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- Daughters of the Nile is a benevolent international organization for women who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner/Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile. Founded in 1913 by 22 progressive women with strength of purpose and vision, it boasts 148 Temples throughout the United States and Canada. The 39,000 members of Daughters of the Nile are proud of their heritage and are grateful the Shrine of North America for allowing us to assist with the patients at the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. The deep and lifelong friendships that develop within the membership in our two wonderful countries provide a value that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. It is a privilege to belong to Daughters of the Nile.
Our philanthropic purpose is deeply embedded in our history. Since receiving permission from Imperial Shrine Headquarters in 1924, Daughters of the Nile has contributed monetary gifts amounting to $40,803,123.19 for the children at Shriners Hospitals. Each year, through our Supreme Temple Convalescent Endowment Fund and Convalescent Relief Fund, Daughters of the Nile contribute a million and a quarter dollars or more to the hospitals for the various needs of the children. In addition, many Temples sew garments, quilts, provide toys, hold parties for the children, as well as log many, many volunteer hours in the hospitals. In reality, over three million dollars is contributed to the hospitals by Daughters of the Nile each year.
We are proud of the fact that Daughters of the Nile is recognized by gold plaques on the recoginition boards of all 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children, representing contributions of at least $1,000,000 to each. The commitment and dedication to our philanthropy is evident in the generosity of our members. Fund-raising events are held at the local level, and in 1997 we introduced an incentive program that provides gifts for monetary contributions from $10.00 to $2,500 or more. To date, well over $1,525,000 has been generated with this effort.
While Daughters of the Nile take our work for the Shriners Hospitals very seriously, there are also many opportunities for fun and fellowship. Participation in the Subordinate Temples and their Units and Clubs strengthens the bond between members. Each Temple holds social functions in addition to regularly scheduled sessions and fund-raising events.
Daughters of the Nile enjoys its heritage through its close fraternal association with the Shrine of North America. We stand strong and tall in our effort to make a difference. Our pride and strength is achieved by having enthusiastic and hard-working members of all ages, and we welcome questions and interest in our organization. We pledge to make a difference as a society for women who care enough to extend themselves beyond the limits of our own personal world to assist in the worlds' greatest philanthropy; Shriners Hospitals for Children.
For more information regarding the Daughters of the Nile, please contact the Supreme Recorder at:
Supreme Temple Daughters of the Nile
13309 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375-3808
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Order of Eastern Star
Faith Chapter No. 713
3503 Kemp Blvd
Wichita Fallsm, TX 76308
(940) 723-2669
2nd & 4th Thrs 7:30pm
Worthy Matron: Mrs. Elsie Jo Daggett
Worthy Patron: Wayne Travis
Secretary: Mrs. Betty Culwell
The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic-related fraternity of women and men dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness. Although not a part of the Masonic fraternity, membership is based on a Masonic affiliation or relationship, a belief in God, and a desire to acquire additional knowledge and for self improvement.
The degrees of the Order of the Eastern Star teach lessons of fidelity, constancy, loyalty, faith and love. These degrees are presented in a beautiful ritualistic ceremony designed to not only teach the lessons, but also to provide insight for future study and understanding.
Local Eastern Star Chapters select their own charities and places of service in their own communities. Some statewide projects include scholarships for ministerial students, other general scholarships for youth, and supporting a home for aged members. Each year special charities are selected for that year`s emphasis and might include volunteer programs in elementary schools or volunteers in literacy programs and specific community outreach.
Eastern Star proudly support young women`s organizations such as Rainbow for Girls and Job`s Daughters. Many Chapters actively support DeMolay for Boys.
The Eastern Star is also a social organization with frequent formal events and ceremonies. Being a member is a wonderful and a fulfilling way of life. Please ask an Eastern Star to tell you more about it!
The Order of the Eastern Star was conceived, written and taught by a Master Mason to provide a place where both men and women could work and serve side by side. It is now the largest Fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women belong.
Master Masons in good standing, the wives, mothers, daughters, legally adopted daughters, widows, sisters, half-sisters, step daughters and step-sisters of Master Masons in good standing at the time of death are eligible for membership. Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters with three or more years membership in those youth groups before petitioning are eligible for membership in the OES.
The fraternal order is comprised of people with deep religious convictions and spiritual values open to all faiths except no faith.
The lessons of the Order are spiritual and teach to have a deep love for God, country and family.
The Order of the Eastern Star is benevolent and charitable in its actions, raising millions of dollars annually, throughout the world for projects that benefit all human kind.
In Texas, financial support is given for ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership), the Eastern Star Home at Arlington, Texas, Cancer Research, Arthritis Foundation, Heart Fund, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Shriners Hospitals, and the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas.
Local charities have support as project of the presiding officer of the Chapters across the State.
The Order is proud and happy to sponsor and support the youth through the rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters, and the Order of DeMolay for young men.
The membership is admonished to aid, comfort and protect each other by sharing the joys and sorrows of life. The rewards are many as members work and play together in love and charity and become life long friends, sisters and brothers.
The Order of the Eastern Star is composed of three bodies: General Grand Chapter with headquarters in Washington, D.C., Grand Chapter with offices in Arlington, Texas and Sub-ordinate or local chapters located world-wide.
The Order is governed by a set of rules and regulations from General grand Chapter and Grand Chapter, and by a set of by-laws of each subordinate chapter.
To be a member of the Order is a wonderful and fulfilling way of life, a life of love, and through this fraternal service to humanity, a better life is built for all.
Those who desire membership must petition to do so. The petitions are carefully investigated for eligibility then the petition is voted on by the members of the Chapter receiving the petition. The order wants persons with high moral and spiritual qualities who will work together to perform its objectives.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, contact someone who is in a local chapter or write to the Grand Secretary, Grand Chapter of Texas, OES, 1111 E. Division, Arlington, Texas 76012, to obtain a petition.
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