Grand Assembly

On the weekend of June 29 to July 1st, Virginia had its 25th annual Grand Assembly at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The girls who attended are myself, Katie, Sami, Gigi, Vanessa, Kate, Dalanie, Zoey, Isabella, Joella, Batu, Balu, Alyssa, Allison, Eliza, and Emma. I rode with Mom Jean, Zoey, Balu, and Batu. We left on Thursday, as we wanted to help with setting the assembly room beforehand, and all of us were either grand flag bearers or grand representatives, and we had practices the next day.

The sessions were long, and I was really shocked at how long they were. They were interesting, but at some points I wanted to go to sleep (mostly the night sessions) because I was tired. The ritualistic initiation was beautiful, and I thought all the girls that were participating did a fabulous job.

Manassas Assembly came home with a lot of awards. For the awards, the Assembly won Assembly of the year and the traveling gavel, which was amazing. We also had a lot of competition winners, Ella, Alyssa, won first place in the 11-14 competition, Kate won first in the 14-16 competitions, Katie won 2nd, and Vanessa won 3rd. In the Rose lecture, Katie won 2nd, and for the dad talk, Dalanie won 1st, I won 2nd, and Katie won 3rd. All the winners for the adult competitions were in our Assembly, including Mom Robin, Mom Priscilla, Mom Erin, Mom Jean, Dad Tom, Dad Clancy, and many more adults. Our assembly was the only one to participate in the baby dedication, Katie and Sami winning first place, Gigi and Dalanie winning 2nd. For the rodeo, our team, consisting of Katie, Sami, Vanessa, and Kate won 2nd. Jasmyn, Alyssa, Batu, M’Balu, Maribel, Isabella, Sami, Joella, Ella, Zoey, Gigi, Katie, Vanessa, and Dalanie all won the traveling award, and I won the Amanda Award, which was cool. I remember stumbling on my acceptance speech and trying to figure out what to say on the spot, and somewhat failing at it.

We also got a lot of grand appointments and came back with a lot of grand officers. Alyssa is now a grand flag bearer, Joella, Isabella, Maribel, Balu, Sami, Batu, and Allison are all grand representatives for the coming year. For grand officers, Vanessa, Kate, Dalanie, and Katie all got grand bow stations, Zoey got Grand Confidential Observer, and Gigi got Grand Associate Worthy Advisor! I am so proud of the assembly and what we have achieved! Assembly of the year is a huge deal!

After grand assembly, a bunch of us helped some of the adults put the assembly room stuff back in the storage. It was hot outside, and that slowed us down a little, but we got it all done. Afterwards, Mom Jean, Zoey, Balu, Batu and I all hopped back in the car, stopped for lunch at Dairy Queen, and then head back home. When I got home, I directly went to bed, because I was tired. Overall, Grand Assembly was fun, and I can’t wait to go back next year!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Akshita

Manassas Assembly #13

On July 19th, we held a small installation with Zoe being installed in our highest office as Worthy Associate Advisor. I was so happy to be able to have five girls be installed this term! We decided to have the theme be this year’s Grand Worthy Advisor theme by carrying in small blue letters with little turtles on them made by Zoe. Kayley and I each gave GWA Kensley hand painted plates with her symbols on them to congratulate her on her ensuing term as Grand Worthy Advisor. Isabella, one of our members from Florida, was able to be installed with us as well. Afterwards, there were small refreshments and lots of pie. I’m hopeful we will all enjoy our new offices!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Lorkin

Fairfax Assembly #3

On July 2nd, Kaitlyn, Phoenix, and I served dinner for the Lady Shrine with the help of some of our Jobie sisters. We served pasta with chicken Alfredo sauce. We also served salad. There was an ice cream bar at the end, too. It was very fun to serve dinner for the men and women who came.

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Sarah R

Norfolk #15

On June 15, Keita was installed as Bethel 42’s new Honored Queen. Kaitlyn, Phoenix, Jordan, Mary, Libbie, Gia, and I went. Keita had an ice cream sundae bar at the end of the installation. It was fun to hang out with our Jobie sisters.

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Sarah R

Norfolk #15