Dodge County Shrine Club was pleased to be able to present a check to
Eugene Smith Lodge at its meeting held on April 6, 2010. The Dodge
County Shrine Club and Eugene Smith Masonic Lodge have been working
together to benefit the community through a symbiotic relationship for
many years now. The club would also like to thank the community for
supporting it during the Boston Butt sale held April 3, 2010.

Pictured (001) left to right are: Noble James Knight, treasurer of
Eugene Smith Masonic Lodge, accepts the check from Noble President
Ralph Mullis, president of Dodge County Shrine Club.

Pictured (002) left to right are: Noble Treasurer Justin Harmon,
treasurer of Dodge County Shrine Club, presents the check to
Worshipful Master Spud Fordham of Eugene Smith Masonic Lodge.

Sincerely,
James F. Kimmons, Sr.
Dodge County Shrine Club

The Chairman of the Eastman City Council and the Chairman of the Dodge
County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring the week
ending April 24, 2010 as "Shriner's Children's Hospital Week".  The
members of the Dodge County Shrine Club will be in the streets and at
Wal-Mart soliciting donations for the support of the Shriner's
Children's Hospitals on Saturday April 24, 2010.  All donations are for
the support of the Shriner's Children's Hospitals.

"The heart and soul of the Shrine are the Shriner's Hospitals for
children.  These 22 pediatric specialty hospitals help thousands of
children each year, absolutely free of charge.  The hospitals help
children who have problems of the bones, joints or muscles, children
with spinal cord injuries, cleft palettes, orthopedics, and burns" said
Doyce Mullis, Chairman of the Hospital Crusade Committee of the
Dodge County Shrine Club.

"We sincerely hope that through our efforts that our Shriner's
Hospitals can provide relief from suffering to small children being
treated for severe burns, spinal chord injuries and other orthopedic
problems. These services are provided absolutely free to all children
age 18 years and under.  Shriner's also provide free transportation to
an from the hospitals for the child and one parent", said Ralph
Mullis, President of the Dodge County Shrine Club.

"This will be the first (Hospital Crusade) for 2010.  Anyone wishing
to make a contribution may do so by giving it to any of the Shriners
on April 24, 2010 or by mailing it to the Dodge County Shrine Club at
P. O. Drawer 70 Eastman, Georgia 31023.  All checks should be made
payable to the Dodge County Shrine Club - Hospital Crusade Account",
said Ralph Mullis, President of the Dodge County Shrine Club.

Pictured here are (seated left to right) Chairman of Dodge County
Board of Commissioners Dan McCranie  and Chairman of Eastman City
Council Jack Burnham signing the Proclamation.  Standing are Nobles of
the Dodge County Shrine Club (left to right) Chairman of the Hospital
Crusade Doyce Mullis, Secretary/Treasurer Justin Harmon, Johnny Weeks,
Billy Hartley, Johnny Cranford, Jimmy Hendrix, President Ralph Mullis,
Vice President Bob Butler, Past President James Kimmons, Sr., and Vice
President/Chaplain Ken Snider.

"The Dodge County Shrine Club takes an active part in helping children
by sponsoring them for treatment, volunteering in the hospitals and
fund-raising activities.  Currently, there are several children from
Dodge County that have been treated at the various Shriner's Hospitals
for Children  absolutely free of charge and at no cost to the tax
payers" said Doyce E. Mullis, Chairman of the Hospital Crusade
Committee for the Dodge County Shrine Club.  If anyone knows of a
child that we could help, please contact James F. Kimmons, Sr. at
478-374-5442, Noble Doyce E. Mullis at 478-374-3519 or Noble James M. Knight at 478-374-4979.

Sincerely,
James F. Kimmons, Sr.
Chairman of the Public Relations Committee
Dodge County Shrine Club

The Dodge County Shrine Club had originally scheduled its first Annual
Hospital Crusade for April 24, 2010; however, due to bad weather
conditions on April 24, 2010 we were forced to cancel it.  The members
voted at our regular meeting held on May 4, 2010 to reschedule it for
June 5, 2010.

The Dodge County Shrine Club will be holding its first "Hospital Crusade
- Paper Sale" on June 5, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. through 12:00 Noon.  We
will meet across the street from the First Baptist Church in front of
the Youth Building at 7:45 A.M. on June 5, 2010, organize and begin
the Hospital Crusade at 8:00 A.M.  Please make every effort to help us
make this a successful event for the sake of our Shriner's Hospitals.
Please wear your Fez and your uniform.

Should you not be able to assist us with this, please consider making a
donation to DODGE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB HOSPITAL CRUSADE. 
Please stipulate on the check that it is for a contribution to the Shriner's Hospitals.
Please mail all checks to DODGE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB at P.O. DRAWER 70,
EASTMAN, GA. 31023.

Remember "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child".

Sincerely,
James F. Kimmons, Sr.