Volume 35, Number 1
Sarasota, Florida
Potentate Carroll G. Scribner
January 2016
Chief Rabban Bill Balkwill
Asst. Rabban Del Rawlinson
High Priest & Prophet
Oriental Guide Bruce Porter
Treasurer Dale LaBell, PP
Recorder Ed Firquin
Delbert Hyland
Carroll G. Scribner confirmed as new Sahib Potentate for 2016 submitted by Ed Firquin, Editor
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e was raised a Master Mason in Tranquil Lodge No. 29 and became a member of the Scottish Rite in Maine, he now holds a membership in Venice Lodge No. 301. A recipient of a 50 year Masonic Medal of Honor award from the Grand Lodge of Maine in 2014. Sahib Shriners elected Carroll Scribner as Potentate
Shriners Having Fun &
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Helping February Kids
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for 2016. His Shrine service began when he was 39 years old. Ill. Sir Scribner states his debt to Masonry is never ending. With new ideas and some old activities, along with the support of his Lady Sandy, 2016 promises to be an exciting year . . .continued on page 35
REPORTER DEADLINE Sahib Closed - Happy New Year Installation of Temple, Unit & Club Officers, 6:00 p.m., 23 Sahib LobsterFest, 6:00 p.m., 24 REPORTER DEADLINE Stated Mtg., 12:45 p.m., 6 Potentate’s Reception, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Potentate’s Ball, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., 13 Tampa Hospital Benefit Days Motor Corps Spaghetti Dinner, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., 36 New Shriners’ Dinner, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Shrine Club Directory, 8 Shrine Club News, 8 Sahib Shriner’s Parade Schedule, 22 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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Presentations Made at Nobles & Ladies Christmas Luncheon 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
2015 Potentate & Divan present Imperial Sir Jack Jones with Life Time Associate Membership to Sahib Shriners.
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.
Ladies Sandy Scribner, Gail Balkwill, Deanie Jacobi, Juanita Rawlinson and Beatty Shipley present $2,000 to Ill. Sir Jacobi from 2015 Fashion Show.
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 © 2016. 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
2015 Divan & Chief Aide present Christmas gift to Ill. Sir Jacobi. Front page photo by Staff Photographer & Editor Emeritus Gary Schweinshaupt. The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $125, 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!
January 2016
SAHIB REPORTER
Potentate-elect’s notes
Welcome to the January 2016 edition of our award winning “Reporter” magazine. It is a great honor to be featured as Potentate of this fine temple for 2016. I promise that I will never knowingly bring discredit to our temple or our Shrine. Why am I a Mason/Shriner? Very simply, I owe a great debt to my Father’s Lodge. Dad was a helper in his Lodge, not a leader. He was always on the sidelines in support and did a lot of the set up and cooking that was always needed. He worked hard to support his family and keep them safe. Cancer took him, leaving my Mother a widow with seven kids at home. I was twelve. We had little or nothing. We all went to work when we were able to help make ends meet. Often during the month, the doorbell would ring and a Mason stood there with food left from that night’s Masonic dinner, to check on any needs and see how the kids were doing. Christmas brought parties and presents for the kids and something very special for Mom. This went on until we were able to get by on our own. My debt is never ending. It is always asked “what does this man bring to Sahib as Potentate?” I will try to give you a simple summary of my background that may help in understanding who I am. I am a Maine native, worked my way through the University of Maine, and earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Post Master’s degrees in Education and Administration. I was a teacher and administrator for many years. Militarily, I entered service as a Private and after many years of Active and Reserve service retired as a Field Grade Officer. My Shrine service began when I was 39 years old. In the ensuing 41 years I never had a year that I was idle, holding elective and appointive positions every year up to and including that of Potentate in 2016. I held so many positions that I sometimes cannot recall them all. Masonically I received my 50 year Medal of Honor from the Grand Master of Maine, am a member of Venice Lodge No. 301 and Tranquil Lodge No. 29 in Maine and a member of Scottish Rite in Maine. The most important part of my life is my wife, Lady Sandy. Without her support and assistance, most of the above would not exist! She, along with our children and now grandchildren, made me want to continue my efforts in support of the greatest philanthropy on earth! What can you expect this year? Lots of the same, but a few new wrinkles. We plan on bringing a couple of new ideas, dust off some older activities and keep the things you like! I ask your support and forbearance as we progress through this year. My door is open to positive input at any time and I will listen to negative comments only if you are ready to step up and help resolve them. Yours in the Faith, Carroll G. Scribner Sahib Potentate 2016
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Sahib Shriners “WESTERN” presented by The Divan
LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE With Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m. • Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m • Choice of Entree: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs OR
Denver Chicken w/sautéed Mushrooms, Peppers & Onions
Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuity Purchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must! Nobles – Jacket & Tie (Fez) or Western (Cowboy Hat) 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.
SAHIB SHRINE
Official Call
Contributions Made to Shriners Hospitals
FEBRUARY 2016 STATED MEETING
Total Year To Date 2065.00 $ 22,565.41 50.00 5,990.00
Shriners Hospital ......................... Shriners Hospital - IMO ........... Total...........................................
$2115.00
$ 28,555.41
Contributions Made to Sahib Shrine Donations to Sahib........................ Donations To Sahib – IMO.............
275.00 $ 53,477.80 1,350.00 10,417.10
Total.............................................
1,625.00
$ 63,894.90
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITAL October Transportation Report Ken Clark, Hospital Chairman
19 - Patient visits to Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa 3 - Patient visit to other Shriners Hospitals for Children
THURSDAY NOON FEBRUARY 4, 2016
• 11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship • 11:30 Band entertains • 12:00 Noon Lunch • 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens • Balloting • 2016 Dues card and Fez required • No short pants
Official Call
MARCH 2016 STATED MEETING THURSDAY NOON MARCH 10, 2016
Participating Drivers & Assisting Nobles: Ben Blount Dana Callanan Ron Conner Don Cowie Ed Cramer
Fred Ellis Mark Grably Dave Joly Dennis Keslar Rocky Kearney
Bob Martin Jim Pinson Bob Sanders Paul Pante Dorwin Pulford
Al Racette 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.
• 11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship • 11:30 Band entertains • 12:00 Noon Lunch • 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens • Balloting • 2016 Dues card and Fez required • No short pants
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Recorder-elect’s notes by Ed Firquin, sahib3@juno.com
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he temple’s election is history and 2016 is under way. The 2015 year seemed to rush by and many memories were created. Sahib continues to provide its members opportunities to socialize and work for the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa as it has for over thirty years. I wish to thank those nobles that were at the Stated Meeting on December 2 and showing interest in the election of the 2016 Divan. Congratulations to the newly elected club and unit officers, if I can assist you in any way, please contact me. There were many things accomplished in 2015 through the leadership of Past Potentate Connie Jacobi. As this year begins anew and older things will develop, the Divan will have the interest of Sahib’s future in mind. We will continue to
need the members’ support and ideas to succeed in our obligation to you and the mission of Sahib Shriners. Those that are involved are not thanked sometimes for the hours and physical effort given to make projects successful. An example of such support occurred during the 2nd annual FEZtival of Trees. I observed volunteers for the 2015 FEZtival of Trees on Friday and Saturday, there were many working to make the second FEZtival successful. Club and Unit members along with their ladies put in many hours working the floor, selling/collecting, placement/cleanup and food/ kitchen production. To you all, thank you for a job well done and to the committee that organized the project it was great. This is an example of the cooperation of . . .continued on page 35
Chief Rabban-elect’s notes by Bill Balkwill, balkwill@verizon.net I hope and pray that everyone had a wonderful holiday; both Lady Gail and I enjoyed our first Christmas with baby Luna and the kids in cold Michigan. Now I know why I moved to Florida in 1975. I turned another year older but do not know if I am any wiser. Lady Gail and I want to thank all the nobles of Sahib for electing me as your Chief Rabban for 2016; it is an honor to serve. If there is anything I can do for your club, unit or yourself, just ask. I know that with Potentateelect Carroll Scribner we will have many new changes and ideas for Sahib Shriners. Thank you Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi and Lady Deanie for all you did in 2015. You accomplished a lot and established a great 5-year plan to help guide us through the upcoming years.
We just experienced a huge success with the FEZitval of Trees. Both Ill. Sir Carrol Scribner and First Lady Sandy need a big pat on the back, along with all volunteers who helped make this another successful event. Let’s say great job! How many of you know about the “Sahib Walk of Honor”? The Buy a Brick program (Sahib Walk of Honor) is a program to honor someone who has touched your life, a loved one, or dedication to a fellow noble, Mason or yourself. Clubs and units are encouraged to buy bricks in support of the hard work they have done for Sahib Shriners. The donations will help support Sahib. The project was started by a young man named . . .continued on page 35
Assistant Rabban-elect’s notes by Del Rawlinson, drawlinson@comcast.net
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reetings, nobles. Lady Juanita and I would like to thank all the nobles of Sahib for electing me as your Assistant Rabban for 2016. It is an honor to serve. I hope that I will live up to the position. If there is anything I can do for your club or unit, please ask. I know with Potentate-elect Carroll Scribner we will have many new changes and ideas for the Sahib Shrine. Thank you Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi and Lady Deanie for all you did in 2015. I look forward to working with you in 2016.
Let us look ahead to the year 2016. The calendar shows all of the events that have been planned for us throughout the year. Let us have a healthy Happy New Year. Hope to see you on February 13 for the Potentate’s Ball. Get your reservations and attend this gala event. Remember, be kind to one another.
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 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
HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB Raban: Roger King – 924-6250 Email: aquasoft@verizon.net Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Sahib Shrine Conference Room A - 7:30 p.m.
MANATEE SHRINE CLUB
President: Tom Willeman - 941-544-0926 4214 Caddie Drive East #102 Bradenton, FL 34203 Email: twilleman0@gmail.com 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: John Hubbard - 941-776-9996 11543 28th Street Circle East Parrish, FL 34219 Email: jthubbard1@gmail.com 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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appy New Year! Make a resolution to support our Shrine and attend more functions. We have missed you; but our aim is getting better. You may be a Hillbilly if 2016 reminds you of that old song “16 Candles” and it brings back fond childhood memories of the old house that you grew up in before electricity and that awful fire that you didn’t start with your 16 candles. As of quill time we have not finalized our Hillbilly
Buffet menu, so if there is something that you would like us to cook for you, let us know. We will pick it, dig it up, catch it, kill it, or scrape it off the road and fix it the way you like it. Stay healthy and be happy.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Manatee Shrine Club by Tom Willeman, President, twilleman0@gmail.com
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ell the New Year has arrived and I hope all the nobles, ladies and their families have a healthy New Year. Please welcome our newest member Bruce Porter to our group. Please note our January meeting will be on the 8th as the 1st falls on New Year’s Day. Our plans for the year will include some speakers and get togethers for our club. Thanks to Art and Wendy Littman for making arrangements for Mike Jerrugan to be our February 5th speaker. Mike is associated with the Wounded Warrior Project. This promises to be a very special presentation that I think everyone will enjoy. The ladies will join us after lunch for this event. Speaker for March 4th meeting will be Lt. Bob Mealey from the Manatee Sheriff ’s Office who will speak on “crime prevention.” Save the date April 18 as we have booked a “tram tour” of Port Manatee which will take us into many secured areas which is only
available with this tour. This tour will accommodate up to 75 people. We will start taking reservations at our January meeting. The tour is free and we hope to fill it quickly. Further details will follow at the January meeting. Our January meal will be a House Salad, Chopped Steak smothered with Mushroom Gravy or a Chicken Cobb Salad with Sherbet and Cookie for dessert. Please note that due to an increase in price, our meals will now be $16 for members and $18 for non-members, so get your reservations in early so we have an accurate count to provide to our servers. Russ Sexton will be taking January reservations; email him at drsexton45@gmail. com, phone (941) 773-7280 or mail to Russ Sexton, 5406 White Blaze Terrace, Parrish, FL 34219. We will also be accepting 2016 dues at the January meeting.
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Motor Corps Shrine Club by Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, glightfl@yahoo.com
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016 is here. Where did 2015 go? The Motor Corps had a good twelve months under the stewardship of now Past President Dave Bell (Jetfoot). We look forward to an active year in 2016 and are willing to participate in many activities throughout the year. As promised in last month’s edition, we are pleased to announce our club’s officers for 2016. Serving as President will be John Hubbard (Hotrod). Bob Hammer (Hammertime) was elected Vice President; Giles Light (G-man) as Secretary; and Barry Hart (Policyman) as Treasurer. Hampton Crimi (Monk) and Scott Steelman (Gray Fox) were elected as board members. We are pleased to announce that we have four new members of the Motor Corps which are Darren Bracken (Schmoozer), John Machanska, Rich Robbins (Big Dawg) and Mike Weaver (Biker Mike). We are not sure if John has selected a moniker as of yet, but if he does not, the club could assign one! We will be glad
to welcome any other motorcycle riders out there who want to join our ranks. Also, if you have a motorcycle and need a moniker, we can help with that too. Just contact any current member. We served 251 guests at our Motor Corps Spaghetti Dinner on November 15. That was down slightly from last year, but we thank all who attended and supported this event. We will be back February 21 for another Spaghetti Dinner. The Motor Corps has been busy these past few weeks. It seems like there are a lot of activities going on this time of year. We participated in the Venice Holiday Parade on November 28 and the Sarasota Holiday Parade on December 5. Unfortunately, we did not make the North Port Poinsettia Parade because of a conflict with our annual Christmas Party. We hope you noticed that the Motor Corps participated in the FEZtival of Trees during the last week in November. . . .continued on page 35
North Port Shrine Club by John Brophy, Scribe, jonhb1996@gmail.com
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orth Port Shrine Club hopes all nobles and families enjoyed a happy, healthy and safe Holiday season. Like the proverbial bad penny I am back. I did not realize there were so many readers of the NPSC “Reporter” article and that it was missed by so many folks. I am very pleased and grateful. I will try, one eye still working and Lady Kitty assisting, to keep the Sahib nobles informed of NPSC activities. For various reasons I cannot attend all activities but will depend on fellow members to keep me apprised. After all, I still have a folder full of “Bits & Pieces and “Quotable Notables” to use up. As you may remember I am fond of poking fun at the snow-nobles who flee to that never-never land up north. Well they are back and enjoying the NPSC camaraderie. Nice to see them once again. Maybe we can persuade some to remain. At this writing we are mourning the loss of Nobles Joe Harrington and Don White who have entered the unseen temple. NPSC extends sincere condolences to their families. Several NPSC Picnics have come and gone, missed by your Scribe, but from all reports, they were most enjoyable. Also in November the Veterans’ Day remembrance program was hosted by yours truly to remind NPSC veterans they will never be forgotten. In attendance were senior WWII veterans, Captain Bill Schultz and Major B. John Ross, B-17 pilots, USAAF; Dick Holmes USAAF; Lowell McCarty USA. Noble Jed Koontz, Captain USMC, treated all nobles to breakfast. Thank you kindly Captain Koontz. Sahib Chief Rabban Carroll Scribner has been attending our breakfasts to plug the FEZtival of Trees
during November 27, 28 and 29 at Sahib Shriners. From all reports, things are progressing smoothly. NPSC nobles participated in the Venice Holiday Parade on the evening of November 28 and in the North Port Poinsettia Parade in December. December saw our annual black-tie Holiday celebration scheduled at the Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice. Officers to be in formal dress. As of this writing not enough members have sent in reservations. Hopefully this will change by party time. New NPSC Officers have been installed: President Albert Sawdai, 1st Vice President Dave Wheatcroft, 2nd Vice President John Brophy and Secretary/ Treasurer Clinton Van Tassell. As of this writing I do not have the names of directors. If anyone has tried to contact me from November 28 through December 12 and could not, my lady and I were away on our annual Sanibel vacation. Apologies. (Bits and Pieces) A wannabe diva: An airline pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger refused to stop singing Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” She started belting out the song when the plane took off and her out-of-tune crooning soon became too much for passengers and crew. At the unscheduled stop, police handcuffed and escorted the woman off the plane as she still continued singing. You have to admire her determination. (Quotable Notable) Catching up: August QN Aesop, September Confucius, October Samuel Beckett. Next up – Who said, “everyone has a photographic memory; some just don’t have film”? The usual free breakfast for two still applies to whoever identifies this QN.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Venice Shrine Club by Tim Kinchla, Secretary, kinch945@yahoo.com
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ur November Shrine Club luncheon at The Left Coast Seafood was attended by thirty-nine nobles. The meal was delicious as usual. There were seven scratch ticket winners and the 50-50 was won by two nobles. The Money Mania was not won so that rolls over to the December gathering. An update regarding the remodeling of the AG Building. Unfortunately the project has run into a small road block caused by the City regarding the water meter. Apparently there is a question as to whether the Shrine Club is a commercial or private organization. This needs to be ironed out and then the water will be at the property and we will proceed. In anticipation
of this problem being resolved, a work party was held at the building on November 14 with fourteen nobles attending. About one half of the job was completed with the final clean up to be scheduled after the holidays. Come and join us. Nobles the third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. is our luncheon date at The Left Coast Seafood on 41 By-Pass in Venice across from Albee Farm Road. Join us for a delicious meal and the chance to be a possible winner of scratch tickets, the 50/50 and Money Mania, you must be present to win. Guests always welcome! See you January 19th.
VSC having lunch at Left Coast Seafood.
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Presentations
St. Armand’s Circle had a Ferrari Car Show and also sponsored Shriners Hospitals for Children-Tampa by selling raffle tickets for $3,000 necklace. Shown are Noble Bob Rodd, Alicia Lyons and Hooter ladies from Sarasota and Bradenton.
Noble Jim Pinson with Lady Caroline being honored as Shriner of the Month.
Noble David Rowe presenting Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi with $2,500 from collections by Gulf Shrine Club for the Sahib Transportation Fund.
Nobles Larry Cochran and Ron Shrum being honored for their 50 years of being a Shriner.
Certificates of Appreciation given to various clubs and units for selling ads for the Sahib Shriners Circus. Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Sahib Shriners/Masonic District 27 Email List and Opt-outs by Gary Schweinshaupt, Webmaster
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ome subscribers have opted out of the Sahib Shriners/Masonic District 27 email list (for the Friday Webletter). Opting out is an action the subscriber initiates themselves, once done, the list administrator can take no further action; opt-out is a protected action. We assume some have taken this action on purpose (and that’s fine), but for those that opted-out by accident, we want you back and would like Chuck Abrams Randal Anderson Morton R. Angus Jay Arnold Ralph Arnold Bruce Asbury Carl Bender Bobbie Bruce Joseph Buchko Norman Bush John Chambers Burton Chandler Ron Conner Robert Dell Bruce Downing
Dick Downing James Dunlap William Fincher Ed Franklin William Garland William Gilbert Doucas Goranites Roberto Grolemund George Hernandez Clarence Hewitt Kermit Jamison Kenneth Latham John Lowe Jr. Warren MacConnell Jack R. Mann
to help you re-instate your subscription. You can either email me at garysch@trowel. com or go to https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/ signup/1744531/1726342/ and enter your name and email address and the system will re-subscribe you (remove you from the opt-out list.) Here are the subscribers that have opted-out: John McCall Ron Mines Donald P. Mitchell William E. Morrow Russ Morton Carolee Munson Walter Myers Charles Olson Jess Pease Donald Pedigo Jack Pritchard Mike Pursell Donald Schmitt Gary Schroeder Sandra Scribner
Walt Sides R. St. John Sean Stetson Lee Stewart PP Rich Stone Stoney Stonecipher James Tallman Barry Thrasher Joe Wallace Robert Werner Ed Westerback Donald A. White Earl Sr. Woodring James Wooldridge Mike Zippilli
Porter Elected Sahib Oriental Guide by Ed Firquin, Editor
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oble Bruce Porter was raised a Master Mason in Sarasota Lodge No. 147 and a member of the Sahib Shriners since 2012. He is a member of the Camel Herders, Hillbilly Shrine Club (elected secretary), Kentucky Colonels, King Pins, Motor Corps Shrine Club and Mandarins. He has been Head of Security for the Sahib Shriners for the past two years. He was born and raised in Florida and attended Valdosta State College. Enlisting in the Army in 1970 as a Private E1 he served in the Infantry, Engineers and Military Police. A Graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College he advanced through the ranks becoming an officer and attained the rank of Major and was transferred to the Retired Reserve. Bruce served twenty-eight years and six months as a Sarasota City Police Officer. He was an instructor at SCTI at the Criminal Justice Academy and retired
as the Bomb Squad Commander of the Sarasota Police Department. Bruce was a successful business owner and operator of Bee Ridge Florist until he sold the business. He continued involvement in leadership positions as past Chairman of Trustees for the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, current President of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 3, Chair of the Sarasota Municipal Retired Employee’s Association, and Chair of the Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee for Sarasota, Charlotte, Collier, Lee and Glades Counties. Noble Porter advised the nobility he welcomes the responsibility and assures all members he has the time and the energy for the position of Oriental Guide and is looking forward to serving the nobility and the Divan.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Canisters Bingo Help Wanted November 2015 Noble Ed Cramer Leroy Hocking Dick Schmidt Chickie
Location Club/Unit Amount Hungry - Palmetto 8th MSC $66.46 KFC - Palmetto 8th 17.75 Hungry - Desoto Mall 26.59 Hungry - 59th & Cortez 17.62 KFC - Manatee 9.94 KFC - 63 & 15th St 13.00 KFC - Parrish 7.15 KFC - Rt 64 & I-75 40.94 Hungry - Ellenton 35.55 Hillbilly Night 33.00
If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthly report, provide the Sahib office with the information. Sherri will be providing the collection amounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number of these canisters out, and no information on where they are. Please help Sherri get the current information.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Be a part of the team! Workers wanted each Tuesday. No experience necessary— just a sincere desire to help keep our Bingo program successful. We can always use more workers to allow flexible scheduling/split shifts, and for standby workers especially during the summer months. Units or clubs are encouraged to provide volunteer workers one week out of each month. Contact the following ahead of time for details. Bingo Office at 366-4449 Ext. 214 for: Substitute Bingo caller Bingo sheet (card) sellers Ink Dauber sales Floor workers Pull tab sales Charlie Titus at 896-8426 for: Kitchen help in sandwich/coffee preparation (Two people 8-9 a.m. and one person 8-1:30 p.m.) Serving of sandwiches/snacks/ cashier (Three people 8-1:30 p.m.) (Either singles or couples are welcome).
January 2016
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) December 2021 Don and Joan Patterson Dick and Jinny Warner (In Memory of Luther Bollman) September 2021 Eileen Jensen (In Memory of Jim Jensen)
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April 2017 Joan & Douglas Patterson (In Memory of Luther Bollman) Manatee Shrine Club (Through month stated, = New or Renewed this month) (In Memory of Arthur Bieser) (In Memory of John Bohenkamp) August 2021 December 2018 (In Memory of Larry Swanson) Mary Ellen Pickering Bud & Carole Glidden (In Memory of Earl Woodring) (In Memory of Austin Pickering) Ann Lassig Roy’s Automotive (In Memory of Dottie LaGreco) Nyla Temple #152 Daughters of the Nile (In Memory of Gerald Netzley - Egypt Shrine) May 2021 November 2018 (In Memory of Danny O’Harold – Egypt Shrine) Burton Chandler Charles H. Burke (In Memory of Austin Pickering - Sahib Shrine) Jack & Iris Kwitchoff Nancy Holmes March 2017 (In Loving Memory of George Holmes) March 2021 Christopher Weeks & Barbara Hershey Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle August 2018 Nelson, Melvin & Anna-Marie (El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine Club Jack & Marti Bryant February 2017 April 2018 October 2020 Charles & Mary Jane Hamilton Ted & Anita Moltz Dolores O’Neal January 2017 (In Memory of Loved Shriners) February 2018 Charles & Suzanna Krueger Norris and Barbara Walker Manatee Shrine Club November 2016 (In Memory of Robert Everly) September 2020 Lindy & Sandy Nardone Joe & Marion Mitchell Carolyn Fillmore October 2016 (In Memory of Phil Mitchell) (In Memory of Carl Fillmore) Patricia A. McLain Lester Helmich January 2018 (In Memory of BG John H. McLain) August 2020 Charles & Pauline Baker September 2016 William Adams (In Memory of Betsy Baker) Herb & Joanne Mueller April 2020 September 2018 August 2016 Everett & Evelyn Blount In Memory of Giles Light Jim Dunlap Dr George & Dorothy Robinson May 2016 December 2019 December 2017 Manatee Shrine Club Jim Dunlap William & Maryann Adams (In Memory of Al McKenzie, PP) November 2019 September 2017 (In Memory of John Pinkley) Margaret Lawrence Marion Podewitz (In Memory of Fordon Harris) (In Loving Memory of Donald Lawrence) (In Memory of Bill Podewitz) Evelyn Noe Sahib Golf Committee Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Frank Noe) August 2019 (In Memory of Paul Tobias) April 2016 Peggy Cloutier August 2017 Col. M.G. Swindler (In Memory of Oscar Cloutier) Manatee Shrine Club March 2016 Midge Jordan (In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP) Jerry & Joyce Goacher (In Memory of Doug Jordan June 2017 Dottie Pinkley David R. Magdalik Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of John Pinkley) Kevin & Susan Sapio Don and Elayne Sims May 2017 May 2019 Margaret Hayes Kenneth & Betty Terryberry Donald and Audrey Schmitt (In Memory of Barry Hayes) Dale & Donna LaBell February 2016 Sahib Shrine Mariners Harold & Mary Stuver Manatee Shrine Club March 2019 (In Memory of Ed Luff) Michael Clarke (In Memory of Christopher Weeks) February 2019 Sandy Scribner Manatee Shrine Club January 2016 (In Memory of Robert Berlund) Jim & Eileen Jensen (In Memory of Preston Sturdevant, Jr.) (In Memory of Earl Hadley) Laura Atz (In Memory of Eugene Atz)
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To: Editor Sahib Shriners 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34232
I want to be a “Reporter Booster” and help offset the increasing cost of our publication. Name or Organization:__________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ City: _______________ State: _____ Zip:_____________ Donations are only $10.00 per year, you may prepay for multiple years. Your name will be listed each month in the Reporter for the period you are supporting. For example: for a $10 donation in January 2015, you will be listed through January 2016. If you donated $50, you would be listed through January 2020. Donations for the longest periods will be listed first.
You can also donate on the Sahib Shriners Website using a credit card at: http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SHRINE UNIT NEWS Clown Corner by Harold “Ding-a-Ling” Bell, scrappysarasota@comcast.net
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he 2015 holidays have come and gone, but the Clowns will have many great memories for their participation in the parades, going to the North Pole, and, of course, the parties of friendship and celebrating the season. Our clown ladies started the month by representing the Clowns in the Sahib FEZtival of Trees. It was a beautifully decorated tree with all the trimmings. Some lucky person took the tree home and had a beautiful start for their Christmas season. It is always fun participating in the Holiday Parades and the first one in Venice was enjoyed by the clowns because of the enthusiasm of the many children and adults that lined the parade route. Not to be outdone, the parade goers in Sarasota were well represented by happy children. The last parade was in North Port. It was a twilight parade. The crowds were not as large, but a lot of appreciation was shown by the children and adults. The Clowns’ participation in the program for our hospital’s patients called “Going to the North Pole” was held at the Sarasota Airport and sponsored by the Manatee Sheriffs. It was held on December 10 and we had twelve lady and men clowns entertaining over 100 children. It was so heartwarming to see the smiles and laughter of the children. Would you believe the big smiles came when Santa Clause arrived by helicopter to talk to each child and give them a present from the “North Pole”. At a meeting on December 7, the Clowns had “Jonti”
from the House of Magic in Bradenton give all the Clowns, including the ladies, a refresher course of new and the old standbys in magic. The resident magician helps the Clowns select magic, whether it is an effect, DVD, illusion, or book to learn and perform magic. As the Clowns closed out 2015, they held their Holiday Party at Heritage Oaks Country Club. It was a time to shake hands, give hugs and have fun as Clowns usually do with some new magic tricks. As usual, we had with us some professional clowns who have been a help to our Clown Unit in the past such as Jackie LeClare and Sid Sutlow. The party would not have been complete without our own Fain “Fano” Blevins providing our heart-warming entertainment with his singing, guitar playing and colorful hats. This is January and we have two big events. The first is Sunday, January 17 when the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa welcomes the East/ West Shriners Football Game players. It is an event that all Shriners should witness and support. The Clowns will be there to greet the players and entertain our children whom we work for throughout the year. You will enjoy watching the big and tough football players interacting with our children and how they can show so much kindness and admiration for them. The second event is the game which is Saturday, January 23 at 3:00 p.m. played at Tropicana Field. Remember our children in our Shriners Hospitals.
Checkers, Gabby, SueFlay, Ding-a-Ling, Boogie with Sliver in front and ready for Venice Holiday Parade. Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Concert Band by C. Jarrett Miller, PP
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ow! 2015 was a fast year and it was a great year for the Concert Band. Now we look forward to another great year in 2016. We played very well for our Salute to Veterans program, the FEZtival of Trees opening and our Nobles and Ladies Christmas Luncheon. We always sound better when we have a full band. Welcome back snowbirds. This month we are busy preparing two different Concert programs to be performed during the next four months. Our next Concert will be at Lake Pleasant RV
Park with a lively program. Last year they presented $1,600 to our hospital after the Concert. Our second Concert on March 11 will be a more formal program at Freedom Village, Bradenton. This is a performance we have looked forward to for several years. The Shriners who live there always give us a warm reception. We continue to invite all Shriner musicians to join us for rehearsals every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May you have peace and joy with good health for 2016. 
HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2016 DUES YET? Pay by credit card online at http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm
ALL SHRINERS PLEASE NOTE: When sending in your dues payment you must send separate checks if you wish to make a donation to Shriners Hospital for Children.
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Kentucky Colonels by Col. Robert L. (Bob) Rodd), Past President, roddbobkat@aol.com
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wish to thank all that have supported me and the Kentucky Colonels for these past three years while I was Unit President. We have had some great times with lots of comradery, great food, wonderful entertainment and many good memories. The gavel will change hands and a new slate of officers will take place when they are installed at Sahib Shriners Installation on January 8, 2016. Our new slate of officers include President/Colonel Jim Fleming (Donna); Vice President/Colonel Bill Dunning (Glenda);
Secretary and Chaplain/Colonel Michael Olson (Judy); Treasurer/Colonel David Rowe; Immediate Past President/Colonel Robert L. “Bob” Rodd (Kathy). I do hope you will come and check out the Kentucky Colonels Unit. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at Tara Golf and Country Club. For more information, give me a call at (941) 776-0937 or speak to any of the new officers. I am sure Colonel Jim will have lots of ideas and activities for you and your lady to enjoy.
Mariners by Ron LeVene, Commodore, phyneas@aol.com
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ere is hoping that all of you and yours had a great Christmas season and wishing all of you a very happy and prosperous new year. Lots going on with the Mariners with a new organizational plan and a pushon to get more Mariners and mates involved in activity. Hopefully some of the new programs will increase interest in what we are doing and increase our event attendance. We are dusting off the boat, pressing up our uniforms and polishing the silverware in anticipation of a great new year in 2016. Attendance is down in most units and only you can help them out of the doldrums. I fully realize that we are all getting older and not able to get around like we used to, but ask for a ride or create a buddy system to come out and enjoy some fun. One of the major changes includes the Mariners’ mates on the float in future parades. Might as well get some pretty faces to accompany all of the not so pretty Mariners’ faces! (Except for mine, which is still gorgeous!) We will be having our Change of Command Ceremony and Dinner right near the date this is
published. The new officers are Commodore-elect Ron LeVene, Vice Commodore-elect Peter Fazio and Rear Commodore-elect Doug Jennings. Also elected were Ron Cota as Secretary and Treasurer and numerous other folks to fill critical vacancies. Thanks to all who volunteered. Meeting nights will continue as in the past, second Wednesday of each month with the exceptions being July and December. The locations may change, but be assured that you will get plenty of advance notification as to changes. The times for many events will be moved up to an earlier time to accommodate our members. Hopefully, we will be able to pull off one grand money raising event to help our treasury and to allow for a great time for all. This event will be open to all and will be planned to give an exceptional experience of fun and food for all. Remember you are the Shrine, without you there is no Shrine, so please support your temple in any way that you can and work for the betterment of our Fraternity.
If you’re a noble of the Shrine searching for brotherhood and camaraderie, remember that Sahib Shrine is yours. Find your way and enjoy your membership. Sahib is always in need of assistance with duties, there are many activities to become involved with for your pleasure. Don’t travel alone, bring someone with you to travel the journey crossing the hot sands to the welcoming shade of our goodly temple.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Oriental Band by Jim Austin, jau1060866@aol.com
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Germany back in 1932. He came to the United States (New York City) to his uncle’s in 1954. His training in Germany was as an electrical engineer. The first thing that happened to him here was that he was drafted for two years. Working for the Air Force as a technician, he then went into the Gemini Program. In 1961 he met and married Marion. A hasty Las Vegas type wedding was vetoed by his father-in-law and he threw the happy couple a very big wedding. Their daughter was born in Wiesbaden. For several years they commuted between their home in Fairfax, Virginia and Sarasota. Then he discovered our Oriental Band and here is where they are staying until the end of time.
t the very end of November (28), our happy little band of Chinese went down to the beautiful city of Venice for their after Thanksgiving Christmas Parade. We were glad we went as the weather was mild at 70 degrees and the crowd was large and very vocal. Love that kind of parade! The following Saturday night we did the Sarasota Holiday Parade and it was even better as far as large, very appreciative crowds are concerned. The weather was a little cooler, but it felt very pleasant after the warm summer we just came through. We have been fortunate to have welcomed three new members into our band these past two months. Let me introduce Horst Bornkast who was born in Hamburg,
High Priest & Prophet-elect’s notes by Delbert Hyland, hyland29@msn.com
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ady Sandra and I want to thank all the nobles of Sahib for electing me as your High Priest & Prophet for 2016; it is an honor to serve. I hope that I will live up to the position. If there is anything I can do for your club or unit, just ask. I know that with Potentate-elect Carroll Scribner we will have many new changes and ideas for Sahib Shriners’ future. Thank you Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi and First Lady Deanie for all you did in 2015 and I look forward to working with you in 2016. We have experienced many successes this year and learned so much. Lady Sandra and I want to give a
personal thank you to all those that have helped us along the way so far. We have many new ideas for events and membership and I am already working diligently on getting them all started this year. We feel that you will see some welcome changes coming this year. Please feel free to discuss any ideas or problems around the temple so we can work together to keep our temple the best in all of Shrinedom. Remember, support the Shrine and keep our children’s hospitals in your heart. Always diligent.
2016 SAHIB SHRINERS PARADE SCHEDULE March 12
10:00 am
Arcadia Rodeo Assn. Parade
Arcadia
March 25
10:00 am
DeSoto Heritage Children’s Parade
Palmetto
September 5
9:00 am
Pioneer Days Parade
Englewood
October 22
10:00 am
Sun Fiesta Parade
Venice
November 25
7:00 pm
Holiday Parade
Venice
December 3
7:00 pm
Holiday Parade
Sarasota
December 10
5:00 pm
Poinsettia Parade
North Port
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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2016 Installation & Dinner Friday January 8, 2016 6:00 PM Divan and Unit/Club Officers Ladies are Welcome to Attend Divan in Black Tie Unit and Club Officers in Unit Uniform or Business Attire With Fez Menu-Turkey w/Dressing or White Fish $16 PP Tickets will be available at the Box Office Marylou 366-4449, ext. 320
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building Fund Since last Reporter
Sahib Shriners Building Fund
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he Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement, replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings and upkeep of the building and grounds. How can you help? We need funds for the above Do you know? We can’t do any of these improvements until we have money! Do we need these improvements? Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES! Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine Building Fund NOW! Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope you will continue to do your part for this worthy cause. —From TBA, Building Fund Chairman
BUILDING FUND DONATION FORM Yes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plate on the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing the desire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please check the proper box: Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling, and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can. Here is my check in the amount of $ ________. Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows: (Please Print) Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe 2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary 3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John Date: ___________ Signature: ___________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________ Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shriners (Building Fund), 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see the Recorder in the Sahib office.
Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions
$ 100 $ 500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000
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A Brass Plate A Silver Plate A Red Plate A Blue Plate A Green Plate
$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
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A Purple Plate A Gold Plate An Orange Plate A Black Plate A White Plate
Wouldn’t you like to see your name in one of these plates in the lobby of Sahib Shrine? Donate today, to the BUILDING FUND and help our temple grow into the future.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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DRAWINGS BEGAN APRIL 1, 2015
October 27, #606 $25 Jack VanVeer; October 28, #737 $25 Grace Hillenbrand; November 4, #784 $25 Mike O’Leary November 6, #473 $25 Phil Mooney; November 7, #037 $25 Jack Binswanger; November 11, #548 $25 Dave Wheatcroft; November 16, #002 $25 Connie Jacobi; November 18, #917 $25 Beatty Shipley; November 21, #412 $25 Hillbillys; November 23, #650 $25 Chuck Hamilton; November 24, #661 $25 Sahib Aides; November 25, #913 $25 Joe Adamchak
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.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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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 William A. Summerfield, Commander
Meetings Are Held 2nd MONDAY of the Month 7:00 P.M. “AT SAHIB SHRINE”
(765) 760-0252 Email: wsummerfield@gmail.com
For Model Ts contact: Ron LeVene (941) 753-3769 For Classic Cars contact: Ron Shrum (941) 961-0871
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
We Welcome Veterans! “How Good and Pleasant it is for Noble Soldiers to Dwell Together in Unity”
Email: laceycross2343@comcast.net Phone: 377-9491
We meet 4th Tuesday September - May at Tara Golf & Country Club. Ladies are always included. Col. James Fleming, President Phone: 414-350-6061
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Email: jdf53118@msn.com
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SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAU NEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY 1. Schedule your clubs and organizations so we may educate more of the public about the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals and the importance of keeping our Masonic families united and growing. Contact Chairman: Harold Eady Phone: 351-7860 Email: hjeady@comcast.net SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERS Hugh Quigley; Edmund Campbell, Jr.; Bob Somerville; Anthony Vignocchi
RECORDER’S REPORT by Ed Firquin – Recorder
NOVEMBER 2015 Membership Status: Membership Reported to Imperial – October 2015 Gains: Affiliated 4 Restored 0 Associates 1 Creations 1 Reversal 0 6 Losses: Demits 7 Expired 7 AMD 4 Suspended 14 Resigned 1 -33
In Memoriam
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BLACK CAMEL Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and more glorious life and service. We carry their influence in our lives and their memories in our hearts. They are not forgotten. Harry Falk Aloysius O’Connell Elza Ponder Kline Reed Samuel Upton, CM Donald White Dan Wylie
1,153 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY MEN’S LUNCHEONS
Contact Program Chairman: Harold Eady - hjeady@comcast.net - with questions or program suggestions.
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At Sahib Shrine same day and time as our Sunday Pancake Breakfasts. January March May September November
2301 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237 Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners Phone: 941-366-7070
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Fax: 941-953-4901
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We Care
Manatee Shrine Club President: Tom Willeman 4214 Caddie Drive East #102 Bradenton, FL 34203 Phone: 941-544-0926 Email: twilleman0@gmail.com
Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Perida Blvd., Bradention 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m. Social Events to be Announced Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida
Tired of the commotion and long waits to be served at your business lunches?
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.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Masonic Digest Cortez High Twelve Club by Rob Rodd, Past State President, roddbobkat@aol.com
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he Cortez High Twelve Club No. 538 is getting back into full stride as members and their ladies from the area as well as several snowbirds and their ladies are once again amongst us. On December 14, 2015, we had our Club Installation where those who will be leading our club this year were installed including: President & Wolcott Representative Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, PP, P.S.P. (Kathy); 1st V.P. Jeff Davis, PP (Adrienne); 2nd V.P. Jim Simpson (Carol); Secretary Ray Pittman (Phyllis); Treasurer Gene Black, PP, P.S.S. (Virginia); Masonic Representative & Patriotism Chairman Jim Fleming (Donna); Sergeant-At-Arms David Gardner (Sylvia); Master of Ceremonies Carl Anderson, PP (Linda); Chaplain John Sutterley, PP (Jane Smith). Also Phyllis Pittman volunteered to be our Assistant Secretary and Jean Campbell takes care of our roster. Our team of
elected and appointed officers took their oath of office and are now working together to make 2016 our best year. We wish to congratulate all those that have committed themselves to helping our Chapter continue to be one of the best. But we must remember it takes all of us to do that. With the support and efforts of all the members and ladies that attend our weekly gettogethers, as well as supporting other activities we put together, is what makes us a great club to belong to. If you have not been to the Cortez High Twelve Club yet, please add it to your “to do” list and find out what you have been missing. We meet each Monday from the first Monday of November through the last Monday of April, so come soon. We still meet at Duff’s Original Buffet at 6010 14th Street (Route 41) in Bradenton. We arrive between 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. to socialize. (Do . . .continued on page 35
Scottish Rite by Casey A. Fletcher, KCCH, cfletcher@palletone.com
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rammar, the first of the seven liberal arts and sciences, is introduced in the Fellow Craft Degree. Through the study of grammar we learn new words, like inculcate and superficies. Throughout Masonic ritual, we consider what familiar words should mean to us, words like prudence, wisdom, truth, virtue, ethics and justice. We consider more than just their grammatical definitions. The word “love”, in some variety, occurs frequently in our degrees. Brotherly Love is among the three tenets introduced in the Entered Apprentice Degree and reinforced in the Master Mason Degree. A Law of Love is espoused in the 18th Degree, Knight of Rose Croix. Love. What is it? The Greek language possesses six words to describe love: philautia, ludus, eros, pragma, philia, and agape. Philautia refers to self-love. A mature healthy self-esteem and personal awareness enables us to experience the other five kinds of love. An unhealthy variety of philautia results in narcissism. Ludus refers to playful love. We see it in the affection between young children or complete strangers getting to know each other. Ludus is often simply about laughter and enjoyment. Eros is characterized by passion and desire. Although associated with the initiation of lasting marital relationships, the Greeks knew it could be irrational and dangerous. The ancient Greeks
admonished us to learn to subdue such passions. Pragma refers to mature love, a love developed with the passage of time, steady commitment and mutual understanding. It describes the deliberate, intentional love of long married couples. Pragma love is more akin to “standing in the love” than “falling in love.” Philia love is friendship. Aristotle discusses friendship in his book “The Ethics” (see October 2014 edition for his three categories of friendships). Philia love describes the brotherly love and affection we enjoy as Brothers. It is the friendship we speak of in the first section of the Master Mason Degree. We pledge friendship and loyalty to each other. Our three legendary Grand Masters exemplify it. Aristotle argued that a just and flourishing society required many such friendships. Facebook friendships are probably not what he had in mind. Finally, agape is a selfless love. It is a love for all mankind, “the high, the low, the rich and the poor.” The Greek word agape was translated into Latin and then into English as “charity.” Charity is not an act of writing checks. It is an act of loving, of empathizing. In Buddhism, the idea of charity is expressed as “universal loving kindness.” When we commit to be charitable toward all mankind in the Entered Apprentice Degree, we commit to loving all mankind. We renew our commitment in . . .continued on page 35
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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 & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. 402 15th St. E. 909 North Oak 520 30th Ave. W. 402 15th St. E. Chester Ave. & Main St. 2160 Main St. 118 E. Venice Ave. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. 265 Pine St. 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Wauchula Bradenton Arcadia Bradenton Bradenton Bowling Green Sarasota Venice Sarasota Englewood North Port
Visit Scottish Rite (more detail at http://trowel.com/flamason/scottishrite/index.html) Sarasota SR Club
1st Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. (On even numbered months – Dark in December)
Sarasota
2nd Friday, 11:45 a.m. Sahib Shriners for lunch (Every month, except dark in July, and observe the Ceremony of Remembrance in March on a date TBA each year.)
Sarasota
Valley of Tampa
2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., (Optional Dinner at 5:45 p.m.)
Tampa
5500 Memorial Hightway
Visit a High Twelve Club (more detail at http://www.trowel.com/flamason/hi12.htm) Cortez
Every Monday, 10:45 a.m. (November through April)
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
6010 14th St. W. Duff’s Restaurant
Bradenton
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Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNA by Mary Nell Fletcher, High Priestess, floridascarlett@yahoo.com
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he holidays have come and gone. It was a busy time starting with the FEZtival of Trees during Thanksgiving weekend. LOS had three trees and two craft tables. Thanks to all of our ladies for all of their hard work. I got to help set up everything and then got put on bed rest for the rest of the week, which meant I not only missed the FEZtival of Trees, but missed one of my favorite things - the Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday. Our ladies represented us well on our Ladies Oriental Shrine float, which promotes “Save Your Tabs”, our special project for the repair of wheelchairs at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa. Our clowns walked the parade and had a great time entertaining the kids. Thanks to Marylou Ellis for driving our float. Venice always loves the Shriners and we had a lot of fun. The month of December was busy moving our LOS files, court and ceremonial paraphernalia to the Scottish Rite Building getting ready for the New Year. Our December LOS meeting was a holiday party at
the Shrine with special holiday table decorations, entertainment, “Candy Cane March” and a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The rest of the month was filled with holiday parties, family, friends and too much good food. Time to make a few New Year’s resolutions - eat less, dance more and hit the gym. We had many petitions and voted in quite a few more ladies in the past few months; who will be joining our ranks at a Ceremonial during the Grand High Priestess’s visit January 15. All of our six units have been practicing their singing, marching, dancing and skits to get ready for Joy Moore’s, GHP visit. We will be having a 50’s/60’s Party for her on LeBarge on the 16th of January at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you would like to join us to welcome our GHP and have a cruise on the bay, contact Carol Hart at (941) 284-8119. If you are interested in joining our group or learning more about the Ladies Oriental Shrine, contact me at (941) 807-4011 or at floridascarlett@yahoo.com. Have a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year.
Nyla Temple No. 152 by Katherine A. Rodd, Queen, roddbobkat@aol.com
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e are now starting a new year. The year 2015 had many happy times for us. We started the year with the Official Visit of our Supreme Queen Marsha Sowers where we held a Ceremonial and banquet in her honor. We had a wonderful time at the East/West Shrine Game rooting for our favorite team and players. How nice it was talking to the Shrine kids at the game. The installation and crowning of our new Supreme Queen Sharon St. John was in June in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There was a lot of work and legislation and the good news was that we remain a Masonic related organization. As the year progressed, three new medallions for a million dollars each were dedicated at the Shriners Hospitals for Children by the Daughters of the Nile, bringing our total donations to the 22 Shriners Hospitals to over $55 million. What a momentous occasion it was when many from
the Daughters of the Nile with the Supreme Queen, attended the opening of the Montreal Shriners Hospital. We at Nyla Temple have been busy attending Masonic/ Shrine installations, etc. and were present at the Youth Group installations as well. What a pleasure it was to witness the Sarasota DeMolay Chapter receive their charter. Then, it was attending the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa and helping to release the butterflies at the conclusion of the celebration ceremonies. In November, we sponsored a tree at Sahib’s FEZtival of Trees and had a wonderful time decorating the tree with an old fashioned theme. The end of the year found us making plans for our next Official Visit from our current Supreme Queen and the Christening of our new members. We have been blessed with a beautiful year. From all of us at Nyla Temple…Happy New Year.
Ladies Fashion Show Fundraiser by Past Potentate’s Lady Deanie Jacobi
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n November 14, 2015, the Ladies of Sahib attended a fashion fundraising event organized by Lady Deanie Jacobi, Divan Ladies and others. The show was held at Sahib Shriners in which 138 Ladies attended. The models did an excellent job and it was a fun time. The Dress Barn hosted this event and dressed our models
in all their newest fashions. When all bills were paid, we made a whopping $2,000 profit which was presented to Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, PP, at the 2015 December Ladies Luncheon. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a huge fundraising success for Sahib Shriners. It could not have been Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
done without all who helped get gifts for the raffle, wrapping of the gifts, decorating for the event and all that had to be done. Thanks to Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, PP, and Chief Rabban Bill Balkwill for their service in purchasing and serving wine for the ladies.
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. . .continued from cover Carroll G. Scribner confirmed...
. . .continued from page 7 Chief Rabban’s Notes
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at Sahib. His door will be open to positive input at any time and he will continue the efforts of the nobles in supporting the greatest philanthropy to Shriners, which is Shriners Hospitals for Children. By supporting Ill. Sir Carroll Scribner, as he leads the greatest group of Shriners in the State of Florida, let us remember the hard work over the years and continue making Sahib a place for friendship, fun and fondness.
Ben Burg who was looking for an Eagle Scout project with Troop 103 in Sarasota. We had discussed a brick walkway from the east front door of Sahib Shriners out around the Walking Tall Statute. He started the program on October 3 and finished October 31 at no cost to the temple. It was a pleasure to work with Ben and Troop 103 to complete this Sahib Walk of Honor. We honored him on December 10 at the Nobles and Ladies Christmas Luncheon with a plaque that will be placed on the Walking Tall Statute. As bricks are purchased, they will replace the bricks that have already been laid. There are three sizes of bricks available for purchase - 4x4 for $100 ($10 extra for a logo), or 8x8 with one logo for $250 and 12x12 with one logo for $500; if you would like more than one logo, it is an extra $10. To order, go online to www. polarengraving.com/SahibShrineSarasota or contact me at Sahib Shriners. You can also email me at balkwill@verizon.net. Remember, support the Shrine and keep a child in your heart!
not pay when you come in. Ask where we meet and come over.) Lunch is at 11:00 a.m. where we continue to socialize and then around 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. we start the festivities of the day. We usually finish around 1:00-1:30 p.m. Some of the activities include a monthly auction, entertainment at some of our weekly get-togethers, a picnic, visit interesting places and/or events around the area to go visit, etc. Look forward to seeing our members, their ladies, guests and visitors join with us.
. . .continued from page 7 Recorder’s Notes working together as members that can make projects successful. As a personal thought I wish to thank you brothers for allowing me to continue and for your support as your Recorder. This is an office that one never learns as it is an office that is ever changing. I will strive to learn and keep our members attune to what is happening in the fraternity and SHC. If there is anything that I may assist you in please contact me. Remember our wonderful lounge and restaurant is open with good food and drink. The prices cannot be beaten so check out opening times, stop by and enjoy. I will see you around the temple and do not forget the child within.
. . .continued from page 11 Motor Corps Did you see our motorcycle themed tree among all the others? On Saturday, December 12 the Motor Corps and the Widows Sons joined veterans and family members to layout Christmas wreaths at the Sarasota National Cemetery. It was an impressive sight to see all of the motorcycles en route to the cemetery. The Motor Corps Christmas Party was also held at Sahib Shriners on December 12. We had a great choice of food entrees and the musical entertainment was provided by Kim Jenkins. Beatty Shipley was presented the plaque which had named Ken Shipley (Doc) as Motor Corps Member of the Year for 2015. Hospitality was great and we all were able to participate in the spirit of the holiday season. Raffle tickets on our Annual Booze Wagon give-away has begun. Each ticket provides the purchaser with a chance on a Harley Davidson wagon filled with a large selection of top-shelf liquor. If you do not already have your raffle tickets, see any member of the Motor Corps. Tickets will also be for sale at several Sahib activities, including monthly Pancake Breakfasts. Drawing will take place on May 1 at the Pancake Breakfast. We have only two birthdays to report in January. Gary Nickols (Stumpy) will celebrate a birthday on the 18th and Lady Peggy Sue Mitchell on the 31st. We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
. . .continued from page 32 Scottish Rite the Degree of Knight Rose Croix. Love – an important word and a profound concept. The Scottish Rite’s Degrees will next be conferred on April 9 and 16. Petitions are available at http://tampascottishrite. org. The Valley of Tampa regularly meets at its Center in Tampa on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a 5:45 p.m. dinner. At our January 11 meeting we will install officers for 2016. Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. His study of Masonic ritual and philosophy often points him to the ancient Greeks, to whom he is indebted more so than to the Romans.
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Sahib Shriners Ladies Night
December Birthday Winner Lady Nina Clark
December Anniversary Winners Mr. Charlie & Mrs. Ruth Cawein Photos courtesy of Noble Bud Glidden
Eagle Scout Ben Burg receives plaque for his 2015 “Walk of Honor” project from Ill. Sir Jacobi & Asst. Rabban Bill Balkwill.
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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.
January
January 1 Burkhard, Robert Criscuolo, Andrew Rickles, Thomas Martin, James Balkwill, William January 2 Toale, Jason January 3 Skalitzky, Robert Beck, Charles Craumer, John Grant, John January 4 Bricker, Robert Jones,Dwain Glidden, Charles Richards, Alan January 5 Brooks, John
January 6 Stihler, Robert Pope, Douglas January 7 King, Tommy Francis, Fred Woods, Kenneth January 8 Krakow, Dieter Tucker, Leslie January 9 Moyer, Craig January 10 Biery, Parker Eikill, Robert Sibinkic, Petar January 11 Horton, Ray January 12 Segal, Paul Bush, Wendell
January 13 McKown, William Anders, Reuben Dimick, Donald Hodgdon, David Wills, Robert January 14 Shoub, Steven Lynch, Matthew January 15 Hamilton, Charles Blount, Owen Rice, Norman Seman, Walter Austin, James Kiernan, Matthew January 16 Mines, Ronald January 17 Hoover, James Bottiger, August
January 18 Reavis, Lewis Nickols, Gary Toale, Robert
January 23 Perez, Raymond Thornback, Vernon Kerr, Hugh
January 19 Stone, Cliffort
January 24 Ashburn, Williard Rathfelder, Thomas Miller, C.J.
January 20 Remias, George January 21 Miner, Forrest Smith, Francis Divita, David January 22 Albertston, Donald Holmes, Richard Austin, Jimmy Bathurst, Darrel Weinstein, Sydney Pick, Jeffrey
January 25 Arnold, Robert Downing, Bruce Pedersen, Robert Eaton, William
January 28 Johnson, Basil January 29 Morgan, Jack Spencer, Donald January 30 Robinson, Ernest January 31 Ziehlsdorf, Manfred Rinehart, Gary King, James Wheeler, William
January 26 Sandefur, Charles Miller, Edward Kenner, Paul Biondolill, Anthony January 27 Hyman, Alvin Schweinshaupt, Gary Lukas, George
Sahib Shriners Clothing Sales 2016 Noble’s Shirts We are accepting orders For men/ladies shirts Please see David Joly or one of the Aides In the Aides Office Includes Shrine Logos, Name and Unit or Club
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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 11:00 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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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.
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine Club
The Sahib Shriners Pipes and Drums
Shriners International
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
President John Hubbard
2:00 p.m. Every Thursday Sahib Shrine Call John “Jack” McCall 941-460-8604
Phone: (941) 776-9996 Email: jthubbard1@gmail.com
Join the Prestige Unit Compliments of the
SAHIB AIDES UNIT
GREETERS of Sahib Shriners President Dana Callanan Phone – (941) 444-0327
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 CONTACT:
7:00 p.m. Wed. Nites at Sahib Shrine
Jim Austin, President (941) 758-1327 jau1060866@aol.com Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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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? 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!
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SAHIB SHRINE LADIES CALENDAR First Monday 11:30am Jewels of Service 11:30am LOS Tigress Class - SL First Tuesday 11:00am Pirate Class - SL First Wednesday 10:00am LOS - Greeters 7:00pm Legionettes - SL First Friday 10:00am LOS - Songbirds First Sunday 8:00am Pancake Breakfast Second Tuesday 1:00pm NYLA Temple at Manatee Lodge #31 6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance Second Thursday 11:00am Greeter-Ettes - SL Second Friday 11:15am Sar-I Court MH Third Monday 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky 7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL Third Tuesday 10:30am LOS - Merrie Makers - SL Third Wednesday 11:00am LOS - Orphan Annies - SL Third Friday 10:00am Oriental Dancers 11:00am Klassy Kickers Fourth Tuesday LOS - Precious Pandas
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(941) 952-9999
sarasotalawyer@gmail.com
VENICE SHRINE CLUB
ALL MASONS AND NOBLES WELCOME! Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the Left Coast Seafood Co. US Hwy 41 Bypass Intersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N Contact: Jim Fahey
President 223-6533 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB SHRINE Officers and Appointees
2016 DIVAN-Elect Potentate................................................... Carroll Scribner Chief Rabban................................................. Bill Balkwill Assistant Rabban......................................... Del Rawlinson High Priest & Prophet....................................... Dell Hyland Oriental Guide..................................................Bruce Porter Treasurer.....................................................Dale LaBell, PP 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 2015 Conrad “Connie” Jacobi * Deceased
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master................................................Gene Marinilli 2nd Ceremonial Master.................................................Jules Simon Director of the Arch.............................................. Past Masters Unit 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.........................................................Lou Ortt PP 33° 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.............................................................. TBD 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 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...................................................................... TBD Director of Security..................................................... Bruce Porter Finance Committee (Elected) Chairman........................Charles Titus Finance Committee (Elected)......................................Bill McKown Anthony Vignocchi Golf Chairman .................................................... Tom Cunningham, Golf Committee..........................................................John Sholtis Legal Counsel....................................................... David Finkelstein Librarian ................................................................................. TBD Masonic Relations Chairman ................................. Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Masonic Relations Youth Groups............................ Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Membership Chairman ............................................................ TBD 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........................................................................ Dave Joly Assistant Chief Aide...................................................Jim Smith, II Assistant Chief Aide.......................................................Don Sims Assistant Chief Aide....................................................Ron LeVene Personal Aide........................................................ Duke Goranites Personal Aide Special Duties..........................................Ray Perez Event Photographer....................................................Robert Rodd Chief Aide Emeritus.................................................. Joe Pegoraro Executive Aides.......................................... Bill Athas, Jack Bryant Aides.................................................Bob Bordner, Cub Dickerson, Fred Ellis, Tom Hardin, Marcel LeClerc, Ken Pedersen, Dorwin Pulford, Ron Shrum, Charlie Titus, Tom Willeman, Fritz Wise, Jim Yeo
2016 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL POTENTATE ORIENTAL GUIDE Carroll “Scrib” Scribner (Sandy) Bruce Porter 155 Grand Oak Circle 3961 Lancaster Dr. Venice, FL 34292-2434 Sarasota, FL 34241 (941) 488-4363 (941) 313-5820 sahibscrib@gmail.com bruceporter@hotmail.com CHIEF RABBAN Bill Balkwill (Gail) 2151 Riviera Dr. Sarasota, FL 34232-3517 (941) 923-1168 balkwill@verizon.net
TREASURER Dale LaBell PP (Donna) 11315 Rivers Bluff Circle Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 (941) 751-1771 DDLabell@verizon.net
ASSISTANT RABBAN Del Rawlinson (Juanita) 2301 Wood Street Sarasota, FL 34237 (941) 951-0033 drawlinson@comcast.net
RECORDER Ed Firquin (Wanda) 5417 Creeping Hammock Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 922-1981 edwintracy@verizon.net
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET Dell Hyland (Sandra) 4611 Hollingsworth Ave. Sarasota, FL 34233 (504) 296-9187 hyland29@msn.com
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AMBASSADORS Chief Ambassador............................................................... Sig Pahl 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............................................................. Dave Joly (379-0228) Band................................................ C. Jarrett Miller, PP (756-1471) Camel Herder (Chief)................... Malcolm H. VanDyke II (356-4614) Clowns.........................................................Rick Taylor (525-6561) Greeters................................................. Dana Callanan (444-0327) Kentucky Colonels................. Col. James Fleming (414-350-6061) 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............................................... Jim Austin (758-1327) Past Masters ........................................ Albert Dahlberg (371-7924) Pipes & Drums...............................John “Jack” McCall (460-8604) Provost Guard.............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713) Rituals................................. Gary “Rocky” Kearney PP (716-4226) 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
January 2016
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW Jack Wm. Windt....................................... 19 David Finkelstein..................................... 43 CPAs Terry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA.................... 16 Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A............ 15 Cavanaugh & Co. LLP.............................. 20 Albert A. Haab, CPA, EA.............................. 9 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 CREMATION/FUNERAL Your Traditions Cremation & Funeral ....... 15 DOCTORS Dr. Kimberly Walters, DC Sarasota Chiropractic Centre................... 30 FINANCIAL SERVICES Hart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart........ 16
FUNERAL HOMES Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ................ 43
REAL ESTATE Robbins Assoc., G. David Walters............. 15
FURNITURE - SALES Sleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture ......... 19
RESTAURANTS Sahib Shriners Restaurant ..................... 31 Terrace on the Green Restaurant.............. 31
GOLF Peridia Golf & Country Club...................... 31 HANDYMAN SERVICES Little Jobs, LLC, Steve Helin..................... 43 HOME INSPECTION Independent Home Insp. Srvs................... 19 JEWELRY Diamond Vault, Ali Chokr........................... 2 MARINE PRODUCTS Rhodan Marine/GPS Anchor......................25 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 POOLS Galaxy Pools ........................................... 33
SENIOR LIVING & CARE Comfort Keepers...................................... 29 Villa Grande of Sarasota........................... 30 WELLNESS & BEAUTY L’Ural Spa................................................ 43 SHRINE CLUBS Englewood Shrine Club.............................39 Hillbilly Shrine Club ................................... 9 Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 31 Motor Corps Shrine Club.......................... 40 North Port Shrine Club ............................ 40 Venice Shrine Club....................................43 SHRINE SUPPORTERS Purmort & Martin..................................... 30 Suncoast Communities Blood Bank...........30
Sahib Parade Schedule.............................22 Sahib Raffle............................................. 27 Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers).... 44 Sahib Unit News...................................... 18 Shrine Club Directory ................................ 8 Shrine Club News...................................... 8 Shriners Hospital Contributions ................ 6 Stated Meetings .................................... 6 Thursday Luncheons ............................... 30 Trust Fund............................................... 27 SAHIB UNITS Aides....................................................... 40 Clowns.................................................... 40 Greeters.................................................. 40 Kentucky Colonels .................................. 28 King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............... 39 Legion of Honor....................................... 28 Mariners ................................................. 28 Model Ts / Classic Cars............................ 28 Oriental Band........................................... 40 Pipes and Drums......................................40 Provost Guard.......................................... 39
SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION Birthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance............ 6 Hospital Transportation Report ................. 6 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
NEW ADVERTISERS IN JANUARY
Want to be a Reporter Booster? – See Page 17 Now become a Booster on the Web, go to http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm
NEW MEMBERS ARE VITAL to SHRINEDOM’S very existence! New Nobles bring to
Sahib Shrine
New ABILITIES New LOYALTY New FINANCES New DEVOTION New SINCERITY New MANPOWER New ENTHUSIASM
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
New Members Mean Much More than a Gain in Numbers or a Percentage Increase – THEY ARE SAHIB SHRINE’S CONTINUED LIFE AND ACTION
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SAHIB REPORTER
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11:00am Men’s Luncheon 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
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10:00am Grand Lodge/ New York 5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 5:30pm Mariners 7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts 7:30pm Oriental Band
10:30am Greeters 11:00am Provost Guard 11:00am Men’s Luncheon 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
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11:00am Men’s Luncheon 4:00pm Bridge Tournament MH 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
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Shriners Burn Awareness Week 11:00am Men’s Luncheon 12:45pm Stated Meeting 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
Shriners Burn Awareness Week 10:00am Grand Lodge of Wisconsin SR 5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
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10:30am Greeters 11:00am Provost Guard 11:00am Men’s Luncheon 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
Pre-Potentate’s Ball Decorating 11:30am Scottish Rite Luncheon 5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
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11:00am Men’s Luncheon Canada Day 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
Tampa Hospital Benefit Days 5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
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4:00pm Divan/Finance Committee Meeting 7:00pm Bar Bingo 7:00pm Past Masters 7:30 pm Clowns
11:00am BINGO-MH 2:00pm Band 5:00pm New Shriners’ Dinner
1:00pm BMI - MH 5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts 7:30pm Oriental Band
11:00am Men’s Luncheon 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
10:00am Rhode Island Shriners Lunch - MH 5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
3:00pm Riccio Wedding Reception - MH Rental
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8:00am Pancake Breakfast
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21 3:30pm Motor Corps Spaghetti Dinner
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29 Recorders Seminar - Tampa 9:00am ARMCO Lunch Mtg MH 7:00pm Bar Bingo
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