C.S.S.A. 2007
Kansas City, Missouri
August 30th thru September 2nd 2007
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Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Oasis of Cedar Rapids
Desert of Iowa
| 49 New Nobles need to be created |
International Shrine Membership Day June 10, 2006  Click on Membership to read |
19 Nobles need to be restored |
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A fraternal organization survives in the hearts of its members. Since 1886, El Kahir Shrine has played a key role in the cities of Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, and throughout
its jurisdiction in Northeast Iowa. From its inception, until the present, good men have had an opportunity to share in the fun of its activities while contributing to the
seriousness of its purpose. The aiding of others in need. Throughout its history, several events have marked the development of El Kahir Shrine. The inevitable peaks and valleys have affected membership, facilities, and programs. Through it all, whatever the circumstances, certain Masonic principles have always prevailed. Such things as Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth are exemplified in the activities of the Shrine. The Shriner's hospitals for children and the burns institutes are the visual outward manifestations of these inward qualities. As we pause to briefly reflect, we do so with the realization that we do not rest on past achievements. The future is where we and our children will live. The Masonic creed of taking good men and making them better, underlies each activity sheltered under the square and compass and the scimitar and crescent. As we make our contributions to the present, we seal our future. |
No man has ever stood so tall
as when he stooped to help a child
Ansar Medallion Rules and Form
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The Badge of a Shriner
by Noble Edgar Guest
By the scimitar and crescent you wear upon your coat,
You proclaim that you're a Shriner. It's a sign for men to note.
It's a symbol that your fellows have abiding faith in you;
They believe that you are worthy and they trust in all you do.
But I wonder, fellow Noble, as I meet you here and there,
If you've really caught the meaning of that little badge you wear?
Are you mindful of its splendor? Are you watchful of its fame?
Are you careful as you travel not to bring it into shame?
You proclaim that you're a Shriner, every passer-by can see
That you've pledged to do the right thing wheresoever you may be,
But, world-wide, your brothers suffer loss and injury from you,
If you do a wrong act which a Shriner wouldn't do.
By the token you're wearing, you're expected to be fine;
We have taught the world it's something to be chosen by the Shrine;
And the man who wears its emblem has his fellow's guarantee
That a gentleman of honor he is known and pledged to be;
And if he shall fail that standard by some thoughtless word or whim,
All Shriners, wide world over, shall be put to shame by him.
By the scimitar and crescent which so proudly you display,
You are bound to live and travel in a bigger, better way.
You must dignify the emblem, so none whom you may meet,
Be he friend or foe, may whisper that the Shrine is but a cheat.
You must play the man at all times, you must keep your conduct fair,
And be worthy of the crescent and scimitar you wear.
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