REQUIREMENTS TO PETITION FOR
MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION ARE:
1. A desire to want to belong to the
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
2. If elected to membership promises to
adhere to the Supreme Assembly's Constitution and Statutes, and a
cheerful compliance to the By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the
Assembly to whom she makes the petition.
3. A girl of good moral character.
4. A believer in one true
and living God.
5. Is an unmarried girl between 8 and 11 for
Pledge Assembly, 11 and 20 for Rainbow Assembly membership.
6. That she is either the daughter or
granddaughter of a Master Mason, or a friend of a Rainbow Girl.
7. That she has never petitioned or been
rejected for the degrees in any Rainbow Assembly of the International
Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
8. That
she is recommended by two Rainbow Girls and be sponsored by either a
Master Mason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the
Order of the Amaranth, White Shrine Of Jerusalem , or a majority
Rainbow Girl. This adult will also sign her petition. Upon
meeting the above requirements, contact a local Assembly of the
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Masonic Lodge,
Order of
the
Eastern
Star,
Order of Amaranth or the White Shrine Of Jerusalem.
The International Order of Rainbow for Girls
Emphasizes
the following things:
(A) Effective
Leadership·
(B) Church
Membership And Active Participation in Church Of Choice.
(C) Patriotism ·
(D) Cooperation with
equals ·
(E) Love of Home ·
(F) Loyalty to Family and
(G) Service to Humanity.
The International Order
of the Rainbow for Girls helps promote self-esteem and leadership in
its members.
WHAT IS RAINBOW?
The
International Order Of The Rainbow For Girls Is A Character Building
Organization For Girls Between Ages of 11 and 20. It's purpose is to
promote effective communication, leadership skills, and most
importantly, service to humanity.
WHAT DO
RAINBOW GIRLS DO?
We are
a fraternal service organization for young women who want to be the
best they can be.
Rainbow Girls learn and practice superb communication skills, how to
work with others, and to take responsibilities seriously.
At meetings you plan many fun things together; such as dances, camping
trips, going to plays, skating, sleep-overs, pizza parties, and mystery
trips.
Rainbow Girls help others by participating in service projects and
learn that helping those less fortunate is one of life’s greatest
rewards.
Girls visit other assemblies as well as functions within their own
jurisdiction.
When you participate in the many activities Rainbow offers, you will
have lots of fun and learn to be a better person.
You will learn many important skills, such as extemporaneous speaking,
parliamentary procedure, proper etiquette, and posture.
Rainbow reinforces important values and respect, and how to interact
well with others.
Members of Rainbow are active in their
churches, schools and communities. They raise money for various
charities through bake sales, pancake breakfast, babysitting, dinners
and they extend themselves in service to their communities, churches
and sponsoring organizations. Rainbow Girls have many fun
activities and opportunities to make lifelong friendship.
What to Expect at a Rainbow Meeting
Rainbow Girls
belong to an “assembly”, which is the same as a local club.
Members learn
standard meeting protocol, helpful in school, community, and later
throughout adulthood.
Meetings begin with an entry march and short opening ceremony.
Guests are welcomed and then the members conduct their business.
Sometimes meetings conclude with a fun presentation or special
entertainment, followed by a short closing ceremony and ending drill
march.
As assembly is administered by twenty officers who serve for a four or
six month term that begins with a festive and colorful “installation”.
Members can hold many different offices in Rainbow in which you may
gain practical knowledge, confidence and grace, enabling them to excel
in school as well as outside activities.
A girl may wish to advance through the ranks and eventually become the
assembly’s presiding officer, the Worthy Advisor.
This experience provides a wonderful and valuable experience a girl
never forgets.
Each year a core of “Grand Officers” is selected from the past Worthy
Advisors.
HOW OFTEN ARE
THE MEETINGS?
Most Rainbow
Assemblies meet twice a month. In addition to the bi-monthly
meeting at her local Assembly, she will have the opportunity to visit
other statewide or International Rainbow Assemblies, where she will
meet other girls her own age who are members of the same organization.
WHO CAN ATTEND A RAINBOW MEETING?
Rainbow Members in good
standing, as well as any Master Mason, Eastern Star, Amaranth or White
Shrine Of Jerusalem in good standing, any Majority Member of Rainbow,
and any parent or legal guardian or Grandparent of a Rainbow Girl is
eligible to attend a meeting of the International Order of the Rainbow
for Girls.
IS RAINBOW A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION?
NO. The International
Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service organization. Rainbow
does, however, encourage each member to be an active participant in the
church of her choice.
RITUAL OF THE ORDER:
The Ritual for the
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a book of ceremonies
used primarily for the opening, Closing and Initiation of a Rainbow
Assembly. Members of the Order recite, from memory,the ceremonies
contained in the Rainbow Ritual.The Seven Colors of the Rainbow are
represented by seven stations, strategically placed in the shape of a
bow. Each station is represented by a color, and teaches one of
the seven lessons of Rainbow. The stations and lessons of the
Rainbow are as follows:
RED.....is the first color station and
represents Love.
It emphasizes the importance of love of home and family.
ORANGE.....is the second color station and represents
Religion.
It emphasizes the importance of membership and active participation in
the church of your choice.
YELLOW.....is the third color station and
represents Nature.
It emphasizes the importance of spending time in the out-of-doors.
GREEN.....is the fourth color station and represents
Immortality.
It emphasizes that even though our body dies, our soul lives on forever.
BLUE.....is the fifth color station and represents
Fidelity.
It emphasizes the importance of loyalty to the Order and to the Rainbow
Girl's family and friends.
INDIGO.....is the sixth color station and represents
patriotism.
It emphasizes the importance of respect to the laws of our country and
its flag.
VIOLET.....is the seventh color station and represents
Service.
Service is the foundation of Rainbow and emphasizes the importance of
providing unselfish acts of service to our home, community and
sponsoring orders of Rainbow.
The
Philosophy of Rainbow
To teach a girl the importance of
being a good person.
To practice the values she is taught at the meetings.
In taking part in service projects, she learns
first-hand the joy that comes from helping others.
The fund-raising projects, teaches the importance of
generating revenue to meet the assembly’s expenses.
The many fun activities provide an opportunity to make
good friends.
Rainbow history has proven that she
can gain life-long friendships.
Rainbow Girls are responsible for conducting all
business and planning the activities of the assembly.
Adults are always there to provide
guidance, stability and interpret rules.
Rainbow believes a girl benefits
most when she receives as much “hands-on” experience as possible.
All major decisions are made by the
girls during their regular course of business.
If
you are a girl between 11-20 years of age or know a girl interested in
joining Rainbow contact the Mother Advisor, Grand Deputy or any
Rainbow Girl who will be glad to talk with you, answer any questions
and provide you with a Petition (Application) to Join in the Fun of
Texas Rainbow.
Mrs. Darla Hardy,
Mother Advisor
Fort Worth Assembly #15
International Order Of The Rainbow For Girls
Fort Worth, Texas
