THE ANSAR AWARD
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The Ansar Medallion is an award system for Nobles who participate in Shrine activities and are selfless volunteers.  This award recognizes Nobles for the time and money they donate to El Kahir Shrine.

Awards and points are obtained by participating in the activities show below.

The program originated January 1, 2002.
Awards
First 1,000 points Receive medallion on chain necklace.
Next 500 points Receive Red collar.
Next 15,000 points Receive a star for each 500 points to pin on necklace.  Maximum of 30 stars.
Next 500 points Return stars to office and receive White Collar.
Next 15,000 points Receive a star for each 500 points to pin on necklace.  Maximum of 30 stars.
Next 500 points Return stars to office and receive Blue Collar.
Next 15,000 points Receive a star for each 500 points to pin on necklace.  Maximum of 30 stars.

Points Schedule
Only Nobles may earn points.  Each noble shall be responsible for obtaining forms, filling them out legibly, and returning to the Shrine Office for recording.  A receptacle shall be placed in the office in which forms may be placed.  Forms may be mailed to the Shrine office.  Forms should be limited to one event when possible.  Please write legibly.  Awards shall be given at stated meetings.  Maximum number of points can be set for an event.  Potentate may modify rules with consent of the Divan.
Points Categories Conditions
1 For each dollar contributed to the Transportation Fund, Building Fund, Building Maintenance Fund, General Fund or any other Shrine Charity Includes 1 point for $1.00 given to an El Kahir Fund or El Kahir Charity. Money must directly help El Kahir Shrine. Does not include funds directly donated to Hospitals or Imperial Shrine. Points from Unit or Club donations can be distributed between nobles.
1 For each dollar value of acceptable donations to Temple or Shrine Charity. An acceptable valid dollar appraisal must be presented at time of donation. Includes 1 point for $1.00 donated to El Kahir Shrine. Donations must directly help El Kahir Shrine. Points from Unit or Club donations can be distributed between nobles.
1 Dollar Net Cost of Circus Ads/Ticket sales to Shrine Center Includes 1 point for $1.00 raised for El Kahir Shrine. Points are NOT given for money returned to units for commission.
10 For each Unit or Club meeting Includes 10 points given for attendance at scheduled Unit or Club meetings.
10 Points per hour for any approved working activity, i.e. Circus, Office Work, Maze, etc. For time spent on helping El Kahir Shrine. Includes all time in preparation and performance of fundraisers, time spent in office assisting staff, etc. Does NOT include time that is reimbursed.
20 Activity Center Function Includes participation at Embassy Club and El Mecca Shrine Club functions. Includes attendance at special functions of all Shrine Clubs. Does not include any regular Club meetings.
25 Masonic Degree Team per degree Each Noble gets 25 points for each degree performed. Points not limited per day. Noble must participate in one degree per day to be eligible for points of other degrees. Noble does not have to participate in other degrees, but must be present.
25 Entertainment visits to hospitals, rest homes, etc. Includes visitations to infirm and sick. Must deliver report of visit to Recorder.
30 Per other Parade Each Noble receives 30 points for each Civil Parade that he participates in. Includes public functions that unit participates in. Record name of function or parade on form.
40 Stated Meeting Attendance Each Noble receives 40 points for attendance at the monthly Stated Meeting.
50 Per Noble, per activity day. For every Noble that attends any out of town activity sponsored by the Potentate; i.e. Hospital Trips, Conventions Includes El Kahir Potentate's trips and ball
50 For annual Caravan Includes participation in any El Kahir Caravan. Each Caravan is worth 50 points.
50 Ceremonial Attendance Includes attendance at any El Kahir Ceremonial. Each ceremonial is worth 50 points. Potentate to decide whether points apply on special ceremonials not scheduled 3 months in advance.
50 Transportation of children to hospital Includes all modes of transportation, whether by van, car or plane.
75 Sponsor a child to a hospital Must be a signer on the sponsor form.
100 $100,000,000 Dollar Club Includes 100 points and pin for $100 given. Noble can designate recipient of pin. Nobles get points for each pin purchased.
100 CSSA/Imperial Parade Participation Each Noble receives 100 points for participation in a CSSA and Imperial Parade.
100 Unit and Club officers, Committee Chairs, Chief and Personal Aides (per year) Includes 100 additional points for Nobles taking part in the leadership of El Kahir Shrine. Trustees are also included. Points awarded after installation of Potentate.
250 CSSA/Imperial Unit Competition Each Noble receives 250 points for participation in a CSSA and Imperial Unit Competition.
500 Major fund raising Chairmen, Karavan Editor, and Samsar-Ansar Chairman Includes 500 additional points for Nobles taking part in the major activities of El Kahir Shrine. Points awarded after installation of Potentate.
500 Per year on elected Divan Divan members are awarded 500 points for participation. Divan members limited to elected members and Chaplain. Points awarded after installation of Potentate.
1000 Awarded by Chief Rabban for Meritorious service at Circus Up to 1000 points may be designated by the Chief Rabban at any time during the year. Chief Rabban may select any number of Nobles to receive these points.
1000 Awarded by Potentate for Meritorious service Potentate may designate a maximum of 1000 points per noble for meritorious service.

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