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Almas Alibi

Volume 92 Number 2 // March 2017

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March Birthdays

James G. AllsPaul D. AndrewsRobert E. AnsonJerjes Antelo EyzaguirreBlaine H. AsherRaul Audi JuniorMichael AunzoBilly J. BakerMichael BakerJay Ivan BarmackOdin BauerEduardo Antonio Bertacchi UvoRobert W. BiddleRobert P. BiddleA. Albert BissCesar Blanco AvelinoLuciano Carvalho AgrizziAlvaro Daniel Cesar FernandezAndrew Lambrou CharalambousPaul K. ChristensenMatthew D. ClarksonFrank E. CompitelloRaul F. CruzMaurice J. CurcioRichard C. Cutlip, Jr.Timothy J. DanaheyAldo ElgueraLewis C. EllisFred W. EvansFabricio Rossi Fernandes LimaAlberto Jose Fernandez de la VegaArguibaldo Evangelista FerreiraJorge Barnsley Pessoa FilhoAljandro Pablo Fontaina MinelliMarshall D. FraimClyde D. Garrett, IIAtiako GeorgeJ. Kenneth GibalaJuan Carlos Gomez PizarroDavid GregoryRene L. GutierrezMark E. HartzDouglas C. HolbrookJames C. HollandLawrence W. HynsonLawrence G. JaggersMandredo Guery Justiaino BlancoDean E. KlingerE. Sam Koontz

Guenter KrejsJerry E. LarrowGlenn R. LooperJerge Luque SanchezJerry MarathonMatthew S. McGinleyBruce McMullenWayne A. MillsHenry MishkinDeria N. MoeisRobert L. MooreHabakuk NdzerreMrcos PelizzonCesar F. PenaAndreas PenkFrankel PetitJohn E. PierceBen Gil PriceRalph Dementri RansomBilal RaschidRichard RiccardiGeorge Reid, Jr.Christopher RiveraIrving M. RothsteinTerry Lee Royce, Sr.Hercules Mosteiro RozoGualberto Ruiz Estellano

Michael J. RunfolaNelson Jesus Severich PittoNorman L. SpearsChristopher StokesSten Esaias TegnerRobert D. TerwilligerGeorge A. ValaisCalos Hugo Vargas ExeniRodrigo Guilherme Varotti PereiraOscar F. VasquezGeorge D. VassiliouJose L. VediaOscar L. VieraCharles H. VolkmanBilly J. WalkerRobert C. WallaceAllan David WarnesRoyce A. Watson, P.P.Courtney S. WessingerDavid Arthur WhittemoreStanley ZainaGuilherme Zem

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Potentate’s Message Greetings Nobles! January has been a busy and exciting month at Almas Temple. Your divan has been working hard to build excitement around events, your Recorder has been working hard to bring more clients into our building to generate revenue and you, the nobles, have been at-tending events, having fun and helping Children. Lady Vanessa and I knew that January would be busy but it’s been even busier than I could have imagined.

What have we done this month to Strengthen fun and Fellowship? We started the month with a great installation at Almas followed by attending Installations at Boumi and Kena Shriners. It was also my privilege to install the officers of the NW-BCC Shrine Club and the Almas Yacht Club. We had a great time at the Chinese New Year Parade in Wash-ington! The Mini-Motors, Legion of Honor Checker, Chuckles the Clown and all of our Nobles were well received by the parade attendees. Nearly 30 nobles came to play games and cheer on the teams at our Super Bowl Party. A great time was had by all!

How have we Supported Shriners Hospitals? I had the opportunity to travel to the East West Shrine Game where I presented a check for living expenses from the Q Foundation for Kids to three SHC Tampa patients sponsored by the Almas Bolivia Shrine Club. I was also able to take the three boys to the football game where they had a great time. I was also reminded that you never know when you will run into an Almas Shriner… I met Noble Cliff Cooper for the first time and caught up with my old friend Noble Steven Orr and his Lady Katherine. Thank you to Noble Pig from the NW-BCC Shrine Club for his donation of $255 and to Noble Melvin Harrison for donating his $45 in bartending tips from the Super Bowl party to the Almas Transportation Fund.

What steps are we taking to Solidify our Financial Future? Our recorder has been working closely with our new mar-keting company to develop better marketing materials and strategies to help generate paid bookings of our ballroom and other facilities. Our new branding “Sphinx on K” looks great and is a step in the right direction. In addition we conducted market analysis of similar facilities and determined we could raise our rental rates and still remain highly competitive. We’ve taken important steps to modernize the computer applications we use for client management and bookings enabling us to move away from spreadsheets and calendars to a true Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. We’re also going to make some changes to our Alibi printing schedule to reduce our costs. Please see the important information on this later in the Alibi.

On the Horizon: At our March business meeting we will vote on important changes to our temple by-laws which were reviewed at our February meeting and laid over per Imperial Code until March.

Membership Party: Rob Heffelfinger, our membership chair is launching a huge event on Friday March 17th; a Saint Patrick’s Day bash at the temple and the first meeting of the Almas Spirits Society, our new Whiskey club. If you haven’t been to Almas in a long time please come by and have some green beer and taste the spirits; all of our nobles are welcome. Even if you are behind on your dues look at our bylaw changes and come see what your Temple is doing and join us for some fun. We sincerely hope to have you come back to active noble status.

The Potentates Ball is April 1st (no joke). Come celebrate Mardi Gras style at this year’s black tie optional gala. The evening will begin with an open bar social hour at 5 PM followed by a plated dinner and dancing to the sounds of Prince Havely and His Royal Highness Band. At 9 PM you’ll want to exchange your jacket and tie for extra Mardi Gras beads and masquerade masks for a Charity After-Party championed by Federal Lodge #1 and Singleton Lodge #7. Come party the night away with the Fellowcraft band and other local opening acts to raise money for the Almas Trans-portation fund.

Finally, it’s time to start planning for the Imperial Session. It will be a big year for Almas as we are hoping to launch two more new Temples from South America. Our Assistant Rabban Frank Ireton is working hard to get us ready to be in the Imperial Parade. Please reach out to Frank and support the planning for Imperial 2017!

Yours in the Faith

Almas Shriners Business MeetingVoting on By Laws Changes.

March 2, 2017 7:30 pm1315 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

Attest:

Michael A. Gordon, Potentate &

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

Wear your Fez

Your 2017 Dues card is necessary for admittance.

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Chinese New Year Parade

See what fun we had. Come join us next time

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Daughters of the Nile

Krazy Klown Korner

FUN, FUN & FUNNOW IS THE LAST CALL TO SHOW YOUR INNER SELF AND MAKE KIDS AND ADULTS SMILE AT

THE CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE.. APRIL 8 IS CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE TIME. IN THIS PARADE WOMEN AND CHILDREN CAN PARADE WITH SHRINE KLOWNS. YOU CAN WEAR HALLOWEEN CUSTOMS, EVEN LONG JOHNS AND NIGHTGOWNS, IF CLEAN AND DECENT. ANYTHING THAT LOOKS FUNNY.

WE ARE EXPECTING A LARGE NUMBER OF KLOWNS AS KENA IS HOSTING A CLOWN-A-RAMA WHERE CLOWNS FROM OTHER MID ATLANTIC STATES ATTEND. THEY HAVE BEEN INVITED TO BE IN THE PARADE. WANT TO MAKE A GOOD SHOWING.

YOU MAY NOT WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE KLOWN UNIT, BUT ALL WE ARE ASKING FOR IS ONE DAY OF YOUR TIME DEVOTED TO HAVING FUN AND MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH. THE FUNNIER YOU LOOK, THE BETTER. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE KLOWNS IN THIS NATIONAL PARADE, CALL BOSS KLOWN, WALTER SIMON, AND LET US KNOW YOUR INTENTIONS.

WE NEED TO HAVE THIS INFORMATION FOR TRANSPORTATION TO PARADE ROUTE AND FOR REFRESHMENTS AT THE AFTER PARADE LUNCH AT THE TEMPLE.

WEIRD WALLYBOSS KLOWN (FOR THE PRESENT)

Greetings from Samla Temple No 51, Daughters of the Nile. I would like to thank the Almas Alibi for the opportunity given to us each month to share Samla’s news and information. My term as queen is ending and it’s time to pass this duty to a new queen. I will still remain very active as a Junior Past Queen and look forward to offering support and guidance to the new of-ficers and members.

Samla has gained new members this term due to the hard work of our members, officers and Past Queens. Our committees and fund raiser teams had a successful year and should be proud. May we continue to grow and offer support to the children at Shriners Hospitals for Children

in Philadelphia, PA. If anyone is interested in learning more about us or interested in joining our temple, contact me or any member for information. I can be reached at vlschweit@verizon.net.

Pr. Royal Diane Logue and Samla Temple, No. 51 invites you to our Open Installation on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2 pm.

March 4th - Elections, Initiation and Past Queens Night.March 10th – Installation Rehearsal for members.March 11th – Installation of OfficersApril 6th – Regular Stated Session

Fondly, Virginia Schweitzer, QueenSamla Temple No 51, Daughters of the NileWashington, DC

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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 Honor of M. Jean Lockard

Joel Kahn

In Memory of William E. ChaneyRoyce & Christine Watson

In Memory of F. William Hershiser, P.P.Royce & Christine Watson

In Memory of William E. BridegumRobert & Diana Dodd

Dean KlingerAlmas Yacht Club

Jay & Nancy WhitcombRoyce & Christine WatsonKenny & Dinora CollinsMel & Earlene Harison

In Memory of John CarbauhJoel Kahn

In Memory of Marion K. WarnerRoyce & Christine Watson

In Memory of Fred GoreRoyce & Christine Watson

In Memory of Frank DunawayRoyce & Christine Watson

Other DonationsLouis M. Numkin & Noble Pig

Robert F. DrechslerAlmas Shriners Super Bowl Tips

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Almas Shriners/Jack Chaillet Memorial Golf Tournament

Monday, August 7, 2017

Renditions Golf Club1380 W. Central Ave.Davidsonville, MD 21035410-798-9798

Registration: 8:00 A.M.Shotgun Start: 9:00 A.M.Lunch & Awards: 2:00 P.M.

Individual Golf Package $75.00(Includes Lunch)

1. ____________________________2. ____________________________3. ____________________________4. ____________________________

Corporate Sponsor $500.00(Includes Lunch and Tee Sign)1. ____________________________2. ____________________________3. ____________________________4. ____________________________

Tee Sponsor: $150.00______________________________

Food & Fun w/o Golf $35.00______________________________

Make checks payable toAlmas Shriners and mail to 1315 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20005

Proceeds are for the benefit of Almas Shriners and not tax deductible

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Assistant Rabban - Frank Ireton

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 : _____________________________

Illustrious Sir Michael has Almas Shriners off to a roaring start this year with a fun time at the Super Bowl Party. If you have missed any of the action check out the Almas Shri-ners webpage and the Almas Shriners Facebook page for photos. As I write this, the Val-entine Day Dance is shaping up to be a gala event this year and I expect to see photos also published on the web and in the Alibi. Plans for the Potentate’s Ball are coming together nicely. Illustrious Sir Michael and First Lady Vanessa have chosen Mardi Gras as the theme for the Ball this year. This year the Ball will be followed by a Charity After Party with music by the band Fellowcraft and will be raising money for the Transportation Fund. The Charity After Party is billed as a separate event for those who wish to only at-tend the party. See the announcement published in this month’s Alibi and on our website.

Never too early to start planning for Imperial Session in Daytona Beach this July. We are expecting some of our European members to join us this year so come along and meet them. Also, Almas is planning on entering the parade and members will be needed for

participation. As Imperial draws nearer plans will be finalized and announced. While thinking of Imperial also think of participation in the Fall MASA meeting in Virginia Beach. Almas always has a presence in Virginia Beach and fields a nice showing for the parade. This year we are working with Kena Shriners Nobles and their ladies to share hospitality and fun times. Come on down meet, parade, and party with us.

Do you have a Shriner hat? Shirt? Jacket? I usually wear my Shriners Hospitals for Children or Shriners hat when out and about. This week while in Tucson we stopped at a grocery store and during checkout the clerk asked me if I worked for Shriners Hospitals. I replied no, but was a Shriner who worked to support the hospitals and their mission. She related a story about her sister’s son who had received extensive treatment at one of the hospitals and thanked me. I always carry some of the Potentate’s pins and gave her a couple for herself and sister. I have had this happen several times that makes the fund-raising and hours spent driving to Philadelphia time well spent. Wear your Shriners hat, shirt or jacket and get some pins to carry with you from Illustrious Sir Michael.

Frank Ireton, Assistant Rabban, Almas Shriners

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By Laws Changes

The following Sentence is added to Section 5.2 Dues Part (b) Restoration:(4) A Noble may have the past Temple dues waived once in his lifetime so long as his past per capita tax and hospital levies are brought current

Effect – Per the December 2016 Business Meeting membership vote establishes as once in a lifetime amnesty for dues of a suspended Noble.

§6.6 Potentate and Recorder Personal Expense. The proposed annual operating budget of this Temple shall contain expense items not exceeding $2,800.00 for the Potentate and not exceeding $1,500.00 for the Recorder, for their personal expenses and there shall be no requirement for them to account for the money received there from. Receipts shall be provided for all expense to be reimbursed. However, Any payment to the Recorder requires the prior written order of the Potentate. All funds from these line items not used during the course of the Shrine year shall be returned to the General Fund.

Effect – Required receipts for expenses incurred by the Potentate and Recorder. Provides a better audit trail of temple funds.

Rewrite of Section 7.3 Financial Advisory Committee. The Temple may have a Financial Advisory Committee. It shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. (a) Composition. It shall consist of at least three at-large member of this temple. Members of the committee are appointed and can be removed at any time by the Potentate. The Potentate shall designate one of those members to serve as the committee’s Chairman.

(b) Duties. The Advisors may, subject to subsection (c) herein: (1) Analyze and make recommendations as to the financial affairs of the Temple. (2) Examine proposed major financial obligations and expenditures before such obligations or expenditures are incurred or made. (3) Review all necessary current expenses. (4) Examine whether any officer, department, committee, organization, unit or individual having authority incurs expenditures that exceed the appropriation set out in the budget. (5) Examine the system under which the financial affairs of the Temple and every subordinate body thereof, are administered and make such recommendations from time to time as may be deemed for the good of the Temple or any subordinate body thereof. (6) Review any bill for travel, hotel or entertainment expense of any officer or representative to determine if it is reasonable and necessary and within the budget. (7) Review all financial books, papers and accounts of the Temple and any subordinate bodies thereof. (8) Recommend certified public accountants for examination and audit. (9) Review the financial institutions in which the funds of the Temple are to be, or already are, deposited. (10) Investigate suitable investments and investment institutions for the funds of the Temple. (11) Evaluate the proper coverage and limits of the bonds for the Treasurer and Recorder and any other office required to be bonded. (c) Meetings. The Advisors shall meet as directed by the Potentate or upon the call of the Chairman. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings. (d) Reports. This committee may issue reports to the Board of Directors of this Temple for their action thereon and it may make a report at the Annual Meeting of the Temple. (e) Quorum. Committee business cannot be transacted unless the Chairman is in attendance. There are no other quorum requirements.

Effect – Changes the Trustees from an elected body that advises the Divan to an appointed body that advises the Divan. Overall responsibilities remain the same and the overall effect of the body is the same (e.g. Temple Advisory). This change allows for greater agility and the potential for varied term lengths.

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1315 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005–3007 • Phone (202) 898-1688 • Fax (202) 789-1148

Michael A. Gordon Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P. Potentate Recorder Noble and Ladies, The following is the new schedule of how the Almas alibi will be distributed to our membership. January – Printed Copy – Outgoing Potentate Message February – Printed Copy – Incoming Potentate Message March – Digital Copy Only April – Digital and Email May – Printed Copy June – Digital and Email July – Nothing August – Nothing September – Printed Copy (MASA and Imperial Coverage) October – Digital and Email November – Digital and Email December - Printed Please make sure we have a current email address for you. If you wish to continue to receive the alibi in the mail please contact the Recorder’s Office as soon as possible.

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Northwest / BCC Shrine Club invites you to our

Bull and Oyster Roast

Sunday March 19, 2017

At Rosensteel Council Knights of Columbus Hall

9707 Rosensteel AvenueSilver Spring, MD

Food Served from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Cost $30.00 per personMenu includes: Steam Ship Round, Raw and Fried Oysters, Hot Dogs,

Clam Chowder, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, DessertsCoffee, Tea, Beer and Soda.

ADVANCED TICKET SALES ONLY NO SALES AT THE DOOR

Reserved tables of eight(8) accepted.

For tickets contact: Lewis Numpkin Walter Simon Jay Whitcomb 240-476-1810 301-318-2485 301-404-7221

Proceeds are for the benefit of Northwest/BCC Shrine Club and are not deductible as a charitable contribution.

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

(as of 2-28-2017)If you know of a Noble who is ill or shut-in please call 202-898-1688.

In Memoriam

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Brooks C. Dodson, Jr.Dogwood Forest Assisted Living

253 North Main Street # 314Alpharetta, GA 30009

770-410-9169

Paul Adams524 Hollingsworth RoadWoodstock, VA 22664

540-459-9337

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Thursday Night Dinner

March 2, 2017 is the Temple Business Meeting and the

Daughters of the Nile Session.

Dinner will be served starting at 6:00 pm in the dining room and it 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, March 1st before 12 noon.

Catering by Catering Resources

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Starter

Garden House Salad

Entree

Grilled Beef Sirloin w/Bordelaise Sauce

Sauteed Trout w/ Lime, Capers and Tomatoes

Buffalo-Chicken Mac & Cheese

Grilled Corn SuccotashScalloped Potatoes

Dessert

Fruit TartsSeasonal Fresh Fruit

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# _______

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Editorial Staff

Michael A. Gordon - Potentate

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

Jennifer Murray - Editor

Martha Boltz & Bobbie Hassler - Proof Readers

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NW/BCC Shrine Club Meeting

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Motor Corp Meeting

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Scottish Rite

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NW/BCC Bull & Oyster Roast

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Legion Mtg.

Southeast Shrine Club Mtg.

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Scottish Rite

Palm Sunday

Peruvian Shrine Club Installation

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Scottish Rite

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Yacht Club Meeting

NW/BCC Shrine Club Meeting

Passover Begins

Passover Ends

Good Friday

Easter Sunday

Scottish Rite

Scottish Rite

Easter Egg Roll

.......... Spring MASA ...........

Daylight Savings Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day

Mother’s Day

Memorial DayTemple Closed

Ash Wednesday

Spring Begins

Maundy Thursday

Daughters of the Nile Installation

Cherry Blossom Parade

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Scottish Rite

DC Grand Lodge Semi-Annual

Communication

Temple Picnic

Yacht ClubMemorial Cruise

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