Local Girls Installed in New Leadership Positions

June 13, 2016, Billerica, MA – Billerica Assembly No. 61 (www.billericarainbow.com), a local chapter of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, held it’s Open Installation of Officers at the Thomas Talbot Masonic Hall in Billerica, MA on Sunday, June 5th 2016 at 3 pm in the afternoon. Fourteen girls from Billerica, Tynsboro, Wilmington and surrounding areas were installed as officers of the Assembly for the next 6 month term. The girls were so excited to see the assembly room filled with family, friends and guests along with some special dignitaries. There were four Past Grand Worthy Advisors of MA Rainbow in attendance along with the current Massachusetts Grand Worthy Advisor, Rebecca M, the current Grand Drill Leader of MA Rainbow, Ashley E, the current Grand Service of MA Rainbow, Erica B., and the PWA of Billerica Assembly, Kaity G who served on Anastasia’s installing suite.

Anastasia S. of Wilmington, MA was installed as Worthy Advisor, the presiding officer of the Assembly. As Worthy Advisor, Anastasia is responsible for running Assembly meetings and planning all activities, fundraising, and service projects during the term. Anastasia has planned a service theme for her term as Worthy Advisor. She announced that her service projects will be focused on raising money for the Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog with the hopes to raise enough money to provide a K9 officer with a bullet/stab proof vest and possibly some specialized equipment such as a first aid kit for the K9 officer. She is also planning to collect stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons and colored pencils for the children at Shriners Hospital in Springfield, MA where she and the assembly will deliver the items collected. Anastasia is also planning lots of fun activities throughout her term.

Kaity G. 16, of Billerica, MA, the outgoing Worthy Advisor, read her end of term report in which she recounted the fun activities she and the girls had participated in over the previous six months and how her participation as a Rainbow Girl had allowed her to gain confidence and form new friendships. Although she will miss being Worthy Advisor, she is looking forward to staying active and joining Massachusetts Rainbow in a Grand Office later this month.

“The Advisory Board and I are very proud of all of the girls,” said Laura, the Mother Advisor of the Assembly. “It is wonderful to see our members grow in Rainbow from shy young girls to responsible young women who have developed the leadership, business, and social skills they will need to succeed in life and in their future careers.” The Mother Advisor presented several girls with attendance awards and other recognition of their accomplishments during the term.

 The newly installed Worthy Advisor’s grandmother (also a Past Worthy Advisor and Past Mother Advisor of No. Reading Assembly No. 103), presented her granddaughter with a new gavel to use while presiding over Assembly meetings. A receiving line was formed and a reception was held following the Installation.

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About Billerica Assembly No. 61

Billerica Assembly No. 61 is a local chapter of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Members include girls between the ages of 11 and 21 from Billerica, Tyngsboro, Wilmington, Westford, and other nearby towns. The members hold offices, conduct formal business meetings and ceremonies, participate in fun activities, and serve the community. Constituted in 1947, the Assembly is sponsored by Thomas Talbot Masonic Lodge, Billerica Order of Eastern Star Chapter 212, Order of the Amaranth, and is a subordinate assembly of the Grand Assembly of Massachusetts (www.massiorg.net) and of the Supreme Assembly (www.goRainbow.org) headquartered in McAlester, Oklahoma. The members meet twice a month at the Thomas Talbot Masonic Hall in Billerica, Massachusetts. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/billerica61 or www.billericarainbow.com, email BillericaRainbow61@gmail.com, or call Laura Fowler at 978-807-1598.

About the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (Rainbow) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides girls from ages 11 to 21 with a safe, fun, caring environment in which members take part in fun activities, make friends, travel, and serve their communities. Girls learn leadership, public speaking, citizenship, and valuable lessons and skills to help them succeed in life and careers. Younger girls, ages 7 to 11, can join Rainbow Pledge Groups and participate in fun activities with the older Rainbow Girls. Rainbow was founded in 1922, is headquartered in McAlester, Oklahoma, and has 850 assemblies located throughout the United States and in Aruba, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Philippines. For more information, visit www.goRainbow.org or call 800-843-4674.

Press Contact: Mrs. Tanya M Saggese, BillericaRainbow61@gmail.com