KAABA SHRINERS Davenport, Iowa

VOLUME 3, Issue 17 Summer 2017

KAABAGRAM

Masonic Center Fish Fry

Hosted by Kaaba Shriners

and Mohassan Grotto

Friday, June 23, 2017

Masonic Center from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

511 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Davenport, IA

Cost $10.00 Adults

Children under 10 years of age $5.00

All Masons and their families and

the public are

invited to attend

and sup- port this

event.

Bridging the Gap QCA, Inc. Quad Cities Stand Down Bridging the Gap QCA, Inc. has been hosting Stand Down in the Quad Cities area for 16

years. Four years ago, they expanded their mission from one yearly Stand Down to two

a year. The Stand Down's are always held on the 3rd weekend in September and the

3rd Thursday in February.

These events serve as a one-stop shop for veterans to get resources such as housing

and job assistance. Typically, more than 30 organizations set up at the event to help

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KAABAGRAM Summer 2017

INDENTIFICATION STATEMENT

Publication Title: KAABAGRAM Issue Date: Summer 2017 Authorized Organization’s Name & Address: KAABA Shriners P O Box 3627 Davenport, IA 52808-3627 Telephone Numbers: (563) 386-2526 Fax (563) 386-5694 (800) 670-5222 Email address: office@kaabashrine.net Kaaba’s Website: www.kaabashrine.org KAABAGRAM ARTICLES: News@kaabashrine.net

Kaaba Elected Officers for 2017

Potentate — Thomas F. Hodges

Chief Rabban — Johan A.“Mo” Muller

Assistant Rabban — Michael L. Chapman PP

High Priest & Prophet — Michael D. Moore

Oriental Guide — Reginald L. Hughell

Recorder — David G. Klein PP

Treasure — Gilbert Goldensoph

APPOINTED DIVAN

Chaplain — Robert D. Watkins

First Ceremonial Master — Michael D. Reschly

Director — William E. Reid

Marshal — David E. Robinson

Captain of the Guard — Allan L. Kluever

Outer Guard — Arlin L. Neumann

OTHER OFFICERS

Temple Attorney - Michael P. Brice

Photographers - Richard J. Larson and Michael J. Welch

Insurance Committee - Ronald W. Coleman,

Mark A. Steffen

Board of Governors, Chicago Shriners Hospital

David G. Klein PP

Associate Board Member, Chicago Shriners Hospital

Gilbert M. Goldensoph

Board of Governors, St. Louis Shriners Hospital

Allan L. Kluever

Associate Board Member, Twin Cities Shriners Hospital

Michael G. Zinser

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POTENTATE’S MESSAGE

Illustrious Sirs, Nobles and Ladies,

Thank you for all the cards and support for my family and myself following Linda passing. The out poring of

concern and support was greatly appreciated. If our family failed to recognized your gift to Linda’s memorial

fund, I sincerely apologies. Let me assure you it was not intentionally. Sometime in the future I must decide

what to do with Linda’s collections of snow babies, and other collectables‘, the ladies will understand Nobles.

Summer is here and the Club and Units should be getting ready and participating in parades. With the 4th of

July just around the corner ever one should be thinking about which parade they will be participating in and

how is my parade unit working. If you are not attached to a club or unit please contact one and get involved.

If you wish to start a new club contacts me directly and I will help you in getting it started.

The Divan Officer will still be conducting the normal temple business during the time we are dark so if you

have any concerns or question please contact the temple office. At the present time we are also looking for a

new Oriental Guide for next year. If you are interested about joining the Kaaba Temple Officer line please

contact any one of the Divan officers and we will be glad to sit down and discuss the responsibilities and duties

of the OG.

I know it’s early to start thinking about our sportsmen raffle, but this year we have to change. With Gander

Mountain no longer a source major items and the raffle committee is working hard to find and secure a new

source of major items. This is also putting out a request for all clubs and units to start thing about how to sell

more tickets. This will be the only major fund raiser for Kaaba this year; your help is being requested in sup-

port of the sportsman raffle.

Honoree First Lady Mary Coffin and I have traveled to several balls this year and have had the opportunity to

listen at other temples concerns. They are no different than Kaaba, their membership; fund raising and daily

functioned of their temples is about the same as ours. Some temples are doing thing different but there loca-

tions require a different approach to their need. Other temple circuses failed to produce a positive result other

onions sales were down. It is just not Kaaba having a less the stellar year in fundraising, that mean that we all

need to think of how or what we can do the keep Kaaba moving forward. If you have an ideas of a fundraiser

bring it forward. Every fund raiser does not need to be a million dollars producer.

We had a good ceremonial on the 13th of May 2017 and are planning on another in Columbus Junction on the

25th of June 2017. Please bring any new candidates along with their petition and monies that day and we will

your assistance make them new Shriners.

Be safe, have fun and enjoy the summer with family and friends. Looking forward to see as many Shriners

and families at events this summer as possible. With some events overlapping it may not be possible to attend

ever event. Please excuse me if I am not at your event I will be at another.

Thomas F. Hodges

Potentate

Kaaba Shriners

REMINDER DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION TO THE KAABA POTENTATES BALL IS JULY 1ST

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Chief Rabban

Dear Nobles and Ladies

My Lady Kathy and I give our condolences to our Potentate Tom Hodges and his family with the passing of our

Kaaba First Lady Linda on April 29, 2017. We all know that she is in a better place.

March 31 through April 1, 2017 my Lady Kathy and I attended CSSA Business Meeting at Kearney, Nebraska.

At the CSSA Business Meeting, Kaaba Shrine was recognized by CSSA to have received the Bronze award for

membership. (CSSA stands for Central States Shrine Association which is one of the Regions of International

Shrine. CSSA consist of 24 temples in the seven states; Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Okla-

homa and Iowa).

There was a deletion made to the CSSA By-Laws and approved by the Nobles present to delete the Article V,

Section 2 on pages 16 &17 paragraphs (b) (1) & (b) (2) references the host Temple shall be prohibited from re-

ceiving any room surcharge, compulsory entertainment package fee, or other hidden charges, rebates, or fees in

addition to the registration fee.

The Chief Rabbans had to turn in CSSA housing for 2018 to the Housing Chairman Les Thomas. Kaaba Shrine

will be at the Clarion Hotel Branson for $79.99 a night stay. More information will come on a later date.

Imperial Officers at CSSA mentioned that International Shrine has four Burn Centers and updated two Shrine

Hospitals. One at Pasadena, California and is associated with Huntington Memorial Hospital and the second is

at Lexington, Kentucky Associated with the University of Kentucky Hospital.

Two comments were made by Imperial Sir. Jeff Sowder:

(1) To make your temple grow is to have your temple clubs and units to participate with clubs and units at

CSSA and with International Association.

(2) Take care of your own Temple and work on membership and the International Shrine will take care of

the Shrine hospitals. Clubs and units makes’ our Temple.

May 13, 2017 we had our Spring Ceremonial and brought in seven new members and hopefully these new mem-

bers will become active and join our clubs or units. Parade season is here, lets show our new members what

Shriners are all about having fun and we do it for the Kids. Great job, to those of you who made our Spring

Ceremonial a success.

Parade season will be in full swing in June and July and it will be during the Imperial Session at Daytona, FL.

Lady Kathy and I will also make it a vacation trip by driving to Key West, FL. For a week before attending the

Imperial Session for meetings and of course having fun driving my little red toy on the Daytona Race Track on

Sunday, July 9, 2017 for the “Walk, Ride or Drive For Love.” My Lady Kathy will be my rider for that event

and this will be a once in a life time event for both of us.

July 29, 2017 is Iowa Shrine bowl - North & South Football game at the UNI-Dome - doors open at 2:00 pm,

game starts at 4:00 pm. Please support the Kids by being there and do not forget to wear your Fez. There will

also be a four Temples Shrines parade in the morning starting around 9:30 am at downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Please come and enjoy watching the Kids having fun.

Yours in the Faith

Johan A. “MO” Muller

Chief Rabban

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Ill. Sir Thomas Hodges presenting the

donation from the 2nd quarterly Kaaba &

Grotto Fish Fry to Quad City

Animal Welfare Center

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Nobles and Ladies

Almost forty years ago I was raised as a Mason. I faithfully served in my blue lodge for many years in all the

chairs as well as Master twice. At one point I wanted to be part of something really big, something really special.

So as a longtime Mason, I became a proud member of the oldest fraternity in the world, added something extra to

my life – I became a Shriner.

Being a Shriner means having a purpose in life. Being a Shriner means having a cause that is truly worthwhile. I

can’t think of a more rewarding experience than making a positive difference in a child’s life. Seeing children

overcome their physical challenges is the most rewarding part of being involved with Shriner hospitals. It’s an

emotional, uplifting experience.

One of the most rewarding experiences is having someone walk up to you and thank you for what we do as

Shriners, which stresses the importance of wearing the fez. When I first became a Shriner, I thought it was

enough to just attend club meetings, help raise a little money for the cause and parade.

Six years ago my eyes were opened by my special friend Eddy Hall as to what the demands of being a Shriner real-

ly meant. He taught me about really being involved. He taught me about getting to know the Nobles throughout

the realm not just in my own club. Eddy emphasized getting to know what makes the Shrine tick.

I always felt Eddy Hall would have made a great Potentate. When he passed, I decided I would try to carry on his

love of the Shrine by becoming a member of the Divan. It sounded like a lot of work, but I have found that there

are so many Shriners that put in so much time — and they believe in it and love it. I have found that these chil-

dren put us to shame. What they accomplish — with the help of Shriners doctors, nurses and staff — is truly mi-

raculous. I am honored to be a small part of it.

I thank all the Nobles for your friendship, understanding and help as I go through the leadership positions. I have

tried to faithfully visit all your clubs on a regular basis and have truly enjoyed learning from each of you. I need

all of us to take real pride in what we do. Working together we can build membership, find ways to retain Nobles,

new ideas for raising funds to support the hospitals and Temple, and we can have fun doing it.

Fraternally Yours,

Michael D. Moore

High Priest & Profit

HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET

Blackhawk Chapter of the Pon-

tiac –Oakland Chapter

International presented a

check for $1000.00 to David

Klein to give to the Shriners

Hospital for Children, Chicago

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The Chaplains’ Corner

Greeting Nobles,

God’s blessing to each of you and your families with a sincere Prayer that this note soon reaches you all and finds

you well.

Now here are some random thoughts from your Chaplin:

Do we consider God to be our best friend?

Do we turn to God first when we are perplexed?

Do we pray and seek god for direction when we are faced with a problem?

What do we really mean when we say “we put our trust in God”? Are we willing to let Him take the reins and

guide us?

Is God ever present in our lives or do we only find him in the Bible on Sunday morning at our Church service?

Do we recognize God’s presence in all we think and say and do?

If we stopped loving the LORD today, would anyone notice?

Do we Consider God to be nearby or some far off entity?

How did we first learn about God and where do we go to find what he wants us to do?

Who is our God?

All the answers to these questions can be found in The Holy Bible, the very same book decorating our alters and in

some cases gathering dust in our homes My sincere payer for all of us is that we read God’s word regularly and

meditate on his powerful message. Our loving God gave us all the answers to how to have an abundant life while

serving Him by serving others.

Chaplain Bob

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A historic Decision

During his year as Imperial Potentate in 1919-1920, Freeland Kendrick visited every Shriners

temple in the United States. At the Imperial Session of 1920, held in Portland, Ore., Kendrick pro-

posed that the Shriners build a hospital for children.

Conservative Shriners had their doubts, both about the two dollar yearly assessment from each

Shriner, and what it would mean to assume this kind of responsibility. The prospects of the plan being

approved were fading when Noble Forrest Adair (Yaarab Shriners, Atlanta) rose to speak.

“I was lying in bed yesterday morning, about four o’clock, and some poor fellow who had

strayed from the rest of the band stood down there under the window for 25 minutes playing I’m For-

ever Blowing Bubbles.”

Adair said that when he awoke later that morning he thought again of the wandering musician.

“I wondered if there were not a deep significance in the tune that he was playing for Shriners… I’m

Forever Blowing Bubbles.”

Looking out on the assembled nobles, Adair went on. “While we have spent money for songs and

spent money for bands, it is time for the Shriners to spend money for humanity. I want to see this

thing started. Let us get rid of all the technical objections. And if there is a Shriner in North America

who objects to having paid the two dollars after he has seen the first crippled child helped, I will give

him a check back for it myself.”

Noble Adair settled himself back into his chair to the sound of thunderous applause. In that mo-

ment, the tide had turned. Although there were other speakers after him, a historic decision had al-

ready been made. The resolution was passed unanimously.

A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the Shriners Hospital. After

months of work, research and debate, the committee concluded that there should not be just one hos-

pital, but a network of hospitals throughout North America.

This idea appealed to the Shriners, who liked to do things in a big and colorful way. When the

committee brought the proposal to the 1921 Imperial Session in Des Moines, Iowa, it too was passed.

First Hospital Before the June 1922 Imperial Session, the cornerstone was in place for the first Shriners Hospital for Chil-

dren in Shreveport, LA. The rules were simple: To be admitted, a child must be from a family unable to pay

for the orthopaedic treatment he or she would receive (this is no longer a requirement), be under 14 years of

age (later increased to 18) and be, in the opinion of the chief of staff, someone whose condition could be helped.

The network of orthopaedic hospitals grew as follows; Shreveport, Sept, 16, 1922; Honolulu, Jan. 2, 1923;

Twin Cities, March 12, 1923; San Francisco, June 16, 1923 (relocated to Sacramento in 1997); Portland, Jan

15, 1924; St. Louis, April 8, 1924; Spokane, Nov 15, 1924; Salt Lake City, Jan. 22, 1925; Montreal, Feb. 18,

1925; Springfield, Feb. 21, 1925; Chicago, March 20, 1926; Philadelphia, June 24, 1926; Lexington, Nov. 1

1926; Greenville, Sept. 1, 1927; Mexico City, March 10, 1945; Houston, Feb. 1, 1952; Los Angeles, Feb 25,

1952; Winnipeg, March 16, 1952 (closed Aug. 12, 1977); Erie, April 1, 1967; Tampa, Oct. 16,1985, and Sacra-

mento, Calif., April 14, 1997.

The first patient to be admitted in 1922 was a little girl with a clubfoot, who had learned to walk on the top of

her foot rather than the sole. The first child to be admitted at the Twin Cities hospital was a boy with polio.

Since that time, approximately 835,000 children have been treated at eht 22 Shriners Hospitals. Surgical tech-

niques developed in Shriners Hospitals have become standard in the orthopaedic world. Thousands of children

have been fitted with arm and leg braces and artificial limbs, most of them made at the hospitals be expert

technicians. See more at: http://www.shriners22.org/hospitals-history/#sthash.croHnGh6.dpuf

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Shriners Hospitals for Children

attains highly coveted

4-Star Charity Navigator rating Rating showcases organization’s commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility

Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charitable organization evaluator, has

awarded Shriners Hospitals for Children with its prestigious Four Star Charity award. Such distinc-

tion recognizes Shriners Hospitals for Children for its sound fiscal management and commitment to

accountability and transparency. Only 25 percent of the evaluated charities have received the coveted 4

-star award, thus signaling that Shriners Hospitals for Children outperforms the majority of charities

in America. The Four Star rating is Charity Navigator’s highest possible rating, indicating that

Shriners Hospitals for Children adheres to best practices and executes its mission in a financially effi-

cient way.

“We are honored to have attained Charity Navigator’s highest distinction. This four star desig-

nation is so coveted because it distinguishes Shriners Hospitals for Children from more than 1.5 million

American charities,” said John McCabe, executive vice president, Shriners Hospitals for Children.

“Charity Navigator differentiates charities like ours for being an efficient and transparent organiza-

tion. This gives donors greater confidence in the charitable decisions they make.”

This is the third recognition that Shriners Hospitals for Children has received in the past year

in the philanthropy category. Shriners Hospitals for Children was ranked the 91st largest charity in the

world by The Chronicles of Philanthropy and the 53rd largest charity in the U.S. by Forbes magazine.

“Receiving this rating gives Shriners Hospitals for Children even more credibility among our

donors and displays our commitment to living our mission and helping transform the lives of as many

children as possible,” McCabe said.

Tickets are now available for the

Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic

Cedar Falls will host the 45th annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the UNI-DOME on the University of Northern Iowa campus. The game will showcase 92 talented high school football players and 60 cheer squad members from around the state.

TICKETS: Pre-purchased Tickets are $10 per person and $15 per person at the gate. Tickets are available at:

Iowa Shrine Game P.O. Box 3898

Urbandale, Iowa 50323

or by emailing: Iowa Shrine Game. Children under 6 are free.

PARADE: Also, on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m., the annual Shrine Bowl parade will be held on Main Street in Cedar Falls.

Proceeds from the Iowa Shrine Bowl support The Shriner's Hospitals for Children. The Shriner's hospitals provide medical care for children suffering from orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. To date, approximately $2 million dollars have been raised for the Shriners Hospitals, through the Iowa Shrine Bowl

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KAABA SHRINE

LEGION of HONOR UNIT

SOCIAL – DINNER – MEETING

3311 Hickory Garden Family Restaurant Davenport, Iowa 52806

*** Social: 5:30 pm Dinner/Meeting: 6:00 pm ***

Requirements to be a member of the Kaaba Legion of Honor Unit

(1) Need to be a Noble or a Shrine/Mason

(2) Be a Military Veteran

Interested Nobles/Veterans are welcome. We honor ourselves as Veterans and also

support our hospitals and helping the Kids.

Responsibilities: Present Colors at Kaaba meetings, North & South Shrine Bowl,

Masonic functions and other events. Participate in parades and compete with other

Shrine Legion of Honor Unit drill Teams at CSSA (Central States Shrine Association).

June 17th

August19th

October 21st

December 16th

July 15th

September 16t

November 18th

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An Illuminating Story about Who We Are as Shriners . . . I was having lunch the other

day with a couple of Shrine drivers, as I often do, and said, “You guys were here yester-

day--another patient today?” “No,” one replied, “The patient we brought yesterday had

surgery, and when her grandfather prepared to leave after surgery, the patient refused

to let him leave--he had to spend the night, she declared. But he hadn’t brought his

medicine, so we drove home and brought it back for him today.” As we continued our

luncheon conversation, a hospital social worker came to the table and said,

“The grandfather needs a change of clothes,” Without hesitation, the driver

said, “That’s fine; we’ll go get his clothes.” And they departed shortly to

make yet another trip. I think of all the slogans used by Shriners--“Having

fun - helping kids,” “We run so children can walk,” “Love to the Rescue,”

and so on. But no slogan illumines what Shriners do for kids better than

Shrine drivers, represented by the two Nobles in this story.

Shrinelines Volume XIII, NO 13 March 31,2017 A weekly update for friends of Shriners Hospitals for children — Chicago Robert Cotner, Editor

On May 13th Kaaba Shrine Spring Ceremonial

Picture on the left is the cast:

Assistant Rabban Michael Chapman, Ill. Sir Thomas Hodges David Birdsell PP

The Picture below: David Birdsell PP and the

Candidates Brian J. Huff, Justin Stein, Darrel D.

Conaway Jr., Thomas L. David, Russell L. Hoeper,

Travino L. Porter

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”IN MEMORY OF OUR DEPARTED BROTHER NOBLES”

When Allah calls, then our friends obey and fold their tents and steal away. To the land where the crystal

waters flow, where the Beautiful Palms of Allah grow.

Life is a story in volumes three, the past, the present, the yet to be. The first we’ve written and laid away, the second we’re

reading day by day, The third and last of the volumes three, is locked from sight .

God keepeth the key.

DALE HERMAN RICKERT, THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2017

Dale Herman Rickert, of 4412 West Estrella, Tampa, FL., formerly of Wapello, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Tampa General Hospital, after a short hospitalization. He had been spending the winter in Tampa, FL, with family. Dale operated a farm in rural Louisa County. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Kaaba Shrine He was preceded in death by his Lady Esther Jamison Rickert

CARL HENRY RAUCH JR., THURSDAY MARCH 30, 2017

Carl Henry Rauch Jr., of 3505 English Glen Avenue, Marion, formerly of Davenport, suddenly passed away in his sleep on March 30, 2017, at his home. Carl was a member of Trinity Lodge 208 A.F. & A.M., Mohassan Grotto, Kaaba Shrine Temple, Royal Order of Jesters, Knights of Pythias. Carl was preceded in death by his Lady Leona Marie Rauch.

ALLEN LEE HUTTIG, SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2017 Allen Lee Huttig of 1310 Parkway Drive, Bettendorf, passed away at his home in Bettendorf. Allen was a member of Kaaba Shrine, a 50-year member of the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge, Allen was preceded in death by his lady Rita Huttig.

DEAN W. WRIGHT, TUESDAY MAY 2, 2017

Dean W. Wright, 1601 New Era Road, Carbondale, IL formerly of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at home, He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cedar Falls and Fort Dodge American Legion for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Kaaba Temple Shrine in Davenport, Iowa

IVAN LEROY "IKE" COCHRAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017

Ivan “Ike” Leroy Cochran, 2000 Crestline Drive, Muscatine, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his home after a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Ivan proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne overseas in Korea and Japan. He was a Fire Fighter for 29 years and retired as the Fire Marshal. Ivan was a member of the Kaaba Shrine. Surviving Lady Marilyn Cochran.

DELMAR D. DUDGEON, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017

Delmar D. Dudgeon, 206 Brookview Lane, Durant and formerly of Blue Grass, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. He was a member of the Wilton Masonic Lodge 167, AF & AM, for more than 50 years, where he served as chaplain and past Master. He was also a member of the Mohassan Grotto where he was chaplain, treasurer, monarch and trustee. He was a member of the Mod-el T Club for 12 years, serving as treasurer for nine years. He was a member of the Louisa County Shrine Club, the High 12 Club in Davenport, the Buffalo Bill Shrine Club and a 40-year member of the KAABA Shrine in Davenport. Surviving Lady of more than 67 years, Ann Dudgeon

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KAABA SHRINERS PETITION

TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS & NOBLES, DAVENPORT, IOWA

P.O. Box 3627, Davenport, Iowa 52808, Phone (563) 386-2526, FAX (563) 386-5694

I, the undersigned, hereby declare upon my honor that I am a Master Mason in Good and Current Standing in:

Lodge_______________________________ No._______ City and State _____________________________

which is recognized by the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my

current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the By-Laws of the Imperial Council. In addition, I de-

clare that I hold a Master Mason Proficiency Card or have been a Master Mason for no less than 6 months. I

therefore respectfully request to be created a Noble of the Mystic Shrine and become a member of Kaaba Shrine.

If I be found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of incorporation and By-Laws

of the Imperial Council and the By-Laws and Ceremonies of Kaaba Shriners.

Date of Birth___________________ Birthplace____________________________________________________

Were you ever a DeMolay? __________ If so, what Chapter and Location _______________________________

Do you belong to Scottish Rite? _______ If so Where? _______________________________________________

Do you belong to York Rite? ________ If so Where? _______________________________________________

Have you previously applied for admission to any other Shrine Center? ____ Where ____________When? _____

Your Residence Address: (street)________________________________________________________________

(City, State & Zip) ________________________________________________________________________

Your Mailing Address: (Street)______________________ ______________________________________________

(City, State & Zip)________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone (including area code) __________________________Business Phone________________________

Cell Phone ____________________ E-Mail_____________________________ Fax No. ___________________

Lady’s Name_________________________________________________________ Hat Size________________

Date: _________________ Print Full Name________________________________________________________

Occupation _____________________________________ Signature __________________________________

Recommended and vouched by: (1) ____________________________________________ #_______________

(2) ____________________________________________ #________________

June 25, 2017

Louisa County Shrine Club (Stag) Pugh’s Cabin

Ceremonial & Fish Fry

Ceremonial 11:00 AM then Fish Fry to follow.

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New Medical Center Dedication

The new medical center is part of Shriners Hospitals for Children, the world-renowned 22-

location health care system, which specializes in pediatric specialty care, innovative research and

outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals.

The new medical center, dedicated on April 13, 2017 with the Imperial Divan, California

Grand Lodge officers, Hospital Board of Governors, Dignitaries and other guests in attendance is

located at 909 S. Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California, between Alessandro Street and Hurl-

but Avenue, adjacent to Huntington Hospital. The location enhances the new collaboration between

Shriners for Children Medical Center and Huntington Hospital.

The medical center occupies 74,800 square feet on two acres and will have two ambulatory sur-

gery rooms and six PACU (post anesthesia care unit) suites, 20 outpatient clinic examination rooms,

three fitting rooms for prosthetics and orthotics, as well as onsite radiology, child life, pharmacy

and care coordination departments. The most notable difference between the current hospital and

the new medical center is the absence of onsite inpatient surgical services and the enhancement of

rehabilitation and pre and post-operative services. This collaboration with Huntington Hospital will

allow Shriners for Children Medical Center surgeons to operate on patients using the operating

rooms of Pasadena’s premier health care institution. The new center has been created to meet the

rigorous demands of the rapidly changing health care industry and the need for our specialized ser-

vices in the San Gabriel Valley, the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, Southern California,

Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Nevada.

This new Medical Center is out fitted with a new $900,000 EOS Imaging System technology

that uses 91 percent less radiation than traditional X-rays. Many of the children we care for require

multiple series of X-rays during their treatment here. Research shows that the radiation from re-

peated X-rays increases the child’s risk factor for cancer later in life The EOS Imaging System will

greatly reduce this risk to our patients. Not only is it the safest imaging system available, it also pro-

duces the highest quality images for use in diagnosis. EOS provides 2D and 3D images that can be

obtained while the patient is sitting or standing, with no repositioning required. Not having to repo-

sition the patient greatly reduces the length of scanning time and stress on the child.

Fred Bernhardt

PP Board of Governors

Summer 2017

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IOWA SHRINE GAME

Matt Cuss mcoss@qctimes.com Apr 11, 2017 Shrine Game gives Connell chance to perform on 'big stage' Less than two months from earning his high school diploma, Tristan Connell has not decided where he'll attend college in the fall. Connell, a student at Clinton Prince of Peace, knows football is in his future. A Class 4A second team all-state placekicker by the Iowa Newspaper Association this past fall, Connell is one of five players from the Quad-Cities area selected to play in this year's Iowa Shrine All-Star Football Classic on July 29 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls."I'm excited to be out on the big stage," Connell said after Tuesday's media day at the Kaaba Shriners in Davenport. "It will be an opportunity to showcase my talent and see exactly how my progress has paid off." Bettendorf defensive tackle Cameron Maxfield, Davenport Assumption offensive lineman Justin Wright, Muscatine tailback Al-phonso Soko and North Scott receiver/safety Cole Rollinger join Connell on the South squad in the 45th annual event. The game generates funds for The Shriner's Hospital for Children. It has raised more than a $2.2 million since its inception. Players report a week before the game. They spend several days practicing, living in dormitories and building friendships. They also have a day where they interact with children from a Shriner Hospital. "My dad and I have talked about that a lot, and it really changes your perspective on a lot of things," Rollinger said. "I'm looking forward to that." Maxfield has been a three-year starter for the Bulldogs. He'll continue his career at Grand View University in Des Moines. "This will be a great chance to get used to living in dorms, being coached differently opposed to how I've been coached the past three years," Maxfield said. "It is one last chance to represent my school, my teammates." Wright is signed to play at Morningside College in Sioux City, another perennial NAIA program. The 6-foot-3 and 305-pound tackle was a first team all-state choice in Class 3A this past fall. With Morningside graduating several linemen, Wright said there could be an opportunity for immediate playing time. "This game will help adjusting to playing higher-level competition," Wright said. "In college ball, you're playing all-stagers and the best players in the state every week. It gives Soko a chance to get acclimated to his new home. The two-time all-state tailback signed with Northern Iowa earlier this winter after rushing for 2,103 yards the past two seasons. a chance to get acclimated to his new home. The two-time all-state tail-back signed with Northern Iowa earlier this winter after rushing for 2,103 yards the past two seasons. "This is pretty big," he said. "I want to have fun, make a good impact and represent UNI football well." Rollinger was a late addition to the roster. He was at home playing video games recently when North Scott coach Kevin Tippet called him and asked if he was interested in participating. A week after the contest, Rollinger is expected to report for fall camp at Northwest Missouri State, the Division II national champions."It'll be a good jump-start to the life we're going to be introduced to," Rollinger said, "with two-a-days, full pads, in dorms, no air conditioning. It'll be exciting to play with everyone around the state that you see or read about on Twitter." Connell spent his first 2 1/2 years of high school at Camanche before transferring to Prince of Peace. He made a big impact for the River Kings this past season with his leg. Connell converted 47 of 52 point-after attempts, 5 of 6 field goals and 46 of his 66 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks. Connell's brother, Seth, kicked at Camanche. And other than some guidance from coaches Tony DeSousa and Arnie Fitzwater, Connell has taught himself. "Leg strength is definitely my biggest asset," Connell said. "The biggest reward to me is watching the ball go through the uprights and knowing the time and practice paid off." Connell has narrowed his college choice to three Iowa Conference schools — Central, Coe and Wartburg. Besides his kicking exploits, he's been a volunteer fire-fighter in Camanche the past couple of years. "It means a lot I was recognized and nominated by my coach," Connell said. "I feel I've made a difference in my community, and

I'm From Left to Right

Justin Wright -Assumption

Cameron Maxfield–Bettendorf

Tristan Connell-Clinton

Alphonso Soko-Muscatine

Cole Rollinger--North Scott

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6/1 Ronald G Ralfs Eldridge IA

6/1 Roger R Ralfs Davenport IA

6/1 Daniel L Schladt Rock Island IL

6/2 Herman C Eichmeier Jr Clinton IA

6/2 Curtis H Bacorn Blue Grass IA

6/2 Dirk R De Jong Keokuk IA

6/3 Don F Farmer Rock Island IL

6/3 Gene Stine Birmingham IA

6/3 Howard M Hunt Jr Dixon IA

6/3 David Pugh Columbus Jct IA

6/3 Jeffrey R Murphy Columbus Jct. IA

6/4 Allan A Augustine Agency IA

6/4 George L Vermillion III Keokuk IA

6/5 James J Conrey West Liberty IA

6/5 John C Arnold Centerville IA

6/5 Jay L Mac Eachern Wapello IA

6/5 Kyle J Jager Davenport IA

6/6 Marlin H Ashcraft Davenport IA

6/7 Kenneth P Carlson Clinton IA

6/7 Dan E Glasgow Sr. Argyle IA

6/7 Evan M Honts Winfield IA

6/8 Jon L Schmidt Centerville IA

6/9 Mark B Weber Batavia IA

6/10 Jerry Pleasant Burlington IA

6/10 Stephen A Hamilton Lone Tree IA

6/11 Levi J Jones Port Saint Lucie FL

6/12 Richard P Thomason Tallmadge OH

6/12 Roger J Hill Camanche IA

6/12 William G Jones Colona IL

6/13 A R Howe III Iowa City IA

6/13 Arvid S Morgan Columbus Jct. IA

6/13 Adam K Sierer Bettendorf IA

6/14 Kenneth D Snavely Muscatine IA

6/14 William D Miller Washington IA

6/14 Ronald L Loetz Davenport IA

6/14 Ricky J Greenfield Argyle IA

6/15 Dale A Sheets Coralville IA

6/15 Gary D Sager Anniston AL

6/15 Jeffery M Boitnott Ottumwa IA

6/15 Shane Dahlstrom Mt Vernon IA

6/15 Joseph P Storm Columbus Jct. IA

6/16 Hershel W Abbott Jr Milan IL

6/16 Thomas A Stone University Park IA

6/16 Johnny L Maddox Silvis IL

6/16 Matthew L Nelson Winfield IA

6/16 Justin H Stein Fairfield IA

6/17 Michael G Holcomb Agency IA

6/17 Robert L Gabriel Columbus Jct IA

6/17 Brady P Jager Davenport IA

6/18 Harry E Hamilton Charleston SC

6/18 John W McCammant Pp Eldridge IA

6/18 Mark E Dorbeck Moline IL

6/18 Lonny Manning Batavia IA

6/19 Howard E Bell Jr Columbus Jct IA

6/19 John A Winga Jr Washington IA

6/19 Russell R Risley Davenport IA

6/19 Arlo R Sloan Osco IL

6/20 Melvin J Steen West Liberty IA

6/20 Larry Meyer Moline IL

6/20 Robert A Bright Columbus Jct IA

6/20 Leslie L Loyd New London IA

6/20 Wayne E Walker Dixon IL

6/21 Larry J Sharpe Bettendorf IA

6/21 Bruce R Beadle Ottumwa IA

6/22 Richard J Mommsen Clinton IA

6/23 Jerry A Chubb Burlington IA

6/23 Jeffery L Jones Columbus Jct. IA

6/24 William R Woerner Waterloo IA

6/24 David R Shope Davenport IA

6/24 Samuel C Burnett Moline IL

6/25 Robert J Koehler Washington IA

6/25 Wayne A Barnes Letts IA

6/26 Howard C Neese II Fulton IL

6/27 Jeffrey J Larson Marseilles IL

6/27 Charles E Cahill Rock Island IL

6/27 Richard L Goodwin Davenport IA

6/28 James H Taylor Fairfield IA

6/28 Robert J Neff Jr Milan IL

6/28 Robert J Neff Jr Milan IL

6/29 Gus K Tripilas Rock Island IL

6/30 Kenneth E Kaiser Taylor Ridge IL

6/30 Merle H Bowers Princeton IA

6/30 John J Ortega Bettendorf,IA

6/30 Eric S Juhl Columbus Jct. IA

7/1 James L Stewart Bettendorf IA

7/1 John W Mc Clure III Burlington IA

7/1 Cory L Griffin Morning Sun IA

7/2 Floyd W Mc Clellan Ottumwa IA

7/3 George T Nickolas Davenport IA

7/3 James E Fleener Ottumwa IA

7/3 David Biester Bettendorf IA

7/3 Sean M Nelson Marion IA

7/4 Ted E Davies Rock Island IL

7/4 Rex A Lawrence Davenport IA

7/4 John M Utter Bloomfield IA

7/5 Paul L Grunder Moscow IA

7/6 Gene N Thielen Longmont CO

7/6 Kenneth H Juhl Winfield IA

7/6 Shawn A Greeley Morrison IL

7/7 Freddie K Williams Litchfield Park AZ

7/7 Alfred N Bradley Taylor Ridge IL

7/7 David J Jindrich Morrison IL

7/8 Charles H North Jacksonville AR

7/8 Michael J Welch Moline IL

7/8 Richard W Koerner Davenport IA

7/9 Lyle W Simpson Ottumwa IA

7/9 Cecil L Peterson Davenport IA

7/9 Darrell Downing Drakesville IA

7/11 Donald E Fryer Fontana CA

7/12 John L Pugh Columbus Jct IA

7/12 John F Moss Muscatine IA

7/14 David M Tandy Winfield IA

7/16 Richard Siemsen Dixon IA

7/16 Robert E Green Moline IL

7/16 Daniel J Brice Oskaloosa IA

7/17 Leo J Cozzolino Clinton IA

7/17 Kristofer K Kinsey Iowa City IA

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Birthdays continued

7/18 Donald E Wolfskill Burlington IA

7/19 William N Elliott Reynolds IL

7/19 Alvin K Smith Morrison IL

7/19 Marvin R Whittaker Orion IL

7/20 Gary K Miller Winfield IA

7/20 Melvin L Parker East Moline IL

7/20 Robert E Breckenridge II Ottumwa IA

7/20 Dale R Turner II Tipton IA

7/20 Matthew C Stewart Columbus City IA

7/21 James C Allerdice Fairfield IA

7/21 Frank L Patterson West Chester IA

7/22 Elmer L Elliott Coal Valley IL

7/22 Michael J O'Sullivan Eddyville IA

7/22 Robert D Pearson Moline IL

7/23 Donald E Courter PP Davenport IA

7/23 Richard E Dulaney Centerville IA

7/23 Warren D Pruis Morrison IL

7/24 George R Thuenen Bettendorf IA

7/24 Richard M Villhauer PP Iowa City IA

7/25 Jimmy B Decker Bettendorf IA

7/25 Benjamin C Moser Keokuk IA

7/25 Michael D Reschly Olds IA

7/26 Keith C Jones Morrison IL

7/26 Perry T Murry Oskaloosa IA

7/27 Reginald L Hughell Batavia IA

7/28 Rodger L Johnston West Liberty IA

7/28 Sammy E Stam Ottumwa IA

7/29 Thomas Owen Nutt Jr. Reedville VA

7/29 Robert R Richmond Muscatine IA

7/29 Gene H Swarthout Mountain Home AR

7/29 James L Amlong Iowa City IA

7/30 Allan L Kluever Eldridge IA

7/30 James M Lowe Columbus Jct. IA

7/30 Bruce A Boyler Bettendorf IA

7/30 Justin L Davison Batavia IA

7/31 Christopher W Stechman Dubuque IA

8/1 Ronald L Oostendorp Muscatine IA

8/1 Ronald D Miller Burlington IA

8/1 Doug Volrath Camanche IA

8/1 Keith P Lawrence Columbus Jct. IA

8/2 Wendell W Land Keokuk IA

8/2 Ronald J Mays Twinsburg OH

8/2 Larry D Culver Hills IA

8/3 Glenn W Proctor Ottumwa IA

8/3 Paul G Wilson Moravia IA

8/3 Richard K Martin Davenport IA

8/4 Rusly Gunawan Neponset IL

8/4 Perry R Nichols Liberty MO

8/4 Anthony W Lauber Columbus Jct. IA

8/5 Robert D Watkins Sr. Bettendorf IA

8/5 John A Anderson Ottumwa IA

8/5 Albert A Bengtson Muscatine IA

8/6 Thomas D Arras Coralville IA

8/6 Phillip R Vinson Gray Court SC

8/7 William E Kuntz Oskaloosa IA

8/8 Richard T Feddersen Iowa City IA

8/8 Joseph L Hardin Fort Madison IA

8/9 Earl F Olson Ottumwa IA

8/9 John D Wiemers Muscatine IA

8/10 Eugene E Tschopp Coal Valley IL

8/10 Floyd D Goar Hillsdale IL

8/11 Jerry O Henry Clinton IA

8/11 Robert K Waters Mt Pleasant IA

8/11 Raymond A Aynes Mt Pleasant IA

8/12 Louis J Iten Davie FL

8/12 Robert D Bennett Conesville IA

8/14 Benny J Ralfs Davenport IA

8/14 Glenn T Thompson Pendergrass GA

8/14 Theodore R Thornton Washington IA

8/14 David L Batman Oskaloosa IA

8/15 Marion M Fullerlove Sherrard IL

8/15 Gayland L Burge Columbus Jct. IA

8/16 Darrell K Reynolds Blue Grass IA

8/16 Dennis E Stout Ainsworth IA

8/16 William L Rich Maquoketa IA

8/16 Dennis L Tompkins Columbus Jct. IA

8/16 Kendig K Kneen Ottumwa IA

8/16 Harold R Whitlow Wapello IA

8/16 Darrin J Jeffrey Batavia IA

8/17 Robert E Fulton Davenport IA

8/17 Gary L Hofmann Burlington IA

8/17 Eugene E Peters II Ottumwa IA

8/18 Edward K Johnstone II Keokuk IA

8/19 Karl H Boegel Jr Cumberland WI

8/19 Lanny R Pugh Columbus Jct IA

8/19 Tony J Risley Foristell MO

8/19 Joesph B Ries Bellevue IA

8/20 John L Fye Ottumwa IA

8/21 Bruce F Wells Milan IL

8/21 Don H Kolsrud Iowa City IA

8/21 Neal M Hall Sparks NV

8/21 Duane G Johnson Winfield IA

8/21 Tracy W Nicholson Winfield IA

8/22 Joseph B Kovill Des Plaines IL

8/22 Jack C Pringle Clinton IA

8/23 Joseph M Clements Tucson AZ

8/23 David F Everett Conesville IA

8/23 Steven C Clarke Clinton IA

8/24 Dale W Parsons Donnellson IA

8/24 Don E Siegmund Bradenton FL

8/24 Dennis L Dean Sherrard IL

8/27 Howard Harkins Bettendorf IA

8/27 William F Nelson Silvis IL

8/27 David E McCall Bloomfield IA

8/27 Vinson D Goodpaster Moline IL

8/28 Marvin B Mallams Mt Pleasant IA

8/28 James J Smith Davenport IA

8/28 John W Carruthers Rock Island IL

8/28 Michael M Vaupel Muscatine IA

8/28 James E Davies Rock Island IL

8/28 Dennis M Davison Batavia IA

8/29 Charles L Mick Oskaloosa IA

8/29 Edward Walter Weber Jr. Muscatine IA

8/30 Clyde M Huston Blue Grass IA

8/30 Hugh Summers Kahoka MO

8/30 Stanley J Russell Burlington IA

8/30 William M Reece Jr. Ottumwa IA

8/30 Ronnie L Van Alst Oskaloosa IA

8/30 Dan L Fuller Columbus Jct. IA

8/31 Lysle R Hinkhouse Wilton IA

8/31 Mark A Merringer Ottumwa IA

9/1 Gary R Carlson Colona IL

9/1 John E Axmear Grinnell IA

9/2 W. B Carstensen Clinton IA

9/2 Patrick Phelan Davenport IA

9/3 Marvin L Rursch Taylor Ridge IL

9/4 Earl L Wendt Moline IL

9/4 Jerry W Mapel Columbus Jct IA

9/4 John W Haney Frankfort IL

9/5 George M Weers Bettendorf IA

9/5 Robert G Grunder Moscow IA

9/5 Michael R Jay Iowa City IA

9/6 LeRoy H Carlson Viola IL

9/6 Kenneth D Chubb Gardner KS

9/7 Robert C Cummings O'Fallon IL

9/7 Gary Tennis Ottumwa IA

9/8 Dennis L Renfrew Ottumwa IA

9/8 Grant F Klopfenstein Winfield IA

9/9 Dan L Dowling Ottumwa IA

9/11 George P Schermerhorn Moline IL

9/11 Fred L Hutton Ottumwa IA

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A big THANK YOU out to ALL of you who have save your

tabs . Thank you for your continued support of this

wonderful program!

Continued from Page 16 & 17 Happy Birthday

John Endresak On 4/19/2017 came in

with 7 ¾ Pounds of tabs from the Euchre

Players and Bingo Players. John has

been brings in tabs about every 2-3

months

4/18/2017 Jay Allbee came in with 25-20lb

cat litter containers full of tabs he collects

them regular and brings them in to the office

when he needs the room back in his garage.

Jack Stamm Memorial Tab Program Totals thru 2/9/17

Year to Date: 1509 pounds brought in $593.65

Program to Date: 401,702 pounds brought in $213,829.30

Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful program!

9/11 Michael D Davison Batavia IA

9/12 Keith P Kline Davenport IA

9/12 William W Steele Agency IA

9/12 Monte L Harris Davenport, IA

9/13 Charles T Williams Iowa City IA

9/13 Juan R Alvarado Rock Falls IL

9/13 Dick Wells West Chester IA

9/13 Thomas R Sands Wapello IA

9/14 Larry L Klemme Le Claire IA

9/14 Joe A White Mesa AZ

9/14 Robert G Davis Columbus Jct IA

9/14 Michael P Cady Morrison IL

9/14 Patrick J Mincer Columbus Jct IA

9/15 Larry K Wiersema Morrison IL

9/15 Keith A Jones Coralville IA

9/15 Kurt J Schneckloth Davenport IA

9/15 Jeffrey T Hagge Columbus Jct IA

9/16 James L Smith IV Farmington IA

9/16 Dennis L Johnston Montezuma IA

9/16 Jon M Gimmy Bettendorf IA

9/16 Lennie Etter Keokuk IA

9/17 Dustin L Howell Columbus Jct IA

9/18 Clarence M Ryker Jr. East Moline IL

9/18 Gary Hughes Iowa City IA

9/18 Scott W Perry Ottumwa IA

9/19 Dale E Wiersema Morrison IL

9/19 Thomas W Keck Agency IA

9/19 Darin D Mapel Columbus Jct IA

9/20 Archie L Mc Kelvie Rock Island IL

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Dear Mr. Hodges,

Thank you for your letter and the beautiful plaque and pin. It is nearly a year since his passing. So many great

things to remember about our life together.

This you probably do not know. During our time in the DeWitt area, when he was helping to establish a new

bank in DeWitt, we bought property just to the west of DeWitt, a hill property. From the highway, you can see

an "A" frame house. Doyle actually designed the home and did a great deal of the labor on it himself. On the

county record, this area is recorded as "Ledo Hill" - in other words, Leona and Doyle's hill.

Shirley Davis, of the Davenport newspaper, wrote several articles, with photos, about this home after we had

left the area, but the designer and builder were never mentioned, only the current owners.

When you and any of your current members drive out that way, take time to actually drive up the long drive

and have an unintrusive look at the home and the dear rail fence along the drive. The Bob Whites used to sit on

it and vocalize. The last time we drove up the lane, the lady then living there came out, so we stopped to explain

who we were and she was so glad to see us as the previous owner had told them where the septic tank was locat-

ed. No problem, we showed her where it was located.

My Husband's Death

I wrote the following as I sat by my husband in his room at Brookdale Memory Care in Clearlake, California

the afternoon of July 26, 2016. I had spent the afternoon reading to him from "When Day Is Done" by Edgar A.

Guest, published in 1921. The book had been his Mother's. She was a rural school teacher prior to her marriage

to his father in 1916. I am not sure that he even knew I was there. We married December 5, 1948, having known

each other since early teens in rural Fayette County, Iowa.

Leona M. Butts July 26, 2016

*Found in a collection of his papers I was reviewing prior to his passing.

Again, thank you for your remembrance from the KAABA Shriners, Oasis of Davenport, and Desert of Iowa. I

could tell you so much about this man, he did make a difference, but I am sure I have already over-done it.

Leona M. Butts

13817 Plum Circle

Clearlake, Oaks, CA 95423

Now comes time to part after all these years.

Reflection must be on this good man without a flood of tears.

The good he has done is to be remembered by what he valued

most And from his own words here is the post:

"Most important to me (he wrote in 1995*)

My wife

Our health

A few good friends

May I be remembered.

He was good to be around –

He always had time to listen-

He made a difference"

His mission in life closed on earth 5:55 a.m. July 27, 2016

Doyle Arthur Butts

February 1, 1928 - July 27, 2016

My Husband

As my husband plans for passing

Lying still while life is lasting,

I sit with him with tears and sorrow

Wondering what will be the morrow.

Years so many of life together

Struggling through all kinds of weather.

Times of trials and days of pleasure

Then came days of retirement leisure.

Travels through our beautiful country by car,

We ventured north, east, south and west so far.

Scenic ocean, mountain and desert sand,

All designed by God's magnificent hand.

Summer 2017

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June 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Notes: 1

2

3

MAHASKA S.C.

Kids Safety Oskaloosa BIRMINGHAM

PARADE 10:00 am WASHINGTON

PARADE 2:00 PM

4

BLUEGRASS

PARADE 1:00 PM

5

DIVAN MEETING

6

7

8

BLACKHAWK S.C. OF QC Welcome Inn Milan, IL Social 5:30 pm Meeting 6:30 pm SCOTT COUNTY DEMOLAY RITUAL PRACTICE 6:30 pm

9

10

KEOTA PARADE 11:00 AM ELDON PARADE 10:00 AM

11

12

13

FAIRFIELD S. C. (Stag) Walton Club, 2265 Walton Lake Rd, Fairfield - Hospitality 6:00pm

14

15

SCOTT COUNTY DEMOLAY MEETING 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

16

17

LEGION OF HONOR Hickory Gardens, Davenport BURLINGTON STEAMBOAT DAYS LINE UP 10:00 AM

18

MOHASSAN GROT-TO Ice Cream Social Noon -3:00 pm

19

20

21

FORT MADISON S.C.,6:00 pm, Palms, Ft. Madison OTTUMWA S.C. Elks/Shrine Spaghetti Sup-per, Greater Ottumwa Park

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING: St. Louis

22

MUSCATINE S.C. (Ladies) 6:00pm Keokuk FEZ CLUB, Beef, Bread & Brew, Keokuk 6:00 pm

23

OTTUMWA S.C. (Ladies) Sycamore Park Shelter House (By Beach Ottumwa) KAABA SHRINE & MOHASSAN GROTTO FISH FRY 4:00- 7:00 pm

24

HEDRICK PA-RADE10:00 AM RIVERSIDE PARADE 10:00AM

25

LOUISA COUNTY SC (Stag) Fish Fry & Ceremonial Pugh Cabin

26

SCOTTISH RITE Stated Meeting

Dinner 6:00 pm

Meeting 7:00 pm

27

FAIRFIELD FAIR PARADE 6:30 PM

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July 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

NOTES:

1

2

3

4 Independence

Day AGENCY PARADE 10:00 AM FORT MADISON PARADE 10:00AM CORALVILLE PARADE 10:00AM WELLMAN PARADE 10:00 AM GRANDVIEW PARADE 11:00AM BLOOMFIELD PARADE 1:00PM MORNING SUN PARADE 3:00PM MUSCATINE PARADE 5:00PM HILLS PARADE 5:30PM DONNELLSON PARADE 6:00PM WAYLAND PARADE TBA BETTENDORF PARADE TBA

5

6

7

8

IMPERIAL SESSIONS Daytona Beach

BATAVIA PARADE 10:00 AM

9

IMPERIAL SESSIONS Daytona Beach

10

IMPERIAL

SESSIONS Daytona Beach

11

IMPERIAL SESSIONS Daytona Beach FAIRFIELD S. C. (Ladies) Jeb’s Park, 198 E. Broadway, Batavia Hospitality 6:00 pm

12

IMPERIAL

SESSIONS Daytona Beach

13

IMPERIAL SESSIONS Daytona Beach SCOTT COUNTY DEMOLAY RITUAL PRACTICE 6:30 pm BLACKHAWK S.C. OF QC Jim Goetsch House - Moline, IL Picnic Social 5:30 pm Meeting 6:30 pm

14

15

LEGION OF HONOR Hickory Gardens, Davenport WALCOTT PA-RADE10:00 AM WAPELLO PARADE 10:00 AM

16

LOUISA COUNTY S.C Family Picnic @ Pugh's Cabin WEST LIBERTY FAIR PARADE 1:00

17

18

19

FORT MADISON S.C.,6:00 pm Parthenon

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING: St. Louis

20

SCOTT COUNTY DEMOLAY MEETING 6:00 -10:00

21

OTTUMWA S.C. (Ladies)

Corn & Boloney Feed Charley Bairds Lake

22

23

ALL MASONIC FAMILY PICNIC

24

SCOTTISH RITE Executive Meeting, Masonic Center, Davenport

25

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING Chicago

26

27

KEOKUK FEZ CLUB Ewarts Party if rain at K of C Hall 6:00 pm

28

IOWA SHRINE BOWL BANQUET

29

IOWA SHRINE BOWL PARADE 9:30 am Cedar Falls

IOWA SHRINE BOWL GAME-UNI Dome Cedar Falls 4:00 pm

30 31 DIVAN

MEETING

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August 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

5

WINFIELD PARADE 10:00 AM

ALBIA PARADE 10:00

KAABA SHRINE POTENTATES BALL- Fairfield, IA

6

KAABA SHRINE

POTENTATES BALL- Fairfield, IA

7

8

FAIRFIELD S. C. (Stag) Walton Club, 2265 Walton Lake Rd,

Fairfield -

Hospitality 6:00 pm

9

10

BLACKHAWK S.C. OF QC The Moline Viking Club Social 5:30 pm Meeting 6:30 pm SCOTT COUNTY DEMOLAY RITUAL PRACTICE 6:30

11

TUG FEST PARADE

12

OTTUMWA S.C. Golf Tournament Cedar Creek Golf Course

13

WEST POINT

PARADE NOON

14

15

16

FORT MADISON S.C.,6:00 pm

Fort Colony DUBUQUE S.C. Social 5:30 pm

BOARD OF

GOVERNORS

MEETING: St. Louis

17

SCOTT COUNTY DEMOLAY MEETING 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

18

19

LEGION OF HONOR Hickory Gardens, Davenport

MONTROSE

PARADE NOON

LONE TREE

PARADE 11:00 AM

20

LOUISA COUNTY S.C. (Stag) Pugh's Cabin

21

22

BOARD OF GOVENORS MEETING Chicago

23

24

KEOKUK FEZ CLUB American Legion,

Keokuk 6:00 pm

25

OTTUMWA S.C. (Ladies) Jeb's Place / Batavia

26

WILTON

FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE 1:00 PM

27

MOHASSAN GROT-

TO

Monarchs

Breakfast

8:00-11:00 am

28

SCOTTISH RITE Stated Meeting Dinner 6:00 pm Meeting 7:00 pm

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CSSA -

Overland Park, KS

Calendar of Events

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Permit No 42

Kaaba Shrine

PO Box 3627

Davenport, IA 52808

Friday , June 23rd

Masonic Fish Fry 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

Sunday June 25th

Louisa Co Fish Fry & Ceremonial

Saturday July 8th– Wednesday July 12

Imperial Sessions Daytona Beach

Saturday July 29th

Iowa Shrine Bowl Parade 9:30 am

Game at 4:00

Saturday August 5th & August 6th

Kaaba Potentates Ball , Fairfield IA Thursday, August 31st– September 2nd

CSSA—Overland Park , KS

Wednesday, September 6th

Stated Meeting ( Ladies Night)

Dinner 6:00 pm –Meeting 7:00 pm

2017 STATED MEETING 1st Wednesday of the month

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Meeting 7:00 pm

JUNE, JULY AUGUST (DARK)

SEPTEMBER 6th (Ladies)

OCTOBER 4th (Ladies)

NOVEMBER 1st (Ladies)

DECEMBER 5th (Stag)