Halloween weekend, October 29th and 30th 2011, Smithfield Assembly No. 5 along with DeMolay from Kempsville and Norfolk Chapter and the Jobies from several area Bethels gathered at Norfolk Masonic Temple on Granby Street for a haunted fundraiser. We had been meeting for months and planning the scary event.

The first day of the haunted temple was so much fun. Our Assembly was assigned to do the face painting. Abbey, Lindsey, Kendra and I dressed up as zombie ballerinas. Michelle was a lady bug, Lauren was a vampire, along with her prospect Lilian. Nellie was a leprechaun and her prospect Sydney (who is now a Rainbow Girl) were vampires. We didn’t have many face painting customers the first night, although Michelle did paint several small children’s faces. Instead, many of us walked through the haunted temple many, many times! The first time I went through I was scared, so I plugged my ears, closed my eyes and held on to Michelle’s arm so hard! What I didn’t realize was that Michelle had her eyes closed too! It was so much fun! It was really scary too.

On Wednesday, November 9, Michelle Baise, JPGWA in Virginia was initiated into Faith Court No. 12, Order of Amaranth, Newport News.  Many of the initiating officers were Rainbow adults.

The initiation was very special because it marks the first time in Virginia that three generations of the Masonic family are members of an Amaranth Court.  Present were Grandma and Grandpa Martin and Mom Dianna Baise.

I hope Michelle has many happy years serving the Order of Amaranth.

Mom Rennagel
Supreme Hope, IORG
Destiny Court No. 14

Our Grand Visitation went really well. We all knew our parts. During the Father’s Day program I cried. Some others cried too, including some of the dads. The program was very touching and really showed our appreciation for our fathers and Rainbow dads. After, we took some pictures and went downstairs for food. When most of the people were done eating Stevie, the Worthy Advisor, stood up and told everyone it was my birthday. Overall the Grand Visitation was really good.

Sincerely,
Lindsey
Smithfield #5

On Saturday October 1st Stevie, Nellie and I attended the Installation of Kempsville DeMolay in Virginia Beach. We had a great time like always! It was such a joy to see Nick get installed as Master Councilor of the Chapter, he is a really close friend of mine. The reception afterwards was picnic themed and we enjoyed socializing with all of the gentlemen!

On Sunday October 2nd Kendra and I attended the Installation of Westhampton DeMolay in Richmond. Danny was installed as Master Councilor. We had a wonderful time there as well. We even had the privilege of having Darren from Tidewater Chapter ride home with us, and boy was that a treat!

I know both of these Chapters will have very successful terms with their new leaders and wish them the best of luck. Always remember that Rainbow is just a phone call away and we are always delighted to see DeMolay and help whenever needed. You’ve got a friend in us!