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Al Kader Units
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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.

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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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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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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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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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Desert Patrol
Formed in the early 1990's, the Desert Patrol is one of Al Kader Shrine's most popular motorized units. The members ride their Yamaha 4-wheel ATV's in parades, circuses and at other Shrine activities each year.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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