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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.

Come and visit our Shrine Center in Yellowstone Country, Billings Montana. Our center is renowned for its philanthropy work with Shriner's Children. Your vacation here will be a delightful experience with plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Our Location - Austin, TX - Travis County Travis County, Texas is a beautiful place to live and travel to. Texas has plenty of things to do. Our Shrine Center is located in Travis County so come and visit us on your next vacation. There are plenty of activities to enjoy. While you are passing through stop by and say hello to your friendly Ben Hur Shriners and have a Yee Haw Time. We have the best of both lives, city or country. Now yall come back now. Ben Hur Shriners 811 Rockwood Lane Austin, TX 78757 USA Phone: (512) 480-0812 Email: secretary@benhurshrine.org Street View

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our valued sponsors. This page is dedicated to you as a token of our gratitude. Your unwavering support has made it possible for us to provide much-needed assistance for our children. Shrine Sponsors Ben Hur Shriners would like to thank all of our Sponsors. We dedicate this advertiser page to you. For we cannot do the things we do to help our children if it was not for you. If you have any questions about advertising on this page, please contact Ben Hur Shriners. If you would like to advertise with us, please make sure you send us your website link and professional image, business card, or logo so we can help send traffic to your website. We would love to link up with you. Contact Us Full Page Advertisements Business Cards Advertisements DianesbusinesscardFront.jpg Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com Business Name Here Phone: (813) 884-8381 Email: AnyEmail@yahoo.com Location: Address Website: www.AnySite.com

If our Shrine Center is not located near you, please visit the other Shrine Centers in your area. Join the location nearest you. There are over 200 locations in the USA and internationally. We are all About Fun, Friends, Family, Fellowship & the Philanthropy - Shriners Hospitals For Children. Shrine Center Locations If Ben Hur Shriners is not located near you, please visit the other Shrine Centers and their websites below. Join the location nearest you. There are over 200 locations in the USA and internationally. We are all About Fun, Friends, Family, Fellowship & the Philanthropy - Shriners Hospitals For Children. To Easily Search by state just click on magnifying glass and enter your state and highlight all. To View entire file on phone, click in the middle and file will open.

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It is highly significant for the Shrine Center to hold regular Stated meetings, during which important topics are discussed. It is expected that Divan Members attend these meetings. Stated Meetings Ben Hur Shriners meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month. The next stated meeting will be Sept 21 2023. YOUR 2023 DUES CARD IS REQUIRED!

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Since 1925, the East-West Shrine Bowl's mission is to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and its mission is to provide advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families' ability to pay for services. East West Shrine Bowl Since 1925, the East West Shrine Bowl mission is to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and its mission is to provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay for services. Come and Join in the Fun and help support Shriners Hospitals for Children. Visit our website at www.ShrineBowl.com Shrine Game Shrine Game Store Shrine Bowl Photos

Become a Shriner now. We would love to have you join our fraternity. You must be a Master Mason before you can join the Shriners. Learn more here. Become A Shriner Now To find out more and to be contacted by a virtual mentor Register at BeAShrinerNow.com Contact Mentor Why Join