The Great Adventure GRAND SESSION JUNE 19-22,2019 Coer d'alene, ID

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1 The Great Adventure GRAND SESSION JUNE 19-22,2019 Coer d'alene, ID To all Bethels and Bethel Guardian Councils: Enclosed with this packet you will find the information and entry forms necessary to enter the Grand Bethel competitions in Idaho Falls. PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFORMATION AS THERE ARE CHANGES FROM YEAR TO YEAR! The white section contains summary forms that must be mailed to me by May 1, Due to the large number of entries, please make sure your forms are complete and on time. Those Bethels whose entries are not postmarked by May 1, 2019, will have their Executive Guardian Councils fined $25.00, and competitions will not be scheduled until such fine is paid. Preference in scheduling is given in the order the packets are received. Please make every effort to be available to begin competition as early as possible on Wednesday. We will do our best when scheduling to accommodate everyone s wishes but will not be able to accommodate everyone Thursday morning. This is particularly important for large Bethels! If you are a local Bethel, please consider requesting an early Wednesday time as a courtesy to your Jobie sisters who have a long distance to travel. Due to the success of the Ritual competition being held entirely on Wednesday, it is my hope we can schedule all Ritual on Wednesday June 19 th. All Bethel Corp/Open the Gates will definitely only have Wednesday slots available. Please note on the summary sheet the fees to enter Ritual, Music, Drama, and Dance competitions. The Grand Bethel Advisory Board voted for the fees as follows: 1 girl competing = $ girls competing = $ or more girls (including whole Bethel competitions) = $ The by invitation only, Open the Gates competition fee is the same as other Bethel competitions ($15.00). As in the past, these fees will not be refunded, which will help cover the expenses of trophies and medallions. As before, the fees should be totaled on the COMPETITION SUMMARY SHEET and submitted with a Bethel check. If there is a problem with a competition and you contact me before June 1, there is a possibility that a refund could be made. There will be no changes in competition schedules after June 1 st unless they involve brand new members from a recent initiation. All changes should be made through me since I have the complete master schedule. PLEASE RESPECT THIS DEADLINE. Once again there will also be fees for the Arts and Crafts entries, but those will be collected at Session when the items are submitted. ($2.00 per entry for the first five items and $1.00 per entry for each item thereafter) You will notice that once again that most judging sheets for competitions are eliminated from this packet. They will be available online on our Idaho Job s Daughters website ( You may download and print them if you choose or a Daughter may access them herself. The only judge s sheets enclosed are for the competition Daughters of the Guard. It gives participants a clear idea of the judge s expectations. Should you need parts of this packet, it will also be available online. Remember the deadline is May 1 st. As in previous years, we ask that Bethels submit adult names of those who will be available to judge competitions. If you have Daughters competing, you should submit names to assist with judging, even if it is for a different type of competition. These people will be contacted by the Competition Chairperson if they are needed and given the necessary information. Competitions are tentatively scheduled to be held: Wednesday, June 19 Thursday, June a.m. to 6 p.m. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We always seem to have a number of Daughters who do not show up or who cancel their competitions. Please discuss with your Daughters the responsibility that comes with registering for a competition and encourage them to follow through on commitments. We would like to adhere to a NO CANCELLATION philosophy. If it is unavoidable and a Daughter must cancel, the Daughter or her Guardian should go to the Competition Chairperson personally and cancel.

2 Also enclosed is the paperwork for the drawing for Grand Bethel Officers and Representatives. A Daughter must be an HQ, a PHQ, or 14 years of age to have her name in the drawing for a Grand Bethel Officer position. A Daughter must be an HQ, a PHQ, or 13 years of age to have her name in the drawing for a Grand Bethel Representative position. Please also make note of any other eligibility requirements in the Grand Bethel section of the white book. Discuss the privileges and responsibilities of these positions with your Daughters so that they know what is involved if they are drawn. Please do not enter a girl s name unless you know she is interested in taking the position. It is disheartening to have Daughters decline once they have been drawn. This year the Advisory Board decided to give the Daughters the opportunity to take the Grand Bethel Line Officer at the same time as the Miss Idaho test. However; if you had a Daughter who did not take the Line Officer test at either of those opportunities; I have also included a sign-up sheet for girls desiring to take the line officer test. Since the drawing for Senior Princess requires a recitation (HQ part of the Royal Purple Ceremony ) we need to schedule girls who meet the qualifications and desire to be in the Senior Princess drawing. A separate letter on the recitation will be sent separately from Grand Bethel Honored Queen Rylee. Note to current Grand Bethel Officers: Opening parts will be mailed to all Grand Bethel Officers later in the spring to be used at the Grand Bethel meetings. Grand Bethel will be performing the Majority Ceremony and Idaho Gem Award Ceremony this year, and those parts will be mailed at the same time later in the spring. All parts need to be memorized. If for some reason your part is not memorized, you will be removed. Being a Grand Bethel Officer is a privilege and comes with responsibility. Grand Bethel Officers and Representatives must plan to attend all practices and bring their official regalia to Session. Grand Bethel Representatives will wear white robes and white accessories to all meetings, including Formal Opening on Thursday evening. If a Grand Bethel Representative is a current Honored Queen or Princess, she may wear her cape or crown for Formal Opening only. No capes or crowns to be worn for other Grand Bethel meetings. Grand Bethel Officers will wear their purple robes at all Grand Bethel meetings. Bethel Guardian Councils: Please discuss the Grand Bethel Dress code with all those planning to attend Grand Session. It is included for your convenience. The Grand Bethel Advisory Board, at the request of many of our Idaho Daughters, decided that our dress code will be enforced at Grand Session this year. This pertains to all (including adults) in attendance. This includes younger Majority Member, all current members, adults and visitors. Please inform ALL attendees and assist us so that we may avoid any embarrassing or negative situations. We are also asking when attending any meeting in which Daughters are present all parents, chaperones and any adults please seat toward the back of the room. This will enable Daughters the ability to see better. Entries for the Literary competition should be sent directly to Grand Librarian, Anne VanWassenhove. Service forms should be sent to Jennifer Marshall. All other forms (Ritual, dance, music, drama, judges, rep/officer drawing) must be sent to And one last time: The deadline for submitting your competition registrations is May 1, We are looking forward to seeing all of you in Coeur d'alene! This should be an exciting year full of laughter, renewing friendships, and making more Jobie Memories!!, PGG Don Nelson, PAGG Grand Bethel Chairman Grand Bethel Co-chairman 1207 Peregrine Ct Tioga St Caldwell, ID Boise, ID muncys885@msn.com dynelson2008@q.com

3 INDEX Section Color Topic Chairperson Pink General Information White (to be sent in) Yellow Blue Competition Registration (Ritual/Music/Dance/Drama) Officer/Rep. Drawing Judge s Request Form Letter of Intent Line Officer Test Sign-up Ritual Competition Bethel Competition Messenger Team Daughters of the Guard Daughters of the East Story of Job Ritualist of the Year Individual Robe Judging GB Senior Princess Recitation Music Competition Bethel Choir Vocal Solo Vocal Duet/Trio/Quartet Instrumental Duet/Trio/Quartet Instrumental Solo Grand Bethel Chairman 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID Muncys885@msn.com Jackie Holloway Grand Guide Galloway Rd Caldwell, ID Rjholloway2010@gmail.com Mark Borland Grand Dir. Of Music 945 Riverview Dr Idaho Falls, ID markx@cableone.net Lilac Red Green Orange Arts & Crafts/Literary Literary Entry Booklet Cover Entry Arts and Crafts Entry Dance Competition Solo Small Group Large Group Bethel Dance Drama Competition Solo Ensemble Small or Large Elevator Speech Improv Trophy Committee Service Awards forms Anne VanWassenhove Grand Librarian 712 N Rotan Ave Meridian, ID Ann.van@icloud.com Brandi Jennings Competition Chair 3843 E. 22 N. Rigby, ID luvrtay@yahoo.com Lyle Muncy Competition Chair 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID Muncys885@msn.com Jennifer Marshall Chairman 2215 Pleasanton Dr Boise, ID Jenmarshall551@gmail.com

4 GRAND BETHEL PRE-REGISTRATION DRAWING FOR OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES The following information is for use in drawing the Officers and Representatives of the Grand Bethel for Please discuss the eligibility requirements with your members and submit the names of those who qualify AND WHO DESIRE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAWING. This will assist us in the drawing process and will help reduce the number of those who decline. 1. The Daughter must be in attendance at Grand Session and present for Installation. 2. The Daughter must be an HQ, a PHQ, or fourteen (14) years of age and not more than 20 years of age at Session to be a Grand Bethel Officer. 3. The Daughter must be an HQ, a PHQ, or thirteen (13) years of age and not more than 20 years of age at Session, or a Daughter under the age of thirteen (13) who has a letter of parental consent and who has attended at least one (1) Grand Session before, to be a Grand Bethel Representative. 4. Please indicate in the space provided if the Daughter is an accomplished musician and wishes to be included in the drawing for Grand Bethel Musician. 5. The Bethel shall bring its purple robe for use in the event that it has a Grand Bethel Officer drawn. All Daughters whose names are submitted for a Grand Bethel Representative are to bring a white robe with white cord and all correct accessories for Installation. For Daughters who have not previously taken the required Line Officer test in March 2019, the test will be given between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday June 13 only. All Honored Queens and Past Honored Queens are eligible. Please encourage and help all Daughters who qualify to take the test. Please use sign-up sheet for those girls planning on taking the test. Please type or print clearly all required information on the entry form using Daughter s personal address and telephone number. It is from these forms that contact information is used so please be accurate. If your current Grand Bethel Officer or Representative will not be able to attend Grand Session, please fill out the form below. You may also call text or as soon as you are aware or a Grand Bethel Officer or Representative who will not be attending. Grand Bethel Position: Daughter who will fill position Address Phone No ( ) We have no Daughter to fill this position. Please have the Grand Bethel Chairman fill it. RETURN TO:, PGG 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

5 SUMMARY ENTRY FORM BETHEL # RITUAL COMPETITION Bethel Competition Messenger Team Daughters of the Guard Daughters of the East Story of Job Individual MUSIC COMPETITION # of Entrants (teams or individuals) # of Entrants (teams or individuals) Fee $15.00 per team $15.00 per team $10.00 per team $10.00 per team $5.00 per person $5.00 per person Fee Bethel Choir $15.00 Vocal Duet/Trio/Quartet Instrumental Duet/Trio/Quartet Vocal Solo Instrumental Solo $10.00 per group $10.00 per group $5.00 per person $5.00 per person DANCE COMPETITION # of Entrants Fee (teams or individuals) Bethel Competition $15.00 Small Group $10.00 per group (2-4 Daughters) Large Group (5+ Daughters) $15.00 per group Total Total Total Dance Solo $5.00 per person DRAMA COMPETITION # of Entrants Fee (teams or individuals) Large Group (5+) $15.00 Small Group $10.00 per group (2-4 Daughters) Solo Performance $5.00 per person Elevator Speech $5.00 per person Total GRAND TOTAL This form must be returned with the Bethel check payable to Grand Bethel of Idaho in the amount shown on the Grand Total line. All information is due May 1, REMINDER: No refund for cancellations after June 1, RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com If not postmarked by this date, a $25.00 fee will be charged to your Executive Bethel Guardian Council.

6 Earliest time available to begin competitions: BETHEL # Day Time RITUAL COMPETITIONS BETHEL COMPETITION (number of Daughters) Corp competition-8 or more daughters Open the Gates- 7 or less daughters MESSENGER TEAM(S) (number of teams) DAUGHTERS OF THE GUARD(s) (number of teams) Daughers of the East (number of teams) STORY OF JOB RITUALIST OF THE YEAR 1. Demonstrate how to walk to the Altar and open the Bible 2. Memorize and recite: The Chaplain s part to initiate (page 88). a) Start with: This solemn pledge.. You will repeat after me: b) Continue with the Obligation: In the presence of God membership in Job s Daughters (Proficiency Lessons) 3. Close the Bible, demonstrate how to return to the Chaplain s station RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

7 SISTER BETHEL # List Sister Bethel only if competing together Earliest time available to begin competitions: Day Time RITUAL COMPETITION MESSENGER TEAM 1 ST Messenger Bethel No 2 nd Messenger Bethel No 3 rd Messenger Bethel No 4 th Messenger Bethel No 5 th Messenger Bethel No *Remember a Daughter may compete on ONLY ONE Messenger Team, whether it is with her own Bethel or her Sister Bethel. *The decision on which Bethel submits this form and pays for the entry fee is up to the Sister Bethels. Only one form should be submitted with the $15.00 fee included. This means that the Bethels will have to work out the financial arrangement between them. *Please copy this form and submit one for each Messenger Team entered. RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

8 SISTER BETHEL # List Sister Bethel only if competing together Earliest time available to begin competitions: Day Time RITUAL COMPETITION DAUGHTERS OF THE GUARD ****NEW COMPETITION**** Read all directions carefully and fully. Inner Guard Bethel No Outer Guard Bethel No *Remember a Daughter may compete on ONLY ONE Daughters of the Guard Team, whether it is with her own Bethel or her Sister Bethel. *The decision on which Bethel submits this form and pays for the entry fee is up to the Sister Bethels. Only one form should be submitted with the $10.00 fee included. This means that the Bethels will have to work out the financial arrangement between them. *Please copy this form and submit one for each Daughters of the Guard entered. RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

9 MUSIC COMPETITION SIGN-UP MASTER SHEET BETHEL # Earliest time available to begin competitions: Day Time CHOIR COMPETITION (# of Daughters competing) VOCAL SOLO VOCAL DUET (Each Daughter may compete in ONLY ONE Vocal Duet or Trio or Quartet) Name 1. Age Name 1. Age VOCAL TRIO OR QUARTET (Each Daughter may compete in ONLY ONE Vocal Duet or Trio or Quartet)

10 MUSIC COMPETITION SIGN-UP MASTER SHEET (CONT.) PIANO/ INSTRUMENTAL SOLO Name Age Instrument INSTRUMENTAL DUET (Each Daughter may compete in ONLY ONE Instrumental Duet or Trio or Quartet) Name Age Instrument Name Age Instrument Name Age Instrument INSTRUMENTAL TRIO OR QUARTET (Each Daughter may compete in ONLY ONE Instrumental Duet or Trio or Quartet) Name Age Instrument Name Age Instrument RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID

11 Earliest time available to begin competitions: BETHEL # Day Time DANCE COMPETITIONS BETHEL DANCE (# of Daughters competing) Type of Dance DANCE SOLO Name Age Type of Dance SMALL GROUP (2-4) Type of Dance: Type of Dance: LARGE GROUP (5+) Type of Dance: RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

12 Earliest time available to begin competitions: BETHEL # Day Time DRAMA COMPETITIONS LARGE GROUP ENSEMBLE (5 + Daughters) (circle one) Published or Original Work (circle one) SOLO PERFORMANCE Dramatic or Humorous PUBLISHED SOLO PERFORMANCE - Dramatic or Humorous ORIGINAL SMALL GROUP ENSEMBLE ( 2-4 Daughters) PUBLISHED SMALL GROUP ENSEMBLE- ( 2-4 Daughters) ORIGINAL ELEVATOR SPEECH Name Name Name Name RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

13 RITUAL COMPETITIONS INDIVIDUAL (A Daughter may compete in only one category) BETHEL # Age 10-13: Memorize and Recite from the Ritual: Opening Prayer. (page 46) Answer three questions from Introduction page of the Ritual. (page 9) Age 14-16: Memorize and Recite from Senior Princess Initiation part beginning with Pilgrims you have heard to prepared for the 3 rd epoch. (page )Includes proficiency parts. Answer three questions from the ceremony of initiation. Age 17 + Memorize and Recite the entire HQ Installation part from the Book of Ceremonies. Answer three questions from the Landmarks Novice Memorize and Recite from the Ritual: Signs & Responses of the Order (pages ), exemplify and explain the Grip of the order and answer true/false questions from the Obligation. RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com

14 Grand Bethel Line Officer Test Sign-up Bethel # Girl s Name Senior Princess (y/n) Date preliminary test taken (contact GB Chair if planning to take at Grand Session) Send Form to: Please send form by May 1, Girls not wishing to be in Senior Princess Drawing can sign up after this date.

15 GRAND BETHEL STANDING RULES Grand Bethel of Idaho 1. Any Daughter in Grand Bethel regalia may not wear nail polish. 2. Any Daughter in Grand Bethel regalia may wear hair accessories that match the daughter s hair color or are white or purple. 3. Jewelry: See B-Bethel 6, Article VI. Section 2d. 4. When the Supreme Bethel Honored Queen or Miss International Job s Daughter attend the official visit of the Supreme Guardian, Grand Bethel will pay lodging expenses for up to two nights, pay for meal expenses for the official Supreme visit banquet or reception, and will provide a gift for each daughter not to exceed $ If a Grand Bethel Officer or Representative passes away while in office, the Grand Bethel will make a memorial contribution to the HIKE Fund. 6. If a Grand Bethel Officer or Representative is hospitalized with a serious illness or injury, Grand Bethel will send a card. DRESS CODE- DAUGHTERS AND ADULTS A. Dress or skirts, no more than four inches above the knee are to be worn when attending Grand Bethel meetings (no skorts). Dresses or skirts can be up to 6 above the knee if worn with leggings. Leggings are to be below the knee. (no see through tights) B. Dresses, skirts, or skorts, no more than four inches above the knee are to be worn when attending Grand Bethel practices. Dresses or skirts can be up to 6 above the knee if worn with leggings. Leggings are to be below the knee. (no see through tights) Dresses and skirts worn when attending Grand Bethel meetings and practices may not have slits that extend more than four inches above the knee. C. Swimwear: A Swim suit shall be a one piece or tankini. (no bare midriff) D. Dresses, skirts, skorts, slacks and walking shorts may be worn to the picnic and pageant. Jeans and jean shorts may also be worn under the following stipulations. 1. Jean shorts and walking shorts must be no more than four inches above the knee. 2. Must be hemmed, without holes or fraying of any kind. E. Crowns are to be worn with Jobie Regalia. Tiaras, medallions and sashes are to be worn with dresses and skirts, not with shorts, pants, or skorts. F. No halter tops, tube tops or midriff baring tops may be worn at any Grand Bethel meeting, practice or function. G. No tops that are strapless or lower than four inches from the collarbone may be worn at any time. H Undergarments are not to be visible at any time. I. Formal and semiformal dresses will conform to the Dress Code, however formal and semiformal dresses with halter tops, spaghetti straps, or that are strapless shall be permitted as long as they are no lower than 4 inches from the collarbone. DISCIPLINE J. Daughters and adults not wearing proper attire will be asked to change and/or not attend. K. Chaperones shall check attire before attending an event. L Proper attire will be enforced by the Grand Bethel Guide, Grand Bethel Marshal, Grand Bethel Inner Guard, Grand Bethel Outer Guard and Grand Pages at the door prior to meetings, assisted by the Grand Bethel Chairman, or a female adult appointed by the Grand Bethel Chairman. ****** Four inches above the knee will be determined from the top of the knee cap while standing.

16 JUDGES INFORMATION SHEET Each Bethel is requested to have one judge from their Bethel for every five Daughters competing. In the event there is only one adult attending Grand Session, the Bethel may contact another Bethel for assistance. Please be sure to have their permission to submit their names. PLEASE indicate which day(s) you will be able to judge. It would be very helpful if judges are able to be there both days, giving continuity to the judging. You will be contacted by the competition chairperson to make final arrangements. Name Address Phone Competition Date & Time available: ( ) Wednesday, June a.m. 6 p.m. ( ) Thursday, June 20 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Name Address Phone Competition Date & Time available: ( ) Wednesday, June a.m. 6 p.m. ( ) Thursday, June 20 8 a.m. 1 p.m. RETURN TO: 1207 Peregrine Ct Caldwell, ID muncys885@msn.com