Order of the Eastern Star

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest [fraternal organization]? in the world that both men and women can join. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in 20 countries. Its symbol is a five-pointed star.

Members of the Order are men who are Masons and women with specific Masonic relationships.

The Order has a charitable foundation and from 1986-2001 contributed $513,147 to Alzheimers disease research, juvenile diabetes research, juvenile asthma? research, and also provides bursaries to students of theology and religious music. In 2000 over $83,000 was donated.