One of our goals for 2019 is to hope that our charitable purposes will be recognized beyond our Order. We will continue the same concept as the AREME Projects from last year, however, we will be calling them The Emerald Projects. We are challenging every chapter and every District and/or Region to work together and plant flowers or trees in your local parks, villages, state parks or zoos. Create a way to show that it is from your chapter, district or region of the Order of the Eastern Star. At home, in Tiffin, different groups adopt a large container of flowers on the downtown streets and plant flowers. They are responsible for caring for and watering them throughout the summer. They are clearly marked with the organization’s name. It’s a great, as well as beautiful way, to get our name out in the public.

Sr. Evelyn has graciously agreed to present another day for secretaries and treasurers. It will be held on March 2 at the Gallagher Center in Mt. Vernon. Now, this is for ALL secretaries and treasurers in the state. Don’t think if you came 3 years ago that it isn’t necessary to attend again. I personally know an “old” dog can learn new tricks! I’m sure Sister Evelyn will have some tricks up her sleeve! Please plan to attend and learn and enjoy fellowship.

The Grand Officers will be doing the complete Ritualistic work. This will be held early on in the
Inspection Calendar and We are hopeful the WM/WP and officers of subordinate Chapters will take this opportunity to have their corp of officers attend.