Rocky Mount Shrinettes submitted by Outer Guard Carl Smith
Host Toy Drive Party
On December 17th the Rocky Mount Shrinettes hosted their 1st Annual Christmas Toy Drive Party with
entertainment provided by the Band of Oz. Admission to the event required donating an unwrapped toy for the
Shiners Hospitals for Children in Greenville, SC.
The toy drive was a great success with hundreds of toys gathered and subsequently delivered to the hospital
thanks to the efforts of our Sudan Road Runners.
Rocky Mount Shriners and Shrinettes would like to thank the area clubs and individuals that helped make this
event such a success and hope you had a safe, Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year.
Robeson County's Sudan Tomcats submitted by Noble Coble Wilson III
Get Local Newspaper Exposure
Lumberton- Local newpaper, The Robesonian featured an article reporting on the Sudan Tomcats
Christmas parade schedule and the work and commitment of the unit. The full page article written by
Features Editor Amanda Munger, was a great opportunity for the community to learn about the Shrine fraternity
and what Sudan Units do by particpating in parades. The article has been posted on "The Robesonian" website.
Click the link below to read the article.
Potentate's Cruise Update!
Cruise Planners, Diana Bogart has just secured an extension until November 28th from Carnival for those
who wish to book at the current goup rate. With 6 oceanview cabins left at $636 and 20 inside cabins left at
$581, there are only a few days left to lock in at these group prices.
All are reminded that if you miss the deadline and find later that you want to cruise with the Shriners, call and
get current pricing and availability. You can still participate in the group events at a different rate subject to
availability at the time of booking. A $75 per cabin onboard credit is still available at time of booking.
See the link at the bottom of this page for more information.
Noble Thomas Revels Receives 25-Year Award
Noble Thomas Revels was honored at the July meeting of the
Martin County Shrine Club with a Certificate of Appreciation and
25-Year Pin presented by newly appointed Outer Guard Carl Smith.
Members and guests enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared by
Martin County Shriner and “World Class Chef” Graig “Cannon"
Hudson.
Noble Smith gave the club an update on the 22 Shrine Hosp-
itals for Children and spoke about the new procedures being done
by the doctors. He also shared information on the two new Shrine Temples
located in Germany and the Philippines.
President Walter Waters thanked Nobles Carl Smith and Jimmy
Thorpe for traveling to his area to honor Noble Revels for his contributions over the past 25 years.
Elizabeth City Housing Note
Bed & Breakfast, The Culpepper Inn is offering "one night and 2nd night 1/2 off" for Shriners for the ceremonial
weekend. Visit: www.culpepperinn.com
Sudan Representatives Report on Action
Items Addressed at Imperial Session
SUDAN REPRESENTATIVES:
Ill. Sir Bruce Bulluck, Potentate Iowa & Colorado
Steve Norris, Chief Rabban Iowa & Colorado
Ken Bennett, Asst. Rabban Iowa & Colorado
Brack Wilson, Past Potentate Iowa & Colorado
Albert Parker, Past Potentate Iowa & Colorado Emeritus
Ill. Sir Lloyd Tyndall Colorado
Ill. Sir Olen Smith Colorado
Ill. Sir Bobby Waller Colorado
Your Representatives were among the 771 Iowa Corporation (Fraternity) and 510 Colorado Corporation
(Shriners Hospitals for Children) Representatives meeting in Denver , CO July 3 – 7, 2011 to conduct the bus-
iness of our fraternity and philanthropy. There were a total of 44 Items on the Call to be discussed and voted on.
Of these 44 Items, 14 were withdrawn by the proposers, 10 failed, and 20 passed. Many of these Items involved Temple jurisdictional lines, changes in Temple addresses, and general “housekeeping” updates. The following is a recap of the Items that held a great significance.
ITEM # 6 – Electioneering: “A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish, and
circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume` consisting of his educational background,
his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence,” the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devises, by “a unit, club,” Noble, “or group of Nobles,” suggesting, recommending, opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.
ITEM # 13 – Initiation Fees: The adoption of this amendment permits every temple to establish its own initiation fee, and the Recorder is- required to remit $2.50 from the general budget to Shriners International for the purchase of a diploma for each new initiate.
ITEMS # 32 & # 33 – New Temples: A Charter is issued to Emirat Shriners, Heidelberg , Germany , and a
request for another new Temple in the Philippines , Agila Shriners in Mindanao was approved.
ITEMS # 36 & # 41– The passage of these Articles mean that the Articles of the Colorado Corporation are
amended to permit the Hospitals to collect coinsurance and deductible amounts and other obligations applicable to private insurance coverage or government payments from the patients, their parents or guardians. (Note: This change is necessary for our Hospitals to be able to collect Third Party Pay. It went on record that the Imperial
Council Representatives understand that collection of these amounts will not be pursued.)
ITEMS # 14 & # 15 – These Items involved allowing non-Shriners to participate in Shrine or Civic parades with a Shrine Unit. Facing a strong opposition, THESE ITEMS WERE WITHDRAWN by their proposers. (Reminder to all Units: non-Shriners may not participate in Shrine or Civic parades. Shrine emblems, apparel, or lettering on uniforms, parade equipment, or trailers are indication that the participating unit is a Shrine Unit regardless of the type of parade.
Nobles, these are only a few of the Items covered, but they are the most important. Your Representatives hold their obligation to represent you at the Session as a highly important commitment, and your confidence in us is an honor. The complete minutes of the Imperial Session will be available in the near future, but if you need any further information or clarification in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email me.
Fraternally yours,
Brack Wilson
Past Potentate
Imperial Representative