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MIDIAN SHRINE RIDERS unit web site WICHITA, kANSAS
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Welcome!
This web site exists and is maintained for the benefit of the Midian Riders Unit, potential unit members, and individuals interested in the purpose of the Midian Riders.
The Midian Riders is a Motorcycle Parade Unit that operates under the authority of the Midian Shrine and the directions of the Illustrious Potentate. The Purpose of the Midian Riders is to help support the 22 Shrine Hospitals throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico which provides cost free care to burned and crippled children, and is the largest philanthropy of its kind in the world. Any male citizen of the United States who is in good standing with a Masonic Lodge and the Midian Shrine, has a 750CC or larger touring, cruiser or street motorcycle in good mechanical and aesthetic condition, meets the minimum liability insurance limits required by the Midian Shrine, agrees to abide by Midian Shrine Policies and Midian Riders By-Laws, is eligible for membership as a Noble in the Midian Riders. Unit membership fee is $25 annually. Ladies of Unit Nobles are granted the same privileges as Nobles, except, Ladies are exempt from voting rights and may not ride with the Unit in parades. Throughout the year the Midian Riders support the Midian Shrine at parades, fund raisers and miscellaneous activities. Unit social activities consist of day rides, overnight trips, dinners, an annual fall picnic and Christmas party. The Midian Shrine Organization has numerous on-going activities and events throughout the year which range from family entertainment to stags. These activities and events are open to all Nobles and their families (as applicable) from all Midian Shrine Units. Details and dates of events can be found in the Midian Topics which are published monthly and mailed to all active members of the Midian Shrine. Serious candidates for membership in the Midian Riders are encouraged to attend a Unit business meeting held at 7:00 P.M. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Midian Shrine, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS. Questions and requests for information may be directed to any of the Unit officers listed below. Unit brochures are available in the main lobby of the Midian Shrine located in the carrousel South of display counter. |
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2008 UNIT OFFICERS |
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OFFICE |
NOBLE |
TELEPHONES |
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Commander |
Don Sage |
H: (620) 456-3379 C: (316) 772-2022 |
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Vice-Commander |
Phil Dietrich |
H: (316) 682-6202 C: (316) 619-8040 |
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Secretary |
Ed Barbee |
H: (620) 465-3363 C: (316) 640-1062 |
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Treasurer |
John Head |
H: (316) 722-9762 C: (316) 734-2609 |
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Activities Chairman & Reporter |
Gail Hensley |
H: (316) 689-0779 |
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Circus Chairman & Membership Chairman |
Paul Steffen |
H:
(620) 727-3656 |
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Midian Divan Liaison |
Jodie Mosier |
H: (316)
772-9014 |
jodie_mosier@pixius.net |
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UNIT GENERAL INFORMATION |
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DUES |
Dues are the sole responsibility of each Noble. Statements are not provided to solicit membership renewals. In accordance with Midian Riders By-Laws, Unit Membership Dues ($25) are to be paid to the Unit Treasurer by the first of each year. The January business meeting of each year is the cutoff date for annual dues payment. Memberships not renewed by the cutoff date are in arrears and members forfeit parade and voting privileges. Memberships terminated requires the prompt return of all Unit property. If a departing Noble fails to return any Unit property (i.e. Parade Flag) he will be billed for replacement cost. |
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INSURANCE |
The Midian Shrine required minimum motorcycle insurance requirements are $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 for each motorcycle used for parading. Proof of current insurance must be submitted to the Midian Shrine office prior to parading each year. It is suggested that each Noble have his insurance agent forward proof of coverage to the Midian Shrine office each year when insurance is renewed. An option to the above coverage is to carry a $500,000 or $1,000,000 Umbrella Policy. Compliance with this policy is mandatory and the sole responsibility of each Noble or he is not elgible to parade. It is incumbent upon the Unit Commander to assure each Noble has current insurance prior to parading with the Midian Shrine. |
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UNIFORMS |
Class "A" Formal Dress Uniform: White dress shirt and black tie or black turtleneck, black slacks, black shoes or boots, light gray dress blazer with fez and pocket name badge.
Class "A" Parade Dress Uniform: Same as Formal Dress Uniform above except black jeans may be substituted for black slacks and black boots are recommended for safety.
Class "B" Parade Uniform: Unit maroon polo shirt, black jeans, black boots and fez. Black Turtleneck and Unit gray satin riding jacket may be added for inclement weather.
NOTES: 1. Cost of uniforms are the personal responsibility of each Noble. 2. All parades are
Class "B" Uniform except for the Spring and Fall Ceremonial's which are
Class "A" Parade Dress Uniform. |