Grand Bethel Fall-inn took place November 2nd to the 4th in Brainerd, Minnesota. Many Minnesota Job’s Daughters and adults were in attendance, as well as guests from Wisconsin, Montana, and Manitoba.
The contestants were:
Kayla
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Carrie
#1 |
Lynne
#28 |
Kaitlin
#39 |
Emily
#39 |
Jenna
#48 |
Johanna
#53 |
Kellie
#76 |
Ashley
#85 |
Olivia
#93 |
Saturday was a busy day for some—including competitions in ritual, music, the performing arts, Majority Member Messenger team competition, as well as fun at the poolside hospitality room and friendship among all. The pageant contestants had their own ritual competition as well as a personal interview. Before the weekend, the contestants also had to write an essay about innovative promotion ideas and the essays were printed and distributed for each Bethel to read.
Saturday evening was the awards banquet. Before the banquet started, some entertainment was provided by Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter 06-07 Kara and Tom, Associate Bethel Guardian of 65 St Paul. They performed Kermit the Frog’s Rainbow Connection—Kara played the piano and Tom did a perfect Kermit the Frog voice.
Our distinguished guests included:
- State Master Councilor of Minnesota DeMolay Ben
- Grand Worthy Patron of Minnesota Order of the Eastern Star Dave MacPherson and his wife Sandy
- Senior Grand Deacon of Minnesota Masons Tom Hendrickson
- Miss Manitoba Job’s Daughter Candace
- Miss Montana Job’s Daughter Katie
- Miss Wisconsin Congeniality Megan
The Wisconsin and Manitoba delegations were also introduced.
After dinner was consumed, some entertainment was provided by the day’s competitors. Arianna from Bethel 28 Duluth danced, Miss Montana Job’s Daughter and duel member of Bethel 32 Moorhead Katie sang, and Katie-Anne, Kellie, Shannon, and Valerie from Bethel 76 White Bear Lake did a song and dance from Hairspray.
Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter Kara presided over the extemporaneous question. After the contestants answered the question and danced their way back into the room, awards were given out for the performing arts, music, ritual, and Majority Member Messenger team. New this year was the purple ribbon for those competitors who got honorable mention. The Supreme Messenger Team is the first place in each individual category.
After the banquet, pirate-y fun and games were provided poolside planned by GBHQ Pam and Miss MNJD Kara. An auction for prizes took place with the tokens won from games. Smoothies were sold to raise money for the GBHQ’s service project—the MN Aids Project. The smoothies were a huge success and raised over $80—thanks to everyone who bought one!
Sunday morning brought the Chapel service entitled “Live Everyday Like it is Your Last” presented by our Grand Bethel Chaplain Eden of Bethel 32 Moorhead. Following Chapel was the Movin’ Right Along to the Rainbow Connection Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter Pageant 2007. Pageant Chairman Jackie Norling welcomed everyone and said what all is involved with being a pageant contestant. Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter 2006-07 Kara was escorted into the room by PGBHQ Katie-Anne, followed by Miss Congeniality 2006-07 Amanda. The contestants were then introduced and escorted into the room. The previous Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughters and Miss Congenialities were introduced and included:
- Danelle Pickit Van Zinderen Miss MNJD 86-87
- Sarah Winslow-Brewer Miss MNJD 90-91
- Beth Bohlmann Miss MNJD 91-92
- Jennifer Papas Miss MNJD 94-95
- Amanda LeBlanc Miss MNJD 97-98 Miss IJD 98-99
- Seon Anderson Miss Congeniality 97-98
- Alida Bican Miss MNJD 98-99 Miss International Congeniality 99-00
- Angela Lane Miss Congeniality 98-99
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Kathy Goebel Miss MNJD/Congeniality 00-01
- Amy Bican Miss MNJD 01-02
- Megan Coon Miss MNJD 02-03
- Ashley Newton Miss MNJD 04-05
- Erin MacPherson Miss MNJD 05-06
Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter 06-07 Kara presented a slideshow of her year and gave her final report. She was also given her Miss MNJD pin from the Grand Guardian and “other mom” Pam Leech as well as a necklace from her real mom. Kara also had her final walk as Miss.
High Scores were awarded to:
- Written Essay—Johanna #53
- Written Test—Olivia #93
- Oral Ritual—Ashley #85
- Personal Interview—Carrie #
- Extemporaneous Question—Kaitlin #39
Kayla of Bethel #1 Minneapolis was awarded 2nd Runner-up and Olivia of Bethel #93 Osseo was awarded 1st Runner-up. Jenna of Bethel 48 Anoka was awarded Miss Congeniality 2007-08. The new Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter for 2007-08 was announced and the crown was passed on down to Kaitlin from Bethel #39 Robbinsdale.
The weekend concluded with brunch and our next statewide gathering is Grand Bethel. See you all March 28th-30th for Rock Concert Grand Bethel!!!
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MEET THE
MISS MINNESOTA JOB'S DAUGHTER
Kaitlin
Current Office:
Senior Princess
Other Offices:
2nd Messenger, Marshal, Guide, Jr. Princess
Why I want to be Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter:
From the moment I joined Job’s Daughters, I knew it was something I wanted to put all of my energies into. Job’s has provided wonderful experiences for friendship with the girls of my Bethel and the girls of the State, not to mention friends internationally. I had never been involved in an organization that made me feel so good and want to contribute so much to. I want to become Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter because representing Job’s has been such a wonderful honor I want to continue to speak for the Organization and it’s incredible members as an official ambassador for the State of Minnesota.
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FALL INN
NOV 2-4, 2007
CRAGUNS RESORT, BRAINERD MN
SPECIAL INFORMATION
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GRAND BETHEL GUARDIAN | Rosemary Guntzel
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GRAND BETHEL GUARDIAN SECRETARY | M’Lyse Haugen
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GRAND BETHEL HONORED QUEEN | Pam
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MISS MINNESOTA JOB’S DAUGHTER | Kara
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RITUAL COMPETITION CHAIRMAN | Beth Bohlman
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MUSIC COMPETITION CHAIRMAN | Cynthia McDonald
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PERFORMING ARTS COMP CHAIRMAN | Sue Goebel
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Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds 30 days prior to the event.
Security will be patrolling, remember to be with a buddy the whole weekend.
*** DEADLINE FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 ***
A $25.00 fee will be due for late room registrations.
ROOM REGISTRATION FEES:
REGISTRATION FEE – TWO NIGHTS
$102.00 per person, 3 or 4 per room
$133.00 per person, 2 per room
$215.00 per person, 1 per room
REGSTRATION FEE – ONE NIGHT
$84.00 per person, 3 or 4 per room
$91.00 per person, 2 per room
$132.00 per person, 1 per room
GUEST MEAL PRICES:
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Meals | Cost |
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Saturday Lunch | $13.50 |
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Saturday Banquet | $27.00 |
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Sunday Brunch | $13.50 |
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Grand Bethel Guardian Council
Rosemary Guntzel, GBG
Ken Carroll, AGBG
M’Lyse Haugen, GBG Sec
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Gerry Brandt, GBG Treasurer
Beth Bohlmann, GBD of Epochs
Cynthia McDonald, GBD of Music
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Enclosures: ITEMS TO BE READ IN BETHEL MEETING
- Cover Letter from GBHQ and Competition Chairmen
- Registration Information and Forms
- Tentative Schedule, Fall Inn Guidelines and Security Rules
- Dress Code
- Congress Rules and Form
(Please copy this for all of your girls, then DISCUSS it /send any ideas to the GBG Secretary for Congress discussion that your girls come up with/ASAP.)
- Competition Registration Form
(Please read all of the cover letters at a Council meeting/then use them for information/BE SURE to get all of the information to your girls by copying it or summarizing it for them. It is also under competition registration form on the web www.mnjd.org.)
- Ritual Competition Guidelines – DO NOT Read in Bethel Meeting
- Performing Arts Competition Guidelines – DO NOT Read in Bethel Meeting
Cragun’s Conference Center is approximately 3 hours from the Twin Cities.
Phone number for emergencies – 218-829-3591.
There is a large parking lot at the main entrance.
Please enter through this door. Hotel check in time is 5:00 p.m.
REMEMBER THAT THE RITUAL, MUSIC, AND PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITIONS HAVE A COMBINED REGISTRATION FORM. THE DEADLINE TO HAVE ALL FORMS IN IS SEPTEMBER 30TH!!
Please be sure to read over all the Competition Guidelines carefully. Note especially the rules and what to wear for each competition. Be sure to copy all information and registration forms for each competitor. ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE WEEKEND!
Adults who will be attending Fall Inn and are willing to serve as a judge, door guard, runner, teller or security, should please fill out the form enclosed and send it in along with your registration.
Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds 30 days prior to the event.
Security will be patrolling, remember to be with a buddy the whole weekend.
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Fall Inn Forms
These forms for Fall Inn are published in PDF file.
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Dress Code
For Fall Inn
Congress – Casual
Lunch – Business Casual
Pool – Swim Suit (with cover-up to and from rooms)
Banquet – Formal
Special Activity – Costumes or Casual
Sunday – Business Casual
~Definition of Dress Codes~
Casual – Daughters & Women: Jeans, P.J. Pants, Cargo Pants, Sweatshirt/Pants, Shorts
Men: Jeans, Polo Shirt, Sweatshirt/Pants
Business Casual – Daughters & Women: Mid-Thigh or Longer Skirt or Dress, Dress Pants (Midriff/Stomach must be covered)
(No Jeans, Skorts, or Sweats)
Men: Collared Shirt (with or without tie), Ds Pants (No Jeans)
Formal – Daughters & Women: Formal or Dressy Dress
Men: Tuxedo or Suit
--No Hats or Gloves are to be worn in a Bethel meeting or chapel
--Daughters & Women wearing pants in a Bethel meeting
will be introduced from the sidelines
--Daughters & Women: When visiting another Bethel or state,
unless specified in the invitation,
Pants of any kind are not appropriate, wear Dresses or Skirts,
and the midriff/stomach must be covered
--No Pants should be worn by any Daughter or Woman
Participating in any part of a Grand Bethel Meeting or Installation,
Including floral arches
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GRAND BETHEL FALL INN
This fun event was started in the early 1970’s so that Minnesota Job’s Daughters could have an event in between the summer camp and
the Annual Session of the Grand Bethel in the spring.
It is held in the ‘fall’ at an ‘inn’, thus the name FALL INN. After the first year of fun, the Ritual Competition was added to the weekend.
Then a few years later music was added. Around the same time the Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter Pageant was changed from Grand
Session in June to FALL INN. Over the years, other events have been incorporated into this weekend. State-wide initiations or Majority
ceremonies have been held. There have been changes in the competitions and various theme events have been included. Since this
weekend is usually held around the time of Halloween, Halloween parties of various sorts have been held many times.
Information about FALL INN will be sent out around the end of August……look for it and join the fun.
