Hi Everyone,
I can’t believe it’s already November and the leaves are on the ground. Our house is also covered with enough acorns to start a new forest.
I am writing this fresh from the Tri-Visitation which was held in Bangor Maine this year and hosted Anah Shrine. Anah has a wonderful building that is a converted church so there’s lots of room for everyone and plenty to explore. The event was well attended with representation from many shrines. Presentations were made in the morning and the Potentate, Illustrious Sir Adam Beals was well and truly roasted by his friends. The famous “Toilet Seat” award was also presented for the best CRAP (Chief Rabban Almost Potentate) which was won this year by Ryan Otis from Anah, with our own Evan McIntosh a very close second, well done Evan.
November is a very busy month for Bektash with the Feztival of Trees being the biggest event of the year. This year is proving to be better than ever and shaping up to be an outstanding event. Cash Calendars are already on sale via our website and preparations are well underway for the Feztival.
The biggest part of every Feztival is the help and participation of our Nobles and their families. We can’t host this event without your help. It’s great fun and impossible not to get into the Christmas spirit being surrounded by happy people and dozens of Christmas Trees. Please consider coming to help, even if you can only spare a couple of hours. Your Divan will be there helping and it’s a great time to talk with them one to one about anything you need help with or would like to know.
I will close with some great news. Several Nobles are starting a new unit at Bektash for First Responders. I actually can’t believe we don’t already have a unit like this. Please help them get it off the ground by supporting them.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Feztival,
Illustrious Alan Fillingham
Potentate 2024