Membership in the Order of the Eastern Star opens a lifetime of sisterhood, service, and spiritual growth — anchored in charity, truth, and loving kindness.
1. Endowment
Every $1.00 paid in dues is returned to members via benefits. For the $1,000 endowment; a member pays $3.50 per month, which is paid up in 20 years.
2. International Masons is not a State Rite Order
It is what the name indicates, an International Order. Members traveling from one state to another will find no need to “demit” as may be required in State Rite Orders. Anywhere a member goes, their membership will be recognized equally and with full credit for the entire time they are a member of International Masons. This is not true with many other known Masonic Orders.
3. 20-Year Paid Out Endowmenr Program
After paying monthly, quartery, or annual endowment for 20 years consecutively without a three month lapse, a member is no longer required to pay anymore towards their endowment.
4. No Maximum Age Limit
There is no maximum age limit on how old an applicant can be. Many members stay with the organization for the duration of their lifetime.
5. No Racial, Ethnic, Gender or Religious Prejudice"
We respect the values and beliefs of all members and believe that every human being has value and worth. We do require that they profess a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.
6. No Death Assessments
Upon the death of a member, there is no assessment levied on the membership.
7. Women Suffrage and Freedom
We believe that our women are to be respected and held in highest regard for their contributions in general and to the organization, its growth and development, and their lifetime commitments.
8. Leadership Training School
Within the various States, National Districts, and at the Supreme Level, there are leadership development and training opportunities made available to members.
9. Youth Department
There is a department within many States, National Districts, and at the Supreme Level that focuses on youth development.
10. Incorporated Organization
International Masons and Order of the Eastern Star was incoporated in 1950 and given authority to operate throughout the United States and other International Territories as established by its Board of Directors and Supreme President.
11. Travel Opportunities
Whrerever there is a lodge/chapter, convention, meeting, or gathering of members within International Masons, members may travel thereto and participate.
12. Best Masonic Order!
Not to brag, but International Masons is envied by many Fraternal Orders for its structure, membership connection, and democratic structure.
13. Progression to Higher Degrees
Each member who shows suitable proficiency in their preceding degree is eligible to continue traveling to the highest degree within the Order.
14. Extended Family
We are more than an organization, many become lifelong friends and consider one another family after joining and being welcomed into a lodge/chapter.
If your heart is moved by charity, truth, and loving kindness, we invite you to learn more about petitioning your local chapter.
