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Opening Ceremony Flashcards

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Where do the Bethel Choir and Jobies to Bee line up for the Opening Ceremony?

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Preparation Room Doorway

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Which Officers and in what order enter through the Preparation Room door?

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Marshal, OG, SC, Librarian, Chaplain, 3M, 4M, 5M, SP

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Which Officers and in what order enter through the Anteroom door?

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Guide, IG, JC, Recorder, Treasurer, 1M, 2M, JP, HQ

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Who is in charge of making sure the Officers are lined up properly for the Opening Ceremony?

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Guide and Marshal

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When do the BG and ABG enter the Bethel room?

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They are already there. They simply assume their positions in the East prior to the Opening Ceremony. They do NOT walk in.

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Which Officer does not walk in during the Opening Ceremony?

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Musician because she should be seated at the instrument

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How does the Bethel Choir line up?

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single file at the Preparation Room door

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Who comes in with the Bethel Choir?

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Jobies to Bee

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Who designates which Daughter leads in the Bethel Choir?

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the HQ

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How do the Bethel Choir and Jobies to Bee enter the Bethel Room?

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by marching east on the North Line to their station and remain standing.

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Who closes the Preparation Room door and when during the Opening Ceremony?

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Marshal, as soon as the designated Daughter (leading the Bethel Choir and Jobies to Bee) has taken her place for the opening march.

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When does the BG open the meeting?

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After the members of the Bethel Choir and Jobies to Bee are at their seats.

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How does the BG open the meeting?

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She raps once and then says her part per the ritual.

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What march music is played when the Bethel Choir and Jobies to Bee are marching to their stations?

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“Fairest in the Land”, “Job’s Daughters, Fair and True”, or other appropriate music.

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Per the BG opening part, who is invited to remain?

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“All members, parents, and adults eligible to attend a Bethel meeting..”

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When does the Musician begin playing the opening march song?

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When the BG nods to her following her part.

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What is the opening song?

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“Open the Gates of the Bethel”

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Who opens the doors for the Opening Ceremony?

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Guide and Marshal

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How do the Guide and Marshal open the door for the Opening Ceremony?

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slowly, timing the opening so that they are standing in the center of the doorway as the introduction of the song is completed.

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Which foot do the Officers begin walking on during the Opening Ceremony?

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left

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When do the Officers begin walking during the Opening Ceremony?

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on the word “Open” after the introduction

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Who sings “Open the Gates of the Bethel”?

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members

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Describe how the Guide side enters the Bethel Room during the first half of “Open the Gates of the Bethel” during Opening March.

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Walk east until they reach the Altar Line. Turns a square corner to the left (north), walks past the station of the Chaplain, turns left (west), making a complete semicircle around the outside of the Messengers’ stations, past the station of the Treasurer, turns left to the south side of the Altar, turns right and marches east.

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Describe how the Marshal side enters the Bethel Room during the first half of “Open the Gates of the Bethel” during Opening March.

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Walk east until they reach the Altar Line. Turns a square corner to the right (south), walks past the station of the Treasurer, turns right (west), making a complete semicircle around the outside of the Messengers’ stations, past the station of the Chaplain, turns left to the north side of the Altar, turns left and marches east.

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Who is on the inside during the Opening March?
Marshal - one step from the semicircle
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How should the Guide and Marshal align themselves during the Opening March?
they should mirror each other, keeping their lines parallel
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What happens when the Guide and Marshal reach the East Line during the Opening March?
all stop and form an aisle, wide enough to allow the Princesses to proceed to the east line side by side.
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What do the Princesses do when they reach the East Line during the Opening March?
take a position in line with and east of the Guide and Marshal
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When do the Officers face center during the Opening March?
when the BG nods to the Officers, which happens after the Princesses take their place at the east line
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When does the HQ march through the aisle of Officers?
When they turn toward center
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Which side of the podium does the HQ ascend the dais on during the Opening March?
left
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Who may extend their hand to assist the HQ in ascending the dais during the Opening March?
ABG
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Who introduces the HQ during the Opening Ceremony?
BG
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What does the BG do after introducing the HQ?
presents her with the gavel
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After receiving the gavel, what does the HQ say?
"The Officers will take their stations."
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When do the Officers face east after the HQ directs them to take their stations in the Opening March?
when the Musician plays a chord
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When do the Princesses take their stations?
When the second verse of "Open the Gates of the Bethel" begins
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When do the BG and ABG descend the dais during the Opening March?
as soon as the Officers have left the East Line
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What do the BG and ABG do when leaving the dais during the Opening March?
descend the dais, turn left on the East Line and proceed side by side to their stations on the South Sideline. They remain standing.
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Describe how the Guide side proceeds during the second half of "Open the Gates of the Bethel" during Opening March.
The Guide turns right, marches to the South Marching Line, turns right, marches to the West Line, turns right, marches on the West Line to a point in line with the south side of the Altar, turns right, marches east on a straight line through the semicircle to the Altar Line, turns right to the South Marching Line, turns left, marches east to the East Line, turns left and marches to a point in line with the south side of the Altar, turns left and marches straight through the semicircle to the West Line. The Guide proceeds to her station.
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Describe how the Marshal side proceeds during the second half of "Open the Gates of the Bethel" during Opening March.
The Marshal turns left, marches to the North Marching Line, turns left, marches to the West Line, turns left, marches on the West Line to a point in line with the north side of the Altar, turns left, marches (east*) on a straight line through the semicircle to the Altar Line, turns left to the North Marching Line, turns right, marches east to the East Line, turns right and marches to a point in line with the north side of the Altar, turns right and marches straight through the semicircle to the West Line. The Marshal proceeds to her station. *the word east is in the Guide directions but not the Marshal directions
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When do the Messengers, Chaplain and Treasurer take their stations and how?
When the Guide and Marshal lead them through the center of the semicircle, as they reach a point in front of their individual stations, they turn square corners north and south and march to their stations, all facing east together.
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When do the Librarian, SC, Recorder and JC take their stations and how?
After the Messengers, Chaplain and Treasurer have taken their stations, as they reach a point in front of their individual stations, they turn square corners, march east 2 steps to their stations, then face west by turning inward.
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When do the IG and OG take their stations?
After the Custodians have taken their stations, they follow the Guide and Marshal through the semicircle. As they pass the 5M station, they march diagonally toward the doors of the Anteroom and Preparation Room.
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Do the Officers sit when they reach their stations?
no
46
During the Flag Ceremony, which flag is presented first?
the flag of the host country
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If there are multiple national flags presented, how are they lined up?
the host country's flag is on the far left (north)
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How should citizens pay respect to their National Emblem?
according to the custom of their country
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How to those who are not citizens of the country whose flag is being presented stand?
they stand at attention with hands at their sides
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How is the National Emblem carried?
according to the custom of the country
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Where can you find the music for the Flag Ceremony?
the Music Book
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Who displays the National Emblem?
Marshal
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Which room does the Marshal retire to for the Flag Ceremony?
Preparation Room
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When does the HQ rap during the Flag Ceremony and how many times?
when the Marshal is ready with the National Emblem at the door of the Preparation Room - 3 raps
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What do the Officers in the semicircle do when the HQ raps them up for the Flag Ceremony?
rise and face the flag
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How does the Marshal march when entering for the Flag Ceremony?
enters the Bethel Room, marches to the West Line, turns south, marches to a point where she can proceed diagonally between the 4M and 5M, stopping between the 1M and 3M
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After the HQ says her part about the National Emblem, where does she tell the Marshal to place the flag?
in the East at the right of the SP
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How does the Marshal get from the Altar to the East during the Flag Ceremony?
she turns and marches north, then east, between the Altar and the Chaplain, and marches on a straight line to the East Dais. She ascends the dais and places the flag in the base provided at the right of the SP.
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What do those in the room do as the Marshal marches east after presenting the National Emblem at the Altar?
all turn to face the flag
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How should the flag staff be placed when the Marshal puts it in the base?
so that the flag covers the staff, the emblem at the top of the staff faces west
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In countries where a Pledge of Allegiance is given, what does the Marshal do after placing the flag in its base?
She steps back one step and joins in the salute
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When does the HQ rap to seat the assembly during the Flag Ceremony?
as the Marshal returns to her station
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How does the Marshal return to her station following the Flag Ceremony?
retraces her steps to the East Line, turns to the North Marching Line, turns west, (marches to the West Marching line, turns left*) marches to a point in line with her station, returns to her station and is seated *This direction seems to be left out of the instructions in the Ritual but is show in Diagram 8.
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What other flags can be presented in addition to the National Emblem and the Bethel Flag?
other national, state, provincial, territorial or Jobie to Bee flags
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When are other flags presented?
Between the National Emblem and the Bethel Flag
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Who escorts in the Bethel Flag?
the Marshal or an appointed Bethel Flag Bearer
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Does the Marshal's floor work to escort in the Bethel Flag change from how she brings in the National Emblem?
No
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Who sings the Bethel Flag song?
Daughters and Majority Members
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Do Daughters and MM rise for the Bethel Flag Song?
Yes
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Where do Daughters and MM face during the Bethel Flag Song?
toward the flag
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Where does the HQ direct the Marshal or Bethel Flag Bearer to place the flag (if it is not already in the East)?
in the East at the left of the JP
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How does the Marshal or Bethel Flag Bearer escort the Bethel Flag from the Altar to the East?
turns and marches south, then east, between the Altar and the Treasurer, and marches on a straight line to the East Dais. They then ascend the dais and place the flag in a base provided at the left of the JP.
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When does the HQ rap after the Bethel Flag Song?
as the Marshal or Bethel Flag Bearer turns to return to her station
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How does the Marshal or Bethel Flag Bearer return to her station after the placing the Bethel Flag in the East?
they descend the dais to the East Line, turns north or south, marches to her station and is seated
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When does the HQ excuse those not eligible to attend a closed meeting?
following the Bethel Flag Song
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Who escorts out the Jobies to Bee?
the Bethel Beekeeper or designated adult
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Does the HQ say the line about excusing the Jobies to Bee if there are none present?
No
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When are the doors of the Bethel Room closed for a closed meeting?
After all those not eligible to attend have retired, which is just after the Bethel Flag Song.
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If possible, where should new visitors be seated for a Bethel Meeting?
together west of the Altar Line
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Which direction does the Chaplain face during the Pledge for Adults?
toward the visitors if they are all on one side of the room, otherwise she faces the Altar
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Who rises with new visitors for the Pledge for Adults?
ABG or a member of the Executive Bethel Guardian Council - they repeat the pledge with the visitors.
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Do Officers rise during the Pledge for Adults?
Yes
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What song is played while the Chaplain walks to the Altar for the Pledge for Adults?
"Sweet Hour of Prayer"
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Is it required to sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" while the Chaplain walks to the Altar for the Pledge for Adults?
No, it's optional
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Does the Chaplain kneel for the Pledge for Adults?
No
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Does the Chaplain open the Bible for the Pledge for Adults?
Yes
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Where does the Chaplain stand for the Pledge for Adults?
a point halfway between the Altar and East Dais
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Do the Officers place their right hand over their heart for the Pledge for Adults?
Yes
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Do the Officers repeat the Pledge for Adults?
No
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When do the Officers return their hands to their sides after the Pledge for Adults?
When the Chaplain does
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When does the HQ rap for the Pledge for Adults?
When the Chaplain returns to her station
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