Juanita "Thomas, Rebekah Assembly President, IOOF of Idaho

DEDICATION

First - to the memory of my Rebekah sister and friend, Sandra Faraday.

Second - to my husband, Will, and to my family for their support.

Third - to each of you for your friendship, and

Last - but not least, to my home and associate lodges for your help and encouragement.

THEME

Live the Rebekah Creed

MOTTO

To have a friend is to be a friend.

EMBLEMS

Teapot and Cup of Friendship

Rainbow and Bluebird

WATCHWORDS

Friendship, Love, Truth

FLOWERS

Roses - all colors

Especially red for love

COLORS

Rainbow Colors

GUIDES

Holy Bible, Ritual, Rebekah Constitution & Past Presidents

AIMS

To promote friendship and love among all members of the Order.

Increase membership.

SCRIPTURE

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. Psalm 121:1

PRAYER

Dear Lord who watches over us day and night.

Guide us to do all things right.

To keep Friendship, Love and Truth always within our sight.

Amen

BIOGRAPHY

Juanita (Nita) Thomas was born July 25, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. At an early age, after attending a Christmas party, (sponsored by Lily #33 and IOOF), with her aunt, she knew one day she would sit in those "Big Chairs" and be a "Rebekah".

Upon graduating from Salmon High School, she married Will (Bill) Thomas on May 27, 1958. They moved to Gooding, Idaho in 1962, where they owned and operated a dairy and farm until 1992.

Thanks to another aunt, in May 1964, Juanita joined Marguerite No. 98 Rebekah Lodge in Gooding. Raising 4 children, calves and other duties, she still found time to be a Theta Rho Advisor and was Noble Grand in 1980. She has been involved in 4-H, PTA, church, community and lodge functions.

Juanita and Will have 4 children, Patricia, John, Janet, and Cindy. 8 grand children and 8 great grand children.

After retirement they moved back to Salmon. Juanita belongs to Anna No. 14 and IOOF No. 5 in Salmon and associate member of Silver Leaf No. 27, Challis; Idaho No. 96, Wendell; and Syringa No. 110, Jerome.

Juanita enjoys crafts, reading, and growing roses. She collects cookie jars and cookbooks, among other things.

We invite everyone to come visit, the "latch is always open".

JUANITA THOMAS

REBEKAH ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT

2007 ~ 2008

	DEDICATION First - to the memory of my Rebekah sister and friend, Sandra Faraday. Second - to my husband, Will, and to my family for their support. Third - to each of you for your friendship, and Last - but not least, to my home and associate lodges for your help and encouragement.
	THEME Live the Rebekah Creed
	MOTTO To have a friend is to be a friend.
	MOTTO To have a friend is to be a friend.
	EMBLEMS Teapot and Cup of Friendship Rainbow and Bluebird

	WATCHWORDS Friendship, Love, Truth

	FLOWERS Roses - all colors Especially red for love
	FLOWERS Roses - all colors Especially red for love
	COLORS Rainbow Colors
	COLORS Rainbow Colors
	GUIDES Holy Bible, Ritual, Rebekah Constitution & Past Presidents
	AIMS To promote friendship and love among all members of the Order. Increase membership.

	SCRIPTURE I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. Psalm 121:1

	PRAYER Dear Lord who watches over us day and night. Guide us to do all things right. To keep Friendship, Love and Truth always within our sight. Amen
	BIOGRAPHY Juanita (Nita) Thomas was born July 25, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. At an early age, after attending a Christmas party, (sponsored by Lily #33 and IOOF), with her aunt, she knew one day she would sit in those "Big Chairs" and be a "Rebekah". Upon graduating from Salmon High School, she married Will (Bill) Thomas on May 27, 1958. They moved to Gooding, Idaho in 1962, where they owned and operated a dairy and farm until 1992. Thanks to another aunt, in May 1964, Juanita joined Marguerite No. 98 Rebekah Lodge in Gooding. Raising 4 children, calves and other duties, she still found time to be a Theta Rho Advisor and was Noble Grand in 1980. She has been involved in 4-H, PTA, church, community and lodge functions. Juanita and Will have 4 children, Patricia, John, Janet, and Cindy. 8 grand children and 8 great grand children. After retirement they moved back to Salmon. Juanita belongs to Anna No. 14 and IOOF No. 5 in Salmon and associate member of Silver Leaf No. 27, Challis; Idaho No. 96, Wendell; and Syringa No. 110, Jerome. Juanita enjoys crafts, reading, and growing roses. She collects cookie jars and cookbooks, among other things. We invite everyone to come visit, the "latch is always open".