Sunday, Rustie, Debbi W. and I went to the Fort Wayne HIKE tea. What a nice time! We had fun just visiting with people who came and also trying to outbid each other at the silent auction. I did win one. Their newest Daughter, Hannah was quite the waitress. We sure appreciated all the attention.
I am staying close tonight and attending my own Bethel's council meeting. Remember, everyone encourage the Daughters to write for the Bethel News. We want to know what the Bethels are doing. Also, we are having a web page contest, which will be announced in the Bethel News next month. Don't forget my blog contest.
Belated Happy Birthdays to my sister, Vicki (27) and Lynell (26). That is not their ages.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
We have had another set of wonderful OV's. Saturday started off with dedicating a beautiful baby girl, Kennedy Fryman, daughter of Jennifer, PHQ #107 and granddaughter of Barbara Morgan Roark, PHQ #107. Barbara and I have been friends for a long time and this was really special.
The majority ceremony during the OV for Bethels #107 and #38 for Felicity Witten and Jean Ward (sorry Jean can't think of your married name) was great. I have known both of these young ladies for years.
After the OV Elecia and I played "Are You Smarter than a Job's Daughter." Elecia beat me, but only because she can write faster. Thanks, HQ Emily, for being our Jeff Foxworthy.
Then we traveled to West Newton where Bethels #86 and #99 did a lovely tribute to the Bethel Flag. I knew the ceremonies were out there for this, but had never seen one done.
I have decided to have a little contest to see if you are reading the blog, Daughters. If I mention a Daugher's name in the blog and she responds back on the guest book to me, she will receive a little gift. Sorry Beehive Bunch, this contest excludes you. She will only have until the next blog appears.
Several of us are driving up to Fort Wayne today for #8's HIKE tea. This was such fun the last time I went. I am really looking forward to it.
The majority ceremony during the OV for Bethels #107 and #38 for Felicity Witten and Jean Ward (sorry Jean can't think of your married name) was great. I have known both of these young ladies for years.
After the OV Elecia and I played "Are You Smarter than a Job's Daughter." Elecia beat me, but only because she can write faster. Thanks, HQ Emily, for being our Jeff Foxworthy.
Then we traveled to West Newton where Bethels #86 and #99 did a lovely tribute to the Bethel Flag. I knew the ceremonies were out there for this, but had never seen one done.
I have decided to have a little contest to see if you are reading the blog, Daughters. If I mention a Daugher's name in the blog and she responds back on the guest book to me, she will receive a little gift. Sorry Beehive Bunch, this contest excludes you. She will only have until the next blog appears.
Several of us are driving up to Fort Wayne today for #8's HIKE tea. This was such fun the last time I went. I am really looking forward to it.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
I just got home from Crown Point and read the first issue of the Bethel News. I am soooo happy it is there, but now girls as Lynn said you need to make it yours. Let's see all the articles from your Bethel about all the fun things you are doing, introduce us to your new members, and let us know about fundraisers you are having. Don't forget the GB Librarian's contest. Email Mary L. with a copy of your article by the 9th of each month so she can get it to Julie C. by the 10th. Also, if you have some of your own literary works, ie. poems or short themes, please submit them. We know you are creative and we want you to shine, becaue you are the "BEST."
Now back to Crown Point and last nights initiation. Well, 2 of the 4 girls, who were to be initiated could not make it last night, but they did initiate Isabel and Christina to make Nos. 22 and 23. I rode up with Genesis, Felicity, and Lila. It was nice to sit back and let someone else do the driving. It was still after 1:00 when I got to Vicki's to spend the night. Bethel #44 girls, you really worked and those of you who did more than one part, it is always impressive. You will be ready to initiate again real soon, so keep studying. You will have to ask Mary how I helped her brush up on the Chaplain's part. Thanks to the protems. I was asked if you were sisters.
I have to go and study my part for our Eastern Star initiation Friday night. In a moment of madness I said I would protem Conductress as I am treasurer and do not have a part in initiation. I hope to see many of you on Saturday at the OV's at Brownsburg and West Newton.
Now back to Crown Point and last nights initiation. Well, 2 of the 4 girls, who were to be initiated could not make it last night, but they did initiate Isabel and Christina to make Nos. 22 and 23. I rode up with Genesis, Felicity, and Lila. It was nice to sit back and let someone else do the driving. It was still after 1:00 when I got to Vicki's to spend the night. Bethel #44 girls, you really worked and those of you who did more than one part, it is always impressive. You will be ready to initiate again real soon, so keep studying. You will have to ask Mary how I helped her brush up on the Chaplain's part. Thanks to the protems. I was asked if you were sisters.
I have to go and study my part for our Eastern Star initiation Friday night. In a moment of madness I said I would protem Conductress as I am treasurer and do not have a part in initiation. I hope to see many of you on Saturday at the OV's at Brownsburg and West Newton.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
I may have recovered from the weekend, but I am not sure. It seems to take longer every year.
First, I want to thank everyone who helped do anything to make Job-A-Rama a success. That should cover everyone. Daughters, your smiling faces made it all worthwhile. Of course, I did not do much myself, but I am glad you enjoyed yourselves. Your creativity at the Ugly Bug Ball was just as I knew it would be. You all have such good ideas and your desciptions of your bugs were priceless. I really enjoyed the skits this year also. I think they were the best ever. Thanks, to the Grand Family and Tiffany for my book.
I really enjoyed being with the Supremes (that is not the singing group.) I am so glad they were able to be with us when we were just having fun, instead of being stuffy and uptight and nervous. I have known Toni for years and she is always ready for a good time. Rick and Courtney were able to share in our Hoosier Hospitality and I think both had fun. I just hope you were able to get to know them while they were with us. Toni gave her pictures to the supreme webmaster (who just happens to be her husband), so check it out--under "what's new" on the Supreme Webpage we have pictures of our JAR.
The kitchen crew was fabulous, because so were the meals. Girls, when asked these people said sure we will be glad to help and some even called up out of the blue and said can we help in the kitchen? Your adults love you and will go to great lengths to see that you have a good time, and in this case good meals. We did use ideas from the Daughters for the menus, so I hope you liked them. I tried to get my own Bethel Daughters out of the dish room, but they were having so much fun I couldn't. I bet they aren't that willing to help at home.
Masonic Home Festival had the biggest cross, I believe, in several years. Kathy Carter counted 72 and said she may have missed some in the middle. You were beautiful. I was standing by a future Job's Daughter and she had her hands in supplication and was singing with you. That is when I really teared up. Afterwards, I asked if I could give her a hug. I wish I could have hugged all of you.
UPDATE: Some of you may have heard that Megan's in-laws were in a motorcycle wreck on Sat. night in KY. They are both home now--Tim with every rib broken and Lisa with some broken and some cracked. Tim also has a broken shoulder blade and Lisa a cracked tail bone. They are both so lucky and I thank God that he answered all the prayers that were going up for them.
Monday night I attended #32 Beech Grove. Andi was intiated and I guess that makes 21 since June. I keep losing track. It is so great. I heard at JAR of petitions being read at several other Bethels. I may have to set a new goal for the year. Can we make this a year we show a gain? I BELIEVE we can.
First, I want to thank everyone who helped do anything to make Job-A-Rama a success. That should cover everyone. Daughters, your smiling faces made it all worthwhile. Of course, I did not do much myself, but I am glad you enjoyed yourselves. Your creativity at the Ugly Bug Ball was just as I knew it would be. You all have such good ideas and your desciptions of your bugs were priceless. I really enjoyed the skits this year also. I think they were the best ever. Thanks, to the Grand Family and Tiffany for my book.
I really enjoyed being with the Supremes (that is not the singing group.) I am so glad they were able to be with us when we were just having fun, instead of being stuffy and uptight and nervous. I have known Toni for years and she is always ready for a good time. Rick and Courtney were able to share in our Hoosier Hospitality and I think both had fun. I just hope you were able to get to know them while they were with us. Toni gave her pictures to the supreme webmaster (who just happens to be her husband), so check it out--under "what's new" on the Supreme Webpage we have pictures of our JAR.
The kitchen crew was fabulous, because so were the meals. Girls, when asked these people said sure we will be glad to help and some even called up out of the blue and said can we help in the kitchen? Your adults love you and will go to great lengths to see that you have a good time, and in this case good meals. We did use ideas from the Daughters for the menus, so I hope you liked them. I tried to get my own Bethel Daughters out of the dish room, but they were having so much fun I couldn't. I bet they aren't that willing to help at home.
Masonic Home Festival had the biggest cross, I believe, in several years. Kathy Carter counted 72 and said she may have missed some in the middle. You were beautiful. I was standing by a future Job's Daughter and she had her hands in supplication and was singing with you. That is when I really teared up. Afterwards, I asked if I could give her a hug. I wish I could have hugged all of you.
UPDATE: Some of you may have heard that Megan's in-laws were in a motorcycle wreck on Sat. night in KY. They are both home now--Tim with every rib broken and Lisa with some broken and some cracked. Tim also has a broken shoulder blade and Lisa a cracked tail bone. They are both so lucky and I thank God that he answered all the prayers that were going up for them.
Monday night I attended #32 Beech Grove. Andi was intiated and I guess that makes 21 since June. I keep losing track. It is so great. I heard at JAR of petitions being read at several other Bethels. I may have to set a new goal for the year. Can we make this a year we show a gain? I BELIEVE we can.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
I spent Labor Day afternoon in Clinton #5's ice cream booth at the Little Italy Festival. This was my first time to attend this festival. I wish I had gone when I could have eaten some of their delicious ice cream. We were fairly busy and started to run out of ice cream (their supplier had inexplicably not made a delivery that morning.) I was glad my shift was over when we ran out of the spumoni. I heard you get yelled at in Italian when that happens. Allison, I hope you got some sleep Monday night after working two shifts.
For the other Bethels, who have not asked me yet, remember if my schedule permits, I will come and help you work a fundraiser.
Tuesday, I was able to attend the meeting at #44 in Crown Point. They read another petition, so will be initiating 4 in two weeks. Way to go! Actually, several of the Bethels are really doing a super job of getting the new members and I am proud of all of them. We have to believe in what we are doing to make others believe we are the best.
Don't forget to bring you pennies for the HIKE pie contest at JAR. Lynell told me the pie would be sugar-free in case I get it, but I told the others we should combine our money and make sure Lynn gets to eat the pie.
See you this weekend.
For the other Bethels, who have not asked me yet, remember if my schedule permits, I will come and help you work a fundraiser.
Tuesday, I was able to attend the meeting at #44 in Crown Point. They read another petition, so will be initiating 4 in two weeks. Way to go! Actually, several of the Bethels are really doing a super job of getting the new members and I am proud of all of them. We have to believe in what we are doing to make others believe we are the best.
Don't forget to bring you pennies for the HIKE pie contest at JAR. Lynell told me the pie would be sugar-free in case I get it, but I told the others we should combine our money and make sure Lynn gets to eat the pie.
See you this weekend.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
I am staying close to home this week, as I have such a busy weekend. Monday, I attended #121's council meeting. Even though I am no longer on council, I miss meeting with them.
Tuesday, Bethel #121 hosted the 5th Tuesday dinner at the Temple with the Stars and Masons as our guests. We had the biggest crowd we have ever had--around 65. Our Grand Sr. Custodian, Bill Poff is quite the man at the grill. He cooked all the hamburgers and hot dogs. After dinner, our Guardian, Kathy Strange introduced our HQ Amanda H.; Miss Indiana Rustie M.; our GB Region 5 Chairman Jasmine R.; and me. Amanda and Jasmine also talked with a 10 year old present, Makayla and she seems real interested. Harley was also there. We will be reading her petition very soon.
Three more new Job's Daughters this week and more coming up this month. Way to go #37 and #107.
Anita, GG
Tuesday, Bethel #121 hosted the 5th Tuesday dinner at the Temple with the Stars and Masons as our guests. We had the biggest crowd we have ever had--around 65. Our Grand Sr. Custodian, Bill Poff is quite the man at the grill. He cooked all the hamburgers and hot dogs. After dinner, our Guardian, Kathy Strange introduced our HQ Amanda H.; Miss Indiana Rustie M.; our GB Region 5 Chairman Jasmine R.; and me. Amanda and Jasmine also talked with a 10 year old present, Makayla and she seems real interested. Harley was also there. We will be reading her petition very soon.
Three more new Job's Daughters this week and more coming up this month. Way to go #37 and #107.
Anita, GG
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