Press release
The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls attended their annual state conference in Waco, Texas, June 22-25. The Gun Barrel City Assembly was recognized for participating in Boxtops for Education, donating pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House, and for their many hours of service.
Carrie Currey performed wonderfully as Sister of Victory on the Grand Cross of Color Degree Team. Samantha Ramos earned her proficiency certificates; and four girls, as well as their Mother Advisor, participated in the ritualistic lectures and assembly room set-up competitions. Tara Trimmins was recognized for her 7 years of membership in Rainbow, Samantha Ramos and Emily Currey for their 4-year memberships, and Katie Schaefer for her 3-year membership. Tara and Katie took part as Musician and Outer Observer, respectively, in the Memorial Service. During Grand Assembly sessions, Samantha and Katie served as Grand Guards, Tara served as a Grand Page, and Laura Walters sang in the Grand Choir. The Assembly was delighted when the following appointments were announced: Samantha Ramos as Grand Representative to Colorado and Kansas and Tara Trimmins as Grand Representative to New York and Pennsylvania. For fun events, the girls were treated to an evening at the Hawaiian Falls Water Park in Waco in addition to a dance at the Convention Center, with music and refreshments, to which members of the Masonic Youth DeMolay boys’ organization were also invited to attend.
One week later, on July 1, the Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls attended the annual Rainbow University in Dallas, where they learn to perfect their ritualistic work and spend more time with friends from Grand Assembly.
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 7 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-879-4305 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or Mrs. Tonya Currey 903-920-5608 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, Carrie Currey, Katie Schaefer, Mrs. Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor), Samantha Ramos, Tara Trimmins, and Laura Walters. (Courtesy photo)