Dad Bill invades NOVA and visits Bethel 22

Hi! It's me again! :)

This time I drove really, really far and braved the traffic of Northern Virginia to see Bethel 22!

Since it was a holiday weekend and I was off the next day, it made it the perfect time to run up there and visit!

For those who don't know, Bethel 22 meets in the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Arlington. It is this really huge building full of all sorts of cool Masonic information! I really like going there and just wanding around. And since I started college as a History Major (there was a lot less of it when I started college!), it is a great place to explore!

There were a LOT of cars there and it made me wonder if they knew I was coming! But it wasn't for me, there was a wedding reception happening! They were having a lot of fun, and almost as loud as Jobies are when having fun! :)

The meeting was really good! Their Secretary reads faster than even I can talk! It was very impressive!

And then I learned a really neat idea that I hope lots of Bethels hear about and use! They were making gift baskets for the newly raised Master Masons at a nearby Lodge. This was to welcome them to the Masonic Family, and also to let them know about Job's Daughters. I think it is a great way to welcome new Masons, and to promote Job's Daughters!

After the meeting was over, there were some refreshments, and cupcakes! I like cupcakes too!

Then I hit the road and drove home to spend Labor Day playing with my daughters and trying to avoid any sort of actual labor! :)

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day and Summer!

Dad Bill