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Illuminating a Path of Charity in Australia: Acrux Shriners Granted Full Charter
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/08/Acrux-Shriners-Granted-Full-Charter Aug 15, 2025Acrux Shriners became the first chapter in Australia after receiving its full charter at Imperial Session, marking a historic milestone.
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Membership: Helping Our Fraternity Succeed and Prosper
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2023/05/Helping-our-Fraternity-Succeed-and-Prosper May 18, 2023At Imperial Session, Shriners have the opportunity to attend a variety of events, including several educational events hosted by our membership team.
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Sam Briggs, P.I.P.
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Sam-Briggs May 18, 2022Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organization’s history.
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Shriners Children's Burn Care History
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Burn-Care-History May 18, 2022At Imperial Session in Toronto in 1962, the committee offered a resolution to add burn care to the health care system’s list of specialties.
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Double Anniversary in the Twin Cities
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/01/Double-Anniversary-in-the-Twin-Cities Jan 04, 2022Imperial Session 2022 will be a celebration of the fraternity and philanthropy.
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Harold Lloyd
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Harold-Lloyd May 23, 2022Harold Lloyd an actor, comedian and stunt performer, served as the 1949-1950 Imperial Potentate of 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.
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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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Jerry Gantt Reelected President Of Our Philanthropy
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2020/09/Jerry-Gantt-Reelected-President-Of-Our-Philanthropy Sep 05, 2020Jerry G. Gantt of Lincolnton, North Carolina, re-elected President of Shriners Hospitals for Children
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'Hope Shines On' Takes 2025 Rose Parade Crown
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/06/Hope-Shines-On-Takes-2025-Rose-Parade-Crown Jun 17, 2025Shriners Children's mission gets royal treatment in Pasadena.
