Dear Nobles,
I would like to thank you for electing me as your Potentate for the year 2020. I will do my best to serve and lead Orak Shrine into an exciting and fun year for 2020.
I have chosen many fine Nobles who have accepted the chairmanships for committees, fundraisers and appointed positions which no doubt will add to our growth in membership, communication, fundraisers and a fun time at Orak Shrine. With their leadership and the help and support of all Nobles we will have an exciting year.
The Outgoing Party January 18, 2020 for Illustrious Sir David Moss and Lady Cathy was a great success. The slide presentation of their journey, followed by a hat skit, was a perfect tribute to all the hard work and fun they have contributed to Orak Shrine. Thank you Noble Robert Gaskill and Bonnie, and Noble Ed Senzig for putting it together.
Our new Divan and Officers were installed at the Installation January 26, 2020. The Pipes & Drums, led by Noble Pipe Major Tom Houts, did a great job escorting elected Potentate Wayne L. Hodgetts and Lady Fran into the hall. Thank you all who attended for supporting your Divan and new Officers for 2020.
The summer shirts and Pote’s tie are available. You need to fill out an order form for the summer shirt. The ties are available at the Shrine office.
Many events and fundraisers are planned for the year 2020:
One to be highlighted now that will run through October 17th is the exciting Corvette Raffle. It gives a chance to own the new 2020 Corvette C8, a great collectors addition!
La Porte Circus February 26th-27th. will be, as always, an entertaining night. Workers are always needed and welcomed!
Hospital Day June 7, 2020 is a wonderful opportunity to see first hand what the Shrine’s philanthropy is all about. The Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago is one of the state-of-the-art Shriners Hospitals in the world. Try to plan on attending this event.
Shriners International Imperial Session 2020 is in Kansas City, MO. The Session officially is July 5th-9th, however all competitions are July 4th. Known for its Bar-B-Q cuisine you can count on good eats while you explore all the wonders of the city. For more information contact Illustrious Sir Dale Rieder, PP, 33°, Pilgrimage Chairman.
Evansville, IN will be the host city for GLSA 2020 Session. The Session will run from September 9th-13th. Hosted by Hadi Shrine with President Brian Hall, PP, it will be a great time! Come and support Orak Units in their competitions and enjoy the camaraderie!
Some other planned events coming up are:
February 29, 2020 – Comedy Entertainment Night
March 14, 2020 – St Patrick’s Day Party
April 4, 2020 – Ladies Tea
April 11, 2020 – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
April 25, 2020 – Potentate’s Ball
Thank you for your continued support to make 2020 an “extreme” fun and productive year!
Yours in the Faith,
Wayne Hodgetts, Jr
Potentate
