The Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA) was founded in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1903, when the Ladies of Osiris Shriners were invited to attend the social events and festivities surrounding Osiris’ Spring Ceremony of Initiation. 

​When the Shriners departed for their ceremony, the ladies were having so much fun, they didn't want to stop.  They surveyed the McClure Hotel and in a joyous mood, began to parade through the halls.  They eventually arrived at one of the hotel’s conference rooms.  The doors were closed, a guard was set, and within that room, with dignity and sincerity, and without a ritual or prepared paraphernalia, the first session of the Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America was held and Isis Court No. 1 came into being. They would henceforth conduct their own affairs, even while continuing to support the Nobles with their Shrine activities.  The LOSNA is not an auxiliary Shriners International.  They are a separate and distinct Order.