Beginings

 

Today’s Greeters started out as the “Nomads” back in 1972 under founding President Jack Morris. In 1975, the Nomads became the “Greeters”. We started out as a small group of 15 Nobles, and now number over 50 strong. 

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Over our 48-year history, the Greeters have always prided themselves on being the first smile you see and hand you shake at any number of Egypt Shrine events. We ensure that Nobles receive proper credit for their attendance at all Council of Units, Stated Meetings, and other opportunities to earn progress toward the Crown of Honor award.

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     The Greeters Today

The Divan has asked for our assistance in many events at Egypt Temple over the years. You might ask, what are some of those events? Not in any specific order, some of the events the Greeters have been involved in recently were:

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• Program sales at the East West Shrine Game     

• The Valentine Dinner Dance

• Memorial Service for departed Nobles

• Escorting Nobles and their wives to their tables for the Potentate’s Ball

• Reception of Nobles, family, and community members at fund-raising events

• Assisting the membership committee project at the annual Easter Egg Hunt

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We are in charge of all jewelry sales, including your fez, carry case, tassels, clasps, pins, and the like. We also assist our Temple by greeting all new candidates and their guests at our bi-annual ceremonials.

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     The Future...

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While our responsibilities and capacity to assist Temple leadership and shape the future of our fraternity change over time, our commitment to our fraternity and philanthropy remain strong point of pride after nearly half a century of fun, fellowship, and brotherly love.

The Greeters are now one of the largest units at Egypt Temple and designated as a “Special Unit”, our members enjoy the freedom of belonging to any other regular Club or Unit, without restriction, allowing Nobles to enjoy networking and cross-membership opportunities, and the unique chance to be the face and first handshake for Egypt Shrine at many of our public-facing events.

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Look out for our exciting new events, partnering with the Egypt Shrine Membership Committee in 2020 and beyond!