Kora Shriners installed officers for the new year Jan. 14. Elected to serve as potentate (CEO) is James “Jim” A. Bennett of Biddeford.
Bennett announced his theme for the year, “Miracles & Memories,” to more than 250 that attended the semi-public event in Lewiston.
“We all know the main reason we proudly wear the fez of a Shriner. It is because of the medical miracles that happen every day in our first class pediatric specialty medical care system. Our hard work and the fun we have is all about supporting the amazing children in our Shriners Children’s system. Every Shriner is deeply connected to that cause,” he said in a news release from Patrick Penley, Public Relations, Kora Shriners.
Bennett, a native of Lisbon and a member of Kora since 2001, is widely known as ‘GINJO’ — one of the Kora Klowns.
Bennett serves as Biddeford’s city manager. He previously served as the city manager/administrator in the communities of Presque Isle, Sabattus, Lewiston, Westbrook, Old Orchard Beach, New Gloucester and Dixfield.
He started his public service in 1982 being elected to serve on the Lisbon Board of Selectmen.
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