On Friday, August 10^th, Hampton Assembly #2 held a sleepover in their lodge. Kensley, Lauren, Sara, Alex, Reagan, Audrey and Amelia came from Hampton. Victoria and Lina came from Richmond Assembly for our festivities. We colored pictures, played games, made sandwiches, and baked cookies. The first game we played was the newlywed game, the first round the partners were Alex and Reagan, Lauren and Sara, Audrey and Amelia, Victoria and Lina, last but not least was Mom Kim and Mom Michelle. Reagan and Alex won first place. Our second round the partners were, Sara and Lina, Alex and Victoria, Reagan and Amelia, Lauren and Audrey, last but not least Mom Rosa and Mom Michelle. Alex and Victoria won first place. The next game we played was Sardines which is basically hide and seek, this game was so much fun and I’m so happy we played it with our friends. We baked chocolate chip cookies for lunches the next day and also made ham and turkey and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Everyone laid out their sleeping bags and we all went to bed. Then early in the morning the parents woke up to make the girls breakfast, we had pancakes and lemonade. It was delicious and we thank the parents so much for their help. We then all departed but not for long because we had our beach day right after!

With Rainbow love and service

Reagan W.

On August 6th, Hampton Assembly attended a youth function put on by the Knights Templar. They threw a pizza party for the youth groups and there was an amazing turnout! So many people from Job’s Daughters, DeMolay, and Rainbow showed up. There were even multiple people from different assemblies, chapters and bethels. I was absolutely amazed by the support from our Masonic youth groups and it was wonderful to hang out with so many of my friends all together. After lunch we went to the Casemate Museum for a tour. Our large group split up into smaller groups and went together to each stop. The tour guides showed us many interesting artifacts and knew lots of history about Fort Monroe. We even got to go inside the church and meet a woman who had ancestral ties to the building. It was very fun to get together and tour the historical heritage that is right in our backyard! 

With Rainbow Love and Service, 

Lauren Ann

South Norfolk Installation 

On August 4th, Hampton Assembly went to South Norfolk for their installation. Before Kensley and I got to the lodge we jammed out to the Mama Mia soundtrack and got lost looking for Starbucks so we ended up at Dunkin’ Donuts. When we arrived, we were greeted by our Norfolk sisters and exchanged laughs and greetings. Kayla went in as Worthy Advisor. The installation was beautiful. Her family came from New Mexico to be a part of her installing team and it was touching. Her mascot is the horse, her service project is Our Military Kids, and her charity is the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. There was a large turnout of Rainbow and DeMolay. It was wonderful to see the support from Virginia’s Masonic youth. The reception was a taco bar and girls from many assemblies congregated together at one of the tables. The Rainbow bond of friendship and sisterhood was apparent at South Norfolk and Hampton was delighted to be a part of it. 

With Rainbow L&S,  

Lauren Ann

On Monday, July 30th, Supreme Assembly began in the Hampton Coliseum. Before the start of session, Hampton and Manassas girls walked around welcoming Rainbow girls to Hampton and exchanging swap gifts. The Supreme Officers preformed their walk-in for the first time and everyone in the audience clapped along, sparking a trend for the rest of the time we spent there. The opening, although similar, was not the traditional opening our Rainbow meetings have. It focused more on the higher level of Rainbow and was very interesting to hear. The Supreme Officers talked with such grace and beauty. It was an amazing experience to watch. Seeing girls do such an awesome job reciting ritual was inspiring and it made me (along with everyone else I’m sure) wish they were Supreme Officers too! The Supreme choir did a lovely job singing and filled the room with harmony. There were an overwhelming amount of PGWAs as well as GWAs who introduced themselves this day and it was an honor to have so many present. Flag bearers gave tributes and presented our sponsoring bodies’ flags and jurisdiction flags with confidence. There were introductions and speeches from many people and the session was called to rest. Afterward, Virginia Rainbow and honored dignitaries gathered in the convention center to enjoy a reception of appetizers and Good Company.

With Rainbow Love and Service, 

Lauren Ann