What is Rainbow?
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a Masonic Youth
organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20, from Masonic, Eastern
Star, Amaranth homes, and the friends of members of Rainbow girls. At age 20,
or upon marriage, whichever occurs first, girls who are members in good
standing are eligible for Majority Membership. A girl must be sponsored by
another girl who is a active member in good standing, and at least one adult
whom must be a member in good standing of either the Masonic Lodge, Order
of the Eastern Star, or Order of the Amaranth.
Rainbow is a fraternal organization designed to promote personal growth,
fellowship, and charity. In addition to learning valuable character building
lessons, Rainbow affords excellent leadership experience, public speaking
opportunities, study skills, and organizational techniques. Each Worthy Advisor
(the girl who serves as the head of her Assembly) is responsible for selecting
her officers, planning her term, choosing service and charity projects, planning
social events, preparing greetings and speeches for guests, and presiding
during meetings. Friendships made through Rainbow are lasting, not only from
your own Assembly but throughout the state and across the country.
Some former Rainbow Girls you might recognize are Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor, comedians Ruth Buzzi, Lily Tomlin, actress Lee
Meriweather, and former Miss America Jane Jaroe and Chantelle Smith.
Rainbow Membership applications are readily available. Any active Rainbow
Girls, Master Mason, Eastern Star, Amaranth, or majority member can obtain a
petition for you.
For additional information go to the Supreme International Order of the
Rainbow for Girls web site at: www.GoRainbow.org.