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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....