Grand Assembly 2018

Posted in Blog on August 3rd, 2018 by Christi Reed

VA Grand Assembly 2018

I had a great time at the 2018  Grand Sail into Rainbow Session.  Not only did I get to be a Grand Representative to two jurisdictions, but I also got to participate in the Cavalcade of Flags.  The Grand Officers looked very elegant in their dresses and I liked their opening and closing marches.  Friday night was fun because I got to see all of my fellow Grand Representatives in their costumes so it was really interesting to see what they came up with from their jurisdictions.  After the costume parade was done I had to go back to my room to do homework.

The Saturday morning session was nice with the initiation and memorial service to watch.  The afternoon session was emotional with the baby dedication, majority service, Libbie’s closing speech and signing of the book of memories.  I got a little break after that to do my nails and get ready for the grand banquet.  This year the banquet was special for Manassas because so many girls and adults got awards and Gigi was announced as the Grand Worthy Associate Advisor – a first for Manassas Assembly.  I relaxed after the banquet so I would be awake for the installation Sunday morning.

Sunday morning the installation was exciting and it sounds like Kensley will have a fun and full year of events.  After the installation I got pictures, changed, and then headed home so I could do more homework.

Isabella

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Grand Assembly Fun

Posted in Blog on August 1st, 2018 by Christi Reed
 
On June 29 through July 1, Virginia Rainbow had their 25th grand assembly year with Olivia as our Grand Worthy Advisor. Throughout this weekend, Olivia‘s “Sail into Rainbow” grand year was a huge success! She, as well as all her officers, did a fantastic job on their parts, we had many guest joining us, and we were able to close with a great year! 
 
To give some information on what happened, we had Opening night on Friday, June 29 at 7 PM. During this session, we heard from dignitaries all over Virginia as well as other Masonic groups that traveled to come speak at our session. Once that was all clear, we had our opening of the Grand Assembly and introductions of our guests that have traveled to help support our grand year. The session went from labor to recess and we continued on June 30, 2018.
The next morning, we had our initiation of Caroline who will be joining Norfolk Assembly. Caroline and all the officers did a fantastic job on the initiation and we are so happy to add another beautiful girl to our rainbow family. We also had the Rose Lecture given by Sara, the Dad’s talk given by Dalanie, and the Lambskin Apron lecture given by Dad Costis presented to Caroline as well. They all did a fantastic job!
 
That afternoon, we had our final session for Olivia‘s grand year. Before our closing, Katie and Sami presented the baby talk and did a fantastic job with that. When the officers finished with the closing, we had the saddest part, the Book of Memories. Each officer signed this book.
 
Olivia did so well, her grand year was success and she made everyone proud. That evening, we had our grand banquet. The food that was prepared was amazing. We were able to mingle with everyone and play games as we sat during the dinner. We were also present to do with scholarships from Mom Nancy Martin for girls who were getting ready to attend college. We also have a silent auction and the raffle prizes given out to those who won them. We learned about competition winners by Mom Megan Murray. We also found out our Assembly of the year, Manassas Assembly. We congratulated them on their great achievement and we are so proud of them! Lastly, we have the announcement of the new Grand officers for this upcoming year by Mom Linda Jenkins. Many girls and adults got amazing new positions and everyone deserves them greatly! We finished off this eventful night with a dance.
 
On Sunday, July 1, we had our installation of the new grand officers with Kensley going in as the new Grand Worthy Advisor. Her theme for this year is “Uniquely beautiful, Uniquely you”. Her charities are the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation and Virginia Grand Assembly. It was a beautiful installation and we cannot wait to see what her term will hold.
 
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Kaitlyn
WA of Norfolk #15
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Norfolk’s Monthly Breakfast

Posted in Blog on July 31st, 2018 by Christi Reed
On June 23rd Norfolk Assembly had their monthly breakfast fundraiser. Kaitlyn, Kayla, Haylee, Jordan, Phoenix, Sarah, and Adam attended. We had amazing waffles again, made by our Worthy Advisor, Kaitlyn. We also had eggs and sausage as well as a couple sides for the waffles provided from Mom Anne Marie  and our Rainbow Dad, Dad Brian. For condiments we had orange juice, apple juice, and coffee. We also had good support from our Masons and outside guests.
 
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Kayla
Norfolk #15
 
 
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Grand Assembly Banquet

Posted in Blog on July 31st, 2018 by Christi Reed

On Saturday June 30th all active rainbow members of Hampton Assembly #2 attended the Grand Assembly’s banquet. We all sat together at a table apart from the grand officers, who sat at the head table. We were given our meals then Olivia began giving out her awards. Reagan, Sara, Kensley, and Lauren got the Sailer’s award. Then they began to announce competition winners. Lauren got first place for WA altar initiation and Kensley got second. Sara got first place for Rose Lecture. Alex got second and Reagan got third for the Fidelity competition. Hampton got second for assembly of the year. Also Lauren, Sara, Reagan, and Alex placed third in the rodeo competition. Alex, Reagan, and Thora received grand rep. positions and Lauren got Grand Faith. Sara got Grand Recorder and Grand Page. After the banquet there was a dance and the girls danced the night away. 

 

In Rainbow Love & Service,

Alex

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