It was time to take a trip to da region. Joe and I went on Friday night to attend the Memorial for Mary Jo's Mother. It was a very nice service and the girls did the cross. It was a beautiful sight.
Saturday came really early with our phones ringing that Art Kessler, PAGG had passed away. Our hearts go out to the family and all of us who knew him. We have lost a great man. He will be greatly missed!
We headed to Bethel #54 to have the OV. We were greated with hugs and food. What a better combination. The lunch before the OV was great!! Thanks to all of you who pitched in and made it great.
Susan presented me with a coursage and Joe a boutineere. That was such a nice surprise. I later found out that she had made them. They were beautuful!! Thank You!!
The Official Visit was wonderful. Madison McKendry presided as Honored Queen and did a beautiful job. We also did our first Baby Dedication. It was my pleasure and Honor to dedicate Danielle Howard, Daughter of Sara Dykhuis Howard and Grand Daughter of Mary Jo Dykhuis, PGG.
The Majority ceremony was done for Miss Leslie Bailey. I can't believe she is old enough. It was a beautiful ceremony. Leslie had lots of family and friends present to spend with her on this special day. Congratulations Miss Leslie!!
The Grand Guardian Council gave out 4 perfect ritual awards. Great job Ladies. Keep up the good work!! Thank you to the Grand officers who attended. It is always great to see you on the back row. I also want to thank Josh (Kathy and Richards son) for attending. I hope you enjoyed your first Job's Meeting. I was happy to see so many people on the sidelines.
Thank you to Bethel #44 and #54 for our Folders, gifts and for my flowers. They still look beautiful!! We enjoyed cake after the OV along with fellowship.
We headed out to go to dinner at Joe's favorite place "The Wheel". It was good and we enjoyed lots of food, fellowship and fun. After dinner we attended a Haloween dance at one of the DeMolay Chapters in Griffith. It was a church made into a Lodge hall. The girls had a really good time.
I also want to thank Susan and Madison for my surprise. I'm not telling what it is yet. Maybe I will debeaut it at Cornation Ball.
We enjoyed our time up in da region. You always know how to show us a great time. Thank you to the Coslet Bed and Breakfast for their hospitaility, food and fun!!
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
SnowCool Grand Family 2011 - 2012
Our Misses.....
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Go to Church Sunday
Go to Church Sunday is always a special day for Job's Daughters and those who live at the Masonic Home.
I know a few special guests were especially glad to see the Job's Daughters. Mr. Ken Bastin, PAGG and PASG was very happy to see us that morning. It was also his Birthday. Happy Birthday Ken. We hope you enjoyed your day.
It was nice to see the Misses up on stage helping with both of the Church services. Each of you did very well. Joe and I are very proud of each of you!! The cross in both services was Beautiful!!
After church we enjoyed the annual Grand Bethel Soups Cook off. I was honored to be one of the 3 judges. It was a hard job but someone had to do it!! LOL Thanks to Carolyn and Mahaley for their assistance as well. We had lots of fun sampling each entry.
Bethel #34 took away all the big titles for the day. We enjoyed buying items from the bazaar(the lime green goo is still in my refrigerator). I think fun was had by all. Thank you to all those who attended.
Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
GG, Chaplian Charles Stanley, Carolyn, MIJD, Brittany, GBHQ, Mahaley, MIC, Markanda, Jr MIC, AGG
Beautiful!!
I know a few special guests were especially glad to see the Job's Daughters. Mr. Ken Bastin, PAGG and PASG was very happy to see us that morning. It was also his Birthday. Happy Birthday Ken. We hope you enjoyed your day.
It was nice to see the Misses up on stage helping with both of the Church services. Each of you did very well. Joe and I are very proud of each of you!! The cross in both services was Beautiful!!
After church we enjoyed the annual Grand Bethel Soups Cook off. I was honored to be one of the 3 judges. It was a hard job but someone had to do it!! LOL Thanks to Carolyn and Mahaley for their assistance as well. We had lots of fun sampling each entry.
Bethel #34 took away all the big titles for the day. We enjoyed buying items from the bazaar(the lime green goo is still in my refrigerator). I think fun was had by all. Thank you to all those who attended.
Stephanie
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
Official Visit #5 at Bethel #5
It was an early morning for Joe and I. We were headed to Clinton for the OV of Bethel #5.
It was a very quick OV. We were in and out of there in less than an hour. Thank you to Carolyn, Miss Indiana for proteming as Honored Queen. You did a beautiful job and I know the girls greatly appreciated you stepping in at the last moment. Thank you to those Grand Officers who were in attendance.
Joe and I were honored to receive our first Member of Honors. That meant alot to both of us and we Thank Bethel #5 for that Honor. Thank you for our folders and gifts.
After the OV we enjoyed ice cream from the Litle Itally where Bethel #5 dips Ice Cream for about 4 days. I even tried a new flavor. It was ok, but I went for the Chocolate!! (can't go wrong with chocolate....).
All I have to say is 70 - Bad and Rice - hot. If you want to know what that means, ask Joe.
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
It was a very quick OV. We were in and out of there in less than an hour. Thank you to Carolyn, Miss Indiana for proteming as Honored Queen. You did a beautiful job and I know the girls greatly appreciated you stepping in at the last moment. Thank you to those Grand Officers who were in attendance.
Joe and I were honored to receive our first Member of Honors. That meant alot to both of us and we Thank Bethel #5 for that Honor. Thank you for our folders and gifts.
After the OV we enjoyed ice cream from the Litle Itally where Bethel #5 dips Ice Cream for about 4 days. I even tried a new flavor. It was ok, but I went for the Chocolate!! (can't go wrong with chocolate....).
All I have to say is 70 - Bad and Rice - hot. If you want to know what that means, ask Joe.
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
Official Visit # 4 #27 and #8
October 1, 2011 was the OV for Bethel #27 and #8. Thank you to both Bethels for their hard work and dedication to Job's Daughters. A huge Thank you goes to Jesse May for being Honored Queen for the entire day. I know all of you were nervous but it was wonderful!! We did initiate one new Daughter, Vanessa Diamond. Welcome to Bethel #27.
Thank you to all the Grand Officers who attended. It is greatly appreciated!! I know we gave out a couple of Ritual Awards. Keep up the good work girls!!
We enjoyed a delicious dinner after the OV. Thank you for my folder and for my gifts. They are greatly appreciated.
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
Thank you to all the Grand Officers who attended. It is greatly appreciated!! I know we gave out a couple of Ritual Awards. Keep up the good work girls!!
We enjoyed a delicious dinner after the OV. Thank you for my folder and for my gifts. They are greatly appreciated.
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
Job A Rama 2011
Well, it is hard to believe that JAR is already over. I want to Thank Jamie and Tara for a wonderful weekend I'm sure we will all remember. It was perfect!! Well, except for the rain but that didn't stop us!! Friday night it was nice to see everyone coming in and enjoying themselves.
Saturday we assembled for a quick JAR meeting the we headed to a wonderful breakfast. After that the day was filled with crafts, kick ball, hikes and I'm sure some sleeping. I want to say Congratulations to the Grand Bethel Girls for winning the kickball game between them and the Grand Guardian Council. A BIG Thank You to those of the GGC who "agreed" to play and were good sports about it. We were up 3 - 0 at one point. It only got worse from there. I applaud you for trying GGC members!!
We had about 4 crafts that each person could make. I loved having choices!! I think everyone enjoyed that time to do a craft and be creative.
Lunch was a cookout and was wonderful. It was raining off and on all day but we made the best of it!! Dinner was served family style. I really want to thank those who were the "hoppers" for each table. It meant alot to me for the girls to experience a "Family" dinner. Not everyone has that opportunity these days. Always remember we are all FAMILY!!
Our Misses honored the Jobie to Bee's before the skits. The received a tiara and a sash made by Carolyn our Miss Indiana. They were so cute standing up there. I think there were about 20 of them. Congratulations Bee's. Job's Daughters has a great future ahead of us!!
Our skits were moved from the ampitheature to the dinning hall : ( . This made me sad but it was ok. Before our skits started it was time to give away the Kindle. The 5 lucky winners were up front and were given the challenge of blowing a bubble. I have to say I don't know that I've ever seen my Mother blow a bubble but she gave it her best shot. Way to go Mom!! The kindle was given away to the best bubble maker. I have to say I don't remember who she was but I'm sure she is enjoying her new kindle!! Each Bethel or group was able to present their skit or whatever. I enjoyed this part!! You girls are so talented and really funny. Before we were done I had the pleasure of giving away 2 Ipods. Each Daughter was given a ticket when the entered. We drew from those tickets. I know one was one by Natalie of #108. I don't remember who the other one went to. I hope you are enjoying your new Ipod!! After skits we enjoyed free pizza and soda for everyone in camp.
Sunday brought more rain but that was ok. We enjoyed breakfast and started packing before breakfast. We then went to our Church service that was held inside of Carr. It was a nice service. Thank you to Jamie, Madison, Mahaley and Markanda for assisting. We did not preform the cross but the girls all gathered up front and sang Near My God to Thee. It was very moving. I was in tears ( I know, nothing new...). Thank you to all those who came and enjoyed the weekend with us. I hope you enjoyed yourselves, made some new friends and rekindled some old ones.
Job's Love,
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
Joe and my Mother
All the Daughters who attended the Church Service
The Grand Guardian trying to run......
Saturday we assembled for a quick JAR meeting the we headed to a wonderful breakfast. After that the day was filled with crafts, kick ball, hikes and I'm sure some sleeping. I want to say Congratulations to the Grand Bethel Girls for winning the kickball game between them and the Grand Guardian Council. A BIG Thank You to those of the GGC who "agreed" to play and were good sports about it. We were up 3 - 0 at one point. It only got worse from there. I applaud you for trying GGC members!!
We had about 4 crafts that each person could make. I loved having choices!! I think everyone enjoyed that time to do a craft and be creative.
Lunch was a cookout and was wonderful. It was raining off and on all day but we made the best of it!! Dinner was served family style. I really want to thank those who were the "hoppers" for each table. It meant alot to me for the girls to experience a "Family" dinner. Not everyone has that opportunity these days. Always remember we are all FAMILY!!
Our Misses honored the Jobie to Bee's before the skits. The received a tiara and a sash made by Carolyn our Miss Indiana. They were so cute standing up there. I think there were about 20 of them. Congratulations Bee's. Job's Daughters has a great future ahead of us!!
Our skits were moved from the ampitheature to the dinning hall : ( . This made me sad but it was ok. Before our skits started it was time to give away the Kindle. The 5 lucky winners were up front and were given the challenge of blowing a bubble. I have to say I don't know that I've ever seen my Mother blow a bubble but she gave it her best shot. Way to go Mom!! The kindle was given away to the best bubble maker. I have to say I don't remember who she was but I'm sure she is enjoying her new kindle!! Each Bethel or group was able to present their skit or whatever. I enjoyed this part!! You girls are so talented and really funny. Before we were done I had the pleasure of giving away 2 Ipods. Each Daughter was given a ticket when the entered. We drew from those tickets. I know one was one by Natalie of #108. I don't remember who the other one went to. I hope you are enjoying your new Ipod!! After skits we enjoyed free pizza and soda for everyone in camp.
Sunday brought more rain but that was ok. We enjoyed breakfast and started packing before breakfast. We then went to our Church service that was held inside of Carr. It was a nice service. Thank you to Jamie, Madison, Mahaley and Markanda for assisting. We did not preform the cross but the girls all gathered up front and sang Near My God to Thee. It was very moving. I was in tears ( I know, nothing new...). Thank you to all those who came and enjoyed the weekend with us. I hope you enjoyed yourselves, made some new friends and rekindled some old ones.
Job's Love,
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
The Grand Guardian and her Body Guards
All the Daughters who attended the Church Service
The Associate Grand Guardian? Joe, is that you???
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