As usual the Saturday afternoon session was very emotional.  We introduced all of Virginia’s Worthy Advisors and Mother Advisors.  We heard the minutes and the Treasurer’s report as the last things before the ritual closing.  Then we moved to the Baby Dedication and we heard from Kaitlyn as the next GWA.  Once that was finished, we watch the majority service which was very emotional especially since there were nine Rainbow Girls for the ceremony this year.  We took bets on when Mom Ange would start to tear up, but Mom Jean was actually worse this time because Abigale was in the majority ceremony this year.  After the majority service we held the Book of Memories ceremony, a symbol of the end of the 2020-2021 grand year.  I retired as the Grand Editor for the last time.

Isabella C.

The Saturday morning session went quickly, and we initiated a new member for Richmond Assembly.  Everyone did a great job and we got to hear both the Rose Lecture and the Dad Talk.  We ended earlier than usual so I had a little break.  Afterwards I went to the Grand Officer luncheon to end the morning.

Isabella C.

This was my first year as a Grand Officer where Virginia had a normal Grand Assembly.  The first day was exciting!  I went to the Grand Officer practices both in the morning and then again in the afternoon.  Opening session was great because my escort was my Mother Advisor, Mom Ange.  There were fewer visitors than previous Grand Assemblies, but I was still glad that we were able to be in person for a normal Grand Assembly.  Mom Paula made matching masks for all the Grand Officers which made it extra special for us!  Thanks Mom Paula, I will keep my special masks always.

Isabella C.

To celebrate our last chance to have a trip to Busch Gardens as part of Grand Assembly, Quantico-Freedom #6 planned an assembly fun event.  We arrived around noon to start our day of fun.  This was my first big outing since the pandemic began.  It was nice to get out and enjoy something normal again but many of the rides in the park were not working, there weren’t any shows, and the food services were limited.  At almost 8pm we gathered together in England for a group picture and then got ready to head to the Double Tree Hotel for the night.  This was a great beginning to a wonderful Grand Assembly weekend.

Isabella C.