In general, the process to join the Order of the Eastern Star is as follows:

For New Members

• Contact the local Chapter in your geographical area with which you would like to become a member.
• Petition the local Chapter for membership. The local Chapter will provide the petition for a membership form to you.
• The local Chapter will review and investigate your petition for membership and will meet with you to answer any questions you may have about membership.
• The local Chapter will vote on your petition and schedule your initiation into the Chapter at a mutually acceptable time.

For Affiliating members

• Contact the local Chapter in your geographical area with which you would like to affiliate.
• Petition the local Chapter for affiliation. The local Chapter will provide the petition for affiliation form to you.
• The local Chapter will review and investigate your petition for affiliation and will meet with you to answer any questions you may have about affiliation in the Chapter including becoming a dual or plural member.
• The local Chapter will vote on your petition and schedule your affiliation with the Chapter at a mutually acceptable time.

The first step is to contact your local Chapter. To do select the Contact Your Local Chapter menu item on the prior menu page.