March 16, 2026

Welcome to the inaugeral edition of Sphinx Noble News, our new online newsletter for Sphinx Shriners Nobles and friends.


Will will bring you news and messages from the Potentate, Divan, Clubs and Units, as well as Sphinx Events and messages and news from Shriners International and our Shriners Childrens' facilities.

Your 2026 Divan


Potentate: John "J.R." Radziunas

Chief Rabban: Joseph Piatti, Jr.

Assistant Rabban: David Rutter, Jr.

High Priest & Prophet: Marvin Troelsen

Oriental Guide: Santos Cordero

Treasurer: Kent Stoddard, Jr.

Recorder: Eric Pogg, PP

1st Ceremonial: Phillip Crump

2nd Ceremonial: Carl Larson

Potentate's Message


Nobles all:


Greetings from your Divan. We hope you are doing well. Our Temple meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm located at 59 Maselli Rd, Newington, CT.


A dinner of various soups and bread will be provided at no cost prior to the meeting at 6:30pm ( at the Shrine Center) by Past Potentates, Ill. Sir Weston Bedore and Ill. Sir Nicholas Direnzo.


The agenda will include reports on upcoming events as well as activities happening in the Shrine realm. The status of the blue van will take place. As always your Divan is looking forward to your attendance. Let your voices be heard. Be safe, God bless.


J. R.

Potentate, Sphinx Shrine


Sphinx Children's Easter Breakfast

Don't wait to sign up for this year's party! Space limited to 50 attendees.

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars

Grand Master's Day - June 13


Imperial Session - Tampa, FL - July 12 - 16 (Competitions July 11)


Northeast Shrine Association (NSA) Fall Field Days - Hyannis, MA -

August 20-23

Info to come soon


Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association Fall Meeting - Virginia Beach, VA -

September 10-13


More info on each to follow

2026 Temple Parades


Newington Memorial Day Parade - Saturday, May 23

Portland Memorial Day Parade - Sunday, May 24

Grand Master's Day Parade - Saturday, June 13

East Hampton Old Home Days Parade - Saturday, July 11

2026 Imperial Session

Tampa, Florida

We are again partnering with Melha Shriners for the Imperial Session this year in Tampa. Below is the information.


SPACE IS VERY LIMITED

YOU MUST RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

WITH SPHINX RECORDER'S OFFICE

NO LATER THAN MARCH 30

Save the Date:

October 16

Shriners Children's New England's Cheers for Children Event
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Shriners Children's Boston

Shriners Children’s Boston is home to the only exclusively pediatric, verified burn center in New England. Our burn care specialists are leading the way in their approach to research and care.


Other specialties at our hospital include cleft lip and palate care and reconstructive and plastic surgery.


You can make a donation directly to Shriners Children's Boston by clicking **HERE** and choosing Boston in the donation direction menu.

Comprehensive Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston: Miles' Story


Suzanne learned that her son Miles would be born with a cleft lip and palate during a routine ultrasound when she was in her second trimester.

The family was referred to Kavitha Ranganathan, M.D., a Shriners Children’s Boston plastic surgeon and co-director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Center. “We loved her from the start,” Suzanne recalls.

Now 1, Miles had his first clinic visit to Shriners Children’s Boston just 10 days after he was born. Read his story on their website.

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