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Al-Karim Court No. 219

Newsletter Daughter of Isis

Oasis of Newnan Desert of Georgia

Volume 1, Issue 2

July 2012

Hello Al-Karim Court No. 219:

After completing our mid-year point we celebrate our

many accomplishments. First in the area of community

service – registering voters, giving food and clothing,

donating time to youth, and many others that I will not name. Second, in the area

of fundraising – raising well over our goal of $10,000 this year by June. Lastly,

in the area of hospitality – we have had some extremely good times getting to

know each other. Through attending and supporting other Courts and Temples,

Girls Day Out, and the upcoming events in July and September. I mentioned to

you in my letter in December there were two kinds of people - those that make it

happen and those that ask what happened. Thanks again to those that made it

happen!

We have several committees working independently and representing Al-Karim

Court. We will receive our approved By-Laws at Imperial Session. Thanks to Dt.

Fleetwood, Dt. Parks and others that worked on this committee. If you are plan-

ning to attend the Imperial Session, please make sure that the Recordress or

myself is aware. We have agreed to have at least one matching outfit. Hopefully,

everyone is aware of this information.

Daughterly Yours with Love,

Dt. Deaidra Wilson Illustrious Commandress

Our Mission “With a passionate pursuit of excellence, Al-Karim Court No. 219

will provide support to the Oasis of Newnan and the communities

under its banner through charity, benevolence and integrity while

empowering each other through strength, unity and love.”

Illustrious Commandress

Community Service 2

Court Photos 3

Court Queen 4

Divan Highlight 5

Member Highlights 6

Choir Highlight 7

Comfort and Care 8

Birthdays/Court

Information

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Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events:

101st Imperial Court

Session

August 17-23, 2012

New Orleans, LA

109th Grand Convocation

of York Rite Bodies

September 21-23, 2012

Valdosta, GA

Al-Karim Court No. 219

Commadress Ball

November 10, 2012

Westin Atlanta Airport

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Community Service

Al-Karim Court No. 219 Community Service teams conducted a Voter’s Registration drive on April

7, 2012 at Flint River Regional Library in Griffin, GA. At this drive, 10 people were registered to

vote. On April 14, 2012, We participated in the Sickle Cell Walk at Welcome All Park. Thanks to

Dt. Loree Robinson and Dt. Tonya Taylor for participating in the Sickle Cell Walk!

Thanks to Dt. Ardra Caldwell for representing Al-Karim Court No. 219 and volunteering to assist

Griffin Lodge in their Father/Son Basketball Tournament of March 25, 2012. We also collected

donations from the court for The Rainbow House, which is a safe house in Jonesboro, GA. Continue

to watch as we leave footprints in our Oasis, and across the Desert!

Submitted by Dt. Jimikea Chatman

Community Service Team #2

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The daughters of Al-Karim Court in action!

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2012 Al-Karim Court Queen

During Gala Day 2012 in Augusta, GA, our own Dt. Hope Penson was honored as the

1st Runner-Up in the Queen Contest for the Desert of Georgia. Dt. Penson did an

excellent job raising funds for the queen contest and representing Al-Karim Court as

our very first Queen.

L to R: Imperial Commandress Ruth M. Ellerbe, Dt. Hope Penson and Illustrious Commandress Deaidra Wilson

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Divan Highlight

Member Highlights

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Dt. Terri Howard

Oriental Guide

I was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised all over the world because my fa-

ther retired from the Air Force. I spent most of my teen years in England, UK

and attended UNV Oklahoma in Norman, OK. I currently live in Austell, GA.

I have three children; Tajuana, Jeffrey, and Maya Howard and four grandchil-

dren, Madison Miller (Little Miss Al-Karim), Jaycee Howard, Xavier Howard

(new addition) and Jeffrey Howard III.

I enjoy reading, dancing, jazz/blues music and seafood. I Love to Eat!!!

I enjoy the friendship, fellowship, strong values, spirit and energy of the Daugh-

ters of Al-Karim Court. Becoming a member of Al-Karim Court No. 219 has

been one of the most significant events of my life. From the moment I became a

member, I felt an immediate Sisterly Love.

Dt. Terri Howard

Dt. Marie Blue

I was born in Williamson, Georgia, but grew up from a small child in Cleve-

land, Ohio and I still have family there.

I currently live in McDonough, Georgia, but will soon be relocating to destina-

tion unknown (hopefully still in Georgia). My husband is Isaac Blue, he is my

best friend and we have been together for 30 years. We have been married for

25 years this July 10! We have two grown sons and a host of grandchildren.

I am retired from teaching at Fort Valley State University in 2004. I am currently trying to grow my art career. I

paint portraits in oil, do crafts of all kinds, sew (only for myself), do desktop publishing, enjoy reading, and like

watching sci-fi movies all in my free time, which is not much. I enjoy playing PC games that have puzzles in

them. I also enjoy traveling and cooking (sometimes). I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. since

1988, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and the Heroines of Jericho. I recently

applied for membership in the Order of Cyrene Crusaders.

I am proud to be member of Al-Karim Court because I am continuing my family's tradition (on both sides) of

membership in Masonic orders. I obtain great satisfaction and fulfillment in performing community service, and I

enjoy a good time every now and then!

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Dt. Michele Jackson I am originally from Syracuse New York and now reside in Austell, GA.

I have no children and my hobbies include reading and tinkering with elec-

tronics. I am an Army veteran with 15 years of service. I am a GSP certi-

fied corrections officer as well as Environmental & CMTA Certified engi-

neer in the area of structural steel and masonry inspector for the North and

Southern USA. I am officially retired from the United States Army.

I enjoy the different types of activities that are planned within the court.

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I was born and raised in Opp, Alabama. I currently reside in Jacksonville,

Alabama (until Sept 2012 then I will be moving to Ft. Hood, Texas). I have

one son, Trent Trafford Jr. (TJ), age 15.

I enjoy serving the community and being a positive influence on young peo-

ple. I like reading, basketball and relaxing. I deployed to Afghanistan right

after creation so I can only say I'm privileged to be part of the Al-Karim his-

tory and I look forward to being more than a name on the rolls once I re-

deploy in July.

On Mar. 1st roughly 40 Afghan National Army and coalition members gathered at the Afghan operated 2nd Forward

Support Depot (FSD) Class II warehouse to witness and celebrate the promotion of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer

III, Quartina Trafford, a supply advisor at Camp Hero, Afghanistan.

Trafford, from the 167th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort McClellan, Ala., deployed to Afghanistan in July

2011. She’s the first female Chief Warrant Officer to serve in an advisor role at FSD. U.S. Army Major Crystal Hills,

Trafford’s former commander while assigned to the 348th Quartermaster Company in Korea, wrote Trafford’s recom-

mendation for Warrant Officer Candidacy School in 2004. Eight years later, and also deployed to Afghanistan, it was

fitting for Maj. Hills to be part of the promotion ceremony.

L-R: Afghan Col. Mirahmad Gurbuz, Major Crystal Hills, CW3 Quartina Trafford and CPT Jacob Wilson

Dt. Quartina Trafford

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Unit Highlight

Chant·ress: [chan-tris] noun: a woman who chants or sings.

Al-Karim Court No. 219 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done

marvelous things! Psalms 98:1

On the afternoon of January 14, 2012 in Newnan, Georgia, Illustrious

Commandress Deidra P. Wilson invited all interested daughters of Al-Karim

Court No. 219 to assemble at Newnan Lodge for a brief informal meeting.

This meeting was to organize various units within the court. That afternoon,

twenty daughters signed up to be a part of the choir of Al-Karim Court.

Charter members include Daughters Frieda Aden, Terri Howard, Tracy Matthews, Kathi Henson, Deidra

Wilson, Patricia Bostic, Lisa Rand, Vanessa Williams, Wanda Hammonds, Terry Huitt, Cassandra Snipes,

Patricia Redding, Barbara Moore, Marcia Brown, Loree Robinson, Shamakia Stephens, Sylvia Johnson, Carol

Dees, Carol Arnold, and Michelle Jackson.

It was the idea of Illustrious Commandress Wilson to have voices she could depend upon to lead the court in

the opening and closing hymns and the congregational hymns at the Daughters of Isis Thanksgiving Service.

Taking the command, Daughter Patricia Redding accepted the position as Directress, and the unit was off and

running. Special thanks to Mrs. Irma Harding who graciously opened her home and assists us as musician.

First order of business, rehearsal! It was an awesome task working around busy schedules but dedication and

the love of singing kept the group together. To showcase our talent, Illustrious Commandress invited the

choir to perform at the Court’s Evening of Elegance pageant. Daughters who made up the first performance

were Daughters Redding, Aden, Howard, Bostic, Snipes, Dees, Jackson and Williams. Next stop,

Thanksgiving Service.

By now, voices begin to gel and confidence grew higher. The choir was asked to render a selection at Al-

Karim’s Thanksgiving service. Daughters who performed were Daughters Redding, Aden, Brown, Moore,

Bostic, Howard, Snipes, Williams, Huitt, Dees, Jackson, and new comer, Meshea Web.

Part of the department and programs of the Imperial Court of the Daughters of Isis as outlined in the

Administrative Manual, calls for music. There are two divisions of this department: The Choir and The

Chantresses. The Chantresses promote and develop vocal groups in the constituent courts.

The Chantresses of Al-Karim continue to fine tune their voices by scheduling rehearsals for the 4th Friday of

each month and build a repertoire suitable for ministry. The invitation is open to all who are serious about

singing and promoting harmony through music. Look for future performances from the group. Plans are

underway for a fundraiser and perhaps a musical festival in the future. We solicit your support and your

prayers that we uphold that which has been instructed in Psalms 98 and that is to sing unto the Lord, a new

song for He has done marvelous things.

Respectfully submitted ~

Dt. Frieda E. Aden, Communications and Correspondence

Dt. Patricia Redding, Directress

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April

Dt. Sylvia Johnson

Dt. Michele Jackson

Dt. Dora Reeves

Dt. Erika White

Dt. Jackie Rogers

Dt. Audra Caldwell

Dt. Barbara Wardell

Dt. Meshea Web

Dt. Carol Bolton Dees

May

Dt. Kijonna Roe

Dt. Carol Bolton Dees

Dt. Dashi Whitehead

Dt. Audra Caldwell

June

Dt. Jamurian Campbell

Dt. Lisa Rand

Dt. Elecia Delotch

Dt. Erika White

Dt. Bridgette Grant

Dt. Kathi Henson

Dt. Barbara Wardell

Dt. Christine Crawford

Dt. Cynthia Anderson

Dt. Monica Dickerson

Dt. TiOndra Edwards

Dt. Jackie Rogers

Dt. Michelle Jackson COMFORT AND CARE

COMMITTEE:

Dt. Frieda E Aden

Dt. Kathi Henson

Dt. Beverly Burkhalter

Dt. Falandria Maddox

And whatever you ask for in prayer,

having faith and believing, you will

receive. Matthew 21:22

You might be hurting,

You might be crying,

You might be worrying

And frustrated too,

Let me encourage you

Let me speak life to you

You can depend on God

To see you through,

You can depend on me

To pray for you. from:

Comfort and Care

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Second Quarter Birthdays...

Simonia Elder 4/5

Ardra Caldwell 4/11

Janice Brewer 4/12

Shawn Williams 4/17

Lillian Triplett 4/19

NaTasha Thomas 4/23

Cynthia Anderson 4/25

Jimikea Chatman 4/26

Tracy Matthews 4/27

Vanessa Williams 5/7

Meshea Web 5/11

Terri Howard 6/4

Aleshia Collier 6/7

Kendra Harris 6/11

Theresita Davis 6/16

Sherril Williams 6/16

Patricia Bostic 6/22

Maria Evans 6/22

Keisha Hudgins 6/24

Newsletter Team

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Dt. Sharon Mitchell

Assistant Directress, Promotional Affairs

Dt. Lisa Rand

Directress, Promotional Affairs

A Special Thank You to the contributors in this edition of our newsletter:

Dt. Frieda Aden for the Choir article

Dt. Jamurian Campbell for the birthday list

Dt. Jimikea Chatman for Community Service article

Dt. Meshea Web for the photos

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