Bethel No. 5
Kirkwood, Missouri


Kirkwood Masonic Temple
211 N. Harrison
Kirkwood  MO  63122

Meets on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Chartered: 1923
Latest Update: 06/30/09

Table of Contents

Members

 

Elected Officers

Appointed Officers

Choir

Committees

Jobies 2 Bee

Guardian Council

 

Executive Council

Associate Council

Council Committees

Other

What's Happening

 

Congratulations

Queen's Page

Upcoming Events

Pictures

History

 

About Bethel No. 5

Past Honored Queens

Past Council

Location


Congratulations

 

Congratulations to Bethel #5's Own:

Rebecca Legg, Grand Bethel Guide Leigha Stratmann, Grand Bethel Representative to Florida & Brazil Region #11
Samantha Hass, Grand Bethel Representative to North Carolina & Brazil Region 17

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Elected Bethel Officers

Honored Queen Rebecca Legg
Senior Princess Vacant
Junior Princess Samantha Hass
Guide Elizabeth Shuman
Marshal Leigha Stratmann

Appointed Bethel Officers

Chaplain Markia Fontana, PHQ
Recorder Vacant
Treasurer Vacant
Librarian Chrissy Clark
Musician Vacant
First Messenger Brianna Sronce
Second Messenger Vacant
Third Messenger Jessi DeClue
Fourth Messenger Vacant
Fifth Messenger Alex Fontana
Senior Custodian Vacant
Junior Custodian Vacant
Inner Guard Erin McWeeney
Outer Guard Vacant

Choir

   

Jobie-To-Bee

 

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Committees

Coming Soon

 

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Bethel Guardian Council

Executive Council

Bethel Guardian Kim Stratmann, MM
Associate Bethel Guardian Bob Schneider
Guardian Secretary Brenda Carpenter, MM
Guardian Treasurer Patty Fontana
Guardian Director of Epochs Lynn Fozzy, PHQ

Associate Council

Director of Music Mary Petracek, PHQ
Promoter of Hospitality Anna DeClue
Custodian of Paraphernalia Ann Hass

Council Helpers

Sandy Clark Laura Legg
Karen Stratmann

Grand Deputy

Diane Kitsmiller, PBG #47, PGG

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Upcoming Bethel Activities

Jan 27 - Bethel Meeting - Friendship Night
Jan 31/Feb 1 - SLALOC Sleepover & meeting
Feb 10 - Bethel Meeting - Q & PQ Night
Feb 15 - Spaghetti Dinner 11-6pm
Feb 17 - Bethel Council Meeting
Feb 22 - Bethel Go to Church Sunday
Feb 24 - Bethel Meeting - Honor Council Night
Feb 28 - Activity - Go to the Movies (prospect party)
Mar 8 - SLALOC
Mar 10 - Bethel Meeting - Mother Mick Night
Mar 17 - Bethel Council Meeting
Mar 28-29 Mini Session
Apr 4 - Prospect Party - Zoo & lunch
Apr 14 - Bethel Meeting - Masonic Family Night
Apr 18 - Activity - Mystery Trip
Apr 21 - Bethel Council Meeting
Apr 28 - Bethel Meeting
May 2 - Activity - Car Wash
May 12 - Bethel Meeting
May 19 - Bethel Council Meeting
May 26 - Bethel Meeting - Pot Luck, Mom Night & Election
Jun 9 - Bethel Meeting - Mikayla's last meeting

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About Bethel #5

On June 26, 1923, at 7:30 p.m., the first corps of officers of Bethel #5, of Kirkwood Missouri was elected. Nineteen young ladies were elected or appointed to offices, including Virginia Thursby, Bethel #5's first Honored Queen. On July 23, 1923, at Kirkwood Masonic Hall, Bethel #5 was instituted by the Honored Queen of Bethel #1 of St. Louis, MO, and the new officers were installed. Miss Harriet McArthur, Supreme Secretary, declared the Bethel instituted for all business. Other distinguished guests in attendance were the the Supreme Director, Grand Secretary of OES of Missouri, Grand Electa OES, and the Worshipful Master of Kirkwood Lodge #484. Originally, Bethel #5 met on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. Yearly dues were 68 cents. On January 5, 1924, the Bethel was presented their altar cloth by the 1922 Matrons Club. In 1926, the Bethel changed their meeting day from Saturday to Tuesday evenings.  Fund raisers held by the Bethel included a Gypsy Festival, and presentations of plays. social events included a Leap Year dance, card parties, and swimming parties. The Bethel would also host special meetings such as Dads and Master Masons Night, and Mothers Night. Installations in the early days of the Bethel were held on their meeting night. After old and other new business, the girls retired to prepare for the installation. In 1938, installations moved to a separate date from the meetings, and the girls wore formals instead of robes. In the 1930's, activities included assisting the Master Masons at their fish fries, nights at the Municipal Opera, and ice skating. It appears that street cars were used for transportation to many events. The Bethel continued to thrive, and the girls attended fund raising, social, and community service activities. In the 1960's, Bethel #5 reached their peak in membership, with 116 active members. Today, Bethel #5 continues to be a strong Bethel, that takes pride in its history, and looks forward with great expectations to it future.

Grand Bethel Trio
1968-1969 Dottie Williams Hill, PGBHQ

Grand Bethel Officers & Representatives
2005-2006 Melissa Nicewaner, Grand Bethel 1st Messenger
2006-2007 Brittany Rudy, Grand Bethel 4th Messenger
2006-2007 Kaitlyn Mahoney, Grand Bethel Rep to Nebraska #1
2006-2007 Nicole Higginbotham, Grand Bethel Rep to Washington #2
2007-2008 Brittany Rudy, Grand Bethel Recorder
2007-2008 Cheroyl McKibbon, Grand Bethel Rep to Brazil #2
2007-2008 Rebecca Legg, Grand Bethel Rep to Utah
2008-2009 Markia Fontana, Grand Bethel Rep to Maryland
2008-2009 Jessi DeClue, Grand Bethel Rep to Saskatchewan
2009-2010 Rebecca Legg, Grand Bethel Guide
2009-2010 Leigha Stratmann, Grand Bethel Rep to Florida & Brazil Region #11
2009-2010 Samantha Hass, Grand Behtel Rep to north Carolina & Brazil Region #17

Grand Bethel Jobie-2-Bee Queen
2007-2008 Jessi DeClue

Miss Missouri Trio
1972-1973 Janice Simmon Magbe, Miss Missouri
1992-1993 Megan Weidenheimer, Jr. Miss Missouri

SLALOC Presidents
1965-1966 Dottie Williams Hill
11/1978 Lori Heins Gilley

SLALOC Spirit Trio
1994-1995 Kelly Fogarty, SLALOC Spirit Sr. Princess
2005-2006 Melissa Nicewaner, SLALOC Spirit Sr. Princess

Scottish Rite Youth Ball Queen
Unknown Date Tina Berg

Missouri DeMolay State Sweetheart
1995 Karen Klaskin, State Sweetheart
2008-2009 Markia Fontana, Associate State Sweetheart

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Queen's Page

Honored Queen Rebecca Legg
Mascot Polar Bears
Emblems Snowflakes
Colors Black, White & Lime Green
Flower Red Rose
Charity Long Meadow Rescue Ranch
Scripture 1 Corinthians 13:4 "Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 

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