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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. Since 1922 we have treated over
860,000 children at these 22 hospitals located throughout North America for orthopaedics, burns,
spinal bifida, and cleft palate at NO COST to their families, insurance, or anyone. Our
operational budget for 2008 is over $826 million -- over $2 million per day. We accept any
child for treatment up to 18 years of age regardless of their race, creed, or background. Our
only criterion is to be able to improve their health and their life. This is NOT just for
Shriner's children -- it is for anyone.
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
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Galveston Burns Hospital Reopens:
This hospital, closed since Hurricane Ike devestated Galveston, has
opened!
Sun City Holiday Lighting:
The Shrine Club thanks all those in Sun City who supported the 2009/2010 Holiday Season
with your donations, which amounted to $6154! These monies will go, 100% to the Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
In addition, we recognized all the volunteer help we get from the Sun City
Firemen in the installation and removal of the lighting via a placque that was presented in the
recent Georgetown City Council Meeting. The presentation picture is below.
The Annual Shrine Circus:
This event was held January 16, 17, and 18 at the Cedar Pard Events Center. We had
sold-out attendance at most performances; these proceeds will also go to the Shriners Childrens
Hospitals.
Annual IHOP Pancake Day: This event will take place 23
February at all of the Austin-area IHOP restaurants. We are seeking donations for the
Childrens Hospitals and the IHOP's are donation free pancakes to all patrons.
"Tabs for Kids" -- Don't forget! Monies realized from
the redemption of these aluminum tabs also goes 100% to the Shriners Children's
Hospitals.
New Members --
Current Members
-- Please keep us up-to-date regarding address, phone number, and e-mail changes.
Meetings
Business & fellowship meetings are held at the Berry Creek
Country Club in Georgetown, Texas. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00
p.m.
The next meeting is February 16.
Agenda: TBD
Other activities and fundraising events occur throughout the
year:
IHOP (Int'l House of Pancakes) Day -- Annual event to raise money for
the Shriners' Childerns Hospitals
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 -- Annual event to benefit the Shriners' Childerns
Hospitals
Sun City Holiday Lighting Program -- Shriners bringing the Holiday
Spirit to all residents and visitors!
and more....
Officers to Contact
Ray DeVries,
Pres. 863-6807 d6450@suddenlink.net
Jack
Reed, V.P. 864-2429 jcr512@suddenlink.net
Ron Ferreri,
Treasurer
868-9557
ferreri146@suddenlink.net
Al Scholin,
SecretaryWebmaster 864-9493 ascholin@verizon.net
Last updated: 2/15/10 |