Masonic District Lodge Picnic July 21, 2018

Manassas Assembly and several other Masonic Organizations were invited to the Masonic District Lodge Picnic on July 21, 2018.  It started with games that needed to be brought in because of the rain.  There were plenty of people who had their faces painted.  Lunch was served around noon and the food was really good.  The Masons had an open meeting where it was fun to watch and the youth groups were recognized.  After the meeting we had cupcakes and then helped to clean up so we could then decorate for the Rainbow Installation the next day.

Isabella

Manassas Installation July 22, 2018

Manassas Assembly #13 held its installation of officers on July 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Manasseh Lodge.  Kate B. was installed as Worthy Advisor and her theme this term is Broadway and the Arts.  She had a heart felt speech explaining her charity:  Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Her colors are aquamarine, silver and white.  Her mascot Roger is a polar bear.  Mom J, Kensley and so many grand officers and grand representatives were there.  There was lots of food and many people were rushed so they could get to the Springfield Installation that was to start at 5pm.  The event was good and I look forward to another great term at Manassas!

Isabella

Fairfax Installation July 19, 2018

Fairfax Assembly #3 held its installation of officers on July 19, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Henry Lodge.  It was really nice because one year earlier only one officer was installed and this time there were five.  The ceremony was quick and they handed out several awards.  Kensley, the new GWA, was there and they presented her with gifts.  Mom J spoke about Supreme Assembly coming soon.  Manassas Assembly #13 had a lot of its members there including:  Katie, Dalanie, me, Vanessa, Sami, Akshita, Joella, Allison, Eliza, and Gigi.  Fairfax Assembly is growing fast and I can’t wait to see how many members there are next year!

Isabella

Grand Assembly

On the weekend of June 29 to July 1st, Virginia had its 25th annual Grand Assembly at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The girls who attended are myself, Katie, Sami, Gigi, Vanessa, Kate, Dalanie, Zoey, Isabella, Joella, Batu, Balu, Alyssa, Allison, Eliza, and Emma. I rode with Mom Jean, Zoey, Balu, and Batu. We left on Thursday, as we wanted to help with setting the assembly room beforehand, and all of us were either grand flag bearers or grand representatives, and we had practices the next day.

The sessions were long, and I was really shocked at how long they were. They were interesting, but at some points I wanted to go to sleep (mostly the night sessions) because I was tired. The ritualistic initiation was beautiful, and I thought all the girls that were participating did a fabulous job.

Manassas Assembly came home with a lot of awards. For the awards, the Assembly won Assembly of the year and the traveling gavel, which was amazing. We also had a lot of competition winners, Ella, Alyssa, won first place in the 11-14 competition, Kate won first in the 14-16 competitions, Katie won 2nd, and Vanessa won 3rd. In the Rose lecture, Katie won 2nd, and for the dad talk, Dalanie won 1st, I won 2nd, and Katie won 3rd. All the winners for the adult competitions were in our Assembly, including Mom Robin, Mom Priscilla, Mom Erin, Mom Jean, Dad Tom, Dad Clancy, and many more adults. Our assembly was the only one to participate in the baby dedication, Katie and Sami winning first place, Gigi and Dalanie winning 2nd. For the rodeo, our team, consisting of Katie, Sami, Vanessa, and Kate won 2nd. Jasmyn, Alyssa, Batu, M’Balu, Maribel, Isabella, Sami, Joella, Ella, Zoey, Gigi, Katie, Vanessa, and Dalanie all won the traveling award, and I won the Amanda Award, which was cool. I remember stumbling on my acceptance speech and trying to figure out what to say on the spot, and somewhat failing at it.

We also got a lot of grand appointments and came back with a lot of grand officers. Alyssa is now a grand flag bearer, Joella, Isabella, Maribel, Balu, Sami, Batu, and Allison are all grand representatives for the coming year. For grand officers, Vanessa, Kate, Dalanie, and Katie all got grand bow stations, Zoey got Grand Confidential Observer, and Gigi got Grand Associate Worthy Advisor! I am so proud of the assembly and what we have achieved! Assembly of the year is a huge deal!

After grand assembly, a bunch of us helped some of the adults put the assembly room stuff back in the storage. It was hot outside, and that slowed us down a little, but we got it all done. Afterwards, Mom Jean, Zoey, Balu, Batu and I all hopped back in the car, stopped for lunch at Dairy Queen, and then head back home. When I got home, I directly went to bed, because I was tired. Overall, Grand Assembly was fun, and I can’t wait to go back next year!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Akshita

Manassas Assembly #13