On January 29^th, several members from Quantico-Freedom and Manassas Assemblies attended the Installation of Destiny Court, Order of the Amaranth. My mother advisor, Mom Ange, was installed as Royal Matron. I have only been to one other Amaranth event before, so it was interesting to see how different it is from Rainbow. Mom Sherry and Dad Whidden, the Grand Royal Matron and Grand Royal Patron, were also there. Something I think is interesting about Amaranth is that the Grand Royal Matron and Patron are invited to sit in the East with the local presiding Officers. Mom Ange announced the term theme and she that the court will hold an Easter Egging fundraiser. I was asked to put rhinestones on the cape that Mom Ange got to wear, which took a long time, but it looked great once it was finished, and very sparkly in the Assembly room lights! I’m glad I was able to help, and I will definitely be around at more Amaranth events in the future.

Zoe

Quantico-Freedom

On January 8^th, 2022, Manassas Assembly held their Installation of Officers. Samantha M was Installed as Worthy Advisor. Manassas Assembly began with an uncrowning ceremony for the outgoing Worthy Advisor and Officers, which I think is a really cool and unique part of their Installations. Samantha chose Stranger Things as her term theme, and she received an adorable cow as her mascot, which she named “Dusty Bun” alongside a cow printed gavel and sounding block. I helped to Initiate Sam a few years ago, so seeing her become Worthy Advisor made me a little bit sentimental. I’m excited to see how Manassas Assembly grows and changes in the future with their newer membership!

Zoe

Quantico-Freedom

On December 5^th, 2021, Quantico-Freedom Assembly headed over to Ashburn Assembly to help with an Initiation. My friend Denise was initiated alongside the other candidates, and I was asked to fill in as Fidelity. It’s taken a long time for Isabella to convince Denise to join our Assembly, but I’m happy that she did! After a successful Initiation, we had refreshments with our new Rainbow sisters.

Zoe

Quantico-Freedom

On November 27^th, 2021, Quantico-Freedom Assembly held a “Mystery in the Library” event. We got to the Lodge plenty early to decorate our “Library” with plenty of books and to put together goodie bags. I got to play Cinderella, which I was excited for because I have the perfect dress for it! By the end of the event, it turned out that I was the one who committed the crime, and I didn’t even realize it! In all, it was a fun day and I’m glad that I was able to attend.

Zoe

Quantico-Freedom