Rainbow Spirit

In this issue, you can look forward to Atlas's editorial debut and find out what he and Ashley have been up to. We also have a recap of Grand Assembly and travel before it, as well as Mrs. Dedra's post-Grand thoughts. There are some important dates to remember too! Don't forget to show your support by clicking on the heart icon and liking us.

Theme: “One Canvas Many Colors” 70th Jubilee of SCIORG

Motto: "Always be Kind. Sometimes kindness is all we can give. Sometimes kindness is enough."

Colors: Poppy Red, Sunset Orange, Jasmine Yellow, Pine Green, Sea Glass Blue, Mountains Majesty Indigo, Dawn Violet, Canvas White, and Platinum

Flowers: Red Spider Lily, Poppy, Cherry Blossoms, Jasmine vines

Symbols: Origami

Mascots: Atlas (The Deer)

Prayer: The Color Prayer

Watchwords: Creativity, Kindness, Legacy, Family

Honor Stations: Faith and Bow Stations

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."

Songs: "I Hear A Symphony" by Cody Fry, "Flight of the Birds" by The Cinematic Orchestra,

"How Does A Moment Last Forever" by Celine Dion, "Experience" by Ludovico Einaudi

Fun Song: "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge

Lord, you’re offering us this New Year like a stained-glass window to be put together with 365 pieces of all colors representing the days of my life.

In it, I will put the red of my love and enthusiasm,

the violet of my sorrows and mourning,

the green of my hopes and the indigos of my dreams,

the blue or the gray of my commitments and struggles,

the yellow and orange of my harvests …

The white will be my ordinary days and the black for those who are absent from you.

I will cement this with my faith and my trust in you.

Lord, all I ask you is that, by the light of your presence and the Holy Spirit, this stained glass of my life be illuminated from within.

Then, through transparency, those I will meet during this year will discover the face of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Aug 26 – School of Instruction

Sep 8-10 – SCAMM Retreat

Sep 15-17 – Grand Family Retreat

Sep 23 or Oct 7 – Subordinate Assembly Installation of Officers

Sep 30 – Constitution of Hope Shines Assembly

Oct 21 – Faith and Hope District Official Visit (Newport)

Dec 9 – Charity District Rainbow Road Trip (Goose Creek/Summerville)

Dec 30 – Jurisdictional Fun Event (Newport)

Jan 6 – Mother Advisor/Adult Worker Seminar

Feb or Mar – Faith and Hope District Rainbow Road Trip (Columbia)

Mar 23 or Apr 6 – Subordinate Assembly Installation of Officers

Apr 20 – Charity District Official Visit

Jun (26) 27-30 – Grand Assembly Session

Jul 21-24 – Supreme Assembly Session

TBA – Scholarship Fund-raiser

TBA (Spring) – Jurisdictional Charity Project Fund-raiser

TBA – Jurisdictional Service Project

TBA (Spring) – Grand Officers’ Rehearsal/Grand Representatives’ Meeting

July reminders for your Rainbow Assembly:

• Submit meeting reports to the Supreme Inspector using the Google Form at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSet-kQpdfAUpxFC9gttWjMA3a6fGBtoun2I2ndNk8FjFnqz8w/viewform?usp=sharing
• Turn in Service Hours for Supreme Worthy Advisor Membership and Service Incentive Program. Log your hours at https://forms.gle/LSQRpXwFNRBvrVSV9

Complete Form 990N E-Postcard for Assemblies with Assembly Numbers 39 or lower.

August Emphasis: Back to School Celebrations; *Lesson of Service

First Meeting: Ritualistic or business/educational/service

Second Meeting: Ritualistic or business/educational/service

School of Instruction

Reminders: Grand Family Retreat registration deadline; Plan for Grand Dress payments; Complete Form 990N E-Postcard for Assemblies with Assembly Numbers 39 or lower.

Hello Everyone!

I’m Atlas, Atlas the deer!

I was thrilled to meet all of you at Grand Assembly, and it will be even better seeing all of you throughout the year!

We have a ton of fun things planned this year, so make sure to attend our School of Instruction where all of this information will be shared!

Our term this year has a lot of important hidden meanings! Did you know “Atlas” was the Greek Titan who held up the sky? Ashley named me Atlas to remind her that she can’t hold up the sky – and neither can any of you. Our greatest superpower is asking for help! Make sure you don’t try to hold up the whole world on your shoulders, ask for help, and take care!

See you all soon!

<3 ~ Atlas & Ashley

Our traveling deer needs a name! Please turn in suggestions at the School of Instruction. You will find out more about what his travels entail at the School of Instruction.

Hello South Carolina Rainbow Family!

Our Grand Assembly Session is now a page in our Rainbow Book of Memories. There were so many moments to remember! The decorations, the marches, the meetings, the competitions, and the food were all wonderful. We had the nicest guests from California, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, and the Assemblies did a terrific job hosting them. The Generation Gap game was lots of fun and the Grand Banquet was beautiful. The devotional was very thought-provoking and the Grand Installation was exciting. Congratulations to Bethany, her Grand Officers and Grand Representatives, and all of South Carolina Rainbow on a fabulous year and a great Grand Session!

We have another exciting year ahead of us. Ashley is prepared to lead us as we take up our palettes and paint a masterpiece of a Grand Year. It all begins with our School of Instruction on August 26. Be sure to be there to learn more about Ashley's plans for our jurisdiction and how you can be a colorful part of our Rainbow masterpiece.

Ashley selected some wonderful things for our Grand Term. I am particularly impressed with the scripture she selected from Ephesians 2:10. "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago." That verse tells us two powerful things. First, God created each of us to be His masterpiece. We are not a scribble on a page or even a pretty good drawing--we are fine art! Second, we are created to do the good things that He planned that we should do. That sounds like acts of kindness and service to me! So each of us is priceless art fulfilling a priceless purpose!

Let us use this year to develop ourselves into the masterpieces that God intends us to be. Let us do so as a Rainbow family and let's grow our family to become a huge gallery of priceless art pieces. Let us paint the year with every color of the Rainbow through kindness and service. And let us never forget that we are priceless art fulfilling a priceless purpose.

With brush in hand to color my world,

Mrs. Dedra

This previous year I had the honour to raise money for the Edna D. McLaurin Scholarship Fund! Everyone who purchased hats, tote bags, stickers, candy, who participated in the Scholarship basket silent auctions, who participated in the jar guesses, who attended the Scholarship Luncheon, who purchased items from the Sweet Shoppe, and especially those who donated, thank you so much for your contributions. Your support and generosity is the reason so many of our girls can afford higher education. Thank you for everything! It is with a humble heart that I was able to present Mr. Marcucci with a big check of $7,090.25 at the Grand Banquet but we continued to raise money and our final total is $7,103.25. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

<3 ~ Ashley

The Supreme Worthy Advisor Service and Membership Program started on August 1, 2022, and runs until July 2024.

Service Hours can be turned in using the Get Pumped QR code above or this link: https://forms.gle/LSQRpXwFNRBvrVSV9

Red Charm – first-line signer on ONE application or second-line signer on TWO applications

All other charms – Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet are awarded for every 20 hours of community service.

Adults you can participate too! Adults it's $9.50 for you to be able to receive the charm bracelet.

Girls

Ashley L. - Newport

Madyson A. - West Columbia

Adults

Mrs. Diana Clark, Mrs. Michelle Lusk, Mrs. Lauren McClure, Mrs. Martha Marcucci

Alyssa A. - West Columbia

Kayla H. - Dentsville

Madyson A. - West Columbia

Aileana Q. - Newport

Emma J. - Charleston

Anna J. - Harmony

Tia S. - Harmony

Summerlynn L. - Summerville

Ashley L. - Newport

Addie H. - West Columbia

Kirsten K. - Dentsville

Navaya N. - West Columbia

What a beautiful Grand Assembly! Charleston #1 was a wonderful Host and made this "Remember these Moments" Grand Assembly one that will definitely be remembered. Thank you for all you did to make this a wonderful Grand and beautiful year. You have a lot to be proud of!

Greenwood Sunshine Drop Pledge girls collected snacks and drinks for the firefighters and EMS providers in Greenwood. They researched stations to find out which ones do not get many donations. Saturday they went shopping and then delivered the snacks.

They are also playing mini golf tomorrow (inviting all Masonic Orders and friends). They are also collecting supplies for Pathway House in Greenwood. And they went with the Eastern Star and listened to a presentation on how they help individuals and families!

WOW – What a wonderful Grand Assembly Session. West Columbia Assembly would like to thank Sister Bethany and Charleston Assembly & the advisory board for everything they did to make the session a Moment to Remember.

West Columbia was happy to host Sister Sara (Grand Worthy Advisor in Mississippi) and Sister Ragen (Grand Charity and Grand Representative to South Carolina in Mississippi). It was a pleasure to get to know them.

Sister Navaya N. received the Grand Cross of Color. Her sister Aaviel participated in the ceremony. Her mother and grandmother were also present to witness the ceremony.

Mr. Kenneth Rawls received the Service to Rainbow Recognition during the Friday afternoon session. His daughter Lauren Rawls McClure (majority member of West Columbia Assembly) and wife Marty Davis Rawls (majority member of Dentsville Assembly) were present to see him receive this recognition.

West Columbia Assembly welcomed a new member during Grand Assembly. Sister Savanah C. was initiated during the Friday morning session.

The assembly participated in the banner competition and Talent Showcase. Sister Navaya N. successfully completed the Novice Level Ritual Competition. Sister Addie H. successfully completed the Intermediate Level Ritual Competition. Sisters Addie H. and Alyssa A. were recognized for their art and photography entries.

Members of the assembly received the following appointments at the banquet on Saturday evening. Grand Officers: Grand Hope – Sister Aaviel S. and Grand Love – Sister Navaya N. Grand Representatives: Hawaii & Philippines – Navaya N.; Kentucky & Ohio – Alyssa A.; and North Carolina, Espirito Santo, Brazil – Madyson A.

We would like to give a special thanks to the members of our Advisory Board who were present at Grand Assembly: Mrs. Samantha Dean, Mrs. Lauren McClure, Mrs. Martha Marcucci, Mrs. Marcia Wadford, and Mrs. Laura Wise. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Kristi Harrell for being one of our chaperones during Grand Assembly.

Congratulations to our new Grand Worthy Advisor, Sister Ashley L. We look forward to working with Sister Ashley. We know is going to be an exciting year.

News from the Creek

Hello to all! We have had a busy few weeks. First of all, we met at the park in Goose Creek for a small Founder’s Day Picnic, on July 11th before our meeting. We just had snacks and played for a few. Then we were off to the lodge to work on Grand Assembly stuff. Then on Wednesday, off we went to Grand Assembly. When we got there everything was beautifully decorated for our Remember these Moments Session. It was great to see our friends again. It was really nice to see Momma Dawn, she is a past Mother Advisor of Myrtle Beach our sister Assembly. Jillian, Jennifer, and Savannah rocked their ritual work and their floor work. All of us were very proud of them. Savannah and Jennifer did their Grand Representative Moon competition. Jennifer was the Grand Representative of Canada and Alaska, and Savannah was the Grand Representative of Arizona and California. Her California counterpart was at Grand and got to be a part of the competition. Goose Creek had the privilege of being Grand Representative of Montana and North Dakota, and Jennifer, and Savannah did that one together. It was very nice to see and hear what all the girls found out about their states. Savannah competed in the real talent with a Dance routine. She was amazing. She received second place in that competition. Our Banner got 3rd place in Banner competition. Goose Creek received a Gold Certificate for our Efficiency Rating. Savannah was appointed Grand Charity and Jr. Ex. She is also Grand Representative of New York and West Virginia. We are super excited about her appointments. She will do a wonderful job. Jillian and Jennifer received their Majority at Grand. We are sad that they are no longer Rainbow Girls but we know they will still be around and we pray that God guides them in the direction He wants them to go. Grand Assembly was super fun and everyone had a great time. We look forward to seeing what our new Grand Worthy Advisor Ashley has in store for this year.

On Founder’s Day in July, we went to our Lodge and worked on things for Grand. We had one prospective member. Afterward, we went to the Rock Hill Country Club pool and hung out, laughed, had lunch, and had lots of fun for about three hours, before parting ways (while very sunburnt).

At Grand Aileana and Annice participated in Ritual Competition, Aileana, Annice and Bailey participated in Real Talent, the Assembly participated in Entertaining Talent, Banner Competition, turned in a Scrapbook, and Aileana, Ashley, Annice, and Bailey all participated in the Grand Representative parade. Bailey and Annice were in the Grand Choir and Annice served as a Grand Page. Bailey won first place in Real Talent with “I Dreamed a Dream,” it was beautiful! Annice won first place in Novice and Intermediate Ritual, as well as “Best in Show” in Talent Showcase. Aileana won third place for Novice Ritual and Ashley won first place for Grand Representative. Ashley received 7 years perfect attendance while Annice received one year. And our Assembly received a certificate for being a Gold Assembly.

Our next meeting – on Wednesday the 26th of July will be a Christmas in July theme, and we will have a cookie exchange! Come join us!

Much Rainbow Love,

~Annice

Harmony Assembly number 57 had an amazing time at Grand assembly this year! The girls were thrilled to meet up with friends from last year and meet new friends that came this year. We won third place in our banner. Tia, Jasmine, and Anna all participated in the talent show and Jasmine won third place! Elizabeth, Jasmine, Jessica, Kara, Tia, Anna all participated in the ritual competition. Kara, Tia, and Jessica all placed. Elizabeth did an amazing job in the art competition. We are very excited that Bell will be our Grand Worthy Associate Advisor! We are very excited for our new Grand Officers: Jessica - Grand Fidelity, Tia - Grand Immortality, Jasmine - Grand Confidential Observer, and Kara - Grand Recorder/Grand Protem! We are so excited for the girls to get to know their Representative areas! Best wishes to our Grand Representatives: Bell - Alaska & Canada, Kara - Colorado & Romania, Jasmine - Maine & Vermont, Jessica - Massachusetts & Rhode Island, Tia - Michigan & Parana Brazil, Elizabeth - Iowa & Oregon, and Anna - Virginia & Pennsylvania. Caroline also had perfect attendance! Harmony went to the Empire picnic at our lodge Monday! The Eastern Star, their guests, and our pledges were happy to celebrate our success. We helped with their auction and enjoyed spending the evening with some very sweet people including Most Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Glenda Winchester.

Please mark your calendar for September 30th for the Constitution of Hope Shines!!!

Banner Competition

1st Place - Hope Shines

2nd Place - Summerville

3rd Place - Harmony and Goose Creek

Talent Showcase

Most Original - Addie H.

Most Beautiful - Alyssa A.

Most Creative - Elizabeth M.

Best All Around - Annice L.

Grand Representative Cresent Moon Competition

1st Place - Ashley L., Tia S., India W.

2nd Place - Summerlynn L.

3rd Place - Kara W., Emily B., Alyssa M., Kylie K.

Entertaining Talent

1st Place - Harmony

2nd Place - Summerville

Real Talent

1st Place - Bailey H.

2nd Place - Savannah M.

3rd Place - Jasmine and Jessica L.

Ritual Competition

Novice - Love

1st Place - Annice L.

2nd Place - Jessica L.

3rd Place - Aileana Q.

Intermediate - Fidelity and Service

1st Place - Annice L.

2nd Place - Kara W.

3rd Place - Tia S.

Ultimate - Charity Initiation

1st Place - Kirsten K.

2nd Place - India W.

3rd Place - Kara W.

SCAMM is in the beginning stages of a project to assist with funds for scholarships. We are asking for donations of men’s button-down shirts that we can in turn create aprons to keep food off of the young ladies' beautiful gowns. If someone (like myself) has a shirt from someone special, just let us know when the shirt is turned in so we can get that specific apron back to them. We will be gladly accepting men’s button-down shirts at the next few jurisdictional get-togethers like the school of instruction. The aprons will go on sale as soon as the finished products have been created. Please feel free to reach out to me or Heather Kamphaus for any questions or concerns. Thank you for everything you do for South Carolina Rainbow!

In Rainbow Love and Service,

Lynn Marie Carter

Mother Advisor Goose Creek #39

VP SCAMM

Hello! My name is Summerlyn L. from Summerville Assembly #28, and this year I received the honor to visit Nevada's Grand Assembly in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill Resort because I’m the Grand Representative of Nevada and Aruba. This was a huge deal for me, not only that, but my first ever out-of-state Grand Assembly was taking me all the way across the country! The flight there was beautiful, I got to see dozens of snowy mountains, something I’d never seen before. When we first arrived at the resort, I was absolutely blown away at how elegant the whole thing was, it was like walking into a castle less than a hotel. At dinner that night, I met up with Cadence for the first time in a year, and found and finally introduced myself to my counterpart, Iris! Also at dinner that night I made 2 more friends who would stick by my side the whole weekend, Samantha, Grand Drill Leader in New Jersey, and Charlotte, a member of Daylite assembly. After dinner, we headed up to our rooms for a peaceful night's sleep after a whole day of flying. The next morning, we got up, put on our gowns, and headed downstairs for breakfast, after that, sessions started and we were there until noon. Nevada Rainbow and South Carolina Rainbow share many differences, but it was so cool to see another jurisdiction at work. One thing they did differently than us is their altar was on wheels, so after the march in, a group of adults would be tasked with rolling the altar in and rapidly setting up the assembly room! It was so cool to see! After lunch it was time to bring greetings, and I was so nervous, but I got up there, said what I needed to say, and sat down! I felt so accomplished when I was done like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I had my new friends cheering me on in the process! After that we had dinner and then hung out for a bit before going to bed, only to wake up and do it all over again the next day! The last day, Sunday, was the best though because that was the day when we had the pool party! I’d never been to a rainbow pool party, not even in my state so I didn’t know what to expect, but it was so much fun! I made a couple more friends there, and got to go under a waterfall for the first time! I even got to try gelato for the first time! This trip was full of firsts for me, and I'm so honored to have been able to be a part of Nevada’s Grand Assembly.

This year, we had the pleasure of taking our rocket ship to visit Texas' Grand Assembly! Bailey, the GWA had a beautiful theme of “I Belong Among the Stars! With the assembly room decorated with Galaxies, Spaceships, and aliens! We celebrated 100 years of Texas Rainbow, and had a birthday party in Rainbow’s honour! I got to be included in the Grand Representative Flag Cavalcade alongside my counterpart Jillian! In Texas, all the girls wear white dresses, so our coloured dresses really stood out! Texas believes in uniformity and solidarity, so if a single grand floor officer has not earned her Grand Cross – none of the officers will wear theirs. Speaking of solidarity, the PGWAs included my mom in all of their PGWA stuff and even gave her a Texas PGWA t-shirt with her name on the back that they wore during introductions! There were 29 PGWAs at their Grand!

We, (Mrs. Dedra, Annice, Mr. Dan, my mom, and me) enjoyed the fun night at Hawaiian Falls and everything that was Texas Rainbow. Texas was AWESOME and we hope to visit their Grand Assembly again someday!

<3 ~ Ashley

We (Ashley, me, and my mom) also had the pleasure to visit New Mexico’s Grand Assembly this year! While they are small, they are definitely mighty! Everyone was super friendly, and I made many friends that are now planning on coming to visit us! This year they didn’t have a Grand Worthy Advisor, but their PGWAs traded around the position for each of the sessions. Their assembly and dining rooms were decorated marvelously, according to their theme “Forever the Rainbow.” Ashley and I also got to participate in their cavalcade of flags, which was one of the most exciting things ever! All of the out-of-state guests were included in everything, including a pool party for those without their Grand Cross! Their ritual work was stunning and their dresses were beautiful! Going to New Mexico’s Grand was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced – They were happy to be there, very friendly, and had an epic dance party – and it would be fantastic to be able to go again!

<3 ~ Annice

Editor and Publisher Protem: Michelle Lusk

sciorgmmpr@gmail.com

Supreme Charity and Supreme Inspector: Dedra Hart

PGHope79@aol.com

This publication acknowledges allegiance to the Supreme Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, whose seat of authority is in McAlester, Oklahoma, USA; of which the late Reverend W. Mark Sexson was the founder; of which Mrs. Kay Letterman is the Supreme Worthy Advisor; and to the Grand Jurisdiction of South Carolina of which Ashley Lusk is Grand Worthy Advisor and Mrs. Dedra A. Hart is Supreme Inspector