Jemima, Kezia and Kerenhappuch

In 1981 I joined the International Order of Job's Daughters. As a confirmed goody-two-shoes, it was a place where I was rewarded, not ostracized, for being "good." It became a central focus in my life, teaching me the virtues of patience and faith, and giving me a chance to be creative, successful and social. I held several offices and the lead position of Honored Queen in Spring 1986, after which I left my Bethel for college. In 1989 I turned 20, the age of "Majority," at which time I ceased to be a member, but began my career as an adult leader. On two different Bethel Guardian Councils I have served as Promoter of Youth Activities, Director of Music, Director of Epochs, Secretary and Bethel Guardian. I was Bethel Guardian for just under two years when I was forced to resign due to complications of my first son's birth. After two years of sabatical, I returned to Bethel No. 107 where I have remained, despite moving farther and farther away from the city almost every year. From 1990-1993 I was a Leadership Camp Counselor where I created and taught the modules for "Communications" and "Problem Solving." I served on the Grand Guardian's Membership Committee and coached participants in the Miss California pageant. I am currently the 2nd Vice President of my regional Council Association.