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The Bubbles Speech
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Bubbles-Speech May 18, 2022At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Imperial Potentate W. Freeland Kendrick recommended the formation of the Shriners Home for Friendless, Orphaned and Crippled Children. It wasn't well received.
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Using Masonic Ideals to Prepare Young Men For the Future
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2021/07/Using-Masonic-Ideals-to-Prepare-Young-Men-For-the-Future Jun 30, 2021There is also a program for boys ages 9-11, known as Squires. Like the Shriners organizations, DeMolay International is committed to making the world a better place.
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Exemplifying Shared Bonds and Goals
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2021/03/Exemplifying-Shared-Bonds-and-Goals Mar 03, 2021Many Shriners actively serve their Lodges and Grand Lodges — some as Grand Masters
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James R Smith Elected Imperial Potentate
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2020/09/James-R-Smith-Elected-Imperial-Potentate Sep 02, 2020James R. “Jim” Smith of Georgetown, Texas, elected Imperial Potentate of Shriners International
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Midas Shrine Club
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/Who-we-are/Fun-and-Fellowship/Project-357/2025/01/Midas-Shrine-Club Jan 02, 2025In 2016, the Midas Shrine Club was formed with one goal in mind: to benefit Shriners Children’s Mexico City.
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SIEF Shriner U Presents A Family Affair Fireside Chat
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/Member-Center/Member-News-and-Memos/2024/SIEF-Shriner-U-Presents-A-Family-Affair-Fireside-Chat Sep 26, 2024A family-focused culture within Shrine chapters forges deep connections and strengthens community bonds, creating a lasting legacy rooted in our shared Shriners' cause.
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New Temple a Dream Come True in Lebanon
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2023/04/New-Temple-a-Dream-Come-True-in-Lebanon Apr 26, 2023Every temple has its own unique origin story. For Lubnan Shriners, U.D., based in Lebanon, that story starts halfway around the world, in California and New York.
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Spinal Cord Injury Care History
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Care-History May 18, 2022In the 1980s, Shriners Children’s identified another need in pediatric medical care – rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries.
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Walter M. Fleming, M.D. Photo Locket
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Fleming-Locket May 18, 2022This locket, dated October 18, 1867, includes two photos of a young Walter M. Fleming, M.D., cofounder of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (now Shriners International).
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Syria Glass
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/1908-Syria-Glass May 18, 2022In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, produced collectible glassware to commemorate Imperial Session.