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An Introduction to the Order of the Eastern Star

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2025-26 Elected Grand Officers

Betty Pietrangelo

R.W. Betty Pietrangelo

Grand Matron

Michael Kessler

M.W. Michael Kessler

Grand Patron

Barbara Spadaccini

R.W. Barbara Spadaccini

Associate Grand Matron

Daniel Elliott

R.W. Daniel Elliott

Associate Grand Patron

Karen Marshall-King

M.W. Karen Marshall-King

Grand Secretary

Burniece Herendeen

M.W. Burniece Herendeen

Grand Treasurer

Roberta Brudege

R.W. Roberta Brudege

Grand Conductress

Roberta Learn

R.W. Roberta Learn

Associate Grand Conductress

Commissioners of Appeal

R.W. William McCauley
Chief Commissioner

R.W. Elizabeth Krivohlavy
Commissioner East
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R.W. Mariellen Blossom
Commissioner West
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R.W. Tammy Savage
Commissioner East

R.W. Cheryl Fishbaugh
Commissioner West

STAFF OFFICERS 2025-2026

GRAND CHAPLAINS
  • Mrs. Carol Ann Mountfort (88-5)
  • Mrs. Marsha Salisbury (513-36)
  • Mrs. Roberta S Simpson (204-15)
  • Mrs. Monica Wallis (124-22)
  • Mrs. Sandra Stoy (116-14)
GRAND MARSHAL
  • Mr. Charles G. Mendell (594-1)
ASSOCIATE GRAND MARSHALS
  • Mrs. Maragret Olsen(88-5)
  • Mrs. Betty Anne Bunton (88-5)
  • Ms. Robin Yager (178-23)
  • Mrs. Terrie Lynn Haynes (58-27)
  • Ms. Zoe E. Jasper (693-6)
  • Ms. Ann E. Pennock (185-24)
GRAND HISTORIAN
  • Mrs. Susan Bouchey(515-19)
  • Ms. Debra Krackhardt (144-24)
GRAND MUSICIANS
  • Mr. Ralph B. Hastings (89-19)
  • Mr. Everett Nelson (566-28)
GRAND WARDER
  • Mrs. Beth Bellmyer (75-5)
ASSOCIATE GRAND WARDERS
  • Mrs. Linda Riha (52-1)
  • Mrs. Andrea Garhartt (12-13)
  • Ms. Joan Goodfellow (449-23)
  • Mrs. Denise Myers (86-27)
  • Mrs. Brenda Harris (136-21)
  • Mrs. Deanna Casella (163-10)
  • Mrs. Patrica Tefoe (144-24)
  • Mrs. Frances Stevens (247-36)
GRAND SENTINEL
  • Mr. Donald A. Stewart Jr. (693-6)
ASSOCIATE GRAND SENTINELS
  • Mr. John Garhartt (12-13)
  • Mr. Michael Lees (86-27)
  • Mr. Gary Bennett (392-19)
  • Mr. David Levy (695-35)
  • Mr. Alfred Tefoe (144 -24)
  • Mr. Todd Orleman (722-35)
GRAND COLOR BEARERS
  • Ms. Alice B. Carter-Mead (88-5)
  • Ms. Sarah Hinchcliff (330-27)
GRAND ADAH
  • Mrs. Jean Kessler (97-36)
GRAND RUTH
  • Mrs Karen Crowningshield (263-18)
GRAND ESTHER
  • Mrs. Elaine Milner (57-30)
GRAND MARTHA
  • Mrs. Judy Mendell (594-1)
GRAND ELECTA
  • Mrs. Laurie Lees (86-27)
GRAND FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENT
  • Mrs. Carol Benson (745-15)
NECROLOGY COMMITTEE
  • Mrs. Carol J. Dill (513-36)
  • Mrs. Mary Madison (131-17)
  • Ms. Olive Taylor (82-15)
  • Mrs. Penny Mindham (355-34)

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MATRONS AND DISTRICT GRAND LECTURERS 2025-2026

SUFFOLK (1)
  • Ms. Debbie Boesch-O’toole (439-1)
  • Mr. Christopher Dennerlein (594-1)
NASSAU-QUEENS-BROOKLYN (2)
  • Mrs. Sarah Dauterman (211-2)
  • Georg Dauterman (211-2)
RICHMOND (5)
  • Mrs. Wendy Drake Schneider (75-5)
  • Mr. Leonard Myrhol (75-5)
MANHATTAN (6)
  • Mrs. Ada Kurtz (1-6)
COLUMBIA-DUTCHESS-PUTNAM (9)
  • Mrs. Patricia T. McCullough (347-9)
  • Mr. James Leske (576-9)
ORANGE–ROCKLAND-WESTCHESTER (10)
  • Mrs. Susan Hiltz (286-10)
  • Mr. Stephen Hiltz (286-10)
GREENE-ULSTER (11)
  • Ms. Ammy Katt (237-11)
  • Mr. Edward Zimmerman (237-11)
DELAWARE-SULLIVAN (12)
  • Mrs. Kathryn Bryant (298-12)
  • Mr. Herbert C. Bryant (298-12)
ALBANY-RENSSELAER-SCHENECTADY (13)
  • Mrs. Sue Ann Nicholson (12-13)
  • Mr. John Califano (271-13)
OTSEGO-SCHOHARIE (14)
  • Mrs. Karen Prager (138-14)
  • Mr. Robert Bennett (518-14)
FULTON-HAMILTON-HERKIMER-MONTGOMERY (15)
  • Mrs. Sylvia Holmes (82-15)
  • Mr. Robert Klippel (82-15)
WARREN-WASHINGTON (16)
  • Mrs. Nancy D Whitcomb (122-16)
  • Mr. Jeffrey E McMorris (122-16)
SARATOGA (17)
  • Mrs. Royann Rogerson (131-17)
  • Mr. J. William Cotrofeld (379-17)
CLINTON-ESSEX (18)
  • Miss Nancy Kuhle (263-18)
  • Mr. Marshall Crowningshield (263-18)
FRANKLIN (19)
  • Mrs. Mary Peck (89-19)
  • Mr. Kyle Herdman (392-19)
JEFFERSON (21)
  • Mrs. Penny Hockey (343-21)
  • Mr. Ray Worchester (343-21)
OSWEGO (22)
  • Mrs. Yvonne Hanshew (105-22)
  • Mr. Clinton Allen Jr. (105-22)
LEWIS- ONEIDA (23)
  • Miss Sharon E. Young (188-23)
  • Mr. Ronald A. Idzi (188-23)
ONONDAGA (24)
  • Ms. Cindy Brink (182-24)
  • Mr. Jack G. Dombrowski (144-24)
BROOME-CHENANGO (25)
  • Mrs. Susan Hill (367-25)
  • Mr. Walter Ottens (244-25)
CHEMUNG-SCHUYLER-TIOGA (26)
  • Mrs. Jackie Satterly (09-26)
  • Mr. John Satterly (09-26)
CAYUGA-TOMPKINS (27)
  • Mrs. Sally Clayton (250-27)
  • Mr. Steven Yaple (250-27)
ONTARIO-SENECA-YATES (28)
  • Mrs. Rosamond Horning (350-28)
  • Mr. Philip A. Trautman (566-28)
WAYNE (29)
  • Mrs. Donna M. Goellner (209-29)
  • Mr. James Elliott (209-29)
MONROE (30)
  • Miss Debbie (Debra) Leipold (183-30)
  • Mr. Steven Pawlak (183-30)
STEUBEN (31)
  • Mrs. Valerie J.V. Griffing (499-31)
  • Mr. Terry G. Mehlenbacher (499-31)
ALLEGANY (32)
  • Miss Mary A. Pratt (109-32)
  • Mr. Jerry Lyman (109-32)
GENESEE-WYOMING (33)
  • Mrs. Sharon A Buckley (503-33)
  • Mr. Kenneth E Buckley (503-33)
NIAGARA-ORLEANS (34)
  • Mrs. Laurel Carney (887-33)
ERIE (35)
  • Mrs. Martha R. Stewart (722-35)
  • Mr. Alan B. Stewart (722-35)
CATTARAUGUS-CHAUTAUQUA (36)
  • Ms. Mary L. Myers (132-36)
  • Mr. Lance C. Parker (247-36)
ST. LAWRENCE (38)
  • Mrs. Carolyn E House (230-38)
  • Mr. Robert A House (230-38)
CORTLAND-MADISON (40)
  • Mrs. Teri G. Boughton (101-40)
  • Mr. Arthur M. Boughton (101-40)

State Information for 2025-2026

Motto

Blessings and Passion is our Motivation for Kindness

Symbol

The 2026 symbol jewelry is a Silver Circle of leaves enhanced with rhinestones, symbolic of the never ending relationship of one member to another. This encircles a peace dove in gold with rhinestones, which is a symbol of our love for the Order.

Hymn

Here I am Lord, verse 1.

Colors

Marine Blue.

Flower

Corsage Yellow Rose with Forget Me Nots with Blue Iridescent Thread Ribbon.

Fun Symbol

  • Grand Matron: Sand Dollar
  • Grand Patron: Waving 250 Flag

Special Projects and Pins

Autism Awareness PinThe special project of the year is the Masonic Medical Research Institute; focus on research for Autism.

More than 100 genes have been statistically associated with autism thus far (TACA). Autism also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior and social interactions. It is called a “spectrum” because it encompasses a wide range of symptoms and severity levels. Individuals with autism may experience varying degrees od difficulty with social communication and may have repetitive behaviors or restricted interests. ASD can be diagnosed at any age, but symptoms typically appear in the first two years of life. There is no known cure for ASD, as of yet, but early intervention, behavioral and educational therapies, medical treatments and services may all help improve symptoms and daily functioning.

This is our Special Project pin, which we are selling for $10.00. If you wish to purchase reach out on this website via the Contact Us page and we will put you in touch with someone who can provide a pin for the cost of $10.00.

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