What is Rainbow?The International Order of the Rainbow
for Girls is an organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20,
and is founded on the belief in God and the value of the lessons taught
in the Holy Bible. The order was founded in 1921 by Rev. W. Mark Sexson,
a Master Mason who was Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma
and a Past Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star.
EligibilityTo become a Rainbow Girl you must be between the
ages of 11 and 18 years old. You can be the daughter or granddaughter of
a Mason, Eastern Star, Ameranth Member, the daughter of a Majority
member, or a friend of a Rainbow Girl. Most importantly you must be of
good moral character and profess an abiding faith in God.
The Teachings of RainbowRainbow teaches the importance of a belief in God
and the importance of the lessons taught in the Holy Bible. Rainbow
teaches leadership skills, patriotism, and service to others. These
lessons are taught in a ritual of ceremonies which is said from memory
by the members.
ActivitiesRainbow Girls have fund raising, socials,
visitations to other assemblies, and charity events. Another activity is
Grand Assembly, which is held in a selected city in Texas in June, in
which girls can attend to learn more about the ritualistic work.
Opportunities for LeadershipAny member who wishes to accept responsibility may
serve as an officer. The leader of the assembly is the Worthy Advisor,
and she is elected to a four month term in which she presides over the
assembly, plans activities, and organizes the service projects. There
are also Grand Officers who lead all of the Rainbow Girls in that
jurisdiction.
Achievement and RewardRainbow Girls have many opportunities to excel. Members can earn service bars for attendance, ritualistic work, fund raising, membership recruitment, visitation, and many other activities. |