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On Monday, February 25, 2013, Kittanning Assembly No. 39 hosted an official visit for Sis. Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor, and Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy. Other Grand Officers present included Lauren Bono, Grand Outer Observer; Katie Lasswell, Grand Representative to Kentucky; Kayla Grudowski, Grand Representative to Nevada. Other visitors were from Irwin Assembly No. 42 and Vandergrift Assembly No. 105.  The presiding officers of the three sponsoring bodies were also present for the occasion.

The visit activity was the Initiation of the first member of the Little Sunbeam’s Pledge Group who turned 11 recently, making her eligible to join Rainbow. Sis. Ashleigh Claypoole was excited to become a “real Rainbow Girl.” Kittanning Assembly has no members living in the Kittanning area so this is was a big event to have a member initiated. Following the meeting and pictures there was refreshments and fellowship

On, Sunday, February 24, 2013, the members of Pitcairn Assembly No. 90 held their Official Visit for Sis. Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor, and Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy. Other Grand Officers present were: Stephanie Rickert, Grand Love, Lauren Williams, Grand Representative to Indiana, and Ashleigh Barlow, Grand Representative to California. In total there were 40 folks present.

The group first met at Monster Golf in Monroeville, PA, for some fun “Glow in the Dark” miniature golf. Following rounds of golf, everyone had food, fun, and fellowship at Noodles & Company Restaurant. Sis. Nikki was presented a gift and she spoke about her year as Grand Worthy Advisor, putting a nice end to a great visit.

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.