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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.

On December 31, 2012, members of PA Rainbow gathered at the Masonic Village at Sewickley to assist the staff in providing a New Year’s “Afternoon” party for the residents. The young ladies helped in decorating for the event and escorted about 70 residents who were excited to welcome 2013!

The Rainbow Girls performed some song and dance routines for the residents and helped them celebrate the lowering of the crystal ball while singing “Auld Lang Syne.” Included in the event were some wonderful treats for all, including fancy appetizers and sparkling juices.

Those present represented five Assemblies in all: New Castle No. 1, Irwin No. 41, Faith No. 150, Ohio Valley No. 157 and Hope No. 186.  Grand Officers attending were Lisa Walker, Grand Charity; Stephanie Rickert, Grand Love; Christine Phelps, Grand Standard Bearer—Christian; Katie Lasswell, Grand Representative to Kentucky; Kayla Grudowski, Grand Representative to Nevada; Kayce Kushma, Grand Representative to Ohio; and Emily Faulds, Grand Page to the Grand Worthy Advisor. Also present to assist was Kaitlin Nemec, PGWA.