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Meet The Divan Members Charles Maddox Potentate Charles E. Maddox is an attorney for the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas. Prior to working for the Secretary of State, he served as an Assistant Attorney General for Texas, and was a budget analyst for the Legislative Budget Board of Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Master of Public Affairs each from the University of Texas at Austin, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and a Master of Laws from Stetson University College of Law. He is admitted to the Bar in Texas, and every civilian federal court which has jurisdiction in and over the State of Texas. He, his wife Emily, and their daughter reside in the Austin Area. A proud eleventh generation Texan, Charles is a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and is an Honorary Admiral in the Texas Navy. Read More Ron Speaks High Priest and Prophet Born a Kentuckian, Ron is proud Texan by choice! He is a Vietnam Veteran and after 7 years of active-duty 1968-1975, he continued working for the US Air Force as a DOD Civilian from 1975-2003, with multiple duty stations around the globe. His last assignment was Chief of Aircraft & Missile Maintenance Training Management, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB Utah. While stationed in Alaska, Ron was made a Master Mason at Tanana Lodge #3, became a 32°Scottish Rite Mason and a Noble of AL ASKA Shrine, all at Fairbanks, Alaska during Nov 1998 – June 1999. Later, during his Air Force time and after his 2003 retirement in Utah, he became York Rite Mason, served as Worshipful Master of George Washington Lodge #24, President of Ogden Shrine Club, President of EL Kalah Clowns, VP of the Ogden Temple Board, Finance Committee on the Salt Lake Shriners Hospital Board, Grand Pursuivant on the Grand Lodge of Utah. In 2002 Ron was appointed to Staff positions with EL Kalah Shrine, and was elected Oriental Guide, High Priest & Prophet and Assistant Rabban 2004-2006. Read More Sam Stimson Ph.D. Recorder Samuel Edward Stimson, PhD is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He was created a member of Ben Hur on 2/11/1983 and remained a member until he demitted on12/29/1989. At that time his job at Dell Computers required him to travel frequently to Asia and he had no time to devote to the fraternity. After retirement he returned to Ben Hur in January 2010 and has remained active ever since. He served as Marshal of the Provost Guard in 2013 and as State Marshal in 2015. He was elected to the post of Recorder in 2012 when he served for 2 years and then 1 year as High Priest and Prophet. He took a couple of years off and then returned as Recorder in 2018. He completed his Emeritus year in 2025. Read More Charlie Farnham Chief Rabban Charlie Farnham is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 1999 and was an active member of the Drum and Bugle Corps until its demise. He is currently a member of the Motley Brue and Golf Units. Charlie is a Past Potentate of Ben Hur, having served in that role in 2008. He is also a dual member of Hella Shriners in Dallas, Texas. Read More Ricki Pierce Oriental Guide Ricki Pierce is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 1991, is active in the Directors Staff, Trailblazers, Charioteers & Golf Units, also the Motorcycle Club and served as President of the Directors Staff in 2025. He was also a member of Ararat Shriners in Kansas City, Missouri. Read More Ricky Hayes Assistant Rabban Bio Information Goes Here Read More James Heineman PP Treasurer James Heineman is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 2017, and is active in the Travel Club, Motorcycle Club, Motley Brue Unit, and Directors Staff. Read More The Elected Shrine Leadership Board of Directors Potentate – This is, the Chairman of the Board. It is an elected position. The Nobles, who are members, vote annually, for their choice of Potentate. Chief Rabban – 1st Vice President. As with the Potentate, this is also an elected position. Assistant Rabban – 2nd Vice President. This is also an elected position. High Priest and Prophet – 3rd Vice President. Another elected position. Oriental Guide – 4th Vice President – Yet another elected position. Treasurer - Disburses funds for budgeted and approved expenses. Recorder - Serves as secretary to the board, and conducts day-to-day operations and much more. The elected Board of Directors is the management team.

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Shrine Membership includes Shriners whom we also call nobles and their ladies are what we call courtesies. Our membership is made up of various individuals, and if they are not Shriners they are considered courtesy members. Please join in on the Fun, Family, Friends, and Fellowship. Members of Ben Hur Shriners Ben Hur Shriners is proud to be part of the Shriners International community, and we strive to embody the core values of this organization. We are committed to helping others and providing our members with a sense of fellowship and camaraderie. We invite you to join us in celebrating our commitment to philanthropy, service, and brotherhood. Contact Us Photo Gallery Shriners Fez 2026 Potentate Charles E Maddox and First Lady Emily Pins 2026 Potentate - Charles E Maddox 2026 Chief Rabban - Charlie Farnham 2026 Assistant Rabban - Ricky Hayes 2026 High Priest and Prophet - Ron Speaks 2026 Oriental Guide - Ricki Pierce 2026 Treasurer - James Heineman PP 2026 Recorder -Sam Stimson Ben Hur Shriner having fun Ben Hur Shriners Ben Hur Shrine Circus Happiness Shriners International Fez Editorial With Out Words Ben Hur Shriners Potentate at the circus Ben Hur Shriners Parade Bikes Ben Hur Shriner Circus Man Ben Hur Shriners Clowns Beh Hur Shriners Chariot Shriners Legacy Ben Hur Shriners Antique Car Ben Hur Shriners Clown Ben Hur Shriners Fez Masons And Shriners Logo Not Just a man, a Mason Scimitar Logo

Shriners can pay their Membership Dues online. A Shrine ID Number and Member Number will be needed to verify the Shriner. Pay Membership Due$ Pay Dues Now Online Or You can P ay at your Shrine Center or Call Ben Hur Shriners at (512) 480-0812 P ayment will be Quickly, Easily & Securely online Selecting to pay with one of the available payment methods below. All payments received after 7:00 PM ET may be processed the following business day. Weekend/Holiday payments will be processed the next business day. Major Credit Cards Accepted are P er-capita increase passes at Imperial Session Per Capita will increase by $20 effective August 1, 2023. August 1st is the day each year when dues and assessments are posted. All dues and assessments for 2025 should be paid prior to the end of 2024. Per Capita is now $50 per year, an increase of $20. If you wish to become a Life Per Capita Member, you have the option of making a one-time payment that is 30 times the Per Capita Rate. (30 x $50.00 = $1500) Full Life Member varies according to age. IMPERIAL ENDOWMENTS PER CAP ITA LIFE $1500 LIFE HOSPITAL ASSEMENT $150 BEN HUR DUES ENDOWMENT AGE UNDER 65 $1900 AGE OVER 65 $950

Shriners Creed Shriners believe in God and that He created Man to serve His purposes, among which is service to others in His name. We believe that caring for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling diseases is our institutional calling. Shriners Creed Shriners believe in God and that He created Man to serve His purposes, among which is service to others in His name. We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling disease, is our institutional calling. We are patriots, each willing to serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence under law and freedom with responsibility. We honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in our children the tenets of this creed and the heritage from which it emanates. As individuals we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character. Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits forgiving of each other. As brothers we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together we will support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles. As Shriners we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals to be the world’s greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support its “temples of mercy” with spirit, time, talent and means. Be a Shriner Now Pledge Allegiance

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Amara Shrine Center New Years Eve Ball Start Time February 10, 2023 at 5:00:00 PM End Time February 11, 2023 at 4:00:00 AM Contact Amara Shrine Center Going to the Ball and gonna have some fun. Phone Location Event Flyer Connect Here

Don't miss out on the fantastic and exciting show at the Shrine Circus. We invite you to come out and enjoy the experience of the Shriners Shrine Circus. The whole family is invited. Shrine Circus Purchase Shrine Circus Tickets 2025 Ben Hur Shrine Circus Dates: Times: Location: More information is coming soon. Watch for future updates. Call (512) 480-0812 Email secretary@benhurshrine.org Adult Circus Tickets $55 Children Circus Tickets $45 Purchase Circus Tickets

< Back James Heineman PP Treasurer 2026 James Heineman is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 2017, and is active in the Travel Club, Motorcycle Club, Motley Brue Unit, and Directors Staff. He was raised in Nejma Lodge No. 897 in Saudi Arabia in 1998 where he served as Worshipful Master in 2001/02 He was also a member of the York Rite Bodies. James was born in Emerson, Nebraska. He attended “High School and United Electronics Trade School. After graduation, he worked as a Sr. Process Control Technician for Mobile Oil, Northern Illinois Gas, Texas City Refinery, Celanese Chemical, and Saudi Aramco, retiring in 2010. He is married to Janet and they currently reside in Buda, Texas. TBD TBD