by elriadshrine | Jan 22, 2019 | Potentates
Let me begin by saying that I am very humbled and honored to serve as your Potentate for 2019. I vow to do my best and to try to live up to the expectations of the nobility as we continue the good works of our Shrine fraternity and philanthropy. Lady Ralynn and I look...
by elriadshrine | Jan 14, 2019 | Shriners
Our 2019 annual meeting and installation took place on Saturday, January 12. Our many elected officers were sworn in and our Divan, lead by Illustrious Sir John Whitelock and his Lady Ralynn, were installed as our new Temple Board of Directors. Many thanks to Past...
by elriadshrine | Nov 25, 2018 | Potentates
This is the December/January Cactus issue, and there are not only a few things to cover, but also some things to finalize. Last month, I talked about the Fall Ceremonial in general terms. I would like to be a little more specific now and announce that it was a...
by elriadshrine | Nov 10, 2018 | Shriners
On Saturday, November 10, the 284th Ceremonial of the 130th Year of El Riad Shrine Temple was dedicated to Noble Dick “Buttons” Schlechter during our Fall Ceremonial. Photos by Shutterbug, Jeff...
by elriadshrine | Oct 31, 2018 | Shriners Hospitals for Children
October 31, 2018 By Jenifer Fjelstad Senior Katie Winckler with Dr. Michael Crandall, the pediatric orthopedic surgeon who performed her surgeries at the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Photo provided by Katie Winckler. Augustana Senior Katie Winckler was...
