We the members of Tabitha Chapter No.  1, Order of the Eastern Star pledge our loyalty, dedication and commitment towards service to all mankind.  We will comfort, aid and protect any member of the Order to the best of our abilities.  We will strive to emulate the five heroines in our everyday walk of life.  We will share our knowledge, wisdom, and strengths to promote sisterhood.  To this pledge we covenant our honor as women (Sis. Tasha Smith, PhD © 2004).