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Hot Off The Press...June/July Digital Cactus http

According to our Oriental Guide, Doug Kristensen,

According to our Oriental Guide,
Doug Kristensen, during the OG school his Lady Julie “found a new boyfriend”. @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational

As we adhered to the necessary CDC guidelines, our

As we adhered to the necessary CDC guidelines, our shrine had the first social distancing stated meeting. We greatly appreciate the nobles who were able to safely attend in person and thanks to Zoom and the Meeting Owl we had the ability to connect remotely with many more brothers.
@zoom_video_communications @owllabs @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi @shrinersinternational

Hot Off The Press...May Digital Cactus https://el

Hot Off The Press...May Digital Cactus

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With spring sprung and our building still closed for large gatherings, the deafening silence is hard to miss and our own potentate took the photo of our sadly empty building.
Our units and clubs stepped up with content and updates despite the quietness for cancelled and postponed events. You'll also read articles from several unsung heroes within El Riad Shrine who offered their own updates within particular committees and words to heed.

Readers also will enjoy meeting our new Outer Guard, Bill Thompson, and learning both his personal and shrine history.

So, sit back...take some deep breaths and enjoy some fulfilling content about the status of our Shrine, how we're managing during this time, some emotional tributes, prayers, stories, and blasts from the past photos.

Also, please continue to monitor our website, emails, and social media, for confirmed information that we're sharing as soon as we are able.

The May Cactus magazine has many fun to see historical Shutterbugs and Pixels photos, along with unit and club stories including the article written by our Illustrious Sir Al Zahn entitled Taking the Extra Step which goes into great detail about our current situation: • A Fellow Brother's Pandemic Efforts
• A View from the South Terrace
• Cash Calendar Highlights
• Chanters Going Viral!
• Chaplain's Prayer
• Chief of Staff Thoughts
• Chief Membership Development Officer
• Clean Ride Auto Spa
• Looking Back Through the Years
• Our Shrine Circus
• Ritualists Take the Stage
• Shrine Fundraising Association
• And much more!

@shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinershospitals @jeffsowder1954

Thanks Fezzy! #Repost @shrinersinternational with

Thanks Fezzy!
#Repost @shrinersinternational with @get_repost
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Shriners Hospitals for Children and Fezzy have tips for kids to have fun, keep busy and connected during this time.

#saferathome #kidsfun #coronavirus #shrinershereforyou #shrinershospitalforchildren

Our Pote's Birthday Prior to this pandemic, and c

Our Pote's Birthday

Prior to this pandemic, and certainly during it, El Riad Shrine feels it's important to wish all of our nobles a happy birthday. We send these out via email and publish them in our Cactus magazine.

Today is another noble's birthday and because he is our Illustrious Sir for 2020 (and during COVID-19 with all is difficult decisions) please join us in wishing him well and please do give the big guy a call, text, or message.

Happy birthday, Potentate Al Zahn!

Part two of Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder’s sec

Part two of Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder’s secret “Special Imperial Shrine” handshake.
After doing one himself, our own Illustrious Potentate, Al Zahn, tasked the El Riad Ritualistic Unit to exemplify this new Imperial Greeting. Lee Lewis, Tim Schendel, James Hoy, and Jeff Landborg as Ritualistic Potentate, Chief Rabban, Oriental Guide, and 1st Ceremonial Master received and exemplified the COVID-19 version of the Imperial Greeting.
#JustOne #shriners #fez #shrinershospitalsforchildren #socialdistancing #pandemic #covid #coronavirus
@jeffsowder1954 @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinershospitals

Have you seen the new, not-so-secret, Shriners sec

Have you seen the new, not-so-secret, Shriners secret “handshake”? Illustrious Sir Al Zahn accepted the challenge from Marv Lovro.
@shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinershospitals
#InThisTogether #FezFriday #SocialDistancing #Fez #Shriners #JustOne

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We are grateful to Shriners Hospitals for Children teams and to medical professionals, first responders, researchers and scientists around the world, working to keep us safe. THANK YOU! @shrinershospitals

#shrinershospitalsforchildren #appreciationpost #thankyou

Hot Off The Press...April Digital Cactus elriad.o

Hot Off The Press...April Digital Cactus

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What can be written that hasn't already been uttered? The pandemic which is COVID-19 (coronavirus) has altered all of our lives for the short- and long-term. Terms like "self isolation" are making it necessary for most of us to quarantine not only for ourselves but for our more fragile citizens and loved ones. Many of our fellow nobles, ladies, families, and friends are necessarily on the front lines despite these warnings because they are the heroes we rely on during these uncertain moments.

At the time of this writing, our dedicated office staff is still in our shrine doing what they must do to ensure necessary actions are taking place and calls are answered. Our board of directors (Divan), certain event committees have been communicating for countless hours working to make executive decisions. Even many of our unit and clubs who are forced to not meet in person are implementing creative and unique methods to stay in touch and continue to plan for the future.

And...we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Together, we will overcome.

During this difficult pandemic time for our Shrine, our city, our state, our country and our world, El Riad is faced with making choices we never dreamed necessary. However, we know protecting our nobles, their families and the public, as well as our patients, is what matters most. We appreciate everyone’s understanding while we necessarily endure the coming days to focus on those closest to us and we stand steadfast for when we can reschedule events and get things back to our new normal.
Please continue to monitor our website, emails, and social media, for confirmed information that we're sharing as soon as we are able.

The April Cactus magazine has many Shutterbugs and Pixels photos, along with unit and club stories including the article written by our Illustrious Sir Al Zahn entitled Taking the Extra Step which goes into great detail about our current situation.
@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi

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#Repost @shrinershospitals with @get_repost
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As a health care organization, our responsibility to our patients, families, volunteers and staff is our top priority, and we are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of those entrusted to our care and those of our staff. If you have any questions or concerns about upcoming appointments, please contact the Shriners Hospitals for Children location where you receive care. Thank you.

2020 El Riad Shrine Circuses Postponed Due to the

2020 El Riad Shrine Circuses Postponed

Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Sioux Falls and some surrounding area circuses were forced to postpone

Read our press release here: https://elriad.org/circus/

The El Riad Shrine Sprint Car Unit had their semi

The El Riad Shrine Sprint Car Unit had their semi annual maintenance session on Saturday.
Photos by Maury Richard, PP

Update (Friday 9:45 a.m.) Due to COVID-19 ALL EVEN

Update (Friday 9:45 a.m.) Due to COVID-19 ALL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND AT THE SHRINE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
#covid_19

El Riad 2021 Potentate Les Kruse, 2020 Potentate A

El Riad 2021 Potentate Les Kruse, 2020 Potentate Al Zahn and 2019 Past Potentate John Whitelock. Enjoying the weather in Cancun, Mexico! 🇲🇽

Dave Isebrands with the Wagner Rotary Club invited

Dave Isebrands with the Wagner Rotary Club invited Past Potentate, John Archer, to discuss Shriners International, Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as membership meaningfulness. Thank you for the invitation! @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi @jeffsowder1954 @rotaryinternational #justone #shrinershospitalsforchildren #shriners #shrinersinternational #fezfriday #fez

Scott won the guitar signed by @korn_official and

Scott won the guitar signed by @korn_official and @breakingbenjamin! Thank you to everyone who bought music and all the volunteers who helped sell CDs to support Shriners Hospital for Children. Happy #FezFriday #shriners #music #rock #family #fez #brotherhood #freemasons #shrinershospital

@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi

Hot Off The Press...March Digital Cactus https://

Hot Off The Press...March Digital Cactus

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The groundhog predicted an early spring. Whether this happens or not, let's go with that and hope that as the weather switches from freezing blizzards to spring like temperatures it gives all the snow time to slowly melt thereby giving our water resources time to adjust and not flood.

Speaking of flooding, remember to keep all of our upcoming dates for fun events at the shrine handy so you can "flood" in with the crowds and enjoy what your shrine has to offer! Now, for horrible jokes aside... The March Cactus magazine has many Shutterbugs and Pixels photos, plus many advertisements of upcoming events, plus unit and club stories including the article written by our Illustrious Sir Al Zahn entitled Taking the Extra Step which goes into great detail about how busy we've been and touches on many of these stories: • 140k Masonic Hall New Roof
• A View from the South Terrace
• Fife & Drum Valentines' Bash
• Taking the Extra Step
• Unit & Club Seminar
• And much more!

@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi #clown #fez #shriners #cheers

#Repost @poprocksmn with @get_repost ・・・ Fin

#Repost @poprocksmn with @get_repost
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Finishing up the day in Sioux Falls filled with promo for our upcoming show on Saturday. Grab tickets while you still can at www.RockTheShrine.com.
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#keloland #poprocksmn #poprockrocks #siouxfalls

@shrinersinternational

The boys continued to enjoy the SDSU Shrine Basket

The boys continued to enjoy the SDSU Shrine Basketball Game in Brookings. 🏀 #GoJacks @gojacksbaseball @sdstatepics @uofdenver @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational

‪The Best Entertainment Value in Town!‬ ‪Joi

‪The Best Entertainment Value in Town!‬ ‪Join us at the 79th Annual El Riad Shrine Circus from April 23-26, 2020!‬ ‪Nine spectacular performance at the Sioux Falls Arena! @premier_center @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals

The 18th Annual El Riad Shrine Cup Golf Tournament

The 18th Annual El Riad Shrine Cup Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at GreatLIFE. All net proceeds benefit Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities.
@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi @shrinersopen @joingreatlife

Today’s rescheduled unit and club seminar was we

Today’s rescheduled unit and club seminar was well attended by many elected officers. Yearly, this seminar reminds or educates our unit and club officers of many procedures, trainings, and rules to operate our many units, clubs, and events.
Photos by Shutterbug Jeff Smith
@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi

Hot Off The Press... February Digital Cactus http

Hot Off The Press...
February Digital Cactus

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Nobles, Families and Friends,

The new year is upon us which means El Riad Shrine hosted our annual meeting and installation of new officers while also creating our new potentate.

But first, I would be remiss if I didn't join our entire nobility in thanking Past Potentate John Whitelock, and his Lady Ralynn, for all of their hard work, leadership, and dedication in 2019. The time investment each of these couples make to excel up the Divan and to become Potentate is an enormous commitment and we should all thank them when given the opportunity.

Illustrious Sir Al Zahn, and his wife Du, along with our Divan had a terrific installation on January 11.

The February Cactus magazine has many Shutterbugs and Pixels photos, plus many advertisements of upcoming events, plus unit and club stories including the first article written by our Illustrious Sir Al Zahn entitled Taking the Extra Step which goes into great detail about how busy we've been and touches on many of these stories: • 2020 Installation
• Bethel #38
• Cold Sands
• New Years Eve Bash
• Sadie Hawkins Dance
• Shrine Patient Christmas Party
• Shriners of the Year
• Taking the Extra Step
• And much more!

@shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinershospitals

Congratulations to El Riad Shrine Potentate Al Zah

Congratulations to El Riad Shrine Potentate Al Zahn, and his Lady Du, for a terrific annual meeting and installation! Here’s to an amazing 2020! @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi @shrinersinternational #justone #fez #shrinershospitalsforchildren #shrine #potentate

Thank you to Past Potentate John Whitelock, and hi

Thank you to Past Potentate John Whitelock, and his Lady Ralynn, for an incredible 2019! #butfortheshrine #justone #potentate #fez @shrinerstwi @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals

Congratulations to Potentate Al Zahn and the rest

Congratulations to Potentate Al Zahn and the rest of the 2020 El Riad Shrine Divan! @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinerstwi #fez #justone #shriners

Here is the first winning team of the Oriental Ban

Here is the first winning team of the Oriental Band and Steel Drum Wednesday night bean bag tournament. Well done! #beanbag

Last night El Riad brought two new Nobles into our

Last night El Riad brought two new Nobles into our fraternity during a cold sands ceremony. Welcome brothers and ladies!

@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals

Our last stated meeting honored Jim Hoy as the 201

Our last stated meeting honored Jim Hoy as the 2019 million dollar club winner for all of his Masonic and Shrine work. We also had a great musical duo and tonight we’ll be celebrating the last quarterly birthday party for 2019. Come on down for our weekly Wednesday night dinner and social which is always open to the public!

Hey, Shriners! Tune in or set your recorder for to

Hey, Shriners! Tune in or set your recorder for today’s Keloland Living at 2:00 p.m. today, Friday, December 13. Our Chanters are performing and promoting ROCK the Shrine!

So many memorable moments at this years Shrine Pat

So many memorable moments at this years Shrine Patient Christmas Party. Thanks to all of our patients, their families, Nobles, ladies, and volunteers for making another terrific event!

Shutterbug Jeff Smith captured terrific moments du

Shutterbug Jeff Smith captured terrific moments during this year's party!

This young lady is quite a stunt driver and showed

This young lady is quite a stunt driver and showed us her skills yesterday at the Shrine Patient Christmas Party!

Video by Darrell Griggs

@shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi

Great photos of yesterday's Shrine Patient Christm

Great photos of yesterday's Shrine Patient Christmas Party from former First Lady of El Riad, Kim Feddersen Burma.

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