Volume 36, Number 1
Sarasota, Florida
January 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR
from Sahib’s Elected Divan of 2017
Chief Rabban Del Rawlinson
Asst. Rabban Bruce Porter
High Priest & Prophet Gene Marinelli
Potentate Bill Balkwill Oriental Guide Chevy Lawrence
Treasurer Jim Koehler
Recorder Ed Firquin
January 1 REPORTER DEADLINE Shrine Club Directory, 8 New Year’s Day Sahib CLOSED Shrine Club News, 8 4 Installation of Temple, Club/Unit Officers, 7:30 p.m., 11 Sahib Shriner’s Parade Schedule, 21 9 NCAA Football Championship-Tampa, 12 Shrine Unit News, 18 12 East/West Shrine Pre-Game Kickoff, 7:00 p.m., 35 Thursday Luncheons, 30 18 Rusty Mason Night, 6:30 p.m., 47 Masonic Digest, 32 21 Tailgate-Sahib 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. East/West Shrine Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 44 Game-Tampa, Buses Leave, 1:30 p.m., 36 27 Pre-Potentate Ball Party - Sahara Rm., 5:00 p.m., 4 Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 45 Sahib Shriners Calendar, 46 28 Potentate’s Ball, 5:30 p.m., 37 February 1 REPORTER DEADLINE 5 Super Bowl 51 Bash - Sahib, 5:00 p.m., 35 5-11 Shriners Burn Awareness Week 11 Sahib Lobster Fest, 6:30 p.m., 24 17-18 Tampa Hospital Benefit Days 19 Motor Corps Spaghetti Dinner, 3:30 p.m., 24 21 New Shriner’s Dinner, 5:00 p.m.
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“Rise & Shine”
“Come & Get It!”
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB REPORTER
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: recorder@sahibshrine.org Web: http://sahibshrine.org Editor-in-Chief Ed Firquin Phone: (941) 366-4449 ext. 305. Email: edwintracy@verizon.net Staff Photographer Bob Rodd Phone: (941) 776-0937 Email: roddbobkat@aol.com Joel Furman Phone: TBA Email: jjfurman@tampabay.rr.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 F reemasonry. DEADLINE All materials for publication must be submitted to the Sahib Shriners office no later than the first day of the month for publication in the following month. Text and images produced using computers may be submitted via email or on a PC-compatible floppy diskette or CD. Text should be submitted in ASCII format or in a commonly-used word processor format. Photos, floppy diskettes or CDs from units or clubs will be returned to writer. Sahib Shriners disclaim any liability from any loss or damages resulting from articles, opinions, statements or representations expressed or implied in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by other Shriner publications. Requests for reproduction should be addressed to Sahib Shriners. Copyright © 2017. SHRINE HOSPITAL INFORMATION For information or assistance in contacting the Shriners Hospitals for Children or a Shrine Burns Institute call: National: (800) 237-5055 Florida: (888) 665-KIDS Sarasota: (941) 955-2494 Email: hospital@sahibshrine.org The 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.
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Potentate-Elect Message
My fellow nobles, Lady Gail and I are deeply honored that you have elected me to serve as your Potentate for the year 2017. I hope to equal the success and great fellowship of my predecessors, but I will need your help to do that. No one man can do it all. Your Divan Officers are committed and determined to face the challenges that must be dealt with to further develop this organization that we all love and cherish. Thank you to the nobility of Sahib for your overwhelming support and confidence. Here at Sahib, membership remains our top priority. I ask each of you to recruit at least one new member. For years, we have said: Replace yourself! Our Strategic Plan will guide us through the next few years to remain one of the best Shrines in the country. Finally, we all became Shriners because we wanted to have fun and help children. Our fraternity is based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. As Shriners, we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially children who cannot help themselves. A tremendous amount of time and effort has gone into the Pocket Calendar Book to ensure its accuracy. Deepest thanks to Emeritus Noble Gary Schweinshaupt and Recorder Ed Firquin for their many efforts. We believe an informed Shriner will be an active Shriner. Keep the calendar with you and attend the many functions we schedule each month. As always, the Recorder and our website will have the most up-to-date information. I hope to see all of you at every event, to shake your hand and thank you all for what you do. Have you never noticed I always end my articles by saying: “Remember, support the Shrine and keep a child in your heart?” Our theme this year is “Having Fun While Becoming a Star.” I challenge each of you to become a Star, and be the one who makes a difference in a child’s life. Our hospital system remains “The World’s Greatest Philanthropy.” Visit the hospitals and see the miracles that happen there every day. Remember, you can change the world when you change the life of a child all because you are a Star in the heart of a child.
Fraternally Yours,
William “Bill” Balkwill Sahib Potentate 2017
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Canisters October/November 2016 Noble Location Club/Unit Amount Ed Cramer Hungry Howies MSC $31.16 Hungry Howies - Palmetto 39.86 Leroy Hocking Hungry Howies - Bradenton 33.88 KFC - Bradenton 15.45 KFC - 63rd Avenue 24.53 Hungry Howies - Desoto Mall N. 29.75 Gene Kraus Soos Jewelry Design VSC 15.00 Captain Eddie’s VSC 14.23 Carlson Cleaners VSC 13.79 Unknown Unknown Unknown 593.60 Bob Dell Cakes & Cups - Sarasota 24.49 Dryclean America Valet 40.42 Connie Jacobi Roy’s Automotive 61.00 Chickie Hillbillys 33.00 Jim Pinson Crager’s King Pins 24.75 Dick Schmidt KFC - Parrish Transportation 1.36 KFC - Rt 64 & I-75 33.51 Hungry Howies - Ellenton 55.58 If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthly report, provide the Sahib office with the information. Bring in your canister money once a month by the last Monday of each month so that it can go into “The Reporter.” You will not see that money until 2 months later because we are behind one month. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Secretary Sherri at (941) 366-4449 ext. 300. “I apologize if there are any mistakes or omissions”... Wanda
SAHIB SHRINE Contributions Made to Shriners Hospitals
NO DATA
Shriners Hospital ......................... Shriners Hospital - IMO ........... Total...........................................
Total Year To Date 75.00 $ 36,588.41 0 6,280.00 75.00
$42,868.41
Contributions Made to Sahib Shrine Donations to Sahib........................ Donations To Sahib – IMO............. Total............................................
1,313.00 $ 106,466.43 150.00 13,201.10 1,463.00
$ 119,667.53
Ken Clark, Hospital Chairman
13 - Patient visits to Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa 3 - Patient visit to other Shriners Hospitals for Children Participating Drivers & Assisting Nobles: John Winters Gil Baker Joel Furman Jim Pinson Fritz Wise Ron Conner Jim Gates Dorwin Pulford Ed Cramer Jim Macdonald Bob Sanders Gary Schweinshaupt Fred Ellis Bob Martin 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.
Reporters go undelivered, because YOU don’t let us know when your mailing address changes!
Official Call
FEBRUARY 2017 STATED MEETING THURSDAY NOON FEBRUARY 9, 2017
• 11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship • 12:00 Noon Lunch • 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens • Balloting • 2016 Dues card and Fez required • No short pants
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITAL November Transportation Report
Each month we have
Official Call
MARCH 2017 STATED MEETING THURSDAY NOON MARCH 9, 2017
• 11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship • 12:00 Noon Lunch • 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens • Balloting • 2016 Dues card and Fez required • No short pants
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Recorder Ed Firquin, recorder@sahibshrine.org
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he new year has arrived and it is welcomed with great anticipation at Sahib. Our Potentate Ill. Sir Bill Balkwill with his First Lady Gail have planned an exciting year for Sahib Shriners, their ladies, friends and our community. There is one important ingredient needed, that is you! It will be a changing year, as our Potentate will ask for support from members, clubs and units to advance and support Sahib. The question is, will you be on board because the “Fire Ball Express” is about to leave the station. This will be a great trip of fun and surprises. I’ve been told one may never know what to expect in 2017. The Divan, club and unit officers for 2017 are now in their respected positions ready to provide services to members which voted them to be leaders in our organization. Just as this has occurred, I
wish to introduce our Administrative Aide Ms. Sue Norton, she is married to a native of Sarasota and with great knowledge of our community she will be a grand asset to our office. She is learning the complex information of Shrinedom to provide you with help when needed. If I may, I wish to be a little personal for the support with my recent medical experience with Bell’s Palsy and for electing me to continue as Recorder for the great Sahib Shrine, I thank you. I will do my best for Sahib and its members. As I said the “Fire Ball Express” with our Engineer Ill. Sir Bill at the throttle we are headed for fun and excitement in 2017. You have the ticket - it’s your membership card, use it and get on board. Remember the child within and I’ll see you around Sahib.
Chief Rabban Del Rawlinson, drawlinson@comcast.net
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reetings nobles and ladies and Happy New Year. Now that parades, parties and the FEZtival of Trees and nominations are behind us, it is time to get back to work. I hope that you will continue to get involved and participate in the events of the Shrine. I want to thank everybody for voting for me to be your Chief Rabban. It has been an honor to serve under Ill. Sir Carroll Scribner and First Lady Sandy. Congratulations to Potentate-elect Bill Balkwill and First Lady Gail. Our newly elected officers will need nobles’ support to make
this a successful year. Make an effort to get back into your clubs/units to make 2017 a great year. I am looking forward to helping Sahib Shriners and its nobility to grow and carry on the wonderful traditions at our Shrine. We look forward to many more projects and improvements this year. So, put your Fez on and go volunteer to make this a prosperous year. Until next time, be safe and kind to one another.
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SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY DIRECTOR OF CLUBS Floyd LaDue
CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: TBA
ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUB President: William Bond - 941-475-4854 28146 N. McCall Road Englewood, FL 34223 Email: billandtinabond@yahoo.com Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am. Lunch 12 Noon
HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB Raban: Ron Johnson Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Sahib Shrine Conference Room A - 7:30 p.m.
MANATEE SHRINE CLUB 1st VP Marty Jordan - 941-981-2687 146 Juniper Trace Parrish, FL 34219 Email: shrinerMJJ@aol.com Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m. Reservation Cut-Off Date: Friday Before the Meeting Date
NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB President: David Wheatcroft, PP 3413 Rock Creek Drive Port Charlotte, FL 33948 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: Darren Bracken - 941-809-1494 1260 Sussex Road Venice, FL 34293 Email: darren450b@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 Manatee Shrine Club Russell Sexton, President, drsexton45gmail.com
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he 2017 year for the Manatee Shrine Club is off to a great start with a full nine-man board of directors that includes: Russell Sexton - President, Martin Jordan - 1st Vice President, Paul Zeissler - 2nd Vice President, Ron LeVene - Treasurer, Bill Padelford - Secretary, Connie Jacobi -Past President Director, and three Directors Ernie Ryder, Jim Smith and Jim Fletcher. The MSC meets for lunch on the first Friday
of the month at the Peridia Golf & Country Club in Bradenton. There is a social hour that starts at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at noon. During lunch, there is a short presentation by a guest speaker and the meeting ends at approximately 1:00 p.m. The speaker presentations occur during the dessert and coffee period during which time the ladies of the MSC, who having completed their
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own private meeting and main entreé, join the men in the large dining room. The luncheon topics planned for 2017 are designed to provide general information on a variety of topics that include: youth military training at the Sarasota Military Academy, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, hurricane preparedness in Manatee County, the Masonic Home at St. Petersburg, human trafficking in our area, and the influence of the Panama Canal on Port Manatee. The offsite socials include a tour of the National Cemetery in Sarasota,
a Marauder’s Baseball Game, and a visit to the Ringling Museum, an annual baseball park reunion dinner. The Marauder’s Baseball Game social is open to all Shriners and is scheduled for Saturday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. at McKechnie Field in Bradenton. Tickets are $30 and include a ticket to the game, an allyou-can-eat barbecue dinner, a free baseball cap and private bleacher seating. If interested contact Russell Sexton, drsexton45@gmail.com. One of the primary objectives of the Manatee Shrine Club as stated
in its bylaws is to (1) provide fun and fellowship for its members and (2) to support the fund drives of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa so that children with orthopedic and burn needs are given the opportunity to live better lives. If you can support these objectives and wish to have fun participating in our luncheon activities and social outings, please contact President Russell Sexton or one of the club officers to get information on how to join the club.
Manatee Shrine Club Installation of 2017 Officers L-R: 3rd Director Ernie Ryder, 2nd Director James Smith, 1st Director James Fletcher, Treasurer Ron LeVene, 1st VP Martin Jordan, President Russell Sexton. Officers not in photo are 2nd VP Paul Zeissler and Secretary Bill Padelford.
The Meadow Choir of 32 members performed Christmas songs for the Manatee Shrine Club at its December Holiday Dinner at the Peridia Golf & Country Club. We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Motor Corps Shrine Club Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, glightfl@yahoo.com
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appy New Year fellow nobles. It is 2017. We hope everyone had a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year. For many Christians, the 12 days of Christmas which started on Christmas Day end on the evening of the 5th of January. January 6th then marks the start of the Carnival season. It is also the start of the Mardi Gras season which ends on Fat Tuesday, February 28, 2017. We hope all can enjoy this festive time of year. As promised in last month’s edition, we are pleased to announce our club’s officers for 2017. Serving as president will be Darren Bracken (Schmoozer); Mike Weaver (Biker Mike) was elected vice president. Giles Light (G-man) and Barry Hart (Policyman) were re-elected as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Past President John Hubbard (Hotrod) serves on the board along with Hampton Crimi (Monk) who was elected to a 2-year term. We are also pleased to report that two of our members are elected members of the Divan. Del Rawlinson (Backwards) was elected Chief Rabban and Bruce Porter (Wizard) was elected Assistant Rabban. We now have final numbers of guests served at our Spaghetti Dinner on November 20th. We served 227. That compares with 251 last year. Among our guests this November was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge who was celebrating his 90th birthday. Thanks again to all who attended and supported this event. 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 had two white bikes and three colored bikes in the Venice Holiday Parade on November 26th. Eric Bock (Ironman)
and Hampton Crimi (Monk) were at the head of the pack. We did even better for the Sarasota Holiday Parade on December 3rd. Unfortunately, other commitments kept us from participating in the North Port Poinsettia Parade on December 10. We participated in the FEZtival of Trees during the last week in November. Did you notice our motorcycle themed tree? Illustrious Sir Carroll Scribner reports our tree was very popular. One of our members, Mick Vorbeck, received a special honor on December 13th. On that night, he was presented his 55-year pin as a Master Mason from R.W. Barry Hart at Sarasota Lodge No. 147. We congratulate Mick on achieving this recognition. On Saturday, December 17, the Motor Corps and the Widows Sons joined veterans and family members to lay out Christmas wreaths at the Sarasota National Cemetery. It was an impressive sight to see all the motorcycles enroute to the cemetery. The Motor Corps Christmas Party was held at Sahib Shriners on Saturday, December 17. We had a great choice of food entrees and musical entertainment was provided by Taylor & Taylor. Hospitality was great and we all could participate in the spirit of the holiday season. A special recognition to Motor Corps member Scott Steelman (Gray Fox). He will be installed as Worshipful Master of Venice Lodge No. 301 on Saturday, January 7. We only have two birthdays and no anniversaries to report in January. Gary Nickols (Stumpy) will celebrate a birthday on the 18th and Lady Peggy Sue Mitchell on the 31st.
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December 2080 Robert & Ruth Riegel December 2056 Manatee Shrine Club May 2034 S&B Carter December 2033 Sahib Golf Assoc. (In Memory of James Ericsson) (In Memory of John Lewellen) (In Memory of Bill Simon) Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Austin Pickering) (In Memory of Philip Staples) (In Memory of Arthur Monson) (In Memory of Oscar Cloutier, PP) April 2030 Charles S. Marston (In Memory of Anne M. Marston) May 2029 Desert Patrol August 2027 Fred & Marylou Ellis April 2026 Don & Elayne Sims 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 July 2024 Evelyn Noe (In Memory of Frank E. Noe) 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)
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August 2018 Jack & Marti Bryant Giles Light April 2018 Ted & Anita Moltz April 2020 Everett & Evelyn Blount February 2018 Jim Dunlap Manatee Shrine Club March 2020 (In Memory of Robert Everly) Audrey Schmitt Joe & Marion Mitchell (In memory of Donald Schmitt) (In Memory of Phil Mitchell) December 2019 January 2018 Jim Dunlap Charles & Pauline Baker November 2019 (In Memory of Betsy Baker) Margaret Lawrence September 2018 (In Loving Memory of Donald Lawrence) In Memory of Sahib Golf Committee Dr George & Dorothy Robinson August 2019 Sahib Temple Guard Peggy Cloutier December 2017 (In Memory of Oscar Cloutier) William & Maryann Adams Midge Jordan September 2017 (In Memory of Doug Jordan) Marion Podewitz David R. Magdalik (In Memory of Bill Podewitz) Kevin & Susan Sapio Manatee Shrine Club July 2019 (In Memory of Paul Tobias) Evelyn L. Noe (In memory of Frank Noe) August 2017 May 2019 Manatee Shrine Club Kenneth & Betty Terryberry (In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP) Dale & Donna LaBell June 2017 Harold & Mary Stuver Manatee Shrine Club March 2019 May 2017 Michael Clarke Margaret Hayes February 2019 (In Memory of Barry Hayes) Manatee Shrine Club Sahib Shrine Mariners (In Memory of Robert Berlund) April 2017 (In Memory of Preston Sturdevant, Jr.) Joan & Douglas Patterson (In Memory of Earl Hadley) (In Memory of Luther Bollman) Laura Atz Manatee Shrine Club (In Memory of Eugene Atz) (In Memory of Arthur Bieser) (In Memory of John Bohenkamp) Charles & Mary Jane Hamilton (In Memory of Larry Swanson) December 2018 (In Memory of Earl Woodring) Bud & Carole Glidden Roy’s Automotive Ann Lassig Nyla Temple #152 Daughters of the Nile (In Memory of Gerald Netzley - Egypt Shrine) (In Memory of Danny O’Harold – Egypt Shrine) November 2018 (In Memory of Austin Pickering - Sahib Shrine) Charles H. Burke March 2017 Nancy Holmes Christopher Weeks & Barbara Hershey (In Loving Memory of George Holmes) Nelson, Melvin & Anna-Marie
(Through month stated, = New or Renewed this month) April 2022 Roy Winterbottom (In Memory of Ed Luff) December 2021 Don and Joan Patterson Dick and Jinny Warner (In Memory of Luther Bollman) November 2021 Gerry Goacher (In Memory of James Arendall, PP) September 2021 Eileen Jensen (In Memory of Jim Jensen) Martin and Jennifer Jordan August 2021 Mary Ellen Pickering (In Memory of Austin Pickering) (In Memory of Dottie LaGreco) May 2021 Burton Chandler Jack & Iris Kwitchoff April 2021 Jim Leiner March 2021 Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle (El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine Club February 2021 Betty Ponder (In Memory of Elza & Sammy Ponder) October 2020 Dolores O’Neal (In Memory of Loved Shriners) Norris and Barbara Walker September 2020 Col. M.G. Swindler Carolyn Fillmore (In Memory of Carl Fillmore) Lester Helmich George and Annie Cancro August 2020 William Adams June 2020 Col. M.G. Swindler (In memory of Thomas J. Swindler, USAF)
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SHRINE UNIT NEWS Kentucky Colonels Col. James D. (Jim) Fleming, jdf53118@msn.com
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ear brother nobles and ladies, we have had to cancel several dinners/meetings. The Kentucky Colonels is a Sahib Unit and it would be a shame if it disappears. Somehow I can’t believe taking your lady out to eat has become passé. So, pick up the phone and RSVP at (414) 3506061 for January 31, 2017. Future dates at Tara Country Club are February 28, 2017, March 21, 2017, April 25, 2017 and May 30, 2017. All dates are on Tuesdays. We have meet and greet at 5:30
p.m. with dinner being served at 6:15 p.m. I wish a Happy New Year to everyone!
Oriental Band Jim Austin, jau1060866@aol.com
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f you saw either of the parades the end of November down in Venice or the parade the first of December, you will no doubt have seen our new figurehead, namely Karen, who stood right on the front of the float in a beautiful kimono with a genuine geisha hairpiece on. We got a bunch of comments as most people had no clue that the Shrine has this new rule that says we can now welcome new members that are not from the Shrine nor do they have to be male any more. This will make our recruiting easier and everyone can join us if they want. Gender nor race will not make any difference in the future.
Our parading is now finished for several months, so we will now concentrate on the conventions we will be doing in this coming year. My upcoming articles will have some information on members of this group and their work history so you may see how diverse this group really is. We once again invite you to come down to Sahib Shriners any Wednesday night and see and hear this group. We meet at 7:00 p.m. and you are very welcome to join us or just watch. Until the next time, we hope this finds your year starting out well for you.
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January January 1 Reuben D Anders Jimmy R Austin James L. Austin William F Balkwill January 2 Charles H Beck January 3 Parker R Biery Anthony R Biondolillo Owen Blount Sr August V Bottiger Jr
January 6 David M Divita Bruce C Downing January 7 William Eaton Robert E Eikill Fred H Francis January 8 Charles S Glidden Charles A Hamilton January 9 David Hodgdon
January 12 Jeffrey E Jackson
January 17 C J Miller PP
January 13 Basil C Johnson Ronald A Johnson Dwain L Jones PP Paul A Kenner Jr Hugh D Kerr
January 18 Edward D Miller Forrest D Miner Ronald C Mines
January 14 Matthew Kiernan Tommy J King
January 4 Robert M Bricker John E Brooks Robert J BurkhArd John L Craumer Sr
January 10 Richard W Holmes Vernon T Hornback Sr Ray A Horton
January 15 James S King Sr Dieter E Krakow George Lukas Matthew J Lynch James R Martin
January 5 Donald F Dimick
January 11 Alvin Hyman
January 16 William N McKown
January 19 Jack L Morgan January 20 Craig A Moyer January 21 Gary Nickols Robert D Pedersen Raymond A Perez January 22 Jeffrey M Pick Douglas J Pope Thomas V Rathelder Richard F Raymond
January 23 Lewis B Reavis George C Remias Alan P Richards Thomas C Rickles January 24 Gary L Rinehart Ernest C Robinson January 25 Charles W Sandefur Gary Schweinshaupt Walter K Seman
January 28 Robert V Toale January 29 Jason E Toale Leslie H Tucker III January 30 Sydney E Weinstein January 31 William G Wheeler Robert J Wills Kenneth P Woods Manfred A Ziehlsdorf
January 26 Steven L Shoub Petar Sibinkic Robert Skalitzky Francis M Smith January 27 Donald M Spencer Robert E Stihler Clifford L Stone
2017 SAHIB SHRINERS PARADE SCHEDULE March 11
10:00 a.m.
Arcadia Rodeo Parade
September 4
9:00 a.m.
Englewood Pioneer Days Parade
April 14
October 21
November 25 December 2 December 9
10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
Palmetto DeSoto Heritage Festival Venice Sun Fiesta Parade Venice Holiday Parade
Sarasota Holiday Parade
North Port Poinsettia Parade
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Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building Fund Since last Reporter $50 Ken Terryberry PP (In Memory of Joseph Pegoraro)
Sahib Shriners Building Fund
he Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement, T 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.
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.
beashrinernow.com beashrinernow.com continues to attract quality candidates. To date, more than 1,200 men have inquired about Freemasonry or becoming a Shriner. While the numbers of those interested are impressive, we really need more mentors to ensure candidates receive the attention they need and deserve. Consider joining the more than 1,150 Shriners who are already virtual mentors. As a virtual mentor, you will be paired with a candidate in your area who has similar interests. Communicating by phone, email or in person, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about Masonry and about being a Shriner. You will answer questions or concerns, help find the Lodge best suited to the candidate’s interests, and help him with his journey to become a Shriner. You will also have the opportunity to make a new friend.
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Sahib Shriner’s Capital Asset Addition Replacement Trust Fund Recognition Wall Fund Pledge Card q
$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order
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$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.
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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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
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
Kentucky Colonels Under the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple SARASOTA, FLORIDA We meet 4th Tuesday September - May at Tara Golf & Country Club. Ladies are always included. Col. James Fleming, President Phone: 414-350-6061
Make your check payable to:
Email: jdf53118@msn.com
Model “T’s” and Classic Cars of Sahib Shriners Meetings Are Held 2nd MONDAY of the Month 7:00 P.M. “AT SAHIB SHRINE” 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
THE LEGION OF HONOR 1st WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS. – CRA William A. Summerfield, Commander (765) 760-0252 Email: wsummerfield@gmail.com Meetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib Shrine
We Welcome Veterans! “How Good and Pleasant it is for Noble Soldiers to Dwell Together in Unity”
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Advertising in the Sahib Reporter
Sahib Mariners
Our monthly magazine is mailed to over 2,000 subscribers, advertisers and complementary readers and is available for anyone to view in Adobe Acrobat on our Website. You can also obtain the brochure and sales contract there: http://sahibshrine.org/reporter/
Do You Enjoy Boating?
Join us 2nd Wednesday – 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting
AT SAHIB SHRINE Ron LeVene Commodore
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Annual Advertising Rates for the Sahib Shrine Reporter
Email: Phyneas@aol.com Phone: 753-3769
Interior Full Page .............. $ 1,125 Half Page ............................$ 675 Third Page ........................ 450 Quarter Page ...................... 375 Business Card .................. 225 Phone: (941) 366-4449 Email: recorder@sahibshrine.org
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 NO DATA
SEPTEMBER 2016 Membership Status: Membership Reported to Imperial – July 2016 Gains: Affiliated Restored Associates Creations Reversal Losses: Demits Expired AMD Suspended Resigned
In Memoriam
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Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and more glorious life and service. We carry their influence in our lives and their memories in our hearts. They are not forgotten.
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Joseph Pegoraro
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SAHIB SAHIB SHRINERS SHRINERS THURSDAY THURSDAY MEN’S MEN’S LUNCHEONS LUNCHEONS
Contact Program Chairman: Harold Eady - hjeady@comcast.net - with questions or program suggestions. Contact Program Chairman: Harold Eady - hjeady@comcast.net - with questions or program suggestions.
3% Discount to All Shriners Plus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs
At Sahib Shrine same day and time as our Villa Grande at Sarasota Sunday Pancake 4 Maggie Lane (Corner of FruitvilleBreakfasts. & Beneva)
Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 366-2200 Office
January March May September November
“Live Life... at Villa Grande at Sarasota A new concept in senior living.” 3% Discount to All Shriners Plus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs
www.VillaGrandeatSarasota.com
At Sahib Shrine same day and time as our Sunday Pancake Breakfasts. January March May September November
2301 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237 Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners Phone: 941-366-7070
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Fax: 941-953-4901
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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 Care
Manatee Shrine Club 1st VP Marty Jordan Phone: 941-981-2687 Email: shrinermjj@aol.com
Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradention 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m. Reservation Cut-Off Date: Friday Before the Meeting Date NO Cancellations or Refunds 72 Hours Before the Luncheon Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Masonic Digest Scottish Rite by Casey A. Fletcher, KCCH, cfletcher@palletone.com
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he ritual of the Scottish Rite Degrees originated in France during the 1700s, perhaps earlier. During the 1850s, Albert Pike translated and transcribed copies of the French ritual then in the possession of the Supreme Council in Charleston, South Carolina. Pike’s transcriptions can be found in the book “Masonic Rituals and Formulas.” This book is an excellent source for investigating the origins of our modern ritual. Although fascinated with the French ritual, Pike sensed that “their teachings were purposely concealed and obfuscated by their creators.” After much study of comparative religion, history and philosophy he began to revise, expand and develop ritual for use in the United States. Pike’s initial rewrite of the French Ritual is contained in a book “The Magnum Opus or the Great Work.” Freemasonry degrees and symbolism is not quite as static and uniform as commonly asserted; we need only attend the Tri-State Degree to observe differences among Florida, Georgia and Alabama to realize this. Scottish Rite ritual has undergone multiple revisions since the Supreme Council’s founding in 1801. Some changes were simply practical – some degrees were two to four hours long, excluding the lecture! Thankfully, perhaps, any catechisms required of candidates were eliminated. The original French degrees, if we think them to be the original, and revisions by the Scottish Rite over the years, provide much to think about and learn. Masonic Lodges and Temples are types of schools and our rituals are our means of instruction. Each degree contains some “history of ideas.” It is that which we seek. It therefore can be illuminating to return to historical documents to trace such ideas and to discern and consider what has been removed or modified. Equally enlightening may be what has been retained substantially unchanged. Here is an example from the 15th Degree “Knight of the Sword, of the East, or of the Eagle” from Masonic Rituals and Formulas (page 347):
Q: What art do you profess? A: Masonry. Q: What edifices do you erect? A: Temple and tabernacles. Q: Where do you construct them? A: For want of land to build on, we build them in our hearts. Although this language does not appear in the modern Scottish Rite ritual, it does appear, almost verbatim, in the work of an appendant body. Its message – that we are builders, “not of a material edifice, but of a Temple more glorious than Solomon’s” – appears throughout Masonic ritual. It is a foundational idea of Freemasonry --we are here to improve our own character, virtue, morality and conduct. This lesson survives, as we say, from time immemorial. Other important themes in this old French degree, e.g. the liberty of a people and freedom of conscience, are also retained in the modern Scottish Rite ritual, as well as in degrees of the Knights Masons and York Rite systems. Such continuity in the “history of ideas” should capture our attention. The words Masons speak may have changed over the years; their meanings may remain as elusive and obfuscated as ever, but the “history of ideas” remains for our examination. Our search for Light continues. The Scottish Rite Degrees will be conferred on April 22 and April 29. The 15th Degree is scheduled for April 22. Petitions are available at http://tampascottishrite.org. The Valley of Tampa regularly meets at its Center in Tampa on the 2nd Monday of each month. Dinner is served at 5:45 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. 2017 officers will be installed on January 9; this meeting is open to family and visitors. Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. He visited France once, but did not understand their language; they seemed to have a different word for everything.
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SAHIB SHRINERS
For several years, Sahib Shriners had what was referred to as an “Angel Fund’ to assist nobles who were unable to pay their dues because of health, financial or age related issues. The “Angel Fund” remitted the necessary funds to keep them as current members, and to avoid suspension due to non-payment of Shrine dues. This fund has been fully exhausted and there is no place in our budget to replenish the fund. This is where you can lend a helping hand to a fellow Shrine Mason, if he is in good standing within his Blue Lodge. For your contribution of $35, you can keep one delinquent member from being removed from our membership rolls for another year pending his status as a Master Mason. You can personally select a member from the current delinquent list, or we will do it for you. Please remember these nobles in need of a helping hand. Stop by the office and be responsible for keeping a fellow Shriner on the active list.
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Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNA by Peggy Sue Mitchell, High Priestess, peggyspegg@gmail.com
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ovember was a very busy month for LOSNA. Our Grand had, shall I say, a grand visit and had great compliments on our Stated Meeting. Ladies this took team work, many thanks to all of you. It was good to not only have our Grand Diana with us but also Lady Carol Sue PHP and our dual member Lady Annette, Grand Treasurer and Past GHP, and let’s give our very own Jennie PGHP a hand, she was there working along with us. It was good to have visitors from other Courts. I enjoyed every moment. The FEZtival of Trees was fun and exciting, and I hope it put us all in the spirit for the remaining season. Remember those in need, our children who need our continued support, and those who are homebound. We thank all our veterans for their dedication in giving us our freedom. I hope we continue to not only be thankful at this time of year, but carry the love
and joy throughout each day of our lives. December looks to be just as busy and fun. January will also be a very busy month. Please let Lady Kay know if you can participate in the parades. Our Clowns stay busy with one project after another. What energy they have. We are going to try to hold a few classes that hopefully will be informative on our ritual and auditioning. I encourage each to become involved. I fully believe we have a lot of ladies who have the talent but may hesitate because they aren’t sure what is expected of each office or committee. We have Past High Priestesses that will help you and guide you. This Court is a great Court and will stand by you. Please think about it, if you have any questions just ask, if I can’t answer them or know where to find it in writing, I surely know who to go to for help. Please enjoy the holidays, travel safe and good health to all.
Nyla Temple No. 152 by Deanie Jacobi, Queen, hljcj97@aol.com
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hristmas is over and a New Year is beginning. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. A Happy New Year to all and may 2017 be a great year for Daughters of the Nile. The fundraiser of a Taste of Soup and Desserts in December was a successful event. If you missed it, you missed some good soup, desserts and fellowship. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the evening. A special thanks to the committee who planned this event and to all the Ladies of the Household who brought the soup and desserts. Our Supreme Queen Cathy Carol Rose will
be with us on January 22 for a Ceremonial and then for the Supreme Queen’s banquet which will be held at Sahib Shriners that evening after the Ceremonial. This is the event of the year for Nyla Temple and we are looking for all Ladies of the Household to attend the Ceremonial and then bring your guests to the banquet. Let’s show our Supreme Queen Cathy that Nyla Temple No. 152 is alive and growing strong. Remember it takes a team of everyone to get things done. Please be sure to make your reservations for the banquet by calling either Elaine Ortt or Laverne Mims.
Each month we have Reporters go undelivered, because YOU don’t let us know when your mailing address changes!
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Certificates of Appreciation awarded to guest speakers at Sahib Men’s Luncheon.
Noble Ray Perez receives Emeritus status for Gulf Shrine Club.
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SAHIB AIDES UNIT
DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIB THE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM
2016 International Shriners 1ST PLACE CHAMPIONS New Members Always Welcome to Join.
Join the Prestige Unit Compliments of the
GREETERS
Sahib
of Sahib Shriners President Dana Callanan
Donald Clements, President Contact Sec. Marty Jordan 941-981-2687 email: shrinermjj@aol.com CONTACT:
Phone – (941) 444-0327
Compliments of
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC. SARASOTA CHAPTER 533
NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB
Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule. Secretary: Chuck Barrett Phone: (941) 321-3253 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
Membership Open to all Masonic Military Veterans
Contact Albert Sawdai, President – 625-5632
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine Club Shriners International
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
President John Hubbard
Phone: (941) 776-9996 Email: jthubbard1@gmail.com
The Sahib Shriners Pipes and Drums 2:00 p.m. Every Thursday Sahib Shrine Call John “Jack” McCall 941-460-8604
Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Ron Enger, President 918-8713
Englewood Shrine Club The Friendly Club Meets First Tuesday of each Month at Englewood Elk’s Lodge All Shriners Welcome President: William Bond Phone: 941-475-4854 Email: billandtinabond@yahoo.com
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Sahib Shriners Mission Statement
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VENICE SHRINE CLUB
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.
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
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
President 223-6533
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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.
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
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 January 31, 2016, they have collected 108,960 lbs., for a total of $56,646.36 for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.
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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS
with you to travel the journey crossing
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.
the hot sands to the welcoming shade
Call:
Laura Burgess Marylou Ellis Chickie Johnson
of our goodly temple.
(941) 758-9196 or (941) 484-0089 or (941) 966-2678
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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SunCoast Florida Freemasonry
http://www.trowel.com/flamason
Florida Shrine Association http://fla-shrine.org/
Don Vos Sprinkler Company 1410 Commerce Blvd., Unit N Sarasota, FL 34243 Full Service Irrigation Company Installations Service Service Contracts Licensed & Insured 20 years experience in Sarasota & Manatee Counties
941-359-8808 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB SHRINE Officers and Appointees
2017 DIVAN-Elect Potentate.......................................... William “Bill” Balkwill Chief Rabban............................................. Del Rawlinson Assistant Rabban............................................ Bruce Porter High Priest & Prophet................................... Gene Marinelli Oriental Guide.......................................... Chevy Lawrence Treasurer......................................................... Jim Koehler Recorder............................................................. Ed Firquin IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVES
Bill Balkwill, Potentate Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus Connie Jacobi, PP Del Rawlinson, Chief Rabban Bruce Porter, Assistant Rabban
PAST POTENTATES
1981-82 * Howard Noble 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33° 1983 *Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr. 1984 * Tom Bing 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler 1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 2003 Ed Phillips 1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 2004 * Bob Goldenberg 1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 2004 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 1988 * Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 2005 Dwain Jones 1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 2006 Homer Cranmer 1990 Lee E. Stewart 2007 Dale LaBell 1991 * William “Bill” Magill 2008 * John N. Mitchell 1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie 2009 * Oscar Cloutier 1993 * Les Taylor 2010 Don Vos 1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 2011 Tom Millaway 1995 * James Arendall 2012 * Charles Levan, 33° 1996 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 2013 William H. “Bill” Zurlo 1997 Al “Bear” Robinson 2014 Gary “Rocky” Kearney 1998 Ken Terryberry 2015 Conrad “Connie” Jacobi 1999 Curtis Toale 2016 Carroll G. Scribner * Deceased
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master............................................... Marty Jordan 2nd Ceremonial Master................................................ Jules Simon Director of the Arch...................................................... David Bruce Director of Ritual................................................. Barry D. Hart, 33° Marshal.......................................................................... Ron Enger Captain of the Guard.................................................... Bud Glidden Outer Guard................................................................ Herb Mueller SAHIB TRUST FUND Chairman................................................................... Ken Pedersen Trustees........................................... Jules Simon, Charles Hamilton OFFICE STAFF Administrative Assistant............................................. Susan Norton Financial Assistant............................................... Jeanette Mendez Event Coordinator............................................... Linda Glendinning Food & Beverage Manager............................................. Ed Shauan Executive Chef....................................................... Kevin Tomlinson CHAPLAINS Chief Chaplain........................................................ Lou Ortt PP 33° 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 ................................... Ed Firquin Bingo Chairman............................................................... Jack Ivins Circus Chairman ......................................................... Paul Zeissler County Fair Chairman.............................................................. TBD County Fair Co-Chairman....................................................... TBD Dog Track Chairman............................................. Chevy Lawrence Fez & Clothes Sales........................................................ David Joly Jewelry Sales Co-Chairman ............................................ Dave Joly Jewelry Sales Asst. Chairmen ..................................... Ron Shrum Picnic Committee (Spring)....................................................... Units Picnic Committee (Oktoberbest)......................... 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 Building Maintenance Committee..... Del Rawlinson, Steve Helin, PP Church Service Chairman..................................... Lou Ortt, 33°, PP Director of Clubs.......................................................... Floyd LaDue Director of Security..................................................... Bruce Porter Finance Committee (Elected) Chairman................... Duke Goranites Finance Committee (Elected)................... Jim Smith, Charles Titus David Walters Golf Chairman .................................................... Tom Cunningham, Golf Committee......................................................... John Sholtis Legal Counsel................................................. Nicholas Sardelis, Jr. Librarian ................................................................................. TBD Luncheon Program Chairman........................................ Harold Eady Program Committee Member........................................Giles Light Masonic Relations Chairman ................................. Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Masonic Relations Youth Groups............................ Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Membership Chairman .............................................Gene Marinelli Membership Co-Chairman............................... Connie Jacobi, PP Parliamentarian............................................................Bruce Porter Photographer.......................................... Robert Rodd, Joel Furman Protocol Advisor.............................................................. Bill Batten Provost Marshal.............................................................. Ron Enger Public Relations Director............................................ Marty Jordan Public Relations Committee........................ Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Harold Eady, 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..................................................Floyd LaDue Unit Council Vice-Chairman.......................................... Paul Pante Unit Council Secretary.................................................. Ron LeVene Webmaster..................................................... Gary Schweinshaupt AIDES Chief Executive Aide.................................................. William Athas Executive Aide.......................................................... James Smith Executive Aide.............................................................. David Joly Assistant Chief Aide...................................................... Don Sims Assistant Chief Aide................................................... Ron LeVene Assistant Chief Aide................................................. Charles Titus Personal Aides......................... Ron Conner, Ed Cramer, Fred Ellis, James Fahey, Jack Watson, Johnny Yong Personal Aide Special Duties......................................... Ray Perez Special Advisors.......................Connie Jacobi, PP, Dave LaBell, PP Aides......................... Tom Hardin, Ken Pedersen, Dorwin Pulford, Ron Shrum, Fritz Wise, Ron Johnson, Lacey Cross 2017 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL POTENTATE ORIENTAL GUIDE William “Bill” Balkwill (Gail) Chevy Lawrence (Debbie) 2151 Riviera Dr. 243 Verna Road Sarasota, FL 34232-3517 Sarasota, FL (941) 915-4014 (786) 389-0265 balkwill@verizon.net chevyhd1@hotmail.com CHIEF RABBAN Del Rawlinson (Juanita) 2301 Wood Street Sarasota, FL 34237 (941) 951-0033 drawlinson@comcast.net
TREASURER Jim Koehler (Feng-Min) 3717 59th St. Dr. W. Bradenton, FL 30209 (941) 896-8957 bmcmcs065@hotmail.com
ASSISTANT RABBAN Bruce Porter 3961 Lancaster Dr. Sarasota, FL 34241 (941) 313-5820 bruceporter@hotmail.com
RECORDER Ed Firquin (Wanda) 5417 Creeping Hammock Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 922-1981 edwintracy@verizon.net
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET Gene Marinelli (Jeanne) 1201 Bellflower St. Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 928-6704 genecm@yahoo.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 ................................................................ Floyd LaDue Aides............................................................. Dave Joly (379-0228) Band................................................ C. Jarrett Miller, PP (756-1471) Camel Herder (Chief)................... Malcolm H. VanDyke II (356-4614) Clowns.............................................. Casey Jankowski (504-1692) Greeters................................................ Dana Callanan (444-0327) Kentucky Colonels................. Col. James Fleming (414-350-6061) King Pins.................................................................... Ron Johnson Legion of Honor.................... William Summerfield (765-760-0252) Mariners..................................................... Ron LeVene (753-3769) Marshal’s Staff............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713) Model T’s.................................................. Ron LeVene (753-3769) Oriental Band.............................. Donald Clements (941-800-4300) Past Masters ...................................... James Benjamin (780-3544) Pipes & Drums...............................John “Jack” McCall (460-8604) Provost Guard.............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713) Rituals............................................. 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 William M. McKown.......................................................... Treasurer 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, KCCH..................................... Reporter Editor W. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP................................................... Ritual Lee Stewart, PP.................................................................. Director Bud Stuver.......................................................................... Director 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 Ed Gremp............................................................................... Band Darwin Heinzman............................................................. King Pins Ray Perez...............................................................Gulf Shrine Club Earl Huntzinger ...................................... Gulf Shrine Club Treasurer Jim Macdonald............................................ North Port Shrine Club Otis Manchester.......................................... North Port Shrine Club 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 Clint Van Tassell........................................... North Port Shrine Club Ed Wallace................................................................Camel Herders Alf Weidner................................................................. Desert Patrol
January 2017
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW Sardelis and Bowles, L.L.P....................... 19
FURNITURE - SALES Sleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture ......... 19
CPAs Cavanaugh & Co. LLP.............................. 43 Haab and Knatz, CPAs, LLC.......................11
GOLF Peridia Golf & Country Club...................... 31
CONTRACTORS - GENERAL D.R. Coffman Construction Co. ................ 30 CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/C Jim McDonald Heating & Cooling............. 19
HANDYMAN SERVICES Little Jobs, LLC, Steve Helin..................... 30 MARINE PRODUCTS Rhodan Marine/GPS Anchor..................... 25
CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATION Don Vos Sprinkler Company .................. 43
MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS Masonic Organization.............................. 27 National Sojourners................................. 40
CONTRACTORS - REMODELING D.R. Coffman Construction Co.................. 30
OPTICIANS Optical Service ....................................... 30
CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Conway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ............ 30
ORGANIZATIONS Q Club, Teocalli 183................................. 19
CREMATION/FUNERAL Your Traditions Cremation & Funeral ....... 15
PAINTING CONTRACTORS Eric’s Painting & Decorating .................... 19
FINANCIAL SERVICES Hart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart........ 19 CFC City Financial Corp ........................... 14
PLUMBERS & A/C Aqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ................. 30
FUNERAL HOMES Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ................ 43
REAL ESTATE Robbins Assoc., G. David Walters............. 15
RESTAURANTS Sahib Shriners Restaurant ..................... 31 Terrace on the Green Restaurant.............. 31 SHRINE CLUBS Englewood Shrine Club.............................40 Hillbilly Shrine Club ................................. 28 Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 31 Motor Corps Shrine Club.......................... 40 North Port Shrine Club ............................ 40 Venice Shrine Club....................................41 SHRINE SUPPORTERS Purmort & Martin..................................... 19 Suncoast Communities Blood Bank.......... 30 SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION Birthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance.......... 16 Hospital Transportation Report ................. 6 Masonic Digest........................................ 32 Masonic Organizations............................. 27 Million Dollar Club.................................... 28 Officers (Elected & Appointed).................. 44 Recorder’s Report ................................... 29 Reporter Advertising Rates....................... 29 Sahib Bingo............................................... 3 Sahib Building Fund................................. 26 Sahib Parade Schedule............................ 21
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 ................. 3 Legion of Honor....................................... 28 Mariners ................................................. 29 Model Ts / Classic Cars............................ 28 Oriental Band........................................... 40 Pipes and Drums..................................... 40 Provost Guard.......................................... 40
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5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts 7:00pm Motor Corps 7:00pm Oriental Band
11:00am Men’s Luncheon Canada Day 5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
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