What is Rainbow?

Rainbow is a non-profit character building, service oriented organization.  The main goal is to help its member become more than they dreamed possible.  Involvement in Rainbow teaches girls three basic virtues:  to have Faith in a Supreme Being, other people and themselves; to have hope in all they do; and to be charitable, for to live a live is service is the most rewarding life of all.

Who are members of Rainbow?

Rainbow is open to girls between the ages of 11 and 21, regardless of race, creed, color or national origin.  You do not have to be a Christian to be a member.  You can be assured that the values promoted by Rainbow are strong and basic to many religions.

Do Rainbow Girls have a uniform?

Rainbow does have a ‘dress code’ that applied to all members and adults whether attending a local Assembly, Grand Assembly or Supreme Assembly or when representing Rainbow elsewhere.  The Rainbow dress code specifies formal dresses for certain meeting and church-like attire for other meetings.  Rainbow Girls learn how to present themselves with grace and poise by wearing such a uniform.

What is the Ritual?

The script for the formal meetings and open ceremonies of Rainbow can be found in a book called a Ritual.  When a member holds an office in the Assembly she learns her station’s lecture from the Ritual, or as sometimes called, the book of ceremonies.  By presenting a memorized lecture, Rainbow Girls learn about public speaking and leadership.  The Ritual contains Rainbow’s teachings based on right living and thinking.

Why Rainbow?

There are many groups for the youth to join today, including at school, church and other clubs.  Why is Rainbow the best organization for today’s youth?  Most organizations offer similar benefits:

• Fun

• Learning

• Service

But Rainbow offers more:

• Public Speaking/Presentation

• Poise and Self Confidence

• Leadership Development

• Ethics and Good Citizenship

• Team Building

Rainbow Girls are taught how to apply each of these worthy values to “real life” situations.  Rainbow teaches every member that they can make a difference and become a better person.  Through member’s experiences in Rainbow they come to realize that they can excel in their schoolwork, become involved in the community and shine in all that they do!

What are the expenses involved in Rainbow?

The benefits of Rainbow far outweigh the costs!  The expenses typically occur in the following areas.

Joining Fee – A girl petitioning our Assembly for membership is required to pay an Initiation Fee of $15.

Dues – Each member is asked to pay dues of $10 once a year.  Part of this money is kept at the local level, with the remainder going to the state (Grand) and international (Supreme) governing bodies.  Dues are used to pay expenses necessary for holding annual and bi-annual conventions as well as maintaining communications on all levels.

Traveling – Once a Rainbow Girl is initiated, she is allowed to attend any local Assembly, Grand Assembly or Supreme Assembly.  Traveling expenses may include hotel room cost, registration fees, and any fun activities involved as well as souvenirs.  Although traveling to other Assemblies, Grand Assembly or Supreme Assembly in not required, they are fun for the girls, as they meet other Rainbow sisters and the costs are often, at least, partially offset by fundraisers.

Rainbow Uniform – As specified above, a part of the uniform includes dressing in a formal gown for some of the meetings and activities.  Girls will often donate their “old” gowns for others to wear.