Volume 34, Number 8
Sarasota, Florida
August 2015
see page 14
Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids
August 1 REPORTER DEADLINE for September edition Club/Unit Head Meeting, 10:00 a.m. 2 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 39 5-8 SESA Convention - Nashville, TN 11 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 13 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 6 19-22 34th Imperial Hillbilly Convention, Milwaukee, WI September 7 9 16,18,19
Pioneer Days Parade Englewood, 9:00 a.m. Labor Day - Sahib Closed Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 6 Fall Ceremonial, 23
Shrine Club Directory, 8 Shrine Club News, 8 Shrine Unit News, 18 Thursday Luncheons, 30 Masonic Digest, 32 Ladies Calendar, 42 Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 44 Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 45 Sahib Shriners Calendar, 46
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SAHIB REPORTER
August 2015
Chaplain’s corner by Rev. Dorè Patlian, revdore@gmail.com The Official Monthly Publication of
Sahib Shriners
Shriners International 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34232 Phone: (941) 366-4449 FAX: (941) 366-8578 Email: sahib3@juno.com Web: http://sahibshrine.org Editor-in-Chief Ed Firquin Phone: (941) 366-4449 ext. 305. Email: edwintracy@verizon.net Staff Writer Editor Emeritus Gary Schweinshaupt Phone: (941) 356-5381 Email: garysch@trowel.com Staff Photographers Bob Rodd Phone: (941) 776-0937 Email: roddbobkat@aol.com Editor Emeritus Gary Schweinshaupt Phone: (941) 356-5381 Email: garysch@trowel.com Staff Assistant Wanda Firquin The Reporter is dedicated to promoting the interests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shrine Burns Institutes and the Sahib Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry. DEADLINE All materials for publication must be submitted to the Sahib Shriners office no later than the first day of the month for publication in the following month. Text and images produced using computers may be submitted via email or on a PC-compatible floppy diskette or CD. Text should be submitted in ASCII format or in a commonly-used word processor format. Photos, floppy diskettes or CDs from units or clubs will be returned to writer. Sahib Shriners disclaim any liability from any loss or damages resulting from articles, opinions, statements or representations expressed or implied in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by other Shriner publications. Requests for reproduction should be addressed to Sahib Shriners. Copyright © 2015. SHRINE HOSPITAL INFORMATION For information or assistance in contacting the Shriners Hospitals for Children or a Shrine Burns Institute call: National: (800) 237-5055 Florida: (888) 665-KIDS Sarasota: (941) 955-2494 Email: hospital@sahibshrine.org
The High Road
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ife has often been compared to a rather short journey on a winding spiritual highway. The journey has lessons and trials along the way but also incredible joy, beauty and fulfillment. We are all safe; we cannot fail because all complete the journey safely. One of the interesting things about life is that there are an infinite number of roads or highways that we can choose. Each of these life paths are open to us, it is our choice which path we choose. We can even change paths if we see that we are headed into a neighborhood we do not like. We are given two magnificent tools to help us navigate our life paths. The first is imagination. It has been said that our imagination is the proof of God within us. Alone among all the creatures on this Earth, we possess imagination. In fact, it is the greatest power a human being has. We often think of imagination as just flights of fancy or “wool gathering” but no, it is so very much more than that. It is the root of all that we create in our lives. Precedent does not bind us, we can see things that never were and go to the stars in our minds. We can imagine anything and then make it so. You can never achieve what you cannot imagine. You must have the mental picture before you can put it on the canvas of your life. Henry Ford saw in his mind hundreds of cars rolling down a line and at each station on that line, a different part or system was installed. He could see hundreds or thousands of cars being built in one day, where only five or six could be built before. What if we could produce thousands
a day? Why could we lower the price so that every working person could own a car! This was 1903, right after his first company failed and cars were just rich men’s toys costing many thousands of dollars in a time when the average worker made a dollar a day. It seemed Ford was done before he had begun. He could not quit; the vision was too strong. A year later, he found an investor and launched the Ford Motor Car Company. Within two years, the Model T was born and America was on wheels. He paid his workers an unheard of $5 a day, which really ticked off the other industrialists. Why did he take this radical step? So his workers could afford to buy his cars! That is an example of the high road. Choosing the path that is the highest and best for everyone concerned. The second great power is discernment. That is the power of wisdom. It is the ability to see what is fine, what is good and what is real in things, people and in life. Discernment is what enables us to look beyond the flesh, the oration, the hype and see if there is substance or emptiness inside. Discernment leads to wisdom, which many never attain. Wisdom leads to good choices, good relationships and happiness. All of us have intelligence and we all have imagination. What we do with these two great powers, imagination and discernment is what determines whether our journey of life is made on the highway or the byway. Until we are together again, richest blessings on each noble, lady and Shrine family member.
Photo on Front Page: l-r Recorder Ed Firquin, Chief Rabban Carroll Scribner, Patrick George, Beth Kariofyllis, Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, First Ceremonial Master Del Rawlinson. The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, by the Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
August 2015
SAHIB REPORTER
Potentate’s notes
Nobles and ladies, Jersey Mike’s Subs, partnering with Sahib Shriners with their “Day of Giving” to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Tampa. (see article on page 14) Summer is here, and if you think it is hot here, you should have been with your Divan and Representatives in Houston, Texas. Now that is hot! However, everything was in air conditioning so it was not too bad. Congratulations to Imperial Potentate Sir Jerry G. Gantt having been elected in Houston, Texas at the Imperial Session. Emeritus Recorder Bill Batten will have all the information for you very soon in an article. Membership has fallen very low and we need to help our Shrine get it back on track. Your Membership Committee and Divan are and have been working very hard on getting new members to join us here at Sahib. Now step forward to help us grow by bringing in a new member for our Ceremonial during September 16, 18 and 19. Well do not sit there, ask your friends and neighbors to join you in the best Shrine in Florida. Here are some numbers from the past few years, it tells a story as I write this. In 2015, we have lost 30 plus nobles to the Black Camel and brought in 14 new Shriners. Here is some information: 2009 - 1,659 created 40 2010 - 1,555 created 28 2011 - 1,465 created 09 2012 - 1,367 created 18 2013 - 1,274 created 44 2014 - 1,150 created 15 2015 - 1,125 created 14 (to date) This really woke me up. We can raise the numbers if we all pull together and ask those brother Masons. Remember we are a Team and we can get it done, working together. I am proud to serve the nobility. Stay healthy and remember those who are not. (Stay cool nobles) Respectfully, Connie Jacobi, Potentate
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB REPORTER
August 2015
Sahib Shriners “Summertime Sock Hop presented by the Motor Corps”
LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE With Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, August 11
• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m. • Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m • Choice of Entree: Roast Pork Loin w/Apple Stuffing OR Stuffed Flounder
Tickets: $17.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuity Purchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must! Nobles – Hawaiian/Cuban shirt with Slacks or Dressy Summer Casual (Bring Fez) Ladies – Commensurate attire Music by “Mellotones” No Ticket Sales after the Preceding Thursday Box Office: 366-4449, ext. 320 Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
SAHIB SHRINE
Official Call
Contributions Made to Shriners Hospitals
Total Year To Date 340.00 $ 8,032.16 170.00 5,215.00
Shriners Hospital ......................... Shriners Hospital - IMO ........... Total...........................................
$510.00
$ 13,247.16
Contributions Made to Sahib Shrine Donations to Sahib........................ Donations To Sahib – IMO.............
200.00 $ 37,127.80 725.00 6,147.00
Total.............................................
925.00
$ 43,274.80
AUGUST 2015 STATED MEETING THURSDAY NOON AUGUST 13, 2015
• 11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship • 11:30 Band entertains • 12:00 Noon Lunch • 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens • Balloting • 2015 Dues card and Fez required • No short pants
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITAL May/June Transportation Report Ken Clark, Hospital Chairman
25 - Patient visits to Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa 3 - Patient visit to other Shriners Hospitals for Children
Official Call
SEPTEMBER 2015 STATED MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Participating Drivers & Assisting Nobles: Gill Baker Bill Balkwill Ben Blount Mario Bojsiuk Dana Callahan
Ron Connor Ed Cramer Joel Furman Fred Ellis Dennis Judd
Bob Martin Jim Pinson Paul Pante Dorwin Pulford Bob Sanders
Joe Smedley Ernie Sturges Fritz Wise Paul Zeissler
All nobles who are interested in taking part in the hospital transportation program are urged to contact Hospital Chairman Ken Clark, at (941) 313-9905.
• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship • 6:30 Band entertains • 7:30 p.m. Meeting Opens • Balloting • 2015 Dues card and Fez required • No short pants
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Recorder’s notes by Ed Firquin, sahib3@juno.com
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s the warm weather has set in, activity at Sahib is to be planned for the cool months ahead. We need nobles with ideas to get involved in this planning for fundraising. You newly made nobles of the recent MiniCeremonials please come forward with your ideas. The Imperial is stressing the need for family social activity; the Divan agrees and there is a need to hear from you noble fathers in ways we can provide interesting activity for your family. Let us hear from you. The renewing of the decor in the temple is almost complete in the Main Hall and Lounge. Carpets may be laid in the Main Hall by the time you read this article. As new income sources are sought, our temple must present social activity and an up-to-date decor. So as we proceed into the future, let us keep in mind membership and renewing our temple, to keep it relevant to the times. The Divan is discussing items in the temple, some 10 plus years old and some 20 years old, for replacement. If there are things you see that need fixing or replacing, let a Divan member know. It will be done, if not as soon as you wish, keep reminding the Divan member as there are many things happening at once. Sometimes suggestions fall between the cracks. A fundraiser discussion is going around the temple concerning a fall golf outing, a fun Masonic brotherhood outing. An outing such as this will need nobles to volunteer to help in organizing a place to play and an
afterglow or 19th hole when play is complete. In order to get this fundraiser organized plans must get underway quickly. If you are interested in a Master Mason/noble golf outing, please contact Assistant Rabban Noble Bill Balkwill or me as soon as possible to get this outing underway. You are needed in developing such a golf outing, so give me a call at the Shrine office 366-4449 ext. 305. There is a scheduled 12:45 p.m. Stated Meeting on Thursday, August 13. It is “very Important” as information will be presented that will need the input from nobility. Please arrange business or personal activity so you may attend if possible. Sahib Shriners’ representatives returned from the Imperial Session in July. I will have Representative Emeritus Recorder Bill Batten’s report in the September edition since the August Reporter was at press before the session closed. The Motor Corps Shrine Club will sponsor the Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance on August 11. Remember the 2015 Fall Grand Ceremonial will be September 16, 18 and 19. If you know a candidate, you will find an application/petition in this edition. Have your candidate fill out and return it to the office with the proper fees as soon as possible. May the remainder of the summer find you with joy for the hope of cooler weather returning and always remember the child within. I will see you at Sahib.
Assistant Rabban’s notes by Bill Balkwill, balkwill@verizon.net
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his year is more than half over and things at the Shrine are going really well. Our new five-year Strategic Plan was well accepted by our nobility at the Unit/Club Head Meeting. There will be more information in September as we release the total plan to the nobility. The plan is designed as a flexible one. Nothing except the Mission Statement is ever set in stone. The expectation is that, over time, many current strategies will be achieved while new strategies will be identified and added to the plan. The Divan is working as a team to accomplish this plan and they have all accepted our goals. If you wish to discuss this plan or have ideas for the plan, please contact me. We just got back from the Imperial Session in Houston, Texas. Many things were covered during
A weekly email Webletter is sent to all subscribers of the Sahib Shriner’s Email List, it contains reminders and updates to content here in the Reporter and in
the session and will be brought to you from Recorder Emeritus Bill Batten Sr. in his article. Past Potentate Dale LaBell is working on the Shrine Circus this year and we need all of your help in getting advertisements in for the Circus program. So please find one sponsor for us. It will go a long way in helping our kids and Shrine. Lady Gail and I did a side trip to Michigan to see our granddaughter Luna who is doing great. It is hard to believe that she is 6 months old now. We really enjoyed our stay with Kelley and Jamie. August is a busy month so make sure you check the calendar for all the activities that are planned and we hope to see you in attendance! Remember to support your Shrine and keep a child in your heart.
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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY DIRECTOR OF CLUBS Del Rawlinson
CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: TBA
ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUB
GULF SHRINE CLUB
President: Danny Holloway – 950-699-1652 12 Caddy Road Rotonda West, FL 33947 Email: caddyrd@yahoo.com Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am. Lunch 12 Noon
President: Robert Dewart - 795-0077 Meets at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton 2nd Tuesday each month – 11:00 a.m. Ladies Night Dinner - 3rd Wednesday each month – IMG & Academy Golf Club
HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB Raban: Roger King – 924-6250 5413 Creeping Hammock Drive Sarasota, FL 34231-7313 Email: aquasoft@verizon.net Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Sahib Shrine Conference Room A - 7:30 p.m.
MANATEE SHRINE CLUB President: Jim Fletcher - 807-2838 108 72nd Street Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Email: fletch@jimfletcher.net Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m. Social Events to be Announced
NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB President: Robert Somerville - 941-429-6433 2504 Dalhart Ave. North Port, FL 34287-7237 Email: no email Meets at The Olde World Restaurant 14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL Every Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. Stated Meeting, 2nd Monday at 11:30 a.m.
MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUB President: David Bell - 755-1437 6303 4th Street East Bradenton, FL 34203 Email: jetfoot@verizon.net Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
VENICE SHRINE CLUB President: Jim Fahey – 223-6533 712 Grassy Oaks Drive Venice, FL 34293 Email: jafahey58@gmail.com Meets at Left Coast Seafood Co. US Hwy 41 Bypass Intersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.
SHRINE CLUB NEWS Hillbilly Shrine Club by Bruce Porter, Keeper of the Quill, bruceporter@hotmail.com
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owdy! You might be a Hillbilly: If you can’t remember if the first time you heard the word “Volvo” was in an automotive repair class or in a sex education class. We are loading up our asses (flat landers calls em mules) and headin for the hills. We need some time off and we need to restock. Lots of huntin, fishin, gardenin and makin corn juice. Don’t be affeard, u won’t starve or die of thirst.
R cuzzins, the Bikerbillys will take good care of you on Thursdays from 5-7. We left a pond of fish, a yard of chickens, a garden full of potatoes, onions, and a _ _ _ _ load of mushrooms. The shed is full of beverages for children and adults. We will be back on September 3rd with bbq yard birds. Stay healthy and happy. C ya soon.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Manatee Shrine Club by Jim Fletcher, fletch@jimfletcher.net
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ur board and membership voted to go dark for the summer to include June, July and August. Our next meeting will be the first Friday of September on the 4th at Peridia Golf and Country Club. Bring a friend. Make reservations with Jim Smith. Social hour
is at 11:00 a.m. and lunch is at 12:00 noon. Our ladies meet at the same time so bring your lady. If you are interested in joining a great group of men for fun and fellowship, give me a call at (941) 807-2838. Have a great summer.
Venice Shrine Club by Tim Kinchla, Secretary, kinch945@yahoo.com
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ay’s news for the August edition of The Reporter due to no July issue. May has been a busy month at the Venice Shrine Club. We had a thank-you celebration on May 11. All members who were part of the Hospital Days collections earlier this year were invited to a delicious breakfast at Althea’s Restaurant on Miami Avenue in downtown Venice. Spouses were included also. The Venice Shrine Club collected more than $5,500 for the Transportation Fund at Sahib. These funds are used to help defray the costs of getting our kids to the Shriners Hospitals for Children for their treatments. By vote of your Executive Committee, the amount
was rounded up by $100. On May 14, two checks were presented to Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi totaling $5,600. Well done nobles. May 19 was our monthly luncheon, as always a delicious meal was offered by the folks at Left Coast, your choice of beef, shrimp or chicken. Seven lucky nobles attending won scratch tickets from the Florida Lottery. The Money Mania saw no winner; reminder, you have to be there to win. Those funds will rollover into the next drawing. September 15 is our next luncheon and we hope to see you there. Guests are always welcome. We will be dark in August
Meetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib Shrine
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Motor Corps Shrine Club by Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, glightfl@yahoo.com
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ummertime. That is clearly a reference to this time of year. But it is also a reference to the theme for August’s Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance (BADD) presented by the Motor Corps. So let me begin this article by encouraging all readers to mark their calendars for Tuesday, August 11. Musical entertainment is by the “Mellotones,” one of the very popular groups to entertain at Sahib. We have two great choices of meal entrées: Roast Pork Loin with apple stuffing or Stuffed Flounder. There is also something else worthy of note. No coats or ties for this event! Preferred (i.e. suggested) dress for men is Hawaiian or Guayabera (Cuban) shirts and slacks or dressy summer casual; for women, the dress is commensurate attire. A number of the Motor Corps members will be wearing our black Guayabera shirts. We plan to have one of our Shrine white bikes in the lobby to welcome you that evening. So make your reservations with Marylou by the previous Thursday, August 6. See you there. Ten members of the Motor Corps made a pilgrimage to Ideal Classic Cars in Venice back on June 20. They had a great time looking at some beautiful cars even though none were sold that day. Only downside was being caught in the rain on the return trip. Hope you were at the Shriners’ Luncheon on June 25. Two representatives from Jersey Mike’s Subs in the Sarasota-Bradenton area presented a check for $14,519 to the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Three Motor Corps members attended the presentation and many more of our members helped with the fundraiser back in March. Kudos to Jersey Mike’s Subs for their contribution to the hospital. Our Bikerbilly Dinners began on Thursday, July 16. Through August 27, Motor Corps members and their
ladies give the Hillbilly Shrine Club a summer break. If you have not tried our Bikerbilly Dinners, you have several more weeks to come out on a Thursday night. We are sure you will enjoy our famous burgers, onion rings and maybe even some battered mushrooms, plus a number of other items on our menu. Parade Marshal Ron Enger advises us of the Pioneer Days Parade in Englewood on Monday, September 7. This annual Labor Day parade is a morning parade, so weather is going to be a factor. I hope that the Motor Corps can participate. All of the remaining parades in calendar year 2015 are night parades. Several of our members are looking ahead to our annual trek to Murphy, North Carolina. Dates are October 8-11th. Weather should be great in early October and leaves will be turning with the arrival of fall. A few will be staying at Motor Corps member Gary Nickols’ Rivers Edge Mountain RV Resort. Back on June 19, one of our senior members celebrated a very special birthday at a surprise party thrown by his family. Jeff Young (Snowman) was completely caught off guard by the more than 30 family members and Motor Corps members at the Shrine. The Sahara Room was decorated in orange and blue, suggesting colors of Syracuse University. Jeff is one of our original members and a dedicated member of the Motor Corps. We have three Motor Corps members and their ladies with birthdays in August and one anniversary. Birthdays include Sharon Thornsberry on the 7th, George Mitchell (Top Dog) on the 11th, Hampton Crimi (Sambo) on the 20th. Our August wedding anniversary is for George and Peggy Sue Mitchell on the 3rd.
Motor Corps Shrine Club Noble Jeff (Snowman) Young on his Harley Ultra Classic. Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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North Port Shrine Club by John Brophy, Scribe, jonhb1996@gmail.com
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udging by the empty seats at our Tuesday breakfasts it appears that the mass exodus by our sno-nobles to that never-never land known as up north has occurred. Up north could be Jacksonville or Tallahassee to we yearrounders. There also is an area probably covered with snow and ice referred to as the panhandle. Anything farther incurs the risk of falling off the planet. We stay at home Floridians will brave the 90+ degree heat and humidity, stoically face mother nature’s tantrums known as hurricanes and be entertained by dazzling nightly electrical displays, that bestow on Florida the title, lightening capital of the country. Does not get any better than that. Cannot understand why you all leave. Last article described unpleasant news for some North Port Shrine Club nobles but it appears problems are still with us. Lady Wally Somerville still suffering with severe back problems, as is Lady Maddy Watson. It is reported that Noble Sam Cohen will be facing back surgery. (As of this writing Sam is back home.) Noble Don Gatrell is recuperating at home from an accident and not in the best shape according to Lady Marilyn and Past Potentate Tom Millaway suffered a mild stroke and is in the hospital. Moreover, your Scribe is still peering at the world through one eye and depending on Lady Kitty for all transportation needs. Enough already! This article will go to press before our scheduled June 28 mixer at the Olive Garden. Although our numbers are reduced, the members that attend undoubtedly will enjoy the camaraderie and feasting that our North Port Shrine Club is known for. Picnics at a local park are coming up in July and August. Chili and gumbo for the first and barbecued chicken and pork on the second. Sound good? Then why not give us a try. We have a membership application just for you. Not very much happening to add to this month’s
report. It’s the slow season don’t you know, but things will pick up when our sno-nobles no longer can endure their absence from the “best Shrine Club in the world” and scurry back. Some time ago there was a TV news segment called, “Where in the world is?” Matt Lauer I think. North Port Shrine Club has its own version, “Where in the world is 1st Vice President Al Sawdai?” We do know he was carousing around Machu Picchu last year, but what about now? We should have a world map with stickpins to keep track. (Bits and Pieces) Did you know there once was a Masonic automobile? In 1917, three prominent men from the Cleveland area, members of the local Knights Templar, founded a company to produce their car appropriately called the “Templar” and incorporated the Order’s Maltese cross in its logo. The Templar was powered by an OHV 43hp 197 cubic inch engine and was classified as a “touring roadster” with a price of $2,185. Also offered was a $3,295 five-passenger sedan with a custom built aluminum body, solid pillar two-door type, offered in any desired color scheme or upholstery. Standard equipment included silk curtains, silver hardware, dome light, reading lights, vanity case smoking set, flower vase and Perfection heater. Sadly, the last “Templar” rolled out of the factory in 1924. Noble L. Stefanos provided this information. Thanks Stef. (See photo) (Quotable Notable) Since there was no Reporter for July, we will repeat the QN for August. What writer said, “We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office”? The first non-member to correctly identify this QN and respond to the above email or call (941) 426-0743 will receive a breakfast for two as guests of the North Port Shrine Club.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Check Presentations to Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi
Past Master Derl Smith - $50 from Phoenix Lodge No. 346.
PP Rocky Kearney East/West Shrine Game - $241.
Noble Clint Van Tassell of North Port Shrine Club presents Hospital Day Collection $1288.98.
Hillbilly Shrine Club President Roger King - $1000.
Nobles from Englewood Shrine Club - $3,150 from Hospital Day Collection. We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Jersey Mike’s Subs Presentation “Day of Giving” by Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi
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wo representatives, Patrick George and Beth Kariofyllis from Jersey Mike’s Subs stores in the Bradenton and Sarasota area, presented a check to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa at the Men’s Luncheon on June 25 at Sahib Shriners, 600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida. Thanks to the efforts of Noble Jack Ivins, Jersey Mike’s Subs “Month of Giving” selected locations in the Bradenton and Sarasota region to donate 100% of sales made on March 25 to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Accepting the check was Connie Jacobi, Potentate of Sahib Shriners, members of their
leadership team and Alicia Argiz-Lyons, Development Director for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Raising over $3 million for nearly 150 charities, Jersey Mike’s Subs “Month of Giving” continues to thrive. The donation of $14,519.05 was accepted and will provide funding towards the spinal services programs at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Thanks to all the nobles who went to these locations and “greeted” Jersey Mike’s customers as they went to support our cause, Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa.
Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi with representatives from Jersey Mike’s Subs donating check from their sponsored “Day of Giving”.
If you’re a noble of the Shrine searching for brotherhood and camaraderie, remember that Sahib Shrine is yours. Find your way and enjoy your membership. Sahib is always in need of assistance with duties, there are many activities to become involved with for your pleasure. Don’t travel alone, bring someone with you to travel the journey crossing the hot sands to the welcoming shade of our goodly temple.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Canisters Bingo Help Wanted May/June 2015 Noble
Location
Club/Unit
Ed Cramer Dorwin Pulford Leroy Hocking Chickie Dick Schmidt Eugene Kraus Jim Pinson Road Runners Connie Jacobi
Hungry-Palmetto 8th MSC KFC - Palmetto 8th Tasty Home Cooking Hungry-Desoto Mall Hungry - 59th & Cortez KFC - Manatee KFC - 63 & 15th St. Hillbilly Night KFC - Ellenton KFC - Parrish KFC - Rt 64 & I-75 Hungry - Ellenton Shrode’s Jewelry Design VSC Captain Eddie’s VSC Carlson Cleaners VSC Grager’s Family Diner King Pins Hospital Transportation Roy’s Automotive
Amount 87.41 20.93 51.00 102.95 47.58 23.81 36.50 334.00 2.66 9.42 89.21 153.45 12.99 15.71 15.66 60.74 59.98 22.10
If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthly report, provide the Sahib office with the information. Sherri will be providing the collection amounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number of these canisters out, and no information on where they are. Please help Sherri get the current information.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Be a part of the team! Workers wanted each Tuesday. No experience necessary— just a sincere desire to help keep our Bingo program successful. We can always use more workers to allow flexible scheduling/split shifts, and for standby workers especially during the summer months. Units or clubs are encouraged to provide volunteer workers one week out of each month. Contact the following ahead of time for details. Bingo Office at 366-4449 Ext. 214 for: Substitute Bingo caller Bingo sheet (card) sellers Ink Dauber sales Floor workers Pull tab sales Charlie Titus at 896-8426 for: Kitchen help in sandwich/coffee preparation (Two people 8-9 a.m. and one person 8-1:30 p.m.) Serving of sandwiches/snacks/ cashier (Three people 8-1:30 p.m.) (Either singles or couples are welcome).
August 2015
December 2080 Robert & Ruth Riegel December 2056 Manatee Shrine Club December 2033 Sahib Golf Assoc. (In Memory of James Ericsson) (In Memory of John Lewellen) (In Memory of Bill Simon) Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Austin Pickering) (In Memory of Philip Staples) (In Memory of Arthur Monson) (In Memory of Oscar Cloutier, PP) April 2030 Charles S. Marston (In Memory of Anne M. Marston) May 2029 Desert Patrol August 2027 Fred & Marylou Ellis May 2025 S&B Carter March 2025 John R. Holland (In memory of Carl E. Hohlt) John & Kitty Brophy February 2025 Eleanor Herman (In memory of Carl Herman) August 2024 S. & B. Carter December 2023 Jerrit & Melinda Clayton September 2023 Volkert and Helen Smith February 2023 North Port Shrine Club January 2023 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Donald Chase, PPR) (In Memory of George Cumming) April 2022 Roy Winterbottom (In Memory of Ed Luff) December 2021 Don and Joan Patterson Dick and Jinny Warner (In Memory of Luther Bollman)
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(Through month stated, = New or Renewed this month) May 2021 Burton Chandler Jack & Iris Kwitchoff March 2021 Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle (El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine Club October 2020 Dolores O’Neal (In Memory of Loved Shriners) Norris and Barbara Walker April 2020 Everett & Evelyn Blount Jim Dunlap December 2019 Jim Dunlap November 2019 Margaret Lawrence (In Loving Memory of Donald Lawrence) Sahib Golf Committee August 2019 Peggy Cloutier (In Memory of Oscar Cloutier) Midge Jordan (In Memory of Doug Jordan David R. Magdalik Kevin & Susan Sapio May 2019 Kenneth & Betty Terryberry Dale & Donna LaBell Harold & Mary Stuver March 2019 Michael Clarke February 2019 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Robert Berlund) (In Memory of Preston Sturdevant, Jr.) (In Memory of Earl Hadley) Laura Atz (In Memory of Eugene Atz) December 2018 Bud & Carole Glidden Ann Lassig Nyla Temple #152 Daughters of the Nile November 2018 Charles H. Burke Nancy Holmes (In Loving Memory of George Holmes)
August 2018 Jack & Marti Bryant April 2018 Ted & Anita Moltz February 2018 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Robert Everly) Joe & Marion Mitchell (In Memory of Phil Mitchell) January 2018 Charles & Pauline Baker (In Memory of Betsy Baker) September 2018 In Memory of Dr George & Dorothy Robinson December 2017 William & Maryann Adams September 2017 Marion Podewitz (In Memory of Bill Podewitz) Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Paul Tobias) August 2017 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP) June 2017 Manatee Shrine Club May 2017 Margaret Hayes (In Memory of Barry Hayes) Sahib Shrine Mariners April 2017 Joan & Douglas Patterson (In Memory of Luther Bollman) Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Arthur Bieser) (In Memory of John Bohenkamp) (In Memory of Larry Swanson) (In Memory of Earl Woodring) Roy’s Automotive (In Memory of Gerald Netzley - Egypt Shrine) (In Memory of Danny O’Harold – Egypt Shrine) (In Memory of Austin Pickering - Sahib Shrine) March 2017 Christopher Weeks & Barbara Hershey Nelson, Melvin & Anna-Marie
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February 2017 Charles & Mary Jane Hamilton January 2017 Charles & Suzanna Krueger November 2016 Lindy & Sandy Nardone October 2016 Patricia A. McLain (In Memory of BG John H. McLain) August 2016 Giles Light May 2016 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Al McKenzie, PP) (In Memory of John Pinkley) (In Memory of Fordon Harris) Evelyn Noe (In Memory of Frank Noe) April 2016 Col. M.G. Swindler March 2016 Jerry & Joyce Goacher Dottie Pinkley (In Memory of John Pinkley) Don and Elayne Sims Donald and Audrey Schmitt February 2016 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Ed Luff) (In Memory of Christopher Weeks) Sandy Scribner January 2016 Jim & Eileen Jensen December 2015 Aides Office (In Memory of Richard G. Morris) Luke and Kathy Doyle September 2015 Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Richard G. Morris) August 2015 Chris & Peg Kellogg Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Kenneth Gerrard, Sr., PP) (In Memory of Walter J. Kunkel)
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To: Editor Sahib Shriners 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34232
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You can also donate on the Sahib Shriners Website using a credit card at: http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm
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SHRINE UNIT NEWS Legion of Honor by Malcolm H. VanDyke II, sahibloh@comcast.net
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ow that I am the Jr. Past FSA Legion of Honor Commander, I can devote my time to LOH article writing for The Reporter. Our Flag Retirement Program continues to do well. Keep up the good work and turn in your old tired-faded-ripped-torn flags, in a plastic or brown paper bag, to the Sahib Aides Office where I collect them weekly. If you do not already know this or guessed this then it is my sad news to inform you that the Sahib Legion of Honor Unit has sunk to a new and nasty low. Your Sahib LOH Unit is no longer an active parade or marching unit. Sad...is it not? Several years ago, we gave up the long trailer for a Sahib seven-passenger golf cart. We assumed responsibility for its maintenance and cleaning. Alas, we could not even get seven passengers to ride on it. Now we no longer have the finances to maintain the golf cart nor any LOH noble interested in riding on it at local parades, so on April 20, I wrote a long letter to the Recorder and Potentate informing them of such. So, we no longer have any way to carry LOH nobles in parades. However, we do still have the capability to carry the American Flag in parades and to perform our indoors functions at Sahib, albeit just barely. Our LOH Officers are down to a bare few too. Your LOH currently has openings for Chaplain and Quartermaster Officer. Both easy jobs but we cannot even get anybody interested in filling those two offices. The recent past FSA LOH Convention held at Sahib Shriners this year was a rousing success although only PC Chuck Barrett, 1st Lt. Commander Giles Light, Sahib Finance Officer Jim Koehler and Bill Summerfield helped me out plus the priceless help of the Legionettes. To them I tip my Fez for many hours of dedicated help and work. FSA LOH Chaplain and PC Chuck Barrett conducted the Necrology Service where we honored 11 LOH nobles statewide who have died in the past year. To cap off a stunning service he got a live bugler from Sarasota Military Academy to blow “taps” for us. I do have to thank Bill Balkwill and especially his Sarasota Military Academy math teacher wife Lady Gail for helping us out there. Wow…was that young man impressive, but then why not, as he is West Point bound; having been accepted at all three military academies. The newly rewritten and revised Sahib Legion of Honor by-laws have been approved by the Potentate after making them politically correct and we were going to implement the new quorum rule at the April meeting.
Guess what? Not even enough LOH nobles showed up at the meeting to meet the new lower quorum numbers. You may see me to get your free copy of the new bylaws. It has gotten to the point where Sahib LOH must consider whether to keep paying per capita taxes to two higher authorities or go dark. Our unit is dark now for the summer months but I will bring up the subject at our September meeting. That is if we can get enough nobles to open the meeting. Please plan on attending the September meeting where I will appoint a committee to investigate the possibility of taking the Sahib LOH Unit permanently dark. In that vein, I am utterly stunned by the total lack of support from Past Commanders in attending monthly meetings or support for the recent past FSA LOH Convention. Perhaps that is why we are on the verge of darkness. On a different track how many military jumpers do we have in our LOH Unit or non-LOH Unit airborne qualified soldiers? Commonly called “hanky poppers” or other unprintable names. Are you aware that the old tried and true T-10 Parachute has been retired? Jumping with the new T-11 is far different. A slower descent and zero oscillation because of the new square design that will carry 400 pounds of soldier and equipment. Reduces jumper injury by over 75%, adjusts to fit all body sizes from the 5th percentile female jumper to the 97th percentile male. The Ft. Hood massacre killed 13 and wounded 32 people. Initially no Purple Hearts were authorized or awarded because the US Army said no combat was involved. My, my, how times change. Now days, not only do we have amputees on active duty and teaching at West Point, amputees on active jump status and in Ranger Units, but now Congress has awarded all those killed or wounded at Ft. Hood the Purple Heart. Hooah! When was the last time you saw an “Osprey” like an all-black one with no markings or tail number? I saw one the other day nesting on the front lawn of SOC Headquarters at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. In 2007, Time magazine called the V-22 “A Flying Shame.” Now this $84 million dollar half-airplane, half-helicopter has become one of America’s most crucial weapons. Now the V-22 is used somewhere around the world nearly every night to carry “special operators” such as Navy SEALs on counterterrorism raids or other secret missions. Keep in touch!
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Florida Shrine Association http://fla-shrine.org/
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Mariners by Lacey Cross, Commodore, laceycross@comcast.net
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e started the summer with a Rendezvous at Linger Lodge. Twenty-seven Mariners and their mates attended and everyone enjoyed the evening very much. Our July affair will be Saturday, July 25, at Cafe Baci. We should be there at 4:30 p.m. for this very special dinner. Wednesday, August 12, is our regular Mariners’ Meeting at Sahib. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. in the dining room, followed by the Bridge at 6:30 p.m. and our meeting at 7:00 p.m.
August 18, we will go to Miguel’s Restaurant, which is just over the South Bridge to the left on Midnight Pass Road. This is a very nice French restaurant. We will begin the evening with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please call me for reservations. Please put October 17 on your calendars now. This special event is the Commodore’s Ball. Any Shriner is welcome to join our Mariners Unit, just call me at (941) 377-9491.
HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2015 DUES YET? Pay by credit card online at http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm
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941-359-8808 Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Oriental Band by Jim Austin, jau1060866@aol.com
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ere it is August already. I will bet you are getting a little tired of the heat, as we in the Oriental Band are. We do not do much in the summer, as all of our members are either traveling or stay close to a swimming pool that they can jump in on occasion. We have planned a painting party as our float is getting a little tired looking. No doubt, it will look spiffy when we take to the parade route this fall and winter. We still practice our songs, but just not as often in the summer. After all, we are the best Oriental Band in Florida. Why do we really need to practice? This month our featured bandsman is our fearless music leader, Floyd LaDue. Floyd was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in July of 1944, which makes him one of the youngest members in the Oriental Band. His father moved the family to Aruba where he worked in the oil business. His education took place in the New Jersey area and it is where he met, eloped and married his high school sweetheart. This did not take and they divorced after they produced a son and daughter. An early employer was Sunshine Biscuit in the Lyndhurst area. He watched the Giant’s Football Stadium being built in the Meadowlands from his place of work. He
is a real jack-of-all-trades. He went into industrial engineering and helped design machines that did a number of things like wrapping, counting, etc. He then ran a high-class limousine company where he met many famous people, then went into custom car painting, then up to New Hampshire (Manchester) where he taught skiing. When he decided to move to Florida, he was the director of maintenance for the Salvation Army in Sarasota. He holds the same position for Meals on Wheels in Bradenton now. His Masonic work started in 1965 at Gavel Lodge No. 273. This year in May, he returned to get his 50-year pin. For really important things, he joined our happy group in about 2003. Like most of us, he started on a drum. When Harry Falck decided to give up being our musical director, Harry recommended Floyd be the new director, and so it came to pass. Floyd has rejuvenated the group and through his many talents and dedication, we have become one of the best small bands in the country, winning a first place in all but a few contests we have had. I feel we have been very fortunate. Until next month.
beashrinernow.com beashrinernow.com continues to attract quality candidates. To date, more than 1,200 men have inquired about Freemasonry or becoming a Shriner. While the numbers of those interested are impressive, we really need more mentors to ensure candidates receive the attention they need and deserve. Consider joining the more than 1,150 Shriners who are already virtual mentors. As a virtual mentor, you will be paired with a candidate in your area who has similar interests. Communicating by phone, email or in person, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about Masonry and about being a Shriner. You will answer questions or concerns, help find the Lodge best suited to the candidate’s interests, and help him with his journey to become a Shriner. You will also have the opportunity to make a new friend. Learn more and sign up at: https://www.shrinersvillage.com/Membership/VirtualMentor.aspx
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High Priest & Prophet’s notes by Dorè Patlian, revdore@gmail.com
Membership is Sahib’s Lifeblood
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obles and brothers, we are having a Full Ceremonial this fall. It will be Wednesday, September 16, Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 will be the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa trip and the Building of the Arch. All of the Shriners whom have been created in 2015 and all the candidates awaiting creation are to attend with their ladies as well as every Shriner who can ride, walk or crawl to the temple. Let us make this a truly grand Ceremonial with all the pomp, circumstance and fun that we can muster. Let us welcome our new nobles with a great turnout to see them created with a hearty welcome to the world’s greatest fraternal organization. Each club and unit has committed to two new members in 2015. Membership is the lifeblood of Sahib Shriners; that Black Camel seldom takes a day off so we must outrun him by inviting all good men to join us in our fun, fraternity and philanthropy. Emphasize the fun for whole family that the Shrine does so well, to
each of your prospective nobles. That is something that we do much better than the Lodge does and can really make the families feel part of the Masonic experience. If you or your club or unit needs petitions or has petitions to turn in, contact me immediately at <revdore@gmail.com> or call me at (941) 320-8291. If you would like me to make a call to a prospect, I will be glad to do so, just give me their contact information. I will be in each Lodge in District 27 in September presenting our story to the Blue Lodges. With the great growth of most of our Lodges, there are good prospects in these Lodges. Why not visit your local lodge in September and sit in Lodge with your brothers and show them that we care; that we have not forgotten that we are first Masons and second Shriners. Sahib can expect the Blue Lodge’s support only if we support them with our attendance and our work.
New Procedure for Divan’s Birthday Wish Nobles your birthday will now be listed in the Reporter. The Divan will provide you a birthday well drink or beer in the lounge any time during your birth month or within 10 days from the end of your birth month. Present your ID and receive your birthday card wish from your Divan. After you have read your card please return it while in the lounge for our records of redeemed wishes.
August August 1 Liesch, Roger August 2 LaBell, Dale Yniguez, Casey Wormington, Andrew August 3 Wallace, Edward Warshaw, Robert Crager, William Arnold, Ralph Woodfield, Duane August 4 Bergstrom, Harold Forsberg, Bradford August 6 Hewitt, Clarence Slusser, Jack Van Zinderen, Leonard Sattler, Leighton Quigley, Hugh
August 7 Lather, William Carlson, Arnold Borgersen, Martin Laughlin, Darrell Watson, John III Maxian, Bruce August 8 Brentz, Christopher Coffey III, Fredric A Cota, Ronald Overton, John W August 9 Grably, Marc M August 10 Leffew, Paul C Littman, C A August 11 Mitchell, George P Schmidt, Richard
August 12 Koch II, John G August 13 Jackman, James D August 14 Allen, J T Rankin , Russell G CM Winters, John August 15 Bojsiuk, Mario Firquin, Edwin T Wadel, Jerry C August 17 Cross, Lacey R Pease, Jess L August 18 Downing, Richard C CM
August 19 Gibson Sr., James B Marinelli, Gene C Stevenson, David W August 20 Cox, Donald W Crimi, Hampton L Hornberger, Harry W Irwin, David A CM Stapf, Ernald August 21 Buchko, Joseph J Cates, Jerry D Crostley, Kenneth C Currier, John H Netze, Leslie B August 22 Guiducci, William A CM Fincher, William C Harris, William E Koren, Murray M Williams Jr. , John A
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August 23 Kern, Robert J Madrak, Michael E
August 28 Erlanson, Robert C Swatek, Michael J
August 24 Briggs, Gordon G Levin, Michael J Moyer, Richard E
August 29 Hall, J H Morse, Ronald C
August 25 Armentrout, Terry L Sterner, Charles N Toale, Curtis H PP CM August 26 Dickson, George G, Jr. CM Gilbert, William J Hyland, Delbert E Jackson, Walter L August 27 Covins, Lawrence II Durham, Leonard Mills, David R
August 30 Hampton, Jon E Kail, Howard Ransford, Robert S August 31 Loomis, William W Johnson, Gary L Manzo, Joseph CM Siff, J B Winterbottom, Roy A
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New Candidate Petition on page 41
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Special Presentations
Nobles Bill Arbuckle & PP Lou Ortt receive Emeritus Award.
Emeritus Captain of the Guard Herb Mueller receives Emeritus Award.
Noble Harold Eady presents Appreciation Certificate to guest speaker.
PP Walter Edwin Lander receives 65-year Masonic Award.
Guest speakers receive Appreciation Certificates.
Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi celebrates his birthday.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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M∴W∴ Steven P. Boring
Grand Master of Masons of Florida 2015-2016
M∴W∴ Steven P. Boring was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, on August 9, 1942. At the age of eleven, he moved to the Daytona Beach area. He attended South Ridgewood Elementary School and graduated from Mainland High School in 1960. He attended Daytona Beach Community College, Vencies College and studied electronics drafting at St. Petersburg Junior College. Steve and Mary Jane were married on April 4, 2009. They are members of Trinity United Methodist Church in DeLand and attend church as much as their Masonic schedule will allow. Steve has two children: Timothy P. Boring and Sandy K. Gonzalez. Mary Jane has three children: Anita L. Cambron, Alan E. Heist and Laura L. Bassett. Steve and Mary Jane are very proud of all eleven of their grandchildren: Emily Cambron, Caleb Cambron, Haley Gonzalez, Gabby Gangaware, Rachel Heist, Grace Boring, Hannah Gonzalez, Ava Boring, Ryleigh Heist and the twins Alexandra and Aubrey Bassett. M∴∴W∴∴ Boring worked twenty-eight years for Florida Power Corporation and retired from Florida Power in the year 2000. He proudly served as a member of the Florida Army National Guard for thirty-six years. During his enlistment in the National Guard, he attended Infantry Officer Candidate School—Senior Sergeant’s Course, First Sergeant’s Course and was a member of the Florida Army
National Guard Pistol Shooting Team for over 30 years. M∴W∴ Boring received the Three Symbolic Degrees of Freemasonry in East Gate Lodge No. 355 in Clearwater, Florida. He was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on December 23, 1974. After moving to the central Florida area, M∴W∴ Boring became a member of Saint Johns Lodge No. 37 and served as Worshipful Master in 2006. M∴W∴ Boring served on several District, Zone and State Committees including Child ID, Masonic Education, Public Relations and Publicity, Jurisprudence, Arrangements and the Grand Lodge Corporate Board. In 2008, M∴W∴ Boring was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 16th Masonic District by M∴∴W∴∴ Joe Fleites. In 2009, he served as Grand Marshal, in 2010 was appointed Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota and in 2011 served as Junior Grand Steward for M∴W∴ Jim J Harris. M∴W∴ Boring is a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Orlando. Past Master of the Knights of St. Andrews and Past Master of the Lodge of Perfection. Sanford York Rite Bodies, Monroe Chapter No. 15, Sanford Council No. 20 and Taylor Commandery No. 28. Past Monarch of Zangi Grotto. Bahia Shrine—Ambassador. The Royal Order of Scotland.
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Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building Fund Since last Reporter
Sahib Shriners Building Fund
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he Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement, replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings and upkeep of the building and grounds. How can you help? We need funds for the above Do you know? We can’t do any of these improvements until we have money! Do we need these improvements? Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES! Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine Building Fund NOW! Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope you will continue to do your part for this worthy cause. —From TBA, Building Fund Chairman
BUILDING FUND DONATION FORM Yes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plate on the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing the desire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please check the proper box: Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling, and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can. Here is my check in the amount of $ ________. Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows: (Please Print) Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe 2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary 3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John Date: ___________ Signature: ___________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________ Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shriners (Building Fund), 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see the Recorder in the Sahib office.
Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions
$ 100 $ 500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000
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A Brass Plate A Silver Plate A Red Plate A Blue Plate A Green Plate
$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
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A Purple Plate A Gold Plate An Orange Plate A Black Plate A White Plate
Wouldn’t you like to see your name in one of these plates in the lobby of Sahib Shrine? Donate today, to the BUILDING FUND and help our temple grow into the future.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Sahib Shrine Trust Fund “The Permanent Building Fund”
Million Dollar Recognition Wall Fund Pledge Card q q q q q q q q
$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order $500 Cash, Check, or Money Order $500 Cash, Check, or Money order. Minimum ten payments over a one year period. $2,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money order Other tangible items over a 5 year period. $5,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Other tangible items over a 5 year period. $7,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Other tangible items over a 5 year period. $10,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Other tangible items over a 5 year period. Larger Amounts designated by Board of Trustees with wishes of donor considered.
Living Tree of Our Future
Sahib Shrine Trust Fund Donor Recognition We wish to thank the following who have given up to this point and those who qualifying will be engraved on the “Tree” in the appropriate manner.
Signature of Donor: __________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Inscription to read: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
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Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar Club Since last Reporter Donald Ellis $100
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB for the benefit of
Shriners Hospitals for Children
It’s simple... Just indicate your desire to leave $100 (or more) in your will to this wonderful cause, or give $100 (or more) dollars now. I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the hospitals. I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100, which is tax deductible. Please return application to: Recorder’s Office Sahib Shriners 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34232
Make your check payable to:
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN I am a member of ____________________________ Shriners.
Signed ___________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ City __________________ State_______ ZIP___________ Please have the certificate read: _________________________________________________ (Please print full name)
For More Information Call: (941) 366-4449
Model “T’s” and Classic Cars of Sahib Shriners
THE LEGION OF HONOR
1st WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS. – CRA
Legionettes meet same time in Sahara Room
Meetings Are Held 2nd MONDAY of the Month 7:00 P.M. “AT SAHIB SHRINE”
Malcolm H. VanDyke II, Commander (941) 356-4614 Email: sahibloh@comcast.net
For Model Ts contact: Ron LeVene (941) 753-3769 For Classic Cars contact: Ron Shrum (941) 961-0871
We Welcome Veterans!
WE RIDE SO THAT CHILDREN CAN WALK
Kentucky Colonels Under the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple
Sahib Mariners Do You Enjoy Boating?
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
Join us 2nd Wednesday – 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting
AT SAHIB SHRINE Lacey Cross Commodore
Email: laceycross2343@comcast.net Phone: 377-9491
We meet 4th Tuesday September - May at Tara Golf & Country Club. Ladies are always included. Col. Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, President Phone: 776-0937
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Email: roddbobkat@aol.com
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SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAU NEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY 1. Schedule your clubs and organizations so we may educate more of the public about the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals and the importance of keeping our Masonic families united and growing. Contact Chairman: Harold Eady Phone: 351-7860 Email: hjeady@comcast.net SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERS Hugh Quigley; Edmund Campbell, Jr.; Bob Somerville; Anthony Vignocchi
RECORDER’S REPORT by Ed Firquin – Recorder
MAY/JUNE 2015 Membership Status: Membership Reported to Imperial – June 2015 Gains: Affiliated 1 Restored 1 Associates 1 Creations 7 Reversal 0 10 Losses: Demits 0 Expired 9 AMD 1 Suspended 0 Resigned 0 10
In Memoriam
1,183
BLACK CAMEL Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and more glorious life and service. We carry their influence in our lives and their memories in our hearts. They are not forgotten.
1,183 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
James Launius Burt Baustert Edger Newman Robert Springer Jarl Linden Harold Schatschneider Frances Gibson Malcoln Ryder Roger Million Jack Wakely
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SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY MEN’S LUNCHEONS
Contact Program Chairman: Harold Eady - hjeady@comcast.net - with questions or program suggestions.
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4 Maggie Lane (Corner of Fruitville & Beneva) Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 366-2200 Office
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At Sahib Shrine same day and time as our Sunday Pancake Breakfasts. January March May September November
2301 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237 Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners Phone: 941-366-7070
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Fax: 941-953-4901
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We Care
Manatee Shrine Club President: Jim Fletcher 108 72nd Street Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: 807-2838 Email: fletch@jimfletcher.net
Your
Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Perida Blvd., Bradention 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m. Social Events to be Announced
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Reasonable prices, Free Wi-Fi, no crowds, quiet atmosphere for serious business discussions to help you make that sale.
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Clients are often impressed that you are connected with the Shrine philanthropies, and they may be impressed with our rental banquet facilities.
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Masonic Digest Scottish Rite by Casey A. Fletcher, KCCH, cfletcher@palletone.com
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tudying Masonic ritual can lead in many directions and open many a window in the house of learning. Our ritual finds its origin in a variety of literature. That literature in turn introduces us to a variety of teachers and philosophers. Foremost, our studies might lead us back into the Volume of Sacred Law. Our founding legend is derived from it. Our journey through the Blue Lodge and through numerous appendant bodies often follows the Biblical narrative. We reacquaint ourselves with Biblical characters, Boaz, Ruth, the two Hirams and Solomon, Jesus, John of Patmos, Zerubbabel and many others. Our work, however, is derived from many sources outside the biblical narrative. We are exposed to many wise teachers and philosophers. Though not mentioned by name, Socrates speaks to us at the beginning of the Entered Apprentice lecture. The symbol of light in the lecture appears to come from Plato’s writings, particularly Timaeus. The four cardinal virtues are discussed thoroughly in the Aristotle’s Ethics and Cicero’s On Moral Duties. The discussion of clay as a masonic symbol, toward the end of the lecture, seems to come from Pliny the Elder’s Natural History. Moreover, this is just the First Degree! At the risk of being obvious, our ancient brethren were well read and not just in the Volume of Sacred Law. Recently discovered from one ancient writing are five conditions for establishing and maintaining stable and just societies. They have a familiarity about them. First, the citizenry must be well educated, especially in ancient literature and texts. Second, government leaders must exemplify moral behavior. Third, basic
M∴W∴ Steven P. Boring
etiquette must be exhibited and traditional rituals must be performed. Next, individuals must also exemplify moral behavior and virtue, especially kindness and charity. Finally, each member of society must discover his specific role in society so to rightly perform his specific duties. Each of these values or conditions might remind us of any number of Scottish Rite degrees or portions of Blue Lodge lectures. These five conditions appear in the Analects, the teachings of Confucius recorded by his students around the 5th or 6th century BC. Confucius encouraged a return to the morals of the past and the ethics of the ancient sages. This all sounds pretty Masonic and indeed, it is. The teachings of Confucius are referred to at least 17 times in Morals and Dogma. As we study our ritual and investigate the philosophy behind it, we learn from many sources. What we learn provides reinforcement of the values and lessons offered in our degrees about morality, ethics, charity, education, duty and virtue. The Scottish Rite’s degrees will next be conferred on October 17 and 24. Petitions are available at http:// tampascottishrite.org. The Valley of Tampa regularly meets at its Center in Tampa on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a 5:45 p.m. dinner. At our August 13 meeting, Noble David Walters, KCCH, will present a program about the 20th Degree, Master of the Symbolic Lodge. Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. He is discovering that eastern and western philosophy have more in common than they have in differences.
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Memorial Lodge No. 16; Seminole Chapter No. 373, National Sojourners and Space Coast Council No. 32 Knight Masons. He is a Past Patron of DeLand Chapter No. 16, Order of the Eastern Star. He has served as a DeMolay Dad Advisor; a member of the Advisory Board of DeLand Assembly No. 31, International Order of Rainbow for Girls for several years and is a holder of the Grand Cross of Color. Since 2010, M∴W∴ Boring has been a member of the Masonic Youth Association of Florida, serving as the Secretary in 2011 and 2012. On May 28, 2012, M∴W∴ Boring was elected by the Craft and was installed on May 30, 2012, as Junior
Grand Warden of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida. After being elected to Senior Grand Warden in 2013 and Deputy Grand Master in 2014, he was elected and then installed Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida on May 27, 2015. M∴W∴ Boring had the honor and privilege of Raising both his son Tim and his stepson Alan to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason; both Tim and Alan are Past Masters of their respective Lodges. M∴W∴ Boring’s hobbies include guns, racing and classic cars. M∴W∴ Boring spends his leisure time working in the yard and spending time with his family.
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Support Your Masonic Organizations Visit a Blue Lodge Near You Wauchula No. 17 Manatee No. 31 Peace River No. 66 Braidentown No. 99 Palmetto No. 110 Bowling Green No. 121 Sarasota No. 147 Venice No. 301 Phoenix No. 346 Englewood No. 360 North Port No. 406
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. 402 15th St. E. 909 North Oak 520 30th Ave. W. 402 15th St. E. Chester Ave. & Main St. 2160 Main St. 118 E. Venice Ave. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. 265 Pine St. 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Wauchula Bradenton Arcadia Bradenton Bradenton Bowling Green Sarasota Venice Sarasota Englewood North Port
Visit Scottish Rite (more detail at http://trowel.com/flamason/scottishrite/index.html) Sarasota SR Club
1st Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. (On even numbered months – Dark in December)
Sarasota
2nd Friday, 11:45 a.m. Sahib Shriners for lunch (Every month, except dark in July, and observe the Ceremony of Remembrance in March on a date TBA each year.)
Sarasota
Valley of Tampa
2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., (Optional Dinner at 5:45 p.m.)
Tampa
5500 Memorial Hightway
Visit a High Twelve Club (more detail at http://www.trowel.com/flamason/hi12.htm) Cortez
Every Monday, 10:45 a.m. (November through April)
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
6010 14th St. W. Duff’s Restaurant
Bradenton
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Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNA by Mary Nell Fletcher, High Priestess, floridascarlett@yahoo.com
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ar-I Court is dark for the summer but still busy at work for the hospitals with our sewing projects and social outings. We just finished with our Grand Council (our National Convention for Ladies Oriental Shrine). I have heard several comments around the Shrine recently about how the LOS has moved away from the Shrine and I would like to clear up a lot of misinformation that has been passed around without the facts. Ladies Oriental Shrine is oldest ladies group that was formed by the wives and daughters of Shriners in the early 1900’s. It was formed by ladies, was run by women before we could vote and still today, our board of directors, officers and members have always been a totally autonomous organization. To be a member today, you may be related to a Mason, Shriner or vouched for by two members in good standing of LOSNA. (This is the same as to become a Mason. You do not have to have Masonic background to become a Mason). We have an investigation committee and are voted on by the membership, the same as the men. One of the reasons change was necessary was due to the closing of many Masonic Lodges and records were lost on members. In many cases, our ladies had Masonic affiliations but could not prove that they did. Also, we had numerous requests from Shriner’s children or their family members who wanted to give back but had no Masonic affiliation and also from women who were adopted. These new members have brought in new members
for the men, as many husbands of those ladies have become Masons and Shriners. Our main philanthropy is Shriners Hospitals for Children but we also give to local charities such as nursing homes, food banks, Masonic Home, children’s organizations, Salvation Army, Shrine Transportation Funds, endowment funds, Shrine projects, etc. Each Court decides where they want to give their funds. This year LOSNA gave $393,883 in cash to Shriners Hospitals for Children and $418,105 worth of articles of clothing, quilts, toys, etc. and an additional $67,000 was given to the Grand High Priestess Special Project in Lexington, Kentucky for x-ray equipment and equipment for the Orthothotic’s Room. Tampa Hospital in our area was given $27,151.84. These numbers do not include the numerous volunteer hours that our ladies have given in sewing or working for the hospitals or numerous community projects. We have donated almost the like amount to community projects. One of our main projects is the “Tab Funds” given across the US and Canada to upgrade wheelchairs as children grow or their needs change for their conditions. We are still very much involved in work for Shriners Hospitals for Children, supporting projects at the Shrine and our community. If you are a lady interested in working for these projects and having fun and fellowship with some wonderful ladies, please give me a call at (941) 807-4011 or talk to one of our ladies. They should all have a petition in their purse. This is truly a great court!
Sar-I-Court’s Officers & Honorary Aide Appointments for Grand Council 2015-16.
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Sahib Shriners Ladies Night
June Birthday Winner Ms. Marilyn Najjar
June Anniversary Winners Noble Ed and Lady Eleanor Wallace
July Birthday Winner Noble Alan Noseworthy
July Anniversary Winners Past Potentate Tom and Lady Kaye Millaway Photos courtesy of Noble Bud Glidden
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Englewood Shrine Club The Friendly Club Meets First Tuesday of each Month at Englewood Elk’s Lodge All Shriners Welcome Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Ron Enger, President 918-8713
President: Danny Holloway Phone: 859-699-1652 Email: caddyrd@yahoo.com
Sahib Shriners Pancake Breakfast By the Famous King Pins FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
e and m o C t! Get I
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee $6.00 per Person – Ages 7 & Over $2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7 Children Under Age 3 FREE
Please Come – Bring Your Friends & Neighbors We Always Use Our Best Dishes & Silverware Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib King Pin Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
Sahib Shrine - Every Tuesday 10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m. Friendly Atmosphere Jackpot – All Paper Bingo Electronic Verifiers Door Prizes - Annual Reward Program Instant Bingo (Pull Tabs) 25¢ 50¢ & $1.00
Free Coffee!
Sandwiches & Snacks for Sale Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or Less Complimentary 9-On for Your Birthday (Registration or Photo ID Required)
Get a Free 6-On When You Bring a New Player Come Play Bingo with the Shriners Every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. and See For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida” (Proceeds for the Benefit of Sahib Shrine) We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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GULF SHRINE CLUB
MEETS 2ND TUESDAY 11:00 A.M.
at American Legion Post 24 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, Florida (except during June, July and August) LADIES NIGHT DINNER 3rd Wednesday at IMG & Academy Golf Club For Information Call: Robert Dewart (941) 479-4483
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine Club
The Sahib Shriners Pipes and Drums
Shriners International
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
President David Bell
2:00 p.m. Every Thursday Sahib Shrine Call John “Jack” McCall 941-460-8604
Phone: (941) 755-1437 Email: jetfoot@verizon.net
Join the Prestige Unit Compliments of the
SAHIB AIDES UNIT
GREETERS of Sahib Shriners Phone – 366-4449
DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIB THE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC. SARASOTA CHAPTER 533
Compliments of
NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB
Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule. President: Charles “Bud” Glidden Phone: (941) 358-2285 Email: cgbmcm1@aol.com Secretary: Chuck Barrett Phone: (941) 922-5514 Email: cabarett2@verizon.net
Meets every Tuesday morning at The Olde World Restaurant Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited
Masonic Military Officers and Senior NCOs
Contact Robert Somerville, President – 429-6433
JOIN THE FUN UNIT!
Sahib 7:00 p.m. Wed. Nites at Sahib Shrine
CONTACT:
Floyd LaDue, President (941) 725-0555
Sahib Shriners Mission Statement To encourage and promote fun and fellowship for our Units and Clubs and provide the essential leadership that will guide them to accomplish the same. Our prime focus at all times will be our philanthropic mission to support Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class network of specialty hospitals.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Boxes What are they? A plastic cube with a slot in the top. What are the boxes for? To help collect donations, money for our Shriners Hospitals for Children to help relieve the pressure from the Hospital Days Fund Drive. Where are the boxes to be? In any store or business, preferably near a cash register. Within eyesight of customers making it easy for them to put their change in the box. When are the boxes to be used? All year round, so our friends can donate small amounts of cash at any time. As most of you know, many businesses have some kind of collection boxes on their counters, so why not one of ours?
August 2015
SAHIB SHRINE LADIES CALENDAR AUGUST 2 8:00am Pancake Breakfast 3 11:30am Jewels of Service 11:30am LOS Tigress Class-SL 4 11:00am Pirate Class – SL 5 7:00pm LOS-Greeters 7:00pm Legionettes – SL 7 10:00am LOS – Songbirds 11 1:00pm NYLA Temple at Manatee Lodge #31 6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance 13 11:00am Greeter-Ettes - SL 14 11:15am Sar-I Court MH 17 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky 7:30pm Clown Dolls – SL 18 10:30am LOS – Merrie Makers - SL 19 11:00am LOS - Orphan Annies - SL 21 10:00am Oriental Dancers 11:00am Klassy Kickers 25 LOS – Precious Pandas
Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449 if you can arrange a placement.
Pull Tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals
The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donating aluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of March 31, 2015, they have collected 104,007 lbs., for a total of $54,753.66 for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS 1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete cans would require a great deal more storage space. You should go ahead and recycle the rest of the can in the normal way, in the dumpster behind Sahib. 2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267. 3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5 pounds worth. 4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs are delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahib club/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center. The money netted from recycling goes directly into the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children. Call:
Laura Burgess Marylou Ellis Chickie Johnson Connie Lawson
(941) 758-9196 or (941) 484-0089 or (941) 966-2678 or (941) 758-8274 or
Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party! Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
SEPTEMBER 1 11:00am Pirate Class - SL 2 7:00pm LOS - Greeters 7:00pm Legionettes - SL 4 10:00am LOS - Songbirds 6 8:00am Pancake Breakfast 7 SAHIB CLOSED - LABOR DAY 11:30am LOS Tigress Class-SL 8 1:00pm NYLA Temple at Manatee Lodge #31 6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance 10 11:00am Greeter-Ettes - SL 11 11:15am Sar-I Court MH 14 11:30am Jewels of Service 11:30am LOS Tigress Class - SL 15 10:30am LOS Merrie Makers - SL 16 11:00am LOS - Orphan Annies - SL 18 10:00am Oriental Dancers 11:00am Klassy Kickers 21 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky 7:30pm Clown Dolls – SL 22 LOS – Precious Pandas
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Your ad here?
VENICE SHRINE CLUB
ALL MASONS AND NOBLES WELCOME! Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the Left Coast Seafood Co. US Hwy 41 Bypass Intersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N Contact: Jim Fahey
President 223-6533 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB SHRINE Officers and Appointees
DIVAN Potentate..................................................... Connie Jacobi Chief Rabban........................................... Carroll Scribner Assistant Rabban............................................. Bill Balkwill High Priest & Prophet...................................... Dorè Patlian Oriental Guide................................................... Dell Hyland Treasurer..........................................................Ken Shipley Recorder............................................................. Ed Firquin IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVES
Connie Jacobi, Potentate Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus Glenn Walters, PP, Emeritus
Carroll Scribner, Chief Rabban W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus
PAST POTENTATES
1981-82 * Howard Noble 1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 1984 * Tom Bing 1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 1990 Lee E. Stewart 1991 * William “Bill” Magill 1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie 1993 * Les Taylor 1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 1995 * James Arendall 1996 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 1997 Al “Bear” Robinson 1998 Ken Terryberry
1999 Curtis Toale 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33° 2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr. 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler 2003 Ed Phillips 2004 * Bob Goldenberg 2004 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 2005 Dwain Jones 2006 Homer Cranmer 2007 Dale LaBell 2008 John N. Mitchell 2009 * Oscar Cloutier 2010 Don Vos 2011 Tom Millaway 2012 Charles Levan, 33° 2013 William H. “Bill” Zurlo 2014 Gary “Rocky” Kearney * Deceased
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master...............................................Del Rawlinson 2nd Ceremonial Master.................................................Jules Simon Director of the Arch...................................................... David Bruce Director of Ritual................................................. Barry D. Hart, 33° Marshal.......................................................................... Ron Enger Captain of the Guard.................................................... Bud Glidden Outer Guard................................................................ Herb Mueller SAHIB TRUST FUND Chairman....................................................................Ken Pedersen Trustees............................................Jules Simon, Charles Hamilton OFFICE STAFF Administrative Assistant..............................................Sherri Cliburn Financial Assistant...................................................... Barbara Hays Event Coordinator................................................ Linda Glendinning Food & Beverage Manager.............................................. Ed Shauan Executive Chef......................................................... Robert McClain CHAPLAINS Chief Chaplain.............................................................. David Bruce Chaplain................................................................ Rev. Bill Carter Chaplain.............................................................Rev. Dorè Patlian Chaplain...........................................................Elder Bill Arbuckle HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS Donor Relations Chairman............................................Robert Rodd Hospital Benefit Month Chairmen .................................Jules Simon Plaque Program Chairman........................................ Robert L. Rodd Business Collection Buckets.....................................Dorwin Pulford Hospital Chairman ...........................................................Ken Clark Asst. Hospital Chairman........................................... Dick Schmidt FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS 100 Million Dollar Club Chairman ............................................ TBD Bingo Chairman............................................................... Jack Ivins Circus Chairman ......................................................Dale LaBell, PP County Fair Chairman.................................................. Dorè Patlian County Fair Co-Chairman....................................................... TBD Dog Track Chairman................................................................ TBD Fez & Clothes Sales......................................................... Aides Unit Jewelry Sales Co-Chairman .........................Tom Willeman, Jim Yeo Jewelry Sales Asst. Chairmen ......................................Ron Shrum Picnic Committee (Spring).............................................. Units - TBD Picnic Committee (Fall).......................................Club Council - TBD Spaghetti Dinner ......... Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters
GENERAL APPOINTMENTS Audio-Visual Unit Chair................................................... Ed Shauan Audio-Visual Unit Members............................................. Ed Shauan Blood Bank Co-Chairmen.................................. Fred & Marylou Ellis Building Maintenance Co-Chairman........ Ken Pederson, Ed Wallace Building Maintenance Committee........................... Del Rawlinson Church Service Chairman..................................... Lou Ortt, 33°, PP Director of Clubs....................................................... Del Rawlinson Director of Security..................................................... Bruce Porter Finance Committee (Elected) Chairman.....................Dale LaBell, PP Finance Committee (Elected)......................................Bill McKown Anthony Vignocchi Golf Chairman .................................................... Tom Cunningham, Golf Committee..........................................................John Sholtis Legal Counsel.................................................. William B. Padelford Librarian ................................................................................. TBD Masonic Relations Chairman ................................. Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Masonic Relations Youth Groups............................ Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Membership Chairman .............. High Priest & Prophet Dore Patlian Parliamentarian........................................................................ TBD Luncheon Program Chairman........................................ Harold Eady Program Committee Members............... Giles Light, Don Alderson Protocol Advisor.............................................................. Bill Batten Provost Marshal...............................................................Ron Enger Public Relations Director............................................... Harold Eady Public Relations Committee......................... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Anthony Vignocchi, Casey Yniguez Reporter Editor................................................................ Ed Firquin Speakers Bureau.......................................................... Harold Eady Sunshine Committee Chairman.................................... Bud Glidden Ticket Sales ..........................................LOSNA - Marylou Ellis, PHP Unit Council Chairman.............................................................. TBD Unit Council Vice-Chairman.................................................... TBD Unit Council Secretary...................................................Ron LeVene Webmaster...................................................... Gary Schweinshaupt AIDES Chief Aide.....................................................................Jim Smith, II Assistant Chief Aide.......................................................Dave Joly Assistant Chief Aide.......................................................Don Sims Assistant Chief Aide...................................................... Jim Smith Assistant Chief Aide....................................................Ron LeVene Personal Aide..................................................................Fred Ellis Personal Aide.............................................................. Tom Hardin Personal Aide...........................................................Ken Pedersen Personal Aide Special Duties..........................................Ray Perez Event Photographer........................................................Bob Rodd Chief Aide Emeritus.................................................. Joe Pegoraro Executive Aide............................................ Bill Athas, Jack Bryant Aides.................................................Bob Bordner, Cub Dickerson, Ron Shrum, Charlie Titus, Tom Willeman, Fritz Wise, Jim Yeo 2015 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL POTENTATE ORIENTAL GUIDE Conrad “Connie” Jacobi (Deanie) Dell Hyland (Sandra) 6333 Stone River Rd. 4611 Hollingsworth Ave. Bradenton, FL 34203-7895 Sarasota, FL 34233 (941) 727-0150 (504) 296-9187 chjacobi38@aol.com hyland29@msn.com CHIEF RABBAN Carroll“Scrib”Scribner (Sandy) 155 Grand Oak Circle Venice, FL 34292-2434 (941) 488-4363 sahibscrib@gmail.com
TREASURER Kenneth M. Shipley (Beatty) 2909 Concord Street Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 921-3684 k.m.shipley@hotmail.com
ASSISTANT RABBAN Bill Balkwill (Gail) 2151 Riviera Dr. Sarasota, FL 34232-3517 (941) 923-1168 balkwill@verizon.net
RECORDER Ed Firquin (Wanda) 5417 Creeping Hammock Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 922-1981 edwintracy@verizon.net
HIGH PRIEST PROPHET Dore Patlian (Susan) 8118 Villa Grande Ct. Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 320-8291 revdore@gmail.com
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AMBASSADORS Chief Ambassador..................................................................... TBD Asst. Chief Ambassador............Robert “Bob” Pedersen (Lodge 99) Ambassadors-at-Large.......................Barry Hart 33° (Lodge 301,) William Merritt (Lodge 147,) Dave Mills (Lodge 147,) Ray Perez (Lodge 99), Dorwin Pulford (Lodge 31,) Omer Quesnel (Lodge 346), Ed Shauan (Lodge 301), John Stafford 33° UNIT HEADS Unit Council ............................................................................. TBD Aides..........................................................Jim Smith II (907-0746) Band................................................ C. Jarrett Miller, PP (756-1471) Banjo Band................................George Van Valkenburg (215-7086) Clowns.........................................................Rick Taylor (525-6561) Directors Staff............................................David Bruce (924-5157) Greeters...........................................Warren Williamson (524-5860) Kentucky Colonels................ Col. Robert L. (Bob) Rodd (776-0937) King Pins................................................ Del Rawlinson (951-0033) Legion of Honor.......................... Malcolm H. VanDyke II (356-4614) Mariners.....................................................Lacey Cross (377-9491) Marshal’s Staff............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713) Model T’s................................................... Ron LeVene (753-3769) Oriental Band............................................ Floyd LaDue (725-0555) Past Masters ........................................ Albert Dahlberg (371-7924) Pipes & Drums...............................John “Jack” McCall (460-8604) Provost Guard.............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713) Rituals.............................................. Barry D. Hart 33° (379-9147) Roadrunners................................................. Ken Clark (313-9905) Temple Guards........................................ Bud Glidden, Herb Mueller TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLES Don Albertson.....................................................Program Chairman Bill Athas....................................................... County Fair Chairman Bill Batten..........................................................................Recorder Ray Bell............................................................... Event Coordinator Cliff Bloodsworth.................................................Hospital Chairman Ben Blount................................................... Hospital Transportation Charlie Burke..............Membership Chairman, Bloodbank Chairman Ed Firquin......................................................... Ceremonial Director Gerald Goacher, KCCH.............................................................Ritual Art Littman......................................................Chairman Trust Fund Herb Mueller.................................................... Captain of the Guard Joe Pegoraro .................................................................. Chief Aide Harold Schatschneider.................................................. Outer Guard Gary Schweinshaupt,................................................Reporter Editor W. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP....................................................Ritual Lee Stewart, PP...................................................................Director Bud Stuver...........................................................................Director Bill Arbuckle............................................................ Chaplain Corps Lou Ortt, 33°, PP...................................................... Chaplain Corps COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLES Mike Ash.................................................................................Band Bill Athas........................................Finance Officer, Legion of Honor Mario Bojsiuk.......................................................... Legion of Honor Jack Bryant (Chief Pilot).............................................. Flying Fezzes J.D. Copher................................................... North Port Shrine Club Selwyn Damron........................................................Director’s Staff William F. Dokes.....................................Secretary, Gulf Shrine Club Raymond Drury, Sr.......................... Secretary, Manatee Shrine Club Harry Falck.................................................................Oriental Band Ed Gremp................................................................................Band Darwin Heinzman............................................................. King Pins Earl Huntzinger .......................................Gulf Shrine Club Treasurer Jim Macdonald............................................. North Port Shrine Club Otis Manchester........................................... North Port Shrine Club Willis “Bill” Mather............................................................ King Pins William McKown..........................................................Past Masters Jarrett Miller, PP......................................................................Band George Mitchell, KCCH....................................................... Hillbillies Herbert Mueller....................................................... Legion of Honor Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH.........................................Desert Patrol P.W. Towsley................................................. North Port Shrine Club Sam Upton (Flight Director)......................................... Flying Fezzes Clint Van Tassell............................................ North Port Shrine Club Ed Wallace................................................................Camel Herders Alf Weidner..................................................................Desert Patrol
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW Jack Wm. Windt....................................... 19
FINANCIAL SERVICES Hart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart........ 16
PLUMBERS & A/C Aqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ................. 19
BANKS Iberia Bank, Jules Simon, VP.....................19
FUNERAL HOMES Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ................ 43
POOLS Galaxy Pools ........................................... 33
CPAs Terry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA.................... 16 Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A............ 15 Cavanaugh & Co. LLP.............................. 20 Albert A. Haab, CPA, EA.............................. 9
FURNITURE - SALES Sleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture ......... 19
REAL ESTATE Robbins Assoc., G. David Walters............. 15
GOLF Peridia Golf & Country Club...................... 43
RESTAURANTS Sahib Shriners Restaurant ..................... 31 Terrace on the Green Restaurant.............. 43
COMPUTER REPAIR CTS - Karl Krausse................................... 19 CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL Electricity of Sarasota, Inc. ...................... 26 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL D.R. Coffman Construction Co. ................ 16 CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/C Jim McDonald Heating & Cooling............. 26 CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATION Don Vos Sprinkler Company .................. 20 CONTRACTORS - REMODELING D.R. Coffman Construction Co.................. 16 CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Conway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ............ 30 DENTISTS Michael K. McRoyan, DDS ......................... 9 DOCTORS Dr. Kimberly Walters, DC Sarasota Chiropractic Centre................... 21
HANDYMAN SERVICES Little Jobs, LLC, Steve Helin..................... 31 HOME INSPECTION Independent Home Insp. Srvs................... 19 INSURANCE Purmort & Martin..................................... 30 JEWELRY Diamond Vault, Ali Chokr........................... 2 MARINE PRODUCTS Rhodan Marine/GPS Anchor......................12 MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS Masonic Organization...............................33 National Sojourners................................. 40 OPTICIANS Optical Service ....................................... 30 ORGANIZATIONS Q Club, Teocalli 183................................. 16 ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE Advanced SportsMedicine Center............. 19 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Eric’s Painting & Decorating .................... 19
SENIOR LIVING & CARE Comfort Keepers...................................... 29 Villa Grande of Sarasota........................... 30 WATER TREATMENT Aqua-Soft, Roger King............................. 30 WELLNESS & BEAUTY L’Ural Spa................................................ 21 SHRINE CLUBS Englewood Shrine Club ........................... 39 Gulf Shrine Club ...................................... 40 Hillbilly Shrine Club ................................... 9 Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 31 Motor Corps Shrine Club.......................... 40 North Port Shrine Club ............................ 40 Venice Shrine Club .................................. 43 SHRINE SUPPORTERS Purmort & Martin..................................... 30 Suncoast Communities Blood Bank...........30
Masonic Digest........................................ 32 Masonic Organizations..............................33 Million Dollar Club.................................... 28 Officers (Elected & Appointed).................. 44 Recorder’s Report ................................... 29 Reporter Advertising Rates......................... 9 Sahib Bingo............................................. 39 Sahib Building Fund................................. 26 Sahib Raffle............................................. 27 Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers).... 44 Sahib Unit News...................................... 18 Shrine Club Directory ................................ 8 Shrine Club News...................................... 8 Shriners Hospital Contributions ................ 6 Stated Meetings .................................... 6 Thursday Luncheons ............................... 30 Trust Fund............................................... 27 SAHIB UNITS Aides....................................................... 40 Clowns.................................................... 40 Greeters.................................................. 40 Kentucky Colonels .................................. 28 King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............... 39 Legion of Honor....................................... 28 Mariners ................................................. 28 Model Ts / Classic Cars............................ 28 Oriental Band........................................... 40 Pipes and Drums..................................... 40 Provost Guard.......................................... 39
SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION Birthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance............ 6 Hospital Transportation Report ................. 6
NEW ADVERTISERS IN AUGUST
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NEW MEMBERS ARE VITAL to SHRINEDOM’S very existence! New Nobles bring to
Sahib Shrine
New ABILITIES New LOYALTY New FINANCES New DEVOTION New SINCERITY New MANPOWER New ENTHUSIASM
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
New Members Mean Much More than a Gain in Numbers or a Percentage Increase – THEY ARE SAHIB SHRINE’S CONTINUED LIFE AND ACTION
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