This grand banquet was extra special because we were able to dress up for a sock hop.  Quantico-Freedom Assembly coordinated dresses for both members and moms.  The usual awards were announced, and Quantico-Freedom Assembly was named as Assembly of the Year for the very first time.  Everyone was able to hear the new grand appointments for the 2021-2022 grand year, and Lorkin was announced as the next Grand Worthy Associate Advisor.  Congratulations to everyone on their new appointments!

Isabella C.

As usual the Saturday afternoon session was very emotional.  We introduced all of Virginia’s Worthy Advisors and Mother Advisors.  We heard the minutes and the Treasurer’s report as the last things before the ritual closing.  Then we moved to the Baby Dedication and we heard from Kaitlyn as the next GWA.  Once that was finished, we watch the majority service which was very emotional especially since there were nine Rainbow Girls for the ceremony this year.  We took bets on when Mom Ange would start to tear up, but Mom Jean was actually worse this time because Abigale was in the majority ceremony this year.  After the majority service we held the Book of Memories ceremony, a symbol of the end of the 2020-2021 grand year.  I retired as the Grand Editor for the last time.

Isabella C.

The Saturday morning session went quickly, and we initiated a new member for Richmond Assembly.  Everyone did a great job and we got to hear both the Rose Lecture and the Dad Talk.  We ended earlier than usual so I had a little break.  Afterwards I went to the Grand Officer luncheon to end the morning.

Isabella C.

This was my first year as a Grand Officer where Virginia had a normal Grand Assembly.  The first day was exciting!  I went to the Grand Officer practices both in the morning and then again in the afternoon.  Opening session was great because my escort was my Mother Advisor, Mom Ange.  There were fewer visitors than previous Grand Assemblies, but I was still glad that we were able to be in person for a normal Grand Assembly.  Mom Paula made matching masks for all the Grand Officers which made it extra special for us!  Thanks Mom Paula, I will keep my special masks always.

Isabella C.