Scimitar Shrine
Potentate's Message
Krista and I would like to Thank You for the calls and texts of support for being elected as your Potentate and First Lady. This means the world to her and I.
We would like to congratulate the elected Divan and their Ladies on their elected positions as well. This ensuing year is going to be fantastic!
This year's theme will be " It starts with us!" In order to grow, it must start with us. Your Divan cannot do this alone. We need the the entire Nobility to put two feet on the ground and start running. We fully recognize the hard work of the Directors Staff, Fundraisers, Clowns, Parade Unit, Clubs, and Units of Scimitar. The Directors Staff is the motivational hub of the Divan. The Fundraisers are a crucial part of Scimitar's Transportation Fund and moral. The clown and parade unit put smiles on Children’s faces and we gain notoriety with the public. And the Clubs bring exciting events such as Nomads Clay shoot, Spring Rivers fishing tournament, and Fort Smiths reverent Memorial Day Remembrance. And let's not forget the tireless hours our Ladies put into Valentines Day, Easter, and Christmas parties together.
Transparency and communication will be a big proponent of 2026. I am an open book and my door is always open to new ideas and suggestions. I absolutely love doing things never done before.
My final thought is " Why are we here?" We will start our year with the Chili Cookoff on Jan 24th. The Fundraisers will raise money to help send those beautiful children to our Hospitals. I will be in attendance and its crucial you support their efforts.
This folks is why we are here!
Krista and I look forward to a wonderful year and spending time with you all in an adventure to help our Shriners Children!
God Bless. Fraternally Christopher and Krista Underwood
What we are about
Shriners International is a Fraternity which teaches ethics and morality. We welcome men of every color, creed, religion, sect, and opinion, but each candidate for Shriners International must be willing to profess his belief in a Supreme Being. No atheist can become a Shriner. The essential purpose of Shriners International is the further development of the individual Shriner as an honest, ethical, moral, sincere, caring, and charitable man, learning more about his own potential as a human being and developing his intellectual and spiritual character.