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