About Us
The members of this organization are Catholic women who render service to the church and humanity by observing the motto“Service, Love, Dedication, Sacrifice, and Devotion. The Drexel Society Inc. colors are Silver and Gold.
Our symbolic flower is a Pink Rose.
The Drexel Society currently has ten Chapters. Houston was the first Chartered location. The original number was thirteen; however, three are now defunct.
Each chapter creates, develops and adopts their own interventions in order to serve their communities. These Chapters also work with leaders of all walks of life to enhance quality for people of all ages.
The First Convention was held in 1986 in Houston, Texas. Conventions are held biennially. On October 4, 1986, an affiliate group joined The Drexel Society Family under the leadership of the late, Paul Matthews, namely The Drexel Squires. These Catholic men chose to dedicate themselves to serve in the same manner as the Catholic women.
Objectives
The Drexel Society declares that its intent is to render service to God and to our fellow humans through charitable works and religious devotion.
- To foster opportunities for women of common interest to address issues and concerns related to these issues.
- To formulate positions and to see positive action in relation to these positions.
- To provide opportunities for women to advance themselves educationally, secularly, and spiritually.
National Projects Launched in 1990
At the 1990 Convention, the first National Project was initiated and completed; for the sick and infirm Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a contribution given in the amount of $17,227.35
Current National Projects
- Empowering Wellness – Preventive Awareness Provide information about health risks of various disorders and organize successful health charitable contributions
- Dreams Alive – Provide assistance and fulfill a wish of a debilitative member
- National Awards – LeNoir-Drexel Awards – Honors given to outstanding Drexelaires, Humanitarian and Cultural Awards – Honor leaders and advocate of the Community
- Position Statement – Support African Mothers Health Initiative in Malawi and provide educational materials for HIV/AIDS
- Prince and Princess Pageant – Embracing the Youth; Socially, Mentally, Physically and Educationally
- Scholarships – Recipients are graduating high school students
- Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy/Charity – Implement and develop plans to assist and educate those in need
- Stay at Home TEA – Resources for supporting the Scholarship Fund
Original Chapters
Houston (Founding Chapter), Houston, TX
Mobile, Mobile, AL
St. Martinville, St. Martinville, LA
New Iberia, New Iberia, LA
Barrett Station, Barrett Station, TX
Broussard, Lafayette, LA
Prichard, Mobile, AL
North Houston, Houston, TX
Raywood, Raywood, TX**
Port Arthur, TX
Four Corners, Jeanerette, LA**
North Channel, Houston, TX
Lafayette, Lafayette, LA**
**No Longer Active
