Contact our Chapter Secretary to receive a petition 

Complete the application with signatures from two current members 

Meet with our investigation committee (a friendly get-acquainted process) 

Wait for chapter vote (must be unanimous) 

Attend initiation ceremony

Community Service: Support charitable causes like medical research, scholarships, and localcommunity projects

Social Network: Access to chapters in 50 states and 27 countries

Personal Growth: Character-building lessons and leadership opportunities

Lifelong Friendships: Strong bonds with sisters and brothers

Female Leadership: Women hold the primary leadership positions in our organization

We’re a Masonic Appendant Body – part of the Family of Freemasonry but not Freemasonry itself. While we require Masonic connections for membership and need a Master Mason present for certain ceremonies, women lead our organization with female officers in charge.

No, we operate openly in the community. While we have private ceremonies and ways of recognizing each other (like many organizations), we’re easily found and actively involved in community service. We’re not underground or secretive – we’re your neighbors!

Absolutely! We encourage prospective members to attend information sessions and meet with our investigation committee. This helps ensure Eastern Star is the right fit for you. Contact us to arrange a visit or meeting.

That’s perfectly fine! Life gets busy, and we understand. Regular attendance is appreciated but not mandatory. Many of our members travel or have varying schedules. The important thing is your commitment to our values and participation when you can.

Yes! Lei Aloha Chapter No. 3 actively supports local charities, educational scholarships, medical research, and community service projects. Nationally, the Order of the Eastern Star has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to research for Alzheimer’s, juvenile diabetes, and juvenile asthma, plus numerous local community initiatives.

Absolutely! We encourage prospective members to attend information sessions and meet with our investigation committee. This helps ensure Eastern Star is the right fit for you. Contact us to arrange a visit or meeting.