Manchester Shrine Club

04/09/2026

Let’s support one of our very own this weekend at the Potentates Ball, honoring Ill Bruce Smith and Lady Kim. Going to be a great time.

01/03/2026

We are still hoping to see the Old Red Fez bourbon on the shelves in our local ABC Stores, but the process apparently is lengthly. With that being said, we are also losing out on potential bottles sales across VA and ultimately contributions to our philanthropy.

I have started sending in a "complaint" through the VA ABC Website requesting the ORF be considered be put on the shelves across VA. Three Crosses is doing their part but I thought if we as Shrines overwhelm the ABC Board with requests, maybe it would help streamline the process.

This is how I have submitted my request. Please consider doing the same.

How to Submit Your Inquiry to VA ABC
1. Go to the VA ABC website: https://www.abc.virginia.gov
2. Click "MENU" in the top right corner.
3. Click "CONTACT US."
4. Scroll to the bottom and click "Submit Feedback online."
5. Select "GENERAL FEEDBACK FORM."
6. Fill out the form. You can use the description below or create your own:

"Please consider getting the Old Red Fez Bourbon Whiskey into stores throughout VA, especially where current Three Crosses spirits are sold. Since the April 3rd release, sales have been outstanding and would be better if it were available in all ABC stores and not just at the Distillery. This bourbon is currently available in other states and supports Shriners Children's, and all states have multiple Shrine Centers and supported hospitals. Thanks for this consideration."

Virginia ABC

12/20/2025

Nobles, ladies, and sweethearts,

On behalf of the President and Officers of Manchester Shrine Club, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and remember the true meaning of Christmas. If you are traveling, be safe and return home without problems.

We look forward to having a great 2026 for the Club and our kids. That is what we do! See everyone next year.

12/13/2025

Had a great night at The Place for the MSC Christmas Party. Great food, drinks and friendship, celebrating all the hard work our Ladies do supporting our club. Wishing everyone has a safe and healthy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.

12/02/2025

Any Parrot Heads heading south to Tampa in late February, consider taking this event in. This Annual Music Festival makes a significant donation to Shriners. Checking my calendar now.

14th ANNUAL MUSIC ON THE BAY
EVENT: 14th Annual Music On The Bay
DATES: 02/25/2026 - 03/01/2026
LOCATION: Whiskey Joe’s Barefoot Beach, 7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
COST: $160.00 per person, with cash or check, a goody bag is included. Price includes 4 days admission and shuttle service from hotels to Whiskey Joe’s on the beach.
*Must be 21 to attend the event.* January 15th is the deadline for early registration. After January 15th admission to the event is $170.00, with no goody bag.
TIME: Wed: 3pm-10pm, Thurs: 12pm-10:30pm, Fri & Sat: 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun: 8:30am-2pm
WEBSITE: www.musiconthebay.org Visit the Music On The Bay website for online registration, and to get more information. For questions contact: [email protected]
EVENT INFORMATION: Music On The Bay (MOTB) is a 4 day Parrot Head Trop-Rock Music Festival, with music that blends other genres
including, Caribbean, Tropical/Island, Latin and Rock Reggae, with roots in the beach music scene. In addition, there will be vendors with “parrotphanalia” and other fantastic items for sale on site.
Tampa Bay Parrot Heads, one of the Central/West Coast Florida Parrot Head clubs, has been operating in Tampa Bay for 30 years and is one of the largest, most active clubs in the world.
Last year, Music On The Bay raised and donated $50,000 and to date $645,000 to the
Shriners Children’s™ – Florida. Tampa Bay Parrot Heads has over 500 members, who “volunteer when called upon” and do civic duties in Tampa Bay. The club is not-for-profit and sponsors various charities, and lives up to our motto:
“Let’s leave the world a little better than we found it, and have a blast doing it!!!”

11/27/2025

This holiday season remember Three Crosses Old Red Fez makes a great gift for friends and loved ones, while supporting Our Kids.
If getting to the distillery is a challenge, check with the Temple or the Club.

11/11/2025

MANCHESTER SHRINE CLUB
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Dates and Events subject to change)

JANUARY 28 – Meeting

FEBRUARY 25 – Meeting

MARCH 6-7 – MSC Co****le Tournament
25 – Meeting
Kick off MSC Draw Down Raffle/Dinner

APRIL 11 – Potentate’s Ball
22 – Meeting

MAY 27 - Meeting

JUNE 5-6 Spring Ceremonial
24 – Meeting

JULY 22 – Meeting
25 – MSC Draw Down Raffle/Dinner

AUGUST 26 – Meeting
Kick off TCA Raffle

SEPTEMBER [NO MEETING]
17-20 SASA

OCTOBER 16 – MSC Brunswick Stew
28 – Meeting
The Election of 2027 MSC Officers

NOVEMBER 13-14 Fall Ceremonial
18 – Meeting
Election of Officers (2027)
TCA Raffle Drawing
DECEMEBER
?? – MSC Christmas Party

11/07/2025

Representing MSC and Three Crosses at Ocean Eddies.

10/22/2025

10/18/2025

The 9th Annual TCA Memorial Raffle is in full motion. Nov 19th is the drawing and a lucky winner is going to walk away with $5000.
There are only 100 tickets for this drawing. Each ticket cost $100. If you have not yet got your ticket, do so before they are gone.

10/17/2025

READY now. If you haven’t placed your order please do so before they are gone. $10/quart. See flyer for details.