Carolina Court No. 10 Order of the Amaranth

07/30/2026

Carolina Court No. 10
Order of the Amaranth
Charlotte York Rite Masonic Ctr
1229 N. Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC
Constituted March 5, 1966
Celebrating 60 Years

August 1, 2026.

Dear Honored Ladies and Sir Knights:

You are cordially invited to attend our Stated Meeting at 2:00pm on August 8th at the Charlotte York Rite Masonic Center for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting, and transacting any business that may legally come before the Court.

On August 8th we will be celebrating Carolina Court’s 60th Birthday and America’s 250th Anniversary with our own Martha Washington. Please bring your Members their families and friends along with our Fraternal Brothers and Sisters. We have also invited our First Responders in the area to celebrate with us. All are welcome. Our meeting will be at 2pm followed by the Birthday Bash at 4pm. Please let our Honored Lady Janelle know how many will be attending from your Court Group. Janelle Bates Royal Matron 704-591-6364 [email protected]

Please keep all of our Honored Ladies and Sir Knights in our hearts and prayers as they struggle with life changing events. Please keep our Honored Ladies Linda Whitener and Auretia Mullis in your hearts and prayers. They have been dealing with major heart health issues and all prayers gratefully appreciated. As for myself … a Pacemaker is scheduled for July 31st so am hoping to feel more get up and go than I have been feeling lately.

Remember to above all BE KIND. You have no idea what we are individually going through so kindness and unity need to be our watchwords.

Important Dates:

August 1, 2026 Lafayette Court No. 24 Homecoming of the Grand Royal Matron and Grand Royal Patron. Location change due to renovations
at Phoenix Lodge. Lebanon Lodge Post 391, 3333 Golfview Rd, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Spaghetti lunch starting at 12PM, please RSVP HL Anna Nall. Meeting following.

August 3, 2026 Lafayette Court 24 7:30pm Stated Meeting

August 7 2026 Tryon Court No. 16 New Bern 6pm Stated Meeting

August 8, 2026 Carolina Court No. 10 2pm. BIRTHDAY BASH at 4pm

August 11, 2026 Asheville Court No. 1 7pm

August 14, 2026 Camelot Court 15 7pm Stated Meeting

August 21, 2025 Dogwood Court No. 11 at 7:30p

August 27, 2026 Arrowhead Court Stated Meeting 12noon

September 23-26 Grand Lodge Amaranth Vendor Table Winston-Salem

August is filled with a variety of fun and quirky holidays that provide opportunities for celebration and enjoyment. Here are some notable holidays for August 2026:
Key Fun Holidays

August 7, 2026 National Wiggle Your Toes Day A light heartened encouraging fun and relaxation

August 15, 2026 National Relaxation Day - A day to unwind and take a break from stress

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (August 4): Celebrate by baking or enjoying chocolate chip cookies.

National S'mores Day (August 10): Enjoy this classic campfire treat.

National Relaxation Day (August 15): Focus on self-care and relaxation activities.

Please use our Caring and Sharing to keep members up to date. [email protected]. H.L. Katie Tang & H.L. Heidi Washam

Let Caring and Sharing know the dates of your upcoming events so that we all have the opportunity to share your special days. Also we are a small group of members apart because of distance, age and health. We have traveled together and become friends as well as Honored Ladies and Sir Knights so we are very interested in how everyone is doing. Let us know through caring and sharing whether it is great news or not so great. We want to hear how you are doing.

The Sun Ignites Our Souls

Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

August arrives with boundless energy,
The shining sun ignites our souls, so free!
Embrace the warmth, let worries depart,
Adventure awaits, with an eager heart.

Dream big, chase goals, let inspiration ignite,
In this fiery month, we will take flight.
With vibrant colors and possibilities abloom,
August whispers, "Unleash your truest bloom!"

Janelle Bates Royal Matron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
704-591-6364
[email protected]

Judy Trest, Secretary & PGRM
704-650-2712
818 Mill Street
Marshville, NC 28103
[email protected]

Rob Dull, Royal Patron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
980-312-7934
[email protected]

Birthday Bash

06/29/2026

Carolina Court No. 10
Order of the Amaranth
Charlotte York Rite Masonic Ctr
1229 N. Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC

Constituted March 5, 1966
Celebrating 60 Years

July 1, 2026.

Dear Honored Ladies and Sir Knights:

You are cordially invited to attend our Stated Meeting at 2:00pm on August 8th (we are dark in July) at the Charlotte York Rite Masonic Center for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting, and transacting any business that may legally come before the Court.

On August 8th we will be celebrating Carolina Court’s 60th Birthday and America’s 250th Anniversary with our own Martha Washington. Please bring your Members their families and friends along with our Fraternal Brothers and Sisters. All are welcome. Our meeting will be at 2pm followed by the Birthday Bash at 4pm. Please let our Honored Lady Janelle know how many will be attending from your Court Group. Janelle Bates Royal Matron 704-591-6364 [email protected]

Please keep all of our Honored Ladies and Sir Knights in our hearts and prayers as they struggle with life changing events.

Remember to above all BE KIND. You have no idea what we are individually going through so kindness and unity need to be our watchwords.

Important Dates:

July 3 2026 Tryon Court No. 16 New Bern 6pm Stated Meeting
July 4, 2026 250th Independence Day Anniversary
July 6, 2026 Lafayette Court 24 7:30pm Stated Meeting
July 7, 2026 Asheville Court No. 1 7pm

July 10, 2026 Camelot Court 15 7pm Stated Meeting Official Visit of the Grand Royal Matron and Grand Royal Patron

July 10, 2026 July Article for the Amaranthine Light is due to H L Heidi Washam. Please make sure that every court is represented. This is our Newsletter. It’s a time to let everyone know how proud you are of your Court.

July 13, 2026 Carolina Court No. 10 2pm. DARK
July 17, 2025 Dogwood Court No. 11 at 7:30p
July 23, 2026 Arrowhead Court Stated Meeting 12noon
August 1, 2026 Lafayette Court No. 24 Homecoming of the Grand Royal Matron and Grand Royal Patron

July 1: International Joke Day
July 2: World UFO Day
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 17: World Emoji Day
July 22: Hammock Day
July 24: National Drive-Thru Day
July 24: Cousins Day
July 26: National Aunt and Uncle’s Day
July 28: Parents’ Day

The New Colossus
By Emma Lazarus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

Please use our Caring and Sharing to keep members up to date.
[email protected]. H.L. Katie Tang & H.L. Heidi Washam

Let Caring and Sharing know the dates of your upcoming events so that we all have the opportunity to share your special days. Also we are a small group of members apart because of distance, age and health. We have traveled together and become friends as well as Honored Ladies and Sir Knights so we are very interested in how everyone is doing. Let us know through caring and sharing whether it is great news or not so great. We want to hear how you are doing.

Janelle Bates Royal Matron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
704-591-6364
[email protected]

Judy Trest, Secretary & PGRM
704-650-2712
818 Mill Street
Marshville, NC 28103
[email protected]

Rob Dull, Royal Patron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
980-312-7934
[email protected]

06/18/2026

CC10 Birthday Bash

Carolina Court is celebrating 60 years of Amaranth service this year and cordially invites you to attend our Birthday Bash after our stated meeting on August 8. We are also celebrating our Country's 250th Anniversary. So please come out and join us for a fun time. If you are a member of Amaranth you are also invited to attend our Stated Meeting at 2pm at the Charlotte York Rite Center.

Please let Honored Lady Janelle (Janelle Bates 704-591-6364) know if you will be attending and also how many guests you are bringing. You do not have to be a Mason or a member of Amaranth to enjoy the birthday celebrations which start at 4pm. The theme is Red, White and Blue

We are hoping our very own Martha Washington will be able to join us that afternoon to talk about her husband George. We will let you know if she is able to attend.

Fraternally
Judy Trest
Secretary Carolina Court No. 10
Past Grand Royal Matron
704-650-2712
[email protected]

05/29/2026

04/28/2026

Carolina Court No. 10
Order of the Amaranth
Charlotte York Rite Masonic Ctr
1229 N. Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC
Constituted March 5, 1966
Celebrating
60 Years

May 1, 2026.

Dear Honored Ladies and Sir Knights:

I hope this finds all of our Amaranth Members doing well Please check on your family, friends and your neighbors who might need assistance. You never know how much a quick phone call or visit can make a difference.

You are cordially invited to attend our Stated Meeting at 2:00pm on May 9th at the Charlotte York Rite Masonic Center for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting, and transacting any business that may legally come before the Court.. This is our annual Memorial Meeting to honor and remember those who have passed on during this last year. Honored Ladies must wear white for this meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting. Come on out and give us your support and never pass up the chance to learn.

Please remember that your 2026 Dues are due. Contact your Court Secretary to pay your dues.

Please keep all of our Honored Ladies and Sir Knights in our hearts and prayers as they struggle with life changing events. Please also keep all of our Honored Ladies and Sir Knights in our prayers.

Remember to above all BE KIND. You have no idea what we are individually going through so kindness and unity need to be our watchwords.

Important Dates:

May 1, 2026 May Day

May 1, 2026 Tryon Court No. 16 New Bern.

May 4, 2026 Lafayette Court 24 Stated Meeting

May 8, 2026 Camelot Court 15 Stated Meeting

May 9, 2026 Carolina Court No. 10 2pm.

May 10, 2026 Mothers Day. Wishing all our Mothers, Grandmothers and Great Grandmothers a fantastic day with wonderful memories.

May 12 2026 Asheville Court No. 1 Stated Meeting. 7:30pm

May 15, 2025 Dogwood Court No. 11 at 7:30p

May 23, 2026 Asheville Court No. 1 1pm Official Visit of the Grand Lecturer

May 25, 2026 Memorial Day

May 28, 2026 Arrowhead Court Stated Meeting 12noon

Please use our Caring and Sharing to keep members up to date. [email protected]. H.L. Katie Tang & H.L. Heidi Washam Let Caring and Sharing know the dates of your upcoming events so that we all have the opportunity to share your special days. Also we are a small group of members apart because of distance, age and health. We have traveled together and become friends as well as Honored Ladies and Sir Knights so we are very interested in how everyone is doing. Let us know through caring and sharing whether it is great news or not so great. We want to hear how you are doing.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved
we can never lose,
For all that we love deeply
becomes a part of us.”

Janelle Bates Royal Matron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
704-591-6364
[email protected]

Judy Trest, Secretary & PGRM
704-650-2712
818 Mill Street
Marshville, NC 28103
[email protected]

Rob Dull, Royal Patron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
980-312-7934
[email protected]

--
Judy Trest

02/02/2026

Carolina Court No. 10
Order of the Amaranth
Charlotte York Rite Masonic Ctr
1229 N. Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC
Constituted May 5, 1966
Celebrating 60 Years

February 1, 2026.

Dear Honored Ladies and Sir Knights:

I hope this finds all of our Amaranth Members safe and warm from the snow and ice that has been prevalent over the past week along with our below normal freezing temperatures. Please check on your family, friends and your neighbors who might need assistance. You never know how much a quick phone call or visit can make a difference.

You are cordially invited to attend our Stated Meeting at 2:00pm on February 14th at the Charlotte York Rite Masonic Center for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting, and transacting any business that may legally come before the Court.. Honored Ladies may wear colors for the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting. Come on out and give her your support and never pass up the chance to learn.

Carolina Court No 10 will be hosting the official visit of the Grand Lecturer HL Catherine Andrew on February 14th. We are in need of pro tems for AM AP Marshals and Std Bearer. You are invited to join us at 12noon at Koishi 120 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC (Asian). Please let Honored Lady Janelle know if you can attend. The meeting will be at 2pm.

Please remember that your 2026 Dues are due. Please contact your Court Secretary to pay your dues.

Please keep all of our Honored Ladies and Sir Knights in our hearts and prayers as they struggle with life changing events. We were sorry to learn of the death of David Gilmore, Father of our Past Grand Royal Matron Laura Smith May he rest easy in the hands of our lord. Please also keep all of our Honored Ladys and Sir Knights in our prayers. January has been especially hard with the snow, sleet ice and freezing rain.

Remember to above all BE KIND. You have no idea what we are individually going through so kindness and unity need to be our watchwords.

Important Dates:
February 2, 2026 Ground Hog Day
February 2, 2026 Lafayette Court 24 Stated Meeting
February 6, 2026 Tryon Court No. 16 New Bern. 7:30pm
February 10 2026 Asheville Court No. 1 Stated Meeting. 7:30pm
February 12-14 2026 Grand Court of Virginia
February 13, 2026 Camelot Court 15 Stated Meeting
F ebruary 14, 2026 Carolina Court No. 10 Stated meeting at 2pm. Official Visit of the Grand Lecturer Catherine Andrew.
February 14, 2026 Valentines Day
February 15, 2026 Camelot Court No. 15 Initiation Of New Members
February 16 2026 President’s Day
February 20, 2025 Dogwood Court No. 11 at 7:30p
February 26, 2026 Arrowhead Court Stated Meeting 12noon
February 26-28 2026 Grand Court of South Carolina

February 1st National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2nd National Tator Tot Day
February 7th National Send a Card to a Friend Day
February 17th Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18th Ash Wednesday

Please use our Caring and Sharing to keep members up to date. . [email protected]. H.L. Katie Tang & H.L. Heidi Washam Let Caring and Sharing know the dates of your upcoming events so that we all have the opportunity to share your special days.

“Believe in yourself!

Have faith in your abilities!

Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers

you cannot be successful or happy.”
― Norman Vincent Peale

Janelle Bates Royal Matron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
704-591-6364
[email protected]

Judy Trest, Secretary & PGRM
704-650-2712
818 Mill Street
Marshville, NC 28103
[email protected]

Rob Dull, Royal Patron
966 Stones Throw Drive
Concord, NC 28025
980-312-7934
[email protected]