Aleppo Shriners

05/28/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: 1913 History of Pyramid Temple.

Your Historian will admit a soft spot for Pyramid as it is his Mother Temple, but this particular book we've just digitized is of special interest. It is one of a series of books produced by the Hall Publishing Company of Boston which provided fraternal groups with photos and biographical information of all their members. This single volume, one of 525 copies made, is almost identical to the 1915 two volume sets made for Aleppo (1500 sets). We are also working on digitizing the 1910 history of Mount Sinai Temple (500 copies). We believe there was a similar volume produced for Palestine Temple and we would be interested in seeing any others that are out there.

These books are great resources for photos and biographical information on early members!

Pyramid Shriners # 9
Shriners International

https://archive.org/details/pyramid-temple-shriners-files/Pyramid%201913%20History%20book/mode/1up

05/26/2026

From the Recorder’s office

Shriners Awareness Day
June 6th

Shriners come from all over and from every walk of life—but one thing we all have in common is how much we enjoy sharing what being a Shriner is all about. In a way, every day is awareness day… but officially, we celebrate it on June 6. So why June 6? That’s the day back in 1876 when the Imperial Council—our original governing body—was founded. It’s a great reason to take a little extra pride in the fraternity and help spread the word about the good we do.


What can you do?
Throw on your fez (when it makes sense), or anything with the logo.
Talk it up—friends, neighbors, coworkers… let them know what you enjoy about being a Shriner.
Get involved in something—at your temple, in your community, or even online.
Take a minute to think about why you joined and what it means to you.
OR ATTEND THE JUNE 6TH CEREMONIAL

It’s also worth remembering that June 6 is D-Day, marking the Allied landing in Normandy in 1944. We pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served. A lot of history is packed into one day, and June 6 means a lot to us as Shriners. So however you mark it, take a little time to celebrate and share what we’re all about.

Thanks for reading Wicked Important Stuff,

Steve

05/25/2026

Keeping dry before the parade

Rain or Shine we ride! All in good fun.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day we remember and honor those Nobles from Aleppo who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

ALEPPO UNIFORMED UNITS MEETING Wednesday – June 3rd, 2026

AS ALWAYS - PLEASE REMEMBER that all Ladies' are Invited to the Potentate's Suite with Lady Bobbie

Dear Noble:

The next Uniformed Units Meeting will be held at the Aleppo Shrine, 99 Fordham Road,
Wilmington, MA on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 at 7:00PM in the Harvey J. Waugh Fez Room
The following, plus any other business that may come before us, will be on the agenda.
Please take due notice and govern yourself accordingly!
KINDLEY WEAR YOUR FEZ! PLEASE TURN OFF OR SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES THAT MIGHT DISTURB OUR MEETING

• Prayer ~ Noble Geoffrey Trainer
• Pledge of Allegiance ~ Lieutenant Colonel Carl Ohlson Jr.
• Parades ~ Chief of Staff Paul Watts, Sr.
• Membership ~ Steve Dalrymple ~ My Chip-Child ID Program ~ Sunday, September 13th, 2026 ~ 10:00AM-3:00PM Aleppo Shriners Ladle-Off ~ Saturday October 17th 2026 ~ 3:00PM-7:00PM 2026 Widows Remembrance Luncheon ~ Saturday August 15th, 2026 @ 12:30PM 11th Annual Aleppo Shriners Car Show~ Sunday August 23rd, 2026 between 10:00AM-2:00PM
• Marketing and Communication ~ Noble Doug Dodge

• Aleppo High School All Star Football Game ~ Friday June 12th, 2026 @ 7:00PM ~ Xaverian Bros. High School, Westwood, MA ~ Football Chairman Jameson Patterson
• Ice Cream Social w/Fezzy ~ Saturday June 13th, 2026 @ 1:00PM ~ $20 per Family ~ Noble Jared “Fezzy” Rankin
• Lake Winnipesaukee Summer Cruise & Buffet Lunch ~ Sunday July 26th, 2026 ~ Bus leaves Aleppo @10:30 ~ Cost $99.00 ~ Second Ceremonial Master Robert Spear
• North Shore Shrine Club ~ Chief Rabban/Club President Brian Fallon Clam Bake & Potentates Reception – Sunday Sept. 6th, 2026 @ 11:30 ~ Ipswich Masonic Lodge, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich, MA Phanton ~ Friday Oct. 23rd, 2026 @ 6:00PM ~ North Shore Music Theater, Beverly, MA ~ Tickets $60
• Shriners Children’s New England ~ Cheers for Children ~ Friday October 16th, 2026 @ 6:30PM ~ MGM Springfield, MA ~ Illustrious Clifford Critch
• Shriners Children’s Boston Haunted Walk ~ Sunday Oct. 18th, 2026 between 10:00AM-12:00Noon ~ The Garden at Elm Bank,
• Recorder Stephen Eriksen: Aleppo Shriners Ceremonial ~ Saturday June 6th, 2026 ~ Annual Angus Steak & Strawberry Festival 152nd Shrine Imperial Session ~ Tampa, FL ~ Friday July 10th – Thursday July 16th, 2026

• Presentations
• Introductions
• Final Comments by Aleppo Potentate ~ Roger T. Gardiner
If a Head of Unit cannot make this meeting, please send a member of your unit to represent the unit.
Fraternally,
COLONEL DAVID A. FINK
Commanding Officer

05/21/2026

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05/21/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: the 1950s

Another batch of notices, flyers, and programs have been compiled, digitized, and shared! The 1950s were a busy era for Aleppo including the term of our only Imperial Potentate as well as the loss of Mechanics Hall. Check out the full collection here:

Notices and other files of Aleppo Temple Shriners from 1950 to 1959

05/18/2026

FROM THE RECORDERS OFFICE

Join Us June 6 – Aleppo Ceremonial Angus Steak & Strawberry Festival

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6, 2026—your opportunity to welcome a Blue Lodge Brother into the Shrine at Aleppo’s Angus Steak & Strawberry Festival Ceremonial.

Schedule of Events

8:30 a.m. – Candidate Registration (Candidates & Ladies)
9:00 a.m. – Stated Meeting (Nobles) to ballot on last-minute petitions.
10:00 a.m. – Grand Entrance & First Section - Harvey J. Waugh “Fez” Room
Ladies Program – Mezzanine (during First Section)

11:00 a.m. - ARCH Degree – Ladies rejoin for this special presentation
Noon - Hospital Presentation
1:00 p.m. – Ceremonial concludes

Following the Ceremonial, all are invited to enjoy the Angus Steak & Strawberry Festival in the Auditorium—comfortable, climate-controlled, and ready rain or shine

Candidate Petitions Are Now Open

If you have a qualified Master Mason ready to take the next step, now is the time. Let’s make this a strong class.

Tickets & Information

Use the coupon in the Aleppo News

Register online
Or contact Maribel directly at [email protected]
Let’s fill the ranks, support our new Nobles, and enjoy a great day of fellowship.

Thanks for reading Wicked Important Stuff,

Steve

05/14/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: a new souvenir from 1959

Perhaps we'll call this one a trinket dish, but it's yet another ashtray.... Made by Lenox, this was a souvenir of the 85th Imperial Session which was held in Atlantic City, NJ in 1959. We also have in our collection a program from the session as well as some photos including two of our Arab Patrol parading right down the famous boardwalk and one from the collection of Ill. Fred Duncan who was Potentate of Aleppo that year.

You can view the whole program and other Imperial related material from our collection at the link below:

https://archive.org/details/shriners-imperial-sessions-files/1959%20Imperial%20Session%20program/mode/1up