Ladies

Daughters of the Nile is a benevolent international organization for women who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner/Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile. Founded in 1913 by 22 progressive women with strength of purpose and vision, it boasts 149 Temples throughout the United States and Canada The 42,000 members of Daughters of the Nile are proud of their heritage and are grateful to the Shrine of North America for allowing us to assist with the patients at the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. The deep and lifelong friendships that develop within the membership in our two wonderful countries provide a value that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. It is a privilege to belong to Daughters of the Nile.

Our philanthropic purpose is deeply embedded in our history. Since receiving permission from Imperial Shrine Headquarters in 1924, Daughters of the Nile has contributed monetary gifts for the children at Shriners Hospitals. Each year, through our Supreme Temple Convalescent Endowment Fund and Convalescent Relief Fund, Daughters of the Nile contributes a million and a quarter dollars or more to the hospitals for the various needs of the children. In addition, many Temples sew garments, quilts, provide toys, hold parties for the children, as well as log many, many volunteer hours in the hospitals. In reality, over three million dollars is contributed to the hospitals by Daughters of the Nile each year.

Daughters of the Nile enjoys its heritage through its close fraternal association with the Shrine of North America. We stand strong and tall in our effort to make a difference. Our pride and strength is achieved by having enthusiastic and hard-working members of all ages, and we welcome questions and interest in our organization. We pledge to make a difference as a society for women who care enough to extend themselves beyond the limits of our own personal world to assist in the worlds’ greatest philanthropy; Shriners Hospitals for Children.

This is a group of women who volunteer their time and efforts to support the patients of Twin Cities Unit of Shriners Hospitals with items for patient and Hospital use.

Membership to the Auxiliary is open to any woman who is interested in the goal to help our Shriner children. To be a member, you do not need to have a Masonic or Shrine relative. ANY LADY CAN BE A MEMBER!!

We raise monies by having raffles, saving soup and juice labels, milk caps, coupons and pop tabs. Memorials and honorariums may also be given.

We have several ladies who sew gowns, gurney covers and bags to be used at the hospital. We also make afghans, sweaters, caps and blankets which are donated to the children along with several games, books, toys and toiletries which are donated and collected.

The Auxiliary meets on the first Friday of the month at noon at the Yelduz Shrine Center except in the months of June, July and August.

The local Yelduz Shrine Auxiliary Hospital Representative to the Twin City Unit is Charlotte Schmidt from Roslyn and the 2008 Yelduz Chairwoman is Julie Feiock. If anyone is interested or would like more information, please call the Shrine office. Come join us for lunch and fellowship.

Secretary: Lee Sauer Treasurer: Betty Pinkerton Chaplin: Shirley Flinn Memorials: Nancee Bitz Cheer Person: Nancy Rall Sewing Chair: Edythe Clark Labels: Vicky Kopecky

2008 Officers: President: Janice Hubbartt Secretary: Donna Neale Treasurer: Katie Timm

This Auxiliary unit meets on the 4th Thursday of the month in the evening at the Masonic Lodge in Watertown, SD.

Job’s Daughters Local Bethels: Bethel 3 - Aberdeen, SD Bethel 9 - Huron, SD Bethel 10 - Pierre, SD
(http://www.iojd.org)

The International Order of Job's Daughters is the ONLY international organization for girls that requires ALL OF ITS MEMBERS to have a relationship to a Master Mason, and while it is no part of the Masonic Fraternity, this pre-requisite ties it closely to the Masonic Order. (A daughter of a Majority Member shall also be eligible for membership)

In general, the Book of Job teaches us a Masonic optimistic lesson - Not to fall in despair; it shows that Masonic ideas are imperishable. We see this exemplified in Job's life. Job saw the growth and up building of his home, he also saw its ruin. but again he beheld its revival and reconstruction.

Special emphasis is given to the thoughts that "To Be Fair Is to Do Good" and "Virtue Is a Quality Which Highly Adorns Woman."

This organization is truly International in scope. At present there are Bethels in the United States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines and Brazil with other countries expressing interest.

The International Order of Job's Daughters is operated in a democratic manner, similar to Masonic lodges as well as other Masonic Family organizations. In Bethels, adult co-workers known as the Bethel Guardian Council (consisting of a Bethel Guardian, Associate Bethel Guardian, and others) supervise each Bethel and are appointed yearly - with special consideration given to recommendations from the members of the Bethel.

The International Order of Job's Daughter's official charity is The HIKE Fund, Inc. (The Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund). The purpose of HIKE is to provide hearing devices for children with hearing impairments between the ages of newborn and twenty years whose parents are unable to meet this special need financially. An estimate of 100 children are provided with hearing devices each year.

The Supreme Guardian Council as well as many State Grand Jurisdictions and other Masonic Organizations present college scholarships to deserving young members of the Order. In some cases (but not always) special consideration is given to scholarships for certain fields of study. In all cases, the goal is to assist young women in becoming the business, social, and government leaders of tomorrow.

Rainbow Girls

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was founded in 1922 by a member of the Masonic Lodge. Today, membership is open to any girl between the ages of 11-20 regardless of Masonic affiliation. Members participate in service projects and fund raisers while focusing on seven colors of the rainbow, representing character, love, religion, nature, immortality, fidelity, patriotism and service.

JPQ Patti Sperry	Princess Recorder Kathie Getty, PQ	Princess Nydia Jan Sjodin
Princess Royal Faye Steinhouse	Princess Banker Diane Zahalka, PQ	Princess Zulieka Julie Feiock
Princess Tirzah	Princess Marshal Sharol Erdmann	Princess Zenobia Nancee Bitz
Princess Badoura	Princess Chaplain Betty Pinkerton, PQ	Princess Zora Lee Sauer, PQ
	Lady of the Keys Mary Jo Maxwell	Princess Zuliema Louise Brown, PQ
	Lady of the Gates Donna Erickson	Princess Musician Carol White
		Attendant Pat Schroeder, PQ
		Attendant Sara Kost