Leadership Conference and Soups Cook-off

Grand Bethel's Leadership Conference was Saturday October 9th at Freemason's Hall in downtown Indianapolis. Rather than having a traditional leadership conference, we tried to do something a little different this year. In the morning session, we had a self-esteem seminar for the girls. The girls were divided into two groups by age. The adults went over the adult proficiency test- a test over the ritual and constitution and bylaws. We got a lot accomplished and I think we'll have several adults turn in the test this year. We had a baked potato bar for lunch while Raquel spoke to the group about healthy eating options.

After lunch we had a self defense instructor from IU speak to the group and provide some basic lessons.
We learned some basic strikes, kicks, blocks and some situational defense. Everyone got an opportunity to kick full force on a pad and practice kicking someone's shin and escaping. Then we drew for door prizes and awarded certificates for completion of the 2010 Leadership Conference.

The next morning was Statewide Go to Church Sunday followed by the Grand Bethel Soups cook-off and Bazaar. We had a great turn-out for the event. I know some of you may have heard the rumor that there was a contest for whoever sold the most tickets for the event.
Unfortunately, so many of the Grand Bethel Exec sold out of their tickets that we had to call it a draw. Too bad because I had an awesome present but I guess we'll just have to wait until we sell tickets for another event. There were some great items for sale at the Bethel's booths.

Thank you to everyone who entered soups and thank you to Tara Disbrow for coordinating the event.