Fayetteville & Hope Mills Shrine Clubs Service Awards

     On June 15, 2026, the Fayetteville Shrine Club conducted a meeting at the Hope Mills Shrine Club in Fayetteville, NC for the purposes of presenting the 25 and 50-year Shriners International Awards to their members.  Due to the size of the Fayetteville Shrine Club facility, and the number of awards and anticipated persons attending, the Hope Mills Shrine Club opened their doors to this event.  There were over 80 nobles, ladies and guests in attendance.

     Noble Terry Adams, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Our Sudan Area Governor, Mike Rivenbark assisted with the planning.

    Ten nobles were recognized for their 50-year and 25-five years of membership.  Collectively, these nobles have contributed a total of 350 years of dedication, sacrifices to ensure our mission of support to our Shriner’s Children’s hospitals has been accomplished. 

     PP Allen R. “Buddy” Brown (20) conducted the proceedings for the 50-year awards.  Sudan Potentate, Illustrious Sir Jeff Taylor conducted the proceedings for 25-year awards

    Nobles presented with their 50 Year pins, certificates and letters were: Nobles Kenneth M. Godwin, Frank M. McBride, Max E. Nance Jr., and Jamison L. Warren Jr.  Nobles Walter Demetro and Thomas M. Bolton Jr. were unable to attend and will be presented theirs at a later date.

    Nobles James Harris and David M. Hales were presented their 25-year pins, certificates and letters.  Nobles Stephen B. Shattuck and Rodney F. Richter, were unable to attend and will receive theirs in the near future.