Tuesday November 9. 2010

It has been a while since my last posting. We have been very busy preparing to conduct this past weekend's Fall Ceremonial. You may be wondering how it went, well let me tell you, 56 new Nobles. That is right, 56 new Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. We have not had a class like this in over 10 years. In addition, the 2nd Ladies Ambassador program consisted of about 15 wives of the new Nobles, and by all accounts, this was a very successful program.

Carrie and I arrived around 7:30 A.M. and left the Shrine Center around 8:00 P.M. In between we hosted well over 400 people at the Shrine Center through out the day. We could not be happier with the results. Our Class Honoree had his entire family and friends in attendance, and I hope that he had a wonderful time. The New Nobles and their ladies seemed to appreciate the efforts of all the groups involved in preparing the event. And you could feel the excitement among the nobility in attendance, they were very enthused to see how well our membership program has accomplished their goals for the year.

All in all, I could not be happier for our beloved organization. Sure there were a few minor complaints. I tell people that when I first attended "Shrine Camp" as an Oriental Guide, one of the first lessons they taught that you will never, NEVER make everyone happy. There will be a very small percentage of any organization that exudes negativity and criticizes success. You can let it bog you down, or you can avoid it and concentrate on what is real important, the success and happiness of the vast majority of your membership. FEZTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carrie and I did nothing on Sunday, went out to breakfast and caught up on some dvr shows.

Last evening the Americans and Directors Staff met and there were another 100 Nobles in the building. It is truly a great site to see so many members enjoy the camaraderie of each other.

The rest of the week is very busy. This evening is a finance meeting. Wednesday is an annual Wild Game Dinner, with proceeds benefit ting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Thursday is our 5th Annual Shrine Trivia Night. And we are well into the implementation of our Festival of Light Show which should kick off on November 23 at the Hazel Park Racetrack. The Committee is hard at work, and this should be a great spectacle.

The Shrine is Alive in Southeast Michigan, you better jump on board!!!!!!!!!!