Karen Cantrell, A Woman with a Vision
Karen Cantrell currently serves as the Secretary General of the Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch.
Karen Cantrell – Conscious Diplomacy at its Best!
As President and CEO of Rancho Mirage Golf Inc. (DBA Lady Golf), Karen Cantrell provides her clients with a wide selection of fashionable American and European apparel designers. Women who want to demonstrate their sense of style along with their athletic passion for golf can find a variety of high-quality brands at Lady Golf, based in Rancho Mirage, California.
Karen Cantrell travels throughout the world to find and acquire specialty apparel from brands such as Giorgio Armani, Masters the Choice to Win, Golfino, Walter Genuin, and MDC Sportswear. Karen Cantrell refers to her products as “bridge” clothing, as they bridge the gap between golf apparel and sportswear. Karen Cantrell has been a member of the Fashion Group International for 14 years.
Friends of Princess Karen often refer to her as a good person who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. It is easy to see why. She has modeled all her life and won numerous beauty contests using her winnings to pay on her education. She won a full voice scholarship to Converse College and studied voice under Jane Frazier the mother of world renounced American soprano. Gianna Rolandi. While studying at Converse College she began to attend riding classes and became an expert equestrian eventor.
In addition to her responsibilities as President and CEO of Rancho Mirage Golf Inc., Karen Cantrell is currently creating her private fashion label. Karen Cantrell also has served on the Advisory Board of the College of the Desert Institute for Retail Studies, and she has served two terms as the Vice President of Women in the Golf Industry.
Domestic and international magazines alike have featured Lady Golf in numerous issues. Such publications as In Style Magazine, The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Golf for Women have profiled Karen Cantrell’s successful business.
Prior to taking on leadership of Lady Golf, Karen Cantrell studied music and art at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A talented singer, Karen Cantrell received a voice (opera) scholarship to attend Converse College.
In her free time, Karen Cantrell actively participates in community service, focusing particularly on working with animals. As a staunch supporter of Guide Dogs International and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where she is a guardian, Karen Cantrell earned honors at the Seventh Annual ARF Awards, where over $20,000 was raised for the Palm Springs Police Search and Rescue and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
In addition to her community work with animals, Karen Cantrell is devoted to empowering women.
In 1982, Cantrell graduated from the Leadership South Carolina program, established by then-Governor Richard W. Riley. Karen Cantrell received recognition for her outstanding leadership efforts and was elected as President of the South Carolina Women’s Political Caucus. involved in politics in South Carolina and was hand selected by Governor Richard W. Riley in 1982 to attend the Leadership South Carolina program for 1 year. Princess Karen graduated with honors. With the help of 15 women she organized and became the first elected President of The South Carolina Women’s Political Caucus.
“I worked in the Oil and Gasoline business for 15 years and decided I wanted to do my own thing.” Her “own thing” included traveling around the world taking gourmet cooking classes and studying art. After she relocated at the end of her travels in Palm Springs California. She worked for Saks 5th Avenue for several years which gave her a very strong background in high end retailing. During this time she became the President of the Assessment District of Palm Springs and head of the Business and Retail division for the Palm Spring Chamber of Commerce. Exclusivity is an important ingredient in her recipe for success. Most of Lady Golf’s clothing labels carry European labels. “Europeans are extremely creative and have a passion for quality and design.
Oddly, Karen Cantrell does not play golf.
Karen Cantrell has the heart of a saint. “Karen is one of the nicest people in business,” says Viola Kelcher.” She gives, gives, gives of her time and donations to support numerous non-profits, especially those helping animal-related causes like Guide Dogs of The Desert for the blind.”
“Her smile and hearty laughter warms a room; her beautiful eyes say she is ready to have a wonderful time; her distinctive flair for tasteful, yet daring fashion tells you she is a sophisticated woman with a mind of her own.” “Karen Cantrell’s dedication, compassion, and generosity have made an incredible and positive difference in the lives of people and animals. The Coachella Valley is truly blessed to have her be part of our community”, say Kelchner.
“My work schedule is 6 days for work and Sundays are sacred, I am a member of several Orders which I am very proud of.”
More About Karen
Karen Cantrell is the 20th Great granddaughter of H.G. Duke John of Gaunt – 4th son of Edward III, King of England. I am the 7th Great Granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin. Karen Cantrell is a well-loved personality among the world of chivalry. She is a registered armiger in France and Belgium, and her coat of arms is shown in her photographs Princess Karen Sue Cantrell Kt. S.O.E.T.
Karen Cantrell is the Secretary-General of the Grand Priory of the United States, Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.
Commandery of San Patrizio New York
The Commandery of San Patrizio NY S.O.E.T. was granted a decree January 02, 2010. A descendant Commandery of the Supernus Ordo Equester Templi (S.O.E.T.) of Sicily by Grand Master Danilo Riccioli
La Commenderia di San Patrizio NY S.O.E.T. è stato concesso un decreto del gennaio 02, 2010. Una commenda discendente Della Supernus Equester Ordo Templi (S.O.E.T.) di Sicilia dal Gran Maestro Danilo Riccioli
The Holy Order of Paladin Ecclesia Princess Karen Cantrell VXR-CHANCELLOR
Princess Karen is a dear friend of the Viscount and has offered her service to the Order because of her desire to assist orphans and widows. Her business experience and professionalism and integrity are wonderful assets to the Order. Before anything else, Princess Karen is a Christian. She loves people and wants to see those in need to receive help.
The Sovereign Order of Saint Paul – Dame Grand Cross of Justice- USA Commander
HE Lady Princess Karen Cantrell {Lt. G.C.S.P.}
Dame Militian Grand Cross ( Mil. G.C.S.P.)
H.E. Baroness Karen S. Cantrell, Vidamesse de Saint Paul
Concoeur Karen Cantrell, CLJ
The Commandery of California of the Grand Priory of the International Lazarites – Commander of the Order
Member of The Diplomatic Security Service
GUARDIAN – ASPCA
WORLD INTERFAITH COUNCIL – FACEBOOK
Karen Cantrell International Vice President & Vice Chancellor
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT – International Executive President
The International Vice President for Empowering Women in India, Brazil, Africa, and the UK as a part of Global Alliance to Empower Women.
International Vice President, of EMPOWERING WOMEN OF THE EUROPEAN UNION and “International Vice President” in the group EMPOWERING WOMEN OF VENEZUELA.
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