Supreme Visitation & Reception

On Monday, the Supreme Guardian, Supreme Associate Guardian and Supreme Bethel Honored Queen, along with Miss International Job's Daughters, arrived for their visit to Oregon. We took Jennifer over the pass to Beaverton for a joint meeting with Bethels 1 & 20. Above is a picture of her with the Associate Guardian of Oregon, the Supreme Associate Guardian, and Supreme Bethel Honored Queen, as well as some of the Daughters of Bethels 1 and 20. The Supreme Guardian and Miss International were attending another joint meeting in Portland.

Yesterday, we stopped on our way to the Supreme Reception in Oregon City to tour the State Capitol. We were surprised to meet the Supreme Guardian and Supreme Associate Guardian there, along with members of the Oregon Grand Council. Here is a picture of Jennifer with the Supreme Guardian, our Grand Guardian, and their Associates, in front of the seal of Oregon.

Last night, we attended the Supreme Dinner and Reception at Multnomah Lodge No. 1 in Oregon City.  During the ceremony, Jennifer carried in the Oregon flag.

The reception was to honor the visiting Supreme Officers, as well as Supreme Officers from Oregon. Jennifer presented homemade candies to all of the honorees. This year's Supreme Fifth Messenger is a Past Grand Guardian of Oregon. She was very excited to receive some of Jennifer's shortbread.

At the end of the ceremony, the Grand Bethel performed the closing cross.

Bethel 66 Installation

Two weeks ago we took four girls over to Tigard for Bethel 66's Installation.

On the way, we stopped at Sellwood Lodge in Portland for a DeMolay rush party.

Tonight I hosted my first Lodge dinner as Master. We honored local police and firefighters. 

Visitor from California

This week we were pleased to host Ashley, the California Grand Bethel Representative to Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Monday Susan and Jennifer picked her up at the Portland airport, and showed her around Portland, including the zoo.Monday evening they attended a meeting at Bethel 1.

Tuesday she and Jennifer played in the snow in Bend during the day. That evening they attended Bethel 11's meeting.

Yesterday, Jennifer and Ashley traveled to Corvallis, to help with the joint installation of Bethels 74 & 78. Today Susan took Ashley to the Portland Airport, for her trip back to California.

Last Chance Degrees

At the end of last year, Oregon Rainbow and DeMolay held "Last Chance Degrees" in Portland. Jennifer was initiated into Rainbow at Lents Masonic Lodge, where Mount Scott Assembly meets.

The DeMolay initiation was held at Southgate Lodge, where Mount Hood Chapter meets. Bryan did a part in each degree.

After the initiations, both groups got together at Lents Lodge for a dance and refreshments.

Bethel Installation

After a break for dinner, we installed six girls into offices for the next term.

After the Installation, Bryan and and several of the DeMolay State officers performed the Rose ceremony for our new Honored QueenAfterwards we had refreshments and a dance.

The DeMolay State Officers crashed at our house after the installation. This evening we all went Cosmic Bowling.

Installations

Earlier this month, Bryan served as an Installing Officer for Mt Hood Chapter in Portland, while Jennifer and Susan attended the Installation of Bethel 19 in Gresham.
On the 21st, the Bethel had an installation practice, a gift exchange, and then went to the local cinema to watch National Treasure 2.

Yesterday was the Installation for both Bend Lodge and Bethel 11. I was installed as Worshipful Master.

The Bethel Daughters performed a Masonic tribute, forming the square and compasses.

November Bethel Update

In November Bethel 11 had elections, determining who will be our Line Officers for the next term. Jennifer was elected Junior Princess.

She also attended the Occasional Grand Lodge in Eugene, where she met up with other Job's Daughters in our state.

And had their picture taken with the Grandmaster of Masons in Oregon.

On the last day of the month, Bethel 11 held a Purple Party sleepover at the Lodge. We played games, ate ice cream, and had an open meeting for prospective members. Later we decorated the Lodge Christmas tree and watched a movie.