Our Purpose as the Order of the Amaranth
• The principal objects for which the organization is formed are fraternal, social and charitable.
• Fraternally, the Order endeavors to develop the moral character of its members through a belief in a Supreme Being and the teachings of the lessons of Truth, Faith, Wisdom and Charity. Each member is taught to care for the welfare of her and his fellow members.
• The Organization affords its members a social outlet.
• Provides an opportunity to meet together with people with similar interests and fulfill the basic human need for social companionship.
• Members enjoy planned social events with other members and their guests.
• For all courts and their members, civic and charitable projects are a main stay of each year’s activities.
• Charity is a guiding principle of the Order.
• The Order’s main charity is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (ADF)
This is a 501c3 Charity Foundation.
• Grand Courts and local courts support many other charities.
Scholarship Funds.
Nurses’ Training.
Care for the Elderly
Soup Kitchens
Ronald McDonald’s House
Visiting Nurses, and
Many other local community charities.
S.K. James Lovelace
Grand Royal Patron
H.L Karol Dalton
Grand Royal Matron
H.L. Karol Dalton, Grand Royal Matron
S.K. James Lovelace, Grand Royal Patron
H.L. Joy Leavy, Grand Assoc. Matron
S.K. Robert Hubert Jr. Grand Assoc. Patron
H.L. Janice Styer, Grand Treasurer
S.K. Ken Woode, Grand Secretary
H.L. Sheryl Richter, Grand Conductress
H.L. Janet Teschler, Grand Assoc. Conductress
S.K, Henry Madinger, Jr, Trustee 3Yr
H.L. Rebecca Ronshausen, Grand Commi Commissioner of Commissioner of Appeal 3Yr
H.L. Stephanie Uber, Grand Prelate
H.L. Trudy Gollmer , Grand Marshal
H.L. Roxanne York, Grand Marshal-East
H.L. Debby McCrum, Grand Marshal-West
H.L. JoAnn Woode, Grand Lecturer
H.L. Claudia York, Grand Standard Bearer
S.K. Robert Frankel, Grand Historian
H.L. Marilyn McKeown, Grand Fraternal Correspondent
H.L. Sharon Ross, Grand Truth
H.L. Sandra Jarrett, Grand Faith
H.L. Alice Maier, Grand Wisdom
H.L. Nancy Humberstone, Grand Charity
H.L. Barbara Brooks, Grand Musician
H.L. Shannon Beal, Grand Warder
H.L. Erica Madinger, Grand Sentinel
H.L. Theresa Ludwigsen , Grand Page
H.L. Claire Prohaska, Grand Crown
S.K. John “Jack” Ranck, Grand Sword Bearer
DGRM AGL
Akron Ct#5 HL Clara Arndt HL Helen Walker
Temple Ct#8 HL Margaret Nester HL Jill Smurthwaite
Progress Ct#22 HL Kathleen Ronshausen HL Kate Ronshausen
Imperial Ct#34 HL Donya Wright SK Andrew “Skip” Vanderhorst
Zane Ct#36 HL Julie Fischer HL Sharon Madinger
Strauss Memorial Ct#41 HL Helen Ann Reed HL Kendra Anfenso
Royal Court #42 HL Diana Coleman HL Donnalyn E Mumaw
Faith Ct #43 HL Penny Adams HL Brenda Klein
Miami Valley Ct#53 SK Roger Watkins
Alabama…………….HL Vicki Miller,
Alaska........................ HL Gloria Flack
Arizona...................... HL Lee Ann Smith
Arkansas.................... HL Caren Stevens
California................... HL Dayle Soukup-Cabut
Colorado.................... HL Bev Schenz
Connecticut…………HL Lana Carnes
Florida........................ HL Karen Kay Allen
Georgia...................... SK Floyd Styer
Idaho.......................... SK Roger Long
Illinois........................ SK Thomas Brown
Indiana………………SK Floyd Styer
Iowa........................... HL Mary Jo Scott
Kentucky.................... HL Lynn Clark
Louisiana.................... HL Myra Fields
Massachusetts............. HL Sharon French
Missouri..................... HL Bev Schenz
New Jersey…………. HL Brenda Moler
New Mexico ………..HL Barbara A Wiegert
New South Wales...... HL Karen Phillips
New York.................. HL Lorraine Mumaw
North Carolina........... SK Robert Essary
Oklahoma................... SK Richard Beal
Oregon ...................... HL Russell Carnes
Pennsylvania.............. HL Leigh Altier
Philippines.................. SK Mike Prohaska
South Carolina........... SK Larry Dobbins
Tennessee………..….HL Adriane I Smith
Virginia...................... HL Lynda Dobbins
Washington................ HL Mary Jo Daugherty
Wisconsin................... HL Bernard Daugherty
March 16 Zane Ct 1:00 PM
Faith Ct 7:00 PM
April 6 Progress Ct 2:00 PM
April 12 Royal Ct 7:30 PM
April 13 Imperial Ct 4:30 PM
April 16 Akron Ct 7:30 PM
April 19 Temple 7:30 PM
April 20 Ideal Ct
April 29 Strauss Ct 7:00 PM
Grand Court of Ohio Order of the Amaranth Youth Scholarship Application 2024
Qualifications & Instructions
The Grand Court of Ohio, Order of the Amaranth, awards several $500.00 scholarships annually to qualifying youth. The success of our fund-raising determines the number of scholarships awarded.
Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students of a university, college or technical college.
Applicants who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by the first week of May, 2024. At that time, we will discuss arrangements for your attendance at the Grand Court opening ceremonies on May 23, 2024
All applications forms must be completed by printing or typing. All parts must be completed. If "not applicable", please enter N/A,
At the top of each attachment to your application, please be sure that your full name and address are clearly visible. High School transcripts are required from ALL high school applicants. If you have completed advanced schooling, you must submit transcripts from your school(s). If you are unable to obtain a transcript, secure an affidavit from a school official attesting to your scholastic standing.
Submit a FINANCIAL PLAN for the upcoming school year. Include an estimate of expenses (e.g. tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, books) and planned income (e.g. your earnings, portion from your savings and investments, parental assistance and other scholarships). How are you personally helping yourself financially? How will your expenses for school be covered?
Compose a letter describing your extracurricular activities at school, church and service/fraternal organizations. Be specific as to the offices held and awards earned. Include all activities in high school and/or college. The letter must be signed by the High School Counselor/college representative or adult advisor of your youth organization, include current personal reference letters from two (2) sources dated within the last year (not from relatives).
Filing Deadlines
Submit the application with all attachments to the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee
POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2024
Amaranth Youth Scholarship Committee
H.L. Erica Madinger, ( Chairperson) 9445 Hopewell Natl. Rd.
Hopewell, Ohio 43746
( 740-868-6614 )
H.L Donya Wright
H.L. Nancy Humberstone
H.L. Stephanie Uber
H.L. Clara Prohaska
If you need additional information, please write or call the 2024 Chairperson at 740-868-6614. Include your name, address and phone number on all correspondence. The committee responds to all questions in a timely manner.
Find out how to become a member of ohamaranth Lodge and join our vibrant community of supporters and volunteers.
Grand Court of Ohio, Order of the Amaranth
Scholarship Application 2024
Please print or type. See Youth Scholarship Qualifications and Instructions.
Full Name:______________________________________________________________
Street Address:___________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code:_______________________________________________________
Date 0f Birth:_________________________________Telephone No.:________________
Mother’s Name:________________________________Occupation:__________________
Father’s Name:_________________________________Occupation:__________________
Number of Children in Family:_________________
Are you related to or do you know anyone that belongs to the Order of the Amaranth?____
If yes, list who and what Court they belong to:_____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Applicant desires to attend this school:___________________________________________
Address 0f Treasurer or Bursar’s Office:___________________________________________
____________________________________________
Has the Applicant been accepted to this school_______(If so submit acopy of letter)
Estimated cost of education:_______________
Please submit copy of:
High School or college Transcripts:
Letter about extracurricular activities:
2 letters of reference:
All Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2024
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