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Sometimes, teenagers get a bad rap.
All the same, some young women from the Prescott area are working hard to change your perceptions.
The Rainbow Girls, a service organization for young women aged 11 to 20, are committed to making a difference in the Prescott community.
These service-minded teens volunteer their time at community events, preparing and serving meals with the Salvation Army, volunteering at Alzheimer’s Walk, and making crafts for the Sharlot Hall Folk Art Fair.
16 year old Worthy Advisor, Brooke Wasowicz, related that one her favorite activities was their last fashion show, "it was a lot of fun and we raised over a thousand dollars," she stated proudly.
Last weekend the girls were working hard to get the Atzlan lodge prepared for their annual Holiday Bazaar.
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Girls ages 8-10 are called Pledges. Though they cannot become a full Rainbow Girl until age 11, they are encouraged to participate in charity work, installations, and many other assembly activities. At this stage, the pledges enjoy the “big sister” relationships with the older girls as they work and play side by side.
The Busy Bees
Girls ages 11-20 are official Rainbow Girls and are involved in every aspect of the organization. At this age, girls can be elected to hold office, travel locally or globally, conduct speaking engagements, oversee charity projects, and participate in all facets of Assembly work.
The Advisors
Active members over the age of 20 make up the International Rainbow Alumni Association. Invaluable to the organization, these women are respected mentors and help to guide the younger girls through their journey to reaching the “pot of gold.” They provide networking opportunities while reconnecting current members with the Rainbow heritage.
© 2008 The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
Originally created for the wives and daughters of Masons, the Rainbow Girls organization now welcomes all girls aged 11 to 20. The group focuses on providing leadership training through community service.
Many Rainbow Girls have gone on to positions of prominence in American society. Famous members include U. S. Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, former Miss America and "Catwoman" actress Lee Meriwether, and inspirational speaker Jill Kinmont.Rainbow for Girls Holiday Bazaar
Aztlan Lodge, above the Bank of America Building
1028 Willow Creek Road in Prescott
A Prescott tradition, the Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Rainbow Girls, features special handcrafted Christmas gifts and one-of-a-kind holiday decorations. This annual show is held the Friday and Saturday, after Thanksgiving (28th and 29th) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Forty talented crafters and artists will display their handiwork on the two floors of the Aztlan Lodge, above the Bank of America Building at 1028 Willow Creek Road.
No matter the weather, you can shop in comfort, listen to the sounds of Christmas, and have your picture taken with Prescott’s best Santa Claus. Steaming coffee and cocoa, baked goods, and lunch will be available to purchase as well.
For more information about the Holiday Bazaar or the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Hazel Swenson Assembly #29, contact Brandi Wood at 928-308-4237.
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