BBG Red Book 2014 | Page 60

Closing Ceremony BBGs around the world use the following ritual to close chapter, council, regional and International business meetings. N’siah: (Rises and raps gavel three times, signaling all to rise) Now that our business has ended, it is our hope that we have carried on our deliberations in a manner befitting the great organization of which we are a part. Let us leave now with free and joyous hearts and with minds that are filled with the thought of deeds that are pure and noble. Will the Shomeret Ha-brit please read the closing prayer. (Shomeret Ha-brit rises and reads appropriate passage, quote, poem, etc.) N’siah: I now declare this meeting officially adjourned. Let us join hands in a friendship circle and sing our International BBG song. Good and Welfare It is customary to end meetings with Good and Welfare. This is a time for each BBG to speak her mind without being criticized or interrupted. This builds a sense of trust and confidence among sister B’nai B’rith Girls. Each girl begins by saying “For the good and welfare of (chapter name)...” There are more specialized ceremonies used in BBG that are not included in this book. The rituals for the induction of new members, the installation of officers and other ceremonies can be obtained through your regional office or on the BBYO website. 58