Summer 2009 Arabian Newsletter - Arabia Shrine Temple

Dear Nobles,Potentate’s MessageTSA is history and we came back with 9 trophies! I was very proud of our Unitsand the way they participated. They all did a great job and, in my opinion they ALLdeserved a First Place trophy!Sharyn and I cannot begin to thank Tony and Rosa Macias enough for chairingthe Housing Committee and making sure that we all had a place to stay at theheadquarters hotel. We all owe Sherman Markowitz and Jim and Ginny Spaldinga round of applause for one great Hospitality Suite! They were assisted by Wayneand Pat Kirkland and Jackie Cottrell, and others that I know I have forgotten tomention. Rosa made some delicious tamales and many of our ladies brought their delicious home madegoodies to share with everyone! We all had a place to kick back, relax and enjoy each other’s company.Great job and our thanks to all of you for making this a fun event!I would also like to thank Jerry and Corinne Glenn, Paul and Betty Weber and Linda for their helpin making sure we got our tickets and instructions for all the events at TSA. Our photographer, JohnMcGaughy, and his Lady Sheila were there taking pictures. They took some great photos that you willsoon be able to see on the Website.Potentate Sam Khoury of El Mina had one great TSA which was hosted by Maskat Shiners in WichitaFalls. Potentate Mark Elgin, his Lady Cathi, and all of the Nobles at Masket did an outstanding job oforganizing and planning.Now, it is on to Imperial in San Antonio in July! When we come back from Imperial, we should be aboutready to start the build out of the building.Our architect told me we can put the build-out up for bid in Mid-July and have the bid back and ready foryour approval in August. Then we can begin the Unit rooms, Ballroom and Parking. You know this meansthat we will need to have the warehouse empty so that construction can begin. We need to start workingon clearing out the warehouse in July, so please get your Unit or Club organized.Sharyn and I thank you for all the support and friendship that all of you have given us. Thank you forremaining positive and helping get the Temple back on the right road to fun and fellowship and buildingour new home.Fraternally yours,Ken Aldridge, PotentateA HUGE THANK YOU!TO ALL THE NOBLES AND THEIR LADIES WHO HELPED TOMAKE THE CLASSY CHASSIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.2