Bethel #27, Shawnee, Kansas

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Officers of Bethel #27 for 2007

IOJD History

Mrs. Ethel T. Wead Mick founded the International Order of Job's Daughters in Omaha, Nebraska in 1920. The purpose of the Order is to band together young girls with Masonic relationship for character Ethel T Wead Mick building through moral and spiritual development by teaching a greater reverence for God, loyalty to the Flag and the Country for which it stands, and respect for parents and guardians.

 Mrs. Mick, realizing the importance of the early training she received from her mother, and especially the beautiful lessons in literature and drama as found in the Book of Job, decided to give her time and talent to make it possible for all young women of Masonic relationship to share the rare privileges that were hers. After several years of careful study and consideration, she founded the International Order of Job's Daughters, in honor and memory of her mother, Elizabeth D. Wead.

 The Ritual was written from ideas presented by Mrs. Mick and other capable workers, and taken from the Book of Job with particular reference to the 15th Verse of the 42nd Chapter: "And in all the land were no women found so fair as the Daughters of Job; and their Father gave them inheritance among their brethren." Special emphasis is given to the thought that to be "fair" is to do "good".

 Located in Papillion, Nebraska, the headquarters for the International Order of Job's Daughters includes the business offices of the Order and the Ethel T. Wead Mick Memorial Room.

MEMBERSHIP

Girls between the ages of ten and twenty who are direct descendants of a Master Mason, adopted by law, step-daughters, step-grand-daughters, sisters, half-sisters, step-sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, grandnieces, or first or second cousins of a Master Mason or so related to his wife or widow or who are daughters of Majority Members are eligible for membership. This prerequisite ties the IOJD closely to the family of organizations based on Masonic relationship.

 Each active member in good standing, upon becoming twenty years of age, or married under that age, will become a Majority Member, and will immediately receive gratis a certificate of Majority Membership and will be entitled to receive the Majority degree at such time as may be convenient. She will be entitled to all the rights and privileges of an active member except voting and holding office and will be exempt from further payment of dues.

SCOPE

The International Order of Job's Daughters is truly international. At this writing, there are Bethels in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil and the Philippines.

 The organization promotes significant influence for good, and its work and efforts are directed toward spiritual development of its members.

 One of the requirements of the Order is that the officers and members attend a religious service of their choosing as a group at least once each six-month term.

 Education is very important in Job's Daughters. Each year the organization awards scholarships at the international and regional levels to help members achieve their educational goals.

 The International Order of Job's Daughters engages in many philanthropic projects but it is especially known for having founded the Hearing Impaired Kid's Endowment (The HIKE Fund). The HIKE Fund provides assistive hearing devices for children in need.

 Social activities within the Bethels may include drill teams, choirs and dramatic clubs - many of which are outstanding in their particular communities -also formal and informal parties and dances. Competitive events include sports, arts & crafts and talent.

 The Alumni Association of the International Order of Job's Daughters (AAIOJD) provides resources to assist in, perpetuating the Order. Majority Members of the IOJD and all adults who have worked with a Bethel for a minimum of three years may join the AAIOJD.

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