he Order of the Eastern Star is a group of people who meet in friendship. It suits people who want to live up to the good in themselves and enjoy the company of others with the same ideals. Each group is committed to spending some time in friendship and some time to helping others in the community in need, both in action and through financial contribution.

Most people are attracted to the Order by the friendship it offers. Most people also discover sometime after they join that by getting involved they are growing in courage and confidence in many other areas of their life. By taking office in the organisation of the Chapter they are becoming a natural leader: - in the group, at home and at work or in their other community activities.

This is not a religious group; however people from any religion or of no religion are encouraged and supported by the ideals the group members share. It is an essential requirement of membership that each member declares a belief in a Supreme Being.

To make sure each applicant for admission has fully considered their membership every applicant is asked to submit a petition to join and to attend an investigation meeting held by a special committee of the Chapter. This is another chance to ask questions about the Order. The potential member will be asked why they want to join. If the committee agree on the sincerity of the potential new member the nomination is then submitted to a ballot by members of the Chapter.

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