Potentate’s Message April 2024

Hello Everyone, Amazing to think that the first quarter of the year is already over. I am writing this fresh after the first stated meeting of the year which was well attended by our Nobles and some Past Potentates. The Divan has been working hard to take care of some...

Recorder’s Ramblings April 2024

It’s been a busy month for Bektash. We’ve had a couple of our Divan leaders attend seminars in Tampa, Florida. These seminars are an important addition to learning the responsibilities encompassed with the elected positions. Later this month, there will be another...

Potentate’s Message March 2024

Hi Everyone, What a great start to the year with almost 190 people attending the Valentines ball. We were very lucky to have a great team hosting this event with a great job done by the chair Katie Yankura and Zach Brosseau. Angela Ciampa did a fantastic job with over...

Recorder’s Ramblings March 2024

If you missed the Potentates’ Valentine Ball, you surely missed a good time. The food, music and camaraderie were second to none. Marilyn and I sat with two Masonic couples that we didn’t know previously but had a wonderful time, rousing conversation and lots of...

Potentate’s Message February 2024

Greetings Everyone, What a great honor it is for Lady Susan and I to have been installed as Potentate and First Lady of Bektash Shrine. It is amazing how fast time flys and it seems like yesterday that Illustrious Freeman and Lady Amy first talked to us about joining...