I have been in Rainbow for one year.

On November 26, 2013, eight days after my 11th birthday, I joined Manassas Assembly and I have loved it so much! My year in Rainbow has been amazing. I have attended many Rainbow events and have met so many new people.

I love how Rainbow is all about having fun no matter what we are doing. Whether it is a sleepover, a fundraiser or a service project. We know when it is time to get to work….but we do it having fun! I attended Grand Assembly where I got to see a really good friend join. I was asked by Mom Linda Jenkins to do the Christian Flag Tribute and at the Grand Banquet I was appointed to be the Eastern Star Flag Bearer for the next Grand Year. I also participated in the competition for Rose Lecture! I have served as Confidential Observer and Chaplain in my local Assembly. I also learned the lecture of Service for Initiation and I learned and recited the proficiency my first month in Rainbow.

I love being a part of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls!

Katie
Manassas Assembly #13

Hampton/Smithfield Grand Visitation

This Grand Year our Grand Worthy Advisor, Brigitte, is inspiring us to learn about the lives of our Rainbow Sisters around the world. During our Grand Visitation to the Hampton and Smithfield Assemblies, they took us to the Philippines and Italy. What fun to see our Sisters dressed in historic Roman clothing and to hear them recite the words of ancient philosophers! Then they whisked us away to Southeast Asia to experience a traditional dance of the Philippines. They topped our experience with traditional foods including Alfredo, spaghetti, fried bananas and lumpia. Can’t wait to stamp our Rainbow passports with more international fun!

At the OES Official Visit in Charlottesville on June 14, the Worthy Grand Matron, Barbara Davis-Flanagan, presented an award, ‘Our Angel of Friendship’ for District 17 to our very own Mom Donna Kluefer. The award is being given in every district this year to a person, voted on by the Worthy Matrons of that District, who exemplifies charity, volunteerism and helpfulness to the Chapters and their community.

We are VERY proud of Mom Kluefer for all she does to help others and Virginia Rainbow.

Mom Sue Rennagel
Supreme Charity