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Al Kader Units
"Join in the fun and be active"
Membership in Al Kader Shrine offers many rewards, not the least
of which is the opportunity to join one of the Al Kader Units.
Most Units are formed to participate in parades and ceremonials
or assist in social and fund raising functions. Clubs exist
geographically or of a common interest, like Club 21 40 for
younger members or Caravanners for members who like to go to
group outings in their RVs.
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Patrol
This is
a drill Unit for
the display of
the Shrine at
our Temple
meetings and in
Shrine
Associations and
Imperial
Sessions. This
Unit is the
Potentate’s
Honor Guard and
is responsible
for presentation
of the “colors. Since
1908 the Al Kader Patrol has been the number one unit at Al Kader.
We are a uniformed unit that is active in all temple functions.
Click
Information
or
News for
details about
the Patrol.
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Calliope Corps
This Unit puts the Calliope on display and plays at ceremonials,
circus events, parades, and other Shrine activities. The
Calliope is almost 80 years old and has been renovated by Noble
John Waters. A new motorized locomotive pulls the Calliope in
parades, donated by the Late Noble Ken self’s family.
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News for details
about the Calliope Corps
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Classic Cars
If you like Classic and Vintage cars this just may be your Unit.
This active Club participates in parades and other Temple
functions.
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News for details
about the Classic Cars
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Concert Band
This Band is a very colorful and talented group that is
enthusiastically received wherever they are; in concert or
parade, they are responsible for many honors to Al Kader for
their performances at the Shrine Association and at the Imperial
Sessions.
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News for details
about the Concert Band.
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Cyclowns
A fun loving spirited group; a group of mini-bike riding clowns
dedicated to see that others have fun. Also a real hit with the
children at our Shrine Hospital and Screening Clinics. The folks
who watch parades enjoy their antics, and of course add color to
our temple activities.
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News for details
about the Cyclowns
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Desert Patrol
This is a newly formed Unit operating 4-wheel ATV’s. This
colorful Unit is in great demand for parades. This is a really
active group of Nobles.
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News for details
about the Desert Patrol.
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Flag Patrol
This outstanding Unit adds color and beauty to our Temple
functions, parades, ceremonials, as well as Shrine Association
and Imperial Sessions, football games and circuses. Their massed
group of our colors emphasizing that patriotic side of the
Shrine, and its’ devotion to our flag and our country is most
impressive.
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News for details
about the Flag Patrol.
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Greeters
Just as the name implies, they are the “Greeters” at all of our
socials, ceremonials and Stated Meetings. A good smile and a
handshake is their specialty.
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News for details
about the Greeters
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Kader Klowns
From the
floppy hats, wired hair, bright eyes, big smiles, oversized
coats, pants two sizes to small, feet bigger than anyone could
imagine, Kader Klowns have been bringing smiles to peoples’
faces for years.
This is
one of our fun
units. Join this
fine group of
Nobles. They
will teach you
the art of
make-up and
antics, balloon
sculptures, face
painting, magic
and clowning
around during
monthly visits
to delight
patients at our
hospital.
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Information or
News for details
about the Kader Klowns
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Oriental Band
This distinctive group wearing Arabic costumes, playing reedy
musettes, pulsating drums, ringing symbols are four time World
Champions. This Unit provides Al Kader with that truly Oriental
flavor, and a beautiful moving tent to ride on in parades.
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News for details
about the Oriental Band
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Motor Escort
If you like riding motorcycles and your license is
motorcycle-endorsed, whether you own a bike right now or not,
the Motor Escort is for you.
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News for details
about the Motor Escort
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Ritualists
This group of thespians has that important assignment of
presenting the first section of our ritual with dignity and
order. Don’t overlook this fine group. Under that make-up lurks
a cut up or two.
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News for details
about the Ritualists
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Salem Patrol
This is a very well trained, capable and devoted group of Nobles
from the Salem area. They add color with their distinctive
uniforms when they attend many local parades, as well as
supporting Al Kader in all its Temple Association and Imperial
Sessions.
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News for details
about the Salem Patrol
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