general stuffs Flashcards
What are the three committees that the Bylaws require every Bethel to have?
Pledge Committee, Auditing Committee, Proficiency Committee
When may flowers be placed on the Altar?
During the Memorial Ceremony. Flowers should never be placed on the Bible.
What does the Pledge Committee do?
The Pledge Committee gives the Pledge of Honor for Adults to late unobligated visitors. (Visitors who have not attended a Bethel meeting before.)
When exemplifying for adult Masonic organizations, what portions of the Ritual may be omitted?
All business and Escort, Introductions and Honors
At closed meetings, when is the Ritual confidential?
Until the Honored Queen directs the Inner Guard to notify the Outer Guard that the Bethel meeting is closed.
What does the Fifth Messenger’s chair align with?
The Honored Queen’s station
Where should the forearms be in the Attitude of Prayer?
They should follow the lines of the cord.
When does the Musician start playing for the Chaplain to attend at the Altar?
When the Chaplain stands
What should be worn by all Officers and members of the Bethel Choir at all meetings of the Bethel?
The official regalia
What do the backs of the chairs of the Chaplain and Treasurer align with?
The west side of the Altar
What is the job of the Inner Guard, Outer Guard and Associate Bethel Guardian before the Bethel meeting opens?
To be stationed at the Bethel Room door, checking the dues cards of all visiting members.
What does the Ritual say Job’s Daughters teaches?
Leadership skills, public speaking, self-confidence, charitable service, respect for parents and family, and love of one’s country.
What may be substituted for Initiation?
Majority Ceremony, Obligation Ceremony or other appropriate ceremony
Where is the Charter placed, if other arrangements have not been made?
Between the Honored Queen’s podium and the Altar
rue or false? Optional music not found in the Music Ritual may be used for Escort, Coin March and the removal of chairs.
True. Optional music must be approved by the Guardian Director of Music and/or the Bethel Guardian.
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What is the definition of “attending at the Altar.”
Marching to and from the Altar, opening and closing the Bible, and delivering prayers.
What parts of a meeting can be viewed by anyone?
The entire Opening Ceremony through the Bethel Flag presentation, and the Closing Formation
Does the Chaplain sing while attending at the Altar?
No, but she does sing the response after the Obligation, the “Mothers, Fathers, and Guardians Prayer Song” and the first verse of Now Our Work is Over.
Who should the Honored Queen consult with in advance of the Bethel meeting about all business to be conducted at the meeting?
The Bethel Guardian
Where is the Horn of Plenty placed?
On the Honored Queen’s podium, south of the center, near the west edge, facing northwest
Does the Honored Queen take part in discussions on motions?
No, the Honored Queen does not take part in discussion while presiding.
What should be placed in the Anteroom before each meeting?
A small Bible, to be used by late, unobligated visitors who need to take the Pledge of Honor for Adults.
What is required for a Bethel to exemplify the ritualistic work of the Order for adult Masonic organizations?
A Special Dispensation
Where was the first Bethel located?
Omaha, Nebraska
How is the Attitude of Prayer given?
The Attitude of Prayer is assumed by bowing the head slightly and placing the open hands, palm to palm, fingers together pointing upward, forearms following the line of the cord, elbows close to the body.
What must visitors show before being admitted to a closed meeting?
Their dues card
Who should approve all business and activities of the Bethel?
The Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council
Where is the Bible placed?
The Bible is placed on the Altar near the east edge with the back at the center of the Altar
What items may the Honored Queen have with her at the podium?
The Order of Escort The names and titles of those to be introduced An outline of the complete Order of Business Her notes on the business to be discussed
Who supervises the set up and tear down of the Bethel room?
The Custodian of Paraphernalia
What doe Officers and Choir members wear?
Grecian robes similar to those worn in the days of Job
When do Daughters assume the Attitude of Prayer?
When the Chaplain does.
Which Council member checks the eligibility of adult visitors to attend a Bethel meeting?
The Associate Bethel Guardian
What does one rap of the gavel mean?
Seats the entire assembly (everyone in the room) or calls the room to order. One rap also signifies that an Order of Business, a motion, or an action has been completed.
How far back from the hairline should crowns be worn?
No more than 1 inch back of the hairline.
What does the official regalia represent?
A forward, upward and onward trend toward higher ideals.
When does the Outer Guard return to her station outside the closed Anteroom door before the Closing Ceremony?
When the Honored Queen announces the Closing Ceremony.
When should the Visitation Committee report to the Bethel Guardian about petitioners to the Bethel?
Before the next regular meeting of the Bethel
What should follow the introduction of guests during Escort, Introductions and Honors?
A short personal welcome by the Honored Queen. The Honored Queen should be as gracious and original as possible in her welcome.
What does the Treasurer do after reading her report?
After reading the report, the Treasurer marches on a diagonal line to the Recorder’s desk, signs the report and gives it to the Recorder
How should the staff of the National Emblem be placed?
The staff is placed in such a way that the flag covers the staff. The emblem at the top of the staff faces west.
Who approves the Librarian’s Report?
The Guardian Treasurer
What parts of a petition should be read aloud at a Bethel meeting?
Only the bold type.
Who must countersign all Bethel checks?
The Treasurer/Guardian Treasurer write and sign checks. All checks are countersigned by another authorized Executive Member of the Bethel Guardian Council.
Who must approve any bills read during the meeting?
The Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council. Bills must be signed by the Bethel Guardian.
Do new members assume the Attitude of Prayer when observing the Closing Cross?
no
What is the signal for the Treasurer, Chaplain and Messengers to turn outward for the Retiring March?
The Musician plays a chord.
What does the Associate Bethel Guardian do during the Retiring March if there are new members who have been initiated?
The Associate Bethel Guardian goes to the new members to present them for welcome at the close of the meeting. After the Officers have left the East Line, the Associate Bethel Guardian conducts the new members to a position one step east of the East Line to view the Closing Formation.
Who may enter or leave the Bethel Room during Initiation?
No one except those allowed by the Ritual
What is the meaning of the mystic number of the Third Epoch?
It alludes to the messengers informing Job of his misfortune and the five Messengers who relate the story to the Pilgrims in Job’s Daughters.
What does the Second Messenger say that God commanded the Adversary to do?
save his life
What should the Preparation Committee do to prepare the candidates for Initiation?
Instruct them to answer “I do” to all questions.
Demonstrate the Attitude of Prayer
Demonstrate correct kneeling position
Demonstrate square corners
Explaining how to nod their head when their name is mentioned
Explaining the proper way to introduce their parents
what years have the ritual been revised
1934
1944
1954
1964
1974
1989
2011
What does the emblem of the Third Epoch symbolize?
The triumph of Job over the temptations of the evil one, and the reward for his piety and faith. It is also symbolic of the name of Job’s third daughter, whom he called Keren Happuch, which means “plenty.”
How did God reward Job for his steadfastness?
He laid His hand upon him, healed his wounds, guided him to the ruins of his home and restored to him twice as much of the world’s goods as he had before.
What does the Honored Queen say Job’s Daughters teaches through its lessons?
To be fair is to do good
What does the Honored Queen say each member is required to commit to memory?
The signs and responses of each Epoch
The Obligation
The Salutation Sign
The Grip of the Order
The Mothers’ Fathers’ and Guardians’ Prayer
What does the emblem of the Second Epoch symbolize?
Prayer. It is also symbolic of Job’s second daughter whom he called Kezia, meaning “cassia,” used in incense
True or false? The Recorder leaves the Permanent Record Book open on her desk for the Pilgrims to sign, but does not return to the desk during the Ceremony of Initiation.
False. The Recorder returns to the desk after the Honored Queen instructs the Guide and Marshal to conduct the Pilgrims to the Recorder’s desk to sign the Permanent Record Book.
When may optional music not found in the Music Ritual be played?
A. Coin March
B. Picking up the chairs
D. Escort, Introductions & Honors
What does IYOB FILIAE stand for?
IYOB is Greek for Job
FILIAE is Latin for Daughters
What are the required committees
pledge, auditing, proficiency
Opening ceremony line up- preparation room
Doorway-
ABG
BC
Preparation Room-
M
OG
SC
L
C
3M
4M
5M
SP
Opening Prayer
Blessed father, we thank you for the opportunity to meet together make us ready and eager to gather knowledge and wisdom, that we may grow to become confident young women give us faith to trust that you will always guide us and help us to be more excepting of others, we ask that you watch over us and help us to learn to do your will. Amen.
Order of Business
- Reading of the special dispensation
- Role Call
- Report on Ballot of Petitions
- Ceremony (initiation, majority, etc)
- Reading of the Minutes
- Treasures Report
- Communications
- Petitions for Membership
- Reports
- Unfinished Business
- New business
- Receipts
- Bills
- Librarians Report
- Mothers Fathers and Guardian’s Prayer and song
- Good of the bethel
a. Introduction of parents of new members
b. Installation of bethel officers
c. Installation of bethel guardian council
d. Proficiency lessons examination
e. Presentations
f. Remarks
g. Coin March
When was Ethel T. Wead Mick born?
March 9, 1881
Who was the SG and SAG when the ritual was last revised
Toni Underwood
Rick Holloway
When did Ethel t wead mick die
February 21, 1957
Wordage to second a motion
“Hq I second THE motion”
When is the first time a late visitor can be admitted
After the IG informs the OG the meeting is in session
Opening ceremony line up- anteroom
Doorway
BG
Anteroom
G
IG
JC
R
T
1M
2M
JP
HQ
What music can be played as the BG and ABG walk in the opening ceremony
We are jobs daughters fair and true and fairest in the land
What degree is the bethel flag carried at
60
We must guard against sin, and protect ourselves from the Temptations of the world to the end of our earthly journey
OG
The smallest task carefully perform is a steppingstone to advancement and more important duties
JC
The smallest task deserve the same attention as one more important to be promptly and cheerfully performed
SC
Respect for our parents and guardians is a virtue to be practiced in our homes and daily life and that we must strive to be an example for others
1M
In our daily lives, we must always be aware of life Temptations
2M
Whatever our stations in life, maybe our responsibilities to God, and all mankind should always inspire us to noble deeds
3M
Righteous service will lead to life, eternal
4M
Since our orders found it on the book of Job, we should live, according to its teachings that we may assume any duty, God may require of us
L
We should consider all of our actions and thoughtfully plan our lives, so that we may reach the highest attainment in life
5M
In the story of jobs, happiness, prosperity has lots of family and possessions. We were impressed with a Kneaders, improving our times of prosperity with acts of kindness to others.
JP
In the story of Job suffering, and his faith in God, we learn but we’ll Overcome our misfortunes, if we put our trust in him
SP
Hq opening part
My station is in the east my duty as honored queen is carefully planned it preside, during all meetings for the Bethel to require an orderly procedure at all times to avoid favoritism impartiality and excersise a general supervision over bethel activities in the ceremony, the third Epic , we are taught the triumph of faith in God as we journey through life daughters, you will rise in joining exemplifying the signs and repeating the responses of our order
acronym
J- joy with judgment
O- order being our first law
B- beautiful and gracious in manner
S- sincere in undertaking
D-domineering over self
A- abstain from evil
U- upward and onward
G- Gods name held in reverence
H- hope never faileth
T- truth always spoken
E- eager for knowledge
R- reaching toward the best
S- steadfast and upright we face life squarely for future success
Who are the current SC and ASG
Maureen Wise
Robert Worthington
Who is the vice SG
Barbara Von Lienen
Who is the only employee of JDI
The Executive Manager
What does the HQ say when a motion fails
“The Motion has not carried”
The regalia of the order suggests a ______,______, and _______ trend toward higher ideals
forward, upward, onward
when can the lights be dimmed during Initiation
the chaplains prayer in the 3rd epoch
During initiation when the guide retires to get the candidates does she knock on the preparation room door
no
what does the dove symbolize
purity and truth
when do daughters taking the Proficiency Examination assemble on the west line
after the HQ directs them to
The Daughters taking the Proficiency Lessons Examination kneel between the 1st and 3rd
T or F
True
what is the first song the pilgrims hear
close to thee
if the bills have not been audited when may the auditing comittee audit the bills
immediately after the R announces the bills haven not been audited
who removes the 5th messengers chair
sr custodian
what part of the communication is read first
the name of the person submitting the communication
