Sunday, September 15, 2013

Great Lakes Shrine Association

This weekend was a big time for Antioch Shrine. The President Doug Sorrell (from Lodge Minerva) put on a great weekend. While the GLSA consists of a 6 state 21 Shrine area and we haven't had a President of the Association in around 20 years from Antioch (who by the way was also from my Lodge), it was ran like we had just held one last year. Hundreds of emails, many planning sessions and hundreds of members were asked to help assist with the effort. Friday, I attended the Presidents dinner where several times those who helped were thanked for their efforts. This planning, organizing, controlling, delegating and recognizing those who helped method of executing the event was the key to its success. Many things never before attempted were done and the parade recognizing all areas of Masonry really highlighted the bond between the various Masonic organizations. From the York Rite to the Scottish Rite to the Eastern Star and Masonic youth groups over 100 people were in the parade in addition to hundreds of Shriners. I was proud to represent the Royal Arch Chapter in the parade.

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