Palmetto Clan 189 is excited to host the 2026 International Hillbilly Convention
01/20/2026
Hello cousins from Clan 69 Los Angeles,On Saturday, September 27, Al Malaikah Shrine held a ceremonial event at the medical center. We had a great turnout and welcomed 10 new Nobles.
By the end of the ceremony, our International Hillbilly Queen presented a $7,000 check to our First Lady in support of her project, the Transportation Fund. Our Raban also presented a $1,000 check to the hospital on behalf of our cousins.
During the event, the Raban announced that on December 10, Clan 69 will be providing a Christmas luncheon and gift bags for the kids.
At the end of the ceremony, many of our new Nobles asked questions about the Hillbillies — who we are, what we do and when the Hillbilly Degree will be held. They expressed excitement about joining and supporting the kids.
Thank you,
~Gary Kahvedjian
Hillbilly Shriners proudly donate 100% of all contributions and proceeds to Shriners Children’s and their Transportation Funds.
“ I wrote a Constitution to assure that no one made any money from this Hillbilly Degree–all profits must go to help those crippled and burned children of the Shriners Hospitals.“
~ Jim Harris
Author and Creator of the Grand and Glorious Order of the Hillbilly Degree
Friday afternoon, August 9th, 2024, at the Southeast Shrine Association Annual meeting in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, 7 Hillbillies took the Master Hillbilly Degree among them were:
Friday afternoon, August 9th, 2024, at the Southeast Shrine Association Annual meeting in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, 7 Hillbillies took the Master Hillbilly Degree among them were:
It’s hard to think but it’s ain’t gonna be long fore it is time for this year’s Hillbilly Reunion. Yes sir! The 2025 Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at 2012 Bella Coola Rd, Lake Waccamaw, N.C. This here is number XII (or twelve for you city folks).
We plan to start our first degree at 9:30 am. If you plan to complete any degree work, we suggest you arrive early to complete the sign-in process. Attendees will be asked to pay $15.00 each. This cost will provide your lunch and beverages for the day. After we complete the Degree work, we will have lunch. After lunch there will be time to visit with old friends and make some new ones. This is always one of the favorite parts of the event.
We plan to offer the following Degrees at the cost listed below:
Initial Hillbilly Degree, Master Hillbilly Degree and Hillbilly Gal Degree at $50.00, each and the Hillbilly Wedding and Turtle Degree at $20.00 each. The Initial Hillbilly Degree must be completed to take the Master Hillbilly Degree.
Here are a few things to remember.
Y’all come see us!!
“Congratulations go out to Hillbilly Shriners and our amazing supporters all across the United States and Canada. Your donations to the children of Shriners Hospitals, and their associated Transportation Funds, have now surpassed 14 Million Dollars since our beginning in 1970.
Thank y’all so much for your generosity and your unwavering support!”
~ Roger Morgan
Imperial Keeper of the Cob
Raban of Clan 69 in Los Angeles California, Gary Kahvedjian and International Patient Ambassador, Grayson Hume, pause for a photo while working on this years Rose Bowl Float for Shriners Children’s.
Cuzzins’ from Hillbilly Clan 69 of Los Angeles California working hard on this years Rose Bowl Float for Shriners Children’s. They were joined by several Cuzzins’ from Kentucky and Massachusetts as well as the Supreme Majesty of Daughters of the Nile, Patti Larimore.
For more than 40 years, every spring, hundreds of Hillbillies and their supporters from around the world gather in Pikeville Kentucky. It is a spectacle like no other, but the focus is clear.
For more than 40 years, every spring, hundreds of Hillbillies and their supporters from around the world gather in Pikeville Kentucky. It is a spectacle like no other, but the focus is clear.
“I HAVE ONE LIFE AND ONE CHANCE TO MAKE IT COUNT FOR SOMETHING…MY FAITH DEMANDS THAT I DO WHATEVER I CAN, WHEREVEVER I AM, WHENEVER I CAN, FOR AS LONG AS I CAN, WITH WHATEVER I HAVE TO TRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”
~ Jimmy Carter
The little girl in this story is an old friend of mine. We reconnected a couple weeks ago and she told me the story of her childhood. I ask her if she would care to write it all down so we could share it with everyone.
On those days when we all get tired and frustrated and even angry with all the negativity in the world, take a little time and read this story. Let it remind each one of us that we have and we do, make a difference.
Honor the Cob!
~Roger Morgan
Support the Shriners Children’s mission to change and improve lives with three all-new Shriners Parade Cars! This year’s 3-car set includes: a pirate ship, clown car, and a classic brown Jalopy. The set features 411 genuine LEGO® pieces, custom-printed elements and a unique mini-figure for each vehicle.
