Harram Temple Helps One of its Own in a Labor of Love Contributed by Noble Anthony E. Jones Harram Temple No. 23 Oasis of Tampa Past Potentate Clarence Gaines has been an active and loyal member of Harram Temple No. 23 for over 35 years. He has seen the Temple evolve into the charitable juggernaut it is today. Gaines has been involved in every facet of the Temple’s programs and has contributed much of his time and resources to ensure the Temple reaches its community service and charitable benchmarks every year since becoming a member. Gaines and his lovely wife of 68 years, Past Commandress Nara Gaines, have lived in the Tampa Bay community much of their lives. Recently, the Nobles of Harram Temple performed landscaping and minor home improvement work for the Gaines family. Illustrious Potentate Alejandero J. Kelly, Chief Rabban Marc S. Brewington; Past Potentates Tony D. Downing, George Wallace III., James Holmes; Honorary Past Potentates Alvin E. Walker and Adrian Blount; Nobles Belton Moody and Ronald Boykins provided much- needed assistance and outstanding service to a worthy fellow Noble and his family during the pandemic. “This gesture proved to be a true sign of brotherly love and community service,” said Past Potentate Gaines. He and his wife were surprised and very appreciative. Taking great care of its own goes to show that charity begins at home. The Nobles of Harram Temple No. 23, Prince Hall Shriners, Oasis of Tampa, Desert of Florida exemplify the best of what it takes to be Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Past Potentate Clarence Gaines has much to do with why we are the “Flagship” Temple in the Desert of Florida and throughout the Domain.
Pictured above on the left is Past Potentate Clarence Gaines. Pictured with the Illustrious Potentate Alejandero J. Kelly (center), from left to right are: PP George Wallace, III., Noble Marc S. Brewington, PP Clarence Gaines and HPP Alvin Walker.
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