06/17/2026
In Rainbow we have a fun little competition called Galloping Gavel. It’s a HUGE gavel that travels between assemblies in the same district. Every time an assembly wins it, their worthy Advisor gets to put a ribbon on it. This tradition has been going on for decades. One of the most competitive things about this “trophy” is that you can steal it from an assembly. To get it back the girls create a challenge for the assembly to do. Back in April we won the gavel, lovingly named Waldo. And at our very next meeting, it was stolen by a member of Bothell No. 47, IORG. To get it back we received a ransom note with three possible challenges on it. Our girls decided on an ice bucket challenge. Last night we went to Bothell’s stated meeting and four of our girls were soaked, but it was all worth it for Waldo has returned home.
This year Washington/Idaho Rainbow will celebrate. It’s 100 year. This little piece of history will continue to remind us of our past and teach us how to continue forward.