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Roger Berge (Jennifer)Potentate
Jeffrey Olsen (Julie) Chief [email protected] Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Osman Shrine Officers2014Divan
Rich Purcell (Sharon)High Priest & [email protected] & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club, Mighty Mites
Russell Christofk (Pauline)[email protected]
Anders Haugen (Adriana)1st Ceremonial [email protected] Austin Oriental Band, Austin Area Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)[email protected], Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club, Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks
Jim Gratias (Connie) Outer [email protected] Lea Shrine Club and Cars, Rochester Cycles, Rochester Dragons, Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas
Bruce Thomas (Terri)Assistant Rabban
[email protected] Osman Cycles, Pipe Band, St. Paul Zagalas
Mike Nehm (Sandy)Oriental Guide
[email protected] Blooming Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Tom West (Rose)Recorder
Larry Norte (Audrey)2nd Ceremonial Master
[email protected]. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Mark Galloway (Lori)Captain of the Guard
[email protected] Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Nomads Club, Cigar Club
Kevin Miller Sr. Director of Development out of Moolah Temple, Gordon Eddy, Ben Prewitt Corporate Director of Plan Manage
Giving out of Egypt Temple
Past Board member Matt Overmoen, Board member P.P. Richard Thompson, Gordon Eddy, Board members P.P. Roger Robinson
and P.P. Jim Berg
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Pote’s Notes
Roger Berge
In This Issue...Club & Unit News .......................................................................... 4
Notes from the Ticket Booth ......................................................... 11
BLANK PAGE .............................................................................. 15
Osman Paper Supporters............................................................. 16
Club & Unit Heads ....................................................................... 17
Daughters of the Nile .................................................................. 18
Osman Womens Auxiliary ............................................................ 20
September Birthdays ................................................................... 21
Pancake Breakfast and St. Paul Park Parade ................................ 22
Past Potentates Roast ................................................................. 24
Family Fun Day ........................................................................... 25
Calendar .................................................................................... 26
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The time is flying by. We just finished MSA Summer session and are winding down on the parade season. We had a great turnout for the Osman picnic and
a big thanks to all those who worked hard to make it a success. We also had a lot of fun and a great turnout at the Saint Paul Park parade with a fantastic Oasis at the American Legion following the parade. A big thanks to Rich & Sharon Purcell who hosted a Membership planning meeting at their home with several members of the Divan and Membership Chairman and have some great plans laid out for moving forward. I would like to Congratulate Ian Gardiner for receiving his Master Mason Degree on August 18th. Welcome to the greatest fraternity in the world, Ian, we are all proud of you for taking this great step. I hope to see you all at the Stated Meeting on September 9th at the Spur. We will be giving out some awards for years of membership to Osman and have plenty of business to take care of. We are
getting ready for the Potentate’s Ball on September 13th at the Osman Event Center and look forward to seeing you all there. We have a great band, “The Senders” coming to entertain us. They are a band from Southern Iowa and have been together over 50 years (they formed in their early teens). The Potentate’s trip will follow just a few days later leaving on Sept. 18th for Rapid City / Deadwood area for a few days of fun and adventure. Finally, our last temple parade of the year will be in in River Falls on October 4th. I would also like to thank the Osman Cycle Corp for stepping up to help out the Dragon Patrol and keep Chang on the street for a parade.
I look forward to seeing you all in September at the different events
Fraternally Roger H. BergePotentate 2014
P.P. Jerry Plachecki
Bill Henry
Jerry Korstad
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The Chief’s CornerI want to give a
Thank You to all of you who were in attendance for the St. Paul Park Heritage Days parade on August 16th. Not only were there a good number
at the parade, but many of you came out to support Newport Lodge for their pancake breakfast as well. This is always appreciated, by not only your fellow Nobles, but by your Masonic brethren as well.
A great time was had by all that attended MSA in Sioux Falls, SD. El
Riad did a great deal of work preparing for this great weekend of fun and fellowship. Start making your plans now for MSA 2015 in Fargo, ND.
The Last Parade of the Season will, as usual, be in River Falls on October 4th. We have not received any information from Zor yet as to parade details. I have to say to please watch your Parade blast for additional information as to line up times. It is normally a fairly early day, with the Oasis starting around 8 and step off about 10, but as I said, watch your parade blast for more information.
We are quickly closing in on the end
of another wonderful parade season. Time flies when you are marching so that children may walk.
March with Pride in your parades my fellow Nobles. Always remember to keep a blue lodge petition as well as a Shrine petition in your Fez case, because you just never know who your actions may inspire.
Fraternally Yours,Rique Beslin
Chief Of Staff, Osman [email protected]
Rique Beslin
Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental BandAugust found the band
participating in parades at Lanesboro (Aug. 3), Kenyon (Aug. 16), Goodview (Aug. 17), and St. Charles (Aug. 24). Also, on September 7th we will participate in the parade at Mantorville.
It’s been a pretty good year with seven to 14 members being present for our parades. As long as we have a good balance between the percussion instruments and the musettes, we can do a pretty good job. We could use a few new members who are willing to learn and play the musette.
In addition to parades, several of our members participated in the pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 2nd, at the Masonic Lodge in Austin. Sam Hagan, a thirteen year old member of a local Boy Scout Troop, had quite a project for his Eagle Scout rank. Fidelity Lodge members donated the proceeds to his project.
He decided to raise money to have a Fallen Soldier Memorial constructed in honor of his grandfather and veterans. He designed the memorial, and was working to raise the necessary $6,000-$7,000.00 dollars to complete the project. With the help of the Boy Scouts, Sam Hagan, along with Brothers from the Lodge and Nobles from the Shrine Club, $1,252.00 was raised (including donations). A grant was written to Minnesota Masonic Charities with hope that the amount will be matched.
On August 10th, members of the Oriental Band, attended and played for the 50th Anniversary Open House for Neil and Mary Hanson. Thank you Nobles for doing this on our
special day.
Upcoming dates include 2nd degree at the Masonic Lodge on Wednesday, August 27th, and our Oriental Band “wrap-up the parade season” steak, shrimp, and pork chop social to be held on Saturday, September 13th. Tentative location is the Conservation Club north of Austin.
Neil HansonBusiness Manager
Neil Hanson
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Mighty MitesGreetings from the Mighty Mites
The Mighty Mites, like many other Shrine Units of Osman, have been on the move every weekend this summer continuing to work toward their goals of serving this great organization. This summer has been one filled with demands to perform in several parades each week and sometimes three on any given weekend. With these demands, we find that we have set the bar VERY high as to the commitment necessary to reach our goals, to support our hospital system.
Many times this summer I have heard members say, “I have plans next weekend and will not be able to parade with the Mites”. Yes, we have many activities that pull us in several directions throughout or busy summer. But, I have also heard several members state that they had plans, but because we were short of drivers, they were willing to change their plans allowing us to perform with a full parade unit. Being blessed with members willing to change their plans from time to time is priceless.
Thoughts about the Blue Lodge
Having just completed a great parade in Kasson, MN, we attended a picnic hosted by K-M Lodge #11 under the leadership of their Master Patrick Johnson and Brother Robert Tracy. Their Lodge made the decision to reach out and invite fellow Masons to attend a thank you picnic for attending their parade in Kasson. The Mighty Mites, fellow Masons all, were honored that we were hosted by fellow Masons.
With the above in mind, the Mighty Mites finished up another day of parading by having a discussion that gave us time to reflect on the need to not forget the Blue Lodge. During our discussion, several points of our brotherhood surfaced as discussion
points. A central theme seemed to be that we should never forget our Blue Lodge, our brothers, and the relationships that we are afforded.
While the members of the Mighty Mites belong to several different Blue Lodges in our communities, we all have the common bond of the brotherhood. We also know that we have several members that have served, or are serving, as leaders of their lodges. The point of our discussion centered on the need to support those that guide their lodges.
A Call to Action
I would challenge all Shrine Units to make an effort to attend one Blue Lodge event each month as a unit.
Wally Larsen
Getting ready for another parade
Alisha Banken
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Directors Staff
Kent Swedberg
Hope everyone is enjoying the last days of a great summer. The MSA and most of our parades are behind us. It was so pleasing to see the streets lined with parade watchers. They were enjoying all
of Osman’s parade units, especially the calliope. Thanks to all of the Nobles who helped with the driving.
In July, the Director’s Staff enjoyed an evening dinner cruise on the Jonathan Paddleboard with our friends from the Legion of Honor. The food was good, and the cruise gave us a chance to see just how high the recent flood waters had been on the river. We all had a good time.
Our camel has been refurbished. Thanks to Chris, our leg doctor, who repaired the broken leg--and to Kent, the farrier, who fixed the camel’s hooves--and to Ron, the groomer, who gave the camel a fresh coat of paint (and eyelashes). Clyde, the camel, was ready for his debut at the Camel Herder’s Degree at the MSA in Sioux Falls.
Our last parade of the season is in River Falls on Oct. 4th. Watch the Osman for addition information regarding the starting time.
Marv Edelstein has been moved to a different health care facility. His new address is the Golden Living Center at 725 2nd Avenue, Hopkins, MN 55343. Ted Villeaux and Kent Swedberg had a nice visit with him recently. He was in good spirits and enjoys having company.
Our next Director’s Staff dinner meeting is at 6:00 pm at Joseph’s Restaurant located at 140 Wabasha Street. We are always looking for new members. Also, for current members, who haven’t attended a meeting for a long time, we invite you to come and check us out. No reservations are necessary. You’ll have fun.
Keep on rollin’ with the Director’s Staff
Kent Swedberg
Nobles Ted Villeaux, P.P. Marv Edelstein, and Kent Swedberg
Directors Staff and ladies on the Jonathan Paddleford
Ron Clarstrom, Chief Camel groomer
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ChantersWe have enjoyed our summer season
without a lot of hot weather. Time now to go to the State Fair and eat all kinds of fried foods on a stick.
The MSA will be held in Sioux Falls this month. More about this next month.
We still badly need a director and pianist. Anyone?
Our Chanter Unit was at the Hospital on August 20th. One of our members, Gordon Eddy, gave a large contribution to the Hospital. Gordon has been in our Chanter unit for 64 years! Some of the Imperial Divan were in attendance to accept this gift. His name will be placed on the wall with other major contributors. This was written before the affair, so not a lot a details until after the 20th. Many Chanters were in attendance at this significant event.
Chanters plan to be at the Potentate’s Ball in September. Do hope the total turnout is large. Show up and let’s all have a great time.
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
El Selamu Aleikum
The Scribe
BLACK CAMELn Herman Laufer 9/24/2013
n William Korstad 11/13/2013
n Chester P. Gordon 1/9/2014
n Richard Henneberger 8/7/2014
n Arthur Stambaugh 8/8/2014
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Mankato Shrine Club & T-Birds
Sportsmen Club
Greetings from the Mankato T-Birds! We are nearing the end of a busy summer and parade schedule. The highlight of the year for many of our members was participating in the Imperial Parade in Minneapolis. I do not recall Hennepin Avenue closing down for very many parades, which speaks to the high regard the public holds our great fraternity. Thank you to all of our members who filled our parade unit at Imperial.
The T-Birds were also pleased to participate in the Temple Parade at Pan-O-Prog in Lakeville. We would like to give special thanks to Chief Rabban Jeff Olsen for driving with us in the parade. Jeff has been a wonderful mentor to the Mankato T-Birds and we look forward to him being in parades with us next year. We appreciate Jeff ’s help and support in our efforts to expand the Club and parade unit. Jeff is not the only member of the Divan to assist the T-Birds this summer.
We were so happy to have Sean Gardiner come to Southern Minnesota and drive our cars in two parades. Sean was a great asset to our parade unit and really enjoyed testing one of our new cars, a rat-rod, which we are calling the T-Bucket. As always, we have an open invitation to any members of the Divan to parade with us.
The Mankato T-Birds are renowned for driving the mini Model T’s in parades over many years. Thanks to the efforts of some of our guys, we have converted a couple of cars into rat-rods with more powerful engines, wider tires, better steering and enhanced maneuverability. Our parade unit will combine the traditional T-Bird cars with the new T-Buckets. The new cars have already been in several parades and have thrilled parade goers. We are so glad to have two completed and are working on more for next parade season. Watch for us during the competitions at the Midwest Shrine Convention!
I would also like to mention that Ted Hoogenraad delivered a bag of toys to the Children’s Hospital on behalf of the T-Birds. We look forward to continuing to support the crucial efforts of the hospital and will contact hospital administration to see what we can help with.
Thank you to all of our nobles who have participated in a very active parade season. We appreciate everyone’s hard work and faithful attendance. We also appreciate our Ladies for supporting our work and organizing our post-parade Oasis.
Fraternally,Michael Meyer
PresidentMankato Shrine Club
Dear Nobles,
I am very pleased to announce the formation of the new Osman Sportsmen’s Club. Many of you may remember that we had a Sportsman’s club in the past that went out of existence. The club is back and we are very excited to get started with great activities and fraternal camaraderie.
Many Nobles expressed interest and enthusiasm in the club at the MSA convention in Sioux Falls where trap shooting was one of the competitive activities held. We hope to participate in similar competitions at next year’s MSA in Fargo, ND.
Our next meeting will be held on September 9th at 7:30 pm, or immediately following, the Stated Meeting at the Lost Spur. Dues to the Club are $20 annually. Membership already includes
many Osman Divan and officers as well as several Nobles who attended the MSA Convention.
Our activities will include trap and skeet shooting, sporting clays, pistol and rifle target shooting, lake and ice fishing trips and anything else we can do to enjoy the great outdoors. Our goal is to eventually be able to offer firearms safety training, archery training and permit to carry classes.
If you are interested in joining the Club feel free to attend the meeting on September 9. Please bring your ideas on other activities that you would like to see in the future. If you can’t make it, you are welcome to email me at [email protected] for additional information.
Fraternally,Michael Meyer
Secretary
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Legion of HonorOur July meeting on
the Jonathan Paddleford was a great time. Even though we didn’t have a lot of attendance, those who did attend, said it was a lot of fun! Thanks to Kent Swedberg, of
the Director’s staff, for including the LOH in this annual summer event.
We participated in an unexpected parade in Little Canada on August 3rd! Thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy schedule to march! We carried 4 country flags and two rifles and we looked really sharp! Good job guys! Our Oasis was a blast!
August parades were really challenging. We added the Little Canada parade, August 3rd, and St Paul Park Osman parade, to our already planned Kenyon parade on August 16th! As always the Legion stepped up to participate in both. Kenyon is always fun! Thanks to PP Frank Peterson for including us in their parade. Our August meeting was held at
the Lost Spur grill. Thanks to my fellow officers for stepping up.
Our “Updated”, and almost gone, calendar, for the remaining months of 2014.
• September 13th Potentates Gala
• September 18th LOH Stated Meeting at the Spur Warehouse. We will have a cookout with all the fixin’s. We plan to have lots of fun and more news to follow!
• October 4th River Falls Parade. Ask a LOH member about the LOH River Falls tradition! You might want to become a member just to participate!
The Legion of
Honor would like to invite any new or old Noble to attend any of our meetings, or events, to see what it is we do, and the pride we all feel in doing it!
As we end the parade season once again and head towards the last few meetings for 2014, I want to thank each and every one of the LOH Nobles who have helped out this year. It is easy to lead those who serve so willingly.
With Pride and Honor,Commander Jim Moore
Jim Moore
2014 FALL CEREMONIAL AT
TUSLER-SUMMIT MASONIC LODGECOUNTY RD B-2 AT HAMLINE AVE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH, 20141:00 PM REGISTRATION
2:00 PM OPEN CEREMONIAL
3:30 PM MEAL
The cost to become a Shriner in 2014 is $175.00 which includes your 2014 dues, initiation fee and fez.GET YOUR CANDIDATES READY.
The cost for lunch will be $12.00 per person. The Candidates & their lady/guest will be our guest for lunch.
RSVP Osman at 651-452-5660 or [email protected] by Oct. 3rd GET YOUR CANDIDATES READY
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Upcoming Provost Meetings/Dinners
• The Monday, September 15, 2014 Provost Meeting location will be at the Osman Conference
Room, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan.
• The Monday, October 20, 2014 Provost Meeting location will be at the Osman Conference Room, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan.
• The Monday, November 17, 2014 Provost Meeting location will be at the Little Venetian, Little Canada
Other Upcoming Events
• Osman Shrine Stated Meeting, Tuesday, September 9, 5:30 pm; Osman Shrine Center
• Osman Shrine Potentate’s Ball (Live entertainment by the Senders, an old –time and new-time rock and roll band who will put on an incredible show), Saturday, September 13, 2014, 5:00 pm social, 7:00 pm meal, 8:00 pm entertainment; Osman Shrine Center
• St. Paul Valley Scottish Rite Fall Class Begins; 4th Degree Conferral Secret Master, Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 6:00 pm dinner, 7:00 pm conferral; St. Paul Masonic Center, 200 East Plato Boulevard, St. Paul
• Osman Shrine Potentate’s Trip, September 18 – 21; Black Hills, South Dakota
• River Falls Parade, Saturday, October 4, 2014, 9:00 am; River Falls, Wisconsin
• Osman Shrine Ceremonial, Saturday, October 11, 2014, 9:00 am; Tusler-Summit Lodge, County Road B-2 at Hamline Avenue, Roseville
• Osman Shrine Chili Cook-off, Sunday, October 12, 2014; Osman Warehouse
• Past Potentate’s Roast, Saturday, October 18, 2014, Social 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm; Mancini’s Char House, 531 west 7th Street, Paul; RSVP to the Osman Shrine Office
July 21, 2014 Osman Shrine Provost Unit Meeting Notes Summary
The Osman Shrine Provost Unit held a meeting at the Annual Picnic on July 21, 2014 with 19 members and one guest (James Beavers) in attendance. Kay Moss’ petition was presented and accepted unanimously. Captain Seavey presented Ramsey County Sheriff badges to Kay Moss and Dale Johnson. A brief discussion was held on the
Osman Provost Unit/Ramsey County Sheriff Operational Plan; the plan was accepted by a majority vote.
Provost Facebook
The Osman Shrine Provost Facebook page
has generated considerable interest among the Facebook community. For those of you who have yet to visit the page, you can find it by searching for Osman Shrine Provost Guard. Provost members are encouraged to “Like” the page; to make frequent visits to obtain up-to-date information; to “Share” the information; and to provide a “Comment” where appropriate. Provost members are also encouraged to invite their friends to “Like, Comment and Share” the page. This page will enable the Provost to not only quickly communicate with the membership, but also it will be a vehicle to expose others about the function and activities of the Unit.
Provost
Jerry Johnson
Captain Seavey and His Family at the 2014 Osman Shrine Picnic
Captain Seavey and New Provost Kay Moss Enjoying the 2014 Provost PicnicNoble James Beavers and His Lady at the 2014 Provost Picnic
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Other News
Osman Shrine Provost Unit held its Annual Picnic at Spooner Park, Little Canada on July 21, 2014. Weather forecasters had the planners pretty worried and there were more than one passing thought about canceling the event or moving it to an indoor location. However, it was eventually decided to proceed with the plan to hold the picnic in the shelter. The afternoon was extremely hot and muggy, but the Spooner Park shelter provided a comfortable setting as a gentle wind blew across the area.
Thirty-nine attended the picnic and they were treated to a meal catered by the Little Venetian. No one left the table hungry as there were ample servings of Fried Chicken, Italian Salad, Potato Salad, etc. In addition to the main meal, Gary Winter and Lady Gee brought appetizers and cake. Following the meal, Tom West set up the ever popular bingo game and Gary Winter called the numbers. Several prizes were
awarded and the grand prize, consisting of a jacket furnished by Mark Sandstrom, was presented to Lynette Erickson.
Kay Moss is a member of the Osman Nomads and became a Provost member on July 21. He is the Sitting Master of Tusler-Summit Lodge. Kay is actively involved in the Scottish Rite in the Valleys of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He is an Iron Worker by trade and so work at any height does not intimidate him! He currently is working on a construction project of significant size and duration at Koch Refinery in Rosemount.
Long-time Provost member John Ahlbom turned in his uniform and badge at the July Provost Picnic. He will continue to be on the Provost Roster as a social member. He has been a member of the Provost Unit for many years and his faithful service to the Unit is greatly appreciated. Interestingly, his late father in-law, Lynn Ballou was a Past Captain of the Osman Shrine Provost Unit.
On Sunday, July 27, 2014 the weather kept changing from clouds and brief bursts of rain to bright sunshine. Regardless of this unpredictable weather, there was a great turn-out at the Osman
Shrine at the Riverside Park in Cannon Falls. Several Provost members and their family were in attendance. Hamburgers and hot dogs were served fresh off of the BBQ grill and these were accompanied by all the fixings. After lunch, the Provost led the kids in fun and games while others socialized. Three
lucky winners had their ticket number drawn and they went home with new bicycles; among them were Provost Dale Johnson’s son.
Captain Seavey has appointed Mike Horn as Provost Sergeant for the remainder of the 2014 year. Mike’s Masonic background is extensive including having served as Master of Tusler-Summit Lodge. He is an Endowed Life Member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and is a Degree Director in that Body. In the Scottish Rite, he holds the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour. He is currently Secretary of Tusler-Summit Lodge and also is Treasurer of the St. Paul Valley of the Scottish Rite.
Fraternally,Jerry J. Johnson
Provost SecretaryEmail: [email protected]
H: 651-739-3812C: 612-839-4389
Provost Mark Sandstrom and His Lady at the 2014 Provost Picnic
Provosts Johnson, West and Christofk at the 2014 Osman Shrine Picnic
Tom West and Gary Winter, Bingo Bosses at the 2014 Provost Picnic
Bingo Players at the 2014 Provost Picnic
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Rochester ZagalasGreetings from
Rochester Zagalas! Currently we have one parade left at Kellogg on September 7th. We want to welcome
Mike Smith from Wabasha and his lady
Debbie to Zagalas! We enjoyed a great social outing with
the ladies after the Wabasha parade at T-Bones. Thank you to the Kasson/Mantorville Lodge for the great oasis after the Kasson parade! We had a great time, food, and fellowship.We continue to meet the second
Wednesday of the month at the Homestead in Rochester at Noon. Please join is if you can.Check out our parade schedule at:
http://rochesterareashrineclub.org/RASCZagalas.html.
Fraternally,Art Pavlish, President
Art Pavlish
Larry Norte, Ill Sir Dick Thompson, Chris Christopherson, and Joe Burnham at T-Bones
Ill Sir Al Koenig, Audrey Norte, and Mike Smith at T-Bones
MARK YOUR CALENDAROsman Shrine’s
Nobles, Brothers and Friends(Sorry no Ladies)
22nd Annual Hufli Turkey Dinner
Monday, November 3rd, 2014
More details in the next Osman
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Albert Lea Shrine Club and Albert Lea CarsGreetings, Nobles, Ladies and friends,
Another parade season coming to an end, and a “GOOD” one it was. I would like to thank all those Nobles that helped our cause, and not just our unit but all the clubs and unit at Osman. “WE” sure saw a lot of smiling faces! The crowds loved us! Thank you Shrine International and Osman Temple for letting us serve you and your NOBLE cause. Talking about smiling faces, we sure had a lot of them at our Shrine sponsored breakfast July 6th. It was another good fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital. The parade season is a lot of work, no doubt, however, the rewards are many of which I think the greatest reward is that self-feeling of bringing joy to so many people. We touch people, right in the heart! AND IT FEELS GREAT!
“Back to the Basics”
Greg Morfitt, Secretary/Treasurer
President Noble Lynn Davis at photo time
The start of another parade.
Ryan & Olivia enjoying one of our fundraising breakfasts
Potentate Roger Berge doing a pre-parade check.
The smiles come easy at those breakfasts
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Rochester Dragon PatrolGreetings Nobles and Ladies,
As of August 10th, Chang has participated in 17 parades! Whew it has been a busy summer. Thank you
everyone for your support! Also a special thank you to the Osman Motor Corps for your help in putting Chang on the street in LeSueur and Chatfield!
We still have a few parades on the calendar. Check us out at www.rochesterdragon.com and Rochester Dragon on Facebook. We are always looking for and welcome new members.
Chang and the Dragon Patrol will be attending MSA in Sioux Falls and we’re
looking forward to a great time and the opportunity to socialize with other Shrine units, renewing old friendships, and creating new ones.
We would like to give a special thanks to Noble Len Hislop for the oasis he provided after the Byron parade as well as Kasson/Mantorville Lodge # 11 for the nice oasis at Kasson.
Our next stated meeting is September 24th, 2014 at the Clarion Inn in Rochester at 7:00 p.m.
Thanks for all your continued support!
Dan Rasmussen
Mike Nehm, Bruce Thomas and Ron Lamkin gassing up the cart in Belle Plaine
Parade # 783 at LeSueur. Thanks to the Motor Corps for helping man Chang!
At the Kasson Parade visiting with nobles - L to R: Don Nelson, Len Hislop, Bruce Thomas, Ill Sir Dick Thompson, Ill Sir Roger Berge.
The circus is March 26 – 29, 2015!
That is only a short 6 months away.
So far, Bruce has locked in the contact with Carden / Jordan Productions for another year. This is the same Producer who brought us a great show last year, and we are expecting another first class performance, and record breaking year!
Our circus website has undergone a major upgrade both above and below the hood. It has a fresh new look, and the advanced software should keep us on-line for many years.
Here is the planned schedule for 2015 circus meetings. They are all on the date of other events to minimize your travel.
Circus Meeting Dates:September 9, 2014 – Circus Meeting
at 4:30pm at the Lost Spur before the
Osman Stated Meeting at 6:30.
Tentative agenda is to finalize the budget, confirm areas of responsibility, high level review of the 2014 circus, select areas to target for improvement in 2015.
October – No circus meeting scheduled at this time.
November 11, 2014 – Circus Meeting at 5:00pm at the Lost Spur before the Club and Unit meeting at 7:00.
December – No circus meeting scheduled at this time. There will be a circus update at the December Stated Meeting. We will be available before and after the meeting.
January 5, 2015 - Osman Annual Meeting – There will be a circus report at Annual Meeting. We will be available before and after the meeting.
February 7, 2015 - C&U Seminar – Update and questions at the Seminar. We will be available after the seminar.
March 10, 2015 - The “Big Final” meeting - at 4:30pm at the Lost Spur before the Osman Stated Meeting at 6:30.
March 25, 2015 - “Wednesday Night Walk-Around” at 6:00 on the Concourse at ramp 14.
As always, there is no need to wait for a meeting. If you have needs or questions, just give me a call at the circus office (651-452-5662), or drop me an e-mail ([email protected]).
Thanks again to all Nobles, Ladies, Kids and Friends for all your hard work and dedication year-round! And May All Your Days Be Circus Days!
John Davenport
August Notes From The Ticket Booth
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Osman’s Third Annual Chili Cook Off
Brothers, Ladies, Nobles, Prospective Members and Friends
1:00 to 4:00 • Sunday, October 12thRoseville VFW • 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville 55113
• Those entering their chili please arrive early.
• We are voting with money. Place whatever currency you choose in the box for your favorite chili.
• Costs - $20 to enter a chili, $10 to sample. Prizes determined by number of entrants.
• All proceeds will go to the Transportation and Aid Fund, Ladies Auxiliary, or other charitable organizations.
• Meat Raffle and other items raffled. New format this year, bigger prizes.
• $20.00 gets you into all the raffles that day.
• Past Winners: Dave McKinnon 2012 and Heidi Held 2013.
Last year winners are:3rd place Gooch & Dave McKinnon, 1st place Heidi Held and 2nd place Mike Nehm
Please call the office (651-452-5660) if
you are entering your favorite chili.
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M E M O R I A L SWarren & Doreen LynchIn Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand, Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert & Doris Plachecki
Leonard SchradeIn Memory of Carole Schrade
Wayne LongwellIn Memory of Jerry Longwell & Richard K. Brown
Henry L GleasonIn Memory of Henry L. Millis & Charles R Gleason
Ernie Flury & BeckyIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Osman Cycle CorpsIn Memory of Dale Roberge
Bill & Bonnie NewellIn Memory of Heidi & Carter Newell
Art LemkeIn Memory of Shieks and Might Mites
Trudy HarperIn Memory of Oscar Olin
Dorthee AngelIn Memory of Husband Harold Angel
P.P. Charles & Judee FergusonIn Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson
Russ, Ralph & Alan ChristofkIn Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather
John E RaymondIn Memory of Albert E Raymond (Tim)
Corrine BergstromIn Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
John & Arlene ThordsonIn Memory of Bill Huber, Bill & Dot Fadden
Esther Olson MatthewsIn Memory of P.P. Robert Olson
Osman Past PotentatesIn Memory of all Past Potentates
P.P. John & Pat PerkinsIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Hank Brimmer In Memory of P.P. Charles P. Brimmer& P.P. William Dodge
Albert Lea SCIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Tom & Diane BrockmanIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Roger BergeIn Memory of Vern Hanson
Kent & Karen SwedbergIn Memory of Kenneth Swedberg & Dick Bratten
Directors StaffIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Pat HuberIn Memory of Bill Huber
Ann EricksonIn Memory of P.P. D. Sam Erickson
Marian EvansIn Memory of Wayne Evans
Ted VeilleuxIn Memory of Darlene Veilleux
Rochester Dragon PatrolIn Memory of Past Dragon
S U P P O R T E R SDennis & Elaine Boom
Arthur & Janice Lingo
Leonard Hislop
Lloyd & Pat Rogers
Peter & Dolores Kloskowski
Austin Oriental Band
Austin Shrine Club
Art Lemke
Betty Porter
Cannon Valley SC
P.P. Frank & Beverly Peterson
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
Dr. Alyn & Anna Dull
Provost
Russ & Pauline Christofk
Neil & Mary Hanson
Edward & Audrey Highum
Mankato T-Birds
Mankato Shrine Club
P.P. John & Debbi Thorstad - Zor
Jim & Dianna Herriott
P.P. Jerry Plachecki
P.P. Jim & Joan Sweitzer
Russ & Bev Boogren
Heather Krastins Lambert
Chet Harvey
Legion of Honor
Alexandria Shrine Club
P.P. John & Pat Perkins
George & Arline Carlson
Ray & Dianne Hobot
Bill & Donna Witte
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Van & Jan Kellogg
Gary & Sharon Wettschreck
P.P. Michael & Linda Wilk
Herb & Marcia Bernick
John & Patricia Drake
Brad & Sandra Drake
P.P. David & Marjorie Park
Ed & Lu Gerads
H O N O R A R I AErnie & Becky Flury:In honor of Jim Flury
SUPPORT YOUR OSMAN PAPERHonoraria & Memorials are $35.00 and a Supporter is $25.00.Send to: Osman Shrine Paper, 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy., St. Paul, MN 55121
Your name as you want it listed: _____________________________________________
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OFFICERSPresident:Dave [email protected]
Vice President:Mike [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:Dan [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUBALBERT LEA CARSLynn Davis, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBDale Graff, President320-759-4666
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & 4-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, President507-433-8294 [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-583-2533 [email protected]
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, [email protected]
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, President62-919-0475anawesomecarpenter@ yahoo.com
CHANTERSDean Strand, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFKent Swedberg, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSJoe Saad, Captain651-486-7743
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBMike Perreault, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORJim Moore, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBMichael Meyer, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSSteve Igou, [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESBurt Rovner, Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSPeter Staloch, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, [email protected]
PROVOSTErik Seavey, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBBob Gregor, [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLESMark Anderson, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDan Rasmussen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Yankovec, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSSteve Mathews, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
SPORTSMAN CLUBDavid Przetycki, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, President507-454-7209
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERArt Pavlish, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERDan Mueller, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDave Gagnon, [email protected]
OFFICERSPresident:
Dave [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Yankovec320-493-0776 [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Metcalf 651-739-3653 [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB
ALBERT LEA CARSClarence Schroeder, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Denke, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & FOUR-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, Captain [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, President507-789-6399
CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed tomake a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) [email protected] or mail to
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
CLUB & UNIT HEADSPROVOST
Gary Winter, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBLarry Norte, President(507) [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROLJosh Allen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDoug Brick, President507-254-6715 [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBRoger Robinson, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSMike Yankovec, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERSteve Groteboer, President281 [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERRoger Robinson, President320-420-8142rrobinson@ global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDavid Gagnon, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFRonald Clarstrom, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSDean Brown, [email protected]
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDon Vaughn, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, President651-459-8320 [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORWilliam Beslin, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBSteve Igou, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSMichael Meyer [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESJohn Watson Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, President651-777-3781Email [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSDennis Sherwood, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, Captain651-774-7793
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Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the NileSummer greetings
from Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 Daughters of the Nile! We had a very successful Barbecue at the Roseville Masonic center on Saturday August 2nd, 2014. Princess Royal Diane Anderson had quite the spread with salads, baked beans, buns and barbecued ribs and chicken. We relaxed on the patio outside and enjoyed the beatiful weather. We set up for horseshoes and badmitton but the bugs were biting and we had to move inside. A big thanks goes out to Pr. Diane Anderson and Pr. Jan Lingo for all of their hard work. I was invited to speak at the DeMolay Conclave installation, later that day, August 2nd. A nice lunch was served, and immediately afterwards, the new
State Officers were installed, as well as the new State Sweetheart. My son, Jorun, was also introduced as a future member. He was so proud to get to stand up and wave! Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 wishes the new State Master Counselor, Tarrance Collier and his State officers, all the best in the upcoming year.
As I am writing this, I am also getting ready to head up to the Job’s Daughters “Blast from the past” Camp, from August 16th through August 19th at Camp Lake Hubert in Brainerd. I will not only be representing Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the Nile and bring greetings from the Temple, I will also be chaperoning a wonderful group of young ladies from Bethel 88 in Farmington. We will participate in volleyball, swimming, running on the “water weenie”, crafts, canoeing,
wishing on the water and meeting new people and making new friends. I am very excited about this long weekend with the young ladies of Job’s Daughters and will show them how much fun Daughters of the Nile is by doing a few attempts at running off the water weenie, myself! Yes, this Queenie is going off the Weenie! I will let you know how it went in the next article….hopefully with pictures too!
Mat-Sha Temple, No 62 is busy making preparations for our 3rd annual Scrap and Craft-till-ya-drop event being held on Saturday, September 20th at 2 pm at 200 E. Plato Blvd, St Paul MN 55106. This event is a 22 hour Scrapbooking and Crafting event. We invite you to bring any project you might be working on and a friend or two! The cost is $25 which includes a large table, dinner, snacks and fun! Please contact Pr. Diane Anderson at [email protected] or 612-868-5658, if you are interested in reserving a table. Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 is also preparing for the Official Visit of the Supreme Queen, Marsha D. Sowers, Supreme Queen of the Supreme Temple Daughters of the Nile. She will be visiting us on Tuesday October 7th. Our Ceremonial is at 2 pm that day, followed by dinner at Joseph’s. I am very excited to show our Supreme Queen our beautiful ritual work as well as welcoming new Princesses to our household. I hope everyone continues to have a relaxing and lazy summer! See you in September!
Keep shining!
Nile Love,
Sarah Mobroten Queen
Mat-Sha Temple No. 62
Sarah Mobroten, Queen
Queen Sarah Mobroten speaking at MN DeMolay Conclave
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Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends of the Auxiliary,
It is hard to believe the summer is over. I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Minnesota weather.
Thanks you to all of you who keep remembering the Auxiliary with items for the children and pop tabs. We so appreciate all you do to help the Auxiliary provide so much for the children at
Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. Thank you Alexandria Shrine Club for again bringing us so many wonderful toys and stuffed animals. Thank you everyone who collects pop tabs for us. Thank you Larry Sandburg for the 160 pounds of pop tabs you collected for us.
Charles Van House is amazing. Through his recycling project in Austin, MN, he has sent us $1,137.69 so far this year. Charles has two trailers set up to collect pop cans and tabs. He takes these to the recycling facility and they send us checks for the items he brings them. It is very impressive to think that he can collect this many cans and tabs. Charles, we so appreciate your continued commitment to the Auxiliary and the children at Shriners Hospital.
We also had our third annual visit from B. J. Ulry from Galesville, WI. B. J was accompanied by Dan Rasmussen who is with the Rochester Dragon Patrol and ZOR Shriner Merlin Huber from LaCrosse. B. J. collects tabs from across the country. He has people in Florida, Kansas, and Memphis, in addition to many local Wisconsin people who collect tabs for him. B. J. delivered approximately 250 pounds of tabs to us recently. B. J. is not a Shriner but he is very committed to our cause. In the past he also made some rocking motorcycles for the children at our Hospital. Thank you B. J.!
As our summer comes to an end, our
Charles Van House being thanked by Rose West for his continued support of the Osman Woman’s Auxiliary
Dan Rasmussen, Merlin Huber, B.J. Ulry giving pop tabs to Rose West
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fall Auxiliary activities begin. We hope you will be able to join us for all the great events we have planned for you from now to the end of the year. Our September event will be on September 27th, beginning at 11:30 AM. It will be a delicious luncheon at the Afton House and a style show featuring fashions from Baglios. You won’t want to miss the great style show. Baglios is going to give everyone a 10% discount on any clothing that is purchased. This event is being planned and hosted by Kay Skoog and Sandy Simpson.
Each year we do one event someplace between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester in order to accommodate our Auxiliary members who live in the Rochester/Kenyon area. This year that event will be held on Saturday, October 25th in Kenyon. This will be a fun event beginning with a tour of the historical Gunderson House, followed with lunch at the new Schweich Hotel. Following lunch, we will have a presentation from Jane Ward who trains service dogs with “Helping Paws Dogs”. She will share with us what dogs can do for people with disabilities. Thank you Bev Peterson and
Cora Lee Monroe, who are from Kenyon and suggested that we use this venue for one of our luncheons this year. Bev and Cora Lee are helping Betty Porter and Sue Doty who are planning this event.
You will be hearing from us in November when we again do our “Turkey-less BINGO”.
December 6th will be our Holiday Party at the Mendakota Country Club. This is always such a great event. In addition to a fabulous lunch we will be entertained by the musical group “Flute Cocktail”. Elizabeth Ekholm, Kathy Flicek, and Betty Porter are planning this event.
Please mark your calendars now for all of these events; so, you won’t miss any of them. I look forward to seeing all of you at
these great events!
Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your Chairman, and thank you for all of your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Rose West, Chairman [email protected]
651-459-3813
September Birthdays:Houssam Abou Mourad • Paul Allen • David Barker • Wayne Becker • Jeffrey Bester • Lawrence Bestler • Riley Brolsma •
Brian Burgess • Joseph Burnham • Charles Carroll • John Davenport • Alyn Dull • Robert Eckstrom • Edward Endres • Trevor Faundeen • James Fogarty • Lawrence Gold • James Gratias • Edward Halpaus • P.P. Donald Harmsen • Michael Hawkins • Curtis Allen Hayes • David Hellstern • John Henry Jr. • Edward Highum • Norman Horton Sr • Gene Hustad • Bruce Johnson
• Kurt Johnson • Steven Johnson • Wallace Johnson •Hess Kline • Russell Lane • Richard Lange • Sheldon Larsen • Edward Lindquist • David Lokensgard • Eugene Major • Stanley Mann • Russell Meister • Michael Meyer • Wayne Milburn • Jason
Mosher • Bruce Newell • Rolf Olson • P.P. David Park • Robert Pavek • Adam Price • Richard Purcell • Delano (Don) Quinnell • R David Reynolds • Scott Rich • Kenneth Russ • Gary Sanchez • Larry Sandburg • C Perry Schenk • Darryl Schmidt • Laurence
Schmit • Richard Seppala • William Shimer • Allan Shufelt • Brian Sigstad • Dr. Silmar Skibsted • Edwin Smith • William Stanley • Stephen Steinmetz • Richard Stockwell • Charles Strain • Dean Strand • Wayne Streiff • Jack Edward Swenson • Jodie Tesch • Bruce Thomas • Donald Vaughn • William Weaver • Glenn Robert Wiessner • Samuel Wilson • Roger Winberg
A special thank you to the people listed herewho gave Gifts, Memorials or Honoraria tothe Osman Womens Auxiliary April 1 toJune 30, 2014. Your continued support isgreatly needed and appreciated.
Elizabeth EkholmGifts, Memorials, Honoraria
Osman Womens Auxiliary
John and Arlene Thordson
Mr. and Mrs. B. Gary Klein
Betty Porter
Dennis and Elaine Boom
Larry and Audrey Norte
ElizabethEkholm
John and Carolyn Loutzenhiser
Margaret Stauffer
James Otto
Russ and Pauline Christofk
Shirley McNary
Marv Felderman
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Make checks payable to: Osman Womens Auxiliary. Send check along with thisform to: Elizabeth Ekholm, Memorial Chairman. 1703 Lilac Lane. MendotaHeights, MN 55118
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Newport Lodge Pancake Breakfast and St. Paul Park Parade
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Tonight we’ll be honoring;
Illustrious Sir Richard (Dick) Thompson, Past Potentate 2002The event will be black tie and fez if you are a Shriner. friends and guests are welcome.
Saturday, October 18, 2014 • Social, 6:00 PM. • Dinner, 7:00 PM. At Mancini’s Char House, 531 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
Dinner options: Char Broiled 8 oz. Sirloin, Char Broiled 10 oz. Filet, Chicken Breast or Broiled WalleyeCost is $50.00 with cash bar.
All profits from the dinner will be going to the charity within the shrine of the past potentates choice.
This years proceeds will be going to the Twin Cities Shrine Hospital.
Please RSVP by sending a check to the shrine office.
The Past Potentate’s RoastHosted by the Osman Shrine Clowns
This year’s “roastee” is Past Potentate Richard “Dick” Thompson.Among the speakers for this entertaining evening are:
Ill. Sir Roger Berge, 2014 Potentate
Ill. Sir John Perkins, 1996 Potentate
Ill. Sir Roger Robinson, 2008 Potentate
Mr. Tom West, 2014 Recorder
Mrs. Elvina Thompson, married to Dick for 48 years
And in rebuttal, Ill. Sir Dick Thompson, 2002 PotentateWe are looking for others that may have more information to share. Please email Dave Tabor at
[email protected]. Thank you for all of your input.
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Forest Lake Masonic Lodge #344
Fall Family Fun DaySunday, September 28th 2014
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651-452-5660, [email protected]
Director StaffAlexandria Calliope & 4-wheelers, Alexandria SC
Office Closed Rochester SC
Stated MeetingRochester Zagalas Potentates Ball
Rochester Dragon Patrol
Rochester Merry Medics
Austin SC, Austin Oriental Band
ProvostAlbert Lea Cars & SC
Legion of Honor, East Central SC, Sheiks
Potentates Trip
Upcoming EventsOctober River Falls Parade 4th Ceremonial 11thChili Cook Off 12th Blood Drive 14th
November Hufli 3rdClub & Unit 11th
December Stated Meeting 2nd Kids Holiday Party 7thClub & Unit Holiday & Parade to Glory 9thPlease inform the Osman Office as soon as possible the dates of your Club and Unit Holiday party.
January 2015 New Years Brunch 1stAnnual Meeting 6th
To access the online Osman Shrine calendar please go to www.osmanshrine.org/node/3.
If you want to add the calendar to your personal Gmail account simply click on the Google Calendar button in the lower right and follow the instructions.
The Annual Osman Shrine Picnic
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