It has been said: “I see beyond the lofty mountains because I am allowed to stand on the shoulders of mightier men than I”.

I have never liked the term “Big I, little you” because if not for all of you I could never have risen to the position of being your servant. And that is exactly what being Potentate of Ainad is all about, serving you, the Nobility for the coming year. I will guard that trust with all my might and hold it dear to me heart, for there is no greater honor than to serve your fellow man.

Nobles and Ladies, we have within our grasp the ability to achieve any objective we pursue with honor and pride. There is nothing we cannot do when we all strive to pull in the same direction for the good of Ainad and the Shrine as a whole. 100 years of Faith, Hope and Charity has brought us to this place in History. 

2012 will allow us to enjoy our past and embrace the future at full speed. Please take time to reach and share what we have so more might understand what we do as a shrine family. Lady Jeanie and I only hope that we at the end of the day will have made the difference and the Pride of shrine will shine forever in Ainad. Respectfully yours in 2012 “Dream Beyond Ourselves”.