The Grand Guardian Council

of British Columbia

Job’s Daughters International

Cordially welcomes you to attend the

70th Annual Grand Session

BE A ROCK STAR

Surrey, BC

March 22-25, 2018

Erin Schultz Jeremy Kimm

Grand Guardian Associate Grand Guardian

Grand Session 2018

The Rock Star Session

Guildford Sheraton, Surrey, BC

March 22nd - 25th, 2018

We are excited to welcome everyone at out 70th Annual

Grand Session. We look forward to the adults working for the

good of the Jurisdiction in the business meetings, daughters

sharing their talents, and everyone having a rocking good

weekend.

Daughters can reunite with friends from All Jobie Weekend,

enter the many competitions and show their pride in Job’s

Daughters by taking part in events with enthusiasm! Our

Daughter’s Luncheon this year is a Polka Dot Garden Party.

Polka dot attire and accessories are encouraged but not

required. The Purple Guitar will be available for all daughters

who have not already had a chance to sign it.

Adults, it is always a challenge to juggle chaperoning and

attending business session but we hope you will make every

effort to attend as much of the business portion as possible.

Your participation helps to shape the future of our jurisdiction

and gives a voice to the daughters that you represent.

For all that each of you do we are truly appreciative.

Thank you,

Erin and Jeremy

Event Schedule Highlights

Thursday

Registration: Opens at 11:00 am

Practices: Begin at 12:00 pm

Competitions: Begin Thursday at 12:00 pm and

continue through Friday

Formal Opening: Thursday at 7:30 pm.

Evening Entertainment: Reconnect with your friends at our

casual games night.

Friday

Competitions: All Day! Schedule will be in your Session

Program and posted

Formal Banquet: Dinner begins at 5:30. Seating will be

assigned.

Miss BC Pageant: Begins at 7:30 pm - Join us as we crown

the new Miss BC Job’s Daughter

Evening Entertainment: Skit & Airband Competition to follow the

pageant

Saturday

Grand Bethel 7:30 am start.

Daughter’s Luncheon Polka Dot Garden Party

Practices: See schedule in your Session Program

Installation of GGC & Grand Bethel: 7:30 pm

Grand Bethel of British Columbia The Grand Bethel will be having their Annual Meeting on Saturday morning at

7:30 am. An early start is necessary to allow time for the draw of the new Grand

Bethel Officers. This is a closed meeting and only those eligible to attend a

Bethel meeting may be present. The business of Grand Bethel will be discussed

along with any amendments. Daughters, this is your opportunity to participate in

discussion about the activities of Grand Bethel. There will be an intermission after

the Grand Bethel draw for Adults to return to the Business Session. Daughters will

receive a snack at this time to tide them over until the Daughter’s Luncheon.

Grand Bethel Eligibility for Office:

From the Manual of Rules & Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council

Article V.

• Daughters must be sixteen (16) years of age or older, or turning the age of

sixteen (16)

before the end of the calendar year, and an Honoured Queen or Past

Honoured Queen,

to be eligible for the position of Grand Bethel Honoured Queen, Grand

Bethel Senior Princess, Grand Bethel Junior Princess, Grand Bethel Guide

and Grand Bethel Marshal.

• Daughters must be sixteen (16) years of age or older, or turning the age of

sixteen (16) before the end of the calendar year, to hold any office in

Grand Bethel.

• Daughters must be fourteen (14) years of age or older, or turning the age

of fourteen (14) before the end of the calendar year, to be a Grand

Bethel Representative or Grand Bethel Choir.

• Daughters must be a member in good standing in a Bethel at least one (1)

year before

the annual Grand Bethel meeting to be eligible for selection.

• Girls must be in attendance at the Annual Grand Bethel meeting in order

to accept the position of an officer if their name should be drawn.

Would you like to be a Grand Bethel Officer? Complete the Grand Bethel entry

form and submit to the Grand Bethel table at Registration by Friday, March 23rd

at 10 pm.

The Grand Bethel Installation will take place on Saturday evening in conjunction

with the Grand Guardian Council Installation.

Dress Code:

Grand Bethel Officers: Robes/Full Regalia

Daughters: Meeting Attire

Adults: Meeting Attire

BC GRAND BETHEL CONSENT FORM 2018-2019

Please complete the ENTIRE FORM (there are 3 sections to be reviewed/filled

out)

for each Daughter submitting her name

FORMS MUST BE COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED

NAME: _______________________________________ BIRTH DATE: ______________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________ PHONE: __________________

CITY & POSTAL CODE: ________________________ BETHEL # _________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

Parent(s) Name: ____________________________ Parents’ Phone: ________________

Address if different from Daughter:

We agree to support the BC Grand Bethel and ___________________ in the coming year to

help

make the BC Grand Bethel successful. (Daughter’s Name)

I understand that all costs are our responsibility.

I give my permission to have my daughter’s name, address, phone & e-mail printed in

the BC Grand Bethel term book. _____ Yes _____ No

____________________________ ____________________________ (Parent/legal Guardian Signature) (Daughter’s Signature)

VERIFICATION for Line Officer submission: I verify that is a PHQ of

Bethel #___

Signature of Bethel Guardian:

I wish to have my name submitted as BC Grand Bethel Honoured Queen (I have not

previously served as BC GBHQ of this jurisdiction):

Bethel #: ___________ NAME: _____________________________________________

* A letter of intent must accompany this form if a Daughter is submitting her name for BC

Grand Bethel Honoured Queen. IF THERE IS NO LETTER OF INTENT YOU WILL NOT BE

ENTERED IN THIS PORTION OF THE DRAW.

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I wish to have my name submitted as Sr Princess, Jr Princess, Guide or Marshal of the BC

Grand Bethel.

Bethel #: ___________ NAME: _________________________________________________

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I wish to have my name submitted as a Floor Officer of the BC Grand Bethel.

Bethel #: ___________ NAME: _________________________________________________

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Drawing form must be given to Ms. Kelly Conley

NO LATER THAN 10 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at BC Grand Session.

Miss British Columbia Job’s Daughters

Pageant Program & Advertisement Sales

Please pre-order your pageant program on the Grand Session Registration

Form.

Deadline for Advertisements

The deadline for submission is February 24, 2017. Send submissions to

Jaimie Willows at jaimie.willows@gmail.com

Why buy an Advertisement?

Purchasing an advertisement is a great way to support the Miss BC

program. Revenue is used to defray the cost of producing the program

and the pageant event. Purchasing an advertisement also supports a

contestant’s efforts to succeed in the competition. Use the advertisement

to promote a business or service, to encourage a contestant as they

compete to become Miss BC, to congratulate a Daughter, Grand Officer,

or Grand Bethel Officer on their year of service to our Order, or celebrate

someone’s upcoming installation.

Who is Selling the Ads?

All Miss BC Pageant contestants will be selling advertisements for the

Pageant Program. You can also purchase advertisements through the

Miss BC Pageant Committee.

Coin March

There will be a coin march held during the Miss BC Pageant. Please be

generous with your donation. These funds help our new Miss BC as she

rep-resents our Jurisdiction in her travels during her year.

GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MISS BRITISH COLUMBIA JOB’S DAUGHTERS PAGEANT 2018

PROGRAM AD ORDER FORM

Purchase an ad in the Miss BC Pageant Program and support Miss BC Job’s Daughter as she represents our BC Jurisdiction.

All BC Job’s Daughters are encouraged to sell ads.

• An ad in the program is a great way to advertise your business, cheer on or congratulate someone special, promote a fundraiser, etc.

• You may include a business card to be duplicated, write your own copy or jot down the pertinent information. Our experts excel at creating your advertisement.

• All ads must be in good taste, our committee reserves editorial rights. Payment by cash or cheque. All cheques to be made payable to the Grand Guardian Council Final date for submission of ads is February 24th, 2018. Mail To: Miss BCJD Pageant Program

Email To: BCJDPageant@gmail.com

5837 Sprott Street Burnaby, BC V5G 1T8

Ad Sizes Price # of ads

Full Page (vertical): 8.5” x 5.5” $40.00

Half Page (horizontal): 5.5” x 4.5” $20.00

Quarter Page (vertical): 4.5” x 2.5” $10.00

Sponsorship only $

Contestant/Daughter to receive credit for ad: _______________________ Name of Business/Person advertising or sponsoring: _____________________ Phone:_________________________ Email:___________________________

Ad Text: ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Authorized Signature of Person/Business

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns while filling out the registration forms

please contact the Registration and Housing chairperson:

Louise Windbiel 604-581-5516, bclouise@shaw.ca

REGISTRATION AND HOUSING

• Submit the correct rate for two, three, or four people per room.

• Housing is not responsible for finding additional people to fill a room

although you may contact them for assistance if necessary.

• Forms must be filled out and submitted by February 13, 2018

• Ensure all applicable costs are accounted for including meals, fun

events, registration fee and housing, especially if an adult/Daughter

is not purchasing a Meal Pass

• The Bethel’s cheque MUST also be received by the deadline!

o REFUNDS: any changes caused by unforeseen circumstances

prior to Grand Session should be immediately forwarded to

the Housing Chairperson. There is a $25.00 charge per person

for any cancellations received after February 13, 2018

o Refunds for rooms MAY be provided if advised at least 24

hours in advance, providing we are NOT charged by the

hotel

o NO refunds for meals will be made, including those in the

Meal Pass

ARRIVALS:

WEDNESDAY

• Those arriving on Wednesday should see Louise Windbiel or Jan

Elmer to receive their registration.

• This MUST be noted on the Housing form and PAID FOR with your

registration forms

• The charge for Wednesday night is $145

• Adults staying on the Wednesday evening are invited to join the

GG and AGG for a reception. Details to follow.

THURSDAY

• Registration opens at 11 am on the Thursday of Grand Session.

• Some rooms may not be available at 11 am. We ask for your

patience in these circumstances.

SESSION PASS FOR VISITORS AND THOSE NOT STAYING IN

THE HOTEL: We welcome and encourage Majority Members, former Job’s Daughters,

DeMolay, new, current or former parents and adults to join us at Grand

Session.

• All visitors to Grand Session must purchase a pass for the event. The

costs to organize Grand Session are many and varied and depend

greatly on the number of hotel rooms booked, meals served and

registration fees.

• A pass is not required for the Formal Opening, Miss BC Pageant, and

the GGC and Grand Bethel Installation

• The cost of the Session Pass is $45. There are no late fees assessed for

Session passes.

HEALTH AND DIETARY FOOD REQUIREMENTS:

• Submit the applicable form found with the Registration and Housing

package

• This form is required for any registered member who has a food allergy,

is vegetarian, vegan, or has religious dietary restrictions. Food

preferences will not be considered.

• This form MUST be received by February 21st a parent or the Bethel

Guardian must SPEAK to Louise Windbiel personally if submitting a

dietary requirement (this is a hotel requirement)

Any registrations received after the deadline will be assessed a

LATE FILING FEE OF $25.00 PER PERSON

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

This will be emailed to all Bethel Guardians and other adults ONE WEEK PRIOR to

Grand Session.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Practices start early on Thursday. Since there is limited

time for these practices please ensure your Bethel’s Daughters ARRIVE ON TIME!

COMPETITION SCHEDULE: PRIOR to Grand Session, Bethel Guardians will be

contacted by the Director of Competitions: Kristine Bateman.

CREDENTIALS: • Credentials are your voting privileges, which you receive upon

payment of the Annual Dues of $40.00. This is payable to the Grand

Secretary in advance or outside the Business Session room. Adults who

are currently Executive Members will have already paid these dues in

June.

• Executive Bethel Guardian Council Members, Past Bethel Guardians,

Past Associate Bethel Guardians, Past Grand Guardians and Past

Associate Grand Guardians are Delegates

• You must present your signed 2017-18 Dues Card at the Credential

desk

• You can pay your annual dues at Grand Session

PROXIES: Any member of your Bethel’s Executive Guardian Council who is unable

to attend Grand Session may give their vote to a member of the

Associate Council (subject to C-GGC Article VII, Section 3, Proxy and BC

Manual of Rules and Regulations)? This allows attending adults to vote on

amendments and at elections on Saturday.

• No one shall have a proxy for more than ONE Executive Council

Member or be entitled to more than ONE VOTE. A letter, certified by

the Bethel Guardian, naming the proxy, shall be affixed with the

BETHEL SEAL

MILEAGE EXPENSE:

• Executive members of each Bethel Guardian Council shall appoint ONE

official delegate to attend the Grand Guardian Council Session.

• Each Delegate, so appointed, whose fare to Session by the most direct

route, exceeds twenty-five dollars ($25.00), shall be eligible for mileage

payment. Upon presentation of a certified letter of appointment as

Official Delegate the delegate must also register and attend each of the

business meetings of the Grand Guardian Council.

• Delegates must sign in with the Mileage Committee prior to attending

each business meeting at Session.

• Payments for mileage will be made payable to the Bethel

SECURITY:

Bethels are asked to We NEED male and female security volunteers.

one of the nights.appoint one person to volunteer for a few hours on

• Dave Goddard is in charge of security.

• A security committee will be on duty in the hotel and will be there to

protect our Daughters from outside influences. CAV chaperones are

responsible for the conduct and welfare of the Daughters.

• A security committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16th at 3

p.m. (see final schedule for room number)

FIRST AID: For emergencies call 9-1-1

LOST & FOUND: Items will be available in the Security Room. Announcements will be made as

items are turned in. All leftover items will be donated after Grand Session.

TRADING FAVOURS: Daughters are encourage to make trading favours with their name, Bethel #,

and their email/facebook info attached. This is a fun way to make new friends!

PARKING: There is complimentary self parking for one car per registered room. You need to

inform the desk of your license plate at time of registration. Additional cars are

$9.00 per day.

WI-FI: Basic wifi service is available in every guest room. Please ask the front desk for

instructions and a code upon registration.

ROOM SERVICE AND MOVIE SERVICE: This service will not be available during your stay at the hotel.

POOL AND GYM: While both are available this year the hours are from 7am – 9pm. Please

remember that daugthers must be chaperoned and that there are other guests

of the hotel who may be using these facilities at the same time. Please be

respectful.

HOUSEKEEPING AND HOTEL STAFF GRATUITY: Messy rooms will NOT be cleaned on a daily basis. If belongings are left on top of

your bed, it will NOT be made. If you need clean towels, pile them on the

bathroom floor to let housekeeping know you need fresh linens. Please leave a

tip for all the hard work housekeeping staff do to make your stay enjoyable.

RECYCLING POP CANS & BOTTLES: Please save your cans and bottles in a bag and place outside your door on

Sunday morning. Grand Bethel will be collecting these and using the funds for

the year.

ROOM CLEAN UP: At the close of Session, please use the large garbage bags and recycling bags

provided to clean your room. Your CHAPERONE must go through the rooms prior

to check out. All missing and/or damaged towels will be charged to your Bethel

($50 per towel)

CONCORDANT BODIES: Concordant bodies have been invited to set up booths outside the ballroom for

Formal Opening on Thursday night. This is a great chance to learn more about

them and what they do. Please stop by and greet them, ask questions, and

thank them for coming!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: For those of you that are looking carefully we have included something special

just for you in this booklet – a few small mistakes! This booklet takes countless

hours to put together and we do the best we can to make sure it is

accurate. While there are no prizes for finding the errors, kind emails to Louise

Windbiel would be appreciated.

GRAND SESSION DRESS CODE

Please review these guidelines with all members and adults prior to attending

Grand Session. Proper attire is the responsibility of each Bethel Guardian Council

to enforce. Chaperones, please ensure that all Daughters are following the dress

code at all times.

The following is the Dress Code prepared by the Grand Bethel of British

Columbia. Thank you for portraying a respectful image to the public at all times.

Casual & Travelling: o Nice jeans, cotton pants, leggings.

o Jobie Logo Wear

o No spaghetti strap, see-through, cropped or low cut tops. No pajama

pants, cut-offs or short shorts.

Meeting Attire (Business Attire): • Women and Daughters:

o Dresses, skirts and tops, dress pants

o Skirt length and slits must be no shorter than three (3) inches from

the knee – standing or sitting

o If wearing spaghetti straps or if bra straps are exposed, a cardigan,

shrug or shawl should be worn.

o Dress shoes - heels, flats, & dress boots. No runners, flip flops or

slippers.

• Men:

o Dress slacks and shirts or Jobie golf shirts. No jeans or shorts.

Formal: • Women and Daughters:

o Long Formals, Cocktail (mid-calf) length, knee length

o Appropriately fitted strapless and spaghetti strapped formals are

acceptable.

o No exposed bra straps, plunging necklines or extremely low backs

o Shoes - Heels, Flats. No flip flops.

• Men: Tuxedo, suit, sports jacket and tie.