2016 Charity Ball
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 39th 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 (100th) 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