The Islanders Shrine Club was
instituted in 1982 with 24 Charter Members, under the presidency of Chico
Alvarez and
Illustrious Potentate Dave Davidson. During the years 1983 and 1984,
membership increased to 43 members. A new Club
uniform was worn and the Club started participating in parades and other Shrine
activities.
In 1985, the Islanders, under the leadership of President Reggie Regalado,
purchased a "Jeepney" (Filipino Taxi)
to be used in parades and other Temple functions. Membership grew in 1986,
when Vic Handugan was unanimously elected
to preside over the Club. His officers endeavored to maintain, contribute
to and uphold the tradition and standard introduced
by other Past Presidents of the Club. Throughout the years, the Club has
added new members, been represented in Temple functions and provided assistance
to other Clubs and Units. We were the first Club ever to serve dinner
(Filipino cuisine) to over 600 Nobles
at a Shrine Stated Meeting in the Temple.
Membership is comprised primarily of Nobles of Filipino descent, but is opened
to all Shrine Nobles. The club membership is enriched with Past
Potentates, Divan members, Past Masters,
Ambassadors and Aides. With the unique Filipino Jeepney,
always a hit at parades, the club continues to
support the activities of Al Bahr Shrine and the Family of Freemasonry in San
Diego.
MEETINGS
Meetings are on a Sunday of each month.
Please call the President for the times and location.