EXEMPLARY CHAPTER AWARD

Those Chapters who exemplify our work and strive to achieve excellence will be recognized and awarded Certificates at Grand Chapter 2020. The Chapters will have focused not only on our Ritualistic work; they will have aided our Worthy Grand Matron’s and Worthy Grand Patron’s vision of “A Year of Giving and Believing” by serving their communities and promoting Eastern Star through their charitable work. Our Landmarks state the purposes of our Order is Charitable and Beneficent, and by completing a minimum of 18 of the 26 requirements they will have proven their Chapter to be Exemplary. Forms must be submitted to the Committee for review and postmarked or emailed prior to June 1, 2020.

Goals for Achievement:

1. Install a full slate of Officers in June 2019.

Yes___ NO___

2. File a completed Annual Report and submit payment to Grand Secretary’s Office as proscribed by our CoL.

Date_______

3. 100% or higher in Humanitarian Fund.

____________%

4. Host 2 or more guest speakers with notices in the Official Bulletin.

Date_________ Speaker_________________

Date_________ Speaker_________________

5. Have a Chapter quorum attend the Sections Fraternal visit at the Section School.(members may count for Plural Chapters)

Number attending__________

6. Have 5 members, one must be an elected officer, attend Section School. (members may count for Plural Chapters)

Number attending__________

7. Honor Local First Responders (This may be a dinner, taking cookies to the local police or fire station, goodie bags etc.).

Describe event_______________________________

____________________________________________

8. Donate 5 or more puppies/ toys or throws to an organization for children (First Responders, Children’s shelter or hospital etc.). Number Donated___________ Items___________

Organization____________________________________

9. Have 5 or more Chapter members subscribe to the Official Bulletin, electronic version is preferred.

List names___________________________________

_____________________________________________

10. Participate in Chapter or Section held study classes 3 or more times in 2019-2020.

Dates__________ _______________ _______________

11. 4 or more members issued an A proficiency certificate in 2019-2020 (Plural members count for all Chapters).

1._____________________ 2._________________

3.______________________ 4._________________

5.______________________ 6._________________

12. Have 4 or more members participate in Ritualistic Achievement (Plural members count for all Chapters).

1.___________________ 2._________________

3.___________________ 4.__________________

5.___________________ 6.__________________

13. Have a Chapter Committee to contact inactive members via phone and personal visits (must keep a log as proof).

(Attach Log with names and dates)

14. Support our youth groups by either working with an Assembly or Chapter of IORG or DeMolay or making a monetary donation to a one of these groups.

Provide information with names of Assembly/Chapter

15. Three or more members volunteer at, or Chapter holds three activities to support local charities. Examples: collecting food for a food pantry, Fill the Bus with school supplies, host a Blood Drive, adopt a highway, collect donations for an animal shelter, assist with Meals on Wheels, work with any local group holding a fundraiser or working to benefit a charity, etc.

Attach documentation

16. Work with the Masons on one or more charitable projects.

Date______________ Event___________________

17. Place 2 or more greetings in the “Holiday or Personal Greetings” Sections of the Official Bulletin

Date_____________ ______________ ____________

18. Award a Scholarship of $500.00 or more.

Amount______________ Recipient_________________

19. Purchase 5 or more 2019-2020 Patriot Paw Bones.

Yes__________ N0____________

20. Publish a Chapter Roster/Yearbook.

Attach Copy_______________________

21. Claim the Traveling Plaque at one DGM Official Visit.

Date __________________

22. Three or more members participate in one or more of

the TMRC parties.

Names & Date: 1______________________

2________________________ 3_____________________

23. Host or assist with 2 or more parties for residents

at a local Retirement/ Senior Care Facility.

Dates & Facility_______________________

_____________________________________

24. Volunteer at a local school, facility or group for

children. ( read to children, work with scouts etc.).

Give Details and dates_______________________

________________________________________

25. Host an honor night for Masons.

Date_________________ Lodge__________________

26. Initiate one or more new members or add 2 or

more Plural members.

List Names & Dates

Special recognition and Certificates will be given to these Chapters at the 2020 Grand Chapter Session in Waco. Complete form and submit to District Chairman.