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Our shrine club is located in Windom, Minnesota.

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President  Michael J. Simon (Marlene)
C: 507-822-2500
E: simonmn@rrcnet.org

Vice Pres.  Michael A. Simon
C: 605-380-0147
E: silveradoseedcenter@hotmail.com

Sec./Treas.  Andy Harries (Mari)
C: 507-822-5111
E: andyharries32@gmail.com

 

 

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The Venue would love to host your upcoming event h The Venue would love to host your upcoming event here in Sioux Falls. The one day rental of The Venue includes:� • our large seating area for 600+ people • the largest wood dance floor in South Dakota • a large stage for your band or disc jockey • a Shrine Events Coordinator, bartenders and� cleaning personnel Contact Heather Nagel, The Venue Coordinator, at (605) 360-7960 or email venue@elriad.com for a walkthrough tour.
We have more images of our incredible marshaling t We have more images of our incredible marshaling team at the @shrinersopen in Las Vegas! @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals #shrinersopen #shriners #shrinershospitalsforchildren
For many years, El Riad Shrine has had a great gro For many years, El Riad Shrine has had a great group of volunteers marshal holes at the @shrinersopen and this year is no exception. A few from our group include David Lewis PP, Mike Walz, Potentate Les Kruse, Charles Brown PP, and Sally Putzke. #shrinersopen #shriners #fezfriday @shrinersinternational @shrinersopen @shrinershospitals
Hot Off the Press...October Digital Cactus https: Hot Off the Press...October Digital Cactus https://elriad.org/cactus/ The 19th Annual El Riad Shrine Cup Golf Tournament took place on a rainy Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Prairie Green Golf Course. Now, the leaves are changing color, parades are wrapping up, and activities are thankfully becoming more robust as we prepare for our autumn outdoor and indoor shrine events. You won't want to miss our latest Cactus Interview “Getting to the Point”, where we interview Charles Brown PP who discuss his adoration for our shrine, and his involvement on many committees and as our 2006 Potentate. Also, read Potentate Les Kruse's article details all the latest with El Riad. Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • 19th Annual El Riad Shrine Cup • 2022 Dues • Across the Decades • Augie Football Banquet • Fall Ceremonial Schedule • Getting to the Point: Charles Brown • Motor Corps & Sprint Car MSA Awards • Saturday Morning MSA Parade • Thursday Night MSA Parade • And much more! @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinershospitals #fez #shriners #shrinershospitals
Thank you to the community of Magnet, Nebraska, fo Thank you to the community of Magnet, Nebraska, for having the public and us nobles at their annual Hotdog fundraiser. This is an annual event put on by the Magnet Bar and all proceeds are donated to the Transportation Fund of El Riad Shrine. @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi #membershipmonday #fez #magnet #nebraska #fezfriday
Our Chanters sang the National Anthem for the star Our Chanters sang the National Anthem for the start of the Sioux Falls Marathon. @sfmarathon @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi #nationalanthem #marathon
Potentate Les Kruse got behind the wheel of an El Potentate Les Kruse got behind the wheel of an El Riad Shrine Sprint Car and it was difficult to remove the smile from his face.
Nobles, Families and Friends, We've had a rainy l Nobles, Families and Friends, We've had a rainy last few days here in El Riad Territory which has had its host of challenges for some and applause by many. As our kids and grandkids have made their way back to school, we're enjoying our summer parades in this issue and looking ahead to the upcoming events that excite us. https://elriad.org/cactus/ Be sure to read our latest Cactus Interview “Getting to the Point”, where we interview Marv Lovro who has had a tremendous amount of involvement over the years. Also, read Potentate Les Kruse's article details all the latest with El Riad. Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • 2021 Pote's Pipestone Parade • Across the Decades • Getting to the Point: Marv Lovro • Midwest Shriners Association Conference • White Parade • And much more! #shriners #fez #parades #shrinemsa @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi
#Repost @shrinerstwi with @make_repost ・・・ J #Repost @shrinerstwi with @make_repost ・・・ Just launched: Our brand new website! New look, new features, new experience! Now, it’s easier than ever to request an appointment, learn about our doctors, find treatment options or make a donation. shrinerschildrens.org
Does your potentate help with your shrine building Does your potentate help with your shrine building like our Illustrious Sir, Les Kruse?!? #potentate #shriners #pressurewasher @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational Photo by George Hamilton
The 2021 El Riad Shrine Pote's Parade honoring Ill The 2021 El Riad Shrine Pote's Parade honoring Illustrious Sir Les Kruse took place on Saturday, July 31, in Pipestone, Minnesota. We love how much support we had from the community! @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi @pipestonemn #shriners #fez #parade Photos by Pixel, Shelby DeVries
#Repost @shrinerstwi with @make_repost ・・・ W #Repost @shrinerstwi with @make_repost ・・・ We are just as excited as Parker to not only repair his prosthetic arm that was stolen from his car back in May, but to also build him a brand new arm. He's ready to lift weights and work on his golf swing!
Hot Off the Press...August Digital Cactus https:/ Hot Off the Press...August Digital Cactus https://elriad.org/cactus In this issue, the El Riad Shrine Chanters help us celebrate our independence with a fun patriotic theme. Also, we cover many great unit and club articles, committee notes, cold sands, sports, parades, concerts, a lot of fantastic shrine plus unit and club events so be sure to mark your calendars. And, while we're at please support all of our Cactus advertisers and their endeavors. Remember, the digital copy of our magazine is interactive! You can also enjoy our latest Cactus Interview “Getting to the Point”, where we interview Matthew Gage who is modest to say the least yet his story is very compelling. Be sure to read Potentate Les Kruse's article details all the latest with El Riad. Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • Across the Decades • Circus Supporters • Cold Sands Ceremony • Divan at Imperial in Houston • Getting to the Point: Matthew Gage • Happy Birthday Unc • Lennox 4th of July Parade • New Blue Lodge Masters and Secretaries • Yankton Shrine Club Menno Parade • And much more! #fez #chanters #shriners #america @shrinerstwi @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinersopen
Happy 101 birthday to Oriental Band member, Arvin Happy 101 birthday to Oriental Band member, Arvin "Unc" Hannemann! Unc joined El Riad Shrine at 85 years old and you may learn more about this amazing shriner via last year's KELOLAND News story: https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/100-year-birthday-celebration-for-local-shriner/ @shrinerstwi @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals #101 #shriners
Happy Fez Friday! Have an enjoyable, memorable, an Happy Fez Friday! Have an enjoyable, memorable, and safe Independence Weekend! #fezfriday #july4 🇺🇸
Great job, Jaxon on WINNING the mask design! Jerre Great job, Jaxon on WINNING the mask design! Jerren, you and you’re brother look great! Learn more via this video about these incredible young man here: https://youtu.be/2H_koTSMy3o Jaxon & his younger brother, Jeren are so excited that Jaxon's mask design was chosen as one of our winners! They are proud patient ambassadors from South Dakota and their Mom said, "We love the Shriners and how they support our family. It takes a village!" Great design, Jaxon! @shrinerstwi @shrinershospitals
Hot Off the Press...June/July Digital Cactus http Hot Off the Press...June/July Digital Cactus https://elriad.org/cactus/ Nobles, Families and Friends, HOT off the press and HOT outside! Thankfully it's nice and COOL in the shrine during Wednesday nights and events so definitely partake. As the kiddies are done with school and summer vacations abound, your shrine has continued to ramp up activities including creating 24 NEW nobles on May 1! Welcome brothers, ladies, and their families. You can also enjoy our latest Cactus Interview “Getting to the Point”, where we interview Steve Hauff who is modest to say the least yet his story is very compelling. Also, Potentate Les Kruse's article details all the latest with El Riad. Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • Across the Decades • Circus Promoter George Carden Visits Sioux Falls • Corn Palace Dedication to the El Riad SHrine Circus • Getting to the Point: Steve Hauff • Ladies Luncheon • Loyalty Days Parade • Meet Outer Guard: Tony Bachman • Sioux Empire on Tap • Spring Ceremonial • There's Nothing Hayes Can't Do • And much more! Thank you @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational and @shrinerstwi
We…all…are…proud! @shrinersinternational @sh We…all…are…proud! @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi
Love this story of a local man in Sioux Falls. Int Love this story of a local man in Sioux Falls. Integrity on all sides of this story! Our El Riad Shrine Past Potentate, Don Jensen, first alerted the powers that be to take action.
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Hot Off the Press...May Digital Cactus https://el Hot Off the Press...May Digital Cactus https://elriad.org/cactus/ Nobles, Families and Friends, What a delight it's been to see so many of you back at the Shrine for Wednesday night socials, events, planning for tomorrow's spring ceremonial, and being able to wrap arms around each other and shake hands with slaps on the back. El Riad Shrine persevered and kudos to everyone enduring such a difficult and strange time yet keeping steadfast on all of our tasks. With hopefully all or nearly everyone being vaccinated..."normal" is returning! You can also enjoy our second Cactus Interview “Getting to the Point”, where we interview Past Potentate Al Zahn about his tenure as Illustrious Sir in 2020 and how he began his Masonic Shrine journey. Also, in his article Potentate Les Kruse covers what our Shrine is up to now that the weather is improving and events are scheduled! Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • Across the Decades • Ashrama Temple No. 97 Daughters of the Nile Installation of Officers • Circus Virtual Supporters • Motor Corps & Sprint Cars Raffle • New Captain of the Guard, Paul Berndt • Sioux Empire On Top Volunteers Needed • Shrine Night with the Stampede • And much more! Shriners International Shriners Hospitals for Children Shriners Children's Twin Cities @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi @shrinersinternational
Hot Off the Press...April Digital Cactus https:// Hot Off the Press...April Digital Cactus https://elriad.org/cactus/ After a year of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, El Riad Shrine is open for business! The Fife & Drum Corps’ St. Patty’s Day Bash kicked off the 2021 large(ish) group gathering in our venue. Even though the numbers were slightly truncated to abide by CDC regulations, the Nobles did all they could to ensure an amazing time. Also, in our first Cactus Interview “Getting to the Point”, we sit down with our new (and first) El Riad Shrine Venue Coordinator, Heather Nagel. Learn all about what she has in mind for our venue and all the exciting opportunities that await! Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • 'Baby Bug' Mobility Invention Allows Child To Move Around • Cash Calendar Highlights • Mason's Story: An All-star On and Off the Field • Midwest Shrine Association 90th Annual Winter Session • Spring Ceremonial Schedule • St. Patty's Day Bash! • And much more!
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Follow Shriners International and El Riad Online! Follow Shriners International and El Riad Online! #shriners #fezzes @shrinersinternational
Vaccine jabs are occurring, snow is melting, the s Vaccine jabs are occurring, snow is melting, the sun has been shining, windows are down as if it's late spring, and the March Cactus magazine will be hitting your mailboxes soon. https://elriad.org/cactus/ Our new Illustrious Sir, Les Kruse, 2021 Divan and committee heads, plus many nobles, made our first stated meeting a packed house both in person at the shrine and even on the Zoom meeting. Cheers to all of you Nobles for making this a priority and let’s continue to have this type of attendance in 2021! Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • Across the Decades • 2021 Annual Meeting • El Riad Shrine Circus Cancelled • Have Fun in '21! • Pandemic Potentate • Wednesday Night Menu • And much more!
We had our first stated meeting for 2021 with Illu We had our first stated meeting for 2021 with Illustrious Sir, Les Kruse, at the helm. We had a packed house full of #fezzes both in our temple and via Zoom! We even had a visitor from Kosair Shriners - Louisville, Kentucky, Noble Rick Reeve. Along with many presenters, Second Ceremonial Master Steve Haase presented Potentate Les Kruse the first ticket to the El Riad Shrine Motor Corps $10,000 cash drawing. #FezFriday @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi
Hot Off The Press...February Digital Cactus Noble Hot Off The Press...February Digital Cactus Nobles, Families and Friends, Please join me in welcoming our new Potentate, Les Kruse, our First Lady, Gloria Kruse, along with our 2021 Divan. https://elriad.org/cactus/ Also, we're excited to announce that 2021 marks our Cactus Magazine's 100 year anniversary of publication! The February Cactus magazine has many photos from the our installation ceremony as well as many other items including some from Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Be sure to see the return of Across the Decades from John Whitelock, PP, and also read the first article written by our Illustrious Sir Les Kruse, Have Fun in '21! Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • A View from the South Terrace • Across the Decades • Alex Presents... • An Inspiring Story for the New Year • Are Heroes Made or Born? • El Riad Installation • Have Fun in '21! • Meet Jaxon and Jeren • Shrine Patient Christmas Delivery • Warm Sands Ceremony • And much more! #Fez #shrinershospitalsforchildren #shriners #masonic #brotherhood #divan @shrinershospitals @Shriners @shrinerstwi @shrinersimperialsession
Cranky because he forgot his fez at installation. Cranky because he forgot his fez at installation. @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational #berniemittens #berniememes #fez #shriners
Today’s annual unit and club seminar was well at Today’s annual unit and club seminar was well attended by nobles spread out in person as well as via @zoom. Thank you to all brothers who both showed up to learn and for educating our nobility. Photos by Shutterbugs Steve Haase and Rocky Hayes
Congratulations to Potentate Les Kruse and the res Congratulations to Potentate Les Kruse and the rest of our 2021 Divan! Photos by Shutterbugs Gavin Wigg and @rockymhayes #shrinersinternational #shrinershospitalsforchildren #shriners #fez #masonic #brotherhood #fellowship
El Riad Shrine Potentate Al Zahn Christmas Message El Riad Shrine Potentate Al Zahn Christmas Message
Congratulations to these seven new nobles who were Congratulations to these seven new nobles who were brought into our brotherhood during a Warm Sands Ceremony!! #shriners #brotherhood #freemasons #warmsands #nobles #fezfriday #shrinersinternational #shrinershospitalsforchildren @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi
Meet Jaxon and Jeren: El Riad Shrine Fall Ceremon Meet Jaxon and Jeren: El Riad Shrine Fall Ceremonial Patient Testimonial 2020 Nobles, Families and Friends, We are excited and honored to share with all of you this fun, informative and moving testimonial video of two local Shriners Hospitals for Children patients! The annual El Riad Shrine Augustana University Football game was postponed because of COVID-19. Since this was the case, we instead are now featuring Shriners Hospitals for Children Patient Ambassadors, Jaxon and Jeren, with their parents Jennifer and Justin Scheff. @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi #MembershipMonday #Fez #Masonic #Shriners #ShrinersHospitalsforChildren
Because of the pandemic, we had to cancel our annu Because of the pandemic, we had to cancel our annual El Riad Shrine Patient Christmas Party. Instead, these amazing folks delivered the gifts, fun, and love to our @shrinershospitals patients. @shrinersinternational #fez #santa #shrinershospitalsforchildren #shriners #christmas
Hot Off The Press...December/January Digital Cactu Hot Off The Press...December/January Digital Cactus https://elriad.org/cactus/ "ROOSTER!!!" (pheasant hunters will get that reference.) Nobles, Families and Friends, We soon will be celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones, virtually, or perhaps even alone or just with your significant other. Either way, embrace everyone with arms and/or words. This is the final Cactus for 2020 and as we hang the new 2021 Cash Calendars on our walls, let's us give thanks and pray to our higher power that we have a much healthier and more typical year ahead for El Riad Shrine. Despite the challenges this year, we should all take pride in how diligent our leadership has been along with how many nobles and ladies continued to go the distance whenever possible. The December/January Cactus magazine has many photos from the Sportsman Classic Banquet as well as dons some of the fun on the cover. We highlight other recent events and include wrap up unit and club stories. Be sure to also read the final article written by our Illustrious Sir Al Zahn, "Taking the Extra Step". Please read the digital magazine and share it everywhere: • 2021 Cash Calendars Available Now • El Riad Shrine Open Marshaling • El Riad Warm Sands Ceremony • Patient Christmas Party • Necrology Service • Shrine Cup Sponsors • Sportsman Classic Banquet • And much more! #fez #sportsman #masonic #freemason #shriners #shrinerschildrens @shrinershospitals @shrinersinternational @shrinerstwi @shrinersopen
Since Saturday, November 7, was the day for our ca Since Saturday, November 7, was the day for our cancelled Fall Ceremonial the shrine was available all day. Potentate Al Zahn decided to offer a Warm Sands Ceremony in the morning from 8:30 – Noon. This ceremony was a truncated version of our typical ceremonial. Photos by Darrell Griggs @shrinersinternational @shrinershospitals @shrinerstwi #membershipmonday #shrinershospitalsforchildren #shriners #masons #freemasons #fez #elriad
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