Recorder’s Ramblings February 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Bektash Divan, led by Illustrious Paul Little. He’s got lots of new and exciting ideas for our Fraternity. Your leadership team will do their best to help carry out his designs. The annual Installation of Officers was an unforgettable...

Recorder’s Ramblings January 2023

Happy New Year to you from the Office at the Shrine Center. I thought I’d try something a little different for the Ramblings this month. I read this poem, and it made me reflect on our responsibilities as Shrine/Masons. It was written by a Past Grand Master, Noble who...

Potentate Elect’s Message

Nobles, Illustrious Sirs, Ladies and Friends of Bektash Thank you all for the confidence and faith that you have given me by electing me as 2023 Potentate for Bektash Shrine. It will be an incredible honor to serve in this role and continue to help Bektash strengthen...

Recorder’s Ramblings, December 2022

Can you believe it’s December already? The Fez-tival of Trees is over, and we’ve had raving reviews from all that attended. While working at the event, I was holding the door for a little girl who was with her grandparents. I told them that the line to see Santa...

Potentate’s Message, December 2022

Nobles, Ladies and Friends ofBektash, It is with many emotions that I write my final message as Potentate of Bektash. Time has flown. It seems like just yesterday that I was installed. I think about the many things the Divan accomplished and its amazing. It has been...