A Grand Year: Springfield/Quantico/Ashburn GV

Between June 2019 and March 2020 we had many Grand Assembly Events and I think that during this time it is very important to remember all the good things that we got to do!

In February, we had the Springfield/Quantico/Ashburn GV which focused on the lessons we learned from the Tin-Man. The acting Worthy Advisors did a lovely job throughout the day, and they had some very fun skits! I answered riddles, walked around the yellow brick road, and had a great time. This was the last in-person GV that we were able to have. I had a great time talking to the girls and having fun with my rainbow sisters.

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Kaitlyn “Gigi”

Grand Worthy Advisor 2019-2020

Library Volunteer – 2/15/2020

On Saturday, February 15th, Manassas Assembly volunteered at the Haymarket Gainesville Community Library.  It was neat because we got a behind the scenes tour of the library and we also got to find out how everything works.  We worked on craft projects and punched out stars as well as made pirate hats for the next event.  There are so many opportunities to volunteer and I received a schedule so I can come back as many times as I want to get my service hours.  It was fun working with Samantha, Emily and Alyssa so when we finished, we went to Starbucks to extend our time together.

Isabella – Manassas Assembly

Order of the Amaranth Opening Session

 On Thursday February 13^th, 2020, Virginia Grand Court had their opening session where Manassas Assembly was represented by Gigi, Dalanie and Mom Priscilla. Mom Ann Bailey presided as Grand Royal Matron.  Sister Sara from Hampton Assembly gave the flag tribute for the Amaranth Flag. We heard speeches from the various heads of the Masonic bodies. I spoke on behalf of Virginia Rainbow, talking about how Amaranth helped my family when my brother was sick in 2008. Overall it was a very nice day!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Gigi – Manassas Assembly

On February 15^th, 2020, Grand Court Order of the Amaranth had their installation of officers. Manassas Assembly came to support Mom Sherry Whidden, who was installed as Grand Royal Matron and Dad Richard Whidden, who was installed as Grand Royal Patron. The girls in attendance were Dalanie, Gigi, and Vanessa. Mom Priscilla and Dad Tom were both installed Grand Officers. Mom Sherry requested that Rainbow do the pledge ribbon ceremony for her, so her gavel could be encircled with the colors of the rainbow.   Gigi, Sara, Dalanie, Reagan and Lorkin preformed the ceremony. Since Mom Sherry is so close to the masonic youth orders, she had Noah, Mary and Gigi speak during her speech, to give a small description of what their orders do. Past Grand Worthy Advisor Katie Whidden escorted Mom Sherry and Dad Richard, along with her brothers, for the signing of the Bible. Overall, it was a beautiful installation, and we are all very proud of Mom Sherry and Dad Richard for their work in the Order of the Amaranth.

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Gigi – Manassas Assembly