BURNING SUN By: Tony Calderon Burning Sun unit is at it again and we couldn’t do it without the support of our family, friends, and nobles alike. We brought home some trophies from T.S.M.P.A to include our very own Potentate with most cones hit! It takes great skill and focus to accomplish this and our Illustrious Sir did it with grace and a smile on his face. This is what our unit is all about, getting out there having fun not just for the unit but for the family and friends that come out to support us in our mission. With T.S.M.P.A. out of the way we can focus on our potential new members the rest of year. Congratulations to our Major James Stimson for stepping up to become the 2nd Vice President of T.S.M.P.A. If you don’t know James, he is all about family and bringing all the units together to have fun. He has a few years before it is in his hands but we feel confident that he will make Alzafar proud and bring great credit to our temple. We look forward to finishing this year out strong and also look forward to bringing in new and seasoned riders. As always if you are looking for speed, excitement, and family fun come meet with us. We do this every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in room 5. We would also like to invite any motorized unit that would like to do a kart workshop or maneuver practice for parades or competition. We’ll save a seat and look forward meeting with other units.
THE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS By: Richard Wallace The Championship Alzafar Shrine Drum & Bugle Corps will soon begin preparation to defend its State Title in Wichita Fall in 2019, come and join us. We are always looking for more musicians. Currently we are performing on brass instruments that are played in the band; Bb trumpets, Bb marching French horns, marching trombones, marching baritones, etc. We do have instruments that we can lend to you. We are also need percussionists and we have drums for you to play. We are a very low-pressure organization in terms of expectations and very flexible concerning time commitment. Thursday evening practices in Room 8 start at 7:30pm and end at 9:00pm. If you have any questions, please call Richard Wallace at 210219-6861 or email at rfwall@swbell.net. Come on out and join us!
GOLF UNIT GIMMIES By: Walt Atencio 2018 came in as usual with all the work and fun related to Golf activities. However, it turned out to be one of the saddest and heartfelt loss of three of our longtime dedicated members: Nobles Puckett, Lawhon, Lee and James. They packed their golf bags and joined the “Masters” golf club in Heaven. They will forever be remembered and missed. On the positive side of 2018, the Golf Unit family welcomed five new members: Nobles Furgerson and Lady Evelyn, Eads and Lady Betty, Harper and Lady Sherry, Lammey and Lady Rose, Sowell and Lady Lynne. October 1st-5th, Ruidoso N.M. The golf unit President’s Annual Golf Trip details are all set. If anyone hasn’t signed up and wishes to participate, is asked to contact Prez. Hamilton at 210-275-3724. The agenda includes three days of golf on three of Ruidoso’s great courses, shopping plus a casino nearby, to name a couple. F O R E