Stated Meeting of April 13th

The Smoking Issue of allowing Smoking in designated area in the Temple was approve by a vote of 61 in favor and 44 against.  I do not at this time have the exact wording of the motion, but this will be added as soon as possible.  webmaster.

The change in Ballut Abyad By-Laws of which you received a mailed copy was also passed.

Assistant Rabban, Duane Crapser introducing Noble Richard Moore as the 2010 Shrine Circus Coordinator.  Noble Crapser then continued and explained the new telemarketing contract the Shrine has obtained for this next year.

Dick Moore, Shrine Circus Coordinator, is covering the plans for next years Circus.   Nobles these Temple Circus's just don't happen it takes a tremendous amount of managerial talent and months of planning before we show up to execute.  It is a real success for the Temple when we call on the enthusiastic and experienced leadership of a Noble like Richard Moore.

Jeff Carlile, the Chief Aide with (left) Daryl Wilson, the 1st Ceremonial Master, and (right) Johnnie Smith, the Director  reporting on the tremendous success of the Easter Egg Hunt we had at the Temple on Easter Morning.  This event was sponsored and run by the Young Guns.

Daryl Wilson, 1st Ceremonial Master is reporting on the White Sands Master Masons Degree being conferred by Mountain Top Lodge #81 of Timberon, NM.  The Degree work is being followed by a White Sands Hot Sands Ceremonial.  The date of the White Sands Outdoor is June 13.  All Master Masons and all Nobles are invited, and reminded that I can get hot on the ole sands, so please bring your chair, a big brimmed hat and plenty of sun screen.  click here for the details

 The recent programs at the Caravan Club were presented by these Ladies on Health Care Issues:  A reminder that all Nobles of Ballut Abyad are members Caravan Club.  You might want to consider attending. It would be good for your heart & your health.

 Executive Director of People Living Through Cancer (PLTC), Ms. Bernadette Lujan, assisting with the program is Ms Beth Brown

Jerry Kappas presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Debbie Putt, who presented a  presentation on Drug Studies and the need for volunteers helping with  Drug Studies.