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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S.
Dave Babcock, Potentate Vol. 12, No. 4, April 2012
TebalaTebala GramGram Oasis of Rockford Desert of Illinois
Sword of Bunker Hill 5/5
Pyramid Club Open House 5/9
Mothers’ Day Dinner 5/11
Potentate’s Trip to New Orleans 5/22 – 27
Scottish Rite Reunion 4/13 & 14
TebalaGram deadline for submissions 4/14
Tebala Shrine Temple Monthly Meeting 4/18
Tebala Spring Ceremonial with 2nd Section 4/21
Last month, Tom Watson and his Lady Nancy stopped at US Cellular to look at new phones. The sales con-sultant introduced herself as Serenity Fox. She asked Tom if he was a Shriner (Tom had a Shriner jacket on). He said yes he was, and she said, “Thank you.” Serenity told them that her son Galvin (age 6) is a Shriner’s Hospital “Kid.” Galvin was born three months premature with complications. At one year of age, he was diag-nosed with a form of Cerebral Palsy which affected his legs and the ability to walk. Galvin has had three surger-ies and goes into Chicago’s Shriners Hospital every six months for ongoing treatments. Serenity commented on the wonderful care and compassion of all the doctors and staff at the Hospital, and how they always make Galvin feel special. She said that at their visit in January, Galvin was given a gift. It was a construction toy (Backhoe) and he loved it. She was told that the toys were donated from one of the Shrine Temples. Tom told her that the toy Galvin received was one of the centerpieces from Tebala’s Installation of Officers dinner which were all donated to the Hospital. Great idea, Potentate Dave Babcock, it’s great to see a good idea come full circle. Tom told Serenity about Tebala’s St. Patrick’s Day Party, and if she would be interested in coming, he would drop off the information to her. Well, Serenity did attend the party along with her boyfriend, Joe Almond and his parents, her parents, Galvin, and Galvin’s little brother Blake (age 4). Galvin is doing great, as many of you might have noticed at the St. Patrick’s Party. Galvin and Blake were having a great time dancing and playing on the dance floor. It was a pleasure to have them there. As always, a great time had by all.
Tebala
has a special guest
at St.Patrick’s
Day Party!
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Greetings Nobles!
It seems like just yesterday that I was writing my
thoughts for the March TebalaGram. Time is just rac-
ing by!! First I want to thank everyone that attended
the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Party. We had a great
turnout and many of the non-Shriners indicated to me
that they had a wonderful time and that they will attend
future events that are open to the public. You never
know where you might find a potential new noble!
I also had an opportunity to attend the Shrine Wid-
ows Luncheon at Peterson Meadows. I really enjoyed the wonderful food
and great conversations! These Ladies are a tremendous asset to Tebala!
A special Thank You to Alice Alfredson for including me in this wonderful
event.
Queen Jenny Patterson and all of the officers of the Daughters of the
Nile were installed in a wonderful ceremony on March 18th. Each year, I
marvel at all of the hard work that goes into this event. I would like to
thank Jenny, her advisors and everyone else that made this event so special.
Looking forward, we really have a lot on the horizon! The Scottish Rite
Reunion is April 13th & 14th in Freeport. Try to make time to attend at
least some of the degrees; you won’t regret it!
The following weekend is our Spring Ceremonial. I am so excited at
the prospect of creating several new Nobles! We must all make them feel
welcome and offer our support as they enter our Fraternity. Also please
continue to be on the lookout for potential new Nobles for the Fall Cere-
monial.
As an incentive for bringing in new Nobles, we are reinstating “Tebala
Bucks”. “Tebala Bucks” are back! The top line signer on each new peti-
tion for membership in Tebala will receive 20 “Tebala Bucks”. These
“Bucks” can be used to pay for functions, meals, dues & Tebala Logo
items. Additional opportunities to earn “Tebala Bucks” will be added in
the future. Start collecting your “Bucks” today!
On May 11th we will be holding our Mother’s Day Dinner. Again this
year Hoffman House will prepare a fabulous Steak & Lobster Dinner.
Gentlemen, bring your mothers and/or any other lady in your life that you
could not do without!
The Potentate’s Trip is from May 22nd thru 27th. Space is limited so call
now to make your reservation.
The Circus is coming to town June 1st thru 3rd!! Please remember to
participate in the Circus Daddy & Granddaddy programs when you receive
your vouchers. More than ever before, we need your help & financial sup-
port for this event.
Why not start a new family tradition? Children, bring your fathers …
fathers bring your children to Blackhawk Farms Raceway and help raise
money for Tebala’s Transportation Fund. You will be absolutely amazed
by the beautiful park like grounds. This is also a great opportunity to see
some antique/vintage cars & vintage planes.
Yours in Faith,
Dave Babcock
Potentate
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TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, March 21, 2012 DAVE BABCOCK Potentate
JOHN MILLIREN Chief Rabban
LOY RICE Assistant Rabban
LARRY KEYSER
High Priest & Prophet
VERNON PEARSON Treasurer
MARK TORRANCE Recorder
Those present per register.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED
TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY:
DAVE BABCOCK, Potentate
MINUTES: Motion made by Tony
Kerby, 2nd by Matt Thomann to dis-
pense with the reading of the min-
utes. Finance committee report by
Pete Holm. Reported they approved
paying of the bills
TREASURER’S REPORT: Vernon
gave a report (see attached docu-
ments). Motion made by Tom
Brawner, P.P., 2nd by Carlos Duran,
to accept Treasurer’s report as pre-
sented. Motion passed.
INVESTMENT REPORT: Motion
made by Tony Kerby, 2nd by Carlos
Duran to accept investment report
as presented, motion passed.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
Finance committee recommended
paying the bills. Motion made by
Gene Gambrel, 2nd by Bill Robert-
son, P.P. to pay the bills, motion
passed.
DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORA-
TIONS: Starting membership 1191, restored
0;expired 4;suspensions 2; associ-
ates 13;loss of 6;total membership
1185.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CIRCUS – Loy Rice explained that
we have a new telemarketer and ad
forms.
HOSPITAL – Ron Obara, P.P.
reported that the hospital is in need
of patients.
TEBALAGRAM – Pete Holm
needs articles photos, etc.
SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL GAME – Trying to
raise $100.00 to get this game go-
ing. We do receive some monies
back for our transportation fund.
July 14th is a parade in Blooming-
ton, IL at IL Wesleyan. Mohammed
has been doing this for 37 years,
this year all IL Temples will be par-
ticipating. Tickets are coming in the
middle of May.
ONIONS – Paul Thorne reported
date of end of April, 27th or 1st of
May.
MEAT DRAWING – Chuck Slater
& John Milliren reported the draw-
ing will be April 21st at the Ceremo-
nial. Wheel of Meat at the Hoffman
House didn’t go as planned.
RECYCLING – Ill Sir Dave says it
is going great, thanks for all your
help.
ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY – Hol-
lie Guist reported July 28th is the
date, letters will be going out to last
years sponsors.
BLACKHAWK FARMS - Fa-
thers Day weekend. Planning on
this being a great event this year; it
is getting better every year.
KARNAVAL OF KARNAGE –
Mark reported that we need newer
semi-trailers if we have to move.
OLD BUSINESS: Still taking con-
tracts in for lawn care.
NEW BUSINESS: Loy Rice gave a
report on the Assistant Rabban’s
school. Major goals #1 increase
membership, 5% new members; 2%
restoration; 2% suspensions. This
year we need to have 52 new mem-
bers, need to restore 21 members,
not to suspend more than 21 mem-
bers. Try to get members back by
picking them up and taking them
home. Get people interested in be-
ing here again. LET’S MAKE IT
FUN !!!
Tom Brawner, P.P. made a motion,
2nd by Carlos Duran, to accept both
the candidates’ petition; motion car-
ried.
Roger Palmer informed the Nobility
about a program he is putting to-
gether for musicians to help them
with their musical endeavors. The
program will be a scholarship pro-
gram in honor of his father, Dee
Palmer.
Bear Barker gave John Milliren his
certificate to be an usher at the Hos-
pital. Bear is in charge of ushers.
Anyone interested contact Bear.
Gene Gambrel gave a report on R.
Duncan Brown, doing great.
Don Carlson asked if we could look
into fixing the siding on the hangar.
Ill Sir Dave thanked Bill Robertson,
P.P. & Larry Keyser for represent-
ing Tebala at Ainad. St. Patty’s
party went well, thanks to all. New
contract for telemarketer is – 40%
for the 1st $100,000; 45% over that.
Art Hass made the motion, 2nd by
Matt Thomann, to approve the con-
tract; motion passed. West Lake
Village for Directors Staff golf play
day. April 21st will have a 2nd sec-
tion at the Ceremonial. Chuck Sla-
ter spoke about the Connor Wright
foundation, in need of $1,000 to
upgrade their website. Joe Klinck
made motion, 2nd by Gene Gambrel
to renew the copier contract; motion
voted down. William Keyser made
a motion, 2nd by Tony Kerby to so-
licit bids to price a new copier with
a three year monthly contract
against a maintenance contract. Mo-
tion passed.
GOOD OF THE ORDER – Bill
Robertson, P.P. presented a check
for $250.00 from the NDK Com-
pany for the Hospital for the Speak-
ers Bureau in appreciation for them
speaking at their event.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT
9:10 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
MARK TORRANCE
RECORDER
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NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS IN April
1st
Stephen L. Butler
Kenneth Curtright
2nd
David C. Brown
Richard W. Meyer
Ken Olafson, PP
3rd
Thomas E. Brown
John B. Eichler
Robert E. Glenny
George Schlupp, Jr
4th
Gordon D. Asher
Dave R. Bush
Michael Corirossi
Melvin Goldman
5th
Dennis Bussian
Terry Falconer
Robert G. Johnson
Lloyd Schneiderman
Conard L. White
6th
Joyce Jackson
Warren N. Ramsey
7th
Arnold C. Larsen
Thomas E. Vola
Larry F. Zimmerman
8th
Robert H. Felker
9th
Gordon Benson
William Blomgren
Richard Diaz
Barry L. Kasmar
Douglas H. Love
Gene McGee
10th
Martin Smith
11th
Carlos Duran
Earl V. Fulling
David L. Kennedy
Charles Parks
12th
James T. Duddy
Dale Macklin
13th
Ronald E. Niday
Gilbert Okeson
Philip Sulser
14th
Kent A. Mallquist
Gale R. Miller
Sidney Shoumake
15th
Robert Christianson
16th
Ulrich W. Dieterle
Daniel J. Nicholas
17th
John L. Crandall
James D. Halter
Billy G. Preston
Mark E. Torrance
18th
Paul B. Brands
Charles K. Ellsworth
Michael J. Lydon
Jeffrey Setchell
19th
Roger W. Cummings
Irvin Cuthbertson
J.Brick Vandersnick
20th
James S. Bauer
Richard L. Bean
Glynn Frankland
William Sweet
21st
Michael Hoeth
Richard Jacobson
Aubert C. Ruth
Samuel Vandyke
22nd
Robert O. Brice
Thomas L. Hosmann
Glenn R. Mapes
Ralph Olson
Mark Struppa
23rd
Donald Hudson
Charles Mongan, Jr.
Thomas E. Whitaker
24th
Glen Ballinger
Richard A. Hill
Gayle R. Plapp
James Sklavanitis
25th
Kevin Rothermel
26th
R. Duncan Brown, PP
Richard A. Garrett
27th
Russell E. Korn
Stewart Smith
28th
Marvin Alderks
Christopher Phelps
29th
Gene Darfler
30th
Anthony F. DiAna
Dort Fauntleroy
Gail Goodell
George Irick, Jr.
Theodore Kiefer
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Chaplain’s Call Personal Message from your Chaplain
Why I Accepted Here it is in February 2012 as I am writing this article for the Tebala Gram to be published in April of this same year. It continually amazes me how God works wonders in our lives when we become open and receptive to the movement of his spirit. I have had the privilege of serving a number of churches over the years and through each of those experiences been blessed with the opportunity to gain a closer more comprehensive awareness of God’s influ-ence in our world as well as in my own personal life. It is very easy to pick up a text book and read about the history of a people, a nation, or even an individual and discover where deci-sions were made that made it possible for various events to take place. For example; we can look at the Old Testament, read about the struggles of the Hebrew people and their desire to have a better life and discover that they prospered and grew only when they placed God first in their lives. We can read about the history of our own nation and discover why we as a na-tion were ultimately faced with the necessity of legally providing all citizens to with the free-dom to vote as well as having equal opportunities in the work force of our nation. These de-cisions did not come easy and in fact are even being debated to this very day within various bodies of our government. Individuals who believed in their importance sometimes were
called to sacrifice their own life for the benefit of those who would follow after them. To be able to observe our own jour-ney and learn from our own mistakes is more difficult! It requires of us a willingness to admit that we may have made a mistake. That perhaps the foundation upon which a previous decision was made was not as correct as previously believed. Personal growth and change is hard! Once a change is achieved it must continue to be maintained, nourished, and strength-ened. Individuals like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, George Washington, the various signers of the Declaration of Independence as well as many others believed so strongly in their cause that they gave everything they had including their own lives to the endeavor at hand. The desired fulfillment of a dream or goal is not something that simply happens on its own without producing any duress to those who both embrace the change as well as those who oppose it. Individuals who have died on the various battlefields around the world willingly sacrificed themselves in an effort to protect and defend not only the life of a buddy, but also their country and the ability of their loved ones to have a blessed future as well as a better life tomorrow than they have today. It is as we commit ourselves to a cause greater than ourselves, under the guid-ance of a Supreme Being (God), that progress is achieved in spite of the resistance encountered along the way. When I was provided with the opportunity to become the Chaplain for Tebala I proceeded to seek guidance and came to understand that the membership of our fraternity consists of individuals from all walks of life, many religions (both Chris-tian and Non-Christian), even different cultures as well as career fields. In understanding this it became clear to me that the role of the Chaplain was involved with helping our fraternity continue to be open to the movement of Divine Spirit as well as Divine Wisdom through all perspectives and religious persuasions. This I decided was a tremendous opportunity to be a personal witness of my own faith and serve not only Tebala but also serve the families of all those men who have made the commitment to be a member of our great fraternity. It is through this activity of faith that the lives of all the children we assist in receiving the medical help through our hospitals and their respective families are likewise blessed. I have during the last several years while serving in this position as Chaplain been faced with situations where I had to choose to either serve a Christian Faith (which is my own perspective) or serve as a Spiritual Presence that also represents and reflects the viewpoints and faith of other religious positions. I pray that through the grace of God I successfully ac-complish this in a manner that pays tribute to the faith of all members of our fraternity. For those who choose to believe that I may have failed in this endeavor I seek your forgiveness but reserve to God (The Supreme Ruler and Creator) to make the final judgment. As you can hopefully see, the role of the Chaplain is more than simply being available to say a prayer at the appropriate time, or wearing a Fez that has Chaplain on it. The role of the Chaplain is to be a vessel through which the grace and pres-ence of God can be seen in our midst. If any member of our Fraternity, including Tebala, Scottish Rite, York Rite, the various Blue Lodges as well as any family or extended family member or friend are ever in need of prayer or spiritual coun-seling I stand ready to be of assistance. I pray for our Potentate (each year) and know that God is at work within him and his Lady plus each member of the Divan and their Ladies, as they devote the time, energy, and finances to the endeavor of making Tebala stronger tomorrow than it is today. That prayer also extends out to each Noble associated with this temple and their respective families. May each of you feel the strength of God’s presence within but also may each member of your family be likewise blessed beyond measure. May God’s Love and Blessings fill your life with great joy, peace, and happiness? May we all realize that by placing God first in all areas of our lives great miraculous events will unfold through us. I look forward to seeing you at the Tem-ple! I also celebrate your personal commitment to be an example that others desire to emulate in their own lives. God Bless us all, your Chaplain and fellow Noble,
Rev. Les McClelland
Tebala Temple Chaplain
815-222-7943 Phone
Lesmcclelland@comcast.net
7399 Bermuda Drive
Rockford, Illinois 61108
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Contact Dean White, Secretary, at 815-233-0513
Register Candidates Early-Contact Consistory Office Members-Renew Your Interest & Join us for Fellowship.
Valley of Freeport
Scottish Rite Spring Reunion Friday, April 13th & Saturday April 14th
Friday Registration
4:15-5:15 PM
4° 5:30 PM
Dinner 6:15 PM
14° 7:00 PM
Saturday Registration
8:00 AM
15° 9:00 AM
17° 11:00 AM
Lunch 12:30 PM
Class Exercises
& Introductions 1:15 PM
19° 1:30 PM
31° 3:00 PM
32° 4:00 PM
Tebala Shriners Bill Robert-
son, P.P., Bill Condon, Tem-
ple Chairman, and Larry
Keyser, High Priest and
Prophet, recently pre-
sented a program on Shrin-
ers Hospitals for Children
at the Chamber of Com-
merce Breakfast Before
Business event held at the
Belvidere Township offices.
Bill Robertson, P.P. of
Tebala Shrine, presents
a $250 check from NDK
Company, Belvidere, IL, to
Potentate Dave Babcock.
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MONTHLY TEMPLE MEETING 7:30 PM, Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
At Tebala Shrine Center Attitude Adjustment 5:30 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM
Buffet Dinner prepared by S, H, B, G & Co. Illustrious Sir Dave Babcock invites all Nobles to attend.
Reservations are requested by Monday, April 16th, 2012 Call the Tebala Office at 815-332-2010
Hosted by: Ogle County Shrine Club, Aide In Charge: Chuck Slater
Potentate vs. Chief Rabban Vote With Your Donation to the Tebala Membership Fund To Decide Who Will
Represent the Divan in the Spring Ceremonial Second Section Finale on April 21, 2012 The Directors Staff will collect donations to decide the ‘winner’. The Shriner donating the most to the
Membership Fund will be able to ‘help’ the winning Divan member through the Second Section Finale.
11:00 AM Registration NOON Lunch 1:00 PM 1st & 3rd Sections 3:00 PM 2nd Section 5:00 PM Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner $20.00 Per Person 7:00 PM Fezzing Ceremony with “The Badge of a Shriner”
Spouses Schedule Luncheon at Lino’s
5611 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108
11:30 AM Social Hour 12:30 PM Lunch $16.00 Per Person 1:15-3:00 PM Program 5:00 PM Rejoin Spouses for Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner
Tebala Shrine Spring Ceremonial April 21, 2012
2012 TEBALA MEAT DRAWING TO BE HELD APRIL 21, 2012 AT TEBALA SHRINE CENTER
7910 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL (815-332-2010)
MEAT FURNISHED (in form of In-Store credit)
BY EICKMAN'S PROCESSING CO.
3226 S. Pecatonica Road, Seward, IL (eickmans.com)
IST PRIZE: $400.00 IN-STORE CREDIT AND CHEST FREEZER 7 cubic foot PROVIDED BY AL GRACE APPLIANCES & TV
811 W. Riverside Boulevard., Rockford, IL (algrace.com)
2ND PRIZE: $200.00 IN-STORE CREDIT
3RD PRIZE: $100.00 IN-STORE CREDIT WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT
TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH OR 5 FOR $20.00
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LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts)
Did you remember to change
your clock? If not, do you wonder
why you’re early or you missed it
altogether? If you are not reading or
enjoying this column I hope some-
body checks your vitals.
Our first meeting of the year is
approaching rapidly, April 17 to be
specific. Your meeting notice will
have more details. Roger wants
O’DOULS, Bruce sez Miller Lite.
Better show up and see what hap-
pens. Incoming dues are at the
trickle stage. If you neglected to
send in $10.15 for 2012, the address
is at the end of the column. Loves
Park Shrine Club hosts the June
Temple Meeting. Mark your calen-
dar.
Something for Everyone TIME:
Brian Teaser Time:
Leon hit the jackpot at a Casino
recently. The payout was $85.00. It
contained the same number of dimes,
quarters and half-dollars. How many
of each coin were there? Keep read-
ing for the answer.
Miscellaneous:
The wall that gave New York’s
Wall Street its name was 12 feet tall
and 1340 feet long. It was erected in
1653 by Dutch colonists for protec-
tion from their enemies.
Mice, whales, elephants, giraffes
and man all have seven neck verte-
bras.
Barack Obama is the 44th presi-
dent, but Grover Cleveland served
two separate terms, which is why
only 43 men have been president.
A zebra is white with black
stripes, not black with white stripes.
The custom of shaking hands
with strangers came from the desire
to show both parties were unarmed.
Ponderings:
There are two kinds of people in
this world, those who finish what
they start and ………..
A good time to keep your mouth
closed is when you are in deep wa-
ter.
Once the game is over, the king
and the pawn go back into the same
box.
Enjoy the little things, for one day
you may look back and realize they
were big things.
When a husband brings his wife
flowers for no reason, there’s a rea-
son.
Every exit is an entry to some-
where else.
Now and then it’s good to pause
in our pursuit of happiness and just
be happy.
Lead us not into temptation. Just
tell us where it is; we’ll find it.
One who helps early helps twice.
I was walking down the street
wearing glasses when the prescrip-
tion ran out.
The surest way to be late is to
have plenty of time.
Who Said That?
“It is better to be silent and be
thought a fool, than to speak and re-
move all doubt.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Thinking is the hardest work
there is, which is probably the reason
why so few engage in it.”
Henry Ford
“You must learn from the mis-
takes of others. You can’t possibly
live long enough to make them all
yourself.” Sam Levinson
“If you don’t know where you’re
going, you’ll end up somewhere
else.” Yogi Berra
“My success just evolved from
working hard at the business at hand
each day.” Jonny Carson
“Experience is not what happens
to a man. It’s what a man does with
what happens to him.”
Aldous Huxley
“Doubt is often the beginning of
wisdom.” M. Scott Peck
“Tomorrow is a mystery. Today
is a gift. That is why it is called the
present.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Brain Teaser Answer:
There were 100 of each coin.
Recent T-Shirt Sightings:
Everything I say is fully
substantiated by my own opinion.
I JUST LOOK OLD.
YES. BEER QUALIFIES
AS AN APPETIZER.
HANDYMAN’S RULE:
Cut To Fit, Beat Into Place
I WAS BORN AWESOME
Think Outside The Quadrilateral
Parallelogram
FORGET THE FOUNTAIN OF
YOUTH. WHERE’S
THE FOUNTAIN OF BEER?
My mind works like lightning.
One brilliant flash and it’s gone.
I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Life’s To Do’s:
1. Say “Please” a lot.
2. Live beneath your means.
3. Floss your teeth.
4. Buy whatever kids are selling on
card tables in their front yard.
5 Return all things you borrow.
6. Never refuse homemade brownies.
7. Put the cap back on the toothpaste.
8. Take out the garbage without be-
ing told to.
9. Always accept an outstretched
hand.
10 Never forget your anniversary.
Kids & Grandkids Time:
Q. How do you keep an elephant
from charging?
A. Take away his credit card.
Q. Why did the girl blush when she
opened the refrigerator door?
A. She saw the salad dressing.
Q. What’s a witch’s favorite subject?
A. Spelling!
Leon: Young man, why do you keep
looking at your watch? Caddy: This
isn’t a watch. It’s a compass!
Teacher: Bruce, where is the ocean
deepest?
Bruce: At the bottom!
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On March 18, 2012, several members from Te-
bala met at Medinah for more Shrine football plan-
ning. The game will be on July 14 at Bloomington.
On March 27, Divans of all 14 Shrine Centers in the
Chicago region attended the meeting at the Chicago
Shrine Hospital to be more informed of projected
hospital activities. The 88 players will be going to
the hospital on July 11 to view the facilities at Chi-
cago. Also, “Racing for the Kids” will be on July
28. Be sure to support our Jack Atchison and his car
at this event. Please keep the Chicago Shrine Hospi-
tal for Children in your thoughts as they do a “whale
of a job” and constantly need funds.
Bill Condon, Donor Representative
Laugh a Little Time:
A blind guy walks into a bar. He says to the bar-
tender; “I’ve got a great blonde joke for you!” The
bartender says, “Just a minute there, buddy. There’s
something you should know. I’m blonde. The guy
sitting on your left is a Marine drill sergeant, and he’s
blonde. The guy on your right is a heavyweight boxer,
and he’s blond. Now do you still want to tell that
joke?” And the blind guy says, “Well, no, not if I’m
going to have to explain it three times!”
Waiter: Would you like your coffee black?
Tom: What other colors do you have?
Bruce: Waitress, why is my doughnut all smashed?
Waitress: You said you wanted a cup of coffee and a
doughnut and step on it.
Teacher: Gene, what is the distance from New York
to Philadelphia? Gene: about 95 girls, ma’am.
Teacher: What kind of answer is that?
Gene: Well, yesterday you said a miss was as good as
a mile.
It’s almost time to duck out but first a reminder—
Please forward your ideas, comments, questions, com-
plaints, atta boys, suggestions or whatever to President
PP Leon Larsen at 1-815-633-7437(home) or 1-815-
494-1554 (mobile): Vice President PP Tom Runge at 1
-815-389-8622 (home) 1-815-222-6566 (mobile); Sec-
retary Gene Snyder at 1-779-475-0222(home)1-815-
520-4997(mobile) or Treasurer Jim Hall 1-815-633-
1784. The mailing address remains: Loves Park
Shrine Club, P.O. Box 2411, Loves Park, IL 61132-
0411. Now it’s time to duck out!
Jim Hall, Scribe
Anybody know these guys?
Images & Memories
of St. Patrick’s Day
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T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s !
Mother’s Day Dinner
Friday May 11th
, 2012
Prime Rib & Lobster Prepared by Hoffman House
$30.00 per person Social 5:30PM Dinner 7:00 PM
DJ Music by Carlos For Your Listening & Dancing Pleasure
Open to the Public ~ Please Invite your friends! Reservations requested by May 7, 2012; Call Denise at 815-332-2010
Dear Brother Nobles,
CORRECTION! CORRECTION! Note the corrected date.
Spring has sprung and the Pyramid Club says welcome. Please
keep Wednesday, May 9th open on your calendars as The Pyramid
Club is going to open its doors for an Open House. The invitation
is open to all of Tebala’s Nobles. So stop in to have some Hors
d’oeuvres and “Refreshments”. We will be taking the time to ex-
plain what Tebala’s Pyramid Club is all about and enjoy the eve-
ning. Remember to change the date on your calendars. Remember it’s the 9th, not the 2nd of May. More infor-
mation will follow soon to Pyramid Club members by mail. The next month’s TebalaGram will arrive just
before the Open House so look for a member to find out what is going on in that little room next door. You
may also call for information – Dick Carlson (815) 397-0574 or Hollie Guist (815) 631-3695 (email:
hguistjr@gmail.com).
SWORD of BUNKER HILL Blackhawk Order #8
Stockton, IL Saturday May 5, 2012
Candidates 6:00 p.m. Start 7:00 p.m.
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P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y !
POTE’S TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS 5/22-27/12
LAST CALL-SPACE IS LIMITED!!
CALL DAVE AT 815-979-7528 OR TOM AT 815-494-2545 FOR INFO OR TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Circus Time Time is near for the annual TEBALA SHRINE CIRCUS. The circus committee is working to try and have everything ready to make our circus a success. If any of you have a suggestion that you think might help make things better, call me, e-mail me, drop a letter, or if you are at the temple meeting, talk to me, and I will take it to the committee meeting. If it is something that the committee thinks might help, we will use it, or maybe build on it. When you read this, the circus vouchers should have arrived or will be there within a few days. As all of you are aware, the circus is one of, if not the largest, fund raisers for Tebala. To make this a success, your help is needed both in the purchase or sale of your ticket vouchers that you have received in the mail, and your assis-tance at the circus. As you know the circus is indoors in a climate controlled environment, so you don’t have to worry about wind, heat, cold, or rain. There are many things that need doing and a lot of jobs that can be done while seated if need be. Believe me, I know that many of our members are no longer “spring chickens”, but most would still like to help out. Bring your Fez and we will find a job that you can do. Many of you have circus shirts from the past few years with the Circus animals on them. The weather is warming up, so let’s start wearing them. Put a note in your pocket with the dates (JUNE 1st, 2nd, & 3rd AT THE INDOOR SPORTS CENTER FOR THE CIRCUS). Then, when the public sees your shirt and asks, “WHEN IS THE CIRCUS?” you will have the answer and help us all out. Word of mouth is the best advertising around. So, remember, don’t tell anyone about the circus; “tell everyone about the circus.” Hope to see you all there. Also, again this year I am looking for units and clubs to present the colors at the beginning of each perform-ance. If your unit or club would like to do this, contact me, and I will let you know what times are still open.
Yours in the Faith, Loy Rice, Circus Chairman
Tebala Shrine Directors Staff 2012 Golf Playday
Westlake Village Golf Course Saturday, June 16th, 2012
8:00 A.M. Shotgun Start Golf, Cart, Refreshments, Steak Dinner
Fun and Games on the Course
Get Your Team Together Now
For Tickets or More Information Contact: Tom Runge – 815-222-6566
Leon Larsen – 815-494-1554 Bruce Sumpter – 815-621-6497
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19th
Annual Blackhawk Vintage Classic June 16th & 17th Father’s Day Weekend
Vintage Sports Car Racing
1.95 Mile Road Course Sanctioned by the Vintage Sports Car Driver’s Association
To benefit Tebala Shrine’s Children’s Transportation Fund
Vintage Airplane Display & Fly-In
Antique & Vintage Sports Car Displays
Adults $10.00 per day, Children 12 & Under are Free
Fun for the Whole Family!
Plan to spend a couple hours at this beautiful racetrack representing the Tebala Shriners! WEAR YOUR FEZ!!
Presentation of third $1,000,000 Plaque.
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On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, March 18, 2012, Alabet Temple No. 31 Daughters of the Nile held their
installation of officers for the ensuing year at the Tebala Shrine Center. Princess Jennie R. Patterson was in-
stalled as Queen during the 86th annual installation along with the following officers:
2012-2013 ELECTED OFFICERS APPOINTED OFFICERS
Queen Jennie Patterson Princess Marshall Gloria Patterson
JUNIOR PAST QUEEN Julienne McDaniel Princess Chaplain Jerilynn Hopper
PRINCESS ROYAL Jenilee Johnson Lady of the Keys Barbara Robertson
PRINCESS TIRZAH Pat McClelland Lady of the Gates Mary Ann Hopper
PRINCESS BADOURA Princess Nydia Beverly Carr
PRINCESS RECORDER Doris McLendon, PQ Princess Zulieka Pat Aiello
PRINCESS BANKER Jean Holm Princess Zenobia Pamela Slater
Princess Zora Diane Oehler
Princess Zuliema Margaret Phillips
Princess Musician Teresa Kerby
Attendant Patricia Kasmar
Attendant Leah Junor
In attendance were Supreme Appointees, Past Queens — Jane Whitaker, Action Team/Daughters of the Nile
Foundation; Jacqueline Anderson, Goodwill Ambassador for the Central Area; Marjorie Anderson, Supreme
Escort to the American Flag; Doris McLendon, Supreme Escort to the Canadian Flag; Patty DeNeer, Otho Tem-
ple No. 36, Supreme Escort to the Temple Banner. Also attending was Past Queen Judy Bowers who is on the
Supreme Daughters of the Nile Charitable Giving Committee.
Also witnessing the beautiful installation was the Divan of Tebala Temple and their ladies led by Potentate
Dave Babcock.
The emblem/theme for this year is Suzie’s Girls; The String of Pearls with the colors of pink and black which
was carried throughout the Temple and on the dining tables. A reception was held immediately after the beauti-
ful installation. A banquet, catered by the Hoffman House, ended the afternoon festivities.
Queen
Jennie Patterson
Officers of Alabet Temple #31 On Friday, February 24, 2012, the DON
Foundation had their third one million dollar
plaque placed on the philanthropic wall at
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa.
Daughters of the Nile Installation
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TEBALA FAMILY TRIP TO THE ZOO
Join us July 15th for a trip to the zoo! We will take a charter coach
to Madison for a visit to the Henry Vilas Zoo.
$15.00* Ages 13 & Up
$10.00* Ages 6-12
Free* 5 & Under
*Covers the cost of your transportation…Admission to the Zoo is
free but donations are gladly accepted.
Bring a Picnic Lunch or enjoy lunch at the concession stands.
Minimum of 40 paying passengers….Watch for more information!
Sign up by calling Denise 815-332-2010.
2012 Imperial Session
Charlotte, North Carolina
June 29th thru July 5th, 2012
If interested in attending
Please RSVP to Denise
(815-332-2010)
so that we can reserve an appro-
priate number of rooms.
LOST IN THE DESERT Bauer, James S.
Donaldson, Robert W. Eddy, Lyle S.
Jackson, Elmer C. Johnson, William N. Kevern, Kenneth J.
Leber, David A. Lucas, Michael R.
Reinhard, Timothy L. Smith, Stewart M.
Parade Season is Coming Up Riding to Help the Shriners Hospital
Tebala Shrine
Big Wheels
Looking for New Riders.
If you can ride a regular bike,
you can ride one of these.
Call Bill Owens:
C-773-870-0296
H-847-803-6738
bigwheelbill@sbcglobal.net
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Departure Date: October 18, 2012---12 days from only $3545 including airfare
Dear Noble,
Lady Jan and I just wanted to remind you that there is still time to join us in the fall of 2012 on a re-
laxing River Cruise with Grand Circle Cruise Line along the scenic shores of the Danube River. We’ll travel
aboard a comfortable private river ship, stopping in historic cities and towns, including Budapest, Vienna,
and Prague. We would be honored if you would join us for what promises to be a memorable journey.
We hope you’ll take part in this exclusive voyage—available for one departure only—during which
you’ll share in the camaraderie of fellow Shriners. Plus, I’m pleased to announce we’ll enjoy two special
included features: an open bar during dinners throughout our cruise, and an enchanting performance of
Austrian classical music during a special Musical Vienna excursion.
Traveling aboard the M/S River Adagio, we’ll set foot in four nations—the Czech Republic, Austria,
Slovakia, and Hungary. We’ll unpack just once upon boarding, with all meals on the ship included. Enjoy
conversing with new and old friends in the bar and lounge, or watching the riverside scenery unfold from
the panoramic Sun Deck. Also, you might be interested to know that the readers of Condé Nast Traveler
recently welcomed Grand Circle Cruise Line into its prestigious Platinum Circle.
Throughout our trip, we’ll be attended to by Grand Circle’s dedicated, English-speaking onboard staff
and gain invaluable knowledge from an expert, resident Program Director. In addition to helping us get
to know your fellow travelers, our Program Director will give us a candid, insider’s perspective on the re-
gion’s history and culture. We’ll enjoy included tours in Old World capitals like Budapest, Salzburg, and
Prague, as well as lesser-known gems like Bratislava, and gaze upon the castle-studded landscapes of
the Wachau Valley.
Since your airfare is already included, why not extend your vacation to experience more of these dis-
covery-rich destinations? Choose from a 3-night pre-extension in Budapest, Hungary, or a 3-night post-
trip extension in Prague, Czech Republic. Each extension includes daily breakfast, comfortable accommo-
dations, guided tours, and the services of an experienced Grand Circle Program Director.
Traveling is always exciting, and we're eager to share this River Cruise experience with you. We hope
that you choose to join us—we're in for a special treat.
Warm Regards,
Alan W. Madsen
Deputy Imperial Potentate
To explore one of Europe's legendary waterways in the company of fellow Shriners, please call1-800-866-6561 and select Option #2 today and
mention your Group Service Code, G2-23824.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Additional government taxes and fees will apply. Pricing will vary by departure city; call for details. Standard Terms & Conditions apply. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors.
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PAID Permit No. 64 Rockford, IL
Blackhawk Farms Weekend Dave Babcock 815-335-2498 Cell: 815-979-7528 June 16-17, 2012 Circus Loy Rice 815-633-4673 Cell: 815-979-7528 June 1-3, 2012 Corn Boil Director’s Staff Divan Aides Greg Stanbury 815-964-3869 August 15, 2012 Tebala Family Picnic DeKalb County S.C. Divan All Aides August 26, 2012 “Karnival of Karnage” Mark Torrance 815-871-6226 Matt Thomann 815-310-0310 Rick Jenks 815-985-4302 October 5-6, 12-14, 19-21, & 26-28, 2012 Vidalia Onions Paul Thorne 630-365-6217 Bill Fisher, P.P. 815-519-6240 Arabic Patrol Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623
Chanters Ronald Pauly 815-398-4548 Director’s Staff Tom Runge, P.P. 815-222-6566 Guards Peter J. Holm 815-389-1246
Honda Patrol Charles E. Beard 815-734-4887
Horse Patrol Bill Heflin 815-234-2249 Klowns Dan Hartman 815-946-2000 Meeting first Tuesday at Temple,7:30p.m. Upcoming events Parade Season Marshal Aides Larry Whitsel 815-332-5760 Mini-Bikes Arthur Swanson 815-547-1064 Meeting first Thursday of the month at Zamador Club, Richmond, IL, 7:00 p.m. Motor Patrol Mike Hoeth 847-223-1824 Parade Staff Ron Lanquist 815-397-0656
Ritualistic Divan Donald Kimes, P.P. 815-335-2413 Air Squadron Bill Moses 815-547-9970 Meeting fourth Wednesday of each month; call for location. Batavia Shrine Club Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898 Big Wheels Bill Owens, Jr. 847-699-7101 billo62@sbcglobal.net Blue Haze Choppers Joe Blanchard 815-985-4791 DeKalb County Shrine Club Chuck Slater 847-774-7400
Dixon Shrine Club John Red 815-288-0250 Dressers Walter Lockhart 630-892-2251 Meeting fourth Tuesday at Temple at 7:30p.m. Freeport Shrine Club Dennis Meyers 815-541-1784 Freeport T-Ten Parade Club Dean White 815-623-3434 Office: 815-235-6136 Jo-Carroll Shrine Club Walt Steffes 815-947-3624 Cell: 815-238-0725 Meeting second Wednesday of the month; call for location. Legion of Honor Glenn Klebsdel 815-389-2426 Loves Park Shrine Club Leon Larsen 815-633-7434 Cell: 815-494-1554 Meeting second Thursday, April—November McHenry County Shrine Club Roland Wood 815-385-9172 Mendota Shrine Club Vade Wadmeyer 815-866-6177 Ogle County Shrine Club Hollie Guist 815-631-3695 Past Masters Jim Allen 815-231-2555 Speaker’s Bureau J. Anthony Kerby 815-968-3771
Tebala Shrine Center
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-2010
Attention,
Nobles! Join the fun and get involved.
Make a call today!
2012 TEBALA OFFICERS Potentate: Dave Babcock email: dave@tebala.org
or superd764079@aol.com Home: 815-335-2498 Cell: 815-979-7528 Chief Rabban: John Milliren email: john@tebala.org
or jcmilliren@aol.com Home: 815-874-5922 Cell: 815-703-6803 Assistant Rabban: Loy Rice email: loy.rice@comcast.net Home: 815-633-4673 Cell: 815-494-8667 High Priest & Prophet: Larry Keyser email: jeanmkey@msn.com Home: 815-544-7733 Oriental Guide: Robert R. Boyd email: mastermason332 @aol.com Cell: 815-262-2737 Treasurer: Vernon Pearson email: vpears87@yahoo,com Cell: 815-543-9618 Recorder: Mark Torrance email: torrancemark @yahoo.com Cell: 815-871-6226 Tebala Shrine Office: 7910 Newburg Road Rockford, IL 61108
Office Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM M-F
815-332-2010 815-332-5923 Fax