Potentate’s Message July 2024

As I sit and write this article, we are preparing to leave for the Imperial session in Reno Nevada. This year seems to have flown by and shows no signs of slowing down. Last month I talked about preparing for the Summer Ceremonial which was held in Fryburg Fairground...

Potentate’s Message June 2024

Hello Everyone, Another month has passed, and the warmth of spring is turning into the heat of summer. Parading season is upon us, and it’s been exciting seeing all the units plans and schedules coming through. Thank you everyone for all that you do with your...

Potentate’s Message May 2024

Hello Everyone, I hope this edition of the Bektash News finds you all well and enjoying a wonderful spring. Winter is not my favorite season and Lady Susan and I have both enjoyed how mild this year has been. On June 7-9 Bektash will be partnering with Kora Shriners...

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...

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...

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...