Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner

12-15-2009, 06:10 PM

I received this e-mail from the Shrine a few moments ago:

Quote:

Nolan wrote:

Darrell:

Congratulations. You were voted in by the Nobility on Thursday, December 10. So far, the next ceremonial is still scheduled for March 27th.

Regards,

Nolan, Recorder
Past Potentate

I'm super excited. I've wanted to be a Shriner since I was about 15.

T.G · 12-15-2009, 06:10 PM

Congratulations bro!

TonySmith · 12-15-2009, 06:12 PM

That's great Darrell. I'm glad your wish came true.

pnoon · 12-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Congrats, Darrell. It only took 2 years.

I keed. I keed.

bvilchez · 12-15-2009, 06:22 PM

Congrats Brother

12-15-2009, 06:27 PM

Congrats my friend.

G G · 12-15-2009, 06:32 PM

Kudos Darrell.

larryinlc · 12-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Super congratulations from me Darrell. I spent the better part of the 1960's at Shriners Hospital in Minneapolis, and I'm extremely grateful for all they have done for me. I will be forever in their debt. I was privilaged enough to meet the who's who of Hollywood during my many stays there. Nothing but the best for the kids. And, even though I'm a Packer fan, the doc that performed all my surgeries was the team physician of the Minnesota Vikings at the time. I guess that's why I'm a bit of a closet Viking fan to this day.

If I could, I'd shake your hand, but I'll applaud you from here for becoming a member of such a worthwhile organization and say thanks.

Larry

M1903A1 · 12-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Congratulations!!

Whee · 12-15-2009, 07:16 PM

Congrats, Brother.

12-15-2009, 07:18 PM

Congrats Darrel,
As I understand it this is quit a prestigious position. Kudos on your hard work.

elderboy02 · 12-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Congrats Darrell! Could you tell me what a Shriner is?

I just remember seeing them drive around in miniature clown cars as a kid at the local parade.

Emjaysmash · 12-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Congrats Brother! Excellent way to put those Masonic principles into action! ( Not that you don't already!

)

Like I asked before, when do you get your snazy fez??

CBI_2 · 12-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Congrats Darrell! Great accomplishment. My grand-father absolutely loved driving his Gremlin go-cart in those local parades.

12-15-2009, 08:27 PM

Thank you everyone!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Congrats Darrell! Could you tell me what a Shriner is?

I just remember seeing them drive around in miniature clown cars as a kid at the local parade.

The Shriners are an organization of Master Masons whose #1 priority is charity. These Men help to fund 22 hospitals nationwide, the Shriners Hospitals for Children are leading experts in the treatment of burn victims and correct of cleft palate. The parents of these children are not charged a DIME for their services, if a child is deemed fit to receive specialized services from the hospital, they are admitted.

Shriners are the good guys.

bobarian · 12-15-2009, 08:30 PM

Congratulations D, hard earned and well deserved.

cort · 12-15-2009, 08:32 PM

elderboy02 · 12-15-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Thank you everyone!!

The Shriners are an organization of Master Masons whose #1 priority is charity. These Men help to fund 22 hospitals nationwide, the Shriners Hospitals for Children are leading experts in the treatment of burn victims and correct of cleft palate. The parents of these children are not charged a DIME for their services, if a child is deemed fit to receive specialized services from the hospital, they are admitted.

Shriners are the good guys.

OK. That is pretty much what I thought (burn victims, etc.)

Congratulations!

larryinlc · 12-15-2009, 09:01 PM

They have the coolest meeting lodges too. At least the one here was. Filled with big padded chairs and low lights. Like stepping into a Bogart movie. They invited me every year to a Christmas party, and even then I thought this would be a cool place to light up a cigar. Too bad I was barely a teenager at the time.

Larry

MedicCook · 12-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Congrat Darrell.

12-15-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congratulations bro!

12-15-2009, 06:12 PM	#3
TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner That's great Darrell. I'm glad your wish came true.

12-15-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats, Darrell. It only took 2 years. I keed. I keed. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-15-2009, 06:22 PM	#5
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats Brother

12-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#6
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats my friend.

12-15-2009, 06:32 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,735 Trading: (10)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Kudos Darrell.

12-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#8
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Super congratulations from me Darrell. I spent the better part of the 1960's at Shriners Hospital in Minneapolis, and I'm extremely grateful for all they have done for me. I will be forever in their debt. I was privilaged enough to meet the who's who of Hollywood during my many stays there. Nothing but the best for the kids. And, even though I'm a Packer fan, the doc that performed all my surgeries was the team physician of the Minnesota Vikings at the time. I guess that's why I'm a bit of a closet Viking fan to this day. If I could, I'd shake your hand, but I'll applaud you from here for becoming a member of such a worthwhile organization and say thanks. Larry

12-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#9
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congratulations!! __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

12-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#10
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats, Brother. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#11
TFULLERY Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats Darrel, As I understand it this is quit a prestigious position. Kudos on your hard work.

12-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#12
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats Darrell! Could you tell me what a Shriner is? I just remember seeing them drive around in miniature clown cars as a kid at the local parade.

12-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats Brother! Excellent way to put those Masonic principles into action! ( Not that you don't already! ) Like I asked before, when do you get your snazy fez?? __________________

12-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#14
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrats Darrell! Great accomplishment. My grand-father absolutely loved driving his Gremlin go-cart in those local parades. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

12-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#16
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congratulations D, hard earned and well deserved.

12-15-2009, 08:32 PM	#17
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner

12-15-2009, 09:01 PM	#19
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner They have the coolest meeting lodges too. At least the one here was. Filled with big padded chairs and low lights. Like stepping into a Bogart movie. They invited me every year to a Christmas party, and even then I thought this would be a cool place to light up a cigar. Too bad I was barely a teenager at the time. Larry

12-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#20
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner Congrat Darrell. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff