Posted by Rebecca H

Program Host	Chapter
Host Region and Chapter	Cotton States MUSIC CITY BBG
Program Type	Arts Convention Education Entertainment Member-in-Training (MIT) Membership Mind / Body / Attitude (MBA) Other Recruitment/Outreach Retention Separates Sisterhood
Time Required	Less then 2 hours
Target Population(s)	Girls (BBG) Members Prospective Members Members-in-Training Convention Participants Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors
People Participating	30-60

Program Summary:

This separates program was designed to get to know your fellow BBG's and create a stronger bond in a creative way!

Full Description:

WHO: anyone!

WHERE: In a room where all the lights can be off, and there is space to put candles in a couple circles.

WHY: This program is important because you can truly acknowledge what each member can bring to a chapter--especially on a member to member basis.  The colorful candles at the end of the program show the fact that one can go from small and simple to bold and colorful :)  

Supplies/Room Set Up:
There are tea candles lit in styrofoam bowls set in a huge circle. Every 5 bowls, there is another bowl filled with seed beads.  Lights are off.

Lexi: “Every once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.”

Laura: Welcome to the last part of out separates program for Intake 2009. Lexi and I want to thank each and every one of you for being here today.

Lexi: You have all survived the game of LIFE and understand the meaning of making choices in life, especially being a girl in high school.

Laura: You also have experienced your first mock meeting of the year, where we elected our beau and read off some crazy top tens!

Lexi: But now this is a time where we can all settle down, reflect on the night and truly bond with our sisters.

Laura: A major theme in BBYO, is the candle. When you become a member, you will get a candle. We bring in Shabbat with a candle. We start the week with a candle. When you are installed on board its with a candle. Every meeting we light the menorah pledge candles. And when you give your final goodbye to the B’nai B’rith Girls, it’s with a candle.

Lexi: Look around the room—we all have a candle. It’s plain, small, and white with a little flame. This candle, as bland as it may be, represents a lot in your BBG life. But even though the meaning of this is so precious, can’t WE as B’nai B’rith Girls of Music City be bigger and better?

Laura: Look at the girl sitting next to you. Do you see a familiar face? Or is it a new girl you just met today? It doesn’t matter if we have known each other for 10 years or 10 minutes, together we can make something great, we can put color into our lives and truly show the world WHO WE ARE.

Lexi: Now after I say go,  everyone is quietly going get into a group of five with the girls sitting near you along with your candle. Make sure your group has the bowl with the beads inside.

Laura: As we read off each sentence, but a couple of beads into the candle of the girl you think represents each sentence. More than one girl can apply.

Lexi: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is nice.
Laura: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is a good leader.
Lexi: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is courageous.
Laura: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is loyal.
Lexi: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is inspiring.
Laura: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is funny.
Lexi: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is a good friend.
Laura: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is special.
Lexi: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is hard working.
Laura: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is fun to be with.
Lexi: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is a B’nai B’rith Girl.
Laura: Put a bead in the candle of a girl who you think is B’nai B’rith Girl.

Lexi: Look at your candle now. It is not white and plain. It is filled with colors of meaning! It is filled with colors because the girls in this room think that YOU yes YOU are something great. Everyone in here has the potential to be anything they want to be.

Laura: You might not think it, but tonight everyone in this room has made an impact in someone’s life. People in this room, and outside this room, think you are loyal, funny, courageous, and a good friend.

Lexi: Does anyone want to share why they put a bead in someone’s candle?
**Pick a few girls around the circle and let them share**

Laura: SO Music city, we are not just candles, we are bigger and better. I hope that these separates have shown you that you have all the colors in the rainbow to paint the picture of a lifetime. Take your knowledge and your skill and use it for the best. And remember we are always here to help and guide you through your way, on your amazing journey as a BBG.

Submitter's Suggestions:

Make sure candles are in styrofoam bowls to keep wax from dripping and beads from getting everywhere....also it creates a pretty effect!