2006 Theme

Grand Chapter of California
Order of the Eastern Star

Norma Stilwell - Worthy Grand Matron Email

Mike Cornell - Worthy Grand Patron Email


Our Emblem this year is the Stained Glass Circle of Friendship which surrounds five stepping stones, representing the principles of our Order which guide us along the Pathway to the Future - Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith and Love. The Butterfly overlooking this Pathway is a symbol of renewal and rebirth for our Order and is a reminder of the lessons learned.	Our Emblem this years includes corn, wine and oil. Corn represents nourishment and sustenance of life. It is also a symbol of plenty, and refers to the opportunity for doing good, to work for the community and to the performance of service to mankind. Wine is symbolic of refreshment, health, spirituality and peace. Oil represents joy, gladness and happiness. Taken together, Corn, Wine and Oil represent the temporal rewards of living a good life.
Our Watch Words:
Friendship, Faith and Pride	Faith, Fidelity and Tolerance
Motto:
The Path is never long if we journey with a Friend
Scripture:
For we walk by Faith, not by Sight: Corinthians 5:7	To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1
Colors:
The Five Colors of our Emblematic Star, with a predominance of Green, for my years in service, Blue because it is my favorite color and Accents of Gold for our Golden Chain of Friendship. The Purple flowers in both emblems are also reminiscent of my affiliation with the International Order of Job's Daughters.	Shades of Green, Yellow and Purple.

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