NOTICE REGARDING BOUMI and COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
ALL BOUMI SHRINE RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED AND THE TEMPLE IS CLOSED
EFFECTIVE MARCH 17, 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The closure applies to all clubs, units, and temple meetings and events, as well as temple rentals
UPDATE:
Boumi Temple remains closed pending directives from the County Executive.
At this time, the office is available for phone calls & email communication
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The purpose for opening the office is to solely work on corporate operations,
i.e. accounting, billing, and dealing with operations of the Boumi Corporation.
Fraternal operation will begin after the Baltimore County Executive,
Most Worshipful Grand Master of Maryland Richard P. Naegele,
and Illustrious Sir William C. Needer approve full operation of the Temple.
From the Imperial Potentate
Dear Fellow Nobles,
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First, I would like to THANK each of you for what you do every day for our fraternity and for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Since July, as Cheryl and I have made our visits to the temples and health care locations, we have been continually overwhelmed by the dedication that all of you demonstrate daily for your temples and for the children that we care for.
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This time of year, nearly every temple has a ceremonial that brings in new nobles. TODAY I am challenging each of you to find JUST ONE new member for your temple’s ceremonial this spring. There are many men who would greatly enjoy the opportunity to join the fun and fellowship that we have to offer AND to see those miracles that happen every day for the special children that depend on us. Every temple needs new members – take advantage of your spring ceremonial to bring a new noble into your temple.
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Let’s ALL renew our PRIDE and ENTHUSIASM for our great fraternity – we are all members of a great fraternity – FREEMASONRY – and, as Shriners, we OWN the World’s GREATEST PHILANTHROPY – Shriners Hospitals for Children. Be ready with your “two minute elevator speech” so when someone asks why you are a Shriner you can quickly tell them.
We have a lot to be proud of – we need to tell the world!!
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Yours in the faith,
Jeffrey L. Sowder
Imperial Potentate
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GREAT MEN WEAR A FEZ
ABOUT BOUMI SHRINERS
Boumi was founded on April 28, 1884. The mission of Boumi Temple when it was founded was to have a place in Baltimore where Masons could go to play.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A SHRINER
It means a man who cares about his community. A good Father, Brother or Son. A good Husband and Friend. A man who loves his family. Values friendship. Embraces life … And always gives back. The Fez is our ancient symbol but the modern man who wears it is a man who makes a difference.
BECOME A SHRINER
Download a Petition
We pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue, and nobility of character.
Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy, and our spirits forgiving of each other.
