Supreme Session 2011 - Day 5

I found it hard to believe that it was time to get up and head to our business meeting.  Where did the night go??

We assembled at 8:00 am for the Supreme Guardian Council meeting once again.  It was time to start ritual revisions and to hold election of officers.  Elections were started at 9:00 am.  Barbara Cooper from IL was elected as Supreme Marshal and Mike Allen from WI was elected as Supreme Outer Guard.  If you were at pageant in April you might remember Mike.  He was the tall gentlemen with the blue tennis shoes on with his tux!!  Best wishes as they start their journey.  Ashley Underwood from MO was elected as Supreme Trustee along with Janine Coley from WI.

We finally finished the ritual and music ritual revisions.  A great big Thank You to all those who were there to vote.  It was great to see all the Indiana People!!

Tonight was the Supreme Bethel Installation.  I had never seen one done so it was very interesting.    I love the way the Supreme Bethel Honored Queen was caped and crowned while keeling at the altar and Supreme Bethel Princess were caped and crowned while kneeling in the east .  That was really neat!

One other very interesting fact is that last night at the pageant all the daughters who had crowns on were asked to remove them.  It is Missouri courtesy to remove your crown when a new girl is getting crowned.  It thought that was very interesting.

This is my first Supreme Session.  It has been very interesting and an experience I will never forget.  Thank you to all those who have answered my questions or given me a Hug just because.  It has greatly appreciated!!  Well it is off to find ice cream!!

Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012

Supreme Session 2011 - Day 4

Good Morning St. Louis!!  This morning got us up really early.  Supreme Bethel started at 7:30 AM.  I was there at about 7:00 am to save tables for Indiana.  The Supreme Bethel opened as a normal Bethel would.  It was very interesting.  The adults needed to leave before names were drawn so I hope to report later on the results.

Our deliberations began once again.  This is a very difficult task we have ahead of us.  This will impact the Order for at least 15 years to come.  That is when the next ritual revisions will take place.  Let me assure you, the adults did not take this lightly.  Much discussion was had regarding different items.

I did read via text that Shelby C was selected as Supreme 5th messenger, Jamie M was selected as Representative to Florida and Gensis J was selected Representative to Piaui, Brazil.  Congratulations ladies!!

We took a short lunch break then it was back to work on ritual revisions.

Tonight was the Miss International Pageant.   Miss Indiana Carolyn Winebar was named  2nd Runner up.       We are very proud of you.

Indiana met at Denny's for the Indiana gathering.  Last count I heard there were 53 people in attendance.  What a great crowd.  When Carolyn arrived we all applauded.  We are very proud of our Miss Indiana!!

After a very long day it was time to head back to the hotel.  Sleep is needed so we can continue tomorrow with ritual revisions.

From St. Louis,

Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012

Well the day of meeting has begun....  Joe and I started our day with a breakfast with our counterparts from other states and the Vice Supreme Guardian and Vice Associate Supreme Guardian.  It was nice meeting other Grand Guardians and getting the opportunity to talk about different ideas from around the state and the world.  

This morning was Jobie Congress.  The girls were asked to speak about what they liked and didn't like regarding the ritual revisions.  A report was sent to the Supreme Guardian Council via the Supreme Bethel Honored Queen and Miss International.  

It was off to the to the business meeting.  Our task this year was ritual revision.  We began our deliberations and had much discussion on how it should be or not be.  Lets just say it has been very eye opening.  I have learned alot.  Thanks to Cindi G for helping me out when I didn't understand something.  

It was now time for lunch.  Joe and the other men attended the Men of Job Luncheon.  Heather and I went to a place called Caleco's.  It came highly recommended.  We walked a few blocks but it wasn't bad.

We resumed our deliberations  for the ritual.  We finally reached the end of the time alloted to get things done and head for the Formal Opening dinner.  A wonderful dinner was shared by all who attended.  

After dinner was the formal opening.  All the Grand Guardians and Associate Grand Guardians from 2010 - 2011 and 2011 - 2012 were paraded around the room,   This was an awesome experience.  

After a long day it was finally time to head to bed.  Early morning.....

Stephanie

Grand Guardian

2011 - 2012

Supreme Session 2011 - Day 2

Day 2 has brought many fun activities.  We first wet downstairs to greet our Messenger Team before they compete.  Good Luck Carolyn, Libbie, Genesis, Carolyn and Taryn!!

We finally ate lunch then headed to our next stop.  We enjoyed a tour of the Anheuser Busch Plant  brewery.  It was a very interesting tour.  One place in our visit was about 50 degrees and another about 100.  It was really really hot!!!  It was one of the prettiest places in the building.  The horses were one of my favorite parts.  They are so big and beautiful!!

We did attend the Town Hall meeting with the Board of Trustees.  It was a great time just to ask questions about different things like CAV.  They did say that a YPP for the Daughters will be presented sometime soon.  It will be done  "Daughter Style".   Doc Morgan announced that they are working on a new line of jewelry (Bling was promised)!!

We had dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory.  The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful!!  The food was good too!!

Back to the hotel to turn in.  Big day starting tomorrow.

Supreme Session 2011 - Day 1

Welcome to Supreme Session 2011!!!  We arrived saftely in St. Louis early this afternoon.  We have been very busy since we arrived.  Our hotel is beautiful!!!   Our hotel is very very close to the arch. 

Since we arrived we have seen many people from Indiana.  We have met some new friends and are looking to meeting more as the week goes on. 

Tomorrow will be a sight seeing day for Joe, Tami, Heather and I.   I think we are going to go up in the Arch tomorrow.  Not sure what else is going on tomorrow but I'm sure whatever we will have fun!! 

Hope to see more Indiana people tomorrow.  Good Luck to all those competing in the different things.    Don't forget to find us and say Hi.  Maybe even take a few pictures.

More tomorrow.....

Stephanie
Grand Guardain
2011 - 2012

All Day SOI and Conclave

I want to thank all of you who came to the first all day school of instruction.  It was so nice to see all of you there.  I hope you enjoyed what the Grand Bethel girls did for you.  I really loved the animal noises!!  We have some very creative young ladies!!  Thank you to the ladies that fixed our lunch!! 

You should have received your Job A Rama packet.  I hope each of you are planning to attend.  We have lots of surprises for you!! 

Last night (7/21) we went to the DeMolay Conclave Opening.  I had never been to one and it was very interesting!!  I saw many faces that I know from  Eastern Star and Rainbow.  I even saw a few fluffly hats!!  Thanks to Joe, Brittany, Carolyn and Markanda for making the trip to DePauw.  

Many of us leave Sunday or Monday for Supreme.  We wish Carolyn, the Messenger Team and all the other ladies competing from Indiana good luck!!  You will do great!!! 

Let me tell you how hot it is outside!!  I was downtown helping build a house for Habitat for Humanity this morning and boy was it warm!!  Thanks Joe for stopping by!!  It was an awsome experience!!  I'll be attending the viewing and the cross for Bob Lamb.  He will be greatly missed by all of us.  Please keep Rosella in our thoughts and prayers. 

Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012

Wow!! Rainbow Assembly.....

Hello Indiana.  We have had our last evening SOI at Munice on Wednesday July 13, 2011.  Thank you to all those who attend.  It was great to see people I had not seen in a while.  Once again "Job" was in the room.  I happened to find him before the meeing started.  I think many adults saw him but it's only for the daughters.  We are now preparing for our All day SOI tomorrow (July 16, 2011 at Lynhurst).  Please plan to join us.  Lunch will be served for $5.00 per person by Grand Bethel.

Joe, Brittany, Carolyn and I had the please of attending the opening ceremony for Rainbow Assembly last night and all I can say is WOW.  Their opening drill took 20 - 30 minutes.  It was awesome!!  They walked that room doing many different drills!!  I got lost a few times just watching...LOL  All I can say is that if you ever  have the chance to attend opening it would be a great treat!!!  It was nice to see Terri C and Cindi G. 

Don't forget that many of us will be leaving for Supreme starting July 21, 2011.  Joe, Tami, Heather and I will be leaving on Sunday July 24th.  I am looking forward to attending as I have never been to one.  If you are going don't forget our Indiana get together on Thursday after the Pageant.  More details will be available once we get there.  Carolyn, good luck at Pageant.  I know you will represent Indiana well.  Have fun and enjoy the journey!  Lots of Love and many Prayers!!

To our WoodStock Gang - we have missed some of you here lately.  I hope to see all of you back together tomorrow.  It's just not the same without you........

Stephanie Haywood

Grand Guardian

2011 - 2012

Great School of Instructions!!

What a wonderful turnout we have been having and last night at New Albany was no different.  Thank you to all the Daughters and Adults who came out.  If you have further questions or comments please feel free to contact me. 

The Grand Bethel Honored Queen's travel contest is to "Find Job".  It was great to see all the girls dash to get him once they found him.  Remember he is only about 2 inches tall and in that big room he was hard to find.  Great job ladies!!  Don't forget, it's only get harder to find him.

We have one more evening SOI at Muncie on Wednesday July 13 then our all day School of Instruction on July 16, 2011 at Lynhurt Lodge.  Start time is 9:30.  Dress is jeans and capris (please not shorts).  Why not wear your Job's shirts too!  Don't forget Grand Bethel will be serving lunch for $5.00 per person. 

A special shout out to Mrs. Patty Doyle who was celebrating her "39"th birthday with us.  Special thanks to Amanda S and Markanda B who went with Joe, Tami and I.  I think we had a wonderful drive down and back home. 

Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012

Upward and Onward...

Well we hit the ground running.  We have had two wonderful evening school of instructions with another tomorrow night at Crown Point.  Please plan to join us.  Our next one is July 8th at New Albany.  Our last evening one before the All day school of instruction is Wednesday July 13, 2011 @ 7pm at Muncie.  Our All day SOI is at Lynhurst Lodge (a change from previously announced) at 9:30am.   Grand Bethel will be serving lunch for a donation of $5.00 per person.  Dress is casual (jeans, capris, Job's shirts but no shorts please).

I am looking forward to attending Supreme.  I have never been to one so I am excited!! 

Our Supreme visit will be August 13 at Englewood Lodge.  Please plan to join us in fun and fellowship. 

Don't forget our Carnival will be August 27, 2011 (this is a date change) at Englewood Lodge along with their annual Car show.  Maybe we can pick up a few perspectives.  Wear your Job's shirts and lets do some promotion work while we are there.

Job's Love,

Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012