This is a Unit composed of members who parade and display
on behalf of Ararat
Shrine, their antique vehicles which must be at least
25 years old, in excellent original or restored condition, qualified for Missouri Historic Vehicle licenses
and approved by a select committee of Past Directors of
the Unit.
The Unit received their Charter September 17th, 1984,
and twelve of the 21 Charter Members remain active in
the Unit. Assigned strength is 25 Active however
we are authorized an addition 6 Auxiliary (Active-Reserve),
plus Veterans, Life Members and Honorary which are not
limited in number. Currently we have 24 Active Members, 2
Reserves, 5 Veterans and 3 Life Members which gives us a street strength of 34. We are proud to have 3 Past Potentates among our
ranks and our by-laws give us the flexibility to “make
room” for more good NOBLES.
Since our creation the Unit has been 100% each year on
Circus support, participated in every Central States Convention,
made every parade call-out and every Shrine function when
our presence was requested. Our primary fund-raising event has been
providing drivers for various antique car auctions in
the Kansas City area. From time to time we have social functions
to include our LADIES which varies from dinner play houses
to touring places of interest. This is a very proud group (more like a family)
who obviously takes pride in ownership of their “Ole-Cars”
but more importantly, are dedicated to the cause's of
Shrinedom and wear their red fez’s with honor.
Our Unit meets at 7:30 P.M. the first Monday of each
month (most always) at Ararat Shrine. We dine with our LADIES who socialize while we
have our meeting. NOBLES are welcomed to “come visit
and look us over”. Any of our Officers and/or members would welcome
an opportunity to answer any questions a NOBLE might have
about (what we consider) one of the finest Units of all
Shrinedom.
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