The Rocky Mount Shrine Club conducted their 2026 Shriners International Awards presentations on May 23, 2026. Over 50 nobles, ladies and guests were present for the presentations. In addition to our Divan, the club was honored to have the Grand Master of Mason’s in North Carolina, Most Worshipful Steve Norris (PP12); Past Potentate’s Cale Grady (16) and Bobby Webb (03). Noble Carl “Wayne” Cross, Jr. was presented his 25-year pin and certificate. Noble John L. Rackley was

On May 23, 2026, the Elizabeth City Shrine Club President Jon Cooper welcomed over 70 nobles their ladies and friends to the club for the annual Venison Feast celebration and presentation of the 2026 Shriners International 50 and 25-year Membership Service awards. Several nobles from our neighboring Khedive Shriners in Virginia were part of the gathering! The top photo submitted shows the 50-Year recipients and the second photo submitted is that of the 25-year recipients. T

On May 21, 2026 the Pitt County Shrine Club conducted their monthly meeting and recognized three nobles to receive their 2026 Shriners International Service Awards. A social followed by a great dinner was enjoyed by the 40 nobles, ladies and guests. Our 2017, Sudan Potentate, Illustrious Sir Stacey Pugh welcomed all in attendance. Shrine Club President, Noble Chad Moore opened the meeting and introduced our Divan members in attendance. He turned the program over to Sudan Ou

On May 18, 2026 the Dunn Shrine Club conducted their monthly meeting. The evening started with a social enjoyed by the 60+ nobles, ladies and guests in attendance. An outstanding covered dish dinner was provided by the Dunn Shrine Club ladies! The Shrine Club President, Noble Cody Dunn opened the meeting and introduced the Service Award recipients, Nobles Paul J. Faircloth, Bryon M. Pope and Ray A. Weeks, and the Sudan Divan officers and their Ladies in attendance. Past Po

Thank you New Bern Shrinettes for the generous donation to the Greenville Shriners Hospital Bear Room. When a child has surgery, they can pick one of the bears to take home. The Bear Room gives away an average of 70 bears a month to patients. The cost for each bear runs approximately $120.00 with the outfit. The money to maintain the Bear Room comes from donations, no hospital funds are used. Thank you ladies .

I became a Sudan Roadrunner in 2014. There have been many good experiences I would not trade for anything. We see miracles, develop friendships with others we would never otherwise have met, and we develop relationships with families that are rewarding. On top of that, I believe it is in self-interest and critical to our own well-being to exercise, gratitude, generosity, kindness, and optimism, especially in the later seasons of life. Recently, Walter Waters and I met in Ne

On April 25th at our Spring Ceremonial, in Farmville, NC our Sudan Mini Rig Parade Unit met Ben and his parents. After a short visit with this “Shriner’s Kid”, Ben, was voted into the membership as an Honorary Member of the Mini Rigs, and presented his baseball cap! This is a story from his parents, Caitlin and Justin and how we changed an entire family’s life! “On August 17, 2023, during my anatomy ultrasound, we learned that Ben had a right leg anomaly. We were overwhel

Our Sudan Thunderbolts from Duplin County had an absolute blast at the 2026 Spring Ceremonial in Greenville, NC with great fellowship, great laughs, and plenty of Thunderbolt’s energy rolling through the parade! One of the highlights for us when we found out that Most Worshipful Grand Master Steve Norris had joined the Sudan Shriners years ago with the intention of becoming a Sudan Thunderbolt. We wanted to recognize that in a special way. With the help of our Sudan Potentat

On April 30, 2026, our Sudan Divan traveled to the Wilson County Shrine Club and presented three nobles with their 25-Year Shriners International Service Awards. A social was held, followed by dinner and the presentations. Outer Guard Dexter Mills read the letters from Shriners International. Our Sudan Potentate, Illustrious Sir Jeffrey Taylor then presented Noble’s Gary L. Barden, Robert E. Worton and Logan L. Liles with their Letter of Appreciation and their 25-year cert

Noble David Jasper is a member of Asiya Shriners of San Mateo, CA. Noble Jasper called the Shrine Office an said he had almost 200 pounds of pull tabs he wanted to donate to Greenville Hospital. The Sudan Roadrunners will carry the pull tabs on the hospital transport vans when taking kids and parents to our Greenville Shriners Hospital. Noble David, enjoy your retirement in Newport, NC. Thank you Noble!

Robeson County Shrine Club conducted their March 2026 monthly meeting on March 3, 2026 and were honored by the presence of our 2025 Past Potentate, Illustrious Sir E.T. “Tom” Ferrell III who presented the membership with a 2025 Potentate’s Award (Plaque). It would have been presented at the January 2026 meeting that was postponed due to the adverse winter weather. Left to Right: Noble Jay Bennett, Illustrious Sir Tom Ferrell PP (25); Noble’s Charlie Bennett, Brandon Prevatte

On April 3, 2026, our Lenoir County Shrine Club conducted their monthly meeting. The evening events started with a great social followed by dinner. There were approximately 60 in attendance. Two nobles were recognized for their dedication service and commitment to Shriners International and our Shriners Children’s hospitals. Noble David L. Howell was recognized for his 25-year service and Noble Robert R. Holland for 50-years. Noble Roy E. Jones was to receive his 50 yea

Everyone is aware of the adverse winter storm conditions that forced Sudan to cancel our annual Winter Ceremonial in New Bern. On April 3, 2026, our 2025 Sudan Potentate, Illustrious Sir E.T. “Tom” Ferrell III attended the Lenoir County Shrine Club monthly meeting. At the conclusion of the 2026 Service Awards presentations, Illustrious Sir Ferrell announced the following 2025 awards and presented them accordingly to the Lenoir Shrine Club recipients. He started the present

R-L December 3, 2025 President Tommy Cox (Passed Dec. 11, Honorary President) Lou Smith III (PP) President, Don Myers 1st VP, Greg Nobles 2nd VP, Matt Collins, Secretary, George Speer, Treasurer, Board members: John Moyer, Jeff Collins, Drake Elliott, Paul Johnson, Danny Gore, Randy Smith, Wayne Baker (Past Pres.)

On December 15, 2025, the Robeson County Shrine Club conducted their monthly meeting. This meeting focused on the Installation of Club and the Sudan Pirates officers for 2026. As always, a great social and dinner was enjoyed by all. Sudan Potentate, Illustrious Sir, E.T. “Tom” Ferrell III installed the officers. The top photo are 2026 club officers, L to R: Noble Coble Wilson (PP), Secretary; Trey Elam, 1 st Vice President; John Grissom, Treasurer; Potentate, Illustrious Si

On December 11, 2025, the Carteret County Shrine Club conducted their monthly meeting and conducted the installation of officers for 2026. The evening started with a social and an oyster roast. Sudan Potentate, Illustrious Sir E.T. “Tom” Ferrell III conducted the installation. Nobles attending this year’s installation were David W. Ivester, Farron L. Midgett, Kenny Lewis, Austin D. Graham, Roy D. Graham, David P. Ivester. Although this club has only eighteen members, their ef

The Roanoke Chowan Shrine Club recently held its annual golf tournament to raise money for the Shriners Children’s (hospitals). This year’s tournament was again a tremendous success. Through the generosity of our sponsors and teams supporting us, we were able to raise $7,500.00 which was donated to Shriners Children’s. The club would like to thank all our sponsors and supporters for helping make this a wonderful day to support the children we serve. The photo above shows

On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Columbus County Shrine Club conducted their 2 nd Annual Pork Chop Dinner fundraiser. The event was held in Tabor City at the Tabor City Masonic Lodge, AF & AM #563, with the help of the lodge members, their wives and volunteers. Our recently elected Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina, and Past Potentate of Sudan (2012) Steve Norris attended the fundraiser and worked with the group. The event was a huge success. There is an ongoing disc