Upcoming Events
True American Heroes Honor Lunch
Calling all Heroes! Join us for a luncheon to celebrate and honor our Ture American Heroes. All civilian and military first responders (military, fire, police, medical) will be honored and lunch complimentary. All others $10.
The drawing for the True American Heroes’ First Responders Quilt made by Lindamay Gallagher will be held at this luncheon. You do not need to be present to win.
The drawing for the two-seat glider will also be held at the luncheon.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the quilt and glider in support of this event.
District 18 Friday Night Official Visit
11:30 AM Dutch Treat lunch at Rally Point Grille, 10009 Hwy 92 Woodstock GA 30188. RSVP to Steve Harris by Sunday January 26, 2025
6:30 PM Dinner, Hickory Flat Chapter No. 466
7:30 PM Official Visit for Hickory Flat Chapter No. 466 and Jasper Chapter No. 479
Storm Trooper District Grand Deputies
Teresa Scroggs and Steve Harris
District 18 Saturday Official Visit
11:00 AM Honeycombs Club Meeting
12:30 PM Receiving Line
1:00 PM Official Visit for Alpharetta Chapter No. 311, Cumming Chapter No. 346 and Marble Hill Chapter No. 448.
Immediately following the Official Visit, there will be a reception honoring Miranda Rosenblum, Grand Adah; Walter Waddell, Grand Sentinel; Michelle Pearson, Yellow Spark of Dedication; Angi Harris, White Spark of Loyalty; Danny Byess, True American Hero – Firefighter, and Shirley Byess, True American Hero – EMT.
Storm Trooper District Grand Deputies
Teresa Scroggs and Steve Harris
District 10 Official Visit
Friday, February 7
6:00 PM The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club of District 10 will host their annual dinner at Dougherty Lodge #591, 1900 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701. The cost will be $12.00 per guest. RSVP to Florence Neese no later than February 3. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the meal starting at 6:30 PM.
Saturday, February 8
11:30 AM Sister Ellen Glass, General Grand Chapter Committee Member - Alzheimer's, invites you to a luncheon for the Alzheimer's project. The cost is $10 per person.
1:00 PM Official Visit for Blakely Chapter No. 282, Crape Myrtle Chapter No. 163 and Valdosta Chapter No. 244
A reception will immediately follow the Official Visit.
Storm Trooper District Grand Deputies
Patricia B. Willis and Johnny M. Willis
State-wide Initiation
We are looking forward to having a sensational celebration of our new members with this state-wide initiation. The degrees will be conferred by members of the Celebration Grand Family.
Petitions must be properly processed by the Chapter.
A copy of each petition must be sent to either Tara Ziegler or Dawn Ashley, “Dynamic Duo” Administrative Assistants to the Worthy Grand Matron by January 30.
The original petition must be presented at the state-wide initiation.
The Worthy Matron, Secretary or other member of the Chapter must be present at the state-wide initiation. The Chapter representative should bring a dues receipt and copy of the Chapter bylaws. The new member should sign a receipt for their copy of the Chapter bylaws.
Plan to stay after the initiation for the “Heartthrob Hoedown” Valentine’s Party
“Heartthrob Hoedown” Valentine’s Party
Share an evening of love, laughter and happiness with your family and friends!
In addition to a delicious dinner and super fun entertainment, the evening will end with the crowning of the 2024-2025 King and Queen. Each Chapter has been asked to select a couple as candidates for King and Queen. Each vote is $1 and the couple with the most votes will be crowned King and Queen.
Dress: Casual, VERY casual
Tickets: $15
Ticket chair: Suzy Brown, GGCCM
Checks for the dinner and/or King & Queen votes should be made out to the Grand Chapter. Deadline for receiving “votes” for candidates is February 1.
Tropical Extravaganza Grand Family Banquet
Join us for our Tropical Extravaganza Grand Family Banquet.
Tickets: $35 per person
Ticket chairman: Dee Nichols
Ticket deadline: February 22
123rd Grand Chapter Session: "Celebrating Our True American Heroes”
The 123rd Grand Chapter Session “Celebrating Our True American Heroes”
Housing
Special Group Rate at the Macon Marriott City Center
$125 per night available from June 10, 2025 to June 16, 2025
Last day to book with the special rate is Friday, May 30, 2025.
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi in sleeping rooms
Make your own reservation using the link below:
Book the OES Group Rate for Macon Marriott City Center
Grand Chapter Session Registration
This year we will have two ways to register for Grand Chapter:
1) Print and fill out the Registration form for Grand Chapter (PDF) then mail it along with your check to the address on the form.
2) Online registration and payment.
Click the appropriate link below then follow the steps on the registration page.
Georgia Member Registration
Non-Georgia Member Registration
We’re looking forward to seeing you at our Grand Chapter session in June!
District 24 Official Visit
Friday January 17, 2025
6:00 PM Dutch Treat supper @ Sr. Sol 2 Mexican Restaurant, 2455 Broad Street, Athens Georgia 30606. Please RSVP to Cindy Oglesby by January 15.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
11:00 AM: The Hy-Flyers will host an entertainment to honor the WGM, WGP, the Celebration Grand Family, Super Heroes Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons, and our GGCCMs. Cost will be $10.00.
12:30 PM: Receiving Line
12:45 PM: Announcements
1:00 PM Official Visit for Athens Chapter No. 268, Nancy Hart Chapter No. 398, Phi Delta Chapter No. 542, Rose M. Ashby Chapter No. 550, and Winder Chapter No. 336.
A reception will immediately follow the Official Visit to honor, Lora Mazzone, Grand Esther.
Storm Trooper District Grand Deputies
Cindy Oglesby and Chip Pettys
POSTPONED: District 4 Official Visit
District 4 Official Visit and events are POSTPONED due to weather
New date for the Official visit will be Thursday, February 6 at Fort Benning Chapter with a covered dish at 6:30 PM and the Official Visit starting 7:30 PM
General Grand Chapter Committee Member Honor Lunch rescheduled to Saturday, February 22 at 11:30 AM at the Scottish Rite in Savannah.
Friday January 10
6:00 PM A catered dinner from Country ‘s BBQ at Scottish Rite of Columbus on 1027 2 nd Avenue, Columbus GA. Dutch Treat Dinner will be $18.00 a plate. Everyone invited.
Saturday, January 11
10:00 AM The Green Jacket - Stardusters Clubs of Georgia meeting
11:30 AM General Grand Chapter Homecoming meal. Cost of meal $10.00.
12:20 PM Receiving Line
12:40 PM Announcements
1:00 PM Official Visit for
Miriam Chapter No. 32
Columbus Chapter No. 261
Fort Benning Chapter No. 278
After the Official Visit there will be a reception to honor Sister Barbara Tate, Grand Ruth.
Storm Trooper District Grand Deputies:
Sally Hall and Patrick Sims
District 3 Official Visit
Friday, January 3, 2025
5:30 PM Dutch treat dinner, Carabba’s Restaurant, Westpark Walk Shopping Complex, 500 Commerce Drive, Peachtree City. Please RSVP to Chester by January 2.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
11:00 AM Light refreshments
12:45 PM Announcements in the Chapter room
1:00 PM Official Visit for Hill Patrick Chapter No. 441, Lakewood Chapter No. 162, Riverdale Chapter No. 446, and Turin Chapter No. 429
Storm Trooper District Grand Deputies
Jennifer Smith and Chester Gosdin
122nd Grand Chapter Session: "Come Fly with Us”
The 122nd Grand Chapter Session “Come Fly With Us” is now history.
Relive some of the memories by viewing our photo album.
Registration form for Grand Chapter (PDF)
Photos from the 121st Grand Chapter Session are on Shutterfly.
You may download any picture you want or have Shutterfly print and mail them to you.
We thank all who were able to join us for the 121st Grand Chapter of Georgia Order of the Eastern Star “Heritage of Faithfulness” Session June 8-11, 2023 in Macon!