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Nearly every Shrine organization has a unit
that is responsible for the initiations of
new members. Some units are known as
Players, some as Thespians, some as the
Ceremonial Divan.
In Our Temple our unit is known as "The
Actors."
The Actors Unit of El Katif has a rich
history of excellence in conducting the
Initiation Ceremonial. At least five of the
Past Potentates of our Shrine have or still
belong and participate in our Unit.
The members of this Unit take their work
seriously and are proud to be able to show
the new members the basic membership
requirements of becoming a Shriner in El
Katif.
Within the Actors Unit are members who have
been working in the ceremonials for more
than twenty years. Some new members have
joined the group in the past few years but
vacancies still exist for more Nobles in
order to continue the effectiveness of the
initiation performance.
At one time the membership of the Actors
Unit exceeded thirty active Nobles.
Unfortunately we have fewer members than
before, but the effectiveness of the unit
still holds strong and is as good, or
better, than any ceremonial team in all
Shrinedom. In fact, we have been called upon
to perform ceremonials for other Shrine
Centers.
The Actors also perform collateral duties
for El Katif when called upon to do so.
These activities are, but not limited to:
Circus, Duck Race, Fair, Auction, and any
other function requiring extra efforts by
the Nobles.
No matter what the Unit or Group does,
perfection is the Goal! The El Katif Shrine
Actors Unit are always seeking that goal. |