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.
Eligibility
To 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 Rainbow
Rainbow 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.
Activities
Rainbow 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 Leadership
Any 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 six 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 Reward
Rainbow Girls have many opportunities to excel. Members
can earn service bars for attendance, ritualistic work, fund raising, membership recruitment, visitation, and many other activities.
