Also in 1998, the Innovation Team under the helm of Team Leader Richard G. Johnson unveiled Syria's cutting edge Website. In 1999, the Innovation Team will evaluate the prospects for a continued Internet presence, and begin to coordinate activities of Syria Shrine with PR, Media, and Membership. Present membership is 64 Nobles, plus their wives and children. Membership is open to Nobles in the Tri-State area. A speaker is arranged for each week.
Membership is drawn from Butler County and nearby areas within the oasis of Syria.
Functions of the Butler Shrine Luncheon Club are held in conjunction with the functions of Caravan No. 14. The Mon Valley Shrine Luncheon Club was founded in 1977 by then - Potentate Fred T. Hiller. It meets every Tuesday for lunch and companionship. The last Tuesday of the month is Ladies Day and entertainment is provided for this meeting. Trips, usually one day, are planned 2 or 3 times a year and usually are to Shrine Hospitals, museums, or dinner theaters.