On Tuesday March 1, 2016, the Norfolk Rainbow Girls attended the South Norfolk Masonic Lodge dinner. Dad John Wallace Springer (Dad Chum) made a delicious chicken stew and cornbread and we had ice cream and brownies for dessert. Before we had dessert, there was a flag ceremony. It was presented by Portsmouth Commandery No 5.

We go to our Lodge every month to support our Masonic District and enjoy the food that they make and the fellowship that comes with eating with our sponsoring body. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Kaitlyn

On February 13th, Hampton Assembly went to the Grand Amaranth Installation. This was the first Amaranth Installation I’ve ever been to and it was beautiful. Julie Gangsler went in as Grand Royal Matron and she asked us to be there to help hand out programs, carry ins, and so that she can promote our organizations. She is a huge supporter of the youth and it has been wonderful getting to know her. The uncrowning and crowning ceremonies were absolutely amazing (along with the crowns themselves). All of the people were so welcoming and friendly. There were so many people who asked us about Rainbow and told us the stories of their youth. Everything looked so well rehearsed during the ceremony and their floor work was stunning. I could not have asked for a better first experience.

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Alexis

Photo by Rachel Cochrane, GWA 2015-2016

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from inside the Grand Lodge of Ireland!

On March 16, 2016, Rachel and her twin, Micaela, met with the Grand Secretary of Ireland and toured the Grand Lodge of Ireland in Dublin. They carried gifts from the Grand Master of Virginia and from Lodge No. 4, the sponsoring Lodge of her home Assembly, Fredericksburg No. 12.

On January 30, Rachal and I had a particularly busy weekend.

First, in the morning we were up early and attended the Richmond Installation. They did an awesome job and collected lots of jeans for their charity “Jeans for Teens “. We had some food and cake and then we were on our way to Fredericksburg. Rachal was their Installing Marshall. They raised a lot of money for their charity during the silver collection. While there, we ran into many other Rainbow Girls and friends who were also traveling that day.

After a quick bite to eat, we jumped in the car to head back to Norfolk. Later that evening we were helping DJ the Winter Ball. Norfolk Assembly and Norfolk Chapter had an amazing turnout at the dance. Rachal and I had so much fun helping with the music and we were happy their dance was a success. (Read more about that here.)

It was a long day but one we will always remember. There is no better way to spend a Saturday than traveling around the State visiting with all your friends.

Much Rainbow Love,
Olivia