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.
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
GRAND WORTHY MATRON OF THE ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER
Verna Bickerstaff
13th Grand Worthy Matron
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
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