Who may join: Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members. These affiliations include:  

• Affiliated Master Masons in good standing, 
• the wives, mothers, step daughters,
• daughters legally adopted daughters,
• step sisters granddaughters, daughters-in-law
• widows, mothers-in-law grandmothers,
• great granddaughters sisters, half sisters
• stepmothers, sisters-in-law
• great nieces, nieces and
• daughters of sisters or brothers

of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death. Also, members of youth appendent bodies, each of whom having attained at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.How to join: To inquire about membership, talk to a current member, or contact a local chapter. To find chapters in your area, contact the Grand Secretary of that state or province. Petitions are carefully read, eligibility investigated and election to membership must be by unanimous vote. The Order strives to select persons of mental, moral and spiritual qualities who will work together in harmony to perform it's objectives.