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Almas Alibi

Volume 94 Number 4 // May 2019

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May Birthdays

Gerhard Oliver AignerRomell AmmaquiLuciano de Jesus AndradeCarpenter Y. Arpa, IVPantaleon AvelinoPhilbert BanksMark X. BaulEdward BeckJoao Carlos BergaminWalter A. BergmanLuiz Ribeiro BernardoAllen D. CajucomSteven CarawayGermano ZapataWilliam E. Chandler, Jr.Demayne D. CollinsJefferson G. CorassaFranco Correa BatistaAdrian F. DansiRicardo De LeonRaul DelfinoRichard F. DrosinAsaf DurakovicDan W. DurhamDaniel J. EliasRony EstrellesCharbel T. FahedAdisson M. FerreiraArnold L. Flottman, Jr.Atyla Q. Freitas LimaGustavo Alberto Garcia EscosCesar Alejandro Garcia CauciMichael L. GarrettRichard E. GarrisonJoseph GoldbergMichael A. Gordon, P.P.Robert B. GriffinThomas J. GriffinKenneth M. GriffithLeonard G. HaywardDonald M. Holliday, Jr.

Raymond E. HornMaurico HorstOshan C. JamesJorge Monteiro de JesusJeankite JosephAry Bartholomeu Pereira JuniorAnnas KamaraChance Koffi-BellaWolfgang KrennJean Marcel LautureRussell D. LeonardKenneth D. LonoganDaniel P. LoveWilliam K. Lyons, Jr.Melvin J. Mason, Jr.Valdir MassucattiAldo Santiago Mazzoni RivasPaul E. McFaddenSterling V. MeadMarwin R. MidaniEfran MolinaLinzie T. MomboKyalo MusauNumeriano A. NatividadMichael A. NicholasAbraham J. ObadiahJoseph A. ParsonsJoshua A. PooleTheodore J. Poppitz

Manuel PradoRoberto QuetuaLuis E. RibeiroRonald O. Roca AranoPeter SantighianJeffrey Y. SchillingAndrew L. SchneiderRandall A. SchochJohn L. SheltonHeliodoro Alves de SilvaAndrew V. R. SmithRafael A. Souza MaurmoDavid W. Stover, Sr.Martin SturzlbaumWillliam E. SudduthDesire Tessofo FeudjioPaul N. D. ThornellDonald C. TitusOttis G. TriantisLarry F. Vigil

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Potentate’s Rambles

At the Business meeting held on April 4th the main topic was updating the membership on the progress of negotiations with the Hamilton Hotel and the possibility of their leasing the Almas Temple lower floors. While this has been a topic of discussion for the last several years, the Hamilton is presently in the process of updating the hotel and are interested in expanding to provide a larger ballroom venue during the renovations. Pre-liminary work on developing this proposal has been carried out by the Almas Finance and Real Estate Committee. Illustrious Sir Michael Gordon, PP, Chairman, has taken the lead on this and developed a listing of points to be covered in a lease agreement with the hotel. Several brainstorming session and discussions with members has resulted in the develop-ment of a preliminary document we have shared with the hotel.

Now, let me stress as I stressed several times during the meeting on the 4th, this is all preliminary work. Nothing is set in stone, no agreements have been signed, and it is still a developing document. Up to this point the Almas side of the document has been from the Finance Committee. The hotel portion has been added by their team of profes-sionals. The Almas team does not feel they have the legal or lease expertise to carry the development farther. As a result I, along with Illustrious Sirs Michael and Don Ferguson, opened preliminary discussions with a professional leasing advisory company. We will meet with them again to go over the preliminary points covered in the working document and in turn they will recommend an attorney with leasing expertise to meet our needs. This then has to be submitted to the Almas attorney for approval, and finally to Imperial legal for final approval. I am sure this will be a major point of discussion at the next several Business Meetings and I strongly urge you to attend so you will be up to date on progress. Beware of listening to scuttlebutt, rumors, and half-truths—you may be listening to the wrong half.

Looking ahead to the next several months Almas has several upcoming events. On May 19th we will hold the Almas Memorial Service to remember Almas members who crossed the sands for the final time. Please attend and help memorialize these Nobles. Light refreshments will be served following the service. June is stacking up to be a busy month with the Crab Feast scheduled for June 15th. The feast will be hosted at the stately manor of Illustrious Sir Michael Gordon, P.P. The highlight of June will be the Past Potentate’s and 50-year Member lunch on June 22nd. Almas membership is invited to attend and help us honor those who have provided leadership in the past. Following the lunch there will be a full regalia Spring Ceremonial in the ballroom. The Ceremonial is open to all Shriners and family members. If you are a new member and have not seen full regalia Ceremonial this is your chance to see the pageantry of Shriners. Light refreshments will follow the Ceremonial. Beat the bushes for prospective members and lets make some new Shriners this Ceremonial. Mark the dates and watch for information posted on the Almas web-site and social media pages.

Our next business meeting is May 2nd. Come early for social hour for a chance to unwind from the day. Dinner service starts at 6:00 and the gavel will sound at 7:30 bringing the Temple to order. Bring your dues card and wear your Fez. Captain of the Guard Chris and the Outer Guard Scott will be checking dues cards for admittance. As mentioned above, the ongoing hotel lease will be a major topic of discussion. Attend the business meetings, join us for good fellowship, fun times, and to keep up on what is going on at Almas.

Yours in the Faith,

Frank Ireton,

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Almas Shriners Business Meeting

May 2, 2019 7:30 PM1315 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

Attest:

Frank Ireton, Potentate &

Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P., Recorder

Wear your Fez

Your 2019 Dues Card is necessary for admittance.

Almas Klown Unit

Wanted a few young men who love children and love looking weird.We still need your help with parades. Unfortunately, this year we were not invited to participate in the National Cherry Blossom parade but we will be looking to see what local parades we can join.

We need you to show your inner and outer selves and make kids and adults smile at parades. Most kids and adults love Klowns and love to have their pictures taken with klowns and our klown fire engine.

You may not want to become a member of the Klown unit but you can still march with us in the parades, have fun and make people laugh. The funnier you look, the better time you will have with the crowds. If you wish to join the Klowns the next time they hit the streets call the Boss Klown, Walter Simon at 301-318-2485 and let him know that you are available

Weird WallyBoss KlownWalter Siimon

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Assistant Rabban - George StoklasPeggy and I were in Tampa March 11 thru 13 for the Assistant Rabban School held by the Shrine Imperial. Most of the Imperial Officers were in attendance to answer questions that we had. We had excellent guest speakers on membership, finance, fund raising and the running of the Temple as Potentate.

Peggy didn’t spend the day at the pool, as there were important classes for her to attend on what is involved in being a Potentate’s wife and her responsibilities for the year. She said she came away with a lot of new knowledge even after being involved as a Grand Lodge Officers lady for all these years.

Yours in the Faith,George Stoklas

Almas Temple was filled with music Sunday afternoon, April 7th. There were two musicians playing Mozart Sonatas.

Violinist Mairead Hickey was the NCH Irish Young Musician of the Year 2010-12 and won a special prize for the best interpretation of a virtuoso work in 2016 International Louis Spohr Competition and was awarded first place in the 2012 Jeunesses Musicales File and Competition in Romania. She has performed in every concert hall in Ireland as well as the Beethoven-Haus, Bonn and Carnegie Hall, New York. In addition she has also been invited to perform in numerous international chamber music festivals. She began playing the violin in Bermuda when she was three, later studying with Adrian Petcu and now with Mihaela Martin at the Kronberg Academy. She cofounded the annual Ortus Chamber Music Festival in Cork, Ireland. Mairead currently plays a 1702 Tononi violin provided by the Bears International Violin Society.

Pianist Albert Cano Smit was born in Spain and now 22 years old has performed as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe and the United States and has been

praised for playing “with the maturity of someone three times his age” (CBC Music), for his “dazzling technical and emotional dexterity” (DNA) and musicianship “a superb musician has spoken” (Le Devoir). He was the First Place winner in 2017 Walter W. Naumberg Piano Com-petition. Albert won his first international piano competition at age 14 in 2011 at the International Chopin Festival in Mazovia, Poland. Since then he has won first prize in numerous piano competitions in Spain and England. Currently, he studies with Robert McDonald at the Juilliard school of music in New York and is under regular tutelage by Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Albert is an alum of the Verbier Festival Academy.

A very big thank you to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia for providing this very enjoyable Sunday afternoon treat.

Guests in the Temple

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Almas Shrine is responsible for transporting Shrine Hospital patients, along with their parent or guardian, to the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. We need good drivers who are retired or semi retired or still work-ing who can donate some time for periodic trips using Temple Vans. Please call 202-898-1688 and volunteer.

The Almas Transportation Fund is in need of a little boost. If you know of a friend or family member who has a birthday or some special occa-sion coming along, think of a dona-tion in their honor. We will be very happy to receive this kind donation

and acknowledge everyone for their generosity. Thank you in advance for helping the children of the Shrine Hospital system.

Remember a loved one or a friend, make a donation to the Almas Hospital Transportation Fund. Make checks payable to:

Almas Hospital Transportation Fund and mail to Almas Shriners,

1315 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005.Donations to the Transportation Fund are tax deductible.

Date................................. Amount $..................................

In Memory of..............................................................................

In Honor of................................................................................

Person(s) to whom acknowledgment is to be sent:Name..........................................................................................Address......................................................................................City & State................................................... Zip.....................Name of Donor(s).....................................................................Address....................................................................................City & State.................................................. Zip...................

Almas Transportation Fund Donations

DONATIONSIn Memory of Carol Kidwell

Bill & Nancy LanhamGeorge & Judy Whetzel

Other Donations

Order of the QAll In EnterprisesMichael Gordon

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Northwest/BCC Shrine Club

Almas Yacht Club

To all my Sea Dogs,

We had a fantastic April meeting at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo. We had a hardy meal and it wasn’t hardtack or salted meats, but great traditional Irish meals and of course good libations. Unfortunately, it was the Commander who missed the meeting as some foolish man overturned his tractor trailer on the American Legion Bridge and yours truly was stuck there till six bells.

Our next excursion is being handled by a want to be Marine contingent of the ship, Jay Whitcomb. He likes Latin food, so I’m sure it will be Italian. If you would like to join us, contact our secretary, Fred Evans at 301-460-1982 and he will tell you where we will be going. It should be Thursday, April 25th, at 6:30 PM. I’m sure it will be a desirable place where we can lay anchor and enjoy ourselves.

Just a heads up, at our next meeting a quiz will be given on nautical terms. Samples of those terms are in this message other terms are “ahoy there”, Shiver my timbers”, etc. So go study, whoever can answer the most right sails off with a free meal.

Don’t forget your rubber ducky and your song. While I wasn’t there at our last meeting, I will be there in April, no one eats till you sing.

Jesse Villarreal,Yacht Club Commodore

The NW-BCC Shrine Club is open to all. The NW-BCC Shrine Club holds its meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Hall off of Forest Glen Road. The address is 5707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. We have a monthly dinner meeting that is $25.00 per person, which include appetizers, beverages, salad, a main course and dessert. What more can one ask. Twice a year we hold our meeting at Old Europe Restaurant in DC. For those who missed our Bull and Oyster Roast in March, you missed a great time and great oysters.

Our next meeting will be May 22, 2019. If you are interested in attending or need additional information, call the Secretary Walter Simon at 301-318-2485. We do not meet in March because our Bull and Oyster Roast is usually held then. In October we meet at the Old Europe Restaurant for lunch and there is no meeting in November because of Thanksgiving. There is a Holiday Party on the first Monday in December. During the summer months there may be a social thrown in just for fun. This year we will meet at the Old Europe on July 21 and October 13 so mark you calendars.

All of our meetings are open so invite your significate other and come join us. We are always welcoming new members.

Yours in the FaithWalter SimonSecretary

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Daughters of the Nile

Please enroll me as a member of the 100 Million Dollar Club

_____ I have previously made a Will leaving a bequest to the Shrine Hospital for Children. _____ I have made a provision in my Will leaving a bequest to the Hospitals. _____ I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100.00 which is tax deductible.

Make check payable to: Shriners Hospitals for Children and mail to

Almas Shriners, 1315 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

I am a member of _____________ Shrine.

Sign ___________________________ Shrine # _______

Address ____________________________City ______________ State _____ Zip _______

Please have the certificate read : _____________________________

On behalf of all of us, we thank you for coming to

our Installation

Queen Josephine Foly

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Spring Ceremonial June 22, 2019

Following the Luncheon

Almas Temple1315 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

Total Cost:

Initiation Fee $125.00Temple Dues $65.00Hospital Assessment $5.00Per Cap $30.00Total Due $225.00

Petitions will be voted on at the Business Meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month.Please turn them into the Recorders Office no later than the Wednesday before.

Please join Almas Shrine as we celebrate the

50 Year Members and Past Potentates

with a Luncheon in their honor on

June 22, 2019

12:00 Noon

Almas Shrine Center 1315 K Street, NW

Washington DC, 20005

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Mid Atlantic Shrine Association Convention September 5-8, 2019

Double Tree by Hilton 1900 Pavilion Drive Virginia Beach VA 23451

Room Packages are as follows and includes all Hospitality and After Parade Party

3 Nights $450.004 Nights $580.005 Nights $715.00

A deposit of $150.00 per room is due no later than July 31, 2019 and final payment to Almas Shriners is due by August 31, 2019.

Please fill out and return to the Temple Office to reserve your room by July 31, 2019. Almas Shriners, 1315 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005

Name of Noble: ________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________City: ___________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________Phone Number: ___________________ Unit: _________________Significant Other: ________________Credit Card #: _________________EXP Date: ______ Security Code: ____

Room Deposit $150.00 _________MASA Registration : Representatives & Nobles; $25.00 ___________MASA Registration: Ladies, Guests and Children 12 and older: $10.00 ____

Check in dates: ( Remember there is a 3 night minimum.)

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 _____Wednesday, September 4, 2019 _____ Thursday, September 5, 2019 _____Friday, September 6, 2019 _____Saturday, September 7, 2019 _____

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Bring your prospective members with you and enjoy an evening of

fellowship and Tacos.

Friday, May 3, 2019

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Almas Temple Lounge1315 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

RSVP to reservations@almasshriners.org

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Reagan’s StorySix-year-old Reagan and her family are from a suburb of Cincinnati, so it was an adventure for parents Erin and Ryan to pile everyone into the car for an end-of-summer camping trip near Columbus, Ohio.

After a dinner of hot dogs and s’mores cooked over a campfire, the happy crew played nearby before heading to their tents for the night. Twilight made it difficult to see the metal fire ring around the smoldering hot coals and Reagan fell on the embers, receiving second and third-degree burns to the back of both legs.

Shriners Play a Big Role in ReferralsWhen it comes to finding medical help for children, Shriners are now more important than ever. Members of the fraternity have always played a critical role in helping families in their communities get connected with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati, and now it has become even easier with a website and referral cards.

WebsiteShriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati continues to make referring a patient and obtaining an appointment for care easier than ever through the website: www.shrinershospitalcincinnati.org

Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ ShrinersHospitalCincinnati

News from Cincinnati

SHC-CIN_Media Resources.March._2019

Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Cincinnati is one of only four freestanding hospitals in the country dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our physicians’ experience and expertise in pediatric burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati a first choice for care.

If you know a child who could benefit from our services, share our information:

www.shrinershospitalcincinnati.org

or call 855-206-2096

to make an appointment; no referral is needed.

Ryan rushed Reagan to the nearest local hospital. “It all happened in a flash,” he recalled of the event. Once treated, the nurse asked where they would like to take Reagan for continuing care. Erin immediately requested Shriners Hospitals for Children—Cincinnati; she had a friend whose daughter had been treated for a coffee scald and knew it was the best destination for pediatric burns. They had an appointment two days later.

“We had never experienced anything like Reagan’s accident,” Erin said. “I never knew how horrible burns were; how even the simple act of cleaning the wound causes excruciating pain. We are so grateful for what Shriners did for us.”

The kindness and superior care they experienced at Cincinnati Shriners Hospital stayed with them months after Reagan’s wounds had healed, so during the holidays Erin, a middle school teacher, asked her students for hospital donations rather than gifts for her. They did not disappoint. Ryan delivered a large cart filled with games, books and craft items for other patients to enjoy. “It isn’t nearly enough to say thank you for all the wonderful work Shriners Hospitals do,” Erin said, “not only for our daughter Reagan, but for so many families across the country.”

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Almas Shriners Memorial Service

Sunday, May 19, 2019

2:00 PM

Almas Shrine Center1315 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

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WHERE: Almas Shrine Temple 1315K Street NW

Washington, DC 20005 DATE: May 18, 2019

TIME: 6 PM – 12 Midnight

Tickets: $50.00/Person

RSVP by May 6, 2019 to: Carpenter Arpa - jcarpa@hotmail.com Ador Carreon - ador.carreon1@gmail.com

Bayani Pioquinto - bpioquin2@yahoo.com

T R E A T Y O U R L A D I E S T O T H E P H I L I P P I N E S A T O U R N A T I O N ’ S C A P I T A L

The Maharlika club of Almas Shriners invites you to an evening of authentic Filipino cuisine, cultural entertainment and music

LADIES NIGHT

LADIES NIGHT

Proceeds benefit the Maharlika Club of Almas Shriners and are not tax deductible.

Almas Shriners Sick and Shut-in Nobles, Give them a call or send them a card.

(as of 4-25-2019)If you know of a Noble who is ill or shut-in please call 202-898-1688.

In Memoriam

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Paul Adams549 Valley Mill Road, #201

Winchester, VA 22602540-333-5822

Scott MiskovicSummit Place Assisted Living

491 Highway 17, # 232Little River, SC 29566

843-685-5554

Marlon Curtis1740 S Street, SE # 4

Washington, DC 20020202-678-0809

Thomas D. Verner2/1/1918 - 10/10/2016

Anthony M. Opyrchal1/4/1944 - 4/5/2018

Ronald W. Clark12/14/1940 - 3/13/2019

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Thursday Night Dinner

Petition for Initiation and Membership inAlmas Shriners

To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Almas Shriners, situated in the Oasis of Washington, Desert of the District of Columbia: I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in _______________________ Lodge # ____ Located in ______________________. Which is a lodge recognized by or in amity with the conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than six(6) months, as required by the By-Laws of Shriners International. I respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine and become a member of your Temple. If I am found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of Shriners International and the By-Laws and Ceremonies of your Temple.Birthplace: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________Were you ever a DeMolay? _______ If so, what was the Chapter Name and Location? _____________Profession or Occupation: ___________________________________________________Have you previously applied for admission to any Temple of the Order? ___________If so, to what Temple? ___________________________________ When ? __________________Residence Address:Street: ___________________________ City: __________________ State: ____ Country: ______________ Zip: ______Home Phone: _______________________________ Mobile Phone: ______________________________Business Address:Street: ___________________________ City: __________________ State: ____ Country: ______________ Zip: ______Business Phone: _________________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________________Hat Size: ________________ Spouses Name: ______________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Print Full Name: ________________________________________________________________ (Initials are not sufficient)

Recommended and vouched for on the honor of:

Noble: ___________________________ Shrine # ________ Noble: ___________________________ Shrine# _______

May 2, 2019 is the Temple Business Meeting.

Dinner will be served starting at 6:00 pm in the dining room and is open to all who make reservations.

The cost is $15.00 per person.

Call the Temple Office at 202-898-1688 to make your reservation by Wednesday,

May 1, 2019 before 12 noon.

Catering by Catering Resources

Looking forward to seeing everyone

First Course

Crisp Romaine Salad

Entree

Pan Seared Tilapia and Grilled Chicken BreastSeasonal Roasted Vegetables

Scalloped PotatoesBread and Butter

Dessert

Chef’s ChoiceSeasonal Fresh Fruit

Beverages

Iced Tea & Coffee

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Deadline for the next alibi is the 5th of the month

Unless otherwise indicated proceeds from all activities advertised in this publication benefit Shrine Organizations only.

They do not benefit Shriners Hospital for Children and are not tax deductible.

Editorial Staff

Frank Ireton - Potentate

Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P. - Recorder

Jennifer Murray - Editor

Martha Boltz & Bobbie Hassler - Proof Readers

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY

FRIDAY SATURDAY

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MAY 2019

JUNE 2019

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NW/BCC Shrine Club Meeting

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SUNDAY

Board Meeting

Board Meeting

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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JULY 2019

Board Meeting

Scottish Rite

Scottish Rite

Business Mtg. & DON

1 2 3 4 5 6

Scottish Rite

Motor Corp Mtg.

Scottish Rite

Almas Crab Feast

Scottish Rite

Scottish Rite

Scottish Rite

Motor Corp Mtg.

Memorial Day Temple Closed

Mother’s Day

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Yacht ClubNW/BCC Shrine

Club Meeting

Cinco de Mayo Party

.........Imperial Session-Nashville, TN.........NW/BCC Shrine Club Mtg.Scottish Rite Yacht Club

28 29 30

SE Shrine Club

1 2 3 4

26 27 28 29 30 31

Business Mtg.

MD Grand Lodge Semi-Annual

Communication

Almas Memorial Service

DC Grand Lodge Semi-Annual

Communication

1

Business Mtg.

50 Year Members/ Past Potentate’s Lunch

& CeremonialFather’s Day

Independence Day Temple Closed

.......................................Imperial Session, Nashville, TN..........................................

DON Session

Almas Alibi1315 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20005PHONE

(202) 898-1688

FAX

(202) 789-1148

WEBSITE

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