by elriadshrine | Jul 23, 2021 | Shriners Hospitals for Children
We’re excited to share that the Parker Hanson story has a very happy ending! Lauren Elm, Marketing and Communications Manager at Shriners Children’s Twin Cities is happy to report that Parker came and picked up his new prosthetic arm today!! Not only did they...
by elriadshrine | Jul 20, 2021 | Potentates
Summertime is here and the events just keep happening! “Having fun and helping kids” is one of our mottos, and we are trying to live up to it every chance we get. Take the example of the Last Call Band who performed at the McKennan Park band shell in front of an...
by elriadshrine | Jul 12, 2021 | Interview
Matthew Gage Hometown: Sioux Falls What keeps you in Sioux Falls? I have lived in smaller towns and bigger cities and Sioux Falls just always called me home. Who was your Masonic sponsor, when did you join, and why did you become a Master Mason? John Archer, I became...
by elriadshrine | Jun 2, 2021 | Shriners
Noble Tony Bachman aka “TonyB” was nominated by the Bridges to the Futures Committee and appointed by Potentate Les Kruse to serve as the Outer Guard on the El Riad Shrine Divan. Tony is a devoted Shriner and active in many facets of the Shrine, as you will read...
by elriadshrine | May 27, 2021 | Interview
Steve Hauff Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa What keeps you in Sioux Falls? My family, my business and my friends. Sioux Falls is such a nicer place to live than Sioux City. My father asked me to move back to Sioux City 20 years ago, but I told him that Sioux Falls is more...
by elriadshrine | May 9, 2021 | Potentates, Shriners
The summer season is upon us and that means it is also parade season! Seven units already flexed their parade muscles as the Motor Corps, Sprint Cars, Rickshaws, Steel Drum, Fife & Drum, Clowns, and Horse Corps participated in the Loyalty Days Parade held in...
by elriadshrine | May 2, 2021 | Shriners
Loyalty Days Parade Photos by Pixel, Shelby DeVries...
by elriadshrine | May 1, 2021 | Shriners
The 288th Ceremonial of the 133rd Year of El Riad Shrine Temple took place on May 1. This Spring Ceremonial was dedicated to Noble Richard “Rich” Osvog. We had 24 Nobles created that day under Illustrious Sir, Les Kruse. Our Ladies had their own luncheon where First...
by elriadshrine | Apr 30, 2021 | Shriners
The Cactus Interview Al Zahn El Riad Shrine 2020 Potentate Hometown: Worthing, S.D. When I left the population was less than 400 and now it’s over 1,000. While living there I was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, charter member of the Jaycees, volunteer and...
by elriadshrine | Apr 26, 2021 | Shriners
On May 1, we held our first full day ceremonial in over a year and it was a great day to be an El Riad Shrine Noble and Lady. Lady Gloria and I would like to thank all the participants for attending. A tip of the fez goes out to the Potes Aides, the Chief of Staff and...
