CROSS OF
TEXAS SHRINE NO. 1
Order
of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Stated Meetings of the Cross
of Texas Shrine
are held on the 1st
Friday of
each month at 7:30 pm
except in the months of June and
December
when no meetings are held
Meeting Location
The Cross of Texas Shrine is
currently meeting at
Holland Masonic Lodge No. 1
4911 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas
Officers 2011-2012
Worthy High
Priestess
|
Joan Groth |
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Watchman of Shepherds |
William Groth
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Noble Prophetess |
Bennie Sue Rowe |
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Associate Watchman of
Shepherds |
Glenn Rowe
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Worthy Scribe |
Barbara Randle |
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Worthy Treasurer |
Leslie Lowry |
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Worthy Chaplain |
Shirley Meerscheidt |
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Worthy Shepherdess |
Diane Flanagan |
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Worthy Guide |
Betty Mugg |
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Worthy Herald |
Glenda Klemm |
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Manetho, First Wise Man |
Pete Araiza |
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Alchor, Second Wise Man |
Norman Sloan |
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Gaspar, Third Wise Man |
Frank Randle |
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King |
Jack Barricklo |
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Queen |
Cindy Araiza |
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First Hand Maid |
Mary Adams |
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Second Hand Maid |
Sandra Boatman |
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Third Hand Maid |
Lee Sloan |
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Worthy Organist |
Susan Smith |
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Worthy Guardian |
Valerie Measamer |
Worthy Guard
|
Francie Spirkoff |
U.S. Flag Bearer
|
Herman Flanagan |
Escort to the
U.S. Flag
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Escort to the
U.S. Flag
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Canadian Flag
Bearer
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Bill Jones |
Escort to the
Canadian Flag
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Escort to the
Canadian Flag
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Banner Bearer
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Escort to the
Banner Bearer
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Escort to the
Banner Bearer
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Madonna
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Angel
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Courier
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Queen’s
Attendants
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King’s Guards
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Past Presiding
Officers
YEAR
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WORTHY HIGH PRIESTESS
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WATCHMEN OF SHEPHERDS
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Charter 1995-1996 |
Nancy C. Parker |
James Parker |
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1996-1997 |
Frances Elkinton |
John C. Elkinton |
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1997-1998 |
Carol S. Stone |
James Forbus |
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1998-1999 |
Shirley H. Meerscheidt |
Gene Belk* |
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1999-2000 |
Bertiss Norris |
Glen Rowe |
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2000-2001 |
Shelly Fischer-Free |
John C. Elkinton |
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2001-2002 |
Glenda Klemm |
Jack Barricklo |
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2002-2003 |
Joyce Huey |
Glen Rowe |
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2003-2004 |
Barbara Randle |
Frank Randle |
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2004-2005 |
Carol S. Stone |
Fred Wagner |
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2005-2006 |
Shelly Fischer-Free |
John C. Elkinton |
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2006-2007 |
Glynda “Mike” Bell |
Frank Randle |
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2007-2008 |
Sandra Boatman |
John C. Elkinton |
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2008-2009 |
Susan Smith |
James Forbus |
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2009-2010 |
Glenda Klemm |
William Groth |
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2010-2011 |
Francie Spirkoff |
John C. Elkinton |
* Deceased
Future Meeting Dates
Light refreshments are served after each meeting
unless otherwise noted
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DECEMBER 2011 |
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NO MEETING IN DECEMBER |
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Annual Christmas Party Goode Company Barbeque Katy Freeway (I-10 East) 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Bring a gift for exchange And an unwrapped toy for a
child |
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JANUARY 2012 |
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Stated Meeting Friday, January 6, 2012 7:30 pm |
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FEBRUARY 2012 |
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Stated Meeting Friday, February 3, 2012 7:30 pm |
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MARCH 2012 |
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Stated Meeting Friday, March 2, 2012 7:30 pm |
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2011-2012
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Audit Committee |
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Purpose: To audit the Shrine’s books for Annual Meeting in March. Chairman: Members: |
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By-Laws Committee |
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Purpose: To propose and handle all changes to the By-Laws Chairman: Members: |
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Continuing Service Award Committee |
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Purpose: To select a recipient for a Continuing Service Award. This award may be given to any member, including Past Presiding Officers, of the Shrine, in recognition of continuing loyal support to the Shrine. A certificate ordered from Supreme Worthy Scribe, should be presented to the recipient. Chairman: Members: |
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Finance Committee |
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Purpose: To oversee payment of bills and any monetary decisions. Chairman: Members: |
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Instruction Committee |
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Purpose: To instruct new members. Meet two times a year with new members in a social gathering, giving information relative to the Shrine and Material Objective Committees, as they deem advisable. Chairman: Members: |
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Material Objective Committee |
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Purpose: To investigate and report on all applications for assistance from the Material Objective Fund. Chairman: Members: |
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Miriam Award Committee |
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Purpose: To select a recipient who cannot be a present or past-elected line officer of any Shrine. The committee shall arrange for a proper award ceremony. Chairman: Members: |
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New Membership Committee |
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Purpose: Hold two meetings during the year, compile a list of prospective and eligible members. WHP and WOS automatic members. Chairman: Members: |
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Personal Contact Committee |
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Purpose: To obtain a list from the Scribe, divide the names and contact those members who do not attend White Shrine meetings. To hold two informal meetings during the year. Secondly, to promote sociability and acquaintance among members. Report activities at the Annual Meeting. Chairman: Members: |
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Refreshment Committee |
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Chairman: |
John
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Revised
12/07/2011