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Page 2Potentate’s
Message
Page 3Divan Messages
Page 4Year at a Glance
Page 5Valentine Dinner & Dance
Potentate's Ball 2014
Page 6-7Unit News
Page 7Membership Committee
Wearing of the Fez
Page 9News from Cincinnati
BACK COVERBlack Camel
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AL MENAH SHRINERS OASIS OF NASHVILLE DESERT OF TENNESSEEP.O. BOX 78545 • NASHVILLE, TN 37207 • 615.226.7766 • 1.877.505.7766
VOLUME 33 • NUMBER 1 • (PUBLISHED MONTHLY EXCEPT JUNE & JULY) • JANUARY 2014
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Chief Rabban Mike VanSant Assistant Rabban Jeff Head
& Lady Kim
High Priest & Prophet Frank Hester
& Lady Tracy
Oriental Guide Horace Perkins
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Al Menah TEMPLENASHVILLE, TN
Dear Nobles,
As most of you know I campaigned all year by asking
everyone to vote for me to be your Potentate in 2014. The re-
sponse was shown by the number of nobles that came to vote. I
want to thank every noble for placing confidence in me by elect-
ing me Potentate in 2014.
First Lady Joyce and I want this to be a fun year and every-
one taking part in all of the activities that the AL MENAH team
puts together for you, the Nobility. If you don’t take part you
don't need to complain. I hope you will be satisfied with pro-
grams we present and have no complaints. We all have to work
for children that need our efforts.
One of our goals in 2014 should be membership. We can all
try to recruit a new member to take our place. Johnny Dudley
and Jeff Head need every NOBLE's help in contacting possible
new members.
Congratulations to the elected Divan and the appointed
Divan for 2014.
The Public installation will be Jan. 5, 2014 at 2:00pm. at
AMT. The Ambassadors meeting will be held on Jan. 18, 2014
at AMT. All Unit Captains and Director's are invited to attend.
Many thanks to Past Potentate David Vaughn and Lady
Terry for a great year of service in 2013. Good luck in the future.
Lady Joyce and I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and
will have a Happy New YearYours in the faith
Carl E. Barnes
Potentate
Al Menah TempleOasis of NashvilleDesert of TennessEE
P.O.Box 78545 • Nashville, TN 37207
Phones 1.615.226.7766
1.877.505.7766
www.almenahShriners.org
*Charles Barham*V. K. Stevenson*W. F. Hunt*J. Pink Lawrence*Ed R. Burr*J. Harry Murphy*Charles N. Rolfe*Paul DeWitt*E. M. Kelly*Joseph Higgins*Ira E. Parker*Martin S. Roberts*R. C. Derivaux*Oren A. Oliver*Lee L. Gamble*R. R. Clark*William Raine*Hugh F. Smith, Jr.*W. A. Bryan*Charles L. Cornelius*W. Bush Herbert*Marshall Hotchkiss*Jess B. Templeton*T. A. Springfield*James G. Stahlman*J. Clark Akers*R. E. Baulch*Thomas E. DossKerbela Temple ‘28*Maurice Weinberger*S. N. Allen*W. B. Hager*O. Lynn Meek*Jack Norman*James J. Vaughn*C. H. Smith*Fred C. Laskey*Ivo A. Burton*T. W. Bray, Jr.*James R. Cox*Paul R. Jarratt*J. Sumpter Anderson*Hugh W. Robertson*M. T. Gossett*Joe C. Carr*James T. Hayes*E. Lee Bennett*Orris E. Davis*Raymond H. Leathers
*Hilry H. Shaffer*James N. Stansell*John E. Patton*John D. WhalleyJack Norman, Jr.*Albert Bennett*Clyde R. Watson*Marshall S. Whitley*James J. White*G. Cooper Holt*J. Coleman Hayes*Donald R. Dunning*J. P. Foster*Gale Robinson*C. V. Cramb*J. Nelson Bryan*Robert Battle*Jerry N. Tate*Fred H. Gay, Jr.James A. Campbell*Claude G. Southall*W. B. Lawson*Gale RobinsonJ. Dudley Phillips*M. Norris Jenkins*James F. Scalf, Jr.*William B. JonesJack C. Phelps*David P. Brumfield*Zack S. Parrish, Sr.*Robert E. NewmanGeorge Cook*R. Parker GrahamH. Parker Toler*R. T. McNaneyJames L. HamCharles H. WilliamsWilliam D. JonesJohn L. Weaver, IIIGale B. RobinsonJoe BellRonny L. GreerCharles E. CardwellJ. Franklin “Jay” Scalf, IIIConley DykesDavid SmithJim Cain*Mike MartinJohnny DudleyDavid WantlandMelvin MeadowsDennis Belford
* Deceased
PAST POTENTATES
The Publication Committee
The Divan/Board of DirectorsPotentate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David VaughnChief Rabban . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl BarnesAssistant Rabban . . . . . . . . Mike VanSantHigh Priest & Prophet. . . . . . . . . Jeff HeadOriental Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . Frank HesterTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wes FryeRecorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Daniel
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maurice Smith
Published monthly except June and July
www.almenahShriners.org
JANUARY 20142
CHIEF RABBAN ______________________________________Thank you to the Nobility for your confidence in
electing me Chief Rabban for 2014. I pledge tocontinue to work hard and represent AlMenah in a positive way I hope all had awonderful Christmas and New Year holi-day ; it is now time to get behind IllustriousSir Carl Barnes and Lady Joyce and make2014 an outstanding year for our temple!!
Thanks to Wes Frye and his committeefor another outstanding Christmas party for
our hospital patients If you missed this eventyou missed out on an opportunity to visit with
some very special people Please make plans to at-tend in December If you are able to attend the Nashville Shrine Clubon Wednesdays at the Piccadilly on Murfreesboro Rd, I promise youan enjoyable time with good friends!! Please join us. Be on the look-out for new members and attend your Blue Lodge and visit othersand show our Brothers what it means to be a Shriner.
Chief RabbanMike VanSant
ASSISTANT RABBAN ________________________________Nobles and Ladies, Happy New Year and thanks
again for your continued support. I promise I will work hard for each and
every one of you. I pledge 100% support forPotentate Carl Barns as well the rest of thestaff. I would like to say a special thank youto Ms June and Ms April for all the hardwork they do.
What a year. Thank you PP DavidVaughn and Lady Terry for a year of great
events, but the Patients Party was greatest.Thanks Wes and your committee, Santa and his
elves made the kids smile as well as the adults.Our goal for the year is to improve membership. Every Noble
should is part of this commitment and we rely on you to help. We havea lot of great events planned this year so please bring a friend; a co-worker someone who you think would make a great Shrine Mason.We can do this together. For me being a Shriner is an honor; there arenot many things more important than helping kids. Remember we areordinary men doing an extraordinary job. Just tell our Story!!
Assistant RabbanJeff Head
HIGH PRIEST AND PROPHET ________________________Welcome to 2014. As we move forward this year
I would like to thank Ill. Sir David Vaughn andLady Terry for a great 2013 and also to thankeveryone for the confidence you haveshown in me by elevating me to serve asyour High Priest & Prophet this year.
As we closed out 2013 Al Menah’sNobility showed their support by partici-pating in the community parades and
events around Middle Tennessee. ThanksNobles for your enthusiasm and efforts to
make a great showing at these events.
Our Annual Tree Lighting and Open House was beautiful asusual. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful Christmas deco-rations and the Nobles and Ladies who dedicate their time and talentsto make our Temple sparkle during the holiday season. Thanks toeveryone who helped make this happen.
The Patients Christmas Party was a great success. Thanks to allwho helped especially the DeMolay and Rainbow Girls.
Ill. Sir Carl Barnes and Lady Joyce we are committed to you andpledge our support for this year. We look forward to an exciting yearunder your Leadership.
Our annual New Year’s Eve party is Dec. 31st. The Motor Corpswill again be cooking Country Ham and all the fixins New Year’sday morning from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The Public Installation isSunday Jan. 5th at 2:00 PM. The Ambassadors Meeting is SaturdayJan. 18th at 9:00 AM. This meeting is open to the Ambassadors, UnitCaptains & Shrine Club Presidents and any Noble that wants to at-tend. The Hillbilly Degree is Saturday Jan. 25th.
If you have any ideas, question or concerns that you would liketo bring to the Divan we are open to listen to your suggestions andcomments. Please let us know what you think and how we can makeAl Menah better.
In closing I would like to remind you that we need to keep up thegood work, make membership your 1st priority make it fun and workhard for what we believe in as Masons & Shriners. Let’s make 2014our best year ever!!! Let’s all take ownership in making our Templebetter and increasing our membership.
If I can help you in any way please let me know. Don’t forget to attend your Blue Lodge it is the corner stone of
the Shrine.Parade season is here and I hope to see as many of you as pos-
sible Wishing all of you a merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah anda prosperous New Year.
Yours in FaithHigh Priest and Prophet
Frank Hester
ORIENTAL GUIDE ____________________________________At this time, I would like to thank all Nobles for
your vote of confidence. I am looking for-ward to working with Illustrious Sir CarlBarnes and the Divan as your OrientalGuide in 2014!! Also, I would like tothank Illustrious Sir David and LadyTerry on a great year.
My Lady Tammy and I hope every-one had a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. My phone number is 615-943-5913 if anyone needs to contact me. Thanks
to all the Greeters, James & Rene Hedgepathfor all the help at the hospitality.
Oriental Guide
Horace Perkins III
From the desk of...
JANUARY 2014 3
The Year at a Glance . . .
JAN. 17 AMBASSADOR'S MEETING - 9:OO AM - AMT
21 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
26 HILLBILLY DEGREE
FEB 9 POTENTATE TRIP PRESENTATION
15 VALENTINE PARTY
18 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
MAR. 7 & 8 CLOWN MID-WINTER MEETING
15 ST. PATRICK'S DAY
18 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
28 POTENTATE BALL HOSPITALITY
29 POTENTATE'S BALL
31 PAPER SALE CARAVAN THRU FRI. APRIL 4
APR. 15 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
19 EASTER EGG HUNT
MAY 1 - 4 PAPER SALE
20 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
JUNE 7 FISHING TOURNAMENT
14 LADIES LUNCHEON
JUNE 28 CASINO NIGHT
6-10 IMPERIAL SESSION - MINNEAPOLIS, MN
20 POTENTATE TRIP PRESENTATION
26 DIVAN DAY - LEXINGTON
AUG 12-16 S.E.S.A. CONVENTION - JACKSONVILLE, FL
SEPT. 7 TEMPLE CASINO TRIP
13 MASONIC DAY
27 CAR SHOW
OCT. 9-12 SHRINE CIRCUS
18 FALL PARTY
18-19 TURKEY SHOOT
25-26 TURKEY SHOOT
NOV. 6 HOSPITAL DRIVER'S DINNER
18 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
22 FALL CEREMONIAL
DEC. 5 OPEN HOUSE - TREE LIGHTING
14 PATIENT'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
16 STATED MEETING - 7:30 PM
31 NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
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JANUARY 2014 5
CLOWNS
A great time was had by all at the
Clowns A great time was had by
all at the Christmas party where
we celebrated the accomplishments
of the Unit during 2013 and ushered in the
new officers for 2014. Our leadership for
2014 are Captain Scott “Joker” Jones, Lieu-
tenant Troy “Paint Bucket” Huneycutt,
newly elected Secretary Geoff ”Sticks” King
and Treasurer Gene “Stutter” King.
Plans are getting under way for the
SESCA Mid-Winter Convention in March
under the leadership of our own Ronnie
“Useless” Brown, President.
As the new year starts, don’t forget the
sick and those unable to attend functions.
Give them a call or send a card.
We have lots of events planned for the
upcoming year so ‘CLOWN UP’.
Geoff ‘Sticks’ King
Secretary
DIRECTOR'S STAFF
If you missed the Christmas party,
you missed hearing Barry El-
dridge sing "Lay Your Head Upon
My Pillow." I've spent the last 10
days trying to get the image of
Barry laying his head on my pillow out of
my mind!
A new year is upon us and 2014 is going
to be a great year. I'd like to thank Captain
Don Young and his wife Janie for their good
work for 2013 and putting on a wonderful
Christmas party. I'd also like to thank the De
Moyle and the brothers from Beech Lodge
for setting up and serving during the party,
and most especially Ben Helms for cooking
the steaks.
As you well now, the new officers for
2014 are Captain Jim Bellar, Lt. Donnie
Drayton and Sec./Tres. Joe Stroud. Jim and
Joe are both fine men and I would encourage
you to give them your support.
The Director's Staff has an im-
portant role to play in 2014. Let's
be sure to remember that our purpose in ex-
isting is to raise money to help fund the hos-
pitals and treat our patients.
The Temple calendar will soon be avail-
able, but just in case you haven't received
yours yet, January's upcoming events in-
clude the Ambassadors meeting on the 18th
at 9:00 a.m. in the Dining room and the Hill-
billy Degree on the 26th. If you and your
lady aren't Hillbillies you are missing a lot of
fun. Our unit meeting and the Directorettes
meeting is the 28th. All wives are eligible to
be Directorettes. February Events: Valen-
tines Party - 15th. Congratulations to our
Divan and Potentate Carl Barnes. Remem-
ber our sick and especially Johnny Beasley.
Pray for our service men and women.
And while you're at it, pray for our patients.
Our prayer is for God to guide the doctors
and give them the skills to make them better.
Lt. Donnie Drayton II
GREETERS
Congratulations to our newly elected divan.
Especially our new Potentate Carl Barnes
and Oriental Guide Horace Perkins III. We
want to thank Horace for the outstanding
Hospitality.
It was great to see everyone at the
Greeters Christmas Party. The food was
great {thanks Joe) and the company better.
Happy Holidays and a healthy New Year
Don’t forget our “Kids” during this sea-
son they still need our help. Remember all
those that are hurting or are in harms way
Lou Becker
HORSE PATROL
This came straight from the horse’s
mouth: How old is the youngest
Worshipful Master in the state of
Tennessee? Keep reading, I'll let
you know in a minute. The Wis-
dom Lodge (Erin, Tn) is celebrating their
150th anniversary. Their new Worshipful
Master is our, Al Menah Horse Patrol mem-
ber, Parker Francis. Congratulations
Parker...Oh yeah, Parker is only 20 years
old!
We are also pleased to announce that the
following Nobles have joined our unit: Benji
Maggart, Daryl Sheperd, Chris Keatts and
Steven Stubblefield, all good men and we
are proud to know them.
Happy New Year to everyone, your fami-
lies and friends too. May this year be good
to us all and keep us happy and well!
Contact Ernest Jones for information
about The Horse Patrol Unit at 615-613-
8842.
Happy Trails,
Perry Hamlett
Greetings, Brothers! I hope each of you
had a great Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Thank you for your vote in me as
Captain. To the ones sick, our prayers go
out to you. Remember these dates
Jan. 5 – Public Installation
Jan. 18 – Ambassador’s Meeting
Jan. 21 – Unit Meeting 6pm
Stated Meeting 7:30pm
Jan. 26 – Hillbilly Degree
As I look back, I think of how much
more I could have done for the kids, my
temple and my unit. Let each noble look
and see what he can do. No job is too small
or too big.
Captain, Jerry Dallas
MOTOR CORPS
Once again, a New Year
is upon us! By the time
you receive this publication
a lot of events will have come and gone.
The Motor Corps Christmas Party was a
wonderful event. Thanks to everyone who
helped make it a fun time! The Patient’s
Party was a huge success and we would like
to, once again, take a moment to thank those
of the Motor Corps who participated! The
shared smiles and laughter of those children
was as priceless as they are precious. Let’s
not forget THEY are the reason WE do what
WE do as Shriners!
We would like to congratulate and pledge
our full support to our new 2014 Divan: Il-
lustrious Sir Carl Barnes and Lady Joyce,
Chief Rabban Mike VanSant, Assistant Rab-
ban Jeff Head and Lady Kim, High Priest
and Prophet Frank Hester and Lady Tracy,
Oriental Guide Horace Perkins and Lady
Tammy. We look forward to a wonderful
2014! Public Installation will be held on
January 5th at 2 pm. Make plans to attend!
Let’s get this year started in the right direc-
tion with your participation.
Let’s also work together as a UNIT and de-
vote our support to our 2014 Motor Corps
center neWS
6 JANUARY 2014
Captain, Bubba Hayes and Lady Gwen.
There are lots of outings and events planned.
Stay tuned for updates and announcements.
Watch your emails! If you are not receiving
emails from Al Menah Motor Corps, we
may not have your current email address.
Please make sure your contact info is up-
dated!
Upcoming AMSC January Events
Jan. 21 - Stated Meeting
Jan. 26 - Hillbilly Degree
As always, stay mindful of those in need
of our prayers. Attend your Blue Lodge!
Bring in new members to the Shrine so we
may continue to grow our Fraternity and
continue to support the Hospitals! We are
ALWAYS looking for a few good men who
aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and dive
right in!!
WE RIDE SO THEY MAY WALK!
“Fat Rabbit”
SHrIne cLUB neWS
Dickson County Shrine Club
The Dickson County Shrine held its annual
Christmas party on its regular meeting night
Thursday evening, December 12 at the local
Ponderosa Steakhouse. In attendance were
10 Nobles and 8 Ladies. Following the meal
the assembly elected the following officers
Tom York President, Mike Lee 1st Vice
President, Richard Lee, 2nd Vice President,
Jim Lietz Secretary, Bob Sisco Treasurer,
and Bobby Joe Hall Sergeant of Arms.
Wayne Hess was appointed Chaplin and
Mickey Wright was reappointed as Ambas-
sador.
The group expressed its appreciation for
the services to the club by Noble Horace
Perkins as the outgoing President of the
Dickson Shrine Club. Noble Perkins found
himself this evening visiting the Perry
County shrine club in preparation for his
nomination to the Divan. On Tuesday night
December 12 several of the Nobles from the
Club and Dickson County shrine club trav-
eled to Nashville add our support and partic-
ipate in the election of Noble Horace Perkins
and to the Divan as the Oriental Guide.
Our next meeting will be the second
Thursday night in January. We will begin
our annual plans for the paper sale in 2014.
All Masons and Shriners are welcome.
For additional Information Contact:
Jim Lietz at [email protected],
615-476-7470
Hendersonville Shrine Club
Our new Potentate, Carl Barnes is very opti-
mistic about 2014. He can hardly wait to get
started on some of his new ideas and adding
new members to the Al Menah Shrine Tem-
ple is one of them. Everyone needs to set a
goal to bring in one new member for 2014.
Our Shrine Club is looking for new
members as well and if you live in the
Goodlettsville, Hendersonville area, come
on out and support our Club. We meet on
the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 PM
at Demos Restaurant, 161 Indian Lake Blvd
in Hendersonville. Come on out, we would
love for you to join us for good food and
Fellowship. Hope to see you at you at our
next meeting.
I want to say thanks to all of our mem-
bers for their work in 2013. We had a good
Paper Sale, Vidalia Onion Sale, Plaque Sale
and Shrine Circus Ads.
Remember to keep our Shrine Hospitals,
our Kids and the Doctors in our prayers.
Boyd Parnell,
President
Hillbilly Clan #151 Outhouse #3
Cuzinz, Introduction of the 2014 Officers for
our Outhouse #3. Raban of the Clan- David
Burchfield Keeper of the Cob- Barry Poore
Guardian of the Still- Joe Buras Keeper of
the Quill- Ed Adler.
At this time we will have our first meet-
ing for 2014 on the third Thursday of March,
(March 20th). We meet at the Overton Motel
Restaurant in Livingston, TN at 6:00pm.
Please be thinking about what we want to do
this year and where to hold the meetings. If
there are any questions please call me.
David Burchfield,
Raban of the Clan
931-823-2033
Williamson County Shrine Club
We had a very productive 2013 with lots of
Shrine Activities and great speakers for our
meetings. Our club did our part on the #1
thing we do by bringing in over $27,000.00
for the Shrine Hospitals for Children. We
finished off 2013 with our Christmas Party,
at the Elks Lodge in Franklin. A new slate
of Club Officers was elected at that meeting.
A big thank you goes out to Potentate
David Vaughn and the entire Divan for the
great job they have done this year. Now,
let’s get behind our new Potentate, Carl
Barnes and the new Divan. Let’s all work to
have harmony in the Shrine and keep help-
ing those Children.
Let’s all say a special prayer for the brave
men and women protecting our freedom.
Shriners Help Children!
Butch Mays
JANUARY 2014 7
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEThe Divan and Membership Committee are making an advance ef-
fort for 2014. As we all know the way to growing our Temple is
through maintaining our membership, involving our current mem-
bers and enlisting new Shriners. An emphasis is going to be placed
on a closer relationship with the Blue Lodges. The Temple is form-
ing a “Fellow Craft” degree team to visit Lodges and assist with De-
gree work. If you are interested in being on the team please contact
Buddy Helms: 615-822-1517, [email protected]; Jeff
Head: 615-310-9009, [email protected]; or Frank Hester:
615-513-3432, [email protected]. We need Nobles to fill all posi-
tions and Worshipful Masters to let us come and visit your Lodges
and help.
WEARInG OF THE FEzImperial Bylaw 213.1 states "The Fez shall be worn in its proper
shape without crushing, creasing or alteration and no device, orna-
ment or adornment may be used on the Fez. Not more than two pins
or clasps may be used to secue the tassel. Two lines of lettering des-
ignating a Divan title, a unit, club or officer title are permited."
The Fez is not a bulletin board or advertising space. Each Noble
should insure he is in compliance. The Potentate shall remove any
non-compliant Noble from any meeting, event or parade.
JANUARY 20148
News from CincinnatiSpecialty care beyond the burn
On January 12, 2004, the Administrator at Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Cincinnati, received a letter from the Zorah Shrine Di-van recommending the nomination of Noble Jerry Hardisty for associate membership to the hospital’s Board of Governors. At that time the Divan wrote, “Jerry represents our Shrine with dignity and dedication and he will endeavor to serve our hospital with the same zeal.” Fast forward ten years and Jerry Hardisty has done just that; now Chairman of the Board of Governors, Jerry is passing his leadership torch, along with his passion
for improving the lives of children, as he moves to Emeritus status at the end of this year.
Jerry’s personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to Shriners Hos-pitals for Children are paramount. Over the years, he has partnered with the Ad-ministrator of the Cincinnati hospital as well as other board members and staff to provide governance leadership and strategic fundraising support to move the organization into a sustainable entity. “He was the right man, at the right time, to lead the board of Governors and the hospital forward during what I believe has been the most challenging time of our existence” states Chairman-elect Doug Sitzler.
Chairman Hardisty’s extensive professional experience and career accom-plishments have allowed him to attract and recruit other well-qualified, experi-enced and high-performing board members. He has been a trusted advisor and has developed and helped to implement strategic plans that will ensure Shriners Hospitals for Children’s mission and goals continue long into the future. Jerry’s work for the hospital will continue. As an emeritus board member, he will continue to play an active role with the board by chairing the newly formed Research Committee whose first meeting is scheduled in January of 2014.
It is easy to see that Jerry is passionate about the success of the organiza-tion and he treats Shriners Hospitals for Children as a top philanthropic prior-ity. As acting ambassador for the Cincinnati hospital, he has developed and maintained relationships with funders, partners and other stakeholders. Vice Chairman-elect Dave Aaronson shares “For four years Chairman Hardisty has led Shriners Hospital for Children - Cincinnati with leadership and foresight as only he could, leaving a proud history of accomplishments that will serve us all for years to come.”
To Chairman Hardisty; thank you for championing the cause, for being a steward of our mission, and for strengthening and securing the future of Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati.
If you know a child we can help, please call:
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Shriners International is pleased to announcethe launch of a new magazine dedicated tothe members of the Shriners fraternity.Scheduled to arrive any day now, the publi-cation will highlight important issues per-taining to Shriners International includingmembership initiatives, news from our healthcare system and best practices for sustaininga strong future.
This magazine is for every noble, and theleadership of Shriners International would like the nobility to name our new publica-tion. To participate in the naming contest, please submit your full name, membershipnumber, temple and suggested publication title to [email protected] by Jan. 31,2014. The winner will receive a framed copy of the first edition reflecting its newname, and an amazon.com gift card.
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