On April 14^th, I went to the State Ritual Competitions for the first time.  I think Manassas Assembly had the most people competing this year.  I did the competition for my age group.  I don’t think I did too well this time, but that’s okay because it’s good practice for Supreme Assembly for me and I now know what to expect.  I did have a good time and when it wasn’t my time to compete we were doing each other’s hair and makeup as well as singing to Hamilton Musical songs with girls from not just our Assembly but other one’s as well.  In the dining area there were games, snacks and Libby’s pop up shop for tickets and her Grand Year merchandise. 

Overall, I had a good time and I really got to know Eliza, one of our Assembly’s newest members since she traveled with me and we were in the car for over three hours that day.  I didn’t get home until late and I have to thank Mom Joanne and Kate for bringing home my Sherlock Holmes book that I forgot in the dining area. I really love that book!

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Isabella
Manassas Assembly

On April 14th, we visited the residents of the Masonic Home of Virginia – MAHOVA.  The ride down there was long but Eliza was in the car with me so I didn’t get bored.  I had written a letter to one of the Grandparents that we saw at our visit in January and I was able to meet her in person while we were there.  Betty wasn’t feeling well so I couldn’t talk to her very long, but it was nice to be able to meet her.  We also saw the MAHOVA King and Queen again.  We walked through the halls and at the cozy corner met up with the woman that we saw from our last visit and she is over 100 years old.  She escorted us to the dining room where we had lunch and talked to the residents while we were there.  Lunch was pretty good.  After our visit with the MAHOVA residents we headed over to the state Ritual Competitions at the Scottish Rite Temple in Richmond.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Isabella
Manassas Assembly

On Thursday, April 19th, Manassas Assembly had 5 Girls and 3 Advisors attend Fairfax Assembly’s meeting.  We were asked to help fill some stations so Katie served as WAA, Vanessa as Charity, Dalanie as Hope, Gigi as Faith and I filled in as Chaplain. Lorkin did a great job serving as WA for the meeting.  Paige, their Drill Leader, did a fine job with the introductions!

I am glad we were able to attend and help our Sister Assembly out!  We hope they can come visit us at one of our meetings soon.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Sami
Manassas Assembly #13

On Saturday March 31st, I went to the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia to set up benches. Vanessa, Joella, Katie, Sami, and I participated.  I woke up early in the morning so Mom Paula could drive me there with Vanessa and Joella. It was really cold when we first got there, so most of us were wearing jackets or sweatshirts.  Ella, one of our Pledges attended too. She had gotten a giant chocolate Easter Bunny at the Easter party and was looking to give it away to the hardest working DeMolay or Rainbow Girl.

First, we went inside the memorial building. We went all the way back to the storage room, where some of the DeMolay boys were handing out chairs. We had to carry 50 of them down a giant flight of stairs! After all the chairs were brought down, the big benches started to be set up on the stairs. Since Ella and I were too small to carry the benches, we helped set up the chairs and get them in a straight line. Then I helped her look for the hardest working kid. It was really difficult since all of them were working so hard lifting those benches! We finally decided to pick one Rainbow Girl and one DeMolay to drop the chocolate bunny in the box to break it. Then all the hardworking kids would get a piece! After a long time of looking, we decided that Vanessa would get to drop the chocolate bunny with one of the DeMolay boys. Then anyone who wanted chocolate got some. You could also get a doughnut and milk from the building’s kitchen. By this time, the sun was very bright and most people didn’t need their jackets or sweatshirts anymore. Then we took a group picture on the benches that we set up on the stairs to the memorial building.

I was sad when it was over, but I was glad that I had a great time.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Alyssa
Manassas Assembly