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SHRINERS
Who are the Shriners?
A brotherhood of men...dedicated to fun and fellowship...but with a serious
purpose.
Shriners are distinguished by an enjoyment of life and a commitment
to philanthropy. We support what has been called the "World's Greatest
Philanthropy." Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 pediatric specialty
hospitals, operated and maintained by the Shrine. All children, up to 18 years old may be
eligible for treatment at Shriners Hospitals if they, in the opinion of the hospital's chief of
staff, could benefit from the specialized care available at Shriners Hospitals. Eligibility is
not based on financial need or relationship to a Shriner.
We and our ladies also enjoy parades, trips, dances, dinners,
sporting events and other social activities.
In order to become a Shriner, a man must first be a Mason. The
fraternity of Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternity in the
world. It dates back hundreds of years to the time when stonemasons and other craftsmen
gathered in shelter houses or lodges. Over the years, formal Masonic lodges emerged, with
members bound together not by trade, but by their desire to be fraternal brothers.
Sun City Shrine Club -- a unit of the Ben Hur Shrine Temple
based in Austin
http://www.benhurshrine.org
Current Hot News and Events
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more detailed information
14th Annual "Gift of Life Golf" Tournament
Results -- The Gift of Life Tournament was held October 4th
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We
had 102 players and 36 of them are residents of Sun City. Preliminary figures show that we
netted just over $20,000.00 for the hospitals. A special thanks go to Don Hewlett
Buick/Chevrolet, Austin Infiniti and Lexus of Austin for there support.
We also received strong support from the members of the Sun City
Shrine Club and the Ben Hur Shrine Golf Unit. Other businesses that Supported us are Catfish
Parlor of Georgetown, Texas Sun & Shade, J. R. McCracken, Attorney, Town Square Floors, Market
Place Smiles, Ace Fire Equipment, Charlotte Hohensee-RE/MAX Centex Associates, Ray Bethke- Re/MAX,
Dr. Kevin Miller of Georgetown Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, Premier Mazada of Georgetown,
Merrill Lynch of Georgetown, The Stacy Group, Guaranty Bank, Franklin Bank, Ron Isgitt of Hill
Country Associates and David's Barber Shop of Georgetown.
In addition to these sponsors, we had a number of Units and Clubs
from Ben Hur, as well as individuals, that were also sponsors of the golf tournament.
Pictures will be posted in the "Photo Gallery" on this site.
Annual Sun City Holiday Lighting --
Our date to start installing the Holiday Lights for Sun City is the Monday after
Thanksgiving, December 1. We will start at 8:30 am, meeting at the visitor's tower at the
Williams Drive entrance. A sign-up sheet for the various projects has been circulating at the
last two Shrine Club Meetings and will be available again at the November 18 meeting.
We need more volunteers!! Bring your coffee, gloves and wire
cutters.
For more information, contact Lou Gibson (864-1542), Stan Brandenburg (864-1678),
Saadi Ferris (931-0707), or Bob Campbell (863-9563).
Christmas Poinsettia Flowers Sale --
The Ruh Nub Daughters of the Nile are holding their annual Sale of flowers to
decorate our homes. Flowers will be available in Red, Pink, White, and Marble Colored; foil
pot covers w.ill be available in Red or Gold. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Ruh Neb
Temple No. 64 General Fund.
The Poinsettia pik-up date is 6 December at the Ben Hur Shrine
Center and will be in conjunction with Ruh Neb's Breakfast With Santa Claus. Come in and join
the Festivities and have a great Breakfast -- all in one morning!
An order form is available by clicking
here
. Or you may contact Princess Tirzah Ann Davis at 512-663--0995 or
877-341- 2708, e-mail
diamondannie756@gmail.com
"Tabs for Kids"
2009 Officers Elected
At the October 18 Shrine Club meeting the officers for 2009 were
elected. They are:
- President: Tom Hauss
- Vice-President: Jim Burden
- Treasurer: Ron Ferreri
- Secretary: Al Scholin
Note that Secretary is a new office, being split out from Treasurer/Secretary per the revised
by-laws proposed, voted upon, and approved earlier this year.
New Members
(see the Club Roster via the Members Only menu item for their
particulars)
Current Members
-- Please keep us up-to-date regarding address, phone number, and e-mail changes.
Meetings
Business & fellowship meetings are held at the County Seat Cafe,
on the Square in Georgetown, Texas. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00
p.m.
The next meeting is December 16.
Other activities and fundraising events occur throughout the
year:
IHOP (Int'l House of Pancakes) Day
WalMart "Shake the Bucket" Day
Tent at the Red Poppy Festival - Georgetown
Shriners Night at Round Rock Express Ball Game
"Gift of Life" Golf Tournament
and more....
Officers to Contact
Keith Johnson,
Pres. 864-0678
wkeithjohn@juno.com
Saadi
Ferris, V.P. 931-0707
saferris@suddenlink.net
Lou Gibson,
Sec/Treasurer
864-1542
lougreyfox@verizon.net
Al Scholin,
Webmaster/Scribe
864-9493
ascholin@verizon.net
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