On May 10th 2014, it was Grand Worthy Advisor Katie’s Homecoming Grand Visitation. It took place in Fairfax Assembly, since that is Katie’s home Assembly. Fairfax, Ashburn, and Manassas Assemblies all participated. It was nice having all of the Northern Virginia Assemblies working together. The theme for the visit was “What Makes Us Different Is What Binds Us Together.” There were a lot of adults present, such as the Grand Royal Matron, Gail Lee, with some of her officers and the Supreme Royal Patron, Dad Ekren and some of the Supreme Officers who came to watch the Grand Visitation. Mom Susan Rennagel was also there, as well as Mom Linda Jenkins. There were girls from Richmond who came and Lauren from Hampton. Mom Renn gave a beautifully memorable speech about how much Rainbow grew especially Fairfax Assembly since the last time she was Mother Advisor. When she gave that speech it almost brought tears to my eyes. I really felt that speech. At the end, the three Assemblies did a skit. The theme of the skit was Endangered Species. Ashburn did a hilarious skit about a Tazmanian Devil. Manassas Assembly did another funny skit about sea turtles. And my Assembly, Fairfax, did a more serious skit about banoboos, dolphins, African elephants, and pandas. After we finished the skit, Kaylee presented Katie with a pillow case with the names of the members embroidered on it. Kaylee’s mother made it and there is another one coming with the names of all the girls in Ashburn and Manassas Assemblies. It was a very beautiful Grand Visitation, and one of the nicest I have ever seen. I will miss Katie after Grand Assembly even though we live near each other. Rainbow still won’t be the same without her.

In Rainbow love and service,
Root

On Friday April 25th, Fairfax Assembly decided to throw a game night. It was a very fun and somewhat short night. All but 2 of our members showed up, along with a prospect and some DeMolay from EA Mroz Chapter. Even though two members were missing, it was still nice to see all of my Rainbow friends attend game night. Everyone brought all sorts of games like Mario Kart, Just Dance, Apples to Apples, etc. The first game we played was the video game, Just Dance. The game was very challenging (since we were on a difficult level) but so much fun at the same time! We all took turns playing the game since there could only be four players. Later on while the others were playing Just Dance, I went to sit down and started to play Apples to Apples with the Grand Worthy Advisor Katie, the Mother Advisor of the Assembly, Mom Babbitt, and the Worthy Advisor, Kaylee. When we started to play, one of my Rainbow friends, Aalla, saw us playing it and wanted to join, even though she was in the middle of playing Just Dance! We told her that after she finished her dance then she could play. So when she was done she sat down and started playing with us. Then next thing you know, everyone wanted to play Apples to Apples, even the adults! So we all ended up playing Apples to Apples until game night was over. The game was so fun that nobody wanted to give up and play another game. It was really pleasant to have everyone engaged together and have lots of fun competing against everyone.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Root

When my Mom was driving we saw the building after we passed it. We had to turn around and go back. Mom and I helped Worthy Matron-Elect, Vallery, with the all the things she had to carry in for the Installation. After we helped her sit that stuff down, I helped put the decorations out. Then when I came to the kitchen, she had to show my Mom and I all the stuff we might need to help get the food out for the reception. I washed lots of serving spoons and dishes so we could use them.

The Installation was different from Rainbow and they had a lot of chairs (17) because they had a lot of people they were going to install. When Vallery had been installed she said that she was focusing on youth that is why her colors were all of the rainbows colors. Mom Janae sang several songs beautifully during the Installation. Worthy Matron Vallery was presented with her daughter’s (Danielle, Past Honored Queen, Past Worthy Advisor)  gavel that had all the Rainbow ribbons on it by her son, (Nick, Past Master Counselor) .  Both Mallory and I were introduced to the group and represented Ashburn Assembly #11.

After we were introduced, we left with Mom to help set up for the reception. Mallory and I made tea and lemonade and unwrapped all the food. Mallory cut the cake and I gave it to the ladies. We helped take food to the tables while Mom made coffee. We made sure all the food was put out and made sure it was kept full. There was a lot of food.

Before leaving, Worthy Matron Vallery gave Mallory and I a box which contained four angels. Mallory got two and I got two so it would be fair. I am looking forward to helping them out next time.

Submitted By

Samantha,
Sister of Hope
Ashburn Assembly #11