Joan&Steve

With our installation completed and our new officers installed, we are ready to begin our Explorers of Hope year.  We are humbled and uplifted by the confidence placed in us to serve in the East of Palestine Chapter and look forward to sharing time with each of you during the coming year.

The Order of the Eastern Star, dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving kindness, is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong.  Eastern Star, as a whole, serves humanity in many ways by offering scholarships, donating funds to train service animals,  sponsoring fraternal youth organizations, to name a few. As a local chapter, Palestine also supports our community in a variety of ways; annual donations to the Salvation Army and scholarships within our chapter. We also have social enjoyment among our fellow members across the state.

We always enjoy visitors and welcome all OES members to any of our meetings or activities. 

If you are not a member, reach out to anyone of us with any questions you may have. Feel free to attend any of our public events.

To quote the motto of this year: “Hold fast and forget not”. We hope to see you soon!

Joan M. Atkinson, PGM
Worthy Matron

Stephen E. Donahue, PGP
Worthy Patron

Gail M.F. Baillio, PM
Secretary


WEBMASTER:
Diana T. Spurrell, PM, SE

Explorers Compass

Watch words:
Kindness, Peace & Love

Explorers of Hope
Information Sheet

 

 

 

 

OUR VISION —
Palestine Chapter is committed to making ourselves known as a charitable organization and visible within the surrounding communities; increasing fellowship through particpation in social activities for our members and by sharing a fraternal bond to unite in making a positive impact on our lives and in the communities.

Officers for 2025–2026
Worthy Matron

 Joan M. Atkinson, PGM
Worthy Patron

 Stephen E. Donahue, PGP
Associate Matron

 Rebecca L. Mushnick, PM
Associate Patron

 John H. Baillio, PP
Secretary

 Gail M.F. Baillio, PM
Treasurer

 Debra M. Gowins, PM
Conductress

 Diane T. Newcomb
Associate Conductress

 Carolyn J. Greene, AGC, pro-tem
Chaplain

 Vacant
Marshal

 Mireya "Mimi" Gonzalez
Guest Organist

 Janet E. Stevens, PM
Adah

 Diane D. Collins
Ruth

 Diana T. Spurrell, PM, SE
Esther

 Vacant
Martha

 Laura M. Brown, PM
Electa

 Sharon E. Smith
Warder

 Samir Leal
Sentinel

 Mark J. Collins, Sr.
   
   
Instructress

 Gail M.F. Baillio, PM
Ritualist

 Donna M. Penney, PM
Electrician

 Kirk A. Knowlton
Sunshine

 Diana T. Spurrell, PM, SE