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Recorders Corner April 2025

Happy Almost April Everyone!! Spring is supposed to be in the air, but as I write this, we had to cancel last night’s Stated Meeting due to snow, ice and all that Mother Nature could dish out when it comes to winter weather!! WOW!!!! And with that mentioned, PLEASE...

Potentate’s Message April 2025

Greetings Nobles and Ladies,Bektash has had an incredible month! From the Rainbow Grand Officers Day in Portsmouth, NH, to the Potentate’s Trip, where 119 Shriners from eight different Shrines gathered on the West Coast of Costa Rica — the spirit of fellowship was...

Recorder’s Corner March 2025

Greetings Everyone!! As I write this, we are having one of the first days in recent memory where the temperature is above 30 degrees!! And the wind isn’t howling either!! What a relief!!!! Much to note to you all so here goes!! What a great, well attended event the...

Potentate’s Message March 2025

Greetings; Lady Amanda and I would like to thank each and every one of you who braved the conditions and supported the Valentines Ball.  In true form it proved to be a great event and this year the pie auction brought in the most it has in years, which all goes...

Potentate’s Message February 2025

On behalf of Lady Amanda and myself, I extend my sincerest gratitude to each of you for attending our recent Installation. Your presence not only made the event truly special but also reaffirmed the strength and unity of our fraternity. It was inspiring to see so many...

Potentate’s Message January 2025

Happy New Year Everyone. The new year has begun and a new Potentate and Divan are in place. As Lady Susan and I reflect back on our year with you all, it's with both sadness and excitement. It is sad that it feels like the year has flown by and is already over but...