Oasis Shriners Patrol

Oasis Shriners Patrol We are a proud tradition of the Oasis Shriners. Being the first unit formed in 1910, our history has grown with the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Oasis Shrine Temple was formed in 1895. In 1910, Oasis formed its first Unit, the Arab Marching Patrol, better known as "The Patrol." The Patrol was the only Oasis unit for several years until the band was formed in 1913. Other units were formed slowly throughout the years with a total of only 8 units until 1972 when the Temple began an expansion program to get more participation from its nobles.

Due to this “parenthood” by the Patrol, membership was highly prized and for many years the only path to the Divan was through the Patrol. Currently, the 2012-2013 Imperial Potentate and the 2000 Oasis Shriner’s Potentate comes from the working ranks of The Oasis Shrine Patrol Unit. Looking back through the years, the ranks of Potentates and most other highly ranked positions in Oasis were filled with Patrolmen. In 1913, we had 45 members meeting on Fridays except in the summer months. “The Patrol" continued to be the showcase for Oasis Temple at Imperial level. The Oasis Patrol Color Guard and The Oasis Marching Patrol was "The Number One Unit" once again this year. These quotes were taken from the Oasis archives and newspaper. Today, the Patrol has 34 active members and 44 veterans, most of whom are also active. We still meet on Friday nights at 7:00 pm, approximately once per month except during the summer. We get together for meetings, ceremonials, paper sales, WFNZ Doghouse, and other events about 25 times per year. Per Temple requirements, we must meet 75% attendance,
with heavy emphasis on ceremonials and Temple activities. Our ladies are most involved as we have found this to be important. Sometimes, the ladies help us work… sometimes it is their attendance at Ladies Night, a formal dinner dance to honor them each November, or maybe
just getting together at the Temple on Friday nights while we meet, or even a covered dish dinner as part of a regular meeting. In any event, we make our ladies a part of us! We work hard and play hard as with most Nobles. You see us as we tile doors at ceremonials or as we march in parades, provide the Temple Color Guard and do intricate precision drills in competition with other patrols. Good physical condition is a must.

The Oasis Patrol celebrated their Ladies this past Friday night at Mecklenburg Shrine Club!!! We were missing several ...
05/10/2026

The Oasis Patrol celebrated their Ladies this past Friday night at Mecklenburg Shrine Club!!! We were missing several of our members but I believe everyone had a great time. A great meal by The Hill Restaurant and Catering. Each Lady that attended left with a couple of roses.

03/23/2026

A Message from Leslie Stewart, MD, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Brad Koehn, Imperial Potentate:

To Our Fellow Brothers,

We are writing to share something of great concern. As you may know, false posts on social media continue to circulate about two of our beloved Shriners Children's spokespatients, Alec and Kaleb. Let us be clear: Alec and Kaleb are both doing well.

We are honored to have been part of their journey and are deeply impressed by their many achievements. Alec and Kaleb have represented our organization with authenticity, humor and heart for many years, and continue to be deeply valued by all who know their stories.

What is most troubling about this misinformation is the harm it can cause. The spread of false and malicious content has real consequences. This moment serves as a stark reminder of how quickly misinformation can spread and why thoughtful responses matter.

If you encounter content online that seems misleading, we ask you to:

• Avoid engaging. Don’t share, comment, react or amplify.

• Report it immediately. Use the platform’s reporting tools to notify it of the post and account.

• Seek the truth. Rely on trusted, official sources, including Shriners Children's social media channels, for accurate information.

Reporting false content helps platforms identify and remove misinformation, reduce its reach and protect our community.

We are grateful to those who paused, verified and responded with care. That commitment to truth and compassion reflects the best of who we are. Thank you for helping keep accuracy, kindness, and respect at the center of everything we share.

Please join us in sending Alec, Kaleb and their families our best wishes as our community navigates this situation.

Yours in the faith,
Leslie D. Stewart, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Shriners Children's

Brad T. Koehn, Imperial Potentate, Shriners International

03/17/2026
Oasis Shriners Patrol News - from the March 2026 edition of the Desert Dust
03/12/2026

Oasis Shriners Patrol News -
from the March 2026 edition of the Desert Dust

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from Shriners Children's! ❤️

Arrangements for Noble Patrolman Butch Cowan
01/15/2026

Arrangements for Noble Patrolman Butch Cowan

View William Lewis Cowan Jr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/05/2026
The Oasis Patrol had the distinct pleasure of attending the Cat Square Ceremony. We helped the candidates and current m...
12/14/2025

The Oasis Patrol had the distinct pleasure of attending the Cat Square Ceremony. We helped the candidates and current members acquire fez accessories, vehicle ornaments and lapel pins. Afterwards we duty of leading the shrine section of the Cat Square parade.

Next event: Oasis Shrine’s Officer Installation on January 3, 2025 at 5pm.

Congratulations to the newly installed officers for the Oasis Shriners Patrol. The oldest unit in Oasis Shrine, circa 1...
12/06/2025

Congratulations to the newly installed officers for the Oasis Shriners Patrol. The oldest unit in Oasis Shrine, circa 1910 (even older if you ask Past Captain, Scottie Cox).

2026-2027 Patrol officers are:
Captain: Joe Burris
First Lieutenant: Brian Clay
Second Lieutenant: Bill “BarCode” Smith
Master Sergeant: Dayne Marsh
Chaplain: “Elvis” Michael Clark

Illustious Sir and Patrol Past Captain, Chris Hall did an amazing job performing the installation of officers.

A huge thank you goes out to the newest Past Captain, Paul Southworth, for a fantastic job leading the Patrol for the last two years.

11/11/2025

We will be having our November Patrol meeting this Friday the 14th . We will have our social at 6:oopm and our meeting at 7:00 . I look forward to seeing you there .

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Charlotte, NC
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