Participation in competitions at the state and international levels creates a team spirit and enhances each member's talents. International Order of Rainbow for Girls Rainbow for Girls includes 11-21 year olds who are recommended for membership by a Master Mason, or a member of Eastern Star. Rainbow has 273 members in Nebraska in 14 communities. The seven key watchwords of Rainbow are love, religion, nature, service, patriotism, fidelity and immortality. Rainbow teaches the importance of belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and the value of the great truths taught in the Holy Bible.
Members learn to preserve the dignity of their character, and strive for the higher things in life.
Rainbow also teaches leadership skills, patriotism, and service to others through ceremonies presented from memory by the members. Rainbow Girls are active in charity fund raisers, service projects and fun activities, which promote growth through leadership. Members can earn merit bars for participating in Rainbow activities.