November 2026 Monarch's Message

To All of our Prophets, Ladies and Friends,

As I write the November Black Fez article, the autumn fall leaves are in their full glory of

exploding color! On a sad note, we had our first frost of the autumn season which is just a warning from mother nature of weather to come.

On behalf of the members of Al Sirat, a big thank you to Past Monarch Joe Huber for setting up

and coordinating Al Sirat’s annual clambake. It was a beautiful day with 42 members and guests

attending. Food and fellowship were enjoyed by all.

October was a busy month as Grand York Rite and Grand Lodge held their annual

communications. Prophet Erik Kohl and his Lady Nora, PM Joe Huber and Lady Joani, and myself with my Lady Rhonda attended Singara Grotto’s Feast of Adam Rib. It is a different and fun dinner recognizing all the people in our lives, as if it takes place in an old English Pub.

Al Sirat Prophets have been traveling the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania visiting other Grottoes. Renewing old friendships and making new ones, all the while cheering on the Cleveland Guardians as they competed for the American League Pennant.

During November, Al Sirat has a few important dates. November 6th Ellbrook Chapter OES will hold its’s annual Installation of Officers at Brookside Masonic Temple. This is open to all. Lillian Kovacs and I will be installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. We hope you will join us.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE: On Saturday November 14 at 9 a.m. Al Sirat will hold its monthly Business Meeting in conjunction with the monthly Executive Board. We made this change so all the Prophets and Ladies can attend the Daughters Open Annual Installation of Officers on Monday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. There will be dinner at 6:15 p.m. open to all. Come and enjoy the fellowship before their Installation. This will give you a chance to see the Daughters of Mokanna perform their work.

November 26th is Thanksgiving. Share and enjoy your time with family and friends for which we are all grateful.

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Monarch David Darling