Photo by Rachel Cochrane, GWA 2015-2016
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from inside the Grand Lodge of Ireland!
On March 16, 2016, Rachel and her twin, Micaela, met with the Grand Secretary of Ireland and toured the Grand Lodge of Ireland in Dublin. They carried gifts from the Grand Master of Virginia and from Lodge No. 4, the sponsoring Lodge of her home Assembly, Fredericksburg No. 12.
On the December 12th we went to the Hiddenwood Retirement Home to visit residents there that are Easter Star members. We delivered their dues cards, a holiday card, and a plant in a mug. There are three currently living in the home. They were all surprised to see us and find that we are were Rainbow Girls. They were warm and welcoming to us. Overall it was a very warm experience full of christmas spirit.
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Brittany
Hampton Assembly #2
On November 1st, the Rainbow Girls of Hampton Assembly put together bags of hats, gloves, toiletries, and other essentials for the homeless in Hampton. These items will be distributed on the 4th. I think it is wonderful that we all can come together and do something so magnificent for others. It warms my heart knowing that the homeless will be fed and will have a few things to help them out this winter.
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Megan B.
Hampton Assembly #2
This was my first time attending an event at the Masonic Home of Virginia, I’m so proud to be a part an organization that takes care of and provides for the people that once led and provided for us. On September 19th, girls from all over Virginia traveled to Richmond to assist and care for our elderly members at the Masonic Home. We had two girls from Manassas take the two and a half hour trip to Richmond in order to serve with our Rainbow community. The girls helped the members by distributing Bingo cards, candy for the winners, and by calling out the Bingo numbers. The most important thing we did was spend time and listen to our elderly members while they shared stories about their lives. I cannot wait to go back to MAHOVA to learn more about our Masonic heritage and the people who helped form the family we are today.
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Gigi
The Virginia Grand Assembly is a proud member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls – a non-profit youth group that teaches girls what matters most – leadership, confidence, and citizenship.
