1990 began with the election of Charles M. Watson as Potentate. The Wakulla Shrine Club, Provost Guard, Legion of Honor, Train Crew, Cooking Crew and the Krazy Wheels Units were chartered. At the 116th Imperial Session in Chicago, Marzuq Temple was awarded concurrent jurisdiction in Dixie and Madison Counties with Morocco Temple. 54 Nobles were created in 1990 and the year closed with a membership of 749, a net gain of 5.8%.

L. Gary Wright was elected Potentate for 1991. Noble Wallace E. Tanner did not seek re-election, and was demitted back to Morocco Temple on February 18, 1991. 27 nobles were created in 1991 and the year ended with a membership of 759, a net gain of 1.1%. On December 23rd, through the personal efforts of Noble Cecil Oswalt, a generous donation of $20,000.00 was made to the Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund by Dr. A. C. McCully, President of the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.

Wilbur E. Land was elected Potentate for 1992. Marzuq Temple participated in its first Imperial Shrine Parade at the 118th Imperial Session in Orlando, Florida. Again, through the efforts of Noble Cecil Oswalt, the Marzuq Temple Transportation Fund received a donation of $30,000.00 from Dr. A.C. McCully and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation. On July 7, 1992, Imperial Sir Everett M. Evans became the first Imperial Potentate to visit Marzuq Temple.

Roland C. Miller was elected Potentate for 1993. Noble James W. "Bill" Rogers, the first Treasurer, did not seek re-election due to failing health and Noble Cecil L. Oswalt was elected Treasurer for 1993. Noble Warner P. Garrison, Recorder did not seek re-election and returned to his real estate business. Noble Bruce C. High, Jr. was elected Recorder for 1993. Membership again increased by a small margin, making Marzuq one of only seven Temples to see a gain.

The Keystone Kops and Thunderbirds units were chartered in 1993. Noble Bruce C. High resigned in April due to bad health and Noble Warner Garrison was re-elected recorder. There were Twenty-nine creations in 1993. Marzuq Temple played host to Imperial Potentate Richard L. "Tony" Bukey who visited Marzuq Temple on November 18th.

Again, through the efforts of Noble Cecil Oswalt, The Marzuq Temple Transportation Fund received a donation of $25,000.00 from Dr. A.C. McCully and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.

R. Michael Sims was elected 1994 Potentate. Among those Nobles who were visited by the Black Camel this year was our beloved brother James A. Pyles, Representative to the Tampa Shriners Hospital and Marzuq Temple’s First Crippled Children’s Chairman. Noble Cecil Oswalt again delivered a check for $25,000.00 from Dr. A.C. McCully making his gift to the Transportation Fund a total of $100,000.00.

1995 - Troy Thompson was elected Potentate. Marzuq Temple was visited by Imperial Potentate Burton Ravellette and his Lady Joyce. Illustrious R. Michael Sims, P.P. was appointed to the Shriners Hospital Tampa Unit board of governors as Marzuq Temple’s Representative. The Perry Shrine Club "Krazy Wheels Unit" became the first unit to perform at the Florida Shrine Association Competition and brought two first place awards home with them.

Noble Cecil Oswalt conducted Dr. McCully on a tour of the Galveston Shriners Hospital. At a June meeting, Imperial Sir Gene Bracewell, Chairman Shriners Hospitals Board of Trustees, presented Dr. McCully an award for his $100,000.00 contribution to Shriners Hospitals.

Ivan W. Rowell was elected Potentate for 1996 and Marzuq Temple began the year with renewed vigor, joining with the Tallahassee Scottish Rite for a one day Reunion and Shrine Ceremonial that resulted in a gain of 58 new nobles. Our membership increased over the 800 mark for the first time. The Past Masters and the Oriental Band Units were chartered. The Frueauff Foundation donated again to our Hospital Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 Temple membership at the end of the year was 790, a gain of 29 members.

Claude W. "Buddy" Tooke was elected Potentate for 1997. The Frueauff Foundation once again donated $25,000.00 to Shriners Hospital Fund. Creations for 1997 were small (8), primarily due to the York Rite not having a ceremonial and the Scottish Rite producing only 2 candidates and one reunion.

Marzuq held its 3rd, successful, Screening Clinic in the Spring.

At the Imperial Council Session in St. Louis, Imperial Potentate Lew Brantley honored four Marzuq Nobles with Imperial Appointments; Charles J. Brantley was appointed Imperial Chaplain, Joseph L. Gillespie, P.P., Mallory Horne and Warner P. Garrison were appointed Imperial Ambassadors.

Imperial Sir Lew visited Marzuq Temple in October and presented Reubin Askew, former governor of the State of Florida, with an Imperial Ambassadorship.

Negotiations are underway to sell the present Marzuq Property and relocate the Temple to a more accessable location with adequate parking facilities.

Through the efforts of Noble Cecil Oswalt, Treasurer and friend A.C. McCully, M.D., Marzuq received a gift of $25,000.00 from the Frueauff Foundation for the benefit of the Shriners Hospitals. A tip of the Fez to Noble Oswalt for bringing a total of $175,000.00 into the Shriners Hospital Fund.

Roger F. Bertrand was elected Potentate for 1998. Noble Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr. retired and was elected Treasurer Emeritus. Noble F. Lamar Bowden, Sr. was elected Treasurer for 1998. Also elected to the line was D. David Sessions, elected as Oriental Guide for 1998.

Marzuq Temple continued to grow, though slowly, during 1998 due to an aggressive membership program and fewer visits by the black camel than recorded in prior years. A building site was approved by the membership and preliminary building plans drawn. Most of the hurtles the city addressed have been resolved with hope for a sale in 1999. Shrine membership remains the number one priority, Marzuq grew by 2 members during 1998.

Bob G. Smith was elected Potentate for 1999. Noble F. Lamar Bowden, Sr. did not seek re-election due to a heavy work load. Noble Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr. was elected Treasurer and Noble W. L. "Mac" McLendon was elected Oriental Guide.

Morocco Temple gave the members of Madison Shrine Club the opportunity to become a chartered Marzuq Club or remain with Morocco Temple. The members voted to join Marzuq Temple and The Potentate and Recorders of both temples signed the transfer letter.

Marzuq Membership grew again in 1999 with a gain of 4 members.

Warner P. Garrison, Recorder for 11 years and Marzuq's Charter Recorder, retired December 31, 1999.

Elected officers for 2000 are James B. McPherson, Potentate; C. Ray Burke, Chief Rabban; D. David Sessions, Assistant Rabban; W. L. "Mac" McLendon, High Priest & Prophet; Thomas H. "Tommy" Greene, Jr., Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr., Treasurer and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Good news for our Hospital Transportation Program. The Charles Frueauff Foundation presented a anniversary grant of $100,000.00 gift to the Shriners Hospitals and another $25,000.00 ear marked for a new Transportation Van that was purchased in August 2000.

Elected Officers for 2001 are C. Ray Burke, Potentate; D. David Sessions, Chief Rabban; Wallace L. McLendon, Assistant Rabban; Thomas H. Greene Jr., High Priest & Prophet; Robert D. Dann, Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr., Treasurer and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Thanks to the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation for their donation of $30,000.00 to the Shriners Hospitals that was used for the purchase of a new transportation van in September 2001 with the remaining funds going to the Mediation Room at the Tampa Hospital.

Elected Officers for 2002 are D. David Sessions, Potentate; Wallace L. McLendon, Chief Rabban; Thomas H. Green, Jr., Assistant Rabban; Keith O. Lawson, High Priest & Prophet; R.D. White, Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr., Treasurer and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

The "Editorial Without Words" pictured on the opening page of this website will be dedicated on August 10, 2002 at the Shrine Center.

Elected Officers for 2003 are Wallace L. "Mac" McLendon, Potentate; Thomas H. Greene, Jr., Chief Rabban; Keith O. Lawson, Assistant Rabban, R.D. White, High Priest & Prophet; John J. "Jack" Chapman, Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr., Treasurer and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Elected Officers for 2004 are Thomas H. Greene, Jr., Potentate; Keith O. Lawson, Chief Rabban; R.D. White, Assistant Rabban; John J. "Jack" Chapman, High Priest & Prophet; Richard Sirmons, Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr., Treasurer and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Elected Officers for 2005 are Keith O. Lawson, Potentate; R.D. White, Chief Rabban; Gordon B. Hancock, Assistant Rabban; Richard T. Sirmons, High Priest & Prophet; Garry J. Smith, Orential Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Sr., Treasurer and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Elected Officers for 2006 are R.D. White, Potentate; Gordon B. Hancock, Chief Rabban, A.E. "Huck" Seymour, Assistant Rabban; Garry J. Smith, High Priest & Prophet; Gregory Gibson, Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Treasurer; and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Elected Officers for 2007 are Gordon B. Hancock, Potentate; Garry Smith, Chief Rabban, Gregory Gibson, Assistant Rabban; Michael Lample, High Priest & Prophet; Ted Henderson, Oriental Guide; Cecil L. Oswalt, Treasurer; and Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.

Elected Officers for 2008 are Garry Smith, Potentate; Gregory Gibson, Chief Rabban; Michael Lample, Assistant Rabban; Cecil Oswalt, High Priest & Prophet; Douglas Knowles, Oriental Guide; Keith O. Lawson, P.P., Treasurer; Bob G. Smith, P.P., Recorder.