Grand Conductress
Venecia C. Bessellieu

GOAL FOR THE SUBORDINATE CHAPTER CONDUCTRESSES: Mentor and provide the necessary tools essential in effective leadership Chapter Affiliation: Prince Hall #5 Other Affiliations: Thornton A. Jackson Court #3, Heroines of Jericho Julia A. Jackson Grand Court, Heroines of Jericho Princess Eleanor Court #3, Cyrene Crusaders Marie I. Smith Grand Court, Cyrene Crusaders Deborah Court #1, Ladies of the Circle of Perfection Dorcas Grand Court, Ladies of the Circle of Perfection Henry A. Dove Assembly #15, Order of the Golden Circle S. Matthew Ellis, Jr. State Grand Assembly, Order of the Golden Circle Bertha M. Bragg Court #2, Princesses York Rite Court of Honor Mecca Court #2, Daughters of Isis Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis Masonic Accomplishments: Worthy Matron, Prince Hall Chapter #5, 2002 Grand Esther, GTGC, 2003 Recipient, Clarisse V. Strong Award, GTGC, 2004 Recipient, Veal-Dixon Award, GTGC, 2006 Recipient, Outstanding Service Award, GTGC, 2008 Recipient, Grand Master’s Superior Service Award, MWPHGL, 2009 Graduate, Roland D. Williams College of Masonry, 2004 Scholarship Chairperson, GTGC, 2005-2008 Most Ancient Matron, Thornton A. Jackson Court #3, HOJ, 2005 Princess Commandress, Princess Eleanor Court #3, CC, 2001 Royal Perfect Matron, Deborah Court #1, LOCOP, 2003 Illustrious Commandress, Mecca Court #2, DOI, 2006 Loyal Lady Ruler (Charter Member), Henry A. Dove Assembly #15, OGC, 2007-2008 Princess Warder (Charter Member), Bertha M. Bragg #2, PYCH, 2010 Worthy Grand Marshal of East, Julia A. Jackson, HOJ, 2006 Worthy Grand Court Director, Julia A. Jackson, HOJ, 2007-Present Grand Assistant Marshal, S. Matthew Ellis State Grand Assembly, OGC, 2009-2010 Grand Princess Magdalene, Marie I. Smith Grand Court, CC, 2010 Assistant Grand Lecturer, Dorcas Grand Court, LOCOP, 2007-2008 Royal Grand Steward, Dorcas Grand Court, LOCOP, 2010 Instructor, Roland D. Williams College of Masonry, 2010 Member, Mecca Court #2 – Championship Drill Team, 1988-Present Contestant, Sally Berry Fashion Show – 1st Place Winner, Imperial Court, DOI, 1994 Outstanding Recipient, Ursula Hines Botts Scholarship Award – 1st Place, Imperial Court, DOI, 2010 Deputy Imperial Directress/ Supporter, Sally Berry Fashion Show, Imperial Court, DOI , 2002-Present Theme: "Success Without Significance Means Nothing” Motto: Let Jesus Be Your Coach and You’ll Always Be A Champion Inspirational Song: That’s What I Believe Scripture: Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9 Colors: Five Star Points (Blue, Yellow, White, Green and Red)