Well I have got through the first month and a half. I would like to thank a couple of gentleman that have traveled to various seminars. They furthered their education and knowledge for the Shrine. First of all, Bill Thompson and Tony Bachman traveled down to Grapevine Texas and attended the Marketing and Membership Committee meeting. Early reports have them feeling it was a very worthwhile and interesting seminar. Our Recorder, John Whitelock, and Treasurer, Moe Richard will be going to the Recorder and Treasurer seminar and are hopeful that gains the same results as the Membership seminar provided. We have made it a priority this year, to make sure we help in whatever manner there is to further the leadership capabilities of the El Riad Shrine. One of those ways is through sending our Nobles to national and local conventions and seminars.
The Divan had our annual Divan planning session on Wednesday, February 15. We had the meeting at the El Riad Shrine, a wonderful spaghetti dinner was supplied by the Fife And Drum. The theme behind the meeting was communication, communication, communication. We are fortunate to have a highly respected and diverse Divan for 2023 and I am expecting great results this year.
A big thank you to PP Les Kruse for his taking charge of the Sioux Empire on Tap event having a lot of fun whiling earning funds for El Riad. A big shout out to all those that helped. I also want to congratulate the Fife and Drum on a very successful dance with Johnny Holm! There are many exciting things coming up here at the shrine, one of those being the Hospital Board of Governors, our own past potentate, Jim Burma vice chairman of our region will be holding a Townhall meeting at El Riad on May 18. We will have a meal and then a presentation by the Board of Governors. Imperial officers, the Board of Governors, Administrators and other staff from the Twin cities clinic, as well as, various other dignitaries will be in attendance. We will followup with a question and answer period for those in attendance. When the final details come out you will want to get your place reserved for this fantastic opportunity.
We are pushing forward with the bathroom remodeling. This will take place from middle of March to end of April. This is a big project and we are asking for your patience as we continue to make El Riad the place to have a fantastic event.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold their event at El Riad on March 14, a huge thank you to Paul Berndt for championing this event.
Leo Baumgart
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On Saturday, February 11, the Fife & Drum Corps Valentine’s Bash with the Johnny Holm Band brought in a crowd! The night was filled with fun and fellowship and the band kept the dance floor jumping!
Photos by Darrell Griggs
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Two fingers down to all of you itching to get back on your bikes for some wind therapy. Spring is just around the corner and Lonnie Albers, our trusty Road Captain, is preparing for the upcoming parade and competition season. A special thanks to the entire MC team involved in another successful Frozen Pub Run. This event was held February 4 with about 76 riders and 3 buses. The buses started and ended at the Crow Bar. The buses took the 76 riders to Kim’s Korner, Fresh Horses and Bottoms up for refreshments during the day and celebration started back at the Crow Bar to complete the event. I want to thank PC Steve Haase and VC Jerry Hauff for helping with registration and helping at the end keep everything in line. Thanks to the bus captains Tom and Jane Anderson, Chuck Ihlen and John Bayer, Jeff & Shannon Joneson. Jeff and Shannon Joneson also ran the raffle board and drawing cards at the end of the night. Thanks to Jan Joehnck at School Bus Inc
Well the Chanters are back after taking the month of January off. We still have several members living the good life in sunny climates. Wish I was one of them. Remember we meet on Tuesday nights in the El Riad Room, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us and we encourage everyone who enjoys music to try it. Like Mikey you just might like it too.
Our Christmas party was well attended and the meal was great. The refreshments were cold and room temp as desired. This being the culmination of a long day of set up, Prairie Christmas Performance, Chanters Singing and Clean up. The 2023 Officers were installed and they are. President Evan Brink, Vice President Todd Smith, Secretary Brad Vostad and Treasurer(s) Dan Jones and Doug Schneider.
As I write this we are fast approaching our “ROCK the Shrine” event featuring Pop Rocks, those of you that have heard them know they are terrific. Because you read this
by Bill Thompsonfor lining up the buses. Kevin and Robin Tomshack for the Jell-O shots and everyone who participated. This is a great event each year so keep your schedule open next February to attend. The next event will be our joint Motor Corp / Sprint Car cash raffle. Don’t forget to get your tickets to win $10,000 cash. We will have food and additional prizes during the nights festivities. Looking forward to the summer season? If you are just starting to ride and want to get more comfortable or you have been riding for years and want to challenge yourself to get just a little bit better. I would encourage you to seek out a Motor Corp member. Come to one of our meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Shrine. Plan to join our practice sessions this summer. Your comfort level and the color of your bike is not as important as you desire to be part of a group that works together on and off the street. If you are reading this article you are part of the world’s greatest Philanthropy and a person of great character. I salute you for all you do.
by Evan Brinkin March, I hope you enjoyed the show. Thank you to all the Chanters and helpers from different units. It is greatly appreciated. More to come in the next issue with pictures.
Having forgot to do this in the last article. I want to congratulate the Illustrious PP Kid Slater and his Lady Penny on a wonderful year. We also wish our new Potentate Leo Baumgart a great year for 2023.
Lastly a call for all who have sang with the chanters and all who are singing in the shower, car or garage to join us. Remember you can’t frown if your singing. Join us and smile in 2023.
The Oriental Band has been braving the weather and keeping our spirits warm no matter how cold it gets outside. On the plus side we have not had any problem keeping our drinks cool. The Christmas party was held on December 4, 2022 and the officers for 2023 were installed with all due pomp and ceremony. Dan “Alter-boy” Altenberg is the new President of the Oriental Band, Hans Christensen is the new Vice President, and Jamie “Precious” Voight is the new Member-at-Large, may god have mercy on their soles (for all the running they will have to do to keep up with the rest of the band). Steve “Bean” Veenhof will continue as Treasurer and Monty Derousseau will continue as Raja. Joe “Joeish” Alick is the immediate Past President, much to the relief of everyone. Hopes are high that the band will survive the upcoming year with minimal emotion of physical damage.
At the Award Ceremony for 2022 the Dave Dalthorp Award for Playing Ability and Leadership in the Band was bestowed upon Michael “Big Mike” Petterson. The Jerry “Maybasket” Award was presented to Chris Morrison. The Equipment Award was awarded to Hans Christensen who in the spirit of the award tried to lose the award. The Jake Award was received by Mike “Moose” Fitzgerald. The Ambassador Award was given to Tim “Tada” Harsh. The Top Dog Award was achieved by Lee A. Lewis.
The OB hosted the Wednesday night at the Shrine in January with food and fellowship for all. The only exception being Wednesday, January 4, which the snow gods claimed for their own. The annual Chili Cook-Off was held on January 18, congratulations to Big Bob Vanderlinde for taking first place. The OB also bartended for the El Riad
by Lee A. Lewis, ScribeClown Christmas party where some people complained that the drinks tasted “funny.”
The St Patrick’s Day Parade in Sioux Falls is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2023, step off at 2:00 p.m. at the corner of 13th and Phillips (you know right next to the Shrine). There will be a gathering of the Band at McNally’s Irish Pub at 9:30 a.m. to Ballyhoo at 10:00 a.m. The Band will need to be at the Top Hat (Shrine East) by 12:30 p.m. to get ready for the parade.
We have several other parades already planned for 2023. The Czech Day Parade., in Tabor, SD, on Friday, June 16, step off at 1:00 p.m. The Pote’s Parade will coincide with the Quarry Days Parade, in Del Rapids, SD, on June 24, step off at 10:00 a.m. The Midwest Shrine Association which meets in Alexandria, MN on August 23-26, will have parades on Thursday and Saturday. The bus will leave for MSA on Wednesday August 25 at a time and place TBD. The Dakota Day’s Parade, in Vermillion, SD, will be on October 7, step of TBD.
Other upcoming events scheduled for 2023 are the El Riad Shrine Circus with nine shows April 20 – 23, and the El Riad Spring Ceremonial on May 6. The OB Memorial Gold Tournament is tentatively scheduled for June 1, keep your eyes open for further announcements. Later in the year the Oriental Band Halloween Bash, featuring The Back 40 Boys and On The Fritz, will be held at the El Riad Shrine on October 28. The Oriental Band Christmas Party is scheduled for December 2. A Dive Bar Tour and further parades have not been ruled out.
My favorite winter activity is going back inside”
Greetings and salutations. Ossifer Burtis here. As of the beginning of the year I was voluntold that I would be taking over the quill and inkwell from our large shoed scribe Rico. I may have had one too many and happily agreed to the rather abbreviated nomination process. Those are some big shoes to fill indeed, but I will do my best. I wasn’t able to get an article ready for the February issue of the Cactus so I will bring you up to speed from November.
In November myself, Dennis “Rydim” Verhey, and our now esteemed Potentate Leo Baumgart and our ladies, along with a number of other Potes Party colleagues presented the Masquerade Party. It was a big success with a ton of revelers joining in on the theme! Thank you to all that joined us!
The next morning the Steel Drum Band (hereinafter referred to as the STB) had our Christmas gathering. We switched it up a little and decided to try a Christmas brunch party! It was actually quite a bit of fun and we enjoyed the obligatory egg bake along with a French toast creation that was awesome and guaranteed calorie and sugar free by Tony’s catering and about twenty pounds of bacon! There were plenty of Christmas spirits available for those (me) wanting to celebrate, and we wrapped things up with plenty of time to go home and see the Vikings pull off their miracle win against the Bills!! Unfortunately fate caught up with the Vikings and their season ended in the first round of the playoffs, much to the delight of many of you reading this article right now.
The rest of the month and all of December was spent preparing for our NYE party. Contract negotiations were finalized with the Ron Keel Band, and the hard work of determining advertising budgets and allocations and disseminating of posters began. December 31 arrived and we nervously watched the ticket sales reports and Johnny “Red” Richardson, Larry “Fluff” Miller and myself manned the front door as ticket holders and walk-ins streamed (and at times trickled) in. The Shrine’s own Last Call Band opened for Ron and did their usual fun and entertaining sets to warm up the crowd. The hardcore southern rock fans and Ron Keel followers started flowing in later and filled up the Shrine to rock to the RKB originals and covers. Thank you to those of you that attended as well as those who purchased tables like Asset Protection Services, Sioux Falls best security service, providing only current or retired LE Officers for your security needs (shameless self-promotion).
by Steve “Ossifer” BurtisThere were a number of other units who purchased tables and we greatly appreciate your support. It’s great to see other units purchasing tables to these events to support one another. We need more of this!
Installation was on January 14 and the STB’s own Leo Baumgart was installed as Potentate! We look forward to a year of success and good times as another Steel Drum member leads the El Riad Shrine into the new year! The STB provided entertainment with the rust showing at times. It only gave us more incentive to dust off the drums and get back into practice mode! Our own new leadership also took the helm with new President Bruce “Tassels” Wentzel, VP Todd “Taco” Thoelke, Member at Large Johnny “Red” Richardson, and Secretary/Treasurer Dennis “Rydim” Verhey. With this crew our continued success is guaranteed! We would also like to thank outgoing President George “Mayor” Hamilton for his impeccable and inspiring leadership!
As we head into March our goals are to increase meeting attendance so as to have meaningful and productive practice. As they say, “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes improvement.” As representatives of the El Riad Shrine we, and I believe all parade units, want to represent our organization well and inspire non-Shriners to consider us as a worthwhile group to become a part of. Also, if you are not part of a unit yet, or are looking to make a move to a different one, possibly one where you don’t have to march in sweltering hot weather, and instead can stand and play an instrument while being leisurely transported along the parade route on a custom made trailer which is the envy of many units, please consider the STB and maybe join us at one of our meetings on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month.
We continue to work on our parade schedule which will no doubt include our usual (weather permitting) parades such as Brandon Loyalty Days, Milford Pioneer Days, Worthington Turkey Day, and Pote’s Parade, as well as others still in the works.
I apologize if this, my first, Cactus article got a little long-winded. I will work to make it shorter next time with some editing help from Rico (if the Cactus editor hasn’t already trimmed it down).
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March kicks off great momentum in 2023 for the Sprint Cars. We will be busy with preparing meals and serving drinks for March Wednesday night socials. In addition to the socials we are still selling $10,000 cash raffle tickets for the drawing event on March 24. As mentioned in the ad on page 31, if you would like to purchase a ticket on a Wednesday, you can from any Sprint Car member. If you purchase a ticket, on a Wednesday, the Sprint Cars will provide you with a FREE meal and drink that evening.
With the parade season approaching, we are hoping for a great thaw, to be able to get our truck and trailer out
The restroom remodel project in the Shrine building is scheduled for March 27 through May 4. The Shrine will remain open throughout the project and activities such as unit/club meetings, Wednesday Socials, etc. will continue. Construction work will be staged to provide as much access to restroom facilities as possible; however, there will be certain times when facilities are not available. Signage will be displayed to direct you to open restrooms.
Thank you for your patience during the project.
by Alex Richardand ready. As much as we all love the snow in the winter, I believe most of us are all ready for spring. Between the Cash Raffle and March bars, we hope to get a chance to start maintenance on the Sprint Cars as well. It will be difficult to burn rubber, if we don’t have the tires to do so.
We will not have any formal meetings this month due to the commitment on Wednesdays. However, all Nobles are welcome to come down for a great Fun Raiser with great food, and friendly bartenders. Feel free to ask any Sprint Car member about attending a meeting, or joining us on a maintenance night to see what our unit is all about. Sprint Cars are welcoming anyone interested in becoming a member!
The SC-TC Board of Governors will hold a town hall meeting at El Riad Shrine on Thursday, May 18. The meeting will host all temples in the SC-TC service area and provide a forum for the exchange of information between the temples and the Board of Governors on hospital operations. It will also provide a forum for individual Shriners to ask questions of the board members. A dinner will be held that evening at El Riad Shrine, and all Shriners and ladies are invited to attend. Details about the dinner will be in the April Cactus.
How do I motivate my unit? If you are a unit leader this year, you may be asking yourself this question. (If things are going well, support your brothers and stay out of their way.) If things are not going well, keep reading…
Having to ask a motivational question is usually a management fail, either yours or the last unit leader. Even asking how to motivate Shriners puts the focus in the wrong place. Shriners are not employees. Heck, we even pay money to belong. Everyone of us is here for their own reason and we all want to make a difference in our own way.
Decades of research has shown whether people do a good or bad job - - - has little to do with being motivated
by Bill Schepeleror unmotivated. “People do what is in their own best interest to do.”
That could include more or less responsibility, depending on each brother’s work schedule. It could involve travel or exclude travel depending on their home situation. Each member is unique and different. But each member wants to contribute in some way.
So when you find yourself wondering how to motivate your members, ask this question; “How can we inspire each other to do our best work because it’s in our own best interest and for the betterment of our Fraternity?”
The Ritualistic Unit had a busy 2022. We helped create 31 new El Riad Nobles in 2022. A total of 21 Novices were created at the Spring 2022 Ceremonial, 7 at the Fall 2022 Ceremonial, and 5 each on Cold Sands in June and December 2022. We are looking forward to the 2023 Ceremonials on May 6 and November 4.
Our biggest upcoming fundraising event is selling concessions at the Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show on March 25 and 26, 2023 at the Sioux Falls MultiCultural Center (the old Coliseum) at 515 North Main Avenue in Sioux Falls. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. both days. The cost of entrance is $5. Noble Scott Nesbitt is a member of the Dakota Southeastern Division Train Club and has been instrumental in having his fellow Nobles from the Ritualistic Unit sell James Hoy’s Famous Taverns, All Beef Hot Dogs, and Ham and Cheese Sandwiches for the train show since 2017.
Our Unit Officers for 2023 are Tom Lewis; President, Lee Lewis, Director; Tim Schendel, Secretary/Treasurer, and James Hoy, At Large. By an Act of God our Unit’s 990 and ALL Calendar Stubs and Money were submitted to the Office this year by January 31, 2023. We hope this trend continues.
Like all Units, the Ritualistic Unit is ALWAYS looking for new and enthusiastic members. We are the best fed Unit in El Riad with James Hoy as our “Entertainment Director”. We could always use more help with acting, props, lighting, effects, and sound. We are proud of what we do and we are at the service of the Potentate for any Cold Sands that he and the Membership Committee may plan.
The award winning El Riad Shrine Clowns have already had a great start to the 2023 year. To ring in the new year the unit kicked things off with their Christmas party and awards ceremony where we saw several worthy nobels take home some notable hardware! 2022 Big Clown James “Buzz” Rollason presented awards to Evan “Lectro” Brink for the Brown Nose Award, Matt “Cha Ching” Snowden for the Dick “Anticipation” Reid H.E.R.O Award, Tyco “Bimbo” Clausen for Apprentice of the Year, and Darin “Turbo” Groos for the Clown of the Year award.
After a few libations were had some other Clown fun ensued prior to the swearing in of the 2023 Officers. Your 2023 “Big” Clown is Kevin “Wingnut” Wingert, Little Clown Darin “Turbo” Groos, and Secretary Matt “Doughboy” Johnson; Matt “Cha Ching” Snowden will take over as Treasurer. A ceremonious pie to the face of the officers from their ladies concluded the festivities before the nobility retired to the Oasis to discuss the coming 2023 year and the goals to which we strive to achieve.
The award winning El Riad Shrine Clowns, under the leadership of Wingnut, intend to parade through several towns and hearts of the young as well as young at heart until our fancy new bus can’t take us anymore; we look forward to serving Illustrious Sir Leo and his Lady at the Sioux Falls and surrounding community circuses bringing smiles to all as well. If ever in need of a Clown for a smile, parade, bartender, card dealer, or a good old fashioned birthday song, don’t hesitate to ask! We hope you all have a more gooder year and remember, if there’s ever too many Clowns, go for the jugular!
Members of the El Riad Membership committee and leaders from the three Lodges in town met February 2 to discuss degree work schedules and the upcoming Masonic Festival March 31-April 1. The Masonic Festival has become a very big deal with the potential of raising 3035 new Master Masons this spring..
The cooperation between the two groups is unprecedented. Everyone recognizes we are much stronger working towards our shared purpose together, which has become a guiding principle in coordinating activities. After all,we are all Master Mason brothers and share an amazing fellowship unlike any other. All Masons and Nobles should be impressed with the commitment these men share and the leadership they demonstrate.
Its our experience as brothers and the difference its made in our collective lives that will be featured throughout the Festival. There is a tremendous amount of planning that goes into the Masonic Festival with organizers making sure the candidate’s experience is a top priority. Planners will have a full schedule and are also taking steps to ensure things stay on time. All activities will be held at the Masonic Center due to construction at the Shrine Center.
by Bruce Norton• March 31 & April 1, 2023, Spring Masonic Festival
• May 6, 2023, Shrine Spring Ceremonial
• October 6 & 7, 2023, Fall Masonic Festival
Table Lodge is set for Saturday night. We ask you consider attending some, or all of this important Masonic event. A detailed schedule will be in place by early March and shared to all at that time.
Once the Masonic Festival is over, we’ll all turn our attention to the Spring Ceremonial and a strong candidate class. Please make the effort to sponsor a friend or family member. If the Masonic Festival doesn’t work for your candidate, the Lodges will still have normal degree work underway. In addition, the third Wednesday of every month is our Rush Party at the Shrine. Great way to introduce your prospect to Masonic/Shriner brotherhood. Now, let’s all go out and make 2023 the best yet!
El Riad Membership committee and leaders from the three Lodges in town met to discuss upcoming events.
Please contact Senior Grand Warden Dane Bloch to register candidates, questions, and hotel information
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March 8th Goulash, garlic toast, green beans and a dessert
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March 15th
Roast beef on a bun, cheesy hash browns, and a dessert $5
March 22nd Chili, cornbread and a dessert $5
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March 29th
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March 2023
Gordon Bourne – 3/1
Robert Helming – 3/1
Dustin Johnson – 3/1
Dale Long – 3/1
George Roberts – 3/1
Kirk Anderson – 3/3
Alan Machmiller – 3/3
James Pfeifer – 3/3
James Rollason – 3/3
Ernest Wevik – 3/3
Martin Appelhof – 3/4
Joshua Brown – 3/4
Jerrid Bruyer – 3/4
William Psychos – 3/4
Josh Shepperd – 3/4
Lloyd Siemonsma – 3/4
Damian Vacin – 3/4
William Brandriet – 3/5
Robert Brown – 3/5
Scott Fokken – 3/5
James Gulson – 3/5
Joseph Relhak – 3/5
Donald Gromer – 3/6
Lyle Wagner – 3/6
Adam Drey – 3/7
Claude Olson – 3/7
Mark Peterson – 3/8
Cole Robbins – 3/8
Troy Wheeler – 3/8
Marlin Andernacht – 3/9
Eugene Larsen – 3/9
Kenneth Ward – 3/9
Stanley Jarovski – 3/10
Darin McDonnel – 3/11
Terry Steenholdt – 3/11
Ronald Goergen – 3/12
Kevin Goff – 3/12
Wade Lunders – 3/12
James Naumann – 3/12
Cory Scharffenberg – 3/12
David Brown – 3/13
Franklin Bult – 3/13
Richard Dougherty – 3/13
William Erickson – 3/13
Cory Gray – 3/13
Aaron Hensley – 3/13
Kenneth Hofmeister – 3/13
Stephen Schendel – 3/13
Donald Jensen – 3/15
Thomas Kitterman – 3/15
David Neiman – 3/15
Lee Allen Schaffer – 3/15
Todd Sorensen – 3/15
Jeremy Van Wyhe – 3/15
Craig Converse – 3/16
Wilmer Ohlendorf – 3/16
Patrick Ostermyer – 3/16
Leo Baumgart – 3/17
Dean Patrick Christensen – 3/17
Jeffrey Nelson – 3/17
Herbert Bose – 3/18
Donald Budde – 3/18
Robert Allen Ellsworth – 3/18
Marvin Hasvold – 3/18
Donald Loudner – 3/18
Timothy Maloney – 3/18
Paul Nester – 3/18
Robert Pfeifer – 3/18
Patrick Pringle – 3/18
Miles Schumacher – 3/18
Joseph Greve – 3/19
Chad Larson – 3/19
Tim Nissen – 3/19
Michael Olawsky – 3/19
Dean Peterson – 3/19
Craig Ross – 3/19
Roger Dearduff – 3/20
Mark Graham – 3/20
William Schepeler – 3/20
Derrick Sheffield-West – 3/20
Dennis Wasmund – 3/20
Matthew Beal – 3/21
Steven Hansen – 3/21
Alan Aspaas – 3/22
Rex Christensen – 3/22
Kyle Jordan – 3/22
Terry Knutson – 3/22
Michael Bates – 3/23
Lawrence Green – 3/23
Terry Greene – 3/23
Brian Hagan – 3/23
Greg Kerska – 3/23
Kenneth Tesch – 3/23
Charles Thaler – 3/23
Phillip Brewton – 3/24
Deane Grav – 3/24
Dennis Nile Purvis – 3/24
Steven Abraham – 3/25
Timothy Cadwell – 3/25
Curt Hauff – 3/25
Christopher Jensen – 3/25
Brian Lindgren Sr – 3/25
John Peckham – 3/25
Donald Roxworthy – 3/25
Clayton Ebright – 3/26
Kenneth Jones – 3/26
Larry Rolfs – 3/26
Henry Hauck – 3/27
Thomas Hurd – 3/27
Gregory Van Luvanee – 3/27
Robert Brenner – 3/28
Russell Hanson – 3/28
Timothy Schendel – 3/28
Kenny Anderson Jr. – 3/30
Gavin Wigg – 3/30
Joseph Alick – 3/31
James Fitzgerald – 3/31
Skyler Loewenberg – 3/31
Marvin Stavig P.P. – 3/31
We do everything we can to be present. And still be part of history.
Isaac is diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).
OI is a genetic bone disorder that is present at birth. It is more commonly known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break easily or bones that are not formed normally.
When he was 3 months old, Isaac suffered his first fracture when he broke his ankle. He then had his second fracture when he was 11 months old. It was when his family took him to the UCLA Medical Center that they were referred to Shriners Children’s Southern California. Here, Isaac has been treated by pediatrician Manu S. Raam, M.D., FAAP, and has a care team with a comprehensive plan to help him through his patient journey.
Today Isaac enjoys his life just like any other kid. He enjoys watching sports, and his favorite teams are the Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bulls. In his spare time, Isaac also loves to build models.
This past summer, Isaac joined the Patient Ambassador Program and was able to represent Shriners Children’s Southern California at the annual big big truck show called Truckin’ for Kids in Irwindale. Not only did he get to see the many big rigs and their amazing modifications, he saw them go head-to-head in drag races! Isaac was also in charge of choosing the winning truck for the coolest looking rig in the lot. His smiles throughout the day were contagious, and the light in Isaac was shining when the trucks were revving their engines with demonstrations.
Shriners Children’s is able to give Isaac confidence and build his self-esteem to take on anything he wants in life. As soon as he walks through the doors of the facility, he can feel everyone’s warm embrace. It makes what would seem like a scary experience into something a lot easier. With the amazing care and love that Isaac receives at Shriners Children’s, his light can shine brighter than ever.
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Since the founding of Shriners Hospitals in 1922, about $5.5 billion has been spent to provide quality and compassionate medical care to more than 675,000 children with orthopedic problems, severe burn injuries or spinal cord injuries. Most of these services are paid for by the Shriners Hospitals for Children Endowment Fund.
Without this fund, Shriners Hospitals would not be able to ensure optimum and compassionate patient care. In order to meet the needs of thousands of children in need of the expert care Shriners Hospitals provide, the endowment fund must continue to grow during these times of increasing cost of medical care.
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19th Annual FIFE & DRUM CORPS
Come Shamrock the house with the O’Fife & Drum!
El Riad Shrine, Downtown Sioux Falls
Doors Open Early at 11 a.m. - ECLIPSE starts at 7:00 p.m.!!
FREE admission all ye day and night! | Reserved tables available
12:30 p.m. • Big Beer Pong Tourney
5 – 7 p.m. • Cory Gray
7 p.m.–close • THE FABULOUS ECLIPSE BAND
8 p.m. • The Khartum Pipes & Drum
Green beer, Beer Pong Tournament and Food!
Wow, can our first three months of the year get any crazier! By the time you read this, we’ll have hosted our 25th Johnny Holm event on February 11. Without question, this event has transformed our group and provided a revenue platform we never imagined. This year, we have 10 “Backers” that each contributed $750 direct to Shriner’s Healthcare. Please see our thank you flyer for the companies making this important donation. A special thank you to Wayne Johnson & his Lady Karen for also making a backer contribution. They have been Fife members for many, many years and we can’t thank them enough for their very generous contribution.
Regarding Backer shout out’s, Brad Streich secured SIX backers including his own company. Great effort by Brad! Joe Greve, Randy Schilling, and Cory Gray also secured company donations. In doing so, they raised a total of $7,500 directly to Shriner’s Healthcare using our event platforms as a way to thank the various backers. Over the last six years, we’ve raised almost $35,000 for Shriner’s Healthcare via our Backer program...Incredible!
Speaking of Cory Gray, he almost single-highhandedly sold all 37 reserved tables and both upper rooms three weeks before the Johnny Holm event! This is an amazing accomplishment by any standard. And certainly, this job is not as easy as Cory makes it look as a lot of time and effort go into this kind of success. Cory and his Lady Jen will also he hosting a Rush Party to entertain new Shrine member prospects February 24. Can’t thank them enough for their commitment to our group.
There are so many members to thank for all the work they pour into our Johnny Holm event. Certainly our
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officers (Scott Nepp, Dan Nichols, and Tim Voegele) pour a ton of time into the various preparations with Craig “Roscoe” Ross handling all the ticket sales, and Darrell “Admiral” Griggs taking care of all the AV and social media stuff to name a few. Thanks to everyone for making the 25th annual Johnny Holm party the best yet!
February is also the month we host Wednesday Bar. Kevin and Robin Tomshack provided the first delicious meal of the month, donating their time and costs back to the Fife and Drum. Very generous of them...Thank you Tomshack’s! The Hillbilly’s will be hosting next, followed by Brad Streich’s famous spaghetti dinner followed by Mike “Mofo” Fitzgerald’s famous Tavern’s. Without question, the Fife’s have the best food lineup of any group all year!
Speaking of Mike “Mofo” Fitzgerald, he had hip replacement surgery in late January and while his recovery hasn’t been that quick, he continues to improve and should be much better by the last Wednesday in February. Get better soon Mofo!
Finally, it is time to start preparing your livers for our big, 19th Annual St Patty’s Day Bash! on March 18. Will also be the day for our famous Shamrock Shootout Beer Pong Tourney. Please see our event flyer and beer pong sign up sheet in this Cactus. The fabulous party band ECLIPSE will be performing after Cory Gray who performs after beer pong. Will have plenty of food and green beer all day with doors opening at 11:00 a.m....See you there!
January 14, 2023 • El Riad Temple
The meeting was called to order by Potentate Jim Slater at 4:30 P.M., who called upon Chaplain Paul Buriak for the invocation. The Potentate led the Nobility in the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance. The Chanters then sang the National Anthem.
Potentate Slater introduced the following dignitaries in attendance and who represented the Grand Lodge of Masons of South Dakota: Right Worshipful Brother Aaron Zahn, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Master-Elect; and Right Worshipful Brother Dane Bloch, Senior Grand Warden. RWB Zahn congratulated Potentate Slater and the nobility for a successful Shrine year, and encouraged the continued cooperation of the Shrine and the Grand Lodge in growing membership.
The minutes of the December 14, 2022 meeting were, upon proper motion and second approved as printed and distributed.
Potentate Slater then called upon Treasurer Ill. Maury Richard P.P. for the reading of the Treasurers report for the month of December 2022. Upon proper motion and second to accept, the Treasurer’s report was approved. A copy of the report is made part of these minutes.
Potentate Slater then called upon Membership Committee Co-Chair Bill Thompson for the annual Membership report. Noble Thompson commented on the statistics and thanked everyone for their hard work this past year. El Riad had a net loss of 8 members. 40 members were added via creation (35) and restoration (5). 48 members were lost via demit (1), Black Camel (34), resigned (11) and drop (2). Noble Thompson encouraged the nobility to continue to seek out and encourage good men to join our fraternity. After proper motion and second the report was approved and is made part of these minutes. There were no General Orders.
Potentate Slater read the Resolution to Shrine Clubs and Uniformed Units. Chief Rabban Leo Baumgart moved for the adoption of the Resolution. Upon proper second and vote it was approved. A copy of the resolution is made part of these minutes.
Potentate Slater then read the resolution relative to remission of dues for worthy and distressed Nobles for
by John Whitelock P.P., RecorderSioux Falls, South Dakota
2022 and for payment of per capita and hospital portions for those Nobles who possess lifetime memberships. These funds will be disbursed from the Membership Fund.
Chief Rabban Baumgart moved for the adoption of the Resolution. Upon proper second and vote it was approved. A list of the distressed Nobles is available in the Recorders office for any member who wishes to review it. A copy of the resolution is made part of these minutes.
Potentate Slater then reviewed the Annual Report for 2022. Each Noble who entered the Lodge Room received a copy of the report. The Potentate asked if there were any corrections. Hearing none, the report is made part of these minutes.
Potentate Slater called upon Chief Rabban Baumgart for the reading of the 2023 budget for El Riad Temple. Chief Rabban Baumgart moved for adoption and upon proper second and vote, the budget for 2023 was approved. A copy of the budget is made part of these minutes.
Potentate Slater asked if there was any other business from the floor. Hearing none he then briefly recessed the Annual Meeting of El Riad Temple to prepare for the election of officers for 2023.
Potentate Slater reconvened the Annual Meeting and called for the nominations and election of officers, four Representatives to the Imperial Council, seven Representatives to the Midwest Shrine Association and two members to the El Riad Board of Trustees, Inc. Nominations for the various positions were made by the Noble so named.
• For the office of Potentate – Leo Baumgart by Ill. Sir John Whitelock, P.P.
• For the office of Chief Rabban – Doug Kristensen by Potentate Jim Slater
• For the office of Assistant Rabban – Mark Richard by Noble Aaron Neiman
• For the office of High Priest & Prophet – Scott Denney by Noble John Schuety
• For the office of Oriental Guide – Steve Haase by Noble Scott Denney
• For the office of Treasurer – Ill. Sir Maury Richard P.P.
by Ill. Sir Dave Neiman, P.P.
• For the office of Recorder – Ill. Sir John Whitelock P.P. by Ill. Sir Maury Richard, P.P.
The following four Imperial Session Representatives were nominated by Oriental Guide-elect Steve Haase to attend the 2023 Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC on July 2-6, 2023: Leo Baumgart, Doug Kristensen, Mark Richard and Scott Denney.
The following seven Midwest Shrine Association Representatives were nominated by First Ceremonial Master-elect Bill Thompson to attend the 2023 Midwest Shrine Association Winter Business Session and Summer Session, both to be held in Alexandria, MN:, Leo Baumgart, Doug Kristensen, Mark Richard, Scott Denney, Steve Haase, John Whitelock P.P. and Maury Richard, P.P.
Noble Dave Bangasser. nominated Ill. Dave Neiman P.P. and Ill. Sir Charles P.P. for a three-year term on the El Riad Shrine Board of Trustees, Inc. to expire in January of 2026.
In each and every instance of the election, there were no additional nominations. By motion duly made and seconded, each was elected by unanimous acclamation, and the Recorder was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for each noble elected.
Potentate Slater then made brief remarks regarding his year as Potentate of El Riad Shrine in 2022 and, on behalf of Lady Penny and himself, he thanked all for their support. The Nobles present responded with a standing ovation for Potentate Slater. He then announced, “there being no other business to come before the Nobility, the 2022 Annual meeting of El Riad Shrine is concluded”.
Potentate Slater then announced that a meal of delicacies is being served in the lower level by the Culinary Unit, and the installation of officers will take place at the El Riad Shrine Temple starting at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Upon proper motion and second, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Prior to the meeting, the following persons appeared before the nobility:
• Tasha Berry, Queen of the Daughters of the Nile, Ashrama Temple No. 97, announced their fundraiser to be held on February 18 at the Masonic Center.
• Noble Brian Pulling, Past Master of Minnehaha Lodge, spoke to the nobility regarding the Sioux Falls School District Angel Fund, which provides school meals to families who cannot afford them. Noble Pulling urged the nobles to individually donate to this worthy cause.
• Liz Lambertz, the owner of Designs by Liz, introduced herself as the new publisher of the Cactus, and coordinator of El Riad’s social media. She advised that all content can be forwarded to her by email at cactus@elriad.com.
The meeting was opened at 7:03 p.m. by Potentate Leo Baumgart. Chaplain George Hamilton gave the invocation. Potentate Baumgart then led the Nobles in the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the Stated Meeting held on December
by John Whitelock P.P., Recorder14, 2022, were, upon proper motion and second, approved as printed and distributed.
Treasurer’s Report: No report was available due to the office manager’s illness.
Building and Entertainment Committee Report: Assistant Rabban Mark Richard announced the following matters addressed by the B&E Committee:
• The humidity under the dance floor has been reduced to 45% and the floor is smooth.
• The new AV equipment has been programmed and is functioning.
• The tile and carpet issues will be addressed following the completion of the restrooms project.
• The restrooms remodeling project will commence on or about March 27 and will run through the month of April. The Wednesday Oasis and unit/club meeting nights will continue throughout the project.
• The Groom Room project is being reviewed and planned.
• Interviews will be conducted this week for the venue salesperson position.
Upon proper motion and second, the Building and Entertainment Committee Report was approved.
Chief of Staff: Chief of Staff Todd Schmidt informed the nobility of the notable events for 2023: MSA winter session in Alexandria, MN on February 23-25; Spring Ceremonial on May 6; Potentate’s Parade in Dell Rapids on June 24; Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC on July 2-6; MSA summer session in Alexandria, MN on August 24-26; Fall Ceremonial on November 4; and the Patient Christmas Party on December 3.
Membership: Co-Chairman Illustrious Sir John Archer, PP, thanked the nobles for providing names of potential Shrine candidates at the annual unit and club seminar. He announced that rush parties will be held each month, and special rush parties can be arranged for units and clubs wishing to recruit their own candidates. The membership team will be creating flyers to be distributed at parties and other events at El Riad. PP Archer encouraged the nobility to always talk about Masonic and Shrine membership.
Masonic Relations: Chairman Noble Jim Hoy provided to the nobility news of the Masonic lodges as it relates to petitions for the Spring Masonic Festival on March 31-April 1: February 9, Unity stated meeting, EA degree; February 9, Worthing stated meeting; February 16, Minnehaha special meeting, last date to read petitions, FC degree; February 20, Trinity special meeting, last day to convene special meeting to read petitions; February 23, Unity stated meeting, FC degree; March 2, Minnehaha stated meeting, last day to ballot on petitions; March 6, Trinity stated meeting, last day to ballot on petitions; March 9, Unity stated meeting, last day to read petitions; March 9, Worthing stated meeting; March 16, Minnehaha special meeting, MM degree; March 23, Unity stated meeting, last day to ballot on petitions, MM degree; March 31-April 1, Masonic Festival.
Circus Committee: Chairman Noble Jeff Landborg announced that changes to reserved seating in the upper deck will be made to allow the ushers to more easily direct patrons to their seating. The Saturday show times will change to 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to allow for better crowd movement and more time for cleaning the stands between shows. More ushers are needed, and he challenged the units and clubs to provide more manpower for ushers. The Brookings Shrine Club has already accepted the challenge. Shriners and other volunteers wishing to partake of concession items may purchase $1 tickets, which
will purchase any concession items and which covers the cost of the item to the Shrine. He reiterated that concessions are not free to Shriners and volunteers. There will be an announcement in the near future of a change in location for Circus Days. He also noted that more volunteers are needed for Circus Days to be successful.
Stop Burns: Chairman Noble Dave Murphy told the nobility that the upcoming focus will be on summer safety topics that are being promoted by Shriners International. He will be seeking volunteers to help with this project.
Shrine Cup: Co-chairmen Noble Ryan Simmons and Noble Doug Schneider announced that the 21st annual Shrine Cup will be held on August 17 at Prairie Green Golf Course. This date is earlier than normal due to a conflict with another fundraiser at Prairie Green. More volunteers are always needed, and they are seeking a unit or club to coordinate the event and do the fundraising.
Divan Reports: Assistant Rabban Mark Richard announced that a project is being undertaken to inventory and assign vehicle numbers for all insured vehicles owned by the Shrine and operated by units and clubs. Captain of the Guard Jon Schuety reported on the Hillbillies, Back 40 Boys, and the Brookings Shrine Club.
For the Good of the Order: Potentate Baumgart announced that the SC-TC Board of Governors will hold a town hall meeting at El Riad on May 18. The meeting will host all temples in the SC-TC service area and provide of forum for the exchange of information between the temples and the Board of Governors on hospital operations. It will also provide a forum for individual Shriners to ask questions of the board members. A dinner will be held that evening at El Riad, and all Shriners and ladies are invited to attend. On May 19, the board will hold their quarterly meeting at El Riad; however, that meeting is not open to general attendance. Our own Illustrious Sir Jim Burma, PP, Vice-Chairman of the SC-TC Board of Governors, made the arrangements to have this meeting held at El Riad.
Chaplain George Hamilton encouraged the nobility to make the circus and MSA sessions into great events, and challenged units and clubs to attend these events in a manner that shows El Riad is a proud and active temple.
There being no further business to come before the body, Potentate Baumgart thanked the Provosts for tiling the doors. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. The motion was approved.
All cities are in South Dakota unless otherwise noted. (605) is the area code for all South Dakota phone numbers.
BACK 40 BOYS
President: Clayton Wilhelm (Holly)
1401 S. Lindenwald Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 759-2966 clayton.j.wilhelm@gmail.com
(As Called)
BIG BAND
President: John Bayer (Janean)
1511 Riverdale Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 360-1204 jbayer254@hotmail.com
(Unit Meets for Ceremonials)
BIG BEND SHRINE CLUB
President: Claude Olson
26959 Farmers Rd., Platte, SD 57369 (605)680-0728 claudeolson49@icloud.com
(Meeting dates as called)
BLAST & CAST
President: Kevin Wohlleber (Laurie)
1204 W. Whispering St., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 376-4337 absolutecomfort@sio.midco.net
(Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
BLAST & CAST NORTH
President: Eric Caulfield (Jessie)
315 Bentley Ave., Bradley, SD 57217 (605) 237-6863 ecaulfield@itctel.com
(As Called)
BROOKINGS SHRINE CLUB
President: Robby Flint (Donna)
1703 Calumet Rd., Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 696-0143 donna.flint@sdstate.edu
(Meets 1st Monday, 5:30 p.m. @ Cubbies)
CHANTERS
President: Evan Brink (Jean Saunders)
2105 W. 16th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 212-4544 brinkster_e@yahoo.com
(Rehearsal every Tuesday @ 7 p.m., Social @ 8 p.m.)
CLASSIE AUTOS
President: David Wilson (Charyl) 2409 S. Sheffield Cr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 413-5597 davwilson@sio.midco.net
(Meets 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
CLOWNS
Big Clown: Kevin Wingert 4601 E. Clark St., Apt. 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (605) 730-0150 wingertk23@gmail.com
(Meets 1st Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.)
CORN PALACE SHRINE CLUB
President: Dustin Knutson (Amanda) 25021 402nd Ave., Mitchell SD 57301 (605) 630-0463 dustink@boydsgunstocks.com
(Meets last Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.)
CULINARY UNIT
President: Steven Hauff (Susan) 904 Ridge Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57105-5047 (605) 376-2452 steve@dakotasportsonline.com
(Meets as called)
DANCE CLUB
President: Chris Karr (Erika) 7421 W. Luke, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 695-0391 ckarr@silveradostud.com
(Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
DIRECTOR’S STAFF
President: Jeremy Reimer (Sheila) 7025 W. 56th St. #1, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 496-3890 jeremy.c.reimer@gmail.com
(Meets 3rd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.)
FIFE & DRUM CORPS
Brigadier: Scott Nepp (Virginia) 301 N. Grange Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 413-9044 scottnepp@gmail.com
(Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7:30 p.m.)
GOPHER SHRINE CLUB
President: Michael Simon (Marlene) 47373 Co. Rd. 51, Windom, MN 56101 (507) 822-2500 simonmn@rrcnet.org
(Meets as called)
HIGHLANDERS PIPE & DRUM
President: David Wooters (Julie)
217 S. Country Club Ave., Brandon, SD 57005 (605) 261-3531 wootspad@alliancecom.net
(Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 6:00 p.m.)
HILLBILLY OUTHOUSE #1
President: Matt Gage (Amy)
2420 S. 2nd Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 251-9465 info@mattgage.net
(Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
HORSE CORPS
Trail Boss: Cal Wheeler (Donnel)
229 N. Euclid Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 310-9185 calwheeler53@gmail.com
(Meets last Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.)
LEGION OF HONOR
Commander: Ron Hammer
3011 N Highland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-201-2682 hammerman6543@yahoo.com
(Meets 1st Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
LEWIS & CLARK SHRINE CLUB
President: Doug Kristensen
401 E. Grant St., Wausa, NE 68786 (402) 360-3492 boneskr@hotmail.com
(Meets 2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Social/Eat; Mtg @ 8:00)
MOTOR CORPS
Commander: Bill Thompson (Kim)
2009 S. Firefly Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (712) 204-2827 bill.thompson.j13x@statefarm.com
(Meets 3rd Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
ORIENTAL BAND
President: Dan Altenburg
1412 S. Western Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 209-3327 dan.j.altenburg@gmail.com
(Meets Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.)
PARKER SHRINE CLUB
President: TBD
(Meets as called)
PROVOST
Chief: Bill Rise (Tami) 1000 N. 6 Mile Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (605) 360-7611 rise_william@hotmail.com
(Meets 4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
RICKSHAWS
Emperor: James Goering (Mandy) 704 Royal Ave., Crooks, SD 57020 (605) 370-3976 james.goering@hotmail.com
(Meets 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.)
RITUALISTIC
President: Thomas Lewis
4000 S. Homerun Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (240) 274-8276 tomlewis2002@hotmail.com
(Meets as called)
ROADRUNNERS
President: James Dewey (Lisa) 7512 W. 58th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 731-9330 roadrunnershriner@gmail.com
(Meets as called)
ROSEBUD SHRINE CLUB
President: Richard Ringstmeyer (Janet) 27968-318th Ave., Winner, SD 57580-6441 (605) 840-0032 rjringstmeyer@goldenwest.net
(Meets 1st Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
SHUTTERBUGS
President: Tom Anderson (Jane) 47948 Copperwood Ct., Harrisburg, SD 57032 (605) 366-6238 roadwarriortma@gmail.com
(Meets last Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
PIXELS
President: Shelby DeVries (Chad)
300 N. Pennsylvannia Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57107 shelbysundvold@gmail.com
(Meets with Shutterbugs)
PROVOST
Chief: Bill Rise (Tami)
1000 N. 6 Mile Rd., Sioux Falls 57110 (605) 360-7611 rise_william@hotmail.com
(Meets 4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
SKI CLUB
President: Paul Maxwell 2903 E. Bragstad Dr., Sioux Falls SD 57103, (605) 370-9920 paulcmaxwell@yahoo.com
(Meets as called)
SPRINT CARS
President: A. J. Richard (Kayla)
921 S. Conklin Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 940-7473 alexanderjamesrichard@gmail.com
(Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.)
STEEL DRUM BAND
President: Bruce Wentzel (Bonnie Overweg) PO Box 91014, Sioux Falls, SD 57109 (605) 366-8137 tec_dist@hotmail.com
(Meets 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.)
TWIN LAKES SHRINE CLUB
President: Steven Walker (Betty) 916 N. Washington Ave., Madison SD 57042 (605) 270-9041 walkersb55@yahoo.com
(Meets 1st Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.)
WATERTOWN SHRINE CLOWNS
President: Jeff Gamber (Annette) 805 13th St., Watertown, SD 57201 (605) 881-3974 jeff@countyfairwatertown.com
(Meets 4th Thursday, dinner @ 6 p.m., meeting @ 6:30 p.m.)
WORTHINGTON SHRINE CLUB
President: TBD
(Meets as called)
Portfolio
605.335.0548 todd_nelson@ml.com Merrill Lynch 110 South Phillips Avenue Suite 101 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 fa.ml.com/toddnelson
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