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We have fun while raising money for Shriners Hospital for Children and Transportation fund. If you want to become a Shriner, visit beashrinernow.com

11/06/2026

TOUR OF DUTY INFO 12-6-2026

11/05/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: PM team

Here's a piece from our neighbors to the south. This is a pocket patch from Palestine Temple (now Rhode Island Shriners) from their Knights of Mecca which was their Past Masters association and degree team. This actually came up in conversation recently as they are looking to reform the group! Aleppo had a similar group in the Aleppo Past Masters Association which had a specialized tassel holder pin available; they would travel to lodges and perform one of the three blue lodge degrees bringing visibility of the Shrine to the Blue Lodge, but also reinforcing the bond between the bodies.

10/31/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at Aleppo Temple!

10/29/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: the aprons of the collection

While the museum (and much of the 2nd floor of the building) is in storage, we're working to catalog more of the collection. We always like to represent the whole Masonic Family, so we do maintain a collection from blue lodge and the various appendant bodies. Here are some of the main aprons we have in the collection including the Past High Priest (1945) apron of William Russell from King Hiram Royal Arch Chapter, the Past District Deputy Grand Master apron and Past Master (1952) apron from Henry Price Lodge both from Sidney Holmes, and the Past Master (1927) apron from Joseph Webb Lodge from Past Imperial Potentate Robert Gardiner Wilson Jr.

10/28/2026

A graveside ceremony for Ill. Campbell will take place on October 30th at Evergreen Cemetery in Marlboro at 12:00 PM.
Evergreen Cemetery
133 Wilson St.
Marlboro, MA.

10/27/2026

Aleppo’s Feztival of Aleppo Feztival of Trees
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**

“A Winter Wonderland Extravaganza” November 14th and 15th

Calling all Holiday Enthusiasts & Decorating Fanatics. We need volunteers to help transform our Auditorium into a Winter Wonderland Extravaganza. Last year was our biggest Feztival ever and 2026 will be even bigger. MARK YOUR CALENDARS. The Feztival is November 14th, & 15th. Family & Friends are welcome.

Sponsorship opportunities include the Children’s Craft Area, Snack Bar, Lottery Tree, Door Prize, and TREE SPONSORS. The Shrine Ladies, known as the HONS, meet regularly to create beautiful items sold at their craft table . . . to join in, contact Janis Critch at [email protected].

A great family friendly event with children’s activities, photos with Santa, snack bar, crafts, and performances by Aleppo’s Swing Band and the Aleppo Brass Band. We welcome donations of “almost new” artificial trees & decorations, plus gift cards and prizes to add to our trees. To participate, help, or learn more about the 2026 Feztival of Trees contact:

[email protected]

Thanks for reading Wicked Important Stuff,
Steve

10/26/2026

ALEPPO UNIFORMED UNITS MEETING
Wednesday – November 4th, 2026
*Invite your Lady to join Lady Bobbie for refreshments & fun in the Potentates suite*
Dear Noble:
The next Uniformed Units Meeting will be held at the Aleppo Shrine, 99 Fordham Rd., Wilmington, MA
on Wednesday November 4th, 2026 at 7:00PM in the
Harvey J. Waugh Fez Room

The Following plus any other business that may come before us will be on the agenda. Please take due notice and govern yourself accordingly!
KINDLEY WEAR YOUR FEZ! PLEASE TURN OFF OR SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES THAT MIGHT DISTURB OUR MEETING

• Prayer ~ Noble Geoffrey Trainor
• Pledge of Allegiance ~ Lieutenant Colonel Carl Ohlson, Jr.
• Speaker~ Shriners Patient Ambassador Parent Sarah Mannion
• Parades ~ Chief of Staff Paul Watts, Sr.
• Membership ~ Noble Steve Dalrymple

• Aleppo Feztival of Trees ~ Friday November 13th through Sunday November 15th, 2026 ~ Lady Laura Veo
• Aleppo Shriners Swing Band Holiday Party/ Pot Luck Dinner ~ Tuesday Dec. 8th, 2026 ~ Doors Open @ 6:30PM ~ Reservations Contact Noble Mike Friedland (617)902-0987
• Trivia Night ~ Wednesday December 16th, 2026 @ 6:00PM ~ Free of Charge ~ Noble Patrick Ventola

• Recorder Ill. Stephen Eriksen: Aleppo Stated Meeting ~ Wednesday December 2nd, 2026 @ 7:00PM (Before Uniform Units Meeting) Aleppo Shriners Installation of Officers ~ Saturday January 2nd, 2027 @ 10:00AM Aleppo

• Presentations
• Introductions
• Final Comments by Aleppo Potentate ~ Roger T. Gardiner
If a Head of Unit cannot make this meeting, please send a member of your unit to represent the unit.
Fraternally,

COLONEL DAVID A. FINK
Commanding Officer

10/22/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: The Seal

This arrived unexpectedly in the Archives recently. We've seen dozens like it as every fraternal and civic organization had one: a big cast iron press to emboss the seal of the organization onto official documents, paint worn off the handle and details of the seal faded after tens of thousands of pressings. Aleppo's seal appeared on every diploma, copy of the bylaws, and official communication from the Potentate; and over the years this is the one that made them all! This one goes all the way back to the beginning of Aleppo's history. We can trace it's use across the documents in our Archives including a sampling below. The short-lived charter style 1886 membership certificate of William Whitcomb, the old style 1888 membership certificate of William Mahoney, the long used style 1947 membership certificate of Grand Master Thomas Booth, and two different styles of honorary life membership certificates from 1915 and 1957. So why is it now in the archives? Well, records must be kept correct, so as we made the move to Wilmington, the seal needed to be changed, and a new press was created to reflect the move. Thanks to our Recorder, Ill. Steve Eriksen, for entrusting the Archives with this awesome piece of Aleppo history!

10/22/2026

This GREAT unit is looking for a few good CLOWNS.
No experience needed :)

Shriner Clowns- Aleppo Shrine Clown Unit

10/20/2026

From the Recorder's office:

“Hey, Popcorn here!”

Ever think about working concessions at Fenway, Gillette Stadium, or the Boston Garden? “No,” I don’t blame you. It’s TOO BIG. Well, here’s your chance to have just as much fun but at a much smaller venue – the Aleppo Concessions. You may not know that the Aleppo Stewards also run the concession stand in front of the kitchen selling popcorn, ice cream, soda, etc. The Concession stand is similar to concession stands for see at youth sporting groups or a community events.

Never worked a concession stand. No worries, training will be provided. You will be on your feet most of the time but, it IS fun, and you will be fed. If you would like to spend a little time at our Concession Stand, helping Aleppo, helping our charity, AND receive unlimited pay (popcorn & pretzels!!).

How about helping out the Aleppo Stewards and sign up to work a few shows. The Concession stand could use your help. Just a side note: If you are a member of a Unit, you do not have to leave your Unit to help out. You remain a member of your Unit while helping with the Stewards tasks.

But wait . . .there’s more! If you want to do more or something a little different, Chief Steward, John Maihos is also looking for a couple people to help feed the team at parades. If you’re interested in helping out at the Concession stand. Parades, or have any questions, contact Chief Steward, John Maihos at: [email protected]

Thanks for reading Wicked Important Stuff,
Steve

Address

99 Fordham Road
Wilmington, MA
01960

Telephone

(978) 657-4202

Website

http://www.alepposhriners.com/

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