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< 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

Shriners have generations of family members who join the Shrine. This is known as Shriners Family Legacy. 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. Shriners Family Legacy The Shriners Legacy Program Recognizes Families’ Dedication to Fraternal Values. Family generations have passed down good traditions such as being a Shriner. Introduce your family to join in with you and share the fraternal experience together. If you like to help others and have fun doing it as a family then this is a good place for you to start. Let us know who your family legacy is. Legacy Story Legacy Pin

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

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The News Letter is dedicated to promoting the interests of Shriners and Shriners Children's. It is to inform you of our current events and general information about our Shrine Center and Units and Clubs. The Chariot Newsletter The Chariot Newsletter is the official publication of Ben Hur Shriners. Our mission is to promote the interests of Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Free Masonry. We provide our readers with the latest news and updates about our activities and events and strive to create a community for our members to stay up-to-date and connected. We invite you to join our mailing list to stay informed of the latest news from our Shrine Center. Join Our Mailing List The Chariot April 2026 Jan 2026 Sept 2025 June 2025 March 2025 December 2024 September 2024 June 2024 March 2024 December 2023 September 2023 June 2023 March 2023 March 2026 Dec 2025 Aug 2025 May 2025 February 2025 November 2024 August 2024 May 2024 February 2024 November 2023 August 2023 May 2023 February 2023 Feb 2026 Oct 2025 July 2025 April 2025 January 2025 October 2024 July 2024 April 2024 January 2024 October 2023 July 2023 April 2023 January 2023 The Chariot Archives Ben Hur published brochures during its early years, especially about upcoming Ceremonials. And, in the 1930s Ben Hur started the publication of a newsletter and named it “The Chariot”. The Chariot was published periodically until after World War II and starting in 1947, The Chariot was published monthly as Ben Hur’s method of communication. While electronic communications are changing how The Chariot is received by the Nobility, The Chariot continues to be the official communication method.

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Please join us for the annual International Shrine Headquarters Imperial Session, where Shriners from all corners of the globe come together to celebrate our esteemed fraternity and brotherhood. We are honored to introduce our Imperial Potentate of all Shrine Centers. Imperial Session Every year Interna tional Shrine Headquarters has a Me eting of Every year International Shrine Headquarters has a Meeting of Shriners from all across the globe to celebrate our great fraternity and brotherhood The 2024 Imperial Session is in Reno Nevada. Please join Please join Imperial Sir Ed Stolze in Reno, Nevada, on June 30 – July 4, 2024. Imperial Session

Join the Cabiri of Past Potentates Cabiri is an International Past Potentate Association. The Cabiri helps promote good fellowship among Past Potentates and stimulates an active interest in all Shrine activities and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Join the Cabiri of Past Potentates Cabiri is an International Past Potentate Association. The Cabiri helps promote good fellowship among Past Potentates and stimulates an active interest in all Shrine activities and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. They help establish headquarters at all Imperial Council Sessions, Shrine Director Sessions, and Regional Sessions, where Past Potentates may assemble. Past Potentates please come and see what we have to offer at www.CabiriInternational.org

Meet the Appointments is Appointed Divan and Other Appointments are members with titles of First Ceremonial Master, Second Ceremonial Master, Director, Marshall, Assistant Marshall, Captain of the Guard, Outer Guard, and Chaplain Meet the Appointments Appointed Divan First Ceremonial Master Russell Jones Second Ceremonial Master Ted Robertson Director Chris Garner Marshal Raul J. Scully Captain of the Guard Robert L. Eschenburg Outer Guard David M. Harnden Other Appointments Temple Attorney Gerald C. Carruth Temple Membership Chairman Ricky E. Hayes Temple Marketing and Communications Andrew Murray Temple Patient Transportation Chairman Vance C. Brown Temple Donor Relations Chairman Ronald K. Speaks Temple Chaplain Ryan J. DiVincenzo

Please take a look at the Shriners Professional Photo Gallery and Video Collection. You will be able to see the exciting events and special activities that have been captured. We are always happy to share what we are up to. Photo Gallery More on Facebook