On July 18^th, 2021, Manassas Assembly held their Installation of Officers at 2 pm. Prior to the regular Installation service, there was an uncrowning ceremony for the outgoing Worthy Advisor, Sami, which was an interesting and different addition to the regular Installation program. Eliza was installed as Worthy Advisor, and their term theme is “Survivor”. As soon as I saw the flyer for the Installation, I knew it was going to be great because of how unique the theme is, and because I am a huge fan of the show. Eliza’s mascot is the octopus, which she named Phillip. Following the Installation, there were refreshments and a field day. Overall, it was a beautiful Installation, and I am happy that I was able to visit a sister assembly!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Zoe N.

On July 17th, 2021, Quantico-Freedom Assembly held our Installation of Officers for the new term. We arrived at noon to practice and to clean and organize the lodge before our guests arrived. The Installation started at 4 pm, and I had the honor of being asked to serve as Installing Officer. We decorated the assembly room so that each station represented a different element, and the result was beautiful. Akshita was installed as Worthy Advisor. Our Assembly theme for this term is “Imagine, Innovate, Include” and Akshita’s mascots are the peacock and the flying sky bison, which she named Andromeda and Lefty. Our term colors are purple, blue, green, and gold, and our symbols are constellations, skyscrapers, and bridges. This term we are fundraising in support of the Malala Fund and Young Abilities, and we will be doing Lodge cleanups and volunteering at PWC robotics competitions throughout the term. Following our Installation, we had refreshments downstairs, which included international foods. Akshita first served as Faith when we opened our Assembly two years ago, and it really is a reminder to all of us of how far we have come. Each member of our Assembly is proud of what we have accomplished, and we are excited to keep up our work for years to come!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Zoe N.

Today I will be telling you about Quantico-Freedom Assembly’s installation! It was a very important and inspirational charity for the Malala fund. My personal favorite part was the decor of zodiac sings and Avatar themed things. Last but not least, everyone was happy laughing at Zoe and Mom Ange who started to cry because they were so happy for Akshita’s new term.

In Rainbow Love & Service,

Ella

On August 1st, at 5:30pm, Ashburn Assembly #11 began their installation of officers. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only a limited amount of people were able to be physically present at the installation. For those who were unable to attend in-person, there was a Facebook stream that allowed others to virtually attend. I was lucky enough to have been Installing Chaplain, and therefore be able to attend the event in-person. Also, on the Installing Team from Manassas Assembly was Kaitlyn “Gigi”, as Installing Marshal, and Vanessa, as Special Installing Officer. The Installation team all performed their ritualistic parts beautifully. The newly Installed Worthy Advisor, Lorkin, then was crowned, and given pictures of her gavel, which was stuck in the mail, due to the Pandemic. Lorkin’s Term theme is “Nature’s Beauty”. Her motto is “The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn” and her colors are light gray, pure white, and pastel green. Her mascot is Totoro, a character from a movie called “My Neighbor Totoro”. But best of all are Lorkin’s Service and Charity Projects. This term, Ashburn will be doing beautification projects, as well as work with the Colvin Run Mill for events. Lorkin is looking up to be an amazing Worthy Advisor and Ashburn is sure to have an amazing 6 months.

Allison – Manassas Assembly #13