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Bethel 264 Installation – June 10, 2017

This is our 124^th Installation – That's 3 score and 2 yrs since Bethel 264 was chartered. .. That's approximately 3 generations of ladies who have been Jobs Daughters of this Bethel here at Evergreen.

Mrs. Ethel Wead Mick envisioned almost 100 years ago ,when she founded Jobs Daughters , the lessons of self-confidence, charity, leadership, public speaking, budgeting and finance, respect for parents and elders and the law, patriatism and team work as well as navigating their way thru adolescence.

These lessons are just as relevant today in this fast-paced world.

The ritual work has its own lessons about life as well as the mental exercise that teaches self -discipline and focus and builds pride.

As with any worthwhile endeavor, it is necessary to mix serious work with a little relaxation and play, which these girls certainly have embraced and mastered.

We are a little challenged recently with some vacancies in the line of officers but that has just added another lesson in life “that you work with the hand dealt you “

so we march on and the girls take on responsibilities of multiple offices.  They multi-task.

Four were installed on June10 by Jullie.  A few were away for the summer and some had work, so they will be installed later.

The enthusiasm these young ladies have is contagious . As they work their way up the line and get a little experience under their belt we can look forward to them embracing those leadership skills and moving into adulthood prepared for the crazy world beyond these doors.

With thousands of members across the United States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines, and Brazil, Job's Daughters offers you a limitless array of opportunities. If you are a young lady between the ages of 10 and 20, and would like more information on how you can join in the fun, be sure to talk to your parents and then e-mail the Executive Manager at sgc@iojd.org with your name, age, address, and phone number, and we will do the rest.  Remember to tell your parents that you are interested in joining, and that someone will be contacting you soon to give you more information.

   On November 7, 2015 Bethel 35 of Moreno Valley officially merged with Bethel 264 in Riverside.  Girls from Bethel 35 signed the book in a special ceremony and welcomed into the Bethel 264 family.   Riverside's  Bethel  264 initiated 4 new girls at the previous meeting. It is now nearly up to a full line of officers.

Following the ceremony and  meeting , they all journeyed to downtown Riverside and  participated in an information booth  at the  Mission Inn Run. Several members also helped at the booth on Sunday,  the   day of the actual  run. One Past Honored Queen of the Bethel participated in one of the runs.
Joe Bee, out Bee mascot paid a visit on Sunday morning, to the delight of the spectators'

John Channon

Founded in 1920 by Mrs. Ethel T. Wead Mick, Job's Daughters International is an organization of young women with members in the United States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines and Brazil.

Members have fun together at activities such as swimming parties, dances, family picnics, slumber parties, miniature golf, marching in parades and so much more. In Job's Daughters you will make new friends that will last a lifetime.

Job's Daughters perform service projects to help their community and the less fortunate. We actively support the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE) Fund, which purchases hearing assistive devices for hearing impaired children.

Job's Daughters can qualify for various scholarships that are offered on a state and national level. We also gain valuable leadership experience, serve as part of a team, and learn democratic principles as they run their own meetings, decide our own activities, and plan our own events.

In short, Job's Daughters International offers the qualities that today's young women want and need from organizations that earn their commitment: fun, friendship, helping others and the chance to learn organizational and leadership skills.

For information on how to join Job's Daughters, please contact the Executive Manager at sgc@iojd.org. Make sure you let your parents know that you are interested in joining.