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.
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