Time is moving very fast as evidenced by our 100th year anniversary of Al Sihah rolling beyond the half-way mark.  There is still plenty of work to be accomplished for this year to go down in history as a memorable year, which is up to each of us to make it all happen.

  As this month's Mystic Messenger is published and distributed, the results of the "Twelve Grand" party HAVE indicated a very successful event resulting from hard work.  Why was it a success?  Because of you, the Nobles when called upon to obligate yourselves, you go the extra step to meet the call and we are grateful for the dedication.  Rest assured that we, the Divan, do appreciate and thank each of you for all the work you do.

          We, as Shriners, sometime may wonder what do we owe to our times, to our country, to our neighbors, to our friends.  These are the questions which every virtuous person should often ask of themselves.  Man owes not only his services, but he owes himself to God.  Let us always remember that we are under solemn obligations to the children for which this great fraternity was established.

          Al Sihah is proud of all the accomplishments over the past one-hundred years.  Every Noble can look at this beautiful Temple and the vast real estate and say "I've had a part in all these accomplishments".  "Be Proud" that you are an Al Sihah member! 

          Don't forget the "Car Give Away" tickets that are now on sale.  Keep the move on a positive note by selling some tickets.  It is a challenge for everyone and later on it could be you, the Winner. 
THAT WOULD BE FUN!!

          In closing, I want to thank each of you for making it possible for me to be your representative at the "Imperial Session in Toronto Canada" this year.  This, no doubt, will be a wonderful experience to talk about.  I implore each of you to keep pushing for a very successful 100th year at Al Sihah.

With Faith in Him,

Reuben Hattaway
Assistant Rabban