Queen Message September, 2021
Welcome back, Dear Ladies of the Household, from our summer break. It has been a difficult time, as we lost several of our older members and had to remain in quarantine due to this pandemic. Still, many of us enjoyed small gatherings, and picnics, while adhering to Covid 19 guidelines, wearing masks and socially distancing. While the future is unsure, the safety of our members is our number one priority. We will try to be flexible and optimistic as we schedule sessions and meetings.
Nile’s September stated session was held via Zoom and we had a very nice turnout. Looking at the cup half full, some members were online who live a distance away, and might not have been able to come, had we met in person.
As your Queen, I will continue to visit each of our Nile Clubs. If your club chooses to cancel or postpone, as have a few already, know that I will be very understanding and flexible. Just let me know as soon as possible so I can alert our officers and members. It is such a joy to meet with you and have the chance to visit with your members.
Remember that we are planning to have another Ceremonial in January, and we want to expand our membership as much as possible. So be thinking of ladies who would like to join an organization that builds friendships and character, while working together to benefit the Shriner Children’s Hospitals, and get those proposals in!
Nile Love, Your Queen Gail
October, 2021
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- DID YOU KNOW that each year, each Daughters of the Nile Temple and each Shriner’s medical facility welcomes the Supreme Queen during her travels? At these Supreme Queen visits, the temple is required to perform a ceremonial, and hold a banquet in her honor. In planning ahead, next year’s Supreme Queen will be visiting Nydia Temple on Saturday, August 27, 2022, and visiting the Shriners Children’s – Portland Hospital on Monday, August 29, 2022. It is the highlight of each year, and an opportunity for our ladies to meet her and other Supreme officers travelling with her. This is a “Save the Date” for sure.
- DID YOU KNOW that the Portland Shriners Children’s Hospital is looking for donations of stickers for children? Yes, the stickers are given to children at the front desk when checking in and/or leaving. Due to COVID restrictions, many items are still not allowed in the hospital, but sheets of stickers are always welcome. Since they are considered a donated item to the hospital, please make sure to let Pr. Sherry Hevland know the value, so it can recorded on her report to Supreme Temple each year.
- DID YOU KNOW any member can purchase Daughters of the Nile clothing items online? Daughters of the Nile clothing items and accessories, along with counterpart group items, are located on the Supreme website www.daughtersofthenile.com, under the Nile Shop tab. Thinking about a gift, you can purchase gift cards too.
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Tour of Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland (2021)
The pandemic lockdown has resulted in some creative ways of doing things, including a tour the Portland Shriners Hospital. To virtually visit the hospital, go to the next screen and enjoy this video.
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Queen Gail’s Visits to Nile Clubs
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