Tennessee Grand Assembly

Theme Let Rainbow Love and Friendship Reign Forever Scriptures John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Proverbs 10:12 "Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs." Isaiah 40:31 "...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Colors Kelly Green, Royal Blue, and Gold with a touch of Red Symbols Shamrock, Claddagh, Angel, Celtic Cross, and Trinity Knot Watchwords Love, Loyalty, and Friendship Aim Building Friendships that Last Forever Flowers Shamrock, Yellow Tupip, Forget-me-not, and Red Rose Songs “For Good” “Official Rainbow Song” “Ancient Words" “I Will Be Here For You” "Kind and Generous" Lean On Me" That's What Friends Are For" "Sending Me Angels" "Lean On Me" "Everyday" "Angels Among Us" "Look To the Rainbow"	Pin and T-Shirt Project
	This year's GWA pin sells for $2.50, and it is pictured to the left. All members and all of our Fraternal Sponsors are encouraged to wear this pin. The t-shirts may be purchased for $10 (S - XL) and $12 (XXL - 3XL), and they are available in royal blue and kelly green. We hope to see everyone wearing these on all Rainbow trips and at local meetings, projects and events.
Our Tennessee Mascot
	Our mascot this year is an adorable Jack Russell Terrier named "Rocky." Girls and adults are encouraged to bring "Rocky" to each Official Visit. Please don't forget that our mascot is great to travel with us, but they must not interfere with our meetings. The mascot will be available to purchase at each of our Official Visits for $10.
"Angels Working Behind the Scenes"
	Lexington Shrine Hospital provides the best medical care for pediatric patients who need treatment and rehabilitation for bone and neuromuscular disorders. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions and spinal cord injuries are eligible for admission with no financial obligation. This year we are asking that every Assembly have creative fundraisers for this project. All donations are due to Mom Fortenberry and a report to Ms. Karen Lewis by May 25.
"Angel Kisses"
	Each Assembly needs to collect needed items and donate 3 times during the year to Community Care Fellowship (CCF). CCF ministers to those persons without the means to provide the basic needs of life for themselves - food to eat, a place to bathe, a place to wash clothes, and a place to rest from the elements. A needs list and collection times will be passed on to all Mother Advisors.
"Angels Care"
	It is always nice to remember Masonic and Eastern Star shut-ins or residents of local nursing homes during the year. So each Assembly is asked to shower them with cards, visits, favors, flowers, and "Angel Care Packages" during the year. Please send the names and addresses of your shut-ins to the GWA so she can send a card as well! Each Assembly's report is due to Mrs. Cindy Brooks by May 25.
"Angels All Around Us"
	All Assemblies are asked to take pictures of all their activities throughout the year. Be sure to capture the Angels of your Assembly and the things they do. Submit your best 20 pictures at Homecoming to be used in a presentation at next year's Grand Assembly.
"Wear Your Brag Rags!"
	At our Official Visits, Dad Joe is always watching to see which Girls are wearing their Brag Rags with their bars, badges, office pins, and other accomplishments. So at every Official Visit, Homecoming, and at Grand Assembly, the girls who wear their brag rags will receive an additional pin from our GWA.

Explanation of the Irish Symbols
	The shamrock is a type of clover whose 3 leaves represent the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
	The Celtic Cross is a Christian symbol from the British Isles. The cross represents Christianity with the circle meaning God's never ending love and eternity.
	The Trinity Knot represents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Three equal arcs represent equality, and the interweaving represents unity.
	The Claddagh portrays the eternal bond of friendship, loyalty, and love. The heart conveys love, the hands show friendship, and the crown represents loyalty.
	Angels are spiritual beings appointed by God to guide, protect, and help us. They can also be kind and lovable persons who are selfless.

Theme

Let Rainbow Love and Friendship Reign Forever

Scriptures

John 15:13
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

Proverbs 10:12
"Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs."

Isaiah 40:31
"...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Colors

Kelly Green, Royal Blue, and Gold with a touch of Red

Symbols

Shamrock, Claddagh, Angel, Celtic Cross, and Trinity Knot

Watchwords

Love, Loyalty, and Friendship

Aim

Building Friendships that Last Forever

Flowers

Shamrock, Yellow Tupip, Forget-me-not, and Red Rose

Songs

“For Good”

“Official Rainbow Song”

“Ancient Words"

“I Will Be Here For You”

"Kind and Generous"

Lean On Me"

That's What Friends Are For"

"Sending Me Angels"

"Lean On Me"

"Everyday"

"Angels Among Us"

"Look To the Rainbow"

Pin and T-Shirt Project

This year's GWA pin sells for $2.50, and it is pictured to the left. All members and all of our Fraternal Sponsors are encouraged to wear this pin. The t-shirts may be purchased for $10 (S - XL) and $12 (XXL - 3XL), and they are available in royal blue and kelly green. We hope to see everyone wearing these on all Rainbow trips and at local meetings, projects and events.

Our Tennessee Mascot

Our mascot this year is an adorable Jack Russell Terrier named "Rocky." Girls and adults are encouraged to bring "Rocky" to each Official Visit. Please don't forget that our mascot is great to travel with us, but they must not interfere with our meetings. The mascot will be available to purchase at each of our Official Visits for $10.

"Angels Working Behind the Scenes"

Lexington Shrine Hospital provides the best medical care for pediatric patients who need treatment and rehabilitation for bone and neuromuscular disorders. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions and spinal cord injuries are eligible for admission with no financial obligation. This year we are asking that every Assembly have creative fundraisers for this project. All donations are due to Mom Fortenberry and a report to Ms. Karen Lewis by May 25.

"Angel Kisses"

Each Assembly needs to collect needed items and donate 3 times during the year to Community Care Fellowship (CCF). CCF ministers to those persons without the means to provide the basic needs of life for themselves - food to eat, a place to bathe, a place to wash clothes, and a place to rest from the elements. A needs list and collection times will be passed on to all Mother Advisors.

"Angels Care"

It is always nice to remember Masonic and Eastern Star shut-ins or residents of local nursing homes during the year. So each Assembly is asked to shower them with cards, visits, favors, flowers, and "Angel Care Packages" during the year. Please send the names and addresses of your shut-ins to the GWA so she can send a card as well! Each Assembly's report is due to Mrs. Cindy Brooks by May 25.

"Angels All Around Us"

All Assemblies are asked to take pictures of all their activities throughout the year. Be sure to capture the Angels of your Assembly and the things they do. Submit your best 20 pictures at Homecoming to be used in a presentation at next year's Grand Assembly.

"Wear Your Brag Rags!"

At our Official Visits, Dad Joe is always watching to see which Girls are wearing their Brag Rags with their bars, badges, office pins, and other accomplishments. So at every Official Visit, Homecoming, and at Grand Assembly, the girls who wear their brag rags will receive an additional pin from our GWA.

Explanation of the Irish Symbols

The shamrock is a type of clover whose 3 leaves represent the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The Celtic Cross is a Christian symbol from the British Isles. The cross represents Christianity with the circle meaning God's never ending love and eternity.

The Trinity Knot represents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Three equal arcs represent equality, and the interweaving represents unity.

The Claddagh portrays the eternal bond of friendship, loyalty, and love. The heart conveys love, the hands show friendship, and the crown represents loyalty.

Angels are spiritual beings appointed by God to guide, protect, and help us. They can also be kind and lovable persons who are selfless.