Reporter Volume 32, Number 1 Sarasota, Florida January 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 January 1 New Years Day 2 Installation of 2013 Officers, 5:00 p.m. 4 East West Shrine Game Pre-Game Party, 7:00 p.m. 6 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 40 8 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 9 Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 6 11 Evening with Patsy Cline, 7:00 p.m. 19 Shriners East/West Football Game, 4:00 p.m., 16, 36 20 Sahib Dedication Service, 3:00 p.m., 7 25 “E on the Strip”, 7:00 p.m., 30 Rusty Mason Reunion, 6:30 p.m., 39 Elected Divan for 2013 . . .continued on page 38 Ö Bill Zurlo confirmed as New Sahib Potentate for 2013 submitted by Gary Schweinshaupt Don Vos elected New Sahib Recorder for 2013 submitted by Gary Schweinshaupt Oriental Guide Bill Balkwill Treasurer Ken Shipley Recorder Don Vos, PP Potentate Bill Zurlo . . .continued on page 25 Ö Chief Rabban Rocky Kearney Assistant Rabban Connie Jacobi High Priest & Prophet Carroll Scribner A t the Sahib Annual Meeting on December 5, Chief Rabban Bill Zurlo was elected our Potentate for 2013. Noble Bill became a Shriner in 1999 when he joined Sahib at the urging of one of our Greeters. He joined and became A t the Sahib Annual Meeting on December 5, Past Poten- tate Don Vos was elected our Recorder for 2013. Don lives in the Meadows with Lady Carol. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from West Michigan
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ReporterVolume 32, Number 1 Sarasota, Florida January 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
January 1 New Years Day2 Installation of 2013 Officers, 5:00 p.m.4 East West Shrine Game Pre-Game Party, 7:00 p.m.6 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 408 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 69 Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 6
11 Evening with Patsy Cline, 7:00 p.m.19 Shriners East/West Football Game, 4:00 p.m., 16, 3620 Sahib Dedication Service, 3:00 p.m., 725 “E on the Strip”, 7:00 p.m.,30 Rusty Mason Reunion, 6:30 p.m., 39
Elected Divan for 2013
. . .continued on page 38
Bill Zurlo confirmed asNew Sahib Potentate for 2013submitted by Gary Schweinshaupt
Don Vos electedNew Sahib Recorder for 2013submitted by Gary Schweinshaupt
Oriental GuideBill Balkwill
TreasurerKen Shipley
RecorderDon Vos, PP
PotentateBill Zurlo
. . .continued on page 25
Chief RabbanRocky Kearney
Assistant RabbanConnie Jacobi
High Priest & ProphetCarroll Scribner
At the Sahib Annual Meeting on December 5, Chief RabbanBill Zurlo was elected our Potentate for 2013.
Noble Bill became a Shriner in 1999 when he joined Sahibat the urging of one of our Greeters. He joined and became
At the Sahib Annual Meeting on December 5, Past Poten-tate Don Vos was elected our Recorder for 2013.
Don lives in the Meadows with Lady Carol. He was born inKalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from West Michigan
Sahib Shrine Restaurant & Lounge
January 2013 Lunch 11 AM – 2 PM
Lounge 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday 11:00 am till…
Appetizers
½ dozen Chicken Wings $3.95 Dozen Chicken Wings $6.95 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
Combos Low 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
Sandwiches 8 oz Burger on a Kaiser roll $6.95 lettuce, tomato, onion with French fries Cheeseburger $7.25 Turkey-Ham Club with fries $7.95 Ham and Cheese sandwich $4.95 with chips Chicken Salad Sandwich $4.95 with chips Tuna Salad Sandwich $4.95 with chips Liverwurst & Onion $4.75 ¼ Lb. Hot Dog with fries $3.95 BLT with chips $4.50 Grilled Cheese & Tomato $3.95
Soup of the Day Cup $2.50 Bowl $3.75
Soda $1.00 Coffee/Tea $1.00 “Dinner Reservations Encouraged”
941-366-4449
Salads House Salad $2.50 Caesar Salad $2.00 Chopped Chef Salad Bowl $8.95 Chicken & Tuna Salad Plate $6.95 Lettuce, tomato cottage cheese
Monday Evening Tacos & Hot Dogs $1.50 each
Chili Dog $1.75 Tuesday Evening
CLOSED Wednesday Evening
5 PM till 7:30 PM 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
January 3 Pot Roast January 10 Pork and Sauerkraut January 17 Salisbury Steak January 24 Baked Chicken January 31 Ham Includes: Fried green tomatoes, fried fish, potatoes, beans, coleslaw, gravy, biscuits, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea
Friday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PM All Dinner entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup
or salad Twin 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 Gary Schweinshaupt. 2013 Sahib Elected DivanThe 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
May a bright and prosperousNew Year bring happiness
to you and yours.My Lady Bobbi has been the
chief proofreader and copy editorsince the beginning, and also as-sists with the typing and conver-sion of input from the writers(simply couldn’t do this withouther.) Many nobles and ladies con-tributed to photos this year, thanksto Malcolm Van Dyke, II, Bud Glid-den, Bob Rodd, Al Cobb, Jim Smith,Phyllis Copher, Louise Hall andEmeritus Recorder Bill Batten forbeing there to help us record im-ages of our events. As always, Iremain especially grateful to Bar-bara Hays, she is Sahib’s account-ing assistant, she keeps track ofthe billing for our advertisers, shedoes such a great job!
Visits to the Sahib Shrine Web-site has been averaging about 1,400per month. Clown Unit, Sahib Re-porter Magazine archives, ShrinersHospitals for Children, FridayWebletter, Sahib Shrine Circus,
Pipes & Drum Unit and rent ourSahib hall pages average the high-est amount of visits. Our Web cal-endar <http://prem.calendars.net/sahibshrine/>, is still averagingabout 200 visits per month. Lastyear we started a Sahib ShrineTwitter page <http://twitter.com/sahib shriners>, 240 are followingus, but few are our members, no wayto know how many just check thepage periodically, I’ll keep promot-ing Twitter—for a while anyway.
Due to lack of interest (by Sahibleaders and members,) I will nolonger post events on our onlineshopping page. You can still payfor annual dues and booster dona-tions online if you want.
Thanks again to the manynobles and ladies that support theReporter Boosters Program, theycontinue to help offset the highcost of printing and mailing themagazine.
Don’t forget, units and clubsstill get a 25% commission for newReporter ads!
The beginning of a New Yearalways brings to mind the need
to make resolutions. Resolutions!Resolutions! Will we keep them orwill we forget them?
Let me repeat some suggestionsfrom Ann Landers:
“Vow to do some things you’vealways wanted to do, but could notfind the time.
Make an effort to stay in closetouch with family and friends.
Find time to be kind and help-ful. Give a complement. It mightgive someone a badly needed lift.
Apologize when you realize youare wrong.
Don’t blow your own horn (toomuch).
Express gratitude and givecredit where it is due.
Read something uplifting anddon’t abandon your old-fashioned
principles. They never go out ofstyle.
Clean out your closet. If yousee litter on the sidewalk, pick itup instead of walking over it.
Take pleasure in the beauty andwonder of nature.
Walk tall and smile more. You’lllook 10 years younger and don’t beafraid to say, ‘I love you’. If youhave love in your life it can be thebest year ever.”
And, don’t forget the children inour Shriners Hospitals for Children.They need us to be their friends.That’s what we’re all about; share afunny story with them. A goodlaugh with someone can sometimesbe the best medicine.
Above all else, let this New Yearbe a blessing for good health andenduring prosperity. Alleluia!
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
January 2013 SAHIB REPORTER Page 5
Potentate Elect’sNotes
Nobles,
We have passed through the last Ceremonial for 2012 without incident,December Christmas Parades and parties along with certain individualInstallations of Club Officers have also passed. I was asked by GulfShrine Club to install their 2013 officers on December 21, at TaraCountry Club. What an honor that was.
We have had our Installation of Divan Officers and Club/Unit Officers onWednesday, January 2. The ladies were also invited. After theInstallation we had dinner and dancing by Taylor and Taylor.
The installation affair was meant to pull the nobles together. We havemuch work to be done, but we can mix this with pleasure. I’m hoping theDivan’s service to Sahib Shriners and their families will facilitate thisprocess. Let’s all look for the positive.
In that regard, please remember Hospital Days Co-Chairs Tim Kinchlaand Bill Long and what a great job they and their crews did. In 2013 let’slook to break records. Let’s all give Tim and Bill a job well done.
Happy New Year to All!
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 YearNovember To Date
Memorials ................................... $ 330.00 $ 16,868.00Donations .................................... 1,815.00 44,719.84100 Million Dollar Club ............. 200.00 400.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. 5,847.56 49,105.42
$ 8,192.56 $ 111,093.26
* $21,500 Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman
REPORT FOR NOVEMBER
New Patients (YTD) ................................................ 16 (200)Trips (YTD) .............................................................. 21 (297)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) ............................... 2 (18)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ....................................... 69 (1,083)Admissions (YTD) .......................................................... 3 (47)
SAHIB SHRINERS“CLASSIC COUNTRY” PRESENTED BY THE DIVAN
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, January 8• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Taylor & Taylor”
• Choice of Entree:
Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Fez or Western Hat and attireLadies – 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.
St. Louis Style Pork RibsCrabmeat Stuffed Tilapia Fillet
Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call
Ceremonial Installation ofthe Sahib Divan and Unit OfficersJanuary 2, 2013
Installation of officers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2,2013 in the Sahib Shriners main hall. The 2013 Divan, as well
as the unit officers, will be installed into office.This will be a formal affair with the Divan in black tux, and
other unit and club officers in their formal attire or black tuxor dark suit with Fez. This affair is also for the ladies to join inat $20 per person.
Re-Dedication Service
All Shriners, friends and ladies are invited to attend theAnnual Service of Re-Dedication for our new Divan on
Sunday, January 20, at 3:00 p.m.Please plan to attend and show your support for our new
Potentate-elect Ill. Sir William H. “Bill” Zurlo.The service will be held at Church of the Palms Presbyte-
rian (USA), 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239.Refreshments will be served following the service at Sahib
Shrine Sahara Lounge at 4:30 p.m.Ill. Sir Louis H. Ortt, PP, 33° will deliver the sermon. The
Sahib Chaplains Corps will assist him
Sahib ShrineA.A.O.N.M.S.
Cordially invite you to join usfor the
2013 Potentate's Ballhonoring
Illustrious Sir William H. "Bill" Zurloand Lady Stacey Lee
on Saturday the Second of FebruaryTwo Thousand and Thirteen
Sahib Shrine600 N. Beneva Road
Sarasota, FloridaCocktails at 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.Black Tux or Dark Suit RSVP January 7, 2013with Fez & Tie $45.00 per person
I would like to first thank all of those for theirsupport and encouragement to elect me to the
office of Chief Rabban. Being an officer at SahibShriners is like a dream come true. I get to help withdecisions, raise monies for the children in ourShriners Hospitals for Children and have tons of funwith some of the greatest people that I know.
Being a Shriner is one of the greatest things thathas ever happened to me. I especially get excitedwhen I get to go up to the Tampa hospital and get tohave fun with the kids. I’m hoping this year that allof our Shrine nobles that find themselves lost withnothing going on look deep down on why they became
a Shriner, and hop on board here at Sahib. The morethat get involved, the easier the job at hand. I was oneof those lost Shriners after demitting to Sahib in1982. It took me several years to find my place here,but when I finally did, I never looked back. So, I’masking everyone to just try to give a little extra thisyear and help our Potentate keep Sahib the best darnShrine in all of North America, if not the world.Remember, this is your Shrine we are all here for thesame thing. Have fun to help the children of ourhospitals.
Thanks for all the happy memories you create forme and keep up the good work! Your Chief Rabban.
At the Sahib Annual Meeting on December 5,Noble Bill Balkwill was elected our Oriental
Guide for 2013.Born on January 1, 1952 in Port Huron, Michigan, to
Richard and Jean Balkwill (both deceased.) His fatherserved in the United States Navy in WWII and Korea.Bill has two older brothers Skip (Navy Vietnam) andTom and a younger sister Lynda (deceased.)
Bill grew up on the Canadian border at the mouth ofLake Huron and enjoyed watching all the different
freighters go up and down the river. He also enjoyedfishing and swimming he attended Port Huron HighSchool, played basketball and was active in the BoyScouts of America and received his Eagle Award, andwas involved in the Order of the Arrow.
He graduated from Ferris State University with aB.S. in Criminal Justice in 1975. He was first employedwith the University of South Florida Police Dept. in1975 while working on his Master’s Degree. In 1976, he
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – December 2012
Asst. Chief Aide Ken Pederson presented Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°a special plaque he hand-crafted to donate to the temple. It has as many
Potentate Pins as could be located (thanks to Marylou for that.)
Editor
On behalf of W. Bro. Harry Sawdon, WM of Palmer Lodge No. 372,Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°
presented Noble Jim Yeo his 60-Year Masonic Service Pin and Card.
Editor
Hillbilly Secretary Mike Davenport presented Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°a check of $1,000 for the Sahib General Fund
from the November Hillbilly Thursday night buffet.
Editor
Noble Jules Simon representing iBeriaBankpresented Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°
a check of $2,500 for the Sahib Shriner’s Transportation Fund.
Editor
Sahib Hospital Chairman Jesus Cabalo and Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° presentedguest patient Stephanie at our Fall Ceremonial. She has been a Tampa ShrinerHospital patient since she was 10 days old and received her first prosthesis at 9 months.
Editor
Guest patient Stephanie and her mother Peggy had lunch with our Sahib ladiesat the Fall Ceremonial. Stephanie recently graduated with a BAS in Healthcare
Administration from State College of Florida.
Van Dyke
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
January 2013 SAHIB REPORTER Page 9
PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – December 2012
Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°Donor Relations Chairman Bob Rodd thank andpresent Gill Baker with a plaque in appreciation of him becoming a donor where
100% of donations go directly to the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children.
Editor
Donor Relations Chairman Bob Rodd along with Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°present Giles Light with his plaque, he’s the newest donor to the plaque
program, and also thank Bob Trudel as the first to give his 2013 donation.
Editor
Roger King, Jules Simon and King Pin President Del Rawlinsonlining up for the Sahib Fall Ceremonial Parade. New nobles should
consider joining the King Pins, a great way to meet our nobles and ladies.
Editor
Our Ladies Oriental Shrine Songbirds provided lovely spiritual musicduring our Annual Sahib Memorial Service where we honor Sahib nobles
who have passed away during the preceding twelve months.
Editor
Noble Ron and Lady Diane Enger and our poster childSophia with her mother Marie at one of our collection sites
during the Sahib Fall Fundraiser in November
Kinchla
Connie and Deanie Jacobi at one of our collection sitesduring the Sahib Fall Fundraiser in November.
Kinchla
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Happy New Year! Twenty-thirteen offers newchallenges and opportunities for all Masonic
bodies. Congratulations to the new Divan and all thenew officers and board members in all the clubs andunits. Gulf Shrine Club looks forward to workingwith the new Divan to make 2013 a year to be proud.
We are on schedule to be working the four Publixstores we have been active at for Hospital Days. Let’sall help to make it a success in 2013.
Our 41st installation of your 2013 officers at theTara Golf and Country Club by our new PotentateWilliam Zurlo was a huge success. Thanks to everyone for attending.
Our meeting is January 8 at the American LegionPost #24, 2000 75th Street West in Bradenton. Boardmeets at 10:30 a.m.; lunch/meeting begins at noon.All Shriners are welcome. Our speaker will be NobleMike Orsini, head of security for the Pirates. We willbe working security for Pirate City and the ballgames;he needs two more nobles to step up to the plate. Ourearnings go to the Sahib Shriners TransportationFund. Last year we made $6,000, which was accom-plished by only three nobles.
Have a great year and enjoy life to the fullest.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
January 2013 SAHIB REPORTER Page 13
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Hillbilly Shrine Clubby Mike Davenport, Secretary, [email protected]
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Apparently, the Mayan calendar was wrong; theworld was supposed to end on December 21,
2012. It didn’t. That means this writer and the MotorCorps are back for 2013. It also means I’ll have tocome up with some witty, if not totally accurate anderror-free news about the whereabouts and happen-ings of the Sahib Shriners Motor Corps. Wish meluck.
We hope everyone had a joyous holiday seasonand a Happy New Year. The Motor Corps looksforward to an active year and is willing to participatein many activities throughout the coming year. Un-der the leadership of President Hampton Crimi(Sambo), we expect to have a busy year.
The Motor Corps participated in the Decemberholiday parade in Sarasota. Unfortunately, we were
unable to participate in the North Port parade. Wealso participated in the ceremonial parade at theShrine on December 1. We had 12 bikes in the Cer-emonial Parade and the Sarasota Holiday Pa-rade. The Ceremonial Parade was special for one ofour members. Barry Hart's son, Jake, joined SahibShrine during the recent ceremonial.
The Motor Corps Christmas party was held atSahib Shriners on Saturday, December 15. We had agreat choice of food entrees: Prime Rib, RoastedCornish Game Hen or Shrimp stuffed with crab.Musical entertainment was provided by Taylor &Taylor. Hospitality was great and we all were able toparticipate in the spirit of the holiday season.
Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, [email protected]
Howdy, y’all! Here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse”.
I hope the New Year finds all you Cuzzins safe andhealthy and ya didn’t drink too much shine!
Us Hillbillys had a great time at the Venice andSarasota parades. Some people thought we had toomuch fun!
Hillbilly January MenuJanuary 3 ................. Pot RoastJanuary 10 ............... Pork and SauerkrautJanuary 17 ............... Salisbury SteakJanuary 24 ............... Baked ChickenJanuary 31 ............... Ham
Be safe, be healthy, be happy.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Page 14 SAHIB REPORTER January 2013
. . .continued from page 13Motor Corps Shrine Club
Raffle tickets on our annual booze wagon give-away is underway. Each ticket provides the pur-chaser with a chance on a Harley Davidson wagonfilled with a large selection of top-shelf liquor. If youdon’t already have your raffle tickets, see any mem-ber of the Motor Corps.
We owe a special thanks to the Winn Dixie storeon Fruitville Road. The liquor store manager con-tributed to our Booze Wagon. That contribution in-cluded four bottles of top shelf spirits, four 8-ouncechampagne glasses and four 13-ounce chardonnay
We had a great time at our Venice and North PortShrine Clubs’ Christmas Party at Pelican Point
Country Club! Then a good number of our noblesturned out in their infamous neon yellow shirts toman our float in the North Port Poinsettia nightparade. This parade capped a busy holiday seasonincluding our ‘Veterans Remembrance’ special break-fast also at the Olde World Restaurant.
At our November Stated Meeting, we elected thefollowing slate of 2013 officers to be installed by ourmember and Potentate Charles Levan, 33° at ourDecember Stated Meeting:
President ........................ James Gates1st VP ............................. Lowell McCarty2nd VP ............................ John BrophySecretary/Treasurer ...... Clint Van Tassell
On our Board of Directors Immediate Past PresidentBob Somerville will serve one year and DirectorJohn ‘Jack’ Watson will serve three years.
Contact our new President Jim Gates at 380-2491for reservations and information on other upcomingevents. While nobles attend our 2nd Monday of themonth 11:15 a.m. Stated Meeting “in back” at theOlde World, we invite their ladies and guests to amonthly birthday lunch “up front.” And each Tues-day 7:30 a.m., rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year, ournobles, ladies and friends breakfast in separate roomsat the Olde World for information, fun and fellow-ship.
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 ‘Magazine
Mogul’ Brophy (426-0743, or <[email protected]>).John now needs help affixing our Shrine Club stickerfor distribution to now over 100 North Port medicaloffices and firehouses. Who will volunteer?
We invite any Mason or Shriner with their ladyand/or guests to join us for some of our friendlybanter and civic projects. Recent guests includedDon Dimick.
As we go to press, we received no responses to ourDecember Quotable Notable quiz. It was former Re-publican Senator and Presidential Candidate RobertDole who recently wrote upon the passing of formerDemocratic Senator George McGovern, “We wouldcome to understand that our most important com-monality – the thing that would unite us during andafter our service on Capitol Hill – was our shareddesire to eliminate hunger in this country and aroundthe world.”
So here’s our January quiz. What locally retiredDistinguished Research Professor of Law wrote ofthe usual scandal of Florida’s dysfunctional electionsystem, “The right to vote is the most fundamentalright in a democracy. This is what many have giventheir lives to protect. We make a fundamental errorin placing the responsibility for administering elec-tions in the hands of state and local partisan officialswho often use their position primarily to gain parti-san advantage or who are simply incompetent.”
The first non-club member to identify this Quot-able Notable at the above email address or phone(941) 429-6882, wins a free Tuesday morning break-fast for two with the North Port Shrine Club.
glasses. We’ve also been promised a few bottles ofmixers and some other items closer to the drawing.The local Winn Dixie store has always been support-ive of the Shrine activities.
We only have two birthdays and one anniversaryto report in January. Gary Nickols (Stumpy) willcelebrate a birthday on the 18th and Lady Peggy SueMitchell on the 31st. Mike Harrell (Beefy) and LadyKim will celebrate an anniversary on the fifth.
Guess that’s all the news from the Motor Corpsfor January. Notwithstanding any surprises or revi-sions of the Mayan calendar, the G-man will be backin February.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
January 2013 SAHIB REPORTER Page 15
North Port Shrine Club ladies meet ‘up front’ at our weeklyTuesday morning breakfasts.
Robertson
Shrine Clubs – December 2012
Present Officers of the North Port Shrine Club attending the festivities were: (l-r) President Bob Somerville, 2nd V.P. Jim Gates, Sec./Treas. Clint Van Tassell,Directors Cliff Bloodsworth and Bill Schultz, and Past presidents Sam Cohen, Randy Andersen and Jim Macdonald.
Hall
The North Port Shrine Club honored their members that are Veterans. Sixteen of these listed names were called and available. Bob Arnold USN, Arthur Ayotte USN,Cliff Bloodsworth USN, John Brophy USA, John Cannon USMC, J.D Copher USA, J. Roger Dalton RAF, Donald Gatrell USAF, Joe Harrington USN, Richard Hartley
USN, Larry Hedmark USNAF, Dick Holmes USAAF, Charles M. Levan USA, Jim Macdonald USAR, Otis Manchester USN, Lowell McCarty USN, Tom Millaway USN,Jim Reynolds USN, Jock Robertson USA, B. John Ross USA, Dave Rubin USN, Bill Schultz USAAF, W. A. Shipley USAF, C. VanTassell USN, and Jack Watson USN.
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Chairman of this event to honor North Port Shrine Club members, that areVeterans, was John Brophy, who has kept a book on each of the members'
story, as interviewed by North Port Sun Columnist Don Moore and stated thateach member's story can be found at the Library of Congress, as well.
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The East-West Shrine Game: “More than Just a Game”
The East-West Shrine Game® is the longest running college all star football game in the country, and has consistently proven itself to be a stepping-stone to the NFL. For example, more than 60 players from the 2012 game launched their professional career this fall. Currently, 40 of the players in our 2012 game are on active NFL rosters, 19 are on NFL practice squads, and the two Canadian players made Canadian Football League squads.
Clearly, the game draws significant attention from the NFL
A player’s performance in the practice sessions and in the game can make or break his chances for an NFL career. Since the game’s inception, 69 players from the East-West Shrine Game have been inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame and more than 100 alumni are in the College Football Hall of Fame.
The annual event has launched the NFL careers of many players including Tom Brady, Greg Jennings, John Elway, Willie Roaf, Shannon Sharpe and Brett Favre.
“The most important thing is that these players have a chance to make it into an NFL club,” said Harold Richardson, executive director of the East-West Shrine Game. “Our goal is to keep improving the quality of players every year. That’s one of the keys to growing the game.”
More than Just a GameIn addition to being an important step in the careers of aspiring professional football players, the East-West Shrine Game also benefits Shriners Hospitals for Children®, a health care system that has given hope and healing to more than 1 million children, regardless of their families’ ability to pay.
The East-West Shrine Game is “More Than Just a Game.” In addition to providing an opportunity
for top college football players to showcase their skills, the East-West Shrine Game gives the players, spectators and television audience a chance to learn more about the life-changing work of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
On the Sunday leading up to the game, players witness first-hand the true purpose of the game when they visit the local Shriners Hospital. During the hospital visit, players and coaches participate in games, crafts and several other activities with the patients. This chance to interact with the patients is the highlight of the East-West Shrine Game experience for many of the players.
The 88th annual East-West Shrine Game will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The game will be broadcast live on NFL Network with a kick-off time of 4 p.m. EST.
To learn more about the East-West Shrine Game, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.shrinegame.com.
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Reporter BoostersReporter BoostersReporter BoostersReporter BoostersReporter Boosters(Through month stated, = New or Renewed this month)
December 2080 Robert & Ruth RiegelDecember 2056
Manatee Shrine ClubDecember 2034
Sahib Golf Assoc.James EricssonJohn Lewellen
Bill SimonApril 2030
Charles S. Marston(In Memory of Anne M. Marston)
May 2029Desert Patrol
August 2027Fred & Marylou Ellis
March 2025John R. Holland
(In memory of Carl E. Hohlt)August 2024S. & B. Carter
February 2023North Port Shrine Club
January 2023Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Donald Chase, PPR) (In Memory of George Cumming)
April 2022Roy Winterbottom
(In Memory of Ed Luff)March 2022
Volkert and Helen Smith
December 2021Don and Joan PattersonDick and Jinny Warner
(In Memory of Luther Bollman)May 2021
Burton ChandlerJack & Iris Kwitchoff
March 2021Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle
(El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine ClubOctober 2020Dolores O'Neal
(In Memory of Loved Shriners)Norris and Barbara Walker
December 2019Everett & Evelyn Blount
(In Memory of Dick Reese)November 2019
Sahib Golf CommitteeAugust 2019
David R. MagdalikMarch 2019Michael Clarke
November 2018Charles H. Burke
April 2018Ted & Anita MoltzJanuary 2018
Charles & Pauline Baker(In Memory of Betsy Baker)
September 2018In Memory of
Dr George & Dorothy RobinsonSeptember 2017
Marion Podewitz(In Memory of Bill Podewitz)
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Paul Tobias)
August 2017Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP)June 2017
Manatee Shrine ClubMay 2017
Sahib Shrine MarinersApril 2017
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Arthur Bieser)
(In Memory of John Bohenkamp)(In Memory of Larry Swanson)(In Memory of Earl Woodring)
March 2017Christopher Weeks &
Barbara HersheyJanuary 2017
Charles & Suzanna KruegerOctober 2016
Patricia A. McLain(In Memory of BG John H. McLain)
May 2016Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Al McKenzie, PP)(In Memory of John Pinkley)(In Memory of Fordon Harris)
March 2016Jerry & Joyce Goacher
Dottie Pinkley(In Memory of John Pinkley)
Don and Elayne SimsFebruary 2016
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Ed Luff)
(In Memory of Christopher Weeks)January 2016
Jim & Eileen JensenDecember 2015
Aides Office(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)
September 2015Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)August 2015
Chris & Peg KelloggManatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Kenneth Gerrard, Sr., PP)(In Memory of Walter J. Kunkel)
June 2015Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Michael A. Cipullo)(In Memory of Irene Krakow)
May 2015The Builders Lodge No. 376(In Memory of Irene Krakow)
Donald & Audrey SchmittApril 2015Harold Bell
John H. Brophy(In Memory of Catherine F. Brophy)
James & Caroyl DunlapManatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Fred Rye)(In Memory of Charles E. Slater)(In Memory of Fred W. Nason)(In Memory of Lowell L. Sutton)(In Memory of Joseph P. Kelley)
March 2015Bill & Gail Balkwill
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Dr. A. Edward O'Hara)
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of S. F. Perkins, III)
January 2015June C. Hutcheson
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Carl Herman)
(In Memory of Scott Macaulay)(In Memory of Edgar Sherrick)
Edward & Jean O’Hara(In Memory of Dr. Robert S. Nowicki)
Charles & Sally Ridlon (In Memory of Philip Mitchell)
November 2014Jacques & Marie Landau
(In Memory of Chris Kellogg)Margaret Lawrence
(In Loving Memory of Don Lawrence) Walter Reuter
October 2014Bill & Tally Hull
Ronald R. & Georgana J. LeVene(In memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)
Marian Goldenberg(In Loving Memory of Bob Goldenberg, PP)
September 2014Jack & Barbara Scrofani
August 2014Jack & Martha Bryant
Giles LightManatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Jim Arendall)Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Ned Jaworski)June 2014
Dottie La Greco(In Memory of Husband Louis La Greco)
Ed & Jean O’Hara(In Memory of Stanley Nowicki &
Dr. Sigmund Nowicki)Col. Murray G. Swindler
May 2014Wallace & Audrey Clements
(In Memory of Our Son Mike Clements)May 2014
Provost Guard(In Memory of Passed Members)
B. John and Roberta RossRobert & Audrey Rushing
(In Memory of Joan Winters)April 2014
Carolyn B. ‘Midge’ Jordan(In Memory of Doug Jordan)
Ray & Barbara StevensMarch 2014
Oscar & Peggy CloutierDale & Donna LaBell
Kenneth & Betty TerryberryFebruary 2014
CabiriJanuary 2014
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Bill Disney)John & Margaret Hodge
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Roy Rudolph)
December 2013Doug & Janie Bohannon
Virginia Chase(In Memory of Harold Chase)
Fred & Sami PhillipsNovember 2013
Ann Lassig(In Memory of Ken Lassig)
October 2013Lindy & Sandy Nardone
Hugh D. YaegerAugust 2013Nancy Holmes
(In Memory Husband George)June 2013
C. Donald & Marna McLeodKevin & Susan Sapio
May 2013Ed & Edie PhillipsJean C. Rudolph
Bill & Stacey Lee ZurloApril 2013
Joe & Sharon PegararoMarch 2013
Don & Joan Patterson(In Memory of Luther Bollman)
Dick & Jenny WarnerFebruary 2013
C. Ace Adams HP& P andRuth McAngell PHP
William M. AdamsRobert & Ruth Riegel
(In Memory of Herman Dooley)January 2013
Ted & Lourdes Oliveira(In Memory of Everson & Harvey Lambert)
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SHRINE UNIT NEWSBanjo Bandby George Van Valkenburg, [email protected]
The Sahib Shrine Banjo Band will not be perform-ing its usual shows in 2013. A significant number
of band members are dealing with health, family andother issues and will not be able to participate fully,if at all.
After so many continuous years of performing forthe benefit of the Shriners Hospital for Children, we
regretted having to make this decision. Band mem-bers that are available will meet regularly at SahibShriners to play, practice and work together.
We hope and expect to be back to full strength forthe next season.
Well fellow Shriners and ladies, we are back andrunning; and running is the best word. A thank
you to “Slivers,” for entertaining the children at TheCamp No-Limits party.
We started the season off with the Venice SunFiesta Parade on October 20. Then came the PancakeBreakfast on the first Sunday, “OK OK” was in rareform, I was there too.
We had a wonderful time in the Venice HolidayParade, November 24. We wooded and doomed thenew candidates, November 28, along with the Cer-emonial Parade and then the Sarasota Santa ClauseParade December 1. Boy, what fun we had at theShrine Kids Christmas Party, Saturday December 8,always such a pleasure to see their faces light up.
Well, if we weren’t tired then, we had the North PortPoinsettia Parade the same day.
A special thank you to all for their contribution tomaking the Manatee’s Santa’s North Pole Kids Partyat the airport a success; pleases us to no end to makethese kids so happy.
We certainly enjoyed our Holiday Party at theShrine on the December 18. Glad to see so manyClowns out.
So, fellow Shriners and ladies, all of us Clownswant you to wear a happy face starting January 1 andall through out the next year.
God Bless you and yours, and especially the beau-tiful children we serve.
Happy New Year from the Mariners; this is anexciting time for the Mariners with new officers
taking charge. This will be made official at the Changeof Watch on January 10 at Tara. The newly installedofficers are as follows:
Commodore ................... Mel CollinsVice Commodore ........... Don Vos, PPRear Commodore .......... Oscar Cloutier, PPFleet Captain .................. Lacey CrossAsst. Fleet Captain ........ Jon NearyChaplain ......................... Cub Dickerson, PCSecretary ........................ George CancroTreasurer ........................ Bill McKown
With this leadership, the Mariners will continue tobe the great unit that has always helped Sahib bestrong. We are all looking forward to a wonderful2013.
I have enjoyed serving as the Commodore of theMariners for the past year and sad that it is ending.We have had many accomplishments this year andfew disappointments. None of this could have hap-pened without the help of the Bridge, the Past Com-modores and members. We can’t forget our ladieswho have supported us and been a part of most of ouractivities. I want to thank all Mariners and Mates forhelping make my year as Commodore a success. Iespecially want to thank Fleet Captain Max Misemerfor all of his help and hard work last year. Unfortu-nately, Max and Cindy are moving from the area. Ifeel confident turning over the helm to the newCommodore Mel Collins. Mel has proven he has theleadership qualities to move the Mariners forwardwith even greater accomplishments and more fun.
I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy andprosperous 2013. Happy Boating.
Greetersby Dick Menzak, Past President
Greetings and Happy New Year! As the new yearstarts, just a few items to finish 2012; our slate
of officers will be announced in February’s Reporter,as of the deadline of this article, the vote hasn’t beentaken. John Winters is pleased with the Greeterturnout at last year’s events, particularly our show-ing at the parades, at our holiday dinner and oursupport of activities at the temple.
Congratulations to Secretary/Treasurer Bill Bat-ten. He was honored as 2012 Greeter of the Year.
Anytime a problem arose, he stepped up and filledthe void. When anyone was under the weather, theywould receive a call from Bill. These are a few ex-amples of his value and dedication. Bill is justlydeserving.
Birthdays for January are Ruben Andress, FloydBowser and Fred Ziehlsdorf.
Let us keep all ill Greeters and any ill familymembers in our prayers.
Happy New Year to all nobles and their ladies;also a very successful year 2013 for Sahib
Shriners. It surely will be a very challenging year forour temple and we wish Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo and LadyStacey Lee the very best.
December sure was a busy month for the OrientalBand, starting with the Sarasota Christmas Parade.The sidelines probably held the largest number ofspectators we have ever seen. It was wonderful to
dent. I expect to make very few changes as our pastpresident; Charles Hamilton did an excellent jobduring his tenure. His will be a tough act to follow.We will continue to have our get togethers and runaround in our little cars having a great time. We area very cohesive group and have a lot of fun togetherwith family get togethers, competitions and parades!
I hope that everyone had a joyous Christmas andthat the New Year brings happiness to all. If you arereading this, the world did not come to and end onDecember 22 and I am glad for that. If you are notreading this, then the Indians were correct and noone cares now anyway!
See you all around the Shrine!
see such a large number of children along the roadand their enthusiasm was overwhelming. Whoeversaid that there are only “old” people in Florida?
The Oriental Band also wants to thank Ill. SirCharles Levan, 33° for arranging that most welcome“Afterglow,” after the parade. It was much appreci-ated. Many thanks to Don Clements for providing hisvan to pull our float at all parades!! Sure beatswalking.
I’m sad to say that we have a new writer for ourcolumn. It is with great sadness that I must report
that our long time scribe and friend, Barry Hayes,was visited by the black camel last month, we havelost a true and tried member of the Model Ts. Barrywas a long time supporter and member of the Model-T unit and will be sorely missed by everyone in ourclub. He was a willing volunteer and long time secre-tary for us and his passing will leave a gap in ourgroup. Our sincere condolences go to Barry’s wifeAnne, and to his entire family.
I will be the new president of the Model T’s for thenext two years and wish to thank the members of ourgroup for their confidence in me as their new presi-
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It’s always a pleasure to participate in the SahibCeremonials. The fall program was no exception.The Oriental Band is always happy to present our“Heavenly Tunes” to our new nobles. By the way, weare actively seeking new members. Not being able toread music is not an issue. Come join us!
Of course, the Children’s Christmas Party is thehighlight of our performances, mainly because weget the kids involved in the program and they enjoyit immensely. Many thanks to Tom Perez in pullingsome strings in getting several guitars to be givenaway to the children as prizes.
It was nice to get together with other units for thecombined Christmas Party. Food was good and the
company outstanding. I made and raffled off an old-time Santa. The proceeds are going to the “Ladder ofSmiles” at the Shriners Hospital for Children inTampa. The amount of dollars raised and the luckywinner will be mentioned in the February Reporter.
Important dates to remember are January 2, -Installation of Officers, January 19, East/West ShrineFootball game and January 30, - Rusty Mason Night.
Remember, support your Shrine, collect pull-tabs,plastic bottle caps and keep a child in your heart.
Thought for the month: “If one has learned noth-ing else, it’s that time and practice equal achieve-ment”
We are stepping in to 2013 and looking forward toanother great year. We now have 30 members
since reforming the unit back in October of 2008which is not too bad. It has been a while since welooked for fresh blood, so if you are a recent ‘PastMaster’ and a member of Sahib Shriners, then con-sider this an open invitation to join. After GrandLodge, our newly made Past Masters will have theopportunity to join too, with the proviso that theyare members of the Shrine – of course.
The elected officers for the Past Masters Unit forthe ensuing year are as follows:
Master ........................... W. Allen SorbieSenior Warden ............. W. Kenneth LathamDeacon ......................... W. Henry NofskerSecretary-Treasurer .... W. Derl SmithDirector ........................ W. James Godshall
I would like to take this opportunity to give specialthanks to Joe Goggin for doing such a wonderful jobas the Master for 2012. His continued support of ourunit is always and truly appreciated. Likewise, Iwould like to give a special thanks to Jerry Goacherfor all is degree work coordination, nothing wouldget done without his guidance, that’s for certain.Last but not least, I would like to thanks our stalwartDerl Smith for taking on another year as Secretary/Treasurer. He is the most diligent, hard workingbrother I know and I sincerely appreciate his efforts.
We are already busy organizing the Rusty MasonReunion which is to be held on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 30. For admission, you must have your current2012-13 Blue Lodge Dues Card. No one will be admit-ted to the Tyled Session without his card. Dress iscasual (no aprons or collars please). Registrationbegins at 6:30 p.m. with the Program Tyled from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Masonic Review Program isconducted by District Instructor and Brethren of thevarious lodges. All in attendance will receive aVisitor’s Pass for all Masonic Lodges in MasonicDistrict 27. This is going to be another great eventand we look forward to getting as many ‘rusty breth-ren’ as we can primed and ready to attend your localBlue Lodge. This year we’ve introduced a couplemore changes just to keep things interesting andmake it worth your while to come on over and see foryourself.
Visiting our Blue Lodges in the District will con-tinue to be a main theme of the unit. We hope toprovide assistance wherever we can and continue tostrengthen that link between the Shrine and ouractive Blue Lodge members. So, don’t forget! If yourlodge is shorthanded for an upcoming degree, youcan always reach out to the Past Masters Unit, andwe will do our best to help.
Take care, and God Bless.Note: Any Past Master who is also a member of
Sahib Shriners is eligible to join this unit. Please feelfree to call me at (941) 232-1494 or email me at<[email protected]> if you are even remotely inter-ested.
Wow, I’ll say it again, the year (2012) has passedtoo quickly. I hope each Sahib member and his
family had a wonderful holiday season.The holiday parties were top notch. It was great
being with all the clubs and units, which we wereable to attend, during this gala time of year.
Lots of things will be coming up early this year.Watch your Reporter and calendar for all the dates andtimes. Sahib “Installation of Officers and Units” will be
on January 2 in the main hall. I want to thank the noblesfor their faith in electing me as your Assistant Rabbanfor the coming year. The Potentate’s Ball is the firstSaturday in February; February 2. Put it on your calen-dars now. Be sure to talk it up at your unit and clubmeetings. Reserve your tables early, don’t be left out.Let’s have a good showing for our new Potentate,Illustrious Sir Bill Zurlo and First Lady Stacey Lee,for this is Sahib’s highlight of the year.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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High Priest & Prophet Elect’s notesby Carroll Scribner, [email protected]
Another year has passed. We are all a little older,maybe a little smarter and hopefully no fatter!
Let’s all look forward to a great year at Sahib. I hopethat you and your loved ones had a wonderful holidayseason and that 2013 will be healthy and prosperousfor all.
We are looking forward to Ill. Sir Bill Zurlo’sreturn to active service and all he has planned for2013. I wish him and the rest of your Divan a mostsuccessful year. At this point, my personal plans areup in the air until election of officers, so I am writingin a maybe voice.
If asked to continue, my big and toughest job willbe membership. We are fortunate to have a number ofgreat nobles who have volunteered to serve theirtemple again in the search for new blood. This is acontinuous campaign and must go on without let up!Our losses to the Black Camel are passing our newmembership and it will take every noble in our templeto get us back on the plus side of the ledger!
Each One Get One! Replace Yourself! Theseare our mottos for 2013!
I plan to have a program at a luncheon to bring youinto the picture!
December was an extremely busy month for theDivan with all the activities we are invited to attend.When this note is published, Sandy and I will haveattended the Venice/North Port Christmas Party,the annual Stated Meeting, the usual luncheons,three parades, Childrens Christmas Party, BingoVolunteered, Birthday/Anniversary Dance, LadiesLuncheon, closed on a new home, moved, joined theKing Pins Party, Manatee Holiday Party, All UnitsChristmas Party, Gulf Christmas Party, Bingo Din-ner etc., etc., etc. It’s truly very, very busy!!!
This past year as Oriental Guide was a true chal-lenge! We had no 2nd Ceremonial Master, the 1stCeremonial Master was frequently absent due towork requirements so I picked up much of the slack.I hope we have better luck for all this year.
Be sure to get in touch with Chief Rabban Rockyif you plan on going to the East-West Shrine footballgame at the Trop. in St Petersburg on January 19. Asof this writing, he still had seats on the bus andtickets available.
The Rusty Mason Reunion is January 30, at6:30 p.m. in the main hall. If you are a little rusty andwant to refresh yourself, this is a great place to do it.Please invite your Masonic friends or neighbors tojoin you.
Remember, the Shrine Circus will be coming soon.Are you ready?
If we can be of help to your unit or club, please ask,for your Divan is here whenever you need help be-cause we are a Shrine family.
A “Special Thanks” to Sarasota Kennel Club forhaving Sahib Shriners Day and the nice donationthey made to the Shrine. Thanks to all who came outand helped by selling tickets.
I am looking forward to the East/West ShrineGame activities this month. We had a great time lastyear volunteering and attending. There may still bea few tickets left! Give Rocky a call!
My golly; how time flies! If you are reading this,all the talk about the end of the world on
December 21 (according to the Mayan calendar)proved to be as lethal as the fear about planes fallingfrom the sky on New Years day 2000. I am sure muchof the talk I heard this past week (last week ofNovember) is also just fear, however, is cause forsome concern. This week we had our Memorial ser-vice and our Fall Ceremonial. We memorialized 68Sahib Shriners in a beautiful service. It’s too bad thatmore nobles could not fit it in their schedules tohonor their brothers that were called by the blackcamel to work with the Supreme Architect onSolomon’s Temple in the Sky. They deserved betterbut that is not my point.
Only a few days later, we held our Fall Ceremo-nial. I was impressed by the number of units thatrepresented the varied activities of Sahib Shrine atthe candidate’s cocktail party. It was a fine showingand several units got real interest from the twocandidates that showed up. The actual ceremony wasperformed fantastically by our very dedicated Ritual
team with roars of laughter from the 25 guests andnon-participants. Also too bad that more brotherscould not fit it into their schedules to welcome theirfive new brothers and appreciate the hard work ofthe team. Again, they deserved better but again, thatis not my point.
My point is actually about the concerns and fearsexpressed at those events. The obvious one was thatwe lost 68 brothers and only replaced them with 15this year (ten in the spring and five in the fall).“Pretty soon we will have to shut down because therewill be no one left”. The second alarm was expressedabout how this impacts our financial picture and howwe couldn’t possibly survive the decline. I am verysure that both issues are just as much smoke and fogas the “Y2K” and “Mayan calendar” bunk.
I’ll compare Sahib Shrine to a great football team.We have the talent and great skills to be the WorldChampions. We have the best of goals with our SuperBowl being our very successful Shriners Hospital forChildren operations and the million plus childrenwe have helped. We have the “fan” support as they
The Scribners have bought another home so ournext few weeks will be settling in. We’ll be at 155Grand Oak Circle, Venice, FL 34292.
Enough for now, see at the temple.
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
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For a Great Low Price ofAdults $9.00 Per Person($10.00 at the door)
Children 12 and under Free!
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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.
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always cheer us at our parades and fill our contain-ers at our events. However, just like the greatestfootball team that ever existed, we have to show upand play the game. You can’t just wave the flag, wearthe jersey and cheer from your armchair. A greatfootball team is always looking for more talent. Agreat football team is always revising their gameplan. A great football team is always pulling togetherand not letting petty differences interfere with theirultimate goals.
As we begin our 31st year as Sahib Shriners, let’sthrow a few New Year resolutions in the game plan.1. Ask a friend or neighbor (non-Shriner) to attend
a Shrine event with you. It could be a PancakeBreakfast, Hillbilly Dinner, Birthday/Anniver-
sary Dinner Dance, or just a drink at the bar.You may just end up with a better friend andneighbor.
2. Resolve to come off the bench and participate intwo additional functions than you normallywould. You just might find a new friend inattendance or a new talent.
If everyone would only do those two tasks, therewould be no concerns for membership or finances.Both would take care of themselves and in turn takecare of your fraternity. I wish everyone a fantabulousNew Year and remind you to support your BlueLodge (that’s where many potential new nobles re-side).
Good day nobles, here it is January 1, 2013 we’vesaid goodbye to 2012 and those memories. Now
is the time to focus our sights on one of Sahib’s goalsthat is a yearly commitment to the kids of theShrine!
To meet our responsibility to “our kids” meansthat we will soon be picking up that canister, apronand our Fez’s and heading out to greet the generousfolks of our area for the purpose of gathering fundsfor the Transportation Fund portion of the HospitalDays program.
This is the time that you need to make time inyour schedule to help our kids!
Is there a chance that you and possibly your ladyhave not been contacted to help with the fundraisingof Hospital Days?
Do you have the time to help? Are you willing tohelp?
Please contact me at <[email protected]> orleave a message on this cell at (941) 416-3110.
Sahib’s goal for 2013 is $55,000! Help us reach ourgoal for “our kids”!
Well it’s that time of the year again. Many thanksto our nobles and ladies for their help in mak-
ing our Bingo, the best in this town. What you aredoing is making it so successful, that it is unbeliev-
able. Many, many thanks for your service. We havejust finished six wonderful years of helping yourSahib Shrine. It does make a difference. Yours in thefaith.
. . .continued from page 1Don Vos electedNew Sahib Recorder for 2013
University. He served in the Air Force.They moved to Florida and started Don Vos Sprin-
kler Company, which he has run for 27 years. Cus-tomers include the Ringling School of Art, theRingling Museum, the Asolo Theatre, Ritz CarltonHotel and over 7,500 residential irrigation systems.
He has been a member of Rotary for many yearsand is a Paul Harris Fellow. He strongly believes inthe Rotary Four-Way Test: “Is it true, is it fair to allconcerned, will it build good will and better friend-ships and will it be beneficial to all concerned.”
Don is a member of Sarasota Masonic Lodge No.147, Valley of Tampa Scottish Rite, is a member of the21st Degree team and Sahib Shriners.
Don was Potentate of Sahib Shriners in 2010.While a member of the Divan, he served on themembership committee, restaurant committee andwas involved with many other duties. He also be-longed to the Mariners, Legion of Honor, Model T’s,Kentucky Colonels, Hillbilly Clan #78, Manatee ShrineClub, Gulf Shrine Club, Venice Shrine Club andNorth Port Shrine Club. In Q Teocalli #183, he is aMaster Artisan and is a member of ROJ SarasotaCourt #189.
For the last few years, Don has been chairman of theSahib Bingo Committee.
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became a Deputy Sheriff with the SarasotaCounty Sheriff’s Office. He served 34years from 1975 and retired in 2009. Hewas elected Sheriff in 2001 and 2004. Heheld numerous positions Road Deputy,Detective, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieu-tenant, Captain. He has been honored bythe American Legion for Law En-forcement Officer of the Year, numerousmeritorious achievement awards andFelony Arrest Award.
Bill was chosen as the first SchoolResource Officer (SRO) at Sarasota HighSchool and became one of the first DAREOfficers in the State of Florida. TheSarasota Sheriff’s Office was recognizedover 20 times during Bill’s tenure asUnit Commander, both statewide andnationally. His SRO Unit quickly became amodel for other agencies throughout theUnited States and the US Virgin Islands.
He was honored as the outstandingNational SRO of the Year and co-founderof the National Association of SchoolResource Officers and served as presidentfrom 1994-1996. Bill has written severalmanuals and policies on SRO’s along withtraining thousands of officers across the
United States and foreign countries. Hehas taught in 47 states. He has beenrecognized as a leader in the SRO fieldby the Florida Attorney General’s Officeand International Police TrainingManagement.
Bill has had the pleasure of attendingthe Southern Police Institute 7thCommand School, Louisville, Kentucky,1994 with the director’s award for highestacademic excellence, 2001 graduatedfrom the National Sheriff’s Institute andthe FBI National Academy 227th Session2006. He was the Chairman of the Boardfor the Florida Sheriff’s Association, saton the Board of Directors for the FloridaSheriff’s Youth Ranch and was appointedto the National Homeland SecuritySheriff’s Board.
In addition, he has worked withnumerous local organizations in SarasotaCounty and received several awards. Heis a Mason in Sarasota Lodge No. 147,Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason withThe Valley of Tampa and a member ofthe Sahib Shriners since 2003. He is amember of the King Pins, Hillbillies andRoadrunners, which he enjoys running thekids up to our Tampa Shriners Hospitalfor Children the most.
Bill is married to Lady Gail (Gilliland)for 25 years. Lady Gail is a schoolteacher
. . .continued from page 7Balkwill electedSahib Oriental Guide for 2013
Welcome to Our New Nobles!Fall Ceremonial Class – November 30 - December 1, 2012
LEGEND1. City of Residence 3. Date of Birth/Age 5. Occupation 7. 1st Line Signer2. City of Birth 4. Lady’s Name 6. Blue Lodge#/Location
Palmetto, FLUtuato, Puerto Rico2/14/1968 44Lillian
Palmetto #110
Arthur R.Stika,
North Port, FLWoonsocket, RI5/24/1944 68MelindaEngineerCharity #134 MDJohn Watson, Jr.
. . .continued from page 48A day at St. Armand’s Circle
Many came over to our booth and weshared information and literature aboutthe Shriners Hospital for Children aswell as information about how to lookinto becoming a Mason and/or a Shriner.As we were at a sight not far from Sahibtemple,in addition to talking about thehospital Bob was able to tell about Sahibactivities such as the Pancake Break-fast, Hillbilly Buffet and Bingo which areopen to the public, as well as our weeklyShriners luncheon for Shriners, Masonsand would be Shriners, Masons, etc.
The weather was perfect, the atten-dance was great and many questions wereasked and answers given. All in all avery enjoyable time was had by all.
and Captain at the Sarasota MilitaryAcademy. They are the proud parents ofdaughter Kelley and son Sean.
Bill looks forward to working withthe Shrine nobles and helping the SahibShrine continue to become the BestShrine.
We learned, he was the New YearsBaby of St. Clair County of Michigan in1952.
SAHIB SHRINER CENTER
PRESENTS
FABULOUS “50’S” TRIBUTE Featuring Keith Coleman and Ruby Tuesday.
Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Fats Domino, Connie Francis,
Annette Funicello and many more that you came to know and love.
“HIGH ENERGY IS THE RULE OF THE DAY FOR THIS SHOW”
When: Friday, February 15, 2013 Where: 600 N. Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL Showtime: 7:30 P.M. Price: $12.50 pp Advanced Sales, Reserved Seating, Doors open 6:30 pm Call Box Office for Ticket Sales 941-366-4449 ext. 320
Restaurant: Open 4:30 P.M.—7:30 P.M. Please call for DINNER RESERVATIONS, 941-366-4449 ext. 311
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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
Gulf Shrine Club ............................................................... $ 500.00C.O.S.T. .............................................................................. $ 2,500.00
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
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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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
Contact Program Chairmen: TBD .or Philip Staples <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.
(Programs are subject to speaker changes.)
January 3 ........... To be announced
January 10 ........... To be announced
January 17 ........... To be announced
January 24 ........... To be announced
January 31 ........... 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
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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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.
HELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!Be a part of the team! Workers wanted eachTuesday. No experience necessary—just a sinceredesire to help keep our Bingo program successful.We can always use more workers to allow flexiblescheduling/split shifts, and for standby workersespecially during the summer months. Units or clubsare encouraged to provide volunteer workers oneweek out of each month.
Fred Phillips at 951-9933 for: Kitchen help in sandwich/coffee preparation (Two people 8-9 a.m. and one person 8-1:30 p.m.) Serving of sandwiches/snacks/cashier (Three people 8-1:30 p.m.) (Either singles or couples are welcome)
Sahib Shriners 4th Annual
East West Shrine Game Saturday January 19, 2013
At Tropicana Field (No Weather Issues)
COST $75.00 PER PERSON
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Transportation to and from the game • Game Ticket – With reserved seating this year. • T-Shirt, East-West Shrine Game ball cap,
2013 East West calendar • Tailgate Party Including food, soda and water.
Adult beverages. • $10.00 concession coupon •
PACKAGE MUST BE ORDERED AND PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE December 15, 2012
PACKAGES ARE LIMITED GETUM WHILE THEY LAST.
For more Information call Rocky or Wendy at 716-4227, leave message.
Make check payable to: East West Game Fund
SIGN UP SHEETS AVAILABLE AT THE SHRINE IN THE REPORTER OR REQUEST ONE FROM [email protected]
www.shrinersinternational.org
Member Benefits
The following discount offers have been submitted by businesses and are listed as a service to Shriners. The businesses are not affiliated with Shriners International and this content is presented for informational purposes only. Shriners International does not endorse or affirm the quality of products or services provided by vendors.
As a member in good standing with Shriners International, you are the recipient of the many intangible benefits of belonging to our fraternity. Now, through this website you also have access to special member benefits and discounts such as the following:
Newsletter:Feztivities – The E-newsletter exclusively for members. Not receiving Feztivities? Text FEZ to 22828 to get started or go online to sign up.
Rental Car Discount: Hertz discount for Shriners varies by state. Use CDP number 53642 when entering your reservation at www.hertz.com or call 800-654-3131.
Avis discount for Shriners varies by state. Use AWD number S143215 when entering your reservation at www.avis.com or call US 800-331-1212 or Canada 800-879-2847.
Insurance: Nationwide Insurance: Offers exclusive members only discounts for automobile, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and property insurance to members and their families.
Call 866–633–5747 or receive a quote online at Shriners Village or go to www.nationwide.com/shriners. Plus save up to 20% when you bundle your insurance.
Travelers Auto and Home Insurance Program: Take advantage of special program rates on the coverage you need for your auto, home and personal possessions from a highly-rated company with over 150 years of experience. Call Travelers at 1-888-695-4640 for a free no-obligation quote or visit www.travelers.com/shriners.
Check back at Shriners Village often to see the discount updates!
Note: To make sure you always get the best deal, be sure to check the discounts with those available to the public or other associations.
New Car Purchase:Ford Motor Company — see below for details.
Ford Partner Recognition Program Offers Exclusive Benefits to Shriners, Employees
Buying a new car can be a daunting process. Maybe you’ve been shopping around, trying to get the best value for your money. Or, perhaps you are concerned about which manufacturer offers the best warranty or financing. And then there are all the little decisions you have to make: Red or blue (or something called Smokestone)? Automatic or manual? Heated seats? Sunroof? To GPS or not to GPS?
It’s enough to make your head spin. Your search is about to get a lot easier, though. There is
some great news that makes the decision to buy a Ford Motor Company vehicle a no-brainer.
Through the new Ford Partner Recognition Program, all current dues-paying Shriners and all employees and retirees of Shrine temples, Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children in the U.S. and Canada are eligible for a substantial discount on a new purchase or lease of a Ford Motor Company vehicle. By taking advantage of this exclusive program, also known as the X-Plan, you could save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on your next vehicle!
Ford Motor Company is already offering Shriners Hospitals for Children a competitive price allowance and incentive program for their 2009 and 2010 model Econoline vans and Flex crossovers, which are used to transport patients to our hospitals. The new Partner Recognition Program is a way of further recognizing the important relationship our organizations share, while also demonstrating appreciation for our employees and fraternity members.
For further details about the program, including pricing, eligibility and plan rules, check out www.fordpartner.com. Follow the steps in the box on the right to log in to the Web site and to generate a PIN you will need when you purchase your vehicle.Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. The X-Plan is not available in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
How does it work? Follow the simple steps below to get started!
Log in to the official Partner website, www.fordpartner.com, using our partner code XY908.
Click the link to “Generate My Pin” and enter the required information. When you have gone through all the screens, print a copy of your confirmation page and keep it on hand.
You may also receive a PIN by calling 877 975-2600 for U.S. Partners or 877 294-7554 for Canadian Partners.
When you’re ready to buy a vehicle, visit a participating dealer and immediately identify yourself as an X-Plan Partner Recognition participant. Provide the dealer with the last four digits of your Social Security Number (Social Insurance Number) and PIN to verify eligibility. Provide proof of organization membership or employment with a recent dues card, hospital ID, pay stub, W-2 (T4) form, or healthcare card. Select an eligible vehicle and ask for a copy of the invoice to confirm plan pricing. Make your financing arrangements, and drive away in your new set of wheels!
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Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Canister ReportNovember 2012
Noble Location Club/Unit Amount
Total $495.76
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 1Bill Zurlo confirmed asNew Sahib Potentate for 2013
Clark, Ken D.G. Hardware - 2881 Clark Rd. Model Ts $15.01D.G. Hardware - 4231 S.Tamiami Trl. Model Ts $23.60
D.G. Hardware - 3170 Bee Ridge Rd. Model Ts $18.03D.G. Hardware - 4260 Bee Ridge Rd. Model Ts $10.10D.G. Hardware - 3371 17th St. Model Ts $19.79D.G. Hardware - 6398 N. Lockwood Ridge Model Ts $16.12Sarasota Lakes - 1674 University Pkwy Model Ts $12.58Subs-R-Us - 3605 Lockwood Ridge Model Ts $5.84
active in the Greeters Unit immediatelyand has been active ever since. He servedas a director of that unit for three years,and two years as president. In January2006, he was also appointed Unit Coun-cil Chair and Dog Track Chair.
January 2007, he joined the AppointedDivan as 2nd Ceremonial Master, whilecontinuing as president of the Greeters.In 2007, Bill worked on several commit-tees supporting Sahib's 25th Anniver-sary planning and celebration activities.Bill really got involved when appointedas 1st Ceremonial Master in 2008. Po-tentate John Mitchell named Bill asSahib 2008 Shriner of the Year. He waselected Oriental Guide in 2009. He con-tinued his Shrine involvement as a mem-ber of several clubs and units, and hevolunteered for a lot of duty in supportof the spring baseball games and theSarasota County Fair.
Bill was born July 31, 1938 in NewEagle, Pennsylvania, a town about 40miles south of Pittsburgh. During hisyouth, he participated in sports, andbecame actively involved in DeMolay andYMCA youth counseling.
Bill spent four years at PennsylvaniaState University, University Park, Penn-sylvania with a major in history (he origi-nally intended to teach school) and aminor in math. During those collegeyears, he spent time in the Air ForceROTC program and completed his ser-vice obligation in the US Air Force re-serves working in ground electronics.
He and his Lady Stacey Lee weremarried January 6, 1962; and are cel-ebrating their 50th wedding anniversarythis month.
During his journey through life, hebecame an auditor for Met Life insur-ance Co. and retired after 35 years as aSenior Auditor. His work assignmentsincluded 20 years out of New York City,five years out of New Jersey, and 10years out of Aurora, Illinois (near Chi-cago). He worked from Nebraska to theentire east coast and North Dakota toOklahoma. During his career with MetLife, he attained a Certified Fraud Ex-aminers’ title and worked mainly largercases as well as investments.
Bill and Stacey have two married chil-dren: a son Billy, and a daughter TammyAnn and four grandchildren ages 11 to 26.
During his busy working life, Bill alsohad time to enjoy many special achieve-ments, mostly through participation in
church related activities. For example,he was a Boy Scout leader as well adeacon and an ordained elder in hischurch.
Bill holds a dual membership in hishome Masonic Lodge, Plum CreekMonroeville Lodge No. 799, in Pennsyl-vania as well as Sarasota Lodge No. 147.
He served on finance and insurancecommittees; he was chairman of Build-ing and Grounds responsible for con-tracts and individual work projects torefurbish his church. He and Stacey Leehave sung in church choirs for over 50years as soprano and tenor.
They both worked Habitat for Hu-manity, building homes in West Virginiaand churches in western Pennsylvania
and North Carolina for a period of tenyears. They worked with special educa-tion children of all ages, as well as inyouth groups teaching Bible study, andeveryday life experiences. They alsoworked at many special projects for pre-school children.
As if all this wasn’t enough, Bill hasmany hobbies which he uses to relievethe pressure at work. These includereading, music, walking, golfing, wood-working (building and refinishing furni-ture and Christmas projects for children)and gardening. One of his greatest joyscomes from working with and monetarilysupporting our youth. He is a firm believerthat “our children are our future.”
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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RUSTY MASON NIGHT RETURNSWednesday, January 30, 2013
Sponsored by the Sahib Past Masters Unitand Nobles of Sahib Shriners
Main Hall of Sahib Shrine Auditorium600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL
Who:All Master Masons of any Grand Jurisdictionrecognized by the Grand Lodge of Florida are welcome
Must have your current 2012 or 2013 Blue Lodge Dues Card.No one will be admitted to the Tyled Session without his card.
Personal vouching will not be accepted for this event.
Dress is Casual (collared shirt and slacks,(please no shorts or aprons.)
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.Program Tyled from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Masonic Review Program conductedbyBrethren of the 27th Masonic District
A Special Presentation of
“Order of the Rusty Nail”
Door Prize:All in attendance will receive a visitation card
good for all lodges of the 27th Masonic Districtfrom the District Deputy Grand Master
This card presented with your current Dues Cardwill qualify your admission to all District 27 lodgeswithout need of further investigation. The lodges ofthe District are: Braidentown No. 99, Phoenix No.346, Englewood No. 360, Manatee No. 31, NorthPort No. 406, Palmetto No. 110, Sarasota No. 147and Venice No. 301.
Refreshments provided by the Sahib Shriners
If further information needed, contactR∴W∴ Jerry Goacher KCCH, Event Chairman
Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Marlies Gluck-Upton, Queen, [email protected]
Happy New Year to all, it feels so good to start theyear with a blank slate and know that you have
a choice about what you will write on it. May this year be the year, we write only deeds
of kindness, love and charity. And may we be grantedthe gifts of good health and lots of family love.
We give our best wishes to our new Potentate,Ill. Sir William Zurlo and his lady Stacey Lee. And wewelcome the new servants in our household. Remem-ber to pay your taxes, and support our “shredathon.”We look, with hopeful eyes at our next slate of offic-ers. In Nile love.
2013 and you’re wished a most happy healthy NewYear, not just from me, but also from all your Sar-
I Court friends!We had our Court Candy Cane March and Stated
Meeting on December 14; it was a great start prepar-ing us for all the “fun” things that will be up andcoming for the holidays!
Our Holiday Party on December 5 at Peridia Golfand Country Club was terrific! Our sincere thanks toall the hard work of our 1st Ceremonial Lady MaryFletcher, thanks Mary!
We had so much going on this year, but next yearwill be no different. So mark your calendars! Such as:
January 6 don’t forget the Sahib King Pins fantas-tic breakfast with our Sar-I Court Clown Unit sellingsome terrific items. Check it out! Before or after adelicious breakfast, they are set up for the entire day.
January 9 is our Ceremonial. Remember doorsopen early (9:00 a.m.) to welcome our new ladies. Youdon’t want to miss this one, all the hard work andefforts of our Sar-I officers to make it so wonderfulfor us and always so well done.
January 31 our Grand High Priestess luncheon atLaurel Oak Country Club, the following day February1 our Stated Meeting for her Official Visit to our Court.
And many new things coming up such as a “Sheik”luncheon and fashion show at Tara Golf and CountryClub; check with 2nd Ceremonial Lady Judy Harris.I am sure this will be an outstanding fashion showwith many surprises in store. I know Lady Judy hasworked hard on this to be sure we all have a good time.I will give you more nitty gritty on this fashion show inmy next article. I know you can’t wait! Right? Right?
We do have a wonderful court, any ladies readingthis article that do not belong to our Court pleasejoin us! I know you will not regret it. Call me and Iwill see that it will get to the proper person towelcome you! Come on down!
Not only do we have fun, but also most impor-tantly, we help the Shrine kids in our Shriners Hos-pitals for Children!
Oh, before I forget and please don’t hate me, andbe too jealous, but I want you all to know I can still fitinto the earrings I wore in high school! Eat yourhearts out!!
Twelve Sar-I Court #79, LOS members braved the chill to be in the Venice Holiday Parade onNovember 24. Thank you Marylou Ellis for driving and letting us use your trailer.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Masonic Digest
Cortez High Twelve Clubby Bob Rodd, Past State President, [email protected]
“Fail to plan, plan to fail”by M∴W∴ Jorge Luis “George” Aladro, Grand Master of Masons of Florida
Hoping all had a wonderful holiday season andthat you are now ready for a great 2013.
Last month on December 3, our 50th Florida StateAssociation of Masonic High Twelve Clubs, Inc. An-nual Convention was held at the Spartan Manor inNew Port Richey and several things took place in-cluding a new slate of State High Twelve officersbeing installed. Our new State President is WilliamStaple and we wish him the best for a great year.Several of our club members and their ladies at-tended, including Gene Black, P.S.S., and his ladyVirginia; Cortez Club President John Sutterley andhis Lady Jane; First V.P Bob Davis; Jim and EileenJensen and my Lady Katherine and me.
The format for this year’s State Hi-12 Conventionwas changed to a one-day affair. As this article had tobe in prior to our convention, will have to wait till theFebruary edition of the Reporter to give more infor-mation.
Then on December 17, our new Cortez Club #538officers were installed. They are:
President ........................ Bob Davis1st V.P. ........................... Lindy NardoneSecretary ........................ Lewis PeterTreasurer ........................ Gene Black
Appointed were John Sutterley, Chaplain and my-self as Master of Ceremonies. Additional positionswill be elected or appointed later.
Also, this month is the Hi-12 International mid-year conference which is being held at Harrah’s Ca-sino and Hotel in Las Vegas. The conference datesare January 20-22 and the special nightly room rates
from January 20-24 are only $30; for additional infor-mation go to <High12.0rg>.
Also coming up will be our Florida State “HighTwelve Day” on Monday, February 11, which will beheld at Mid Florida Lakes Great Hall in Leesburg.Mark your calendars and let Gene Black or me knowyou plan on attending. Will have additional informa-tion and registration forms to share by the time youread this.
Like all organizations, we are looking for newmembers and their ladies, if they have one, to comeand see all the fun, and delicious food that we enjoy.Just as a reminder, we meet each Monday, Novemberthrough April, at Duff’s Original Buffet which is atthe corner of Route 41 (Tamiami Trail) and 60th Ave.in Bradenton. We usually arrive between 10:30 and11 a.m. We eat at 11:00 a.m. and start our happeningsaround noon. Do not pay when you enter, but come toour private room over to the side and check in andpay there so you will receive our special price. A funday with humor, food, good companionship, Masonicinformation and maybe some special goings on. Also,remember that ladies of members or guests are al-ways invited and encouraged to attend.
In fact, one of these special goings on will be heldon Monday, January 14. It is an auction made up ofitems each of us have that is new or in good workingcondition that we do not need any more but will be adelight to someone else The auction starts rightafter we finish the day’s happenings and the pro-ceeds are used for our annual picnic in the spring.
We look forward to you sharing some of your timewith us.
In a few days most of the elections would be overand everyone should be filled with excitement and
anticipation of what is to come, no doubt a specialtime for everyone involved. However the newnesswill soon wear off and everyone will be looking at youfor leadership are you ready, I mean are you reallyready, have you done your homework, do you have aplan, do you know what is ahead, are you ready tolead or are you going to play it by ear, the seat of yourpants or are you waiting for divine knowledge to hityou each and every night you have a meeting.
Well for those of you that started to plan back inOctober, Congratulations! I hope you have looked atyour Lodge closely and have determined the Lodgeneeds and that you have enlisted the help of theLodge Officers and Brothers in order to be success-ful, the plan will not mean anything if the Brothersdon’t buy into it. I wish you a great Installation andexciting first meeting where you lay out your year toall of your Brothers in order to get them behind youin a successful implementation of your plans.
To those that will start planning after the elec-tions you are behind the eight ball and need to get upto speed in the next two weeks to a month dependingon your installation day. By now I hope you have readthe Masonic Leadership Training Manual, have takensome of the Lodge Officers Courses online, and havea Master Handbook to help you start planning youryear. Also don’t forget that old trusty and faithfulDigest of the Masonic Law of Florida. Just to men-tion a few of the materials you will need in order toprepare for your year and refer to all your responsi-bilities and that of the Lodge Officers as you will nowassume the role of chief executive officer and areresponsible for all that goes on in the Lodge, LikeM.W..Harry Truman use to say the “Buck stops here”and that means with you.
For those of you, that have not planned anythingnor are willing to put the time into it to make a goodfaith effort, shame on you for accepting the position,for you are on your way not only to disappoint your-
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York Rite – Conscience and the Craftby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]
Religion and FreemasonryThe following written by Brother and Reverend LeeS. Donahue appeared in The Short Talk Bulletin ofAugust 2000 regarding the office of Chaplain. Rev.Donahue was an ordained Presbyterian Minister inCanada and served the Grand Lodge of Quebec asGrand Chaplain.
“The office of Chaplain was instituted in the earlyyears of English Speculative Masonry. The Englishterm “Chaplain” refers to a minister or other clergyofficiating in a private chapel. It is this office whichis charged with the offering of holy prayer. It wasadopted when men of great intellectual curiosity —authors, musical composers, architects, philosophers,churchmen, men of the aristocracy, from both royaltyand the nobility — were streaming into the vast poolof enlightened men who had been attracted to thispeculiar and unique organization which they learnedhad been founded on piety and virtue. In Masonrywere men, congregated together, who were devotedto the brotherhood of men under the fatherhood ofGod, and engaged in the search for truth, the relief ofthe indigent and the protection of virtue.”
Masonry is not a religion. Masonry is not a reli-gious order or religious organization of any kind.Masonry is not meant to replace religion in a man’slife.
Be that as it may, however, prayer is an essentialpart of the form, substance and content of Masonicassemblies and meetings. Men in the Masonic Orderdenied the right of dictation by any church, wereconscious of the tendency by any church, and wereconscious of the tendency to persecution by govern-ments under whose protection they resided. In thisvein, they initiated the prohibition of religion andpolitics as discussion topics within the lodge. Thisprohibition is jealously guarded to this day. Ma-sonry, nevertheless, is so far interwoven with reli-gion as to lay men under obligation to pay rationalhomage to the diety which at once constitutes theirduty and their happiness. It leads the contemplativeto view with reverence and admiration the gloriousworks of creation and impresses them with the mostexalted ideas of the perfection of the Creator (to becontinued in the February 2013 issue of The Re-porter.)
As we celebrate and welcome the New Year, let uspause and reflect on what this meant to our
forefathers. New Year’s Day was celebrated as a dayof renewal of vows, of vocation and of vision. It was onthis day that the guild members took their annualpledge, that husband and wives renewed their mar-riage vows and that young believers reasserted theirresolution to follow the ways of the Great Architectof the Universe.
On this New Year, we should be thinking aboutrenewing our pride in our fraternity, its teachingsand its beliefs. We should renew our desire to keepMasonic light shining for all to see. Remember, whenwe look to the heavens on a clear night, we see manystars—or do we? Astronomers tell us that what we
see are rays emitted from stars many years ago andjust reaching our vision today. So it is with ourfraternity. Many teachings and attributes were de-veloped years ago and each generation has adoptedthem and tried to live by them. It is our job to keepthis light shining so those who follow us can benefit,as we have, from that which our ancestors left for us.As we begin a new year, let us reaffirm our vows andobligations so we can make our fraternity shine inthe coming year.
Scottish Rite will meet on Monday, January 14 at7:30 p.m. for installation of officers. A dinner will beserved at 6:00 p.m. Ladies and guests are welcome.Reservations for dinner are requested at (813) 886-0578 or <www.srstampa.org>.
self, but many of your Brothers that have placedtheir trust in you.
By your actions you continue to prove that socialpromotions for title seekers continues to plague ourFraternity, perpetuate the fallacy of electing Broth-ers that have simply been in the line without reallyperforming their duties and responsibilities and justfilling in ‘til we get to the top, only to prove they haveno leadership position and will let everyone down.
So after you have completely taken the luster andprestige that the title of Worshipful Master deserves,you have lowered the standards to another low andhanded Freemasonry another blow, by dishonoringits hallowed halls. Remember that you may have thetitle, however your peers have your reputation in
their hands when they share with your Brethren thefact that you didn’t earn it. But worst the fact thatyou squandered yet another opportunity they sogracefully placed in your hands.
Up to now we have been discussing the threedifferent types of Worshipful Masters that will beinstalled soon after December 27, 2012. Now we needto point out the Worshipful Master every Lodgeneeds. All of our Lodges need to have and shouldhave the very best Worshipful Masters that can pos-sibly be made with dedicated Brothers. The Brothersof the Lodge need to remember their responsibili-ties in electing not a buddy, but a Brother trulyqualified to meet the challenge of the Lodge and
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propel Freemasonry to greater heights.This should be everyone’s thought whengoing to Lodge on election night.
The Worshipful Master that we needin every Lodge is one that is amiable,intelligent, with a good business sense, aplanner, a communicator, someone thatcan inspire men and most importantlysomeone that will leave a legacy of lead-ership by inspiring and teaching hisBrothers how to lead in his absence, atrue mark of leadership.
We also need to discuss the type ofBrothers that should make up a goodLodge. This Brother in my estimationneeds to be pretty much like the Wor-shipful Master. He needs to be friendly,bright, understand how important he isto the success of the Lodge and be anactive participant in his Lodge. Theseare the type of Masons we need if we areto move our Fraternity forward.
These brothers need to be familiarwith our Laws, Rules and Regulations sothey will know when the Lodge is beinggoverned in a proper or arbitrary man-ner. They need to know if the Mandatory
. . .continued from page 43“Fail to plan, plan to fail”
Committees are being appointed andmore importantly if they are fulfillingtheir responsibilities. All too often thesecommittees fail to do their job and no oneis the wiser for it or at least do not bringit to the attention of the WorshipfulMaster or the Lodge.
After looking at the many reports fromthe DDGM’s I can tell you that many ofthe committees appointed at the Lodgelevel are not functioning properly, or donot have a proper understanding of theirresponsibilities as described in the Uni-form Code of By-laws. More especiallythe Finance, Petitions, Investigation,Masonic Education, and Vigilance Com-mittees, and we are in desperate need ofBrothers that serve on these commit-tees to know their responsibilities be-cause many times over the officersincluding the Master does not have agood understanding of their duties andresponsibilities; to the extent that someof them do not even name the Investiga-tions Committee, which they wrongfullyallow other officers or side liners to ap-point. Another failure can be found inthe way the Finance Committee func-tions and their lack of performance inthe Lodge which can lead the members
to have a false sense of the Lodge Fi-nances for their lack of reporting or un-derstanding their duties andresponsibilities.
My Brothers all of us can make adifference by electing those Brothersthat have Masonry’s best interest atheart, No Social Promotions, no buddypromotion, only qualified Brothers needapply so to speak. Get involved in yourLodge business after all you have some-thing at stake, it is your Lodge. “Be aLeader Make a Difference.” your per-sonal involvement will bring you twofold in satisfaction and fulfillment forhelping your Brother and your Lodge.
Source: Reprinted by permission,“Grand Master’s Discourse,” Volume 3,Issue 8 December 12, 2012. Commentscan be sent to <[email protected]>.If you would like to subscribe to “GrandMaster’s Discourse” send your request tothe above email address.
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I hope you all had a wonderful 2012 and have manygood memories and maybe some photos to look
back on. I know for some of you the year could havebeen better but we have to be thankful for the thingswe have and not dwell on the things that we wantedbut didn’t happen.
Looking into 2013, I would request that you startthe year out by helping our children who are treatedat the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa byjoining with others and me who have become a part ofthe Plaque Program. Let’s us start this year by help-ing our Shriner children have a better year than theywould have had if we were not there for them.
Are you aware that since the Shriners Hospitalfor Children system started throughout the U.S.A.,Canada and Mexico we have helped almost one mil-lion children? Yes, I said close to 1,000,000 children.Are you aware that we do not turn away a child, ifthere is a reasonable possibility they can benefitfrom the specialized services available? The areaswe work with include orthopedic conditions, burns,spinal cord injuries as well as cleft lip and palate.Hopefully you also are aware that “regardless of thepatients or families ability to pay” they will be treatedif it is something we cover.
Our Plaque Program is designed as a five-yearprogram that you donate $100 or more per year,which amounts to just over $.01 per hour for the year.Each year you make the determination what tax-deductible amount you will donate to assist ourShriner children ($100, $125, $175, $300, $500, $1,000or what amount you can give with a minimum of$100). In fact if you really had to, you could skip ayear, but hopefully you will not have to do that.
The big question is how do we accomplish that?This is where you and I are able to assist.
I know you may be thinking that the ShrinersHospital for Children system has a very large endow-ment fund which they do have. Those funds only takecare of part of the yearly needs for the system. Theydo not use the principle but just the earnings, andfrankly, that does not cover what is needed to do the
work properly. For 2013, all Shriners Hospitals havehad their budgets cut out of necessity and our ownTampa Hospital has had their budget cut by$3,000,000.
Your donations are tax-deductible to the extentallowed by law, when a check is made out to “ShrinersHospital for Children” as 100% of your contributiongoes directly to the hospital. Sahib Shriners doestheir part by taking care of the cost of the plaques sothat 100% of the funds you give will go directly to theTampa Shriners Hospital for Children.
Plaques may be for you, your spouse, you and yourspouse, companion, a very special person in your lifeor can be in Honor or in Memory of someone you love,loved or thought very highly of. However, you do it,please do it as it helps our children and I feel surethat it will give you a great sense of satisfaction.
To participate just fill out the form below andattach your check made out to Shriners Hospital forChildren and give it to me, drop it off at the SahibOffice or send it to Sahib Temple, c/o Noble Robert L.(Bob) Rodd, Donor Relations Chairman, 600 N.Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. If you have ques-tions, contact me by phone (941) 776-0937 or emailabove.
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]
December Anniversary WinnersNoble Fred & Lady Sami Phillips
December Birthday WinnerLady Beatty Shipley
On Saturday, November 3, AliciaArgiz-Lyons, Director of Devel-
opment and Donor Relations andBethanne Demas, RN, ONC ¸Directorof Public Relations, Outreach andMarketing of the Shriners Hospital forChildren in Tampa along with Sahib
A day at St. Armand’s Circleby Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, Donor Relations Chairman
our Tampa Hospital. In asking oneFerrari owner what is the basic cost of anew Ferrari was told $220,000. Theresure was a lot of money representedwith all those spectacular autos.
Alicia - Bob - Bethanne
Donor Relations Chairman, Noble RobertL. (Bob) Rodd manned a booth at theFerrari Owners Club car show at St.Armands Circle. There were about 43Ferraris for visitors to see. The FerrariOwners Club is one of the groups assistingin awareness and the raising of funds for
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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.
OSDEC12BBAA
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 - SL5 11:00am Pirate Class - SL6 7:00pm LOS-Greeters
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.
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SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees
GENERAL APPOINTMENTS(* Indicates for 2012)
Audio-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 ................................ TBA
Finance Committee (Elected) ................................. Ken PedersonBill McKown, Oscar Cloutier, PP
Golf Chairman ............................................... * Tom CunninghamGolf-Co-Chairman ................................................. * John Sholtis
Historian ............................................................. John Mitchell, PPHousing Director ...................................................................... TBDInsurance Committee ................ * Bill Batten, Jesus A. Cabalo,
William B. PadelfordLegal 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 ........................... * Don Albertson
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 President ............................................ * Fred Phillips
Unit Council Secretary ......................................................... TBD
AIDESChief Aide ......................................... * Charles S. "Bud" Glidden
Assistant Chief Aide ................................................. * Bill AthasAssistant Chief Aide .......................... * C. B. (Cub) DickersonAssistant Chief Aide .............................................. * Tom HardinAssistant Chief Aide ......................................... * Ken PedersenAssistant Chief Aide ................................................ * Don SimsAssistant Chief Aide ................................................ * Jim SmithChief Aide Emeritus ............................................ * Joe PegoraroAides ....................... * Bob Bordner, Fred Ellis, Hal Fermacy,
Ron Levene, David Moote, Bob Pedersen 33°, Ray Perez, Phil Staples,
Jim Trefrey, Tom Willeman, Jim Yeo
2013 DIVAN-ElectPotentate ........................................... 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 ....................................... James Fahey, Ken Pedersen
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 ..................................... AmbassadorsBusiness Collection Buckets ................................ Dorwin PulfordHospital Chairman ................................................... Jesus CabaloScreening Clinic Chairman ..................................... Jesus CabaloHospital Transportation Chairman ........................... Jesus Cabalo
FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS100 Million Dollar Club Chairman .................... * Harold RymanBingo 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 Council ......................................... * Fred Phillips (951-9933)Aides .............................. * Charles S. "Bud" Glidden (379-0228)Band ........................................................ * Ed Gremp (355-0221)Banjo Band ....................... * George Van Valkenburg (215-7086)Clowns ................................................. * Butch Power (650-0705)Directors Staff ....................................... * David Bruce (924-5157)Greeters ............................................... * John Winters (484-6617)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 ........................................... * Ken Clark (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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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
7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Past Masters - CRA7:30pm Clowns - MH
11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA
6:30pm Rusty Mason Night 12:00pm Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums
11:00am BINGO - MH5:00pm Installation
Social Hour6:00pm Installation of
Temple, Unit, Club Officers7:00pm Installation
Dinner/Dance
New Years Day closedBingo moved to January 2
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Rusty Mason Night – January 30Sure is a great refresher, don’t you think? It’s also a goodway to get that Masonic friend into Sahib! Please invite yourMasonic friend or neighbor, and bring him yourself to ourRusty Mason Night! Check the details on page 39.
REPORTERDEADLINE
10:00am-2:00pm RhodeIsland Shriners - SL
6:00-10:00pm Pipes& DrumPub Night
12:00pm Thursday LunchWith Band Program
2:00pm Pipes & Drums5:00pm Tea Dance
Tampa Hospital DaysEgypt Potentate Ball12:00-3:00pm Zumba
Fitness days
11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA
7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:30pm Clowns - MH
3:00-7:00pm Motor CorpsSpaghetti Dinner
Tampa Hospital Days9:00am LOS. Stated Meeting7:00-10:00pm 50's Revue/
Keith Coleman
10:00am Provost Guards-Lib10:30am Greeters - CRA12:00pm Canada Day
Mens Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums
7:00pm Mariners7:30pm Oriental Band - MH
7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars - SL7:30pm Clowns - MH
Special Dinner & Dance - SL8:00am Potentate Ball -
Set Up - MH
Motor CorpsSpaghetti Dinner
February 17All You Can Eat
Spaghetti
January 2
www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org OSNOV12NPRP
To learn more about our services, or to refer a
patient, visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
to locate a hospital near you. Or call 800-237-5055
in the U.S. or 800-361-7256 in Canada.
New Patient Referral Process Approved at Imperial Session
Great news! It is now easier than ever to refer a patient to Shriners Hospitals for Children®! At the 138th Annual Session in July 2012, the attending delegates approved amendments to the Colorado Bylaws 509.2 and 509.3 which simplified the way for patients to access Shriners Hospitals. Patients/families no longer need to fill out a two-page application form that must be processed before being considered for treatment. While this is a big change for our system and YOU, we want to assure you that our Shriners are more important than ever in finding children that need our help; as well as informing the public about the noble mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children. We need your participation now, more than ever, to reach more patients. This new process makes it easier for our patients and will still allow for engagement with the nobility. Travel and transportation support should not change. Contact your Shrine temple or hospital if you have questions.
This new intake process continues to support your valuable referrals, without the added step of completing a patient application. Instead, simply provide patients/families with the Shriners Hospitals for Children patient referral card, which may be obtained from your hospital or Shrine temple. In addition, a new Patient Referral Form will be forthcoming in the near future. However, the referral card is preferred, with the patient/family calling the hospital’s referral intake line directly. Why? This is the quickest and most convenient way for a patient to get the care they need.
When did this start? In October 2012, Shriners Hospitals simplified the process
for our new patients; allowing immediate scheduling for an appointment if their clinical needs meet the hospital’s scope of service.To avoid any confusion to our patients or the community, temple staff are asked to no longer use the application form and remove any reference to a patient application process in temple materials or website. Thank you for your continued hard work in helping the children. Please contact your local Shriners Hospitals facility if you have any questions.
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