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Thank You For the Bracelet, Mom Marilyn! :D

Posted at 06:42 PM on June 25, 2009 Comments comments (0)

Dear Mom Marilyn Feulner, Supreme Worthy Advisor


Thank you so much for the really nice and sporty Supreme Bracelets

that you gave us. We like it so much that we wear it almost everyday.


Even if you weren't able to make it to our Grand Assembly, we still feel your presence with us through the bracelet that links us to you.


We love you, Mom, and we wish you all the best.


FOREVER THE RAINBOW!


In Rainbow Love & Service,

Philippine Rainbow Girls

The Bohol Experience

Posted at 08:00 PM on June 12, 2009 Comments comments (4)

There were so many wonderful memories that were forged during the 14th Grand Assembly Session at Bohol Island, Philippines. The Island of Bohol is such an awesome place that some of the girls wanted to go back and spend some holiday time there with their families (and barkadas too!). The tour to the wonders of Bohol, such as to the Chocolate Hills, through the Loboc River, and even Dolphin Watching at Pamilacan was just some of the most exhilarating experiences that the girls have encountered.


There were first time attendees, while others have been to previous GAs already. We even had foreign delegates to add to our list!




As webmaster and member of the Grand Execom, I would like to thank everyone who used this site as a venue for interaction prior to the Grand Session. I would like to thank, most especially, Mom Lorraine Rayner, from Adelaide, SA, Australia, who responded with such enthusiasm online that she was able to finally join us in our Grand Session together with three (3) Grand Delegates from the Grand Assembly of New South Wales and South Australia, Australia. To Sisters Felicia and Kimberley Rodeghiero and Gabby Robbins, your presence in our Grand Session are a sight to behold. We are glad that you had the most fun you could ever imagine (especially riding those trykes from downtown and having one of those break down on the way to Bohol Plaza, wehehe...'twas hilarious indeed! LOL!)


We were also graced by so many talented girls from different Assemblies. Wow! We had a great time during the Talents' Night where the girls showed off so many wonderful talents in singing, dancing, acting and cheerleading! These girls are WONDERFUL!




To all the winners of the Ritualistic Contests, my warmest felicitations! You have indeed proved that you could deliver pieces with such passion and dedication. To the Assemblies with the "Most Number of Initiates" as well as those with the "Most Number of Delegates", CONGRATULATIONS! With your Assemblies' efforts to bring forth so many new girls into our wonderful order as well as encouraging so many to be part of our Grand Session is such a great blessing and honor to our Host Assembly. Without your presence, we could not have had a very successful Grand Session.




To our dearest Grand Master of the F&AM of the Philippines, Most Worshipful Dad Peter Lim Lo Suy, and also to Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Dad Pacifico Aniag, we are so delighted that you have graced our affair. We are so honored to have you in most of our activities during the 3-day affair at Bohol Island. Thank you so much for being there with us and for supporting the cause of our Order.



And lastly, I would like to convey my sincerest congratulations to the newly installed Grand Officers, Grand Representatives and Grand Executive Board Members. We will soon be busy once more for the preparation of the 15th Grand Session at San Pablo, Laguna.




Let's make more wonderful Rainbow Dreams come true, sisters!


Forever the Rainbow!!!

14th Grand Assembly Session Updates

Posted at 02:15 AM on February 22, 2009 Comments comments (1)

The 14th Grand Assembly Session to be held at Panglao Island, Bohol, is just around the corner! Have you made your preparations already?


Great news! Here are the downloadable forms (Invitation, Pre-registration Form, and Souvenir Program solicitation form) for you.


Make haste! Let's go to Bohol! big grin


Just click on the links and save the *.pdf forms.



For more info regarding the 14th Grand Session, please check out our Discussion Board. Also, for further inquiries, send us an email at iorg.ph@gmail.com

Mt. Banahaw Assembly No. 22 Chartered & Formally Constituted

Posted at 09:02 AM on November 10, 2008 Comments comments (0)
Congratulations to
Mount Banahaw Assembly No. 22
for getting their charter last September 28, 2008
on which date the assembly has been formally constituted as a
regular Rainbow Assembly in the jurisdiction of the Philippines.


More power to the girls of Mt. Banahaw Assembly No. 22
of Tayabas, Quezon!!!!

14th Grand Assembly of the Philippines & Guam

Posted at 08:55 AM on November 10, 2008 Comments comments (0)
Once more, we will meet and cherish our sisterhood. Let us all unite and take part in the 14th Grand Session to be held on May 28-30, 2009 at Bohol Plaza, Panglao Island, Dauis, Bohol.

Please keep in touch with us for further information. Send us an email at iorg.ph@gmail.com.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GWA JESSEL!

Posted at 08:48 AM on November 10, 2008 Comments comments (0)
Congratulations to
Grand Worthy Advisor Jessel Canuto
for passing the June 2008
Nursing Licensure Examination!

All the sweat, blood and tears paid off, sis!

We are so PROUD OF YOU!


Reinstitution of Pagadian Hilltop Assembly No. 12

Posted at 10:00 AM on March 09, 2008 Comments comments (1)
This coming April 13, 2008, Pagadian Hilltop Assembly No. 12 of Pagadian City will be reinstituted. The Supreme Deputy to the Philippines, Mom Norie Redor, will be in attendance together with Mom Tessie Brioso, the Grand Deputy for Mindanao. The Reinstituting Team shall be composed of the girls from Anthurium Assembly No. 5 of Cagayan de Oro City. Sis Catherine Gonzales, Grand Worthy Associate Advisor, will be the presider in the opening, initiation and closing ceremonies.

Let's all hope and pray that Pagadian Hilltop #12 will go on for a long long time this second time around.

Masonic Youth On the Go!!

Posted at 02:06 AM on February 25, 2008 Comments comments (1)
Last December 23, 2007, Sunday, the three Masonic Youth Orgs met at Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Hall of the Plaridel Masonic Temple at San Marcelino, Manila to conduct a Youth Forum with Christmas Party and Gift Giving activities.

The objectives of the said activity we as follows:
1.       To enhance the attitudes and values of the youth for personal growth and development.
2.       To share the joys of Christmas and give joy to underprivileged children.
3.       To promote closer relationship and fellowship among the members of the three (3) appendant Masonic organizations (Order of Demolay; International Order of the Rainbow for Girls & the Order of Job's Daughters) or "JODERA"

The activity was a success as it was attended by many representatives, young and old, from the three masonic youth orgs. Here is the list of attendees and their corresponding organizations:

Attendees:
1.       Order of Demolay:
a.       Loyalty Chapter, Manila =   10
b.      Jose Abad Santos Chapter, Manila = 1
c.       Douglas McArthur Chapter, Manila = 1
d.      Ma. Makiling Chapter, Los Baños = 3
e.      Emmanuel Baja Chapter, Cavite City = 11
2.       International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
a.       Perla Assembly No. 1, Manila  = 8
b.      Cavite Assembly No. 3, Cavite City = 7
c.       Ma. Makiling Assembly No. 14, Los Baños =  6
d.      Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21, San Pablo City = 3
3.       Order of Job's Daughters
a.       Bethel No. 22, Manila  = 1
4.       Adult Workers/Advisors  from different organizations   =  12
 
        TOTAL  = 63 participants

The forum was entitled "Attitudes and Values Enhancement" with the facilitator, Sister Trinidad Abenojar. Sister Abenojar has a PhD in Education (Guidance & Counselling) and she is also a Past Worthy Matron of Kalaw Chapter No. 9, Order of the Eastern Star.


The forum was opened at 1:30 p.m. with the invocation given by Mildred Zulueta of Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21, IORG of San Pablo City. Mom Norie Redor welcomed the participants and introduced the facilitator of the forum, Mrs. Trinidad Abenojar, an educator, a mother and member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

The participants attentively listened to the lecture and learned a few songs ("Smile" , "Being Together", "Kung Sama-sama Tayo", etc.) A short inspiring movie entitled " Armed With Hope" was shown. It was a movie about a man who, though born with no arms, was able to overcome his handicap and became a living example of courage, determination and inspiration to others.

A short discussion on the lessons learned followed, then, the forum was concluded at 3:30 p.m.
     
After the forum, the participants held a Christmas Party and Gift-giving: together with some 50 streetchildren beneficiaries from the nearby Malate area accompanied by parents and guardians. These children are under the care and guidance of Sister Susan Viray, a social worker and member of the Rosario Villaruel Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star.

Games for the children were conducted by Mharra, Sheryl and Mildred of Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21. Each member of the "JODERA" adopted a child for the games. Everybody enjoyed the games as prizes were awarded to all participants.

The streetchildren also presented song and dance numbers to the enjoyment of everyone.Not to be outdone, the Demolays and Rainbows performed a dance number to the tune of "Papaya" and "Beautiful Girl". Everybody shared a sumptous merienda prepared by a wife of a Senior Demolay.

The activity was concluded with the gift-giving consisting of toys, foodstuff, candies and various giveaways.

      
After the Party with the streetkids, the members of the JODERA went on to have their Christmas Fellowship of the Youth.This is the final part of the day's activities was the Christmas fellowship of the "JODERA" youth that started about 5:30 p.m.

Everybody enjoyed the game "Seven-Up" which was introduced by Sister Trining Abenojar.   Prizes were awarded and raffles drawn for various items.

  Finally, the youth participants formed a big circle, joined hands, and sang "Give Love on Christmas Day" as they thanked the Lord for yet another successful activity.   The fellowship was concluded at 7:00 p.m. as everyone went home with a smile on their faces and a hope for a better tomorrow for the youth.

**please check out the pictures at the gallery**

New Philippine IORG Assembly

Posted at 12:40 AM on October 04, 2007 Comments comments (0)
The Philippine Rainbow Girls welcome their new sisters and moms from Mt. Banahaw Assembly LT No.22 of Tayabas, Quezon. They're jointly sponsored by the Masonic District IV-C and Mt. Banahaw Chapter No.22, OES.

They were instituted last August 26, 2007.

Welcome dear sisters and moms and dads to the world of the Rainbow Girls.

CENTENNIAL ORATORICAL CONTEST

Posted at 10:30 PM on June 30, 2007 Comments comments (2)

The Centennial Oratorical Contest held last June 17, 2007 at the Heroes Hall, Scottish Rite Temple, Manila, Philippines was a total success. Sponsored by Lodge Perla del Oriente No. 1034 SC with the theme "Relevance of Bro. Jose P. Rizal in Current Times" to commemorate Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday on June 19.

The contestants were members of the youth organizations -Jobies, Demolays and Rainbows. It was a two part contest, the oratorical and the extemporaneous. Winners were awarded with a certificate, trophy and cash prizes. Fortunately, the champions in the two categories were Rainbow girls from the Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21 of San Pablo City, Laguna.

Congratulations to our Sisters who won the oratorical contest -- Maria Fe Zulueta, and for the extemporaneous contest -- Xerez Vera Hernandez,  both from Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21, San Pablo City, Laguna.

YEY!!! 

13th Grand Assembly Session a SUCCESS!!

Posted at 04:33 PM on June 01, 2007 Comments comments (0)
Hello Sisters! I'm proud to announce to everyone that we had a very successful and lively 13th Grand Assembly Session at Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City last May 25-27, 2007.

Most of our guests arrived on the 24th of May (Thursday). They were the Supreme and Grand delegates. They were greeted by the Anthurium girls, moms and dads at the Airport. Then they had a brief city tour, escorted by two motorcops, and had a hearty EAT-ALL-YOU-CAN Breakfast at Sunburst, LimKetKai, before they rested at Pearlmont Inn (convention venue). By 11AM, the Supreme and Grand delegates had a courtesy call at the Mayor's office. The incumbent Mayor, Hon. Vicente Emano, is also a Dad Mason and one of the major sponsors of the 13th GA. Then we had a hearty lunch at Butcher's Best, where the best SISIG in town in found.Later in the afternoon, we helped out in building a house during the Grand Charity Work through the Habitat for Humanity.

On the 25th (Friday), we registered for the Convention and in the morning, we had our Grand Cross of Colors Ceremony. In the afternoon, we had our informal opening with the introduction of all the guests. We were exceptionally delighted by the presence of our very special guest, Most Worshipful Dad Jaime Y. Gonzales, the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Philippines, who graced our event as our Speaker during the Grand Worthy Advisor's Night. We had different presentation numbers during the program and MW Dad Jimmy was very pleased at how talented our girls are. He was also happy with the great attendance during the 13th Grand Session, which we really are so proud of, because without the presence of everyone who attended our Session, it wouldn't be as lively and fun as it had turned out to be. After each Assembly has presented their numbers, we had invited a special dance instructor (a brother of a DeMolay) who lead us in our LINE DANCING. It was so much fun!

By Saturday, we had our different activities, including the initiation of our Grand Initiate, Sis Laurianne Batinga and the Grand Installation. Some of the girls and their moms went out to enjoy the rest of their night at SM's club together with other Dads and Brother DeMolays. It was a family fun night outing.

Then on Sunday morning, we had our Sunday Service with such a wonderful message from our guest Pastor. Afterwhich, we divided our group into two. One group went out to enjoy the Whitewater River Rafting while a second group had their tour at the Ostrich Farm. Then both groups met at lunch at Cocobay Resort. Oh it was so wonderful!!! Then the rest of the afternoon was spent shopping for souvenirs at LimKetKai Mall and a taste of the different cuisines at Kagay-anon Restaurant and Cucina de Oro.Later in the evening, some girls had some nightlife fun with Mom Norie, Sis McKenna, Mom Cindy and Dad Matt, and Dad Jon Olivier together with other Majority Girls and Senior DeMolays at M2, where they sang their hearts out at the family videoke room.

We had a wonderful wonderful Grand Assembly Session. To all our wonderful sponsors, thank you so much for helping us make it truly memorable for the girls. And to all of the attendees, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We enjoyed every moment with you.

Please check out our photos at the Gallery Page of this website. More pics to come. Email us for your comments & suggestions at iorg.ph@gmail.com.

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