Recorder’s Ramblings August 2024

You didn’t make it to the Bektash Picnic? You missed an awesome time. The food was almost as good as the fun. We had a paper plane flying and decorating contest, a silent auction with lots of good stuff, and a dunk tank for the brave at heart. Rumor has it that I...

Recorder’s Ramblings July 2024

The Imperial Session in Reno is now over, and numerous proposals were brought up for voting. If you have any questions about the votes, please let our Potentate Alan Fillingham and Chief Rabban Evan McIntosh know. They are Bektash’s Imperial reps and are required to...

Recorder’s Ramblings June 2024

We’d all like to congratulate our Grand Master, MW Dan Hotchkiss on his second year/term in office. He was installed at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of NH on May 18th. It was a great day for all that attended. I had the privilege and honor of being the...

Recorder’s Ramblings May 2024

On April 11, Ill. Lloyd Doughty and I boarded a plane to Tampa, Florida for the joint Recorders/Treasurers seminar. We both attended 2 full days of informational training on everything from insurance, legal procedures, reporting, membership, and proper bookkeeping....

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...

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...