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On January 24, 2013, Wilkes – Barre Assembly No. 45 held their official visit, welcoming Sis. Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor, and Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy, into their Assembly. Other grand officers present included Nichole Rambus, Grand Standard Bearer to the Rainbow Flag; Erin O’Day, Grand Representative to Maine; and Devyn Pulliam, Grand Representative to Texas. Other visitors included Andrew Prescott, International Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay, and Alex Temple, State Junior Councilor of Pennsylvania DeMolay. Representatives from the sponsoring OES chapter were also there to support the girls in Wilkes-Barre Assembly No. 45

The theme of the Official Visit was a “social tea.” There were lawn games played in the Assembly room, such as bean bag toss, bocce ball, darts, and croquet. The croquet ball were tapped through Rainbow colored wickets starting at red (Love) through to violet (Service.) Prizes were won and a good time was had by all. The refreshments included tea sandwiches, tea cookies, tea cakes and all kinds of tea (in fancy cups and saucers.) In total, about 35 people were present for this excellent event. Keep up the great work!

On January 23, 2013, Eason Assembly No 38 held it’s 2012 – 2013 Official Visit at the Masonic Center in Tatamy, PA. IN attendance was Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy, and Sis. Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor. Other Grand Officers participating included Sis. Bryanna Cavanaugh, Grand Representative to Florida and Sis. Rebecca Dertinger, Grand Representative to New Jersey. Even some majority members of Easton Assembly came out, including Amy Pysher and Charmaine Phillips. Visitors included a Worshipful Master and a Senior Warden who had attended the previous meeting and returned to see an Initiation. Mrs. Helen Beth Vilcek, Grand Conductress of the Grand Chapter of PA, OES, was also in attendance

Sis. Bryanna Cavanaugh, Worthy Advisor of the Assembly helped put together a great visit with the 9 additional members present.  Following the meeting the girls changed into their PJ’s for a “sleepover themed” refreshment / fellowship time. There was a cupcake cake and lots of party snacks for all. The girls also made friendship bracelets and told stories (like any good sleepover.)

Thanks to all for a great visit!

PA Rainbow joined PA DeMolay on their 2013 Inauguration Trip to Washington, DC, on January 21, 2013, to witness the second inauguration of Barack H. Obama as President of the United States. Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy, and Sis. Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor. were joined by members and chaperons from Martha Assembly No. 11, Penn Valley Assembly No. 153. and Hope Assembly No. 186.

It was an early bus ride to George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia where a picture was taken on the steps of the Memorial. From there groups were off to the Metro and an adventure of a lifetime. Some went to the parade route, others to the Mall for the Inauguration, and still others walked to many historic places including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and other museums.

Thank you to DeMolay for the invitation to join in this wonderful experience and memories for a lifetime.

On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Easton Assembly No. 38 was visited by several Master Masons and members of Eastern Star members from the surrounding area.

The young ladies performed the “What Is Rainbow?” ceremony to a very attentive audience and the Assembly couldn’t have been prouder!  The members kept the business portion of the meeting very brief, and found the Masons much more relaxed, interactive and engaged during refreshments.  As it was a first Rainbow meeting for most of the visitors, they had a lot of questions and chatting with them was easy and comfortable, even for the young ladies!

Friday, January 14, 2013, saw the kickoff to the PA Rainbow Official Visit season. Playing host for this all important first visit was Penn Valley Assembly No. 153, who held a Christmas Party for the event. Held at the home of Mrs. Mary Beth Seifert, Grand Deputy, the young ladies exchanged gifts and enjoyed a Disney Trivia Game. Lots of fun and festivities were enjoyed by all. A special highlight was the awarding of the first Supreme Pandora Bracelets by Mrs. Snedden to five members.

In attendance for the meeting was Sis. Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor, and Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy. Other Grand Officers in attendance included: Grand Faith, Jennifer Walters; Grand Service, Jessica Spencer; Grand Assistant Musician, Damaris Gottshall and Grand Representative to Canada, Marian Wiggins.