Pledge/Founders Day
When was Rev. W. Mark Sexson born?
July 8, 1877
Who is the Current GWA of Texas?
Kacey Brimer
Who escorts a candidate during Initiation and who assists her if there is more than one candidate?
Sister of Faith and Drill Leader
Where is the American Flag placed in the Assembly room?
To the Left behind Patriotism's chair.
Who was the founder of Rainbow, and when was it founded?
Reverend W. Mark Sexson
April 6, 1922
Where was Rainbow founded?
McAlester, Oklahoma
When is Grand Assembly in 2024?
June 20-23
Can the Sign of the Rainbow be given at an open meeting?
No
How should the Altar be set up for Initiation?
The Bible in the center of the Altar with the emblem on the bottom right corner, the small Bible on the top left corner and the color ribbon bar hook on the edge of the Altar facing the bow.
What is Supreme Assembly?
The governing body of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
What is the ceremony performed by pledges at Grand Assembly?
The Blossom Ceremony
Who is the person who relays decisions of the Supreme Inspector and advises Mother Advisors on the way of Rainbow in Texas?
The Grand Deputy
What is a properly prepared Ballot box?
At least 7 black cubes and enough white balls for every member of the assembly.
What chairs should Love and Service's pedestal be lined up with?
Drill Leader and Treasurer.
What is a special dispensation and when is it needed?
A form that gives an Assembly permission to do something against the regular order of business. It is needed to meet in a different location, at a different time, or to ballot and initiate on the same day.
What is the symbol of the Sisters of Kindness, Happiness, and Confidence?
Kindness - Dove
Happiness - Heart
Confidence - Cross
What three ceremonies get performed at Grand assembly by previous winners of Ritualistic competition at Mid Year, and when are they performed?
The Masonic Ribbon Ceremony, Friday night after Introduction
The Rose Ceremony, Saturday Night after Initiation
The Gavel Ceremony, Sunday Night after Installation of the incoming GWA.
Which hand does the Drill leader take when escorting someone?
Left
Where would the Sister of Faith place the Ballot box on the Altar during Balloting?
To the left of the open Bible.
Who signs the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting?
The Worthy Advisor.
How many young girls were in the first class of initiates on April 6, 1922?
171
Who was the very first Grand Worthy Advisor of Texas and what year was she appointed?
Gertrude Voebel Dahse, 1924
Who may witness degrees of the order?
All parents, grandparents, legal guardians or active or majority girls in good standing; Master Masons, members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Order of the Amaranth, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in good standing.
Give the list of all 21 officers in order including their jewel.
Worthy Advisor - Gavel
Worthy Associate Advisor - Crossed Gavels
Charity - Money Bag
Hope - Anchor
Faith - Dove
Recorder - Pen
Treasurer - Key
Chaplain - Open Bible
Drill Leader - Spear
Love - Red
Religion - Orange
Nature - Yellow
Immortality - Green
Fidelity - Blue
Patriotism - Indigo
Service - Violet
Confidential Observer - Crossed Swords
Outer Observer - Sword
Musician - Music Note
Choir Director - Harp
Mother Advisor - Circle of Gold
Explain the gavel raps.
3 - everyone stands up
2 - officers stand up
1 - everyone sits down