March 2010

The

Sahib Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S.

Reporter Volume 29, Number 3

Sarasota, Florida

March

Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids

6 7 9 12 13 14 17 19 20 21 28

Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 40 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 “Memories of Elvis”, 6:30 p.m., 21 Arcadia Rodeo Parade, 10:00 a.m.

Hillbilly Hoedown, 6:00 p.m., 23 Motor Corps Poker Run, 10:00 a.m.

St. Pat’s Day Dinner, 7:00 p.m., 25 Sahib Shrine Concert Band, 7:00 p.m., 27 Banjo Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., 28 Banjo Band Concert, 3:00 p.m., 28 Sahib Spring Picnic, 11:00 a.m., 29

March 2010

Shrine Club Directory, 10 Shrine Club News, 10 Shrine Unit News, 18 Thursday Luncheons, 34 Classified Ads, 39 Masonic Digest, 42 Ladies Calendar, 50 Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52 Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53 Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54

Sahib Shrine Restaurant & Lounge

Soup of the Day Cup Bowl

Salads

MARCH 2010

Lunch 11 AM – 2 PM Lounge 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday 11:00 am till…

Appetizers ½ dozen Chicken Wings $3.95 Dozen Chicken Wings $6.95

House Salad Caesar Salad Asian Chicken Salad Bowl Chopped Chef Salad Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl Chicken & Tuna Salad Plate

Monday Evening Tacos & Hot Dogs $1.50 each Tuesday Evening CLOSED Wednesday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PM

$4.95 $2.75 $4.95

served with salsa sauce

Chicken Tenders

$7.95

french fries & honey mustard sauce

Chicken Quesadillas Cheese Quesadillas Combos Low Calorie Plate

$7.95 $6.95 $6.95

8 oz ground beef patty with cottage cheese and fresh fruit

Soup and 1/2 Sandwich

$4.75

Cup of soup of day and ½ sandwich tuna salad, chicken salad, sliced ham or sliced turkey

Western Omelet

$5.95

with fresh fruit

Sandwiches 8 oz Burger on a Kaiser roll $6.95 lettuce, tomato, onion with French fries

Cheeseburger $7.25 Turkey-Ham Club with fries $7.95 Ham and Cheese sandwich $4.95 with chips

Chicken Salad Sandwich

$4.95

with chips

Tuna Salad Sandwich

$4.95

with chips

Liverwurst & Onion ¼ Lb. Hot Dog with fries BLT with chips Grilled Cheese & Tomato Tuna Salad Wrap

$4.75 $3.95 $4.50 $3.95 $5.95

with fruit

Chicken Salad Wrap with fruit

$5.95

$ 2.50 $ 2.00 $ 8.95 $ 8.95 $ 8.95 $ 6.95

Lettuce, tomato cottage cheese

served hot, mild or Bar B Q with celery and bleu cheese

Onion Ring Basket French Fry Basket Steak & Cheese Taquitos

$ 2.50 $ 3.75

Rib Eye Steak Beef Liver & Onions Sautéed Sweet & Sour Chicken Grouper Sandwich

$12.95 $8.95 $9.95 $8.95

HILLBILLY BUFFET – THURSDAY’S Serving 5:00 to 7:30 PM $8.50 per Person 03-04 03-11 03-18 03-25

Baked Chicken (legs & thighs) Ham Dinner Pot Roast Beef Bourguignon

Fried Fish, Potatoes, Beans, Hillbilly Fixins, House Salad, Rolls & Butter, Green Beans, Fried Green Tomatoes, Dessert

Friday Evening 5 PM till 8 PM All entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup or salad

Gulf Grouper Sandwich $8.95 Baby Back Ribs $13.95 Chef Specials Market Rib Eye Steak $13.95 Fish and Chips $8.95 Alaskan Pollack -all you can eat Chicken Quesadilla $8.95 with soup or salad Cheese Quesadilla $7.95 with soup or salad Soda $1.00 Coffee/Tea $1.00 “Dinner Reservations Encouraged” 941-366-4449

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The Reporter The Official Monthly Publication of

Sahib Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34232 Phone: (941) 366-4449 FAX: (941) 366-8578 Email: sahib3@juno.com Web: http://sahibshrine.org

Editor-in-Chief Gary Schweinshaupt Phone: (941) 356-5381

Email: garysch@trowel.com Staff Writer Malcolm Van Dyke II Phone: (941) 955-6483.

Email: mhvdii@comcast.net Staff Photographers Malcolm Van Dyke II – Sarasota Co. Phone: (941) 955-6483.

Email: mhvdii@comcast.net Terry Meadows – Sahib Events Email: tmeadows99@gmail.com Robert J. Springer – Manatee Co. Phone: (941) 795-1142 Email: rjs110379@yahoo.com Staff Assistant Bobbi Schweinshaupt The Reporter is dedicated to promoting the interests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shrine Burns Institutes and the Sahib Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry.

DEADLINE All materials for publication must be submitted to the Sahib Shriners office no later than the first Thursday of the month for publication in the following month.

Text and images produced using computers may be submitted via email or on a PCcompatible 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 © 2010.

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) 366-4449 Email: transport14@juno.com

SAHIB REPORTER

March 2010

Chaplain’s corner by the Rev. Noble Don Kerr, Chaplain

W

ithin the ancient art of Masonry lies the sinister spectre of distress, which, in various guises, threatens the peace, harmony and unity of the innocent Mason. That ugly “devil” of ill will and greed is the object of fear, against which some brave hero must arise to save the victim from despair.

Who is to be that hero to whom we can turn for deliverance? That heroism we look for to conquer the darkness of our bewilderment must be within us. It is of necessity we build for ourselves the foundations of strength and courage.

Do you remember when you were “Raised” a Mason? It was one of the most telling experiences of your Masonic life. It was a sign of achievement. Later as we traveled our Masonic journeys, we always return to that beginning which set

us on our way to future adventures. It was and is a sign of hope.

Springtime is hope. It is one of the significant signs of optimism.

Springtime speaks to our being raised from darkness into light, calling us out of despair to a rebirth of opportunity and a new horizon.

In a book, called “Light from Many Lamps,” it is written that “Always, out of every age, has come a new dawn, a rebirth of life and spirit, the powerful surge of progress carrying us onward and upward... The ever-recurring evidence of history is that no time is as bad as it seems.” That is the talisman of faith. Masons wear many symbols and emblems which are our badges of honor. The badges we wear are to let the light within us so shine that others, seeing us, may glorify our Supreme Architect of the Universe.

Editor’s notes

by Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH, garysch@trowel.com

A

t this time of year, when we have the official visitation of our Imperial Potentate and our own Potentate has his Potentate’s Ball, I admit to feelings of pride! Pride brought about by the obvious feelings I see among my fellow nobles as they meet and greet the visiting Imperial Potentate, they know he has spent many years supporting and trying to build the fraternity they love.

For close to 15 years, I have been photographing the visits of the Imperial Potentates and listening to the message they convey to our audience of nobles. The admiration I see from the old hands and the rank-and-file nobles is the same, they all are excited to be able to meet and interact with their leader. I suspect being this close to the Imperial Headquarters, we have an advantage over a lot of temples out in the hinterlands, it doesn’t take much effort for Imperial officers to visit us. This year it was even more evident, as we had

not only our Imperial Potentate, but our Deputy Imperial Potentate and our Imperial Marshal.

From what I can tell from the conversations I’ve had, the Imperial officers are just as impressed with what Sahib nobles and leaders are doing. I also heard, our Imperial Potentate plans additional visits later in the year, but then this temple has always had a special relationship with Imp. Sir Jack Jones. He has spent a lot of time here over the years, and Egypt being our mother temple, many of our charter members have had a close relationship with him for a long time and appreciate his support. There are photos throughout this issue and on our Website attesting to the enthusiasm and affection our members showed our Imperial visitors, so the hard work that goes into these events every year is well spent, it allows members to display their ‘pride’ in ways they might not be able to the rest of the year.

The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, by the Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

March 2010

SAHIB REPORTER

Potentate’s Notes

Nobles, Lady Carol and I would like to thank you for making last month’s offerings a success. My didn’t the month fly by? It ended with a tribute to Bill Batten who has retired as our Recorder. It was a special and very well attended party for Bill.

February started with the Thursday luncheon honoring our Imp. Sir Jack H. Jones, who was brought to the front door by the Motor Corps. He made an excellent speech. Also in attendance was Deputy Imp. Sir George Mitchell. Both Imperial officers attended the Thursday Night Hillbilly Dinner, especially enjoying the fried green tomatoes and buffet. All this was followed by our Friday night dinner and dance.

Saturday we added Imp. Sir Gary the Imperial Marshal, to the cast and made it a great and festive Potentate’s Ball. Having three Imperial officers was a real coup. It started with the Motor Corps bringing me in with three white Harley Davidson Motorcycles. What an entrance!!

We had the Pipes and Drum Unit give a tremendous concert. It was a standing ovation for the packed house here at Sahib Shrine.

Lady Carol and I would like to thank everyone for helping to make this year’s Potentate Ball such a success, especially to all our ladies who decorated and set up our main hall, it was just beautiful.

Let us not forget to help out as volunteers for Bingo, Sarasota County Fair, Pittsburgh Pirates Ballpark and the Sahib Shrine Circus. Remember to get your Ma and Pa Circus Pins.

It is with a thankful heart that Lady Carol and I appreciate all of your prayers, thoughts and cards we received during her illness.

Yours in the Faith,

Don Vos, Potentate

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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SAHIB REPORTER

March 2010

SAHIB SHRINERS

“ST. PATTY’S”

PRESENTED BY THE

CLOWNS

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE W ith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, March 9 • Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.

• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Brass Rings” • Choice of Entree:

Florentine Chicken Breast w/spinach & cheese Buttercrumb Haddock Filet

Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuity Purchase Ticket Reservations a Must!

Nobles – Coat, tie and Fez Ladies – Commensurate attire No Ticket Sales after the Preceding Thursday Box Office: 366-4449, ext. 320 Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Official Call

SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS January Memorials .................................... $ 665.00 Donations ....................................

102.00 100 Million Dollar Club ...............

250.00 Hospital Benefit Days * .............. .00 $

Total Year To Date $ 665.00 102.00 250.00 .00

1,017.00

$ 1,017.00

APRIL ATED MEETING STA ST THURSDAY NOON April 1, 2010

• • • • • •

11:00 a.m.Fun and Fellowship 11:30 p.m.Band entertains 12:00 Noon Lunch 12:30 p.m. Meeting Opens Balloting 2010 Dues card and Fez required

* $ TBA Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.

Official Call

SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITAL COMMITTEE REPORT

JUNE ST ATED MEETING STA

Jesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman

WEDNESDAY NIGHT June 9, 2010

REPORT FOR JANUARY New Patients (YTD) ......................................................

13 (13) Trips (YTD) ....................................................................

35 (35) Trips to other hospitals (YTD) .....................................

0 (0) Clinic Appointments (YTD) ........................................... 121 (121) Admissions (YTD) .........................................................

6 (6)

• • • • •

6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Band entertains 7:30 p.m. Meeting opens Balloting 2010 Dues card and Fez required

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

March 2010

SAHIB REPORTER

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Recorder’s notes

by John Cooney, Recorder, admin57@juno.com

T

he year has started very busy. I hope everyone had a chance to attend the Potentate’s Ball in February. It was a great event, for the 352 people in attendance, a packed house. Imperial Potentate Jack H. Jones, Deputy Imperial Potentate George Mitchell and Imperial Marshal Gary Bergenske joined our Ill. Sir Don Vos at his Potentate Ball. The full band played dance music and our kitchen staff provided a fabulous meal. Our staff that worked tirelessly planning, decorating, and serving, deserves a big congratulation for their efforts. Ill. Sir Don Vos made an incredible entrance after our Past Potentates, visiting guests and our Divan were escorted to their seats.

On the back of a Harley with Motor Corps escort, our

Ill. Sir Don Vos made his entrance into the Main Hall—truly spectacular.

The calendar for March is full with events as well.

We have a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on the 17th, the Banjo Band Concert on the 22nd, the Spring Picnic on the 28th, as well as the Sarasota County Fair the 19th to the 28th, and spring training baseball begins.

Many of our nobles and their ladies will be volunteering for these events, and will welcome a slower pace in the months that follow.

We have music on Friday nights in the Sahara Lounge from 6:30-9:30 p.m. See the calendar at the back of The Reporter. Make reservations and join us for dinner and music.

Chief Rabban’s notes

by Tom Millaway, TJ-KT@earthlink.net

T

he winds of March have swept away the first two months of this year so fast, I cannot believe it. Ill. Sir Don Vos and Lady Carol had a spectacular Potentate’s Ball, which was enjoyed by all, including our Imperial guests.

This month will include our Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance sponsored by the Clown Unit, with music by the “Brass Rings.” Perhaps we’re in for a few surprises from the Clowns! Our Hillbilly Hoedown is this month, complete with vittles and music, and our Motor Corps is having their Annual Poker Run. If you haven’t attended either of these venues before, stop

by and see what a great time you will have. We need to support both of these hard working clubs. The Banjo Band Concert is also this month—always a crowd pleaser. Are we tired yet?

More things to do—our Spring Picnic, The Sarasota County Fair and our dinner for the Lodges and Master Masons, put on by the Past Masters.

Remember Ill. Sir Don’s motto, “Fun Fellowship and Family.” Try to phone a member of your unit or club that you haven’t seen in awhile. This may be the very thing that will get him active again. We are Brothers and we care.

Assistant Rabban’s notes

by Charles M. Levan, 33°, cmlevan99@aol.com

W

ow! What a Potentate’s Ball we had last month.

Three Imperial Officers were present and the Potentate arrives on a huge Harley Davidson motorcycle. What a great entrance! The meal was great and the Pipes & Drums entertainment was excellent.

March is another event-filled month, baseball games, Banjo Band Concert, Sarasota County Fair, Vermont Grand Lodge, Masonic Villages of Pennsyl-

vania, Spring Picnic, and of course we can not forget the Pancake Breakfast.

There is something for everyone, and if you need something else, just let us know what you want.

Membership continues to be our focus. There are hundreds of Master Masons in our district who are not Shriners. They need to be informed of the fun, fellowship and family we have at Sahib Shriners.

Join the fun and help Sahib grow.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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SAHIB REPORTER

March 2010

PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – February 2010

Editor

Meadows

As is customary, the Sahib Shrine Motor Corps met Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones at I-75 and escorted him safely to the entrance of Sahib Shrine.

The Sahib Shrine Provost Guard greets and escorts Imperial Potentate Jack H. Jones as he arrives for several days at Sahib for his official visit.

Editor

Editor

Deputy Imperial Potentate George Mitchell (l) and the entire Sahib Divan form a receiving line to welcome Imperial Potentate Jack H. Jones to spend the day with Sahib nobles at our Thursday Shriners Luncheon.

Sahib Past Potentate Al “Bear’ Robinson announced and escorted Imperial Potentate Jack H. Jones into the Sahib Auditorium, where he spent the next couple of hours meeting and greeting just about everyone at Sahib.

Cooney

Kincheloe

Deputy Imperial Potentate George Mitchell (l) and Imperial Potentate Jack H. Jones (next to the right,) witness the swearing in of seven new members at the Manatee Shrine Club monthly meeting during their official visit to Sahib.

Hillbilly Shrine Club Past President George Mitchell (left) and Deputy Imperial Potentate George Mitchell (right) at the Hillbilly Buffet on February 4.

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

March 2010

SAHIB REPORTER

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MORE PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – February 2010

Editor

Editor

Since 1982, it turns out the Sahib Shriners original charter was never signed by the Past Potentate Al “Spuds” McKenzie was presented his 50-Year Shrine Membership Imperial Recorder. Ill. Sir Don Vos took advantage of Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones Certificate and Pin by Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones at the February 4 Shriners official visit on February 4, to ask him to sign our charter, which he was glad to do. Luncheon. Past Potentate Al “Bear’ Robinson assisted and Ill. Sir Don Vos looked on.

Meadows

Meadows

Deputy Imperial Potentate George Mitchell and his Lady Deanna admire the oil portrait of our Sahib Potentate Ill. Sir Don Vos and Lady Carol, as they arrive for the Sahib Potentate’s Ball.

Ill. Sir Don Vos makes his grand entrance to the Sahib Potentate’s Ball aboard Sahib Motor Corps Past President Barry Hart’s Shrine Harley motorcycle.

Meadows

All visiting Potentate’s made presentations during the Potentate’s Reception prior to the Potentate’s Ball. Here Azan’s Potentate and his Lady are presenting to Ill. Sir Don Vos and Lady Carol.

Meadows

Lady Carol and Ill. Sir Don Vos’ table gets a great view of the Sahib Shriners Pipes & Drums Band as the band entertains at the beginning of the Sahib Potentate’s Ball.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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SAHIB REPORTER

March 2010

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY DIRECTOR OF CLUBS

Jim Jensen – (941) 739-9324 Email: danceeileen@tampabay.rr.com

CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: TBA

DESOTO SHRINE CLUB

ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUB

GULF SHRINE CLUB

President: Joseph Smedley – (863) 444-1234 1766 SE Hargrave Arcadia, FL 34266-7954 Email: fjsjsmedley@embarq.com Meets at the Peace River Masonic Lodge #66 909 N.E. Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 2nd Monday each month.

Dinner 6:00 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m.

President: Ralph Heitmuller – 697-0668 46 Pinehurst Ct Rotunda West, FL 33947-2013 Email: december@ewol.com Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am.

Lunch 12 Noon

President: Gil Pierola – 795-2818 9115 12th Ave. NW Bradenton, FL 34209-8301 Email: gcpiersr@aol.com Meets at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton 2nd Tuesday each month – 11:00 a.m.

Ladies Dinner Dance - 4th Wednesday (3rd in Nov.) each month – Bradenton Country Club

HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB

MANATEE SHRINE CLUB

MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUB

Reban: Del Rawlinson – 951-0033 2301 Wood St. Sarasota, FL34237-8019 Email: drawlinson@comcast.net Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Sahib Shrine Conference Room A - 7:30 p.m.

President: Woody Trefrey - 753-3769 6011 Dartmouth Drive Bradenton, FL 34207-4728 Email: woody.woodette@earthlink.net Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.

Social Events to be Announced

President: John Hubbard - 776-9996 11553 28th St. Cir. E. Parrish, FL 34219-8988 Email: Jhubbard1@tampabay.rr.com Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB

VENICE SHRINE CLUB

President: Sam Cohen – 377-0273 3332 Bailey Palm Court North Port, FL 34288-8647 Email: sam_i_2am@yahoo.com Meets at The Olde World Restaurant 14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL Every Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.

Stated Meeting 11:30 a.m.

President: Bill Long – 408-7950 963 Jamaica Rd. Venice, FL 34293 Email: wslbill19@aol.com Meets at the Elks Lodge 1021 Discovery Way Nokomis, FL 3rd Tuesday - 11:00 a.m.

SHRINE CLUB NEWS Gulf Shrine Club

by Gilbert C. Pierola, Sr., President, gpiersr@aol.com

I

f you wonder, how could you thank over 100 people for donating their time in working for the Gulf Shrine Club during the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training games last year, you could start by showing your profound appreciation in a gala in their honor, an extraordinary event of dinner, entertainment and music for their dancing and listening pleasure and above all fellowship!

On Monday January 18, such an event took place at the American Legion Post #24, when our club hosted a great event, Baseball Appreciation Dinner for all the loyal baseball workers that worked so diligently during the 2009 month of March and assisted our club and Sahib Shrine, and enabled us to

continue our work for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Present were Divan members past and present: Immediate Past Potentate Oscar Cloutier, Past Potentate & Treasurer Dale LaBell, Chief Rabban Tom Millaway, High Priest & Prophet Bill Zurlo, and our Potentate Ill. Sir Don Vos, all accompanied by their lovely ladies, all having as much fun, as it was working during the spring training games at McKechnie Field.

Gulf Shrine Club Past Pres. Jim Jensen, baseball event chairman, was the master of ceremonies, and gave a history of this annual event and our 17 years of involvement in this endeavor.

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

March 2010

SAHIB REPORTER Jim said, “We’ve had good times, and some very sad times, with the loss of some members over the years and came to a climax in the passing of Gulf Shrine Club Past President Herman T. Dooley (who passed in November 2009,) then his lovely Lady Louise that followed him a little over a month later.”

They were both honored for their passion in support of our club.

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Gil Pierola Jr., followed with a pictorial presentation of the season’s progress that brought laughter and fond memories of the fun we all experienced last year.

Gil also added that the club is gearing up for this year’s activities again, and we need additional help!

Hillbilly Shrine Club

by Mike Davenport, Secretary, mike@traveling-man.com

H

owdy, y’all! Here’s the latest from “Behind the Outhouse.”

The Hillbillies presented our 32nd and 33rd checks for $1,000 each to Sahib Shrine for the General Fund at the Stated Meeting on February 13.

Our northern cuzzins must be comin’ south to get out of the snow. Our volume of customers for the Hillbilly Buffet on Thursday night is exceeding 200 now. Yee Haw! On the other hand, it could be those good vittles. Mmm. The Hillbilly Hoedown will be Saturday, March 13.

Yee Haw! Pa’s Degree is at 4:00 p.m., Ma’s Degree is at 5:00 p.m., with a social hour at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., and still $12.50 per person. Come join the

fun and good vittles. We will have music and dancin’, so grab your pardner and give her a spin! We will have a Chicken Drop, 50/50 Raffle and lots of Hillbilly games. If you would like to join the Hillbilly Club, get your petition for application at any Thursday night Hillbilly Buffet.

Hillbilly March March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25

Menu Baked Chicken Legs & Thighs Ham Dinner Pot Roast Beef Bourguignon

Be safe and stay well.

Hillbilly Gals – Clan 78

by Marilyn Yoder, ranee72@msn.com

H

owdy y’all. Not too much to report this month; March 13 is our hoedown at the Shrine. I will report of the outcome and follow up with some pictures in the next newsletter. It should be a grand ole time with new games and all sorts of goodies.

Hillbilly Imperial will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August 2010 and then in Sarasota, in 2011.

Yep, you saw that right. Our clan is hosting 2011 right here in Sarasota. We are now assigning commit-

tees so see one of us if you would like to help out, or maybe we have assigned you to one already. We will be having special meetings for all information and we need everyone to help. We need lots of things to sell at the craft table, so if you have anything let me know.

I am in charge of the craft sales for 2011.

If you have, any information you want to see in here let me know and I will write it.

Don’t forget to get your taxes done early!

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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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SAHIB REPORTER

March 2010

Motor Corps Shrine Club

by Barry D. Hart (Policyman), Past President, czphelin@hotmail.com

M

arch is finally here and with it, the renewal of spring and hopefully some warmer weather. It’s been one of the coolest winters the Motor Corps can remember and, while we may look cool in that heavy leather gear, I’d prefer warmer days myself. At least we didn’t have to put snow chains on the bike like some of our northern (or should I say, Yankee) brothers do.

February found the Motor Corps hard at work getting ready for our upcoming Poker Run. Big Al Dahlberg has been everywhere, selling wagon of cheer tickets and Poker Run T-shirts. Have you seen the shirts? They are available to the public and they are quite snazzy, so get one or two while they last. Many of our group gathered at the Thunder-by-the-Bay motorcycle event to sell wagon of cheer tickets. Eric (Speedtriple) Bock and I, with our lovely ladies, Leslie (Speeddouble) and Barbara (BBall) actually took about a 60-mile spin up to north Longboat Key before heading over to the rally. My wife, BBall has almost defrosted from that chilly ride. Downtown we met John (Hotrod) Hubbard and his lady Carol, Wally (Reddog) Lacey and his lady Connie (Cooter), Ben

(The Inspector) Pfeiffer, Tony (The Deuce) Gallanti, Steve (Varmint) Helin, Gary (Stumpy) Nickols and his lady Tracy (Skippy), Theo (Sasquatch) Vreuls and his lady Jill (Shamrock), Ed (Photoshop) Jordan and his lady Theresa, Terry (Bubba Lee) Meadows and probably some others I’ve forgotten. Anyway, we froze our tails off and sold a bunch of tickets and had a good time.

On the 21st of February, we had our Spaghetti Dinner. Since I’m writing this article two weeks before that date, I’ll not go into any details about the specifics of that event. I can say with assurance that our thanks go out to the many individuals who we know will help us, including the Rainbow Girls and Lou Ortt, the Hillbillies and especially the Hillbilly girls, the Divan, the many Motor Corps members and especially our ladies and the many Shriners and Shrine ladies who both volunteer or who come and eat.

One of our biggest events will happen on the 21st of March. Our Poker Run and Road Rally is an event you will want to attend. Here’s how it works. Show up . . .continued on page 45

North Port Shrine Club

by Jock Robertson, Scribe, kevanfleet@comcast.net

O

ur upcoming Club Mixer is Saturday, March 6 starting with a 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour at the Bobcat Trail Country Club. This will be a “formal affair” to celebrate our Club’s 25th Anniversary, with dancing from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The 6:00 p.m. dinner will feature a menu of filet mignon and lobster tail. Tickets are $25.00 each for members and their wives and $30.00 for guests. See President Sam Cohen 377-0273 for tickets and details.

January flew in for us ‘figuratively’ with a New Years dinner at the Shogun restaurant and then ‘literally’ with a windy picnic at Dallas White Park.

We enjoyed fun and games with delicious sausage and hot dogs with onions and peppers prepared by Chief Chef Jack Watson assisted by Lady Matty (they started preparations on Sunday!) plus Noble helpers J.D. Copher, P.W. Towsley, Roger Dalton, Ed Cornell and Dave Rubin. See accompanying photos and details by Louise Hall.

February kicked off with over 25 nobles and ladies (many serving several two-hour shifts in the rain) collecting Hospital Days donations at three North Port locations to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children providing orthopedic care and burn treatment for kids. We celebrated our success with a ‘Steak Out’ at Dallas White Park brilliantly organized by Ed ‘Mr. Fixit’ Cornell.

Each succeeding Tuesday morning breakfast at the Olde World Restaurant in North Port, our ranks swell and activities multiply. Recent guests included Dave Rubin’s friend Paul J. Valois of North Port, and Wood Beeghly’s son Jerry, visiting from Brooklyn,

New York. We also welcomed new member Les Ruggiero of Manatee Lodge No. 31 where he is Junior Deacon and a member of Sahib. Any Mason or Shriner families are welcome to join us for our 7:30 a.m. breakfasts every Tuesday, 52 weeks a year where we usually enjoy some friendly banter and hi-jinks.

Noble John Cannon presented Bob Somerville with a Somerville (MA) Lodge T-shirt promoting the local annual road race to benefit D.A.R.E. (Drug, Alcohol Resistance Education). Dave Rubin is 74, Bob

Hall

Past President J.D. Copher, Lady Matty Watson and 1st. Vice President Jack Watson, one of the cooks for the NPSC picnic on January 18 at Dallas White Park, in North Port were having a good laugh.

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March 2010

SAHIB REPORTER Adams celebrated his birthday in January and we blew the roof off celebrating ‘Doc’ Schaeferle’s 98th birthday by serenading him with a Happy Birthday song accompanied by Bob Kifer on his tuba! See photo accompanying by Phyllis Copher. Doc said he didn’t feel a day older than 80.

Sickness and distress: B. John Ross thanked all for the sympathy cards and phone calls on the sudden passing of Lady Roberta. Past President Don Walentuck has been hospitalized in Ft. Myers for several months with kidney transplant failure, and Otis Manchester has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo six weeks of chemotherapy. John Cannon’s brother Don in Portland Maine is in very

critical condition with a brain tumor. Randy Anderson is now feeling better with continued treatment for irregular heart rhythm.

And as we go to press, none has identified President Sam Cohen’s February ‘Quotable Notable’ who wrote: “It is what it is; and it isn’t what it isn’t; so don’t try to make it what it’s not!

So we will continue the quiz for another month.

The first reader to give the correct answer to President Sam at <Sam_i_2am@yahoo.com> or (941) 3770273, wins a free Tuesday morning breakfast for two with the North Port Shrine Club.

Hall

Copher

Larry (Doc) Schaeferle gets a big happy 98th birthday kiss from our favorite Olde World Restaurant server Elaine (Lani) Hall at Tuesday breakfast.

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Bud Glidden ( 45-year Mason and a 10-year Shriner) received the choice of a hot dog & sausage or hamburger from John Cannon (26- year Mason, Past Master & 21-year Shriner) assisted by Sol Shuman (right), a 50-year Mason and 8 months Shriner.

Hall

From left, Bozena Rubin, Jan Valerino, Bea Towsley, wait for the North Port Shriners’ Wheel of Fortune game to begin as Vince Flow has the game explained to him by Don Valerino, the “Wheel Spinner.”

Venice Shrine Club

by Ralph Boegel, Secretary, rdboegel@verizon.net

F

ebruary has been a very active month in the Venice Shrine Club. We were most honored to have Ill. Sir Don Vos officiate at the installation of our officers and directors during a dinner/dance on January 30. The following nobles were installed and charged to perform the duties of their respective offices: President ........................ Bill Long 1st Vice President ......... Jim Jensen 2ndVice President ......... Nick Mulig 3rd Vice President ........ John Brooks Treasurer ....................... Ron Morrison Secretary ....................... Ralph Boegel Directors or 2010 are Evan Lebson, Andy Anthony, Jerry Campbell, Carroll Scribner and Charles Hamilton. Installed as officers of the Keystone Kops were Richard Morrison, Chief; Bob Munson, Ass’t Chief; Bill Long, Secretary and Norm Benson, Treasurer.

Our Sweethearts Luncheon on February 16 honored our ladies and widows of deceased Venice Shrine

Club members. On February 20, the Keystone Kops repeated their famous steak cookout complete with baked potatoes, baked beans and beverages. A good time was had by all.

And, of course, our nobles were busy with Hospital Days on February 3, 4 and 5, as were the nobles of all Shrine clubs.

The Venice Shrine Club lunches the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. at the Venice-Nokomis Elks Club. All Shriners, Masons and their guests are invited to join us. Give President Long a call at 4087950 so he can alert the chef.

One last thought, a special “welcome back” to immediate Past Potentate Oscar Cloutier, who had a couple of back surgeries at the beginning of this year, and is now up and moving around and shaking hands again. Oscar developed back problems just before starting his very busy year as Potentate. One would never have known, from his energetic and very effective leadership, that he was “hurting” all the time.

Thank you, Oscar!

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CLOWNS ANTICS (See article on Page 19) – February 2010

Giroux

Giroux

The Sahib Shrine Clowns appeared at the East-West Shriners Football Game festivities in Orlando in mid-January

Clown ladies Janet Power and Judy Humphries accompanied the clowns and happily painted faces for the children on hand at East-West Shrine Football Game.

Giroux

Sahib Shrine Clowns at the Sahib Shrine Circus Kick-Off Luncheon.

One of the skits at the Sahib Shrine Circus Kick-Off Luncheon, pokes fun at a hapless clown, “J.C. Penny,” who loses all of his clothes to cavorting fellow clowns.

Giroux

Ok-Ok clowns around with Ill. Sir Don Vos at the Sahib Shrine Circus Kick-Off Luncheon.

Giroux

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SHRINE UNIT NEWS Bands

by Mike Ash, MASH10@aol.com

T

he Concert Band played a great concert for the Thursday Luncheon on February 18. It was the culmination of weeks of rehearsals of rather challenging music with our Director, Ill. Sir Jarrett Miller, showing infinite patience as we tried to master it. We could really use more musicians and hopefully there are some nobles out there who will join us soon. A special call goes out for percussionists who can read music.

On March 19, the band will perform an evening concert to raise funds for Sahib. We invite everyone to bring their friends and fill the hall for the good of the order. Director Jarrett has faithfully presided over every performance and rehearsal for over four years.

Finally, he took one off to go on a cruise with Lady Susan to celebrate his diamond birthday in February.

Bon voyage to a hard working director.

The Noblemen performed for four Tea Dances and the Potentate’s Ball in January and February. Armand Olivera is still at the helm during the unfortunate absence of Director Andy Wright. Andy is still under treatment for serious medical issues. On the bright side, it was great to see him and Lady Beverly visiting at the Tea Dances. Andy’s a genuine trooper along with his great talent. There are five more performances on the March and April Noblemen schedule including four Tea Dances and a gig at Michael’s On East for catholic charities. We have received public-

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This month’s bio honoree is Russ Bunger, our hard working 1st trumpet player, treasurer, and valued board member. Russ grew up in Lewisburg, Ohio, attended local schools and Ohio Northern University.

His professional career was as a rep and manager for Equitable Life for over 24 years.

Noble Russ joined Antioch Shrine in 1956, and played in the Antioch Million Dollar Shrine Band until moving to Youngstown in 1969. In Youngstown, he served the community as Boy Scout Council president and received the prestigious Silver Beaver award for his efforts. He then transferred to Rochester, New York in 1980, joined the Damascus Shrine and played in their band as well.

After retiring in 1986, Russ moved to the Florida east coast and played in the West Palm Beach Shrine band and in the Boynton Beach concert band. Fortunately, for us, he relocated to our area and affiliated with Sahib in 2004. He performs both in the Sahib Concert band and in the Noblemen dance band.

Russ has six children and lives with his lovely wife, Lady Sue; in a beautiful home in Parrish. Russ is an avid tennis player and attributes his youthful appearance to his athleticism and to Lady Sue.

Joanne Thank you for sharing 54 years of your life with me.

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by Milt Thoene, 33°, mthoene@juno.com Happy Saint Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day!!

Dream each day as if you are going to live forever.

Live each day as if you were going to die today. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jimmy Dean Well, the 2009-2010 season for the Chanters has ended. It was a short season, but we did enjoy doing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;gigsâ&#x20AC;? we did have. The last one was the Potentates Rededication Service at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church on Clark Road East. We had 12 Chanters, and as many Lady Song Birds, there to sing and lead the hymns and songs that were part of the service. There was an excellent turnout of nobles and their ladies in support of our Potentate, Ill. Sir Don Vos at this wonderful service. It is too bad more nobles donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend these services.

We should all do our best to support the activities of our Sahib Shrine as well as the individual unit

activities as we progress through another active year. Remember, the success of one reflects upon the success of the whole and the success of the whole depends upon the success of each unit and the support of all nobles. Our Divan canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it all so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get behind them and give them the support you would want from the nobility if you were in their positions. After all, remember Ill. Sir Don has always been a strong supporter of the Chanters unit.

Finally, let us pray for great things in our nation and the world; and an early and safe return of our armed forces and stability in the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bear one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burdens and thus fulfill the law of God.â&#x20AC;? Galatians 6:2 Happy March Birthday to Chanter Don Anderson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until next time, may your lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey be filled with encouragement for one another as we walk daily with our Creator.â&#x20AC;?

Clowns

by Ok-Ok the Tramp, neil.giroux@gmail.com

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he Shrine year has jolted to life for the Sahib Shrine Clowns with appearances at the EastWest Shriners Football Game festivities in Orlando in mid-January, and a long series of planning and rehearsals for our February 25, 26, and 27 Shrine Circus, punctuated by a preview run through at the Thursday, January 28, Shrinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon.

Making the Orlando trip were clowns Butch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sparkyâ&#x20AC;? Power, Joe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boogieâ&#x20AC;? Humphreys, Rocky â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cookieâ&#x20AC;? Kearney, Rick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sliverâ&#x20AC;? Taylor, Al â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cornyâ&#x20AC;?

Cobb, Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sparklesâ&#x20AC;? Vignocchi and Phil â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mitchâ&#x20AC;?

Mitchell. Clown ladies Judy Humphries and Janet Power accompanied the clowns and happily painted faces for the children on hand for the game.

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SAHIB REPORTER The circus skits were previewed for the Sahib nobility at the packed noon luncheon on January 28, with two skits directed by Phil Mitchell, PP, the clownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clowning Director for 2010. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonesâ&#x20AC;? is a clown frolic designed to make the circus crowd roar with laughter, as an ailing circus clown refuses to work and the boss is having none of it. After a series of failed medical remedies are applied, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;? clown suddenly springs to life and rushes to work after a pair of â&#x20AC;&#x153;doctorsâ&#x20AC;? enter the ring with a large syringe and a puttering chain saw.

The other skit pokes fun at a hapless clown, â&#x20AC;&#x153;J.C. Penny,â&#x20AC;? who loses all of his clothes to cavorting fellow clowns.

March 2010

After the nobility was treated to the skits, the clowns cavorted with the gathered lunching Shriners, and a great time was had by all, especially our new Potentate Ill. Sir Don Vos. Newly elected â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boss Clownâ&#x20AC;? Butch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sparkyâ&#x20AC;? Powers is hard at work planning a clown-worked garage sale, and a possible musical entertainment event at Sahib Shrine.

After the circus, the clowns hope to settle in for a focused period of Clown Unit improvements under the leadership of Boss Clown Butch.

Check out a few photos of the clowns in action on page 16. Nice job, you Joeys! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all folks.

Greeters

by Dick Menzak, Past President

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job well done to all Greeters and Greeterettes who were able to work the Sahib Shrine Circus.

Our Annual Picnic will be held at Oakwood Manor on April 17 from noon to 5:00 p.m. We hope the weather is warm and sunny. All that attended last year really enjoyed the affair.

Birthdays for March: Dave Dickerson and Austin Pickering.

We will also have another outing at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater in May. It will be a matinee show (more info next month.)

We are always looking for good men to join the Greeters. If you wish to join the Prestige Unit, please see any member for an application.

After seven years as Assistant Recorder and twelve years as elected Recorder for a total of 19 years of service with Sahib, our own Bill Batten is back to active participation in the Greeters. He will be greeting you at the door on different occasions. Welcome back, Bill.

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Greeterettes Corner

by Jean Batten, Secretary Judith (Judy) Weinstein has joined the Greeterettes.

Her husband, Sydney E. Weinstein was made a Shriner in the Spring Ceremonial Class, June 6, 2009 and is now a member of the Greeter Unit at Sahib.

They were both born in Michigan and stayed there until they retired and moved to Florida five years ago.

Judy was a nursery school teacher for twenty-five years.

They had three children; Linda lives in Texas, Karen lives in New Jersey and Michael lives in Michigan. They have five grandchildren.

Welcome Judy, to the Sahib Greeterettes.

Legion of Honor

by Jim Fletcher, Commander, fletch@jimfletcher.net

W

e are starting the year with a bang. The luau at the Fletchers was a great party with 36 attending; lots of good food, BBQ, beer and wine. We will plan a spring picnic for April or May, and a fall mash party in November.

Several events are coming up in March. LOH meeting is 3 March 2010. St. Patrick’s Day parade Arcadia 13 March, the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Anna Maria Island on 14 March and the Sahib St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on 17 March.

Do not forget to support the Pirates Games, April Sahib Stated Meeting on 1 April and LOH meeting on 7 April. Lots of fun in store; I would like to see us have the April at the Old World Restaurant as a joint meeting with Legionettes. We can discuss in March.

Duty, Honor and Country.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Mariners

by Paul F. Bekkenhuis, Commodore, paulbek@comcast.net

C

hange of Watch for Mariners was held at Marina Jack’s, January 9. Mariners Burgee was passed

by Past Commodore Cub Dickerson in honor of the late Commodore Bob Nohe to 2010 Commodore Paul Bekkenhuis. Members of Mariners Bridge consist of: Vice-Commodore .............. C. Bud Glidden Rear Commodore .............. Frank Metheny Fleet Captain ..................... Jon Neary Secretary ........................... Gary Wonning, P.C. Treasurer ........................... Bill McKown Ensign ................................ George Hernandez Ensign ................................ Bob Dell Chaplain ............................. Paul Tobias Congratulations to our new Potentate Ill. Sir Don and his Divan on their election to office for 2010. It’s hard

to believe that ten years ago I was installed as Master of Good Samaritan Lodge, AF&AM in Reading, Massachusetts. I must say that coming to Sahib has been the ultimate in my years in Masonry. The friendships my wife Andrea and I have established are overwhelming. The Mariners started out as a boating and parade unit, today some of us still boat, most of us parade and the majority enjoy all the social functions offered by the Mariners. It might be a spring picnic, a day on the water, or a house party attended by 60+ including several members of Divan taken the Ancient Mariner Degree or socializing with the other units of Sahib.

The Mariners meet the second Wednesday of each month in the Sahara Room, social 6:00 p.m. with dinner following. Check us out. As our Potentate states: “Let’s go to Lodge.”

Model Ts

by Barry Hayes, Scribe, anha321@yahoo.com

W

e began the year with a well-attended meeting.

We inducted two new members into our group.

They are Professor Russell C. Sexton and Paul Tobias, welcome, nobles!

It’s a pleasure to be able to provide new members with a Model T Policies & Procedures Manual which contains Welcome, Social Activities, Uniforms Model T Group, Model T cars, Model T Competition Unit.

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Charles Hamilton was voted in as our new VicePresident. Charles returned Bob Lindner’s car trailer after his widow, Evie, donated it to our unit. Rob Schmidt was the high bidder for it and is now owner of a nice trailer.

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This Space For Rent Contact Sahib Shriners (941) 366-4449

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Ken Clark continues to plan our luncheons and soirees which have been very successful. Sometimes I think Ken must have been an event planner in another life.

I continue to see the television ads touting the Shriners Hospitals for Children on Fox News network and NBC. The latest ones advertised the East West Shrine football game in Orlando. Anyone in advertising will tell you that you get the biggest bang for your buck with television advertising.

Happy Birthday to: Vilma Vega on the 6th, Ruth Riegel on the 7th, Charles Hamilton on the 13th, Carol Vos and Jim Fletcher on the 30th.

Happy Anniversary to: Julio and Vilma Vega on the 21st, James and Eileen Jensen and Lindy and Sandra Nardone on the 28th.

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The Luck of the Irish Finding a four-leaf clover The wearing of the green Kissing the blarney stone Blarney Stone The Blarney Stone is a stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the Irish village of Blarney.

Kissing the stone is supposed to bring the kisser the gift of persuasive eloquence. The legend says that an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward the king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone while the spell gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly. It’s difficult to reach the stone. Kissers have to lie on their backs and backward or downward, holding iron bars for support.

— Author unknown Remember, “we ride so that children can walk.”

Oriental Band

by Sig Pahl, Secretary, sandspahl@verizon.net

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hat a great start for the New Year. Events are happening faster than we can keep track of them. It is great to see Sahib being such a busy temple. Ill. Sir Don Vos just seems to inspire everyone with his smile and enthusiasm.

The Oriental Band wishes Noble Bill Batten and Lady Jean the very best for the coming years. His retirement party as Sahib’s Recorder (15 years) was great and well attended.

Ill. Sir Don Vos and Lady Carol were radiant at the Potentate’s Ball. The O.B. was proud to have been part of both festivities.

As always, the “Great Sahib Oriental Band “had a large contingent of our members participate in the “Hospital Days” project. This one worthy and necessary cause needs our involvement every year. It is also gratifying to hear all those comments about what . . .continued on page 25

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Sahib Shrine Trust Fund “The Permanent Building Fund”

Million Dollar Recognition Wall Fund Pledge Card T

$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order

T

$500 Cash, Check, or Money Order

T

$500 Cash, Check, or Money order. Minimum ten payments over a one year period.

T

$2,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money order Other tangible items over a 5 year period.

T

$5,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Other tangible items over a 5 year period.

T

$7,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Other tangible items over a 5 year period.

T

$10,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Other tangible items over a 5 year period.

T

Larger Amounts designated by Board of Trustees with wishes of donor considered.

Living Tree of Our Future

Sahib Shrine Trust Fund Donor Recognition February 2010 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.

This Space For Rent

This Space For Rent

Contact Sahib Shriners (941) 366-4449

Contact Sahib Shriners (941) 366-4449

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Sahib Shriners Present

ST. PAT’S DAY DINNER Wednesday, March 17 Featuring “TAYLOR & TAYLOR” Dinner 6:00PM-Dancing 7:00-10:00PM Corned Beef, Cabbage Potatoes, Carrots Rye Bread Streudel Coffee, Iced Tea

$11.00 pp all inclusive Marylou Ellis, Box Office Manager, 366-4449 ext. 320 Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

our Shriners Hospitals for Children do for children with special health care needs.

As mentioned in the last Reporter, the O.B. is planning to spruce up their old uniforms. Many good ideas were put forth and it looks like we are moving in the right direction. We do have an open invitation to ALL our Shrine Brothers to come and visit us, practice with us and possibly join our band. We have plenty of instruments to choose from drums, horns, tambourines and a whole slew of other exotic music

makers. There is no need to be able to read notes; we will teach you. We do participate in most parades, Shrine picnics, ceremonials and other Shrine functions. We also travel to others parts of the country to participate in Imperial sessions and the “All Florida” fantasies. The name of the game is “Fun and Fellowship.” GIVE IT A TRY! Tom McGill, President (941) 755-3427.

Remember, collect pull-tabs, support your Shrine and keep a child in your heart!

Past Masters

by Allen Sorbie, Master, dotbat@go.com

T

he Rusty Mason Reunion which was held on Wednesday, January 27 was a huge success. The numbers were greater than the prior year, and lots of new faces were in the crowd. We had representatives from the Divan, York Rite and Scottish Rite in attendance that evening also. We asked for a show of hands on all who were not members of each of the appending bodies which provided the representatives with a great opportunity to talk further. So here’s hoping we were successful in motivating those ‘rusty brethren’ and prepared them enough to feel confident and ready to attend your local Blue Lodge, perhaps even join our other organizations too.

Our guest speaker for the night was Lisa Tsotsos, the administrator of our Masonic Home of Florida. It was a very informative talk indeed. We learned much about the process for admission and some great updates on the residents and the first lady’s charity.

We will be having an appreciation dinner for our hard working brothers in the Blue Lodge, also referred to as the Mason’s Night on the 5th Tuesday of March with dinner at 6:30 p.m. It is an opportunity to introduce these brethren to the Shrine and possibly entice them to join.

Visiting our Blue Lodges in the district will continue to be a main theme of the unit. We hope to provide assistance wherever we can and continue to strengthen that link between the Shrine and our active Blue Lodge members. So, don’t forget! If your lodge is shorthanded for an upcoming degree, you can always reach out to the Past Masters Unit, and we will do our best to help out. Take care, and God Bless.

Note: Any Past Master who is also a member of Sahib Shrine is eligible to join this unit. Please feel free to call me on (941) 232-1494 or email me at <dotbat@go.com> if you have any questions.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Provost Guard

by Don Vokes and Ron Enger, Provost Marshals

T

his is a message from your Provost Guard brothers. Our membership has been dwindling to a very low number. From a membership of 30 a few years ago to recently (Nov. 16) 16 and only 10 are able to perform their duties for the Shrine. We are asking our Sahib brothers, even though they may belong to other units and clubs, to consider joining the Provost Guard as well.

Our duties include the policing of Shrine temple and functions as requested by our Potentate and

members of the Divan. Other duties include the Shrine Circus, Pancake Breakfast, Banjo Band, Rededication Service, Hospital Days, Imperial visits and the County Fair to name a few.

As an added incentive, the Provost Guard supplies your uniform cap, Fez strip, shirt, jacket, name plate badge and whistle. Our annual dues are $15. We look forward to you joining the Provost Guard Unit.

Public Relations/Speakers Bureau Report

by Bob Dell, PR Chairman, deepsee63@aol.com

I

need your help! As the director of Sahib Public Relations and to help me keep us at the peak of temple performance, please let me know what newspaper articles, radio or TV information you see or hear about Sahib. I have a box in the front office or

feel free to call (941) 727-1493 or email me at the above address with such information.

I am in contact with all these media outlets, but need your input to keep me informed and to work with the different media. Thank you.

High Priest & Prophet’s notes

by Bill Zurlo, stawilrlo@aol.com

B

y the time, you read this article we will only have one month left to sell Money Mania tickets. Our budget for this year is $21,000 for Money Mania as a major fundraiser for the temple. I hope we come closer than 2009 when we had to institute a cash stimulus to meet the budget. I wish the clubs and units luck in their selling efforts. Talk to your friends and neighbors.

I have been working on advertising for our upcoming Temple Band concert on Friday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. in Sahib’s Main Hall. We would like this to be a rousing success, since our Band is playing as a major fundraiser for Sahib. These are the type of events that all nobles should participate in; come out and support your Band and your Shrine.

Our Pipes and Drums Pub night held on February 19 in our main hall at 6:00 p.m. will have been completed by this time. I hope it too was a rousing success as 90% of these proceeds benefit the Shrine.

Many of our clubs and units work hard at various benefits and contribute heavily to the monetary success of our Shrine. The least we can do is support them by our attendance and ticket purchases. To all those nobles and ladies who find enjoyment offered by our units and clubs, thank you.

Our Potentates Reception will also have passed and we hope it was very pleasant for Ill. Sir Donald Vos and his Lady Carol.

Attend your Blue Lodge, make friends, secure membership and keep the Shrine rolling in a positive direction.

Oriental Guide’s notes

by Max Misemer, maxmisemer@msn.com

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hat a wonderful attendance for Ill. Sir Don and Lady Carol Vos, at the “Potentates’ Ball,” decorations and music turned the main hall into a wonderland of beauty. The visit by Imperial Potentate, Ill. Sir Jack H. Jones was definitely an honor and his visit enjoyed by all in attendance.

There is no doubt in my mind that, January and February, set the music to be followed in 2010. Potentate Ill. Sir Don announced his motto, “Fun, Fellowship and Family”! WE CAN DO! If you are wondering about how to spend your week, pick a project or three from the Sahib calendar.

For instance, BINGO has entered the third year, under the direction of Ed Luff, with the crowd of

happy and satisfied players continuing to arrive, some picking out their seat prior to 9:00 a.m. If you or your lady like to play BINGO, you are bound to have a great day. If you would like to help, we have a constant need for workers and would appreciate your support. This is a Sahib Shriners Fundraiser.

A great assignment I have this year, is Divan liaison for Gulf, Manatee and Venice Shrine clubs! It is my intention to attend numerous meetings and events for each of these fine Sahib Shrine clubs. Let us work on member attendance, harmony with our Brother, and recruiting new members! Let us get our ladies anxious to attend events and show our support for their programs!

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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Proceeds are for Sahib Shriner activities

Parades, Sarasota County Fair and working Spring Training concessions are also available projects in March, which can use all of the assistance you can

give. Please donate a few hours to keep these fantastic events working smoothly.

Let’s keep the music playing to “Fun, Fellowship and Family.”

A Night to Remember

by Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus, batten1@juno.com

F

riday, January 29, 2010 is a night that I will long remember. In addition to a very fine seafood buffet at our Shrine, the nobility had a recognition night for me upon my retirement as their Recorder.

I had professionally retired and located in Sarasota in the spring of 1990. Shortly thereafter, I met Win Naselroad, my predecessor as Recorder, and asked if there was something I could do to help fill in my free time. Little did I know that this would soon become a full-time job. I started assisting in the office, where the long-time administrative assistant, Barbara Thornson, was the “work horse” of the Shrine. Computers were the new thing, and Barbara would have nothing to do with them. They were big, cumbersome and very slow. No hard drives, programs and data were retained on small record sized disks. My, how things have changed!

I was very pleased that over 200 nobles and ladies were in attendance for this dinner and event. I had expected a “Roast” that evening, but it did not come to pass! Ill. Sir Don Vos made some flattering remarks,

and Past Potentates Oscar Cloutier, Dale LaBell, Edward Phillips and Ken Gerard, Sr. also made very complimentary comments about my years of serving our nobility. My long-time friend, and fellow Noble, Joe Pegoraro, also spoke about our years together at the Shrine.

I have been very fortunate to have met so many wonderful nobles and ladies here and across the country. Life-long friendships have developed over the years, and these will not be forgotten.

I truly enjoyed serving our nobility, our philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, our clubs and units and the Imperial Council as Recorder of Sahib Shriners. I will continue to assist our Shrine in any way that I can.

I served as Assistant Recorder for seven years and Recorder for twelve years; many memories are stored in the nineteen years of service.

However, my most special memory of them all will be “The night of January 29, 2010.”

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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March 2010

Sahib Banjo Band Concert

Saturday,, March March 20 20 Saturday, Saturday Sunday Sunday,, March 21 For Information Call: Bill Winslow (941) 918-0024

7:00 p.m. p.m.

7:00 3:00 p.m.

All tickets $10.00 each

Tickets available from any member of the Sahib Banjo Band or from the ticket office at Sahib Shrine (see Marylou)

Limited Tables of 8 Reservations Available Please Make Reservations by Calling Sahib Shrine at (941) 366-4449 ext. 320 in Advance

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Banjo Band Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Sahib Shriners Present

COUNTRY WESTERN NIGHT Friday, April 2 Featuring

"Smokey Daniels and the Wild Turkey Band"

Wild Turkey Band

Come in your western outfit!

Complete Country Buffet 5-7:30PM Leg of Beef Carved to Order with all the fixins (this is only food served on this night) $19 all inclusive Reserved Seating 366-4449 Box Office Ext. 320 Marylou Ellis Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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March 2010

Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building Fund Since last Reporter Lichty King Pins William Balkwill

Sahib Shriners Building Fund

T

he Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement, replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings and upkeep of the building and grounds.

How can you help?

We need funds for the above Do you know?

We can’t do any of these improvements until we have money!

Do we need these improvements?

Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!

Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine Building Fund NOW! Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope you will continue to do your part for this worthy cause.

—From TBA, Building Fund Chairman

BUILDING FUND DONATION FORM Yes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plate on the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing the desire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please check the proper box: Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling, and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can.

Here is my check in the amount of $ ________.

Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows:

(Please Print) Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe 2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary 3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John Date: ___________ Signature: ____________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________ Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shrine (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 Bill Batten in the Sahib office.

Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions $ 100 $ 500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000

– – – – –

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

– – – – –

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.

Thomas Paxton President Bryan Senger Vice President

941-921-7668 Fax 941-922-7354 EC0002285 Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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Sahib Shriners present

Easter Sunday Brunch April 4

Serving from Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Reservations a Must through Box Office Reserved Seating Phone: 366-4449, Ext. 320 Marylou Ellis Sahib Shrine Auditorium 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, Florida

Fresh Fruit Medley Soup and Salad Bar Mashed Potato, Sweet Yams Fresh Vegetable Broiled Salmon and Dill Sauce Roasted Fresh Turkey Stuffing w/Giblet Gravy Honey Baked Ham, Carved w/Fruit Sauce Assorted Desserts Ice Cream Machine Rolls Coffee or Tea

$22.00 per person ( All Inclusive)

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Sahib Shrine

Shriner’s & Ladies Luncheon All Sahib Shrine Ladies are invited

Lunch

11:30 a.m.

Featuring the

Roast Beef Dinner with Mashed Potato Vegetable Medley Dessert Coffee & Tea

Sahib Shriners Concert Band Details on Page 35

Thursday, April 8 $13.50 per person (incl. tax & tip) Tickets maybe purchased in advance on Thursdays at the Sahib Shrine.

Reservations need to be made by April 1.

You may pick up your tickets at the door.

Dress for the occasion is smart casual and either a dress or pant suit.

All ladies are invited, so call early and reserve a table.

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar Club George Dickson Wilbur & Olga Cartwright

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.

Make your check payable to:

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN I am a member of ____________________________ Temple.

Signed ___________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ City __________________ State ______

ZIP _________

Please have the certificate read:

Please return application to: Recorder’s Office Sahib Shrine 600 N. Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34232

________________________________________________ (Please print full name)

For More Information Call: (941) 366-4449

MODEL “T’s” of SAHIB SHRINERS

THE LEGION OF HONOR 1st WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS.

MEETINGS ARE HELD 2nd MONDAY of THE MONTH 7:00 P.M. “AT SAHIB SHRINE”

Jim Fletcher Commander (941) 807-2838 Email: fletch@jimfletcher.net

Contact: Fred Ellis (941) 484-0089 engine79@verizon.net

Malcolm H. Van Dyke II Adjutant (941) 955-6483

We Welcome Veterans!

WE RIDE SO THAT CHILDREN CAN WALK

Sahib Mariners

Kentucky Colonels Under the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple SARASOTA, FLORIDA

Do You Enjoy Boating?

Join us 2nd Wednesday – 7:30 p.m.

We meet with our ladies the 4th Tuesday of each month, except June, July & August.

AT SAHIB SHRINE Paul F. Bekkenhuis Commodore

Email: paulbek@comcast.net Phone: 484-5188 Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

Col. George F.Cancro PRESIDENT

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SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAU NEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY 1. Schedule your clubs and organizations so we may educate more of the public about the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals and the importance of keeping our Masonic families united and growing.

Contact Chairman: Bob Dell Phone: (941) 727-1493 Email: deepsee63@aol.com SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERS We need volunteers!!

SAHIB CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT TRUST FUND

SAHIB OPERATIONS IRREVOCABLE TRUST FUND

31-Dec-09

31-Dec-09

CASH-CHECKING CASH-BROKERAGE SECURITIES TOTAL

$

4,133.64 36,070.00 1,000,720.00 $ 1,040,931.64

CASH-MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS TOTAL

$6,164.71 $588,759.86 $594,924.57

Donations are accepted made payable to: Sahib Capital Asset Replacement Trust Fund

Donations are accepted made payable to: Sahib Operations Irrevocable Trust Fund

Dale LaBell, PP, Treasurer

Dale LaBell, PP, Treasurer

RECORDER’S REPORT

by Bill Batten – Recorder JANUARY 2010 Membership Status: Membership Reported to Imperial – December 2009 Gains: Affiliated 1 Restored 2 Associates 0 Creations 0 Reversal 0 3 Losses: Demits 0 Deaths 4 AMD 0 Suspended 0 Resigned 0 4

1,643

In Memoriam BLACK CAMEL Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and more glorious life and service. We carry their influence in our lives and their memories in our hearts. They are not forgotten.

Joseph Kelley Fred W. Nason

1,646

Francis Stern-Montagny Lowell L. Sutton

1,642 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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March 2010

SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY LUNCHEONS March Master of Ceremony

Every Thursday at Sahib Shrine • 11:00 a.m. Camel’s Milk • 12 Noon Lunch Interesting Speakers Weekly Master of Ceremony ... Charles Levan, 33° Invocation ................... Bill Arbuckle Organ Music ............... Gus Spurr

March 4 ............. Sarasota County Office of Sheriff March 11 ............. Shriners Hospital for Children-Tampa March 18 ............. Senior Friendship Center Care Givers Resource Center Charles Levan, 33° Asst. Rabban

March 25 ............. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Contact Program Chairmen Don Albertson <imdono@webtv.net> or Philip Staples <drummajor1@verizon.net> with questions or program suggestions.

3% Discount to All Shriners Plus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs

2301 Ringling Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34237 Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners Rick Martin Wells Purmort

Phone: 941-366-7070 Fax: 941-953-4901

The Sahib Shrine Chanters “We Sing that a Child ... May Walk!!”

Are you a noble who would like to join in our fellowship, and help us make other folks smile...

Sahib Motor Corps Shrine Club A.A.O.N.M.S. A.A.O.N.M.S. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

Call Milton Thoene ....................... (401) 378-8259 Roger Kolde ......................... (941) 524-2718 Meetings have been suspended, contact above if you have questions.

We’d love to have you with us!

President John Hubbard

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

Phone: (941) 776-9996 Email: Jhubbard1@tampabay.rr.com

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SAHIB SHRINE “MONEY MANIA CLUB” $10.00 MINIMUM DONATIONS ONLY 2,500 TICKETS TO BE SOLD! 93 CHANCES TO WIN! DAILY DRAWING FOR $60.00 WINNING TICKETS GO BACK TO DRAW SPECIAL DRAWINGS: JANUARY 7, FEBRUARY 4 AND MARCH 4 ALL $200.00 TO REWARD EARLY TICKET BUYERS TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 2010 DRAWS BEGIN APRIL 1, 2010 Drawing will take place at Sahib Thursday Luncheons Beginning April 1, 2010 and ending May 27, 2010.

Net profits to be used to benefit Sahib Shrine and Are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

Tickets can also be purchased online at: www.sahibshrine.org/shop.htm

Ladies Day Program

by Ill. Sir C. Jarrett Miller, Concert Band Director

A

special music program will be presented by the Sahib Concert Band at the nobles and ladies luncheon on Thursday, April 8.

This year’s concert will include selections from the Broadway musicals; “State Fair,” “Betsy”, “Arthur”, “The Phantom of the Opera” and the film “Pinocchio”.

We will also feature two marches, a top billboard hit and a special surprise selection.

Nobles, bring your lady to the great luncheon by making your reservation today at the Sahib ticket office in the Shrine lobby or by calling (941) 366-4449 ext. 320.

An Evening of Music

by Ill. Sir C. Jarrett Miller, Concert Band Director

Y

our Sahib Divan is sponsoring “An Evening of Music” by the Sahib Concert Band on Friday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Sahib Shriners.

The evening’s program will begin with an Olympic fan fare and will highlight Broadway musicals including “Camelot,” “Gypsy,” “Baker Street” and “The King and I.” Also featured will be a trombone solo, the music of Al Hirt, a samba, a jam session and two marches.

Reserved seating will be by tables of eight, so ask three couples to join you at your own table or join in with a mixed table. Reservations may be made at $8.00 per person with Marylou in the Sahib ticket office or by calling (941) 366-4449 ext 320.

All proceeds are for Sahib Shriner activities and are not deductible as charitable contributions.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Robert M. Johnson, Esq. FG Estate Planning and Probate Wills & Trusts Real Estate & Commercial Transactions Title Insurance Business Disputes Securities Litigation and Arbitration

One North Tuttle Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34237 (941) 906-1480 • (906) 951-7702

AV® Rated – Martindale-Hubbell Contact Bob Johnson

Hiring an attorney is an important decision that should not be based on advertisement alone. Before you decide, call to ask for information on fees, qualifications & experience.

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow, if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know!

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SAHIB REPORTER 7th Annual Sahib Shrine Motor Corps

Poker Run

Sunday, March 14 Sahib Shriners 600 N. Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL (I-75 exit 210 West)

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.

First Bike Out 10:00 a.m.

Last Bike Out 11:30 a.m. $10 per hand – 3 for $25

Party at the Sahib Shrine from 1:00 p.m.

Great Food, Drinks, 50/50 Drawing Many Door Prizes Drawing for the Wagon of Cheer

Music by “The Jam Band” Benefiting:

Sahib Shriners

Info: email Eric at REricBock@aol.com Contributions are not tax deductible Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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CLASSIFIED ADS For “Member’s Only” classified advertising. No commercial advertising will be allowed, it must be for personal items only. The ad will be free to all nobles and members of their families.

An ad will run for one month only, unless arrangements are made with the editor.

To get your ad placed, send or leave written copy with a complete description at the Sahib office, or send an email to <sahibad@sahibshrine.org>.

Ad must be 50 words or less, including your name, phone number and/or email address. It can be a For Sale or Wanted ad.

FOR SALE: Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon, FL Masonic Section, 2 lots sideby-side 2-openings & closings, bronze headstone (36x10). Transfer fee paid. $8,600 value, asking $4,000 OBO. (Masonic Section sold out.)

Call: Gary Rinehart, (941) 720-1952 FOR SALE: Scottish Rite Hat $20, case $20, ring $35.

Call: V. E. Smith, (941) 756-5932.

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Shriner stays young with volunteer work

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eing 94 years old doesn’t mean Cheviot, Ohio resident Jack Abel is slowing down. In fact, he’s kept his volunteer commitment to Shriners Hospitals for Children—Cincinnati for more than 20 years and has no intention of stopping.

“I really enjoy working with the people here at the hospital,” said Abel, who has been a member of Syrian Shriners in Cincinnati for more than 45 years and a volunteer at the hospital since 1991. “It keeps me young and active. I never miss a day!”

As a volunteer, Abel rides with a hospital driver, helping to bring children to the hospital for outpatient treatment and admissions, and volunteers in the outpatient clinic, placing identification labels on medical charts.

“I became interested in volunteering at the hospital when my cousin began

Sahib Shrine

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volunteering there and told me how much he got out of it,” said Abel. “My favorite part about volunteering at Shriners Hospitals is getting to see the children and working along side the friendly staff. I believe my cousin was right; it is a very rewarding place to volunteer.”

The staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children— Cincinnati enjoys working with Abel and appreciates his help. “Jack is dedicated and loves being around the staff and the patients,” said Cindy Foote, R.N., a nurse in the outpatient clinic. “He is willing to help us out in any way that he can.”

Abel recently celebrated his 94th birthday with the hospital staff. The clinic staff threw him a birthday celebration complete with cake, balloons and a lot of candles!

Source: <http://shrinersvillage.com>.

Every Tuesday

10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.

Friendly Atmosphere Jackpot – All Paper Bingo Electronic Verifiers Door Prizes - Annual Reward Program Instant Bingo (Pull Tabs) 25¢ 50¢ & $1.00

Free Coffee!

Sandwiches & Snacks for Sale Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or Less Complimentary 9-On for Your Birthday (Registration or Photo ID Required)

Get a Free 6-On When You Bring a New Player Come Play Bingo with the Shriners Every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. and See For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida” (Proceeds for the Benefit of Sahib Shrine) We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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6 Andy Wright, Conductor with Thursday Tea Dance Schedule a Place Place: Sahib Shrine Time Time: 5-7 P.M. vocalist 600 N. Beneva Rd. * Sarasota, FL 34232 OPEN OPEN TO TO THE THE PUBLIC PUBLIC 2009 2010 Nov. 5 Jan. 14 Feb. 11 Mar. 11 Apr. 15 Nov. 4 Nov. 12 Jan. 28 Feb. 25 Mar. 25 Apr. 29 Nov. 18

March 2010

Englewood Shrine Club The Friendly Club Meets First Tuesday of each Month at Englewood Elk’s Lodge

All Shriners Welcome

DIRECTOR ANDY WRIGHT: 361-7543 Center

Sahib Shriners Pancake Breakfast By the Famous King Pins FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

and e m Co It! Get

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee $5.00 per Person – Ages 7 & Over $2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7 Children Under Age 3 FREE

Please Come – Bring Your Friends & Neighbors We Always Use Our Best Dishes & Silverware Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib King Pin Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

The World Famous Sahib Clowns

We Care

Monday night at Sahib Shrine 7:30 p.m.

Come join our unit and clown around!

Boss Clown Rick Taylor Clowns and/or Calliope available for Business Promotions, Parties, Picnics, etc.

For more information

Call 366-4449

Manatee Shrine Club

Proceeds are for the Clown Unlt and they are NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

President: Woody Trefrey - 753-3769 6011 Dartmouth Drive Bradenton, FL 34207-4728 Email: woody.woodette@earthlink.net

Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Perida Blvd., Bradention 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.

Social Events to be Announced

Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida

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PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – February 2010

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Most Worshipful Grand Master Donald L. Carman receives honorary membership to Sahib Shriners from Ill. Sir Don Vos on Saturday, January 30, at the Michigan Reunion with 233 in attendance.

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Ill. Sir Don Vos with Lady Jean and Recorder Emeritus Bill Batten at the January 29 Friday Night Gala in Honor of Past Recorder Bill Batten. 200 nobles and ladies were there to show their appreciate for Bill and Jean’s long and honorable service.

Editor

All of the Sahib Potentates that attended Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones official visitation at Sahib Shriners.

Editor

All of the Potentates that attended Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones official visitation at Sahib Shriners.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Masonic Digest

Around The Craft: Further Light of Masonry

by Jerry Goacher, KCCH, joy.jer@verizon.net

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...we sometimes lose focus on the greater scope of Masonry outside our temple walls.

n our busy schedule about the Shrine and the fulfilling of the many obligations upon us in the support of our Shrine’s activities, we sometimes lose focus on the greater scope of Masonry outside our temple walls. The recent “Rusty Mason Night” sponsored by the Sahib Shriners, is an example of how life’s many responsibilities along with the ordinary bumps in the road of life detour us from something we hope all Masons have long loved, but many have lost for a while—the road we traveled to the A.A.O.N.M.S. Today, new Masons, many of whom have already joined the Shriners, are also looking for the additional “Light in Masonry” provided by appended bodies such as the Scottish and York Rites of Freemasonry, Tall Cedars, while many find the time to participate with their ladies in the Order of the Eastern Star, the Amaranth and the White Shrine. Granted they are probably not giving quite as much time to the Shrine as others choose to do, but all of these fit in the Great Family of Masonry and are equal in their own scope of things. Last month’s article spoke of many of our nobles who have not only joined, but stay active in the ritual work and activities of these orders.

The vast majority of us joined one or both of the “Rites” because in the “old ways” it was required to become a Shriner. Our forefathers of the Mystic Shrine felt that this was an important preparation in the lives of a Mason to become a Shriner, and so we did

what we did because we had to, anxious to place on our heads the red fez of this order. Many of us never became active or even went back to participate in these “Rites.” Now, because there is no longer a requirement to belong, some have dropped out, withdrawing their desperately needed financial support, and others because of they can no longer afford to belong.

For those who still pay their dues, or wish to be reinstated, there are some great opportunities to go back and renew the lessons and rituals now forgotten and mingle with Brethren of the past. The York Rite Bodies that serve the areas of Palmetto, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Englewood join forces every spring and fall with the Tampa York Rite Bodies to participate in a two weekend festival. The spring dates this year for the York Rite “Festival” are the first two Saturdays in April held at the York Rite Center in Tampa. The Scottish Rite Spring “Reunion” will be held at the Tampa Scottish Rite Masonic Center the first two Saturdays in May. This center, housing the largest and oldest Consistory in Florida, is a beautiful place to view the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite, many of which are conferred by our own nobles.

For either of these events, contact this writer or an active Brother for more information. We would love to provide rides and have you revisit to share with us in the “Further Light of Masonry.”

York Rite

by B. John Ross, KYCH, BjohnRO@comcast.net

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most significant charity sponsored by Commanderies of Knights Templar is that of Holy Land Pilgrimage. The purpose is to strengthen Christian ministry by providing an intensive educational and spiritual study seminar / historical and cultural immersion experience for full time, ordained ministers in the form of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Our experience tells us how much the opportunity to “walk where Jesus walked” can positively affect the preaching, teaching and spirituality of Christian ministers. The plan is to immerse selected Christian ministers in the land, the sights, the sounds, the history and the cultures of Israel, past and present.

Specific guidelines are followed in the process of selecting nominated ministers. Ministers who fall outside of these guidelines will rank lower in the pool of those nominated. An outline of these guidelines follows:

The minister never traveled to Israel before.

Fully ordained ministers (copy of Ordination Certificate or judicatory documentation must accompany the application). Youth coordinators, program directors, lay pastors, etc. rarely have ordination status.

Serving in full time ministry, currently; this means that they are employed by the church full time and it is their primary source of income.

Having served at least four full years in full time ministry; having at least ten years of full time service yet to go.

Be of good physical health (if the idea of walking a brisk mile or more—uphill, nonstop, with steps—is a concern, this may not be the program from which this person would benefit).

Be willing to travel with an ecumenical group of other ministers from many denominations and religious groups, male and female.

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SAHIB REPORTER Be willing to travel in a program sponsored by the Knights Templar, an appendant organization of Freemasonry.

Be willing to travel without their spouse. This is non-negotiable.

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Having the understanding that this is a strenuous educational and spiritual study seminar/historical and cultural immersion experience; not a vacation (to be continued in the April issue)

Scottish Rite – Acacia

by Lou Ortt, PP, 33°, lhortt@verizon.net

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he sprig of acacia, which we see planted at the grave of our Grand Master Hiram Abif represents three distinct ideas; Initiation, Innocence and Immortality.

Initiation may well be the original meaning. In many ancient initiations and ceremonies there was a plant peculiar to each which played a major role in the celebration of the rights and became a symbol of that initiation. For example, lettuce was used in the mysteries of Adonis, lotus was used in the Brahman rites of India and later adopted by the Egyptians, mistletoe was used by the Druids. In all these rites the sacred plant was a symbol of initiation, resurrection to a future life and immortality of the soul.

Second, acacia is a symbol of innocence. In Greek “akakia” signifies both the plant and the moral quality of innocence or purity of life, being free from sin.

In this sense, the acacia refers to him over whose solitary grave it was placed and whose virtuous conduct, integrity and fidelity have been examples to the craft the members should attempt to emulate.

The third meaning is immortality. There was an ancient custom for mourners to carry in their hands

a sprig of evergreen and deposit it in the grave of the deceased. The Hebrews always planted a sprig of acacia at the head of the grave of a departed friend. It is said that the custom started as a result of Hebrew laws that did not allow bodies to be buried inside the walls of the city and the religious leaders were prohibited from crossing a grave. It became necessary to mark graves and acacia was used for that purpose.

Acacia has always been valued for the sacred purpose for which it is used. Its wood was used in the sanctuary of the tabernacle and in the Holy Ark. Masons appropriated this sacred plant to teach an important truth for all who enter the lodge. It represents the transitory nature of human life and, the perpetual renewal of the evergreen, the continuation of the spiritual soul: this reminding us that we have an immortal part within us that shall survive the grave.

In the 14th degree the acacia is presented on the left side of the cordon as a symbol of immortality and should remind us of our initiation as well as of eternal life.

Sarasota Scottish Rite Club

by Stephen F. Weatherly, KCCH, Vice President, sfw113@aol.com

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arch is going to be a busy month for the Sarasota Scottish Rite Club. On March 12 we’ll have our luncheon at Sahib. We start gathering at around 11:30 a.m. It’s very casual. Just come as you are and order off the menu.

Our biggest event of the year, the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, will take place on the 24th of March at the Scottish Rite building at 240 S. Tuttle Ave. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge for dinner, but donations will be accepted. This event is open to the public, so we encourage everyone to bring their family and friends to experience this wonderful event. Reservations are not required, but for the purposes of ordering food if you would please contact me with the number people in your party we would greatly appreciate it at (941) 232-1787 or <sfw113@aol.com>.

We’ve made some changes to our calendar, so I have included it here for you to review. In particular, we’ve changed the April meeting to a luncheon on the second Friday of the month.

March 12 ............. Luncheon March 24 ............. Ceremony of Remembrance April 9 .................. Luncheon May 14 ................ Luncheon June 2 ................. Meeting & Degree June 11 ............... Luncheon July ...................... DARK August 4 .............. Meeting & Degree August 13 ............ Luncheon September 10 ..... Luncheon October 6 ............ Meeting & Degree October 8 ............ Luncheon November 12 ...... Luncheon December ........... DARK “Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal.”

See new Sarasota Scottish Rite Club meeting schedule on page 44.

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Sahib Shriners Telephone Extension List Ext Department Name 310 Accountant Barbara Hayes 300 Admin Asst Mary McQueen 301 Admin Office 303 Aides 332 Bar - Cordless 311 Bar - Sahara 314 Bingo Ed Luff 320 Box Office Marylou Ellis 321 Box Office 2 Norma Shoner 313 Chef Bob Bob McClain 302 Chief Aide Jim Smith 308 Circus 307 Circus Chairman Bob Trudel 316 Event Coord Linda Glendinning 315 F & B Mgr Gene Borkowski 317 Hosp Chairman Jesus Cabalo 318 Hosp Trans Ken Clark 319 Main Hall Bar 306 Potentate Don Vos 305 Recorder 2 John Cooney 309 Treasurer Dale LaBell

March 2010

Free Beverage for Birthday Boys Here is your coupon for one

FREE BEVERAGE at the Sahib Shrine Lounge for those Shriners born in

March SIMPLY FILL OUT THE INFORMATION REQUESTED AND BRING TO THE LOUNGE. NAME: ________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ SHRINE MEMBER # _____________ BIRTHDAY: ____________________ WAIT PERSON: _________________________ DATE: __________________ Only ads clipped from the Sahib Reporter will be accepted, no reproductions allowed.

One to a customer, per month, please!

Support Your Masonic Organizations More on the SunCoast Florida Freemasonry Website: www.trowel.com/flamason

Visit a Blue Lodge Near You Wauchula No. 17 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Manatee No. 31 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Peace River No. 66 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Braidentown No. 99 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.

Palmetto No. 110 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling Green No. 121 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota No. 147 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Venice No. 301 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Cary B. Fish No. 346 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Englewood No. 360 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

The Builders No. 376 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. 402 15th St. E. 909 North Oak 520 30th Ave. W. 520 30th Ave. W. Chester Ave. & Main St. 2160 Main St. 118 E. Venice Ave. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. 265 Pine St. 240 S. Tuttle Ave.

Wauchula Bradenton Arcadia Bradenton Bradenton Bowling Green Sarasota Venice Sarasota Englewood Sarasota

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dark in December)

Sarasota

1st Friday, 11:45 a.m.

Sahib Shriners for lunch Sarasota (On odd numbered months, except dark in July, and observe the Ceremony of Remembrance in March on a date TBA each year.)

Valley of Tampa

2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., (Optional Dinner at 6:00 p.m.)

5500 Memorial Hightway

Tampa

Visit a High Twelve Club (more detail at http://www.trowel.com/flamason/hi12.htm) Cortez

Every Monday, 11:00 a.m.

(November through April)

4848 14th Street West

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. . .continued from page 12 Motor Corps Shrine Club at the Shrine between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. and buy a hand or several hands from our beautiful girls and start drawing your cards. You draw one card at the Shrine, then ride your bike or drive to the next stop and draw another card, and then to the next stop and so on until you return back to the Shrine. Don’t want to drive? That’s fine. You can also draw all your cards at once at the Shrine. About 1:00 p.m., the great band the Jam Band will start playing and we’ll start drawing the many door prizes that your poker hand gives you a chance to win. There will also be prizes for the best and worst poker hands and at the end of the day; we’ll have the drawing for the Harley Wagon of Cheer. It’s a party, it benefits Sahib (all profits go to Sahib this year) and it’s open to everyone. See you there!

For those who follow the sordid story of the Motor Corps monkey, there are tails to tell. First, our Buddy ‘Stumpy’ had some issues with his bike last year when a number of the guys rode up to Kentucky. It turns out that Stumpy couldn’t unlock his bike and had to ride on the back of Jay (The Badge) Spenla’s bike for quite a few miles. Now, for those of you non-bikers, there is a term for riding on the back of someone else’s bike… it’s called “Riding Bitch” and the Motor Corps gave Stumpy it’s new “Bitch” monkey. She’s beautiful, nice and pink and looks great on Stumpy’s bike. The question becomes, who was the last guy we saw riding on the back of a bike and does he (even if he might be a Potentate) deserve the Bitch monkey? Stay tuned.

Ken (Doc) Shipley has been sporting our regular monkey (you know, the one you get when you drop the bike,) but it will soon be traveling on. The word is Jeff (Snowman) Young dumped his at Cocoa Beach while attending the Florida Association of Shrine Motor Corps meeting a couple of times and Gary (JP) Fields dumped his new 1997 Arctic White bike about the same time. We are still investigating the time lines to see who dropped it last.

Birthdays in March will be celebrated (or grumbled about) by yours truly, Bill (Balloon Man) Furst, Deana Whip Nowe, Jean (Red) Ragsdale, Jerry Reister Lynn Rigby and Connie Spenla, Anniversaries will definitely be celebrated by Doug (Doug Dog) Mitchell and Dianna and Dee (Deeablo) Campbell and Marcia. If you see any of these good people, give them your best.

That’s it for this month. Until next time, keep the bugs out of your teeth and the rubber side down.

Page 45 No. 110. Current District 27 Deputy Grand Master Gene Jeffers was present.

The evening having been spent in great harmony, friendship and Brotherly Love, the Worshipful Master gaveled this Rusty Mason Lodge of Instruction closed for the year in very short form, even shorter than the Grand Master can do it, and all Brothers retired to the back of the main hall for light refreshments.

In personal conversation with several out-of-state Brothers, each agreed that the evening was well spent and each wished such a school of instruction existed in his state of residence.

. . .continued from page 49 2010 Rusty Mason Reunion receives a five-star rating from State of Florida inspection teams.

Lodges of Instruction were also opened and closed in the Fellowcraft Degree and the Master Mason Degree.

Sahib Potentate Ill. Sir Don Vos presented a few words and stated that this very valuable school of instruction would continue to grow and be held at Sahib Shrine.

All Lodges in Masonic District 27 were fully represented except Palmetto Lodge

Each month we have Reporters go undelivered, because YOU don’t let us know when your mailing address changes! Also let us know when your email address changes.

Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. Certified Public Accountants 1605 Main Street, Suite 1010 Sarasota, FL 34236 David R. Hess Partner Telephone: 941-366-4450 Fax: 941-954-7508 We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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March 2010

GULF SHRINE CLUB

Compliments

Sahib Shriners Provost Guard Unit

MEETS 2ND TUESDAY 11:00 A.M. at American Legion Post 24 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, Florida (except during June, July and August) LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE 4th Wednesday at Bradenton Country Club

Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday 10:00 a.m.

The Sahib Shriners Pipes and Drums

VENICE SHRINE CLUB

2:00 p.m.

Every Thursday Sahib Shrine Call Warren MacConnell 423-7054

ALL MASONS AND NOBLES WELCOME! Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Venice Elks Club 1021 Discovery Way

Contact: Ron Enger or Don Vokes 918-8713 377-1263

Contact Bill Long President 408-7950

Join the Prestige Unit Compliments of the

SAHIB AIDES UNIT

GREETERS of Sahib Shriners Phone – 366-4449

DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIB THE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM

Compliments of

Sahib Shriners

BANJO BAND SARASOTA, FLORIDA

NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB

Bill Winslow Business Manager (941) 918-0024

Meets every Tuesday morning at The Olde World Restaurant Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.

All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited

Email: whw5@comcast.net

Contact Sam Cohen, President – 377-0273 JOIN THE FUN UNIT!

Sahib

NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC. SARASOTA CHAPTER 533 Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule.

Edward J. Phillips, PP President: (941) 388-4050 Email: eandephil@comcast.net Malcolm H. Van Dyke II Secretary: (941) 955-6483 E-mail: 533rotc@comcast.net

CONTACT:

7:30 p.m. Wed. Nites at Sahib Shrine

Tom McGill, President (941)755-3427

Masonic Military Officers and Senior NCOs

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Sar-I Court No. 79 LOSNA

by Joyce Goacher, High Priestess, joy.jer@verizon.net

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ongratulations to the ten new LOS members who were initiated and welcomed as new Joyful Jesters. I’m sure that you will enjoy our organization as much as the rest of us do.

The Joyful Jester Fashion Show was exceptional this year. Lady Pat chose new Joyful Jester members for the models. We all enjoyed the fashions AND the jewelry. Did some nobles owe their wives new dresses?

Well, the dresses are now purchased …with matching jewelry.

Our trip to Port Manatee was very educational. It is one of the fastest growing deepwater seaports in Florida. Some husbands were also able to join us in this adventure.

LOS Hospital workshop ladies are making all sorts of items for the children in the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Non-members can also join us on the 4th Thursday of every month. We have a lot of fun while doing something for the children. This is just one of our MANY activities.

Please call Lady Diane Albinson (941) 922-9311 or <fsdja@msn.com> for information about joining our active organization which is filled with fun and fellowship. We have so many activities that each lady can find her own niche.

March dates to remember.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day May the luck o’ the Irish be with ye’ this month.

7 Pancake Breakfast – Merrie Makers 12 11:15 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Stated Meeting, Inviting Officer – Lady Pam Trudel, PHP Inviting Marshal – Lady Mary Jane Hamilton, PHP 25 9:30 a.m. ish Hospital Workshop – Angels with a Heart and Orphan Annie’s host 27 2:00 p.m. INSTALLATION of 2010-11 LOS Officers Always remember: Take time to laugh; it’s the Music of the Soul.

These Lady Oriental Shrine ladies toured the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children. Cary Podewitz also delivered some lap robes that she made for the children. The ladies with the two hospital guides are: guest Kathy Stewart, members Cary Podewitz, Judy Harris, Joyce Goacher,HP, Marti Cleland, Liz Fox, Nancy Holmes, Evelyn Costa, Jean Rudolph, PHP, Marjorie Haab, Barbara Stevens, and Diane Albinson.

Nyla Temple No. 152 Daughters of the Nile

by Elaine Ortt, Queen, lhortt@verizon.net

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yla Temple enjoyed the visit of Supreme Queen Vesta Marshall on January 20. We had a large number of visitors who were entertained at lunch and many of them joined us for a dinner that followed our ceremonial. The Supreme Queen was impressed with the accomplishments our ladies have been making in

donating to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. She was also pleased with the ritual work done by our officers.

If you are a member, please come support us. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me, Elaine Ortt, at 485-5313 or <lhortt@verizon.net>.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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March 2010

Sahib Shriners Ladies Night Dinner Dance

Birthday & Anniversary Winners

February Birthday Winner

February Anniversary Winners

Mike Ash

Frank & Rose Bowser photos by Gary Wonning

Contestants for the February Birthday drawing.

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2010 Rusty Mason Reunion

by Malcolm H. Van Dyke II, Staff Writer, mhvdii@comcast.net

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anuary 27, 2010 at Sahib Shrine, the 16th Rusty Mason Lodge of Instruction was opened at 7:32 p.m., in short abbreviated form, in the Entered Apprentice Degree. The Lodge being secure, officer chairs properly filled, and duly tiled, PDDGM and sitting Worshipful Master for this evening Gerald E. Goacher gaveled the Lodge open for work and instruction. The Great Lights were properly opened, displayed, explained and closed for each Degree. Prayer was given by Lou Ortt, Past Potentate of Sahib Shrine, and Past Master Rocky Kearney was Master of Ceremonies for the evening and kept the program upbeat and lively. There were 127 Master Masons present, with 44 of those being Brothers from outside the 27th Masonic District and mainly snow bird Brothers. Sitting Worshipful Masters and senior officers from the District 27 Lodges sat in the chairs and demonstrated the appropriate work for each of the three Degrees.

Prior to the opening of a Rusty Mason Lodge of Instruction, the guest speaker for the evening, Lisa Tsotsos, NHA, the Administrator of the Grand Lodge of Florida Masonic Home presented a 22 minute-long briefing on the current status and programs at the Masonic Home. Some of the interesting points she put forth were there are residents now from the young age of 74 up to one resident at 106 years, there is a set of sisters who do not want to be housed next to each other or even together, the home is nowhere near capacity with plenty of room for new residents, and the 27 acre property sitting on Coffee Pot Bayou in a very desirable part of St. Petersburg is now worth its weight in gold and almost priceless. There is also an active Masonic Lodge on the property. One ofMeadows her points raised a host of hand clapping and cheers when she announced that the home, on a continuous basis, . . .continued on page 45

Meadows

2010 Rusty Mason team (l-r): Norm Cypers, PM; Mike Cripps, PM; Ron Baber, PM; Martin Horowitz, WM; Lou Ortt, PM, 33°; Joseph Goggin, PM; Bill Somerfield, PM; Derl Smith, PM; Allen Sorbie, PM; Event Producer Jerry Goacher, PPDGM; Frank Albinson, DI, Gene Jeffers, DDGM and Rocky Kearney, PM.

Meadows

2010 Rusty Mason Leaders (l-r): Frank Albinson, DI; Rocky Kearney, PM & MC; Lisa Tsotsos, Administrator of the Florida Masonic Home and Event Producer Jerry Goacher, PDGM.

Meadows

The Sahib Shriners main hall was packed with 127 Master Masons, eager to review the Masonic Rituals, Masonic Grips & Words and Due Guards & Signs. Another great production.

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Hospital Transportation Fund 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 Hospital Transportation Fund 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?

March 2010

SAHIB SHRINE LADIES CALENDAR MARCH 1 11:30am 11:30am 2 11:00am 3 5 10:00am 7 8:00am 8 10:00am 9 6:00pm 10 11 11:00am 14 15 12:01pm 7:30pm 16 10:30am 17 11:00am 18 11:30am 23 26 11:00am

Jewels of Service LOS-Tigress Class - SL Pirate Class - SL LOS-Greeters LOS Songbirds-CRA Pancake Breakfast N’Chanters - SL Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance LOS-Swingers Greeter-Ettes-SL Daylight Saving Time— set ahead 1 hour Diamonds in the Sky Clown Dolls - SL LOS-Clowns LOS-Merrie Makers - SL St. Patrick’s LOS-Orphan Annies-SL Legionettes - SL LOS-Precious Pandas LOS-Volunteer Engineers

Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449 if you can arrange a placement.

Pull Tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donating aluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of December 10, 2009, they have collected 65,743 lbs., for a total of $31,275.13 for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS 1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete cans would require a great deal more storage space. You should go ahead and recycle the rest of the can in the normal way, in the dumpster behind Sahib.

2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267.

3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5 pounds worth.

4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs are delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahib club/ unit location) and then taken to the recycling center. The money netted from recycling goes directly into the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children.

Call:

Laura Burgess Marylou Ellis Chickie Johnson Connie Lawson

(941) (941) (941) (941)

758-9196 484-0089 966-2678 758-8274

or or or or

Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party!

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

APRIL 1 2 10:00am 4 8:00am 5 11:30am 11:30am 6 11:00am 7 8 11:00am 13 6:00pm 14 15 11:30am 19 12:01pm 7:30pm 20 10:30am 21 11:00am 23 11:00am 27

April Fools Day LOS Songbirds-CRA Pancake Breakfast Jewels of Service LOS-Tigress Class - SL Pirate Class - SL LOS-Greeters Greeter-Ettes-SL Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance LOS-Swingers Legionettes - SL Diamonds in the Sky Clown Dolls - SL LOS-Clowns LOS-Merrie Makers - SL LOS-Orphan Annies-SL LOS-Volunteer Engineers LOS-Precious Pandas

Potentate Donald Vos Invites You To Join Him & Lady Carol Aboard The Grand Princess April 9â&#x20AC;&#x201D;24, 2010

15-Day Trans-Atlantic/British Isles Cruise

Embark on this 15 day voyage from Fort Lauderdale, visiting the ports of Bermuda, Greenock, Scotland, Dublin & Cobh, Ireland, Falmouth, England, & Le Harve, France, before disembarking in London, England.

Return airfare & post package are available...call for details.

For Information & Reservations Contact: Sahib Shriners ~ (941) 366-4449 E-mail: recorder@sahibshrine.org Web: http://sahibshrine.org/2010springcruise.pdf

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SAHIB REPORTER

March 2010

SAHIB SHRINE Officers and Appointees 2010 DIVAN Potentate .................................................

Don Vos Chief Rabban .......................................... Tom Millaway Assistant Rabban ............................ Charles Levan, 33° High Priest & Prophet ............................

Bill Zurlo Oriental Guide ........................................

Max Misemer Treasurer ................................................ Dale LaBell, PP Recorder .................................................. John Cooney IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVES Don Vos, Potentate Tom Millaway, Chief Rabban Bill Zurlo, High Priest & Prophet Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus Glenn Walters, PP, Emeritus W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus

PAST POTENTATES 1981-82 * Howard Noble 1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 1984 * Tom Bing 1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 1990 Lee E. Stewart 1991 William “Bill” Magill 1992 Al “Spuds” McKenzie 1993 * Les Taylor 1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 1995 * James Arendall 1996 Philip Mitchell, KCCH

1997 Al “Bear” Robinson 1998 Ken Terryberry 1999 Curtis Toale 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33° 2001 Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr. 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler 2003 Ed Phillips 2004 * Bob Goldenberg 2004 Philip Mitchell, KCCH 2005 Dwain Jones 2006 Homer Cranmer 2007 Dale LaBell 2008 John N. Mitchell 2009 Oscar Cloutier * Deceased

APPOINTED DIVAN 1st Ceremonial Master .......................................... Ed Jordan, 33° 2nd Ceremonial Master ........................................ Rocky Kearney Director of the Arch .................................................... David Bruce Director of Ritual ............................................................ Ed Firquin Marshal ................................................................. Carroll Scribner Captain of the Guard .................................................. Mike Swatek Outer Guard ............................................................... Herb Mueller SAHIB TRUST FUND

Chairman ........................................................................ Art Littman Trustees ....................................................... Oscar Cloutier, PP, Tom Millaway, Phil Mitchell, PP OFFICE STAFF

Administrative Assistant ....................................... Mary McQueen Financial Assistant ................................................... Barbara Hays Event Coordinator ............................................. Linda Glendinning Food & Beverage Manager ................................ Gene Borkowski Executive Chef ...................................................... Robert McClain CHAPLAINS

Chief Chaplain .................................................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33° Chaplain .............................................................. Rev. Bill Carter Chaplain ................................................................ Rev. Don Kerr

GENERAL APPOINTMENTS

AMBASSADORS

Audio-Visual Unit Chair .................................. George Hernandez Audio-Visual Unit Members ................................................. TBA Blood Bank Chairman ................................................... Dick Hines Building Maintenance Chairman ........... Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCH Building Maintenance Committee .. Ken Pederson, Ed Wallace Chief Camel Herder .................................................. John Cooney Church Service Chairman ................................. Lou Ortt, 33°, PP Director of Clubs .......................................................... Jim Jensen Director of Security ...................................................... Gene Black Finance Committee (Elected) Chairman ...................... Art Littman Finance Committee (Elected) ............ Ken Pederson, Paul Tobias Golf Chairman ................................................... Tom Cunningham Golf -Co-Chairman .................................................. John Sholtis Historian .................................................. Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCH Housing Director ...................................................................... TBA Insurance Committee ...................... Bill Batten, Jesus A. Cabalo, Richard A. Martin, William. B. Padelford Legal Counsel .................................................... William Padelford Librarian .................................................. Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCH Masonic Relations Chairman .................................... Doug Jordan Masonic Relations Youth Groups ................. Charles Levan, 33° Membership Chairman ............................................. Les Ruggiero Parliamentarian ........................................................ Ron Morrison Program Committee Chairman .............................. Don Albertson Program Committee Co-Chairman ...................... Philip Staples Protocol Advisor .................................................... H. “Bud” Stuver Provost Co-Marshals .............................. Ron Enger , Don Vokes Public Relations Director .................................................. Bob Dell Committee ......... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Leonard “Bull” Durham Reporter Editor ................................ Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH Speakers Bureau ............................................................... Bob Dell Sunshine Committee Chairman ............... 1st Ceremonial Master Ticket Sales ......................................................................... LOSNA Unit Council President ............................................... Jim Fletcher Unit Council Secretary ............................................ Fred Phillips

Chief Ambassador ........................................................ Sam Upton Asst. Chief Ambassador ............................................ Dave Mills Ambassadors-at-Large ................................ John Stafford, 33°, Gil Carlson, Dr. John Carlson, Dave Mills, Ray Perez, Stan Preston

AIDES Chief Aide ........................................................ James (Jim) Smith Chief Personal Aide ........................................................ Fred Ellis Assistant Chief Aide ..................................... William (Bill) Athas Assistant Chief Aide ................................................... David Joly Assistant Chief Aide .................................................. Dick Morris Assistant Chief Aide ..................................................... Don Sims Special Aide ........................................................... Joe Pegoraro Personal Aide ................................... Lacey Cross, Tom Hardin, Connie Jacoby, Art Littman, Art Monson, Ken Pedersen, Ed Wallace Aides ....................... Bob Bordner, Jim Duke, Forest Fahrbach, Vince Flow, Hal Fernecy, Bud Glidden, Chuck Hamilton, Jack Ivin, James Jensen, Ron LeVene, Jim McNabb, David Moote, Hugh Quigley, Bob Ransford, Jim Trefrey, Tom Willeman, James Yeo

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Donor Relations Chairman ........................................ Robert Rodd Hospital Benefit Month Chairman ..................... Cliff Bloodsworth Plaque Program Chairman ...................................... Ambassadors Business Collection Buckets ................................ Dorwin Pulford Hospital Chairman ................................................... Jesus Cabalo Screening Clinic Chairman ..................................... Jesus Cabalo Hospital Transportation Chairman ................................ Ken Clark FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS

100 Million Dollar Club Chairman .......................... Harold Ryman Bingo Chairman ................................................................... Ed Luff Circus Chairman ........................................................... Bob Trudel County Fair Chairman ................................................. Ken Shipley County Fair Co-Chairman ............................... Cliff Bloodsworth Dog Track Chairman .............................................. Ed Jordan, 33° Fez & Clothes Sales ...................................................... Aides Unit Jewelry Sales Chairman ..................................... Forest Fahrbach Jewelry Sales Co-Chairmen ........................ Jim Yeo, Jim Duke Picnic Committee (Spring) ..................................................... Units Picnic Committee (Fall) ............................................. Club Council Spaghetti Dinner ... Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters

2010 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL

Don Vos (Carol) 4488 Highland Park Sarasota, FL 34235 (941) 371-5757 potentate@sahibshrine.org

Tom Millaway (Kaye) 2702 Dalhart Ave. North Port, FL 34286 (941) 240-6166 chiefrabban@sahibshrine.org

Charles Levan, 33° 164 Nightingale Cir. Ellenton, FL 34222-4254 (941) 729-1702

Bill Zurlo (Stacey Lee) 407 White Oak Way Sarasota, FL 34237-6440 (941) 954-3013

Max Misemer (Cindy) 8012 Indigo Ridge Terrace University Park, FL 34201-2053 (941) 359-8985 maxmisemer@msn.com John Cooney 425 Whitfield Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243-1602 (941) 232-6660 recorder@sahibshrine.org

Dale LaBell (Donna) 11315 Rivers Bluff Circle Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 751-1771 treasurer@sahibshrine.org

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

UNIT HEADS

Unit Council Jim Fletcher ............................................. (807-2838) Aides ............................................................ Jim Smith (907-0746) Band ........................................................... Ed Gremp (355-0221) Banjo Band ................................................... Ray Lee (473-8374) Camel Herders ................................................... TBA ( ) Chanters ............................................................. TBA ( ) Clowns ................................... Charles “Butch” Power (371-6648) Directors Staff ....................................... David Bruce (924-5751) Greeters ..................................................... Bill Nelson (497-2968) Kentucky Colonels ......... Colonel George F.Cancro (792-8533) King Pins ............................................ Del Rawlinson (951-0033) Legion of Honor ..................................... Jim Fletcher (807-2838) Mariners .......................................... Paul Bekkenhuis (484-5188) Marshal’s Staff ................................. Carroll Scribner (488-4363) Model T’s .................................... James MacDonald (779-4302) Oriental Band .......................................... Tom McGill (755-3427) Past Masters ............................................ Allen Sorbie (342-3612) Pipes & Drums ....................................... Phil Staples (741-8215) Provost Guard .......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713) Rituals .............................................. Rocky Kearney (493-2586) Roadrunners ............................................... Ken Clark (379-8125) Temple Guards ...................................... Mike Swatek (749-1761) TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLES

Bill Athas .................................................... County Fair Chairman Bill Batten ......................................................................... Recorder Ray Bell ............................................................. Event Coordinator Cliff Bloodsworth .............................................. Hospital Chairman Ben Blount ................................................ Hospital Transportation Charlie Burke ............................................. Membership Chairman Bloodbank Chairman Gerald Goacher, KCCH ........................................................ Ritual William H. Johnson ......................................................... Treasurer Paul Leakey ...................................................... Hospital Chairman Ed Luff .................................................................. Circus Chairman Marshal Herb Mueller ................................................. Captain of the Guard Joe Pegoraro .................................................................. Chief Aide W. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP ............................................... Ritual Lee Stewart, PP ................................................................. Director Bud Stuver ...................................................................... Chief Aide

COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLES

Mike Ash .................................................................................. Band Bill Athas ................................... Finance Officer, Legion of Honor Norm Bensen ................................ Treasurer, Venice Shrine Club Richard Brainard ............................................................. King Pins Jack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ........................................ Flying Fezzes Selwyn Damron ...................................................... Director’s Staff William F. Dokes .............................. Secretary, Gulf Shrine Club Raymond Drury, Sr. .................. Secretary, Manatee Shrine Club Harry Falck ............................................................... Oriental Band Ed Gremp ................................................................................. Band Darwin Heinzman ............................................................ King Pins Willis “Bill” Mather ........................................................... King Pins William McKown ........................................................ Past Masters Jarrett Miller, PP ..................................................................... Band George Mitchell, KCCH ................................................... Hillbillies Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCH ..................................................... Clowns William Perman ................................ Treasurer, Gulf Shrine Club John Pinkley .............................. Treasurer, Manatee Shrine Club Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH .................................... Desert Patrol Sam Upton (Flight Director) ................................... Flying Fezzes Ed Wallace .............................................................. Camel Herders Alf Weidner ................................................................ Desert Patrol Bill Westerman ........................................... Blood Bank Chairman Frank Wild ........................................... Hospital Service Chairman Andy Wright ............................................................................. Band

March 2010

SAHIB REPORTER

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW Garland & Padelford .............................. 14 Bob Johnson, Esq. ................................. 36 Jack Wm. Windt ...................................... 19

FINANCIAL SERVICES Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, Mark Williams . 20 Hart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart . 19

AUTOMOBILE SERVICES Eager Beaver Car Wash ........................ 18

FUNERAL HOMES Farley Funeral Homes & Crematory .... 20 Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ............. 15

BANKS Cadence Banking ..................... Back Page BARBER SHOPS Today’s Cut ............................................. 22 CPAs Terry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA ............... 22 Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. ..... 45 Haab, Albert A., CPA .............................. 15 CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL Electricity of Sarasota, Inc. ................... 30 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL D.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 22 CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/C Jim McDonald Heating & Cooling ........ 30 CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATION Don Vos Sprinkler Company ................. 37 CONTRACTORS - REMODELING D.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 22 CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Conway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ....... 34 CREMATION SERVICES ICS Cremation Society, Augie Bottiger ... 14 EYE CARE Manatee/Sarasota Eye Clinic ............... 15

FURNITURE - SALES Sleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture .... 19 GOLF Peridia Golf & Country Club ................. 37 HOTELS Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conf. Ctr.. ...... 14 JEWELRY Gulf Coast Jewelry Buyers.. ................... 2 MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS National Sojourners ............................... 46 OPTICIANS Manatee/Sarasota Eye Clinic ............... 15 Optical Service ....................................... 34 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Eric’s Painting & Decorating ................. 18 Rick's Painting ........................................ 37 PERSONAL CARE Professional Nail Trimming (Minor) ..... 34 PLUMBERS Aqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ............. 18 Rusty Plumbing ....................................... 24 REAL ESTATE - SALES Michael Saunders & Co., Carol Garvin .. 19 RE/MAX Platinum Realty (Pertz) ......... 37

RESTAURANTS Shrine Club Directory ............................ 10 Sahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 3 Shrine Club News .................................... 10 Terrace on the Green Restaurant ........ 37 Shrine Club leaders (w/phone numbers) 10 Shriners Hospital Contributions ........... 6 SHRINE CLUBS Speakers Bureau .................................... 33 Englewood Shrine Club ......................... 40 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (Mar. 17) ....... 25 Gulf Shrine Club ..................................... 46 Stated Meetings ...................................... 6 Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 40 Thursday Luncheons ............................. 34 Motor Corps Shrine Club ....................... 34 Trust Fund ................................................. 24 North Port Shrine Club .......................... 46 Venice Shrine Club ................................ 46 SAHIB UNITS Aides ........................................................ 46 SHRINE ORGANIZATIONS The “Q” .................................................... 24 Band / Noblemen Dance Band ............. 40 Banjo Band .............................................. 46 SHRINE SUPPORTERS Chanters .................................................. 34 Purmort & Martin .................................... 34 Clowns ..................................................... 40 Greeters ................................................... 46 SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION Banjo Band Concert (Mar. 20-21) ........ 28 Hillbilly Clan 78 ....................................... 11 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance 6, 48 Kentucky Colonels ................................. 32 Concert Band (Mar. 19) ......................... 27 Kingpins – Pancake Breakfast ............. 40 Country Western Night (April 2) ........... 28 Legion of Honor ...................................... 32 Easter Brunch (April 4) .......................... 31 Mariners ................................................... 32 Hillbilly Hoedown (Mar. 13) ................... 23 Model Ts .................................................. 32 Hospital Committee Report ................... 6 Oriental Band .......................................... 46 Ladies Luncheon (April 8) ..................... 21 Pipes and Drums .................................. 46 Lodge Meeting Dates/Locations .......... 44 Provost Guard ......................................... 46 Masonic Digest ...................................... 42 Memories of Elvis (Mar. 12) .................. 21 Million Dollar Club ................................. 32 NEW ADVERTISERS Money Mania Club ................................. 35 IN MARCH Officers (Elected & Appointed) ............ 52 Potentate’s Spring Cruise (2010) ........ 51 Recorder’s Report ................................. 33 Reporter Advertising Rates .................. 11 LOST ADVERTISERS Sahib Building Fund .............................. 30 IN MARCH Sahib Spring Picnic (March 28) .............. 29 Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) . 52 Sahib Unit News ...................................... 18

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NEW MEMBERS ARE VITAL to SHRINEDOM’S very existence!

New Nobles bring to

SAHIB SHRINE

New New New New New New New

ABILITIES LOYALTY FINANCES DEVOTION SINCERITY MANPOWER ENTHUSIASM

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

New Members Mean Much More than a Gain in Numbers or a Percentage Increase – THE Y ARE THEY SAHIB SSHRINE HRINE ’S C O NTINUED HRINE’S CO LIFE AND ACTI ON ACTIO

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SAHIB REPORTER Sun

Mon 1 Recorders Seminar 11:00am Zenobia Shriners 7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:30pm Clowns - MH

Tue 2

Wed 3

Recorders Seminar 11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - CRA

March 2010 Thu

4

5:00-11:00pm CSI Trade Show - MH 7:00pm LOH - CRA

Fri 5

11:00am Luncheon 1:30pm Aides - CRA 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

Sat 6

11:00am 33 Degree Luncheon - MH 6:30pm -9:30pm Ronnie in the Sahara Lounge

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting 10:00am-11:45pm Outside Rental - MH

REPORTER DEADLINE

7

8

8:00am-1:00pm Pancake Breakfast

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars-SL 7:30pm Clowns - MH

March

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15

10:00am Motor Corps Poker Run Daylight Savings-set ahead 1 hour

Assistant Rabban Seminar 7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:30pm Clowns - MH

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10

11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - CRA 6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

16

10:00am Vermont Grand Lodge 7:00pm Oriental Band - MH 7:30pm Mariners - Conf A

17

Assistant Rabban Seminar 11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band -

St. Patrick’s Assistant Rabban Seminar 7:00pm Motor Corps 7:00pm St. Patricks Day Dinner - MH 7:00pm Oriental Band 7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

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Oriental Guide Seminar Oriental Guide Seminar 10:00am Provost Guard - CRA 6:30pm Elvis Show - MH 10:00am Greeters - CRA 11:00am Luncheon 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH 5:00pm Tea Dance

18 10:30am Temple Guard-CRA 11:00am Luncheon 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH 7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG

19

Oriental Guide Seminar 10:00am Arcadia Rodeo Parade 6:00pm Hillbilly Hoedown - MH

20

11:00am Masonic Villages-PA 6:30pm -9:30pm Squirrel in the Sahara Lounge 7:00pm Band Concert

7:00pm Banjo Band Concert Azan Potentate Ball

Sarasota County Fair

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3:00pm Banjo Band Concert

Past Masters - CRA 4:00pm Divan/Finance Meeting 7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:30pm Clowns - MH

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11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band -

7:00pm Oriental Band - MH

25 11:00am Luncheon 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH 5:00pm Tea Dance

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27 Marzuq Potentate Ball 9:00am LOS Installation - MH 6:00pm Outside Rental - MH

10:30am Outside Luncheon - MH 4:00pm Outside Rental - MH 6:00pm Friday Night Special - Lounge

Sarasota County Fair

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29

11:00am-3:00pm Sahib Spring Picnic

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge

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11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm BAND 6:00pm Lodge Master Mason Dinner

Reporter Deadlines – Always the First Thursday

7:00pm Oriental Band - MH

Sarasota County Fair

FSA

1

Florida Shrine 2010 Convention Ocala, FL May 5-8 http://fla-shrine.org/fsa2010

4

5 Noon -2:30pm Easter Sunday Buffet

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:30pm Clowns -

6

3

5:00-7:30 pm Country Western Night

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting 10:00am Outside Rental - MH

REPORTER DEADLINE

7

11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - CRA

2

11:00am Luncheon 12:45pm Stated Meeting 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

7:00pm Oriental Band-M/H 7:00pm L.O.H. - CRA

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10:00am Provost Guard - CRA 10:00am Greeters - CRA 11:00am Nobles/ Ladies Luncheon w/Sahib Concert Band 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

Morocco Potentate Ball

Potentates European Trip

April

11

12 7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:00pm Model T/ Classic Cars - SL 7:30pm Clowns - MH

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14

11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - CRA 6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

7:00pm Oriental Band-M/H 7:30pm Mariners - CRA

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11:00am Luncheon 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH 5:00pm Tea Dance 7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG

17 Outside Rental - MH

Potentates European Trip

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19 7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:30pm Clowns - MH

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11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - CRA

7:00pm Motor Corps 7:00pm Oriental Band - MH 7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

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11:00am Luncheon 2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

2:00-11:00pm Outside Rental - MH

Potentates European Trip

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26 Past Masters-CRA 4:00pm Divan/Finance Meeting 7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge 7:30pm Clowns - MH

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11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - CRA

7:00pm Oriental Band - MH

29 11:00am Luncheon 5:00pm Tea Dance

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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30 5:00pm Friday Night Special - Lounge

March 2010

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