The Branson Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Moolah Shriners announced Branson has been selected as the site for the Central States Shrine Association’s 2013 Ceremonial Session. The annual convention will be held August 21-25th, 2013.

The Hilton at Branson Landing has been selected as the headquarter hotel. Venues including the Expo Center in Branson and others will host the group’s various competitions.

The four day event is expected to be attended by approx 3,000 visitors representing the 25 Shrine Centers from the eight states that comprise the Central Region of the Shrine of North America.

“Shriners from Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa are going to converge on the city of Branson for fun and competition,” stated Gale Bennington, who will preside as President of the Central States Shrine Association in 2013. “The Branson Area CVB was a significant partner in helping to secure Branson as the location for the 2013 Session.”

Potentate, Ill Sir Tony D. Slavens of Abou Ben Adhem Temple in Springfield , MO and their Nobility have given Ill Sir Gale Bennington and Moolah Temple, their endorsement for a successful CSSA Ceremonial session in their Domain.

The Branson Area Convention & Visitors Bureau along with Noble Gale Bennington P.P, President CSSA 2013 and Noble Ron Krueger, P.P., Director General and others collaborated on the proposal presented to and voted on by the Central States Shrine Association board of directors.

About the Shriners International
The Shriners International is a fraternal organization that raises funds to support the 22 Shrine hospitals throughout North America, Canada, and Mexico. Shrine Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs in a family-centered environment. Children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission to the hospital and receive all care with no financial obligation on the patient or their family. For more information, please visit www.shrinershq.org  or www.shrinershospitals.org

                                                                    
CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION 2013