Arkansas Royal Grand Chapter

Mid-Year RGC Session
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
The RGC Mid-Year Session:
The Session will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:00am-4:00pm, at the Masonic Temple in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. All local chapters and officers, and grand chapter elected and appointed officers are to register for the conference. Masks are still suggested for protection.
Theme: Making Strong Efforts to Move Beyond the Basics:
Prepare to be entertained with a differently structured mid-year session. It is being planned for business, education, and personal and professional development. You will learn from and enjoy every presentation.
There will be breakout sessions for Conductress and Associate Conductress, Worthy Matron Panels, Informational Sessions, and a Special Recognition of our OES Veterans.
A special luncheon/banquet is included in registration.
Mid-Year Attire:
OES Dress
Download the entire Proclamation and Newsletter:
Proclamation and Newsletter
Download Chapter and Member Registration Forms:
Registration Forms

RGC Statewide Workshop-Registration Form Attached
2023-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER, OES, PHA
STATEWIDE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
JUNE 24, 2023 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Masonic Temple, Pine Bluff, AR
The following local chapter officers must pre-register to attend the statewide workshop: worthy matrons, associate matron, conductress, associate conductress, secretaries, treasurer; you are the leaders. There are no exceptions. There will also be a special session for new members. All members are encouraged to attend.
The individual registration is $5.00 in advance. On-site $10.00. This form is due in the RGC office by June 13, 2023.
Mail form to: GWM Flora J. Simon at 2906 East Harding Ave, Pine
Bluff, AR 71601
Click here for the workshop registration form:
RGC Workshop Registration Form

RGC Scholarship-Deadline: June 30th
2023-04-28 - 2023-06-30
The Royal Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA is awarding five $500 Scholarships for the 2023 school year. The scholarships are one-time awards and are nonrenewable. Two will be awarded to high school graduates or a GED graduate, and three scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in one of the following: a vocational program, two year, or four-year institution of higher learning. Applicants do not have to be members of the Order of the Eastern Star nor have relatives that are members but must be a graduate of a public school in Arkansas.
To download a copy of the Scholarship application and informational sheet, please click the below packet link.
RGC Scholarship Packet

Gala Night
2023-02-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
There will be a Gala this year on Saturday from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. Meal will be served. District 6 is the sponsor. The Theme is “A Night with Oldies but Goodies 60s and 70s”. Casual Dress: flair skirts, poodle skirt, bell bottom pants, tennis shoes, and flat shoes.
Ticket at the door is $25.00.

C.N. Toney Annual Trustee Banquet
2023-02-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Trustee Banquet will be held Friday night and the dress wear is semi-formal to formal. This year the banquet will be honoring Grand Master Cleveland K. Wilson for his 18 years of service to the Jurisdiction of Arkansas as the Most Worshipful Grand Master. No tickets will be sold after February 7, 2023, or at the door.

Memorial Service
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
The Grand Session Memorial Service will be held on Thursday night. This event is open to the public. All family members and friends are welcomed.
Attire: OES Members wear white with white prayer caps, and full regalia.

138th Royal Grand Chapter Annual Grand Session
2023-02-23 10:00 - 2023-02-25 22:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Click here for the Proclamation.

Mid-Year Conference
2022-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
All local chapters, and grand chapter (elected and appointed) officers are too register for the conference.
Registration opens at 7:30am.

Mid-Year Officer Pre-Registration Due
2022-09-13
The following local chapter officers must pre-register to attend the Mid-Year: worthy matrons, associate matron, conductress, associate conductress, recording secretary and star points. There are no exceptions. All officers and members are encouraged to attend. Grand Chapter officers are obligated to attend. The individual registration is $30.00 in advance. On-site $40.00. The fee includes the lunch.
This form is due in the RGC office by Tues. Sept 13, 2022.
Mail form to: GWM Flora Simon
2906 East Harding Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Mid-Year Chapter Registration Due
2022-09-06
The local Chapter registration form must be returned on or before Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to:
Grand Matron Flora Simon
2906 East Harding Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

RGC Scholarship Submission Deadline
2022-06-30
The Royal Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA is awarding five $500 Scholarships for the 2022 school year. The scholarships are one‐time awards and are nonrenewable. Two will be awarded to high school graduates or a GED graduate, and three scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in one of the following: a vocational program, two year, or four year institution of higher learning. Applicants do not have to be members of the Order of the Eastern Star nor have relatives that are members, but must be a graduate of a public school in Arkansas. The details of the scholarships are listed in the scholarship link below:
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS June 30, 2022
Click here for the 2022 Scholarship Application

137th Annual Session
2022-02-24 10:00 - 2022-02-26 17:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
By the power vested in me as Grand Worthy Matron of the Royal Grand Chapter I, Flora J. Simon, announce the 137th Annual Session of the Royal Grand Chapter to be held February 24-26, 2022. The conference will be held at the Masonic Temple in Pine Bluff, AR. Grand Chapter elected and appointed officers are summoned to be in attendance. All local chapter officers are to attend; all local members are encouraged to attend. COVID rules will be in effect. There will be no guests at this session.
Click here to download the proclamation and newsletter or visit the Communications page.

Mid-Year Conference
2021-09-25
Please click here to download the: Chapter Registration Form Only
ALL LOCAL CHAPTERS MUST REGISTER FOR Mid-Year SESSION REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF THE MEMBERSHIP.
This form and the fee must be returned on or before September 14, 2021 to:
Grand Matron Flora Simon
2906 East Harding Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Chapter pre-registration is $35.00. Late fee is $60.00. ALL Worthy Matrons are expected to be in attendance at the zoom conference. If you have to select a representative, send that name to me with this form and an explanation as to why you are not attending.

Mid-Year Registration Due
2021-09-14

Deadline: 2021 OES Relief and Building Assessment
2021-06-30
All fees must be paid in full by June 30, 2021. This includes local and state fees.

RGC Statewide Workshop
2021-06-26 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
The Royal Grand Chapter statewide workshop will be held on June 26, 2021. The following officers are required to attend: Worthy Matron, Associate Matron, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Conductress, Associate Conductress, District Deputy Grand Matrons, District Lectures, RGC Elected Officers, and Grand Marshals.
The registration fee is $5.00 per person and shall be paid in advance. The local chapter shall send in one check for all delegates. The deadline for registration is June 15, 2021. Late and onsite registration is $10

Deadline: Toss The Coin Fundraiser
2021-06-22
Worthy Matrons are to turn money in no later than June 22, 2021.
From these funds, we give four scholarships in the amount of $500 each. Scholarships forms are being sent out to Worthy Matrons, District Deputies, & placed on the OES website. These forms are to be distributed to members to give to the 2021 graduating seniors and persons already enrolled in college. The scholarships are given in recognition of the Worthy Matron that raised the highest amount of money.

Registration Due: RGC Statewide Workshop
2021-06-15
Early Registration: $5.00
Late Registration: $10.00 – after June 15,2021

The Royal Grand Chapter statewide workshop will be held on June 26, 2021. The following officers are required to attend: Worthy Matron, Associate Matron, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Conductress, Associate Conductress, District Deputy Grand Matrons, District Lectures, RGC Elected Officers, and Grand Marshals.
The registration fee is $5.00 per person and shall be paid in advance. The local chapter shall send in one check for all delegates. The deadline for registration is June 15, 2021. Late and onsite registration is $10

St. John’s Day and Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-13 | 1362 Phillips 315, West Helena, 1362 Phillips 315, West Helena, AR, 72390, United States
A special 2021 St. John’s Day and Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Weekend will be held Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, in West Helena, Arkansas. It will be held by James Alexander and Alpha Lodges. All Royal Grand Chapter members are encouraged to attend this special event. OES formal dress for both days.
Saturday’s event will begin at 3:00 pm at 1362 Phillips 315, West Helena. This will be an outdoor program.
Sunday’s events (cornerstone laying and church service) will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Lodge Hall and First Baptist Church, 125 North Coanza St, in West Helena. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge will conduct the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony.
Hotel information is available if one is interested in staying overnight for both events: Isles of Capri (662) 363-4600
Best Western Inn (870) 572-2592
Delta Inn (870) 572-7915

136th Annual Grand Session
2021-02-27 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Attendance will be by invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in February.

Canceled-Royal Grand Chapter Meeting
2020-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Canceled:
Who: RGC Deputies and Worthy Matrons, Youth Sponsors, and RGC Appointed Officers/Committees
What: RGC Meeting
When: March 14, 2020 at 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: MWPHGL
Dress: Casual – NO LEGGINGS OR JEANS

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and interest in this matter.

Magigor Love,
Grand Secretary

Grand Session and Gala Night
2020-02-29 07:15 - 22:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Saturday, February 29:
7:15 – New Matrons and Patrons Administrative Degree – Blue & White OES Rm
9:00 am – Grand Master Wilson’s Address
Reports Continue and Election
6:30 pm – Gala theme: Blues on the River (Dinner and Entertainment) The sponsor is District #7 South
Extra ticket – $15.00 each

NOTE: Invite family and friends to the Memorial Service, Banquet & Gala; these are open to the public. These can be great recruitment events.

Grand Session and CN Toney Annual Trustee Banquet
2020-02-28 07:00 - 22:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Friday, February 28:
7:00 am – Registration
8:30 am – Official Business Session
10:45 – Ritualistic Opening
7:00 pm – CN Toney Annual Trustee Banquet
Extra ticket – $30.00
NOTE: Invite family and friends to the Memorial Service, Banquet & Gala; these are open to the public. These can be great recruitment events.

Memorial Service
2020-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter Memorial Service
3:00-5:00 pm – Registration in the OES Foyer
6:15 pm – Begin lining up for Memorial Service in the Chapter room
7:00pm – Memorial Service
After memorial service, Reception for Visitors – Hostesses are District 5 Deputies and Worthy Matrons
**Marshals & Conductresses meet in chapter room immediately after memorial
program.
NOTE: Invite family and friends to the Memorial Service, Banquet & Gala; these are open to the public. These can be great recruitment events.

135th Annual Session
2020-02-27 - 2020-02-29 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Click the below link for more information:
Grand Session 2020

RGC District Deputy Meeting
2019-12-30 19:00 - 20:00
Phone Conference: 7:00 pm Annual Reports

Mid-Year Session
2019-09-28 08:45 - 17:00
Click here to download the agenda
The Annual Mid-Year Session will commence on September 28, 2019. There will also be the Post-Sears Queen and PHGL King Coronation and Luncheon. For more information, please visit the communications page at: https://arrgcoes-pha.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/V7I3.pdf.
$30.00 Onsite

Royal Grand Chapter Officers Meeting
2019-09-27 18:00 - 20:30

Poston-Sears Queen and PHGL King Funds Deadline
2019-09-10
All funds for the Poston-Sears Queen and King contest is due on this date. Any funds received after this date will not be counted towards the funds turned the final count.

Youth Fraternity Annual Session
2019-08-02 08:00 - 2019-08-03 17:00
The Annual Session for our Youth Fraternity, Pearls of Love, and Knights of Pythagoras (KOP) will commence August 2-3, 2019.
