February 11 was the Fairfax and Fredericksburg Grand Visistation. I traveled to Fairfax with my parents and Mom McKinley. On the way, it snowed heavily for a good thirty minutes, but it had stopped and was sunny and clear the rest of the way to Fairfax once we passed Fredericksburg. The girls did a beautiful job in their ritual work. They did the program before closing the meeting. Every girl participated in the pogram. They did great and at the end, each parent was given a flower. Since the only girls that traveled were Fredericksburg, Fairfax, and myself, the traveling gavel was not presented to anyone. Those who were there got to hear all the wonderful announcements that Mom J made. We have five girls who will be attending and participating at Supreme Assembly this year. After the meeting closed, we had refreshments. The Fairfax girls and I then traveled to the Sweetheart Dance. We had a ton of fun dancing together and with the DeMolay and Job’s Daughters. They played good music and had plenty of snacks. All of the girls were missed that day but we were happy to know that they were safe at home and not traveling in the nasty weather.

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Nicole McLaughlin

GWA 2011-2012

Mom Rennagel, Supreme Hope, Past Supreme Inspector in Virginia, was proudly able to attend her granddaughter’s Initiation into Texas Rainbow. Also 4 past Grand Officers of South Carolina/Virginia were present! Congratulations Samantha!

Dear Virginia Rainbow Girls and Adult Workers,
You gave me the perfect Valentine gifts!  Thank you for all of the Initiations and good works you have done this year, and it’s only February!  Now I have some news for you:
Our own Grand Worthy Advisor, Nicole McLaughlin has been selected to serve as Acting Supreme Love at the 2012 Supreme Assembly Session in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  This is a great honor for Nicole and for our Jurisdiction.
Our Grand Worthy Associate Advisor, Lauren Tatro, will carry the Virginia flag in the impressive Cavalcade of Flags at Supreme Assembly.
Micaela, Rachel, and Ilana will play a prelude at Supreme Assembly.  Congratulations!
In addition, our new Assembly in Manassas is organizing quickly. Mrs. Cherry Costis is the Board Chair, and Ms. Nancy Brown is the Mother Advisor.  We can’t wait to have the lovely girls from this group become official Rainbow Girls!
Virginia, you have a right to be proud!
Rainbow Love, Mom J

Richmond Assmeblies very own Chante’ entered a photo in the competition “Diversity Means” and won first place at her school, Varina, and second place overall for the whole county. We are very proud of her and her photography.

When asked about what her photo meant she said, “I believe that my photography submission reflects the theme diversity means to me; equality, respect and a genuine caring for each. It reminds of the basic tenants of human respect and dignity and we reflect that we are not as Jessie Jackson once noted “blankets woven from one thread, one color, one cloth”. The symbolism of holding hands provides a reminder of our diverse culture and community; and the need to support one another regardless of age, race, religion or gender.”