by elriadshrine | Apr 26, 2019 | Shriners
Since I started writing this column for the Cactus, I have been highlighting individuals and groups that make a difference at El Riad. That trend continues this month because people are our most valued asset. Likely the most visible groups of volunteers in our...
by elriadshrine | Mar 22, 2019 | Shriners
One of my goals for 2019 was to create an avenue for all El Riad promotions to come under one roof and be coordinated by one group. This would allow for future El Riad promotions to have a similar branding, similar goals, a structured and cohesive function, and a more...
by elriadshrine | Feb 28, 2019 | Shriners
El Riad Shrine has a lot of moving parts in its machinery that must stay well-aligned and well-maintained to keep the whole operation running smoothly. There are many contributors to that process that typically stand out and are easily recognized, such as the Divan,...
by elriadshrine | Feb 25, 2019 | Shriners
Noble Steve Haase was nominated by the Bridges to the Futures Committee and appointed by Potentate John Whitelock to serve as the Outer Guard on the El Riad Shrine Divan. Steve is a devoted Shriner and active in many facets of the Shrine, as you will read below.Steve...
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...
by elriadshrine | Oct 24, 2018 | Shriners
The last 10 months have flown by so quickly! You all know the quote, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper; the closer you get to the end the faster it goes!” Well, that’s certainly is true about the happenings in 2018 at El Riad! The year is winding down very rapidly!...
