June 30th - July 2nd, 2022
THERE’S GNOME PLACE LIKE GRAND ASSEMBLY
Registration is now live!
General Registrants: Register here.
Grand Executive Committee, Special Committee, Deputies, and Jr. Executives: Register here.
FULL TIME REGISTRATION: $60. Full time registrations must be made in advance by May 15th.
Admission to all events of Grand Assembly including the Friday Night Party and Saturday Evening’s Dance
The Grand Luncheon on Friday, dinner on Friday evening, and lunch on Saturday. Dinner on Saturday before Installation is on your own.
Program and other materials in registration packet
DAILY REGISTRATION: Price as listed. Daily registrations must be made in advance by May 15th.
Friday - $25 - includes lunch, program, morning session, and afternoon session. (The Friday Night Party is only eligible for full time registrants.)
Saturday - $30 - includes lunch, program, morning session, pledge session (afternoon), and Installation (evening).
Saturday - $5 - Installation Dance. Price of Dance is included for full time registrants. Daily registrants will need to pay $5 at the door.
AT THE DOOR: $5/session. Those who register at the door will not be able to join the lunches or dinner.
Overview of Events:
Thursday
Morning and afternoon rehearsals
Evening: Grand Cross of Color
Friday:
Morning session: Opening, Initiation, and Memorial Service
Grand Luncheon: processional of Grand Deputies, Mother Advisors, Worthy advisors. Dignitary presentations and greetings from our Grand Worthy Advisor.
Afternoon session: Grand Rep Parade, Majority Service, Elections, and Appointments followed by Installation Practice
Buffet dinner
Friday Night Party
Saturday:
Morning session: Awards, flag presentations and tributes, Closing, Courtesy
Buffet lunch
Pledge Ceremony
Free Time - dinner on own
Installation
Dance
FAQ:
Which hotel are we staying at? This is purposefully not posted online. Please inquire with your Deputy, Board Chairman, or Mother Advisor.
Is breakfast included at hotel? A continental breakfast will be available.
Do I need to call the hotel to make my reservation? No. Ohio Grand Assembly will book your room for you and will follow-up with you regarding your room information after you register.
What is the dress code for practices: Business casual
When and where are Grand Representative Flags, Reports, and Costumes due?
Reports due to Mom Joan Robinson by 6/1
Flags: Send or bring to Grand Floor Officers practice on 6/25 or make other arrangements to deliver to Pat Gnepper or Lori Schmidt by that date.
Costumes: The parade will be held during the Friday afternoon session of Grand Assembly. Descriptions of costumes will be due at a TBA date.
Flag Escorts: You will not need a flag escort this year.
Will we be utilizing flag escorts and tributes?
Yes – flags will be escorted and receive their tributes during the Saturday morning session.
Will we have Grand Deputy escorts?
Yes – we will have the Deputies escorted by their escorts into the Grand Luncheon on Friday
Will we have heralds?
Yes and there will be a practice for them on Thursday afternoon, time TBA
Do we need to submit a District Banner?
Yes – your banner will be escorted during the processional to the Grand Luncheon on Friday
Will the honor court be used traditionally this year?
Yes and there will be a practice held for them in the Grand Assembly Room at the Dayton Masonic Center on Thursday at 5pm
Will there be virtual elements for Grand Assembly this year?
Yes. More info, including how to register, to come.
Will there be marches?
Yes – there will be processional and recessional marches on Friday and Saturday morning.
Will there be a jewelry room?
Yes but we also recommend reaching out to Ohio’s Jewelry contact, Melissa Cooley, prior to Grand Assembly to communicate your needs to her so she can be sure to have them for you at Grand Assembly and/or manage our inventory more efficiently. You can email her at OhioJewelryLady@gmail.com
Will there be mascots this year?
Yes.
Will there be scrapbooks this year?
Yes.
Will there be a choir this year?
Yes. There will be a practice after the Dist 6 & 8 reception and Statewide Initiation as well as 5pm on Thursday of Grand Assembly in the Grand Assembly Room.
Will there be a choir book cover contest?
Yes.
Will there be a minute book cover contest?
Yes- please submit entries to Crissy Willeke by June 1st. Please contact her at crissy.willeke@yahoo.com to obtain her mailing address.
Will there be Super Teams this year?
No.
Will there be a Friday Night Party?
Yes.
What COVID Safety Protocols will be in place?
Please monitor the News section of OhioRainbow.org for the latest information about our protocols.
What amenities will be available at the Dayton Masonic Center?
Changing Rooms: There will be designated changing rooms for each major group of participants (attendees at large, dignitaries, Ohio Grand Assembly Advisors, Ohio Grand Assembly Grand Officers).
Security: Security will be provided by the Dayton Masonic Center but all attendees will be responsible for their belongings.
Parking: Parking is complimentary and located on the west end of the building.
Will there be live candidates for Initiation?
Yes – if you know of a potential candidate please reach out to your District’s Grand Deputy.