28 Dec A Message From Your Public Relations Chairman
Dear Fellow Nobles,
If you look into the history of our fraternity, you will find names of many great men who were members. For example, many presidents of the United States, heads of other countries, athletes, astronauts and inventors were Shriners. These men joined because of the reputation of this amazing organization. Later, men joined because of our philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®, which was seen as a noble cause. Our rich heritage of members is like looking at a who’s who of yesterday. These men promoted, inspired, and welcomed new members, and helped each one find a home in our organization. I’m sure those nobles knew they belonged to something great and valuable that would add meaning to their lives. Our numbers flourished as the Shriners fraternity became the one men wanted to join.
Forty or 50 years from now, how will our members look back on the heritage this and recent generations left behind? I believe we will be looked upon as the generations that took children’s health care to a new level, and be remembered for our dedication to our philanthropy. On the fraternal side, we have some work to do if we want to leave our beloved fraternity as strong as it was when entrusted to us. I have no doubt we can leave both a premier organization for men to join, be part of and enjoy, along with a strong health care system, which is a source of pride for each of us. We will, however, need to work as a team to increase our numbers. Let’s support each other, our Shrine Centers and Shriners International on this mission of increasing our membership.
– Public Relations Chairman