On Saturday, January 11th at Manasseh Lodge No. 182 in Manassas, the ladies of Manassas Assembly No. 13 confidently marched in to be installed into their respective offices, surrounded by a ‘Brave’ inspired theme, decorations and bagpipes, and led by incoming Worthy Advisor Catalina. Fitting the theme of the term, Catalina proclaimed that she would be honoring the stations of Patriotism, Faith, and Nature, while also leading the Assembly in raising funds for Breakthough T1D (https://www.breakthrought1d.org/), formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. As the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life better while driving research toward cures. Great things are happening at Manassas Assembly No. 13, and under Worthy Advisor Catalina’s leadership, she has already let fly her first arrow, bringing awareness to juvenile diabetes.

On Saturday, January 4th at South Norfolk Masonic Lodge in Chesapeake, the ladies of Norfolk Assembly No. 15 held their Installation of Officers for the ensuing term, surrounded by a packed house of family, friends, and numerous members and leaders of our Masonic sponsoring and appendant bodies. Norfolk Assembly No. 15 is defying gravity as it has seen the highest percentage of growth of any IORG Assembly in Virginia during 2024, an outstanding 60% increase in regular membership, and the establishment of a strong and growing pledge program that represents the future of the Assembly! This term, the ladies will be supporting the Amaranth Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org/research/amaranth-diabetes-foundation),. Under the leadership of Worthy Advisor Becca, we know the Assembly is going to fly this upcoming term!

On Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Newport News Scottish Rite Temple, the Grand Worthy Advisor Elise and her team of Leading Ladies (and Adults) provided an outstanding meal and show, raising funds for the Virginia Rainbow for Girls Foundation, Inc. Fun was had by all in attendance.

Grand Worthy Advisor Elise shared remarks Saturday, November 9, 2024 to the Grand Lodge of Virginia entitled “Take it from an old man,” (based on a song from the musical, Waitress) to thank the Grand Lodge for their wisdom, kindness, and generous support of Virginia International Order of the Rainbow For Girls. “When you think you can’t, you can…take it from an old man.” We enjoyed remarks from OES, Amaranth, Job’s Daughters, and DeMolay as well! The weekend was well attended by many of our Rainbow girls and supportive family and adults. #proudmemberofthevirginiamasonicfamily