PALMETTO GRAND LODGE

**Past Grand Royal Matrons of South Carolina**
1979-1981	HL Helen Clark*	1981-1983	HL Dorothy Ponds*
1983-1985	HL Remelle Pace*	1985-1987	HL Myrtis Gantt
1987-1993	HL Hattie Sutton	1993-1998	HL Bernice Stone-Wells
1998-2001	HL Linda Dillard	2001-2005	HL Edna Sumter
2005-2008	HL Sandra McKie	2008-2012	HL Beverly Kelly*
2012-2016	HL Rosa Brown	2016-2020	HL JoAnn G. McCray
2020-	HL Deborah Primus-Brown

*deceased

Our 2022-23 theme will center around our virtue, "Truth.” 1 Corinthian 13:4-6 Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the Truth.

Honored Ladies, let us treat each other with Godly Love not only as it is described in the scripture, but Love is action: the choice to do or not do in our relationship with one another.
1.     Love is patient. Love actively waits for others without resentment. Love would include being patient in the face of being hurt or mistreated.
2.     Love is kind. Beyond mere politeness, kindness involves acting for the good of others even when it does not benefit us.
3.     Love does not envy. Love sets self aside and celebrates the successes of our fellow Honored Ladies and Subline Princes.
4.     Love does not boast. Love quits that job and goes to work praising others.
5.     Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the Truth. No matter how difficult it may be, it is always the best path through any situation.

It is the way of and to Christ, who is the Truth. Wanting what is true to be understood and accepted by others is one way we express Love.
I, HL Deborah Primus-Brown, Grand Royal Matron of Christina Grand Court, proudly and truthfully state that I love each one of YOU, and there is nothing you can do about it! May your 2023 year be prosperous and of good fortune.

In Truth, Faith, Wisdom, and Charity,

~ Honored Lady Deborah Primus-Brown, Grand Royal Matron

S.P. Ronald Richmond

Grand Royal Patron

Grand Royal Matron HL Deborah Primus-Brown

Grand Assoc. Royal Matron HL Jacqulyn White

Grand Secretary HL Doreen Fields-Hall

Grand Treasurer HL Shelia Byrd-Berry

Grand Conductress HL Andrea Green

Grand Associate Conductress HL Cathey Bamberg

Grand Chaplain HL Patricia Johnson

Grand Herald HL Iris Little

Grand Truth HL Doris Piper

Grand Faith HL Clara Atkins

Grand Wisdom HL Jessie Matthews

Grand Charity HL Annie Bovain

Christina Grand Court

Order of Amaranth ~ est. October 27, 1979

Grand Royal Patron SP Ronald Richmond

Grand Assoc. Royal Patron SP Mario Gleaton

Grand Warder HL Nancy Young

Grand Sentinel HL Toya Davis

Grand Marshall in the East HL Penny Adams

Grand Marshall in the West HL Cyteria Gantt

Honored Lady

Deborah Primus-Brown

Grand Royal Matron

2022 - 2023 Grand Chapter Cabinet

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ~ FAAYM ~ est. 1869