In the 60\s, I was a member of Job's Daughters. It gave me confidence and made me the woman I am today. Tuesday, March 8th was International Women's Day and this was posted on Facebook.
Today, on International Women’s Day, we proclaim our pride of our Job’s Daughters heritage. It is so appropriate that this day falls during the week when we honor our founder, Ethel T. Wead Mick. In 1920, Mother Mick, saw a need for girls to understand the basics of democracy, parliamentary procedure, and government in general. She was active in the women’s right to vote movement, and even incorporated the suffragette movement’s colors of purple, gold and white into the regalia of Job’s Daughters. In this photo of women demonstrating for the right to vote, you can see how much the suffragettes may have influenced Job’s Daughters.
Today, our meetings empower girls to become leaders. Our meetings follow Robert's Rules of Order. Girls as young as 10 years old stand and make formal motions, debate issues on the floor, and vote for the good of the organization. In this way, we help teens learn the power of their voice and their vote, so they can be effective citizens and leaders of the world. Our members plan their own activities and decide their own path; we are truly girl-led, with adults present only to guide and assist.
Bethel #1 is especially proud to be the place where it all began. From Omaha to the rest of the world, Mother Mick’s vision of helping girls become strong leaders continues to thrive.
Our members are going out in the world “filled with ambition and hope.” Go out and change the world!
#DaughtersYouWillRise
