1. Set your projector to this slide
Set your projector to this slide. You will be ready to begin the presentation.

2. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE QUEEN to PRINCESS Welcome!
You have chosen to attend today’s officers training because you want to learn more about Daughters of the Nile. Perhaps you are currently an Officer, or you may be thinking of assuming the role in the future.
To be an effective and successful leader, you must have knowledge of our organization.
PRINCESS

3. learning are indispensable to each other.”
“Leadership and
learning are indispensable to each other.”
…..John Fitzgerald Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. “
In today’s training, we will learn about Daughters of the Nile in order to be successful leaders in our Temples.
(insert name) will give the invocation.
(After the opening prayer, begin the program.)

4. PERSONALITY QUIZ
(This activity, Welcome Activity I, is optional. You may select Welcome Activity II in the Officer Training manual.)
When you signed in for today’s training, you were asked to select one candy bar from the basket/bowl.
There are specific characteristics that a successful leader must have. Based on the type of candy you chose, your personality traits can be determined. Let us find out what characteristics you have.
If you selected the special dark chocolate bar, raise your hand.

5. CANDY BAR PERSONALITY QUIZ
Special Dark Chocolate – Thoughtful, Insightful
You March to the Beat of Your Own Drummer.
Not a Risk Taker. You Take Small Steps.
May be Very Boring to Others.
(Read the slide.)
If you selected the Krackel bar, raise your hand.

6. CANDY BAR PERSONALITY QUIZ
Krackel
Krackel – Optimistic Full of Joy, Perky Sometimes a little Ditzy.
(Read the slide.)
If you selected the Mr. Goodbar, raise your hand.

7. CANDY BAR PERSONALITY QUIZ
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar – Experts on a Lot of Things
Devil’s Advocate, Risk Taker
May Have Dual Personalities.
(Read the slide.)
If you selected the Milk Chocolate bar, raise your hand.

8. CANDY BAR PERSONALITY QUIZ
Milk Chocolate Bar – “All American” Love Baseball, Apple Pie, Mom and Dad
Talkative, Friendly, Warm
May be Boring at times.
(Read the slide. Go to the next slide)
NOTE: Change slide to read “All Canadian,” for our members in Canada.

9. Laughter is the Shortest Distance Between Two People.
Today, let us laugh and learn together!
The chocolate bar activity was for fun. The personality traits of the chocolate bar were to encourage laughter.
There are personality traits of a successful leader.
Some of the personality traits of a successful leader
are:……………….
….Victor Borge

10. Patience Harmony Listener Kindness Trust Respect Knowledge
To have PATIENCE – The ability to listen without reacting and to understand all points of view.
To promote HARMONY - An understanding, loving attitude that entwines all of us together.
To be a LISTENER – Pay attention to what the members are saying.
To show KINDNESS – Sincere concern, compassion, and caring.
To show TRUST – Faithful, dependable, and keeping shared confidence private.
To show RESPECT - Respect everyone’s opinion.
To have KNOWLEDGE – Knowledge is the basis for answering questions and teaching the work of our Order.

11. A new Officer may feel like this.
(Pause for the participants to read the slide.)
But once we have learned a few of the basics…………

12. Help!
Where do I begin?
….and learn which reference book has the answer you are seeking…..

13. A Good Laugh Recharges Your Battery …..Author Unknown
Once again, we will be laughing as we learn.
(Pause to give the participants time to read the slide.)
An efficient and thriving organization is managed with rules and regulations.
When initiated as a member of Daughters of the Nile, you took an obligation to obey the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Order. As part of the Installation of Officers Ceremony, the Queen promises to see that the Bylaws are obeyed.
We have several resources to refer to when serving as an Officer of a Temple. These books are referred to as treasures, because they are invaluable!
Learning about the resource books is also the first step you take from “Princess to Queen.”

14. What is Inside Our Treasure Box? The First Step
What are these treasures?
(Have a volunteer reach into the treasure box, find the Ritual of Daughters of the Nile, and hold it up for all to see.)
In the following slides, red text indicates an answer to a quiz question.
The First Step

15. RITUAL of Daughters of the Nile
This is our most valuable treasure. Within this cover are the lessons that are the foundation of our Order. It is one of two instructional books for the ritualistic ceremonial work for our order. The Ritual is written like a play and contains a script for all of the players.* There is italics print in the Ritual, which we call “fine print,” because it fine-tunes the instructions. What will we find inside this treasure?
(Pause and wait for answers from the participants. When all have had the opportunity to contribute to the discussion, announce the remaining topics found inside the Ritual.)
The Proclamation from the Founders of our Organization.*
Temple set-up for a Stated Session/Ceremonial
Items needed to open a Temple and for a Ceremony of Initiation
The Order of Business for all Stated Sessions*
Methods for Balloting and Taking the Password
The Ritualistic Work: Short Form Opening, Amplified Opening,
Ceremony of Initiation, Closing, Installation Ceremonies, and Burial and
Memorial Services
An individual member may own a personal copy of the Ritual. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV Official Temple Properties)
Four (4) Rituals are included in the Official Temple Properties. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV, Section 1. Ritual)
 * Answer to a quiz question

16. FLOOR CHARTS for SUBORDINATE TEMPLES
This is the second book of two resources for our Ceremonies. * The Ritual and Floor Charts must be used together. By hearing its title, what do you think this treasure contains?
(Pause and wait for answers from the participants. When all have had the opportunity to contribute to the discussion, announce the remaining topics found inside the Floor Charts.)
It supplements the fine print of the Ritual:
Flag Protocol*
Contains a diagram of ideal Temple set-up*
Diagrams of the Floor Work for the:
Amplified Opening
Balloting
Escort & Introduction of Distinguished Members
Ceremony of Initiation
Golden Links of Fellowship
Installation Ceremony
Informal Closing of the Bible 
An individual member may own a personal copy of the Floor Charts. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV Official Temple Properties)
Eight (8) Floor Charts are provided to some Officers as part of the Temple Properties. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV, Section 5. Floor Charts for Subordinate Temples)
 * Answer to a quiz question

17. HISTORY OF THE FOUNDING OF DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
History of the Founding of the Daughters of the Nile, the Canadian Trust and the Daughters of the Nile Foundation
Not only will you find photos of the Founders, the story of the beginning of the Daughters of the Nile, and the list of Supreme Queens and the year each one served, but also a listing of all the Temple names, how to pronounce the name,* and what it means. The list of Temple names and the pronunciation of their names is essential for a Mistress of Ceremonies or anyone who must be able to pronounce a name correctly. This book is an excellent resource for a Founders Day Program.
An individual member may own a personal copy of the History of the Founding of Daughters of the Nile. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV Official Temple Properties)
* Answer to a quiz question

18. SUPREME TEMPLE DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE ANNUAL SESSION PROCEEDINGS
Facilitator: A new book is printed each year following Supreme Session. It contains a narrative description of the daily happenings at the convention. You will find information about each Temple for that year, i.e., when the Temple meets, what months it does not meet, how many members it has, the Queen’s and Pr. Recorder’s names, and the names of all the Delegates attending that Supreme Session. There is also a listing of all the Past Queens who served each Temple, and each Temple’s donation to the Foundations and Shriners Hospitals for Children®. * This book is essential in analyzing the success and growth of a Temple. By using the Annual Proceedings, you can gather annual data and thereby chart the growth or downward trend of a Temple. The year of the Annual Session is included on the front of the book for easy reference.
* Answer to a quiz question

19. SUPREME TEMPLE BYLAWS PART I PART II
The Supreme Temple is the governing body for all of the Daughters of the Nile Temples. The Supreme Temple Bylaws are contained in the green binder under tab three, Part I Supreme Temple. The local Temples are called Subordinate Temples. The Supreme Temple Bylaws that govern the Subordinate Temples are under tab four in the green binder and labeled Part II Subordinate Temple Bylaws. (Show the tabbed sections.)
Inside this book are the rules and policies of the Supreme Temple, which are applied consistently throughout all the Daughters of the Nile Temples. When a member is initiated, she agrees to abide by these Bylaws. Due to changes that may occur throughout the years as the organization grows, the members may amend the Bylaws through the legislative process at the Annual Supreme Session. If you have a question about the rules and regulations, you will find the answer in the Supreme Temple Bylaws. Examples are: the eligibility requirements for membership, the Delegates to Supreme Session, and the required number of Stated Sessions per year. *
An individual member may own a personal copy of the Supreme Temple Bylaws. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV Official Temple Properties)
Six (6) Supreme Temple Bylaws are provided to the Elective Officers as part of the Temple Properties. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV, Section 3. Supreme Temple Bylaws, Protocol, and Manual of Procedures)
* Answer to a quiz question

20. PROTOCOL
Protocol is also housed in the green binder. It is found behind the fifth tab.
Flag Protocol, Dress Code, Introductions, Banquet Seating, * Outline for Installation, and the Supreme Queen’s visit are explained in Protocol.
An individual member may own a personal copy of the Protocol. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV Official Temple Properties)
Six (6) copies of Protocol are part of the Temple Properties and provided to the Elective Officers. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV, Section 3. Supreme Temple Bylaws, Protocol, and Manual of Procedures)
* Answer to a quiz question

21. MANUAL OF PROCEDURES
All of our laws are found in the Supreme Temple Bylaws and Temple Bylaws, but if you want to find out the procedures to follow, you will find the processes in this manual. It will answer your questions about how and when. You will find this manual in the green binder in the sixth tabbed section.
Inside this book, you will find the procedures for Clubs, Membership,* Fundraising, Stated Sessions * and the Duties of the Elective Officers* and Committees.
An individual member may own a personal copy of the Manual of Procedures. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV Official Temple Properties)
Six (6) Manual of Procedures are provided to the Elective Officers as part of the Temple Properties. (Supreme Temple Bylaws, Part I, Article IV, Section 3. Supreme Temple Bylaws, Protocol, and Manual of Procedures)
* Answer to a quiz question

22. YOUR TEMPLE BYLAWS and STANDING RULES
Each Temple develops and approves its own Bylaws and Rules. Important information found in the Temple Bylaws is the amount of annual dues, where, when and how often the Stated Sessions are held. Some examples of other financial commitments that are included in the Bylaws may be an allotment for the Installation of Officers, Supreme Session expenses, the outgoing Queen’s Past Queen’s Jewel, and the Supreme Queen’s Official Visit. The duties of the Temple’s Elective Officers are also included.

23. REFERENCE BOOK FOR CEREMONIAL ASSISTANTS
Reference Book for Ceremonial Assistants Daughters of the Nile
The Reference Book for Ceremonial Assistants is a resource that can be purchased and read by any interested member. You do not need to be a Ceremonial Assistant to gain knowledge from this book.
Valuable sections of this book include the “Helpful Tips” for each Officer. The Queen or Ceremonial Assistant may copy these pages and distribute at the first meeting of the Officers. Detailed instructions of Princess Tirzah’s Altar Work are found in this book.
Another section, “How to Memorize” is geared for the Officer who is having difficulty memorizing her part.
If you are interested in learning more about our Ritual and floor work, you may enroll in the Ceremonial Assistants Training class currently offered at the Annual Supreme Session.

24. Another Valuable Treasure:
(Read the slide.)

25. Daughters of the Nile Welcome!
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US
This is the Daughters of the Nile Home Page.
The menu categories are listed horizontally under the heading, Daughters of the Nile. The green arrow indicates the “Menu.”
The “Menu” categories are:
About Us
Supreme News
Subordinate Temples
Charitable Giving
Hospital Requests
Contact Us
If you are not already receiving electronic messages from Supreme Temple via the Nile Connection, you may register on the website to receive the communications.
Welcome!

26. www.daughtersofthenile.com Click - Click - Supreme News Pr. Recorder
An important category for an Officer of the Temple is the information and forms housed on the “For the Recorder” web page.
You can navigate to this page by clicking on the menu heading, “Supreme News,” and then clicking on “Forms for the Pr. Recorder.”
Click -
Forms for the
Pr. Recorder

27. For the Princess Recorder
Daughters of the Nile
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US
For the Princess Recorder       
Contact the Supreme Princess Recorder
Phone: Eleanor Green, PSQ
Supreme Pr. Recorder
Do you know the difference between petitions and proposals? Check out this explainer.   
OFFICIAL REGISTERED TRADEMARK/EMBLEM DOWNLOADABLE
FORMS
2018 Amendments with Previous Notice
Annual Report
Annual Report Instructions
Annual Supreme Queen’s Inspection of Temple Properties by the Queen and Queen-elect
Bylaws – Request for Subordinate Temple Bylaws Change form
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
On this page you can scroll down the list of forms to find the one you need. The Official Daughters of the Nile emblem can be downloaded from this web page as well as a Proposal for Membership.
At the bottom of the list is a category for brochures and flyers. You can download a brochure from this page or order it on the Supply Order Form from the Supreme Princess Recorder.

28. www.daughtersofthenile.com Click - Click - Supreme News
A wealth of information can be found on the Education Web Page by clicking on the menu heading “Supreme News”…………
Click -
Education Webpage

29. Daughters of the Nile 1 22 2 Welcome!
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US 1
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
A MESSAGE FROM SUPREME QUEEN
SUPREME QUEEN ITINERARY
ACTION TEAM
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
REGIONAL EVENTS
FORMS FOR THE PRINCESS RECORDER
SUPREME SESSIONS 22 2
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
and clicking “EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT.”
Welcome!

30. Daughters of the Nile Education Development
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US
Education Development       
Supreme Temple Bylaws
Protocol
Manual of Procedures
Submit recommendations to change Ritual, Protocol, Manual of Procedures or the Board Manual
Welcome to the Education Webpage!
The Supreme Temple Education Development Committee’s goal is to have information about Daughters of the Nile at our members’ fingertips. The Supreme Temple’s resource publications are posted for easy viewing on this webpage.
By clicking on the links at the very top of the page, you may view informative articles as well as questions and answers that have been asked of the Supreme Temple Parliamentarian and our Supreme Temple Jurisprudence Committee. You may also submit your own question.
“Ask EDna” (Education) is a means of requesting an answer to any type of question. You may also solicit the development of educational materials by conveying your interests.
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
At the top of this page, one can click and view the electronic files of the Supreme Temple Bylaws, Protocol and Manual of Procedures. These resources can be accessed wherever you and your computer or tablet are located.

31. Daughters of the Nile 1 22 2 22 3 Welcome!
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US 1
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
A MESSAGE FROM SUPREME QUEEN
SUPREME QUEEN ITINERARY
ACTION TEAM
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
REGIONAL EVENTS
FORMS FOR THE PRINCESS RECORDER
SUPREME SESSIONS 22 2
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
ASK EDNA
ASK THE PARLIAMENTARIAN
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOKW TO BE A PRINCESS
OFFICERS’ MATERIALS
LET’S ORGANIZE A CLUB
LET’S ORGANIZE A UNIT
RECRUITING OFFICERS 22 3
The menu heading that is beneficial to an Officer is “Officers’ Materials.” Click on “Officers’ Materials” and another drop-down menu will appear with a list of articles that can be viewed and/or downloaded.
Welcome!

32. OFFICERS’ MATERIALS Motivating Members Recruiting Leaders
Setting Goals for Recruiting Officers
Officers’ Meetings
Presiding Over a Stated Session
You will discover a list of informative articles that will assist you in leading your Temple.
(Pause to give time for the participants read the titles.)

33. OFFICERS’ MATERIALS Be a Successful Committee Chairman Fundraising
Temple Finances
Let Harmony Prevail
This is My First Supreme Session
(Pause to give time for the participants read the titles.)
These articles can be downloaded and printed.

34. www.daughtersofthenile.com Click - Click - Supreme News
Another web page that has invaluable information for an Officer can be found on the Membership web page by clicking on the menu heading “Supreme News”…………
Click -
Membership Information

35. Daughters of the Nile 1 22 2 Welcome!
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US 1
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
A MESSAGE FROM SUPREME QUEEN
SUPREME QUEEN ITINERARY
ACTION TEAM
REGIONAL EVENTS
FORMS FOR THE PRINCESS RECORDER
SUPREME SESSIONS 22 2
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
and clicking “MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.”
Welcome!

36. Daughters of the Nile 1 22 2 22 3 Welcome!
ABOUT US SUPREME NEWS SUBORDINATE TEMPLES CHARITABLE GIVING HOSPITAL REQUESTS CONTACT US 1
WE HAVE FUN SO THE KIDS CAN RUN
A MESSAGE FROM SUPREME QUEEN
SUPREME QUEEN ITINERARY
ACTION TEAM
REGIONAL EVENTS
FORMS FOR THE PRINCESS RECORDER
SUPREME SESSIONS 22 2
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
WHO ARE THE DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE?
MEMBERSHIIP ARTICLES
MENTORING PROGRAM
MEMBERSHIP FORM
LEGACY PROGRAM
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 22 3
The menu heading that is beneficial to an Officer is “Membership Articles.” Click on “Membership Articles” and another drop-down menu will appear with a list of articles that can be viewed and/or downloaded. The membership form listed here is for a non-member to complete and submit online for additional information about our Order.
Welcome!

37. BREAK We will take a ten (10) minute break. The time is ________.
The break will end at ____________.

38. Welcome back from the break!
How many of you learned something from our treasure chest activity? (Pause to let the participants raise their hands.)
I am going to prove to you right now how much you learned by having you take a

39. QUIZ!
(Distribute Quizzes to all of the participants.)
This quiz is a “fill in the blank” quiz. The titles of our resource books are listed at the top of the page for you to choose from. On the blank, write the name of the book you would use to find the answer to the questions.
(Give the participants sufficient time to complete the quiz. When you can see that the majority have completed the quiz, continue the class by reviewing the answers to the quiz.)
We are going to begin with question one and answer the questions.
(Reviewing the answers will give the participants confidence by affirming that they are gaining knowledge to be a leader in their Temple).

40. WOO HOO!!
YES!!
(Applaud the participants for their success and new knowledge.)

41. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE QUEEN to PRINCESS
FACILITATOR: If you would like to know the answers to questions such as:
“How does the Queen know that the Proclamation must be read in celebration of Founders Day?” OR
“When may the Queen choose to use the Short Form Opening?”
“Where can I find the difference between CEF and CRA/CRF”?
THEN, you will be interested in attending future classes. The next class about the Supreme Temple Bylaws is titled “I Have a Question – Where Can I Find the Answer?”
It is scheduled for (Insert time and day.)
PRINCESS

42. SUPREME TEMPLE BYLAWS STEP 2 (Insert time and day.)
Thank you for coming today! 
STEP 2