Degree of Pocahontas Information

The name of the Degree of Pocahontas is taken from the celebrated character in Native American history, Pocahontas, whose brief life presents a touching and beautiful picture of grace, beauty, and virtue as well as constant friendship to the palefaces.

All the information that comes down to us describes Pocahontas as being a woman of remarkable grace, beauty, and kindness of heart; of the character of Pocahontas, it is remarked that considering all circumstances it is not surpassed by any in the whole range of history and that for those qualities which do honor to our nature — a humane and feeling heart, and an unshaken constancy in her attachments — she stands almost without a rival.

The Degree of Pocahontas patterns itself after the virtues of this Native American princess — those virtues of teaching kindness, love, charity, and loyalty to one's nation.

The Degree of Pocahontas is the Women's Auxiliary of The Improved Order of Red Men. IORM is a national fraternal organization that believes in…

• Love and Respect for the American Flag.
• The American Way of Life.
• Keeping alive the customs and legends of a once-vanishing race.
• Creating and inspiring a greater love for the United States of America.
• Linking our members together in a common bond of Friendship and Love.
• Helping those in need with organized charitable programs.

Red Feather Council 59 was chartered in April 1951. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Our council gives generously to needy families, local organizations, and charities. Currently we have 1240 members. Only about 30 members participate in our meetings. We need more active members. Please try to attend a meeting to see what we are about.