Grand Chapter of Virginia Order of the Eastern Star
120th Grand Chapter Session
THEME
Seas the Day
MOTTO
Every day is a new beginning; take a breath and start again
AIM
Be kind to all people. You will be remembered more for your kindness than any level of success you could possibly attain
WATCHWORDS
Live, Love, and Laugh
SCRIPTURES
Worthy Grand Matron
Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you.”
Worthy Grand Patron
Galatians 6:10 – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
EMBLEMS
Crown and Scepter, The Open Bible
HONOR STATIONS
Esther and Chaplain
SONGS
Worthy Grand Matron
I’ll Fly Away, To God be the Glory, To Dream the Impossible Dream, What a Wonderful World, A Time for Us, Fly Me To the Moon
Worthy Grand Patron
Wind Beneath My Wings, Angels Among Us
COLORS
Worthy Grand Matron
Royal Blue, Jade, Teal, Turquoise, Silver, and Gold
Worthy Grand Patron
Royal Blue, Purple
FLOWERS
Worthy Grand Matron
Hydrangeas, Magnolias, and Peonies
Worthy Grand Patron
Shasta Daisies
FUN SYMBOLS
Worthy Grand Matron
Sea Turtles, Star Fish, Blue Herons, and Egrets
Worthy Grand Patron
Grilling Tools, NASCAR
FUN TITLES
GRAND OFFICERS
The Wave Runners
SPOUSES AND TRAVELING COMPANIONS
The Buoys
GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Sea Stars
PAST GRAND MATRONS AND PAST GRAND PATRONS
The Lifeguards
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
The Coasters
WORTHY MATRONS AND WORTHY PATRONS
The Star Gazers
TRAVEL CLUB
The Wave Runners Travel Club