Who would have thought that a trip to Virginia Beach with my parents would end up with a Rainbow ending? The day before we were to leave a Rescue Conference I attended with my parents in Virginia Beach, my Dad saw on the Rainbow website there’s a billboard about Rainbow Girls, Job’s Daughters, and DeMolay sponsored by the Masonic Organizations we represent. There are four billboards for the youth organizations in the Norfolk area that were paid for by a Mason. They invited all of us in the area to stop by at noon on September 29th, and get a picture all together under one of the signs.

Although we were early, it was fun to wait and watch Phantom of the Opera on our laptop. All of a sudden lots of cars, trucks and vans showed up. They were full of Job’s Daughters from Bethel 42 and two DeMolay. We all had fun greeting each other and I gave them my card because I was the only Rainbow Girl that was able to come. I really wanted to climb up and sit on the platform in front of the sign, but mom said no. One of the girls had actually come to the MCHQWA Ball September 21, at Kena in Fairfax. My Dad recognized her and she was happy he remembered her. It was fun to see more of our Masonic Family around our State.

In Rainbow Love and Spirit,
Samantha, Sister of Faith
Ashburn Assembly No. 11

Where to start, I had so much fun. I was able to share with my new Sister, Kylie, and my sister from Manassas, Alexis, so much fun dancing. It was the first time that Kylie came to a Ball because she is new to Rainbow, but I know it will not be her last. The music and food were excellent as always and so many Sisters and Brothers were able to come.

I actually had the honor of getting to escort the Virginia State Grand Worthy Advisor, Katie Whidden, to be introduced. I got to hold the Red Panda in one arm and escort her with the other. It was so much fun. Also my Worthy Advisor of Ashburn Assembly, Darby, was escorted by her Dad. It was the first time for her to be presented as our Worthy Advisor.

Even though it had been a long day it was a wonderful one.

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Samantha, Sister of Faith
Ashburn Assembly No. 11

This past weekend Richmond and Fredericksburg got together and had a sleepover at the Cochrane’s house watching movies, eating pizza, and drinking sodas. Lights out was at 11 pm so we could wake up early at 6:30 am to serve and eat breakfast at the Fredericksburg Lodge. After breakfast, we practiced our skit and Ritual work for the Grand Visitation on the 21^st of September. After practice, we went out downtown and explored the shops and got lunch at a local shop called Goolrich’s. After some more shopping we got ice cream then said our goodbyes, till next time. It was a blast!

<3 Erin

Congratulations to Micaela for winning Honorable Mention in the Scottish Rite 2013 Photo Contest! For her entry, she arranged and took this photo of the Rainbow Jewels on the altar. Micaela has been a Rainbow Girl for six years and is very active at both the local and State levels. She also blesses her Rainbow Family with her music, photography, and wood working skills. Rainbow Girls are Busy!