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Social Media Campaign Updates | |
During the 2011 holiday
season, Shriners Hospitals for Children® participated in two
voter-determined giveaways via social media: the Shane Company "We
donate, you Win," and United Airlines "10 Million Charity Miles
Giveaway." We are happy to report that we came in first in both of
these promotions, thanks to the overwhelming support of our Shriners,
staff and social media fans/followers.
Shane Company:
Shriners Hospitals for Children earned 41 percent of the Facebook
fan votes, resulting in an $8,200 donation to the health
care system.
United Airlines:
Shriners Hospitals for Children garnered 32 percent of the fan
votes (89,830 votes!), among 45 worthy charities. As a result, 3
million air miles were donated to the health care system for use in
transporting patients and family members to our hospitals.
Thank you to everyone
who voted! See the "Have Fun with Social Networks" section of this
newsletter to add us to your social networks! |
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IHOP Pancake Day Supports Shriners Hospitals for Children |
On Feb. 28, The
International House of Pancakes (IHOP) will celebrate National Pancake
Day by offering guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes and an
invitation to make a donation to charity.
In select IHOP
locations in Alabama, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and
Wyoming, patrons will be invited to make a donation to Shriners
Hospitals for Children®.
Details and participating locations can be found on our website.
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| Alaska Mighty Glaciers & Denali National Park Tour | |
 We
are pleased to announce the May 2012 Alaska Mighty Glaciers &
Denali National Park Tour. Join Imperial Potentate Michael Severe and
Lady Patty Severe for this 15-day tour, May 28 - June 11.
The exciting itinerary features a 6-night inland exursion and a 7-night
cruise on Holland America's MS Veendam.
View the tour video. |
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Hospital News and Updates | |
The Erie Insurance
Group has awarded a $50,000 grant to Shriners Hospitals for
Children® in Erie, to help fund a new 10 camera, real-time motion
capture system in the facility's Movement Analysis Lab (MAL). Read more.
Recognized on the "Best
Doctors in America" lists from 2001 - 2012, Michael Mendelow, M.D., has
joined the pediatric orthopaedic medical staff at Shriners Hospitals
for Children® in Greenville. Read more.
Shriners Hospitals for
Children® in Los Angeles is pleased to announce the appointment of Kit
M. Song, M.D., as chief of staff. Recognized in Best Doctors in America
from 2001 - 2011, and in Who's Who in Medicine from 2002 - 2011,
Dr. Song brings more than 20 years of pediatric orthopaedic expertise
to this position.
Read more. |
| Seminars and Meetings | |
The International
Sports Committee meeting will be held in Tampa, March 4-6. For
more information, contact Dale Stauss at dalestauss@hotmail.com or 218-779-3442. To make hotel reservations, contact Helen Wilton at hwilton@shrinenet.org or 813-281-0300 ext. 3064.
The 2012 Oriental Guide
Seminar will be held in Tampa, March 8-10. Registration and additional
information can be found in the Fraternity Education section of Shriners Village.
The 2012 Assistant
Rabban Seminar will be held in Tampa, March 12-14. Registration and
additional information can be found in the Fraternity Education section
of Shriners Village.
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Have Fun with Social Networks! |
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Charlotte Welcomes Shriners | |
It's not too early to start planning your trip to the 138th Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC,
July 1-5.
Oasis Shriners and
Deputy Imperial Potentate Al Madsen look forward to welcoming
Shriners, families and friends the 2012 Imperial Session. Please
make your plans soon, and be a part of the fraternity's most
significant week of the year.
Keep up with event updates on the Session's official website.
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Shriners and Football Make
a Great Team | |
 Shriners
and football make a great team. In addition to the East-West Shrine
Game®, Shriners host 30 all-star high school football games around the
country that help raise money and awareness for the health care system.
"The shrine bowl
games are a great way for local communities to learn about the expert
pediatric care Shriners Hospitals for Children® provides and how
individuals can seek treatment," said Mike Severe, Imperial Potentate
of Shriners International. Read more.
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East-West Player Visit Video | | This
year's video from the East-West Shrine Game players
and coaches visit to Shriners Hospitals for Children
in Tampa is available on the East-West Shrine Game website and on Youtube. Please share these links with your fellow Shriners, ladies, friends and families! |
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