A devastating fire on Tuesday morning has destroyed the Hejaz Shrine Temple in Mauldin, South Carolina, near Greenville. According to multiple news reports, the entire facility that included the Shrine and the Legacy Pines Golf Club clubhouse is a total loss. The golf club leased its facility from the Shrine.
A fire destroyed the Hejaz Shrine Temple in Greenville County, engulfing the building in the early hours of Tuesday, May 12.
Firefighters were called out shortly after midnight to the temple on Ranch Road, according to local media. After firefighters worked to stop the flames for some time, the roof of the building began to collapse.
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The University of Louisville baseball team won the 2023 Shriners Children's College Classic after an undefeated weekend, outscoring their opponents 27-5.
Patient Ambassadors were recognized on the field during the games, interacted with teams before the games and even threw out the first pitch at each game. This year, six Shriners Children's patients served as honorary team captains, each representing one team and raising funds for Shriners Childrens.
Meet team captains Adison, Hallie, Ally, Kaden, Layla and Carter. Click on their profiles to watch videos of their stories.
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Legends of Southern Rock Lynyrd Skynyrd have once again chosen Shriners Children's as their charity of choice for their 2023 tour. Over the past five years, they raised more than $470,000 to benefit our philanthropy through CD sales at their shows.
While the band is on tour, the organization Rock-It-Kids enlists the help from local Shriners to help sell CDs for the band during concerts, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Shriners Children's that is nearest to them. Learn more.
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During the latter part of 2019, two 33° Masons, Most Puissant Brother Adam Du Plesis and Most Illustrious Brother Paul Nash, started discussions about bringing the Shriners to South Africa.
On December 10, 2022, 10 Master Masons from Lodges within the Northern Division of the Grand Lodge of South Africa were initiated into the Mahi Shriners via a Zoom meeting. So began the first Shrine Club in South Africa and in the African continent. Learn more.
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The 2023 Paper Crusade flyers are now available for download. This single-fold, double-sided flyer contains general information about Shriners Children's and Shriners International, as well as patient stories and details about ways to give to our philanthropy.
Download the files and have them printed at your local printer for use during your fundraising efforts.
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Here is your opportunity to advertise in the 2023 Imperial Session Souvenir Program. Place an advertisement for your business, Lodge or Shrine Center. You can also take the opportunity to congratulate Imperial Sir Kenny Craven and Imperial Sir Ed Stolze for their dedicated service. Pricing is listed below and is on a first come first serve basis regarding location within the program.
Ad Pricing
Full page: $800
1/2 page: $600
1/4 page: $400
Inside front cover: $1,000
Inside back cover: $1,000
Outside back cover: $1,500
Please send artwork to Kenny Skipper at klskipper@gmail.com or you can contact him via phone at 843-200-7520.
Please send payment to:
Shriners International Session of 2023, Inc.
158 West McNeely Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
*Deadline for all artwork and payment is April 1, 2023 – No exceptions.
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Get Your Teams Ready!
Get your teams ready for a Cornhole Tournament you won’t want to miss. All Nobles, ladies, friends and family members are welcome. The tournament will be played on July 2-3 in the Marketplace in Hall B of the Charlotte Convention Center.
Please contact Moe Rahmeh for tournament questions and or additional information: moe.rahmeh@yahoo.com — 817-312-9623
The 149th Imperial Session will be here before you know it, so start making your plans now. Join Imperial Potentate Kenny Craven and First Lady JJ Craven in Charlotte, North Carolina, for fun, fellowship and lots of new Shriner memories in the making.
by Christopher Hodapp A devastating fire on Tuesday morning has destroyed the Hejaz Shrine Temple in Mauldin, South Carolina, near Greenvil...
