Volume 34, Number 9
Sarasota, Florida
September 2015
What it’s all about!!!
Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids
September 1 REPORTER DEADLINE for October edition 5 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 10:00 a.m. 6 Pancake Breakfast/Blood Mobile, 8:00 a.m. 7 Pioneer Days Parade Englewood, 9:00 a.m. Labor Day - Sahib Closed 8 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 9 Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 6 16,18,19 Fall Ceremonial, 23 October 1 REPORTER DEADLINE for November edition 3 C/U Head Mtg CANCELLED 30th Year SHC in Tampa, 10:00 a.m. 4 Pancake Breakfast/Flu/Pneumonia Vac. 8:00 a.m. 8 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 6 17 Commodore’s Ball, 7:00 p.m., 38 18 Fall Picnic, 12:00, 36 23, 24 Sahib Shrine Circus, 38 30 Johnny Cash & Friends, 6:00 p.m., 36
Shrine Club Directory, 8 Shrine Club News, 8 Sahib Shriner’s Parade Schedule, 11 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
September 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 Circle of Life have never made too much of a big deal out of birthdays, a cake, a few friends out to dinner or at the house for good cheer and fellowship. As you read this edition of The Reporter, I will be turning the “big seven o.” Yes 70. Yeah, I know 70 is the new 60. My dear Lady Susan is trying to sell that one to me but the mirror does not lie. This is not a 60 year old mug staring back at me. Yes, I am fortunate to have a luxurious head of now silver hair and for that I am grateful. But what is that stiffness in both of my little fingers and that slight pain in the left knee? Just signs of a few too many miles on the body; that suit my soul wears to navigate its time on this 3rd Planet from the Sun. I only take half of a pill a day for a tad bit of high blood pressure so I count myself lucky. I was sitting with one noble a few Thursdays ago who told me he must take 42 pills a day. Wow, that is a lot of chemicals sloshing around in there. Isn’t modern medicine and big pharma wonderful? There is a circle of life, one that every human on this planet must experience and obey. It is beautifully told in Ecclesiastes verses 1-8: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted: A time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up: A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance: A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing: A time to get and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to cast away: A time to rend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence and a
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time to speak: A time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace.” This time of life I am entering is the time of the “bucket list”; of the undone things getting done. It is a time of being more loving and tender to those who have put up with us for so many years. It is a time of reflection on things of quality, of the fine things in our life. It is a time for keeping fit and keeping strong for although the body is merely the house our soul and spirit lives in for this short earthly journey, it is not good to let the house get run down. It is well that human life is lived in chapters for we learn so much from each one. This one I am entering is perhaps the most instructive of all. It is where true wisdom comes; if we are ever to achieve it. It is where great gratitude for our blessings, our loves, our successes and most of all the times we missed the mark, failed or just did not get it done; for those times were our best teachers. This is the truly the richest time of our life for we have the time to reflect, to love without holding back, to cherish each sunrise and each rainfall. This is the pinnacle of life, not the end. We are preparing for our transition from the Lodge Militant here on Earth to the Lodge Triumphant where we will rest for a while, greet those who came before and prepare for the next journey. On my 70th birthday (September 7) I bless and thank each and every one of you for the rich and wonderful 69th year I have had as a member of Sahib Shriners Divan. My brothers this is the best of life, right here and right now. Cherish every moment.
Photo on Front Page: Justin McNesky and scuba divers had a spearfishing tournament on Saturday, July 18 at Bearded Clam Waterfront Restaurant, Sarasota, FL and raised $7,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Accepting donation on behalf of SHC-Tampa l-r: Ill. Sir Jacobi, Asst. Rabban Balkwill and Treasurer Ken Shipley (In loving memory of Brother Ken Shipley whom the Black Camel took on August 16, 2015.) 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!
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Potentate’s notes Nobles and ladies, Our thanks to the Motor Corps for doing a great job in the kitchen for July and August while the Hillbillys took a well-deserved break. If you missed one of those great hamburgers you will have to wait until next year. We have a beautiful Main Hall (Ballroom) with the new paint, carpet and soon the new chairs and with the great staff doing the magic, we should be renting this hall out all next year. So make your plans early so that you can get the time you need for your Sahib Unit/ Club parties. Not too late to plan your Christmas Party this year. Take a moment and stop by the bar and check out the new decor. In the May edition of The Reporter I wrote in my article about anyone who may be interested in running for the Divan line for 2016:
“Nobles who want to get in line for an office in Sahib Shriners (Divan) you may
talk with any Divan member and also, there is a committee - Leadership Search
Committee. They will talk with you and help you with any and all questions. The
committee consists of Ill. Sir PP Curt Toale, Nobles Fred Ellis and Ed Jordon.”
We as a Team may be able to answer any and all questions, but if you are interested, speaking with a committee member is another option. I know this may be early, but we need to get dedicated people for the coming years. So if you know of anyone, please advise him of this message. Hope you have gotten your Candidate for the Fall Ceremonial. There is a Candidate’s Petition in this edition of The Reporter. It is not too late. Working together we can get our membership back and beat the Black Camel. I am proud to serve the nobility. Stay healthy and remember those who are not. (Yours in the Faith) Respectfully, Connie Jacobi, Potentate NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO AMEND TEMPLE BYLAWS I, Connie Jacobi, Potentate of Sahib Shriners 2015 do call for a Special Meeting for September 17, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.; this declaration being given after notice to address and consider by vote a change in Sahib Shriners bylaw Article 5, (5.2) Dues. The annual dues will be determined by vote of members in goodstanding and no other item shall be discussed or voted on at this meeting. We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Sahib Shriners “Country Hillbilly presented by the Hillbillys”
LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE With Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, September 8
• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m. • Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m • Choice of Entree: Crisp Roasted Maple Leaf Duck with Wild Rice OR Baked Salmon with Scalloped Potato
Tickets: $17.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuity Purchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must! Nobles – Country with Hillbilly Hat or Jacket & Tie (Fez) Ladies – Commensurate attire Music by “Jimmy Jay and the J Men” 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.
Official Call
SAHIB SHRINE Contributions Made to Shriners Hospitals
Total Year To Date 100.00 $ 8,132.16 550.00 5,675.00
Shriners Hospital ......................... Shriners Hospital - IMO ........... Total...........................................
$650.00
$ 13,807.16
Contributions Made to Sahib Shrine Donations to Sahib........................ Donations To Sahib – IMO............. Total.............................................
1 1,025.00 $ 48,152.80 200.00 6,347.00 11,225.00
$ 54,499.80
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITAL July Transportation Report Ken Clark, Hospital Chairman
2 - Patient visits to Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa 18 - Patient visit to other Shriners Hospitals for Children Participating Drivers & Assisting Nobles: Bill Balkwill Ben Blount Mario Bojsiuk Dana Callahan Ron Connor
Ed Cramer Fred Ellis Bob Martin Jim Pinson Paul Pante
Dorwin Pulford Dwight Ridgeway 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.
SEPTEMBER 2015 STATED MEETING
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
• 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
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, AT THE STATED MEETING HELD AT Sahib Shriners at the hour of 12:45 P.M. on the 13th of August, 2015, a motion was made from the floor by a noble of Sahib, in good standing, that the annual dues for the membership to Sahib Shriners be increased by ten dollars ($10). Thereby beginning in 2016 the annual dues for the membership in Sahib Shriners will be a total of ninety dollars ($90). Said motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously. WHEREAS, Sahib Shriners Bylaws Article 5, (5.2) Dues, contains the following provision: The annual dues shall be determined at a stated or special meeting of the temple after notice has been given to each member stating the proposed amount of the annual dues. The annual dues shall not be less than prescribed by the bylaws of the Imperial Council. The annual dues do not include the hospital levy or the annual per capita tax required by the bylaws of the Imperial Council, each of which shall be added to the annual dues…… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That at the stated meeting to be held on the 9th day of September, 2015, a resolution will be read proposing that the annual dues for membership in Sahib Shriners shall be ninety dollars ($90) per year beginning with the year 2016. This motion will be voted upon at a special meeting to be called by the Potentate. If this motion is approved it will constitute an increase in annual dues of ten dollars ($10) per year.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Recorder’s notes by Ed Firquin, sahib3@juno.com
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all is just around the corner with cooling breezes to refresh us Floridians. Our friends from the north will soon be back with us here at Sahib, they will be greeted in the southern traditions of a smile and welcome back handshake. The new looks in the Main Hall and Sahara Lounge will be waiting for their visits. The menu will give each a great choice of fine food served by Noble Ed Shauan and his staff. The fall calendar is full of activity for nobles, their ladies and friends in Sarasota. This month finds the Hillbillys returning from their summer vacation and their country fixings can once again be enjoyed on
Thursday evenings. The Motor Corps Shrine Club did a great Bikerbilly Bash during July and August. President Dave Bell had those bikers cooking and scooting around the restaurant and lounge. Their lovely ladies, of course with a smile, took care of orders and serving the food to those enjoying the good time served up by Sahib’s great Motor Corps. The Fall Grand Ceremonial is scheduled for September 16, 18 and 19. The 16th will have the candidates and their ladies meeting the clubs and units in the Main Hall with an introduction of Shrinedom. . . .continued on page 9
Chief Rabban’s notes by Carroll G. Scribner, sahibscrib@gmail.com
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i once again, I hope your year is treating you well. Mine jumped up and bit me in the rotator cuff so I am still a little sore in places. I have to get back to work! Just got over that when I was hit with vertigo. I was out of balance for sure for a few days. Before my shoulder surgery, I was a guest speaker at Bay Palms and was well received. I am always proud to represent Sahib and the Shrine letting people know what we do for children. I represented you at the Imperial Session. I saw a lot, learned a lot, and was happy with most decisions and unhappy for a couple. Please note that Potentate Connie Jacobi, Assistant Rabban Bill Balkwill, Recorder Emeritus Bill Batten and I attended all sessions, each day, on your behalf. Thank you for your confidence in electing us to represent you. The FEZtival of Trees is fast approaching and your
committee is gearing up to get officially started on September 1. We will have our first meeting August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Sahib to lay out changes and assignments. We learned a whole lot last year and hope to do a better job this year. If you would like to be a part of this program, give me a call. Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi is giving his full support to this effort which is a great step in the right direction. Thanks Connie. Elsewhere in this edition you will find more information on The FEZtival of Trees, a letter that is used to bring donors and participants to our program. Please read it and consider becoming a sponsor or tree donor. Also find an entry form for trees. If you decide to help your temple, please go to our website to enter. We need your support! I will see you at Sahib or at your club or unit.
Assistant Rabban’s notes by Bill Balkwill, balkwill@verizon.net
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reetings once again, fellow nobles. As I write this, during our hot and rainy months, the Sahib Shriners are preparing for the rest of the year with a full-scale agenda. We have Ceremonial, Circus, Parades, FEZtival of Trees, Fall Picnic, Concerts, Friday Dinners, Queen of Hearts, Birthday/ Anniversary Dinner Dances and Bingo. So come on out and be involved in any of these events. Please stay in touch by using the website http://sahibshrine.org and/ or The Reporter. We need to thank Noble Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus, and new Imperial Emeritus, for the great job he does in relaying the information from the Imperial Session. So give him a big “thank you” when you see him. We would also like to thank Ill. Sir Connie
Jacobi and Lady Deanie for organizing the social events surrounding Imperial in Houston. How can we forget Morton’s Restaurant and our waitress singing to us. We want to thank Aleppo Shriners for inviting us to their Shrine gathering. They made us feel at home. Thank you Potentate Ill. Sir David Raymond! Future Imperial Sessions: 2016 Tampa, 2017 Daytona, 2018 Daytona, 2019 Nashville, 2020 Kansas City. Last but not least, your Divan, under the leadership of Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, has developed a 5-year Strategic Plan for Sahib. Goal No. 9 is very important and I would like to bring you up to date with it:
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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ow d cuz. You might be a Hillbilly if to become a clown all you need is makeup cuz you already have the hat, clothes, shoes and lots of those long funny balloons from the truck stop vending machines. Thank you Bikerbillys for them great victuals while we was gone. Hope u r real hungry, we’re back. September Hillbilly victuals r: 9/03 BBQ Chicken
9/10 Mac and Cheese w/Ham 9/17 Pork and Sauerkrauts 9/24 Corned Beef and Cabbage
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Manatee Shrine Club by Jim Fletcher, fletch@jimfletcher.net
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t has been a hot rainy summer, but fall is just around the corner. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends at our September 4th meeting at Peridia Golf and Country Club. We welcome new members, visitors and your spouses. Jim Smith is taking reservations so call him at home (941) 907-0746, cell (941) 704-6056
or mail reservations to 6539 The Masters Avenue, Bradenton, FL 34202. Meal choices are Chicken Parmesan or Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. Our Board Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., social is at 11:00 a.m. and lunch is served at 12:00 noon.
. . .continued from page 7 Recorder’s Notes The Ritual Cast will perform the Ritual Teachings on the 18th. The 19th brings the visit to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa. The luncheons for nobles and ladies will be held after the parade around our campus by units and clubs. You still have time to get a candidate in the Ceremonial, as member of Sahib, but time is fleeting cutoff date to report to Imperial is September 11. The year of 2015 is marching toward the end and Ill.
Sir Connie Jacobi has guided the temple with devotion. He has shown the way into the future for Sahib’s Nobles and Officers. As nobles work to keep the temple successful, let us not forget his contribution toward a successful year as Potentate. So let us make the next few months, months to remember with fondness. Let us make Sahib Shriners for its nobles and a place to enjoy Shrine Masonry. Remember the child within and I will see you at the Sahib.
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Motor Corps Shrine Club by Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, glightfl@yahoo.com
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ad luck comes in threes.” “Bad things happen in threes.” “Trouble Comes in Threes.” These superstitions, folklores, or wives tales seem to have fallen upon the Motor Corps in recent times. First, Lady Peggy Sue Mitchell was injured in an accident at her home. Then Ken Shipley (Doc) went down on his bike en route to Sturgis, South Dakota on Interstate 75. Finally, Bob Hammer (Hammertime) was riding his bicycle and was cut off by a car when he damaged his ribs and dislocated his shoulder. By the time you are reading this article, all should be recovering, albeit slower than they might have liked. In any event, we will be glad to eventually have them all back at 100 percent and hopefully, no more threes for the Motor Corps. One bit of belated news. At the FSA meetings back in May, the Florida Association of Shrine Motor Corps (FASMC) held their competition at the Dog Track and at the parking lot adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express near the airport. One of our members, John Hubbard (Hotrod) competed. This was Hotrod’s first competition on his Harley trike and he did pretty well. We even have some photos to prove it. Several of our members and their ladies did make it to Sturgis, South Dakota for the big motorcycle rally in August. 2015 is the 75th anniversary of this most famous of motorcycle rallies. Over the course of six days from August 3 - 9th, more than 400,000 bikers descended upon this little community in the Black Hills. The Bikerbilly dinners are now history. We sure hope you had a chance to visit with us on the Thursday nights in July and August when the Motor Corps filled in for the Hillbilly Shrine Club. This year things seem to have gotten off to a slow start in July, but by August we did see some increased traffic. Many of your fellow Shriners and their friends did dine with us each Thursday evening during our seven-week run. We appreciate everyone’s support and say thanks to
Certificate received from the Florida Grand Master for support of the Masonic Home.
the Motor Corps members and their ladies for helping out. We could not have done it without the help of our ladies. At the risk of leaving out any of our ladies, we say special thanks to Jill, Carol, Muriel and Cathy. The August Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance was hosted by the Motor Corps. If you were not there, you missed out on a delightful evening. Musical entertainment was provided by the “Mellotones.” We also enjoyed the Roast Pork Loin with Apple Stuffing or Stuffed Flounder entree selections. Dress for that event was Hawaiian/Guayabera shirts for men and summertime dressy casual for women. A number of the Motor Corps members wore their black Guayabera shirts. Several weeks back, the Motor Corps received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Grand Master of Florida for our contributions to the Masonic Home. We were advised that our name had been inscribed on the Permanent Roll of the Masonic Home 100 Club. The annual Englewood Pioneer Day Parade is scheduled for Labor Day, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. The Motor Corps expects to participate in the parade along with the other units of Sahib. Hopefully the weather will not be too warm for the air cooled Harley Davidson motorcycles. Motor Corps members enjoy this parade and the afterglow which follows. We have only a few members with birthdays and anniversaries to report in September. Birthdays include Eric Bock (Ironman) on the 7th, Norm Cyphers (Stormin Norman) on the 25th and Ben Pfeiffer (Inspector) on the 29th. The two anniversaries this month are Dave Bell (Jetfoot) and Rita (Sweet Pea) on the 6th and Joe Stella (Stroker Joe) and Suzy Lucas (Cream Cheese) on the 7th. Activities at Sahib will be picking up as we move further into fall. We should have a lot more news in the October Reporter. Safe travels until then. Hydrate (your body) and inflate (your tires).
Motor Corps Noble John Hubbard (Hotrod) competes at FASMC on his Harley trike. 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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our Scribe has joined the ranks of the walking wounded upon receiving the unwelcome news that after all the procedures on my eye, things are not going to change and the eye for all intents and purposes is useless. If it is any consolation I am reminded that many a pirate continued operating with one eye and it sure did not harm Israel’s Moshe Dayan’s achievements any. Just be wary of a red Ford hatchback driven by a one-eyed Shriner. C’est la vie! A reminder: Those folks that have correctly identified a “QN” in past articles are invited to a breakfast for two as guests of the North Port Shrine Club at the Olde World Restaurant in North Port on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. Just let me know when you can attend. It was interesting to note in the latest Shriner magazine that two of my former Shrine temples were mentioned, Nur in Wilmington, Delaware for affiliations and Salaam in Livingston, New Jersey with a “Shriner of the Month”. Salaam was astute enough to realize that Newark, New Jersey was undergoing urban deterioration and wisely sold their building and built a marvelous new one in the suburbs. Ft. Myers’ Araba might consider a likewise move. Our Nobles Don Gatrell and PP Tom Millaway still not out of the woods with their medical problems. Our thoughts are with them always. Since this is the slow season and many nobles have fled northward and I have missed a few gatherings, there is not a lot to report. A Picnic is coming up September 21, always a good time and great food but
room for improvement in the beer department. Give me a break from the “lite” stuff guys. I am sure I will hear about that comment. Caught up on some news I was not aware of. Our member Noble Chris Depass, PWM, Punta Gorda Lodge was married a time back. NPSC wishes the newlyweds all the best. Also received a communication from Dr. Leigh Treco who provides talks on nutrition, exercise and health to various area clubs and organizations asking if any Shrine group would be interested in her presentation. Might be of interest to other Sahib Units and the ladies of Nyla Temple and Sar-I Court. She may be contacted at <Dr.LeighTreco@gmail.com>. Is there any information about how many Master Masons there are in this area that are not members of the Shrine? It behooves us to reach out to these brothers and educate them on the benefits of Shrine membership. (Bits and Pieces) Funky architecture, after the curved glass facade of a new London skyscraper acted like a giant magnifying glass, melting the side of a businessman’s luxury car. “Imagine if the sun reflected on the wrong part of the body,” said the car’s stunned owner. (Quotable Notable) Who said “The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.” Any non-member correctly identifying this “QN” and replying to the above email or calls (941) 426-0743 will receive a breakfast for two as guests of the North Port Shrine Club.
2015 SAHIB SHRINERS PARADE SCHEDULE September 7
9:00am
Pioneer Days Parade
Englewood
September 19
10:00am
Fall Ceremonial Parade
Sahib Shriners
October 17
10:00am
Sun Fiesta Parade
Venice
November 28
7:00pm
Holiday Parade
Venice
December 5
7:00pm
Holiday Parade
Sarasota
December 12
5:00pm
Poinsettia Parade
North Port
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Presentations
Sahib Shriners Divan members accept donation on behalf of Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa at Bearded Clam’s Spearfishing Tournament.
The Bohannon family presents checks at the bequest of their father, Noble Doug Bohannon, to Sahib Shriners, Sahib Transportation Fund and Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa.
Noble Olen Jones has his 50-year Shrine pin put on by his lady. We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Report on the 141st Imperial Session July 2015 • Houston, Texas by Recorder Emeritus Bill Batten
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ahib Shriners at this session included Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, Potentate; Carroll Scribner, Chief Rabban; Bill Balkwill, Assistant Rabban; Del Hyland, Oriental Guide; Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus; Past Potentates, Ill. Sirs Lou Ortt and Don Vos. Two of our Associate Past Potentates, Ill. Sirs Paul Shillington and Chris Hansen, were also in attendance. The Schedule of Events for this Imperial Session left very little time for your representatives to enjoy the many tours or other events in Houston. For many, every day started with meetings scheduled for 7:00 a.m., with the regular sessions starting at 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. All session meetings were held in the GRB Convention Center. This is the largest convention center I have ever seen. The walk from our hotel, via an elevated, air condition walkway connecting to the convention center and to our meeting location could have been a half mile. Many of us made that journey two or three times a day. Our schedule started on Sunday with the annual Church Service at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Grand Public Opening at 3:00 p.m. At this Public Opening there were 41 Masons created Shrine Nobles. The huge Market Place also opened for business. There were over 100 vendors who displayed and sold a huge assortment of Masonic and Shrine jewelry and clothing, as well as a vast amount of other items that were available for sale. Other booths included the Shrine information area, travel consultants, circus promoters, Shrine and Masonic insurance providers as well as fundraising displays. At this Imperial Session, there were 21 items on the call to be reviewed, discussed where needed and voted on by the representatives. In addition, elections were held for all current Imperial Officers, Shriners Hospitals Trustees, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shriners Hospitals and other board members. There were two candidates nominated for the office of Imperial Outer Guard. A ballot was called for, and the results indicated that Ill. Sir James Stolze, Jr. was declared the winner. The other candidate for this office was Ill. Sir Richard Burke. He thanked all for their support and made a motion that the Recorder cast a unanimous ballot for Ill.
Sir James Stolze, Jr. The motion carried. He then announced that he would be a candidate for the position of Imperial Outer Guard next year. The “Time and Place” Committee reported that the Imperial Session for 2016 would be held in Tampa, Florida. There was a short video shown about the many events available to see in Tampa. The Director General was introduced, Ill. Sir John Massey, PP of Egypt Shriners. John also served as the Director General of the last Imperial Session held in Tampa. Imperial Sessions have previously been announced for years 2017, 2018 and 2019. The location of the 2020 Imperial Session will be held in Kansas City, Missouri. Dates are July 6 to July 9. On Monday the session adjourned at 12:30 p.m. so that all could attend competition events in this convention center. This facility was so large, that even the Horse Patrols, as well as all motorized units (except the Motorcycle Unit) were able to compete in the convention center. Since so many of the items on the call were “house cleaning” items such as temple relocations, temple jurisdictional lines, changes in Associations and Demit regulations, I will make no comment as these would be of little, if any, interest to Sahib Shriners. Item 1 on the call was for an increase of $15 annually in the per capita tax to Shriners International. An excellent presentation of the need for this increase in the annual per capita tax was given. Shriners International has been operating with a large deficit for several years. They have no other source of income to operate Shrine Headquarters, its employees and to provide all the services needed to operate our own Shrine temples. A motion to increase the per capita tax to $30 per year for each member was made and seconded. A call for any discussion was made, and several of the representatives spoke for the amendment, and several against. Those opposed felt that a loss of membership would result if the amendment passed. The ballot was finally called for and the amendment passed. An excellent report on Shriners Hospitals for Children was presented by Imperial Sir Douglas Maxwell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The video presentation shown to those present indicated that our hospitals continue to be Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
number one in the nation in the treatment of our patients. We even had live action during the presentation with several of our hospitals, showing our doctors and staff in operation. The live shots from the Mexico Hospital showed the waiting room for treatments and it looked like there were over 100 waiting. The overall video and hospital report was outstanding. At the conclusion of the report, two patients from the Houston Hospital were presented on stage. This “added” feature enhanced the presentation and report. I wish you all could have been present for Imperial Sir Doug Maxwell’s excellent report. Other committee reports were given at various times at the sessions. All were approved. It was necessary to elect two members to the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Corporation. There were five candidates nominated for this position. A ballot was called for and the results indicated that Ill. Sir Rick Williams and Dr. Brant Bede, M.D. were elected. It was also necessary to elect a Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Two members were nominated for this position. They were Imperial Sir Douglas Maxwell, current chairman and Imperial Sir Dale Stauss, the current Imperial Potentate. The ballot was called for, and after a very close contest, Imp. Sir Dale Stauss was declared the winner. The annual Shriners Parade was held on Tuesday evening. As usual, it was a huge event. Texas has 13 Shrine temples and they were very evident in the parade. Many outstanding units performed, marched or rode in this mile-long parade. It was very hot and humid, but it did not stop the participants or the Shrine attendees and the public from watching this great parade. On Wednesday, the Imperial Pageant and Public Installation took place. Imperial Potentate-Elect Jerry G. Gantt was honored. His family was introduced and he received many gifts from his family, Shrine temples and others. As usual, it was a very impressive pageant. At an earlier business session we welcomed a new Shrine temple, Hikmat Shriners located in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, Brazil. There were a large number of nobles from this new temple in attendance. Only one spoke English, and with an interpreter present, we received the thanks for creating this new temple . . .continued on page 21
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Canisters Bingo Help Wanted July 2015 Noble
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Ed Cramer Hungry-Palmetto 8th MSC $ 81.15 KFC - Palmetto 8th 25.33 Dick Schmidt KFC - Ellenton 61.28 KFC - Rt 64 & I-75 41.04 Hungry - Ellenton 6.18 Chickie Hillbilly Night 16.00 Bill Long Athea’s Restaurant 17.08 KFC 15th St. & 64rd Ave. 4.27 Hungry Howie’s 59th St. & Cortez 11.86 Hungry Howie’s 59th & Cortez 38.60 KFC 63rd & 15th St - Bradenton 16.07 Hungry Howie’s DeSoto Mall 23.85 Hungry Howie’s DeSoto Mall Bradenton 54.97 KFC 1st St. by Manatee Hospital 17.52 KFC 1st St. by Manatee Hospital 10.43 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.
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December 2080 Robert & Ruth Riegel December 2056 Manatee Shrine Club May 2034 S&B Carter 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)
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(Through month stated, = New or Renewed this month) December 2021 Don and Joan Patterson Dick and Jinny Warner (In Memory of Luther Bollman) 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)
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March 2017 Christopher Weeks & Barbara Hershey Nelson, Melvin & Anna-Marie 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)
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SHRINE UNIT NEWS Kentucky Colonels by Colonel Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, President, roddbobkat@aol.com
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his is just a reminder that the Sahib Kentucky Colonels are coming out of darkness and entering light starting on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2015 and then for the following several months. The Colonels look forward to all those that have been coming to continue to do so and all others, whether a current member who has not been with us for a while to return and those that are not members will come and check us out. Remember, your ladies are encouraged to come and join in the fun with you. We will still be getting together at the Tara Golf & Country Club which is at 6602 Drewry’s Bluff in Bradenton. Kindly put the date in your calendar now. If you have questions please contact me Colonel Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, President; Colonel Jim Fleming, V.P.; Colonel Bud Glidden, Secretary; or Colonel David Rowe, Treasurer for information and an application. The summer has been good to Kathy and me. We spent 43 days and 6,600 miles driving to Colorado for one of our grand-daughter’s wedding. While there, we drove up the Rocky Mountains up to 12,000 feet at
which point my chest felt like it was about to burst so we decided it was time to go back down. The snow was white and the plows piled the snow way above a person. We then headed to Albuquerque, New Mexico for Kathy’s The Daughters of the Nile Convention which was great for both of us. After the convention, we went with several on a day’s trip that took us to a Pueblo village that is 200 or so feet up on a plateau. All I can say is wow. Then several days across Texas to Biloxi and then home. A couple of weeks, after arriving home, we had two friends from Massachusetts come and visit for ten days. Another fantastic time. We hope to see you at our Kentucky Colonel September get together and find out what has been going on in your lives these past months as well as to enjoy some great food, etc. The invitation for same will be coming out shortly. Make sure we have your email address so you will receive an invitation.
. . .continued from page 7 Assistant Rabban’s Notes Sahib Building & Repairs - Goal No. 9 Provide a plan for maintenance schedule and repairs of the Sahib Shrine building and the equipment for the future within the Shrine. Objectives: Identify areas and equipment within the Shrine that needs to be replaced: (Every year this will be updated for the membership) ITEM MONTH YEAR COST Main Hall Carpet July 2015 $12,000 Office Carpet July 2015 Pending Cabiri Carpet July 2015 Pending Painting July 2015 $5,555 Main Hall (included all 3 areas) Bar Area/Chair Rail Computer Equip. & Software July 2015 $4,000 Main Hall Chairs Pending 2015 Lawn Care & Tree Trimming Ongoing 2015 $425/mo. Ladies Restroom (ladies project) July 2014/15 $3,000 Men’s Restrooms (working on odor) 2015 Air Conditioners & Handlers Pending 2015 Portable Display Board Pending 2015/16 Asphalt Parking Area Pending 2015/16 Paint Building Outside Pending 2015/16 Kitchen Equip. (study needs to be done) Paver Project (Boy Scout Project) 2015 Dues Card Program January 2016 Assist Sahib in developing long range financial plan to ensure continuity of operations. Find alternative means for generating revenues with Divan, clubs and units. Ongoing review of equipment, vehicles, trailers, to be continued and disposed of by clubs and units. Create a form for members to notify Divan of problem areas within the Sahib Shrine. It should be noted that this can be done during Club/Unit Head Meetings once a month. Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
This is an ongoing project that can be changed at any time with a Divan vote. We need you to be active and help when you can. This is your Shrine, so let us know what you think or what we may do for you. Remember, support the Shrine and keep a child in your heart
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Legion of Honor by Malcolm H. VanDyke II, sahibloh@comcast.net
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he month of September brings several important events for Legion of Honor nobles. The magical season of fall begins and the return of our snowbird nobles; cooler weather and the holidays. Lots of parades, but more importantly, the return of our monthly LOH meetings, nominations and electing our 2016 LOH Officers. The Color Captain is seeking a “few good LOH men” to train for membership in the LOH Color Guard. The only requirement is that you have a complete LOH Parade uniform. But not to worry because if you do not, the QM Officer can fit you for a complete LOH uniform at no cost to you. Contact the Color Captain 24/7/365 on his cell phone at (941) 356-4614 if you are interested. Training is easy and painless! The LOH is again this year involved in the Veterans Day Program in November at Sahib Shriners. Like last year, which was a solid winner, this year again the Dining Out with wives will take place along with military tributes, programs and toasts. As has been LOH history for many years now, the LOH again sponsors the November Sahib Birthday/ Anniversary Dinner Dance on November 10, 2015. The LOH will have our own tables so be sure to see Marylou
and get your tickets. Meal choices are Roast Fresh Ham or Coconut Fried Shrimp. Plans are underway to have a 15-minute military program between dinner and dessert (as is usual for the Sahib Legion of Honor). Where were you on March 25, 2015? Were you wearing a Sahib Shriners’ shirt and your LOH medallion and Fez when you went into your local Sarasota or Manatee Counties Jersey Mike’s Subs, ordered your favorite sandwich, and all, like 100% of your paid bill, went to our Shriners Hospital for Children - Tampa? I did just that at my local Tuttle and Bee Ridge Jersey Mike’s Sub store and got lots of stares, but when I explained why I was dressed that way I received many thanks for the great work that we Shriners do for our kids. Many in the store knew of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. By the way: My tuna sub that night seemed to taste just a bit better! I wonder why? Plans are underway for some exciting new ideas for 2016 LOH meetings. Daytime meetings; daytime meetings with wives and lunch; speakers at some meetings? Stay tuned. How good and pleasant it is for noble soldiers to dwell together in unity. Keep in touch.
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Mariners by Lacey Cross, Commodore, laceycross@comcast.net
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all is just around the corner and the Mariners have some great plans for September. Our regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 9, with dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bridge will meet at 6:30 p.m., followed by the monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Do not forget the Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance on Tuesday, September 8. This is always a fun evening. Our Mariners’ weekend of “Levity” will be at the Waterfront Hotel in Punta Gorda, September 18, 19 and 20. Please call 941-639-1165 as soon as possible for reservations. We have planned two nice dinners for Friday and Saturday and we always have a good hospitality room. (BYOB)
The Fall Ceremonial is September 18 and 19 at Sahib Shriners. Our Potentate Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi is urging those not able to go to Punta Gorda to please support the Ceremonial and march in the parade. You can attend the Saturday events at Sahib and still join us for dinner at the Waterfront Hotel that evening. All Sahib Nobles and guests are cordially invited to attend our Commodore’s Ball on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This is the Mariners’ big event for the year. The Mariners have lots of fun and if you are interested in becoming a part of this special group, call me at 941-377-9491.
. . .continued from page 14 Report on Imperial Session from their new Potentate. One of the highlights of this business session for me was when Past Potentate Lou Ortt and I were called to the stage and presented with our Emeritus Representative Certificates. Lou received his from the Colorado Corporation, Shriners Hospitals, and I received mine from the Iowa Corporation, Shriners International. On Wednesday the Imperial Public Relations Report was presented. It showcased many of the outstanding PR events during the past year. This included the annual East-West Shrine Bowl Game,
Rose Bowl Parade, Golf Tournament, various TV commercials and events where our Shrine Patient Ambassadors appeared. It was a very impressive report. A video was shown telling the story of two young hospital patients, one a female burn victim, and one had a loss of his leg. After the video, the two patients, along with their family members, were introduced to those in attendance. They received a very warm reception. These two patients will be the new Shriners Hospitals Ambassadors for the coming year. The Imperial Potentate’s evening, Wednesday night, in my opinion, was the
best that I have attended in many years. Featured was a group of three male vocal performers, known as “The Texas Tenors” who were excellent. They had a backup band of four, and the songs they sang were much diversified, from pop to classical, to old favorites. I saw no one leave early and the applause for this group was overwhelming. I appreciate once more having the opportunity of being one of the Sahib Representatives at the Imperial Session and hope to continue serving you and members of Sahib Shriners in the future.
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High Priest & Prophet’s notes by Dorè Patlian, revdore@gmail.com
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t is a maxim of the corporate world that if you are not growing you are dying. That is also true of notfor-profits such as Sahib Shriners. It is also true of you and me. When we stop growing, learning and loving, we die. Yes, we hear dire predictions for our membership numbers in seven years but that will only be true if we sit on our hands and do nothing. Nothing is written in the stars or a great book. We will decide whether Sahib has 2,000 members or 500 in five more years. I challenged each club and unit to bring in just two new members. I am ready to receive them nobles. Email them, fax them or drop them by my house. All it takes is to sit in Lodge, talk to your brothers and ask them to become a Shriner. Be sure to have a petition in
your pocket. Shrine movies are nice but just asking is better. When they see you in Lodge showing that you are a Mason first and a Shriner second you will get their support. Invite them to our Fall Picnic. That would be a great introduction to the family fun and fellowship that only the Shrine offers. It is October 18 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. under the big tent at the temple. You will be receiving a letter soon with tickets to the Picnic. Watch for it. Be sure to bring your kids, grandkids or great grandkids and let us watch me get a pie in the face once again. The Band, the Clowns, great food donated by the King Pins and fun and games. You do not want to miss this.
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.
September September 1 Johnson, Robert M Griffin, John T. Oakley, Robert Jamison, Kermit Schmitt, Donald September 2 Perez September 3 Porter, John Merz, Max Jr Pegoraro, Joseph Fischer, Todd MacDonald, James Bachenberg, Harold
September 7 Kistner, Charles Bock, R Wheeler, William Patlian, Dorè Dietz, George Kelley, Thomas September 8 Thomas, George Natherson, Russell Heath, Donald Kramss, Richard September 9 Hardy, Riley Steggles, John
September 4 James, Robert
September 10 Apati, Richard
September 5 Besecke, Rainer Basto, Foy Morey, Townsend
September 11 Linden, Jarl Pullman, Billy Anderson, Herbert
September 6 Fallon, Richard Cannon, Matthew Ingram, Paul Sizemore, Robert
September 12 MacFeely, Douglas Walp, Carl Harrell, Michael Nutter, Irving
September 14 West, John W Steele, Donald Vanecek, Robert Rodd, Robert Heinzman, Fred September 15 Milko, Paul Holbrook, Stephen Thomas, Wayne Jordan, Edward September 16 Steube, W.B. September 17 Belcher, Kenneth Roy, Robert Goggin, Joseph September 18 Robertson, Glen September 19 McCue, Walter Cartwright, Wilbur Ditmyer, John Gouin, Robert Day, Charles
September 20 Jones, Scott Thurston, Lee Payne, William September 21 Moltz, Theodore Clements, Wallace Pierola, Gilbert Allen, Wayne Lorimer, Collyn Powers, Donald Pullen, Alonza Endres, Richard September 22 Nunes, John Romanoff, Richard Farley, David September 23 Reilly, Richard Rogers, John Francis, James Weidner, Alpheus Rowland, Joseph
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September 24 Klein, Michael Hess, Jerry Doyle, Merton Smullin, Samuel September 25 Cyphers, Norman Brady, William Hancock, Charles Johnson, Mearle Myers, Walter September 26 Dove, William Mahoney, Joseph Jr Rowley, Rex Engstrom, Eric Buehner, Dino Post, William September 27 Taudte, J Cohen, Gene Bates, Frank
September 28 Winterbottom, Michael Dakkak, George Huntzinger, Oliver Van Dyke, Malcolm Smith, Robert September 29 Regan, Peter Pfeiffer, Benjamin Wylie, Dan Craig, Rodger Mann, Jack September 30 Jones, Paul Barrowclough, Henry Fenton, Joseph
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2014 1st Annual FEZtival of Trees
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Seeking Sponsors for
FEZtival of Trees! Sahib Shriners is busy getting ready for their 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees. It will be held at Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida on Friday, November 27, from 9:00am-7:00pm, Saturday, November 28, from 9:00am7:00pm and Sunday, November 29, from 9:00am-3:00pm. Sahib is looking to local organizations, schools and businesses to donate pre-lit and fully decorated artificial Christmas trees (themed or traditional) which will be prominently displayed and heavily marketed. The temple will be decked out in a “Twas the Night Before Christmas” theme. This extravaganza of holiday spirit and magnificent Christmas trees will be viewed by the public who will vie for a chance to win the tree of their dreams! Family fun is guaranteed, with more than 40 magnificent trees on display, Santa photos, Holiday Craft Fair, Secret Santa Shop for children, a $500 Lottery Ticket Tree, Doll House Raffle, Snow Ball Café serving muffins, coffee, hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, chips and soft-serve ice cream and local entertainment performing daily. Monetary Sponsorship opportunities are also available: Bronze Sponsorship $ 250.00; Silver Sponsorship $ 500.00; Gold Sponsorship $ 1,000.00
Tree Sponsors and monetary sponsors donating $500 plus to Sahib Shriners FEZtival of Trees will be promoted in marketing efforts, including press releases in newspapers, magazines, paid advertising, social media and will be prominently listed on a Sponsorship Display at the event. Your sponsorship will show support for Sahib Shriners FEZtival of Trees and will promote goodwill and holiday spirit throughout the community. Admission to the FEZtival of Trees is only $2 for adults and children under 12 are free. Tree Tickets will be available for sale so that the public viewers may enter their tickets in the candy cane canisters with the hope of winning the tree of their dreams. Each winner will take home their fully decorated tree ready to celebrate a very special Christmas. For further information, or to arrange to make a Christmas Tree or monetary donation, please visit our website www. feztivaloftreessahibshrine.com or contact Chairman Carroll Scribner: home (941) 488-4363, email sahibscrib@gmail.com or Co-Chairman Duke Goranites: home (941) 488-4517, cell (207) 754-8992, email goranites@aol.com.
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Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building Fund Since last Reporter
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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.
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July 22 #565 $25 Gary Bartlett; July 25 #423 $25 Connie Jacobi; July 31 #228 $25 Irene Kopas; August 6 #727 $25 Norma Fuller; August 7 #238 $25 Doris Lavoie
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
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
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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
JULY 2015 Membership Status: Membership Reported to Imperial – June 2015 Gains: Affiliated Restored Associates Creations Reversal Losses: Demits Expired AMD Suspended Resigned
In Memoriam
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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.
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BLACK CAMEL
Jack Myers JH “Happy” Hall Charles Levan, 33º PP CM Jesse Rumberger William Beauchamp, Sr. CM Kenneth M. Shipley
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SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY MEN’S LUNCHEONS
Contact Program Chairman: Harold Eady - hjeady@comcast.net - with questions or program suggestions.
Villa Grande at Sarasota
4 Maggie Lane (Corner of Fruitville & Beneva) Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 366-2200 Office
“Live Life... at Villa Grande at Sarasota A new concept in senior living.” 3% Discount to All Shriners Plus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs
www.VillaGrandeatSarasota.com
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
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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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Give the Sahib Shrine Restaurant a try!
http://twitter.com/sahibshriners Or
Look for this icon on the Sahib Shriners Web Home page and click on it!
Reasonable prices, Free Wi-Fi, no crowds, quiet atmosphere for serious business discussions to help you make that sale.
Follow via Mobile Web using a Mobile Browser http://mobile.twitter.com Search for “sahibshrine” Follow Sahib and others on your own Twitter Account. https://support.twitter.com/ Go to Twitter Basics You’ll want to follow: sahibshrine shriners shrinershosp Shrine Game flashrine FLMasonicDist27
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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mpedocles of Acragas was a Greek, pre-Socratic philosopher living around 450 BC. He is one of the earliest of a very long list of philosophers and religious leaders throughout history endeavoring to explain the origin and operation of the world and define the role of the individual man in it. He lived in the Age of Pericles and was likely a contemporary of Protagoras, Diogenes and the historian Herodotus. Many fragments of his writings are extant. His full works were referenced by Aristotle often. He was the first to develop the theory of the four elements – earth, water, fire and air – to explain the macrocosm, how the world was created, what it is made of and how it works. The theory, over the centuries, has probably been applied too literally for a scientific explanation of how the world works. Empedocles, however, used the elements more esoterically as symbols for other characteristics, attributes or phenomenon. Developing his theory, he suggested there were two basic laws of Nature. The Law of Love was the first. It unifies and stabilizes. The other law was the Law of Strife. It impedes development. It destroys and harms. Empedocles uses the symbolism of the four elements to explain the functioning of the two laws. To the extent the four elements are balanced and in proportion, the world moves toward a state of Love. To the extent one or more of elements either dominates or is suppressed, the world moves toward Strife. He saw the world in a constant cycle of four stages “the rule of love, the period of increasing strife, the rule of strife, and the period of increasing love.”
Not to be satisfied with only applying these ideas to the universe, Empedocles asserted they also explained the microcosm, the individual. As the four elements, symbolically, become well-balanced and well-proportioned in our lives, we grow toward love, unity, knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Further he suggests, “an equal proportion of the elements is responsible for clear thinking.” To the extent a man acts wisely, controls his passion, “judiciously uses his senses,” thinks solidly and balanced, he can learn “the truth about the world” and about his role in it. Empedocles’ ideas appear frequently in Masonic ritual. The principle of the Law of Love is the crux of the 18th Degree, Knight of Rose Croix. And the four elements? References to them are scattered throughout our degrees, to good effect. The idea of balance and proportion of the (symbolic) elements in our lives might just be the focus in one of the higher numbered degrees. 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. Our September 14 meeting is Worshipful Master and Masonic Youth organization recognition night. An open meeting, visitors are welcome. Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. On more than one occasion, it has been suggested he is unbalanced.
S.H.C.S., Inc. Sarasota Health Care Services, Inc. 941 924-0347
2015 Flu Vaccination Clinic Sahib Shrine
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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)
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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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his summer even though Sar-I Court No. 79 was dark, we were still busy doing work for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. I was interviewed on WSSB TV Channel 7 by ABC News Anchor Don Brenan at noon promoting our special summer project, “Christmas in July.” We held the toy collection at Sahib Shriners on July 21 and collected over $1,000 in cash and gift cards and another $3,000 in toys for children, from infants to teens. We surpassed last year’s numbers in excess of $1,000. Thanks to everyone who donated or helped with the collection to make the day a great success. We delivered the toys to Tampa Hospital on July 24 and they were quickly put to use. We had eight ladies go to deliver the toys and had a wonderful VIP tour and lunch. If you have not been lately to the Tampa Hospital, they are doing amazing new things, making great progress in the field of orthopaedics and expanding their horizons into new areas. I am a retired pediatric nurse and also had an orthopaedic implant company and I was impressed. Go check them out.
We continued our sewing this summer for the hospitals making quilts, pajamas and clothing. If you like to sew, paint quilt squares or just want to help the children and meet some great women, come join us on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Educational Building at the First United Church of Christ on Euclid Avenue, Sarasota behind the YMCA. We have great fun and fellowship while doing good things for the children. After moving this summer to a new condo, Jim and I did take a few weeks break in August and cooled off in the mountains of North Georgia. It was perfect rest after a hectic time. September starts up with a bang with our Stated Meeting, voting on petitions we got in the summer for new members and a fundraiser for the Grand High Priestess’s Special Project. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine please contact me at the email above or phone (941) 807-4011 or anyone of our ladies at the Shrine should have a petition in her purse. We would love for you to join us.
Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNA “Christmas in July”
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Nyla Temple No. 152 by Katherine A. Rodd, Queen, roddbobkat@aol.com
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ope all of you have had a wonderful summer. Time has flown by these past few months. Supreme Session in Albuquerque, New Mexico went very well. Even the weather was superb. They have had some rain which made for some beautiful green scenery and comfortable temperatures. We sure enjoyed photographing the area and have so many great memories. Even though we talked about taking a hot air balloon ride, we did not do it, maybe another time. Yes, the legislation went well and we remain a Masonic/Shrine related organization. There will be more detailed information in our newsletter for our members as far as what has been voted on and what items did not pass. It was so nice to see the enthusiasm of the ladies, the men of the Gentlemen of the Creek and the representatives of our three youth groups. When the roll call was done, of the temples in attendance, I marveled at how many of these ladies are traveling from great distances. All the provinces of Canada were represented. Then there is a large group who has been coming faithfully every year from Hawaii. Their modes of travel reminded me of the first ladies of Daughters of the Nile who for each session would first travel by ferry,
then on to a trolley and the last portion of their trip was walking until they arrived at their destination. In talking to some of these ladies, they all said traveling together using the various modes of transportation was their time to socialize and get to know each other better. The Gentlemen of the Creek presented our Supreme Queen with a check in the amount of $7,000. Every year they amaze us with a sizeable check that will go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children along with all that has been raised throughout the year by the members of Daughters of the Nile. Yes all three youth groups, (Job’s Daughters, Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay) were represented at the opening of Supreme Session. Listening to these young men and women speak brought goose bumps to all of us. Their enthusiasm and speaking on their individual projects and accomplishments was so refreshing to hear. Yes, these men and women are our future Masons/Shriners and Daughters of the Nile. We need to support them locally and encourage them and welcome them into our organizations. Here is just one way to bring in new members.
2014’s First Lady Wendy Kearney’s Project by Past Potentate Rocky Kearney, divehog@comcast.net
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want to thank those who helped Lady Wendy in finally getting the time to finish her 2014 First Lady’s project. Due to schedule problems, Lady Wendy had to wait until this year’s temple closing to have the Ladies Room remodeled. Lady Wendy and I burnt the candles many nights to beat the deadline and have it ready for reopening and Bingo. The 10-day project was completed in 5 days, working
three 18-hour days. It was a good thing the soft wall was opened up as I found a slowly leaking pipe. Plumbing fixed in the floor, the wall, toilets replaced, new vanity, mirrors, lights, paint, tile and colorful dividers. The Main Hall and bar got a fresh coat of paint from last year’s project money also. Enjoy your Shrine! Pictured below is Lady Wendy sanding at my shop at 4:00 a.m. and before and after photos.
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Sahib Shriners Ladies Night
August Birthday Winner Ms. Pam Cammans
August Anniversary Winners Noble Ron & Lady Jean Cota Photos courtesy of Noble Bud Glidden
Call 366-4449 ext. 320
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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 Shriners International
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
President David Bell
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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To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Sahib Shriners, situated in the Oasis of Sarasota, Desert of Florida.
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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?
September 2015
SAHIB SHRINE LADIES CALENDAR 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
Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449 if you can arrange a placement.
Pull Tabs for Shriners 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!
OCTOBER 2 10:00am LOS - Songbirds 4 8:00am Pancake Breakfast 5 11:30am Jewels of Service 11:30am LOS Tigress Class - SL 6 11:00am Pirate Class - SL 7 7:00pm LOS Greeters Legionettes - SL 8 11:00am Greetre-Ettes - SL 9 11:15am Sar-I Court MH 13 1:00pm NYLA Temple at Manatee Lodge #31 6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance 16 10:00am Oriental Dancers 11:00am Klassy Kickers 19 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky 7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL 20 10:30am LOS Merrie Makers - SL 21 11:00am LOS Orphan Annies - SL 27 LOS Precious Pandas
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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..................................................................... TBD 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, Steve Helin, PP 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 ASSISTANT RABBAN Bill Balkwill (Gail) 2151 Riviera Dr. Sarasota, FL 34232-3517 (941) 923-1168 balkwill@verizon.net
TREASURER TBD 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
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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
September 2015
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW Jack Wm. Windt....................................... 19
FURNITURE - SALES Sleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture ......... 19
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
GOLF Peridia Golf & Country Club...................... 43
REAL ESTATE Robbins Assoc., G. David Walters............. 15
HANDYMAN SERVICES Little Jobs, LLC, Steve Helin..................... 31
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 DOCTORS Dr. Kimberly Walters, DC Sarasota Chiropractic Centre................... 21 FINANCIAL SERVICES Hart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart........ 16
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 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Eric’s Painting & Decorating .................... 19 PLUMBERS & A/C Aqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ................. 19
FUNERAL HOMES Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ................ 43
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 Gulf Shrine Club ...................................... 40 Hillbilly Shrine Club ................................... 9 Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 31 Motor Corps Shrine Club.......................... 40 North Port Shrine Club ............................ 40 SHRINE SUPPORTERS Purmort & Martin..................................... 30 Suncoast Communities Blood Bank...........30 SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION Birthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance............ 6 Hospital Transportation Report ................. 6 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 Provost Guard.......................................... 39
NEW ADVERTISERS IN SEPTEMBER
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NEW MEMBERS ARE VITAL to SHRINEDOM’S very existence! New Nobles bring to
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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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