In general, the process to join the Order of the Eastern Star is as follows:
For New Members
- Contact the local Chapter in your geographical area with which you would like to become a member.
- Petition the local Chapter for membership. The local Chapter will provide the Petition for Membership Form to you. Click Here to locate a Chapter.
- The local Chapter will review and investigate your petition for membership and will meet with you to answer any questions you may have about membership.
- The local Chapter will vote on your petition and schedule your initiation into the Chapter at a mutually acceptable time.
For Affiliating members
- Contact the local Chapter in your geographical area with which you would like to affiliate. Click Here to locate a Chapter.
- Petition the local Chapter for affiliation. The local Chapter will provide the Petition for Affiliation Form to you.
- The local Chapter will review and investigate your petition for affiliation and will meet with you to answer any questions you may have about affiliation in the Chapter including becoming a dual or plural member.
- The local Chapter will vote on your petition and schedule your affiliation into the Chapter at a mutually acceptable time.