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

Hampton Assembly was on its way to Richmond Assembly for their Installation of Officers on July 21st, but decided to take a detour to support South Norfolk with their breakfast fundraiser. After braving the treacherous rain and Mrs Kim’s driving, we arrived at the lodge. We were the first customers there and Norfolk looked very happy to see us. They had all you could eat for $5. Kensley, Sara, and I all got one of the waffles and decorated them with toppings. I got strawberries, powdered sugar, and syrup and it was so good! We spent time catching up with the girls and advisors before we left. More people flooded in after us and it looked like a great turnout despite the awful weather. Not rain nor storm could keep people from the delicious breakfast provided by South Norfolk! 

With Rainbow L&S, 

Lauren Ann

On Saturday morning, June 23^rd, Emma, my mom and I headed to the opening session of Tennessee Grand Assembly.   Before the opening session, I competed in the Tennessee ritual competition. They have a competition just for out of state guests. Then we had opening and introductions, it was great to come back and see all of the Tennessee Rainbow Girls I have met from past visits and meet new ones.  Sierra, the Grand Worthy Advisor did a beautiful job opening Tennessee 88th “Our Adventure Awaits” Grand Assembly.   Later that night was introductions and all dignitaries were introduced and following that I gave my speech about Virginia Rainbow.  Unfortunately we had to leave the next morning due to a doctor’s appointment but I am extremely excited to visit next year.   

Irl&s 

Vanessa