Welcome to Star of the Redwoods Chapter
of the Order of the Eastern Star
In Memorium
In December 2024, we lost Sister Carol Dacquisto PM. She was a long time member of our Order. She joined Eastern Star in San Francisco and then joined San Rafael Chapter. She served as the secretary of Marin Star Chapter No. 215 for many years. Her dedication and organizational skill helped the Chapter in many regards. Not the least of which was staying in contact with those who had moved, who were widowed or who could no longer drive. In her career, she was active in Scouting. In her retirement, she also taught bible classes. We wish to offer our condolences to her surviving family.
2024 Events
2025 Installation of Officers
On Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, we held our annual installation of officers. It was a smaller turnout owing to the Wednesday date, but it went flawlessly. We have a full corps of elected officers this year. We would like to thank all of those who participated in the installation, especially Sister Marsha Price PM for her endless preparation on our behalf. We especially wish to congratulate and thank those officers who are willing to serve this year.
Our final regular meeting in 2024 was held on Wednesday, November 5th, 2024. It was our Farewell Night. It was an enjoyable evening. Our Worthy Matron, Sister Patti Stahl PM thanked all of the officers and members who made a contribution during the year.
Reception for Grand Esther
Our biggest social event of the year was a reception for the Grand Esther of California, our very own sister, Sister Eleni Ross PM. It was held on Sunday, September 7th, 2024 at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley. Members from throughout the state attended. It was a big success, even if we do say so ourselves! We are very grateful for those who helped out in the planning and putting it all together.
For a printable flyer for the event,
please click on Reception for Our Grand Esther
New Brother
On Monday, September 2nd, 2024, we initiated Brother William Ross of Mill Valley Lodge and Marin Lodges. The ceremony went very smoothly. We enjoyed refreshments after the ceremony and then headed home.
Passing of a Brother
During summer, we were informed of the passing of Brother Benjamin Butler of our Chapter. A memorial was held at the family home. He was a past patron of our Chapter. He attended almost all of our installations of our officers in recent years. He was a member of Mill Valley Lodge No. 356. He will be missed.
Relay for Life 2024
In July, our Chapter participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life charity event. It was held at the Olive School on Novato on Saturday, July 20th. It began at 12:00 p.m. and ended the following day at 10:00 a.m. We have done this each summer for many years, as we have lost a number of our members to cancer. We would like to thank all of those who participated this year. We helped raise $3,300.00 this for this cause this year.
Here was the flyer for our event.
please click on Relay for Life
Youth Night
On April 17th, 2024, we held our Youth Night. It was popular. Fifty-seven former members of Jobes Daughters, Rainbow Girls and DeMolay attended. It was a fun night.
Deputy Grand Matron's Official Visit
April 5th, we had the Official Visit of the Deputy Grand Matron to our Chapter, Sister Vivian Hower PM. She commented favorably about our Chapter in several regards. All in all it was a pleasant and fun evening.
Brother's Night
On March 20th, 2024, we held our Brother's Night celebration. Everyone enjoyed the dinner that we provided, as well as our impromptu pee wee golf tournament which was played after our dinner. Thanks to Sister Jacqueline for providing the equipment and the decorations. We like to acknowledge the men in our organization for their time and effort in supporting us. This has been a fun event over the years, as our members can attest.
Chapter Birthday Night
On February 21st, we celebrated our Annual Birthday Dinner. We enjoyed the meal. We then began our Chapter meeting. As an organization, we have been in existence since 1904. We have much to celebrate, amongst which are our ties amongst our members and that we meet in a very special place, in the Mill Valley Lodge room. Many of our members met here for the first time as members of Masonic Youth Orders, Job's Daughters and Rainbow for Girls.
We have had several meetings since our Installation of Officers, including our Obligation Night. At times, it had been a challenge owing to the weather. At each of our meetings, we have had fun and attended to the business at hand. In January, several of our members attended the All Member Instructional that was hosted by the Grand Chapter.
2024 Installation of Officers
On Sunday, November 20th, 2023, the officers of Star of the Redwoods held its annual installation of officers. Several members of Grand Chapter were present as well as officers and members of other Eastern Star Chapters. We would like to thank all of those who participated in the installation. We especially wish to congratulate and thank those officers who were willing to serve in 2024.
Patient Comfort Care
We were not able to carry our Patient Comfort Care Program in 2024
Star of the Redwoods will resume its Cancer Dressing Stations when COVID has passed.