REBEKAH ASSEMBLY
OF
VIRGINIA
Cheryl Butler, President
2008 - 2009
DEDICATION
I'm dedicating my year as President of the Rebekah Assembly to Sisters Sarah May and Louise Waggy, who introduced Odd Fellowship
to me through the Rebekahs fifteen years ago. Sister Louise has also traveled the state of Virginia with me as my co-pilot and
helped me from getting lost.
Mount Vision Rebekah Lodge #1, my home Lodge, for all their help, encouragement and support throughout the years.
Peggy Riley, Past President, who took me under her wings from the beginning of this journey and gave me suggestions, guidance and the
know how to be a good Rebekah.
To all Past Presidents of the Assembly and Rebekahs who have been there for me and guided me down the right path with
friendship, love and truth.
To my son, Dale, my daughter-in law, Penny and granddaughter, Lauren for all their support , help and encouragement since
I joined the Rebekahs.
2008-2009 President's Program
MOTTO:
Shout it Out, "I AM A REBEKAH"
SCRIPTURE: 1Corinthians 13:4-6
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does
not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is
not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in
evil but rejoices with the truth.
SYMBOLS:
Hummingbird and Dogwood Flower
SONG:
"Pass it On"
"This is the Day of New Beginnings"
COLORS:
All Pastel Colors
FLOWER:
Roses
GUIDES:
The Bible, Code of Laws and the Digest of Laws
WATCHWORDS:
Friendship, Love and Truth
GOAL:
To spread the name of Odd Fellowship in our communities in hopes of gaining new membership.
PROJECT:
New furniture for the Library at the Home in Lynchburg.
PRAYER:
The Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to
change the things I can, and wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.
Legend of the Dogwood
An old and beautiful legend says that, at the time of the crucifixion,
the dogwood was comparable in size to the oak tree and other monarchs
of the forest. Because of its firmness and strength it was selected
as the timber for the cross, but to be put to such a cruel use
greatly distressed the tree. Sensing this, the crucified Jesus
in his gentle pity for the sorrow and suffering of all said to it:
"Because of your sorrow and pity for My sufferings, never again
will the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross.
Henceforth it will be slender, bent and twisted and its blossoms
will be in the form of a cross ~ two long and two short petals.
In the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be
nail prints ~ brown with rust and stained with red ~ and in the center
of the flower will be a crown of thorns,
and all who see this will remember."
ELECTED OFFICERS
OF THE
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
2008-2009
President | | Cheryl Butler
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Vice President | | Jean Baldwin |
|
Warden | | Cathy Williams
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Secretary | | Louise Schwarting, P.P.
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Treasurer | | Barbara Kurtz
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IARA Representative | |
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Alternate | |
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Jr. Past President | | Frances Williams
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APPOINTED OFFICERS
OF THE
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
2008-2009
Marshall | | Virginia Kline
Conductor | | Bernita Roberts
Chaplain | | Nancy Jennings
Musician | | Mary Swan
Inside Guardian | | Nancy Gordon
Outside Guardian | | Judy Aleshire
Right Herald | | Mary Nelson
Left Herald | | Frances Beck
Pages | | Debbie Kurtz
Betty Garraghty
Soloist | | Sandra Brown
Color Bearer | | Thomasa Trent
Rebekah Banner Bearer | | Judy Gordon
State Flag Bearer | | Judy Brown
International Flag Bearer | | Sharon Harris
Parliamentarian | | Pamela Farr, P.P.
Goodwill Ambassador | | Louise Schwarting, P.P.
Rebekah News Bulletin | | Helen Sturgill, P.P.
IARA President's Project | | Lois Kurtz, P.P.
Assembly President's Project Coordinator | | Louise Waggy
Fraternal News Reporter | | Janet Gibson, P.P.
Home Librarian | | Becky Coleman
Rebekah Assembly Webmaster | | Cathy Williams
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The Priceless Gift by
Helen Steiner Rice
The priceless gift of life is love,
For with the help of God above
Love can change the human race
And make this world a better place.
For love dissolves all hate and fear
And makes our vision bright and clear
So we can see and rise above
Our pettiness on "wings of love."
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES
| | Advisors | | |
| | Peggy Riley, P.P. | |
| | Virginia Thompson, P.P. | |
| | Helen Sturgill, P.P. | |
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| Arthritis Committee | | |
| | Louise Counts, P.P. | 2007-2010 |
| | Shirley Sites | 2007-2010 |
| | Mary Swan | 2009-2012 |
| | Helen Jones | 2009-2012 |
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| By-Laws Committee |
| | Assembly Warden Chairman |
| | Helen Sturgill, P.P. | 2007-2009 |
| | Frances Atkins, P.P. | 2009-2011 |
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| Convention Committee Co-Chairman |
| | Annie Gillespie, P.P. |
| Credentials Committee
| | Nadine Delaney
| | Louise Counts
| | Louise Waggy
| Distribution Committee:
| | Mary Nelson
| Finance Committee:
| | Frances Atkins, P.P. | 2006-2009
| | Louise Schwarting, P.P. | 2007-2010
| | Judy Gordon | 2009-2012
| Five Star Banquet:
| | Annie Gillespie, P.P.
| Homecoming Festival Committee:
| | Jean Baldwin, Vice President, R.A.
| | Becky Coleman | 2008-2009
| | Thomasa Trent | 2008-2009
| | All District Deputy Presidents
| Home Board of Trustees:
| | Betty Garraghty | 2007-2011
| | Annie Gillespie, P.P., Alt. | 2007-2011
| | Judy Brown | 2006-2010
| | Louise Schwarting, P.P., ALT | 2006-2010
| | Helen Sturgill, P.P. | 2005-2009
| | Louise Counts, P.P. Alt. | 2005-2009
| | | 2009-2013
| | Alt. | 2009-2013
| Home Committee:
| | Lois Kurtz, P.P. | 2006-2009
| | Annie Gillespie, P.P. | 2007-2010
| | Nancy Jennings | 2009-2011
| Home Trophy Room Committee:
| | Home Board of Trustees
| Hostess Committee:
| | IARA Representative Chairman
| | Pamela Farr, P.P.
| | Lois Kurtz, P.P.
| Legislation Committee:
| | Janet Gibson, P.P. | 2009
| | Virginia Thompson, P.P. | 2010
| | Pauline Carr, P.P. | 2011
| Membership Committee:
| | Assembly President
| | Assembly Vice President
| | Assembly Warden
| | Peggy Riley, P.P.
| | Nancy Gordon
| | Judy Alshire
| Planning Board Committee:
| | Louise Schwarting, P.P | 2007-2010
| | Frances Atkins, P.P. | 2009-2011
| Printing and Supplies Committee:
| | Assembly Secretary
| | Irma Housden, P.P.
| Rebekah Eye Program:
| | Virginia Thompson, P.P. | 2006-2009
| | Frances Beck | 2006-2009
| | Shirley Howard | 2007-2010
| | Vicky Hess | 2007-2010
| | Lillie Kennedy | 2009-2012
| | Louise Waggy | 2009-2012
| Red Book Revisions
| | Janet Gibson, P.P.
| | Louise Schwarting, P.P.
| | Pamela Farr, P.P.
| Trustees Rebekah Assembly of Virginia:
| | Western -2009 | - Mary Lee Tabor
| | -2010 | - Pamela Farr, P.P.
| | -2011 | -
| | Eastern -2009 | - Virginia Thompson, P.P.
| | -2010 | - Frances Atkins, P.P.
| | -2011 | - Barbara Kurtz
| | -2012 | -
| | Western -2009 | -
| | -2010 | -
| | -2011 | - Annie Gillespie, P.P.
| | -2012 | -
| United Nation Pilgrimage:
| | Janet Gibson, P.P.
| Ways and Means Committee:
| | Assembly Vice President
| | Debbie Kurtz - Eastern
| | Frances Beck - Eastern
| | Jennie McCormick - Central
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