On June 13, 2026, Bethel 42 had their installation of officers at Kempsville Masonic Lodge. Our very own JoBow and Worthy Advisor of Norfolk Assembly, Alaina, went in as Honored Queen for the Bethel. This installation had an amazing turnout!. We had supporters from DeMolay, Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, and other sponsoring bodies. The theme for her term is “A Whole New World” centered around the Disney film, Aladdin. One of the highlights for the installation was seeing a cute slideshow that shows pictures of Alaina and everything that she has done leading up to her term as Honored Queen. I also enjoyed the ceremony that takes place afterwards, where Alaina and the two princesses present their crowns to the cross. In attendance from Norfolk Assembly, we had Becca, Manuela, and our two sparkles Bella and Melissa.

I’m so happy I was able to watch Alaina go in as Honored Queen. It was an amazing installation with lots of fun and laughter. They did a great job with the decorations and the actual ceremony. Alaina is doing an amazing job as Worthy Advisor for Norfolk Assembly, so I have no doubt that she will be an equally amazing Honored Queen for the Bethel. Congratulations, Bethel 

42! I cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish under Alaina’s leadership!

Macie R. Norfolk Assembly #15

On June 12 and 13, 2026, Khedive Shrine hosted their annual Rodeo event. This is a two day event that takes place every June. Every year, the Rainbow girls get asked to work the bounce house area. This is a huge service opportunity for us because we get to help with making a safe environment for all the kids that want to have fun in between and during the Rodeo events. Between the two days, we saw more kids on Saturday than Friday. It may have had something to do with the crazy weather we were having on Friday night! We also had help from our Kempsville DeMolay brothers each day. It was great to have the extra hands to help with the larger crowd on Saturday!

Each year, this event is always such a big success. Not only do we help by volunteering our time, but we help in promoting the organization. Many people come up to us and ask who we are volunteering with and this leads us to talk all about Rainbow. In addition, this time, we were able to get two petitions signed for Norfolk Assembly! This was very exciting! We even had one of our prospects help to volunteer as well, starting her Rainbow service even before she is initiated into the order. Overall, this was a great event to have fun at and spread the word of our beautiful order. 

Macie R. Norfolk Assembly #15

On June 6, 2026, Virginia Rainbow hosted the State Scholarship Games at Manasseh Lodge, home of Manassas Assembly #13. Some of the games that were there included archery, cup stacking, bag races, and more. My team was called “Hamfolk Hooligans” and included Becca and Alaina from Norfolk Assembly and Gabi from Hampton Assembly. We won first place! Safe to say “Hamfolk Hooligans” made their mark! There were 5 clans that participated in the games. The hot weather did not stop everyone from having a great time!

I’m so happy I got to see all of my Rainbow sisters today. Mom Bobbie drove all of Hamfolk to and from the event. She kept saying honk honk instead of using the horn, which made us all giggle. I love riding with Mom Bobbie and my Rainbow sisters. I always have a blast at Rainbow events and can’t wait for the next one.

Macie R. Norfolk Assembly #15

On May 30, 2026, Portsmouth Chapter had their installation of officers at Churchland Lodge. Sheldon went in as Master Councilor for his third term to help show those leadership qualities to the young men who are starting to make their way through the line. His continued support for the chapter shows and does not go unnoticed. This term, Sheldon was focusing on the theme “Built on Honor”. A main goal that he has for the term is to bring in more boys to the order and build relationships with the surrounding Chapters, Bethels, and Assemblies to further enhance our youth relationship. Congratulations, Portsmouth Chapter and Sheldon, on an amazing installation. 

This installation was especially entertaining to watch! My favorite part was when entertaining jokes were being made during the ceremony to keep the audience engaged and laughing! The best part was for sure when we were all playing with balloons downstairs after eating. There was so much laughter and smiles from everyone! I love supporting Portsmouth Chapter and cannot wait to see all the boys grow into amazing men.

Macie R. Norfolk Assembly #15