Nobles,
It was with a grave heart I had to cancel the selling of Vidalia Onions. Keeping the best interest of our members as well as Orak Shrine in mind, I had no choice but to make that decision. In keeping with Grand Master Kenneth Roy Jr’s. new Directive extending the suspension of all Masonic activities until May 31st, 2020, I will be rescheduling the May 9th Ceremonial for a later date. However, despite the Orak Temple being closed, we are still going forward with good things for Orak. Although events have had to be cancelled, some still pending rescheduling, the Potes Ball rescheduled for September 26th, there are fundraisers going on. The Corvette Raffle is roaring forward. Popcorn is available for sale ( look on orakshrine.org under Fundraisers ), great while entertaining ourselves at home or shipping to a love one. We are starting the pre-sale of Jack Daniel single barrel 750 ml bottles with personalized masonic brass medallion (AMERICAN FREEMASONS) each numbered with the Barrel and Rick number from the distillery- TRULY UNIQUE- check out the flyer!!!
Not being able to get together has forced other ways to be used to check in with and communicate to Orak Nobles. Bob Guthrie, Membership Chairman and Eric Pittman, Social Media Chairman, along with Garnett Kirk, Al Simpson have been working hard with me to check in with all our Nobles by phone and social media. John Bridegroom, Public relations, has kept event information current. Jack Hartlerode does a great job publishing the Inkling.
If you haven’t already, check out the article in the Spring 2020 edition of Shriner Magazine on page 5. It highlights one of our own, Noble Ron Smith. (shrinersvillage.com).
To all Orak Nobles, Ladies and families please stay safe and healthy. We have a lot to look forward to when we get the green light and are able to get together.
“The Children are the Heartbeat of the Shrine”
Wayne Hodgetts
Potentate