The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a youth group for girls between the ages of 6 and 11 for a Pledge Sister and 11 to 20 for Rainbow Girls. This youth group, The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, is only affiliated with the Masonic Lodges, Order of the Eastern Star Chapters, and Courts of Amaranth. Many groups and organizations use the name of Rainbow in their title or organizational name. We are NOT associated with any other group than the three listed above. Within each Grand Assembly (State or Country) there are Local groups (Assemblies) in various towns. The girls learn about charity, hope and service through their involvement and support with various projects, such as Shriners Hospital for Children, Rotary Gift of Life, Make a Wish Foundation, Elizabeth H. Repka Charity Fund, Tomorrow’s Children, Scottish Rite Learning Centers and Cassidy’s Place to name a few. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls first Assembly was formed on April 6, 1922 in McAlester, Oklahoma (which is the home of our Supreme Assembly). New Jersey is equally proud that it’s first Assembly was formed in 1923 making it the first state East of the Mississippi to start Rainbow. New Jersey also helped form Rainbow in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York State.

Today The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls has assemblies in 46 states in the United States in addition to assemblies in 8 other countries. Current states, which do not have assemblies, are: South Dakota, Delaware, Utah, and Wyoming. The countries outside the United States which DO have assemblies are: Australia (both Queensland and New South Wales), Canada, Japan, Germany, Panama, Philippines, and Brazil. Italy is in the early stages of starting Assemblies.

Requirements to petition for membership in the organization are:

1. A desire to want to belong to The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

2. If elected to membership promises to adhere to the Supreme Assembly’s Constitution and Statutes, and a cheerful compliance to the By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the Assembly to whom she makes the petition.

3. A girl of good moral character.

4. A believer in one true and living God.

5. Is an unmarried girl between the ages of 6 and 11 for Pledge Assembly, 11 and 20 for Rainbow Assembly membership

6.That she is either the daughter or granddaughter of a Master Mason, or a friend of a Rainbow Girl.

7.That she has never petitioned or been rejected for the degrees in any Rainbow Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

8.That she is recommended by two Rainbow girls and be sponsored by either a Master Mason, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the Order of the Amaranth, or a majority Rainbow Girl. This adult will also sign her petition. Upon meeting the above requirements, contact a local Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, or Order of the Amaranth.

If you don't find one or they don't know of an Assembly locally check our Assemblies Page, or write to: International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Membership Committee 6 North Elk Ave., Dover, NJ 07801. (973) 361- 9191 You may also e-mail us at http://www.NJIORG@hotmail.com we will reply to your request.