A Way Of Life

Let It Be A Part Of Your Life
Becoming a Rainbow Girl can change your life for the better!
	You will become a member of an international organization for girls who share your hopes and dreams.
	Rainbow offers an interesting and complete program of wholesome activities in the best environment; developing poise and self confidence.

    The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a golden opportunity for teen-age girls to gain self confidence, self respect, and leadership skills while practicing reverence, patriotism, love and service.
    It is NOT a religion, cult or secret order. Nor is it connected with any other group using "rainbow" in their name or logo.
    The Order is a non-profit character-building service organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20 who believe in a Supreme Being. It is open to all girls regardless of their religious belief. The teachings are non-sectarian, based on the seven lessons taught to the girls at their initiation ceremony -- Love, Religion, Nature, Immortality, Fidelity, Patriotism and Service. Each of these are represented by a color of the Rainbow; therefore, seven colors represent the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, not six used by others. There are also teachings of Faith, Hope and Charity. Taken together, the beautiful lessons of Rainbow guide a young girl into a better life.

is what the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is all about. It is provided in many ways; assisting financially in such worthwhile projects as Shriner's Hospital playground, Cystic Fibrosis, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Canine Companions for Independence, and the American Melanoma Foundation, just to name a few.
Each assembly may choose to do this by selling candy, serving dinners, car washes, bake sales, rock or swim-a-thons--whatever the members' imagination create.
In the past ten years, California Rainbow Girls have earned and donated to non-profit charitable organizations more than $950,000.

The annual state convention is "Grand Assembly." Any member of Rainbow may attend these sessions. Grand Officers exemplify the ceremonies in beautiful form. New Grand Officers who will serve for the following year are revealed to the excitement of all.
State scholarships are awarded for outstanding service and scholastic endeavors. Competitions are held in talent, ritual presentation, arts and crafts, sewing and essay. Many awards are presented throughout Grand Assembly sessions for exceptional Rainbow participation.

The formal component of Rainbow is centered around bi-monthly meetings. Under direction of the Worthy Advisor (a girl elected to serve as the assembly leader for a four-month period), the girls attend to business and perform memorized ceremonies, including opening, closing and initiation. The girls themselves are responsible for the financial management, correspondence and organization of their Assembly, with guidance from adult advisors. All Assembly activities are chaperoned by responsible adults.
A complete corps of officers consists of 20 girls. Members are encouraged to accept the responsibility of being an officer. Any member may accept chairmanship of an event or committee, learning to organize and work with peers to a successful conclusion.

Although the girls have fun at their service and fund raising activities, they also plan some events specifically for their entertainment -- picnics, swim parties, talent shows, dances, skating parties, shopping trips, visitations to other Assemblies and trips to amusement parks are all a part of the Rainbow program.

A girl can join the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls if she is between the ages of 11 and 20 and believes in a Supreme Being.
A petition for membership may be obtained from any Rainbow Girl or Advisory Board Member.

Campsites are reserved in Northern, Central and Southern California for a summer weekend retreat of fellowship and camping fun. Early reservations through each Assembly are required for this popular activity.

In the 1980's, California Grand Assembly started Pledge Groups for girls 8 to 11 years old.
Pledge sisters participated in some activities of their sponsoring Assembly but have their own ceremonies and business meetings. At age 11, a Pledge Sister may become a Rainbow Girl.

YES! Parents are most cordially invited to attend all meetings and events. Some assemblies have active parents' clubs which provide additional support for the girls and their projects. Many Rainbow parents feel their participation has provided an opportunity to establish a unique relationship with their daughters and her Rainbow friends.

    April 6, 1922 is the birth date of the Order. The idea for the organization was conceived by Rev. W. Mark Sexson who wrote the beautiful ceremonies. Rev. Sexson was a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma.
    Each Rainbow Assembly is organized and governed by a uniform code of bylaws set forth by Supreme Assembly, headquartered in McAlester, Oklahoma.
    Rainbow Assemblies are located in nearly every state and in many foreign countries. Each state is a jurisdiction within itself.
    California is the largest jurisdiction having nearly 78 assemblies with thousands of enthusiastic members working to serve others.

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