Hello Al-Karim Court No. 219,

We are so excited to send our first offi-

cial newsletter! Thanks to our Promo-

tional Directresses for making this a reali-

ty. Now everyone will know the great

works of our Court in the Oasis of

Newnan.

I have truly loved the opportunity to

serve this Court as the Commandress.

Learning and growing from each of you as

we travel the Desert. I know there are

two kinds of daughters; those that make

it happen and those that ask what hap-

pened. Al-Karim Court is filled with the

kinds that make things happen and I ap-

preciate each of you for caring for the

organization you choose to be a member

of.

We have established several departments

and committees that are working hard

for Al-Karim. We have already complet-

ed many hours of community service,

mentoring, and activities for our

court. My wish is for every Daughter

to get involved with at least one

committee or event during the year. I

leave you with this quote “Rise and

shine, my Daughter. Everyone you

meet today is on heaven’s Most

Wanted List.”

Serve willingly at all times from your

heart.

Daughterly Yours with Love,

Dt. Deaidra Wilson

Illustrious Commandress

Illustrious Commandress

Our Mission:

“With a passionate pursuit of excellence, Al-Karim Court No. 219 will provide sup-

port 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.”

Daughters of Isis

Oasis of Newnan Desert of Georgia

March 31, 2012

Volume 1, Issue 1

Al-Kar im Court No. 219

Newsletter

Court Events:

“An Evening of Elegance” Pageant

April 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM

St. Smyrna Baptist Church

Coweta County

Relay for Life

April 27-28, 2012

Desert and Imperial

Events:

2nd Annual

Potentate Charity Ball

Al-Karim Temple No. 242

April 14, 2012

Wyndham Peachtree Hotel

& Conf. Center

Contact: Noble Ron Triplett

at 404-557-2087

Gala Days

May 10 - 13, 2012 Augusta Marriott at the Conf.

Center in Augusta, GA

Imperial Session

August 18-23, 2012

New Orleans, LA

Inside this issue:

Community Service

2

Comfort and Care

Unit Highlight

3

Divan Highlight

4

Member Highlights

5

Birthday Wishes

6

Newsletter Team and

Court Information

7

Al-Karim Court No. 219 Community Ser-

vice Teams strive to strengthen, enrich and

enhance the Oasis of Newnan and the sur-

rounding areas through service and volun-

teering. By building collaborations we will

focus on sharing, giving, inspiring, and rais-

ing awareness. Through building stronger,

more efficient and sustainable community

networks, we will place the needs of the

Oasis first.

The Community Service teams are led by

chairpersons (Dt. Kelsey Buchanan and Dt.

Hope Penson) and co-chairs (Dt. Alice

Malcolm and Dt. Jimikea Chatman). We

are continually supported by the entire

court.

Thus far, we have:

Contributed goods to the Five Loaves

and Two Fish food pantry of Griffin,

GA

Participated with C.H.O.I.C.E.S. in

Clayton County to educate children

about healthy living and fitness

Held voters registration drives

Adopted families for Christmas from

the Community Welcome House and

Weaver Garden

Participated in feeding of the commu-

nity with Al-Karim Temple No. 242,

Newnan Lodge No. 299 and spon-

sored by Annie B. Gibbons Assembly

No. 367A

Continue to watch as we leave footprints

in our Oasis, and across the Desert!

Submitted by Dt. Jimikea Chatman

Upcoming events include the Relay

for Life benefiting the American Can-

cer Society in April 2012 and various

voters’ registration drives. We are

planning to include all areas of our

Oasis as this is a very important elec-

tion year. Don’t be surprised when

you see us around serving the com-

munity because we are coming to a

city near you!

Submitted by Dt. Kelsey Buchanan

Al-Karim Court’s Community Ser-

vice Team No.1 has gotten off to

great start for 2012! To kick the

year off, we helped Newnan Chap-

ter No. 483, Order of the Eastern

Star, PHA with their annual Martin

Luther King, Jr. Parade festivities.

The daughters of Al-Karim Court

assisted in areas of judging the float

competition, helping to serve food

to the community, and donating

canned goods for the Food Bank of

Newnan.

Community Service Team No. 2

Community Service Team No. 1

Our

community

service

theme is

“99

Reasons to

Care”

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January 2012

Dt. Leslie Perry

Dt. Diane Harris

Dt. Meshia Web

Dt. Christine Thomas

Dt. Stephine Newsome Fowler

Dt. Shamekia Stephens

Dt. Caprena Lawson Greene

February 2012

Dt. Carolyn Arnold

Dt. Cassandra Snipes

Dt. Caprena Lawson Greene

Dt. Jamurian Campbell

Noble Advisor James Ingram

Dt. Monshina Todd/Noble Todd

Dt. Tamara Mash

Dt. Kelsey Buchanan

Dt. Yvonne Fleetwood

Dt. Cynthia Anderson

Dt. Hazel Parks

March 2012

Dt. Shawanda Clarke

Dt. Maria Evans

Dt. Kijonna Roe

Dt. Tonya Taylor

Dt. Monica Dickerson

Dt. Kathi Henson

Dt. Sylvia Johnson

Noble Advisor James Ingram

Comfort and Care Committee Members

Dt. Frieda E Aden – Chairperson

Dt. Kathi Henson – Co Chairperson

Dt. Beverly Burkhalter

Dt. Falandria Maddox

Comfort and Care Committee

Al-Karim Court No. 219 “Classique Clownin Divaz” Clown Unit

2012 Officers: Chief Jesteress – Dt. Monica Dickerson

Assistant Chief Jesteress – Dt. Shawanda Clarke

Secretary – Dt. SaDonna Corder

Treasurer – Dt. Vanessa Williams

Public Relations – Dt. Wanda Hammonds

Business Manager – Dt. Aleshia Collier

Transportation Officer – Dt. Hope Penson

Equipment and Uniform – Dt. Robyn Evans

Chaplain – Dt. Cassandra Snipes

We meet the first Friday of every month. We are looking forward to doing

great things in the community. Upcoming events are coming soon.

I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13

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Unit Highlight

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Those receiving Comfort and Care this quarter include:

Dt. Patricia Bostic

Illustrious First Lieutenant Commandress

I am a native of Louisville, Alabama and currently reside in College Park, Georgia.

I have two wonderful daughters that live in Colorado Springs, Colorado and one

son that lives in Marietta, Georgia.

I am an innovative professional with more than 25 years of progressive experience in diverse business environ-

ments. Some of the things I enjoy doing are; reading, traveling, volunteering at the senior citizen community cen-

ter, working in my church and serving on the board of directors for two non-profit organizations. My favorite

sport is basketball, love it!

Being created as a Daughter of Isis in Al-Karim Court No. 219 was a great historical experience for me, one that

I will cherish for a lifetime. I enjoy being a member of Al-Karim Court because it has afforded me the opportuni-

ty to meet and bond with daughters that have come together from diverse occupations and backgrounds. To-

gether we have set a new provocative course to be enhanced year after year. We must continue to face the

challenges that are put before us and rise to the occasion of supporting our court and each other. It is evident

that all things are possible with Faith and Commitment. Al-Karim let us continue to move forward!

Divan Highlight

Member Highlights

Dt. Cassandra C. Snipes

I am from Atlanta, Georgia but I live in Union City, Georgia. I am married to Mr.

Israel Snipes and we have two sons Reginald, 22 and Nicholas, 16. I love to sing,

cook, watch football and just spend time with my kids.

I love being a member of Al-Karim Court because I am in the presence of lovely

ladies that care about people and the community.

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Dt. Shawanda Clarke

I am so happy to be a part of the lovely ladies of Al-Karim Court No. 219!

I was born in Waverly Hall, Georgia and currently living in Union City. I am married

to Mr. Goudwin Clarke, Sr. and to this union we have one son, Goudwin Clarke, Jr.,

age 4.

I am a member of South Fulton Chapter UD, Order of the Eastern Star. My passion

in life is to serve. I have participated in community service since the age of 10. I

started my community service work with my grandmother, who is also an Eastern

Star. My hobbies are spoiling my son, spending time with my family, traveling and

giving my time in the community.

What I enjoy about being a member of Al-Karim Court is that we are all positive,

unique and from different walks of life. African American Women that can come

together in unity.

Member Highlights Continued

Dt. Erika White

I’m originally a Georgia Peach, born in Atlanta, Goergia and I now live in South

Fulton County.

I am now married to a Yankee named Marcus White and we have a 3 year old

daughter (Dasaya White) and an unknown bundle of joy scheduled to make her

debut on August 28, 2012. I travel, travel, travel and sometimes read. I’ve trav-

eled to numerous places throughout the US, Canada, South America, Europe

and the Caribbean. I can’t wait to visit countries in both Africa and Asia.

There is no greater gift than sisterhood. I love being able to socialize and serve with many beautiful and intelli-

gent women. I think Al-Karim Court is composed of a group of women who can change the world.

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Dt. Evangeline Wilson 1/5

Dt. Lorree Robinson 1/9

Dt. Barbara Moore 1/10

Dt. Monica Dickerson 1/11

Dt. Alice Malcolm 1/20

Dt. TiOndra Edwards 1/21

Dt. Cassandra Snipes 1/21

Dt. Quartina Trafford 1/30

Dt. Bridgette Grant 2/5

Dt. Leslie Perry 2/9

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First Quarter Birthdays

Dt. Audrey Hightower 2/19

Dt. Marcia Washington 2/19

Dt. Chanterian Turner 2/26

Dt. Mari Blue 3/4

Dt. Glynis Oliver 3/6

Dt. Dione Coggins 3/7

Dt. Sharon Dorsett 3/10

Dt. Jamurian S. Campbell 3/13

Dt. Keashia Raven 3/17

Dt. Marcia Brown 3/23

Dt. Joyce Ellington 3/31

Al-Karim Court No. 219 Newsletter

Dt. Jamurian Campbell

Illustrious Recordress

We are on the web!

http://www.alkarimcourt219.org/

Dt. Sharon Mitchell Assistant Directress, Promotional Affairs

Dt. Lisa Rand Directress, Promotional Affairs

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Newsletter Team

Al-Karim Court No. 219

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Dt. Kendra Harris

Court Individual Photos