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Learn about Masonic Youth Groups Click here to learn about Rainbow for girls Click here to learn About Rainbow at Beaver Valley Click here to learn about DeMolay for boys Click here to learn about DeMolay at Beaver Valley What is the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls? The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a junior 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 the age of 20, or upon marriage, which ever occurs first, girls who are members in good standing are eligible for Majority Membership. A girl must be sponsored by two other girls who are either active members in good standing or a majority member, and at least one adult whom must be a member in good standing of either the Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, or Order of the Amaranth. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a service organization. The girls learn about charity, hope, and service through their work and involvement with their annual local and Grand (state or country) service projects. On April 6, 1922, the degrees of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls were first exemplified on a class of one hundred seventy-one girls in the auditorium of the Scottish Rite Temple in McAlester, Oklahoma. If you would like to know more about the history of the Order, the Supreme Temple or the founder visit their website at: http://www.iorg.org/ Basic Information about the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls The following information is available below: * What will a girl gain from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls? * What is the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls? * What do Rainbow Girls do? * How often are the meetings? * Who can attend the meetings? * Is the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls a religious organization?
What Will A Girl Gain From Rainbow?
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls emphasizes the following: (1) Effective Leadership; (2) Church Membership and active Participation in the church of your choice; (3) Patriotism; (4) Cooperation with Equals; (5) Love of Home; (6) Loyalty to Family and; (7) Service to Humanity.
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls helps promote self-esteem and leadership in its members. As a member, a girl will learn valuable public speaking skills and will attend meetings preside over by girls her own age. While there is always adult advisors to provide direction, all meetings are conducted by the girls. If given the opportunity to rise to the position of Worthy Advisor of her local Rainbow Assembly, a girl will learn to plan a program beneficial to all members and, by carrying out these plans, become a director and leader of people. Furthermore, she will learn the proper way to conduct a business meeting.
In addition, to their local Assembly, girls may have the opportunity to advance to leadership positions on a statewide level. They will also have the opportunity to apply for the various scholarship funds available to those members who meet the academic qualifications.
What Is Rainbow?
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a character building organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. It's purpose is to promote effective community, leadership skills and, most importantly, service to humanity. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was established in McAlester, Oklahoma in 1922. The very inception and writing of the first Ritual, and the laws governing the Order, was the work of W. Mark Sexson, a 33rd degree Mason from McAlester, Oklahoma. Reverend Sexson was very active in several Masonic appendant organizations. Among his many offices, he held the titles of Most Worshipful Grand Master of a sovereign Masonic Grand Jurisdiction (1928) and Worthy Grand Patron for the Order of the Eastern Star (1925-1926), both in the state of Oklahoma. The degrees of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls were first exemplified on April 6, 1922, by the regular officers of South McAlester Chapter No. 149, Order of the Eastern Star, for a class of 171 girls at the Scottish Rite Temple in McAlester, Oklahoma. Today Rainbow Assembly can be found in many jurisdictions around the world, including the United States, Australia, Brazil, The Philippines, Germany, Canada, Italy, and Japan, to name only a few. Nearly all states in the United States have Rainbow.
What Do Rainbow Girls Do? Members of the Rainbow are active in their churches, schools, and communities. They raise money for various charities through bake sales, dinners and car washes, and they extend themselves in service to their communities, churches and their sponsoring organizations. Rainbow Girls have many fun activities and opportunities to make lifelong friendships.
How Often Are The Meetings? Most Rainbow Assemblies meet twice a month. In addition to the bi-monthly meetings 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 Mason, Eastern Star or Amaranth in good standing, any Majority member of Rainbow, and any parent, grandparent or legal guardian of an active 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.
For more information visit the International Order of Rainbow for Girls' website: http://www.iorg.org/
Knollwood Rainbow Assembly #114, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls: Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Adult Leader: Jo Beth Bryant (937) 848-2947 email: sjbryant1@cs.com
History of Knollwood Assembly #114 Knollwood Assembly #114, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, was instituted on September 15, 1956. Sixty-seven beautiful girls, wearing their loveliest formals, had assembled in the field house of Beavercreek High School for the ceremonies. Knollwood Assembly was instituted at 3:00 p.m. and its officers were installed at 7:30pm. “Dad” George N. Clark, Supreme Deputy in Ohio, and Mrs. Mildred Grimes, Grand Deputy of District #12, presided at the ceremony. Two girls, who were demitting to the new assembly, also participated in the ceremony. They were Colleen Shellabarger McKinley and Patricia Killoran Kern. The first Worthy Advisor of Knollwood Assembly to be installed was Jean Doling Schulke. Mrs. Helen Finlayson was the first Mother Advisor of the assembly. There were 23 officers and 6 pages installed and appointed that evening. From that group came 15 Worthy Advisors and one District Deputy, Mrs. Janice Hussong Morris, the present Grand Deputy of District #12. The assembly met in the Charles I. Beaver Hall at Knollwood Park prior to moving to the Beaver Valley Masonic Temple, once it was completed. The Beaver Valley Masonic Temple was built in 1965. Knollwood Assembly is sponsored by a group of Easter Stars and Masons that is known as the Silver Circle Club. The assembly also has an advisory board that is made up of Masons, Eastern Stars, and Majority Girls. Some of the finest girls in Beavercreek, and its surrounding communities have been members of Knollwood Assembly #114. Since it was instituted in September 1956, approximately 130 girls have served the assembly as Worthy Advisor. Many of these girls were lucky enough to be selected to serve the State of Ohio as Grand Officers, and represent Knollwood Assembly. Two of these girls went on to be elected by the Rainbow Girls of Ohio to serve as Grand Line Officers. They were Tami Sindenstick Bower, Grand Hope 1980-1981, and Tina Morris O’Brien, Grand Worthy Advisor 1981-82. Both of them are majority girls of Knollwood Assembly and are presently members of the advisory board.
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DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by develop the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. DeMolay alumni include Walt Disney, John Wayne, Walter Cronkite, football Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton, legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, news anchor David Goodnow and many others. Each has spoken eloquently of the life-changing benefit gained from their involvement in DeMolay. Find more information on DeMolay by visiting their website at: http://www.demolay.org/home/index.shtml
C. J. Hoover Chapter, Order of DeMolay: Please note at this point in time the Chapter is inactive!
Adult leaders: WB Steve Scarpelli (937-439-1537)
The following is a list of items this Chapter participates in throughout the year: Service Projects: Antioch Shrine Circus - Ushering Antioch Shrine Horse Show - Ushering March of Dimes - Assist the Walkers with refreshments Scottish Rite & Shrine Picnic - Assist with setup
Activities: State Basketball State Legislation Day - State Capitol Laser Tag Many others
Fundraisers: Car Wash Food Booth at Beavercreek Popcorn Festival Food Booth at the Montgomery County Fair Pop Booth at the Renaissance Festival
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