Reporter Volume 32, Number 2 Sarasota, Florida February 2013 Sahib Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. The Shrine Club Directory, 12 Shrine Club News, 12 Shrine Unit News, 18 Thursday Luncheons, 34 Masonic Digest, 42 Ladies Calendar, 51 Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52 Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53 Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54 Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids 2012 Honorable Mention Dromedary Award Winner February 2 Potentate Ball, 5:00 p.m. 3 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 40 7 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 6 9 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m 12 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 14 Canada Day, 12:00 p.m. 15 Fabulous 50’s Tribute, 7:30 p.m., 28 17 Motor Corps Spaghetti Dinner, 3:30 p.m., 21 22 Pipes & Drums Pub Night, 7:00 p.m., 29
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ReporterVolume 32, Number 2 Sarasota, Florida February 2013
Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.The
Shrine Club Directory, 12Shrine Club News, 12Shrine Unit News, 18Thursday Luncheons, 34Masonic Digest, 42Ladies Calendar, 51Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54
Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids
2012 Honorable Mention Dromedary Award Winner
February 2 Potentate Ball, 5:00 p.m.3 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 407 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 69 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m
served hot, mild or Bar B Q with celery and bleu cheese Onion Ring Basket $4.95 Chicken Tenders $7.95 french fries & honey mustard sauce
CombosLow Calorie Plate $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
Sandwiches8 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 $4.75 ¼ Lb. Hot Dog with fries $3.95 BLT with chips $4.50 Grilled Cheese & Tomato $3.95
Soup of the DayCup $2.50Bowl $3.75
Soda $1.00 Coffee/Tea $1.00 “Dinner Reservations Encouraged”
Cheese Quesadilla $6.95 Chicken Quesadilla $7.95 Low Calorie Plate $6.95 served w/ fresh fruit and cottage cheese Western Omelet $5.95
served w/fresh fruit Reservations Please: 366-4449
HILLBILLY BUFFET-THURSDAY’SServing 5:00 to 7:00 PM
$8.50 PER PERSON2/7 Beef Stroganoff 2/14 Chicken Marsala 2/21 BBQ Pork 2/28 Meatloaf Includes: Fried green tomatoes, fried fish, potatoes, beans, coleslaw, gravy, biscuits, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea
Friday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PMAll Dinner entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup
or saladTwin Tenderloins of Beef $15.95
pan fried w/Monterey jack cheese, mushroom, tomato Prime Rib of Beef, au jus, $14.95 horseradish sauce Chicken Cordon Bleu $11.95
ham, swiss cheese, cheese sauce Baby Beef Liver and onions $ 8.95 Fish and Chips (Alaskan Pollock)$ 8.95
French fries and coleslaw Hot Pastrami on Rye $ 8.95 w/Provolone cheese and fries Low Calorie Plate $ 6.95 8 oz. beef patty, cottage cheese, fresh fruit
The Reporter is dedicated to promoting the inter-ests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren, Shrine Burns Institutes and the Sahib ShrineClubs and Units and Freemasonry.
DEADLINEAll materials for publication must be submit-ted to the Sahib Shriners office no later thanthe first day of the month for publication in thefollowing month.
Text and images produced using computersmay be submitted via email or on a PC-compat-ible floppy diskette or CD. Text should be sub-mitted in ASCII format or in a commonly-usedword processor format. Photos, floppy diskettesor CDs from units or clubs will be returned towriter.
Sahib Shriners disclaim any liability from anyloss or damages resulting from articles, opinions,statements or representations expressed or im-plied in this publication.
Photo on Page 1: Photographer Noble Al Cobb. FAINO at the 2012 Flight to the North Pole.The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, bythe Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.
Chaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerby the Rev. Noble Don Kerr, Chaplain
The 2012 Reporter Profit andLoss Statement is much worse
than last year. We had a $2,340decrease in outside advertising.Our total loss for the Reporter forthis year was $23,273 ($4,540 morethan in 2011.) This represents ourlargest historical annual loss. Ourcosts of production went up $2,200,considerably higher than the last4 years. Our postage only went up$39, this cost has been relativelyconstant of the last 4 years. OurBoosters contributed $1,305 in2012 ($345 more than in 2011,)thanks everyone for helping usfight this cost battle.
I don’t think any units or clubsreceived commissions by gettingads for the Reporter (don’t forget,there can be a 25% commission forfirst year ads to your unit or club.)
We don’t expect members to goout and solicit advertising, just stayalert for possibilities. Give pro-
spective advertisers a Reporter andthe Reporter brochure (availablein the office and on the Website<http://sahibshrine.org/reporter/>.)
Each year I make a statementhere, lamenting that our member-ship had dropped, again! 1,700 in2009; 1,553 (9%) in 2010; 1,454 (7%)in 2011 and this year we ended upwith 1,363 (9%)! An increase inpercentage of drop over last year.So much for an improving trend?Our losses from The Black Camelwere also down proportionatelyagain, from 2011.
I think we can expect a numberof improvements in results overlast year. Our Hospital Benefit Daysteam has made many strides to in-crease effectiveness of our collec-tions and our Annual Sahib ShrineCircus is entering into a completelynew scenario by teaming up withCircus Sarasota. Let’s hope thesemake for a brighter 2013.
February is a month filled withmany memorable events.
There is Groundhog Day, Lincoln’sBirthday, Ash Wednesday,Valentine’s Day, Chinese NewYear, Mardi Gras, President’s Dayand Washington’s Birthday. Whatmore could anyone want? Which ofthese days is the most significant?
Remembrances sometimesspeak to us of “the good old days.”Maybe we wonder how good werethey? There must have been a lotof good because now-a-days we seea trend wanting to recreate thoseold days. Old songs are being re-vived. Old movies are beingbrought back. Traditions of longago are being recreated. Some ofus in the older frames of life like torelive some memories of the 20’s,30’s and 40’s. TV scenes in its en-tertainment take us back to those“good old days.” The old-fashioneddays must have had a feeling of
something safe and secure, so itwould seem.
Yes, but those bygone years hadtheir share of fears, uncertaintiesand discouragements. There werethe Nazi and Communist wars, theGreat Depression, the worries andbroken dreams as well as the dis-eases for which there was no cure.Some of us might remember whatit was like to have little money tospare.
However, through all of thatwhich once was, we go forward tocelebrate important days of remem-brance. No matter what the cir-cumstances are or were, one sourceof remembrance is to be remindedthat “the Lord is my light and sal-vation, whom shall I fear? The Lordis my strength, my life, of whomshall I be afraid?” Such is the un-failing governance of our SupremeArchitect of the Universe! So withthat – Pax Vobiscum!
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Potentate’sNotes
Nobles,
I’m certainly glad that Stacey Lee and I are living in such a beautifulplace as Sarasota and such a wonderful climate. Several of our familieshave visited relatives up north and either found temperatures extremelycold or were stuck in a snowstorm. Well, here’s hoping everyone getshome safely.
We are now over our Installation of Officers, a wonderful dinner anddancing attended by over 100 of our fellow nobles and ladies. I’m verypleased with the attendance and hope this affair brings us closertogether as a Shrine.
Our Rededication Service is now history and that went well as did ourrefreshment service on the Church Campus.
We have already received several inquiries concerning visits to ourShriners Hospital for Children in Tampa by our Donor RelationsChairman Bob Rodd and our Public Relations Chairman Harold Eady. Inaddition, Tampa Hospital Days are in February, along with EgyptShriners’ Potentate’s Ball. Looks like a busy start to 2013.
Stay safe and we’ll see you around the temple.
Yours in the Faith,
William “Bill” H. Zurlo, Potentate
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS
Total YearDecember To Date
Memorials ................................... $ 2,185.00 $ 19,053.00Donations .................................... 9,485.42 54,205.26100 Million Dollar Club ............. 400.00 800.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. 0.00 49,105.42
$ 12,070.42 $ 123,163.68
* $21,500 Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman
REPORT FOR DECEMBER
New Patients (YTD) ................................................ 18 (218)Trips (YTD) .............................................................. 16 (313)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) ............................... 2 (20)Clinic Appointments (YTD) .................................... 67 (1,150)Admissions (YTD) ................................................... 3 (50)
SAHIB SHRINERS“VALENTINE” PRESENTED BY THE GREETERS
LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCEWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, February 12• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “John & Tony”
• Choice of Entree:
Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Jacket, Tie and FezLadies – Commensurate attireNo TNo TNo TNo TNo Ticicicicickkkkket Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Preceding Teceding Teceding Teceding Teceding ThurhurhurhurhursdasdasdasdasdayyyyyBox Office: 366-4449, ext. 320
Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
Braised Lamb Shank w/mint jellyPoached Mahi Mahi
Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call
Brothers and nobles of Sahib Shriners, my sincerethanks for having the opportunity of being your
Recorder for 2013. With Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo and hisDivan wishing you and yours a Happy New Year, andmay all of you be prosperous in the coming year, andthe same for your clubs and units.
Remember nobles, we are all in this together, andlet us help our fellow clubs and units with their manyactivities. Let us all work together and make SahibShriners bigger and better for 2013. Together we canmake this happen. Please keep track of what ishappening on your calendar and let us come togetherfor our great Sahib Shrine.
As I’ve said many times, you cannot buy what wehave to offer at Sahib. Whether in prayers for afellow noble or sister, or a helping hand for a noble incrisis, because that’s who we are. They should bebeating down our doors to see why we are having agreat time at Sahib.
Nobles, stay informed, and attend if you can, anyShrine functions.
Greetings nobles, ladies and friends. At the writ-ing of this article, they have not played the East/
West game yet, so I’m going to make a prediction ofthe score. Let me think now, this is very toughbecause as of January 1 I haven’t seen the roster sohere goes. East 24 West 21 I think I’m showing a littlefavoritism to the east seeing I’m from the east plusI’ll be sitting on the east side of the field. No matterwho wins the game I have another prediction. Sahibwill be the greatest supporter of this game and ourgroup will stand out in the stands in our GalapagosBlue T-shirts. So far, the volunteers from Sahib havebeen second to none. We have a great group of work-ers that meet the players at the airport and drivethem to their hotel. They make these kids feel wel-come and make their arrival in Tampa a smooth one.You must remember that they always travel as ateam and now they are on their own. Some haveactually never flown by themselves. There is usually
someone from our group that is from their home area;and they strike up a great conversation. That’s onSaturday, on Sunday they visit our Shriners Hospitalfor Children in Tampa. When they get off the bus, youcan tell by the looks on their faces, it’s the last placein the world they want to be. That is till they meetthe kids of Shriner’s Hospital. It doesn’t take long forthe players to get involved with the kids, and beforeyou know it, we have a hard time getting the playersback to the buses. They talk about the kids all week,and I can guarantee you, the rest of their lives.
This is a great fraternity we have going here, andI hope everyone has that same feeling as the players.Let’s keep that feeling going here at Sahib where wewant to keep up the work and not get on the bus!There is a lot going on, so keep checking your calen-dar book and the Web page. There’s a Ball coming upvery soon too. Don’t forget your Blue Lodges. Theyall have new officers and need our support.
Thanks to all the nobles of Sahib for electing me asyour Assistant Rabban. I hope that I will live up
to the position. Remember; if there is something thatI can do for your unit or club, just ask. It will take allof us to make it a great year.
Membership is the thing of the year; we need eachand everyone to get behind our Membership Com-mittee to help bring new Shriners to Sahib. If youhave a Mason friend ask him to join you here at Sahib,I bet he’ll thank you.
Remember Membership, Membership, Member-ship!
Potentate’s Ball on February 2 is almost here andfrom what I hear it will be the “event” of the year, soI hope to see you all there.
Things to come - Pancake Breakfast February 3and Birthday Anniversary Dinner/Dance on Febru-ary 12, since it’s close to Valentine’s Day bring your
sweetie for a great time with your fellow nobles andladies. February 17 is the Spaghetti Dinner by theMotor Corps, always a great time. Call Marylou (941)366-4449 ext. 320 for your tickets to all events here atSahib.
Chief Rabban Rocky had a great bus/tail gateparty trip to the East/West Shrine game at the Trop.Everyone who went had a good time with supertailgating with all food and drinks one could have. Ifyou missed this one, mark your calendar for nextyear. I think Sahib had the “largest group.” Congratsand thanks to Rocky and Wendy on a job well done.
Remember the Circus is coming. Are you ready tosell those tickets and ads? Start talking it up at theshops where you shop and clubs to which you belong.This is a Sahib Fundraiser and we need everyone toget behind it.
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Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – January 2013
Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° presented Sahib Blood Bank Chairman Dick Hinesa plaque in recognition for him donating 10 gallons of blood
over the years 1983 to 2012.
Eady
Donor Relations Chairman Bob Rodd presentingplaques for donations to Lloyd Behmer, PP,
Bill Balkwill and Past Potentate Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°.
Rodd
At the January Installation of Officers the 2013 Appointed Divan were installed (l-r): Outer Guard Herb Mueller,Captain of the Guard Mike Swatek, Marshal Ron Enger, Ritual Director Ed Firquin,
Director David Bruce, 2nd Ceremonial Master Del Rawlinson and 1st Ceremonal Master Hank Nofsker.
Editor
At the January Installation of Officers the 2013 Sahib Elected Divan were installed (l-r): Treasurer Ken Shipley;Recorder Don Vos, PP; Oriental Guide Bill Balkwill: High Priest & Prophet Carroll Scribner:
Asst. RabbanConnie Jacobi: Chief Rabban Rocky Kearney and Potentate for 2012 Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo.
Editor
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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PRESENTATIONS (and other events, more on page 47) – January 2013
Donor Relations Chairman Bob Rodd and Past Potentate Ill. Sir CharlesLevan, 33°, presenting plaques to Tom Willeman, Lindy Nardone and Ron Levene,
100% of their donations go to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.
Rodd
The Sahib Clowns were out in force at the Annual SahibShriners Children’s Christmas Celebration in December.
Cobb
A highlight of the day at the Annual Sahib Shriners Children’s ChristmasCelebration was the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. Santa and Hospital
Chairman Jesus Cabalo presented gifts to all the children. See additionalcomments from PR Chairman Harold Eady on page 24.
Lontz
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Greetings nobles and to our returning “snow-birds,” welcome back. I wish all of you a prosper-
ous and healthy New Year. Our meeting starting timesare the same as 2012. Dues for 2013 remain at $10.
Our speaker for the February 12 meeting will bePresident and CEO, Mike Orsini of OSA Global,LLC. Mike is responsible for security at the PiratesSpring Training. Sorry, it was necessary to switchthe January speaker to February due to an emer-gency.
Our February 12 dinner dance will be held at theTara Golf and Country Club. “You all come – youhear?” Hope to see you there. Remember February isHospital Days and your captains need your support.
Our new slate of Officers for 2013 is:
President ...................... David L Rowe1st Vice President ........ John Gardner, Jr.2nd Vice President ....... David L. Lawrence, M.D.3rd Vice President ....... TBAChaplain ....................... Stan PrestonSecretary ...................... James ThorntonTreasurer ...................... Lawrence Covins IIBoard Members:Richard Okerman, Sr.Will Ashburn Ed SleziakEarl Huntzinger Ray PerezVictor Larson
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Meetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib Shrine
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Hillbilly Shrine Clubby Mike Davenport, Secretary, [email protected]
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Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, [email protected]
Howdy, y’all! Here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse”.
Yee Haw! It’s time for our annual Hillbilly Hoe-down! It will be held on Saturday, March 2. Pa’sDegree is at 4:00 p.m. and Ma’s Degree is at 5:00 p.m.with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m.Be sure to come and partake in the fun and fellow-ship. In addition to the good vittles there will be goodol’ country music and dancin’, a 50/50 raffle and lotsof Hillbilly games.
Ifn’ ya want to join us Hillbillys get yore petition anyHillbilly Buffet night, we’ll be happy to give ya one.
We elected officers for 2013 and are as follurs:Raban of the Clan ........ Del RawlinsonKeeper of the Cob ........ Roger KingGuardian of the Still ...... John YoderKeeper of the Quill ....... Mike Davenport
It’s February already. Seems like we just got throughthe holidays and here we are into the second
month of 2013. The Motor Corps has some interest-ing news, so we hope you’ll read on.
First, we can now report on our Motor CorpsMember of the Year for 2012. The recipient of thisyear’s award is our President, Hampton Crimi(Sambo.) He was recognized for this honor at ourannual holiday party in December. Hampton is along-time resident of Venice and a graduate of theRingling School of Art and Design as an illustrator.He has worked in decorative/commercial arts for
over 20 years and has had his own firm for the past 19years. (For us non-art types he does murals, fauxfinishes and illustrations.) Hampton has been mar-ried to Nicole for 19 years and they have one daugh-ter, Morgan, and a son, Tristan. He is a Past Masterof Venice Lodge No. 301 and a member of severalMasonic bodies. This is an honor well deserved, sowhen you see Sambo, extend your congratulations tohim.
The Installation of 2013 Sahib Shriners Divan,unit and club officers was held on Wednesday night,
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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. . .continued from page 13Motor Corps Shrine Club
January 2. Three members of the Motor Corps werepresent on that evening at which time they wereinstalled as Motor Corps President Hampton Crimi(Sambo), myself as Motor Corps secretary and KenShipley (Doc) who was installed as Sahib’s treasurerfor 2013. Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo presented Hampton witha wooden gavel as a symbol of authority for thepresident of the Motor Corps.
The annual East-West Shrine football game washeld on Saturday, January 19 at Tropicana Field.However, for a week leading up to the big game,there were a lot of other activities. One of thoseactivities in which members of the Motor Corpsparticipated was escort duty for the players to visitour Shriners Hospital for Children in east Tampa. Aspecial thanks to all of those who served as escorts.
The Motor Corps is currently selling raffle ticketson its booze wagon. Winning ticket gets the recipienta Harley Davidson wagon full of top-shelf liquor. Twovery distinctive bottles on this year’s wagon are fromthe Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown Kentucky.They are commemorative bottles of Heaven HillMasters Select Bourbon with special labels that read“Sahib Shrine Motor Corps”; no doubt a collector’sitem for the lucky winner!
The big news from the Motor Corps is our upcom-ing Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 17 from3:30-6:30 pm. Tickets are $9 in advance or $10 at thedoor. We are expecting a big turnout, but are pre-pared to serve everyone. This is an all you can eatspaghetti, meatballs, our famous salad, Italian din-ner rolls, and wine. Wally Lacey (Red Dog) will bedirecting this year’s performance so don’t miss outon this event.
Sahib Marshal Ron Enger has indicated he islooking forward to the Motor Corps participating inthe annual Arcadia parade. The date for that paradeis Saturday, March 9. We expect to have a goodrepresentation for that parade, even if the ride overand back is longer than the parade!
We are also planning on providing Motor Corpsescort for the visit of the Imperial Potentate Alan W.Madsen to Sahib Shriners. The date for his visit isThursday, March 7, during our Thursday luncheon.
Congratulations are in order for three of ourmembers. Barry Hart (Policyman) was elected Mas-ter of Kadosh in the Tampa Scottish Rite; he wasinstalled on January 14 at the Tampa Scottish RiteMasonic Center. In addition to all of his otherMasonic obligations, Barry is also serving as DistrictDeputy Grand Master of the 27th Masonic Districtrepresenting Most Worshipful Jorge Alandro, Grand
We invite everyone to our two special events forFebruary! On Monday, the fourth at 11:00 a.m.,
we start another great picnic at Dallas White Park.Please phone our new President Jim Gates at 380-2491 to get the latest info on the main dish and whatside dishes, salads or desserts that we invite attend-ees to bring. Next, we’re making plans for an all daybus trip to Tarpon Springs on Monday, February 18.The cost will be $25.00 per person, and lunch will beon your own. Again, please phone President Jim fordetails and reservations.
Our club kicked off 2013 with a New Year’s Evedinner at the Venice Shogun Japanese Steakhousefollowed by a party at Past Club President Jim andLady Judy Macdonald’s home. The dinner and re-freshments were marvelous! Our monthly Mixer con-vened at the Olde World Restaurant on Sundayevening, January 13 with a great turnout by membersand their guests. And most returned to the samevenue at 11:15 a.m. the following day for our mem-bers monthly Stated Meeting “out back” plus theBirthday Luncheon “up front” for all our ladies withcake provided by your scribe’s ‘better half’ LadyKerry Van Fleet.
Each Tuesday 7:30 a.m., rain or shine, 52 weeks ofthe year (except for Christmas and New Years) ournobles, ladies and friends breakfast in separate roomsat the Olde World for information, fun and fellow-ship. We invite any Mason or Shriner with their ladyand/or guests to join us for some of our friendly
banter and civic projects. Recent guests includedDon Dimick.
Please bring your and your friends’ aluminum canpull-tabs for Bob ‘Can Man’ Arnold’s team and yourold magazines with blacked out (please don’t cut ortear out) address labels for 2nd VP John ‘MagazineMogul’ Brophy (426-0743, or<[email protected]>). John now needs help affix-ing our Shrine club sticker for distribution to nowover 100 North Port medical offices and firehouses.We really need and appreciate volunteer helpers!
As we go to press, we received no responses to ourJanuary Quotable Notable quiz. It was locally retiredDistinguished Research Professor of Law Robert J.Martineau, Emeritus, University of Cincinnati whowrote of the latest scandal in Florida’s dysfunctionalelection system: “The right to vote is the most funda-mental right in a democracy. This is what many havegiven their lives to protect. We make a fundamentalerror in placing the responsibility for administeringelections in the hands of state and local partisan offi-cials who often use their position primarily to gainpartisan advantage or who are simply incompetent.”
So here’s our February quiz. What former Stategovernor was recently quoted as tweeting: “I believein evolution and global warming. Call me crazy.”
The first non-club member to identify this Quot-able Notable at the above e-mail address or phone429-6882, wins a free Tuesday morning breakfast fortwo with the North Port Shrine Club.
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Nobles Otis Manchester, P.W. Towsley, David Rubin and Lady Janieguarding the desserts at Macdonald's after the
North Port Shrine Club dinner party on New Year's Eve.
Copher
Shrine Clubs – January 2013
Noble P.W. Towsley and Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° enjoyingNorth Port Shrine Club’s New Year's Eve dinner at Shogun.
Ladies Wally Somerville and Matty Watson share a laugh at theNorth Port Shrine Club New Year's Eve party.
Copher
Past President Jim Macdonald, incoming President Jim Gates and Director CliffBloodsworth enjoy the cool evening during the North Port Shrine Club party
Copher
Macdonald
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our locations, events, history and philanthropy.
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Be Burn Aware: A Campaign to Prevent Burn Injuries
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is determined to decrease the number of preventable pediatric burn injuries by raising awareness. One program in this effort is the annual Burn Awareness campaign, which began more than 20 years ago.
During the first full week of February, our public relations efforts emphasize Burn Awareness Week, the kickoff of a year-long educational campaign aimed at burn awareness and prevention, including offering free educational materials via our website. The items, including posters, activity books and fact sheets, are designed to be a resource for firefighters, teachers, parents and others concerned with the safety and well-being of children. Many of the items are available in both English and Spanish.
We don’t often think of it, but without some attention and awareness, our homes can be dangerous places, especially for children. Homes are the sites of thousands of burn injuries to children every year, including scalds and fire-related injuries. Many of these incidents could have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips.
“At Shriners Hospitals for Children, preventing burn injuries and providing burn awareness education is a concerted, continuous effort,” said Kenneth Guidera, M.D., chief medical officer, Shriners Hospitals for Children. “In 2013, our campaign, ‘Be Burn Aware,’ focuses on teaching children ways to avoid burn injuries at home, with a particular emphasis on scalds. Scald injuries account for a large percentage of pediatric burn injuries, and many of them are preventable.”
The campaign features two child-friendly characters who showcase and share our messages. Boots and Brewster – a caped, cuddly bear and a googly-eyed teapot – are featured in activity books for children ages 3-7 and 8-12. The engaging pair lead the children through the various rooms of a house, pointing out dangers, and how to easily correct or avoid them. The coloring pages, word searches, cartoons, and other activities are designed to grab the children’s attention and present the information
in a memorable, age-appropriate manner. The campaign also includes a poster of safety tips, as well as materials emphasizing prevention of scald injuries.
“Shriners Hospitals for Children is committed to improving the lives of children,” said Richard Kagan, M.D., chief of staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati and member of the physician executive team. “Many burn injuries that occur in the home are easily preventable; we hope that our ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns will reduce the incidence of these injuries.”
Previous years’ efforts have emphasized prevention of gasoline and gasoline-related burn and scald injuries. All available materials can be viewed and ordered at www.burnawareness.org.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is also assisted in its burn prevention efforts by members of the Shriners fraternity, who promote the campaign in their local communities in a variety of creative ways.
www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
www.burnawareness.org
The Burn Awareness Week campaign includes these age-appropiate activity books, which are designed to teach children how to avoid burn injuries.
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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Well fellow nobles and ladies - we made it; another year under (or on top of) your belt, or
what ever. Two thousand thirteen is here with a bang.December was a very busy time for all, but espe-
cially for the Clown unit. What with all the parades,children’s parties, not to mention a very successfulSahib Shriners holiday party. A big thanks to all thathelped in all these events.
Now our attention in on the East/West Shrinefootball game, and preparing gigs for the many eventsthat are coming up.
OKOK and I did our thing at the monthly pancakebreakfast. As you know, the nobles do a great job atthis event, but a real special thanks to all the ladiesthat make this event the success it is.
See photo below of FAINO and a very specialgroup of children at the North Pole Christmas party.
Remember, our meetings are on Monday nights atSahib. Love to see you there!
Our best to all for the New Year, and a specialwish for good health to our very dear boys and girlsthat need our care.
FAINO has the full attention of a group of children an the Manatee Sheriff’s 28th Annual Flight to the North Poleat the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport on December 13. (See full color photo on the front cover page.)
Greetings from the Greeters in 2013; we want towish all a Happy New Year. I’m back again
writing the Greeters’ articles. Give Dick Menzak abig hand for the job well done with this chore.
The new officers for the year 2013 are:President ........................ Dick Menzak, Past Pres.1st Vice President .......... P. Allan Noseworthy2nd Vice President ......... Richard Endres3rd Vice President ......... George Thomas, Past Pres.Sec’y/Treasurer ............. Bill Batten
Congratulations to all the new Divan officers forthe year 2013.
The Greeters looks forward to working with thenew Divan and all new officers.
We hope by this time Happy Hall will be over hisbout with peumonia.
Don’t forget, the Greeters are always looking fornew Greeters.
Hello from the Model T’s/Classic Car unit; we arelooking the New Year in the eye and perhaps
some of you are thinking about what kind of a yearwill it be? Well, you know who decides that don’tyou? You do - you and all the other members of SahibShriners. The Model T’s/Classic Cars group are look-ing forward to another fun year of competitions,parades, and parties. The Shrine is a matter of howmany Shriner’s and their ladies get involved in theactivities. If you are not having fun, are you attend-ing any of the functions? How about the East/WestShrine Football Game which raises money for theShriners Hospitals for Children? Don’t like football?One if the best tailgate parties you have ever been to,precedes the game with great food, libation andfriends. Will you be there? How about Tuesday Bingo,will you be there? How about parades, will you bethere? How about getting new members, will you be
there? How about Hospital Days, will you be outtaking donations for the kids? There are many thingshappening at the temple and we hope to see youthere! If you do not attend anything, how do youexpect to have any fun?
We are beginning a new year with a new Poten-tate and energized Divan. Let’s give them the sup-port they need. I promise you that I will do everythingin my power to get the Model T’s/Classic Cars mem-bers out and involved in temple activities. The Shrinebecomes fun when you become involved. Our unitlike many has idled over the holiday season and israring to get back to our lunches, picnics, competi-tions and other activities. We will not just sit aroundand get stagnant, we will have a good time and itwould be more fun if you were involved.
If you don’t already belong to another unit/club,consider strapping on a mini Model T/ or getting a
classic car and get out to the parades and competi-tions. Yes, you will probably fit into a Model T. Mylovely lady say that I don’t just get into it, I put it on!
Let’s have fun! The Model-T’s/Classic Cars noblesand ladies look forward to seeing you at many eventsthis year!
The month of January 2013, with all the meetingsand special happenings, is already behind us.
Congratulations to the officers of the 2013 SahibDivan who will lead our temple for the coming year.We also congratulate all club and unit officers forstanding tall and making things happen. Also, wewish Past Potentate Don Vos, the very best in hisnew position as Sahib’s Recorder. We do think it willbe a great year for our temple.
Rehearsals for the “Great Sahib Oriental Band”have also resumed. Practices have been quite skimpy,which means a lot of catching up needs to be done.There are several new tunes on the horizon, plus weare planning to attend the FSA Fantasy in Tampaand the Imperial session in Indianapolis, Indiana.Hopefully, we will be able to get enough bandsmentogether to represent Sahib Shriner’s at these events.As I mentioned before, new members are alwayswelcome. Well, this is an open call for a very impor-tant member of our band, namely the Band’s “Genie.”
many thanks to Hans Wessels, who has filled thisspot for so many years and has done a fantastic job.We are looking for a fun loving, jovial noble who lovesto entertain. Training will be available!
Note: The Santa did not get raffled off at the unitChristmas party, due to a 50/50 raffle going on. A newdate and venue will be decided by the band.
The month of February will again be very busywith many meetings and special events. The firstbeing the Potentate’s Ball on Saturday, February 2;let’s all show our support for Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo andLady Stacey Lee on this memorable evening.
On Sunday, February 17, the Motor Corps willhold its annual Spaghetti Dinner, please show yoursupport for this event.
Remember: Support your Shrine, collect pull-tabs, plastic caps and keep a child in your heart.
Thought for the month: “As you grow older, youwill discover that you have two hands, one is forhelping yourself, the other is for helping others.”
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
Proceeds to the Building Fund
Spaghetti Dinner at Sahib ShrineSunday, February 17
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
The Famous Sahib Shrine Motor Corps
For a Great Low Price ofAdults $9.00 Per Person
($10.00 at the door)Children 12 and under Free!
All YAll YAll YAll YAll You Can Eat Spaghettiou Can Eat Spaghettiou Can Eat Spaghettiou Can Eat Spaghettiou Can Eat SpaghettiMeat Balls
The New Year has arrived and the first Unit Coun-cil meeting was held on January 5. We only had
six units represented according to our sign-in-ros-ter. Having looked around the meeting room I knowthere were a few other units represented that hadnot signed in. Still it was disappointing that moreunits were not represented and I hope more will beat next month’s meeting as we need the support andcooperation of all units.
Those units that were represented took part insome important decisions that will affect all unitshere at Sahib in the coming year. First and mostimportant to me personally, was Steve Spencer of theLegion of Honor and Ron LeVene of the Model T’scoming forward to take the positions of Unit CouncilVice Chairman and Secretary respectively. Also,Frank Metheny has agreed to help me whenever hecan fit it in his schedule. I feel sure that, with themand the support of all nobles and ladies, we have agood chance to make 2013 a very good year for Sahib.
The units present at the meeting also voted tohave another Casino Night this year. Your councilofficers along with Floyd LaDue of the Oriental Bandhave since met and are trying to come up with a date.One of the problems always encountered is conflictswith the many other events going on here at Sahib.
Watch for more details later and if you have anysuggestions please pass them on to one of the offic-ers.
Of immediate concern is the Sarasota CountyFair to be held March 15-24. By time you are readingthis, we should have received confirmation of ourparticipation. If so, this year units and clubs willagain share in our proceeds from manning the ticketbooths and collecting tickets at the three entrances.This is a good opportunity for units and clubs to earnmoney for their treasuries which can be used in anyway they desire.
Finally, a few words to refresh memories on thehistory and purpose of the Unit Council. Originallyformed in 1990 “to unite the units into one bodywhich would provide a more efficient and effectivework force than the individual units could do work-ing separately. Individual units could maintain theirautonomy, continue to direct those activities thatwere unit oriented in scope, and could keep forthemselves the earnings there from.” Meetings wereheld following the monthly Club/Unit Head meet-ings. The council functioned successfully while pro-viding workers for temple-wide activities such asthe circus, bingo and the dog track openings, amongother things. Funds generated by these activities
were allotted to units according to their participa-tion and were to be used for (1) convention travel, (2)parade equipment, (3) uniforms and equipment and(4) donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children trans-portation fund, or the building fund. The councilbecame the only forum for units to get together anddiscuss a variety of subjects for the good of the order.In 1996, the By Laws were revised to incorporatesuch forums and allow units to use funds earned asthey desired. As time went on, most of the sources forrevenue went away and the council faded into thesunset. In 2011, Potentate Tom Millaway revived the
Council. He later offered the council the opportunityto manage Sahib’s participation in the SarasotaCounty Fair and to share the proceeds among thoseparticipating. Council members voted to accept andthat, along with the Dog Track opening, are cur-rently the only two temple-wide fundraisers for theCouncil. Current Potentate Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo hasstated he will do all he can to help, as long as thecouncil is willing to make the necessary efforts. Allunits are encouraged to participate in our monthlymeetings and to provide inputs for improving thecouncil activities.
Well, you did it again—you elected me! If I messup, it’s your fault. Thanks for your support. I’ll
try to make sure your faith in me has not beenmisplaced.
We have a busy rebuilding year ahead, starting asalways with membership! Illustrious Sir Bill hasordered a special $110 initiation fee ‘til the AprilCeremonial! If you have friends or family who may beinterested, now is the time! We have a couple of funthings to throw in for the first and second signers. Sokeep an eye out for strange happenings!
We’ll be on the road a bit to visit our lodges as wedid last year. Not as formal, but still spreading themessage of Sahib Shriners.
We’ll also continue our “invite our lodge mastersand secretaries” to breakfast in March. We tried thislast year and found that it was well worthwhile to allconcerned. We’ll have a guest from Tampa, an old
friend of mine from Maine, as our keynote leader.There will be other guests I’m sure, I’ll keep youposted.
Our mottos this year are “replace yourself”,“each one get one” we need the support of all SahibShriners, your committee of five members can onlybeat the drum to keep you thinking of our need fornew members. We are now under 1400 members!As our numbers dwindle, the need for replacement$$$$$$$ grow and sources of income become moredifficult for all of clubs and units to identify andaccess. We are in a dangerous situation and all of usmust step up to help!
I think it’s time for me to hang up. I get a littlecarried away at times.
For your info, Sandy and I have moved to 155Grand Oak Circle, in Venice. Nuff said!
Both Lady Gail and I want to wish everyone ahappy New Year and hope that you and your
loved ones have a healthy and prosperous 2013.I want to thank you for electing me to the Divan;
I am looking forward to working with Ill. Sir BillZurlo and my brother nobles. I know I have a lot tolearn, but under their leadership, I am sure they willshow me the way.
My phone is always ready to take any advice andI really want to hear your ideas to continue to makethis Shrine the best. My phone number is (941) 923-1168 and my email address is <[email protected]>feel free to contact me.
I know our Chairman Robert Rodd is workinghard on Donor Relations with the Shriners Hospitalfor Children through the plaque program. So pleasehelp and donate a $100 or more for our children. Yourdonations are tax-deductible and 100% of your con-tribution goes directly to the hospital.
I am looking forward to the East/West ShrineGame so I hope you got your tickets. I look forward tothe challenge and a busy February. See you at thetemple.
The past couple of months have given us the re-sults of some pretty contentious elections, both
in the national election and our Sahib Shriners elec-tion. For those that voted in either or both events, Icongratulate you for your interest in the future ofeach endeavor. While some may not like the specificresults, it is imperative that we accept the wishes ofthe majority and make the best of those results. Forthose that did not vote, you have no right to complainabout the direction of either. As a side result at theDecember Stated Meeting, the nobles present votedby a separate vote to accept the 2013 budget that waspresented at the November meeting. That budgetproposes operating income of $436,062.00 from atotal budget of $985,983.00. By either voting or notvoting, you have committed as a member of SahibShriners to the support necessary to meet thoseobligations. Allow me to outline some of the areas wehope you will show your support.
Dues: With a membership of 1440, we have bud-geted income of $130,000 from dues. As you can seethis covers less than 30% of our needs. The biggesthelp here is that if you have not yet paid your dues;please make that a high priority.
Initiations: New members are essential for theprosperity of our fraternity and our obligations toour Shriners Hospitals for Children. Our budget hasprojected for 30 new nobles to be created for 2013. Asyou visit your Blue Lodges, be on the lookout forthose brothers you may want to welcome to SahibShriners and ask them.
Rental income: Outside rentals are projected toprovide $35,000 to our operations. This means thatwe must make allowances that sometimes our hall orlounge may not be available for our rehearsals ormeetings and flexibility will help “pay the rent.”
Circus: Our new Circus committee has projectedprofits of $40,000 for the October event. This is analmost 75% increase over the success of last year yetstill short of the numbers generated in years past. Ihope that you will support this vital project by be-coming either a booster or a ringmaster. This is the
program to provide the free show for the school kids.Of course, we also need everyone to ask your neigh-borhood business partners to take an advertisementin our program book. And lastly, plan to support yourShrine Circus by attending one of the performanceswith your family and neighbors.
Bingo: Where would we have been last year with-out Bingo? Our budget for 2013 hopes to get $120,000from our “family” of Bingo players and workers; arequest for workers has regularly been posted in theReporter. This fundraiser is both fun and vital to ourcontinued operation. Please offer to do what you may.
Major fundraisers: These are the various shows,dinners, picnics, casino nights, and other events puton by the temple. We have a couple of other opportu-nities that are being examined by the Divan for thisyear. Your support of these efforts to maintain yourShrine is expected where within your cable tow andability. Our budget expects $45,000 from this area.
Fraternal fundraisers: These are the efforts ofthe individual clubs and units to raise revenue fortheir units as well as the Shrine. The Hillbilly din-ners, Pancake Breakfasts, Spaghetti Dinners, FishFries, Banjo & Band concerts, Tea Dances, and vari-ous fifty-fifty drawings are but a few of the opportu-nities to help while enjoying the comradery of yourbrother nobles. Our budget calls for $25,000 to begenerated here.
To save you the effort of adding the above, itcomes to $398,000. The remaining budget calls forincome from our restaurant/lounge and individualgifts or legacies. If each member would come to Sahibonce a quarter for dinner, our kitchen would beoverwhelmed. The next time you plan to dine out ata local eatery, please consider your own restaurantat 600 North Beneva. You will be pleased by thequality and the prices.
I don’t know if your budget has ever been laid outbefore you but I believe that the more you under-stand the needs of your fraternity, the easier it willbe to support it. As your treasurer, I thank you forthat support.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Sahib Shrine Trust Fund“The Permanent Building Fund”
Million Dollar Recognition Wall FundPledge Card
$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order$500 Cash, Check, or Money Order$500 Cash, Check, or Money order. Minimum tenpayments over a one year period.$2,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money order Othertangible items over a 5 year period.$5,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Othertangible items over a 5 year period.$7,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order Othertangible items over a 5 year period.$10,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money OrderOther tangible items over a 5 year period.Larger Amounts designated by Board of Trustees withwishes of donor considered.
Signature of Donor: _________________________________
Inscription to read: __________________________________
_________________________________________________Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
We wish to thank the following who have given up to thispoint and those who qualifying will be engraved on the“Tree” in the appropriate manner.
Ronald & Jean Cota ..................................... $ 500.00
February is Hospital Days month! The time isupon us! Nobles, are you helping with collec-
tions? Have you contacted your unit or club to offeryour support? This is “Crunch Time”!
It is all about “our kids”! Are you willing to makethat commitment to them? Without your efforts, fundswill not be available to get them to their much-neededappointments for treatment and rehabilitation.
How about this? In November, a small Transpor-tation Fundraiser was held with over $5000 col-
lected. The “Roadrunners,” God love them, spentnumerous hours manning a site to collect some ofthose funds. Not only do they commit to getting ourkids to and from but also they are willing to be on the“collection lines” to cover the costs of transporta-tion expenses. How’s that for a commitment?
Contact your unit or club or contact Tim Kinchlaat <[email protected]> or (941) 416 3110 to helpwith collections.
Public Relations – Sophiaby Harold Eady, Director, [email protected]
We conduct many different public relation ef-forts throughout the year. Some are more suc-
cessful then others. One consistent key to a success-ful event is when our patients of Shriners Hospitalfor Children are part of that effort.
For example, a few weeks ago our Hospital Chair-man, Jesus, invited one of our patients Sophia andher mother Marie Bailey as guests to our Thursdayluncheon. Marie gave a very heart-warming story oftheir experiences with the Shriners.
Another recent example was our Annual ShrinersChildren’s Christmas Celebration and this year (in
my humble opinion) was one of the best ever. Ourhospital chairman arranged to have close to fifty ofour patients attend as well as several family mem-bers. The Oriental Band, as usual, provided somewonderful entertainment highlighted by having thechildren join the band in playing the instruments.Several people had commented the band even soundedbetter when the kids played. This may become verytrue when the seven kids who won the children gui-tars become experts. These guitars donated by theOriental Band, thanks to Tom Perez who arrangedwith Wayne A. O’Dell of Armidillo Enterprises.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Our Sahib Clowns also provided some outstand-ing entertainment which all the kids (and adults)thoroughly enjoyed. To our Sahib units, the OrientalBand and the Clowns, congratulations on presentingvery good performances.
Another highlight of the day was the arrival ofMr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. Santa and Hospital Chair-
man, Jesus, presented gifts to all the children. Seephotos of this on page 9 and 47, and below.
It is examples like these when our hospital pa-tients are featured that often attracts the mediawhich in turn gives us great PR exposure to thepublic.
Everyone lined for hamburgers and hotdogs atthe December Sahib Shriners Children’s ChristmasCelebration after everyone received their presents.
Lontz
Seven kids at the Sahib Shriners Children’s ChristmasCelebration won children guitars donated by the Oriental Band, thanks
to Tom Perez who arranged with Wayne A. O’Dell of Armidillo Enterprises.
Lontz
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Page 26 SAHIB REPORTER February 2013
Nofsker appointed1st Ceremonial Mastersubmitted by Gary Schweinshaupt
Hank Nofsker was appointed by Potentate BillZurlo as 1st Ceremonial Master for 2013.
Hank was born June 6, 1937 in Edinburg, Pennsyl-vania. He graduated from high school in 1954 andjoined the U.S. Air Force (retiring in 1975 after 21years service.) He then worked for Martin Truckingfor 33 years retiring again in 2010 and moved toSarasota.
He was raised a Master Mason in 1984 and joinedZem Zem Shriners in 1997, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hewas Master of Meridian Lodge No. 411, Enonvalley,Pennsylvania in 1998. He transferred to Sahib in
January 2012. Other Masonic affiliations have beenTall Cedars of Lebanon Forest 144, Newcastle, Penn-sylvania (Past Grand Tall and Past DDSTC District#3, Past Tall Cedar Foundation Trustee, District #3.)At Zem Zem he is a Past Commander of the Legion ofHonor and a Past Commander of the Mid-AtlanticShrine Association Legions of Honor.
As a member of Sahib, he belongs to the Legion ofHonor, the Mariners, the Sojourners, the Past Mas-ters and the Q, Teocalli #183.
We are thrilled to have Leo Burnett as theShriners Hospitals for Children agency of
record. Leo Burnett has helped establish legendarybrands like Maytag, McDonald’s, Ford, Green GiantVegetables, Star-Kist Tuna, Pillsbury, Kellogg’s Ce-reals, Hallmark Cards and dozens more. Leo Burnett’sprimary role for us is to help tell the Shriners Hospi-tals for Children story — building a national brandpresence and raising awareness of the good worksthat our hospitals and care facilities do every day.
There are almost 1.5 million registered charities inthe United States today. With so many worthwhilestories to tell, we have to break through and have ourvoice be heard.
The creative approach that the Leo Burnett teamsuggested is based on the loving care our childrenreceive at the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Childrencare facilities. As they visited our hospitals theirprofessionals saw first-hand the work we do andwere moved by the extraordinary caring that is shown
Love to the RescueTelling our Remarkable Shriners Hospitals for Children Story – With one consistent voice
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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to the children and their families. They summed uptheir thoughts with the statement: “every day atShriners Hospitals for Children, love comes to therescue.” Based upon this insight, in early 2012, LeoBurnett unveiled Shriners Hospitals for Children“Love to the rescue” — our long-term campaign theme.
The Love to the rescue campaign logo is a varia-tion of our Shriners Hospitals for children logo,creating a heart to signify the “love” that is shown byShriners and staff as we con-tinue to care for kids.
In awareness-nationalCable TV, internet market-ing, direct mail and publicrelations. Using high fre-quency message deliverypermits the public to seeShriners Hospitals for Chil-dren on their TV, in themailbox, online, at eventsand in the news media. Aswe gain momentum fromthis consistent, cohesiveadvertising presence, community members will be-come familiar with the breakthrough work our hos-pitals accomplish for children. Once the public isfully aware of the Shriners Hospitals for Childrenstory, parents with children in need will seek ourexpertise and people will be more inclined to donate.As we grow our annual donations, we can expand thenumber of children we serve substantially. And of
course, as younger generations learn what greatwork the Shriners accomplish they will want to be-come members.
Fraternal MembershipYou’ll notice that our TV ads all include a Shriner inhis fez helping our patients. This technique createswhat is known as a “halo effect”, meaning people seethe Shriners in action, generating interest in frater-
nal membership. Since IRSregulations govern non-profit organizations likeour hospitals, we cannotspecifically spend hospitalfunds to promote frater-nal membership; however,we’re confident this ad-vertising campaign willpositively impact our re-cruitment efforts.
An interesting point re-vealed by research wasthat more young people
are seeking ways to make society better. As youngmen see the advertisements, they will have the op-portunity to join our ranks and do just that.
Investing in our FutureAs the old saying goes, good work takes time and thistask is no exception. Building substantial levels of
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Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions
$ 100 – A Brass Plate $10,000 – A Purple Plate$ 500 – A Silver Plate $20,000 – A Gold Plate$1,000 – A Red Plate $30,000 – An Orange Plate$2,500 – A Blue Plate $40,000 – A Black Plate$5,000 – A Green Plate $50,000 – 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.
Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building FundSince last Reporter
Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see the Recorder in the Sahib office.
BUILDING FUND DONATION FORMYes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plateon the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing thedesire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please checkthe 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 Mary3. 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
The 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 wehave money!
Do we need these improvements?Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!
Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine BuildingFund NOW!
Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope youwill continue to do your part for this worthy cause.
—From TBA, Building Fund Chairman
Sahib Shriners Building Fund
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VENICESHRINE CLUB
ALL MASONSAND NOBLES WELCOME!
Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.at the South Venice Yacht Club
4425 Yacht Club Drive
Contact: Nick Mulig President 493-1958
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Kentucky ColonelsUnder the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
We meet with our ladies the 4th Tuesday of each month,except June, July & August.
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 theShriners Hospitals for Children.I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest tothe hospitals.I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of atleast $100, which is tax deductible.
Please return application to:
Recorder’s Office Sahib Shrine600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232
Make your check payable to:SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENI am a member of ____________________________ Temple.
Signed ___________________________________________
Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners
February 14 ......... Canada Day, guest speaker Beth Richardson representing the Canadian Gov.
February 21 ......... Sahib Concert Band
February 28 ......... To be announced
3% Discount to All ShrinersPlus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs
At Sahib Shrine same dayand time as our Sunday
Pancake Breakfasts.
January March MaySeptember November
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Sahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every Tuesday10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Friendly Atmosphere
Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Sandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for Sale
Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or LessComplimentary 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. andSee For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida”
(Proceeds for the Benefit of Sahib Shrine)
Tired of the commotion and long waits to beserved at your business lunches?
Give theSahib ShrineRestaurant
a try!Reasonable prices, Free Wi-Fi,
no crowds, quiet atmosphere forserious business discussions to
help you make that sale.
Clients are often impressed that you areconnected with the Shrine philanthropies, and
they may be impressed with our rentalbanquet facilities.
THERE’S MORE TO INVESTING
IN CDs THAN JUST
BUYING CDs.High CD rates alone won’t help you get the mostout of CDs. We’ll help you develop a strategy thatcan help build savings by balancing competitiverates with projected needs for your money.
To learn about a CD strategy that makes sense,call today.
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Canister ReportDecember 2012
Noble Location Club/Unit Amount
Total $332.51
If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthlyreport, provide the Sahib office with the information. Sherri will be providing thecollection amounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number ofthese canisters out, and no information on where they are. Please help Sherri getthe current information.
. . .continued from page 7Assistan Rabban’s notes
Batten, Bill Regions Bank, Beneva Rd. Greeters $13.00$13.00
Dell, Bob Cove Cleaners $22.00
$22.00Lloyd, Ken Sweet Bay- Manatee Ave West Model Ts $32.00
$32.00Osganian, George Kentucky Fried Chicken - Palmetto MSC $9.71
“Shriners Believe in Brotherhood.Shriners are a brotherhood of men com-mitted to family, engaged in ongoingpersonal growth, and dedicated to pro-viding care for children and families inneed. Our backgrounds and interests arediverse, but we are bound together byour shared values and a desire to havefun, do good and build relationships thatcan last a lifetime.” This was sent to meby a Brother Shriner up north.
Stay healthy and remember those whoare not!
Master of the Grand Lodge of Florida.Les Ruggiero (Curli) was installed asWorshipful Master of Manatee LodgeNo. 31 on Saturday, December 29; AlDahlberg (Big Al) was installed as Wor-shipful Master of Phoenix Lodge No. 346on Saturday, January 5.
This column would not be completewithout recognizing our members whohave birthdays and anniversaries in Feb-ruary. We have seven members and la-dies with birthdays this month: LadyBeverly Brown and Gary Fields (JP) bothon the 2nd, Al Dahlberg (Big Al) on the4th, Lady Nicole Crimi on the 11th, LadyRita Bell (Sweet Pea) and myself (G-man) on the 16th and Steve Helin(Varmit) on the 25th. We have two mem-bers and their ladies who will celebrateanniversaries this month: Ken Shipley(Doc) and Lady Beatty on the 24th andNorm Cyphers (Stormin Norman) andLady Amanda on the 26th.
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tions have to co-exist in order to causewhat Dr. Koncz refers to as “extreme badluck”. Some of these risk factors includebody temperature, genetic predisposi-tion, hormonal abnormalities, electro-physiological abnormalities, as well asunintended side effects from drug inter-actions.
Often we read in the newspaper aboutbabies or someone in their thirties orforties that suddenly dies with no warn-ing signs. In some cases, an inheritedcardiac arrhythmia known as Brugadasyndrome is the culprit. It is estimated
that this disease is present in approxi-mately 1 in 5000 people in the UnitedStates and in Southeast Asia it is morecommon, affecting 1-2 in 1,000. Fre-quently the first sign of a problem iswhen the patient’s heart stops, manywill die of sudden cardiac death if imme-diate action is not taken to restart theheart. A number of risk factors generallyline up to cause their heart to shortcircuit electrically.
Babies diagnosed with Brugada syn-drome need to be watched closely if theybegin to run a fever because elevatedbody temperature can exacerbate theunderlying problem. Extreme exercisecan exacerbate the disease process lurk-ing in the hearts of student or profes-sional athletes. Antzelevitch is aproponent of requiring that every ath-lete playing sports gets an electrocar-diogram. He states that this is importantbecause, “diseases like hypertrophic car-diomyopathy, catecholaminergic poly-morphic ventricular tachycardia, longQT syndrome and others are particu-larly deadly under conditions of extremeexertion.”
Many people die after having a heartattack. In the vast majority of cases,death is due to a cardiac arrhythmia.Why some experience fatal arrhythmiasafter a heart attack, while others do not,is a question that scientists are grap-pling with. An early repolarization pat-tern (ERP) in the ECG has recently beenidentified as a risk factor. A major focusof Dr. Koncz and Gurabi’s research is tobetter understand the role of ERP incardiac arrhythmia disease.
They will spend the next year at theMMRL trying to better understand therisk factors that lead to the “perfectstorm.” That knowledge will help clini-cians better identify those individualsat risk and minimize their chance ofcardiac arrest.
New Tampa Admissions Other thanMonth Appts. Patients Trips for Surgery Tampa TripsJanuary 109 24 29 1 No tripsFebruary 127 19 23 1 No tripsMarch 134 19 26 3 2) BostonApril 91 14 25 2 2) Chicago
1) St. Louis1) Cincinnati
May 122 20 31 5 1) ChicagoJune 105 22 32 6 1) HoustonJuly 88 18 22 6 1) Philadelphia
1) CincinnatiAugust 159 19 27 7 1) Boston
1) ChicagoSeptember 72 13 30 4 1) Houston
1) Boston1) Philadelphia1) Cincinnati
October 95 16 31 4 No tripsNovember 69 16 21 3 2) ChicagoDecember 67 18 16 3 1) Chicago
Hospital Chairman’s 2012 Annual Reportsubmitted by Jesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman, [email protected]
public awareness, donor engagementand membership is not a quick fix. Agreat example of dedication to a brand isSt. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospitalin Memphis. For over 17 years they haveinvested tens of millions of dollars en-couraging people to “give to help themlive.” St. Jude realized decades ago that
a consistent media presence, combinedwith development officers stationedacross America, was the formula to amassan enormous endowment that serves aone-location research hospital.
Now it’s our turn! We are workingdiligently with Leo Burnett, the finestcreative talent and contracting with high-visibility media partners to put the22 Shriners Hospitals for Children carefacilities at the forefront of the public
mind. Your joint boards are committedto a multi-year Shriners Hospitals forChildren brand-building program thatwill work as outlined in the Multi-YearCampaign.
Source: Reprinted by permission fromShriners International, the PublicRelasions Voice, Edition 1, Volume 1,November 2012.
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We Care
Manatee ShrineClubPresident: Al Hochroth - 359-8387
Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Marlies Gluck-Upton, Queen, [email protected]
Love is in the air, and that particularly relates toour Nyla Temple. The basis of our belief is the
sisterhood of women and the love we bear for eachother.
February reminds us of that love and caring whichkeeps all of us going when times are rough.
Yes, there is ritual, but it is used to reinforce thelessons of how to bring out the best in humanity. Weare taught to accept each woman with her flaws andto help each other. This does not preclude the
fundraising we do for the Shriners Hospitals forChildren. With that in mind, we urge you to staytuned for information on our Shredathon. We’ll letyou know when details are formalized. But mean-while, don’t have your important papers shredded.Save them for our fundraiser and we will see thatthey are properly disposed of. With Nyla love.
You ask what’s going on with Sar-I Court? Let metell you!
On January 31, we had an outstanding day inhonor of Lady Carol Sue Roberts, GHP with a fantas-tic luncheon held for her at the beautiful Laurel OakCountry Club. “Foxy” Lady Liz Fox did her usualoutstanding job of putting this fun luncheon together,well done foxy lady! Then the next day we had thepleasure of welcoming our Grand High PriestessLady Carole Sue Roberts to our Sar-I Court StatedMeeting. As usual our Sar-I Court did a fantastic jobof making her welcome!
February will be almost as busy as December withour fantastic “Sheik” Affair Fashion Show at TaraGolf and Country Club on February 16, fashionspresented by Dillards. A great luncheon and fashionshow done by our Second Ceremonial Lady JudyWhite Harris. These ladies put so much work andefforts into preparing for these luncheons and GHPofficial visits and always do a super job! How fortu-nate our Sar-I Court has been with all our officers,past and present!
A big thank you for all your hard work ladies tomake our Sar-I the great court it is! An especially bigthank you to our High Priestess Lady Kay Weyer, (a
terrific lady) and all her officers for what they do forour court! Thank you! Thank you! And please let’s notforget our terrific members who are all so loyal withattending our court meetings and fun activities!
Again, I have to say I am so pleased to be a part ofSar-I Court, it’s true we are really like a big family!Always there to help each other when needed. Ifanyone is interested in joining us, please give me acall 377-6973! I will see that you get to the properlady to give you all the information required to be apart of this group. It is truly wonderful! And wewould love to have you!
I guess that about covers it until my next article!Cheer up ladies this is almost my last article for ourcourt!
I know you were not happy with my last emailpassword and you felt it was too long—you think? Itwas Mickeyminnieplutohueylouiedeweydonaldgoofysacramento.
But I just did what I was told, that I needed atleast eight characters and include at least one capi-tal and I did just that! Okay, okay I changed it! Maybeit was a bit long!
Happy Valentines Day!
Electrophysiology Program seeks to better under-stand how the electrical system in our heart works inboth health and disease. MMRL scientists also workwith pharmaceutical companies to ensure that themedications being developed are safe and effective.Finally, our Stem Cell Center has the capability ofcreating new heart cells from skin cells and/or lym-phocytes. These induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS)cells can then be used to create human models ofdisease, for safety pharmacology as well as for regen-erative therapy.
Dr. Istvan Koncz, a postdoctoral fellow and ZsoltGurabi, a predoctoral fellow at the MMRL are bothfrom Szeged, Hungary and are working under Dr.
Charles Antzelevitch, Executive Director and Direc-tor of Research of the MMRL, to unlock the secrets ofsudden cardiac death. Using information gleanedfrom our other programs and their own researchthey are trying to understand what risk factors worktogether to create a “perfect storm” of electricalmalfunction in the heart.
Dr. Istvan Koncz was recently honored as therecipient of one of six Research Fellowship Awardsfrom the Heart Rhythm Society for 2012-2013. Hisaward is supported by an education grant from St.Jude Medical, Inc. for investigation into cardiac pac-ing and electrophysiology.
Scientists at the Laboratory believe that severalfactors work together to cause sudden cardiac deathor “the perfect storm”. All of these different condi-
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Masonic Digest
Cortez High Twelve Clubby Bob Rodd, Past State President, [email protected]
Our Florida State Hi-12 main event of the year isright around the corner on Monday, February
11. That is our Florida State “High Twelve Day”which, this year, is being held at the Mid FloridaLakes Great Hall in Leesburg. Hi Twelvians, theirladies and guests from all around Florida come andenjoy a day of great comradery, great food and livelyentertainment with a few surprises added in. Hope-fully you have made your reservations for this event.If not, they need to be done right away. For questionscontact Gene Black (941) 359-6511 or myself at (941)776-0937. As High 12 Day is on one of our meetingdates, the Cortez Club meeting is cancelled as weexpect a good number will be attending the stateevent.
If you, as a Master Mason and your lady are not yetpart of Cortez Masonic High Twelve, we invite you tocome and visit us and see why, hopefully, you willwant to become more involved and maybe even be-come a member. The first step however is that youcome, see what we are all about and meet the won-derful people that belong to our club. You will alsosee how much fun both the men and ladies have.Please come and join us. We meet most Mondaysfrom November through April at Duff’s Original Buf-fet which is at the corner of Route 41 (Tamiami Trail)and 60th Ave. in Bradenton. We usually arrive be-tween 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.; we eat at 11:00 a.m. andstart our happenings around noon. Do not pay when
you enter but come to our private room over to theside and check in and pay there so you will receiveour special price. A fun day with humor, great food,good companionship, Masonic information and quiteoften some special goings on.
Speaking of fun, on February 4 we will be holdingour monthly auction of new or slightly used (but ingood condition) items that each of us have around thehouse that we no longer need or use. You may evenhave some Christmas or Hanukkah gifts that youreceived that you would like to share with others.We hold this event the first Monday of each monthright after our day’s luncheon get-together. Whenyou come, you might enjoy sharing an item or two ofyour own for our auctioneer, David Gardner to seewhat the item will bring. All proceeds from ourauctions are used to pay for our annual picnic.
In January, Hi-12 International held their mid-year conference at Harrah’s Casino and Hotel in LasVegas. And are looking forward to what new infor-mation will be coming forth as, unfortunately, noneof our members were able to attend.
Cortez #538 will hold a board meeting on Monday,February 18 at 10:00 a.m. prior to our regular lun-cheon.
Lots of other things are in the works. Come andfind out what they are and see if you would like toparticipate in them. Look forward to you all com-ing.
(l-r) Installing Marshal and Club's Masonic Representative David Hauraney;Sgt-at-Arms David Gardner; 2nd V.P. Jeff Davis; 1st V.P. Lindy Nardone: President Robert Davis;
Installing Officer and Club's Wolcott Representative & Master of Ceremonies Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, P.S.P.,Secretary Lewis Peter and Installing Chaplain and Club's Treasurer Gene Black, P.S.S.
Rodd
Installation of Cortez Masonic High Twelve Club # 538 Officers for 2013
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York Rite – Conscience and the Craftby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]
Religion and FreemasonryCharles Darwin opened a new window on scientificand theological study with the publication in 1859 ofhis contribution to modern science entitled On theOrigin of Species, followed in 1871 by his book De-scent of Man. This window looked out on a harvest ofconcepts and principles unimagined in the intellec-tual life of man. Where God’s laws were interpretedto mean that all living organisms were created toadapt with each other and fit perfectly into their ownenvironment. Darwin removed God and his naturallaws and in their stead, he placed the principles ofcommon ancestry of humans and apes and his ex-planatory theory of natural selection. This almostunbelievable concept burst upon the quiet lives ofthe western world’s scientific community like anexploding asteroid of gargantuan proportions andset off a firestorm of frenzied activity in every study
and laboratory in Europe and America, resulting inan unprecedented revolution in philosophy. But God,having been rejected by science for almost 150 years,has now been reintroduced in a new dimension byone of the greatest living scientists of our time,Stephen Hocking.
We recall that Freemasonry formally organizedin 1717 in England, less than 300 years ago. It is stillbeing publicized as the most widely distributed se-cret society in the world, having an active member-ship of over three million men attached to thousandsof lodges spread over every habitable portion of theglobe—until quite recently when other diversionslaid claim to men’s leisure hours.
There are various theories of the origins of Free-masonry, and where this great fraternal organiza-tion may have had its roots (to be continued in theMarch issue.)
As we come to February several holidays comeabout, but none so widely celebrated as
Valentine’s Day. One of the great symbols of thisholiday is the heart, representing tenderness, affec-tion, love and a capacity for kindness.
This symbol is also very important for the mem-bers of our fraternity. Our use of this symbol appearsto have shown up in lectures during the early 18thcentury with the concept that every man who be-comes a Mason must first be prepared in his heart. Itis used to address the principle to both outwardconduct and the conscience of all men. In the MasterMason degree we are shown a sword pointing to anaked heart, which is to demonstrate to us thatjustice will sooner or later overtake us and that,while many of our actions and thoughts may be hid-den form the eyes of men, they cannot be hidden formthe All Seeing Eye.
In the 11th Degree of Scottish Rite we again seethe heart as a symbol, this time surrounded by flames,indicating that zeal and devotedness should inspireall Scottish Rite Masons to be true to all men andhonest and sincere in all we think or do.
In the 26th Degree a gold heart appears as asymbol, this time in the center of an equilateraltriangle with the letters “I H S” standing for “JesusHominum Salvator” or “Sapienita Imperium Harmo-nia”, teaching us that the truths of Masonry arecontained within the religions of the world.
Thus when you look at the hearts this Valentine’sDay, think of your fraternity and the teachings it haspresented to you.
Scottish Rite meets in Tampa on February 11 at7:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner served at 6:00p.m. may be made at (813) 886-0578 or<[email protected]>.
I am Freemasonryby Ray V. Denslow
I was born in antiquity, in the ancient days whenmen first dreamed of God. I have been tried through
the ages, and found true. The crossroads of the worldbear the imprint of my feet, and the cathedrals of allnations mark the skill of my hands. I strive for beautyand for symmetry. In my heart is wisdom and strengthand courage for those who ask. Upon my altars is theBook of Holy Writ, and my prayers are to the OneOmnipotent God, my sons work and pray together,without rank or discord, in the public mart and in theinner chamber. By signs and symbols, I teach thelessons of life and of death and the relationship ofman with God and of man with man.
My arms are widespread to receive those of lawfulage and good report who seek me of their own freewill. I accept them and teach them to use my tools inthe building of men, and thereafter, find direction intheir own quest for perfection so much desired andso difficult to attain. I lift up the fallen and shelterthe sick. I hark to the orphan’s cry, the widow’s tears,the pain of the old and destitute. I am not church, norparty, nor school, yet my sons bear a full share ofresponsibility to God, to country, to neighbor andthemselves. They are freemen, tenacious of theirliberties and alert to lurking danger. At the end, I
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Support Your Masonic OrganizationsMore on the SunCoast Florida Freemasonry Website: www.trowel.com/flamason
Wauchula No. 17 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. WauchulaManatee No. 31 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonPeace River No. 66 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 909 North Oak ArcadiaBraidentown No. 99 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. 520 30th Ave. W. BradentonPalmetto No. 110 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonBowling Green No. 121 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Chester Ave. & Main St. Bowling GreenSarasota No. 147 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2160 Main St. SarasotaVenice No. 301 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 118 E. Venice Ave. VenicePhoenix No. 346 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. SarasotaEnglewood No. 360 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 265 Pine St. EnglewoodNorth Port No. 406 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd. North Port
Sarasota SR Club 1st Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota (On even numbered months – Dark in December)
2nd Friday, 11:45 a.m. Sahib Shriners for lunch Sarasota(Every month, 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., 5500 Memorial Hightway Tampa (Optional Dinner at 6:00 p.m.)
Visit a High Twelve Club (more detail at http://www.trowel.com/flamason/hi12.htm)
Cortez Every Monday, 10:45 a.m. 6010 14th St. W. Bradenton(November through April) Duff's Restaurant
Visit a Blue Lodge Near You
Visit Scottish Rite (more detail at http://trowel.com/flamason/scottishrite/index.html)
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commit them as each one undertakes thejourney beyond the vale into the glory ofeverlasting life.
I ponder the sands within the glassand think how small is a single life in theeternal universe. Always have I taughtimmortality, and even as I raise menfrom darkness into light, I am a way oflife.
I am Freemasonry.The End but actually, just the begin-
ning.Source: Suggested by Chief Chaplain
Lou Ortt, 33°. Ray V. Denslow, P.M ofTrenton Lodge 13 in Missouri and wasPast Grand Master of Missouri in 1931.Found in a Masonic magazine from Con-necticut.
Have you ever wondered why a youngand otherwise healthy young per-
son dies on a sports field or why babiesdie in their crib from Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome (SIDS)? Have you everread in the paper that someone who wasotherwise healthy and in the prime oftheir life suddenly dies from their heartstopping? Why are people more likely todie of sudden cardiac death after a heartattack? Some of the best and brightestcardiac researchers at the Cardiac Re-search Institute at Masonic Medical Re-
MMRL Scientists Explore “Perfect Storm” Factors for Sudden Cardiac Deathfrom the MMRL Update, Fall Issue 2012
search Laboratory (MMRL) are workingto understand why these tragedies hap-pen and how they might be prevented.
The MMRL is in a unique position tofind the underlying or root cause of car-diac deaths because of our multiple dis-ciplines of study under one roof.Scientists at the bench seek to under-stand the how and why heart rhythmdisturbances arise. The data generatedare shared through scientific publica-tions with the scientific and medical com-munities worldwide. If after peer-reviewthey are judged to be innovative, clinicaltrials are designed to ascertain whetherthe experimental results are effective inthe general population. Once the clini-cal trials establish the safety and effi-cacy of the new treatments, they can beapproved for use by clinicians in every-day practice.
The long process from bench to bed-side begins with our Molecular Geneticsand Genetic Screening Programs. Scien-tists investigate the sequence of thenucleotides that make up our DNA touncover gene mutations that may cause
disease. Our Molecular Biology Programuses the information discovered throughgenetic screening to understand howmutations may affect our health. The
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It seems like 2012 just finished and here we arealready in the second month of 2013. Time sure flieswhen you are enjoying what you are doing. I for one cansay I am truly enjoying what I am doing with the SahibPlaque Program in helping to raise awareness andfunds for the benefit of our children at the ShrinersHospital for Children right here in Tampa. At the sametime-share a beautiful acknowledgement in the way ofa plaque, donated by Sahib, that all of us, I believe,would be extremely proud to display in our homes andbusinesses for all our friends and associates to see. Iwould not be surprised if some of them asked what it isabout and hopefully more plaque participants will beforthcoming after you share information with themabout the program.
For under .28cents a day you too can be a proud ownerof one of these plaques. If you are like most of us, youthink nothing of spending funds on many things justbecause you want to and you can. Maybe for a book, cupor coffee or in my case, a cup of hot chocolate, an icecream or even a magazine at the supermarket. We donot hesitate or feel we are depriving ourselves by doingso and we should not. We look at ways to help othersand ways to save on taxes. I am sure that many of yougive to various charities to help them further theircauses. I suggest one of those charities be the ShrinersHospitals for Children. Donations made out directly tothe Hospital are 100% tax deductible to the fullestextent allowed by law.
I would ask that you start now, if you have notalready done so by investing that .28 cents a day toassist with what we all toot our horns about, the
Greatest Philanthropy in the World, The ShrinersHospitals for Children.
I hope all of you have had the opportunity to visitour Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children, see, andhear about the fabulous work they are accomplishing.As the Donor Relations Chairman for Sahib I have hadthe privilege of attending some of the Hospital Govern-ing Board meetings up in Tampa and have gained muchrewarding insight that just helps spur me on. If you oryour family have not toured the hospital and would liketo, let me know and I will see about arranging one.
Please start your involvement in Sahib’s plaqueprogram today by sending a check made payable tothe “Shriners Hospitals for Children” for $100 ormore. (.28 Cents x 365 days = $102.20) ($100 is theminimum but can be for more if you wish to and areable). The program is set up for a five-year time withspaces on the plaque for engraved year tabs to be addedeach year you participate. You can adjust the amountyou give each year, with minimum of $100 tax-deduct-ible donation each year you participate. Hopefully youwill want to do this for five consecutive years but ifnecessary, you can skip a year.
If you know of a child that we can possibly helpplease let the office at Sahib or me know and we will seewhat we can do to get the ball rolling. We do not turnaway a child, if there is a reasonable possibility theycan benefit from the specialized services available. Theareas we work with include orthopedic conditions,burns, spinal cord injuries as well as cleft lip andpalate. Hopefully you also are aware that “regardlessof the patients or families ability to pay” they will betreated if it is something we cover.
Plaques may be for you, your spouse, you and yourspouse, companion, a very special person in your life orcan be in honor or in memory of someone you love, lovedor thought very highly of. However, you do it, please doit as it helps our children and I feel sure that it will giveyou a great sense of satisfaction.
To participate just fill out the form below and attachyour check made out to Shriners Hospital for Childrenand give it to me, drop it off at the Sahib Office or sendit to Sahib Shriners, c/o Noble Robert L. (Bob) Rodd,Donor Relations Chairman, 600 N. Beneva Road,Sarasota, FL 34232. If you have questions contact me at(941) 776-0937 or email above.
Meets every Tuesday morning atThe Olde World Restaurant
Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited
Contact James Gates, President – 380-2491
The Sahib ShrinersPipes and Drums
2:00 p.m.Every Thursday
Sahib ShrineCall Warren MacConnell
941-554-4725
Tired of the commotion and long waits to beserved at your business lunches?
Give the Sahib Shrine Restaurant a try!
Reasonable prices, no crowds, quietatmosphere for serious business discussions to
help you make that sale, now with Wi-Fi!
Clients are often impressed that you are connectedwith the Shrine philanthropies, and they may be
impressed with our rental banquet facilities.
at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
A.A.O.N.M.S.
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubA.A.O.N.M.S.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each monthat Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
President Phone: (941) 468-0578 Hampton Crimi Email: [email protected]
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Another highlight of the day at the Annual Sahib Shriners Children’s Christmas Celebrationwas the Sahib Oriental Band when they included the kids. The kids and the crowd had a great
time. See additional comments from PR Chairman Harold Eady on page 24.
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The Sahib Childrens Christmas Party – December 2012
All the kids at the Annual Sahib Shriners Children’s Christmas Celebration were ready forSanta. As you can see from the tables, there were plenty of gifts.
January Anniversary WinnersNoble Bud and Lady Carole Glidden
January Birthday WinnerLady Liz Fox
The January 2002 Reporter front-pagehighlighted Ed Luff as the Shriner of
the Year and Pat Baessler being electedour Potentate. The previous year, 2001,had unusual trials and tribulations forour nation due to 9/11 and they weredeeply felt here at Sahib.
The Friday Webletter was beingemailed to 607 subscribers (1,319 now.)
During 2001, sixty-two new Shrinerswere created at Sahib. Unfortunately,the Black Camel visited Sahib Shrine,and over seventy nobles were called.
Looking at the faces of the contribu-tors to the Reporter, it is disturbing tome, to realize how many of them are nolonger with us.
The Camel Herder Super Bowl Partythat year was a big deal; the main hallhad the large screen projection TV onthe stage in the main hall and other TVsin the lounge.
The King Pins served 1,240 people atthe last pancake breakfast. The KingPins donated $16,435 to the Sahib Build-ing Fund for the previous year.
The Birthday Anniversary DinnerDance selected a queen (don’t rememberhow they selected her, I just remembershe sat in a high-backed white chair witha crown,) along with birthday and anni-versary drawing winners.
The “Sahib Shrine Center BoosterClub” was started. The idea was thatnobles and ladies might know of some-one (non-Shriners) who may be inter-ested in attending some or all of ourfunctions. They will receive a letter ev-ery other month outlining all of our func-tions for the upcoming two months forjust $10 a year. They encouraged mem-bers to take membership forms with themand just maybe a non-Shriner or a Masonmay decide to become a member. Maybesome day that member may ask the ques-tion, “How can I become a Shriner?” Someideas are timeless! The Booster Clublasted a year or two, as I recall, suspectwe lost the person most committed tothe idea, and it died.
The Sahib Oriental Band had wontheir national championships at Impe-rial in Las Vegas.
Membership at the end of 2001 was2,408.
Shriners Hospitals for Children ap-proved a record-breaking budget for 2002of over $1.6 million a day. Imperial usedto supply reports on our budget to beinserted into our magazines, they nolonger do that! In 2002, the annual bud-get was $597 million; from other sourcesI found this year’s budget is projected tobe $900 million.
I started as editor in 1995, so thismakes 2013 the beginning of my 19thyear! I will exceed 200 issues in a monthor so! That translates into somethinglike 12,000 hours; just for publishing theReporter (this doesn’t include all the ef-forts for photography and Internet post-ing or the efforts toward the Friday emailWebletter, or all the demands for eventprograms and calendars.) There are threeyears of Reporters online now, perhaps,if I ever get time, will get ten yearsonline. Not sure anyone really cares ifthey are available?
Ten years ago at Sahib!
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www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
Shriners Hospitals for Children Provides Excellent Pediatric Orthopaedic Care
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty health care systems in the world and has the largest full-time staff of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S.
Since the first Shriners Hospitals for Children opened in 1922, the organization has been providing care to children with orthopaedic conditions. Today, the facilities specializing in orthopaedics are dedicated to providing medical and rehabilitative care to children with congenital deformities, problems resulting from orthopaedic injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Specifically, conditions treated include hip problems, foot deformities, limb deficiencies and discrepancies, spinal deformities, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), and the orthopaedic difficulties associated with neuromuscular disorders, such as spina bifida and cerebral palsy. Shriners Hospitals for Children are equipped and staffed to provide care for virtually all pediatric orthopaedic problems, except acute trauma.
When treating children with orthopaedic problems, Shriners Hospitals for Children uses an interdisciplinary approach to ensure comprehensive, personalized care.
Examples of the expertise of Shriners Hospitals for Children in orthopaedics are the orthotics and prosthetics departments and the state-of-the-art movement analysis laboratories located at several hospitals.
Fourteen Shriners Hospitals have in-house orthotics services; 12 of these also provide prosthetics services. They are capable of creating everything from a complete prosthetic limb to the smallest assistive device, all as efficiently as possible.
Thirteen hospitals have movement analysis laboratories equipped to carefully study how a child with mobility problems walks. These high-tech labs use a system of reflective markers, high-speed cameras and computers to develop a model of a child’s walk that physicians use to recommend treatment.
At Shriners Hospitals for Children, research in orthopaedics is emphasized. In addition to searching for an understanding of the workings of the bones, muscles and joints themselves, researchers are looking for answers and solutions in the basics of genetics, cell structures and growth and development patterns.
Some specific research projects underway in orthopaedics include developing medications to treat hypophosphatasia (a severe form of rickets) and determining the compliance rates for bracing in treating clubfoot.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is also proud of its role in medical education. In the past 20 years, more than 9,500 physicians have received residency education or postgraduate fellowships at Shriners Hospitals for Children. In addition, many of Shriners Hospitals for Children’s staff physicians hold faculty positions at academic institutions, sharing their expertise with tomorrow’s doctors
These efforts demonstrate the commitment of Shriners Hospitals for Children to providing the most comprehensive care possible in order to give patients the opportunity for full and happy lives.
Chief Rabban Bill Zurlo and Lady Stacey Invite you to Join them
On the Sahib Shrine 2013 Spring and Fall Cruises
7 Night 8 Day Eastern Caribbean Voyage April 28 - May 5, 2013
Aboard the Amazing NEW Mega Ship ~ Allure Of The Seas
Round Trip Ft Lauderdale to Nassau Bahamas, St Thomas, and Phillipsburg St Maarten
And
7 Night 8 Day North To Alaska September 8-15, 2013
Aboard the Beautiful & Elegant Golden Princess
Round Trip From Seattle to Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Beautiful Scenic Cruising, Ketchikan and Victoria British Columbia
Both Cruises Welcome Bottle of Wine, Hosted Cocktail Party & More!
For Information Contact: Sahib Shrine 941-366-4449 Web: http://sahibshrine.org/2013cruises.pdf
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SAHIB SHRINELADIES CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
1 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA3 8:00am Pancake Breakfast4 11:30am Jewels of Service
11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL7:00pm Legionettes - SL
The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donatingaluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of July 31,2012, they have collected 85,087 lbs., for a total of $43,519.87 for theShriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS
1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete canswould require a great deal more storage space. Youshould go ahead and recycle the rest of the can in thenormal 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 Sahibclub/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 Hospi-tal for Children.
Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party!
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Boxes
What are they?A plastic cube with a slot in the top.
What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, money for ourShriners Hospitals for Children to helprelieve the pressure from the HospitalDays Fund Drive.
Where are the boxes to be?In any store or business, preferably near acash register. Within eyesight of customersmaking it easy for them to put theirchange in the box.
When are the boxes to be used?All year round, so our friends can donatesmall amounts of cash at any time.
As most of you know, many businesses have some kind ofcollection boxes on their counters, so why not one of ours?
Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449if you can arrange a placement.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees
GENERAL APPOINTMENTSAudio-Visual Unit Chair ................................. Oscar Cloutier, PPAudio-Visual Unit Members ..................................................... TBABlood Bank Chairman ................................................. Dick HinesBuilding Maintenance Co-Chairman Ken Pederson, Ed Wallace
Building Maintenance Committee ....................... Del RawlinsonChurch Service Chairman ............................... Lou Ortt, 33°, PPDirector of Clubs ................................................... Del RawlinsonDirector of Security ..................................................... Sam UptonFinance Committee (Elected) Chairman ............. Dale LaBell, PP
Finance Committee (Elected) .................................. Bill McKownOscar Cloutier PP, Anthony Vignocchi
Golf Chairman ................................................. Tom Cunningham,Golf Committee ......................................................... John Sholtis
Legal Counsel ............................................. William B. PadelfordLibrarian ............................................................ John Mitchell, PPMasonic Relations Chairman .......................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Masonic Relations Youth Groups ................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Membership Chairman ..... High Priest & Prophet Carroll ScribnerParliamentarian ............................................... Oscar Cloutier, PPProgram Committee Chairman ................................ Harold Eady
Program Committee Co-Chairman ...................... Philip StaplesProtocol Advisor ................................................ H. “Bud” StuverProvost Marshal ........................................................... Ron EngerPublic Relations Director .......................................... Harold Eady
Committee ............... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Anthony VignocchiReporter Editor .............................. Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCHSpeakers Bureau ...................................................... Harold EadySunshine Committee Chairman ................. Divan host for monthTicket Sales ................................. LOSNA - Marylou Ellis, PHPUnit Council Chairman .............................................. Fred Phillips
Unit Council Vice-Chairman .............................. Steve SpencerUnit Council Secretary ........................................... Ron LeVene
Assistant Chief Aide .................................................... Bill AthasAssistant Chief Aide ............................................... Bud GliddenAssistant Chief Aide ................................................ Tom HardinAssistant Chief Aide ................................................... Dave JolyAssistant Chief Aide ............................................ Ken PedersenAssistant Chief Aide ................................................... Don SimsAssistant Chief Aide ................................................... Jim SmithChief Aide Emeritus ............................................... Joe PegoraroAides ........................... Bob Bordner, Lacey Cross, Jim Duke,
Fred Elllis, Ron LeVene, Art Littman, Art Monson,David Moote, Bob Pedersen, Ray Perez,Hugh Quigley, Ron Shrum, Phil Staples,
Jim Trefrey, Tom Willeman, Jim Yeo
2013 DIVANPotentate ........................................... William H. “Bill” ZurloChief Rabban ............................................. Rocky KearneyAssistant Rabban ......................................... Connie JacobiHigh Priest & Prophet ............................... Carroll ScribnerOriental Guide .................................................... Bill BalkwillTreasurer ......................................................... Ken ShipleyRecorder ......................................................... Don Vos, PP
IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESBill Zurlo, Potentate Connie Jacobi, Asst. RabbanDon Vos, Recorder Bill Batten, Recorder EmeritusGlenn Walters, PP, Emeritus W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus
PAST POTENTATES1981-82 * Howard Noble 1999 Curtis Toale1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33°1984 * Tom Bing 2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr.1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 2003 Ed Phillips1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 2004 * Bob Goldenberg1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 2004 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 2005 Dwain Jones1990 Lee E. Stewart 2006 Homer Cranmer1991 * William “Bill” Magill 2007 Dale LaBell1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie 2008 John N. Mitchell1993 * Les Taylor 2009 Oscar Cloutier1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 2010 Don Vos1995 * James Arendall 2011 Tom Millaway1996 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 2012 Charles Levan, 33°1997 Al “Bear” Robinson1998 Ken Terryberry * Deceased
APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master ............................................. Henry Nofsker2nd Ceremonial Master ............................................. Del RawlinsonDirector of the Arch ..................................................... David BruceDirector of Ritual ............................................................. Ed FirquinMarshal ........................................................................... Ron EngerCaptain of the Guard ................................................. Mike SwatekOuter Guard ................................................................ Herb Mueller
SAHIB TRUST FUNDChairman ....................................................................... Art Littman
Trustees ......................................... Ken Pedersen, Jules Simon
OFFICE STAFF
Administrative Assistant .......................................... Sherri CliburnFinancial Assistant .................................................. Barbara HaysEvent Coordinator ............................................. Linda GlendinningFood & Beverage Manager ............................... Gene BorkowskiExecutive Chef ..................................................... Robert McClain
Chaplain ............................................................... Rev. Don KerrChaplain ............................................................. Rev. Bill CarterChaplain .......................................... Rev. Dorè Jacques Patlian
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTSDonor Relations Chairman ........................................ Robert RoddHospital Benefit Month Co-Chairmen ........ Bill Long & Tim KinchlaPlaque Program Chairman ................................... Robert L. RoddBusiness Collection Buckets ................................ Dorwin PulfordHospital Chairman ................................................... Jesus CabaloScreening Clinic Chairman ..................................... Jesus CabaloHospital Transportation Chairman ........................... Jesus Cabalo
FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS100 Million Dollar Club Chairman ......................................... TBDBingo Chairman ............................................................ Jack IvinsCircus Co-Chairman ....... Oscar Cloutier, PP; Dale LaBell, PPCounty Fair Chairman .............................................. Fred Phillips
County Fair Co-Chairman ............................. Cliff BloodsworthDog Track Chairman ................................................. Fred PhillipsFez & Clothes Sales .................................................... Aides UnitJewelry Sales Co-Chairmen ......................... Jim Yeo, Jim DukePicnic Committee (Spring) .................................................... UnitsPicnic Committee (Fall) ............................................ Club CouncilSpaghetti Dinner .. Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters
AMBASSADORSChief Ambassador ........................................................ Sam Upton
Asst. Chief Ambassador .... Robert “Bob” Pedersen (Lodge 99)Ambassadors-at-Large ................................ John Stafford, 33°,
Barry Hart 33° (Lodge 301,) William Merritt (Lodge 147,)Dave Mills (Lodge 147,) Ray Perez (Lodge 99,) Stan Preston,
UNIT HEADSUnit Council ........................................... Fred Phillips (951-9933)Aides .................................................... Cub Dickerson (755-4630)Band ........................................... C. Jarrett Miller, PP (756-1471)Banjo Band .......................... George Van Valkenburg (215-7086)Clowns ......................................... Oscar Cloutier, PP (739-8470)Directors Staff .......................................... David Bruce (924-5157)Greeters .................................................. Dick Menzak (378-8348)Kentucky Colonels ........ Col. Dwight N. Ridgeway (721-7792)King Pins ............................................ Del Rawlinson (951-0033)Legion of Honor ........................................ Al Hochroth (359-8387)Mariners ..................................................... Mel Collins (924-4680)Marshal’s Staff .......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Model T’s ................................................ Ron LeVene (753-3769)Oriental Band ......................................... Floyd LaDue (725-0555)Past Masters ........................................... Allen Sorbie (232-1494)Pipes & Drums ....................................... Phil Staples (741-8215)Provost Guard ........................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Rituals ....................................... Billy Joe Humphrey (371-2668)Roadrunners ........................................ Jesus Cabalo (379-8125)Temple Guards ..................................... Mike Swatek (749-1761)
TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLESDon Albertson .................................................. Program ChairmanBill Athas .................................................. County Fair ChairmanBill Batten .......................................................................... RecorderRay Bell ............................................................ Event CoordinatorCliff Bloodsworth .............................................. Hospital ChairmanBen Blount ................................................. Hospital TransportationCharlie Burke ..... Membership Chairman, Bloodbank ChairmanOscar Cloutier, PP ................................... Membership ChairmanEd Firquin ...................................................... Ceremonial DirectorGerald Goacher, KCCH ....................................................... RitualWilliam H. Johnson ........................................................ TreasurerHerb Mueller ................................................. Captain of the GuardJoe Pegoraro ................................................................. Chief AideHarold Schatsneider .................................................. Outer GuardW. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP ............................................... RitualLee Stewart, PP ................................................................. DirectorBud Stuver ...................................................................... Chief Aide
COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLESMike Ash .................................................................................. BandBill Athas ................................... Finance Officer, Legion of HonorNorm Bensen ................................ Treasurer, Venice Shrine ClubRichard Brainard ............................................................. King PinsJack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ........................................ Flying FezzesJ.D. Copher ................................................ North Port Shrine ClubSelwyn Damron ...................................................... Director’s StaffWilliam F. Dokes .............................. Secretary, Gulf Shrine ClubRaymond Drury, Sr. .................. Secretary, Manatee Shrine ClubHarry Falck ............................................................... Oriental BandEd Gremp ................................................................................. BandDarwin Heinzman ............................................................ King PinsEarl Huntzinger ................................. Gulf Shrine Club TreasurerJim Macdonald .......................................... North Port Shrine ClubOtis Manchester ........................................ North Port Shrine ClubWillis “Bill” Mather ........................................................... King PinsWilliam McKown ........................................................ Past MastersJarrett Miller, PP ..................................................................... BandGeorge Mitchell, KCCH ................................................... HillbilliesWilliam Pincumbe ......................................... Banjo Band DirectorStanley Preston .................................. Chaplain, Gulf Shrine ClubGary Schweinshaupt, KCCH .................................... Desert PatrolP.W. Towsley ............................................. North Port Shrine ClubSam Upton (Flight Director) ................................... Flying FezzesClint Van Tassell ....................................... North Port Shrine ClubEd Wallace .............................................................. Camel HerdersAlf Weidner ................................................................ Desert PatrolFrank Wild ........................................... Hospital Service Chairman
2013 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL
William “Bill” Zurlo (Stacey Lee) Gary “Rocky” Kearney (Wendy)407 White Oak Way 1315 Tinamou Rd.Sarasota, FL 34237-6440 Venice, FL 34293-2935(941) 729-1702 (941) [email protected][email protected]
Conrad “Connie” Jacobi (Deanie) Carroll“Scrib”Scribner (Sandy)6333 Stone River Rd. 155 Grand Oak CircleBradenton, FL 34203-7895 Venice, FL 34292-2434(941) 727-0150 (941) [email protected][email protected]
Bill Balkwill (Gail)2151 Riviera Dr.Sarasota, FL 34232-3517(941) [email protected]
Don Vos (Carol) Kenneth M. Shipley (Beatty)4488 Highlands Park 2909 Concord StreetSarasota, FL 34235-2343 Sarasota, FL 34231-6114(941) 371-5757 (941) [email protected][email protected]
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New Noblesbring to
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NEW MEMBERS ARE VITALto SHRINEDOM’S very existence!
New ABILITIESNew LOYALTYNew FINANCESNew DEVOTIONNew SINCERITYNew MANPOWERNew ENTHUSIASM
WATER TREATMENTAqua-Soft (Roger King) .......................... 34
SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club .......................... 40Gulf Shrine Club ...................................... 46Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 40Motor Corps Shrine Club ........................ 46North Port Shrine Club ............................ 46Venice Shrine Club .................................. 31
Special Dinner & Dance - SL8:00am Potentate Ball -
Set Up - MH
Sarasota County Fair
Sarasota County Fair10:00am Palmetto DeSoto
Children’s Parade7:00-10:00pm “E on the Strip”
Motor CorpsSpaghetti Dinner
February 17All You Can Eat
Spaghetti
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“beashrinernow.com has been an extremely helpful resource in recruiting new members,” said Randy Rudge, membership development director of Shriners International.
“In today’s world everything is about convenience, and the website allows prospective members to sign-up and learn about the great benefits of being a Shriner in a matter of minutes.”
To help bring traffic to the website, Shriners International Headquarters has put together a marketing campaign. You can find online banner ads for beashrinernow.com, as well as print ads and inserts that were created for temples to hand out to prospective members.
The website is a terrific educational resource because it helps explain the relationship between the Masonic Order and Shriners International, and also features a video about the fraternity’s history. Site visitors can learn about the fraternity’s connection with Shriners Hospitals for Children® and take a virtual tour of one of the hospitals.
beashrinernow.com also helps answer any questions about the necessary steps to becoming a Master Mason and Shriner. If, after reviewing the process, an individual would like to pursue membership, all he has to do is select “The Next Step” tab , fill out a short questionnaire, and he will be paired with a virtual mentor.
One of the great features of beashrinernow.com is the interaction membership candidates have with their virtual mentors. Virtual mentors are Shriners who are active in their temple and Masonic Lodges and have volunteered to guide interested applicants through the membership process.
Candidates are paired with virtual mentors who best suit their professional and personal interests. The mentor becomes a trusted friend and advisor through exchanges of knowledge about
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Freemasonry and becoming a Shriner. The process is intended to re-create the Masonic teaching of developing close, trusting relationships with prospective Masons through personal communication.
Statistics prove beashrinernow.com is helping the fraternity more effectively reach a younger demographic, given that the most recurring age for these new members has been 32. This number is especially interesting to Shriners, since one of the fraternity’s co-founders, Dr. Walter Fleming, was the same age when he developed the concept of the fraternity.
By continuing to spread awareness with initiatives like beashrinernow.com, we look forward to adding more exceptional men to the “world’s greatest fraternity.”
For the last couple of years, Shriners International has been busy developing new tools to help increase awareness of the fraternity. One of those ongoing efforts is the website beashrinernow.com, which was created specifically as a way for interested potential members to learn about the fraternity, easily and quickly.
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