On Saturday May 19th, Olivia the Grand Worthy Advisor of Virginia held the “Rainbow Regatta” Charity Dinner. The girls that attended from Manassas were Katie, Sami, Gigi, Dalanie, Zoe and myself.  We were packed in our cars early in the morning and we headed down to Hampton, Virginia.   Earlier that day we attended the Homecoming Grand Visitation at Hampton’s Lodge. It was a wonderful experience to go down and get to see all of the wonderful Rainbow Girls that live on the other side of Virginia that we don’t always get to see. I always have such a great time visiting with them. The charity dinner served wonderful food that I definitely enjoyed eating (the mac and cheese was amazing). There was also a huge floating shark and a rain gutter Regatta competition which all the girls enjoyed.  I can’t wait until the next time I get to visit all of my wonderful Rainbow Sisters.
 
In Rainbow Love and Service, 
Vanessa
Manassas Assembly #13

Rainbow is more than just an organization, it is a family. The friendships I have made in Rainbow will last a lifetime. Rainbow has led me to make friends not even from the same state. Everywhere I travel through Rainbow, I feel at home with all the other girls across the Country. Rainbow Girls are always so welcoming and loving people to be around. My Rainbow friends and I have made some of my best memories, like crazy fun car rides, the best sleepovers, the funniest jokes, my dumbest moments that we always laugh about and just everything I do with them is great. They are the best friends I could ever ask for and I know that they always have my back.  My Rainbow friends have provided me with endless support through the toughest times and I am so thankful for them. Thank you to any of my Rainbow Sisters reading this and I can’t wait for so many more memories with all of you! 

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Vanessa
Manassas Assembly #13

If you are ever looking for the time of your life, it is definitely in the car on the way to a Rainbow event! Sometimes the car ride itself is the best part of the trip. The trips usually start bright and early in the morning with lots of Rainbow Girls piled into one car. All of the girls are fully stocked with pillows and blankets to nap for a little bit. After a short time in the car, we usually stop by Starbucks and get caffeine and food. Shortly after this stop, everyone in the car is awake. For the next few hours in the car, it is endless singing to the radio, funny SnapChats of each other, hilarious jokes and lots of laughing! 

Sometimes on road trips we take stops along the way. For example, on one road trip, we made a stop at a small beach outside of Hampton to run around and take funny pictures. Another car trip we made a stop for the restroom after one girl was needing to use the bathroom, while we were on a small road in the middle of nowhere. It took about 20 mins to find the closest bathroom but we eventually made it, even after the driver offered to stop on the side of the road to let the girl hide behind a tree and use the bathroom (the girl didn’t find it very funny!).

We have also made many stops at consignment shops along the way to find lots of great clothing and formal dresses. We always find the best stuff when we thrift shop together. Another way car rides are always entertaining is that sometimes when we stop we have to walk in to wherever we’re going in formal dresses even if it’s a gas station or fast food restaurant. I love always getting to stay up until 2 AM with my Rainbow Sisters singing our favorite songs!  

Rainbow car rides will always be one of my favorite events!

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Vanessa
Manassas Assembly #13

On April 28, Manassas Assembly attended the MCHQWA ball. We had over 15 girls and lots of adults. Katie was introduced as Worthy Advisor and a Grand Officer. Gigi was also introduced as a Grand Officer. We all danced and hung out with the other youth groups there. It was a lot of fun and I can’t wait for the next one! 

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Sami
Manassas #13