Deborah Therrien, Supreme Deputy, (chief adult advisor)

Joined IORG in 1972 as a girl and rose to the rank of Grand Worthy Advisor (highest rank for a girl) in 1980-81.  Over the years, she has served as Grand Assembly session nurse, Advisory Board Member then Chairperson, Mother Advisor, Grand Executive Committee member then chairperson, Ritual Committee member then chairperson, and others.

She graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1982, then from the University of Rhode Island with a Masters of Science in Nursing in 1988.

Professionally, she is a registered nurse with over 40 years experience and is certified in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.  She recently retired as the program manager of the wound program for a home health agency in Rhode Island.

She enjoys volunteering with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.  Her goal is to improve the programs offered by the organization as well as to help the girls grow to become leaders themselves.

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Dear Friend,

Thank you for your interest in the Grand Assembly of Rhode Island, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG).

I have experienced personally some of the benefits of IORG:  lifelong friends, speaking skills, and confidence.  My experience in IORG as a girl taught me how to plan events, and I can now plan and execute events efficiently and successfully.  When my daughter joined IORG, I experienced the added benefit of a common mother-daughter bond which has strengthened our relationship.

I would encourage you to attend our public events to become more familiar with what IORG is all about – ritualistic installation of officers, fun events like dances and hayrides, and service and charity fundraisers.

If your daughter joins, I would encourage you to become active and attend meetings and events with her.  The rewards to both of you will be magnified.

If you have additional questions or would like to be put in contact with one of our local assemblies, feel free to contact me at rhodeislandiorg@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Deborah Therrien