12/19/2005
*****Radiantly Rambunctious Racoonuion*****
Can you believe it, are 5 year reunion is slowly approaching. I
still can't believe that it has been that long since we had our
Grand Assembly. I guess we all have to just accept the fact that
we are getting old. j/k
Well, as most of you are aware, we will be taking a cruise which
will be departing Long Beach at 9:00am on March 24th. We will then
sail to beautiful Ensenada to relax and enjoy our time all day
Saturday. Sunday we will have a full day on the boat and Monday
the 27th we will be heading back home. There is still room
available if anyone would like to go. We will need to know by
12/20/05 at the latest. The cost is $471.00 per person based on
double occupancy. Please e-mail me at SheRa428@aol.com if you
would like more information. It should be a lot of fun.
Also, we are still planning on having a dinner one of the nights at
Grand Assembly. More information will be announced at a later
date.
I know we have all been interested in a sweatshirt and yes, we will
have some for our reunion. An e-mail will go out to each of you in
the near future with request for sizes and to let you know how
much they will cost.
That's all the news for now. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to send me a note.
Talk to you all very soon,
Kinsie Flinn PGWAA '01 |
| |
12/14/2005
Please share with her many friends that Hazel Wade passed away on
December 2nd. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January
21st at 12:30 12 NOON
(change in time) at the Pleasanton Masonic Center at 3370 Hopyard
Road, Pleasanton, California. She was an integral part of
California Rainbow for generations. She proudly held the title of
Grand Deputy Emeritus which means she served as a Grand Deputy for
well over 20 years. She served as Mother Advisor for Grand
Assembly in 1988 and she was well known for her many Supreme Tours
where she served as our nurse. Her exceptional common sense was a
great asset to all of us. She will be greatly missed by
generations of Rainbow Girls.
It has been suggested that in lieu of flowers, that donations in
her memory be made to the California Rainbow For Girls Foundation,
Inc. and designated to the fund of your choice or to where the
need is greatest.
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy |
11/30/2005
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that John Reddick,
Advisory Board Member of New Hope Assembly, and "Papa" to Kathryn
Hayden, Jr. Past Grand Rep. to AK & HI 2005, passed away on
November 23rd. He was a recipient of the Masonic Hiram Award and
the Grand Cross of Color. We will all miss our "old timer" and his
light-hearted teasing. We love you, John.
Submitted by Pam Sheil, Advisory Board Member, New Hope Assembly
|
11/14/2005
I am pleased to announce the arrival of my second daughter Emma
May Yi Miao Wilson. Emma is now 18 months old and was adopted on
August 8, 2005 in Nanjing, China. She joins big sister Susan who
is now 6 years old.
Karen Wilson, Grand Representative of Indiana, 1976-1977 |
10/30/2005
WHERE HAVE ALL THE DRAGONS GONE?
It has been 20 years since we floated on the floors at Grand
Assembly. I was checking on the web site for reunion info and
found NONE. If there is any updates regarding a reunion please let
me know. Katy Nelson Houchin, Dean of the Grand Cross of Color,
Dazzling Dragon.
katimus@pacbell.net |
10/25/2005
Following a courageous nine year battle with breast cancer,
Marie MacCallum passed away the evening of Sunday, October
23rd.
The Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, October 27th at the First Presbyterian
Church in Downey, located at the corner of Downey Avenue and 7th
Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the
California Rainbow for Girls Foundation, Inc. - Scholarship Fund,
17910 Joshua Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. |
9/8/2005
Marlys is looking for lost 1970-1971 Ducklings. See the
Reunion Place page for a list and
give her any updates you can. |
8/18/2005
Tracy Brown Grand Kansas Nebraska 97 had a house fire early
morning of Wednesday the 16th of August. they just found out today
that the home is a total loss, so the owner will probably not be
fixing it.
Everyone who was in the house got out safely. I found out most of
the personal items did survive but are badly damaged by smoke. If
you could keep her and her daughter, and my other sister and her
daughter in your prayers. They are all trying to figure out what
they are going to do next. The rest of the family is now in VA, we
are trying to help anyway we can from here.
Wendy Brown Schollian, Ohio 95
Wendyd25@aol.com |
7/3/2005
Hello "California Transplants" now living in Arizona (like me).
Want to get involved with Rainbow again?
I have the PERFECT answer for you.
You can continue your life of service to Rainbow here!
There are assemblies in Arizona that would love your assistance.
There are assemblies in Arizona that would love your daughters,
granddaughters, nieces, daughter's friends, co-worker's daughters,
etc.
And there are assemblies in Arizona just waiting to happen with
your help!
If you now live in Arizona and are interested in getting involved
in Rainbow again, please drop me an email at
AZRainbowAlumni@aol.com
In Rainbow Love & Service,
Donna Harrison Beeson
Past Grand Lecturer in California (1978)
Arizona Jurisdictional Representative to the International Rainbow
Alumni Association
& Member of the GEC in Arizona |
6/24/2005
I am a Past Worthy Advisor for Polaris Assembly #247 in
Sacramento.
I am writing today to inform the members at large of our defunct
assembly that our wonderful Charlene Green, our AMA has past away.
Please have them contact me for further information. Lucy E.
Lawrence - Norton lelnorton@sbcglobal.net |
7/3/2005
I was wondering if the Pot Of Gold was online I
know some years back they ran an ad regarding the purchase of
Revelations from previous years. I would like to be able to find
someone, heck anyone at this point who has a copy from 1995 when
the Moose were appointed.
Vickie Bellus
Vickie1990@aol.com |
5/17/2005
It is with a great deal of joy that I announce the arrival of my
Grandson, Calvin Stanley Conwell Milde. Born the 16th of may at
10:33 PM to Jennifer Conwell Milde, PGWA and Jeff Milde.
Dennis Conwell, PM and member of the Rainbow Scholarship
committee. |
4/6/2005
I am an old acquaintance of Sara Blair. I am trying to locate her.
I found this list on the web and believe that this is she on it. I
wonder, if it is permitted and if you know how I could write her?
Mark L La Rue, DC
drlarue@qwest.net
Webmaster note: If
you know Sara, please contact her to let her know of this inquiry.
She may then contact Mark. |
4/20/2005
Her first breath took ours away. Kristin Cary-Dupree OK/TX 98 and
her husband are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter,
Emily Lynn Dupree. She was born on April 11th weighing in at 7
lbs. 10 oz and 18 in long after a very short but intense labor.
Mom and baby are both doing well. |
5/18/2005
Mona Peterson, Honorary Grand Deputy passed away very early
Saturday morning. She had suffered from cancer for the past 6
months. At her request there will be a “Celebration of her Life”
at the Whittier Masonic Center, 7604 South Greenleaf Ave.
Whittier, this Friday May 20th at 1 PM. I would suspect that she
would like donations to CRFGF. As you may know, she and Al were
tireless workers and supporters for California Rainbow for
decades.
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy |
3/10/2005
Attention All Majority Members of Vallejo Assembly #3, or others
now living in the area. Your Assembly needs YOUR HELP! I am
Jessica Wattles-Guidotti, Past Grand Rep. of Austrilia and the
Orient Pacific 1999 and the NEW MOTHER ADVISOR of Vallejo. We
currently have three active girls in our assembly. These girls are
very excited to be there and WE need to help them grow OUR
assembly. You may be wondering "What can I do to Help? I don't
know any girls that could join." Well, you could start by getting
involved again. Six years ago when I took my Majority at Grand
Assembly I never thought I would be back as Mother Advisor, but I
am, because my assembly needs me and they asked. Now I am asking
you to please join me in helping these girls grow OUR Assembly.
They wont be able to experience Rainbow the way we did with only
three girls. Think back to what Rainbow meant you. I bet is was
special or you wouldn't be on this web site reading the messages.
Let's work together to make it just as special for these girls and
all the girls in the future of Vallejo Assembly #3. We meet at the
Springbrook Masonic Center, 101 Temple Way, Vallejo, CA 94591 on
the 2nd and 4th Wed. of each and every month. I can't wait to see
and meet all of you. If you would like information about our up
coming events please email me
elaina_dean@yahoo.com |
2/8/2005
Hi everyone! This is
Michele McIlroy-Preston Past Grand Representative to Oregon,1995. I proudly announce
the birth of my baby girl, Lucy Olivia. She was born on December
20, 2004 and my husband Nathan and I could not have had a better
early Christmas present! |
1/30/2005
To those who remember Lucille Mallory, PMA of San Buenaventura
Assembly and Past Grand Deputy of Dist 49 she will be celebrating
her 90th birthday August 19. I am collecting birthday wishes and
letters to present to her at her birthday celebration and would
like to invite anyone who would like to participate to send me
your wish to her to be included in a scrapbook. I know these cards
and letters will brighten up her days and remind her how many
rainbow friends remember her and love her. Thank you, Candy
Gardner-McGhee, Past Grand Representative to Louisiana 1975-76.4584 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 318-2703 |
Kelly McDonald
Orellana (Grand Love, 1996) and husband Jason had twins (a boy
and a girl) on November 26th. The babies were very small, but
finally got to go home from the hospital last week. Joseph Anthony
weighed only 2.5 pounds at birth, and went home weighing 3.6
pounds - the smallest baby ever to leave Queen of the Valley
Hospital. Sara Marlene weighed 4 pounds, and went home at 4.4. Mom
and babies are all doing great!
Submitted by Grandma, Debbe Pixley (Grand Hope, 72) |
Searching for Diana Boutin.
We are trying to get in contact with you...please e-mail myself.
Colleen (Bise) Samson at
desertdwellerz2@netzero.net or mostly contact: Judy (Perillo)
Foster at
jgfoster@olypen.com
I hope you will see this and respond! |
|
As many of you know,
Robert Sorensen, father of Janet Gustafson, State Mother
Advisor and Grandfather of Kendra Gustafson Murdock, Grand Worthy
Advisor in 1995 passed away yesterday while he was doing his
morning exercise on the treadmill. Bob was an amazing man who has
served on the San Pablo Advisory Board for decades. He and Lucille
have been active in all phases of the Masonic Family. Lucille was
Grand Electa for Eastern Star in 1987 when Barbara Campbell was
Worthy Grand Matron. This is a tremendous loss to this special
family and to all of the California Masonic Family.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday December 19th at
2PM at the Richmond Masonic Hall, 5050 El Portal Drive, Richmond,
CA
"And when the sunset ends the day... our
living Rainbow will guide the way."
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be
made to the California Rainbow for Girls Foundation for the Grand
Service Project. Please note “Grand Service Project” on the memo
line of your check if you wish to make a donation. This can be
sent to Sara Lee Martin, 17910 Joshua Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy |
Don Worsham,
Grand Executive Committee Emeritus passed away Tuesday November
23rd at his home in Fullerton. He was 91 years young! A Memorial
Service will be held on Monday December 6th at 11 AM at the First
Lutheran Church of Fullerton located at the corner of Lemon and
Wilshire. Nayleen and Nancy have suggested that donations be made
to the Lutheran Church of Fullerton or the California Rainbow for
Girls Foundation. If you wish to designate a certain Foundation
fund such as the Grand Service Project, please put that on the
memo line of the check. Checks should be made out to C.R.F.G.F.
and sent to Sara Lee Martin, 17910 Joshua Drive, Yorba Linda,
California, 92886. Don had an energetic, positive, “can-do”
countenance about him that will long be remembered by the Rainbow
Girls and Adults of California Rainbow. He gave much of his life
to serving the youth of this amazing organization.
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy |
| I am proud to announce that Karen Ball, Grand
Nevada 1996, was married on May 15, 2004 to Phillip Burch of
Oakdale. They are expecting their first child on March 29, 2005!
|
| Good Day Ladies, I was just wanting to get in
touch with any of the Camels from '99. I was unable to make it to
the 5yr. but I would love to know what is going on with everyone.
Please email at
mel1cr@hotmail.com. I am just curious about everyone and the
paths our lives have taken us. Thank you for your time. Melissa
Blomquist, Past Gr. Rep. Ohio and Penn '99. |
received by email 7/27/2004
It is
with much sadness that I announce that Sue Schierenberg, mother of
Kristen Schierenberg, Grand Circulation Manager and Grand
Representative to Oregon and Brazil, passed away on Friday, July
23, 2004. She was also the sister-in-law of Karen Schierenberg
Jaime, Past Grand Representative to Nebraska 1984. We will miss
her so much!
Karen Schierenberg Jaime |
| On June 5, 2004 I married Tod Murdock in
Woodland, CA. It was a warm, but beautiful day! We are now living
in Woodland and I'm hoping for a teaching job for the Fall. - Love
Kendra Gustafson Murdock, PGWA 1995 |
received by email 7/17/2004
It is with a heavy heart that I send this message to you. Our Dear
Margaret passed away at about 4:30 A.M. today. I was away for the
greater part of the day on Rainbow errands and didn't receive this
information until this afternoon.
As soon as I have any further information about a Memorial Service
I will forward to you. I just spoke to George Yoder and as of this
hour he had not heard from the family regarding arrangements. The
next of kin are relatives of Melba and Jack.
Her Will had requested a Memorial Service the Saturday following
her demise. How ironic that she passed between Washington Idaho
Grand Assembly and Supreme Assembly sessions. I am so happy she
was able to attend our sessions in 2003! She had a great time and
loved every minute of being with the girls! We will be planning a
Rainbow Memorial for her at Grand Assembly in 2005.
Please remember her! in your prayers and the legacy she left
Washington Idaho and Alaska. |
| |
Santa Barbara!! If there is anyone living in
Santa Barbara who is interested in helping start an assembly
please contact me. The Area Grand Deputy and I are on a mission!
If you were a Rainbow Girl and you're living in the area or if you
want to help please email me. We would love to get the ball
rolling!! (contact webmaster
for email address) Thanks so much,
Jessica Lease, PG GEC Lecturer 2003 |
It is with sadness
that I report that Mrs. Helen Veerkamp, Past Mother Advisor of
Placerville Assembly #19 and mother of Past Grand Worthy Advisor
Evelyn Veerkamp Van der Riet (1963) has passed away. Her memorial
was held at the Placerville Masonic Lodge on Wednesday, May 26th
at 11:00 AM. If you would like to send a condolence card, you may
send it to: 3047 Lewis Street, Placerville, CA 95667.
Blessings,
Tina MacIntyre Johnson, PG Washington/Idaho 89 |
| Hi This message is from Donna Lou (Bennett) (PWA)
Thyer. Just wanted to let Diane Sylvester-Appleman that I was
thinking of her. Her mom was great and a wonderful advisor to
Redondo Assembly and I was one of the lucky ones to know her. If
you would like to get in touch my Email is :
Misslou98@msn.com. I am
living in Las Vegas with my mom. I lost my dad Bill Bennett 4 yrs
ago and know how special our moms are as well as how great both
our dads where. We were very supported. Hope things are going
well with you. Would love to here from any of our
Redondo Assembly sisters, as well as Torrance, and
Hermosa Assemblies, we had some great times. Donna |
| Hi everyone this is Natalie Halliday, Past Grand
Executive Committee and Christian Flag Bearer of the Koalas 2002.
I wanted to announce that I had a baby girl on November 30, 2003.
Her name is Susan Janice and when she was born she weighed 8
pounds 4 ounces. She is now four and half months old. |
| Hi every one, I'm Liz Petros, the new 2005 Grand
Representative to Connecticut and Rhode Island. I would like to
know if any past or present Rainbow Girls go to Glendale Community
College. Because I am going there and I don't know any one and I
would like someone to hang out with. Please email me at (contact
webmaster and reference Elizabeth 4/21/2004). |
| I'm Diane Sylvester-Appleman, Past
Grand Charity and Rep. of Queensland Australia, with the Dazzling
Dragons of 1986. I'm saddened to announce the passing of my
mother, Patricia Sylvester, on December 31, 2003. Services were
held at The Masonic Home at Covina on January 10th, 2004. She was
a Past Matron of Carnation Chapter in Redondo Beach (1979 & 1983),
a recipient of the Grand Cross of Color, and served many years on
the advisory board of Redondo Assembly. It is almost impossible
for any Grand Officer to make it through her special year without
the help and support of a loving and devoted mother. Any quilt
square that you Dazzling Ones received with my name on it was a
labor of Mom's love. I'll miss her more than I can say. So girls,
especially you Past Grands, if at all possible, give your mom a
hug or a phone call today, and tell her how much you love her for
all she's done for you. |
| |
| Does anyone know
Beverly Yardly: She was my Mother Advisor at Hermosa Beach
Assembly #146 in 1968 and 1971. Please email me.
Elaine Edwards Smith, Past
Worthy Advisor, 1971 |
When I was a
teenager, I was in Rainbow Girls in Pleasant Hill and Fremont. I
am trying to contact Jean Hanley who was chosen from Fremont
Assembly @132 to be Grand Representative to Rhode Island. Her name
many now be Jean Mackay or McKay. Please contact me.
Darlene Deichler,
graduate of Washington High School, 1961 in Fremont, California.
12/13/2003 |
From Caroline Roso-Short
on 11/14/2003
Well I got married and my new last name is Short. I also had a
baby girl her name is Valerie Nicholette Short, she was 9lbs 4.7oz
and 22in long when she was born. |
| Dear California
Rainbow, It is with much
sadness that I report that Wes Jopson, our State Rainbow Dad of
1986 passed away last night of a probable heart attack. Funeral
Services will be this Saturday, September 6th at 10 AM. They will
be held at Ullrey Memorial, 817 Almond Street, Yuba City, CA
Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Pacific and Cornelius, Rio Oso, CA
What fond memories we have of this
wonderful man who touched the lives of Rainbow Girls and Rainbow
Adults for decades.
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy
9/2/2003 |
| Calling all Rainbow Family & Friends that would
be interested in participating in a Rainbow family presentation
for Sally Errecart, Area Grand Deputy, on Wednesday, September 17,
2003. OES is planning a special presentation for Sally to receive
her 50 year pin prior to their meeting so ALL
Rainbow Family and Friends may attend. Any one interested please
contact the Tehachapi Assembly Mother Advisor at
yungkurth@truevine.net,
or 21810 Mid Way, Tehachapi, Ca 93561. |
It is with a deep
sadness that I inform you the husband of Donna Perkins, Arts &
Crafts Chairperson for Grand Assembly passed away August 19th. He
also was the father of Robin Perkins Rector, Grand Rep to Japan
1985/86 and also the grandfather of Cori Demmelmaier, GEC & Color
Bearer 2000. His memorial service will be August 28th, 2pm at
Hughes Chapel in Yucaipa, CA
(from Cindy Demmelmaier,
8/21/2003) |
FAREWELL TO A FRIEND
-
Mr. Don Stephens, who recently passed on, was the beloved father
of Cheryl Stephens, our "Purr-fect" Grand California Flag Bearer
for the Cats of 1981-82. We lost our lovely Cheryl much too soon,
and her loving and generous parents have continued to support
California Rainbow and the unique gifts it brings to each girl
involved. Our years in Rainbow are treasures we continue to
appreciate years after our active service. Mr. Stephens was
devoted to our Order, its teachings, and the young women whose
lives have been changed by its lessons. I wish him God's speed
and grace as he joins Cheryl. He will be missed by our Order and
this world. You were a gem, Mr. Stephens. Deanna (Schlaegel)
Cleary, GWA 1981-82 |
It is with great
sadness that I report that Don Stephens, Chairman of the Grand
Executive Committee passed away Thursday July 17th, 2003. Don was
also a Trustee on the California Rainbow for Girls Foundation. He
left us peacefully while at home enjoying a quiet morning. Doris
will be letting us know when a Memorial Service will be held
toward the end of August. We will post it on the web site. All
assemblies in California should do Memorial Services at their next
meeting. Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy
7/20/2003 |
Allison McClain, Past
Grand Executive Committee and Historian, 2002 has a change of
address:
P.O. Box 753, University, MS 38677-0753
almccla1@olemiss.edu
All is well and going through my second year at the University of
Mississippi.
7/18/2003 |
Wedding Bells - Darcy Keck, Past Grand Executive Committee and
Representative to Arizona and New Mexico and Scott Kazarian were
wed at a lovely evening ceremony in Laguna Hills, California on
July 12, 2003.
7/13/2003 |
Kendra (Rodgers) Gish Past Grand Oregon 1996 and her husband Bryan
are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Riley Ione
Gish on May 24, 2003 at 7:31 am. Riley topped the scale at 6
lbs. 11 oz. She is 20 3/4" long and has light blond hair
with a little curl. Her Grandma Mary says she is as cute as
a button.
5/26/2003 |
Hello!
Its Christina Cabral (Branden) here. Past Grand Recorder,
Germany and Michigan 1997. I changed my email address and would
love to hear from any of the grandies and fellow Giraffes.
My new address is cjajcabral@aol.com |
Christa Lynch (
O'Bier ) PGRep of Arkansas, 1995 looking for my OTTER sisters.
Need to catch up ASAP! Any one going to Grand Assembly? Wanna meet
for dinner or Coffee just let me know...miss you all. Love,
Christa 760-731-0723
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
Massahhge@adelphia.net |
Gaylord Roten, past Executive
Officer of Southern California DeMolay, and member of many Masonic
groups, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2003. A memorial
service will be held on Wednesday, Feb 19 at 1:00 PM at the Los
Angeles Scottish Rite Building, 4357 Wilshire Blvd.
from Karen Van den Brink |
|
I'm wondering if anyone knows how to reach the former Candy
Conway, Past Gr. Rep to Okinawa, Philippines and Guam from 1969.
We were members together in the Huntington Beach Assembly and I
know her parents moved to the San Diego area years ago. If anyone
knows of her whereabouts, please contact me at
kperkins@miracosta.edu |
|
My name is Linda Eatmon Kral (AKA: Glahn and Torres), and I was in
San Lorenzo Assembly from 1960 to 1966. I was Worthy Advisor in
1965. My mom, the late Carolyn Eatmon was Mother Advisor in the late
60's. I was Mother Advisor in Fremont in the early 70's, and on the
Board of Blossom Valley in San Jose in the late 70's. I attended 14
grand assemblies between 1963 and 1977. Although I am not active in
Rainbow or Eastern Star at this time, my memories are so sweet and I
love to check the web site periodically and see what is happening.
San Lorenzo Assemly closed and the building burned I am sad to
say...but the lessons of Rainbow and the memories of my years in
Rainbow and Star will always be held tight and can never be taken
away. I wish there were more old photos of past grand assemblies and
the dresses...I can remember them like it was yesterday. Next time
GA is in Sacramento, I am going to pop in for a bit of nostalgia!!!
Cherish it all. Rainbow is THE BEST! Any old timers I may have
known, can reach me at
lindaekral@attbi.com |
Does anyone remember when Merit Bars said RITUAL, PETITIONS,
SERVICE, FRIENDLINESS, MEMBERSHIP AND BENEVOLENCES instead of
SERVICE?
Contact the
Webmaster |
|
12/05/2005
Kendra Rodgers Gish (Oregon 96) and husband Bryan and their 2 year
daughter Riley are proud to tell you about their new addition to
their family. Isaac James Gish was born on October 26th, 2005 at
5:22 pm. He is 7 lbs 9 oz and 21 inches long. |
12/19/2005
Hey, were you a member of Visalia Assembly #55? Are you a majority
member, PGO or a Masonic affiliated adult who lives in Visalia or
close to it? Are you enthusiastic, fun and a Rainbow loving adult
who can help our assembly continue to grow and serve our
community? If you can answer yes to any of these questions please
contact our Grand Deputy, Dana Regier, at Jdjregier92@aol.com. We
would love to have you visit us as well. So come join in the fun
and learn why Central California Rainbow Rocks!!!! |
11/29/2005
Sheila Buckel-Kyer (PWA, Pacific View #181 and Grand Marshall
1991) and her husband Keith are pleased to announce the arrival of
their first child - happy and healthy daughter Emilie Grace on
November 13, 2005 at 05:06 a.m. in Phoenix, AZ.. She was 6 lbs 3
oz and 20 inches long, with a full head of dark brown hair like
her daddy and dark blue eyes like her mother. Sheila would love to
hear from old friends and former Pacific View or San Diego
Assembly members. Email her at
ferretslave@cox.net. |
12/3/2005
Hey Girls! I am pleased to announce that you have
a new member! My daughter, Alex was initiated into Lake Assembly!
This has been a long awaited event and we are so proud! As Mother
Advisor, I am especially proud of ALL the girls of Lake Assembly
(including my daughter) for all the hard work it takes to re-open
an Assembly and get the word out there that we are back! Lake
Assembly is doing an excellent job and I am looking forward to
continuing our growth and broadening our friendships! I would also
like to say that without the help of our sister Assemblies,
especially Santa Rosa, Napa, and Vacaville, our growth would not
be possible. It is the true meaning of Sisterhood that keeps us
going! Keep up the good work California Rainbow! It never goes
unappreciated!
Gigi Pruett, Mother Advisor, Lake Assembly
Past Grand Worthy Associate Advisor, 1988 |
11/1/2005
Dear Rainbow Family,
Lucille Sorensen, the mother of Janet Gustafson and
Grandmother of Kendra Gustafson Murdock passed away Sunday October
30th. There will be a Memorial Service at 11 AM` on Saturday
December 10th at the El Cerrito-Albany Masonic Center. A luncheon
will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that
donations be made to the: California Rainbow For Girls Foundation
or CRFGF. They have designated the Leadership Fund. Lucille was a
Past Mother Advisor of San Pablo Assembly and a long time Rainbow
supporter. She served as Grand Electa in 1987 for Barbara Campbell
when Barbara was Worthy Grand Matron. I know the Gustafsons
appreciate your prayers and kind thoughts as they go through
another loss in this family. Sara Lee |
10/30/2005
WHERE HAVE ALL THE DRAGONS GONE?
It has been 20 years since we floated on the floors at Grand
Assembly. I was checking on the web site for reunion info and
found NONE. If there is any updates regarding a reunion please let
me know. Katy Nelson Houchin, Dean of the Grand Cross of Color,
Dazzling Dragon. katimus@pacbell.net |
8/21/2005
HELLO CALIFORNIA RAINBOW:
We have been getting requests for DVDs
of previous years of Grand Assembly. It is still possible to get
DVDs of 2003, 2004 and 2005. Please
send a check for $15 made payable to Grand Assembly to Weymouth
Video Productions, 2547 Santa Ana Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611. We
will be happy to forward a DVD to you.
If you are desirous of an earlier year,
please phone us at 559-347-9309 and we will check to see if we
have anything available.
SEE ORDER FORM HERE |
8/17/2005
My sister, Janice Kirkley, PWA & PMA - Vallejo #3, will be
receiving the Cross of Honor from Vallejo Chapter, International
Order of DeMolay, on Friday, November 4th, 2005, 7:30pm,
Springbrook Masonic Temple, 101 Temple Way, Vallejo. There will be
a dinner at 6pm (cost $5.00). Anyone interested in attending,
please contact me, Mary Kirkley Miller (Majority & PMA - Vallejo
#3) at 707/529-5544 before October 20th. |
7/22/2005
For whatever reason today I checked to see if there was a website
for Rainbow. I served as Grand Religion,
1980-1981, Honey Bunnies. I have not been involved with
Rainbow for many years now and I'm wondering are the other Honey
Buns out there? Thanks~
Kim Bagato (Stairs) TKBAGATO@aol.com |
6/25/2005
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother
and grandmother, Betty Ann Clutter, 81 years old, a majority
member of California Rainbow. She passed on May 10, 2005. Betty
spent many years as a proud mother to Deanna Lynn Truett and Karen
Lee Clutter, P.W.A.s of Temple City Assembly. She played the
piano, rewrote lyrics to songs and wrote poems for skits, sewed
formals, chaperoned and basically supported Rainbow in any way she
could. She was awarded the Grand Cross of Color for her years of
service. She was the grandmother of Megan LeAnn Fitzgerald, P.W.A.,
Citrus Assembly. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd
Clutter, a past Board Member of Temple City Assembly. Our mom and
grammy will be greatly missed until we meet her again when all our
Rainbow Dreams come true.
Submitted by Deanna Ballard, Karen Fitzgerald and Megan Fitzgerald |
6/19/2005
Greetings California Rainbow. I am writing to let you know how our
OES Chapter has grown recently. On Friday, June 17, we initiated
Sister Robina Jared (Nevada 91) into Northern Light Chapter #14.
This was a special nite for her Sister Jennifer (Jared) Sargent
(Kentucky 92) who is the Worthy Matron this year. We have many
members who are Majority Rainbow Girls and Adults waaay up north.
Well, gotta run for now since I am the Associate Conductress. O
Love, Zoe A. Chambers (Orient Pacific 96) |
Hey Graceful Giraffes of 1997, Do any of you
remember, "Give Hope to Shriners Children"? Well my little girl
Ashley is going to Sacramento to the Hospital to get her feet
looked at in July! I just wanted to let you all know that our
project, has an even more special place in my heart! I would love
to hear from any or all of you. I am really trying to reach Susan
(Novack) Young because I know she lives there and I would love to
see her. After the Shriners we are going across the street to UCD
because she spent the first 6 weeks of her life there. I am also
trying to reach all Canada, or New Hampshire and or Vermonts. I
would like to keep in contact with our Grandie line. Maybe we
could get together at GA in 2006. Cassie Tores I would love to
hear from you. I am your first Can/NH/VT. Anyway, I hope to hear
from anyone that would like to keep in contact.
Maxine (Chambers) Hileman - PG Canada, New Hampshire and Vermont
1997
Orangemom34@yahoo.com |
5/10/2005
The Family of Esther Caudillo (Seemann), Past Grand Outer Observer
1999, would like to announce the passing of Charles Vincent
Seemann on Mother's Day, Sunday May 8th, 2005. He is survived by
Esther, their son Jeffery Charles Jose Seemann (age 3) and
countless family and friends.
The following is a message to be passed on to the members of
California Rainbow and all the members of the organization that
Esther loves so much:
As a young person I never thought something like this would
happen. Charlie was only 37 years old and passed away (we hope) in
his sleep of a massive heart attack. There was no indication of
any illness or heart problem so the shock of it is intense. But
this has caused me to realize how very special and important you
all are to me. To those I have not been able to speak to in so
very long and to those I got to see at this past Grand Assembly, I
would so very much like to get in contact with each and every one
of you. Please feel free to get in contact with me. I miss you all
very much.
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Esther Caudillo P.O. Box 4165 Joliet, Illinois 60434
(815) 726-6899 |
I would like to
announce that I was married on March 11, 2005 to David Dial. We
are living happily in San Francisco, CA.
Violet Llama Llove~Ashley Yanes Dial, Past Grand Service 2004 |
2/4/2005
My daughter, Kellie Patterson, was a member in good standings of
the "Golden Arch Assembly #239 in Escondido, California when she
died.
I would appreciate hearing from other girls that would have been
in the assembly with Kellie. My email is Rebecca_Simpson@alum.artinstitutes.edu.
Thank you. Rebecca L. Simpson |
3/7/2005
Nellie Petersen-Culkin PG OK & TX 1996 is happy to announce the
birth of Ryley Connor Patrick Culkin on March 2, 2005 at 10:34am
by cesarean section. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 1/2
inches long. He is home and being enjoyed by his big sisters
Savannah and Cheyenne and parents Donnie and Nellie. |
2/24/2005
Hi, everyone! I'd like to announce the birth of my son, Zachary
Ray Smith, born Feb. 2, 2005 at 9:32pm. He weighed in at 7lbs.7
1/2oz and was 19 inches long. All my Panda Lobster Love, Tricia
Carter Smith PGMaine '94. |
As most of you
learned this past weekend, Donald Stern husband of JoAnn Stern
Treasurer of the Grand Executive Committee passed away early
Saturday morning January 15th. His Funeral will be Wednesday
January 19th at 2PM. It will be held at the Richard Pearce
Mortuary in Napa at the corner of Lincoln and Silverado Trail. In
lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to:
the DeMolay Foundation of California, Inc. and sent to 4631 Nevin
Ave., Richmond, CA 94805 or to the California Rainbow For Girls
Foundation, Inc. (CRFGF) general fund and sent to 17910 Joshua
Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886.
Don was a life long supporter of our Masonic Youth Groups. He
earned the Grand Master’s Youth Service Award in 2003. He labored
endlessly for the Rainbow Girls of Napa Assembly and for the IORG
statewide. His vibrant, positive, uplifting, energetic manner will
be remembered with fondness and joy by those of us who were
fortunate enough to know this fine man and true Mason.
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy |
| Danika Lord, Grand
Worthy Associate Advisor lost her grandfather Christmas day.
Kenneth Lord was a Master Mason from Fort Jones Masonic Lodge. |
| Hello All!!!! I'm
Amanda Maxey, Past GEC and Color Bearer 1995. I would LOVE to hear
from any Otters out there. I have very recently moved to Texas,
so...unfortunately I won't be at our reunion this Grand Assembly.
I am also looking for my Moose Grandie Chyrrl Huffine. If anybody
has heard from her or knows how I can get in touch with her,
please let me know. My e-mail address is almaxey@satx.rr.com. I
look forward to hearing from you!!!! Take care, and THANK YOU!!!
:o) |
My name is Charlene Blayney Norris, and I am a
Past Worthy Advisor from Doric Star Assembly.
First to Diane Sylvester-Applebaum: Your mom will be sorely
missed, she was one of the true supporters.
Second, any of you from Wilmington, Doric Star, Gardena or
Torrance from the 70's- now, let me know, perhaps if there are
enough of us, we could plan a Rainbow reunion of sorts. Two bad
all the area assemblies except El Segundo are closed. Doric Star
hung on until '99 but even then we couldn't continue without
girls. Let me know:
bakerbunny@cox.net |
| Santa Rosa Assembly #156 is celebrating their
50th anniversary. Thursday, October 14th, 2004. We are starting
with a Barbeque at 5:30 followed by our meeting at 7:00. This will
be a "Rusty Relic" night with majority members doing the work. The
address is The Santa Rosa Scottish Rite Center at 600 Acacia Lane
(off Hwy 12) for information and reservations or more information
by October 11 email Debbie Von Bima, Chairman at
petalpusher@pon.net
dress: street length dress. |
| My husband and I had our first son, Edwin L.
Jones IV on July 18th. He was 8lbs, 5oz, 20 & 1/2in and full of
energy. - Samantha (Hall) Jones Conn/RI 2002 |
Our Assembly is looking for a ‘digitized’ copy of
the Rainbow emblem, can anyone help? Quite costly do have it done
at our local shop.
We want to make nice shirts for the girls to wear. We have a lady
who says we can use her machine, but all emblems have to be
digitized in order for her machine to sew the emblem on the shirt.
Do you know where we can get one?
Debra Yungkurth, Mother Advisor
yungkurth@truevine.net |
| Hello California! I was wondering if there are
any Rainbow Girls in Santa Barbara. I go to college here and I was
just curious who is in the area. Thanks! Jessica Lease, PG GEC
Lecturer 2003 |
Hello everyone, this is Wendy and I was
representative to Ohio in 95 the year of the Otter. It is with
great excitement that I announce the birth of my son, Shane
Michael. Born June 30, 2004, Via C-section @ 7:46 am, 6 lbs 11.3
oz, 21 1/2 inches. And a head full of dark hair
Rainbow love, Wendy Brown Schollian |
It is with much
sadness that I inform California Rainbow that my Grandmother, Rose
Lee (Nelson) Prater, passed away on Wednesday. She is Past Grand
Choir Director '48. Has been an active part of Rainbow during her
teen years, during her children's time in Rainbow and was on the
board for most of my time in Rainbow. This was all done in Escalon
Assembly #63. Grandma was also active in the Escallonia Eastern
Star (being a PM (many times) and a DGM in '86), the Shrine
widow's, and many other organizations.
The viewing will be on Sunday from 1-5 at the funeral chapel in
Escalon and the funeral will be on Monday (7-12) at the Escalon
Methodist Church.
Lighthouse Love, Shayla (Harris) Fowler
Conn/RI 1998 |
|
I am hoping to make contact with
members of Fullerton Assembly #139. My name is Rebecca Massie
(Jenks) and I am a PWA. I was an active member from 1981 to 1987.
I have many fond memories from those days and I would love to get
in touch with my Sisters . I now have a daughter that is 11 and
she will be getting initiated into our local assembly in Georgia
on June 22. It is a very exciting time for us and being involved
again has me yearning to catch up . My e mail address is jenksreb@aol.com.
I would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. |
It is with
sadness that I inform you of the death of Helen Kasson.
She was a foster mother of 22 children over a period of 11 years.
Three of those foster children became Rainbow Girls in the
Wilmington (CA) Assembly. She worked on the Advisory Board and
received the Grand Cross of colors.
She has passed on to her reward but the good she did on earth
will forever remain with us. She made a difference in the lives of
so many.
She's in God's hands now and we praise Him for all she means
to us.
Sincerely, Norma Kasson Wright
Surprise, Arizona |
|
In case you
didn’t know, Margaret Peairs-Fridley, PGOO 2002, gave birth to
David Andrew Fridley, 4/19/2004. He was born at 4:14 PM and
weighed 7 lb 10 oz. The next day on the 20th, he was
admitted into the NICU at CHOC in Orange, where he stayed for a
week getting medication to fight an infection. Thanks to all the
prayers and thoughts, he is doing fine and becoming quite a
handsome young man. |
| Hi there Wendy
Seith Lallis here looking for any girls from Fallbrook Assembly
that would remember me. I am a PWA, my years were1985 & 1986. We
had Grand WAA in 1986-1987. Please contact me @
chucknwen@aol.com |
Does anyone know of sites for Rainbow clip art? I
am always looking for new ways to decorate a newsletter,
invitations, etc., and would love to have clip art of all the
stations, and the wonderful things Rainbow does.
Debra Yungkurth, Mother Advisor
Tehachapi Assembly #111
yungkurth@truevine.net |
| This is Danielle Barrieau, Grand HOPE 2002. I am
requesting a revelations video 2001, when the koalas were
announced. I have been looking everywhere, and I really don't care
how much it will cost. I just really would like to have a copy.
Thank you!!!! Please e-mail me if you have any information:
naughtyprincess626@yahoo.com |
 It
is with all of my HOPEful love that I announce the marriage of my
Grandie, Camille Mazzulli (Grand Hope 2001) to Greg Howell. This
memorable event took place on Saturday October 25th in Riverside,
California at the Canyon Crest Country Club. Camille and Greg will
make their home in San Bernardino, California.
-Michelle Fish, Grand Hope 2000
Michelle L. Fish
University of Southern California
2700 Ellendale Place #109, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (323) 737-1260
mfish@usc.edu
11/8/2003 -
graphic from AnnesPlace |
| Help!! Does anyone out there have
a copy of Grand Revelations in 1995 - the year the Moose were
appointed? My sister Zoe Chambers was appointed Grand Orient
Pacific, and I'd like to surprise her with a copy of that
magically perfect night. Please email me at my address -
vickie1990@aol.com and I
will get back to you ASAP. Thanks so much!!!! |
| My name is Jamie (Wakeman)
Hunt and I was Worthy Advisor of Modesto Assembly #96 in 1982. I
am looking for any of my former "girls" from Modesto who may still
remember me. I am married now--18 years--and am the mother of two
boys--ages 13 and 17. My husband and I live with our boys in Saint
James, Missouri on 25 acres that we purchased April 2002. I am
interested in connecting with anybody who remembers me or my two
sisters, who are also P.W.A.'s from Modesto. Just e-mail me and
send a quick hello and update on yourselves. I would love to
reminisce. Thank you. Jamie |
Hi this is Shayla
Harris, Past Grand Conn. & R.I. 1998. I wanted to announce that
Cody Fowler and I were married on September 27th, in Escalon,
California. I can't wait to show everyone the pictures.
Love, Shayla |
| My
name is Rebecca (Hart) Anderson and I am Past Grand Canada, 1994.
I would like to announce that I had a baby boy, Jarrett William
Anderson on October 8, 2003 at 5:16 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz.
and is 19 & 1/2 inches long |
Don Stephens
Memorial Service
1 P.M. Saturday August 23, 2003 at the First Baptist Church of
Redlands. The church is located at the intersection of Olive and
Cajon Streets. The address is 51 West Olive Ave.
The Family has requested that memorial donations go to any of the
following: Childhood Language Disorder Center, San Bernardino
Scottish Rite, 4400 Varsity Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92407-4631; or
California Rainbow for Girls Foundation, c/o Anna Lind Secretary,
86 Paradise Park, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; or Campaign for Kids at
First Baptist Church of Redlands, 51 West Olive Ave. Redlands, CA
92373 Attn:Book Keeper |
I am a Past Worthy
Advisor from Temple City Assembly in the 1970's. My sister, Deanna
Truett Ballard, was Worthy Advisor in 1963. She was remembering
the trips she took with Sharon Page, Gayle Montgomery and Barbara
Richey (San Fernando Assembly) to Official Visits and such. If
Barbara is out there or anyone know where she is, can you please
contact me. Thank you! In Rainbow Love, Karen Clutter Fitzgerald
kf999wpm@aol.com
7/6/2003 |
Hi CA Rainbow!
I would like a copy of Revelations for Grand assembly 2003. I
know that there is someone at Grand Assembly that takes the orders
for the tape and mails it out as soon they are available. Can
someone PLEASE email me with a name and, if possible, an
address (email or home address). Thank You! Esther Caudillo-S.
PGOO 1999
ColorMeASilly1@aol.com |
| Jennifer Riner, Past Grand
Representative to South Carolina and Virginia, 1994, would like to
announce her marriage to Jose Maldonado on June 7, 2003. |
|
There will be a Rainbow
Memorial Service for Irene Emigh, Grand Deputy Emeritus,
Saturday, March 22, 2003
2:00 p.m.
Oceanside Masonic Center |
Summer Frost, Past Grand
Representative to Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, 1998 is
looking for Erin Lodwick, Past Grand Representative to
Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, 2000. If you know Erin's
contact info, please let Summer know at
sfrost28@earthlink.net
3/2/2003 |
| Jennifer
(Whittaker) Marshall, Past Grand Representative of Oregon 1990,
and her husband Arlen would like to announce the arrival of their
son Jacob Roy Marshall born January 26, 2003 at 9:27 pm. Jacob
weighed in at 5 lbs 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. We are
"O" so proud and are enjoying every minute of parenthood. If any
of ewe would like to contact me I can be reached at
jenarlen@att.net. I would love to hear from you. |
| It is with deep
regret that I inform you that our Dot Redding passed away late
this afternoon. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be
posted on the web.
Our sympathy and extreme respect
is extended to Dot's family and the many Rainbow Girls who have
been touched by her life. She has served as a Grand Deputy in
California since Grand Assembly of 1994. She has a long history
of fraternal activity in Eastern Star and Rainbow.
Services for Dot Redding will
be held this Friday, February 7th at 1PM at the San Juan Masonic
Center, 5944 San Juan Ave. Citrus Heights, CA
Directions---Hwy 80 (to
Reno); exit at first Citrus Heights exit (Greenback Lane);
east 2.6 miles to San Juan Ave.; south .3 miles to traffic
light, then immediately left on North Lea to enter parking lot.
(These directions were taken from the Eastern Star Travel Guide)
Sara Lee Martin, Supreme Deputy,
2/3/2003 |
| Any of the
"Magical Monkeys" of 1980 who plan to be at Grand Assembly are
welcome to come out to dinner with the twins if interested. If you
are coming and need a place to stay, email Karen at
kseflink@aol.com |
|
Hello Rainbow Friends:
Rachel’s Pumpkin has certainly taken her on a wild ride since
finishing up her year as a California Grand officer. She
dumped the drag racer boyfriend, started school at FIDM, became
Miss Garden Grove 2003 and opened her own children’s tea party
business called ThePrincessClub.com. Her Princess Club web
site opened to the public today. Please take time to visit
www.theprincessclub.com when you get the chance!
Jennifer Kerstner, Proud Mom of the Pumpkin |
| Heather
Brown-Gutierrez had a baby boy on November 8 weighing in at 10
pounds 2 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long. She had him at 10:30am.
She is a PWA of Myrtle Assembly. |
|
Hidey Ho
Rainbow-ettes (as Wilson Wilson would say)! This is
Fresno-Clovis Rainbow looking for a little help. We are working
on a fundraiser, and need some good original quotes. If anyone
out here has something they would like to say that may be
meaningful to another (something about love, help,
encouragement, inspiration in general, etc.) or can quote
someone else, we would love to hear from you. Remember, anything
we receive may be considered for publication. Please refrain
from sending any copyrighted material. Quotes may be sent to
voiceslee@aol.com. Everyone's participation is greatly
appreciated. Our little assembly is looking for a step up, and
we hope this fundraiser will help us out a little bit.
Rainbow Love, Kassie Lee and Heather Shaw |
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