It is truly an honour to be your 2026 Potentate. Both Lady Debbie and I extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your support, and the trust you have put in us for the 2026 year. Our theme for the year is Let the Flame Shrine On. What does that mean? Simply put, it symbolizes the strength, hope, and the enduring spirit that will guide WA WA through the challenges we may face; while ensuring we can continue to support our priorities, being our patients and their families.
It means honoring the traditions of WA WA, and guiding us back to the basics of fun, fellowship, and the shared philanthropy that brings hope. Supporting your clubs, your units, and the events they hold, are the binders we require.
It’s about welcoming new Shriners and their families through inclusion and always keeping membership at the top of our priorities. If you know someone wanting to learn more, invite them and show them how we make a difference and what our philanthropy is about.
Together, the flame of WA WA will Shrine on!
Ill. Sir Stuart L Larson and Lady Debbie
"Let the Flame Shrine On"
Divan & Divan Ladies 2026
Front Row L-R: Ill Sir Malcolm Gutfriend PP, Ill Sir Richard Brown PP, Noble Rod Stafford, Noble Don Ford, Ill Sir Stu Larson, Ill Sir Jason Istead PP, Noble Bass AbouChakra, Noble Troy Kutsak Back Row: L-R: Noble Bill Betker, Noble Dave Abel, Noble Chad Paton, Noble Al Strand, Noble Blaine Bjarnason Missing: Noble Aaron Ruston, Noble Barry Dilts, Noble Leo Ilustrisimo
Front Row L-R: Lady Chris AbouChakra, Lady Char Ford, Lady Debbie Pettigrew, Lady Amanda Istead, Lady Tania Kutsak Back Row L-R: Lady Wendy Betker, Lady Marj Abel, Lady Kari Paton, Lady Danette Strand, Lady Brandy Bjarnason Missing: Lady Nancy Ruston, Lady Judi Dilts, Lady Gina Ilustrisimo