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April 2010
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Vol 3, Issue 4
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Messages from =
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Chairman of the Board of
Trustees Doug Maxwell
Click here to read Doug's message regarding the recent Joint
Board meeting, third-party pay and more.
Imperial Membership Committee Chairman George A. Mitchell
"I once read a book titled "What Got You Here Won't =
Get
You There." The book reminds me that, although we have
experienced many successes, we must continue to strive to be better at
everything we do."Click here to read more from George's message and watch his
video about the 2010 Imperial Council Session in Toronto.<=
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Shriners Hospi=
tals
for Children® Revenue Cycle
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![3D"Revenue](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/179.jpg" "3D\"\"") Visit the Revenue Cycle page on Shriners Village for monthly u=
pdates
and other information from the Revenue Cycle Committee.
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2010 Directory=
and
Protocol Books Online
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![3D"2010](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/183.jpg" "3D\"\"") The 2010 Directory and Shrine Protocol books are n=
ow
available in electronic format on Shriners Village.=
·
2010 Directory (includes Protocol)=
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Shrine Protocol (Protocol only)
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Plan for Sessi=
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in Toronto July 2010
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![3D"United](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/174.jpg" "3D\"\"") The 136th Imperial Council Session will be held Ju=
ly 4-8,
2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Make plans now so you will not miss=
the
fun and fellowship. Read more>>
And do not forget to obtain or renew your passport. U.S. passport
information can found here: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.=
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Logos and Grap=
hics
Available
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![3D"Anthony](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/185.jpg" "3D\"\"") Logos and other graphics are available=
for
you to download on Shriners Village for use in newsletters, websites =
or
other materials to promote Shriners International and Shriners Hospit=
als
for Children®.
·
Official Logos
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Newsletter and Web Graphics
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Custom Donation
Web Pages Now Available
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![3D"Custom](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/187.jpg" "3D\"\"=") Shriners Hospitals for Children® h=
as a
new website feature that allows supporters to create a custom donatio=
n or
fundraising Web page. This is an excellent way for temples to honor a
noble who has passed away, celebrate a special occasion or support an
offline event or effort. Read more>>
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H&R Block =
New
Client Referral Program
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![3D"H&R](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/175.jpg" "3D\"\"") If you are a new H&R Block client,
bring this form with you when you have your taxe=
s prepared,
and the company will donate $25 to Shriners Hospitals for
Children®.
Go to www.hrblock.com to find the nearest H&R
Block location.
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Help Grow Our
Membership: Become a Virtual Mentor
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333'>Are
you active in your Blue Lodge and Temple? Would you like to become a =
Virtual
Mentor to Candidates interested in becoming Freemasons or Shriners?&n=
bsp;
As a Virtual Mentor, you will be
paired with a candidate![3D"Become](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/168.jpg" "3D\"\"") with
similar interests. Communicating by phone, e-mail orin person, you'll
have the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasmabout
Freemasonry and about being a Shriner. You'll answer questions or
concerns, help find the right Lodge best suited to the candidate's
interests, and help him with his journey to becoming a Shriner.
For more information, visit www.shrinersvillage.com/Membership/VirtualMentor.aspx
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strong>Have Fun with =
Social
Networks!
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![3D"Facebook](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/158.png") Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShrinersHospitalsforChildren =
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www.facebook.com/ShrinersInternational
![3D"MySpace](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/159.png") MySpace: www.myspace.com/shrinershq
www.myspace.com/shrinershospitals
![3D"YouTube](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/160.png") YouTube: www.youtube.com/shrinershospitals
![3D"Twitter](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/161.png") Twitter: www.twitter.com/shrinershosp
www.twitter.com/shriners
![3D"Flicker](3D"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101486440027/img/162.png") Flickr: www.flickr.com/shrinersinternational
www.flickr.com/shrinershospitals
Have you met FollowFez on Twitter?=
He's
our man-about-the-Shrine, tweeting about all things Shriners
International and Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
Bio: The real-life adventures of the Shriners through the eyes of
FollowFez
www.twitter.com/@followfez<=
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Liberty Mutual New Shrine Savers Benefit Provider=
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Liberty Mutual offers Nobles voluntary auto, home and
renters insurance. This unique program allows you to purchase
high-quality insurance through the convenience of automatic checking
account deductions.
Read more>>
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Sam Swope Charity Ride Nets $190,000 for Hospital System=
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More than 800 motorcyclists turned out for the second an=
nual
Sam Swope Charity Ride to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®=
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on February 21, 2010. Read more>>
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New England Walk for Burn Awareness<=
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Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Boston and the
International Association of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation will host =
the
New England Walk for Burn Awareness on May 23, 2010. Read more>>
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Patient Recognized with March of Dimes Inspirational Ath=
lete
Award<=
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As a Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Chicago pati=
ent,
Mirabel Melendez discovered her inner strength. Read more>>
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All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience
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Super
Bowl-winning head coach and Family First's All Pro Dad spokesman Tony
Dungy addressed the media at Shriners Hospitals for Children® - T=
ampa
to announce a partnership between Shriners Hospitals for Children®
and the nonprofit Family First. Read more>>
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Shriners Village: Relax, You're Home.<=
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Created
for Shriners by Shriners, Shriners Village is your online home where you can d=
rop by
and connect with the people, places and events that make Shriners
International the world's greatest fraternity. Welcome home.
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Let Us Hear From You!
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If you have any suggestions about what you would like to=
see
in future issues of Feztivities, or if you know a noble who would lik=
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receive this newsletter, please e-mail us at Feztivities@sh=
rinenet.org.
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