Comments on: Master M Men and Golden Gleaners (now with pictures)

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:00:59 +0000

So glad you found this post, Donna, and took the time to comment!

By: Donna Jones Hessling

Donna Jones Hessling — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:25:06 +0000

Good day,
I was sitting here browsing internet and my husband suggested I search for “Golden Gleaner” which I did and found this blog.
Ever since my husband discovered that I had such an achievement in the Church, he has compose a melody about it, because it must sound interesting to his German ears.
Although I fulfilled in 1967 the Golden Gleaner requirement in Montreal, Quebec, I was the first and last to be awarded a “Golden Gleaner” in Germany back in 1968. The Germans hadn’t even heard of such a program and I am sorry that something similar doesn’t exist any more. We youth were guided and challenged more in our days than they appear to be now.
The problem in accomplishing and fulfilling the requirements were not difficult if one were active in the Church, but procurring the signatures was problematic. I still have my pin as pictured and it even means more to me now that it did then.
Thank you for isting the rquirements since I had lost them.
Thank you for keeping this blog so I could read it two years later!

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:42:39 +0000

I’d haunt eBay, Jack — occasionally I find vintage Relief Society pins and Duty to God awards there, and other Mormon bric-a-brac. I’ve never seen a Gleaner pin come up, though, or I’d have bought it. Certainly they’re not available new anymore, and I suspect the sentimental value would cause them to be snapped up instantly should one ever land at Deseret Industries …

Good luck.

By: Jack Jenkins

Jack Jenkins — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:37:40 +0000

Does any one know where I can get a Golden Gleaner pin? My wife has lost her’s and I would like to surprise her with a replacement.

Thanks

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:24:17 +0000

Okay, that helps. I’ll start with the Laurel manuals (for the group of girls just younger than Gleaners) and see what turns up. Thanks for a tip to a new puzzle of the kind I like to work on!

And I’m glad you like Keepa. We have a lot of fun around here.

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:18:34 +0000

They seem to cover both religious things and real life things. A motto or promise is on the front of the card:
I, a Laurel, standing at the threshold of life, see before me rich treasures which may be mine for the seeking. As I pursue my quest, I must choose wisely, that the treasures I seek will be of lasting worth.
I will seek that which is beautiful in thought, in word, in deed, that my life may be as a shining light, guiding others to goodness and virtue.
I will seek wisdom and an understanding heart that I may walk humbly, live valiantly, and progress eternally.
I will seek the rich blessings of love which are found in service to my fellow men and obedience to the commandments of the Father in heaven.
Thus will I seek to enrich my life with all things virtuous and lovely that I may find ‘joy unspeakable here and eternal happiness hereafter.’
Then there are things in the three ‘Pearls’ like: Speak to at least 10 admirable people whom you do not ordinarily associate with and engage in short conversation with each.
Have at least three serious religious discussions with your family.
Observe good posture habits: sitting, standing, walking. etc.
Thanks for a great site!

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:04:29 +0000

Rachelle, I’ve never heard of those “pearls” but I’ll see if I can find any trace of them at the church history library. Are the requirements things that are associated with the church (anything to do with scripture or prayer or church attendance), or are they more general suggestions for living a good life?

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:47:38 +0000

i have loved this website. I found it just a couple of days ago. I wondered if anyone knows about Pearls of Wisdom; Pearls of Love; and Pearls of Beauty on a Laurel Crest card? There are 12 requirements for each ‘Pearl.’ This was my mom’s single fold card with her maiden name on it and she married in 1961 so was this part of the Gleaners?

By: Researcher

Researcher — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:58:44 +0000

About Bruce’s suggestion in 25: if I get to vote, I’ll vote for Ardis to write a Brigham Young book before she does a 20th century church administration book.

A sister in the ward was just asking my why the wards don’t do Gold and Green Balls anymore. I didn’t know the answer when she asked the question last Monday, but I do now! Thanks, Ardis, and commenters.

By: JrL

JrL — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:33:51 +0000

bfwebster, are you sure your Cubs aren’t calling their dinner “Blue and Gold”? Those are the Cub colors, and the traditional name for the annual event.