Centerpiece Competition
Faye Schneider & Sharon McElfresh
Faye: se43524@windstream.net | 402.873.6571
Sharon: cm44045@windstream.net | 402.873.5083
DEADLINE: MAY 1
Let’s see that sparkle! For Grand Session 2024, we want you to shine like the stars you are! Take the Grand theme of “Be the Star You Are” and show us how you sparkle! Please read the rules carefully before you start your brainstorming, and don’t forget to send in your registration.
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Categories:
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Bethel: A centerpiece created by the members of the Bethel centered around the Grand theme of “Be the Star You Are,” stars, the universe, theater/Hollywood, etc.
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Bees: A centerpiece created by the members of a Bethel Beehive centered around the theme, “BEE the Star You Are!”
Entry Details:
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Entries may be checked in on Wednesday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.
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Entries will be on display throughout Grand Session.
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Centerpieces will be judged on Wednesday night.
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Voting for the “People’s Choice” will be on Thursday, June 20 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.
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Voting ballots will be in your registration packet. One vote per person registered.
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Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony Friday evening.
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All centerpieces must be picked up after the closing of the Awards Ceremony on Friday evening.
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CENTERPIECE RULES
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Only one entry per Bethel.
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Bethel members must make the centerpiece. Members need not attend Grand Bethel to participate.
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Centerpiece must follow or relate to the above mentioned themes and incorporate Job’s Daughters.
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Cost must not exceed $25.00.
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The maximum dimensions are:
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Must fit in an 18” by 18” square, oval, or round area. a.
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Maximum height of 10”.
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Your design should be balanced and able to stand on its own and not block the view of people seated at the table.Entry must be appealing and viewed from all sides.
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Candles may be used, but not lit.
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Electricity will not be provided.
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The entry must appear anonymous. Bethel number, location, and Daughters’ names must not appear anywhere on the centerpiece.
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Please include a statement (limit to one page) explaining whatever you would like people to know about your centerpiece. It could explain any symbolism, construction, materials used, etc.
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It does not need to be attached and does not affect the dimension requirements.
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This will be read by the judges and also be made available for everyone.
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