From my calculations, I owe you a few blog entries, so I suppose I will start now before I'm three entries behind.
On February 12, I was lucky to attend the Demolay Sweetheart Dance. It was so much fun, and I was amazed at the number of people that attended. I was excited because more girls from my Bethel attended than ever before. It was really fun to see all of the other girls for the first time since All Day School of Instructions. I danced with everyone and was really impressed with some of the dancers, especially James Gordon, who's the current State Master Councilor. I had no idea that he could dance like that. I shared a slow dance with Lynn and talked and danced with everyone. The lemonade was really tasty, but the trip to McDonald's before the dance was even more hilarious because we were all in our semi-formals.
Then, on February 19, I attended a number of events, the first of which was the Official Visit of Bethels #38 and #107. I had a great time, and I was so happy to assist in the initiation of a new member, pro-temming Chaplain and doing the Inner Guard's part when necessary. Almost all of the stations were filled, and I was happy to present the new member with her gift from the Promotion Committee. I was also happy to see my friend, Jamie, presiding in the East. We were originally Honored Queens together, and I also crowned her as Junior Miss Indiana Congeniality 08-09 so we have been good friends for several years. The girls did a wonderful job in the ceremony, and I'm sure that it was very special for the initiate.
From Bethel #38, Speedway, I sped to Bethel #99, Plainfield. I pro-temmed Third Messenger there, and it was an extremely short Official Visit with the candidates absent, but they informed us that they will be initiating them soon. I am looking forward to that. The Official Visit went well, and I was happy to see the sidelines filled. Three Honored Queens sat side by side in the East, and I was happy to see that. The food and fellowship directly after the meeting was fun, as always. The Daughters had made pizzas for us so I was a bit suspicious when one of them made the remark that "she wasn't going to eat it." Everyone was very excited because it was nearly time to leave for Night at the Museum.
Finally, after shifting luggage from one trunk to another, we were off to Louisville. I was really excited because it was my first trip to Kentucky. The drive was hilarious, but if I learned anything, I learned that Genesis and I can never sleep when we're together. The most hilarious part of the drive was when Vicki's pants were wet, and after trying all the other methods we could think of, we dried her pants by hanging them out the window, that is, until they started "knocking" against the window to let us know that they wanted back inside. We were pretty late so Genesis and I decided we'd stick together since neither of us knew where anything was. We watched the girls do their experiments to solve a mystery, mostly because we missed the instructions. Then, after a short snack, it was time to begin the scavenger hunt. Genesis and I went together with some of the little girls from Bethel #107, but we had some issues when we lost them in all the mayhem and could never hear exactly what we were supposed to be looking for. When we got lost, we started playing games. We learned one thing: Genesis drives much better drunk than she does when she's sober, at least according to a simulation. We almost missed the IMAX presentation, but I made it in just in time to get blinded and dizzy from the screen. I thought the film was interesting. It was all about how Boeing made its 787. After that, the scavenger hunt really began-for our luggage. That was much more difficult than the scavenger hunt for information. Finally, everyone found their things, and I laid down to sleep next to the girls from Kentucky. The morning was chaotic as everyone reloaded their things and went down to breakfast with bedheads and sleep in their eyes. Even though Genesis and I had a very late night, we still didn't manage to sleep at all on the ride home. Overall, it was a fun time and fabulous experience that I'm trying to duplicate here at the new Children's Museum at Terre Haute.
Well, tomorrow, I shall see many of you again. I can't wait, and I am looking forward to the rest of this term!
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Official Visit of Bethels #44 and #54 and DeMolay Installation
Well, once again, I must begin this post by apologizing for all the time that has elapsed between now and the actual event I attended.
On Saturday, November 20, I left for Crown Point. I had a good time there, and I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in the Ceremony of Initiation as Guide. I was so happy that I even managed to get the girl's honor bands on. That was the hardest part of being Guide. I still can't do my own honor band either. It was a good time, and I received a lot of presents and even a Justin Bieber folder. The Ceremony went well, and I was able to speak to the girls as well as the initiates before the meeting. The best part of the day was that I broke the tradition. If you're wondering what tradition, I mean that the last time I visited Bethel #44, Crown Point as Junior Miss Indiana Congeniality, I fell down the stairs. This term, I am happy to report that I have not fallen at all. The meal was tasty, though I ate it on the run as some of the other girls and I made our way to Valparaiso for a DeMolay Installation.
The DeMolay Installation was incredible. The adults did a wonderful job performing several ceremonies, which I had heard about, but rarely seen. I was probably most fascinated by the Ceremony that took place before the Installation even began. It was a tribute to our National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." It was really impressive, and it shed some light on what precisely the song is about and why we sing it. I also was privileged to see the Ceremony of the Lights, which explains the seven cardinal virtues of a member of DeMolay, which are similar to the teachings of Job's Daughters, and the Flower Talk, which is a tribute to those that have raised us, and in which the members present their mother or sometimes father or grandparent with roses. They has roses left, and my "tiara girls" as they referred to Amanda G., Samantha B., Madison M., and I were given the remaining roses. The boys were great, and the newly installed Master Councilor was practically speechless, but his speech was from the heart, and that's what really matters. I also left with extra sandwiches. I left with flowers and food so in my opinion, it was a very good day.
Well, I hope everyone is preparing for a wonderful Installation, term, and holiday season. I hope to see you all soon, hopefully at some of the Installations and most definitely in the new term. Stay busy and warm.
On Saturday, November 20, I left for Crown Point. I had a good time there, and I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in the Ceremony of Initiation as Guide. I was so happy that I even managed to get the girl's honor bands on. That was the hardest part of being Guide. I still can't do my own honor band either. It was a good time, and I received a lot of presents and even a Justin Bieber folder. The Ceremony went well, and I was able to speak to the girls as well as the initiates before the meeting. The best part of the day was that I broke the tradition. If you're wondering what tradition, I mean that the last time I visited Bethel #44, Crown Point as Junior Miss Indiana Congeniality, I fell down the stairs. This term, I am happy to report that I have not fallen at all. The meal was tasty, though I ate it on the run as some of the other girls and I made our way to Valparaiso for a DeMolay Installation.
The DeMolay Installation was incredible. The adults did a wonderful job performing several ceremonies, which I had heard about, but rarely seen. I was probably most fascinated by the Ceremony that took place before the Installation even began. It was a tribute to our National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." It was really impressive, and it shed some light on what precisely the song is about and why we sing it. I also was privileged to see the Ceremony of the Lights, which explains the seven cardinal virtues of a member of DeMolay, which are similar to the teachings of Job's Daughters, and the Flower Talk, which is a tribute to those that have raised us, and in which the members present their mother or sometimes father or grandparent with roses. They has roses left, and my "tiara girls" as they referred to Amanda G., Samantha B., Madison M., and I were given the remaining roses. The boys were great, and the newly installed Master Councilor was practically speechless, but his speech was from the heart, and that's what really matters. I also left with extra sandwiches. I left with flowers and food so in my opinion, it was a very good day.
Well, I hope everyone is preparing for a wonderful Installation, term, and holiday season. I hope to see you all soon, hopefully at some of the Installations and most definitely in the new term. Stay busy and warm.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Official Visits of Bethels 108, 32 and 67 and Bethels 34 and 68 and Demolay Halloween Party
I had another very busy weekend.
It began with the Official Visit of Bethels 108, 32, and 67 at Fishers. I had a great time. They did the Majority Ceremony, and I took part in the Ceremony as Second Messenger. I couldn't believe the shoes those two girls were wearing though. I couldn't have walked in those for more than a split second if I had been wearing them on my feet. It was great to see every office but one filled with some officers in twos. I guess I wasn't as happy to see the Majority Ceremony again, though. The Daughters did a great job with their parts, but I wish I could be seeing a few more Initiations where we gain members instead of lose them. That's alright. I believe Anita said that we have or are ready to bring in about 38 new members total this term. I hope that we'll get up to 50 though. I would like to finally hit that 100 new member goal. Of course the food was great afterwards, even though I only ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because I don't like chili.
Then it was off to Sheridan for the Official Visit of Bethels 34 and 68. They also did Majority Ceremony. It was great to see them dedicate Jeanne Fletcher's (formerly known as Ward) daughter. She was so cute, and she loved the little toy Elecia gave her because it squeaked when she squeezed it. They also did a great job on the Majority Ceremony, and it was funny to see the sister duo, Carolyn and Brittany Winebar. The food was tasty afterward, as usual.
After that, Genesis, Anita, my mother, and I went to Steel City Demolay's Halloween party. Genesis and I didn't sleep in the car as we had planned, but thank heavens we didn't, because if we had, Anita would have been lost because she was talking so much that she didn't realize she had passed the Coslets, who we were supposed to be following. We arrived and were greeted by some familiar faces from up North, namely Maddy, Junior Miss Indiana Congeniality, and Sam, Demolay State Sweetheart. Genesis dressed as a cheerleader, and I dressed as a butterfly. I even had one of those light-up tiaras from Wal-mart. It was hilarious. We danced the night away, convincing the boys to sway to the slow songs with us in a big circle by telling them
that they could tell their friends they had slow danced with six pretty girls all at once. The cake was amazing, even though I was perfectly content to just eat all of the candy provided. It was a really great time, and at the end of the night, Maddy, Genesis, and I convinced Anita and Susan that we needed some Miss time so we should stay at Maddy's house together.
I was up for about 22 hours that day, once you factor in the time difference, but it was worth it. I had a great time. I hope next weekend's Coronation Ball is just as fun.
Remember girls, Ritual Revisions are only up for a few more weeks. Don't forget the Bethel News either, girls. Share what your Bethel's doing with the entire state. Just write an article, however long or short, and send it to Julie Cox, the Bethel News editor by the 10th of each month. It's very easy, and if you girls decide to use it, it is a great forum for the sharing of ideas. I hope to see all of you next weekend!
It began with the Official Visit of Bethels 108, 32, and 67 at Fishers. I had a great time. They did the Majority Ceremony, and I took part in the Ceremony as Second Messenger. I couldn't believe the shoes those two girls were wearing though. I couldn't have walked in those for more than a split second if I had been wearing them on my feet. It was great to see every office but one filled with some officers in twos. I guess I wasn't as happy to see the Majority Ceremony again, though. The Daughters did a great job with their parts, but I wish I could be seeing a few more Initiations where we gain members instead of lose them. That's alright. I believe Anita said that we have or are ready to bring in about 38 new members total this term. I hope that we'll get up to 50 though. I would like to finally hit that 100 new member goal. Of course the food was great afterwards, even though I only ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because I don't like chili.
Then it was off to Sheridan for the Official Visit of Bethels 34 and 68. They also did Majority Ceremony. It was great to see them dedicate Jeanne Fletcher's (formerly known as Ward) daughter. She was so cute, and she loved the little toy Elecia gave her because it squeaked when she squeezed it. They also did a great job on the Majority Ceremony, and it was funny to see the sister duo, Carolyn and Brittany Winebar. The food was tasty afterward, as usual.
After that, Genesis, Anita, my mother, and I went to Steel City Demolay's Halloween party. Genesis and I didn't sleep in the car as we had planned, but thank heavens we didn't, because if we had, Anita would have been lost because she was talking so much that she didn't realize she had passed the Coslets, who we were supposed to be following. We arrived and were greeted by some familiar faces from up North, namely Maddy, Junior Miss Indiana Congeniality, and Sam, Demolay State Sweetheart. Genesis dressed as a cheerleader, and I dressed as a butterfly. I even had one of those light-up tiaras from Wal-mart. It was hilarious. We danced the night away, convincing the boys to sway to the slow songs with us in a big circle by telling them
that they could tell their friends they had slow danced with six pretty girls all at once. The cake was amazing, even though I was perfectly content to just eat all of the candy provided. It was a really great time, and at the end of the night, Maddy, Genesis, and I convinced Anita and Susan that we needed some Miss time so we should stay at Maddy's house together.
I was up for about 22 hours that day, once you factor in the time difference, but it was worth it. I had a great time. I hope next weekend's Coronation Ball is just as fun.
Remember girls, Ritual Revisions are only up for a few more weeks. Don't forget the Bethel News either, girls. Share what your Bethel's doing with the entire state. Just write an article, however long or short, and send it to Julie Cox, the Bethel News editor by the 10th of each month. It's very easy, and if you girls decide to use it, it is a great forum for the sharing of ideas. I hope to see all of you next weekend!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Worthy Grand Patron's Reception and Demolay Conclave
Yesterday was another long day with Anita and I traveling to the Worthy Grand Patron's Reception in Princeton, Indiana then making our way to Conclave for the Installation and Dance!
We couldn't stay as long as we wanted to for Bill Shoulders, the Worthy Grand Patron's reception, but we did get a few pictures with Bill and his wife. I got to see the Grand Worthy Advisor, Breonna, and Elizabeth, the Grand Charity this year. We had some Chex Mix and tried to wait it out so we could see the addendum to the "Wizard of Oes" skit from last weekend. Unfortunately, we had to cut out before the program started so we could get to Greencastle for the Demolay Installation.
The Demolay Installation was very short to my surprise. Their ceremony doesn't take long at all, which I was thankful for. SarahBeth gave her final remarks as the State Sweetheart then handed the reins and the really awesome crown down to Sam from Bethel #54, who is this year's State Sweetheart. I know she already has a lot of plans in the works and will do a great job, so congratulations to Sam, and I look forward to working with you and comparing crown height this year! James went in as State Master Councilor. I know he was really excited, and all of the Jobie girls I was sitting with were really excited for him. He and I are going to be good friends, now that he finally remembers my name. It's going to be a super year with the theme being super heroes this year for the Demolay. The capes he and Sam got from Maddy were hilarious, but I still prefer mine!
A quick Messenger Team practice and I was off to the dance! It was really fun dancing with all of the girls, and yes, even some of the boys no matter how awkward some of them were. We did the classics, though I must admit that I wish we had done the Cha Cha Slide. It was a really great time, especially considering it was my first Conclave dance! It's definitely something I'm going to try to go back to! I hope everyone that went had a great time!
Well, this week is pretty much an easy one. I only have a meeting for my home Bethel tomorrow. Then I'm off to Colorado Springs for Supreme Session, where I will represent our jurisdiction in the Miss International Pageant. I'll do my best to represent all of you and our simply awesome jurisdiction! Wish me luck, and remember to keep checking back for more posts on my travels!
We couldn't stay as long as we wanted to for Bill Shoulders, the Worthy Grand Patron's reception, but we did get a few pictures with Bill and his wife. I got to see the Grand Worthy Advisor, Breonna, and Elizabeth, the Grand Charity this year. We had some Chex Mix and tried to wait it out so we could see the addendum to the "Wizard of Oes" skit from last weekend. Unfortunately, we had to cut out before the program started so we could get to Greencastle for the Demolay Installation.
The Demolay Installation was very short to my surprise. Their ceremony doesn't take long at all, which I was thankful for. SarahBeth gave her final remarks as the State Sweetheart then handed the reins and the really awesome crown down to Sam from Bethel #54, who is this year's State Sweetheart. I know she already has a lot of plans in the works and will do a great job, so congratulations to Sam, and I look forward to working with you and comparing crown height this year! James went in as State Master Councilor. I know he was really excited, and all of the Jobie girls I was sitting with were really excited for him. He and I are going to be good friends, now that he finally remembers my name. It's going to be a super year with the theme being super heroes this year for the Demolay. The capes he and Sam got from Maddy were hilarious, but I still prefer mine!
A quick Messenger Team practice and I was off to the dance! It was really fun dancing with all of the girls, and yes, even some of the boys no matter how awkward some of them were. We did the classics, though I must admit that I wish we had done the Cha Cha Slide. It was a really great time, especially considering it was my first Conclave dance! It's definitely something I'm going to try to go back to! I hope everyone that went had a great time!
Well, this week is pretty much an easy one. I only have a meeting for my home Bethel tomorrow. Then I'm off to Colorado Springs for Supreme Session, where I will represent our jurisdiction in the Miss International Pageant. I'll do my best to represent all of you and our simply awesome jurisdiction! Wish me luck, and remember to keep checking back for more posts on my travels!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Demolay Conclave
Last night, I went to Demolay Conclave along with Anita, Lynn, Elecia, Becca, and Kathy. We saw the Ceremony of Lights, and when it came time for introductions and remarks, I gave remarks again on behalf of Indiana Job's Daughters. It went well, and after all the remarks and introductions were finally over, they began the Demolay Olympics, called the Demo-lympics, to fit with their Conclave theme of "Ancient Greece". The games began with a game called "Hanky Panky" as a reminder the Greeks aptitude for plumbing and waterworks. Each chapter was given the name of a Greek city-state. Boys from each chapter competed by using only one hand to pull all of the tissues one at a time from a new Kleenex box. It was hilarious, and the boys started throwing armfuls of tissues at one another. The prizes were probably more funny though since the first three boys to pull out all of the tissues from their boxes received gold, silver, and bronze plungers. Afterwards, we had cookies and punch, and I talked a lot with Sam, their next State Sweetheart, and Jamie, who is a Hendricks County Chapter Princess, both of whom are Jobies! Overall, I had a great time, and I look forward to the dance tomorrow night where I hear all the fun really happens.
Tonight though, I am off to Baskin Robbins for an ice cream party my Bethel is having tonight. Yummy!
I hope to see all of you at the Conclave dance tomorrow, and remember to keep checking back to keep up with me and all of my activities and travels this year!
Tonight though, I am off to Baskin Robbins for an ice cream party my Bethel is having tonight. Yummy!
I hope to see all of you at the Conclave dance tomorrow, and remember to keep checking back to keep up with me and all of my activities and travels this year!
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