Monday, October 3.....* Bethel #12 Council Meeting: 7:00 p.m. at Mom Ramona’s House, 7017 Lansdowne.  We will be finalizing Dad’s Night plans and will discuss Term Project.

Tuesday, October 4.....Bethel #49 Jobie-To-Bee Appreciation Night: 7:00 p.m. at Crestwood Euclid Temple.  Keep this night open so that we may visit them.

Saturday, October 8.....Prospective Member Open House:  Keep September 24th open for an Information Open House to promote Job’s Daughters and DeMolay.  Invite your friends (both girls and boys) ages 8 through 18.  Every girl (active member or J2B) that brings 2 prospects for Bethel #12 that we have not met before will receive a gift from Mom and Dad Underwood.

Friday, October 14.....* Bethel #12 Queens, Past Queens & Friendship Night: 7:15 p.m.  Be there by 6:30 so that we may start on time.  We will have a Pampered Chef Party along with our refreshments.  Be selling your Pampered Chef throughout the month of September.  Be sure to bring your orders to any of our Bethel meetings after you receive your sale.  All orders will be due by the October 14th meeting.

Friday, November 4.....* Dads’ Night: Dinner at 6:00 p.m.  The cost is $4.00 for Jobies and Jobies-To-Bee, your Dad is free.  The meeting will start at 7:15 p.m.  More details later.

Sunday, November 20.....* Term Project “Homestyle Breakfast”:  Just an early reminder—more details to come.

* Denotes a Bethel #12 Meeting or an Activity that was discussed at a regular meeting.

If  you  know  you  will  not be able to attend a Bethel meeting,  you must call Miss Kim

Reminder:  Chaperons are required at all events.

Bethel #12 was chartered on September 26, 1925. We meet at Craftsmen Masonic Hall in St. Louis. For a brief period in 1966, when America Temple was being remodeled, we met at South End Masonic Temple.

Bethel Guardians of Bethel #12 have included: Barbara Homan, Daisy Huffengton, Dollie Knoll, Idakatherine Schenk, Oralee Beffa, Sharon Roth, Lynne Stratmann (3 Times), Sandra Applegate, Beverly Knopfel, Kathleen Stringer,  Toni Underwood, Ramona May, Loretta Schmidt, Eva Pelak and Kim Underwood.

Associate Bethel Guardians of Bethel #12 have included: Arthur Miller, Paul Anthes, William E. Punt, Wilbert Schuchmann, Raymond Brand, Ashley Underwood (twice), Charles Hegel, Ralph Schmidt, Craig Stratmann and Charles Boehme.

Five Bethel Guardians of Bethel #12 have served as Grand Guardian. They were Dollie Knoll, Idakatherine Schenk, Oralee Beffa, Lynne Stratmann and Toni Underwood.  Phyllis Boehme, although her credentials come from Bethels #21 and #31, is the current Grand Guardian.  Idakatherine Schenk also served as Supreme Guardian, and served as the Grand Guardian Council Parliamentarian for many years.  Toni Underwood served as the Supreme Librarian in 2003-2004.

Four Associate Bethel Guardians of Bethel #12 have served as Associate Grand Guardian. They were Paul Anthes, William E. Punt, Ashley H. Underwood and Ralph Schmidt.   Ashley Underwood also served as both the Associate Supreme Bethel Guardian and Associate Supreme Guardian.

Three members of Bethel #12 have served as Grand Bethel Honored Queen. Marion Bliggenstorfer Richter served in 1955, Carol Trautwein Blazicek in 1967, and Kim Underwood in 2001-2002.  Stephanie Boehme Schonaerts served as Miss Missouri Congeniality, as well as the SLALOC (St. Louis Area Line Officers club) Spirit Queen. Kim Underwood served as SLALOC Spirit Senior Princess.  SLALOC Presidents have included Carol Trautwein Blazicek, Debbie Pelant Younce, Mary Jane Moxley Kuhn, Judy Wilson Rollins, Betty Brand Landherr, Connie Matushek Johnson, and Laura Brown.  Sarah Pillow is the currect SLALOC President.  SLALOC Sponsors have included Oralee Beffa, Lynne Stratmann, Betty Landherr (while serving as Bethel Guardian of Bethel #14), and Toni Underwood, while Ashley Underwood served as SLALOC Co-Sponsor.  Katie Underwood has served as the SLALOC Spirit Queen,  Moolah Shrine Youth Queen, Scottish Rite Youth Ball Queen, Miss Missouri Congeniality and Grand Bethel Senior Princess.  Susie Pillow served as Scottish Rite Youth Ball Queen in  2002-2003.  Sarah Pillow served as Supreme Bethel Representative to Ontario in 2004.  Aariel Mills is the current SLALOC Spirit Jr. Princess.

Since it’s inception, Bethel #12 has been blessed with a great group of Honored Queens.  The fun activities they've planned over the years have included hay rides, mini-golf, trips to the Muny Opera, mystery trips, dances, volleyball, and kidnap breakfasts. The Post Crispy Critters Yell has been heard at many Grand Session Breakfasts, while the Bethel #12 Spirit Song has been passed down though the years since Lynne Stratmann, Toni Pelak Underwood, and Mary Jane Moxley Kuhn adapted it from a Girl Scout theme.

Fund Raising activities through the years have included candy sales, booster clubs, Roast Beef & Pork Dinners, $2.00-A-Plate Dinners, and Homestyle Breakfasts. These activities not only support the Bethel, but also help the many charities in which the Bethel is involved.

On February 8, 2003, Bethel #3 was merged with Bethel #12.  All those associated with Bethel #12 look fondly upon their past, and with confidence to the future. As the only Bethel still within the St. Louis City Limits, we strive to provide a wholesome environment for our members. The girls are proud to be members of Bethel #12, THE St. Louis Bethel.

Bethel #12 celebrated our 75th Anniversary on Saturday, September 23, 2000.

Bethel #12 celebrated our 80th Anniversary on Friday, September 23, 2005.

History of Bethel #3

Bethel #3 was chartered in 1923. They originally met in Southside Masonic Temple in St. Louis and later met at Zion Methodist Church and finally Gardenville Masonic Temple in Affton.

The Bethel Guardians of Bethel #3 have included: Martha Gatzert, ?-1976, Arline Schmitt, 1976, Marjory Callmeyer, 1976-1981, Sandy Michaels, 1981-1984, Marjory Callmeyer, 1984-1988, Sandy Michaels, 1988-1990, Marjory Callmeyer, 1990-1991, Kathy Angelo, 1991-1993,  Irene Alexander,1993-1995, Marjory Callmeyer, 1995-97, Anne LaTragna, 1997-2000, and Sandra Dressel, 2000-2003.

The Associate Bethel Guardians of Bethel #3 have included: Anthony Gatzert, Troy Moore, 1973-1975, Harley Davis, 1975-1985, John Brand, 1985-1987, Ed Kurmann, 1987-1993, Ron Crites, 1993-1999, and Frank LaTragna, 1999-2003.

Four Bethel Guardians and/or Associate Bethel Guardians of Bethel #3 have served the Grand Council as Grand Guardian or Associate Grand Guardian. They were Martha Gatzert in 1949-1950, Arline Schmitt in 1975-1976, Marjory Callmeyer in 1989-1990 and Dad Ron Crites in 2000-2001.  Dad John Brand is currently Vice Associate Grand Guardian.

Patti Davis Brand served as Grand Bethel Honored Queen in 1983-1984, Grand Guardian in 1993-94, and Grand Bethel Guardian in 1996-97.  Marjorie Callmeyer also served as Grand Bethel Guardian in 1995-96. 

Angela Tripp served as Miss Missouri Job's Daughter in 1995-96.  Mary LaTragna served as SLALOC Spirit Sr. Princess from 1999-2000 and Megan Yung served as SLALOC Spirit Jr. Princess from 2002-2003.

On February 8, 2003, after several years of declining membership, Bethel #3 was merged with Bethel #12.

2000

Katie Underwood
Served as SLALOC Spirit Queen
Served as Moolah Shrine Youth Queen
Served as Scottish Rite Youth Queen
Served as Miss Missouri Congeniality
Served as Grand Bethel Senior Princess

2001

Sarah Pillow
Current SLALOC President

Sarah Pillow
Current SLALOC President

Nicole Gottlieb
Served as MO DeMolay Assoc. State Sweetheart

Pro-Tems: Sarah Pillow
& Katie Underwood

Bethel #12, JDI

From Interstate 55
If heading south, take the Bates St. Exit and turn right onto Bates
If heading north on 55, take the Virginia Exit, turn left on Virginia, go to the next stoplight (Bates) Turn left on Bates
Head west on Bates past Morganford.
Craftsmen Hall is at the intersection of Bates and Gravois.

From Interstate 64 (U.S. Route 40)
From the east or west take the Kingshighway. exit.
Turn south on Kingshighway
Continue south on Kingshighway to Eichelberger.
Turn left on Eichelberger.  Continue on Eichelberger to Bates.
Turn Right on Bates
Take Bates to intersection of Bates and Gravois

From Interstate 70
As you drive through downtown St. Louis, I-70 will swing onto I-55.  From there take the I-55 South directions.

From Interstate 44
If heading east, take the Kingshighway exit and turn right on Kingshighway.
Continue south on Kingshighway to Eichelberger.
Turn left on Eichelberger.  Continue on Eichelberger to Bates.
Turn Right on Bates
Take Bates to intersection of Bates and Gravois