For the most recent updates to the website, schedule corrections, or last-minute changes, this is the place to check.

For details regarding updates, please click on the associated link.

Updates for June 2, 2008

• Calendar: Bethel 52's 1000th Meeting is 6/10 at 7pm!
• Please send your Installation announcements in so they can be posted for all to see.
• Grand Session: Registration information, forms, packing list, and competition information (for Banner and Music) is available.
• Pictures: Leadership 2008 photos are online and available for viewing.

Updates for May 16, 2008

• Results: Results for Ritual Competition 2008 are posted.
• Calendar: Bethel 42 is celebrating their 50th anniversary on 5/24
• Pictures: A few pictures from HIKE and the Richmond Braves game are posted.
• Leadership pictures and Grand Session information will be available soon.

Updates for April 15, 2008

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 52 is having a Pizzeria Uno's fundraiser 4/16 (tomorrow!) from noon till 9pm. Just print out the flyer and turn it in with your bill.
  • This Saturday: Ritual Competition (1pm), Richmond Braves game (7pm). Please turn your Bethel's headcount into Mom Sharon Sampsell no later than Wednesday (tomorrow) for the Braves game, and turn your money into her at the Ritual Competition. All details can be found on the Calendar page.
  • Bethel 42 is having a Picnic Dinner fundraiser on 5/10 from 4-7pm.
• Annual Events: If you are going to Leadership, please start making your swappies. Information can be found in the Annual Events section under Leadership, or here.

If you have any updates for events happening between now and May 13th, please submit them prior to Tuesday, April 22. Between April 23 and May 12, I will be unavailable to post your activities.

Updates for March 21, 2008

Happy Vernal Equinox (beginning of Spring), and Happy (Good Friday and) Easter to all Christian readers.

• Calendar:
  • The GV for Bethels 16, 21, and 55 has been rescheduled for 4/5 at 2pm at Springfield Lodge.
  • Bethel 53 is having a Potato Bar Luncheon on 4/20.
• Annual Events:
  • Leadership driving directions have been corrected and updated.
  • The Leadership Registration form is also available.

Updates for March 3, 2008

• Calendar: Bethel 46 is having a spaghetti dinner 4/5.
• In Remembrance: Viewing and Funderal information is available for Mom Elizabeth Davis, GG 1972-1973.

Updates for February 21, 2008

Calendar:

• The GV for Bethels 16, 21, and 55 on 2/23 HAS BEEN CANCELED. Rescheduled GV date TBD.
• Bethel 3 needs your help creating 73 Easter baskets for kids at a local homeless shelter.
• Bethel 42 is having a BBQ Rib Dinner on 3/22.

Updates for the week of February 4, 2008

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 11 is having a pancake breakfast at Applebee's on 2/9.
  • Bethel 42 is having a Valentines Dance 2/15.
  • Bethel 11 is having a Cici's Pizza fundraiser on 2/17.
  • Bethel 3 is having a Lasagna Dinner on 3/16.
• Annual Events:
  • HIKE Weekend (3/29-30) information is available, including where to make your room reservations, cost, etc.
  • Ritual Competition (4/19 in Richmond) information is now available.
  • Leadership Weekend (5/2-4) information is available, including medical forms, and how you can apply to be a senior or junior counselor for this fun weekend!

Updates for January 18, 2008

Lots of Updates to share...

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 46 invites you to its Installation on 1/26 @ 4pm
  • Bethel 11 invites you to its Cici's Pizza fundraiser on 1/27
  • TIME CHANGE: The GV for Bethels 1, 22, and 52 will be held at 5pm on 2/2
  • Bethels 11 and 71 invite you to their GV on 2/16. Pajama party to follow.
• Pictures:
  • Pictures for the Fall MCHQWA are available.
  • Pictures from the Miss Job's Daughter Pageant are available.

Updates for January 4, 2008

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Now for the updates.

• Calendar
  • Bethel 55's Installation is tomorrow, 1/4, with an ice skating party following the installation.
  • Bethel 52's Installation is next Saturday, 1/12.
  • "Col." Dad Clore's Reception is on 2/2.
• Annual Events: Grandparents Day information, flyer, and registration form are available.

Updates for December 11, 2007

• Calendar: Bethel 52 is having a "Dessert Daze" fundraiser on 12/15
• Virginia VIPs: The pictures and greetings for our new Misses are up

Updates for December 7, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 11's installation is 12/8 at 2pm
  • Bethel 24's installation is 12/9 at 4pm
  • Brotherhood Weekend information is now posted

Updates for November 28, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 3 is having a Pancake Brunch on 12/2
  • Bethel 3's Installation is 12/8. Victoria Crump, Senior Princess.
  • Bethel 11 is having Cici's fundraiser on 12/16.
• Annual Events: HIKE T-shirt contest information is available.
• Congratulations to the new Miss Job's Daughter, Nathalie Spita, and the new Miss Congeniality, Victoria Crump! Pictures coming soon.

Updates for November 8, 2007

• Calendar
  • Bethel 52 is having a Pizza Dinner Buffet this Saturday, 11/10
  • Bethel 28 is having a prospect party and dance on 11/17
  • A&W DeMolay Chapter is having a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, 11/17
• In Remembrance: The funeral arrangements for Gerald Wayne Mustian Jr. and Mom Dannie Lou Bruce are available.

Updates for October 25, 2007

Calendar:

• Bethel 11 is having a Cici's fundraiser on 11/11
• Bethel 48 is having a Soup Beans and Cornbread dinner on 11/11

Updates for October 17, 2007

Calendar:

• Bethels 1, 22, and 52 are having their GV on 10/27 at 2pm
• Bethel 22 is having a Halloween Party for the jobies on 10/27 at 7:30pm at Henry Lodge in Fairfax
• Bethel 1 will host any out-of-town jobies at a sleepover at their lodge on 10/27
• Herndon DeMolay's Installation of Officers is on 11/3 at 2pm (prior to the MCHQWA Ball)

Updates for October 10, 2007

• Home: Obituary for Mom Sylvia Reynolds.
• Calendar: The viewing for Mom Sylvia Reynolds will be held this Thursday, Oct. 11 from 6-8pm at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel.The funeral for Mom Sylvia Reynolds will be held at 11am this Friday, Oct. 12 also at Smith & Williams Funeral Home.
• VASG: Grand Guardian Reception for Dad Clore on 2/2/08.
• Annual Events: With the passing of Sylvia Reynolds, please send all Pageant Ads to Mom Edna Mae Cheeseman.

Updates for October 1, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 55 is having a Chilli Cook-Off on 10/13
  • Bethel 11 is having a Cici's fundraiser on 10/14
  • You are invited to the GV for bethels 16 & 55 on 10/21 (date corrected)
  • The Upcoming Events page has been merged into the Calendar page
• Annual Events: Additional Pageant informtion and forms are available

Updates for September 20, 2007

• Annual Events: Pageant info and Ad forms are available
• Calendar: Bethel 42 is having a Portrait fundraiser on 11/4
• Forms & Resources: Ritual-size song cards are available for printing

Updates for September 10, 2007

• Virginia's VIPs: The new Deputy Grand Guardians are now listed
• Virginia Bethels: Bethels 28 and 51 have changed their meeting dates/times for the rest of the year. Please note the temporary change if you plan on attending one of their meetings.

Updates for September 6, 2007

• Forms & Resources: All of the 2007-2008 forms are available, including GV forms, Spirit Award and Membership Incentives.
• Calendar:
  • Bethels 24, 51 & 53's GGV is 9/29
  • Bethels 11, 37, 62 & 71's GV is 10/7

Updates for August 29, 2007

I have been posting little updates here and there since Grand Session, but have not listed any of them here. Perhaps I should do that now:

• Calendar: The 2007-2008 GGC calendar has been posted. The Calendar page has current info listed, as well.
• Virginia's VIPs:
  • The new GG & AGG are listed (but I still need to update their theme information)
  • The new Grand Bethel has been listed
  • Dad Clore, Vice Associate Supreme Guardian, has a new Supreme partner, Mom Marilyn Olson
• Famous Jobies: Aimee Teegarden was on the Miss Teen USA Pageant and asked Miss Teen South Carolina her final question.

Hopefully I can post more post-Session information in the near future, including photos from Session. If you went to Session and would like to share your photos, please email them to kamala(at)iojdva.org. Thanks!

Updates for June 26, 2007

• Grand Session: Dress Alike and Banner information is available.
• Pictures: Pictures are available for Leadership 2007 and MCHQWA Spring 2007.
• Calendar: Join the DeMolay for a Potomac Nationals game on July 22.

Updates for June 1, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 22 is having a Prime Rib dinner tomorrow, June 2
  • Bethel 13 is having their Installation of Officers on Sunday, June 3
  • Bethel 42 is having a reception honoring Dad Jeff Rasmussen on Sunday, June 3.
  • Kings Dominion Work Days opportunities for June are listed.
• Supreme Team: The location of Supreme Session 2009 has been announced!

Updates for May 2, 2007

• Annual Events: Leadership information is available

Updates for April 23, 2007

• Extras: Ritual Competition results are now posted.

Updates for April 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Virginia Tech students and their families effected by this senseless tragedy.

Calendar:

• Bethel 13, 39, and 71's GV is this Saturday, 4/21.
• Additionally, Bethel 3's reception honoring their Grand Officers has changed locations. Please print out a revised invitation with the correct address and directions.
• Bethel 1 is hosting a sleepover for any Daughters who will be in town for the MCHQWA Ball on April 28. Please let Mary Strehle know if you or your Bethel needs a place to stay via email or call her at 703-524-3915.

Updates for April 6, 2007

Happy Easter!

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 3 is hosting a reception for their Grand Officers on 4/21 Please note the location change.
• Annual Events:
  • Grand Session information is now available in its own section including registration forms, the required medical form, general Session information, etc.

Updates for February 28, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Royal Arch Masons are having a Walk for Alzheimer's Research and Dance on April 28
• Annual Events:
  • HIKE Photo Fundraiser information is available
  • Information about "Jobie Idol" is available (April 14 at Grandparents Day/Ritual Competition)

Updates for February 1, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Bethels 42 and 62's GV is Saturday, 2/3
  • Bethel 52's Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, 2/10
  • DeMolay Sweetheart Ball is Saturday, 2/10
  • Bethel 1's Potato Luncheon is Sunday, 2/11
  • Bethels 3 and 46's GV has been MOVED to Sunday 2/25
• Annual Events: HIKE Weekend information is available

Updates for January 18, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Brotherhood is Saturday, 1/20
  • Bethels 24, 51 and 53's GV is Saturday, 2/10
  • Bethel 3 is honoring their sister Bethels on 2/12
  • Mroz Chapter of DeMolay's Installation is Saturday, 2/17
• Annual Events:
  • Ritual Competition information and registration forms are now available
  • Scholarships: Information is now available for several scholarship opportunities

Updates for the week of January 1, 2007

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 22's Installation is Friday, 1/5
  • Bethel 52's Installation is Saturday, 1/13
  • Bethel 13's Installation is also Saturday, 1/13
  • Bethel 71's Installation is Sunday, 1/14
• Virginia's VIPs: You can now email Tara and Becky
• Annual Events: The location for Leadership Weekend 2007 has been announced.
• Famous Jobies: This is a new section dedicated to famous women that were once Job's Daughters, featuring such notable women as Judy Garland, the current Miss California AND Miss Montana, and Kim Cattrall. *Work in Progress*

Updates for the week of December 4, 2006

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 42's Installation is Friday, 12/15
  • Bethel 53's Installation is Saturday, 1/6
• Virginia's VIPs:
  • Miss Job's Daughter page has been updated
  • Miss Congeniality page has been updated
• Pictures: The pictures from Pageant are up.

Updates for the week of November 20, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving! We have much for which to be thankful.

Congratulations to Sarah Shepheard and Bev Marsters who did an outstanding job representing the Jobies of Virginia this past year. Good luck to all the candidates and alternates this weekend!

• Virginia's Bethels: Bethel 24 has a new website
• Calendar:
  • Bethel 52 is having Dessert Daze on 12/2
  • Bethel 1 is having their Installation of Officers on 12/9
  • Bethel 71 is honoring PHQs, Majority Members and giving the Majority Degree to Lauren Davenport at their 12/10 meeting, as well as having a sandwich fundraiser

Updates for the week of October 30, 2006

• GG & AGG: Dad Morris has added his greeting
• Calendar:
  • Bethel 55 is having a pancake breakfast on 11/11
  • Bethel 71 is honoring all Jobies at their 11/12 meeting
  • Bethel 1 is having a lobster and chicken cordon bleu dinner on 11/18; reservations required!

Updates for the week of October 23, 2006

• Supreme IG: Supreme Session 2009 will be held somewhere in Virginia!
• Calendar: Bethel 11 is having a Knowledge Course this Sunday, 10/29
• Extras: All the winners from Supreme Session have been listed

Updates for the week of October 16, 2006

My apologies for the delay in updates. I've been out of the country the past few weeks. But I'll be around for the foreseeable future, so keep sending in those events and photos! P.S. If you ever have an opportunity, go to Egypt!

• Calendar:
  • Bethel 42 is having a Costume Party on 10/28
  • Bethel 52 is having a Mystery Dinner on 10/29
  • Bethel 62 is having a Chili Dinner, DeMolay Date Auction, and Masquerade Ball on 11/11
• Annual Events: Dodge-Powell Scholarship information is now available. Don't put scholarship applications off till the last minute!
• Pictures: The pictures from September's MCHQWA are up.

Updates for the week of September 18, 2006

• Calendar:
  • Miss Congeniality's Ice Cream Social prior to the MCHQWA Ball (9/23)
  • Bethel 1's Slumber Party after MCHQWA Ball (9/23)
  • Bethel 42's Spaghetti Dinner on 9/30
  • Bethel 55's Chili Cookoff on 10/21
  • Miss Job's Daughter Reception on 10/21
  • Bethel 22's Halloweeen party's location has been determined
  • DeMolay Fall Fest registration form is now available
• Annual Events: Information for the Miss Job's Daughter Pageant is now available, including Pageant Ad order forms, and where to buy tickets for the Pageant.

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