AnnualReport2020

The Power of One While we attended countless events and participated in many unique and special opportunities this past year, the fraternal issue closest to my heart is increasing our membership. Why? Because being a member of Shriners International provides access to a brotherhood that has the power to impact lives in more ways than I can count, as well as the opportunity to make the world a better place. The other side of this – equally important to me – is recognizing the unique strength and power of each person to truly make a difference – the power of one – and the magnitude of that power when we combine our efforts and work together. That, very briefly, is one of the guiding tenets of my life, and the impetus behind JUST ONE , my membership development program, which asked each noble to bring in or restore JUST ONE member. I am truly honored and grateful for the enthusiastic, overwhelming response, and thank every one of you for participating. occurred when Shriners International joined with the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and Scottish Rite Southern jurisdiction to introduce the beafreemason.org website that will benefit every Grand Lodge in the United States, and help build the membership in their subordinate lodges. We all realize that we must build Blue Lodge Masonry throughout the world so that we can continue to do the charitable work that we have done for many years. THANKS to Sovereign Grand Commanders David Glattly and Jim Cole for being such great leaders in our fraternity. beafreemason.org Another highlight of the year

Final Thoughts I want to take just a moment and welcome Bryan Harrison, our new chief membership development officer. He started right in the midst of the virus situation, and we applaud his confidence and ingenuity in this difficult time. I am confident he will serve our fraternity well, and accomplish great things. And, as I prepare to end my year as Imperial Potentate, I want to wish Imperial Sir Jim Smith and Lady Alice every success in their coming year. Lady Cheryl and I took on the leadership roles of this great fraternity last July with the hope of leaving the fraternity at least a little better than we found it. We hope we have done that. Thank you for all that you do for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, and for your support and hard work this past year.

Yours in the faith, Jeffrey L. Sowder Imperial Potentate Shriners International

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