What a wonderful problem: How do we initiate 60 members at one ceremony? We organized, we honored the Japanese tradition of not having anyone's back to the audience and we practiced.
Signing the Member Register took the most time as initiates took carefully formed the English letters vs. Japanese characters for their names. Only one member certificate had a spelling change. All three tall candles and 60 small candles lasted throughout the initiation. It was impressive.Twelve founders were charged with the growing of the organization by increasing membership, developing leadership and encouraging members' involvement. Additional responsibilities include: "to participate with other units of the Society; extend membership to other women eligible to wear the golden key; uphold excellence in programs, projects and policies; and support the professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education."
