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Old 02-04-2010, 10:10 AM
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I am not a Freemason.

My gut feeling is that I would rather that OES members didn't stroll or call, primarily because it just doesn't seem congruent with the centuries of masonic tradition that I am aware of.

Practically speaking, you should be able to do what you want at your own functions. I would just advise against it in mixed company if you want to avoid drama.
This (also recognizing that I am on the outside looking in). I saw an O. E. S. "line jacket" the other day, and it just seemed odd.
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Old 01-07-2011, 11:45 AM
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I am not a Freemason.

My gut feeling is that I would rather that OES members didn't stroll or call, primarily because it just doesn't seem congruent with the centuries of masonic tradition that I am aware of.

Practically speaking, you should be able to do what you want at your own functions. I would just advise against it in mixed company if you want to avoid drama.
Hello everyone I know this forum is nearly one year old. I am a active member of The Order of the Eastern Star. OES is a masonic fraternity we do not step, strut etc or have a call. Every Eastern Star should act accordly and follow all bylaws and obiligation. I'm sure if your WM or WP found you stepping or calling you would be in TROUBLE. If anyone have any questions please inbox and I will respond ASAP!! Thanks
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Old 01-17-2011, 02:23 AM
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I'm huge fan of the order the eastern and i have never seen them strole or do a call i think it would be nice to see. I would like to know if this jacket approtiate for a oes fan to wear http://www.cafepress.com/+eastern_st...dark,389815627
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Old 01-17-2011, 02:59 AM
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OES fans should wear their own clothes

Basically, when it comes to emblems of fraternities, sororities, fraternal orders, or other membership based organizations, you wouldn't want to wear a symbol just because you support what it is. It would make people think you are a member when you are not.

If you're a fan, just tell a member that you're a fan and hopefully they will accept the compliment graciously.
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:24 PM
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Their is a girl in one of my classes that wear a OES crossing line jacket but she is not a member cant she get into trouble wearing?
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:56 PM
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Their is a girl in one of my classes that wear a OES crossing line jacket but she is not a member cant she get into trouble wearing?
Why does this sound like "MY... um.. FRIEND.. yeah.. she wears a jacket.. yeah. Not me. My FRIEND."
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Old 01-17-2011, 08:05 PM
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Their is a girl in one of my classes that wear a OES crossing line jacket but she is not a member cant she get into trouble wearing?
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Old 01-17-2011, 08:49 PM
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Why did you ask twice?
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:25 PM
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Why did you ask twice?
Because it's SO important! She doesn't want her "friend" to get in trouble!
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Old 01-31-2011, 12:30 AM
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I am soooo glad someone brought this up!

I was questioned by a member of a certain fraternity on campus who told me that he thinks that its wrong for Eastern Stars and Mason to wear paraphernalia. Mind u, he's not a Mason... I love him dearly so I gently told him that When or IF he becomes a Mason he will understand that the Masonic family has nothing to hide! So why would we not be permitted to wear paraphernalia like any other organization? Just because YOU (generally speaking) don't know our secrets doesn't mean that we are in a "secret society"... Or that we "worship the devil" for that matter, but that tangent is reserved for another thread.

Now granted: I don't believe that we should stroll, or do calls or step. That option is reserved for the divine 9. I love that they step and do such... It gives our culture a certain "Je' nais se qua"(sp?) that we own. However what we have to understand is that "Stars and Squares" gave birth to the Divine 9. They understood the value of a "fraternal bond", from our Fraternal Order. For us to call and stroll is about as silly as a mother who stays on the phone all night long because her teenager did so! What would our sign be?! *side eye* hopefully not something no one unworthy should ever see! Our call?! I'm afraid to ask.

So SiStars, Bruhs, I implore u...
Leave the child's play to the children!
We came first
We are "CALLED according to HIS purpose"! What other CALL do we need?!
Remember what makes us so Lovely and Different.
Why u became a member in the first place.

If u can't answer all of these questions maybe u should get with someone in your chapter who can.
Sorry I went off... If you walk in a room with a pack of dogs the one that will cry is the one u step on :/
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Old 01-31-2011, 01:34 AM
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However what we have to understand is that "Stars and Squares" gave birth to the Divine 9.
No. They. Did. Not.
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Old 01-31-2011, 08:42 AM
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Also it's "Je ne sais quoi"

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Old 01-31-2011, 11:27 AM
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I am soooo glad someone brought this up!

I was questioned by a member of a certain fraternity on campus who told me that he thinks that its wrong for Eastern Stars and Mason to wear paraphernalia. Mind u, he's not a Mason... I love him dearly so I gently told him that When or IF he becomes a Mason he will understand that the Masonic family has nothing to hide! So why would we not be permitted to wear paraphernalia like any other organization? Just because YOU (generally speaking) don't know our secrets doesn't mean that we are in a "secret society"... Or that we "worship the devil" for that matter, but that tangent is reserved for another thread.

Now granted: I don't believe that we should stroll, or do calls or step. That option is reserved for the divine 9. I love that they step and do such... It gives our culture a certain "Je' nais se qua"(sp?) that we own. However what we have to understand is that "Stars and Squares" gave birth to the Divine 9. They understood the value of a "fraternal bond", from our Fraternal Order. For us to call and stroll is about as silly as a mother who stays on the phone all night long because her teenager did so! What would our sign be?! *side eye* hopefully not something no one unworthy should ever see! Our call?! I'm afraid to ask.

So SiStars, Bruhs, I implore u...
Leave the child's play to the children!
We came first
We are "CALLED according to HIS purpose"! What other CALL do we need?!
Remember what makes us so Lovely and Different.
Why u became a member in the first place.

If u can't answer all of these questions maybe u should get with someone in your chapter who can.
Sorry I went off... If you walk in a room with a pack of dogs the one that will cry is the one u step on :/
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Please stop with the "we are superior" rant. Respect our organizations as we respect yours. What we do has meaning to us just like what you all do has meaning to you and no you all did not give birth to us. When my organization's founders came up with the idea to create a teachers' sorority to support and educate teachers and students and give back to the African American community, they were not thinking about following behind any other organization. Please stop the foolishness.
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Old 01-31-2011, 01:13 PM
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I am soooo glad someone brought this up!
Started of nice...

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However what we have to understand is that "Stars and Squares" gave birth to the Divine 9.
Crash and burn...FINALLY THE TRUUF IS KNOWN!
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Old 01-31-2011, 01:14 PM
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When my organization's founders came up with the idea to create a teachers' sorority to support and educate teachers and students and give back to the African American community
I absolutely love this about your org
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