Posted Friday, July 27, 2007 (12:50 a.m.):
This note comes from Rachel Lybarger, SLALOC Corresponding Secretary, with a note about the SLALOC Messenger Mailing List:
I will be the person who will be sending out the SLALOC Messenger newsletter this term. If anyone would like their email address added to the roster (if you aren't already on it) then please let me know and I will add you. If you are sending it to me by email then please put something I can identify on the subject line or your email may be considered to be unknown and will be deleted. My email address is raebulldog_10@hotmail.com.
Jobie
Love and Smiles,
Rachel,
SLALOC Corresponding Secretary
Posted Friday, July 27, 2007 (12:50 a.m.):
This note comes from Ron Zimmer, GDoe #19, with greetings from California:
Greetings from Southern California.
Work has brought me back to the Los Angeles/Long Beach area of Southern California, and once again I am using my evenings to visit local Job's Daughters Bethels and DeMolay Chapters.
In the last two weeks I have been to seven Bethels and one area wide council get together. The Bethels have been #290 Garden Grove, #244 Downey, #241 Norwalk, #273 Manhattan Beach, #50 Redondo Beach, #295 El Segundo and #56 Huntington Beach. Missouri Jobie greetings have been extended to all.
For the Missouri Grand Reps to California, if I can make any contacts for you, send me an e-mail with your request. Right now it looks like I’ll be out here most of the time for the next four or five months. I’ll drop a few notes in here from time to time and probably have some articles and pictures in Bethel 19’s OWL. You can call the OWL up from Bethel #19’s page on this site.
If you are planning a trip out here, I will be glad to help you and your chaperone plan your visits. Note that most Bethels are dark during August.
Having fun reading Dad Underwood’s Supreme Diaries. Looking forward to hearing how well all of the Missouri Daughters did in their competition. It sounds like the Missouri Team did well. Have a good Workshop, I may make it in for Masonic Youth Day on the 11th and I hope to see many of you there.
Dad Zim
Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2007 (2:20 a.m.):
This note comes from Emily Schoenarts, HQ #43, regarding puzzle pieces:
Hey everyone. At supreme Session, I will be selling puzzle piece pins at $3.00 a pin. Hope to see you all there.
Emily Schoenarts
Posted Saturday, July 21, 2007 (5:00 p.m.):
This note comes from Diane Lynch, GBHQ, regarding the Rascals Baseball game:
The deadline for the Rascal's tickets has been extended to July 29th. Please email me the number of people who will be attending and follow it with a Bethel check.
Thank
you.
Diane Lynch, GBHQ
Posted Sunday, July 15, 2007 (1:45 a.m.):
This note comes from Mom Helen Kramer, regarding pins from the Supreme Guardian:
I recently received some of the pins that Supreme Guardian Denise handed out at mini session. She did not have enough with her at the time and so she has now sent me some more to get to the daughters that did not get on at Mini.
If the Guardians will please let me know how many daughters attending mini session did not get a pin I will do my best to get the out to them. This will be on a first come - first serve basis - - or if they can give me a count - I will contact Denise to see if she has any more.
To contact Mom Helen regarding the pins, Click Here
Posted Sunday, July 15, 2007 (1:40 a.m.):
This note comes from Rose Elaine Petersen via her Grandma Linda Petersen:
Hi - Just wanted to let everyone know that my daddy, SSgt Nate Petersen, USAF came home from Iraq on Wednesday, July 11. Mommy and I were there to meet him along with Grandma & Grandpa Petersen. It was a really exciting day. I saw him for the first time and cuddled into his arms and went to sleep. Mommy & I are soooo glad to have my daddy home. Thanks for everyone’s prayers that kept him safe for us.
Rose Elaine Petersen (via Grandma Linda Petersen)
Posted Friday, July 13, 20907 (1:40 a.m.):
This note comes from Momma Donna Goede, GG, regarding the upcoming GGC Workshop:
I am hopeful I now have a contact via email for every Bethel, if you [are a Bethel Guardian and] read this [but did not receive it via e-mail] it means I do not have an email for [you].
Please remember that the workshop is Sat. August 4 in Columbia and the deadline for reservations is July 25 to Ginny. Cost is $7 and includes lunch--prospects and Jobies-to-Bee are free, but let us know how many are coming!
Hope to see everyone on Saturday!
Donna
Posted Sunday, July 8, 2007 (7:30 p.m.):
This note comes from Colleen Vezeau, CH #43, regarding her new granddaughter:
Everyone - wanted to drop in to let you know, our Daughter Sam (Samantha), PHQ of 43 went in the hospital to have their first born child and our first grandchild. Sam was hoping to have her on 7-7-07. Due date was July 19th. Go figure, I was about 2 weeks late with both of mine, she ends up about 2 weeks early. Well, Sam got her wish. On 7-7-07 we received a phone call from Tony (Son In Law) informing us that Kierstyn Rebekka Breeding born 7:36 a.m. our time, 8:36 a.m. their time in NC. Weighing in at 6 lbs 9 oz, 19 inches long, Auburn hair and blue eyes.
Momma, Daddy and Kierstyn are all doing fine. While speaking to Sam the evening of 7-7-07 she sounded tired, but pepped up a little bit on different topics of conversation.
Mom
Vezeau,
Council Helper & MM 43
Posted Sunday, July 2, 2007 (11:30 p.m.):
This note comes from Heather (Howard) Petersen, PGBHQ regarding the new arrival:
Rose Elaine Petersen was born to Nate and Heather on June 27, 2007 at 3:59 a.m. She was 8 lbs 11 oz and 20 inches long. Mom and baby are both home and doing great!!
If you
haven't gotten to see it, you can go to
http://www.webnursery.com/webnursery/Baby/BabyPageDirect.aspx?BabyCode=336324881
and see the shots they took in the hospital.
Posted Sunday, July 1, 2007 (5:25 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Marlene Frakes, PSG-MO, regarding beds at Supreme Session:
Beware if you made reservations at the Radisson in Merrillville, Indiana for a 2 Double Bed or a King with sofa and just put your name on it, you may find you have been switched to a King. This has happened to me and I now have a King room with 3 women sharing.
It has also happen to KS and CO people. Better to check now than to get to the Radisson and find out then.
Mom Frakes
Posted Sunday, July 1, 2007 (12:40 p.m.):
This note come from Momma Donna Goede, GG, regarding a trip to the Zoo following the next SLALOC Meeting:
For those who are planning to attend the summer SLALOC meeting next Sunday--some of our great group is planning to accompany Momma Donna (and maybe Dad Beal) on a visit to the St. Louis Zoo. Many know that the GG and AGG have become the proud parents of a Baby Giraffe and a Komodo Dragon through adoption! We are going in search of our new wards and may find Diane's Polar Bear in our walk--so please join us--remember the great St. Louis Zoo is free and would be a great prospect activity!
Momma Donna
Posted Sunday, July 1, 2007 (12:35 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Carolyn Block, PGG-KS, concerning the resolution of her rooming problem at Surpeme Session:
Ladies -
I just wanted to let you know that I have a place to stay at Supreme. Thanks for your help. See you all soon.
Carolyn
From June, 2007
Posted 6/29/2007 (1:00 a.m.):
This note comes from Mom Carolyn Block, PGG-KS, regarding her rooming situation at Supreme Session:
Dear Friends -
HELP please.......... I just got word that my roommate for Supreme Session dumped me and I have no roommate. Do any of you know of anyone in your delegation who has a room that could take one more person. I'm not asking to crowd into your room, I'm just looking for a room that could take one more person. I promise I would be nice and wouldn't cause trouble. I just need a place to put my head and plug in my C-Pap machine. Of course, I will pay my share of the room. I just can't afford to pay the price of a room by myself. It doesn't have to be with some one I know, but some one I could get to know.
My usual traveling buddy Cindy Harwood was elected as our Grand Marshal, but do to work schedule can't go this year.
Thanks for your help.
Carolyn Block
Posted 6/25/2007 (3:00 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Helen Kramer, PGG, regarding the recent Grand Session:
Thank You to everyone for a Tree-Mendous Grand Session. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves, made new friends and renewed old friendships.
It was a wonderful year and thank you to everyone for helping us make this a great year.
Katie, you had a wonderful year as Grand Bethel Honored Queen. I am so proud of you. Thanks for the new haircut - everyone at work thinks it looks great. I am still adjusting to needing less shampoo :-)
Bethel #36 - I am so very proud of you and looking forward to spending some time at "home"
Take care
and see y-all around,
Mom Helen
Posted 6/19/2007 (10:00 a.m.):
Ron Zimmer, member of the Grand Librarian's Committee, sends word that he now has at least two judges in all categories except Drawing and Painting. If you can help him out, contact him at ronzimmer@members.asce.org.
Posted 6/18/2007 (11:30 p.m.):
This note comes from Mama Donna Goede, VGG, regarding Charity Baskets:
Just a quick reminder to Bethels. Every Bethel was asked to donate one item to a charity basket that will be the joint charity project for Grand Bethel and Grand Guardian Council next year. All proceeds from it will go to the American Heart Association. Bethels may give their donation to Momma Donna, Dad Albert, GBSP Diane at Grand Session or to Mom Brenda Carpenter who will be coordinating the project. Tickets will be available Sunday morning and throughout the next year from any Grand Bethel Officer or Grand Officer. The drawing for the winner will be at the Formal Banquet 2008. Lots of great items have already been added to the basket--Thank you to all who help with this project!
Mom Donna, Diane and Dad Albert
Posted 6/16/2007 (3:30 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Patti Brand, PGG-MO, regarding her knees:
Good evening to all!
Just sending out a report about my visit with the orthopedic surgeon from this afternoon.
Well, as suspected (but was hoping NOT to be this way), all parties agree that the best thing for my poor, young, terribly arthritic knee would be a total knee replacement.
For those of you who are not aware of the situation -- last Monday, 6/6/07, after being seated for too long of a while, I stood up only to realize that the back of my right knee had locked and wouldn't release -- painful to say the least. It has been going on and having a little release here and there, but always back to the way it was. I made an appt. with a doc on Wed., and his finding were the same as the one today -- very arthritic right knee (left one not as bad), and something floating around and getting caught between the bone on bone rubbing on the right outer side of the knee. I've been using a cane since last Tuesday to help with the pain it is causing.
Therefore, a surgeon was seen today by John & I, as well as his nurse practitioner. There is no hope for a clean out by arthroscopic; not recommending a treatment of synvisc unless I am very demanding; NO on the uni-knee as it will only give me a few years; AND a total knee replacement would be the best thing to do. The NP said that the exercises in the books he gave us would possibly help in the strengthening and upkeep of the leg so it is not stiff before going into surgery. A walker (with big wheels) might be helpful in getting around and would be less strenuous on my right shoulder and elbow than the cane. Might help me walk a bit quicker too. He did not recommend a wheelchair -- doesn't want stiffness setting in.
I had a cortisone shot last week and have gotten a brace to wear when doing a lot of walking or standing. Still need to think about the synvisc, and make plans for the very near future. At this time, it is tentatively in our minds that this will be done at or near the beginning of August (before school starts) -- no date set in stone yet.
Will keep you all posted as things progress. I will be at Grand and unless something major comes up, will be taking Daniella to Supreme as planned.
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for everything!
Love,
Patti & John
Daniella & Nathaniel
Posted 6/16/2007 (2:40 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Jayne Wills, PGG-MO, regarding her new Grandson:
Ivie (Wills) Hickman, PHQ, MM, DOE #65, gave birth to a son, Peyten Jarome Hickman at 8:53AM, Thursday, June 7. Peyten weighed in at 8 lbs 7 1/2 oz and was 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well. Grandma Jayne and Grandpa Kevin think he is absolutely beautiful!!!! He has lots of black hair and blue eyes and looks a lot like his mother when she was born.
Posted 6/15/2007 (1:35 p.m.):
This note comes from Colleen Vezeau, Council Helper #43, regarding charms:
Everyone:
Starting at Grand Session - I will be carrying and selling Bethel / Grand Charms again. I am pretty well stocked up right now. A lot of you do not know my name but know me by "John's Wife". Also, I have a few Jobie to Bee pins as well.
Prices
are $13.00 for the charms unless otherwise marked
Jobie to Bee Pins are $2.00
Bracelets prices $10 & $12.
Checks will be accepted.
If you are interested in purchasing charms during Grand Session, I will only carry the container at certain times, at the times I am not carrying them does not mean I am not selling them.
To help out before attending a function, you can also e-mail me at animallover62@sbcglobal.net in advance with what you would like and I can make sure I have it. Especially if you are wanting a huge amount for your Bethel or for your daughter.
See you at Grand
Mom
Colleen Vezeau
MM, Council Helper Bethel #43
Posted 6/15/2007 (1:30 p.m.)
This note comes from Pam Johnson, Grand Librarian, regarding Sign Language Judges:
I have been working for the last month and a half to locate sign language judges. I've chased down many of the names on my list and many of them are no longer coming to Grand Session. Some are Judging for Ritual and some are involved with the Grand Bethel Trio and their Advisory group. I've contacted William Woods and they have no students in session this summer so the head of the department put me in touch with a group in Columbia that works with the deaf. I've contacted them about judges and they were going to see if they could find someone. I will contact them again tomorrow, but as of right now I'm out of contact information and ideas as to where to go if they say no. If you have any suggestions please let me know right away and I'll be glad to contact them. I'll check my e-mail a couple of times yet tonight. My home phone is 573-243-0103 and my cell phone is 573-450-6156.
Pam
Johnson
Director of Music
Posted 6/15/2007 (1:25 p.m.):
This note comes from Ron Zimmer, member of the Grand Librarian's Committee, regarding Grand Session Judges:
I just got word that some of my Arts and Crafts judges and could use a few more. If someone from your Bethel is interested in judging one or more of the craft categories and/or age groups, please have them contact me as soon as possible.
The
categories are:
Needlecraft
Sewing
Quilts
Pillows
Scrapbooks
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Jewelry Making
Home Decor
Misc.
Dad Ron
Zimmer
314-832-3861 or
ronzimmer@members.asce.org
Posted 6/13/2007 (3:35 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Marlene Frakes, PSG-MO, with an update on Joy Heaton, GG-IL:
Hi Marlene;
I just talked to someone who talked to Joy today. Joy did have a stroke, & apparently had had 2 or 3 previously, unknown, maybe even to Joy herself. She will be in speech therapy. She does have her wits about her,& is cognizant. I heard from Jean Owen there might be some blockage, perhaps in the carotid artery, & family will be talking to the surgeons in the next day or two. If I hear anything , I will let you know. Thanks for your concern, & your prayers. I will be sure Joy is aware of this.
Rhena
Posted 6/13/2007 (3:30 p.m.):
This note comes from Bethel #4, regarding the Aquatic Center in Jefferson City:
We at Bethel 4 just wanted to share a great place to spend Saturday afternoon after lunch at Grand Session. It is Memorial Park and Aquatic Center located at 120 Binder Dr in Jefferson City. They are open from 12-7, the fees are $3.50 for anyone under 17 and $4.50 for those over 18. Our girls have been going there for years and wanted to share their fun with other bethels looking for something to do between the Saturday activity and the rehearsals for the Grand Guardian’s Installation. [Here is] a link to the website it includes a map to the pool. http://www.jeffcitymo.org/parks/memorialpool.html. Hope to see you there!
Posted 6/11/2007 (6:35 p.m.):
This comes from Momma Donna Goede, VGG, regarding the GG of Illinois:
Yesterday [6/9/2007] Dad Albert and I attended Illinois Grand Guardian Council Installation. Their new Grand Guardian, Joy Heaton, had not been feeling well all day. During the installation she was very frail and the Jr. Past GG presided through the entire ceremony. At the end of the event Joy was taken directly to the hospital where early evaluations seems to indicate she had a stroke during her installation. Please ask our Jobie world to pray for quick recovery.
Thanks,
Momma Donna
Posted 6/7/2007 (8:15 p.m.):
This note comes from Miss Kim Underwood, BG #12, regarding their last meeting of the term:
Reminder to everyone that Bethel #12's meeting was moved from June 8th to June 15th. This will be our last meeting of the term and would love help from our fellow Jobies. We are needing a Sr. Princess, Jr. Princess and Guide. We also have 2nd messenger, Outer Guard and both Custodians available. If you would like to help pro-tem, please contact Miss Kim at kimundrwd@aol.com or 314.882.5214. Thank you so much and we hope to see you on June 15th!!
With JD
Luv,
Miss Kim, BG
Posted 6/6/2007 (5:50 p.m.):
This note comes from Mom Sandy Flanery, Grand Chaplain, regarding the Grand Session Bible and Necrology Ceremonies:
Dear Bethel Guardians:
If you have not sent me your representatives for the Necrology and Bible Ceremonies, please do that quickly as we are putting finishing touches and need to know how many will be assisting us in these ceremonies. Thanks to those that have sent theirs and please disregard the rest of this message.
Necrology - We are asking the new HQ's or a representative to be in regalia. Even if you do not have entries for Necrology ~ we still invite your Bethel to participate in the Ceremony.
Bible - We are asking the new Chaplains or a representative to be in a dress or skirt (Jobie appropriate).
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to drop me a line or give me a call. See you all at Grand Session if not before.
Blessings
to you,
Sandy
Posted 6/2/2007 (12:55 p.m.):
This note comes from Diane Lynce, GBSP, regarding the Rascal's game:
Hello everyone! I hope life is going well. I wanted to let you know that the Rascal's game has been tentatively postponed for the time being. I will let you know further notice when I receive it.
Thanks!
Diane Lynch
Posted 6/2/2007 (12:45 p.m.):
This note comes from Ann Moore, GS #4, regarding more graduates:
Bethel #4
would like to Congratulate three of their PHQ's on their recent
Graduation from High School. Jessie Copeland from Parkway West, Sara
Broyles from Parkway South and Ashlyn McLard from Eureka. The girls will
be missed at the Bethel but we know they are on to a new time in their
lives. Good Luck to all 3 girls and to all the other girls from
all the other Bethels who Graduated this year!
Mom Pat McCarthy, Guardian
Dad Darrell Ditto, Assoc. Guardian
Mom Ann Moore, Guardian Secretary
Mom Karin Bohn, Guardian Treasurer
Miss Danielle Renaud, Guardian Dir. of Epochs
Posted 6/2/2007 (11:10 a.m.):
This note comes from Mama Donna Goede, regarding a special graduate:
On May 11
Kelly Goede, PHQ from Bethel 43 graduated with high honors from Purdue
University in Lafayette, Indiana. (She was in the top 10% of a class of
over 1200 graduates!)She now hold a Bachelor's of Science Degree in
Aviation Technology and Flight Management. The scholarships she recieved
from the Ruth Mary Fund, GGC, various Masonic groups and Supreme helped
make this dream come true--along with alot of hard work!
Kelly played in the Purdue All American Marching Band all four years and
was able to travel with her school to three Bowl Games, two NCAA finals
and spent a semester in Russia and several weeks in Europe on an
Aviation Tour. She now has her private pilots liscense and is well on
her way to class one sky diving certificate! She was also able to go on
several ski trips with the Purdue Ski and Snowboard Club!
Now she has entered the real world! She has accepted a position with Republic Airways doing crew scheduling and training updates for Shuttle America. She is living in Indianapolis, IN and would love anyone in the area to visit!
Grandma and Grandpa as well as mom and dad got to witness the very impressive graduation!
PS--Girls who want to go to college need to apply for al the various Masonic related schoalrships!