Rainbow Girls press release
The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls installed new officers on Jan. 25. Shelby McGallian was installed as Worthy Advisor, and the theme for her term is “Phantom of the Opera.” Her motto is “Love Despite Looks;” colors are red, black, and white; flower, the red rose; song, “All I Ask of You;” emblem, phantom mask; and her scripture is “Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”–1 Samuel 16:7.
Michelle Sanderford advanced to the office of Charity, Tara Trimmins to Hope, and Kayla Rife was elected to the office of Faith. Katie Schaefer, Emily Currey, and Samantha Ramos were respectively appointed to offices of Love (red), Religion (orange), and Fidelity (blue), corresponding to colors of the Rainbow. Mrs. Tonya Currey serves as Mother Advisor. Mr. George Heitman was appointed as Rainbow Dad. All the girls received awards recognizing their service hours, memory work, and some perfect attendance. It was a lovely Installation Ceremony that was preceded by a delicious Mexican dinner and red velvet cupcakes. The Banquet Hall was decorated in black, red, and light gray table covers, diamond jewels, phantom masks, and red roses.
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.