Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10

Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 of Electa Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated State of Iowa and Jurisdiction Inc. H. Palmer, Alice M.

On May 21, 1907 Naomi Chapter of Davenport, Alpha Chapter of Keokuk, St. Elmo Chapter of Burlington, Esther Chapter of Ottumwa and Silver Leaf Chapter of Cedar Rapids met in Burlington, Iowa and organized themselves into Electa Grand Chapter. The founding officers were Royal Grand Matron Ida B. Palmer, Royal Grand Patron W. Milligan, Grand Associate Matron Mate Clark, Grand Treasurer Hattie Tigges

, and Grand Secretary Flora Walker. The first Grand Session was held in Cedar Rapids in 1908. Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 was organized December 1909. The Chapter received its charter on May 17, 1910, under the administration of the first Grand Officers. The Charter members of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 were: Lizzie R. Banks, Sis Buckner, Mayme Gould, Emma Jackson, Lulu Jackson, Maude Jones, Jessie E. McClain, Alice Morton, Esther Morton, May Ruff, Bessie Taylor, Julia Taylor, Effie Watkins, Stella Wilburn, Maude Wilkerson, Maude Woods, L.V. Denny, (Bro) E. Tracy Blagburn, (Bro) C.A. Cleggett. Th first Worthy Matron of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 was Sis. Lizzy Palmer Berry (1909-1910). The first Worthy Patron of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 was Bro. E. Tracy Blagburn (1909-1912).

If you are unable to attend the Annual Myrtle M. Jones Spring Tea you are welcome to make a donation. You can scan the Q...
05/13/2026

If you are unable to attend the Annual Myrtle M. Jones Spring Tea you are welcome to make a donation. You can scan the QR code or select the link ( https://square.link/u/nnHL4RcY).

We thank you in advance for your contribution no matter the amount to Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA.
Our mission is to establish our chapter as a dynamic fraternal organization in the city of Des Moines while remaining dedicated to our community through Charity, Truth, and Loving Kindness.

Any amount donated is appreciated and will be used towards our organizations mission.

We thank you in advance!

We invite you to our next chapter event, the Myrtle M. Jones Spring Tea in May of this year. We are choosing to honor a ...
05/13/2026

We invite you to our next chapter event, the Myrtle M. Jones Spring Tea in May of this year. We are choosing to honor a 50+ year member at each event and we want to honor our very own Sister Dorothy Jones-Garrett!

The event will be on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at Corinthian Baptist Church at 11 am. Tickets are $20.

You may purchase tickets via Eventbrite Myrtle Jones Spring Tea or at the door. https://MyrtleJonesSpringTea.eventbrite.com

We are asking for the support of the community in making this event a success so that we may continue to give our support in our community.

If you have any questions or need any accommodations please let our Secretary Sis. Jasmine Gene know and she will gladly assist you. 515-441-5211 or [email protected]
https://MyrtleJonesSpringTea.eventbrite.com
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Tickets are pre-sale only. Deadline is May 15, 2026

04/14/2026

Applications are now open for the Larry W. Carter Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation, for the purpose of encouraging students of color to pursue higher education. Applications for the scholarship program are due May 1!

The Larry W. Carter Scholarship is available to Iowa residents enrolled in a full- or part-time college program, at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

Learn more about Larry W. Carter and apply for the scholarship: https://buff.ly/PO8pUbR

Purchase your tickets now and join us on Saturday, May 16th for our Annual Myrtle. M. Jones Spring Tea!Purchase Tickets ...
04/07/2026

Purchase your tickets now and join us on Saturday, May 16th for our Annual Myrtle. M. Jones Spring Tea!

Purchase Tickets Here: https://MyrtleJonesSpringTea.eventbrite.com

Deadline to purchase is May 2nd

Please join us at the 2026 Juneteenth Neighbors Day Celebration!We will be doing a 50/50 raffle with the drawing on Satu...
04/06/2026

Please join us at the 2026 Juneteenth Neighbors Day Celebration!

We will be doing a 50/50 raffle with the drawing on Saturday, June 20th 2026 at the Juneteenth Neighbors Day Celebration and giving out information about our health initiative!

You can purchase tickets online or at the event until 5:30pm!
Tickets are $5 each
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We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Easter Sunday to you and your family!From the Members of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10, O.E.S., PHA
04/05/2026

Happy Easter Sunday to you and your family!
From the Members of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10, O.E.S., PHA

We are sad to announce that the Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to Sunday April 26th due to inclement weather and con...
04/04/2026

We are sad to announce that the Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to Sunday April 26th due to inclement weather and conditions of the park.

We hope to see you then and still give the kiddos a great time!

Don't forget to bring the kiddos out to see the Easter bunny and have some fun!

Don't forget to  bring the kiddos out to see the Easter bunny and have some fun!
04/03/2026

Don't forget to bring the kiddos out to see the Easter bunny and have some fun!

07/27/2025

The Grand Lodge of Iowa and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa are coming together to celebrate 25 years of Recognition and Unity. To mark this occasion, the two bodies will join unite to perform a Cornerstone Laying at the Iowa African American Museum, confer the 3rd degree on a deserving fellow c...

07/27/2025

Here is the itinerary for the 25th Anniversary Unity Celebration. Please govern yourselves accordingly.

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PO Box #4785
Des Moines, IA
50305

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