ADDRESS UPDATES
This one-person committee strives to keep an updated record of the members and their addresses.  Please inform the Chairman of any new members, changes of address, demits or death.  Sheryl McGuire, P.O. Box 515, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645.

AMERICANISM
The historic milestone of the 250th Anniversary of our nation's founding provides an opportunity to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who established the principles of liberty, justice, and self-governance upon which our country was built.  As members of the Order of the Eastern Star, we are reminded that the values we cherish - faith, hope, charity, truth, loving kindness, and fidelity - have also played an important role in shaping our communities and our nation.  Through our wrvice, fellowship, and commitment to helping others, we honor the spirit of citizenship and community that has helped America thrive for 250 years.  Every Chapter is encouraged to have an Americanism Program and ask the community to participate.  The program can include youth organizations, i.e. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters and DeMolay.

APPEALS LETTER
The Appeals Letter will be sent to all members to derive funds for our various charities.  The Appeals letter, with heart-felt testimonials is a fund raiser for our charities, and will be mailed to ALL members who may designate to which, or all of our OES charities:  ESTARL, Electa's Cup, Masonic Home/Cinderella Shop, Cancer, Heart, Service Dogs, Alzheimer's, and Family Promise.

CANCER FUND
Cancer has touched many people in our Order and it would be nice to see that someday we have a cure for the disease. 

HEART FUND
This committee during the year raises money through Chapter projects, donations, and the help of the Appeals Letter. We have supported the heart fund for many years. Many people have been helped with the aid of this project.

CANCELED STAMPS FOR CANCER
This project has been an ongoing project of Grand Chapter for many years.  Money raised for this goes to Cancer Research or the Cancer Society.  Proceeds from the sale of CANCELED STAMPS that are collected also go into this Fund.  Please cut the stamps from the envelopes and get them to Chairman Carma Sinerius, PO Box 98, Virginia City, MT 59755.  They aren't taking the Flag stamps, but everything else is good.  They trim them to 1/4" at the Chapter and have no whole cancellation marks.  They can pick them up at Grand Chapter to help with the cost of sending them.  We will also gather at OV visits so give to the Worthy Grand Matron or Worthy Grand Patron.

ELECTA'S CUP ENDOWMENT
This committee reviews applications for aid and determines how much money the applicants will receive.  It does NOT collect any funds.

Electa’s Cup Endowment was begun by PGM Betty Tindall during her term in 1986-87. It was named after Electa based on that Star Point’s position of love and hospitality. It is unique to Montana Grand Chapter. This Fund was established to provide aid to subordinate Chapter members of Montana Grand Chapter, who are in need. Only interest from the Endowment Fund can be disbursed by the committee. Accumulated funds are invested by the Grand Secretary at the direction of the Finance Committee.

The Chapter member in need makes their request through the Chapter Secretary and Worthy Matron.  An Application Form (Word or PDF) is completed by the member, signed by the Secretary and Worthy Matron and sent to the Electa’s Cup Committee for their review and approval.  The request for assistance and the money to the applicant are all processed through the Chapter Secretary. This is NOT a loan. The member does NOT have to repay the money received. The money to the member is a donation to that person.  The applicant's name is kept confidential.

ELECTA'S CUP FUND
This is the fund raising committee.  Money from the Appeals Letter, as well as donations, assists this fund.

ESTARL FUND
This is the fund raising committee.  Each year, all money raised and donated by Chapters and members for ESTARL will be allocated for ESTARL Scholarships, ONLY.  Donations and memorials from the Chapters plus this year, money from the Appeals Letter that will be sent to each Montana member for the purpose of raising money for the ESTARL scholarships.

ESTARL SCHOLARSHIP (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership)
This committee awards the ESTARL Scholarship.  It does NOT collect money.  The purpose of these scholarships is to give assistance through scholarships to young men and women who desire to enter various fields of religious service; namely, ministerial, missions, directorships of church music, religious education, youth leadership; and by giving support to departments of Religion in accredited colleges.

At the June 2026 Grand Chapter Session a Scholarship of $2000.00 was awarded to a deserving recipient.

GRAND CHAPTER HISTORIAN
Our Historian summarizes the Grand Chapter Session for updating our history book.

GRAND CHAPTER LIBRARIAN
The Grand Chapter Librarian is a committee of one (1).  The Grand Chapter Library consists of many programs for the use of Chapters and members.

GRAND MUSIC LIBRARIAN
The Grand Chapter has formed this newest position due to Maripat Hagen's passing, which left an enormous library of sheet music to our Montana OES members. So we have created this library in Billings to hold the huge library of sheet music so that when we need to find a song, or have access to the music, we will contact the music librarian.

MASONIC HOME COMMITTEE:
This committee consists of A) Masonic Home Program Committee; B) Masonic Home Fund Committee; C) Grounds Beautification Committee; and D) Representative to the Masonic Home Board of Trustees.

MASONIC HOME FUND: The funds collected by this committee are used for the Elder Sisters and Brothers, for the Starlight Hours and Grounds Beautification.  Actual costs depend on the number of residents.   CINDERELLA SHOP: Monies derived from the Appeals Letter donations and other donations help support the Shop.  The guests at the Home appreciate shampoos, haircuts and perms.  Actual costs are dependent on the number of residents and their use of these services.   Cinderella Shop Fundraiser There will be a Formal Shop at Montana's 2027 Grand Chapter Session in Kalispell.  Monies collected through your donations at the OES Boutique will be given to the Cinderella Shop at the Masonic Home. So, don't forget to bring your clean formals, tuxes, skirts, beaded tops, etc.  Please continue to support the OES Boutique.

PRESS
Chapters may request a digital photo of the WGM and/or WGP to be placed in their local newspaper.

Montana Freemason Magazine: We are assured by Grand Lodge Secretary's office that Chapters submitting articles and photos by each deadline will be reviewed and printed at the discretion of the Grand Lodge Office.  All photos and articles about 50-Year members are most welcomed.

Eastern Star Journal:  It would be great to have articles and photos published in the Eastern Star Journal which is now on-line.  The Journal has contact info for submitting articles.  To read the Journal go to the General Grand Chapter web site.

SERVICE DOGS
Coordinate with the General Grand Chairman to promote sales of service dog merchandise and fundraisers as well as our own Grand Chapter Chairperson.  Promote service dog programs in Chapters via Montana Stars and Eastern Star Friends of Montana.

TELLERS
There is a Chairman and Co-Chairman of this committee.  The Committee functions on Saturday morning of the Grand Chapter session for balloting/election of officers. Members will receive instructions from the Chairman and Co-Chairman and then proceed to collect and count all ballots cast. The ballot results are reported to the delegation by the Chairman.

VENDORS
The vendors committee arranges for vendors to bring their wares to Grand Chapter.  Electa's Cup, ESTARL, Masonic Home/Cinderella Shop are recipients of a percentage of the vendor's sales.

VOLUNTARY PREPAID LIFE MEMBERSHIP (VPLM)
This program of Grand Chapter is explained in the Statutes, Article XXXIII Section 2A on pages 94-96 of the Blue Book.  (Word or PDF)  Encourage your members to purchase a VPLM.  This will help support their Chapter financially long after they move to that "city not made with hands".