Job's Daughters Constitution & Bylaws - Supreme Flashcards
Who approves the Miss International Job’s Daughter’s travel plans and ensure responsible supervision during her travels?
The Chairman of the Miss International Job’s Daughter Pageant
How should a member who desires to address the assembly indicate this?
Rise.
Address the presiding officer with their title (Honored Queen, Grand Guardian, Supreme Guardian, etc.)
After receiving recognition, state their name, name of the GGC/Bethel to which they belong, and then state the purpose for which they obtained the floor.
Who comprises the membership of the Supreme Bethel?
All members of the Order who have registered for the Annual Session of the SGC.
When shall Supreme Session be held?
Annual session must not exceed 4 consecutive days during the month of August. The business session shall open Wednesday at 9 am and close the following Saturday, not later than 12 noon, except for the Ceremony of Installation.
When was the first initiation of Job’s Daughters held?
May 6, 1921
True or False? The Majority Ceremony may be performed without a formal opening or closing.
True.
What parliamentary procedure format is utilized by all levels of JDI?
Robert’s Rules of Order (latest edition)
What should those who are not citizens of the Country whose flag is being presented do?
Stand at attention with their hands at their sides.
True or False? If a Bethel orders items from Doc Morgan that it wishes to sell for a profit, it must also seek permission from the Trademark Liaison.
False. When you use DMI for your items, you do NOT need to seek permission from the Trademark Liaison.
True or False? A Daughter may receive multiple JDI scholarships within the same year.
False. No applicant shall receive more than ONE scholarship from the Educational Fund in one year.
What year was Job’s Daughters founded?
1920
True or False? Flags should be posted in the East at the front of the East Dais.
False. The flags should be posted in flag stands placed in the East in line with the Honored Queen and Princesses.
Who are the members of the Supreme Guardian Council?
SGC Officers, Grand Guardians, Associate Grand Guardians, Vice Grand Guardians, Vice Associate Grand Guardians, Past Grand Guardians, Past Associate Grand Guardians, Jurisdictional Guardians, Jurisdictional Associate Guardians, Past Jurisdictional Guardians, Past Jurisdictional Associate Guardians, in good standing in their respective GGC/JGC
What does HIKE stand for?
The Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment
According to the Appeals and Grievances section of the JDI Constitution & Bylaws, what is the purpose of our order?
The purpose of our Order is to teach.
What documents govern the operations of Job’s Daughters?
- The Ritual
- Policy documents issued by the Board of Trustees
- Constitution
- Bylaws
- Standard Operating Procedures
How large must a jurisdiction be to be considered for a Grand Guardian Council?
It must have at least 140 or more Bethel members with at least 5 active chartered Bethels.
True or False? Supreme Deputies need not be members of the SGC but must be a PBG or PABG.
True
How old must you be to serve as a Supreme Bethel Officer?
16
Who approves the expenses of the Miss International Job’s Daughter and Supreme Bethel Honored Queen?
The Supreme Finance Committee
What is the required fee for Bethels who wish to use the Registered Trademark on items that will be sold for profit?
$35.00
True or False? Only persons who have served as Grand Guardian can be elected to the office of Supreme Guardian.
True
Where is the stand for the Bethel Flag located?
In the East, at the farthest left of the Junior Princess.
What are the duties and powers of the Supreme Guardian Council?
- Adopt and amend Constitutions, Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures
- Provide general direction and guidance regarding the affairs of JDI.
- Act upon all matters arising in jurisdictions where no GGC exists.
- Issue charters and dispensations.
- Decide all questions of law and procedure.
- Vote on recommendations for the location of the Annual Session.
- Prescribe a Ritual and Music Ritual for Bethels, which will be copyrighted in the name of the SGC.
- Prescribe the official Book of Ceremonies of the SGC to be used by the SGC, GGCs, JGCs, and Bethels under Supreme.
- Adopt and approve changes to Rules & Regulations for Supreme Bethel, Miss International Job’s Daughter Pageant, Degree of Royal Purple and Lily of the Valley Award.
True or False? The Miss International Job’s Daughter must submit a report by the 10th day of each month from September until the end of her term with the amount and source of all money received and expenditures spent on travel, including receipts.
True
Which Bethels is the Supreme Guardian required to visit?
All JGCs and Bethels Under Supreme except Bethels that have been instituted less than 3 months prior to the end of her term.
True or False? Usage of the Registered Trademarks must contain the @ symbol (registered trademark symbol…R inside a circle)
True
How many members serve on the Board of Trustees?
9
How much money is the Miss International Job’s Daughter given from Supreme for travel expenses?
$1000
How much money per day (per diem) is the Miss International Job’s Daughter allowed during Supreme Session?
$20 per day, if she does not receive complimentary lodging arranged by the Supreme Session Arrangements Committee.
How many committee members serve on the Miss International Job’s Daughter Pageant Committee?
At least 5 members.
True or False? If a Daughter has received a JDI scholarship, she is ineligible to receive scholarships in the future.
False. The recipient of a first scholarship may subsequently receive ONE additional scholarship.
What is the flag protocol for carrying the United States flag?
The flag is carried at a 60 degree angle by holding the right hand around the staff with the thumb pointing toward the Flag. The right hand is placed on the staff at a height of and on a level with the left shoulder, elbow relaxed. The left hand is at the waistline, hand around the staff, with the base of the hand resting against the left hip. The Flag should never be allowed to touch anything beneath it. The eagle at the top of the staff shall face forward, including when placed in the flag holder in the East.
What does VAGG stand for?
Vice Associate Grand Guardian
True or False? A member must participate in the Majority Member Ceremony to be considered a Majority Member.
False. Each member in good standing shall become a Majority Member upon becoming 20 years of age, or married or pregnant under that age, and shall immediately receive a certificate of Majority Membership.
True or False? One person can hold two SGC offices at the same time.
False
What does AGG stand for?
Associate Grand Guardian
What are the levels that Job’s Daughters is comprised of?
- Supreme Guardian Council
- Grand Guardian Councils
- Jurisdictional Guardian Councils
- Bethel Guardian Councils
- Bethels
- Other groups approved by the SGC
- Countries or territories licensed by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Members of the SGC
True or False? Bethels under Supreme never have a vote during the SGC meeting.
False. Each BGC of Bethels under Supreme are entitled to one vote on any legislation, except for legislation pertaining to GGCs.
When must a member’s annual dues be paid?
During the month of January.
When is the election for Supreme Guardian Council Officers held?
On the day preceding the final day of Annual Session, at 9 am.
True or False? A Past Bethel Guardian for a Bethel Under Supreme can be elected to the office of Supreme Guardian.
False
How long do members of the Board of Trustees serve?
3 years
True or False? Unmarried Majority Members under age 30 may apply for Job’s Daughters scholarships.
True
Who is the official jeweler of Job’s Daughters?
Doc Morgan
When is the next revision of the Ritual scheduled to occur?
2021 Annual Supreme Session
What does SGC stand for?
Supreme Guardian Council
True or False? Items bearing JDI trademarks may be sold on websites, social media sites and auction sites like eBay.
False. Items may NOT be sold online unless authorized by the Board of Trustees.
What is the fiscal year of the SGC?
June 1 to May 31
Who are the elective officers of the SGC?
Supreme Guardian, Associate Supreme Guardian, Vice Supreme Guardian, Vice Associate Supreme Guardian, Supreme Guide, Supreme Marshal, Supreme Inner Guard, Supreme Outer Guard
What does JGC stand for?
Jurisdictional Guardian Council
Where is the Supreme Headquarters of JDI located?
Papillion, Nebraska
Who approves the Ritual used in Job’s Daughters?
The Supreme Guardian Council
What does VGG stand for?
Vice Grand Guardian
What does the term “good standing” mean?
a technical term indicating that the member owes no money to the Bethel/lodge; is not under charges; has not been censored, suspended or expelled; and is still a member of the organization, even if they do not belong to a specific Bethel/lodge.
Explain the uses of the gavel.
1 rap - calls to order or seats the assembly.
2 raps - calls up the officers
3 raps - calls up the entire assembly
What is the minimum number of flags to be displayed at a Bethel meeting?
Two – the National Emblem and the Bethel Flag.
If a Bethel member has a grievance with an Executive member of a BGC, to whom should she file a written grievance?
To the Supreme/Grand Guardian
How often is the Ritual to be revised?
Every 10 years after 2021
What is the object of the Supreme Guardian Council?
To have jurisdiction over JDI and to band together girls for spiritual and moral up building, to develop leadership, to seek knowledge, to teach love of God, love of country, respect for its flag, love of home and family, and reverence for the teachings of the Holy Scripture.
True or False? The Majority Ceremony may be conferred at an open meeting.
True.
True or False? A Majority Member, even if married, may occasionally fill an office for an absentee member.
True
Which flag is presented first when the Supreme Guardian is present?
The National Emblem of her country.
What are the 10 landmarks of Job’s Daughters?
- To be known as Job’s Daughters.
- Membership is to be composed of developing girls who believe in God and bear a Masonic relationship.
- The meeting place to be called a Bethel.
- The teachings to be based on the Book of Job, with special emphasis on the 42nd chapter, 15th verse.
- To be taught in 3 epochs (not degrees).
- Motto: Virtue is a quality which highly adorns woman.
- The emblems to be the Open Book, Horn of Plenty and the Lily of the Valley.
- Requiring all members, guardians and visitors to assume a pledge, based on honor.
- To be a democratic organization with the right of appeal to a supreme authority, with all members and guardians amenable to the laws.
- A Supreme Guardian Council with Constitution & Bylaws in conformity with the landmarks governing Supreme Guardian, subordinate Guardians and Bethel members.
True or False. Miss International Job’s Daughter can choose to fly first class if she wishes.
False.
Travel by MIJD shall be allowed via the most economical airfare available.
What are the requirements to be a member of the Board of Trustees?
Must be members of the SGC and be CAVs.
Where is the stand for the National Emblem placed?
In the East, at the farthest right of the Senior Princess.
True or False? Jewelry sold by vendors other than Doc Morgan is unauthorized jewelry and should not be purchased.
True
True or False? If a member turns 20 before the end of a term, she must step down from her office.
False. If she turns 20 she shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges through the end of the term.
Which groups are exempt from the online selling rule and ARE allowed to sell online?
Supreme Guardian Council
Doc Morgan
Supreme Session Arrangements Committees
What rights and privileges are NOT given to a Majority Member?
Voting and holding office.
Who fills vacancies on the Board of Trustees?
The Supreme Guardian
According to the Appeals and Grievances section of the JDI Constitution & Bylaws, how should conflicts be resolved?
With fairness and justice, with disciplinary action a last effort, used only after all other methods have failed.
What does GG stand for?
Grand Guardian
What committees shall the Supreme Guardian appoint?
Courtesy Committee Credentials Committee Degree of Royal Purple Committee Miss International Job's Daughter Pageant Committee Ritual Revision Committee Session Arrangements Committee Session Location Committee Supreme Bethel Committee Special Committee Constitution & Bylaw Revision Committee Educational Scholarship Committee Promotion Committee Leadership Committee Lily of the Valley Committee
True or False? The National Emblem may be draped on the Altar for specific ceremonies.
False. At no time shall the flag be allowed to touch the floor, the Altar, the Bible or any other pieces of furniture.
Who must approve all JDI publications?
Supreme Guardian, Associate Supreme Guardian, and the Finance Commitee
Who appoints the SGC officers who are not elected?
Supreme Guardian
Who owns the copyright of the Job’s Daughters Ritual?
The Supreme Guardian Council
In order to receive approval for online sales, what conditions must be met?
- Website must be a secure site with controlled access (i.e. password controlled) for Job’s Daughters,
parents of Job’s Daughters and/or current CAV adults assigned leadership/support positions in the
specific organization (i.e. JGC, GGC, Bethel) - Access must be requested and granted to the site only after verifying that the Daughter (s) and/or adults
applying for access are in fact Job’s Daughters, parents of members and/or CAV qualified adults. - Website access must be granted to the Executive Manager and the Trademark Liaison on the Board of
Trustees for periodic reviews. - The payment mechanism for selling items on the secure site must be an established/secure payment
system (i.e. Credit Card, PayPal).
True or False? When flags of 2 or more nations are displayed, the flag of the host country may be up to 2 times larger. The flag of the guest nation may be flown from the same staff as the host nation.
False. They shall be flown from separate staffs of the same height and shall be the same approximate size.
Which members of the SGC are required to be Masons?
Associate Supreme Guardian, Vice Associate Supreme Guardian, Supreme Inner Guard, Supreme Outer Guard, or any other appointed Supreme Guardian Council office.
What is the protocol for carrying the Brazilian Flag?
Brazil - The National Flag must be the first to be escorted in all ceremonies, as per Ritual. When in the
Preparation Room, the Marshal holds and suspends the staff vertically, with her right hand at shoulder level,
with the upper edge of the flag held by the right thumb. Then holds the staff with the left hand below the right
hand, thumbs along the staff. Using both hands, lay the flag over her right shoulder, at a forty-five (45) degree
angle, projecting the left elbow, keeping it parallel to the ground. Upon completion, the cloth, secure at the
chest level, will naturally fall to the side covering the right arm, leaving the spotlight on the blue celestial
sphere. Hold the cloth in order to not let it touch the floor. When at the west of the Altar, the Marshal, using
both hands, moves the flag to a vertical position, suspended in front and center of her body, keeping the left
hand at the same position, left elbow relaxed, right hand at shoulder level. The Marshal releases the upper edge
of the flag keeping the heels together, looking forward. The bottom of the staff never touches the floor. To
escort the flag to the East, the Marshal will proceed the same way she did at the Preparation Room
remembering to never let the staff or the cloth touch the floor.
True or False? A Past Supreme Guardian or Past Associate Supreme Guardian can be re-elected to the Supreme Guardian Council Line.
False
What is the purpose of the Supreme Bethel?
To band together all the members of Job’s Daughters for the purpose of
developing leadership; promoting the interest, welfare, and growth of the Order; and bringing the Daughters
into a closer relationship with the SGC and with Daughters of all jurisdictions.
True or False? The deadline for scholarship applications is May 1.
False. The deadline is April 30.
True or False? The Executive Manager is an appointee of the Board of Trustees.
True
Who makes up the Board of Trustees?
Supreme Guardian Associate Supreme Guardian Vice Supreme Guardian Vice Associate Supreme Guardian 5 Elected members
What is the minimum number of meetings that the Board of Trustees must hold each year?
Two
What is the protocol for carrying the Canadian flag?
The flag is carried by holding the left hand around the outside of the staff, the thumb pointing upward toward the flag, at the height of and against the right shoulder. The right hand is at the waistline with the base of the hand resting against the right hip. The staff is always carried in an upright position.
How many members of the Board of Trustees can be Past Supreme Guardians or Past Associate Supreme Guardians?
No more than 3
True or False? Bethels may use the Registered Trademarks without requesting permission on stationery, programs, invitations, napkins, Bylaws, forms, promotion banners, event flyers, business cards, web and social media pages.
True
What are the steps to be taken if there is a grievance?
A complete investigation shall be made, including:
- Discussion with the person filing the grievance
- Discussion with the person the grievance is filed against
- Discussion with any other individuals named in the grievance
- Consideration of all statements given by those individuals interviewed
What are the duties of the Supreme Bethel Honored Queen?
(1) Preside over all convocations of the Supreme Bethel and at other ceremonies when requested to do so
by the Supreme Guardian and the SB Committee.
(2) Conduct the drawing for the selection of Officers and Representatives of the Supreme Bethel for the
ensuing term, with the assistance of the SB Committee.
(3) Serve as the Installing Officer of the Supreme Bethel Installation.
(4) Submit a cumulative report by the tenth (10th) day of each month beginning in September and at the
end of her term listing the amount and source of all monies received and expenditures from travel
monies, attaching supporting receipts. This report shall be filed with the Executive Manager.
(5) Whenever possible visit Bethels to promote goodwill for the Order.
(6) Report to the SB Guardian concerning her travel arrangements and fund raising.
(7) For reimbursement of travel expenses, the SBHQ shall submit a monthly expenditure report,
accompanied by original receipts to the Executive Manager. Copies of this report shall also be sent to
the SB Guardian and the Chairman of the Finance Committee.
True or False? A Majority Member is required to pay annual dues.
False. She is exempt from further payment of dues.
What does GGC stand for?
Grand Guardian Council
True or False? A married couple can serve on the Board of Trustees at the same time.
False
True or False? The National Emblem of the host country is presented at least five steps ahead of all other flags.
False. The National Emblem of the host country is presented at least TWO steps ahead of all other flags.
What is the amount of the scholarships awarded from the Educational Fund?
$750
What is the official philanthropic project of JDI?
The HIKE Fund
How large must an area be to be considered for a Jurisdictional Guardian Council?
It must have at least 4 chartered Bethels.
What is the protocol for carrying the Australian flag?
The flag protocol is similar to the US Flag, and is held in exactly the same way. Everyone rises as the flag enters the room and stands with hands at the sides. There is no Pledge of Allegiance.
True or False? A Majority Member may enter the Messengers semicircle (Salutation Sign), give honors and assume the Attitude of Prayer, and sing the Bethel Flag Song.
True.
True or False? It is not required by bylaw for a Miss International Job’s Daughter to receive a gold-filled Past MIJD jewel upon completion of her term.
False. She is required to receive this jewel, assuming she has met all the requirements outlined in the Rules & Regulations to the satisfaction of the MIJD committee.
What is the official definition of a “Master Mason” in Job’s Daughters?
A man who is in good standing, or who was in good standing at the time of his death, in a Regular Lodge operating under the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge which is:
a. recognized by the Grand Lodge of the State, Province or Territory in which Job’s Daughters has been established or is being promoted.
OR
b. recognized by any Grand Lodge that recognizes the Grand Lodge of the State, Province, or Territory in which Job’s Daughters has been established or is being promoted.
If a Bethel member or BGC member has a grievance with the SGC/GGC, to whom should she file a written grievance?
The Appeals and Grievances Committee of the Supreme/Grand Guardian Council
Who is the Executive Officer of the SGC?
The Supreme Guardian
True or False? The Supreme Bethel Honored Queen and Princesses may wear the approved SB travel crowns with their travel cape and a long white formal dress.
True
True or False? All fundraising money received by Miss International Job’s Daughter is sent directly to MIJD for use during her travels.
False. All monies solicited and received for the purpose of paying travel expenses of the MIJD shall be sent directly to the Executive Manager.
List the countries where Job’s Daughters is founded in order of longevity, from oldest to newest.
- United States.
- Canada
- Australia
- The Phillipines
- Brazil
Who assumes the duties of the Supreme Guardian in the event that the office becomes vacant?
The Vice Supreme Guardian
How many Supreme Bethel Officers are there?
19
