by Dan Salo | May 30, 2024 | Potentate
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...
by Dan Salo | Apr 30, 2024 | Potentate
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...
by Dan Salo | Mar 29, 2024 | Potentate
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...
by Dan Salo | Feb 29, 2024 | Potentate
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...
by Dan Salo | Jan 31, 2024 | Potentate
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...
by Dan Salo | Dec 29, 2023 | Potentate
Nobles, Illustrious Sirs, Ladies and Friends of Bektash The end of the year has come, and it is time to write my final Potentate’s message to the Nobles of Bektash as many others have done who have gone this way before me. I leave this office with a full heart and of...