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Potentate Ted H. Jacobsen's Gala, November 13, 2010 - Each year every Shrine Center holds an event to celebrate their year.  Usually this event is in the form of a Gala.  This year Potentate's Gala was extraordinary.  Reminiscent of the Galas of the 1920's.  It was an event not to miss.

 

CBS Early Show 2010 - On June 28, 2010 Shriners from Mecca, Salaam, Kismet, several Shrine patients, their Parents, along with Stephanie Spagnola, woke up early to appear on CBS Early Show.  This was an opportunity to talk about Shriners Hospitals for Children which is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment with no financial obligation to patients or families

Inshallah 2010 - Inshallah (إن شاء الله) is an Arabic term toindicate hope for an aforementioned event to occur in the future. The phrase translates into English as: in shā' Allāh or  "if Allah wills" or "Godwilling." ForMecca Shriners,this is a day of "Remembrance".  We come to the Grave of one of the Co-Founders & First Imperial Potentate of Shrinedom, Dr. Walter Fleming, as well as the graves of other Past Potentates, to Remember them and what they have done for Mecca and thereby the Shrine.  We also remember the passing of the Nobles who where members of Mecca.

Mike & Friends: WWII U.S.O. Show - On May 23, 2010, Past Potentate Michael Quigley and his acting troupe, put on a World War II Style USO Show in honor of our troops for Memorial Day.  Performed in the John M. Perry American Legion Post on Route 346 Sparkill New York, it was grand performance.  Words cannot describe the Broadway like acting, singing, & choreography that was exhibited by these performers.  This spectacular event was a fund raiser for Mecca Shriners.  We thank them for the work that they put in to give us an extraordinary evening.  If you are interested in this group, please contact the Temple.

NYOSA 2010 - NYOSA stands for the New York Ontario Shrine Association.  It is made up of Shrine Temples from New York State and two Shrine Temples from Ontario Canada.  Each year NYOSA Meets two times a year, once in the Spring and once in Fall.  This year the President of the association is Mecca's own Past Potentate Ill. Mel Birnbaum.  What a good time we had, just look at the laughter and camaraderie of all who came.

Mecca Bermuda Club 2010 - On April 19 - 23, 2010, the Illustrious Potentate embarked on his journey to visit Mecca's Bermuda Club.  He, along with his trusty Oriental Guide Avery Samuel Toledo, and his Wife Eva Toledo, toured the island by boat, Had "Noon Tea", and observed the beauty and relaxation Bermuda had to offer.  President of the Bermuda Club, Beldwin Smith,  took us to the Never Finished Cathedral.  He explained the history, pointed out the construction, and combined our Masonic teaching into this mini tour.  We met with the other officers of the Bermuda Club and planned the Ceremony.  They were on top of their game and by time the Ceremony commenced, it was a breeze.  Visiting members from Salam's Bermuda Club remarked that it was the best work they ever saw.  At the end of the Ceremony all of Mecca's Bermuda Brethren sat down to break bread.  Our Nobles in the Bermuda showed Mother Mecca respect, honor, and Brotherly love.  We are truly honor to have them represent Mecca in Bermuda.

Bermuda's Peppercorn Ceremony 2010 - These are pictures of the annual "Peppercorn Ceremony" in Bermuda.   The Ceremony commemorates the rent payment to the Governor of Bermuda, for St. George's Lodge No. 200 (Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Scotland) use of the State House as a meeting place.  The State House was built in 1620 by then Bermuda Governor  Nathaniel Butler.  It was used by the Bermuda's General Assembly until December 24, 1814 when they moved their proceedings to the town of Hamilton.  The Bermudian government rented to St. George Lodge in 1816 for the amount of one peppercorn.  for 1 peppercorn a year, a lease which continues to this day.  After ceremony there is a small outdoor banquet held across the street from the square in a beautiful Park.

The Master and Brothers of St. George Lodge invited its visiting members from Mecca to collation at a nearby restaurant.  They treated us with such great warmth and love as we broke bread.  These pictures were taken from 3 different cameras.

Chinese New Year 2010 - February 21, 2010, Mecca Shriners marched in the Chinese New Year parade.  This was not only the first parade for Mecca Shriners to march in for the year, it was the first time ever that Mecca Shriners marched in the Chinese New Year.    Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our current Potentate Illustrious Theodore Jacobsen, We were welcomed by the Chinese community and the city. The love shown by the crowd was matched by its participants of the parade.

Mecca's Officer Installation 2010 - On January 4, 2010, Mecca Shriners had its installation of officers open to the public.  It was a packed house with notable dignitaries from various areas of New York's elite, including individuals from the United Nations, Teachers Union, Nobles from other Temples, and the general Nobility.  The installation included for the first time Mecca's Klown Klub, who led its incoming officers into the Lodge room. 

NYS Grand Lodge Toys for Tots - Mecca's Klown Klub participated in the Grand Lodge's Toys for Tots in 2009 for the first time ever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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