DOF Spotlight: Rabia Court No. 25 Contributed by IC Yvonne McKesson Rabia Court No. 25 Jacksonville, Fla. 2020 Divan of RABIA Court No.25 Yvonne McKesson—Illustrious Commandress Erika Banks—1st Lieutenant Commandress Yuvonne Jackson—2nd Lieutenant Commandress Jacqueline Smith—High Priestess Twilla Burns—Oriental Guide Daniela Dixon—Treasurer Danielle Allen —Recordress Waynetta Kirtsey—1st Ceremonial Daughter Amanda Brisbane—2nd Ceremonial Daughter Wilchelle Hackley—Inside Spy Michelle Arnold—Outside Spy Felicia Allen—Marshall Tiffany Young—Asst. Marshall Stephanie Bailey—Asst. Recordress Katie Simmons—Youth Directress Bridget Haywood-McBride —Imperial Deputy for the Oasis
The History of Rabia Court No. 25
Horus Court was originally chartered on August 4,1914 in Jacksonville, Florida. The charter was misplaced, and a duplicate issued on August 9,1922. There were several name changes before the Court became known as Rabia No. 25. Originally, there was Horus, then Tunis; next, it became Union and finally, Rabia. It was at this time a replacement charter was issued. Practicing safety and care, Rabia Court has been able to pivot to the new normal during this pandemic by continuing to excel and upholding our very high standards. The Divan communicates with our members consistently due to the moratorium on physically gathering. On the evening of Saturday May 9th, Erika Banks, Yuvonne Jackson and Danielle Allen, organized “drive-by” visits, throughout the city of Jacksonville to see our senior members. The senior members gave rave reviews to the Court because the idea brightened their spirit. Each senior member received a bouquet of flowers, a social distance hug, and an expressive greeting consisting of horn blowing and flashing headlights. The Court was also able to visit a senior Past Commandress at a rehabilitation facility. Despite the fact we were only able to visit with her at her window due to safety precautions, the visit brought smiles of joy both she and her roommate. Her family expressed their gratitude as well. Rabia Court members also serenaded two senior members in honor of their birthdays. Not only did the gesture bring smiles to their faces, it brought members to tears. Our Daughters Imperial Mentoring Excellence (DIME) chairperson and committee continue to remain in contact with our DIME families. We have been instrumental in providing to families the needed essential items that have been so difficult to locate. Despite the pandemic, Rabia Court No. 25 continues to care for one another, looking for ways to serve and remain a staple in our community. We are Rabia! #RABIASTRONG
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