Tuesday October 12, 2010

Well the last week went by really, really fast (of course except for the 4 hour period of hell on Saturday afternoon).

I have had a few meetings at the Shrine Center, however, in general it appears that the major remaining events for the year are being covered by the Event Chairmen, and life is running pretty smoothly. The Units are back in full gear until the Fall Ceremonial and it is good to see all the guys back at the Shrine Center.

I was at the Shrine Center last night for Divan Photos. I took my official photo that will eventually be placed on the wall of Past Potentates. I seriously cannot beleve the year is almost complete.

I am really looking forward to see how the nobility and their wives/ladies appreciate this weekend's Oktoberfest. We are having german food, camel's milk and a German band. It is one more affordable, fun-filled social event that many of us beleive is one of the things the Shrine has lacked the last several years.

So far, between the two poker progressives, the Oktoberfest, and next month's annual Trivia Night, we are convinced we are providing our membership with a manner in which to bond with each other and bring the fraternal brotherhood back into the fold.

I also attended the Director's Staff meeting last night, and I am confident that they will be well prepared to introduce our new Nobles into the Shrine during the upcoming Fall Ceremonial.

We are also continuing talks with a possible month long fundraiser during the holidays. If this comes to fruition it will possibly be a long term event and I hope to bring you the news in the near future.

For now, enjoy the beautiful weather, the fall colors and have a cup of fresh apple cider.

Enjoy

Mike