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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
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SUMMARY:Shrine Directors Association (SDA) - 2025
DESCRIPTION:For all details please go here: https://melhashriners.org/sda2025/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/shrine-directors-association-sda-2025/
LOCATION:The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel)\, 1080 Riverdale Street\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
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UID:11334-1750982400-1751587199@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Imperial 2025
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE LET US KNOW THE FOLLOWING IN THE NOTES FIELD DURING CHECKOUT:\nFirst & Last names of all travelers\, How you intend on traveling to Imperial\, What kind of beverages your group enjoys\, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy\, and the shirt sizes for those in your party. \nJoin us in Atlanta\, Georgia for the 2025 Imperial Session\, Melha will be staying at the Hilton Atlanta (255 Courtland Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30303). Below are some key events and time: \n\nFriday\, June 27\, 2025 – Arrive and Welcome to Atlanta\nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 – Unit Competitions (Various Times & Locations)\nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 – Pub Crawl\, 5pm-7pm\, Local Water Holes\nSunday\, June 29\, 2025 – Public Opening\, 2pm\, Hyatt Regency\nSunday\, June 29\, 2025 – Imperial Parade\, 6pm-8pm\, Peachtree Street\nMonday\, June 30\, 2025 – Brewfest\, 6pm-8pm\, Location TBD\nTuesday\, July 1\, 2025 – Ladies Luncheon\, 11:15am\, Hyatt Regency\nWednesday\, July 2\, 2025 – Pageant for Newly Elected Imperial Potentate\, 8:30am\, Hyatt Reg.\nWednesday\, July 2\, 2025 – International Patient Ambassador Meet & Greet\, 1:30pm\, Hyatt Reg.\nThursday – July 3\, 2025 – Depart and Return Home\nJune 27\, 28\, 30 and July 1 & 2 – A Variety of Complementary Musical Entertainment offered each night\, 8pm-10pm\, Hyatt Regency\n\nPrice of package is $2\,200 per room. Rooms are double occupancy. Package price includes Hotel Room\, Hospitality Suite Access\, Melha Imperial 2025 Polo Shirt and Melha Shrine Center Dinner at Trader Vic’s Polynesian Restaurant. Transportation to/from Atlanta is not included in the package. \nFull payment of $2200 required by May 15\, 2025. \nPayments Plan available per the following breakdown: \n\n$800 due by March 15\, 2025\n$700 due by April 15\, 2025\n$700 due by May 15\, 2025\n\nYou can reserve and pay online by choose the appropriate item below and checking out and paying here on our website. You can also download a reservation form by clicking –>HERE<– and then mailing in a check to the Melha Office\, or you may call the Melha Office at (413) 736-3647. \nThere are two options to pay:\n1. Pay in full\, $2200 per room\, by May 15th\, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Full Payment by 5-15-25 item below.\n2. Make three payments by performing the following: \n\nMake first payment of $800 per room by March 15th\, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Payment 1 by 3-15-25 item below.\nThen returning to the website and make a second payment of $700 per room by April 15th\, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Payment 2 by 4-15-25 item below.\nThen returning to this website and make a third and final payment of $700 per room by May 15\, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Payment 3 by 5-15-25 item below.\n\nWhen you checkout online\, please enter the following information into the “Order Notes” field during the checkout process: First & Last names of all travelers\, How you intend on traveling to Atlanta\, What kind of beverages your group enjoys\, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy. The shirt sizes for those in your party. \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. A convenience fee of 3.5% is applied to all online and credit card transactions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/imperial2025/
LOCATION:Hitlon Atlanta\, 255 Courtland Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20250719T130520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T130835Z
UID:12720-1755954000-1755979200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Melha Dick MacGregor Memorial Golf Fundraiser - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Dick MacGregor Memorial Golf Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\, with a 1pm Shotgun Start (4 Person Scramble Format) at the Southampton Country Club\, 329 College Highway\, Southampton\, MA 01073. Prices is $125 per person and includes 18 holes of golf\, golf cart\, dinner and more! If you would like to participate then please click –>HERE<– to download a PDF version of the form that you can print and email in. If you would like to sponsor a tee box then please click –>HERE<– to download a PDF version of the form that you can print and email in. \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/melha-dick-macgregor-memorial-golf-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:Southampton Country Club\, 329 College Highway\, Southampton\, MA\, 01073\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20250719T124238Z
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UID:12708-1757174400-1757194200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Melha Cigar Smoker – 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Melha Shriners at their 2025 Cigar Smoker on September 6th\, 2025 at the Polish American Club of Agawam (Rear Pavilion & Hall)\, 139 Southwick St.\, Feeding Hills\, MA. Doors open at 4:00pm\, dinner will be served at 5:00pm and the event ends at 9:30pm. Dinner will be Prime Rib & Chicken Francaise. Cigars\, Cash Bar\, Prizes\, Vendors and more. Tickets for the event are $80\, which includes the dinner and a few cigars for you to enjoy. Tickets must be purchased by 11:00PM on August 31\, 2025. \nPurchase your tickets online below or Tickets are also available in the Melha Office. \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. A connivence fee of 3.5% is applied to all online and credit card transactions. \nMust be of legal smoking age in Massachusetts to receive\, purchase or consume the cigars at this event.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/melha-cigar-smoker-2025/
LOCATION:Polish American Club of Agwam\, 139 Southwick St.\, Feeding Hills\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T200000
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CREATED:20251026T205023Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000
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SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-2/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T205525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T205525Z
UID:13582-1764496800-1764532800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-3/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T205612Z
UID:13584-1764604800-1764619200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-4/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T205702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T205702Z
UID:13586-1764691200-1764705600@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-5/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T205740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T205740Z
UID:13588-1764777600-1764792000@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-6/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T205842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T205842Z
UID:13590-1764864000-1764878400@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-7/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T205928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T205928Z
UID:13592-1764950400-1764964800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-8/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T210010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T210010Z
UID:13594-1765015200-1765051200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-9/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20251026T210058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T210058Z
UID:13596-1765101600-1765123200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2025 Feztival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2025-feztival-of-trees-10/
LOCATION:The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”)\, Stroh Building\, 1305 Memorial Avenue\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20260201T215044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T185137Z
UID:14624-1772044200-1772051400@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting - 2/25/26
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Melha Town Hall Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA 01013. Bring your family\, friends and come out and enjoy some fraternal fellowship at the first Melha Town Hall Meeting. Attire is come as you are. Yes this is open to your family and friends as well. Food will be provided as well.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/town-hall-meeting-2-25-26/
LOCATION:Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20260328T230535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T230535Z
UID:16023-1776882600-1776889800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting - 4/22/26
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Melha Town Hall Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA 01013. Bring your family\, friends and come out and enjoy some fraternal fellowship at the first Melha Town Hall Meeting. Attire is come as you are. Yes this is open to your family and friends as well. Food will be provided as well.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/town-hall-meeting-4-22-26/
LOCATION:Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20260315T162648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T103652Z
UID:14993-1777593600-1777852799@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 Potentates Reception
DESCRIPTION:2026 – Potentates Reception May 1-2\, 2026\nIllustrious Potentate Matthew Herman cordially invites you to celebrate Melha Shriners in 2026. Join us for a weekend of Fun and Fellowship. Lodging and event detials are as follows: \nHotel Accommodations: Bookings are available directly through the hotel. Please use the group name “Melha Shriners 2026” and group code “MSG” for a check-in date of 5/1 and check out on 5/3.  Price is $159 per night plus applicable taxes. Again\, you need to book directly through the hotel: Homewood Suites By Hilton Holyoke\, 375 Whitney Ave. Holyoke\, MA 01040 – (413) 532-3100. Hotel price does not include anything else\, all other items need to be selected and paid for in addition to the hotel. \nFriday Night (5/1) Murder Mystery Diner (Buffet): Friday night join us for a Murder Mystery buffet dinner at the Elks Lodge 250 Whitney Ave\, Holyoke\, MA 01040. Event will begin at 6:30pm. Price is $55 per person. \nSaturday Afternoon (5/2) Family Barbeque: Saturday afternoon join us for a Potentates Family BBQ at the Springfield Elks Lodge #61\, 440 Tiffany St\, Springfield\, MA 01108. Event begins at 2pm. BBQ will consist of: Smoked Jalapeno Poppers and Little Smokies (meatballs wrapped in bacon) for starters\, with  Full Hog\, Brisket\, Char Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs\, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for the main; as well as Mac & Cheese\, Potato Salad\, Baked Beans\, Corn on the Cob (Mexican street corn) \, Coleslaw and Corn Bread for sides. This is being catered by ZACKS BBQ. Prices is $85 per person with children under 10 being free. \nFriday night and Saturday afternoon reservations close 8am on 4/21/26\, select your tickets for all option you would like to purchase below and checkout here online. \nIf you prefer you can download a PDF version of the flyer and fill it out and mail it into the office by clicking –>HERE<– \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. If paying online or with a credit card a transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all transactions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2026reception/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20260315T191520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T192155Z
UID:15008-1778331600-1778346000@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 Melha Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:2026 – Melha Family Picnic – May 9\, 2026\nJoin us on May 9th for the 2026 Melha Family Picnic. Melha’s Marshall Anthony Leroux and his Lady Debbie will be hosting Melha’s Picnic again this year. \nThe usual fixings\, Hot dogs Hamburgers\, a variety of salads\, beans\, deserts\, etc. Soda and water included. Picnic will be held on May 9th at Look Park In Northampton\, it is a rain or shine event. Picnic will be held at the Dow Pavilion and will start at 1:00 p.m. however the Park opens at 9.00a.m. Come early and enjoy the many attractions the park has to offer. The event will also include a “unique” pie eating contest and a skillet throwing contest. The cost this year is $20.00 per person with children under 10 years old free\, parking is your responsibility but veterans do park for free. \nThe event is limited to 120 people and is open to Melha family and friends. If you choose to imbibe in adult beverages it is a BYOB\, please be responsible and if you bring in cans or bottles you must take your own out. \nReservations can be made by picking the appropriate ticket option below and checking out on our website or you may pay directly to the Melha Recorders Office with checks made out to Melha Shriners and in memo Spring Picnic. The mailing address is: Melha Shriners\, ATTN:Ill. Russ Mitchell Recorder\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA 01020 – or by telephone at (413) 736-3647 \nReservations and payments must be made by April 30th with no exceptions.  I would like to add that Illustrious Matt Hermann\, no stranger to the grill will be rolling up his sleeves\, flipping the burgers and turning the dogs that day. Hope to see many there. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to Anthony Leroux at (413) 426-5632 \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. If paying online or with a credit card a transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all transactions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2026-melha-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Look Memorial Park\, 300 N Main St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260424T074000
CREATED:20260308T194256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T161042Z
UID:14922-1783641600-1784246399@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Imperial 2026
DESCRIPTION:Melha Shriners and Illustrious Matthew Heman and his Lady Jodi cordially invite you to the 156th Imperial Session in Tampa\, Florida ~ Friday July 10th — Thursday July16th\, 2026. \nMelha lodging will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street (505 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL) ~ The ever important hospitality will be at the adjoining (by skywalk) JW Marriott (510 Water Street). Some key events and times to consider are noted below. More information and specifics will follow: \n\nFriday July 10th ~ Arrival Day ~ Welcome to Tampa! Hospitality will be available early evening\nSaturday July 11th ~\n\nNoon—5pm ~ Marketplace at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall\n\n\nSunday July 12th ~\n\n9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall\nChurch Service ~ TBD\nUnit Competitions ~ Various times & locations\nMelha Outing ~ free tram to Ybor City ~ pay your own way ~ more information to follow\n\n\nMonday July 13th ~\n\n9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall\nUnit Competitions ~ Various times & locations\nMelha Temple Dinner ~ Set sail on the waterways of Tampa Bay on Yacht Starship Cruises as we sip & savor upscale cuisine & cocktails! Time TBD www.yachtstarship.com\n\n\nTuesday July 14th ~\n\n8:30am—5pm ~ Imperial Session Tampa Convention Center\, East Hall\n9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall\n11:30 am – 2:30pm ~ Ladies Luncheon Honoring First Lady Cheryl Koehn * This is a ticketed event ~ First Lady Jodi will determine attire\n7pm ~ Parade\n\n\nWednesday July 15th ~\n\n8:30am ~ Pageant for Newly Elected Imperial Potentate ~ Tampa Convention Center\, East Hall\n9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall\n9am—1:30pm ~ Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall\n1:30pm ~ Award of Merit\, Office of Philanthropy Report & Marketing Report\, Patient Success Story Premier\nImmediately following ~ International Patient Meet & Greet ~ location to be determined\n8pm ~ All Nobility Evening ~ Tampa Convention Center\, East Hall *ticketed event ~ link will be provided if payment is required**\n\n\nThursday July 16th ~\n\n8:30am—Noon ~ Imperial Session—Tampa Convention Center\, East Hall\n9am—Noon ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone ~ Tampa Convention Center\, West Hall\n\n\n\nPrice of package is $1\,975 per room. Rooms are double occupancy. Package price includes Lodging\, Hospitality\, Melha Temple Dinner\, Ladies Luncheon. Transportation to/from Tampa is not included in the package. Remit all payments to Melha Shriners\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA 01013 or by phone (413) 736-3647. Please note: if using a credit card\, there will be an additional 3.5% processing fee. \nPay in full by March 30\, 3036 or Payment Plan available per the following breakdown; you may pay in full or use the payment plan options by selecting the option below and checking out online and pay here on our website. You can also download a reservation form by clicking –>HERE<– and then mailing in a check to the Melha Office\, or you may call the Melha Office at (413) 736-3647. \n\n$659 due by March 30\, 2026\n$659 due by May 1\, 2026\n$657 due by July 1\, 2026\n\nWhen you checkout online\, please enter the following information into the “Order Notes” field during the checkout process: First & Last names of all travelers\, How you intend on traveling to Tampa\, What kind of beverages your group enjoys\, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy. \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. A convenience fee of 3.5% is applied to all online and credit card transactions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/imperial2026/
LOCATION:Tampa Marriott Water Street\, 505 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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