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A one hundred year history of
the Afifi Temple, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. The word Afifi is defined
as "a characteristic of a woman who is virtuous and refrains from anything crude
or vulgar".
Afifi Shriners, founded in 1888, was one of the first Shrine Centers to be
established in the Pacific Northwest. On Monday, September 17, 1888, the fraters named in the petition met at the Tacoma Hotel. On the following night Afifi Temple met in the Masonic Hall in Tacoma. Illustrious Sir Gault occupied the Chair as Potentate and presided over the election of Nobles to serve on the Divan. Noble William J. Meade was elected Recorder. Nine Novices were present and received the secret work. The initiation fee was set at thirty-five dollars which included a fez.
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The purpose of
the Shrine is to
have fun and
support the
Shrine
Hospitals. The
Shrine
Organization is
international,
with centers in
Canada, Mexico,
Republic of
Panama and the
United States.
There are 191
Shrine centers
(chapters)
with
approximately
350,000 members.
Although the
Shriners are an
all male
fraternity we
proudly include
our wives and
Ladies in all
that we do.
 Be
a Shriner Now
To
become a Shriner
you must first
become a Mason.
Freemasonry
is the oldest,
largest and most
widely known
fraternity in
the world. It
dates back to a
time when the
stone masons
gathered to
discuss their
craft and
socialize. To
become a Mason, a
man must ask to
join.
Afifi Membership Information
Shriners
Hospitals
Every year, the
22 hospitals
provide care for
thousands of
kids with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, in a family-centered environment at no charge. It's how Shriners Hospitals has been helping kids defy the odds since 1922.
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Clinics
Shriners
Hospitals -
Portland
Our Shrine Center
The Afifi Shrine Center is available for rent.
We have a
prestigious location, with ample free parking only minutes from downtown
Tacoma.
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 2010
Freedom Bowl
Classic
The Freedom Bowl Classic is to provide a week long event
where business
and community
leaders join
with volunteers
and our youth to
provide
entertainment,
financial
support and fun
for football
fans in
Southwest
Washington.
In 2010, Clark
County Youth
Football is
sponsoring the
first two Shrine
Youth Games, the
afternoon before
the main game.
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Win a 2008 Ford
Mustang Coupe
On December 3, 2010 at the Afifi Shrine Center, one lucky
winner will
drive away in a
2008 Ford
Mustang Coupe.
Raffle tickets
are $5.00 each.
Do not delay,
get yours today!
2008 Ford
Mustang Coupe
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2008 Ford
Mustang
Coupe
Premium 2
Door, 4.0
Liter SOHC
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V6 Engine
(26MPG),
A/C, 5-Speed
Automatic
Transmission,
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Power
4-Wheel Disc
Brakes,
Power Rack
Pinion
Steering,
Dark Candy
Apple Red
(click
images to
enlarge)
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 Portland
Hospital
Take a tour of
the new addition
to the Portland
Shiners Hospital
which is under
construction
now!
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Since 2005, the hospital has participated in the Charitable Checkoff Program, a statewide program for Oregon taxpayers to designate all or part of their tax refunds to support the hospital's Orthotics and Prosthetics program.
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May 8th, 2010 marked a special day for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Portland as we celebrated the Grand Opening of the new 66,000 square foot addition. |
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With help from mentor, young actress Annabel Cantor, practices walking in braces made for her to help authenticate the role. |
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Four Shriners Hospital for Children Portland nurses co-authored an extensive article on treatment of scoliosis in children. |
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Portland is chosen as the beneficiary of the Oregonian's customer appreciation golf tournament held at Langdon Farms, Wilsonville, Oregon. |
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W.A.S.O.B. will return to Portland, OR for the best, largest, most diverse Oriental Band Jamboree |
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 Afifi Shrine History
The Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to the Masonic Order. It was originally established to provide fun and fellowship for its members.
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