On August 5th, Norfolk Assembly had their Installation of officers.  Pia was installed as our new Worthy Advisor.  I was excited to be her Installing Chaplain for her Installation.  To tell you a little bit about Pia’s term, her theme is “Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Detours.”  Her motto is, “You were Given this Life because You are Strong Enough to Live it.”  Pia’s honor stations are Hope and Service.  Her colors are baby blue, pear green, cantaloupe orange, and daffodil yellow, along with her mascot being a Koala Bear.  Pia’s service project is the PIN Ministry and her charity projects are Hope for Life and Supreme 2018.  Before the Installation started, Pia’s cousin and our pledge, Joie, carried in the Bible.  Also, Pia was crowned by our Grand Worthy Advisor, Olivia, and her gavel was presented by Hampton’s Worthy Advisor, Brittany.  We had the ribbon ceremony given by our pledges, Sarah and Joie.  We also got our Merit Bars and Service Bars by our Mother Advisor, Christi.  She also announced who won the “Friendliest of the Term” and who is the next Rainbow Dad.  Haylee won the Friendliest and Dad Brian won the Rainbow Dad.  Pia’s Installation went so beautifully and I was so proud of how amazing she did on Saturday.  When we went downstairs for spaghetti, I gave a prayer before we ate.  Everyone enjoyed the food and we had so much fun with our Rainbow, Jobie, and DeMolay family.  Overall, our Installation was beautifully done and I can’t wait to see what Pia has in store for our Assembly.

On August 1st, South Norfolk had their Lodge Dinner.  Pia, Alyssa, Kayla, Haylee, our pledge Sarah, and I were very happy to attend.  Before we had our dinner, our Mother Advisor, Christi, gave Dad Boyd his third place award for the Lambskin Apron Lecture Competition.  He was not able to attend our Grand Assembly, so we took it home with us to present it to him in front of all the Masons to show them how hard he works for this Assembly.  For dinner, we had Dad Chum’s famous cornbread, pork, potatoes, butter beans, and cake.  When the Norfolk Girls finished their meals, we served all the men their desserts and picked up their empty plates and bowls.  Overall, the Norfolk Girls and I had a very great time seeing all our Masonic Fathers and we can’t wait for the next Lodge Dinner.

For our first fun event of the Grand Year we went to the Brock Environmental Center of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. We learned about what the Foundation does and how they are working to keep the bay and all the things that live in it safe. After that we went on a walk where we happened to be very lucky to find a baby turtle trying to get to the water. All I have to say is that the turtle was very adorable and we took it to the water where it was more safe. Before lunch they let us use a net to catch fish and everyone was excited to participate. Some people caught blue crabs, jelly fish, and different types of fish. Once we let all the little animals go, we went back to go eat and the food was great. It was a great experience and I’m happy I had the chance to go.

In RL&S,

Victoria
Richmond Assembly #10

Norfolk Assembly’s Installation was amazing and we are so proud of their Assembly and how far they’ve come since they first started. Our Worthy Advisor Brianna and I traveled to visit. Their Worthy Advisor’s theme is ‘Around the World’ and her charity is to help animals that are less fortunate. It was nice to see all the Norfolk girls again and I do hope that Richmond Assembly will do more events with them this year. After the Installation we had lunch and it turns out that they have a tradition in their Assembly that the baby of the line (aka Sister of Faith) has to eat baby food. After lunch some people left but some Rainbow Girls got to stay for the sleepover Norfolk was having. We went to the park, played tag, and just had fun. When we got back to the Temple we had dinner and played ‘Never Have I Ever (Rainbow edition)’. Soon it was time for everyone to go to sleep in preparation for our day at the Brock Environmental Center the next day but it great to spend time with some of my Sisters.

In RL&S,

Victoria
Richmond Assembly #10