[Sciencewoman]

Having been a delegate at several recent Conventions, my impression is that there is very little interest in adopting an official mascot, jewel, etc. at this point in our long history. If anything, we are seeing a strong emphasis placed on what our Founders created and emphasized.

The jewel survey was sent out by the task force, and was reviewed by the members. The results haven't been posted, to my knowledge. I suspect the thought was that if we went with an official jewel, then that should be reflected in the badge choices. I do have to say that I don't think the pearl is as widely thought to be official as some people think...it wasn't at either of the chapters I was active in, and it isn't in the chapter I advise. I think this varies regionally, or chapter to chapter.