Worthy Grand Matron

Sister Melinda Ryan
Melinda Ryan
Worthy Grand Matron
THEME: “A Season of Joy”, Christmas brings out the best in each of us. We tend to love a little harder, be kinder to one another and care for each other a little more. Let’s have that kind of “Christmas Spirit” year-round.
AIM: To show true “Christ-like” love to each other and to give grace.
GOAL: To increase our Membership’s participation in Grand Chapter activities.
WATCHWORD: Joy
GUIDE: Holy Bible
HONOR STATIONS: Conductress and Secretary
EMBLEMS: Holy Bible and Angels
FLOWERS: Roses (yellow, red, pink and white), Hydrangeas
COLORS: Garnet Red, Emerald Green, Saphire Blue, Silver and Gold
INSPIRATIONAL VERSES: Romans 15:13; Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 16:11
FUN SYMBOLS: Old Red Trucks, Butterflies, Red Cardinals, and anything with the word “Joy” on it
PROJECTS: Little Red School House and Wounded Warriors of Mississippi
SCRIPTURES: “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” II Corinthians 12:9
SONGS: O’Holy Night; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Old Church Choir (by Zack Williams); How Great Thou Art; (All Old Hymns); Holy Spirit, You are Welcome Here; In This Very Room; Victory in Jesus; (That’s What Friends Are For; I’ve Got the Joy – fun songs)
CLUB: Melinda’s Stars of Joy Club
Worthy Grand Patron

Brother Terry Nowell
Terry W. Nowell
Worthy Grand Patron
THEME: “A Season of Joy”, Christmas brings out the best in each of us. We tend to love a little harder, be kinder to one another and care for each other a little more. Let’s have that kind of “Christmas Spirit” year-round.
AIM: To have Peace and Harmony in our Chapters and Grand Chapter
GOAL: To increase Membership’s participation in Grand Chapter activities.
WATCHWORD: Peace
GUIDE: Holy Bible
HONOR STATION: Warder
FLOWER: Yellow Daisy
COLORS: Kelly Green and Cobalt Blue
EMBLEMS: Doves and Crosses
FUN SYMBOL: Frogs - “Fully Rely on God”
SPECIAL PROJECT: ESTARL and Wounded Warriors of Mississippi
SCRIPTURE: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”.
SONGS: Amazing Grace; What a Friend We Have in Jesus;The Old Rugged Cross; and Blessed Assurance
FUN SONGS: Blue Moon of Kentucky; Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man; and The Devil Went Down to Georgia
CLUB: Terry’s Peace and Harmony Club
Grand Family
Elected Grand Officers

Kathy Gilmore,
Associate Grand Matron

Dawn Stevens,
Grand Treasurer

Ronnie Stewart,
Associate Grand Patron

LaDonna Hamilton,
Grand Conductress

Kayla Smith,
Grand Secretary

Barbara Stewart,
Associate Grand Conductress

Ricky Stevens,
Grand Sentinel
Appointed Grand Officers

Gerald Barton,
Grand Chaplain

Peggy Barton,
Grand Adah

Becky Rogers-Sneed,
Grand Esther


Christin Bryant George,
Grand Martha

Dana Bryant,
Grand Marshal
Diane Creamer,
Grand Warder

Penny Hillman,
Grand Ruth

Wilma Glover,
Grand Electa
Ritualistic Appointments

Darlene Robers,
Chairman of Ritualistic Committee

Kelly Mahan
DDGM 1st District

Jane Boston
Ritualistic Committee Member

Cathy Waldo
DDGM 2nd District

Arnettie Sanders
DDGM 4th District
Esther Sharplin
DDGM 5th District

Margaret Woodward
Ritualistic Committee Member

Gayle Adams
DDGM 3rd District

Pat Anderson
DDGM 6th District

Karen Poole
DDGM 7th District
Jurisprudence Committee Appointments

Frankie Aycock
Jurisprudence Committee Chairman

Denise Sloan
Jurisprudence Committee Member

Doris Moreton
Jurisprudence Committee Member
Grand Family Appointments

Karl Gilmore
Grand Chapter Parliamentarian

Lynn Barnhart
Grand Choir Director

Victor Greenwood
Grand Chapter Patriot
Grand Family Special Appointments

Beth Henson
Joy Angel

Carla Sheffield
Peace Angel

Diane Williams
Harmony Angel

Dorothy Williams
Traveling Angel

Charles Fuzzy Cox
Grand Chapter Dad
Bill Collins
Grand Chapter Grandfather

Rose Patterson
Grand Chapter Mom
Frankie Aycock
Grand Chapter Grandmother

Marianna, George, and James Smith
Sugar Plum and Gingerbread Men
Mississippi's General Grand Chapter Committee Members


Marlon Drew,
Community Service Committee
Roberta Nielsen,
ESTARL Committee

Jane Boston,
Landmarks-LRSH, Co-Chairman

Lee Barnes,
Service Dog Committee
