What
is Rainbow? The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a Masonic Youth
organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20, from Masonic,
Eastern Star, Amaranth homes, and the friends of members of Rainbow
girls. At age 20, or upon marriage, whichever occurs first, girls who
are members in good standing are eligible for Majority Membership. A
girl must be sponsored by another girl who is an active member in good
standing, and at least one adult who must be a member in good standing
of either the Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, or Order of the
Amaranth. Rainbow is a fraternal organization designed to promote personal
growth, fellowship, and charity. In addition to learning valuable
character building lessons, Rainbow affords excellent leadership
experience, public speaking opportunities, study skills, and
organizational techniques. Each Worthy Advisor (the girl who serves as the head of her
Assembly) is responsible for selecting her officers, planning her term,
choosing service and charity projects, planning social events, preparing
greetings and speeches for guests, and presiding during meetings.
Friendships made through Rainbow are lasting, not only from your own
Assembly but throughout the state and across the country. Some former Rainbow Girls you might recognize are Supreme Court
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, comedians Ruth Buzzi, Lily Tomlin, actress
Lee Meriweather, and former Miss America Jane Jaroe and Chantelle Smith. Rainbow Membership applications are readily available. Any active
Rainbow Girl, Master Mason, Eastern Star, Amaranth, or majority member
can obtain a petition for you.
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