On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Hampton Assembly started off Supreme Assembly by attending the “Be a pineapple” Supreme Banquet. We were lucky to be near the front and had a great view of the Supreme Officers, Acting Supreme Officers, and Supreme Pages as they were introduced. The dinner was delicious! We had chicken and, of course, green beans. There were also different dessert dishes and everyone said they tasted amazing. The banquet was showered in music by the Norfolk Public Schools and many of the guests could recognize the tune and hum along. There was also a huge poster going around where you could stick your face through the hole in the center and pose for a photo as a pineapple. Guests mingled and after it ended, Virginia DeMolay helped DJ a very fun dance. I’m so happy we had this event to end the night. I was able to meet many new friends and party with my Rainbow sisters from around the world. During this time, out of state girls also got a taste of Virginia by seeing some of our various dances like the biker shuffle. Many girls tried to learn and participate but everyone ended up having a great time! 

With Rainbow Love, 

Lauren Ann

After Manassas’s Installation, Hampton zoomed over to Springfield for their Installation of Officers. To get there, Mrs. Kim took the windiest road in existence and it was terrifying. There were so many twists and turns and we even saw horses! Soon after we got there, the installation began. Jeanne went in as WA and her mascot was the lion. Hailey was the Installing Officer and did absolutely fabulous. They also installed an Assembly Dad. Dad Harold was excited to assume the position but shocked to hear his duties included heavy lifting and helping the girls breakdown the assembly room. Afterwards Springfield had a reception with Philippine food that was very tasty and all the girls came together for fellowship. The ride home was long but we shaved off 8 minutes by leaving the highway and driving through cornfields! 

With Rainbow Love and Service, 

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

On Saturday June 30th all active rainbow members of Hampton Assembly #2 attended the Grand Assembly’s banquet. We all sat together at a table apart from the grand officers, who sat at the head table. We were given our meals then Olivia began giving out her awards. Reagan, Sara, Kensley, and Lauren got the Sailer’s award. Then they began to announce competition winners. Lauren got first place for WA altar initiation and Kensley got second. Sara got first place for Rose Lecture. Alex got second and Reagan got third for the Fidelity competition. Hampton got second for assembly of the year. Also Lauren, Sara, Reagan, and Alex placed third in the rodeo competition. Alex, Reagan, and Thora received grand rep. positions and Lauren got Grand Faith. Sara got Grand Recorder and Grand Page. After the banquet there was a dance and the girls danced the night away. 

In Rainbow Love & Service,

Alex