Hello everyone!!

We have been having an absolutely wonderful year thus far! We have been busy traveling around the state, doing service, bonding with our Rainbow sisters, and making wonderful memories!

I have had the opportunity to travel to one jurisdiction thus far which was CANADA! It was the first time I had ever been there and I had a wonderful time with my traveling companions Mom Heller and my mentor, Jamie Waite. Lorraine Ball was the Grand Worthy Advisor for Canada and a beautiful ‘Twas the night before Christmas Grand Assembly! We did fun activities like make Christmas cookies and ornaments and felt the joy of the season all weekend! On the way home we got to stop by Niagara Falls which was a breathtaking beautiful experience.

Unfortunately, I have not had to the opportunity to travel to any other jurisdictions yet but do have Maryland, South Carolina, New York, and Colorado in my future travels.

We have had a great year so far and I look forward to continuing and having a marvelous time with my Rainbow sisters!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Lauren Tatro

Grand Worthy Advisor 2012-2013

At Richmond’s Grand Visitation, November 10, 2012, we did the skit that Erin came up with. We initiated Petey, and I did Service. Each color station gave Lauren a peacock feather that Taylor brought in to a meeting beforehand. When Lauren and Petey reached Charity, they got a mini peacock and… Skittles! The mini peacock got named “Oh Junior”! During the reception I handed out my new Rainbow business cards, and stole Petey. Kathy stole “Oh Junior”. We made Lauren collect at least $15 for her Charity to get them back. My mom made me steal Petey. (True story!!!) The cakes were yummy (thanks Mom!) and everybody loved them!

Athena

Richmond Assembly #10

At the School of Instruction it was not very crowded. not many people were there. I thought it would crowded. Sadly, I was the only Richmond girl there. I met one girl there named Cassidy from Fairfax Assembly #3. We exchanged information so we could keep in touch. It was weird in the beginning because all I did was go through the motions. It was good for refreshing my memory on how to do floorwork.

Richmond Assembly #10

On October 27 and 28, 2012 Smithfield Assembly #5 volunteered to work at the Norfolk Masonic Temple in Norfolk.

Some people worked downstairs face painting while the rest worked upstairs tour guiding and scaring. On the first day Michelle and Lindsey face painted downstairs. Casey and Abby tour guided upstairs. Stevie, Lauren, and I worked in the Ghouls Room scaring people as they came through the room.

On the second day Lindsey and Liz did the face painting. Upstairs tour guiding was Casey, Kendra, Abbey, Nina, Vanessa, and I. Scaring was Bella and then later on Nina, Vanessa, and Kendra. Again we worked in the Ghouls Room.

At the temple, they also sold hotdogs, hamburgers, barbeque, fries, soda and water, and candy.

We were scheduled for Sunday October 29, but Hurricane Sandy made us cancel.

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Nellie Knodel

Smithfield No. 5