by Casey Woodcock

I keep hearing, “What is that Rainbow thing you post about?” so I suppose it’s about time to do one of my periodic public service announcements 

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG, or Rainbow) is a Masonic (i.e. Freemasons) youth service organization for girls between the ages of 11-20. It is founded upon the principle of using the Rainbow- a celestial symbol of hope- and its colors to teach key principles to girls as they grow from girlhood to adulthood. The seven colors (ROYGBIV) represent, in order, Love, Religion, Nature, Immortality, Fidelity, Patriotism, and Service. It is run by girls, for girls, and teaches not only life lessons but life skills- public speaking, leadership, planning, organization, poise, and more. I am a proud Rainbow alumnus and work closely with the lovely Rainbow Girls at Richmond Assembly (and across the State!) so they can benefit from Rainbow’s teachings just as I did as a Girl. Our slogan is, “Rainbow Gets Girls Ready For Life!” and every word of it is true.

Want more information?? Check out www.gorainbow.org. Go Rainbow!

The Rainbow Retreat was so much fun. I miss all of the fun and excitement. I loved the girls who I bunked with. I met a couple of new girls. Everyone was so nice and fun. The rain made us change the schedule. Which was perfect. We got to dance in the rain. We played games, went to the pool, and learned new things about everyone. My favorite part was when a few of us went to the lake and took pictures of us and the sunset. I will always remember that. It was so sad to leave. I felt welcomed right when I got out of the car. I wish it could have been longer!

Rainbow Love,

Sydney

Manassas Assembly held a dinner for the Royal Arch. This was one of our service projects for the month. Everyone enjoyed the lasagna. After dinner we held a Rainbow program. We talked about the seven colors and what they meant. They gave us a very nice donation.

The adults were helping so much. We had eight girls attend including two pledges.

Rainbow Love,

Sydney

Three girls from Manassas Assembly came to Fredericksburg’s Installation. We had fun. IIana become the new Worthy Advisor. I know she will do great. She had a beautiful ceremony. We got there just in time to see it. Hope she has a fun term.

Rainbow Love,

Sydney