The Supreme Executive Order of Royal Purple (OORP) was a Canadian fraternal and charitable organization for women.
The order ended its affiliation with the Elks in 2014 and became a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society.
In 1913, some women whose husbands were members of the Elks of Canada formed an informal group to help the men with charity work.
[2][1] The Order of Royal Purple was a fraternal and charitable organization for women founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914.
White and purple mixed was worn by a local president, called an honored royal lady.
The national leader, called the Supreme Honored Royal Lady, wore a purple tassel.
[13] In 1979, membership was open to women who believed in a Supreme Being, were 18 years or older, and a male relative in the Elks of Canada.
[12] However, membership requirements at the time of the dissolution of the organization were: fourteen years of age, a resident of Canada, supporting democratic and lawful government, and the purpose and objectives of the Order.