
This affiliation places the organization within one of the most enduring traditions of African American fraternal leadership, civic engagement, and community service.
In the early 1900s, female relatives of Prince Hall Shriners formed independent local groups in Maryland, Rhode Island, and Washington, D.C. These women were devoted to fellowship, benevolence, and service, mirroring the principles upheld by the Shrine.
In 1909, representatives met with Prince Hall Shriner leadership to request the formation of a national women’s auxiliary.


In 1943, members attended the Shrinedom celebration at Young Union Church (now Mother African Union First Colored Methodist Protestant Church) in Wilmington.
● 1987 — Distribution of toys and fruit baskets to children in need.
● 1988 — Isiserettes reorganized and expanded youth mentorship.
● 1989 — George W. Holland Jr. Scholarship Fund established.
● 1993 — First scholarship awarded; Chantresses organized; Drill Team re-established.
● 1996 — First mother and daughter to serve as Illustrious Commandress.
● Joint Court and Temple Ball initiatives
● Tools for School initiative distributing supplies to hundreds of children
● Charitable contributions supporting national health and education causes
● Supporting shelters for women and children
● March of Dimes
● NAACP (Lifetime Membership)
The Court proudly recognizes:
● Honorary Past Commandresses
Dt. Christol Caulk
84th Illustrious Commandress

8 Honorees
✦ Deceased · We honor their memory and lasting legacy.
10 Honorees
✦ Deceased · We honor their memory and lasting legacy.

Dedication to community service and sisterhood
Opportunities for leadership development
Fellowship with like-minded women
Access to exclusive events and programs
Connection to a national organization


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