Greetings Sisters and Brothers,

It is with a deep sense of humility and pride that I accept the position of Grand Worthy Matron, being mindful of the awesome responsibility I am assuming. I pledge to you, my Sisters and Brothers, my loyal support to this great organization. I shall render all services to the best of my ability. It is my fervent prayer that this administration enhances the image of the Grand Chapter as we bring unity to the membership.

S-Sisterly Strategizing

T-Training with technology

A-Accountability through activity

R-Respect through rejuvenation!

The first four letters represent the first four colors of our Star and the fifth color is represented by Red, for Red means action and action is something we take if we truly love the S.T.A.R.! Brothers, you too have a part, working with us, teaching us, protecting us and most of all, loving us as your Daughters, Widows, Wives, Sisters and Mothers. Let’s take action together.

“For the LOVE of the S.T.A.R.” this administration will also incorporate building on the beautiful legacy of our past and embark on new horizons. We will continue our Community Involvement and Grand Chapter programs. We must plan to continue to strive for unity and a stronger bond throughout the Jurisdiction. We will learn to pull together as one. “No man is an island, no man stands alone.” Each man is my brother; each woman is my sister and each is my friend. Our first goal and objective as Grand Worthy Matron and Grand Worthy Patron would be to teach the ideas of our Order and train our Members to be knowledgeable, loyal, and effective leaders in the Order of the Eastern Sar.

“For the LOVE of the S.T.A.R.” it must be our mission to provide the members of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter with a voice that speaks to the goals of each of our Orders. We want to provide information assisting al members in meeting the challenges in making our Grand Chapter effective, efficient, and successful while keeping them informed of the activities of our Grand Chapter and the organizations within the Masonic family. We want to stand on the legacy of the 13 chapters that purchased charters from the District of Columbia jurisdiction of 1899, earning us Jurisdictional sovereignty by incorporating our Grand Chapter in 1904.

“For the LOVE of the S.T.A.R.” we aim to provide our Grand Chapter with leadership and community relationships that can be enriched, encouraged, improved, and successfully unified. We want to continue the legacy of our Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons. We must work for the benefit of the community by extending generous support for charitable purposes; enjoy the social activities of the Grand Chapter and interacting with each other in fraternal and cheerful companionship; extend leadership and sincere regard for charity and friendship and be honest and truthful in or dealings with each other.

“For the LOVE of the S.T.A.R.” to foster this relationship, the Grand Worthy Patron and I aim to work with the Most Worshipful Grand Master and respond to the needs of Grand Chapter and Grand Lodge projects alike with the most delicate and refined attention. We are the Adoptive Rite of our Grand Lodge and responsibility is harmony and affiliation as we work as husband and wife. As Grand Worthy Matron, I aim to work harmoniously with our Grand Worthy Patron and Most Worshipful Grand Master as we foster sisterly, brotherly, business, and professional relationships.

My vision as Grand Worthy Matron is for us to follow God’s plan for the Grand Chapter which is to practice four functions for the Love of the S.T.A.R: Sisterly Strategizing, Training with Technology, Accountability through Activity, and Respect through Rejuvenation. Red is the Action we take! The action is standing, I am standing for the Prince Hall Grand Chapter, will you stand with me?

In Jesus’ name, I ask for these blessings and many more. Amen.

 Sisterly,

 Sister Saundra E. Parks
17^th Grand Worthy Matron
Jurisdiction of Georgia