MEMORANDUM Sudan Shriners

MEMORANDUM
Sudan Shriners
TO:
Potentate, Divan, Past Potentates, Uniform Units, Directory Staff, Ceremonial Staff, Trustees and other
Interested Nobles
FROM:
Frank Long, Director
DATE:
November 4, 2014
SUBJECT:
Fall Ceremonial, Parade and General Information
November 14 – 15, 2014
Dear Nobles:
Attached is the Schedule of Events for our Fall Ceremonial in Smithfield, along with a Parade line-up.
The Candidates Committee and Medical Staff should report to the Smithfield Selma High School, 700 Booker Dairy Road,
Smithfield for novice registration.
The Ceremonial Cast should report to the Smithfield Selma High School for the First Section, which commences at 9:00 am.
The Provost Guard will furnish four (4) men to assist with handling of Candidates and will report to Noble C. J. McQueen,
Director of Candidates by 7:00 am at Smithfield Selma High School.
The Provost Guard will police the Business Meeting, First and Second Section. They are to be on hand to attend the doors at
least 30 minutes prior to scheduled events to check 2014 Members dues cards.
Uniform Units will not have any special duties to perform at the Business Meeting, except for Patrol’s Color Guard to present
colors and Provost Guard will provide security as outlined above. All Nobles are urged to attend the Stated Business Meeting on
Saturday at 8:00 am at the Smithfield Selma High School.
Parade------Uniform Units can start lining up at 10:00 on South 6th Street, Smithfield, it steps off at 11:00 am. The actual route will
travel down South 6th Street, turn left on Market St., turning on South 2nd St. Staging area will be on Maffey St., Johnston St. and
Church St., come in S. Bright Leaf Blvd.
Unit Heads, would you please review with your members ARTICLE IV – DISCIPLINE Section 5 #2 about drinking ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, before or during a PARADE.
In accordance with the Board of Directors of Sudan, the following Guidelines are in effect with regards to all Shrine Parades. No
Trailers Participate In Parades.
Moslem Feast/Chef Crew - The Moslem Feast immediately follows the parade and is held at the Smithfield Selma High School.
All Nobles and Ladies are invited to attend. Candidates, Divan, Past Potentates, Distinguished Guests and Uniform Unit
members who have a part in the Second Section may go to head of the serving line, to ensure that they have sufficient time to
report for opening of Second Section. The Second Section is to be held at the Smithfield Selma High School at 1:00 pm.
The Wrecking Crew Director is requested to submit list descriptions of stunts for approval to Illustrious Sir Rick Jackson and
Director Frank Long with a copy to Recorder George Raecher 15 days prior to ceremonial.
On Saturday night at “The Farm”, 215 Batten Rd., Selma, we will have an Introduction of Ceremonial Committee, Fez & Rose
Presentation, Patient Introductions, Check Presentations, Raffle Drawings & Potentates Remarks.
The Camel Drivers may set up their Jewelry / Merchandise.
Each Uniform Unit Head is requested to check each member of his Unit to be sure they have a 2014 dues card. If any one has
any questions, do not hesitate to call the office or me. As always, your help is greatly appreciated.
REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR FEZ
2014 SHRINE DUES CARD REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO ALL ACTIVITIES
Fall Parade Line-up
Smithfield, NC
November 15, 2014
1. Color Guard
2. Patrol
3. Drum & Bugle Corps
4. Legion of Honor
5. Flag Unit
6. Divan, Convertibles, Provost Guard
7. Children’s Float & Roadrunners
8. Mobile Fez
9. Beach Bums
10.Keystone Kops
11. Van Patrol
12. Daredevils
13. Shriners Choo Choo
14. Mini Cars
15. Cooligans
16. Steel Drum Band
17. Fire Brigade
18. Gators
19. Cart Caravan
20. Truckers
21. Carteret Co. Mariners
22. Animated Animals
23. Wrecking Crew
24. Mourners
25. Roadsters
26. Horse Patrol
27. Desert Rats
28. Pirates
29. Clowns
30. Racers
31. Mini Rigs
32. Tomcats
33. Hillbillies 2
34. Monster Trucks
35. Prowlers
36. Cruisers
37. Thunderbolts
38. Buccaneers
39. Burnouts
40. Suits
41. Ghostbusters
42. Motor Patrol
SUDAN SHRINERS
Fall Ceremonial ~ Smithfield, NC
Schedule of Events
November 13 ~ 15, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
6:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting ~ Sleep Inn Conference Room ~ 270 North Equity Drive, Smithfield
Friday, November 14, 2014
10:30 am
10:30am
11:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
4:00 ~ 6:00
4:00 ~ 10:00 pm
Golf Tournament ~ Tee Off Time, Shot Gun Start
Country Club of Johnston County – 694 Country Club Drive, Smithfield
(All Shriners & Candidates welcome)
Widows Fund Board of Directors Meeting ~ Sleep Inn Conference Room
Open for Lunch, Shopping & Sightseeing
Temple Hospitality ~ The Farm ~ 215 Batten Rd, Selma, NC
“Loco in JoCo” ~ Food, Fun, Fellowship & Music with DJ Chris Raynor
The Farm ~ 215 Batten Rd, Selma, NC
Admission by 2014 Blue Lodge or Shrine Dues Card
Casual Dress
Complimentary Shuttle Service Available
Saturday, November 15, 2014
7:30 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm ~ 2:30 pm
3:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm
6:30 pm ~ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm ~ 11:00 pm
Candidates Registration, Fez Sizing, Medical Review, Widows Fund Presentation
& New Candidate Orientation
Smithfield Selma High School, 700 Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield
Stated Business Meeting ~ Smithfield Selma High School ~ Cafeteria
Ladies Breakfast & Entertainment ~ First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
(All Ladies & Candidates Wives Welcome) 202 S. Fourth St., Smithfield
First Section ~ Shrine Degree by Ceremonial Cast ~ Smithfield Selma High School
Parade Formation ~ Downtown Smithfield ~ South 6th Street
Parade Steps Off ~ 6th Street and Market Street
Moslem Feast ~ Smithfield Selma High School ~ Cafeteria ~ Chef Crew
Second Section ~ Smithfield Selma High School ~ Gymnasium ~ Wrecking Crew
Sudan Hospitality Room ~ Sleep Inn ~ 270 North Equity Drive, Smithfield
Introduction of Ceremonial Committee, Fez & Rose Presentation,
Patient Introductions, Check Presentations, Drawings & Potentate Remarks ~
The Farm ~ 215 Batten Rd, Selma
Potentate’s Dance – “Too Much Sylvia”
Nobles / Ladies & Invited Guests Only
Fezzes Requested for all Activities
Dressy Casual
Complimentary Shuttle Service Available
“Shriners making dreams realities”