d Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in b rings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice o ? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, an hearken than the fat of rams.
Worthy Patron
Brother Gervin Robertson, Sr. 32°
Worthy Matron
Sister Felicia Howard
District Worthy Patron
Brother George Faison Sr. 33°
CHAPTER OFFICERS
WORTHY MATRON
WORTHY PATRON
District Matron
Sister Ruth McCoy
Grand Worthy Patron
Brother MackArthur Walton 32°
ASSOCIATE MATRON
SECRETARY
TREASURER
CONDUCTRESS
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTRESS
Sister Felicia Howard
Brother Gervin Robertson, Sr. PM 32°
Sister Angelo Paschall, PWM, PDWM
Sister Constance Drew
Sister Nellie Moore, PWM
Sister Isabella Eaddy , PWM
Sister Carolyn Leggett, PWM
Grand Worthy Matron
Dr. Sister Sallie R. Mills
District Deputy Grand Master
Brother Robert Owens Sr. 32°
Deputy Grand Master
Brother Jonathan White 33°
Grand Master
Honorable Primus T. James 33°
Ida Mae Chapter No. 229 Ida Mae Chapter No. 229
HISTORY
Joshua Lodge NO. 41, Free & Accepted Masonry , in Blackshear, Georgia, were aroused, and became aware that there was a "missing link"-there was no affiliate Eastern Star Chapter. Inspiration and enlightment came from Sister Ida Mae Odol Branch Williams, who was serving as Worthy Matron of Eureka Chapter No. 74 in neighboring Waycross, Georgia. And so it was that she, full of zeal and love, made several trips to Blackshear to seek members who were desirous of receiving the light of the Order. Her first applicant was Sister Rosanna Mack, the second applicant was Brother J.J. Mack, followed by Sister Cornelia Richardson, Sister Lizzle Lassiter, Sister Pearl Tingle, and others. Royal Grand Patron Sol C. Johnson of Savannah, Georgia was summoned, along with Royal Grand Worthy Matron Viola Hart Felton, and on August 4, 1915, the Chapter was organized and named after its founder, Sister Ida Mae Williams, with Sister Cornelius Richardson as the first Worthy Matron and Brother J.J. Mack as the first Worthy Patron.
The founder demitted to Ocean Star Chapter No. 183, Order of the Eastern Star in Waycross, when her chapter was consolidated, there she continued her services and became a Life Member. Since the birth of Ida Mae Chapter No. 229, Order of the Eastern Star, the Chapter has grown and had numerous accomplishments.
There were times when everything was at its "ebb tide", but the faithful members such as Sisters Susie Cameron, Rosanna Mack, Priscilla Jackson, Lizzie Watson, Pearl Tingle, Georgia Allen, e Chapter together during this time. Attributing much ears success of the Chapter, was Past Worthy Matron Sister dy , who served 16 years beginning in 1957. Others rthy Matrons were Sisters Dollie Thompson, Spencer, e Moses, Priscilla Jackson, Ruby Allen, Laura B, Merday , Emma Lee Dotson, Julia Boyd, Isabella Eaddy , Carolyn NeSmithgelo Eaddy-Paschall, Nellie Moore, and Felicia ard, the present Worthy Matron.
trons were Brothers J.J. Mack, from 1915 to 1916, H.C n, 1917 to 1950, L.C. Harris, 1951 to 1954, John Eaddy , ., from 1954 going through 1965. Those to follow were rs Henry Miller, Roy NeSmith, William Ramsey , Keith d Bro. Gervin Robertson, Sr., our present Patron.
e Chapter has carried on through Faith in God and loyalty es of the beautiful Order of the Eastern Star. We have o strengthen in knowledge and number. We have o render our services wherever they are needed. We da Mae Chapter No. 229, 110 years strong and still "Continuing to Serve!”
Brother Derwin Canty RW Grand SeniorWarden 2206 Hutchison Lane Albany, GA. 31707
29 July 2025
“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord you God will set you high above all the na ons of the earth “ Deuteronomy28:1
Gree ngs and best wishes to Worthy Matron Sister Felicia Howard and Worthy Patron Brother Gervin Robertson Sr. and the outstanding members of Ida Mae Chapter # 229 OES,. It is indeed an honor to congratulate you as you celebrate your 110-chapter anniversary. You have the history of faithfully serving your community for over a century. What a blessing,all because you con nue to show obedience to God while serving and sacrificing. We salute you and encourage you to con nue to let your light shine so the world can see your works. Enjoy this awesome , special and grand occasion.
With All Respect and Honor,
DerwinCanty
Brother Derwin Canty,330
R.W. Grand Senior Warden
da Mae Chapter No. 229 da Mae Chapter No. 229
ANNIVERSARY
PROGRAMME
Presider SisterAngelo Paschall, PWM, PDWM
Invocation/Scripture
Elder Jacqueline Wallace and Minister MissionaryArdrelle Sutton
Welcome Minister Carolyn Leggett
Selection The Currys
Words of Encouragement and Inspiration:
Ocean Star Chapter No. 183
Goodman Chapter No. 282
Great Eastern Star Chapter No. 313
Sister Leisa Hollis, WM
Sister KarlynTolbert, WM
Sister Marcia Hines, WM
Selection The Currys
Remarks
Worthy Patron
Worthy Matron
District Worthy Patron
Brother Gervin Robertson, Sr 32°
Sister Felicia Howard
Brother George Faison Sr. 33°
District Matron Sister Ruth McCoy
Grand Worthy Patron
Brother MackArthur Walton 32°
Grand Worthy Matron Dr. Sister Sallie R. Mills
District Deputy Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master
Grace
Dismissal
Brother Robert Owens Sr. 32°
Brother Jonathan White 33°
Grand Master Honorable PrimusT. James 33°
Ida Mae Chapter No. 229 Ida Mae Chapter No. 229
PATRON LIST
PLATINUM
Mr. Alan Mitchell
Pastor James & Shirley Hodge
Mrs. Queen Caldwell
GOLD
Pastor Cynthia Welch
Minister & Mrs. Jimmy McGauley , Jr.
SILVER
Mr. Mike Welch
BRONZE
Mrs. Helen Jinks
Mrs. Marcia Hines
Mrs. Bettye Everett
District No. 8, Order of the Eastern Star. on your110th Chapter Anniversary!
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:6
OFFICERS
Sister Ruth McCoy
District Worthy Matron
Brother George Faison, Sr. 33°
District Worthy Patron
Associate Matron Sister Cynthia Fluker
Secretary Sister Leisa Hollis
Treasurer Sister Diana Taylor
Conductress Sister Rosemary Fullwood
Associate Conductress Sister Pamela Foster
Chairman of the Trustee Sister Bettye Everett.
District Deputy Grand Master Brother Robert Owens Sr. 32°
Assistant District Deputy Grand Master Brother Alphonso Cecil Sr. 33° Waycross
Ocean Star No. 183
Ida Mae No. 229
Great Eastern Star No. 313
Goodman No. 282
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Ida Mae Chapter No. 229 on their 110th Anniversary! S A L U T E S
SeniorAirman (SrA)
Joshua Lodge
Joshua Lodge No. 41 Congratulates their Sister Chapter on 110 years of Service and wishes them many more to come! May you continue to strive for success and always do everything decent and in order!
With Brotherly Love and Support!
WM Alan Mitchell
SW Keith Moore
JW James Trotty
SD Gervin Robertson, Sr. 32°
JD Dwight Mitchell
Sec Gervin Robertson, Jr.
Treas Damon Moody
Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church Wishes Ida Mae the Best on their 110th Anniversary!
Congratulations and Best Wishes on This 110th Chapter Anniversary
Realtor Crystal Wright Congratulates Ida Mae Chapter No. 229 OES On their 110th ChapterAnniversary!
Best Wishes Ida Mae Chapter No. 229 On your 110th Chapter Anniversary!
PM Ruth McCoy Ocean Star Chapter No. 183
Happy 110th Anniversary to our Sister Chapter! We wish you continued success and many more years of service and sisterhood.
Goodman Chapter No. 282
Order of the Eastern Star Homerville, Georgia
Ida Mae Chapter No 229 On your 110th Chapter Anniversary
IDA NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER
Board Chair...........Stephon Collins
Secretary...........Jacqueline Wallace
Asst. Secretary..........Isabella Eaddy
Treasurer.....................Terence Lott
Advisor.......................Edsel Collins
3105 Allen Avenue Blackshear, Ga. 31516
Happy 110th Anniversary
Ida Mae Chapter No. 229!
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