I was able to attend the opening session of the Pennsylvania Grand Assembly this year through zoom.   Unfortunately, they were not able to accommodate out-of-state guests this year, but I could watch the sessions.  This year it was the “Spread the Sunshine” Session with Steffanie Barth as the GWA for 2020 – 2021.  The symbols for the year were sunflowers, suns, and bees.  The colors were blue, yellow, and white.  There were some interesting things that I saw this session which included in the flag tributes that specifically did a speech for the flag of Tennessee because it is the flag of the state for the Supreme Worthy Advisor.  I also found it interesting that they provide mentor awards for their adult workers to honor all that they do behind the scenes to make Rainbow girls look good.  It was a surprisingly short opening session, but there are two sessions yet to go, and I’m sure I missed some things since I only see the non-closed parts over zoom.  Looking forward to the Saturday sessions!

Isabella C.

Grand Assembly was such a great experience. Being able to see everyone again and have our traditional Grand Assembly after over a year couldn’t have been better. We also saw Grace being initiated into our Order, and into our Assembly. It really made it feel like Virginia Rainbow was going back to its ways during these challenging times.

Victoria McDaniel

                I had an amazing time again at Grand Assembly this year! I saw a few of my Rainbow sisters that I haven’t seen for a while. I loved that I got to meet our Rainbow sisters from Connecticut, and one of our sisters from North Carolina. I have made so many new friends at Grand, and I know that our friendship will last as we continue to get older. Vanessa’s term was amazing, and I enjoyed getting to be apart of it! I am really excited to see what Kaitlyn will do for her term.

Noelle

Hi my name is Grace and I have recently been initiated at Grand Assembly.

Being initiated into Rainbow was an experience. I’ll never forget the feeling of walking around in front of a bunch of people and being nervous but also excited at the same time. And having support from my Rainbow sisters really meant a lot to me. Being a part of a sisterhood for the first time fills my heart with joy.  The representation for the colors of the rainbow are the teaching of morals values and loyalty that I will take with me throughout life. And I look forward to creating relationships with my fellow sisters and being able to participate in all the upcoming events.

Grace