Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Jobies tried something new this year to raise money for HIKE; instead of walking on the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, we marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Norfolk. What an amazing time!!

Unfortunately, rain on the day of the HIKE event seems to be a tradition for us! Once again, it rained!! Buuuuuuuuuut, toward the end of the parade the sun came out and it was beautiful!! The Daughters had so much energy and enthusiasm for our organization as they marched in the drizzle, the downpour and the sun! :) If people don't know who the Job's Daughters are by now . . .they weren't paying attention to our cheer!!

Lunch was held at the Granby St. Lodge for everyone that attended the parade. We were treated to a great lunch and a murder mystery run by Bethel 42! Our own Dad Bill was a suspect in the case! I'm happy to report, he didn't do it! :) Oh! and this lunch had by far the LARGEST Ziki Ziki Zar game I've ever seen!!! (okay, no one really knows how to spell the name of that cup game . . .if you know, enlighten us!!)

With full bellies . . .we were all ready to crash! Many of us were fortunate enough to catch a quick nap before heading back over to Granby St. for the dance and awards ceremony! Dad Bill and I handed out awards . . . .for Jobie spirit!, the Ziki Ziki Zar contest, the Daughters that raised the most money and the Bethels that raised the most money. I'm not going to let the cat out of the bag just yet . . .there were a few Bethel Guardians that couldn't make it to the dance and I know their Bethels would rather tell them what they won!! :)

Are you ready for the total amount raised?!

Drum roll, please . . . . . . .

Almost $10,000!!!!!!!!!

YAY!!! VIRGINIA JOBIES YOU. ARE. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dad Bill and I are so proud of you!!!! :)

Sunday morning Mom Ann led us all in a worship service that focused on letting our light shine in Job's Daughters. But, it's not just about letting our God-given talents shine; it's also about letting the light of Job's Daughters shine in us so that others can see what a fantastic organization we all belong to!


Thank you to Mom Vickie and the HIKE Committee for making this weekend so much fun for everyone! It was a challenge trying something new and y'all hit it out of the ballpark!! :)

Most importantly, thank you to those who contributed and participated in this year's HIKE. By donating your time and money, you helped make someone's life a little easier and a little brighter.

Didn't get a chance to give money to HIKE yet? There's an opportunity this weekend in Richmond! Join us for a HIKE dance! Want more information? Just ask!!

See y'all soon!
Mom Melanie

Down to the wire on CAV Training!!!

Hey everyone!!!

You have another chance to become a Certified Adult Volunteer for Job's Daughters of Virginia!!

March 28th of 2010 at Arlington Masonic Temple (Also known as the place Bethel 1 Meets).

The address is 1 South George Mason Drive Arlington, Virginia.

Registration starts at 7:30 AM!!! Class starts at 8 AM Prompt, Don't be late!!

A Fundraiser lunch will be served for $5/person!


While this session is not mandatory, being a CAV is, if you want too work with the Daughters in any official capacity!!

We hope to see everyone that still needs to take care of this then!!!

Dad Bill
Associate Grand Guardian
Job's Daughters of Virginia