The OFFICIAL El Kalah Wreckers website.

El Kalah WreckersEl Kalah Shriners of Utah 650 East South Temple St. SLC, Utah USA. 84102

Mission

Officers

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Parades

Events

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Mission El Kalah WreckersDoing it for the kids since 1950We are a unit within the El Kalah Shrine, Valley of Utah. We specialize in three areas: We serve as ambassadors to the public. Provide service wherever needed. And go out of our way to entertain and amuse along the way. It's what we do best. Wether it's entertaining the kids at the Intermountain Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City, or driving the FLYING CARPETS in one of our many holiday parades. Whatever, wherever, whenever... The Wreckers answer the call. Since our creation on September 6, 1950 we have been serving the people of the great state of Utah in many ways, and will contnue to do so for many years into the future. Service is our creed, and we live it to the letter each and every day. Please feel free to support us in our endeavours. Wether it's cheering us on in a parade, attending one of our many fundraising events, or visiting our online store. We appreciate everything our supporters and fans do to help our cause.WRECKERS... MOUNT UP!

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Officers

2011 Wreckers Officer Corps

President - Noble Brian "El Presidente" Crowder

Brian's childhood dream was to be a Shriner, and now he's living it. Brian is in charge of all things interweb, merchandising, promotions, organizing the troops, and many other duties. When he's not terrorizing the Unit, you can usually find him tuning karts, playing his guitar, or keeping a bar stool warm.

Vice President - Noble Andrew "Binky" Binkerd

What can you say about Andrew? He's quite possibly the hardest working Noble in all of El Kalah. Between fundraising, maintaing the fleet of Flying Karpets, recruiting, almost NEVER missing a parade. We often wonder... When does this guy sleep? Drew is practically indispensable. But don't tell him.

Secretary - Noble Chris "Coombsie" Coombs PP

Chris is a busy guy. Between the unit, Serving as First Ceremonial Master of El Kalah Shrine of Utah, assisting with his home Lodge, attending school, working, and raising a family... He doesn't sit still very long. He is also a Unit Past President of 2010. Chris enjoys Jimmy Buffett, fluffy little lap dogs, and running long distances in the rain.

Nobles

Nobles of the Unit

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Parades

2011 Parade Schedule

COME ON OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!SLC St. Patricks Day Parade - March 12th, 2011South Jordan Country Fest Parade - June 18, 2011 Shriners International Imperial Sessions 2011 Denver, CO. July 4, 2011Ogden Pioneer Days Parade - July 25th, 2011 Price International Days Parade - July 30th 2011Brigham City Peach Days Parade - Sept 10th, 2011 West Valley City Christmas Parade - Nov. 25th 2011
Events

Wrecker Events 2011

CLASSIFIED: Check back soon!

History

Unit history

In 1950, Potentate Ray C. Wilson determined that a new unit within the El Kalah Shrine needed to be established to perform special duties for the Shrine. On September 6, 1950, He formed the El Kalah Wreckers unit. The first officer corps consisted of President William C. Ware,Vice President Nick Carter, and Secretary/Treasurer M.E. Rhoades.The original band of Wreckers were charged with originating, building, and enacting the stunts for the initiation of new Shrine Nobles in the Second Section of the Shrine Ceremonial. Succeeding Potentates realized the value of these willing workers,and proceeded to assign various tasks to the unit. Everything from building circus platforms at the former Derks Field for the annual Shrine Circus, orchestrating the annual "Hospital Day" at the Intermountain Shrineers Hospital, and the Food Caravan Drives for the hospital. If something needed to be done, The Wreckers answered the call.In 1976, the Temple was offered a 1939 open top Yellowstone bus.The Wreckers were eager to support the Shrine, and purchased it.restored it, and it is in use for Ceremonials and parades to this day. At about the same time, the Unit formed the mini bike club, which became so popular that it was spun off as a seperate unit. The "Flying Carpets" were also added to the unitand are entertaining the kids at parades all throughout Utah to this day. Over the years they have become the central focus of the Unit. In 1979, The Western Shrine Convention was held in Salt Lake City,The Wreckers were honored to have been selected to play an intregal part. The ceremonial roping and leading of the candidates through downtown in preparation of their ceremonial initiation into the Shrine.In July 2011 The Wreckers travelled to Denver, Colorado to participate in the 2011 Shriners International Imperial Sessions. This was the first time in decades that Units of El Kalah Shrine paraded at an Imperial Session.In this, our 61st anniversary year, we are proud to continue the proud history of the Wreckers, and will strive to add to it's legacy.
Links

Video

The 2011 classic "Nobles With Guns"

Store

Wrecker Store

Be the first kid on your block to sport some WRECKER GEAR ! Stop by our store at CAFEPRESS.com and get yourselves some 100% authentic WRECKER swag. T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and all kinds of stuff! All proceeds form the store go to the El Kalah Wreckers. Them Go-karts don't pay for themselves!

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DONATE

What's the greatest nation in the world? DONATION!

Being a Wrecker is certainly rewarding, but it's also very expensive. The El Kalah Wreckers use 100% of all donations for transportation, and maintenece of the Flying Karpets so that we may continue to raise awareness for

our cause.

Please help us continue our mission.

Donate today!

THE EL KALAH WRECKERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Contact

Hey You!

We here at the Wreckers would love to hear your input

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