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Adult Leaderstip Team Positions for 2019-2020
Nevada Rainbow is currently recruiting for the following Adult Leadership Team positions for the upcoming, 2019-2020 Grand year. Those interested in being considered for these positions should contact Heidi Haartz via email (heidi.haartz_nviorg@yahoo.com) by May 15, 2019.
Director of Grand Assembly Music
- Assist the Grand Choir Director in the direction of the Grand Choir, with:
- Recruitment of girls to the Grand Choir
- Maintenance of the Grand Choir introduction list
- Distribution of Grand Choir mascots, music, and CDs (or equivalent)
- Distribution of Grand Choir fabric
- Selection of songs that may be fun and appropriate for Grand Assembly
- Conducting Grand Choir practice at Rainbow Camp and Grand Assembly
- Work with the Grand Musician to ensure music is played during all ritualistic ceremonies
- Approve all Grand Assembly music selected by the GWA, Grand Chaplain (Vespers), and others (Assembly Entertainment, Talent, etc.)
- Assist the Grand Choir Director and Grand Musician in planning a Talent Show, if they choose to have one at Grand Assembly
- Prior to each Official Visit, prepare songs to be sung during Formal Escort (including the song to be sung by the Adult Leadership Team to the Grand Officers)
Directors of Jurisdictional Travel
Each Director of Jurisdictional Travel (Supreme Assembly, CA, WA/ID) will:
- Coordinate travel for the Nevada delegation to the designated jurisdiction, specifically:
- Preparing the itinerary and cost estimate
- Identifying the dates, times, and methods of travel from Reno and Las Vegas
- Preparing event information
- Submit registration and housing information to the hosting jurisdiction
- Make necessary reservations for ground transportation, meals, special activities, etc.
- Distribute and maintain the required out-of-area travel forms
- Travel with the jurisdiction to the event:
- Provide a daily briefing to all travelers, sharing the plan and attire for each day
- Ensure sufficient chaperones and drivers are available during the trip
- Maintain financial records during travel, including total spent per activity and receipts
- Prepare a final (financial and narrative) report within 30 days from the date of return
- Additionally, each Director will assist the Grand Representative to their jurisdiction with planning one additional trip during the year to attend another (non-Grand Assembly) event. The Director of SA travel will assist the Grand Representatives of Arizona and Oregon with planning a one day or weekend trip. Directors are not expected to travel on these “mini” trips.
Director of Pledge
- Promote the development of new Pledge groups
- How Pledge groups are formed
- Who may lead a Pledge group (adults) and what training is needed (YPT 1-7)
- Share ideas for Pledge appropriate activities, including:
- Pledge meetings
- Pledge activities: crafts and projects
- Encourage assemblies to support and assist their local Pledge group/s
- Collect information on Pledge members, as required by the Supreme Assembly
Director of Proficiency
- Promote the Nevada Rainbow Proficiency Program
- Schedule opportunities for girls and adults to demonstrate their proficiency
- Consider forming a team of older girls and adults to serve as proficiency “judges”
- Maintain the records of the Proficiency Program
- Award proficiency pins and charms as they are earned
- Provide replacement pins and charms as needed
Director of Leadership Programs
- Facilitate the identification of leadership training topics
- Consider enlisting the assistance of younger Majority members
- Coordinate training at Grand Officer Leadership and Adult Leadership
- Identify other opportunities for leadership training and/or development
- Assist with the development of the agenda for Rainbow Camp
- Conduct evaluations to measure the success of training events
Grand Deputies (in the Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas/Henderson areas)
- Serve as liaison for SD for designated assemblies: GD in urban areas will work with 2 assemblies each; GD in rural areas will work with 1 assembly each
- Promote understanding of/compliance with Supreme Statute, By-Laws, and policies
- Ensure ritualistic and floor work proficiency
- Support Assembly/ies
- Attend Installations, Initiations, and Formal Escort meetings for designated assemblies
- Attend 2 Assembly meetings per month, even if working with more than one assembly
- Facilitate Regional and Statewide Activities (OVs and Receptions and regional events)
- Save approved invitations to Dropbox
- Prepare script; approve messages and music included in the script
- Conduct practice
- Grand Officer Leadership (August) and Practice Day (May)
- Provide transportation to Grand Officers in geographic area
- Assist with/facilitate practice
- Grand Assembly
- Coordinate transportation of Personal Pages and Grand Officers
- Assist with all ritualistic practices
- Provide additional assistance, based on designated tasks or “other duties as assigned” (such as dress check, bed check, etc.)
- Assist Advisory Boards and Mother Advisors
- Provide technical assistance as needed; keeping in mind, GD are not Board members and have no vote
- Assist Chair and MA by ensuring other Board members and adults are assisting with chaperoning
- March/April Meeting and September Meeting: facilitate the Grand Officer recommendation process
- Organizational Board Meeting:
- Attend meeting; ensure only new Board members are in attendance
- Prepare and distribute Minutes to SD and members of new Board
- December Board Meeting: facilitate the Grand Cross of Color and Adult Service Award recommendation process
- Assist SD
- Participate in regularly scheduled conference calls to ensure consistency statewide and identify emerging issues and opportunities
- Notify the SD of potential personnel issue or other concerns
- Request and/or approve Dispensations
- Line Officer Handbook: provide input to the Area Grand Deputy
- Mother Advisor Handbook: provide input to the SD
- Grand Officer Recommendations
- Complete the recommendation/evaluation form for each applicant
- Facilitate the recommendation process at assigned Advisory Board/s meeting/s and submit GO application packages to the SD
- Advisory Board Recommendations for designated Assembly/ies
- Provide a preliminary list of Board members to the SD by October 1st
- Following approval by SD, obtain the signature (approval) of the Sponsoring Order for the new Advisory Board by November 15th
- Assist the SD with Advisory Board Orientation (for potential/new members)
- Assist Board members with required paper work and background check
- Ensure new Board Members complete YPT (Modules 1-7) prior to being installed
- Grand Cross of Color and Adult Service Award Recommendations during the December Advisory Board meeting
- Annual Report: receive from designated assembly/ies and submit to Supreme Officer by established deadline
Message from Supreme Recorder
Dear Supreme Family,
Above you will find an invitation from Ney Batista Coutinho, Supreme Deputy in Espirito Santo, Brazil to attend their first Grand Assembly Session to be held July 18, 19, and 20, 2019 in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil.
In addition Mr. Coutinho is requesting assistance to hold a Grand Cross of Color Ceremony and Investiture. Our Supreme Worthy Advisor has asked that this announcement and request be sent to the Supreme Family to distribute to their membership.
The approximate cost is $2,500.00 per person which includes round trip airfare from Atlanta (point of departure from US) to Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil, hotel room (double occupancy), airport transfers, travel insurance and Visa. Our scheduled departure is July 16, 2019 and our return is Sunday, July 21, 2019. Those wishing to extend their stays and book other travel dates and/or tours (to such destinations as Rio de Janerio) can do so directly through AAA Travel.
We must move quickly as Visas are required for travel to Brazil and airline and hotel reservations must be made as soon as possible. Those interested in attending must send in their name, address, telephone, and email to the Supreme Assembly Office by April 10th, 2019. Please indicate if you are interested in participating in the Grand Cross ceremony.
AAA will also be able to assist individuals booking flights from their home to Atlanta, Georgia, which is our point of departure from the United States.
In Rainbow Friendship and Service,
Mary Adeline Bradford,
PSWA Supreme Recorder
2019 Brazil Grand Assembly Brochure
Reno Assembly Hat Fundraiser
- Option 1: White Baseball Cap- $20
- Option 2: Black Baseball Cap- $20
- Option 3: White Visor- $20
- Option 4: Black Visor- $20
Orders placed by Feb. 22nd will be delivered at Rainbow Camp.
Orders placed at Rainbow Camp will be delivered at the May 4th Official Visit.
Return order form to Julie DeJan.
SWA Message
Excerpt from the Supreme Family Newsletter, April 2019
... Our members today are totally integrated into an electronic world; they compete in sports; they apply to and are accepted at outstanding colleges and universities and, as majority members, they have career opportunities most of us reading this newsletter never even dreamed of. SO, are we offering enough to a prospective member? Are we offering enough to retain our members? Are we offering them that “added value” they seem to be looking for in any group/activity? Are we instilling those long-lasting values and sense of commitment so our majority members return as adults to take our places as advisors and leaders? For me, these are difficult questions to couple with the concept that "we’ve always done it that way."
At the 2018 Installation I stated several times, “this is not our mother’s Rainbow anymore”… and that’s true. What is true in larger part is that our members are not who we were at 15 – they are so much more because our world is SO MUCH MORE: communication is instantaneous; knowledge is a google click away; travel is easily within reach even for our youngest members: women are taking on leadership roles in the work place, in government, in every aspect of today’s life.
SO, back to the last question: are we offering an organization that is progressive in every aspect: Are we user friendly on our websites? Can a prospective member contact us? Have we given our members the “tools” to sell their organization? Are we THE group young women WANT to be a part of? Are we LISTENING to our members? Are we willing to give a little to gain more for our members?
None of these questions have easy answers. None of these things can change today, nor do we want everything to change. But, I think a critical look inward – and outward – is in order for IORG. Please give these concepts some prayerful consideration. Talk to your members. Ask THEM what they would like their Order to be. This is a GIRLS’ organization – they need to have a voice and to know that as their adult leadership, we are listening – and acting!
~~Joanie
April Edition of the Supreme Newsletter
Washington/Idaho Grand Assembly 2019
The Washington Idaho Grand Assembly is July 12 – 14, 2019 in Yakima, Washington at the Sundome. Las Vegas and Reno travelers will fly into Yakima on Friday 7/12/19 and stay at the Red Lion Hotel for 3 nights. Also, as has become customary with Nevada Rainbow travel, money will be collected in advance for all meals, so all you will need to bring is your own souvenir spending money.
The costs for Washington Idaho Grand Assembly are:
- Airfare – book on your own via Alaska Airlines – cost as of 4/23/19 on the internet was $448.00 round trip for Reno to Yakima and $328 roundtrip for Las Vegas to Yakima.
- Reno travelers:
- Friday 7/12/19 leaving Reno at 7:00am on flight #2250, change planes in Seattle to flight # 2008 and arriving at 11:30am in Yakima.
- Monday 7/15/19 leaving Yakima at 5:00am on flight #2001, change planes in Seattle to flight #2441, arriving in Reno at 10:45am
- Las Vegas Travelers:
- Friday 7/12/19 leaving Las Vegas at 5:50am on flight #141, change planes in Seattle to flight # 2008 and arriving at 11:30am in Yakima.
- Monday 7/15/19 leaving Yakima at 5:00am on flight #2001, change planes in Seattle to flight #612, arriving in Las Vegas at 10:55am
- Reno travelers:
- Registration Package – includes registration, 3 nights and 5 meals at the Sundome: Friday (1) dinner, Saturday (2) – lunch and dinner, Sunday (2) lunch and dinner. Breakfast is provided at the Hotel each morning - $225.00 per person @ 4/room, $250 per person @ 3/room, $275 per person @ 2/room and $375 for 1/room.
- Rental Car/Gas - $60.00 may be adjusted depending on how many people travel
- Grand Cross Breakfast and Ceremony - $15.00 – Saturday July 13th
- Housekeeping tips - $3.00
- Additional meals not included in meal plan - $70.00
If you are attending, please complete the Registration Form below and return to Kim Butler no later than May 22, 2019.
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Philipine Grand Assembly
That’s right, we are going to the Philippines for their 19th Grand Assembly sessions at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila and the Grand Lodge from May 31, 2019 to June 2, 2019 plus a few days before and after to tour the area.
The $600.00 per person cost for Philippines Grand Assembly include:
• Grand Assembly Registration
• Hotel Housekeeping Gratuity
• Transportation and Tour /Fun expenses
• All meals while in Manila and at Grand Assembly
• Accommodations for 7 nights based on 3 per room at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila 1118 Roxas Boulevard (corner United Nations Avenue) Manila, 1000, Philippines
The only other money you will need to bring is your own spending money for souvenirs, etc. A full accounting of the trip will be done and any money left over at the end of the trip will go back to the travelers.
AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION – via Asiana Airlines
To Manila (MNL), we will arrive at 11:00pm on Wednesday May 29, 2019
From Manila (MNL) we will depart at 12:15pm on Wednesday June 5, 2019
If traveling from another city, please get to one of these locations and then travel to Manila –
- From Las Vegas (LAS) – depart Tuesday May 28’’at 9:00am – round trip approx. cost $1,400.00
- From Seattle (SEA) – depart Tuesday May 28th at 1:55pm – round trip approx. cost $1,250.00
- From Los Angeles (LAX)–depart Tues May 28th at 12:10pm–round trip approx. cost $1,100.00
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
- May 28, 2019 (Tuesday) - Depart from LAX / SEA /LAS
- May 29, 2019 (Wednesday) - Arrive in Manila at 11:00pm
- May 30, 2019 (Thursday) - Community Service Project for Street Children near Museo Pambata
- May 31, 2019 (Friday) - Tour the city; Team Building of Active Members at the GLP grounds, GCC Investiture and Banquet; Formal Opening of the 19th Grand Session; Grand Worthy Advisor’s Night
- June 1, 2019 (Saturday) - Ritualistic Competitions & Quiz Bee; Ritualistic Exemplification & GA Announcements; Grand Installation; Majority’s Night
- June 2, 2019 (Sunday) - Devotional Service; Mixer with the Grand Officers, Rainbow Swappies and Merchandise Booths; tour the city
- June 3, 2019 (Monday) and June 4, 2019 (Tuesday) - Tour the City
- June 5, 2019 (Wednesday)check out of hotel and depart Manila Airport for home
Below are a few things to remember and a few hints for travel:
• No visa is required for stays < 30 days
• Passport is required. Make sure it is up to date. Sometimes it can be a problem if it is about to expire within a month or two so plan accordingly.
• Attire is your jurisdiction’s dress (Grand Officers wear their hoops, hairpieces/wiglets, etc.). Men can wear a suit but it is often very hot. A long sleeve barong (with a t-shirt underneath) is customary. Women need white dresses for initiation and Grand Cross. Plan for the heat even with air conditioning.
• Bring a roll of toilet paper. They have it, but their use must be much less than we are used to
• Hope you enjoy rice. It will be served with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Bring a bath towel. Sometimes they are provided, sometimes not.
• Power is 220v. Most phone chargers/computer chargers can deal with this without a problem. Their electrical plugs are usually similar to US – particularly in Manila.
• Don’t plan on the schedule of events being firm, just go with the flow and be accommodating.
• All travel outside of our hotel will be with an escort so that we are safe in our travels.
If you are attending, please complete the Registration page 
and return to me no later than Friday March 22, 2019. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Kim Butler,
Director of Grand Officers in Nevada at (775) 233-4204 or email at k.r.butler@sbcglobal.net.
2019 Membership Challenge
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