It’s amazing how fast the last 3 years have gone by and I’m doing my first newsletter as Queen of Isis Temple No. 41.
I’d like to share the part of the Installation of Officers about my journey for those that weren’t able to make it in person:
“My journey here began at work with a budding friendship with Past Queen Tina Dobbs. As our friendship grew, Tina invited me and my husband Chris to different events for Hadi Temple and Daughters of the Nile. As I learned more about their philanthropy and met more members of Daughters of the Nile, I decided I’d like to join this group of wonderful Ladies and help in the work they do for Shriners Children.
I became a Princess in July of 2019. In September of that year, I joined the Patrol and had my first experience cleaning brains in preparation for the Fall Festival. I can say it was quite something.
I knew I wanted to be more involved, being Queen was nowhere on my radar. I was so honored when past Queen Karla Goff asked me to be her Princess Marshal. I remained Princess Marshal for another year and started thinking I’d like to try another role the following year, maybe a Lady in Waiting. Then in Dallas at our Supreme Session, a certain someone planted a seed by asking if I had thought about running for Princess Badoura. My initial response “Oh no, I am not ready for that. That is way out of my comfort zone.” That following March I was elected as Princess Badoura and 3 very quick years later, here we are.
My Theme this year is: “You do not just wake up and become the
butterfly. Growth is a process”.
My Motto that has been in my signature line at work for years is: “Fear not, without change, there would be no butterflies.”
My scripture: A sweet friendship refreshes the soul; Proverbs, Chapter 27, Verse 9.
This journey is a butterfly moment for me.
Installation was such a beautiful day. I thank everyone that helped make it so special.
Our next Stated Session will be held Monday, May 4th, at 7 pm. All annual
reports will be given at this meeting; please be sure you have them ready and are
present. We will also be having a “May the 4th be with you” celebration dinner starting at 5:30, with a special speaker to help find our “force”. Please join us.
The 2026 Supreme Session is June 7-10 in Victoria British Columbia. Our Supreme Queen visit will be June 23, 2026. This will be a combined visit with Badoura Temple. We are currently working on the details and will share more information as we have it.
I am so very honored to have been elected as your Queen for the ensuing year. I promise to do my best to fulfill my duties and responsibilities and to represent our Temple in the manner that every Queen before me has done. I know we will have an amazing year because of each of you and the continued Love and Support we give each other.
Nile Love,
Queen Jodi Boettger