SALAAM JUL - AUG 2018

THE POTENTATE'S WORD
Richard Gamewell - Potentate 2018
Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
Since the last Salaam was published, the Shrine Temple
has been very active. In May we had the Football Fish Fry
for the Players and Coaches on a Friday evening. Past
Potentate James Woods was honored for his many years
of dedication and supporting the East West Games at this
event but was not able to attend. The East West Football
Game was held on Saturday at the Buccaneer Stadium
and it was supported by many Shrine Units who sold
tickets and the Shrine Divan who sold the Football
Programs.
The Clown Unit has had its Clown Casino Night. The
Nobility and Ladies along with the Al Amin Divan were out
in full support. It was a great event and was a lot of fun.
The Shrine BBQ Cook-Off was held on June 1st & 2nd
on the other side of lake Mathis in Lagarto at the 534
Riverbend Club. It was a great success. We had over 121
auction items in the “Live Auction” which raised over
$20,000. 00. This was a Fraternal fundraiser. We had 25
Cook-off teams. Thanks to all the Sponsors, Shriners,
Divan, Ladies, volunteers, and auction item donors who
made this a huge success. We will be having a “Thank
You Party” coming up. More details will follow later.
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The TSA Tyler Conference was held June 7-9th. It was
also a huge success for Al Amin. Many of our Units
competed and won and placed in many events. Thanks to
all our Shiners who went to TSA Tyler and the Ladies for
their support.
Our upcoming Imperial Session will be held in July in
Daytona Beach, Florida and the Al Amin Shrine
Representatives (Potentate Richard Gamewell, Chief
Rabban Tom Mehrens and Assistant Rabban Mike King)
will be attending along with their wives for support. A full
report of the session will be given to the Nobility when we
reassemble September 14th.
Al Amin has received word from the “South Texas Opry”
that after 27 years of performing at Al Amin, they will no
longer be playing at the temple. We will miss them and all
the followers that enjoyed the great music that the Opry
Band provided for many years. We wish them all the best
with “God’s Speed and Blessings” in whatever endeavors
they seek.
Please check your Calendar and Social Media for
upcoming events.
It was a pleasure to inform you on all the above
happenings. Please keep all our Shriners and Brethren in
your thoughts and prayers; we have some that are very
much in need of our prayers currently.
Respectfully Yours,
Richard Gamewell
Potentate 2018
2018 Divan AL AMIN
Potentate - Richard Gamewell
(361) 816-1009
potentate@alaminshriners.com
Chief Rabban - Tom Mehrens
(361) 443-7685
chiefrabban@alaminshriners.com
Assistant Rabban - Mike King
(361) 696-1585
asstrabban@alaminshriners.com
High Priest & Prophet - Cody Paul
(361) 756-7106
hp.prophet@alaminshriners.com
Oriental Guide - Vacant
Treasurer - Marcelo Cantu
(361) 241-5353
treasurer@alaminshriners.com
Recorder - Roy Cantu
(361) 241-5353
recorder@alaminshriners.com
Brandee Lowman
Office Administrator/Marketing
Coordinator
officeadmin@alaminshriners.com
marketing@alaminshriners.com
Barbara Schroeter
Webmaster/Salaam Editor
webmaster@alaminshriners.com
salaam@alaminshriners.com
GUN SHOWS
Remaining show dates for
2018
July 21 - 22
August 25 - 26
September 15 - 16
November 3 - 4
December 1 - 2
Dates are subject to change.
Please confirm before
attending.
Proceeds are for the benefit of Al
Amin Shriners activities. Payments
are not deductible as charitable
contributions.
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AL AMIN SHRINERS | JUL - AUG 2018