Afifi Shrine Center Tacoma, WashingtonAfifi Shriners Welcome

A one hundred year history of the Afifi Temple, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. The word Afifi is defined as "a characteristic of a woman who is virtuous and refrains from anythingShriners Fez crude or vulgar".

Afifi Shriners, founded in 1888, was one of the first Shrine Centers to be established in the Pacific Northwest. On Monday, September 17, 1888, the fraters named in the petition met at the Tacoma Hotel. On the following night Afifi Temple met in the Masonic Hall in Tacoma. Illustrious Sir Gault occupied the Chair as Potentate and presided over the election of Nobles to serve on the Divan. Noble William J. Meade was elected Recorder. Nine Novices were present and received the secret work. The initiation fee was set at thirty-five dollars which included a fez.  More...

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Win a 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible
On December 5, 2009 at the Afifi Shrine Center, one lucky winner will drive away in a 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible.  Raffle tickets are $5.00 each.  Do not delay, get yours today!

We have a winner - The winning raffle ticket number was 15430 and was claimed on December 4th.

A 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible Deluxe 2 Door, 4.0 Liter SOHC
V6 Engine (26MPG), A/C, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission,
Power 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Power Rack Pinion Steering, Windveil Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Parchment Cloth Interior, Bumper to Bumper Warranty until 7/4/10, Powertrain Warranty until 7/4/12 (click images to enlarge).
 

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Portland Hospital  

Take a tour of the new addition to the Portland Shiners Hospital which is under construction now!
 

Latest News   
Shriners Hospital Nurses Authors of Scoliosis Treatment Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Four Shriners Hospital for Children Portland nurses co-authored an extensive article on treatment of scoliosis in children.
Oregonian Golf Tournament benefits the hospital
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Shriners Hospitals for Children Portland is chosen as the beneficiary of the Oregonian's customer appreciation golf tournament held at Langdon Farms, Wilsonville, Oregon.
Oriental Band Jamboree - Mark your 2010 Calendar
Monday, August 31, 2009
W.A.S.O.B. will return to Portland, OR for the best, largest, most diverse Oriental Band Jamboree

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Shriners Fraternal SealAfifi Shrine History

The Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to the Masonic Order. It was originally established to provide fun and fellowship for its members.

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