Associate Bethel Guardian (ABG): A man who is a Master Mason and assists the Bethel Guardian were asked. This man is a father figure to many "daughters." Secures the building.

Associate Council Members: Those adults selected to hold jobs which make the Bethel run smoothly.

Associate Grand Guardian (AGG): He is elected from Past Associtate Bethel Guardians and is the right-hand person to the Grand Guardian in running the state.

Bethel: 1) Biblical term for Holy Place 2) Room where Job's Daughters hold their meetings

Bethel Guardian (BG): A woman who is the head adult leader of the Bethel. She oversees the activities of the Bethel and the Bethel Guardian Council.

Bethel Guardian Council (BGC): A group of adult volunteers who work for the good of the Bethel there are Executive and Associate members of the council. They are led by the Bethel Guardian and have a regular meeting once a month.

Chaplain: Leads the Bethel in prayer and gives the obligation to new members

Choir: Not officers, but very important. They lead the singing.

Custodian of Paraphernalia: Keeps the robes and properties of the Bethel in good order

Director of Epochs (DOE): Helps the members with their speaking parts and prompts during the meetings

Executive Council: BG, ABG, GS, GT, and the DOE. (In some Bethels the DOM is on the executive council instead of the DOE.) They are appointed each year by the Grand Guardian at the recomendation of the Bethel Guardian Council and by the members.

Grand Bethel : All members of the Order who have gregistered and are in attendance a the annual sesson of the GGC

Grand Bethel Honored Queen: She is selected as Senior Princess at Grand Bethel. She presides over all meetings of the Grand Bethel and travels the state. She is the liaison to the adult bodies for Job's Daughters

Grand Guardian (GG): She is elected from Past Bethel Guardians and is responsible for making the area work as a whole. She solves probelms not handled within a Bethel itself.

Grand Guardian Council: The state heads comprised of Executive membes of the individual Bethel Guardian Councils. Past Bethel Guardians and Past Associate Bethel Guardians are also members. The meet once a year to learn what is happening in their area and to vote on any needed changes to their bylasys. they are the governing body.

Grand Session: A meeting held in June to elect and install a new Grand Guardian Council and new Grand Bethel officers and representatives.

Guardian Director of Music: Makes sure the Bethel has music for meetings and special occasions. Doesn't need to know how to play an instruments. Musical ability is cherished and much appreciated if a members or council member is so blessed.

Guardian Secretary (GS): Makes sure the records are straight and oversees the Bethel Recorder

Guardian Treasurer (GT): Keeps track of the income for the Bethel, supervise the Bethel Treasurer and the Bethel Librarian

Guide: Takes distinguished members and visitors to be introdiced to the East and also takes candidates through the Ceremony of Initiation

Heritage: All members have a blood tie to a Mastor Mason

HIKE: Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment. Our own philanthropic project. Kids helping kids.

Honored Queen (HQ): President in Job's Daughters. She plans and presides over all Bethel activities.

Initiation: The special ceremony where a girl becomes a member of Job's Daughters. It is a beautiful ceremony and there is nothing embarrassing in it.

Inner and Outer Guards: Makes sure all are members and can attend the meetings.

Installation: A very special day. All Bethel members get a new office and a new Honored Queen is installed.

IOJD/JDI: The International Order of Job's Daughters, also known as Job's Daughters International. Made up of members from Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Philippines, and the U.S.

Job: Not what pays the rent, but a book from the Bible. The Story of Job is an age-old story about keeping your faith during crisis.

Jobie To Bee: A program for 9 year olds. They can start to be a Jobie by having fun, helping at Installations, earning money and working with the members.

Librarian: Gives an interesting report on a subject at each meeting

Line Officers: The HQ, SP, JP, Guide and Marshal are the line or eleced officers of the Bethel. They are elected by the members and must continue to be a good member or they might not be elected to the next higher office.

Majority Member (MM): Those members who remain until the age of 20 or have married. A title to be proud of.

Marshal: Presents the National Emblem, cares for the properties of the Bethel and helps the Guide.

Messengers: The Initiation team. They tell the story of Job, his trial, temptations and triumph

Recorder: Keeps history of the Bethel in legible form

Senior and Junior Princesses: Vice presidents. they are planning their terms and helping the HQ

The East : Where the Honored Queen and the Princesses sit. A raised dais.

Treasurer: Keeps track of the Bethel's money

 


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