Where has time gone? We are already halfway through the year, and we still
have to work on our membership goals. Our June Ceremonial was great. Thank you
to all who made everything go smoothly,(craftsman, Ritualistic Degree Team,
mentors & membership team, fezzers, registration, Appointed and Elected
Officers, Stewards, HONS, unit heads, office staff), the nobility for
participating & showing your support for Aleppo, and welcome to our newest
Shriners. I have set a goal of 100 new Shriners for our next Ceremonial, which
will be on September 25, 2010. The Aleppo Officers and Membership Team have been
going to Lodge of Instructions, Lodge Meetings, and special events talking about
Shrinedom and what we do. Help us bring Aleppo to a positive number for our
membership goal this year. If you know of an organization or Lodge who would
like a guest speaker, please contact me, and we will make sure we are there.
Aleppo Membership Team will be hosting another Rockin Nobles Night on Friday,
September 10 at 7PM. Masons, Non-Masons, perspective candidates are always
welcome. If you bring someone, you come for free. If you bring two, you and your
lady come for free. The night will consist of a tour of our building, a hospital
presentation, unit demonstrations, great food, and great entertainment to dance
to.
The Past Masters Degree Team had a busy ending this past Masonic Season. We
raised 3 candidates at Philanthropic Lodge in Marblehead, and 3 candidates at
Tyrian-Asher-Acacia Lodge in Gloucester. The work was great, and a good time was
had by our Team, the Lodge, and the now, Master Masons.
Our North South All Star Football Classic was a great hit at Gillette
Stadium. Thank you to those who showed up for the parade, and those who stayed
and enjoyed a great game. The Committee did a great job and I thank you on
behalf of everyone for your hard work.
The trip to Israel is still on. We hope you may be interested in joining us
November 10-19, 2010 for a once in a lifetime trip. The itinerary for the trip
can be found at
http://www.alepposhriners.com/ads/IsraelTrip2010.pdf
The HONS Chair-ity Auction and wine tasting was a success. Thank you to our
HONS for the hard work they did to make the night interesting and fun. Some of
the chairs that were there were very creative, unusual, interesting, and
original. Even the Vocational School brought a few chairs that I am sure people
will cherish.
Congratulations to the Aleppo Cycles on 3 first places, Aleppo Motor Patrol
for first place, to Dusty the Clown for first place in hobo/tramp and to Hoppy
the Clown for top 5 at this year’s Imperial Session in Toronto Canada.
Don’t forget the E. Ray Kelley Memorial Golf Tournament up in Cape Ann on
August 28, 2010.
Look forward to seeing everyone in Halifax, Nova Scotia for this year’s
Northeast Field Days.
Es Selamu Aleikum
Illustrious Jeffrey Arnold
Potentate Aleppo Temple - 2010
