It has been an honor to serve as your Queen this past year. It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over as it has just flown by. I believe we did spread our wings and soar this year. We at Isis Temple No. 41 have a lot to be thankful for. We accepted 13 new members into our order, and we saw great success with our fundraising events.
There was a great time at the Supreme Session. I have enjoyed being able to be with all the Dragonflies these past two years at Supreme Session and attending the business sessions. It truly was an informative experience. Getting to know this wonderful group of ladies has been an honor. Both the Egyptian Band and the Patrol had successful booths at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. The Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair was again a success. Thank you to those who helped work at the booth, especially those volunteering more than one day, and most importantly, PQ Karla Goff for chairing this event.
We were given the honor and opportunity to work with the Nobles at the ticket office for the 89th Hadi Shrine Circus and were presented a check for more than $7,300 for our efforts. Thank you to all ladies who volunteered your time for this event, especially to chairperson PQ Kathy Stewart. The time and dedication you devoted to this are appreciated more than words can say. We had a great Trivia Night enjoyed by all with the highest attendance to date. Thank you to the ladies who furnished food for the event and special thanks to PQ Krista Williams for chairing this event. We had a fun ice cream social chaired by Meredith Thompson for members to bring a guest to give them the knowledge of our mission as Daughters of the Nile.
Thank you to PQ Marian Trapp for chairing the Charitable Giving committee. We were able to present a substantial financial gift to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation, which as you know benefits Shriners Children.
We welcomed our Supreme Queen Patricia “Patty” Larimore on August 18, bringing in nine new members at that ceremonial. I was honored to bring in my daughter Stephanie at this ceremonial. Sadly, we grieved and memorialized 19 members this year, including PQ Carol Wellmeier.
I would like to give a hearty round of applause to our Past Supreme Queen, Past Queens, 2023 Officers, Ceremonial Assistants, pro-tems, committee chairs, and every Lady of the Household. Thank you to all who served and participated in our committees. We definitely did soar in 2023, and I look forward to being a part of the wonderful things that Pr. Royal Kara May will accomplish as Queen.
I offer my deepest gratitude for the work all Ladies of the Household do in serving Isis Temple No. 41 and our Supreme Temple. I look forward to the growth and fellowship that 2024 will bring!
Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.
With Nile love and hugs,
Judy Schultz, Queen