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 2012-2013

 

Worthy High Priestess

Bennie Sue Rowe

Watchman of Shepherds

Glenn Rowe

Noble Prophetess

Shirley Meerscheidt

Associate Watchman of Shepherds

Frank Randle

Worthy Scribe

Barbara Randle

Worthy Treasurer

Leslie Lowry

Worthy Chaplain

Diane Flanagan

Worthy Shepherdess

Betty Mugg

Worthy Guide

Cindy Araiza

Worthy Herald

Glenda Klemm

Manetho, First Wise Man

Pete Araiza

Alchor, Second Wise Man

Norman Sloan

Gaspar, Third Wise Man

Herman Flanagan

King

William Groth

Queen

Valerie Measamer

First Hand Maid

Mary Adams

Second Hand Maid

Sandra Boatman

Third Hand Maid

Lee Sloan

Worthy Organist

Susan Smith

Worthy Guardian

Geneva Tanner

Worthy Guard

U.S. Flag Bearer

Bill Jones

Escort to the U.S. Flag

Escort to the U.S. Flag

Canadian Flag Bearer

Escort to the Canadian Flag

Escort to the Canadian Flag

Banner Bearer

Joyce Huey

Escort to the Banner Bearer

Joan Groth

Escort to the Banner Bearer

Sara Ellis

Madonna

Kay Gooch

Angel

Courier

Queen’s Attendants

King’s Guards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Presiding Officers

 

YEAR

WORTHY HIGH PRIESTESS

WATCHMEN OF SHEPHERDS

Charter 1995-1996

Nancy C. Parker

James Parker

1996-1997

Frances Elkinton

John C. Elkinton

1997-1998

Carol S. Stone

James Forbus

1998-1999

Shirley H. Meerscheidt

Gene Belk*

1999-2000

Bertiss Norris

Glen Rowe

2000-2001

Shelly Fischer-Free

John C. Elkinton

2001-2002

Glenda Klemm

Jack Barricklo

2002-2003

Joyce Huey

Glen Rowe

2003-2004

Barbara Randle

Frank Randle

2004-2005

Carol S. Stone

Fred Wagner

2005-2006

Shelly Fischer-Free

John C. Elkinton

2006-2007

Glynda “Mike” Bell

Frank Randle

2007-2008

Sandra Boatman

John C. Elkinton

2008-2009

Susan Smith

James Forbus

2009-2010

Glenda Klemm

William Groth

2010-2011

Francie Spirkoff

John C. Elkinton

2011-2012

Joan Groth

William Groth

 

* Deceased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future Meeting Dates

 

Light refreshments are served after each meeting unless otherwise noted

 

 

APRIL 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Meeting moved because of Good Friday

Friday, April 27, 2012

7:30 pm

 

MAY 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Meeting date changed because of

Supreme Shrine Session

Friday, May 25, 2012

7:30 pm

 

JUNE 2012

 

 

NO MEETING IN JUNE

 

 

JULY 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, July 6, 2012

7:30 pm

 

AUGUST 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, August 3, 2012

7:30 pm

 

SEPTEMBER 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, September 7, 2012

7:30 pm

 

OCTOBER 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, October 5, 2012

7:30 pm

 

NOVEMBER 2012

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, November 2, 2012

7:30 pm

 

DECEMBER 2012

 

 

NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

 

 

 

Annual Christmas Party

 

Date and Time to be Announced

 

 

JANUARY 2013

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, January 4, 2013

7:30 pm

 

FEBRUARY 2013

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, February 1, 2013

7:30 pm

 

MARCH 2013

 

Stated Meeting

Friday, March 1, 2013

7:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2012-2013

 

 

Audit Committee

 

Purpose: To audit the Shrine’s books for Annual Meeting in March.

 

Chairman:

 

Members:

By-Laws Committee

 

Purpose: To propose and handle all changes to the By-Laws

 

Chairman:

 

Members:

Continuing Service Award Committee

 

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:

Finance Committee

 

Purpose: To oversee payment of bills and any monetary decisions.

 

Chairman:

 

Members:

Instruction Committee

 

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:

Material Objective Committee

 

Purpose: To investigate and report on all applications for assistance from the Material Objective Fund.

 

Chairman:

 

Members:

Miriam Award Committee

 

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:

New Membership Committee

 

Purpose: Hold two meetings during the year, compile a list of prospective and eligible members.  WHP and WOS automatic members.

 

Chairman:

 

Members:

Personal Contact Committee

 

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:

Refreshment Committee

 

Chairman:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Revised 03/19/2012