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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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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 July 1\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T212030Z
CREATED:20260505T184135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T212030Z
UID:16655-1785070800-1785081600@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Ice Fishing In July (2026)
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe apoligize\, but the Ice Fishing in July Event has been cancelled. \n 
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/ice-fishing-in-july-2026/
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:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T210605Z
CREATED:20260625T210936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T210605Z
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting - 8/26/26
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Requested by 8/24 @Noon for the 8/26 Town Hall Meeting. 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-8-26-26/
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:20260912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155452Z
CREATED:20260830T154242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T155452Z
UID:19847-1789232400-1789243200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Melha Cigar Smoker – 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fellowship and fine cigars. Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm at the Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park St. Chicopee\, MA. Ticket deadline is September 9\, 2026. $80 per ticket\, which gets you a dinner buffet\, and a premium bag of cigars. There will also be raffles throughout the evening. Open to anyone ages 21 and up. There will be no alcohol at this event. Tickets may be purchased through Art Hastings Jr. by emailing him at arthastingsjr@gmail.com or voice/text to (413) 427-5405 or online at our website below. \n\nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/melha-cigar-smoker-2026/
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:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260830T152648Z
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UID:19843-1793212200-1793219400@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting - 10/28/26
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Requested by 10/23 @8pm for the 10/28 Town Hall Meeting. 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-10-28-26/
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:20261108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T125531Z
CREATED:20261023T125531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T125531Z
UID:21835-1794135600-1794142800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 Melha Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 8 at 11am for the 2026 Melha Memorial Service at the Melha Shrine Center in Chicopee\, MA. This is where we remember our fellow nobles that have passed over the past year. Please kindly RSVP by 8pm on November 1 so that we can have proper head count for the light food that will be provided.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2026-melha-memorial-service/
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:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T142730Z
CREATED:20261018T142535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T142730Z
UID:21630-1794652200-1794675600@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 Melha Ceremonial
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Melha Shriners\, we cordially invite you to attend the 2026 Melha Shriners Ceremonial on Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, at the Melha Shrine Center in Chicopee\, Massachusetts. \nThis year’s ceremonial is open to members\, candidates\, and the public. Guests are welcome\, so please feel free to invite family and friends to join us for this special occasion. \nEvent Details \nDate: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 \nLocation: Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA 01013 \nSchedule of Events \n\n10:30 AM – Doors open with light refreshments\n11:30 AM – Ceremonial opening\n12:30 PM – Thanksgiving meal\n1:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Afternoon activities and closing\n\nPlease RSVP by Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM. \nWe look forward to welcoming you and your guests for a memorable day of fellowship\, celebration\, and Shrine tradition!
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2026-melha-ceremonial/
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:20261127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T180000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152147Z
CREATED:20261018T152147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152147Z
UID:21638-1795770000-1795802400@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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:20261128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T180000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152345Z
CREATED:20261018T152345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152345Z
UID:21641-1795856400-1795888800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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:20261129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152432Z
CREATED:20261018T152432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152432Z
UID:21643-1795942800-1795968000@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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:20261130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152530Z
CREATED:20261018T152530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152530Z
UID:21645-1796054400-1796068800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152614Z
CREATED:20261018T152614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152614Z
UID:21647-1796140800-1796155200@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152652Z
CREATED:20261018T152652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152652Z
UID:21649-1796227200-1796241600@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152820Z
CREATED:20261018T152820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152820Z
UID:21651-1796313600-1796328000@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T152916Z
CREATED:20261018T152916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T152916Z
UID:21653-1796400000-1796414400@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
DTSTAMP:20261018T153014Z
CREATED:20261018T153014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T153014Z
UID:21655-1796461200-1796493600@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T153054Z
CREATED:20261018T153054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T153054Z
UID:21657-1796547600-1796572800@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2026 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/2026-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T131624Z
CREATED:20261023T131212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T131624Z
UID:21844-1798884000-1798898400@melhashriners.org
SUMMARY:2027 Divan/Unit/Club Officer Installation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2027 Divan/Unit/Club Officer Installation at the Melha Shrine Center on Saturday\, January 2nd starting at 10am. Agenda will be as follows: Melha Officer Installation\, Pictures\, Lunch\, Unit/Club Officer Installation\, Presentations followed by Remarks. This event is open to everyone. We kindly as that you RSVP by 8pm on December 18th so that we can have a proper head count for the lunch.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2027-divan-unit-club-officer-installation/
LOCATION:Melha Shrine Center\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melha Shriners":MAILTO:info@melhashriners.org
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