DeMolay Squires

Susan and Bryan continue to try to grow Pilgrim Chapter. Because some of the boys are too young to join DeMolay officially, they’ve been holding Squires meeting. Last night they inducted three more Squires into their ranks.

 

They spend a little time each meeting learning about DeMolay principles and ritual, then work on a craft.

Bryan continues to be active in Boy Scouts. Besides the usual meetings, he has been helping a Cub Scout Den. Last month they did a craft at Home Depot.

Bethel Installation

Today Bethel 11 held our winter Installation. We installed seven girls into office for the Spring Term. Jennifer repeated as HQ. Due to extreme winter weather, there weren't a lot of people at Installation, but we were very grateful for those that came.

After the ceremony, we enjoyed refreshments.

Last Monday night Jennifer returned to Bethel 43. She filled in as Marshal at their Official Visit. The girls performed the Obligation Ceremony for the Grand Guardian.

Bethel Initiation

This afternoon Bethel 11 held a special meeting to initiate a new member. We were hoping to have some help from some other Bethels, but nobody was able to make it, and one of our girls was sick, so with only a half dozen Daughters present, each had to do multiple parts. The girls pulled it off very well, and were happy to welcome our new member.

Last Monday, Jennifer and I attended a meeting of Bethel 43 in Salem. They were supposed to do initiation, but the girl didn't show. We stayed for dessert and visited with the Bethel. It was a lot of fun, and two girls from Bethel 1 in Portland showed up to help too. Jennifer filled in as Senior Princess. Bethel 43 is growing, and has a lot of young girls, but so far no line officers. During the meeting almost all the stations were filled.

Earlier this month Bryan helped one of the scouts in his troop with his Eagle Scout project. They built bunks for a homeless shelter.

Grand Bethel Tea

On Saturday Jennifer and her Bethel attended the Grand Bethel Tea at the Oregon Masonic and Eastern Star home in Forest Grove. At the tea was a drawing to determine this year's Representatives to Bethels in other states. Jennifer was picked to be Rep to California 5 & 6.

The girls then went camping at the beach near Lincoln City.

Last night we went down to Eugene for a Rainbow initiation, performed by the Grand Officers. 

Halloween Party

Today Bend Lodge hosted an Occasional Grand Lodge. The Daughters of Bethel 11 decorated the lodge for Halloween. During the occasion they were introduced by the Grand Master, and held a fundraising lunch that was praised by all in attendance.

Bryan spoke about DeMolay.

Following the Occasional Grand Lodge, the Bethel threw a Halloween themed Purple Party. We had several prospective members for both the Bethel and DeMolay Chapter come and have fun.

MOJD Pageant

On Sunday, we attended the pageant at which the new Miss Oregon Job's Daughter was selected. It was held at the Shrine Center in Wilsonville.

 

Monday night we were at Bethel 10 in Milwaukie for their Official Visit with the Grand Guardian. Jennifer filled in as Senior Princess. After the meeting, we went out for a snack with the new Miss Oregon Job's Daughters.

 

Last night Jennifer helped Bethel 19 in Gresham initiate two new members. She was Fifth Messenger. It was also the Official Visit of the Vice Grand Guardian and Vice Associate Grand Guardian. Daughters from Bethel 4 and 20 were also present to help, almost filling all the offices. Miss Oregon Job's Daughters helped by filling in as 2nd Messenger and Inner Guard.

Following the meeting everyone enjoyed food and fun.

Official Visit

On Sunday, Bethel 11 had a special meeting for the Official Visit of the Grand Guardian and Associate Grand Guardian. Before the meeting, we had a potato bar for lunch. During the meeting we performed the Obligation Ceremony. We were helped by Daughters from Bethels 1 and 17. We were also pleased to welcome the Grand Bethel Honored Queen.

Monday night Jennifer visited Bethel 4 in Portland. They asked her to fill in for their Senior Princess, who was ill.

Tonight the Grand Master made his official visit to Bend Lodge.