SHRINERS AND THE CIRCUS—A PERFECT COMBINATION

What many people may not realize is that those of us who are Shriners view ourselves as a family, working together for common goals. The most obvious common goals that we share are our belief in family values and our concern for the well-being of children--our future.

The circus is a natural extension of those common goals and beliefs and we take a great deal of pride in bringing the circus to all of you every year. We take pride in the Shrine Circus because it is good and wholesome family entertainment in a safe environment. We take pride in the Shrine Circus because it gives us the opportunity to publicly connect with so many families and to remind them of our presence in the community. We take pride in the fact that we have been able to keep our prices for tickets and novelties at a real family rate, when so many other events in our area have continued to raise prices year after year. We take pride in the fact that the money raised at our circus stays in our communities to support our various Shrine activities, rather than simply having all of the money leave the area which is the case with other circuses.

Our image in our communities and in our daily lives means so much to us and being able to bring you the Shrine Circus every year is one of the ways that we feel we maintain that positive image. Your support enables us to do all of the good and important work that we do and we are so indebted to all of you--individuals, businesses, media outlets, etc.--for continuing to support all of our activities.

Come to the 2008 Shrine Circus—May 1st through May 4th—and have a great family experience while supporting your Western Massachusetts Shriners!

Thank you.

The Shriners and Families of the Melha Shrine Center