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 make a note that the postponed State Meeting will now occur on Monday April 14 th with 6PM light fare and 7PM meeting. Remember Nobles, this is a tiled meeting so have your dues cards ready for presentation/scanning!!
On to the news!!
Another fun filled night put on by the Chef’s for St. Patrick’s Day!! One of my personal favorite events that I had to miss due to being back at the Arena, but from what I heard from my lovely ladies, a great time was had by all!! I’m still waiting for my Corned Beef and Cabbage Lady Donna!! Thanks to Ills Mark Simard for his always fun auctioneering!!
As was mentioned last month, we are still looking for Club and Unit heads leadership changes if any. We know that throughout the year, meetings occur, and changes occur. We need this information not only for us here in the office but also it is required reporting for Tampa. Thanking you again, in advance, for your assistance and cooperation!!
And in conjunction with the Unit and Clubs info, a night is in the works for April 19 th . Col. Dave Vachon is working with our Illustrious Potentate on getting this event together so please, watch for further information on this via e-mail and in this edition.
More follow up on last month’s mention regarding Shriner’s Children’s Board positions. Shriner’s Children’s New England and the Shriner’s Hospital for Children-Canada want to ensure everyone knows of the opportunities to serve on their respective boards for full board members and or associate board positions at the end of 2025. Please, if this interests any of you, contact the office for further information. This is time sensitive as we must submit names by May 1st.
This Friday is the New England Masonic Brotherhood Night! Hope to see many of you there joining our Most Worshipful Grand Master Daniel Hotchkiss and his respective counterparts and brethren from throughout New England for this program. It should be another great Masonic night here at Bektash.
The Easter EGG STRAVAGANZA is a week away!! Please get on the list for submissions of baskets for this great event!!
And coming by and helping out would be a great way to show your support of Bektash!!
Lady Stacey Raven and High Priest and Prophet Peter and their committee have been working diligently collecting baskets and other prizes for this event. Hope to see you all there at some point during that weekend!!
The NSA Mid Winter will be attended by several of the Divan in mid April. All indication is that PEI is going to be a great time!! We will anxiously await their report on what will be another great Shrine Event this early fall!!
And it’s not too early to put May 2 nd , on your calendar!! That’s the Fun and Fellowship Mexican themed night!! I can only imagine….
LOTS going on here at Bektash!! Come be a part of the fun!!
Thanks for reading and see you all SOON!!
Fraternally,
Lloyd