All About Al-Karim

On December 28, 2010, under the directive of the Imperial Commandress of the Daughters of Isis, Dt. Charlesena H. Smith, and the guidance of the Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Georgia, Dt. Dorothy J. Jackson, a charge was issued to organize an Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Club in Newnan, Georgia.  The call was answered by an astounding number of ladies seeking to join the ranks in hopes of becoming a member of the Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S.

On June 25, 2011, 99 member of the Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. of Newnan were initiated by Nabbar Court No. 123 and thereafter became known as Al-Karim Court No. 219.  This was a historical moment for not only the Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Club membership, but for the Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. organization as well, as this was the largest group of “non-Daughters” ever created at one time.  This auspicious occasion commanded the attention of the Imperial Court. Imperial Commandress, Dt. Charlesena H. Smith, was accompanied by three of her appointed officers: Dt. Anne C. Davis #17, Dt. Symiria J. Parks #126, and Dt. Carmen L. Parks #44. The Imperial Commandress was so impressed by the efforts of Dt. Dorothy J. Jackson, Imperial Deputy for the Desert of Georgia, that she affectionately named the group “The 2011 Dorothy J. Jackson Class”.  The 39^th Imperial Potentate, Honorable Donald R. Parks (#103) provided words of encouragement and congratulatory remarks.  A very elegant repast was prepared and festivities followed for celebration and fellowship.

The Charter for Al-Karim Court No. 219 was issued on August 15, 2011, in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Centennial (100^th) Imperial Court Session for the Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S.  Seventeen Court members were present to witness the Chartering Ceremony.

 

Al-Karim Court No. 219 has witnessed four (4) Illustrious Commandresses since its inception:

2011 – 2012            Dt. Deaidra P. Wilson

2013                        Dt. Patricia T. Bostic

2014                        Dt. Terri Howard

2015                        Dt. Meshea O. Web

During the 2014 Imperial Session in Tampa, FL, the Court received its first appointment for an Imperial Deputy for the Oasis – Dt. Patricia T. Bostic, PC – by Imperial Commandress, Dt. Sadie B. Mitchell.

The theme for the 2015 year is “With a renewed faith, dedication and understanding, let us continue to build on the principles of the Auxiliary of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. and blaze new paths, not rest upon legacy”. With vigor and zeal, the Court is embracing the idea of one sisterhood, one collective mission, and one focus.

Introducing the 2016 Divan of Al-Karim Court No. 219:

Illustrious Commandress                           Dt. Saundra Parks

1st Lieutenant Commandress                    Dt. Tonya Taylor

2nd Lieutenant Commandress                  Dt. SaDonna Corder

High Priestess                                              Dt. Monica Dickerson

Oriental Guide                                             Dt. Terry Huitt-Greene

Treasurer                                                      Dt. Kathi Henson

Recordress                                                    Dt. Jamurian C. Grier

1st Ceremonial Daughter                           Dt. Wanda Hammonds

2nd Ceremonial Daughter                         Dt. Sylvia Johnson

Inside Spy                                                     Dt. Dianne Harris

Outside Spy                                                  Dt. Brenda Stephens

Assistant Recordress                                  Dt. Ardra Caldwell

Marshal                                                         Dt. Stephanie Bellamy

Assistant Marshall                                      Dt. Geneva Jones

Directress of Promotions                           Dt. Vanessa Williams

Assistant Directress of Promotions          Dt. Judy Bell

Noble Advisor                                               Noble David Moore