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Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in joining our popular fraternity, renting our facility, attending our special events, or volunteering. We would be delighted to meet you and your family. Thank you for considering our organization. Contact Us Ben Hur Shriners is open to the Public 7811 Rockwood Lane Austin, TX 78757 Hours Mon-Fri 9:30-2:30 pm Phone (512) 480-0812 Email secretary@benhurshrine.org Choose a recipient Thanks for submitting to Ben Hur Shriners! Submit

Meet the Office Staff are usually the people who work in the front office at the Shrine Center. They take care of the day-to-day tasks at the Office. Meet the Office Staff Our Office Staff is ready to answer your questions. Please contact us today. (512) 480-0812 or contact us via Email at secretary@benhurshrine.org Email secretary@benhurshrine.org Aliya Office Manager Phone (512) 480-0812 Email hayesre1@yahoo.com Ricky Hayes Membership Phone ( 512) 914-7077 Email eventsandparties@yahoo.com Cynthia Miller Event Manager Phone (512) 845-7228

You are cordially invited to join us for the annual Shriners' Trip or Cruise, which is held to celebrate the newly elected Potentate. We welcome all family members and fellow Shriners to partake in the fun, friends, and fellowship at our most special event. Shrine Cruise Join our Potentate on the Ben Hur Shrine Cruise Illustrious Sir Chuck Fester Jones Ben Hur Shriners Potentate and his family invite all Shrine members, their families & friends to join them on our yearly Cruise Royal Caribbean International Allure of the Seas 7-Night Western Caribbean October 8th 2023 ManleyV acations.com Make your Reservations Soon Barbara Manley ManleyVacations.com 512-766-8164 Bmanley@dreamvacations.com It is Time to Party All Night Long!!!!!

It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth, while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values. Scottish Rite Mission Statement It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth, while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values, including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family, and country. Find a Scottish Rite Valley (Chapter) More Videos

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

There are hundreds of thousands of members from over 200 Shrine Centers (chapters) in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, the Republic of Panama, the Philippines, and Germany. The organization is best known for its philanthropy, Shriners Children patient care, and the red fez that members wear. Shrine Centers Around The Globe There are hundreds of thousands of members from over 200 Shrine Centers (Chapters) in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, the Republic of Panama, the Philippines, and Germany. The organization is best known for its philanthropy , Shriners Children's, and the red fezzes that members wear. If you would like to join the Shrine Center or become an associate or affiliate of another Shrine Center, please see the listed centers below and find one nearest your location. Shrine Chapters

Shrine Current Events is a variety of social activities available for the entire family, special interest clubs, and units to satisfy individuals. The privilege of being a part of the "World's Greatest Philanthropy," offers Shriners many opportunities to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction. Current Events A variety of social activities are available for the entire family at Ben Hur Shriners, with many special interest groups, units, and clubs to satisfy individual tastes. The privilege of being a part of the "World's Greatest Philanthropy," offering Shriners many opportunities to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction through supporting Shriners Hospitals. If you would like to conduct a fundraising activity please contact Ben Hur Shriners at (512) 480-0812 or email us at secretary@benhurshrine.org Purchase Tickets May 9th 2026 - Dinner and Casino - BenHur Shrine May 9th 2026 - Dinner and Casino - BenHur Shrine 1/1 Event Calendar Ben Hur Shriners and Shriners International are organizations that are dedicated to supporting children in need of medical care. The Shriners are a fraternity of men who share a common bond of brotherhood and work and have fun together to provide charitable services to their communities. Through their various event activities, the Shriners raise funds for medical research and treatment, as well as provide support to families in need. The Ben Hur Shriners, in particular, are based in Austin, Texas, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of children. Whether through parades, fundraisers, or other events, the Shriners are always working to make a positive impact on their community and beyond.

The York Rite, or more correctly, the American Rite, is based on the early remnants of Craft Masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. The formation of the first Grand Lodge of England in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Craft Masonry York Rite The York Rite, or more correctly, the American Rite, is based on the early remnants of Craft Masonry that were practiced in the early 1700's. The formation of the first Grand Lodge of England in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason, all other degrees being considered spurious. However, many lodges had been conferring other degrees that they considered an integral part of Masonry, in particular that of the Royal Arch, and formed their own Grand Lodge in 1751, terming themselves the "Antients" and the other Grand Lodge members the "Moderns." With the merger of the two Grand Lodges in 1813 into the United Grand Lodge of England, the lodges agreed that only the three accepted degrees of Masonry would be used by the lodges, but the degree of the Royal Arch would be attached to Chapters allied directly to these lodges and bearing the same number as the lodge, though as a separate body. York Rite Montana York Rite

< 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

< Back Charlie Farnham Chief Rabban 2026 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. Charlie was made a Master Mason in Colorado Masonic Lodge No. 96, located in Webberville, Texas, in 1998. He is an endowed member of Colorado Lodge and served as Worshipful Master during the 2006–2007 Masonic year. He is also a member of the Austin Scottish Rite Bodies. Born in Portland, Maine, Charlie attended the University of Maine, earning an Associate of Science in Agricultural Engineering, before moving to Texas in 1983. Upon arriving in Texas, he attended Lamar University in Beaumont, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. During and following his time at Lamar University, Charlie worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, where he retired after 30 years of service in the fields of information technology and intelligent transportation systems. He currently works part time for the engineering consulting firm HNTB. Charlie is married to Betty Sprayberry, and they currently reside in Round Rock, Texas. TBD TBD