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
Worthy High Priestess
Watchman of Shepherds
Worthy Scribe
S.P. Waltrip
Masonic Lodge No. 1328
9119 Rangely
Drive
Houston, Texas
Behind Waltrip
Funeral Home
No entrance from Rangely Drive
You must enter from Campbell
Road
Worthy High
Priestess
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Cindy Araiza |
Watchman of Shepherds |
Pete Araiza
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Noble Prophetess |
Geneva Tanner |
Associate Watchman of
Shepherds |
Betty Mugg |
Worthy Scribe |
Francie Spirkoff |
Worthy Treasurer |
John C. Elkinton |
Worthy Chaplain |
Joan Groth |
Worthy Shepherdess |
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Worthy Guide |
Sandra Boatman |
Worthy Herald |
Glenda Klemm |
Manetho, First Wise Man |
William Groth |
Alchor, Second Wise Man |
Chris Green |
Gaspar, Third Wise Man |
Herman Flanagan |
King |
Robert Foreman |
Queen |
Leslie Foreman |
First Hand Maid |
Sharon Adams |
Second Hand Maid |
Cindy Newbury |
Third Hand Maid |
Michelle Green |
Worthy Organist |
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Worthy Guardian |
Diane Flanagan |
Worthy Guard
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U.S. Flag Bearer
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Escort to the
U.S. Flag
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Escort to the
U.S. Flag
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Canadian Flag
Bearer
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Escort to the
Canadian Flag
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Escort to the
Canadian Flag
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Banner Bearer
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Escort to the
Banner Bearer
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Escort to the
Banner Bearer
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Madonna
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Angel
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Courier
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Queen’s
Attendants
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King’s Guards
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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 |
2012-2013 |
Bennie Sue Rowe |
Glen Rowe |
2013-2014 |
Shirley Meerscheidt |
Frank Randle* |
2014-2015 |
Diane Flanagan |
Herman Flanagan |
2015-2016 |
Betty Mugg |
William Groth |
2016-2017 |
Betty Mugg |
William Groth |
2017-2018 |
Shirley Meerscheidt |
William Groth |
* Deceased
Future
Meeting Dates
Covered Dish Dinners are served before each meeting
at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted
AUGUST 2018 |
Stated Meeting Friday, August 3, 2018 7:30 pm Potluck Dinner – 6:30 pm |
SEPTEMBER 2018 |
Annual Meeting Friday, September 7, 2018 7:30 pm Annual Election of
Officers Potluck Dinner – 6:30 pm |
OCTOBER 2018 |
Stated Meeting Friday, October 5, 2018 7:30 pm Potluck Dinner – 6:30 pm |
NOVEMBER 2018 |
Stated Meeting Friday, November 2, 2018 7:30 pm Potluck Dinner – 6:30 pm |
DECEMBER 2018 |
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER |
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2018-2019
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: |
John
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Revised
07/14/2018