The Honor Bee

Several of you asked about the Honor Bee.  So I thought I'd just make a new post about it.

The great thing is (Geri, you'll like this) any and all women are invited to earn the award and honor bee.  I've been very impressed with how many women in our branch have asked me for the book & journal.  I've started this new program and I have to say that I've enjoyed every minute of it.  The other thing I noticed, I'm getting different things out of it this time around than I did as a teenager.  If any of you women decide to work on your Personal Progress (just ask your YW leaders in your ward for the books) you'll find that you are doing so much in your life that fits right in and you'll also find areas that need a little tweaking.

When you do earn the Honor Bee (it is a charm), you add it to the chain that your medallion is hanging on. 

Last year the Church presented their newest Personal Progress Program.  There is a  new medallion, new book (with the addition of the value of Virtue), a fun bookmark w/ ribbons you earn each time you finish one of the eight values, and other great items.  You can see them online and I think they were all presented in the 2010 January Ensign .... I think that was the one.

"The Honor Bee charm was historically given to young women who were willing to do more than was required. To continue your progress, you may earn an Honor Bee to accompany your Young Womanhood Recognition medallion. You may earn an Honor Bee charm after completing both of the following requirements:


1. Read the Book of Mormon again. A daily habit of scripture study will strengthen your faith and help you receive personal inspiration and guidance throughout your life. If you read just five minutes a day, you can complete the entire Book of Mormon in one year.

2. Serve others for a total of 40 hours. Where possible, some of these hours should include mentoring another young woman with her Personal Progress. This should be done under the direction of the ward or branch Young Women presidency. As you help another young woman, you may want to:

•Be her friend.

•Be an example of a righteous daughter of God.

•Encourage her to work with her parents in selecting appropriate value experiences and projects.

•Help her follow through with value experiences and projects.

•Help her keep records of value experiences and projects.

•Help her understand the gospel principles that the value experiences and projects teach.

•Encourage her to read the Book of Mormon, and discuss with her what she is reading.

•Encourage her to share value experiences and projects with her family."  (lds website)


The other thing that the Church has put together is that the girls (or women) can do it all on line.  We as leaders can log in and 'sign' things off electronically.  It can all be tracked and kept together on line.  These types of new things always amaze me.  I noticed that the YM can do their Duty to God that way too.  Too cool.

I must give a shout out for our YW.  Already this year we have had two get their award and two more next week, and one more on their heels.  It takes a lot of work, dedication, and commitment. Good job girls!!
Go ahead!  Get your books and work on yours.  You'll love it!  (The bookmark /ribbons and the necklace with a ruby is just gravy.)