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2009-2010 Committees
- Rules
- This committee draws up and enforces the rules that govern meetings and grand sessions. The rules cannot be enforced until they are voted on and passed by the Grand Assembly.
Sister Joyce Arnold, President of the Marshals
Department
- Credentials
- This committee certifies that all delegates, chapters and departments have met all financial obligations to the Grand Chapter and the Grand Joint Council.
Twilla Green, Sister Alline Bank
and the District Matrons
- Laws and Resolutions
- This committee reviews the by-laws and constitution of the state and makes recommendations for the changes in the form of a resolution if needed.
Sister Twilla Green, Sister Waconda McIntyre,
Sister Courtenay Wills, and Sister Valerie Brooks
- Finance
- This committee manages the financial activities of the Grand Chapter and provides a report of all expenses, monies taken in and monies distributed. All State financial records are to be closed 30 days prior to the State Convention.
Sister Courtenay E. Wills, Sister Tasha Tillman,
and Sister Christine Jackson
- Grievance
- This committee addresses injustices done to the membership. All complaints must be made in the form of a letter and will be presented to the Grand Assembly for resolution.
Sister Joy Baynes, Sister Joyce Arnold and Sister Jeanine Darby
- Public Resolutions
- This committee draws up a resolution regarding matters that need the attention of the general public and the position of IFAMM and OES regarding the matter.
Sister Monshea White and Sister Karen Chandler
- Publicity
- The primary responsibility of this committee is to contact the news media and report the activities for the upcoming State convention. They should make arrangement for news coverage during the convention, if possible. This committee also publicizes the events of the Grand Chapter and promotes events within the Sisterhood that are hosted by the Grand Lodge and other chapters, lodges and departments when requested.
Sister Sherrii Boggs, Sister Yolanda Henderson, Sister Tonesia Banner
- Time and Place
- This committee works with the Brotherhood in selecting the time and location of the annual State convention.
Sister Tondaleria Marcus, Sister Erica Orr
- Memorial, Condolence and Necrology
- This committee performs or reports of performance of the Eastern Star Memorial Ceremony in honor of Sisters that have transitioned from the natural body to the spiritual body since the last session.
O.E.S. Grand Chapter Officers
- Accounts and Claims
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O.E.S. Executive Board (Sister Valerie Brooks,
President)
Additional Committees
First person named is the committee lead or co-lead.
Lodges and Chapters (New and Revised): Sister
Tondaleria Marcus and Sister Bertha Smith
Not Chartered/Not Bonded: Sister Twilla
Green, Sister Courtenay Wills and District Matrons
National State Disaster: Sister Sarah Jackson and Sister Delores Morrison
National State Birthday: Sister Frances
Davis and Sister Bernice McClain
20 Year+ Members: Sister Christine Gibson and Sister Peggy Everett
Hospitality: Sister Doris Harris and Sister
Kimberly Dennis
Charity: Sister Sharene Herron, Sister
Monshea White, Sister Yolanda Dennis, Sister Erica Curry, and Sister
Joyce Arnold
Beautification: Sister Karen Gause, Sister
Renee Hawkins and Sister T'Challa Ross
Parade and Cookout: Sister Sherrie Smith
and Sister Tracy Russell
Convention Activities and Administration:
Sister Charlotte Anekwe and Sister Waconda McIntyre
Souvenir Book: Sister Tippiny Hardy, Sister
Cynthia Smith, Sister Sonya Enoch, Sister Valerie Brooks
Digital Media: Sister Elizabeth Twiggs,
Sister Shantell Baker and Sister T'Challa Ross
State Queen: Sister Tonesia Banner and Sister T'Challa Ross
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