SHRINER FEBRUARY 2018

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Potentate ........... Horace Perkins III Chief Rabban. .........Randy Williams Assistant Rabban .......... Scott Jones High Priest & Prophet. ... Donny Drayton Oriental Guide ...... Vernon Blackburn Treasurer .................. Wes Frye Recorder. .............. Robert Daniel Editor. .............. Maurice Smmith *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. Doss Kerbela 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 2 *John E. Patton *John D. Whalley Jack 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 Robinson J. Dudley Phillips *M. Norris Jenkins *James F. Scalf, Jr. *William B. Jones Jack C. Phelps *David P. Brumfield *Zack S. Parrish, Sr. *Robert E. Newman *George Cook *R. Parker Graham H. Parker Toler *R. T. McNaney James L. Ham Charles H. Williams William D. Jones John L. Weaver, III Gale B. Robinson Joe Bell Ronny L. Greer Charles E. Cardwell J. Franklin “Jay” Scalf, III Conley Dykes David Smith Jim Cain *Mike Martin *Johnny Dudley David Wantland Melvin Meadows Dennis Belford David Vaughn Carl E. Barnes Mike Van Sant Jeff Head Frank Hester * Deceased Thank you to everyone who attended the New Year’s Eve Kickoff Party. It was a great time. Close to 100 Nobles and their Ladies attended with over 50 staying till 12:01am to see the Divan and myself be installed. We had over 200 people for the Public Installation. As I have said before, I am very humbled to be your Potentate. The snow caused us to cancel the Stated Meeting, but the Divan and myself did not want anybody to get hurt. We will get caught up at the February Stated Meeting. Remember the Stated Meeting schedule: Captains Meeting at 5:30, Unit Meetings at 6:00 and the Stated Meeting at 7:30pm. There will be a drawing for a .22 Marlin rifle at the next Stated Meeting at no cost… only your attendance is required to be eligible to win. We have a busy schedule ahead…. The Valentines Dinner is on Feb 10th. Gospel Singing will be at the Springhill United Methodist Church in Erin, TN on Feb 24th. Don’t forget to make reservations for my Potentate’s trip and Imperial Session. July 15th through the 19th will be a great week of fun. In closing, remember… BE HUMBLE, BE KIND and BE NOBLE! Yours in Faith, Horace Perkins, III Potentate
From the desk of... CHIEF RABBAN CHIEF RABBAN We hope everyone has had fun and kept safe and warm from our recent bout of cold, ice and snow. I don’t know about all of you, but I am ready for spring! We have several events coming up this month and I hope to see many of you. Please let us know if you have any ideas, concerns, or suggestions to improve our Shrine Center. There is always room for improvement. February is noted as being a month of love. Please take a moment and reflect on the many blessings that we enjoy and remember those that are in need. Chief Rabban Randy Williams ASSISTANT RABBAN We hope everyone has had a warm and safe winter so far. The weather so far has not cooperated, but warmer weather is hopefully in our future. We hope everyone can come out ASSISTANT RABBAN to the Valentine’s Party on the 10th as the committee has worked very hard to make sure everyone has a great time. For tickets, just call the office or see a Divan member. We had a great turn out for the Ambassadors and Drivers Meeting. A big thank you to everyone for all that you do for our children, hospitals and fraternity. We will be traveling to Shrine Clubs, weather permitting, so I hope to see everyone soon. Until next time, stay warm. . Assistant Rabban Scott Jones HIGH HIGH PRIEST PRIEST AND PROPHET AND PROPHET This new job is pretty cool. As High Priest, I’ve had the chance to marry several couples even though I don’t know if the guy with the farm animals is gonna count? Also, you just wouldn’t believe the things people will admit to in the presence of a man of the cloth. I wonder why they think I care who they’re sleeping with and why do they get so offended when you ask for their phone number? You can see I have lots to learn.... My kids hate this prophet thing to the bone - I mean how hard is it to predict your teenager is gonna do something stupid? Speaking of predictions, I have had a few visions: the Potentate, BBQ, and Beech - don’t know what that means? Jingle bells and cool whip - maybe a clown thing? Green streets and no spandex - No idea! Anyway, we will see what the future holds. If you need me, call me. High Priest and Prophet Donnie Drayton ORIENTAL GUIDE Mother Nature has certainly proven to have a great sense of humor this past month. Warm enough in the morning to wear shorts and a t-shirt and before the sun has time to set ORIENTAL GUIDE we’re bundled up wondering if the feeling in our fingers and toes will ever return. I don’t like to wish time away, but I for one am ready for warmer weather. Speaking of warmer weather, make plans to be in Daytona on July 18, <strong>2018</strong> and to participate in the pageant and installation of the Imperial Potentate. This will surely be a memorable event for all of Al Menah. If you don’t already have your tickets to the Al Menah Valentine’s Party, be sure to see any Divan member and get yours soon. You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to show your Lady some appreciation, and enjoy some fun brotherly fellowship. The Divan will be visiting Shrine Clubs, so please be sure to update the Office of any changes in meeting times or location. As always, Thank you for all that you do for Al Menah and Shriners International. It is your dedication to improving the lives of children, that defines what it means to be a Shriner. Oriental Guide Vernon Blackburn 3 3
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