Jalil Temple No. 265 Oasis of Ft. Pierce Joins the Desert of Florida Submitted by James Alexander Ancient City Temple No. 63 Oasis of Daytona Beach The Desert of Florida welcomes a new Temple to its already incomparable roster of dynamic and active Temples. On January 30, 2021, Jalil Temple No. 265 was chartered in the Oasis of Ft. Pierce. The Oasis launched with 30 chartered members including local politicians who felt it necessary to join our prestigious organization. The Temple is led by Illustrious Potentate Inuka Rhaheed and serving as his connection to the Imperial Council is PP Charles Brown. You would think as a new Temple the Nobles would focus on getting their feet underneath them as they work in the community, but that is not the Jalil way. Since joining the organization Jalil Temple has already garnered a reputation as a resource in the Ft. Pierce area and has partnered with several organizations including Lincoln Park Main Street, who specializes in revitalizing the businesses in the African American community. The Temple also sponsors a T-ball team called the Shriners which is composed of 7 young men who are also mentored through the Shriners As Mentors program. In addition to their efforts with the (S.A.M.) program, Jalil Temple has put a strong focus on empowering youth within their Oasis which encompasses four counties in the Desert of Florida. The Nobles have connected with the school systems in Ft. Pierce to promote a national scholarship for eligible high school seniors. The nobles have also impacted the elementary schools in the area with their monthly reading sessions for 3rd graders. This is just the start and the Temple’s leadership says there is more to come. When asked about his role as the head of the newly chartered Jalil Temple, Illustrious Potentate Rhaheed says “Since 1893 Shriners have been deeply involved in serving the African American community and I am honored as the inaugural Illustrious Potentate to continue that legacy and be of service to the best Nobles in the Domain. But he is not alone, serving alongside as his Deputy of the Oasis is PP Charles Brown, who comes with a wealth of knowledge after being a Noble for 29 years and serving as the Desert of Florida’s 2nd Ceremonial Master says, “It is an honor that Deputy of the Desert HPIP Pierre Rutledge chose me for this position.” He also says “My sole responsibility is to arm the Temple with the working knowledge of the Imperial Council so that they are prepared to meet the expectations of the organization and the community at large. The Desert of Florida is proud to present “The Best Kept Secret “ in the Desert of Florida the Nobles of Jalil Temple No. 265 in the beautiful Oasis of Ft. Pierce. Well
the secret is out Nobles.
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