Notes from the Treasurer

Treasurer Jeff Downing, P.P. and Lady Laura

Happy Spring nobles and ladies!

Warmer weather and longer days is our signal that parade season is right around the corner. Make sure you get your club or unit’s parade schedule turned in for the Recorder’s and Potentate’s awareness. Hopefully everyone has a fun and safe parade season!

If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please make arrangements to get that done. As of March 16th, we had 181 members still owing dues and 89 of those are projected to be suspended for non-payment of dues at the end of this year. If you are unsure if you still owe money, please contact Recorder Phil Brack, P.P. and he can check your record. If you need help paying dues, Illustrious Sir Phil will work with you to get things handled.

I’m sure other Divan members will have mentioned this in their monthly report, but we have been offered, and accepted, the opportunity to sponsor two children from Mexico to receive treatment at Shriners Children’s - Chicago. They are siblings; a female aged 9 and a male aged 18, and both suffer from Syndromic scoliosis. They both require surgery and will be staying in Chicago during their recovery period which will last between 4-6 months. This is why we do what we do - to help kids. Congratulations to all of the nobles and ladies of Elf Khurafeh Shrine for all you have done and continue to do for our kids. It’s your generosity and volunteering that make a difference in the lives of kids.

Don’t forget our upcoming Sportsman’s Raffle on April 19th. We can use all the help we can get. Contact Illustrious Sir Phil Brack to see what help he needs. Illustrious Sir Jim Dameron and Lady Sandie have lots of other fun things planned for the year. Check your pocket calendar for more info. If you don’t have a pocket calendar, stop by the office at Circus Park and grab one - there are plenty available.

Fraternally,
Jeff Downing, P.P.
Treasurer 

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