The Hejaz Shriners Preview 2023 did not disappoint. Chief Rabban/Potentate Elect Byron Sheppard laid out a focus and a purpose for 2023 in an inspirational manner.
Rise with Me & Rock 2023!
The event was very well attended with nearly every table full of Nobles, their Ladies and Families as well as more than one prospective Master Mason looking to see what they could learn about the coming year, 2023.
Byron started with a reflection on the fire that destroyed our Temple building and mentioned the team that took part in collecting, archiving and storing our artifacts, pictures and various treasures that they could salvage from the burned building. Even our Charter which has been with Hejaz since our inception. All are being stored and will eventually be placed in a proper home.
But he also made the point that Hejaz Temple is not the building that was destroyed, but rather it is the Nobles and their families that are Hejaz Temple. And wherever these Nobles meet will be Hejaz Temple!
He informed the Nobility present that he will be presenting a realistic budget soon and based on this budget he asked that each club and unit consider planning at least one Hospital, one Temple and one Club/Unit project in the coming year. He encouraged each Club/Unit in making at least 1/3 of their projects a Temple project.
It was announced that the prize for the annual raffle will be a Kubota RTV520 4WD Tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The winner will be announced Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Greenville Shrine Club. The vehicle is from Wilson Tractor, Inc. in Newberry, SC.
A copy of Potentate Staff appointments and the initial draft of the Calendar for 2023 was published for the Nobility. You may find a copy of the document here... https://drive.google.com/file/d/10xQ7fYXxXUtYx9Ae3yVlI1p3vEcBJ7Ru/view?usp=sharing
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