New Hampshire Grand Assembly 2004

A fun time was had by all as we traveled the world of Rainbow at NH Grand Assembly. Our weekend began with rehearsals for the Grandies, where they worked hard but still had time to enjoy the fun and friendship of Rainbow. GWA Beth was welcomed into the Special K club with an adventurous trip around the hotel, and then there was a special presentation made just for Mom Cad by Tiffany and Allie to honor her 4^th year as our Supreme Deputy.

Our Friday sessions opened with a beautiful Vespers Service done by Grand Chaplain Ashley Steele and then Ritual Opening with Initiation of 5 new members into our order. The Grand Representative showed off what they learned about their respective states. The drills were terrific and the costumes were amazing!   

Friday evening was a special night with a beautiful Flag Tribute and a most memorable Memorial Service in memory of our Grand Master Albert Burgess who passed away last month. Scholarships were awarded, and then Michele Higgins was announced as Grand Officer of the Year. After a night of introductions- all headed out on a warm summer night for some water fun and frolics, ice cream and lemonade.  

Saturday morning was full special reports and speeches. Five young women entered through the Majority Gate of Rainbow, and then Election of Officers occurred. Miss Tiffany Pond of Rochester was announced as the newly elected GWAA, and Miss Hayley Holmes of Exeter as the next GWA. The pledges from all around the state put on a most memorable and special program for GWA Beth.

After lunch everyone headed to the Grand Assembly room where we all showed off our long awaited Assembly Drills. As usual the Out of Staters got into the act and really showed us they know how to strut their stuff.

Saturday Evening was a time of celebration for the Grand Officers for their special year together. The Banquet –complete with introduction walk –ins, a slide show of special moments for all, awards galore, and a super dinner culminated with the announcements of the newly appointed Grandies for next year. Everyone had a fabulous time!

Sunday morning had a tearful closing and retiring of the Grand Officers, and then the Installation of the 2004-2005 Grand Officers and Representatives. We look forward to a wild Safari ride next year as the Jungle Janes and Crazy Crocodiles travel around the state with Hayley. See you next year for her Grand Sessions June 30- July 3, 2005 at the Nashua Marriott.

Grand Assembly 2004 Awards

 Shriners Tabs:

795lbs collected           3^rd Place- Plymouth

                                    2^nd Place- Goffstown

                                    1^st Place – Nashua (243lbs)

Goal of 1000lbs next year!

 Scrapbooks:

            3^rd Place – Pemi

            2^nd Place – Nashua

            1^st Place- Milford

Program Ads:

            $3980 collected            3^rd Place - Nashua (521)

                                                2^nd Place – Derry

                                                1^st Place- Pemi

Scholarship:

            $1654 collected            3^rd Place - Plymouth

                                                2^nd Place- Exeter

                                                1^st Place- Nashua (377)

Ritual Competition:

            Member-          3^rd Place -Samantha Mack- Derry

                                    2^nd Place - Amanda Stancik – Derry

                                    1^st Place- Jen Bean- Nashua

            Top 5-             3^rd Place- Maria Becker- Derry

                                    2^nd Place - Katie Dexter- Plymouth

                                    1^st Place - Allyson Britko- Nashua

            Grand Officer- 3^rd Place- Regina Schofield- Plymouth

                                    2^nd Place - Beth McFadden- Derry

                                    1^st Place- Ashley Steele

            Pledge-            3^rd place-Rachel Aznive- Pemi, and Taryn Beard-

Nashua

                                    2^nd Place- Sammi Fowler- Pemi

                                    1^st Place - Jennifer Messina-Derry, Kristen Betz- Nashua

Traveling Gavel: Nashua

Travel Brochure:           3^rd Place- Plymouth

                                    2^nd Place- Nashua

                                    1^st Place- Derry

Drill Comp:       3^rd Place- Exeter

                        2^nd Place- Pemi

                        1^st Place- Derry

Gradn Rep awards:      

            Costumes-        3rd place- Danielle Merrill- Statue of Liberty-Goffstown

                                    2^nd Place- Katie Robertson-Golden Gate Bridge- Rochester

                                    1^st Place- Katie Dexter – Lobster-Plymouth

            Basketballs-     Most creative- Maryann Stancik- Derry

                                    Best Representation of State- Danielle Merrill- Goffstown

                                    Best Overall- Sara Matthews-Plymouth

Best Grand Rep report- Kristen Gregory- Milford

New State Miss Service- Maryann Stancik- Derry

Passports:

            World Traveler Adult- Mrs. Vicki Hussman- Pemi

            World Traveler Girl- Allison Smith- Nashua

Best Overall OV: Violet District by Milford , Nashua , Goffstown

Leading Lady- Spirit Award: Kristen Gregory- Milford

Supreme Deputy Awards:

McAlester Service Award-

Shanna Newton- Pemi

Regina Schofield- Plymouth

            Assembly of the Year- Pemi

            Mother Advisor of the Year- Shelley Gullett

Advisor of the Year- Brian Smith