Tennessee Grand Assembly

THEME "Dive Deep into Tennessee Rainbow" COLORS Deep Sea Blue, Jellyfish Pink, Lagoon Blue SYMBOLS Seashells, Coral, Sea Creatures, and Sand Dollars SCRIPTURES Psalms 46:5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Psalms 89:9 You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them. WATCHWORDS Peace, Hope, Boldness, Confidence, Kindness AIM To encourage girls to explore the deeper meaning of Rainbow and its treasures. FLOWERS Coastal lilies, Seaside daisies, and Yellow roses SONGS "Oceans" Hillsong "Long Live" Taylor Swift			GWA PIN PROJECT
			This year's GWA pin sells for $5.00 and it is pictured at the left. We hope that everyone will wear the pin and sell to your members and Sponsoring Bodies. http://nashville-area-rainbow.square.site/

			T-SHIRT PROJECT
			The t-shirts may be purchased for $15 in sizes S-3XL. The front and back of the shirts are shown at the left and they are available in both Pink and Blue: T-shirts may be purchased at all statewide meetings as well as online at this link: http://nashville-area-rainbow.square.site/

			OUR TENNESSEE MASCOT
			This year's mascot is "Winnie, the Whale." Winnie loves to travel and looks forward to collect new things and make new friends so bring her with you to all of our Official Visits. This year, the mascot will be sold for $10 at all official visits and statewide meetings and on our online store. http://nashville-area-rainbow.square.site/

			"HARBOR OF HOPE"
			Shriners Hospitals for Children are dedicated to helping children in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Each Assembly should plan a fundraiser for donations. As in previous years, each Assembly will work on a donation card from family, friends, and sponsors. The top 3 Assemblies will be recognized at Grand Assembly. Money collected is to be sent to Ms. Mickey Stagg and the Assembly reports should be sent to Mrs. Angie Shumate by May 15.

			"HELPING OUR FELLOW DIVERS"
			This project centers around helping others in our communities as follows: 1. Donate or volunteer at local food banks, food drives or soup kitchens in the community. 2. At the November Grand Cross of Color gathering in your area, everyone is asked to bring canned goods or dry goods to be given to a local food pantry. 3. At Homecoming in April, we are asking each Assembly to bring "Blessing Bags" which are zip-lock bags filled with hygiene and self-care items. These will be distributed to those in need. Each Assembly should document their participation and send in their report by May 15 to Mrs. Lela Woodin.

			"SAND DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS"
			The Adda Dinsmore Scholarship Fund has been giving financial aid to deserving TN Rainbow Girls for many years. We will be collecting loose change at each statewide event in our cute bank, "Winnie!" Please give your change to either Mrs. Sheena Illarramendi or Mrs. Sydney Rogers so that your name can be added for a special drawing at Grand Assembly 2027. We are also selling some comfy fleece travel pillows for $10 and they will be available at all OVs and statewide events. These will be perfect while traveling and at sleepovers. There are 3 different designs as shown on the left. Send your reports to Ms. Karen Lewis by May 15.

			"SHOWING OFF YOUR SCALES"
			Our girls work hard to earn bars and badges each term, as well as, learning ritualistic work. This often requires Advisory Board members or other adults to assist them. When these milestones are accomplished, we want you to show off your badges on a brag rag and wear them proudly to Rainbow meetings. There will be a special brooch given to each girl who attends the Official Visits this year. The brooch will hold 3 charms that are special to this year's term, and each girl can get 1 at each OV from Mrs. Brenda Andersen. Majority members and adults may purchase the brooch for $5 from Mrs. Renee' Bolden. Proceeds will go to the Shrine Hospital project. Assemblies will be recognized that send in a report at Grand Assembly. Reports should be sent to Mrs. Renee' Bolden by May 15.

			"WAVES OF APPRECIATION FOR OUR SPONSORS"
			Our Tennessee Rainbow Assemblies are very fortunate to have dedicated Advisory Boards and Adult sponsors who help in all ways possible. So we are asking each Assembly to show their appreciation. For example, this could be done by helping serve a dinner, making treats for a stated meeting or holiday, or assisting them with a fundraiser. This project is in loving memory of Mrs. Brenda Collins, a long-time Advisory Board member and Chairperson, who gave unselfishly to Hendersonville #3. Assemblies will be recognized that send in a report. Reports are due by May 15 to Mrs. Beth Williams.

GWA PIN PROJECT