Bethel No. 48
Buckner, Missouri
Buckner Masonic Temple
611 S. Sibley Street
Buckner MO 64016-9409
Meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00
p.m.
Chartered: September 13, 1958
Latest update:
04/06/11
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Members
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Guardian Council
Council Committee Other Adults |
What's Happening
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History
Past Council Location |
| Congratulations to Bethel #48's Own: | |
| Hannah Socha, Grand Bethel Representative to Wisconsin Region #3 | |
| Pam Buffalow, Grand 3rd Messenger | Shaun Horner, Grand Senior Custodian |
| Honored Queen | Hannah Socha, PHQ |
| Senior Princess | Vacant |
| Junior Princess | Kylie Simpson, PHQ |
| Guide | Victoria Socha, PHQ |
| Marshal | Vacant |
| Chaplain | Vacant |
| Recorder | Vacant |
| Treasurer | Tiffany Yutzy |
| Librarian | Vacant |
| Musician | Vacant |
| First Messenger | Vacant |
| Second Messenger | Megan Stantruff, PHQ |
| Third Messenger | Vacant |
| Fourth Messenger | Vacant |
| Fifth Messenger | Vacant |
| Senior Custodian | Vacant |
| Junior Custodian | Vacant |
| Inner Guard | Vacant |
| Outer Guard | Vacant |
Stephanie Bergman |
Siegrid Boyer |
Mikayla Collins |
Devon Oxenfeldt |
Amanda Sutcliffe, PHQ |
Megan Sutcliffe, PHQ |
Adelina Baldin |
Giuliana Baldin |
Sunday Clevenger |
Amber Melcher |
Jocelyn Valverde |
Maya Valverde |
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| Bethel Guardian | Pam Buffalow, PHQ |
| Associate Bethel Guardian | Shaun Horner |
| Guardian Secretary | Becky Socha |
| Guardian Treasurer | |
| Guardian Director of Epochs |
| Director of Music | Kathryn Walker |
Council Helpers
| Jobie to Bee Keeper | Michelle Horner |
Grand Deputy
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Dennis Flanery, PAGG |
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| Honored Queen | Kylie Simpson |
| Mascot | Eeyore |
| Colors | Lime Green, Blue, Pink and Purple |
| Flower | Gerber Daisies |
| Song | Fireflies by Owl City |
| Charity Project | Susan G Koman |
| Motto | "Around here, however, we don't look back very long. We keep moving forward opening up new doors, and doing new things because we are curious..and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney |
| Scripture | 2 Samuel 22:2-4 "The Lord is my rock, my protection, my savior. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety. He is my shield and my saving strength, my defender and my place of safety. The Lord saves me from those who want to harm me. I will call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I will be saved from my enemies." |
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| June-December Term | Year | December-June Term |
| Sandra Williamson Querry | 1958 | Janet Ames Mershon |
| Joanne Jackson Miles | 1959 | Sandra Amos Moon |
| Mary Jane Bogart Taylor | 1960 | Brenda Resa Spotts |
| Nita Powell Kirkman | 1961 | Diane Hamon McClure |
| Barbara Jordon Hickey | 1962 | Mary Gregg Higginson |
| Norma Burford Marshall | 1963 | Gorgetta Williamson Freeman |
| Linda Webb Calvert | 1964 | Linda Lyons Bowen |
| Linda Baldus Pottberg | 1965 | Phyllis Alexander Howell |
| Beverly Logeman Bertolone | 1966 | Patricia McIntosh Miline |
| Sharon McIntosh Mueller | 1967 | Pam Kish Sternberg |
| Virginia Baker Kernes | 1968 | Susan Bernard Twente |
| Priscilla Carnal White | 1969 | Janice Schlapper Johnson |
| Pam Hutchings Perry | 1970 |
Nanette Brady Carey Served as KCJD Line President |
| Jill Labarron Phillips | 1971 | Betty Clevenger DeWitt |
| Lynn Moore Guffy | 1972 | Noraleen Schlapper Hord |
| Diane WIlson Payne | 1973 | Sherrie Cole |
| Marta Mutz Ogletree | 1974 | Stephanie Brisbin |
| Tammy Wilson Hayes | 1975 | Mary Arnold Ethington |
| Margaret Recknor Jursch | 1976 | Sherry Cutshall Poindexter |
| Pam Cutshall Buffalow | 1977 | Lauren Simpson Peterson |
| Jamie Norcross | 1978 | Larinda Robbins Reach |
| Anita Maxon Frump | 1979 | Leslie McLaughlin |
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Janet Simpson Meyers Served as KCJD Line President |
1980 | Cheryl Ross |
| Vacant | 1981 | Vacant |
| Portia Troxel Grubb | 1982 | Deborah Spencer |
| Melissa Ash | 1983 |
Pam Preston Served as KCJD Line President |
| Janell Foster | 1984 | Jennifer Foster Bahr |
| Kim Malcolm | 1985 | Vacant |
| Mary Walton | 1986 | Vacant |
| Kristie Broker | 1987 | Danette Dejarnette |
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Robin Bostedo Served as Miss Missouri Congeniality |
1988 | Tammy Kemp |
| Vacant | 1989 | Vacant |
| Danette Dejarnette | 1990 | Jeanie Sawyer |
| Vacant | 1991 |
Nancy Walton Served as KCJD Line President |
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Amber Unrein Served as Thanksgiving Ball Jr. Princess |
1992 | Teresa Hogan |
| Aubrey Finch | 1993 | Leiza Whalen |
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Heidi Burton Cole Served as Miss Missouri Congenality Served as KCJD Line President |
1994 | Angela Crain |
| Teresa Lewis | 1995 | Melizza Zades |
| Vacant | 1996 |
Jennifer Burton* Served as Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess |
| Vacant | 1997 | Amy Saddler |
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Samantha Morris Served as Thanksgiving Ball Jr. Princess |
1998 |
Jody Zymball Served as Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess |
| Jessica Nail | 1999 |
Amanda Buffalow Served as KCJD Line President |
| Jessica Poindexter | 2000 | Vacant |
| Laura Hooker |
2001 |
Kathryn Walker Served as KCJD Line President |
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Elizabeth Walker Served as Jr. Miss Missouri Served as Thanksgiving Ball Queen Served as KCJD Line President |
2002
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Vacant
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| Christa Price | 2003 | Christa Price |
| Sarrah Hearne Served as Jr. Miss Missouri |
2004 | Lauren Hearne Served as KCJD Line President |
| ????? | 2005 | Megan Sutcliffe Served as Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess |
| Aeriel Stantruff Served as Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess |
2006 | |
| Elizabeth Markey Served as Thanksgiving Ball Queen |
2007 | |
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Hannah Socha Served as KCJD Line President Served as Thanksgiving Ball Queen |
2008 | Victoria Socha |
| Amanda Sutcliffe | 2009 | Kylie Simpson |
| Megan Sutcliffe Served as Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess |
2010 | |
*Deceased
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Bethel #48 is over 40 yrs old. Our Bethel was originally Located in Buckner, Missouri. Our ceremonies took place in the facilities of Fort Osage High School 31 daughters were initiated, and our first corps of officers and our Guardian Council were installed. The first HQ was Sandra Williamson. Mrs. Cleo Hilderbran and Mr. Cecil Baker served as the first BG and AG. The GG of Missouri at this time was Mrs. Idakatherine Schenk and Mr. Alfred E. McDaniel was the AGG. Our charter is dated Sept. 13, 1958.
The first Grand Session that Bethel #48 attended was held in St. Louis on April 24-26, 1959. Our first Official Visit was on March 7, 1960, by Mrs. Ina Jane Bryan, GG and Mr. Wilbur Gebauer, AGG. On Feb. 1, 1960, Bethel 48 received its first traveling award. They were presented the Traveling Dove by Bethel 42 of Belton, Missouri.
Bethel #48 met at the Masonic Temple in Buckner, Missouri until the Spring of 1972. On April 2, 1972, we held our first meeting at our new location, the Blue Springs Masonic Temple. Bethel #48
After many years in Blue Springs, Bethel #48 returned to Buckner with their first meeting on March 21, 2011. Bethel #48 will continue to hold its regular meetings on the first and third Mondays at 7:00 P.M. at Buckner Masonic Temple.
Bethel #48 Trivia:
In 1958, the cost of robes was $3.00 for factory and $2.00 for a homemade. Bethel 48 acquired their first insurance policy for paraphernalia on Feb. 15, 1960. They purchased $750.00 worth of insurance through the Masons. Bethel #48 participated in the AGG, Mr. Charles Chaney's skits at Grand. Also, in the installations of GBHQ, Jenny Lynn Wycoff and GG, Virginia Baker Kernes.
Grand Bethel Officers &
Representatives
2001-2002 Laura Hooker, Grand Bethel Guide
2001-2002 Jessica Poindexter, Grand Bethel Rep to Queensland & New South Wales
2002-2003 Laura Hooker, Grand Bethel Outer Guard
2002-2003 Beth Walker, Grand Bethel Rep to California Region #2
2002-2003 Jessica Poindexter, Grand Bethel Rep to Ohio & West Virginia
2006-2007
Becca Culver, Grand Bethel 1st Messenger
2006-2007 Aeriel Standruff, Grand Bethel Rep to Brazil Region #3
2006-2007 Megan Sutcliffe, Grand Bethel Rep to California Region #6
2006-2007 Beth Markley, Grand Bethel Rep to Minnesota Region #1
2006-2007 Haley Shinn, Grand Bethel Rep to Philippines
2007-2008 Megan Sutcliffe, Grand Bethel 3rd Messenger
2007-2008 Aeriel Standruff, Grand Bethel Rep to British Columbia Region #1
2007-2008 Becca Culver, Grand Bethel Rep to Iowa
2007-2008 Elizabeth Markley, Grand Bethel Rep to Kansas
2007-2008 Megan Culver, Grand Bethel Rep to Maryland
2007-2008 Megan Standruff, Grand Bethel Rep to North Carolina
2008-2009 Hannah Socha, Grand Bethel Outer Guard
2008-2009 Beth Markley, Grand Bethel Rep to Brazil Region #1
2008-2009 Megan Sutcliffe, Grand Bethel Rep to California Region #3
2008-2009 Jamie Kelly, Grand Bethel Rep to Minnesota Region #2
2008-2009 Jaimie McGuire, Grand Bethel Rep to Wisconsin Region #2
2009-2010 Hannah Socha, Grand Bethel Rep to Alberta
2009-2010 Kylie Simpson, Grand Bethel Rep to Idaho
2009-2010 Kristan Mitchell, Grand Bethel Rep to Queensland
Grand Guardians & Associate
Grand Guardians
1984-1985
Sharon Simpson
1999-2000 Ruth Walton
Grand Bethel Guardian Council
2000-2001
Ruth Walton, GB Sec’y/Tres
Miss Missouri Trio
1988 Robin
Bostedo, Miss Congeniality
1996-1997 Heidi Burton Cole, Miss Congeniality
2002-2003 Beth Walker, Jr. Miss Missouri
2003-2004 Sarrah Hearne, Jr. Miss Missouri
KCJD Line Presidents
1972 Nancy
Brady Carey
1982 Janet Simpson
1985 Pam Preston
1993 Nancy Walton
1996 Heidi Burton Cole
2001 Amanda Buffalow
2002 Kathryn Walker
2003 Beth Walker
2005 Lauren Hearne
2008 Amanda Sutcliffe
Sponsors & Co-Sponsors of
KCJD Line
1986-1988
Sharon Simpson
1992-1994 Ruth Walton
2004-2006 Kerrie Hearne
Thanksgiving Ball Trio
1992-1993
Amber Unrien, Thanksgiving Ball Jr. Princess
1997-1998 Jennifer Burton, Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess
1998-1999 Jody Zymball, Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess
1999-2000 Erica Fincher, Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess
2001-2002 Samantha Morris, Thanksgiving Ball Jr. Princess
2001-2002 Beth Walker, Thanksgiving Ball Queen
2004-2005 Rebecca Culver, Thanksgiving Ball Jr. Princess
2005-2006 Arial Standruff, Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess
2006-2007 Megan Sutcliffe, Thanksgiving Ball Sr. Princess
2006-2007 Beth Markley, Thanksgiving Ball Queen
2009-2010 Hannah Socha, Thanksgiving Ball Queen
2010-2011 Tiffani Youtzy, Thanksgiving Ball Jr. Princess
Grand Master’s Youth Award
2004 Sarrah
Hearne
Missouri DeMolay State
Sweetheart
2006-2007
Beth Woods, State Sweetheart
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