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Who We Are:
The Ambassador's are a social club, focusing on the Fellowship. This club supports Nobles and their Ladies getting together to enjoy a wonderful meal and egaging company. The venue for our monthly meetings changes between various retraunts in the area. These are coordinated by members and we're always trying new places!
Unit Meetings:
Typically the 3rd Friday of each month at around 6pm at various restraunts
Cost:
One time joiner fee - $100
Monthly fee - $30-50 depending on venue
How to join:
Contact any existing member of Ambassador's for an application.
Some of our regular venues:
The Petroleum Club
Wichita Country Club
The Candle Club
Rolling Hills Country Club
Midian Shrine Antique Autos was formed in 1979 and has been active for more than 43 years.
The Antique Autos was organized and is operated as a separate unit under the authority of Midian Shriners, Wichita, Kansas and is always under the direct control of the Illustrious
Potentate.
The object and purpose of Antique Autos is to add color to the pageants, ceremonials, parades, and exhibitions of the Shrine; promote the welfare and goodwill of the order in general, and Midian Shrine in particular; and perform other duties, as from time to time, the illustrious Potentate may believe to be for the best interest of the order.
Antique Autos meet monthly on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Isis Room East.
Membership dues are $50 annually.
There are many opportunities to socialize and for fellowship. The unit has a social every month for the Nobles and Ladies of Antique Autos in addition to Temple events.
Owning an antique automobile is not a requirement for membership. If a member owns a vehicle, or has access to drive a vehicle, the vehicle must be at least 10 years old and in good running condition. Both the member and his vehicle must comply with all Shrine regulations, and applicable legal requirements to be driven on public roadways. This specifically includes insurance and licensing requirements.
If you like old cars and are interested in joining, or have questions regarding Antique Autos, please visit us at our monthly meeting.
We look forward to having you as a member.
Arab Patrol Purpose:
The first unit at Midian Shrine Center’s purpose was to protect the Potentate, provide Honor Guards and Present the Colors at Midian events. We are a marching unit active in Central States Shrine Association competition each year and current champions.
Meetings:
Business meeting from October to May Our Meetings at 7:30 on the second Monday of each month at Midian Shrine Center. We may practice in place of the meetings May June and July and August.
How to Join:
Be a member in good standing of Shriners International. Come to an Arab Patrol unit meeting at Midian and fill out an application. We are a marching unit.
Cost:
Our class A uniforms are clean for upcoming events like the March CSSA business meeting and the August CSSA competition. It a great unit to belong to and your uniform is provided. Joining the unit can be petitioned and the cost is $50 per year. Our ladies can support our activities and the Shrine Center.
Competition:
Our unit takes competition in Central States seriously and our maneuvers can be seen in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXq4sPCwcfs
MIDIAN and PATROL HISTORY
The early history of Midian Temple is necessary to fully understand the beginning and the continuity of the action of the ARAB PATROL of Midian Temple.
The first meeting of shriners in Wichita to learn the sentiment of the local Nobles as to the desirability of forming a Temple and to consider means of procedure was held in the parlor of the Manhattan Hotel, June 17, 1909.
During the following year, a petition was carefully prepared which was presented to the Imperial Council Session at Louisville, KY. On June 9, 1909, the Imperial Council granted a dispensation for a Temple at Wichita to be known as Midian.
On August 10, 1909, Illustrious Noble E. W. Ober, Potentate of Isis Temple at Salina, KS, opened a Special Session of Isis Temple in the Scottish Rite Remple at Wichita and presented a Commission as Special Deputy of Imperial Potentate George L. Street of Richmond, VA, directing him to institute Midian Temple at Wichita, KS, under the dispensation granted by the Imperial Council at Louisville, KY June 9, 1909.
The Nobles selected to serve as Officers of Midian Temple while under dispensation were presented to the Special Deputy, who administered to them the obligation of office.
After this ceremony, Illustrious Noble Ober presented Noble George H. Bradford, the first Potentate of Midian Temple, with the Dispensation granted by the Imperial Council to Midian Temple together with the Rituals of Order.
A few men were given the Shrine work previous to the first Ceremonial who were to help put on the Work for the October 15th Ceremonial. This was the first nucleus of a functioning Patrol.
On October 15, 1909, Midian Temple, under Dispensation, held its first Ceremonial Session with a class of 249. It was after this Ceremonial that a provisional Patrol was organized for the purpose of conducting the initiatory work for future Ceremonials.
The second and third Ceremonials were held on December 30, 1909, with a class of 75 and April 1, 1910, with a class of 59, respectively.
The charter for Midian Temple was granted by the Imperial Council on April 13, 1910.
On May 24, 1910, Midian Temple was instituted under charter, and the same officers who served the Temple while under dispensation were elected and installed to serve for the balance of 1910.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Charter of Midian Temple was presented to Illustrious Potentate George H. Bradford.
BIRTH OF THE PATROL
REGULAR PATROL OF 1910
On May 25, 1910, the Regular Patrol was organized under the official sanction of the Potentate of Midian Temple and all members are amenable to the by-laws and regulations of said Temple. It is also stated that this organization could not adopt by-laws without their first having been assented to by the Potentate of the Temple.
The Patrol is a part of the working corps of the Temple under the control and authority of the Potentate and must be composed wholly of Shriners in good standing in this Temple.
The Illustrious Potentate George H. Bradford appointed Noble Charles A. Baker as Captain of the Patrol who in turn appointed Fred G. Whitlock as Secretary with the following Nobles as the Patrols first members:
C. A. Baker – Captain
J. F. Bennett – Associate Captain
Fred G. Whitlock – Secretary
Julius E. Luling – S. S. Carter – B. F. Dunken
Doug McNicol – C. H. Winn – J. Brent Hewey
C. Means – H. T. Harden – W. H. McCoin
J. F. Kernan – S. C. Sutton – Harry D. Cottman
W. O. Graham – Hal McCoy – Floyd W. Hunt
Ralph T. Bradford – J. Clyde Sanders
Who We Are:
We are the Barber County Firewagons. We have an annual calf fry to help raise money for Midian Shrine. We also do a corn and hamburger feed at our annual Labor Day celebration in Kiowa, KS.
Meeting Nights:
We meet the first Monday of the month at Dovies bar in Kiowa at 7:00pm.
How to Join:
Our Dues are 30 dollars a year. You can contact any member of the Firewagons if you are interested in joining us.
Unit Meetings:
The only meetings are during the Fall/Winter bowling league matches
Who Are We:
The Bowlers is a club that is designed to get Shriners, their spouses and non-shriners together for fellowship and a bit of competitive fun.
How to Join:
Contact any member of the Bowlers
Cost:
No annual dues, just the days bowling fees that are due the days you bowl.
Who Are We:
We are the Calednians, a ceremonial unit of Midian Shrine
What we do:
Our Primary function is piping as needed! Currently not parading.
When do we meet:
The unit meets at the Oasis on the day of Installation and on Ceremonial Days. Then at a 4th called meeting as needed.
Dues:
Joining fee is $10 cash.
How to join:
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Who We Are:
The Midian Cartoon Unit is a fun-loving unit dedicated to putting smiles on children's and adult’s faces. We dress up as cartoon characters for parades as well as events. We aim to help
spread the word about what Shriners International, Shriners Hospital for Children, and the Midian Shrine are about.
Unit Meetings:
2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the Isis room at Midian Temple.
Cost:
Annual Dues - $20 with a $10 initiation fee the first year.
Costume- Price varies depending on the person selling the costume.
Unit Shirt- we wear a standard shirt for meetings, events, and before parades.
How to join:
Contact any existing member of Cartoons for an application. Once an application has been received, the unit will vote on the Noble, and the President will deliver the results to the applicant. Upon admission, the first years dues will need to be paid.
Who We Are:
Midian Classics was organized in January 2001. We are one of the Leading Units of Midian Shrine. The purpose of the unit is to promote harmony among brothers. We encourage Nobles of good character with like interests to support Midian Shrine, its Philanthropy and to participate in Midian’s many activities, meetings, parades, fundraising events, family and social gatherings.
Members of Midian Classics bring to the unit high quality vehicles manufactured between 1928 and 1986 and sports cars of any era. All makes of vehicles and body styles may be represented.
The Unit us under the direction of a Board of Directors.
Dues:
Our dues are $35 annually, with no initiation fee.
Meeting Nights:
We meet at Midian on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
How to Join:
Contact a member of the Midian Classics for information on applying.
What We Do:
We guide new nobles taking their first steps into the shrine, after crossing the hot sun and burning sand of our planes. We do this twice a year during the spring and fall Cremonial. We also serve a few other events as the Illustrious Potentate needs.
The Director Staff supports one another inside & outside of the shrine.
We believe in having fun while supporting the Fraternal Shrine, Plane of Mercy, and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Unit Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month.
Who Are We:
The Electraglide Elite is a premier parade unit of Midian Temple and consists of large street and highway touring type American made Motorcycles. Examples would include Harley Davidson, Indian, and Victory brand street and highway models manufactured and assembled in the United States.
Unit Meetings:
2nd Friday of the month at Midian Shrine Center.
How to Join:
Easy! After becoming a Master Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine, a candidate will declare his desire to become an Electraglide Elite member at their first meeting. He will be asked if he has the proper motorcycle endorsement on a State issued Driver’s license to operate his motorcycle on public roads, and proper liability insurance. A copy of proof of insurance will be kept on file at the Midian Shrine office and will be the member’s responsibility to update insurance information each year thereafter. After which he will be issued a Midian Shrine Parade Permit. He will also be asked if any member has observed his riding ability and can verify that he has sufficient ability to operate his motorcycle in narrow spaces and can safely maneuver and balance his motorcycle at a slow pace usually experienced in a parade. If no Electraglide Elite members can verify his ability, a committee will be assigned by the Membership Chairman to meet with new member and observe his riding ability.
Cost:
$25 annual membership dues.
An Electraglide Elite member is required to furnish his own motorcycle and will pay for his own fuel, maintenance and transportation costs. He will also be required to obtain a parade uniform worn in all parades and Ceremonials at his own expense. The member uniform consists of a collared white, front button sport or dress type shirt (long or short sleeve depending on the season), black denim type jeans, black motorcycle riding boots, black motorcycle riders vest with special Electraglide Elite logo embroidered on
the back with name or nickname on the front, and a Fez. Additional membership apparel can be purchased during the year.
History:
The Electraglide Elite was founded in 1980 as a Parade and Escort unit and in 1996 we were incorporated into the Midian Shrine Circus. The Electraglide Elite was used to raise the excitement level of the audience at the start of each performance by the loud revving of engines as well as using the motorcycles to escort the Circus Committee and members of the Midian Shrine Divan into the center arena. They also provided security for the elephants between Performances. Currently, the unit is involved with fund raising events, hosting the Annual Kids Run, (Motorcycle, Classic/Custom Car Poker Run), participating in the annual Sportsman Event 50/50 cash raffle, hosting the Bad Boar Event for Shrine Nobles interested in obtaining the Bad Boar Degree, and parading the big touring motorcycles at the Midian Shrine Ceremonial, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the Delano District of Wichita and several small-town parades around the state. They also take time to participate in family social gatherings such as breakfast or dinner venues, enjoying the open road and exploring destinations on a motorcycle. They end the year enjoying the fellowship of fellow Members and Ladies at their own Christmas Dinner.
We are a club, non-parade unit.
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, for a meal and social.
Our dues are $10 per year and we are open to all Shriners, just ask any member or come to an event to join.
We try and have a couple of family fun day events during the year to incorporate fellowship and family
Who Are We:
The GW Co Three Wheeler Shrine Unit is based in Eureka Kansas and have over 40 Nobles that belong to the Club. We meet the second Wednesday of each month in Eureka with our ladies in attendance with us.
What We Do:
We take pride in working at Eureka community events such as doing a pancake feed at the GW Co Fair in July; the PRCA Rodeo event in August and other important community events. We also support Midian Shrine by doing the PreGlow Steak Feed at Spring Ceremonial and participating in many Midian approved parades each year. Our membership is very diverse in age and we proudly ride Honda Big Red Three Wheelers in parades.
Unit Meetings:
The GW Co Three Wheelers meet on the second Wednesday of each month in Eureka, Kansas. Most of our meetings are held in the Nichols “She Shed” building located on North Jefferson Street in Eureka.
How to Join:
Contact GW Co Three Wheeler Secretary Jeff Sowder at jsowder@minmixminerals.com or call him at 620-583-4228
Cost:
Yearly dues are $20
History/More Information:
The GW Co Three Wheelers were “officially formed” in January – 1984. The unit originally rode 125 cc Honda Three Wheelers. The unit eventually changed to 200cc and 250cc Big Red Honda Three Wheelers. Today we have over 20 Three Wheelers in our unit and parade in Midian approved parades on a regular basis.
Who are we:
We are the Harper County Buckin' T's. We parade in custom built Model T's. There is one large modified Model T which seats up to 5 members and rides wheelies in a straight line. We also have 6 miniature Model T's which are single seaters with turning brakes so that they can ride wheelies also but this enables them to spin 360 degree circles at the same time. Our members would agree that the smiles on children's faces during each parade are priceless when they see the cars perform. The club enjoys numerous fundraisers and outings throughout the year and always aims to have a great time!
When and where do we meet:
We meet in Harper, KS. at the Harper Masonic Lodge #206. The address is 913 W. Main Street.
Cost:
Annual dues are $25.00
How to Join:
Contact any member and ask for an application.
Who we are:
The Midian Horse Patrol are a parade unit of Midian Shrine.
Cost:
Annual dues are $20.
When do we meet:
The Midian Horse Patrol are a parade unit of Midian Shrine. We meet on the second Thursday of every month at Midian at 7:00 p.m.
What we do:
We are honored to sponsor a Kansas Shrine Bowl player each year in “Helping the Children”
Midian’s Annual “Sportsmen” event is an event that we participate in all phases as well as the Holiday Feztival of Trees.
We are proud to be annual donors to the Plane of Mercy for the Children and to the Sunshine Fund for our Brothers.
We enjoy our Family and Social events that we enjoy are attending Prairie Rose Mosley Street Drama Prairie Pines and various other selected locations.
How to Join:
Contact a member of the Horse Patrol to join.
Who We Are:
The Hospital Van unit provides land transportation services for patients who are receiving medical treatment in the Shriners Children’s health care system. These services are extended to the patients’ parents and/or guardians. We make trips to the various Shriners Children’s medical centers located in the lower 48 states. The patient care facility we travel to most is Shriners Children’s in St. Louis, MO. However, we make many shorter trips within the state of Kansas.
Unit Meetings:
We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Midian Shrine Center. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. We do not meet during the months of November and December.
Cost:
There are no dues to serve in the unit. Members must be in good standing with Midian and their respective blue lodges. They must have good driving records. Spouses of Midian Shriners may join the unit, too.
How to Join:
Contact the Plane of Mercy coordinator at the front desk at Midian Shine, or contact the unit Commander.
More Information:
Serving in the Hospital Van unit gives one a first hand experience of the “world’s greatest philanthropy” at work. The unit is an excellent opportunity for Shriners and their spouses to give more support to the patients of the Shriners Children’s medical system.
What We Do: Smoke Cigars & Pipes and drink our favorite beverage, while planning events to raise funds to support the Fraternal Shrine and the Plane of Mercy.
Purpose of Unit:
Promote Fellowship among the Nobility & Their Ladies (Foxes)
Support the Fraternal Shrine and Plane of Mercy
Unit Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 at Midian Shrine Oasis
How to Join: Ask for a membership application from any Humidor Hounds & Foxes member or email humidorhounds@att.net. The prospect must attend one meeting of the Unit within a 90 days period, prior to the vote on his application for membership. Unit dress recommend, but not required - Humidor Hounds & Foxes Logo Dress Shirt.
What is the Cost: There is a $20.00 Initiation Fee, $20.00 Annual Dues Cost, due in December. If you join in the last quarter of the year, your dues are waived for the following year.
Humidor Hounds & Foxes History
Our original by-laws were approved by Illustrious Sir Norm Conley (Potentate) on June 26, 2019. We are part of the 16 Cigar Unit in the country as of this date. We had 50 plus Members and their Foxes Join the first year and growing monthly. Established a Facebook Page on May 25th, 2019 to support Communication and Fellowship within the Unit (Private Group). Our first charter was to correct the ventilation in the Oasis to remove smoke quickly to allow non-smokers & smoker to enjoy the Oasis in comfort; this charter was complete Nov. 15th, 2019 with the Devan’s assistance. We will always have an ongoing raffle to raise funds to support our Annual Cigar Events and other evets, which raise funds to support the Fraternal Shrine and the Plane of Mercy. The Humidor Hounds & Foxes shall enter Christmas tree in the Fez-Tival of Trees annual. Our first Annual Cigar Events was held Oct. 30th, 2020. Future Raffles and Cigar Events are always in the planning stage and will be announced.
What We Do:
We are the loudest, funniest, wettest, parade unit at Midian Shrine.
The Keystone Kops strongly support one another inside & outside the shrine.
We believe in having fun while supporting the Fraternal Shrine, Plane of Mercy, & Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Unit Meetings:
1st Monday of the month
How to Join:
You had to jump through some hoops to become a Mason, a few hurdles to join the
Fraternal Shrine. There are several steps to joining the Keystone Kops.
Show up at our monthly meeting & declare you would like to join. (fill out a little paperwork)
Attend two monthly meetings within a 60-day period.
Attend one social event where wives are included.
Participate in three parades.
We want the prospect to understand that getting ready for a parade takes a little work & you are willing to help.
All that needs completed before voting on your membership
Cost:
$50 initiation fee, $100 yearly dues,
A Keystone Kop is required to get the required unit dress, & competition uniforms. This cost $500+ You have one year from joining the Keystone Kops to get the required clothing.
History:
The first Keystone Kop meeting was held on January 29, 1975 at the Midian Temple at 7:30PM
The original By-laws were approved by Potentate Robert I. Cory on February 25, 1975.
However, they were not signed until July 15, 1975. The Potentate & Divan wanted to make sure the Keystone Kop were not a Clown unit as Midian Shrine already had one.
September 1975 the Kops had their first C.S.S.A. in Wichita.
The first Paddy Wagon was a 1941 Chevy Military ambulance.
The second Paddy Wagon was a 1943 International Fire Truck.
Current Paddy Wagon is a 1995 Pierce pumper truck.
Who Are We:
We're Midian's Krazy Klown parade unit. We parade and have a great time with the kids And each other.
Unit Meetings:
We meet the Second Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at Midian Shrine.
Cost:
Dues are $40 for your first year, then $24 a year after that.
How to join:
Contact any Klown to join
The Midian Shrine Band was formed in 1910, two years after the Midian Shrine was founded, and was chartered in 1915. The band was renamed “The Midian Shrine Million Dollar Band” as a result of selling over a million dollars worth of Liberty Bonds during World War I. The band started with 20 members and has had a membership as high as 80 members. Except for a short time the band has been performing continually since it was founded.
Concert Band - The concert band is our primary band currently consisting of 21 musicians. Ms. Tia Ruder is director of the concert band. This band plays a variety of music from overtures to popular show tunes and a lot of Sousa Marches. Many guests join us to perform at various functions.
Polkatz - An auxiliary group of the Million Dollar Band which consisting of 10 to 14 members and has been performing since founded in 1975. The band is directed by Steve Schmitter and performs at many local nursing home facilities, Oktoberfest, and other events. This band plays Polkas, Waltzes, and March music.
DixieKatz - Another auxiliary group of the Million Dollar Band consisting of 7 to 10 members. This group was formed by the late Dick Cory in 1996. Rick Milhon is the director. The band plays lively Dixieland music and has performed with Sweet Adelines and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.
Who Are We:
Midian Mini Cycles - Midian’s official Class B motorcycle unit
What We Do:
We support Midian shrine by parading and showing our "death-defying stunts"* and motorcycle skills
Unit Meetings:
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in Midian Oasis
How to Join:
Show up to a unit meeting and pass a thorough screening and background check*
Cost:
$38.00 per year
* some details may be exaggerated
Who we are:
We are the Misfits Parade Unit!
What We Do:
We support Midian Shrine by parading and showing off our Misfit Toys of our choice. We have social meetings to Work on Toys or Just Have Fun.
Unit Meeting:
4th Thursday of the Month at 7PM in the Midian Oasis
How to Join:
Attend a Meeting, talk about toys, be voted in.
Cost:
$20 per year
Misfit Toys:
If you can dream it, build it and then parade it!
The Midian Motor Patrol was initially established in 1962. When the unit began, the unit’s, members owned Honda Dream motorcycles which they paraded in all the parades. It was not until 1973 that the Motor Patrol changed over their vehicles to the 1948, 1949, and 1950 Willy’s Jeepsters which are paraded today. The purpose of the Motor Patrol is to carry the Midian Shrine Divan, (Leaders), in the parades to provide positive visibility to the public.
The Motor Patrol has been for many years been recognized as the top fundraiser for Midian Shrine. Motor Patrol supported Circus for many years when it was our major means of raising funds. Now that Circus no longer exists, the Shriner’s Sportsman Event is the primary focus. Many of the members of Motor Patrol are among the top individually recognized revenue generators each year at the Awards Ceremony. Many of the members of Motor Patrol have been directly involved in the continued success of the Midian Shrine through their leadership. Several have been on the Divan over the years, with some even being Potentate. (The top Executive officer.)
The Motor Patrol is primarily an organization centered around its fraternal members. The regular dues for an active member for a year are $150.00. The dues for a Veteran, which is a member that has been active for at least 5 years, is $50.00. Active members must participate in at least 50% of all scheduled activities for the year and are required to own a Jeepster. The meetings each month are held at local restaurants on the first Wednesday of each month. Only the members are to attend the meetings, unless by special invitation, whereas a non-member may attend.
The Ladies of the Motor Patrol members support their Nobles in their activities but are not actively involved in the Unit. There are specially scheduled events during the year where the Ladies are a special part of the activity. Examples of such events are the Spring and Fall Bashes, the Ceremonials, the Potentates’ Ball, and the Christmas Party. The Motor Patrol being a parade unit always enjoys the company of their Ladies when their desire is to attend, and there is usually a great hospitality to enjoy afterward.
Midian Motor Patrol “A Membership of Fun and Purpose”
The purpose of Midian Nascarts is to furnish the spirit and atmosphere to the ceremonials and parades of the Midian Shriners and for the Nobility of the Shrine, thereby adding interest to the Midian Shriners. To promote good fellowship and a true Masonic fraternalism among the members of the unit. To make the services of each individual member of greater value to Midian Shriners, its Divan and Nobility.
Conceived by chance of the sighting of a small go-kart darting out of a gas station parking lot, the future charter members of Midian Nascarts had an idea for an exciting parade unit. Since the first meeting in May of 2007, the creativity of vehicle designs, parade formations, and drill patterns have made the Nascarts an easily recognized crowd favorite.
With a membership roster of 25 members; 10 being drivers, fellowship is a strong virtue within the Midian Nascarts. Monthly meetings not just about business, social activities and family get-to-gathers, competition practice, and Shrine involvement in activities make the Nascarts a great experience for new and veteran Shriners alike.
We meet at Midian Shrine, the 3 rd Monday of every Month at 7:00 PM in Isis West. Ladies are always welcome to socialize with us before we meet. Annual dues are $30 and due at the beginning of the year.
Nascarts have parade and competition uniforms that is required to participate as a driver. For formal events and banquets, a class A uniform is our desired attire. Motorized vehicles are available for use
and purchase. Track names are not chosen but earned.
Who Are We:
Midian Nomads are an active non-parade unit of the Midian Shriners in Wichita, KS.
What We Do:
Our principal purpose is to camp-out through the Spring and Fall camping season (April - October) and share our varied interest in the outdoors.
Our camping routine is varied due to occasional events with our Midian Shrine activities but typically we camp out on the 2 nd weekend of every month (Friday – Saturday) except from November through March. When we then meet on the 3 rd Thursday of the month at Midian for our meeting of friendship and fellowship. Currently we are camping at Spring Lake RV Resort just north of Halstead, KS.
How to Join:
It doesn’t cost anything to be a member of the Nomads just come and join us. All it takes to join is to arrive up to one of our campouts.
More Information:
We don’t have a formal uniform, but we do have our Nomad “T” shirts and caps available if desired.
A typical Friday would include charcoaling your favorite meats on the provided large grille and dining in the community building. After dinner, there are board games, card games and whatever you choose to do. Spring Lake does have Fishing, a Nature Trail, Nature Walk, Mini-Golf, Shuffleboard, Pickleball, a Playground and Swimming pool available for our use.
Saturday mornings begin with breakfast by the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine then after lunch we hold our business meeting and live auction. Our auction entails with everybody bringing something of modest value to auction off. These proceeds from the auction are for our units cost for use of the community building and our donations to the Plane of Mercy and various other charities. We conclude the evening with a community family style potluck dinner
concluded with more games and conversations.
Occasionally Spring Lakes has some musical entertainment, Soft Serve Ice Cream and Bingo.
Cost: No annual dues
Who Are We:
The Oriental Band is a parade unit of the Midian Shriners in Wichita, KS.
When do we meet:
The Oriental Band meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, with a social on the 5th Tuesday.
What We Do:
We are a parade unit that also helps out with Feztival of Trees, the Sportsman's event and ceremonials.
The unit donates to the Midian Plane of Mercy, Midian Sunshine Fund and Midian Building Fund as well as the Ladder of Smiles.
How to Join:
Contact a member of the Oriental Band.
Who We Are:
Midian Provost Guard is a unit for great shooters and amateur shooters. We have our annual spring sporting clay shoot.
What We Do:
We support Midian Shrine with helping with the Sportsman event and help our members with other events that are attached to our unit.
Unit Meetings:
We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at Midian
How to Join:
Contact any Provost Guard member
Cost:
$15 per year
More Information:
We recently brought home the CSSA Provost Guard Traveling Trophy, that we plan to keep in our hands.
Who Are We:
We are a Shrine Club located in Liberal Kansas.
What We Do:
Our primary function is to raise funds for local projects.
We have supplied teddy bears to local law enforcement to carry in their patrol cars for children who may be in a situation that scares them and they need some form of comfort. We support the local band members who have been selected to perform in the annual Shrine Bowl.
How to Join:
Ask an existing member of the club, or a member of Fargo 300 Lodge for more information.
When we Meet:
The first Monday of the month.
Touchdowners Creed: “WE DO IT FOR THE KIDS, THAT’S WHAT WE DO”
Who Are We: Football! Passionate young men and community involvement; what a wonderful way to support children who need your help most! The Midian Shrine Touchdowners Unit is an ever-changing group that is focused on contributing financially to the betterment of Shrine Children patients’ lives. Best of all Touchdowners enjoy what they do while they contribute.
What We Do: TOUCHDOWNERS are a support unit for the West Kansas Shrine Bowl players and coaches.
Unit Meetings: 1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH @MIDIAN SHRINE CENTER
OK, but what do the TOUCHDOWNERS really do? Annually the TOUCHDOWERS:
Help with presenting WEST Kansas Shrine Bowl players & coaches with their acceptance certificate to KSB. The certificate is presented at the KSB player’s school, in front of their peers, often with their family and couches in attendance. Families from different communities see Shriners, often for the first time, in a positive interaction with the community.
TOUCHDOWNERS ANNUAL WEST Kansas Shrine Bowl Players and Coaches Banquet. KSB West players, coaches, parents and spouses are our HONORED guests. The banquet is a celebration for those presented with presentations from the TOUCHDOWNERS. The banquet includes acknowledgments, a photo area for guest and great food. Attended by Shriners child patient’s ambassadors, Kansas Shrine Bowl Directors, Midian Shrine Divan, Nobles and Ladies, family and friends.
TOUCHDOWNERS ANNUAL GOLF TOURAMENT. Unit members help set up for the golf tournament, work wherever is needed the day of the golf tournament (closest to the pin, land on the green, longest drive, play) Solicit items for action and give aways prior to the tournament.
TOUCHDOWNERS ANNUAL WEST Kansas Shrine Bowl Players and Coaches Feed at KSB WEST Combine. Unit member’s travel to wherever the West KSB combine is being held. WE give the West SIDE team apparel, sign footballs, feed them and GET THEM HYPE FOR THE GAME! WEST SIIDDDEEEE!
TOUCHDOWNERS ANNUAL Donation Check Presentation to Shriners Children at the Kansas Shrine Bowl game. OVER $100,000 DOLLARS DONATED IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS! Just under $40,000 dollars donated in 2022, YES! Unit members attend the KSB and support our West team and more importantly TOUCHDOWNERS SUPPORT THE CHILDREN! Is there a better feeling than knowing that, YOU (a Midian Shriner) contributed in a tangible way to help children in need?
THE REAL MVP ALL STARS “OUR BENCH HAS DEPTH WITH MIDIAN DIVAN, UNITS, CLUBS, NOBLES AND LADIES” Midian Shrine is a family and our family shows up for the Kansas Shrine Bowl West players, coaches and team every time! They come out to the presentations, they show up to the banquet, they sponsor players and coaches financially to attend KSB, they donate their time, energy and abilities at the Kansas Shrine Bowl event.
THE MIDIAN SHRINE FAMILY IS IN THE GAME AND THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS SHRINE BOWL PLATFORM. Kansas Best Senior Football Players unselfishly donate their abilities in assuring SHRINER CHILDREN WIN EVERY YEAR!
How to Join: WANT TO BE A TOUCHDOWNER? THAT’S EASY! SIMPLY ASK YOURSELF, CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO ANY OF THE ABOVE ROLES IN A POSITIVE WAY?
TOUCHDOWNERS can join any of the other Midian Shrine parade clubs or units they wish. Just remember that you are valued and needed as a TOUCHDOWNER to help the unit continue in being successful in donating as much money possible to Shriners Children every year.
Seek us out. Midian Shrine Center @ 130 N Topeka St. Wichita Kansas
TOUCHDOWNERS have a Facebook page (Midian Shrine Touchdowners) full of pictures and annual events.
Who Are We:
The Tylers ensure that stated meetings are without peril and are conducted with only Nobles in good standing!
Unit Meetings:
We meet on stated meeting nights at 7pm, just before the stated meeting.
Cost:
There is no cost to joing the Tylers.
How to join:
Contact a member of the Tylers, or ask the Recorder
Who We Are:
The primary purpose of Midian Yoshi is to parade and give the parade watchers a fun loving face for them to associate with Shriners! We are unit that takes having fun, and making noise, to the next level! On top of parading, we compete annually at the Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) Motor Corps competition, which includes a drill (coordinated group routine) and an obsticle course (individual times). We also have social outings and go-kart maintenence days to provide fellowship and help fellow members learn how to maintain their karts and engines.
Unit Meetings:
1st Monday of each month at 7pm in the Isis East conference room
Cost:
Annual Dues - $25
Go-Kart - Price varies depending on the past member selling the kart.
Parade & Competition Uniforms - We have a standard uniform that we use for parading and we wear a separate special shirt for the annual CSSA competition.
How to join:
Contact any existing member of Yoshi for an application. Once an application has been received, the unit will vote on the Noble and the President will deliver the results to the applicant. Upon admission, the first years dues will need to be paid.
History:
Midian Yoshi (or Young Shriners) originally started out as a group of younger shriners who wore roller skates and during a parade, were pulled along by holding on to a rope attached to Cadillacs. At intersections, they would let go of the ropes and skate around! When they were ready to move on, they would then grab ahold of the ropes again and proceed to the next intersection!
It was later decided that something a little more "fun" was needed and the go-karts were purchased for the unit to drive. Many of these original karts have been sold down the line and are still being run in the unit today.
There is no age limit for being a member of Yoshi, even though it used to mean "Young Shriner" is has since been changed to "Young at Heart".