Rainbow Girls press release
The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls installed new officers on Jan. 30. Tara Trimmins was installed as Worthy Advisor, and the theme for her term is “Reach Out and Help Someone.” Her motto is “Why Sit Down When You Can Stand Out;” colors are purple, pink, and blue; flower, the Iris; mascot, the Giraffe; and her scripture is “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.”–Proverbs 31:25. Katie Schaefer advanced to the office of Charity, and Samantha Ramos to Hope. Emily Currey was appointed to the station of Drill Leader, and Nicci Ferguson was appointed to the Bow Station Love (which is represented by the Rainbow color of red). Mrs. Tonya Currey serves as Mother Advisor, and Mr. George Heitman serves as Rainbow Dad. The girls received awards recognizing their service hours and memory work. Installing Officers were: Michelle Sanderford, Installing Officer; Mrs. Joyce Hagens, Adult Installing Officer and Chaplain; Mrs. Lucy Gray, Marshal; Mrs. Rosalie Randall, Recorder; and Mrs. Donna Dean, Musician. Following the Installation Ceremony, everyone retired to the Banquet Hall to enjoy sandwiches, chips, dips, vegetable tray, iced tea, and purple frosted cupcakes arranged in the shape of a giraffe!
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service-oriented, leadership organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 8 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 or Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-345-2001 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or visit www.txiorg.org.
The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.
Pictured are, from left, Emily Currey, Katie Schaefer, Tara Trimmins, Mrs. Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor), Samantha Ramos, and Nicci Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)