To the Nobles and Ladies of Sudan Shriners,

I come to you today with a distressed and broken heart with news concerning our Spring Ceremonial hosted by our wonderful and dedicated friends at the Johnston County Shrine Club. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has devastated our country as it has the world. This same devastation has trickled down into our personal lives as well as our Masonic/Shrine world. I feel that I can’t wait any longer to make the decision, so after many hours of consideration, I have decided to cancel our Ceremonial. I can’t predict the future and there is no way that I can say that this virus will be behind us by May 15th. I want everyone to have time to cancel any reservations they may have already made. I hope and pray that you are all staying safe and healthy and we can soon get back to normal.

Fraternally Yours,

Allen Buddy Brown

Potentate Sudan Shriners

SUDAN SHRINERS

Spring Ceremonial

Schedule of Events

May 15 – 16, 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020

6:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting ~ Sleep Inn Conference Room ~ 270 North Equity Drive, Smithfield

Friday, May 15, 2020

10:30 am Golf ~ Tee Times Can be Scheduled by Calling 919-934-1743

Country Club of Johnston County – 694 Country Club Drive, Smithfield

(Ask for the Shriners’ Rate)

11:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Open for Lunch, Shopping & Sightseeing

4:00pm ~ 10:00 pm Spring Fling ~ Food, Fun, Fellowship & Music with DJ Chris Raynor

Tailgating on the Grounds with the Clubs and Units

No coolers or Brown Bagging, Please

The Farm ~ 215 Batten Rd., Selma, NC

Admission by 2020 Blue Lodge or Shrine Dues Card

Casual Dress

Complimentary Shuttle Service Available

Saturday, May 16, 2020

7:30 am Candidates Registration, Fez Sizing, Medical Review& New Candidate Orientation

Smithfield Selma High School, 700 Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield

8:00 am Stated Business Meeting ~ Smithfield Selma High School ~ Cafeteria

9:00 am Ladies Breakfast ~ First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

(All Ladies & Candidates Wives Welcome) 202 S. Fourth St., Smithfield

9:00 am First Section ~ Shrine Degree by Ceremonial Cast ~ Smithfield Selma High School

10:00 am Parade Formation ~ Downtown Smithfield ~ South 6th Street

11:00 am Parade Steps Off ~ 6th Street and Market Street

12:00 pm Moslem Feast ~ Smithfield Selma High School ~ Cafeteria ~ Chef Crew
1:00 pm ~ 2:30 pm Second Section ~ Smithfield Selma High School ~ Gymnasium ~ Wrecking Crew

3:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm Sudan Hospitality Room ~ Country Inn & Suites and Sleep Inn & Suites

~ 250 & 270 North Equity Drive, Smithfield

6:30 pm ~ 8:00 pm Introduction of Ceremonial Committee, Fez & Rose Presentation, Patient Introductions, Check Presentations & Potentate Remarks ~

The Farm ~ 215 Batten Rd, Selma

8:00 pm ~ 11:00 pm Potentate’s Dance – “Too Much Sylvia”

Nobles / Ladies & Invited Guests Only

Complimentary Bar—No Coolers or Brown Bagging, Please

Fezzes Requested for all Activities

Dressy Casual