Arkansas Royal Grand Chapter

RGC Workshop
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Workshops will include: New OES Members, Worthy Patrons, Worthy Matrons, Associate Matrons, Conductress/Associate Conductress, Secretaries, Treasurer, Star Points, Trustee, and general OES information.
More info to follow…..

OES Gala Night
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
o 7:00pm-9:30pm OES Gala Night – Theme: “PHAMILY REUNION”
o Live Entertainment- Delicious Food and Drinks
o Casual & Covered Attire: blue jeans, slacks, capris, tennis shoes. NO Shorts or NO Short Cropped Tops.
Gala Tickets are $20.00 and will not be sold at the door. If you do not order extra Gala tickets at time of Pre-Registration you may purchase extra tickets on Friday, or Saturday morning from the OES registration desk. Cutoff will be 12:00 noon on Saturday.
Kudos to our OES Sr. District Deputies and Deputies for working together on our 2025 ‘GALA Night’.

C.N. Tony Grand Lodge Trustee Banquet/Car Raffle Drawing
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
o The C.N. Tony Grand Lodge Trustee Banquet Friday- 7:00pm.
Extra Banquet tickets $45.00. Banquet tickets will not be sold at the door. Same procedure as last year – you must additionally pre-register online for the banquet. An ONLINE Link is forthcoming and will be sent from the MWPHGL.
o Car Raffle Drawing

RGC Annual Grand Session 8:30am-3:00pm
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-22 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
February 21st – Friday:
o Devotion 8:30am
o Formal Opening 9:00am (Short Form)
o Lunch 12(noon) – 1:15pm
o Closing: 3:00pm
February 22nd – Saturday:
o 8:30am Line-up OES Room prepare for joint session/Grand Master Mark McGraw’s Allocution
o 10:30am OES Session reconvenes
o 10:30am – Administrative Degree to all new 2025 Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons in the Blue/White Room. This degree is required to serve as a WM/WP. (Registration Form must be returned to the Grand Secretary Magigor Love by the deadline with the proper fees)
o Closing: 3:00pm

Memorial Service
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Memorial Service 7:00pm
Line-up 6:15pm in the OES Room
(OES Full Regalia with white prayer caps and gloves)
The speaker for the Memorial Service will be Elder Kent Broughton of Acacia Lodge No. 98 of Fordyce, AR.
The Memorial Services are open to the public.

Grand Session Registration Opens
2025-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Registration Desk Opens 2:00pm – 4:00pm & 8:30pm – 9:30pm for packet pick-up

MWPHGLAR and Royal Grand Chapter 2nd Annual Black and White Ball
2024-11-02 19:00 - 23:00

Grand Lodge Fun Day
2024-10-19

Grand Chapter Mid-Year Conference
2024-09-28 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Grand Chapter Mid-Year Conference and RGC Recognition Luncheon

York Rite Annual Session
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-25 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States

OES Statewide Workshop (RGC & PHGL)
2024-06-29 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 29, 2024 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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. Each Chapter received a registration that’s due in the RGC office by June 11, 2024.
Mail your registration form to: DGM Brenda Barnes at 2906 East Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Statewide Youth Workshop
2024-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States

RGC SDDGMs, WMs, AMs, GPs Workshop
2024-03-30 10:00 - 15:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Attire: TBD

Day2-Grand Session & Gala
2024-02-24 08:00 - 22:00
Day 2 Session at the Masonic Temple:
7:30pm – Registration
8:00am – New Matrons & Patrons Administrative Degree
9:00am – 3:30pm – Joint Session and Official Business Session
Attire: All white with full regalia
6:30pm – Gala “The Wild, Wild West of Arkansas” (Masonic Hall Banquet Room)
Attire: Wester Outfit
Tickets are $25.00 at the door
Come ready to eat dinner, listen to music and be entertained.

Day1-Grand Session and C.N. Toney Trustee Banquet
2024-02-23 07:30 - 21:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Day 1 Session at the Masonic Temple:
7:30pm – Registration
8:30am – 3:30pm – Official Business Session
Attire: All white with full regalia
7:00pm – C.N. Toney Trustee Banquet (Masonic Temple Banquet Hall)
Attire: Semi-Formal to Formal evening wear
*Tickets must be purchased with your registration. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Memorial Service
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Grand Lodge, 2906 E. Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday night starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall-Masonic Temple. This event is open to the public. Invite family and friends.
Attire: All white with white prayer cap and full regalia.

139th Grand Chapter Session
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-02-24 22:00 | 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 Chapter, OES, PHA, I declare February 22-24, 2024, as the dates of the 139th Grand Chapter Session. All local chapters and officers, and grand chapter elected and appointed officers are to register for the conference.
Click here to read the entire proclamation.

Mid-Year RGC Session
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.
