The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Florida, Inc.
Grand Worthy Matron | Sister Verna Bickerstaff
The Honorable Verna Bickerstaff is the 113th Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Royal Grand Chapter working under the jurisdiction of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Florida, Inc.
PRESENT OFFICERS:
Sis. Vernalee Bickerstaff, Grand Worthy Matron, Bro. Willie Clark, Grand Worthy Patron, Sis. Barbara B. Spence, Grand Associate Matron, Bro. Willie Dennis, Grand Associate Patron, Sis. Gwendolyn A. Holley, Grand 2nd Associate Matron, Sis. Sandra Exantus, Grand Treasurer, Sis. Monique R. Morris, Acting Grand Financial Secretary/Grand Recorder, Grand Conductress (Vacant), Sis. Jill Jinks, Grand Associate Conductress, Sis. Juanita J. Dixon, Past Grand Worthy Matron, Supreme Recorder, Sis. Vivian L. Hunter, Past Grand Worthy Matron, Supreme Mother Advisor Sis. Linda C. Smith, Past Grand Worthy Matron, Supreme 2nd Associate Matron, Sis. Denise M. Smith-Blue, Past Grand Worthy Matron, Supreme Associate Matron, Sis. Daisy S. Willis, Past Grand Worthy Matron* (Deceased), Sis. Virginia Jenkins, Past Grand Worthy Matron, Bro. Leonard Brown, Past Grand Worthy Patron, Supreme Patron, Bro. George Paschal, Past Grand Worthy Patron.
Order of the Eastern Star
The Royal Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star was organized on June 11, 1911 in Tampa, Florida by Most Worshipful Grand Master Charles C. Manigault who led in the establishment of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F, &AM established in 1909. Under Grand Master Manigault’s leadership several chapters and members severed ties with the Bethlehem Grand Chapter OES PHA and the Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge, F&AM PHA who were under the dictatorial rule of Grand Master John Henry Dickerson 1899-1901 & 1902-1916.
Those who established the Royal Grand Chapter: Sister Rosa McCloud, Royal Grand Matron, Rev. Brother Charles C. Manigault, Royal Grand Patron, Sister M.C.P. Keen, Associate Grand Patron, Rev. Brother S.M. Gibbs, Associate Grand Patron