September 2018 by Sahib Shriners

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Volume 37, Number 9

Sarasota, Florida

Official Philanthropy of Shriners International

September 2018

SAHIB REPORTER

September 2018

The Official Publication of

Sahib Shriners 600 N Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 Ph: (941) 366-4449 Fax: (941) 366-8578 www.SarasotaShrineCenter.com www.HometownHeroesBarGrill.com www.SarasotaEventCenter.com www.SahibShrine.org Publisher Sahib Shriners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Del Rawlinson, Potentate Editor Rebecca Zeissler Phone: (941) 366-3890 e-mail: rzeissler@yahoo.com Photographer Joel Furman e-mail: jfurman72@gmail.com The Reporter is dedicated to promoting the interests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shriners Hospitals for Children specializing in burn care, the Sahib Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry. DEADLINE All materials for publication must be submitted to the editor no later than the date listed on the monthly calendars published in this newsletter. Dates are subject to change, but generally three (3) weeks prior to publication date which is the first of each month. Electronic submissions of text, photos and ads are preferred and may be submitted via email, thumb drive or via a file hosting service. 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 written permission from the publisher, except by other officially recognized Shriners publications. In the event of approved reproduction, credit must be given in the publication to Sahib Shriners. Requests for reproduction should be addressed to Sahib Shriners. SHRINERS HOSPITAL INFORMATION For information or assistance in contacting the Shriners Hospitals for Children call: National: (800) 237-5055 Florida: (888) 665-KIDS (5437) Sarasota: (941) 955-2494 e-mail: hospital@sahibshrine.org The Reporter is a monthly (except for July) digital publication for members of the Sahib Shrine. Printed copies can be obtained at the office for a fee. Annual membership dues are $125, payable to the Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232.

ON THE COVER: Illustrious Sir Del Rawlinson (right) is joined by a tableful of friends at the August Birthday & Anniversary Dinner Dance. Photo provided by Noble Giles Light

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Notes from your Divan

Potentate’s Message Greetings Nobles, Hurry back! Your temple needs you. I hope all the vacationers and “snowbirds” have enjoyed their times up north or wherever they have been. It’s time to come home and enjoy your Shrine and the many activities on our calendar. The summer months have not been kind to us financially. I don’t think we realize just how much it takes to keep your temple running. The electricity, water, insurance, telephone, lawn care, taxes, and all the other fixed costs will astonish you. We all know “Sahib is not just another temple.” It is our home away from home. We have a budget to achieve and we are proud to be the only temple in the state of Florida with a full-service restaurant and lounge staffed by our own employees. Sahib is a business—you own it. Enjoy it, use it, and promote it to everybody you meet. To be successful, it takes everyone’s cooperation and support. We have proved we can do it together. We must do our part. We need new members to secure our future. We need to support our units and clubs. We need to support Sahib by attending temple events. We all need to work together for the betterment of Sahib Shriners. If you have any ideas on how we can attract new members to Sahib, please let us know. September 3 is Labor Day. Sahib will be closed, but we will be parading down in Englewood for their Pioneer Day Festivities. September 14 is our Cajun Low Boil. Don’t miss it. Make sure you check your pocket calendars for the coming events. Thanks Nobles and Ladies for all you do. Have a safe Labor Day and remember, be kind to one another.

Yours faithfully,

Delbert Rawlinson Sahib Shriners Potentate 2018

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Official Call

STATED MEETING

Thursday September 13, 2018 • • •

11:00 a.m. Fun & Fellowship 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens

2018 Dues Card and Fez Required No Short Pants

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Karaoke Nights Every Wednesday with DJ Bill Beginning Wednesday, September 19, warm up your vocal cords for Karaoke Wednesdays! Our very own DJ Bill will play host to a funfilled evening of song, laughter, delicious drinks and fabulous food in Hometown Heroes Bar & Grill. Karaoke began in the 1970s, and the word itself is a composite of two Japanese words “kara” (empty) and “oke” (short for orchestra). Do keep in mind that when doing karaoke, most people find it’s advantageous to sling back a couple of cocktails. Check out the new drinks menu at right. With delightful creations like the “ShrineHattan” (Crown Royal, Sweet Vermouth and Bitters), or the “Toasted Terry” (Toasted Coconut Rum, Cranberry, Pineapple and Lemon-Lime Soda), your glass won’t have to be “kara” for long!

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Birthday & Anniversary Dinner Dance

August 14, 2018

Everyone was revved up and ready to party at the Motor Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dinner Dance. See page six for Birthday and Anniversary winners. Photos provided by Noble Charley Hamilton.

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Speakers Bureau / Thursday Lunch Harold Eady, Program Chairman, hjeady@comcast.net

Hi Nobles, Our Speakers Bureau activities have been a little in slow-motion the past three months, however, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased to say my colleague Giles Light has been able to get a few of our fellow Nobles to fill in as guest speakers on several Thursday luncheons. These speakers included Nobles Gene Marinelli, Barry Hart, Bud Glidden, John Williams and Dave Boland from Siesta Key Rum. We also had one Thursday a showing of a very good 26-minute film on our Shriners Hospitals.

August Speaker

Illustrious Sir Del Rawlinson (left) presents August 2 guest speaker Noble Rusty Glendenning with a certificate of appreciation for his update of the Scottish Rite since its inception. Photo provided by Noble Bud Glidden.

Guest Speaker Roster Sept 6

Worshipful Master Mark Mason, new daylight Liberty Lodge #412

Sept 13

Stated Meeting, no speaker

Sept 20

To Be Announced

Sept 27

To Be Announced

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Deliveries To Your Door from Hometown Heroes Paul R. Zeissler, przcook2000@yahoo.com If you don’t want to drive after dark, but still want the great food from the Sahib Shriners kitchen, a solution has arrived. A national restaurant food delivery company, Bite Squad, has added the Hometown Heroes Bar & Grill to its list of local restaurants in our area, and already is placing orders with the Sahib kitchen for delivery to your house whenever you want them, according to Margie Thomas, Sahib Events Manager. Bite Squad delivers meals for 100 restaurants in the Sarasota area and has more than 100 drivers ready to deliver your orders, she said. “You need to order by computer, at BiteSquad.com, on your $4.95 per month account. You choose your food from our menu at Hometown Heroes to get to your house…and all the delivery is free.” Thomas continued, “Bite Squad will tell you the name of your driver and the time they should be expected with your food. If you want to tip them, do that when you place the order online—they will not take tips in cash. They will also not deliver liquor.” All prices for food are those you will find on the menu at the restaurant, according to Thomas. “We use Bite Squad ourselves at home all the time. They are great, you can follow their driver’s progress to your house and know there will be no hassle when they deliver your food,” Margie said. “We just love doing business with them ourselves.” Chef Darrell Mizell is also very enthusiastic about the new Hometown Heroes delivery service. “It is a great opportunity for folks to appreciate our

Click the image to see our restaurant on BiteSquad.com. And don’t forget to place an order for home delivery!

great food without having to drive after dark,” he said. “I look forward to sending a lot of these deliveries in the future. We are currently doing about two deliveries from our menu a day, but that will increase when folks come back to Sarasota.” Sahib Recorder Ed Firquin said, “This is a great service to our Nobles. Just take off your pants and shoes, sit back and stay at home and enjoy our great food.” Bon Appetit, Nobles.

Visit Us Online www.HometownHeroesBarGrill.com

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Chaplain’s Notes Lou Ortt, PM, Chaplain, lhortt@verizon.net I Chronicles 22:2 “And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel, and he set masons to hew and wrought stones to build the house of God.” Summer is about over and a new year is about to begin. Are you ready? We have experienced rain and floods along with abundant crops and great harvests. Fortunately, there is enough food produced to feed everyone, yet we all know that people starve to death or at least experience hunger to the point that it affects all they do. In our fraternity we have gone through the slow period and it definitely appears that the tide is turning in our favor. It is time for each of us to step forward and help in the rebuilding of our fraternity. The Temple of Solomon is an excellent example of what can be done through determination and desire. Since the original Temple was built and later destroyed, the Israelis have rebuilt the Temple on the same site three times. This shows what can be done when people with like mind-sets pull together to accomplish a goal. Obstacles can be overcome and victory will be achieved. We have a sure and steadfast anchor that motivates us toward rebuilding our temple that has been handed down through the ages—the spiritual temple we have built through our Masonic Fraternity. We each need to remember that from our fraternal roots there are two themes: first, search for light; and second, labor of

Building the Temple of Solomon, illustrated by Clara M. Burd.

building. Both must be followed in all we do throughout our lives if we are to succeed. King Solomon’s Temple was not built in a day, nor without the expenditure of treasure and manpower, but the stones are being hewed and laid in place. Each of us represents those strangers in Israel who were pulled together for the building. We have the skills and ability to do this and, with the time and efforts of everyone pulling together, it can be done. Let us pull together and make our shrine and fraternity the pride of this community.

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Hospital Transportation Notes Dick Schmidt, Chairman, hospital@sahibshrine.org Following is from a conversation with the International Risk Management Director, John Veale.

There are two departments at International that deal with all operational situations at one time or another, and they are Legal and Risk Management. Risk Management tries to address obvious issues before they become legal issues. This mostly relates to the operations of facilities and equipment. Hospital Transportation is under the hospital’s 501(c)(3) umbrella for funding and direction from International. Hospital Transportation is an area to which Risk Management can be of worthwhile assistance. Risk Management’s purpose is to reduce exposure and to provide a positive safety influence. The less the exposure, the potentially less the legal issues and loss issues. Risk Management has an outline program to assist Shriners Hospital Transportation in reducing their exposure

and thereby providing another layer of protection. Sahib Shriners of Sarasota has a significant investment in property and facilities that can be at risk. Sahib Hospital Transportation has a significant exposure: three vans, 24 drivers, and over 30,000 driving miles per calendar year. The balance in our mileage is about half city and half expressway. The exposure in the city goes way up. We have to protect the fraternity, the business, and ourselves. Protection needs to go beyond a liability and a crash-and-crunch insurance policy. Risk Management prefers us to have First Aid and CPR, certified vehicle maintenance, at least insurance physicals, and van drivers’ training. The van drivers’ training would provide us with a positive risk control. Risk Management suggested three known courses: AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP (American Association of Retired Persons), and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board). AAA and AARP are about driving your private vehicle around town dodging careless drivers. The NTSB is a specific course intended to train Hospital Transportation continued on page 17

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Motor Corps Shrine Club Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, gileslight@aol.com As long as your humble reporter has been writing this column, I sometimes wonder if anyone reads what I have written. Additionally, I also worry if I made any mistakes or got the details wrong. Well, that happened in last month’s issue of The Reporter. In journalism, this is called an erratum. It’s Latin for “an error in printing or writing.” So, I begin this article with a correction to last month’s article. While writing about the competitions at the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps (IASMC) competitions in July at Daytona Beach, I reported that the Araba Shriners, with the help of our own John Hubbard (Hotrod), came in second. That was wrong. They came in first. This year was the first ever Imperial Shrine Trike Team Drill and Obstacle Course Team Championships and individual fastest time on the Obstacle Course competitions. The team gave it their best and would not quit. They got the big

trophies they so deserved. The Florida Association of Shrine Motor Corps met in Cocoa Beach for the midsummer meeting the first weekend in August. Six of our members attended: Darren Bracken (Schmoozer), Dave Mashia (Hollywood), Bob Hammer (Hammertime), John Hubbard (Hotrod), John Machanska (Dozer), and Hampton Crimi (Monk). Word is that everyone had a good time, but things were a bit more subdued than in past years. Are these guys getting older? We want to take this opportunity to thank all Shriners and guests who attended the Birthday & Anniversary Dinner Dance on August 14 hosted by the Motor Corps. According to Mary Jane Hamilton, we had 105 in attendance. The winner of the Birthday bottle of wine was Meg Johnson; winners of the Anniversary bottle of wine were Don and Carol Vos. The 50-50 drawing Motor Corps continued on page 16 Illustrious Sir Del Rawlinson, with Lady Juanita and guests, enjoys the Motor Corps-hosted August 14 Birthday & Anniversary Dinner Dance. Photo provided by Noble Giles Light.

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was won by Motor Corps member Les Ruggiero (Curli). Yes, we know he was selling the 50-50 tickets and yes, Motor Corps member, Del, and our Potentate’s wife, Juanita, drew the winning ticket, so this may look suspicious. Rest assured, however, that Les, Del, Juanita and the Motor Corps can testify to everyone that all was above-board. Thanks to the bidders in our Silent Auction. Peggy Sue Mitchell was the successful bidder on all of the items, though we believe she was a co-bidder on one of the items. A final thanks to Barry Hart (Policyman) for providing his white HarleyDavidson Shrine Bike for display in the lobby, and Hampton Crimi (Monk) and his crew for helping set up the decorations. Our Illustrious Potentate and Motor Corps member Del Rawlinson (Backwards) reports that he is going to have to give up his motorcycle. It’s a 2005 HarleyDavidson Softail. Anyone who is thinking about joining the Motor Corps, this could be your chance to get a Harley at a very good price.

Motor Corps member Mike Vorbeck (Alley Cat) dances with his Lady. Photo provided by Noble Giles Light.

Musical entertainment by Peter Mueller at the keyboard. Photo provided by Noble Giles Light.

Lady Jana and Noble Frank Metheny (Dealer). by Noble Giles Light.

Photo provided

One of our members, Frank Metheny (Dealer), has a new job. He’s now a professional automobile consultant with Encore Motorcars of Sarasota. We wish “Dealer” all the best in his new job. I’ll bet he’d be glad to help out anyone looking for an automobile. The annual Englewood Pioneer Day Parade is scheduled for Labor Day, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. The Motor Corps expects to participate in the parade along with the other units of Sahib. Hopefully the weather won’t be too warm for the air-cooled Harley-

Davidson motorcycles. Motor Corps members enjoy this parade and the afterglow which follows. We have five members and their ladies with birthdays this month. Birthdays include Eric Bock (Ironman) on the 7th, Tessa Robbins on the 14th, Norm Cyphers (Stormin Norman) on the 25th, Don Brown (Honey Bear) on the 26th, and Ben Pfeiffer (Inspector) Motor Corps continued on page 17

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Rib Fest! Half Slabs & More

on the 29th. We have two anniversaries this month: Dave Bell (Jetfoot) and Rita (Sweet Pea) on the 6th and Joe Stella (Stroker Joe) and Suzy Lucas (Cream Cheese) on the 7th. Activities at Sahib will be picking up as we move further into fall. We should have a lot more news in the October Reporter. Safe travels until then.

Ready for some lipsmackin’, finger-lickin’, down-home, just plain tasty food? Well then, you definitely won’t want to miss out on Sahib’s Half Slab of Ribs event! Saturday, October 20, the festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with our Shriner Social Hour. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., with service continuing until 9:00 p.m. You’ll be delighted with a perfectly cooked half slab of ribs, accompanied by coleslaw, baked beans, and a special dessert. Entertainment will be provided as well, with music by Maynard Earl. A pleasing blend of easy rock and country, keyboards and guitar, you’ll be able to just sit back, relax, and enjoy a low-key night out with good food, good music, and good friends. Get your tickets now! Price is $25 per person, and tickets must be purchased no later than October 15 from the Sahib Box Office.

Nobles and Ladies enjoying the August Birthday & Anniversary Dinner Dance. Photo provided by Noble Giles Light.

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Chief Rabban Bruce Porter enjoys the evening with fellow Motor Corps members and their ladies. Photo by Noble Giles Light.

Some of the items on the Silent Auction table.

van drivers, and that is our business. However, internally there is resistance because people are of the opinion that they are well-qualified and have a clean driving record. The insurance carrier investigates each driver annually for safety violations during the previous year, and will not issue that driver coverage for the next calendar year if there are moving violations. We also do know that one of the legal “hot buttons” is tire rotation and wear data. A special “thanks” goes out to Jim Pinson. On August 13, a patient had an appointment at 4:00 p.m. at Physical Training. The problem is Hospital Scheduling forgot to tell us. The patient knew, as did PT, but not scheduling or transportation. We found out about it at 10:00 a.m. on the same day as the appointment. One call to Jim and he stepped up with a 4½ hour notice and bailed the hospital out. He is the guy you want in your foxhole with you.

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Doing Good in Two States Noble Joel Furman was recently spotted on Cape Cod wearing a Sahib shirt and an Aleppo fez collecting money for the Shriners Hospitals. Photo provided by Noble Joel Furman.

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Manatee Shrine Club Paul Kline, President, pauliek23@gmail.com

Stop the press! As we were about to publish, word came that Sept. 7 MSC meeting is cancelled. -Editor

Summer is rapidly coming to an end, and after a three-month layoff, we’re all pleased that our Manatee Shrine Club is again officially back in session. Speaking for myself (and, I imagine, the entire MSC membership), I’m looking forward to the continuation of the extraordinary camaraderie that I’ve enjoyed over the past six years and have missed over the past three months. It doesn’t seem possible that in only four months, 2018 will have come to a conclusion. Our MSC has a lot of work to do in that small window of time. As we reminded in the Reporter’s August issue, our September meeting [cancelled, see box at left -Editor] will be held in the Sahara Room of our Sahib temple. The Sahib staff has been very helpful and cooperative in addressing the necessary arrangements needed for our luncheonmeeting, and also for putting together an outstanding menu. We again convey our appreciation to them.

New Event-Centric Website Launched in Late August www.sarasotaeventcenter.com

Sahib Shrine has another new website! https://www.sarasotaeventcenter.com/ just launched, and was designed by Leverage Point Digital in Annapolis, Maryland. The site is dedicated to the business of renting the main hall, the Sahara Room and other spaces at Sahib to the general public for weddings, meetings, classes, dinners, etc. Please take a moment to visit the site and see for yourself how we are promoting our facility to the public. Tell your friends, too!

Sahib Shrine’s renovated Sahara Room.

In brief, the luncheon menu will consist of Chicken Ronaldo (marinated Carolina breast of chicken atop bow tie pasta with the Chef’s pesto parmesan and porcini mushroom sauce), and, as an alternative choice, attendees may order a Chef Salad. Dessert is Key Lime tarts. Most important for that luncheonmeeting will be our program, titled: “State of the Sahib Temple’s Health.” Presenters will be our Potentate, Imperial Sir Del Rawlinson; Assistant Rabban, Gene Marinelli; and Chief Executive Aide, Charley Hamilton. Luncheon cost will be $20.00 per person. Reservations are to be made through MSC Secretary, Dr. Russ Sexton. We ask those who plan to attend our September 7 meeting to please take special note that the luncheon-meeting will be held at our Sahib temple, and NOT at the Peridia Country Club. Our October luncheonmeeting, however, will again be held at Peridia. As always, we wholeheartedly and enthusiastically welcome all Shriners to our monthly luncheon-meetings and social events. If you have yet to join us this year, we hope that you consider visiting and honoring us with your presence. For first-time 2018 attendees, lunch will be “on the house.” For additional information, please contact Noble Paul Kline, 440-781-6224.

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Mark Your Calendar: Brenda Watty Album Debut Album Release Party at the Sahib Sarasota Event Center Main Hall Singer Brenda Watty will announce the release of her new solo album, “It’s My Time” at Sahib Shrine Thursday, September 27, from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. Watty says “After decades of singing other people’s songs, I’ve decided it’s MY time. I’m releasing an album of original music…and I’d love for you to join me to celebrate.” Watty, who now lives in Sarasota, gained fame singing with top “girl groups” in the 1960s and 1970s. Among those groups were The Toys, Musique, and The Marvelettes, whom she sang with for fifteen years. After a lengthy hiatus when Watty raised a family and explored a career as a human resources officer in the corporate world, Watty has returned to her first and always love: music. Currently, Watty is a lead singer with Gotta Luv It Band, which focuses on high-energy songs from the 60s through the 90s, including R&B, Rock N Roll, Soul, and Motown. Brenda Watty says of her new album, “This album has been in the making all of my musical career. It’s truly coming from my heart; every word I have written speaks the truth.” Tickets for Brenda Watty’s Album Release Party will be available online and at the door, ranging in price from $10 to $35. A $10 ticket is general admission. For $20, you’ll enjoy general admission plus you’ll receive a signed CD. $35 will ensure VIP seating which

Brenda Watty (above and at right, center) is releasing a new, original solo album after a long career of “singing other people’s songs.”

includes table service and a signed CD. Tickets can be purchased online now at https://www.eventbrite.com/. A small service fee will apply at checkout. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, but availability restrictions and “same night” door fees may apply.

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Save the Date! Motor Corps Fish Fry November 18!

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Past Masters Notes Gary Wonning, President, cmdr07@gmail.com Almost three hundred brothers and their wives attended the Grand Master’s visit held at Sahib Shrine Center on July 20. The Grand Master gave an interesting and inspiring talk. He had many kind words and praised the condition of our Shrine temple and the Masonic lodges in the district; not only on their physical appearance, but also for the high-quality degree work performed on a consistent basis. It was nice seeing so many brothers and sisters enjoying an evening of Masonic brotherly love and affection. It leads one to believe that whatever trials and tribulations our great nation may encounter, the Masonic foundation laid down by our founders will prevail.

If you are a Past Master, please join us. We can always use the help and advice. We have a table at the Thursday luncheon, located in the northeast corner of the main hall. Come early and enjoy good camaraderie and a drink. Lunch is at 12:00 p.m. Camaraderie begins at 11:00 a.m. The Past Masters meet every fourth Monday of the month, except December, at the Sahib Shrine at 7:00 p.m. If you are a Past Master of any Masonic lodge, from any state or country, come early, enjoy some good food, libations, and fraternal camaraderie. The restaurant has been refurbished and the menu has been enhanced. Come out and see what you have been missing. Join us in making this a better world to live in.

There’s Nothing Trivial About Having Good Fun

So you think you’re a wise guy, eh? Well, let’s find out! Starting Tuesday, September 18, Sahib Shriners will be hosting a weekly Trivia Night game from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Our very own DJ Bill will be master of ceremonies in the Hometown Heroes Bar & Grill. Gather some buddies (or come alone and meet new pals) as players put on their thinking caps and get down to the always-popular business of dredging up obscure facts to impress their friends. Enjoy good food, cool drinks, and that famous Shriner camaraderie as you match wits with your tablemates to answer daunting questions, such as “Who’s buried in Grant’s tomb?”

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” –Charlie Chaplin

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Thank You for these July Donations: Building Fund St. Joseph Valley PHCC/MCAI (IMO) Kenneth & Betty Terryberry (IMO) Martha & Allen Watrud (IMO)

Hospital Transportation Fund Leslie S. Hogel Ladies of Venice Shrine Pam Trudel Sar-I Court No. 79 LOSA, Songbird Unit

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Oriental Band Notes Noble Robert E. Stihler, resnwk@aol.com I trust all of the Bandsmen and Ladies of the Band (and also the Nobility and Ladies of Sahib Shrine) had an enjoyable and restful summer. I was mistaken, thinking the band would resume its activities on August 8, but our president extended “summer vacation” until August 22. As previously mentioned, we are in need of some new members. You do not need a PhD in music…all you need is to be able to count to four, tap your toe, and enjoy camaraderie with a great group (I’m not exaggerating…just stating a fact). The instruments are free, cost of a “uniform” is minimal, no need to purchase a horse or motorcycle, and we have superb instructors. The band has a float for parades, so no need to be concerned about marching. So, come to a practice on a Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., meet “the Boys of the Band,” and I’ll spring for a beverage after practice. God bless you. God bless our troops. God bless America.

Yours in the faith, Robert E. Stihler

Flu shots will be given Thursday, October 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. More information on page 18.

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“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.”

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Clown Corner Harold “Scrappy” Bell, scrappysarasota@comcast.net It is September and time for the “ole” clowns to start thinking about the last few months of 2018 and helping our Potentate close out his successful year working for our temple. Our first responsibility will be to have the clown calliope in the September 3 Englewood “Pioneer Days” parade. At our meeting on August 3, we organized for this event and planned for future events. I, along with a fellow clown, Steve “Inky” Holbrook, took a few days in July and attended part of the International Shrine Convention in Daytona Beach. While there, we were able to attend several of the international business meetings and witnessed well-organized and planned meetings. In addition, we attended the International Shrine Clown Association (ISCA) meeting and clown competition. The clown competition was very interesting with a variety of clown costumes and makeup. Your “ole” Scrappy was recognized as the oldest still-performing clown in attendance. Of course, the International parade was well-organized, but disappointing to me because Sahib was not represented. So close, but so far away! Two representatives of our International were available in the Shrine Marketplace. Steve and I took advantage of this opportunity and talked to, and had pictures made with, both fellows. Those pictures can be seen with this article. There were not big numbers in the mix, so it was very interesting talking with each person. Alec [one of Shriners International spokespersons] told me at least three different times how much he appreciates what the Shrine is doing for him and all of the other hospital patients. Of course, each were given awards at the general meeting. Oh yes, the other person was Dave Ragan who drives in NASCAR (#38) and races with the Shrine very much represented on the side of his car.

Steve “Inky” Holbrook (right) and Dave Ragan, NASCAR (#38) driver who represents Shriners International. Photo provided by Noble Harold Bell.

Harold “Scrappy” Bell (right) with Alec Cabacungan, Shriners Hospitals for Children superstar, at Daytona Beach. Photo provided by Noble Harold Bell.

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The new patient representative for the Tampa Shriners Hospital for the next year has been announced and he is 16-year-old Justin Ashford from Orange City. We can talk about him and the fundraiser to send him as a Tampa representative to the PGA Tour event in Las Vegas in the October Reporter. So much more, but as I close, just remember, it is our Shrine children for whom we are working.

Steve “Inky” Holbrook (right) with Alec in Daytona Beach. Photo provided by Noble Harold Bell.

Harold “Scrappy” Bell with the International Shrine mascot in Daytona Beach. Photo provided by Noble Harold Bell.

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Masonic Digest / Scottish Rite Casey A. Fletcher, 32° KCCH, cfletcher@palletone.com Freemasons’ search for Light and Wisdom often becomes an exercise in studying philosophy. Many of these missives have discussed the presence of the philosophic writings of the ancients: Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca, Plutarch, and many more. They all have something in common: they all derive from the western intellectual tradition. Our ancient brethren, however, did not limit themselves to studying the familiar. They, especially Albert Pike, explored the wisdom of other cultures. They investigated the teachings from both far- and middle-east cultures and traditions. For example, in the lecture to the 10th degree, Elu of the Fifteen, Zoroaster, a Persian, is introduced. Confucius, a Chinese teacher, also appears. Pike recognized parallels and common themes between these teachers and the familiar names of the west. Confucius lived some twenty-four centuries ago and his teachings have survived and flourished since then. They were assimilated and written down by his students in The Analects of Confucius. The book is a “teaching dynamic,” in the words of Professor Robert Andre LaFleur of Beloit College. At face value, it appears to be a collection of simple axioms for living life. But Professor LaFleur argues Confucius was conducting a classroom, guiding his students from darkness to light, from ignorance to enlightenment, from disorder to wisdom. The Analects rings familiar—Confucius led his students through a series of lessons (degrees?) with each building on the previous, and introducing the next. Knowledge and Wisdom were not to be found in one lesson, but in the cumulative instruction to, and study by, the student. A tour through the Analects reveals familiar themes: the purpose of learning, the necessity of devotion to friends and family, the value of remonstrance, becoming an exemplary person, consummate conduct, and

Confucius

the importance of ritual. Confucius, like our ancient brethren, did not espouse a particular religion or belief system. His goal was to guide his students to a proper way of living. The Scottish Rite’s degrees will next be conferred October 20 and October 27. Petitions are available online by clicking this link: http://tampascottishrite.org

The writer is the Worshipful Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. He observes that the Analects is an easier read than Morals and Dogma.

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Around the Shrine

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September 3

Pioneer Days

Englewood

October 20

Sun Fiesta Parade (new venue)

Venice

November 24

Holiday Parade

Venice

December 1

Holiday Parade

Sarasota

December 8

Poinsettia Parade

North Port

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Nyla Temple No. 152 Donna Kay Duffy, Queen, cdd84@aol.com I hope you had a good summer. We will have our next session on Thursday, September 6. We meet at the Scottish Rite building on Tuttle Avenue. Come at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and fellowship. There will be some kind of breakfast bread. The session starts at 11:00 a.m. A delicious dinner will follow the session. This fall we will be busy planning for the Supreme Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit on December 3. We also plan to again sell Christmas wreaths. Our efforts to raise money for the children and the hospitals will continue. If you have not been at session lately, you have been missed. We welcome you

Supreme Queen Shirley Henley

back any time you can join us. If not a member already, we welcome new ladies.

Donna Kay Duffy, Queen

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Please consider making a donation to the Sahib Shrinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Asset Addition Replacement Trust Fund. Use the form at left.

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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.

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Hydrangeas: a poem by Carl Sandburg

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Dragoons, I tell you the white hydrangeas turn rust and go soon. Already mid-September a line of brown runs over them. One sunset after another tracks the faces, the petals. Waiting, they look over the fence for what way they go.

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SEPTEMBER Monday, Sep 3

Pioneer Days Parade Monday Night Bingo

Tuesday, Sep 4

Bingo – Main Hall

Thursday, Sep 6

Men’s Luncheon

Friday, Sep 7

Manatee Shrine Luncheon

Monday, Sep 10

Monday Night Bingo

Tuesday, Sep 11

Bingo – Main Hall Birthday & Anniversary Dinner/Dance

Thursday, Sep 13

STATED MEETING Men’s Luncheon Greeterettes Meeting

Friday, Sep 14

Fall Ceremonial Scottish Rite Cajun Low Boil Dinner

Saturday, Sep 15

Fall Ceremonial

Monday, Sep 17

Monday Night Bingo

Tuesday, Sep 18

Bingo – Main Hall Trivia Night 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep 19

Karaoke Night

Thursday, Sep 20

Men’s Luncheon

Sep 21 through 28

Potentate’s Cruise

Monday, Sep 24

Past Masters Meet 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Bingo

Tuesday, Sep 25

Bingo – Main Hall Trivia Night 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep 19

Karaoke Night

Thursday, Sep 27

Men’s Luncheon

Saturday, Sep 29

Dance Party

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