El Karubah Shriners6230 South Lakeshore DriveShreveport, LA 71119(318) 631-1594www.elkarubah.org

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2020 Divan Installation

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ELECTED DIVANPotentate: Melvin O. FletcherChief Rabban: Robert D. GoodrichAssistant Rabban: Kenneth TrichelHigh Priest & Prophet: William James RodriguezOriental Guide: Adrian WinhamTreasurer: Stephen C. Caskey P. P.Recorder: John F. Ayer

APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master: David G. Hunt2nd Ceremonial Master: Audie Lynn

“Hand” ArnoldDirector: Jerry Chandler P.P.Marshal: Fred Gregory P.P.Captain of The Guard: Donald E. MyersOuter Guard: John R. CunninghamChaplain: Billy George P.P.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPotentate: Melvin O. FletcherChief Rabban: Robert D. GoodrichAssistant Rabban: Kenneth Trichel High Priest & Prophet: William James RodriguezOriental Guide: Adrian WinhamTreasurer: Stephen C. Caskey P. P.Recorder: John F. AyerPast Potentate: Donald R. Emmons P.P.Colonel of The Units: Robert T. PageMember: Christopher MusickMember: Joel T. SawyerMember: Joey GauthreauxMember: Robert G. DeFatta P.P.

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTSColonel of The Units: Robert T. Page

Lt. Colonel of the Units: Joel Sawyer

Chief Aide : Bryan P. Moore P.P.

Director Oriental Band: Billy O’Neal

Temple Attorney: Tommy N. Thompson

Membership Chairman: Andrew Stevenson Sr. P.P..

External Auditor: Carr, Riggs, Ingram, CPA

Public Relations Chairman: Robert L. LaBorde P.P.

Temple Editor: Melvin O. Fletcher (Potentate)

Hospital Chairman: E. Louis McGee P.P.

Donor Relations Chairman: Robert G. DeFatta P.P.

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2020 SERVING EL KARUBAH SHRINERS

The year 2019 is over. We are starting a new year and a new

decade (2020). If you were at the installation of officers on the 11th of January 2020, you would know that this year’s motto is Clear Vision. It goes good with 2020, right? Let’s look forward and do everything we can to make El Karubah a stronger Temple with new members and prosperous projects. Let’s always speak well of the work we do and always build up our Shrine. The Shrine is US and We are the Shrine. We are going to have a great year working and having fun together. Changes have been made to start this year anew. But, the New Year

will only be better if we ALL work, plan and play together for a better end result. We are going to have a great year in 2020. We will do new things and maybe even do old things in new ways. Let’s do things that make people want to be a part of us whether we are young, old or somewhere in between. Let’s enjoy what we do and others will enjoy it too.

MAY GOD BLESS US AND OUR FAMILIES AS WE ALL WORK FOR THE SHRINE ENJOYING IT THE

WHOLE YEAR.

Melvin O. Fletcher Potentate

Message From Your PotentateMelvin O. Fletcher — Potentate being Installed

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AMBASSADORS: Don Myers Roy Barron Glenn Hunt Richard ShawHardy Gain Roy Tuck William Earl Hilton John Wayne WalkerBob Salts Pepper GrecoBilly O’Neal Palmer Long Jr. Randy McCoy Whit GravesJohn Thompson Tom TompsonDanny Self Joe MullinsRobbie Primm Don LawsonRonnie McCormick Ernie O’NealCharles Berthelot Graham HendricksBruce Easterly Shelton ReedRandall Cupp Vernon RichGeorge Etheredge Mike SmoakDon Foster Jessie CamposRoy Spence Jr. Pete VannCarl Kjellerson Clay BristerJarrald Tarter Jerry H. “Skip” HowellRaymond Edwards Joey Gauthreaux Harlan Leach

POTENTATE AIDESChief Aide

Emeritus Audie Lynn “Hand” ArnoldJames Dyess P.P.Jerry Chandler P.P. Raymond EdwardsBryan P. Moore P.P. Tom PalkoLeonard Micinski Rayburn FosterGlenn Hunt Ken HatcherRick Christian Luther LeeAndrew Parker Randy DupreeKelly Stough John P. JamesShelly Horton Graham HendricksDon Lawson D. O. Self Jerry “Skip” Howell Joey GauthreauxTony Blake Nate UsseryJohnny Kemp Joel Sawyer

SHRINE CLUB PRESIDENTSCenla: Chad KoellingWest Cenla: Danny HuntNakatosh: Mark ThomasShrine Club Northwest

Louisiana: George CruzSabine: Harlan Leach

UNIT EMERITUS MEMBERS Alibaba Virgil Trenado P.P.Clowns Leonard MicinskiDirector Harold G. SmithDunes Harry LoweryOriental Band Jerry TarterOriental Band Billy O’NealTreasurer Emeritus E. Louis McGee P.P.

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2020 SERVING EL KARUBAH SHRINERS (continued)

Message From the Recorder

I want to start off

thanking Kenneth M. Hamm P. P. for the many years that he served as our Temple’s

Recorder and my boss. Being the Membership Secretary since 2014 under him was a pleasure, and allowed me to meet all our Nobles and Ladies over the years. Ken-ny’s heart is truly into the Shriner’s Hospital system and he has always had our Temple’s Business in mind. I commend him on the way he has assisted me in transitioning from the Membership Secretary to my new position as our Temple’s new-

est Recorder. Thanks Kenny for all that you have done to help me be successful in my new position.Our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Melvin O. Fletcher has a Clear Vision for 2020. He’s planning on having a Fishing Tournament in March, Easter Egg Hunt in April, Kid’s Prom/Dance in April, a Motor Cycle Show and Dance in May, a Steak Night in June, Christmas in July Kids Celebration, a Car Show in September, a Halloween Party-Haunted House in October, a Fez-Tival in November, and a Christmas Party in December. There are a lot of events for both Nobles, family and kids this year. Addi-tionally, we have in the work, the application to conduct a Car Raffle,

Sabine Shrine Club Officer being Installed

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Sabine Shrine Club with Divan at Installation

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Thank you Nobles for giving me the opportunity to serve

as your 2020 Chief Rabban. My wife and I have greatly enjoyed the first several years of service on the Divan. My journey with the Divan began for me while working for the pleasure of Illustrious Sir Jerry De-Fatta as Colonel of the Units. Jerry involved me with many of the meet-ings, got me on the Executive Board and allowed me to travel with the Divan for the Installation of Officers at our several clubs. That experience was eye opening for me and I hav-en’t looked back since.Each year brings changes to the Divan and it’s always exciting to see the new Potentate come in and work so hard for the Temple and Nobility. It’s almost guaranteed that this year will be different than last year and will also have different challenges to overcome.Illustrious Sir Don Emmons P.P. has been a great friend to me over the years and it’s been such a plea-sure to serve under his leadership.

We’ve racked up a lot of miles over this past year. Those miles and events create memories that I can keep for the rest of my life! If you think I’m having fun, YOU’RE RIGHT!I’ve been following behind Illustri-ous Sir Melvin Fletcher for the last several years and have come to know him as a very devoted and selfless leader. He honestly cares and it shows! He participates in every event we have because he loves it! I know he and his wife Angelia are going to have some challenges this year, as to be expected, and we’ll all be there to give them our support. Please help them to help us.

Some of the upcoming events include;

I-Hop — Think about OUR Hospital and the kids when you decide where to go for breakfast (or dinner). These folks do an outstanding job of supporting the hospital every year.

Message From the Chief RabbanUNIT HEADS:

Alibaba James Ward

Arabs Joe Lachley

Azrakar Mark Thomas

Bafoons Don Myers

Cabiri Danny Mullen P.P.

Camel Riders Jamie Parker

Ceremonial Cast

Clowns Heath Hardy

El Bajas James Dalme

Escorts Jerry Langley

Golf Danny Mullins P.P.

Highlanders William “Bill” Cleghorn

Honor Guard Harold Elliott

Knight Riders Robert Goodrich

Malaika Josh Mathews

Misfits Johnny Kemp

Nomads Kenny Parker

Provost Guard John F. Ayer

Oriental Band David Cravey

Registrars Bob Severence

Sandmen Stephen C. Caskey P.P.

Shadracks Karl Delk

Sheiks Clay Brister

Supper Club Danny Mullin P.P.

IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESPOTENTATE: Melvin O. Fletcher

PAST POTENTATE: Stephen C. Caskey P.P.

PAST POTENTATE: Bryan P. Moore P.P.

SOUTHEASTERN: Potentate: Melvin O. Fletcher

Recorder: John F. Ayer

DEMOLAYChairman: Ballard Smith

SCOTTISH RITEChairman: E. Louis McGee P.P.

Ed Durham P.P.

YORK RITEChairman: Darin West

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IHOP - Hand & Chandler

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COMMITTEE ARTISANPotentate: Melvin O. FletcherChief Rabban: Robert D. GoodrichAssistant Rabban: Kenneth TrichelHigh Priest & Prophet: William James RodriguezOriental Guide: Adrian WinhamTreasurer: Stephen C. Caskey P. P.Recorder: John F. Ayer

BLOOD DONATIONSChairman: Virgil Trenado P.P.

WILLS AND BEQUESTSChairman: W.B. “Pete” King P.P.

Ed Durham P.P. Whit Graves

Mike Fuqua Tommy Thompson

ENTERTAINMENTChairman: Lynn “Hand” Arnold

Assistant Chairman: Mike Blair P.P.

Kelly Stough Rick Christian

Steve Armitage Glen Hunt

Bob Severence Jerry Chandler P.P.

John Gustafson Jim Stough

Clay DeFatta Chris Musick

FINANCEPotentate: Melvin O. FletcherChief Rabban: Robert D. GoodrichAssistant Rabban: Kenneth TrichelHigh Priest & Prophet: William James RodriguezOriental Guide: Adrian WinhamTreasurer: Stephen C. Caskey P. P.Recorder: John F. Ayer

HOSPITALChairman: E. Louis McGee P.P.

Kenneth “Kenny” Hamm P.P. Ed Durham P.P.

Ballard Smith Jerry Black P.P.

Jim Vanderberry P.P. Robert LaBorde P.P.

Billy George P. P. Donald R. Emmons

John F. Ayer

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Assistant Rabban

Nobles, We’ve finally coordinated

the date for our Annual Temple Golf Tournament. It’s going to be held at Crooked Hollow Golf Course located at 8667 Elysian Fields Road, Greenwood, LA 71003 (318) 938-5060 on May 2nd. Tee Time Kickoff will be at 8:30 am. Putting Contest at 8:00 am. The cost is $100 per

player or $400 per team. We’ll have tons of items to bid on, great food like Hamburgers and Down Home Sausage to eat throughout, and of course Beverages of all types. Come out, have fun, and help support our Temple. I’ll see you there!

Kenneth Trichel, Assistant Rabban

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HOUSE AND GROUNDSChairman: Bob Severance

Co-Chairman: Shelly Horton

Bruce Easterly John Thomson

Rodney Oar Jerry Langley

Robert McNaughton P.P. Jerry DuBois P.P.

A. Lynn “Hand” Arnold

INSURANCEChairman: Melvin O. Fletcher

Kenneth “Kenny” Hamm P.P.

LAW AND JURISPRUDENCEChairman: Tommy Thompson

W.B. “Pete” King P.P. Whit Graves

MEDICALGary L. Smith, RPh.PD Scotty Scott, RPh

Don B. Holton, MD

MEMBERSHIP — REINSTATEMENT & MENTOR

Chairman: Andrew Stevenson Sr. P.P.

Co-Chairman: Stephen C. Caskey P.P. Danny Mullen P.P.

PUBLIC RELATIONSChairman: Robert LaBorde P.P.

Co-Chairman: Robert G. DeFatta P.P.

Editor: Melvin O. Fletcher

Photographer: Shelly Horton

RESOLUTIONSChairman: Billy J. George P.P.

Ed Durham P.P. R.L. Breedlove P.P.

SICK AND VISITATIONChairman: Bob Salts

Rufus Wilson Melvin O. Fletcher

WAYS AND MEANSChairman: Melvin O. Fletcher

Jim Hall Whit Graves

Jerry Black P.P. John F. Ayer

EL KARUBAH PROMOTION AND SALES

James C. Dyess P.P. Mike Smoak

Robert LaBorde P.P. Jerry DuBoise P.P.

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2019 December YTD Membership Numbers Jan 2019 Associate Total Associate Total Start Create Affiliate Restore Members Members Demit Suspend Expire Drop Members

865 12 3 9 6 895 1 58 22 1 813

Sabine Shrine Club

The Sabine Shrine Club held its annual Shrine Basketball Tourna-

ment. A great turnout raised $5000 for the Shreveport Shriners Hospi-tal for Children. Around $1000 in additional donations was also received. A check to the Hospital

will be presented in January, 2020. Receiving the plaque is Hootie Remoras a Zwolle School Board Member. Not in the picture is Mr. Wash from Walsh Timber Company whom was presented a plaque.

Recorder’s Desk, (Continued from page 2)

and plan to give away a 2020 Dodge Charger if approved at the Christmas in July Kids Celebration day on the 25th of July. The funds will go directly to support the Tem-ple’s operating fund, and we hope to raise enough to offset our losses over the past years due to poor circus revenues.Since being elected as your Recorder, I’ve attended both the Sabine and Cenla Shrine Club Installations. Both were enriching, and gave me the opportunity to meet the new officers of each club. While at CENLA, we obligated 5 new Nobles that night, then par-

ticipated in their Installation and attended their Ball. Everyone appeared to have a great time!I look forward to representing the Temple. If you ever need anything, do not hesitate to give me a call at the temple (318) 631-1594, or send me an e-mail at ElKarubahShriner@comcast.net. For dates and events, you can also look at our Web Site at: ElKarubah.org

Yours in service,John F. Ayer, Recorder

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The Shrine Club of NWLA

Our Officers were installed after the El Karubah Divan on

January 11, 2020 at the Temple. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the festivities, good fellowship and great food. A short meeting was held after the eating and a member-ship list was passed out showing that some members still have not paid their 2020 dues. Your presence is requested at our next fellowship being held at

6:00 pm February 15, 2020 (Potentates Ball) at the El Karubah Shrine Temple.

New officers for the Shrine Club of North West Louisiana are:

President — George Cruz Vice Pres.— Bill StroudSec/Tres. — Keith Kingston Chaplain — Melvin Fletcher

CENLA’s Joey Gauthreaux presenting a check for $1000 to Shriners Hospital Shreveport

Ashland Lodge # 196 made a $200.00 check presentation to the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport. In atten-dance were Jennifer Martin and Tamara Hicks of the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport, from Ashland Lodge #196, Sam Friday, James Terry Rickdon, D. W. “Bubba” Powell, Roy Paul Wright, accompanying Melvin O. Fletcher – Potentate of El Karubah Shriners, and Robert D. Goodrich – Chief Rabban of El Karubah Shriners.

Message from the High Priest and Prophet

Nobles, We will have a Shrine clean up day on April 11th

to get things ready for all our guest on April 12th for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. I need as many volun-teers as possible. The more we have the faster and easier it will get done. Thank you for all your help

and support. I hope this year will be our best year ever.  The Easter Egg Hunt will begin Easter Sunday at 1:00 pm.

Thank you,Bill Rodriguez

High Priest & Prophet

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El Karubah Provost Guard

Safe and Secure with the Provost Guard!

2 nd Annual Poker Run Benefit for El Karubah Shriners

We invite you to join us for a full day of fun, food and activities at

“OUR PLACE BAR & GRILL” 300 Cryers Camp Rd, Elm Grove, Louisiana 71051

see us on Facebook @OurPlaceBarGrill

Saturday, May 23rd

1st Bike out at 10:30 a.m. Last Bike in by 3:30 p.m.

$25.00 per driver / $15 per rider

* 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Hot Dogs & Chips * 50/50 tickets available all day

* Pot Luck band playing southern rock

For more information, call “Our Place Bar & Grill” 987-3334 or 470-3731

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Easter Egg Hunt — Everybody love the Easter Bunny, “Robin” LOL. Come out to the temple and help get these kids hyped up on sugar. We’ll laugh real good when they have to go home.Poker Run — Resurrecting the Poker Run! May 23rd. If all goes well and I’m sure it will, we’ll have a bi-annual Poker run in the fall.

Golf Tournament — Grab your neighbor(s) and spend Saturday at the Country Club with some of your favorite people in the whole world. Every year, this event seems to get bigger and better.

Fraternally,Robert Goodrich

Chief Rabban

Wow, what

a remark-able year we have had. This year we increased

in the number of officers in the Provost.

Elected for 2020 were:Commander – John AyerCommand Sergeant

Major – John CunninghamCaptain of the Guard – Da-

vid MaxeyCaptain of Security –

Gerald HardyAide de Camp –

James Hill IIITreasurer – Billy BarnesSecretary – John KnoxQuartermaster –

George CruzChaplain – Carey AllisonSergeant of the Guard –

Michael MeyersWe welcome our newest officer: James GravittWe look forward to continuing to provide Safety and Security at El Karubah Shrine Temple and all it’s activities in the upcoming years.If you are interested in becoming a member of the Provost Guard Unit, please do not hesitate to give us a call or send an e-mail. We have applications at the office. We invite all Nobles to be a part of us and share in the fun and excite-ment of the Provost Guard.

John Ayer, Commander Yours in Security

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Oriental Guide

Nobles, Our IHOP project will be on

Tuesday, 25 FEB 2020 this year and I invite everyone who can make it out to participate. The sites will be:

IHOP on Youree Drive, IHOP off Pines RoodIHOP Louisiana Boardwalk

in Bossier City,IHOP on Airline Drive

in Bossier City. We will need participation from 7am until 7pm on this day. I have a signup form and you may email me for the dates you are able to assist us. combatmedic91@gmail.com. 

On 25 FEB 2020 the Inter-national House of Pancakes (IHOP) will be celebrating National Pancake Day by offering guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes*. With every short stack of pancakes served, diners will be encouraged to make a donation to designated charities, including Shriners Hospitals for Children. The IHOP restaurants that have chosen Shriners Hospitals for Children as the beneficiary of this event are predominately in Texas, with additional locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Wyoming.On Feb 25, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with some locations participat-ing until 10 p.m., guests at IHOP restaurants can enjoy a free short stack of delicious buttermilk pancakes. In return, the guests are asked to leave a donation

of any amount that will go to the restaurant’s designated charity.

“We are grateful for the countless people who believe in and support our mission of improving the lives of children by providing specialized medical care, regardless of the families’ ability to pay for services,” said Jerry G. Gantt, president and chairman of the Board of Trustees, Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Because of your support, we are able to change the lives of thou-sands of children every year. We thank the people of IHOP for their generosity, and appreciate the opportunity National Pancake Day gives us to raise awareness and funds for our health care system.”

By visiting your local IHOP restaurant on National Pancake Day, you will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious, free pancakes while joining Shriners Hospitals for Children’s important mission to provide both hope and healing to children and families.

Adrian Winham Oriental Guide

Dates to Remember— February —

February 8 Chili Cook-off

February 15 Potentate’s Ball

February 18 Stated Meeting

February 25 IHOP National Pancake Day

— March —March 17 Stated Meeting

March 21-22 Fishing Tournament

— April — April 11 Easter Cleanup

April 12 Easter Egg Hunt

April 21 Stated Meeting

April 25 Kid’s Prom/Dance

— May —May 2 Annual Golf Tournament

May 18 Stated Meeting

May 23 Motor Cycle Show & Dance

— June, July & August —June 16 Steak Night

at the Temple

July 21 Meal at the Temple

August 18 Meal at the Temple

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El Karubah Shriners6230 S. Lakeshore Drive

Shreveport, LA 71119

Other Sponsors Options:

Gold Sponsor — $800: Company Name/ Logo at Weigh-in Station & Boat Ramp area– Plus 1 Team Entry Fees. Company name mentioned in social media and all tournament events. Dinner Sponsor —$500: Company name/Logo dis-played at banquet – and handouts you provide given to all attendees and teams. Company discussed at banquet. Boat Launch Sponsor —$250: Company Banner at boat launch area and signage displayed at entrance to event area. Company mentioned in on social media and at events. Shriner Friends Sponsor —$100: Name listed on signage near registration table and mentioned at events.Door Prize Donations: We are also in need of any fishing related or other items that can be used as door prizes. You can also make a cash donation so we can purchase door prizes.

TAX ID # 720118840

We would like to take this opportunity to ask for your consideration in helping sponsor our Shrine Bass Tournament to be held March 22, 2020. The tourna-

ment will be held on Cross Lake in Shreveport, LA, and is expected to be one of our main fundraisers of the year. We have several levels of sponsorships and any support you can provide will be greatly appreciated. For the past 100+ years, El Karubah Shriners have supported various activities which are largely devoted to making “life-long” memories for area children. From our annual Easter Egg Hunt, to our dance for children with special needs, to inviting children from local hospitals out for a day of fishing, our mission is to help children live a better life and learn to overcome challenges they face every day. All of these undertakings are made possible through various fundraisers such as this. We would love for you to assist us in our efforts, by supporting our El Karubah Shrine Bass Tournament. Below are suggested sponsor packages and opportunities.

Bass Tournament Sponsorship Information

Tournament Sponsor: $1,500.00

2 Company Teams Entered in Tournament

Weigh-in display board with your company logo

Signage at registration table Company name mentioned at any

media event Company information and

handouts to attendees

For more information or to sign up as a sponsor please contact: Clay DeFatta 318-469-6246 or El Karubah Shriners office 318-635-1594

All proceeds to benefit El Karubah Shriners and not tax

deductible as a charitable contribution.

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El Karubah Shrine Tournament Official Entry FormA. Boater’s Name _______________________________ Address _____________________________________________________

City ________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________ Phone ___________________________________

e-mail address __________________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________

B. Boater’s Name ________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________

City ________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________ Phone ___________________________________

e-mail address __________________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________

(Detach above and mail with fee ) To: El Karubah Shriners • 6230 S. Lakeshore Dr.• Shreveport LA 71119

ELIGIBILITY: All individuals 18 years of age or older with a paid entry fee is eligible to fish. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under 18 years of age.

Entry fee is $100.00 per team which includes Big Bass. Entries will be accepted by mail or may be paid at the ramp. NO late fees will apply. No refunds. Official time will be determined by mobile phone.

1) By signing an entry form I agree to abide by all the rules of this Tournament. I also agree to accept any and all decisions made by the Tournament Committee and the Tournament Director. All decisions made by the Tournament Director will be final.

2) All state, federal and lake regulations must be obeyed.

3) CHECK-IN and PRE-MEETING: One team member must check in the morning of tournament. Registered boats may be entitled to live well checks.

4) SCORING: Largemouth bass ONLY, five (5) fish limit 12”min,. All lake rules apply. A short fish will result in the loss of that fish. A dead fish will result in a 1 pound penalty per dead fish. Anyone bringing more than five (5) fish to the weigh-in scales will not be allowed to weigh in ANY fish.

5) LOCATIONS: Anywhere on the tournament lake available to the public and accessi-ble by boat areas designated as “off limits” or “no fishing” by the Corp of Engineers, local, state, or Federal officials. You cannot fish within 50 yards of a contestant’s anchored boat. Any additional off limits will be announced at the pre-tournament meeting.

6) TACKLE and EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures and pork style baits are allowed. All bass must be caught on a rod and reel. Only one rod and reel in use at any time.

7) SAFETY and SPORTSMANSHIP: Safe boating must be observed at all times. U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life vest) must be worn by all individuals and fastened at all times when the combustion engine is in gear. All contestants are required to follow the highest degree of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation. At the discretion of the Tournament Director, tournament days may be shortened or cancelled due to unsafe weather or water conditions. No alcohol or controlled substance can be used, or allowed in the boat during tournament hours, or consumed prior to the weigh-in other than prescription medication.

8) TIES: In case of a tie positions will be combined and monies split evenly.

9) LATE PENALTY: All anglers are due back at announced check-in time. Being late will result in disqualification – NO EXCEPTIONS.

10) Protest: Any complaints must be presented to the Tournament Director not more than fifteen (15) minutes after the scales have been closed. It is the duty of each team member to promptly report any misconduct to the Tournament Director.

11) Fishing Times: Full tournament schedule will be given at registration, Saturday, March 21st.

12) PAYBACK: One (1) Big Bass places will be paid. Only 1 bass weighed

13) KNOWLEDGE OF THESE RULES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH CONTESTANT. Failure to read these rules or ignorance of them is no excuse. Any announcements made by the Tournament Director at the tournament site take precedent over written rules. The decision of the Tournament Director shall be final in all matters.

RETAIN THESE RULES

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO EL KARUBAH SHRINER TEMPLE

We have read and understand the rules and enclose the completed application and our entry fee. In signing this application, we hereby waive our legal venue, we hereby waive and release all other contestants, sponsors, and tournament officials from all claims for injury and/or damages incurred in connection with this tournament and agree to all their rules and decisions. Cash, check, or money order must accompany this entry form to qualify for tournament entry.

El Karubah 4th Annual BASS TOURNAMENTCROSSLAKE SUNDAY March 22, 2020

PRIZES:1st Place 3rd Place 2nd Place 4th Place

5th Place

Big Bass – $10 from each entry fee: (100% payback)Registration will be Saturday, March 21st at El Karubah Temple. Dinner @ 6:00PM followed by short meeting. Fried Fish will be served after the weigh-in.

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1913-23  J.H. Roland

1924  H.S. Weston

1925  L.E. Thomas

1926  S.W. Mason

1927  H.H. Bain Sr.

1928  C.A. McClelland

1929  W.C. Taylor

1930  J.W. Grimmet

1931  A.M. Dreyfuss

1932  W.B. Farrar

1933  J.U. Galloway

1934  D.W. Spurlock

1935  W.T. Mayo

1936  Phillip Lieber

1937  R.L Gay

1938  R.L Gay

1939  John A. Walden

1940  E.A. Shaw

1941  E.L. Holland

1942   George S. Sexton Jr.

1943   H. Kneeland Phelps Jr.

1944  Cawlhan

1945   W.J. Somarindyck

1946   A.E. Stephenson

1947  D.L. Butler

1948  L.C. Allen

1949  A.J. Vought

1950  W. Murray Werner

1951  Paul D. Abramson

1952  Percy E. Osborn

1953  Claude A. Dance

1954  C.O. Cook Sr.

1955  E. Clay Edwards

1956  Clyde Fant

1956  E.M. Freeman

1957  Jack C. Williams

1958  W.L. Fisher

1959  Reginald Poe1960  George O. Baird Jr.1961  N.H. McClamrock Jr.1962  A.M. Phillips Sr.1963  E.D. “Ed” Clark1964  Fred W. Hoffman1965  M.A. Ehrhardt1966  W. J. Howard1967  O.L. Stewart1968  B.B. Rhodes

1969  T.R. Smith1970  B.J. Whitaker1971  H.A. Patterson1972  Sam C. Wimbish Jr.1973  Cleve G. Heyl Jr.1974  J. Byron Brasell Jr.1975  Jerry O. Price1976  C.O. Nicholson1977  Calvin Reese1978   E.L.”Blue” Archer Jr.1979   E. Louis McGee1980  John F. McCray1981  Roy B. Delaney1982  John L. Atkinson1983  Billy C. Sandridge1984   Bobby L. Breedlove1985  J.R. “Jim” Osborne1986  J. Travis English1987   Billy J. George1988   John A. Allen1989  Gene Musgrave1990   H.O. “Blackie” Blackwell1991   Jerry Black1992  Tom Johnson1993  Clarence G. Ashley

1994   Jim Vanderberry1995   Jerry Fowler1996  xxxxxxxx1997  James T. Kelly1998   F.A. “Joe” Rachal1999   Freddie Altman2000  Ken Foster2001  Troy B. Yopp Jr.2002 Danny Mullen2003   H. Ed Durham2004   Charles D. Peters2005   R.A. McNaughton2006   Robert L. LaBorde2007   Jerry Chandler2008 Virgil F. Trenado2009   Kenneth M. “Kenny” Hamm2010   Jerry W. DuBois2011   William B. “Pete” King2012 Fred G. Gregory2013   James C. Dyess2014   Stephen C. Caskey 2015   Andrew H. Stevenson Sr. 2016 Robert G. “Jerry” Defatta2017 Michael H. Blair 2018 Bryan P. Moore2019 Donald R. Emmons

PAST POTENTATES

J. H. ROLAND POTENTATE 1913 - 1923

El Karubah was chartered on May 14, 1914. In 1922 the members of

El Karubah were instrumental in starting and building the first Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Shreveport Louisiana. Since then Shriners Hospital for Children has grown into a network of 22 hospitals in North America, along with clinics abroad. As Shriners, we refer to this as the “World’s Greatest Philan-thropy”. Our hospitals treat a wide range of orthopedic and burn conditions. To date, we have treated over a million patients. Shriner’s health services are provided free of charge to children eighteen years of age or younger, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.J. H. Roland Potentate 1913 - 1923