Midland Shrine Club Research Paper
From 1945, Noble George Ross, a Rameses Temple Potentate’s Aide, alongside 13 other Shriners, founded a local, fully-realized club: The Midland District Shrine Club. This new club thrived, growing in numbers over the years. In December of 1978, William A. McArthur, former President, and long-term Secretary/Treasurer recalled the names of other Nobles in the early years.
As you read through the history of the Midland area, you will find these names indicating other activities, such as contributions to municipal government, church, parks, and recreation, youth groups, hospitals, other service clubs, masonic bodies, their own professions, commerce, and industry. Midland has been enriched by their presence.
Between expensive purchases for the hospital’s children’s ward and St. Andrew’s maternity ward, the Nobles were a pillar of the community. The President ensured that the Nobles were called from labor to …show more content…
Club members always turned out in great numbers to ensure success. Available records indicate participation over 25 years. The club is indebted to merchants in the area and industries for consistent financial success. We thank the area’s citizens for their enthusiastic attendance.
Many Shrine Clubs have formed units within their own clubs to perform specific activities to intensify philanthropic efforts. Midland District Shrine Club is no exception. Our Coast Guard Unit began with 20 Shrine “Seamen” and due to its popularity, was limited by the Club Executive to 35 members.
Success breeds success; namely, work carried out by Nobles Carnerie, Robert Moth, Don Johnston, Jack Pettigrew, Fred McConkey and Mac Perrin—to name a few. Midland District Shrine Club is certainly ending the first 70 years on a high note. Our efforts on behalf of children continue strongly. Our community image has expanded with our Youth Soccer Team. The Midland District Shrine Club continues dedication to
As you read through the history of the Midland area, you will find these names indicating other activities, such as contributions to municipal government, church, parks, and recreation, youth groups, hospitals, other service clubs, masonic bodies, their own professions, commerce, and industry. Midland has been enriched by their presence.
Between expensive purchases for the hospital’s children’s ward and St. Andrew’s maternity ward, the Nobles were a pillar of the community. The President ensured that the Nobles were called from labor to …show more content…
Club members always turned out in great numbers to ensure success. Available records indicate participation over 25 years. The club is indebted to merchants in the area and industries for consistent financial success. We thank the area’s citizens for their enthusiastic attendance.
Many Shrine Clubs have formed units within their own clubs to perform specific activities to intensify philanthropic efforts. Midland District Shrine Club is no exception. Our Coast Guard Unit began with 20 Shrine “Seamen” and due to its popularity, was limited by the Club Executive to 35 members.
Success breeds success; namely, work carried out by Nobles Carnerie, Robert Moth, Don Johnston, Jack Pettigrew, Fred McConkey and Mac Perrin—to name a few. Midland District Shrine Club is certainly ending the first 70 years on a high note. Our efforts on behalf of children continue strongly. Our community image has expanded with our Youth Soccer Team. The Midland District Shrine Club continues dedication to