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MAY 2013 DESERT DUST
As the premier Shrine Headquarters
in all of the Shrine, we are fortunate
to have our very own Imperial Sir
Al Madsen serve as Imperial Potentate
for the 2012/2013 Session. We enjoyed a
wonderful Installation for Sir Al in Charlotte
last July.
The lead up to the Installation of the Imperial
Potentate for 2013/2014 will be a wonderful
opportunity for Oasis members to show Sir
Al our appreciation, and display our pride
in having the privilege of enjoying one of our
own to serve in this prestigious capacity.
The Imperial Parade, which will be held on
July 1st in Indianapolis, Indiana, will be Sir
Al’s parade. He has specifically requested
that Oasis Units make a concerted effort to
attend this session to show off our spectacular
award winning units to the rest of the
Shrine world. He has specifically asked that
Clowns from Oasis and from all other Shrine
Centers attend, with the Clowns leading the
Units, hopefully setting a world record for
the number of clowns in a parade.
Being aware that there is some significant
cost involved in traveling to Indiana for this
event, Units are requested to start now making
plans to attend in order to show our support
for Sir Al. He is the first Shriner from
North Carolina, specifically from Oasis, to
serve as Imperial Potentate, and we certainly
want to make a huge show of respect and appreciation
to him, knowing he will swell with
pride to see a large number of Oasis Units
performing in the parade. Keep in mind also
that Shriners from all over the world will be
there to observe.
Information about reasonably priced motels
will be posted in the Desert Dust to
accommodate those who would like to attend.
Please discuss with your members,
and let’s show our pride and appreciation
to Illustrious Sir Al.