Recorder’s Ramblings May 2023

Many of you have been asking, “What is the NSA?”. It’s the Northeast Shrine Association, of course, comprised of 16 Shrine Temples in New England area and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Every year in the early spring we get together to discuss what’s happening at...

Recorder’s Ramblings April 2023

Our Administrative Assistant, Dixie was on vacation in the Philippines for a few weeks. (Welcome back, Dixie!!) While she was gone, we had a few folks fill in for her manning the front office. I’d like to thank Noble Dave Rouleau, Noble John Moore, Ill. PP Bob St....

Recorder’s Ramblings March 2023

We at Bektash would like to congratulate and welcome our 10 new Shrine Nobles. They were created at the Potentate’s Valentine’s Ball on February 11th. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the event, but I’ve heard from everyone that it was an evening to remember!...

Recorder’s Ramblings February 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Bektash Divan, led by Illustrious Paul Little. He’s got lots of new and exciting ideas for our Fraternity. Your leadership team will do their best to help carry out his designs. The annual Installation of Officers was an unforgettable...

Recorder’s Ramblings January 2023

Happy New Year to you from the Office at the Shrine Center. I thought I’d try something a little different for the Ramblings this month. I read this poem, and it made me reflect on our responsibilities as Shrine/Masons. It was written by a Past Grand Master, Noble who...

Recorder’s Ramblings, December 2022

Can you believe it’s December already? The Fez-tival of Trees is over, and we’ve had raving reviews from all that attended. While working at the event, I was holding the door for a little girl who was with her grandparents. I told them that the line to see Santa...