THANKS –
FOR A GREAT FIRST-EVER “MASONIC
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL”
With picture perfect weather and great anticipation, the Masonic Home for Children celebrated its first Masonic Homecoming Festival October 7-9, 2011. The combination of Homecoming for our alumni and their families along with activities from past Masonic “St. John’s Day” celebrations created a commemoration of family and friends. The reunion of our supporters and our alumni was the first of its kind, promoting the Home and its mission today. With a BBQ cook-off added to the state’s largest Shrine parade, an estimated 2,500 alumni, families, and visitors returned to celebrate their Masonic Home for Children - its past, present, and future, helping children and families in need. Make plans to join us in 2012 and visit our information page below for a wrap-up of 2011!
An event as large as this one took the time, commitment, and care of many. A special thanks to the following individuals who served on our Masonic Homecoming Festival Committee.
Dan Rice, Chairman of the Board, MHCO |
Lewis Ledford, Grand Master of NC, 2011 |
| Johnny Surles, Masonic Homecoming Festival, Chair, 2011 | John Sullivan, Potentate, Oasis Temple, 2011 |
| Nita Bunker, President, Oxford Orphanage Alumni Assoc. | Buddy Ellis, Unit Director, Oasis Temple 2011 |
| Chief John Wolford, Oxford City Police Department | Bob Critcher, Granville County Sheriff’s Dept |
| Mac MacCalliste, Amran Temple | Larry Barnes, Sudan Temple |
| Jim Crawford, Amran Temple | Jim Rorie, Recorder, Oasis Temple |
| Candace Midgett, Curator, Cobb Center at Dunn Cottage | Becky Lee, Chair, Chip Shots for Children - 2011 |
Special thanks to the staff and volunteers of The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
FOR A SUMMARY OF THE WEEKENDS EVENTS, INCLUDING BBQ COOKOFF WINNERS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, AND PICTURES - PLEASE CLICK HERE
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US CELEBRATE THE FIRST MASONIC HOMECOMING FESTIVAL! VISIT THIS SITE IN 2012 TO FIND OUT ABOUT PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR’S CELEBRATION!
