by Mike Tebbetts | Feb 27, 2026 | Potentate
As I started writing this, we are on our way to start the Potentate’s Trip to the Philippines. We started with 15-hr flight from Boston to South Korea with a 2-hr layover and finally, 3-hour flight to our destination. When we got to Manila, walking...
by Mike Tebbetts | Jan 31, 2026 | Potentate
I am both honored and humbled as I write this as your new Potentate for 2026. Thank you for trusting me to lead Bektash Shriners this year. First on the agenda for 2026, is membership. Our numbers are still declining since the average age is 68-78. We need more...
by Mike Tebbetts | Dec 2, 2025 | Potentate
Happy Holidays Nobles and Ladies;Congratulations to Brett Hunter on our 25th Annual Fez’tival of Trees. A big thank you to him, his committee and all the volunteers who helped this year. It takes MANY hands and months of planning to make our biggest fundraiser...
by Mike Tebbetts | Nov 1, 2025 | Potentate
Greetings Nobles and Ladies,October was another wonderfully busy and rewarding month for Lady Amanda and me.We had the honor of celebrating Shriners Children’s – New England’s 100th Anniversary, marked by a beautiful Gala at the Mass Mutual Center. Shriners from...
by Mike Tebbetts | Oct 2, 2025 | Potentate
Greetings Nobles and Ladies, September proved to be another busy month. Lady Amanda and I are fortunate to be attending the Northeast Shrine Association Mid-Winter being hosted in Prince Edward Island. What an amazing experience and truly a beautiful location.Our last...
by Mike Tebbetts | Aug 31, 2025 | Potentate
Greeting Nobles and Ladies,First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Director Michael Lothrop and his team for putting together such a wonderful ceremonial weekend. It was a special time, and I’m grateful for all the hard work that went into making it a...
