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SUAKIM COURT #54 IN THE NEWS | ![]() |
Volume 1 Number 1 January 1999
MESSAGE FROM THE 1998
ILLUSTRIOUS COMMANDRESS,
MARY HALL-THORPEASSHE LEAVES OFFICE

My year in office has been joyful, successful and lots and lots of traveling. (I) !! truly have enjoyed each moment.
It was what I had expected, thanks to the support I received from the members of Suakim Court #54.
We must continue to believe in what we stand for, and most of all support each other. In doing so, we will have supported "Our Court, Suakim Court#54.
"None Of Us Can Change What We Have Done. But! We Can Change What We Have To Do."
ILLUSTRIOUS COMMANDRESSFOR 1999
DT. SHEILA F. MARLOWE
My Motto is: LET US ALL RECHARGE TO TAKE CHARGE."

This ensuing year, it is my wish that Suakim Court #54 flourish with Peace and Harmony. That can only happen with your Prayers and Support.I'm excited about my tenure and ask those we haven't seen in a while to come out and give your support.
AINíT NO STOPPING US OW..
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By Dt. Patricia Thomas
President of The Chantresses
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SUAKIM CHANTRESS TAKE 1ST PLACE FOR THE 4THYEAR IN THE ROW.
The Chantresses under the directorship of daughter Shirley Price continue to meet the 1st and last Monday of the month. We once again brought home the first place trophy from New Orleans. This is our 4th consecutive win.
The Chantresses will not be competing at Convention in Miami this year, but we will continue to rehearse on a regular basis. We want to keep our voices
in tune for any engagements that might be coming up where they will be participating in. If any daughter is interested in joining the Chantresses, please come out and blend, take part and combine in with all the voices. We do, work hard it's also a lot of fun, but mainly we try to keep it on a spiritual note. Hope to see you out!
SUAKIM STEPS INTO FIRST PLACE
The daughters of Suakim Court #54 precision Drill Team and Color Guard both were victorious in Drill Competition at the 1998 Shriner's Conventionin New Orleans.
The Color Guard under the direction of Drill Sargent Noble Charley Johnson, placed 2nd in overall Drill Competition.
The Drill Team under the direction of Drill Sargetn Noble Lanorris McLaurin, tied for first place with Medinah Court #11. It was time of tears and excitement.
To the Drill Team and Color Guard, Congratulations on a job well done.
Birthdays-
Happy Birthday to the following Daughters
January
1/1 Sara Evans
1/5 Virginia Dolley
1/5 Emma Pope
1/6 Naomi Young
1/11 Bernice Guy
1/11 Joyce Warren
1/12 Lillian Ramsey
1/19 Sheila Marlowe
1/22 Doris Jeffers
1/25 Alice Robinson
1/29 Erethia Evans
1/31 Sandra Neal
February
2/7 Katherine Butler
2/13 Joyce Lum
2/14 Mary Bolden
2/14 Kathryn Offett
2/14 Elizabeth Pennington
2/17 Yolanda Moore
2/21 Carolyn Hallman
2/21 Irene Reynolds
2/27 Loretta Snow
March
3/2 Emily Dix
3/8 Helen Simmons
3/11 Eva Harris
3/13 Nettie Mae Johnson
3/14 Jeanette Sutton
3/18 Audrey Butler
3/23 Helen Dixon
3/25 Mary Hall-Thorpe
If your name was missed, charge it to the head and not the heart.Please call so we can make sure itís in the next edition.
In The News is the official publication of Suakim Court No. 54and is published quarterly, January, April, July, October. All articles and informationto be published, please send to:
Dgt. Christina Taylor-Gilbert
405 W. 3rd Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-654-7203
Your comments and suggestions concerning IN THE NEWS are earnestly solicited.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
Line Officers Training
Jan., 14, 1999 ñ 7pm
Divan Meeting
Jan., 17, 1999 - 3:00pm
Planning Meeting
Jan. 17, 1999 ñ 4:00pm
Isiserettes Christmas Party
Jan., 29, 1999 ñ7pm
623 Heald Street
Mardi Gras 1999
February 20, 1999 ñ 9pm
Brandywine Terrace
WHAT ABOUT THOSE NOBLES
As 1998 comes to an end, Illustrious Potentate, Jerome Dorsey celebrates his term in office in style.
The Annual Charity Ball honoring Noble Dorsey was held at the Sheraton in Dover, DE. This was truly a grand event as Illustrious Potentate, Jerome Dorsey made his entrance in his elaborate outfit. Truly befitting the style of an Illustrious Potentate.
As the new administration comes in, lets continue to support our Nobles.
SICK AND SHUT-IN
Noble Alfonzo Brock
Bro. Ernest Crump
Dt. Hazel Fitzgerald ñWilmington Hospital
Bro. James Gibbs ñChristiana Hospital
Dt. Deana Lum-Hall
Dt. Kathryn Offett
Dt. Phyllis Reed
Dt. Joyce Johnson-Tate
Dt. Katherine Butler
Noble James Gibbs
Bro. George Pennington
Dt. Irene Reynolds
Sis. Lizette Davis ofStar Bethelem passed, Wed., Jan., 13, 1999
Daughters, we don't know the day nor the hour so lets continue to treat each other, as you would want to betreated.
MARDI GRAS 1999
The 1999 Dream Team of Suakim Court#54,
solicit your support in the up coming grand event.
Mardi Gras 1999
Saturday, February 20, 1999
(Rain/Snow Date: February 27, 1999)
The Brandywine Terrace
3416 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, Delaware
Time 9:00pm until 1:00am
Donation: $20.00