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The Grand Guardian Council met in Alexandria, Minnesota. Despite the stormy weather for most of the weekend our business was completed and the new officers installed. Friday’s business session included reports of officers and committees.

At the formal banquet our many achievements were announced. The Grand Lodge Scholarship had been presented to Kayla M #1, three Grand Guardian Council scholarships were given, the Grand Guardians Project, Read Read Read collected 1,700 books, and the Grand Lodge gave $300 for the project and Bethel 53 got the most bookworms (10) for visiting Bethels. Membership increase awards went to Bethel 32 +23.3%, and Bethel 39 +14.3%. Bethel 9 initiated 7 as did Bethel 32 and Bethel 11 initiated 5 for the highest numbers in the state. Spirit Awards were given out to Bethels 1, 11, 28, 32, 39, 41, 48, 53, 76 and 95.

The Grand Officers were escorted and introduced following the distinguished guests at the Formal Opening and after the presentation of the flags of Job’s Daughters and the Bible Ceremony and opening prayer the Necrology Ceremony was held to honor the memory of departed members. Thanks to Amanda LeBlanc, Grand Marshal for the Flag Ceremony and to Joy Erickson, Grand Chaplain for the Bible and Necrology Ceremonies.

The Grand Guardian announced that the Golden Triangle Ceremony and been held a couple of weeks previously and the recipients were Ed Jensen and Pat Lane both of Bethel 76. The Associate Grand Guardian the presented the Heritage Award to two deserving Masons, Chuck Anderson PAGG #45 and Brad Johnson PAGG #40.

Thanks were expressed to Wanda Thompson #40 and Ward Gillett #32 for their efforts with their employers to get large donations for the JD Foundation.

We then “had” to close the Bible for the “remarks” from our Canadian Visitors. They seemed to think that all of our Grand Officers looked better as mosquitos.

Refreshments and socializing followed the ceremony.

Sat morning came quickly and early. Reports continued until the ten o’clock hour for elections. Following the elections we had some discussions on finances and budget and closed in time for practice for installation.

The Installation Ceremony was held Sat evening.

Following the presentation of the Jewels and remarks the Ceremony was concluded and the Session Closed. The next Annual Session of the Grand Guardian Council will be held in Alexandria June 18-20, 2009.

Thanks to the 2007-2008 Grand Officers for a special year. Most of you are Past Grands who stepped in to a special situation. Our special Thanks and gratitude to Pam Leech who stepped up to the plate and continued to serve for a second year. We are appreciative and grateful to Pam and all the Grand Officers for your love and dedication to our Grand Guardian Council and our Daughters. Thank You!

The 82nd Annual Grand Session of Minnesota Job’s Daughters was opened on June 12th, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria.

The Friday Morning Session included reports on Sixth Messenger newsletter, Education Loan Fund, Promotion and Jurisprudence. There was also a partial Credential report and Parliamentarian Report. The meeting recessed for lunch and continued in the afternoon for the finance report and all of the Executive Officer Reports (with the exception of GG and AGG).

The formal banquet was held Friday night and presentations were made to Bethels for SHIPS to Success, membership, and Spirit Awards. There were also remarks given by other Masonic Organizations.

Formal Opening was opened promptly at 8pm on Friday night. The Distinguished Guests and Grand Officers were escorted into the room by Minnesota Job’s Daughters. Many flags were presented in the Flag Ceremony that was arranged by Amanda LeBlanc, Grand Marshal. Joy Erickson, Grand Chaplain, lead the Bible Ceremony. The Necrology Ceremony was held following Escort and Introductions. The Golden Triangle Award Ceremony was held the previous week due to the recipients not being able to attend session.

This year’s recipients were Pat Lane and Ed Jensen of Bethel 76. The Masonic Heritage Award was presented to Brad Johnson and Chuck Anderson. Remarks were given and the Manitoba delegation made a special presentation in honor of the Grand Guaridan’s Read Out Loud and Be Heard Project.

Miss Manitoba Candace read Why Mosquito’s Buzz in Peoples Ears and then taught the “Mosquito Swatting” Dance to the Grand Officers, Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter and Grand Bethel Honored Queen!

The Closing Ceremony took place and a Farewell Reception was held for the retiring Grand Officers.

Saturday morning opened with another business session which included reports from Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter 2006-07 Kara, Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughter 2007-08 Kaitlin, GBHQ Joyce, Daughter HIKE coordinator Kaitlin, GB Guardian Rosemary Guntzel, AGBG Ken Carroll, AGG John Murray, GG Pam Leech, Locations and 2007-08 plans, and a Final Credential.

Elections were also held during the Morning Session. The Afternoon Session was held for recommendations followed by an installation practice.

Installation was held for the 2007-08 Grand Officers.

The Proclamation was made and John presented the Clarence Krahmer jewel to James. Pam presented Sue the Harriet Hoover Jewel. Clare Haugen presented Pam Leech with her PGG pin and Toni Murray presented John his PAGG pin. Pam Leech and John Murray signed the bible, followed by the closing ceremony and a reception for the new Grand Officers.