Potentate’s Message

Greetings Nobles, Ladies and Friends

It is such a great honor to see and meet with so many fellow Shriners.  One goal I wanted to do was to go to as many club and unit activities as I could.  Let me tell you, our Shriners make me proud!  Kalif Shriners are always busy thinking of new ways to get together to have fun, raise money, bring in new Nobles and keep Shriners moving forward.  I would like to thank all the Nobles for all that has been done or is in the process of being done. 

Our May Stag was appreciation night for the Ladies and the North football players.  We had over 100 people in attendance.  I would like to thank Warren Pearson and J.J. for all their time and effort in putting this event together.  The Kan-a-bulls put on another great meal. GO NORTH GO!

Heidi and I and Chief Rabban Dennis Wilson made a trip to Jackson Hole May 15th for the Potentate’s visit.  Their president Bob Lundy said RSVP was light, but the turn out was fabulous.  They had to continually add tables and chairs to accommodate everyone.  Heidi and I would like to thank the Jackson Hole Shrine Club members for our meals, drinks and lodging.  It was very nice to see Dean Lewis, our Hospital Rep.  He did however inform us that he will be retiring soon.  Thank you Dean, for a job well done!  If anyone is interested in the Hospital Rep. position, please let the Divan know. 

May 21st was the stated meeting.  It was nice to see lower bar finished.  Many thanks go out to Earl Wintermute for his awesome metal work!  Stop in and take a look!

Directors Staff had a great meal on the 29th of May.  I told the gang that “there is nuttin’ better than there cooking”.

The Memorial Day parade in Sheridan had a great turn out.  I was honored to ride with the Kalif Horse Patrol (and I didn’t fall off!).  Thank you Noble Bob Gould, for your work in getting our Shriners in this parade.

The Klay Busters shotgun tournament was well attended with over 60 people there.  Noble Mo Schwartz should be proud of a job well done.   Noble Rob and Paul Schwartz cooked up a great lunch with all the fixings.  Thanks to everyone who attended and helped with this event.

Inyan Kara Golf tournament had a good turn out.  Thanks go out to Noble Randy Rossman for all his hard work.

The Shrine Bowl is the next event on the calendar.  I hope to see all of you and your parade units there.   Don’t forget the tailgate party and cheer on the North.  We would love to have that trophy for another year.

June 27th is the Shrine circus in Sheridan at the fair grounds.  Please bring your fez and meet at the fairgrounds at 2 PM.  We need all your help to make this day run smoothly and be a success for the kids.

Other upcoming events are:

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Outdoor meeting at Christensen Ranch (Newcastle) June 19th at 1 PM.

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Pictures are being taken for our Shrine Yearbook June 26-29 in Sheridan.

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Imperial Session in Toronto, Canada is the first full week in July.

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Summer PNSA in Spokane, Washington is July 27-31.

The summer is full of Shrine activities.  Wear your fez, support your parades, and attend what you can.  Show your Shrine Pride!

As Always, God Bless and Yours in Faith

Kelly D. Wood, Kalif Potentate