Local Promise Assembly shines at Illinois Grand Assembly

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Members of Promise Assembly #89, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, recently returned from a successful Illinois Grand Assembly held July 4-6. From left: Rebekah Clarke, Jaelynn Sturgis, Veronica Misek, and Sarah Clarke. They are all holding this year’s mascot, a phoenix, which they will travel with this year.
Members of Promise Assembly #89, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, recently returned from a successful Illinois Grand Assembly held July 4-6. The event celebrated the achievements of Rainbow Girls across the state and set the stage for the upcoming year.
Promise Assembly #89 was proudly represented by nine members at the Grand Assembly. Kaitlyn Knuth served as the 2024-25 Grand Worthy Advisor for the state of Illinois. Under her leadership, the Rainbow Girls of Illinois raised an impressive $27,813.64 for the Illinois Children’s Dyslexia Center. This substantial contribution was announced at the Grand Banquet, highlighting the organization’s commitment to community service.
Several members of Promise Assembly #89 received special recognition for the 2025-26 term:
• Jaelynn Sturgis was elected Grand Charity.
• Veronica Misek was appointed Grand Chaplain.
• Sarah Clarke was appointed Grand Representative of Kentucky and Tennessee.
• Rebekah Clarke was appointed Grand Representative of Missouri and West Virginia.
• Donna Sztajnert was appointed Sister of Truth, Grand Cross of Color Team
The Grand Assembly also saw the installation of Jalyn Kiefer as the new Grand Worthy Advisor for the state of Illinois. She has chosen One Tail at a Time as the Grand Charity for the 2025-26 term.
Promise Assembly #89 meets in Roscoe and their current members reside in Boone and Winnebago counties in Illinois, as well as Rock County in Wisconsin.
For more information about Promise Assembly #89 or the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, please contact Amber Misek, Mother Advisor, at promise.assembly@gmail.com or visit www.gorainbow.org.
About the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a non-profit organization that prepares girls for responsible and purposeful adulthood through character and leadership development. It teaches girls the importance of service to others and to their communities.