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< Back Fred Maynard High Priest and Prophet August 2023 Late June and July has been a busy Shrine month for me and Lady Traci. We ended June with a trip to our home in Kentucky, while there we had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Potentate’s Ball celebration at El Hasa Shrine Temple in Ashland, KY. Illustrious Sir TJ Toler & Lady Tina had a wonderful weekend full of events that even included having a live camel at the Saturday afternoon luncheon before the Arabian Nights themed ball. We had the opportunity to meet and hangout with some of our OG counterparts from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio. We followed this up with an amazing trip to the Shiners Imperial Session in Charlotte where we met Shriners from all over the world. Sitting in on the Imperial session business meetings was interesting and gave me some insight into how Shriners International operates. I attended two membership seminars, both of which dealt with how to form new clubs and units to meet the needs and wants of our membership. I attended a seminar on branding for Temples, Units, and Clubs. We also had the pleasure of attending the International Association of Legions of Honor meeting that was held during the Imperial session. If you have never had the opportunity to attend an Imperial Convention, you should make a plan to get there. There is so much fun and fellowship to have with our Shrine Brothers and their Ladies. It is always the first week in July so get out of the Texas heat and take a vacation. Next year’s convention will be held in Reno, NV so it should be a great time. Fred Maynard Oriental Guide "Stay Ben Hur Proud" Fred.maynard@att.net (512) 422-0452

< Back James McConnell Chief Rabban August 2023 Nobles and Ladies Well July started off with a 2800-mile trip to Charlotte for Shrine Imperial session. We were gone almost 2 weeks with side trips to Kentucky and Arkansas for short visits with family and friends on the return trip. The Imperial session was a lot of fun and work. Meeting old and new friends, sitting in sessions, and watching business being done. Congratulations to our new Imperial Potentate Ed Stolze and our other Imperial officers, and our new Imperial Outer Guard David Hamm from Sharon Shrine in Tyler, TX. The one item affecting everyone will be the increase in dues to imperial by $20. I know this will affect some people harder than others but it is necessary for Imperial to operate by the numbers presented. August will be busy and hot as well, with parades in Johnson City and Fredericksburg, check the Chariot for other activities. Remember Shriners come from your lodges, so be sure to support and attend your blue lodges. Fraternally Jim McConnell Assistant Rabban "Stay Ben Hur Proud" jemcconnel@gmail.com (512) 750-5242

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