2023 Installation

2023 Installation

On Saturday, January 14, El Riad Shrine installed all of our new Divan members, committee heads, unit and club leaders, and welcomed all of our families and nobles to the 2023 leadership team. Congratulations to Potentate Leo Baumgart and First Lady...
Capitol Christmas

Capitol Christmas

What a wonderfully terrific evening in Pierre at the Christmas at the Capitol! The South Dakota tree was decorated by the South Dakota Shriners to observe the organization’s 150th anniversary. Pretty...
Shrine Football Game Report

Shrine Football Game Report

by Matt “Doughboy” Johnson, Shrine Football Game Chairman Player/Coach Banquet We kicked off with our annual player/coach banquet on Monday, August 15, at the Shrine. This was sponsored by the Fife and Drum. The meal consisted of pulled pork sandwiches and all the...
First Lady’s Farewell

First Lady’s Farewell

by First Lady Penny Slater Ho ho ho…Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed your time with family and friends during this holiday season!! The Fall Ceremonial was absolutely amazing with so many Fall colors for decorations, thank you to all the Ladies...
El Riad Big Band History

El Riad Big Band History

by Gale Pifer It seems fitting that in this 150th year of the creation of the Shrine, that we take a moment or two to reflect on our own temple and one of its oldest units, the El Riad Big Band.  Shriners International was founded in 1872 and the Shrine Hospitals for...
Getting to the Point: Matt “Doughboy” Johnson

Getting to the Point: Matt “Doughboy” Johnson

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD What keeps you in the Sioux Falls area? I got married to Laura 18 years ago. We have two daughters, Madison (16) and Payton (13). Laura works for the VA and I work at Dakota Riggers. We have many friends and family in and around Sioux Falls. ...

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