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A Short History of
El Zagal Temple |
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| El Zagal Temple,
which covers southern North Dakota and part of the northwest area of
Minnesota, was founded on December 14, 1889. El Zagal received its
charter on June 23, 1890. It was the 51st Temple to have received
a charter. Its is the home of the second oldest unit in all of
Shrinedom, the Arab Patrol. |
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El Zagal's first Potentate was
Leonard Rose. Its first class consisted of 34 candidates. Since
that time El Zagal has installed three additional Temples; Aberdeen, South
Dakota; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Grand Forks, North Dakota.
El Zagal has had two Past Potentate
who have been elected to the very respected position of Imperial Potentate:
The Imperial Potentate is the individual
who governs Shrinedom for the whole United States. This includes over
525,000 members.
El Zagal is very proud of its membership
and clubhouse. Please take sometime to learn more about our
organization.
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