Reporter Volume 30, Number 3 Sarasota, Florida March 2011 Sahib Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. The Shrine Club Directory, 12 Shrine Club News, 12 Shrine Unit News, 18 Thursday Luncheons, 34 Masonic Digest, 42 Ladies Calendar, 51 Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52 Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53 Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54 March 5 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m. Hillbilly Hoedown, 6:00 p.m., 21 6 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 40 8 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 10 Imperial Potentate’s Official Visit, 11:00 a.m. 12 Arcadia Parade, 10:00 a.m. 16 Sahib Day at Tampa Bay Downs, 10:00 a.m., 25 17 St. Pat’s Day Dinner, 6:00 p.m., 23 20 Motor Corps Poker Run, 9:30 a.m., 26 24 Stated Meeting, 12:45 a.m., 6 27 The Doug Gabriel Show, 2:30 p.m., 10 April 8-10 Sahib Shrine Circus, 16 Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids
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ReporterVolume 30, Number 3 Sarasota, Florida March 2011
Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.The
Shrine Club Directory, 12Shrine Club News, 12Shrine Unit News, 18Thursday Luncheons, 34Masonic Digest, 42Ladies Calendar, 51Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54
March 5 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.Hillbilly Hoedown, 6:00 p.m., 21
10 Imperial Potentate’s Official Visit, 11:00 a.m.12 Arcadia Parade, 10:00 a.m.16 Sahib Day at Tampa Bay Downs, 10:00 a.m., 2517 St. Pat’s Day Dinner, 6:00 p.m., 2320 Motor Corps Poker Run, 9:30 a.m., 2624 Stated Meeting, 12:45 a.m., 627 The Doug Gabriel Show, 2:30 p.m., 10
April 8-10 Sahib Shrine Circus, 16
Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids
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AND Salad Bar Boneless Chicken Breast $12.95 Twin Tenderloins $14.95 Pan fried with Monterey Jack cheese, mushrooms, tomato New York Sirloin Steak $13.95 6 oz. Maine Lobster Tail $16.95 With drawn butter Fish and Chips $8.95 Alaskan Pollack - all you can eat Grouper Sandwich $8.95 Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar, French Fries Reuben Sandwich $8.95 Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss cheese Soup and Salad Bar only $8.95
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Photo on Page 1: The 15th Annual Rusty Mason Night Team.The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, by theSahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.
Chaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerby the Rev. Noble Don Kerr, Chaplain
journers living in our area (Ma-sons who belong to Masonic bodiesin another state, and have neverpursued becoming active in our dis-trict,) the goal of the Rusty Masonalways was to try to reach theseMasons and get them to be in-volved locally and to perhaps joinour area Masonic bodies. I havetalked with Sahib leaders aboutthis, and there is support for addi-tional advertising monies, I hopethe team will try to do more mediapromotion prior to the next RustyMason Reunion. Jerry Goacherannounced he is retiring as theevent producer, he has done a mag-nificent job refining the programfor the event, and will be very hardto replace, we hope the Past Mas-ters Unit and the leaders from the27th Masonic District will recruitsomeone to take the helm very soon,it takes several months to com-plete the plans for this event, wecan’t wait until the end of the yearto find our next leader.
The Shriners and the Masonicteam that put on the 15th An-
nual Rusty Mason Reunion did agreat job of refreshing memories ofthe 125+ Master Masons in atten-dance (there were 60+ that had notattended a Sahib Rusty Mason be-fore, just the kind of Brothers weare looking for.) I understand sev-eral petitions were handed out forthe Shrine. The program contin-ues to get better each year. Thisyear they added a dramatizationof the Master Mason Degree in fullcostume. The Grand Master ofFlorida Masons, M.W. J. DickMartinez was there, and indicatedhe was very impressed with thisyear’s program. Event producerJerry Goacher has assembledBrothers that really care about theprogram meeting its mission.Check photos on page 1, 8, 9 and42. The one thing missing, in myopinion, is we don’t publicize theevent well enough in the local me-dia. Most area leaders agree thereare in excess of 2,500 Masonic so-
The beginning of March bringsus to Ash Wednesday, which
ushers in the season of Lent. Whatand why is Lent? It provides anopportunity to bring voluntarilysome discipline and order into ourlives. It can be used as a period forthe exercise of some self-denial.Some will use the occasion for a re-ordering of their priorities. Lentcan be used as a time to encourageself-denial so that we grow instrength and character.
If we reject the voluntary meansfor moral and spiritual improve-ment, we can disintegrate and be-come prey to harmful pressures.Because of our inability to distin-guish between the morally rightand the iniquitous wrong, integ-rity becomes increasingly difficultto retain. What we do not do forourselves voluntarily, others may
arbitrarily compel us to do. Whenwe put off the day of decision forour moral, spiritual and evenphysical security, we may be forcedto suffer at other hands. So, it hasbeen written, “Search us, O Lord;try us and see if there be any wickedway in us, that we may be cleansedand be made pure.”
Then, in Mach, there is St.Patrick’s Day and who was he? Hewas an Apostle of Ireland, born inSouth Wales. At 16 he was taken toIreland by pirates. Six years laterhe escaped and became a monk inFrance where he was ordained aBishop at age 45 and later becamea missionary to Ireland around 432A. D. He fixed his see at Armaghwhere he was probably buried.
Therefore, we put on the greenin our salute to St. Patrick andbeware of the Ides of March!
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
March 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 5
Potentate’sNotes
Nobles,
It’s almost spring here in paradise, and Sahib is having many social func-tions, events and activities that outshine everyone in Shrinedom. Startingearly this month the Hillbilly Hoedown will be stompin’ up some dancin’ onMarch 5, and we should all ‘come on down’ and support them. Hillbillieswork hard for the Shrine all year and still have fun and good times. OurPancake Breakfast—first Sunday of every month—allows me to say hellonot only to those who work, but also allows me to visit with our memberswho support Sahib by enjoying our healthy breakfast.
Our highlight of this month will be a visit by Imperial Sir George Mitchelland his Lady Deanna on March 10. While all the nobles are enjoying themen’s luncheon, a very special ladies’ luncheon is being planned for Impe-rial Lady Deanna and will be open to all the ladies of Sahib. Tickets will beavailable at the office.
Bingo workers are certainly doing their share to support Sahib, and asusual, we could use some extra help. It’s not hard work and you will have afun time. Mid-March will find us at Tampa Downs, where we will have aspecial race during the middle of the evening. Our Motor Corps Poker Runwill be held March 20 and really deserves all our support. While enjoyingthe fun, music and bikes, take some chances on their wagon of adult re-freshments. These nobles are always working for us. Sarasota Fair will beat Robarts Arena this month and always needs volunteers.
There is something for everyone to enjoy this month and I and my LadyKaye will be looking forward to seeing you at all the functions. Remember toencourage new members for the Ceremonial and keep our motto in mind:“Friends become Brothers at Sahib.”
Yours in the Faith,
Tom Millaway, Potentate
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS
Total YearJanuary To Date
Memorials .................................... $ 925.00 $ 925.00Donations .................................... 193.52 193.52100 Million Dollar Club ............... 200.00 200.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. .00 .00
$ 1,318.52 $ 1,318.52
* $TBD Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman
REPORT FOR JANUARY
New Patients (YTD) ....................................................... 7 (7)Trips (YTD) ..................................................................... 41 (41)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) ...................................... 3 (3)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ........................................... 107 (107)Admissions (YTD) .......................................................... 1 (1)
SAHIB SHRINERS“ST. PATTY’S” PRESENTED BY THE ORIENTAL BAND
LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCEWWWWWith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, March 8• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Brass Rings”
• Choice of Entree:Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Fez, Jacket & TieLadies – Commensurate attireNo Ticket Sales after the Preceding ThursdayBox Office: 366-4449, ext. 320
Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
Boneless Pork Chop w/applesauceCoconut Fried Shrimp
Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call
The month of February was a very special monthfor Sahib Shriners, this is the month that we go
out in the community to solicit moneys for our Hospi-tal Transportation Fund. This is the fund that Sahibuses to bring children from within our entire area, toour own Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children. Ev-ery year we have to replenish this fund. At the presenttime we have approximately 1,000 children in ourcommunities that are enrolled in the Tampa hospital.We have two vans and many volunteer drivers whowork tirelessly to make sure that these children andtheir parents get to the Tampa Hospital safely. Ourdrivers are very dedicated Shriners who give of their
time to accompany the children to Tampa, wait forthem and return them safely to their homes. Obvi-ously, the expenses are high.
There is another benefit to Hospital Days and thatis the self-satisfaction we all cherish because of themany stories we hear from the children’s parents.Many have experienced accompanying a child to ourhospitals for care, so they understand what thatentails. They thank us sincerely for what we asShriners accomplish. What a great reward that is forthe drivers and all Shriners.
After all, isn’t that what we are all about? “We PutChildren First!”
It is baseball season. This month’s activities aremany and varied. Spring training at McKechnie
Field in Bradenton is a most important activity forGulf and Manatee Shrine Clubs. Please contact thenobles in either of these clubs if you are able to help.Then there is the Sarasota County Fair. There arelots of opportunities to help there also.
Membership continues to be a major focus for theShrine. There are Master Masons out there that justneed a little encouragement to join in our fun andfellowship. Look around. Not all of your acquaintan-ces are Shriners. Ask someone to join the Shrine.
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway has tasked the Divan withopportunities to support the nobles and the temple.
My first opportunity is working with our Food andBeverage Manager Gene Borkowski and Recorder Ill.Sir Oscar Cloutier, PP to improve service and qualityof food in our restaurant. We have changed providersof foods to Sysco, eliminated slow selling menu items,developed new menus for both lunch and dinner(Sysco printing menus free of charge) featuring newspecials, changing pricing to benefit patrons, check-ing on new ovens to cook meats better and bringingback prime rib on Wednesday nights. We will also beprinting surveys to be completed by the nobility.NONE of this matters unless the nobility supportsthe facilities.
On service, we hope the nobility has noticed thattwo bartenders are serving prior to Thursday lun-cheon in the lounge in hopes of giving better service.
In addition, we are going to have a host or hostesson duty to enforce reservations for dinner prior tolarge events at the Shrine.
My second opportunity is working on ways to“Spice Up” the Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance(BADD). Suggestions have been proposed to the Di-van to change the hours and day of the week, menuselection that allow the clubs and units to selectrather that the kitchen pre- selecting.
Lady Stacey Lee and I have been attending vari-ous dance venues and selected three new musicalgroups who might add a different “flavor” to ourselections.
The third person that I have been working with isKen Shipley our new Circus Chairman. Bob Trudel isassisting Ken and they are both working very hard toget this event up and running in a very short timeframe.
Many events will have come and gone or be ac-tively started by the time you read this article. Theseinclude the Potentate’s Ball, spring baseball and thecounty fair.
Pray for warm weather and an end to winter.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Page 8 SAHIB REPORTER March 2011
PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – February 2011
High Priest & Prophet Rocky Kearney presented a check of $780to Ill. Sir Tom Millaway, which is a partial payment of the profits
from the East West Shriner Football Game in Orlando last month.
Editor
Rocky Kearney (3rd from the left), with the assistance of M.W. J. Dick Martinez, Grand Master of Florida (next to the right)present the Past Masters Unit with a Certificate of Appreciation for their contributions to the residents of
the Florida Masonic Home and the 2010 Home without a Family Christmas Program.
Editor
Looks warm and sunny, doesn’t it?Wrong! This is the opening cer-emony of the Shriners Hospitals forChildren East West Shrine Game inOrlando on January 22. Sahib hadthe largest contingent of Shriners atthe game (foreground of photo,)thanks to High Priest & ProphetRocky Kearney and Lady Wendy,who organized the trip and filledthree buses, but it was very coldand windy. By halftime, many wereseeking shelter in our buses, andthe stands started to empty, but theplayers and coaches put on a goodshow for TV and those hardyenough to stay out for the wholegame.
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway and Lady Kaye accepting the check fromall Florida Potentates attending the Potentate’s Reception,
in lieu of each temple presenting gifts to them.
Light
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
March 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 9
PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – February 2011
(l-r) Ill. Sir Tom Millaway welcomes M.W. J. Dick Martinez, Grand Master of Floridaand our Rusty Mason guest speaker Ronald P. Kamp to Sahib. Mr. Kamp is the
Director of Development & Communications at the Masonic Medical Research Labs.
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway accepts a check of $1,197 fromthe Provost Guard’s Hospital Days collections
presented by Provost Marshal and Provost Guard President Ron Enger.
Editor Editor
Boss Clown Anthony Vignocchi presented a plaque to Ill. Sir Tom Millaway, given tothe Clowns in grateful appreciation of their participation in the annual Flight to the
North Pole, a holiday event for terminally ill children and their families.
Editor
King Pin Treasurer Mike Davenport presented a check of $2,617to Ill. Sir Tom Millaway from the January and February
King Pin Pancake Breakfasts.
Editor
Boss Clown Anthony Vignocchi presented a plaque to Ill. Sir Tom Millaway, given tothe Clowns in recognition of their contribution of $2,000 to the 2010 Sneaker Fund,
a fund-raising activity for Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Editor
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway accepts a check of $1,000 for the General Fundfrom Hillbilly Shrine Club Treasurer John Yoder,
representing profits from the Thursday Night Hillbilly Buffet.
Editor
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Soup, Salad, Pasta Buffet Noon to 2:00 p.m. $10.50 Per Person
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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
March 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 11
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Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY
SHRINE CLUB NEWS
VENICE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Jim Jensen – 739-9324
Our Baseball Appreciation Dinner was well at-tended by the “Hard Working Baseball Work-
ers.” Thanks again to all of you for your support.We need all of you again this year. We have
positions open for anyone who can join us. Please callGil Pierola, Jr. (941) 795-2818 or (941) 896-7531. Theseason opens February 25 with 17 games thru March27. “Go Pirates”.
Once again, our club worked four Publix storelocations for Shrine Hospital Days. This is another ofthose very important fundraisers that is so essentialin keeping our hospitals operating.
We do not meet in March due to working baseball,nor will there be a Dinner/Dance in March.
We do hope to see you at our regular meeting April12 at the American Legion Post #24, at 2000 75thStreet West; board meeting 10:00 a.m., businessmeeting and luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
There will be a Ladies Night Dinner Dance-Wid-ows Night and Luau, April 27. Please call Ray Perezfor details (941) 794-1444.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
March 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 13
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Howdy, y’all! Here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse.” Our northern cuzzins must be a
comin’ south to get out of the snow. Our volume ofcustomers for the Hillbilly Buffet on Thursdays ispickin rite up. Yee Haw! On the other hand, it couldbe those good vittles.
You mite notice that there will be no HillbillyBuffet on March 17; that is because there will be awonderful St. Patty’s Day event at the temple. Con-tact the box office for more information.
It’s time for our annual Hillbilly Hoedown! It willbe held on Saturday, March 5. Pa’s Degree is at 4:00p.m. and Ma’s Degree is at 5:00 p.m.; with a socialhour at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Be sure tocome and partake in the fun and fellowship. In addi-tion to the good vittles there will be good ol’ country
music and dancin’, the famous chicken drop, a 50/50raffle and lots of Hillbilly games all fer $12.50. Gityore tickuts soon!
Ifn’ ya want to join us Hillbillys get yore petition anyHillbilly Buffet night, we’ll be happy to give ya one.
Don’t ferget to mark yore kalunder for the 2011Imperial Hillbilly Convention right here at Sahib,September 29 to October 2. For more information andupdates, see <hillbillyconvention2011.com>.
Hillbilly March MenuMarch 3 Turkey & StuffingMarch 10 MeatloafMarch 17 No Buffet St. Patrick’s DayMarch 24 Beef BourguignonMarch 31 Meatballs and LinguiniBe safe, be healthy, be happy.
The top of the new month to you all; what you saythat I didn’t report anything last month? Well, I
am so glad that you actually read the Reporter andactually noticed that the Motor Corps had no article.I know that there was nothing there also, but that’smy story and I’m sticking to it.
Okay, okay a quickie review of events up until nowshows that Thunder on the Bay was a great successfor Booze Wagon sales that will benefit our annualPoker Run coming up on March 20. While I am on thatsubject, please remember that this event is not just
Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Stevin C. Helin (Varmint), Scribe, [email protected]
for motorcycles. Anyone who would like to participatecan come out and join in the actual ‘run’ or can simplybuy a poker hand at Sahib if you would wish, and thenjoin in the terrific party in the big hall, which usuallyspills outside as well. This new venue with live musicon stage that we started last year was a huge success,so we plan on continuing that this year. Of course,there will be the great food, door prizes and best handprizes etc. It would be great to see some of the otherunits come out in mass, okay, in groups then, and
March is here and as you read this Reporter, theManatee Club and Gulf Shrine Club are hard at
work with Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Ball Park.In February at our Friday lunch meeting, we
inducted eight new members to the club and workedin Parrish for Hospital Days. Thanks to Bob Rodd andall his hard workers, we made over $2,600 for theHospital Transportation Fund. The Baseball Appre-ciation and Valentine’s Party was a great success this
Manatee Shrine Clubby James (Jim) F. Smith President, [email protected]
year with 119 members in attendance and all had avery good time with each lady going home with one ortwo roses.
As we complete the baseball season in March theclub will be gearing up for April’s meeting and theApril 12 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, whichwe are the host. Manatee Shrine Club members willbe there and hope to see all the other clubs there withus.
support our Shrine supporting efforts. Four wheelsare just fine to participate.
In general, this is the time of year that manyorganizations have their fundraising events aimed atthe motorcycle riding community. We participate inmany of these poker runs or other venues, and inreturn, many of these folks come out to support ourPoker Run. So we do spend many weekends partakingin these activities.
Now, most of you are aware that I am writing thisarticle the first week of the month (February) priorto the month (March) for which it is published in theReporter. For this reason, some of the events I men-tion here haven’t taken place, as I write this. Soplease forgive me if I mess up on my verb tense. Thetricky ones are the events that come at the end of anymonth as the Reporter is sometimes out a few daysbefore the end of the month and sometimes a few daysafter the first of the new month. No ones fault - justwhat it is.
A good example of this is the Motor Corps VeryPopular Spaghetti Dinner held on February 27. Wecertainly hope that everyone enjoyed this traditionalfeast one more time. We always have a good timeputting this ordeal on for everyone, especially sinceeveryone is so gracious about thanking us. We lovecompliments. Hugs are good also. So I would like tothank all who attended for doing so. It makes us feelgood, as if we might have a chance to get onto that TV
show called Hell’s Kitchen. Yea, right. Don’t holdyour breath on that idea coming to fruition. To all ofour Corps members and their ladies that slaved allday to prepare the spaghetti and meatball feast, ourPresident Erik Bock, wanted me to make sure therewas a public THANK YOU, to one and all. You knowwho you are, and we sure don’t do it for the recogni-tion. Well, most of us anyway. For the record, I wantmy quality control, wine-tasting, job back next timethough.
That brings me up to a dilemma that at this time,we might be facing. That would be that our chief chefand slave driver Wally (Red Dog) Lacey who has hada tough time with a knee replacement and probablywon’t be up to his usual antics in the kitchen comespaghetti time. However, he has assured me that hewill be there to oversee operations as his reputationis on the line. Wally, we wish a speedy recovery; LadyConnie wanted me to especially emphasize the ‘speedy’aspect, and that it be soon. She wants to go joggingwith you again.
Well, March looks like we will be parading a bit.One of our regulars is the Arcadia Rodeo Parade onthe 12th. Plus, we haven’t been detailed yet, however,we normally escort the Imperial Potentate on hisvisits, which this year takes place on March 10 at theweekly luncheon. Then on Saturday the 19th, manyof us will join the Widow’s Sons Masonic Riding
We invite everyone to our club events in March! Wehold our Mixer at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the“Mystery Bistro” which can only be learned by phon-ing 1st VP Bob ‘Mixmaster’ Somerville (941) 429-6433 for your menu choices and reservations. Thenoff we go with our new float to the “Wild West Parade”in Arcadia, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12. We windup the month on Monday, March 21 at our “Pic w/Chick” at 11:00 a.m. in the North Port Dallas WhitePark picnic pavilion. Please register with Sam Cohen(941) 276-0329 or President Jack Watson (941) 240-5737 for reservations and needed contributions.
Our club put out an “All Hands on Deck” effort lastmonth collecting donations for “Shrine Hospital Days”from shoppers at three cooperating Publix supermar-kets! Second Vice President John Brophy and BoardMember Bill Schultz were ably assisted by StoreCaptains Don Gatrell and Don Valerino and up to 40other nobles and ladies serving one, two and three 2-hour shifts. Congratulations to all, this is what theShrine is all about!
Our numbers continued to swell at our recentevents with 43 nobles and 9 ladies at our February 1breakfast where we installed new member DinoBuehnor. Visitors and guests included: Sam and KarenDickstein from Tuxedo, New York; Ray and RuthMcKelvey of Crescent Island Heights, New Jerseyand Don Moulton from west of Bar Harbor, Maine.
Each Tuesday 7:30 a.m. rain or shine, 52 weeks ofthe year, we breakfast at the Olde World Restaurant
in North Port for info, fun and fellowship. We inviteany Mason or Shriner families to join us for somefriendly banter, and civic projects. And please con-tinue to bring your old magazines with blackened orcut out address labels to our Tuesday breakfasts forVP John Brophy and his gang to contribute to medicalwaiting rooms and fire stations.
Nobles’ sickness and distress: “Mixmaster” BobSomerville is home from the hospital and supposedlytaking it easy for 30 days after suffering a TIA.Secretary/Treasurer Clint Van Tassell had anotherstent installed adjacent to his heart, President JackWatson wears a brace from recent carpal tunnelsurgery and Don White is recovering well from hissurgery. Please offer support to these families andkeep them in your thoughts and prayers.
And as we go to press, no reader identified ourFebruary Quotable Notable as conservative newspa-per columnist David Brooks who recently wrote thefollowing about the WikiLeaks: “The quality of (dip-lomatic) conversation is damaged by exposure, just asour relationships with our neighbors would be dam-aged if every private assessment were brought to thelight of day. We’ve seen what happens when conver-sations deteriorate (look at the U.S. Congress), andit’s ugly.”
So here’s our March quiz: What nationally recog-nized researcher recently wrote: “According to a re-cent CNN poll, 60% of Americans under 60 and 70%of those under 50 believe that Social Security will not
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Noble J.D. Copher accepted a donation from a visiting Shriner from the north.
Copher
Noble Cedric Wright and Lady Ruth collected donationsduring Collection Days in North Port.
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Second Vice John Brophy was co-chairman of North Port's Collection Days.
President Jack Watson during his collecting shift atthe Publix in North Port.
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be able to pay them a benefit when they retire. Inreality, the likelihood that any living American’sSocial Security benefits will not be paid to them whenthey retire is about the same probability that therewill be no U.S. government at that time.”
Greetings from the Ag Building, as I write this inFlorida, the weather is beautiful in early Febru-
ary, but the midwest and northeast are trying to copewith high winds, several feet of snow and sub-zerotemperatures. Truly, we are blessed to be able tospend our winters in Florida!
Moving along, recent VSC activities include theinstallation of our 2011 officers and directors onJanuary 18 and Shrine Hospital Days collections onFebruary 3, 4 and 5. The officers’ installation wasconducted by Ill. Sir Tom Millaway, ably assisted byChief Rabban Charles Levan 33°. Hospital Days, ofcourse, involve too many nobles to list. Collecting forour kids is truly one of our most important and
rewarding duties. It is very inspirational to witnessthe generosity of people and hear the actual stories ofchildren and relatives helped by our Shriners Hospi-tals for Children.
We continue to meet every third Tuesday of themonth (except July and August) for socializing, lunchand whatever “business” requires voting by the mem-bership. We meet at the South Venice Yacht Club,4425 Yacht Club Drive, Venice. All Shriners andMasons are invited to join us. If possible, please givePresident Jim Jensen a call in advance so he can alertthe caterer. How lucky we are to be Shriners!
The first reader to send the correct answer to theabove e-mail address wins a free Tuesday morningbreakfast for two with the North Port Shrine Club.
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December 2080 Robert & Ruth Riegel
December 2056Manatee Shrine Club
April 2030Charles S. Marston
(In Memory of Anne M. Marston)May 2029
Desert PatrolAugust 2027
Fred & Marylou EllisMarch 2025
John R. Holland(In memory of Carl E. Hohlt)
February 2023North Port Shrine Club
March 2021 Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle
(El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine ClubOctober 2020Dolores O'Neal
(In Memory of Loved Shriners)Norris and Barbara Walker
December 2019Everett & Evelyn Blount
(In Memory of Dick Reese)November 2019
Sahib Golf CommitteeAugust 2019
David R. MagdalikMarch 2019Michael Clarke
November 2018Charles H. Burke
September 2018In Memory of
Dr George & Dorothy RobinsonSeptember 2017
Marion Podewitz(In Memory of Bill Podewitz)
May 2017Sahib Shrine Mariners
March 2017Christopher Weeks &
Barbara HersheyOctober 2016
Patricia A. McLain(In Memory of BG John H. McLain)
March 2016 Jerry & Joyce Goacher
Dottie Pinkley(In Memory of John Pinkley)
Don and Elayne SimsFebruary 2016
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(In Memory of Christopher Weeks)January 2016
Jim & Eileen JensenDecember 2015
Aides Office(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)
September 2015Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)
August 2015Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Kenneth Gerrard, Sr., PP)(In Memory of Walter J. Kunkel)
June 2015Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Michael A. Cipullo)(In Memory of Irene Krakow)
May 2015The Builders Lodge No. 376(In Memory of Irene Krakow)
April 2015John H. Brophy
(In Memory of Catherine F. Brophy)James & Caroyl Dunlap
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Fred Rye)
(In Memory of Charles E. Slater)(In Memory of Fred W. Nason)(In Memory of Lowell L. Sutton)(In Memory of Joseph P. Kelley)
March 2015Bill & Gail Balkwill
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Dr. A. Edward O'Hara)
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of S. F. Perkins, III)
January 2015June C. Hutcheson
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Carl Herman)
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Scott Macaulay)
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Edgar Sherrick)
Edward & Jean O’Hara(In Memory of Dr. Robert S. Nowicki)
December 2014John Lewellen
Bill SimonNovember 2014Margaret Lawrence
(In Loving Memory of Don Lawrence) Walter Reuter
October 2014Bill & Tally Hull
Ronald R. & Georgana J. LeVene(In memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)
Marian Goldenberg(In Loving Memory of Bob Goldenberg, PP)
September 2014Jack & Barbara ScrofaniRon & Georgana LeVene
(In Memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)August 2014
Giles LightManatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Jim Arendall)Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Ned Jaworski)June 2014
Dottie La Greco(In Memory of Husband Louis La Greco)
Ed & Jean O’Hara(In Memory of Stanley Nowicki &
Dr. Sigmund Nowicki)Col. Murray G. Swindler
May 2014Wallace & Audrey Clements
(In Memory of Our Son Mike Clements)May 2014
Provost Guard(In Memory of Passed Members)
B. John and Roberta RossRobert & Audrey Rushing
(In Memory of Joan Winters)April 2014
Ray & Barbara StevensMarch 2014
Oscar & Peggy CloutierDale & Donna LaBell
February 2014Cabiri
January 2014Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Bill Disney)John & Margaret Hodge
Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Roy Rudolph)
December 2013Doug & Janie Bohannon
Virginia Chase(In Memory of Harold Chase)
November 2013Ann Lassig
(In Memory of Ken Lassig)August 2013Nancy Holmes
(In Memory Husband George)June 2013
Kevin & Susan SapioMay 2013
Ed & Edie PhillipsJean C. Rudolph
Bill & Stacey Lee ZurloApril 2013
Ted & Anita Moltz Joe & Sharon Pegararo
March 2013Don & Joan Patterson
(In Memory of Luther Bollman) Volkert E. & Helen H. Smith
Dick & Jenny WarnerFebruary 2013
C. Ace Adams HP& P andRuth McAngell PHP
William M. AdamsRobert & Ruth Riegel
(In Memory of Herman Dooley)December 2012
Knights of the Round Table, South(In Memory of Joe Porter)
George & Norma ShonerNovember 2012
Charles & Mary Jane HamiltonHerb & Joanne Mueller
October 2012Emanuel Schonberger
September 2012Chris & Peg Kellogg
Model T's(In Memory of Rachel Poole)(In Memory of Olive Pullman)
August 2012Marian Andrews
(In Loving Memory of Clem Andrews)T. Herman & Louise Dooley
Harold BellMay 2012
Dave & Mickey JolyApril 2012
Chester L Ray & Rose GuadagninoJerry & Berte Hess
Frederick SotoCol. (Ret) M. G. Swindler & P.M. Swindler
March 2012Virginia Kushner
(In Memory of Paul Kushner)Melvin - Nadine Stiles, PP
February 2012Burton ChandlerCharles Krueger
Evie Lindner(In Memory of Bob Lindner)
Dwight & Ann RidgewayKenneth & Betty Terryberry
January 2012Robert F. & Ruth Riegel
(In Memory of Edgar Sherrick)Robert E. Stihler (Oriental Band)
December 2011George & Dorothy Clary
November 2011Bill & Jean BattenVirginia Derricks
(In Memory of Joseph Derricks)Stan Nicklas
October 2011Ellouise & Bill Fessler
Rusty Glendinning(In Memory of J. G. Kicklighter Jr.)
Marjorie Harper(In Memory of Byron Harper)
Doug & Midge JordanRita Labadie
(In Memory of Tom Labadie)August 2011
Luke & Kathleen DoyleRobert Riegel
(In Memory of Helen Gerrard)Derl Smith
(In Loving Memory of Jean Smith)June 2011
Jim & Lorrene BorderJack & Marti Bryant
Knights of the Round Table, South,(In Memory of Jake Rexford)
Lindy & Sandy NardoneHans & Trudy Wessels
May 2011Chuck & Doris Abrams
Lauralyn Atz(In memory of Eugene Atz)
April 2011Raymond & Mildred Bell
Paul D. Marinello, PP, Oriental Shriners
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Greetersby Dick Menzak, Past President
A great evening was had by the unit, their wivesand ladies at February’s Birthday Anniversary
Dinner Dance sponsored by the Greeter unit. A greatGreeter turn out! A heartfelt thanks to GreeterettePresident Ginny Walter and the Greeterettes fordecorating the room and tables. These ladies supportthe unit all year long; without their support we wouldbe much less of a unit.
Our annual spring picnic will be held in April atOakwood Manor; more to follow.
Good job to all who stood shifts on Shrine HospitalDays in February.
Well done to the Greeters on duty for the visit fromour Imperial Potentate February 4 through 6.
Happy Birthday in March to Austin Pickering.Let us keep all of our ill members and any ill
family members in our prayers.Be a Greeter, join the prestige unit! See any Greeter
for an application.
Kentucky Colonelsby Col. Robert Farney, Vice President
Many of us had looked forward to dining with ourfellow colonels and ladies at the Olive-R Twist
restaurant in Bradenton for our January meeting.Unfortunately, on that day Col. Bud Glidden discov-ered Olive-R had locked their doors and their phonewas disconnected. Many thanks to Col. Bud for con-tacting everyone who had a reservation to tell themthe meeting had to be cancelled. If anyone who hadplanned to come was missed in the notification, pleaseaccept our sincere apology.
President Jim Jensen and his lady Eileen havebeen in northern Kentucky with their son who is very
ill. Our prayers go out to Jim, Eileen, and their familyat this time.
We held our February meeting at Tara CountryClub, and notifications with details about the Marchlocation will be sent out in the near future.
If you already hold a commission as a KentuckyColonel, you are welcome to join us, and if not, ask amember how to become a colonel. We meet at variousrestaurants in the area with our ladies on the fourthTuesday of the month. It is great to see so many of ourmembers in their white suits and black string ties atthese get togethers.
The Ides of March are upon us and that means twothings: spring and warm weather are not too far
down the road and parade season is about to begin.How about a March parade in Arcadia for their rodeo?
I continue to be amazed at how much the currentmilitary climate is evolving and improving. For ex-ample, the US Army is seriously considering openingcombat arms units to females. Why not? They arealready front line combat troops in Iraq driving con-voys or flying helicopter gun ships. Especially underconsideration are women in infantry units to includeSpecial Forces.
For those of us who are retired “modest increasesin TRICARE fees for working-age retirees” is underconsideration by the SecDef. We still have the verybest medical plan bar none and the fees have not been
raised since 1995 so perhaps we will have to bite thebullet on this one. When I can get my prescriptions forfree; a small raise is not questionable.
Have you paid your 2011 LOH dues yet? Almost65% of our current dues paying membership of 67LOH nobles have now paid their 2011 dues. Help yourLOH and please pay your 2011 dues soon. We nolonger have any emeritus members. During 2010, welost three nobles to the dreaded Black Camel and wesuspended NPD three (3) members for the statisticalfacts for the LOH for 2010.
WHO THE LOH IS: A Veteran is someone who, atone point, wrote a check to the United States ofAmerica, payable in any amount, up to including hislife.
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Greetings from the Model Ts, our well-attendedJanuary meeting started our year out with a
bang in that we inducted four new members into theModel Ts. We welcomed C. Kenneth Crotsley, Ken-neth Lloyd, Robert W. Sanders and Reudle F. Taylorinto the Model Ts. Manatee Shrine Club is fortunateto have Jim Smith as its incoming president. Jim haslong been a spark plug in the Model Ts. If you need toknow something or have something done, take it to Jim!
St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s greatest nationalholiday as well as a holy day. The date marks the
anniversary of the death of the missionary who be-came the patron saint of Ireland. It is a happy holidayfor the Irish wherever they may be - in Dublin, NewYork City, Boston or San Francisco. The day is cel-ebrated with parades, speeches, festive dinners anddances. Green is the color of the day, with thousandsof little cloth shamrocks worn even by those whoseforefathers never touched the shores of Ireland.
It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain towealthy parents near the end of the fourth century.At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by
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The Potentate’s Ball, where Ill. Sir Tom Millawaywas presented to the nobility, was a huge success.
The “Great Sahib Oriental Band” was proud to beactively involved in the festivities, by playing ourheavenly tunes while Ill. Tom Millaway and LadyKaye made their entrance. Again, we wish them botha successful year.
On March 8, the “GSOB” will be hosting the Birth-day/Anniversary Dance. As always, we promise a fun-filled evening with good food, music and fellowship.Also, by attending these affairs we insure the con-
tinuation of the greatest fraternity and our ownSahib Shrine.
After reading Gary Schweinshaupt’s article, the“Paper Crusade” is something to be considered. Wecongratulate Bahia Shriners on a phenomenal job. Ido believe, Shriners are not doing a good enough jobto inform the public of our mission. Let’s see if we canchange that!
Remember: Support your Shrine, collect pull-tabs and keep a child in your heart.
Thought for the month: “Attitude is a little thingthat can make a big difference.”
a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’sestate. They transported him to Ireland where hespent six years in captivity. During this time, heworked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people.Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace,becoming a devout Christian. The first St. Patrick’sDay parade took place not in Ireland, but in theUnited States. Irish soldiers serving in the Englishmilitary marched through New York City on March 17,1762. Along with their music, the parade helped thesoldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots, as well asfellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Sud-denly, St. Patrick’s Day parades became a show ofstrength for Irish Americans, as well as a must-attend event for a slew of political candidates. In
1948, President Truman attended New York City’sSt. Patrick’s Day parade, a proud moment for themany Irish whose ancestors had to fight stereotypesand racial prejudice to find acceptance in America.
An Irish blessing to take with you today: May yourblessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, Andmay trouble avoid you wherever you go.
Happy Anniversary in March to Julio and VilmaVega on the 21st; James and Eileen Jensen and Lindyand Sandra Nardone both on the 28th.
Happy March Birthday wishes to Vilma Vega onthe 6th, Charles Hamilton on the 13th and Carol Vosand Jim Fletcher on the 30th.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!Remember, “we ride so that children can walk!
Well, the East/West Shrine Game has come andgone for 2011. There were great gatherings and
food the days leading up to the game. It started theweek before at the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Chil-dren, where the players and coaches got to meet theShriner kids. The two days before the game haddinners and banquets with all the Imperial Officersand Potentates from all over the US and Canada.Everyone can attend these events. Bring a friend nextyear that’s not a Shriner. This is surely a good way toshow the great work Shriners do and the fun theyhave doing it.
Sahib again had three busloads of fans from theSarasota area. The fans filed out of the buses andwithin minutes, they were set up for the biggesttailgate party at the Orlando All Star Game. Aseveryone got their fill of snacks, hots and brats,turkey sandwiches, beverages, and of course the cupcakes, laughter and fun was everywhere. The look of
excitement and joy filled the faces of most everyone.Shrines from all over the country got together toshare stories of their Shrine and past games theyattended.
Then came the game, with the East team takingcontrol of the scoreboard early. But, into the secondquarter we go. The sun started to set and the windstarted to pick up. Those looks of excitement and joystarted turning to looks of fear that the next thingthey may see would be the Abominable Snowman!The temperatures dropped and at the half, mostscrambled in search of shelter from the cold winds. Atthe beginning of the second half, there was a lotbetter selection of seats. We forgot to put together acommittee for the weather. With everyone home safeand sound, I want to thank all of the great people thathelped out with this project. This working togethershows what teamwork can do and the fun that can behad when we pull together.
What happened to February? I can’t believe thatthe winter season is almost over and spring is
just about to start. Being the new guy on the Divanis a learning experience for me. I never thought thatthere was so many things going on almost at thesame time.
Well, it’s almost time for the Pancake Breakfaston March 1. If you come, stop by and see me. I’m inthe kitchen along with Jack Bryant mixing the pan-cakes and eggs. Unit/club meeting on March 5, Birth-day/ Anniversary Dinner Dance on March 8. Let’s allget out and help those celebrating their happy occa-sions. Have you reserved your table yet?
Imperial Sir George Mitchell will be visiting us onMarch 10 so let’s give him a BIG Sahib welcome.
On March 12, the Arcadia Rodeo Parade starts at10:00 a.m.; hope to see many of you there. Now getready—here comes the Daylight Savings time on
March 13; be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour.March 17 all of us have a little Irish in us so help inthe St. Patty’s celebration at the temple. SarasotaCounty Fair starts on March 18 and runs to March 27.If you can help, let Ken Shipley (941) 921-3684 knowand if not hope to see you there.
Our Spring Picnic is just around the corner onApril 10; remember we always need your help tomake it a success.
S_ ccess cannot be reached without a U. And weneed U to make it a GREAT PICNIC.
Let’s not forget that we can always use help atOUR Bingo! Come on any Tuesday about 9:30 - 10:00a.m. and help in one of Sahib’s biggest financialfundraisers. Tell your friends and neighbors aboutthe BEST BINGO in Florida.
Stay healthy, and remember those who are not!
I am pleased to report to our nobles that our Bingoprogram is progressing in a robust manner.In actual numbers of players, we are 216 players
ahead at this point in time. Remember, we can useyou ladies in playing of our games.
We also need workers to help us on the floor. If youcan spend one Tuesday morning every other month,we would really appreciate it.
Nobles this is the best thing to happen to SahibShrine in fundraising in a long time.
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$10 per hand – 3 for $25
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Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions
$ 100 – A Brass Plate $10,000 – A Purple Plate$ 500 – A Silver Plate $20,000 – A Gold Plate$1,000 – A Red Plate $30,000 – An Orange Plate$2,500 – A Blue Plate $40,000 – A Black Plate$5,000 – A Green Plate $50,000 – A White Plate
Wouldn’t you like to see your name in one of these plates in the lobby of Sahib Shrine?Donate today, to the BUILDING FUND and help our temple grow into the future.
Thomas PaxtonPresident 941-921-7668Bryan Senger Fax 941-922-7354Vice President EC0002285
Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building FundSince last Reporter
Kingpins Mariners Don VosNorth Port Shrine Club Jill Uzell Geraldine Steiger
Hugh Yaeger Carl Fillmore Edward Phillips
Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see Jihn Cooney in the Sahib office.
BUILDING FUND DONATION FORMYes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plateon the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing thedesire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please checkthe proper box:Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling,and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can.Here is my check in the amount of $ ________.Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows:
(Please Print)Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe
2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John
Date: ___________ Signature: ____________________________Address: _______________________________________________City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shrine (Building Fund),600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
The Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement,replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings
and upkeep of the building and grounds.
How can you help?We need funds for the above
Do you know?We can’t do any of these improvements until wehave money!
Do we need these improvements?Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!
Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine BuildingFund NOW!
Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope youwill continue to do your part for this worthy cause.
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Sahib Shriners Building Fund
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I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to theShriners Hospitals for Children.I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest tothe hospitals.I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of atleast $100, which is tax deductible.
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March 10 ............. Imperial Potentate’s Official Visit
March 17 ............. To be announced
March 24 ............. Stated Meeting
March 31 ............. To be announced
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Association for a visitation to the Ma-sonic Retirement Home in St. Peters-burg. That is always a fun time visitingwith the residents, partaking of theirgreat BBQ, a car show and blue grasspicking and grinning. Once again, this isnot just for those of us who ride motor-cycles. Unicycles are also welcome, aslong as they are motorized; oh, and thefour wheel variety.
Then we wind up to our annual PokerRun fundraiser, which is always a lot ofwork, but a lot of fun also. If you haveread this then you have already seen thedetails of this event. If not, may I suggestyou go back and do so? It will be just adelightful treat for your eyes and brain.
I will definitely be reediting theseevents for the next issue. I would just,once again, encourage all Shriners, theirfriends and family members to come outto our Poker Run and have a great timeon March 20, plus support this nobleShriner cause. It is open to the public.Here is thanking you in advance.
Okay, now the serious stuff, Yip it’sbirthday and anniversary time, I am go-ing to dig out all of those that I have so…
if you or your spouse should be listedhere and aren’t, you are not in my listing.So please notify me and I’ll tell you whatinfo I have on file and will need from you.
February Birthdays: Gary Fields onthe 2nd; Al (Alphonse) Dahlberg on the4th; Tripoli (Trip) Gallaso on the 7th;Lady Nicole Crimi and Lady RochelleMalinoskie on the 11th; Giles (Gman)Light and Lady Rita (Sweet Pea) Bell onthe 16th.
Anniversaries: Al (Alphonse) andLady Jan Dahlberg on the 2nd; Jay (TheBadge) and Lady Connie Spenla on the3rd and Ken (Doc) and Lady BeattyShipley on the 24th.
March Birthdays: Lady Connie Spenlaon the 3rd; Lady Lynn Rigby on the 16th;Barry (Policy Man) Hart on the 28th;Lady Linda Gallaso and Jerry Reister onthe 30th.
Anniversaries: Doug (Doug Dog) andTeresa Mitchell on the 16th; Dee (NorthCarolina) and Lady Marsha Campbell onthe 22nd.
Thanks everyone and have a greatmonth.
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A spinal cord injury (SCI) can be devastating. Generally resulting in some degree of paralysis and disruption of the body’s voluntary and involuntary actions, the impact and implications of SCI last a lifetime.
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is committed to providing expert orthopaedic and rehabilitative care to its patients with SCI. However, being able to offer the best care is dependent on accurate assessment and diagnosis, which requires being able to determine the exact level and extent of injury.
In pediatric SCI, this has been especially difficult due to the lack of pediatric-based tools; the standard test for assessing SCI was designed for adults. Researchers have found that age 6 may be the youngest age children are developmentally able to understand the instructions, and older children do not react well to some aspects of the test.
To fill the void in pediatric evaluations, researchers at Shriners
Hospitals for Children®, led by MJ Mulcahey, Ph.D., director of rehabilitation services and clinical research at the Philadelphia hospital, established the first assessment guidelines applicable to kids with SCI as young as 3 months old.
Funded by research grants from Shriners Hospitals for Children®, the pediatric version of the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury, known as WeeStep, is an electronic learning module that compliments the established assessment program for adults with SCI. The WeeStep provides evidence-based methods to evaluate and classify the level and implications of SCI in children, based on established childhood developmental guidelines.
These new guidelines will help professionals determine the level and extent of SCI and allow for reasonable predictions or expectations for neurological recovery and for developing the best medical care plan for each patient. The WeeStep is available to medical professionals world-wide via the American Spinal Injury Association Web site.
Another effort to increase understanding of SCI and related problems is the establishment of the Pediatric Research Center, which opened in September 2009 in Philadelphia. The 23,000 square-foot facility, located in the new Temple University Medical School Education and Research Building across the street from Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Philadelphia, will be used primarily for research in neural (nerve) repair and
rehabilitation, including the spinal cord, neuromuscular injury and brain injury. The Center is under the direction of Michael Selzer, M.D., former director of rehabilitation research and development for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Temple University and Shriners Hospitals for Children® aim to establish a translational research program where basic science developments can benefit children with neuromuscular conditions. Drs. Selzer and Mulcahey have strategically planned to connect basic science to clinical research so that new knowledge will be offered to children receiving care from Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
Currently, the health care system is funding approximately 12 research studies at the three hospitals with SCI programs involving different aspects of SCI, ranging from cell repair to quality of life issues. In addition, researchers at Shriners Hospitals for Children® share their expertise through academic affiliations at noteworthy institutions and by providing opportunities for post-doctoral researchers.
The emphasis on research and education is indicative of Shriners Hospitals for Children®’s total commitment to determining, as well as providing, the best care for children with SCI.
Shriners Hospitals for Children® depends on donations to fund all its programs, including research. For information on ways you can support this effort, please visit www.donate2SHC.org.
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Research in Spinal Cord Injury Improves Assessment and Treatment
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who seek assistance with drugs underdevelopment for a wide variety of dis-eases. We are currently working togetherwith companies in Europe, Asia and theMiddle East in addition to several in theUnited States. Our scientists also serveas consultants to a variety of other bio-technology companies as well as to theFDA on these and other matters.
In 2004, the research programs con-tributed a total of 81 publications (origi-nal papers, book chapters and abstracts)to the scientific literature, most appear-ing in peer-reviewed medical journalsand books. Our scientists were invited topresent the results of their work at na-tional and international symposia and atmedical centers worldwide. They were alsohonored with numerous invitations to writemany reviews articles and chapters forreading medical journals and textbooks.
Educational ProgramsThe MMRL is also an educational insti-tution and resource center with close ties
search today. The success of our mission,and that of similar laboratories through-out the world, is critically dependent onour base of support. Such support hascontributed immeasurably to many im-portant achievements of our institute.
Over the past decade the MMRL hasreceived over ten million dollars in ex-tramural grant support. The chief sourcesof grant support include the NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH) and the Ameri-can Heart Association (AHA) and vari-ous foundations and corporations.However, we would not be where we aretoday if not for caring and concernedindividuals. We are also pleased to bepart of the NYC Combined MunicipalCampaign and the recipient of donor des-ignated funds through the various UnitedWay Campaigns. Each charitable gifthelps to ensure the success of our re-search and thereby the health of futuregenerations
to Syracuse University, Utica College,the SUNY Health Science Center at Syra-cuse and other medical schools nation-wide. The Laboratory offers foureducational programs: Summer Fellow-ship, Undergraduate, Predoctoral andPostdoctoral. Our library is open to stu-dents as well as to the scientific andmedical community for research and ref-erence.
Sources of SupportNotwithstanding our positive record ofscientific achievements, we can not takecontinued medical and scientific progressfor granted. The health of Americans andcitizens of the world tomorrow dependsupon discoveries made in medical re-
and DeMolay will always have a specialplace in my heart. They are our futureMasons, Daughters of the Nile, Order ofthe Eastern Star, etc. and I am pleasedthey will be following me in the Masonicfamily.
With my last session as queen, it is sonice to initiate one last candidate intothe Daughters of the Nile. With my newtitle of junior past queen, I intend tocontinue with my support of the youthgroups, promote Daughters of the Nileand educate the public about our Ma-sonic family. To my officers, thank youfor making my year a memorable one.You all are very special to me.
Ladies, on April 2 Diane Nourse willbe installed as queen of Nyla Temple.Please join us in celebrating the begin-ning of her journey as queen.
Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Katherine Rodd, Queen, [email protected]
Hello Ladies! March can you believe it? Just as thespring flowers are appearing and the weather
has finally, I hope, returned to normal, it is time fora new leader of our great organization. Congratula-tions to Lady Patty Hunsberger, High Priestess elect!Lady Patty’s installation will be held on Saturday,March 26. I wish Lady Patty and her great team ofofficers’ success this year.
My year is filled with so many wonderful memo-ries and friendships made along the way. Sar-I Courtsupported many fundraisers, activities, and mostimportantly prepared for the upcoming Grand Coun-cil to be held in Sarasota, in May. On February 2, wewelcomed home our Grand High Priestess, LadyJennie Crawford (see photo on page 41.) What anhonor it was for me to be standing in the East andgreeting her on behalf of all the ladies! We made thisday very special for her.
Once again, we reached out and helped the 27thMasonic District at the Child ID program held on
February 5, at Home Depot on University Parkway.Our ladies love to help the kids, and now, in a slightlydifferent way!
On March 2, I will welcome four new BonnieLassies to Sar-I Court. I have been fortunate thisyear to increase the membership by 12 ladies! I hopeto make my class a special part of my life by sharingwith them the love of our great organization.
Finally, thank you ladies for all you did for me,your support, friendship and the honor of leading thisgreat organization.
See you soon, and remember to begin each daywith love in your heart!
Please call me (941) 922-9311 or <[email protected]>for information about joining our active organization.We have great fun while working hard for the chil-dren in our Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Wow, how the time has flown by! This is my lastarticle as queen of Nyla Temple. It has been
quite a year as queen. I want to thank all my officersand the ladies on the sidelines for your support andhelp this year. You don’t know how much this hasmeant to me. We had some difficult times but as ateam, we pooled our resources together and we madeit through with flying colors. Our lunches togetherwere so delectable and gave all of us some great ideasfor some wonderful dishes. It was so nice to have ournobles present at some of these lunches. I know theladies appreciated not having to prepare a meal thosedays. Gentlemen of the Creek is still alive and someof the details are being worked on for a local group.The activities we did were a lot of fun, it gave us theopportunity to let our hair down and have fun gettingto know each other better.
The photo (on page 41) is of a tea held in January,Princess Royal Diane Nourse really outdid herself.The food that everyone prepared was so well pre-
sented and so delicious. Five hours later, we finallyparted to head home. There was so much preparingfor the supreme queens visit in February and it cameand went much too fast. It was so impressive to haveso many dignitaries at the banquet. Our visit to theShriners Hospital for Children with the SupremeQueen Sue Layman will hold a special memory forme. It was a delight to see the expression of delight onthe faces of the children as we all came in with ourcrowns on. This year I had the opportunity to promoteDaughters of the Nile at the Manatee County Fair.The Masons and the various appendant bodies tookturns manning the booth. Wearing my crown broughtmany questions and some very positive thoughts onfuture endeavors of this kind. I have made some visitsthis past year to other temples and the friendshipsthat have developed with my counterparts will con-tinue for a lifetime. The times spent with the threeyouth groups of Rainbow for Girls, Jobs Daughter,
The Ladies of The Venice Shrine “LOVS” are on aroll. We have taken in some new members since
we decided to amend our by-laws and want to spreadthe news. Now, your husband or “significant other”does not have to be a member of the Venice ShrineClub for you to be a member of “LOVS.” However, youmust in some way be related to a Shriner. With thischange, we are welcoming new members and would
Special invitation to join LOVSby Marie Landau, Publicity Chair, [email protected]
love to welcome you too. We meet at the JacarandaCountry Club on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at11:30 a.m. We have a fashion show scheduled forApril 20, which would be a great time to come andlook us over. We’re a friendly bunch and look forwardto meeting you.
Please call: Carolee Munson at: (941) 496-8749 fora reservation and further details.
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Manatee ShrineClub
President: James (Jim) F. Smith - 907-07466539 The Masters Ave.
(left to right): Lady Jennie Crawford, Grand High Priestess~ Lady Joyce Engle, Jacksonville, FL~ Lady Ora Sands, Ft Myers, FL~Lady Bobbi Haug, St Petersburg, FL~ Lady Diane Albinson, Sarasota, FL ~Lady Beverly Grondin, Zephyrhills, FL~ Lady Helen
Weaver, New Port Richey, FL and Lady Betty Carlson, Sun City, FL, all of whom are High Priestesses of their perspective Courts.
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(left to right, front row): Marilyn Carlson, Diane Nourse, Queen Kathy Rodd, Marlies Gluck-upton(second row): neighbor of Diane Nourse,Barbara Clapper, Pat Kunkel,Donna Kay Duffy,Norma Brown,
Ann Ridgeway, Dolores MacAulay,Lois Anderson, Shirley Hauraney, Mary Ann Hastings
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Masonic Digest
High Twelve Clubby Bob Rodd, Immediate Past State President, [email protected]
15th Annual Sahib Rusty Mason Night another great success!
The Sahib Rusty Mason Night on January 26 had over 125 Masons in attendance (60 thathad never attended before,) here’s the great team that presented the program:
(front, l-r): Brian Johnston, current Master; Ron Baber, District Instructor; Norm Cyphers, PM;MW J. Dick Martinez, Grand Master of Florida; RW Frank Albinson, District Deputy Grand Master;
RW Jerry Goacher, KCCH PDDGM (event producer) and Derl Smith, PM.(back row l-r): Lou Ortt, 33° PM; Fred Ellis, PM; Allen Sorbie, PM; Ronald P. Kamp, guest speaker,
Director of Development & Communications at the Masonic Medical Research Labs.;Rocky Kearney, PM; Joe Goggin, PM, Ken Latham Jr., PM and Roy Wenninger, PM.
Helloooooooo Shriners and your ladies, we knowyou have very busy lives but want to remind you
of a great activity you may be missing; that of attend-ing a High Twelve Luncheon/meeting. I am sure mostof you know Noble Gene Black. He is currently thepresident of Cortez Hi-12 Club #538 which meets atDuff’s Original Buffet at the corner of Route 41(Tamiami Trail) and 60th Avenue in Bradenton everyMonday, November through April.
Gene and the other 30 to 35 of us would like tohave you share a time or two with us with the hopeyou will want to come back for more. We arrivebetween 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. to socialize. We con-tinue to socialize but also eat around 11:00 with ouractivities starting around 11:45 a.m. Fun stories areto be had as well as useful and useless information.Volkert Smith usually has a very interesting story ortwo to tell. By the way, have you heard the news, thatwe are known as the hugging club? Yes, that iscorrect, the hugging club, which is part of everymeeting as we meet our latest attendees; in fact, ifthere are no new ones there we hug anyway. Youreally should come and find out what this is all about.Sometimes we also have a speaker or entertainment.We usually finish between 12:45 and 1:15 p.m. Comesing with us, meet, greet and be greeted by fellowMaster Masons and their ladies. Remember your ladyis always as welcome as you are.
While I think of it I want to tell you about the greatHi-12 Day you missed on February 19. We hadbetween 150 and 200 participants enjoying greatfood, wonderful fellowship, stupendous entertain-ment and we even had an auction which incidentally,yours truly, was the auctioneer. It was a blast and wemade some money, which helps. It was held in Mid-Florida Lakes and as you can imagine there wereHigh Twelvians, their ladies and many guests fromall around Florida, some travelling several hourseach way to be there.
A special added attraction this year was the hon-oring of a very special Hi-12 Past Florida State Presi-dent as well as he was a Past Hi-12 InternationalPresident Jim Satterthwaite and his lady Naomi.
There is so much I could and hopefully will tell youabout, in future issues of The Reporter. However,Gene and I would love to see you at our get-togethersso we can tell you all about it in person. When youcome, not if you come, as you enter Duff’s turn left andyou will see us in a glassed-in room. You pay us($8.50 pp which includes your tax, tip, full buffet anddrink). Remember, we only meet November throughApril so make your plans to come real soon. We will belooking for you and your lady.
Sarasota Scottish Rite Clubby Allen Sorbie, Vice President, [email protected]
Have you ever thought about the three men (sojourners) who ascended into the rubble of King
Solomon’s temple and began removing it so the build-ing of the second temple could begin? To identifythese three we need to go to the Book of Daniel. Here wefind King Nebuchadnezzar ordering his chief eunuch toselect from the Israelites a number of boys who werewell-educated, well-informed, quick learners who wouldbe suitable for service in the palace of the king.Among those chosen were Daniel, Esdras, Zachariah,and Nehemiah. The chief eunuch then renamed themaccording to the Chaldean language: Belteshazzar,Shadrach, Meshach and Abed’nego respectively.
Now King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of goldand ordered all to bow down and worship the image orbe destroyed in the fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshachand Abed’nego refused to pay homage to the imageand placed all their trust in God. They were thenthrown into the furnace. All three came out of thefurnace without a hair being disturbed. These causedthe king to have a change of heart, allowing no oneunder his domain to say anything against the God ofthese three men.
It was these three sojourners who had not origi-nally accompanied Zerubbabel from Babylon, but
who came later, who assisted their countrymen in theremoval of rubble from the remains of Solomon’stemple. During this operation, these three made animportant discovery of the stone which has become sointimately connected with the history of Masonry.Masonic tradition tells us that the three sojournersare Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed’nego, the threeholy men who were thrown into the fiery furnace. Itwas by going into the underground vaults that theMasonic stone of foundation and other importantmysteries connected to it were found by these three.
May you remember these three dedicated indi-viduals when you look at the beautiful saffron apronwith the representation of the second temple as wornin the 16th degree (Prince of Jerusalem) and remem-ber that, while we are not building an edifice like theearly temple, we are still building a spiritual templeto our Eternal Father and we do this by following theteachings of our great fraternity.
Remember, our regular meeting will be held onMarch 14 at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at6:00 p.m. Call the office for reservations. Don’t For-get We Have A Reunion Scheduled For April 9and 16. LET’S GET THOSE PETITIONS IN.
At our February club meeting, we had close to 30brethren in attendance. The program for the
evening was the Fourteenth Degree exemplified bythe SSRC members that perform it in both the Springand the Fall Reunions at the Tampa Consistory. Theteam did an outstanding job, it was a great opportu-nity to see this degree up close and personal. If youhaven’t made it to one of the club meetings, thenmake a point to show up for the next one and sharesome of that great fellowship with your fellow breth-ren. The meetings are the first Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.in even numbered months (except December).
Our next luncheon will be on March 11 - mybirthday, so why don’t you come on down and wish memany happy returns. We’ll start gathering at around11:30 a.m. It’s very casual, just come as you are andorder off the menu.
We don’t have a club meeting in March, but it’snever too early to talk about our biggest event of the
year, the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal,will take place on April 6 at the Scottish Rite buildingat 240 S. Tuttle Ave. A catered dinner will be servedat 6:00 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 7:00 p.m.There is no charge for dinner, but donations will beaccepted. This event is open to the public, so weencourage everyone to bring his family and friends toexperience this wonderful event. Reservations arenot required, but for the purposes of ordering food ifyou would please contact me with the number peoplein your party we would greatly appreciate it at (941)232-1494 or <[email protected]>Please Note: Any Scottish Rite Mason in good stand-ing is eligible to visit or even join the SarasotaScottish Rite Club. Please feel free to call or email meif you are even remotely interested, or have anyquestions.
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The Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL)is a not-for-profit institute supported by volun-
teer contributions and bequests. The Laboratory alsoobtains funding through foundation, corporation andFederal grants. The MMRL is a state-of-the-art medi-cal research facility engaged in studies involvingmajor health issues facing society today such as,ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, suddencardiac arrest and other aspects of cardiovasculardisease.
Mission StatementThe MMRL is dedicated to improving the health andquality of life for all humankind. The Laboratory'sprimary mission is to conduct high quality basicmedical research aimed at generating knowledge andinformation necessary for development of the medi-cal cures and treatments of tomorrow. The Labora-tory is also committed to providing education andtraining to basic scientists and clinical researcherswho would perpetuate and extend the fight againstdisease.
Scientific AchievementsOur scientistshave played andcontinue to playa pivotal role indefining themajority ofmechanisms re-sponsible fora b n o r m a lrhythms of the
heart, commonly termed cardiac arrhythmias, therebycontributing to implementation of the pacemaker,implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), cath-eter ablation therapy and a wide variety of drugsused to treat heart disease. We also discovered a newsub-population of heart cells termed, "M" cells thathave revolutionized the world of cardiology. Thisfinding and others have led to discovering the basisfor the J wave and T wave of the ECG, thus providingcardiologists a more accurate means of diagnosingcardiac disease. Recent studies have uncovered thefirst gene responsible for sudden death in youngadults and have provided the first direct evidencelinking an abnormal heart rhythm, known as the longQT syndrome to a form of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS).We look forward to intensifying our efforts to identifygenetic mutations responsible for the Brugada syn-drome and other life threatening inherited arrhyth-mia syndromes. The MMRL is the leading center forstudy of the Brugada syndrome in the United States.
As the Laboratory hasgrown in prominence,members of the scientificstaff have received numer-ous invitations to presenttheir research findings at
international, national and regional symposiathroughout the world. These findings have earnedten international awards within the last five yearsand have appeared in the most prestigious medicaland scientific journals in the world. The MMRL hasalso received increasing amounts of media coverageof its scientificachievements. Oneparticular highlightwas for the Laboratory'srole in providing thefirst direct evidencelinking Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome(SIDS) to an abnormalheart rhythm. Thisparticular study waspublished in the July2000 issue of the NewEngland Journal ofMedicine.
Our ability to link specific diseases to defectivegenes has opened up new vistas in our understandingof human disease and in our approach to the develop-ment of the much needed therapies and cures. Withthis in mind, our Laboratory took another bold stepforward in establishing a Molecular Genetics Pro-gram. Our Laboratory is now one of a handful of worldcenters capable of determining the genetic basis ofcardiac arrhythmias responsible for sudden cardiacarrest in young adults, children and infants. The MGprogram facilitates a more patient-focused approachto our research aimed at the identification of genescausing malignant arrhythmias. It complements theelectrophysiology research and molecular biologyprograms and works in concert with them to optimizeand accelerate scientific discovery at the MMRL.
In less than one year, this program linked a newclinical entity responsible for sudden cardiac death,termed the Short QT Syndrome, to an ion channeldefect in the heart. The identification of the geneticbasis for the disease permits investigators at theMMRL to pinpoint drugs that may be candidates forthe specific treatment of this syndrome. One of thegreat benefits of genetic identification of disease isthat it provides us an understanding of the disease atits root cause, thus providing a better means todiagnose, treat and someday cure the congenital dys-function. Working with clinical colleagues in Europe,MMRL investigators are well on their way to identi-fying appropriate therapies for patients who inheritthe disease from their parents. Until now, the im-plantation of an automatic cardioverter defibrillatorwas the only option in preventing sudden premature
death.The MMRL has be-
come a referral center forpharmaceutical and bio-technology companies
Masonic Medical Research Laboratory
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Support Your Masonic OrganizationsMore on the SunCoast Florida Freemasonry Website: www.trowel.com/flamason
Wauchula No. 17 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. WauchulaManatee No. 31 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonPeace River No. 66 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 909 North Oak ArcadiaBraidentown No. 99 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. 520 30th Ave. W. BradentonPalmetto No. 110 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 520 30th Ave. W. BradentonBowling Green No. 121 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Chester Ave. & Main St. Bowling GreenSarasota No. 147 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2160 Main St. SarasotaVenice No. 301 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 118 E. Venice Ave. VenicePhoenix No. 346 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. SarasotaEnglewood No. 360 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 265 Pine St. Englewood
Sarasota SR Club 1st Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota (On even numbered months – Dark in December)
2nd Friday, 11:45 a.m. Sahib Shriners for lunch Sarasota (Every month, except dark in July, and observe the Ceremony of Remembrance in March on a date TBA each year.)
Valley of Tampa 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., 5500 Memorial Hightway Tampa (Optional Dinner at 6:00 p.m.)
Visit a High Twelve Club (more detail at http://www.trowel.com/flamason/hi12.htm)
Cortez Every Monday, 11:00 a.m. 4848 14th Street West Bradenton (November through April)
Visit a Blue Lodge Near You
Visit Scottish Rite (more detail at http://trowel.com/flamason/scottishrite/index.html)
February Anniversary WinnersLady Marylou and Noble Fred Ellis
February Birthday WinnerLady Ginny Hochroth
Mike Ash (left) and his Notables Dance Band entertained at the February Birthday AnniversaryDinner Dance, as they often do. Nobles Mike and Howard Wilson formed the Notables combothat has performed for virtually every private venue in two counties over the past 25 years.
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1 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA3 8:00am Pancake Breakfast4 11:30am Jewels of Service
11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL5 11:00am Pirate Class - SL6 7:30pm Legionettes - SL
LOS-Greeters11 10:00am N’Chanters - SL12 10:00am NYLA Temple at
Call: Laura Burgess (941) 758-9196 orMarylou Ellis (941) 484-0089 orChickie Johnson (941) 966-2678 orConnie Lawson (941) 758-8274 or
The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donatingaluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As ofNovember 30, 2010, they have collected 70, 508 lbs., for a total of$33,776.93 for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS
1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete canswould require a great deal more storage space. You shouldgo ahead and recycle the rest of the can in the normal way,in the dumpster behind Sahib.
2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267.3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5 pounds
worth.4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs
are delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahib club/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center. Themoney netted from recycling goes directly into the “WheelChair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospital forChildren.
Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party!
Hospital Transportation FundCollection Boxes
What are they?A plastic cube with a slot in the top.
What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, money for ourHospital Transportation Fund to helprelieve the pressure from the HospitalDays Fund Drive.
Where are the boxes to be?In any store or business, preferably near acash register. Within eyesight of customersmaking it easy for them to put theirchange in the box.
When are the boxes to be used?All year round, so our friends can donatesmall amounts of cash at any time.
As most of you know, many businesses have some kind ofcollection boxes on their counters, so why not one of ours?
Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449if you can arrange a placement.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees
GENERAL APPOINTMENTSAudio-Visual Unit Chair ........................................................... TBA Audio-Visual Unit Members ................................................. TBABlood Bank Chairman ................................................... Dick HinesBuilding Maintenance Chairman ........... Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCH
Building Maintenance Committee .. Ken Pederson, Ed WallaceChief Camel Herder ................................................................. TBAChurch Service Chairman ................................. Lou Ortt, 33°, PPDirector of Clubs ......................................................... Sam CohenDirector of Security ...................................................... Sam UptonFinance Committee (Elected) Chairman ................................ TBA
Finance Committee (Elected) ................................. Ken PedersonGolf Chairman ................................................... Tom Cunningham
Golf -Co-Chairman .................................................. John SholtisHistorian .................................................. Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCHHousing Director ............................................... Robert SomervilleInsurance Committee ...................... Bill Batten, Jesus A. Cabalo,
William. B. PadelfordLegal Counsel .................................................... William PadelfordLibrarian ............................................................. John Mitchell, PPMasonic Relations Chairman ............................ Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Masonic Relations Youth Groups ..................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Membership Chairman ................................... Oscar Cloutier, PPParliamentarian ........................................................................ TBAProgram Committee Chairman .............................. Don Albertson
Program Committee Co-Chairman ...................... Philip StaplesProtocol Advisor .................................................... H. “Bud” StuverProvost Marshal ............................................................ Ron EngerPublic Relations Director ........................................... Harold Eady
Committee ..................... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Ken Wendt, PPReporter Editor ................................ Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCHSpeakers Bureau ............................................................... Bob DellSunshine Committee Chairman .................................. Sam UptonTicket Sales ..................................... LOSNA - Marylou Ellis, PHPUnit Council President ............................................... Fred Phillips
Unit Council Secretary .......................................................... TBA
AIDESChief Aide ...................................................................... David JolyChief Personal Aide ................................................... J. D. Copher
Assistant Chief Aide ..................................... William (Bill) AthasAssistant Chief Aide .................................. James (Jim) Smith IIAssistant Chief Aide ..................................................... Don SimsChief Aide Emeritus .............................................. Joe PegoraroPersonal Aide ........................... Bob Somerville, Bob Pedersen
Phil Staples, Raymond PerezAides ................................ Bob Bordner, C. B. (Cub) Dickerson,
Jim Duke, Fred Ellis, Forest Fahrbach, Vince Flow,Hal Fernecy, Bud Glidden, Jack Ivin, James Jensen,
Ron LeVene, Art Littman, Jim McNabb, David Moote,Hugh Quigley,Bob Ransford, Jim Trefrey,
Tom Willeman, James Yeo
2011 DIVANPotentate ............................................. Tom MillawayChief Rabban ................................... Charles Levan, 33°Assistant Rabban ............................... Bill ZurloHigh Priest & Prophet ........................ Rocky KearneyOriental Guide ...................................... Connie JacobiTreasurer .............................................. Dale LaBell, PPRecorder ................................. Oscar Clouter, PP
IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESTom Millaway, Potentate Charles Levan, 33°, Chief RabbanBill Zurlo, Asst. Rabban Bill Batten, Recorder EmeritusGlenn Walters, PP, Emeritus W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus
PAST POTENTATES1981-82 * Howard Noble 1998 Ken Terryberry1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 1999 Curtis Toale1984 * Tom Bing 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33°1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr.1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 2003 Ed Phillips1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 2004 * Bob Goldenberg1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 2004 Philip Mitchell, KCCH1990 Lee E. Stewart 2005 Dwain Jones1991 * William “Bill” Magill 2006 Homer Cranmer1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie 2007 Dale LaBell1993 * Les Taylor 2008 John N. Mitchell1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 2009 Oscar Cloutier1995 * James Arendall 2010 Don Vos1996 Philip Mitchell, KCCH1997 Al “Bear” Robinson * Deceased
APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master ........................................ Carroll Scribner2nd Ceremonial Master ................................................ Giles LightDirector of the Arch .................................................... David BruceDirector of Ritual ............................................................ Ed FirquinMarshal .......................................................................... Ron EngerCaptain of the Guard .................................................. Mike SwatekOuter Guard ............................................................... Herb Mueller
SAHIB TRUST FUNDChairman ........................................................................ Art Littman
Trustees .................................... Don Vos, PP, Phil Mitchell, PP
OFFICE STAFF
Administrative Assistant ....................................... Mary McQueenFinancial Assistant ................................................... Barbara HaysEvent Coordinator ............................................. Linda GlendinningFood & Beverage Manager ................................ Gene BorkowskiExecutive Chef ...................................................... Robert McClain
Chaplain .............................................................. Rev. Bill CarterChaplain ................................................................ Rev. Don Kerr
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTSDonor Relations Chairman ........................................ Robert RoddHospital Benefit Month Chairman ... 1st & 2nd Ceremonial MastersPlaque Program Chairman ...................................... AmbassadorsBusiness Collection Buckets ................................ Dorwin PulfordHospital Chairman ................................................... Jesus CabaloScreening Clinic Chairman ..................................... Jesus CabaloHospital Transportation Chairman ................................ Ken Clark
FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS100 Million Dollar Club Chairman .......................... Harold RymanBingo Chairman ......................................................... Don Vos, PPCircus Chairman ......................................................... Ken ShipleyCounty Fair Chairman ................................................. Ken Shipley
Jewelry Sales Co-Chairmen ........................ Jim Yeo, Jim DukePicnic Committee (Spring) ..................................................... UnitsPicnic Committee (Fall) ............................................. Club CouncilSpaghetti Dinner ... Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters
AMBASSADORS(* Indicates for 2010)
Chief Ambassador ........................................................ Sam UptonAsst. Chief Ambassador ....................... Robert “Bob” PedersenAmbassadors-at-Large ................................ John Stafford, 33°,
Gil Carlson, Dr. John Carlson, William Merritt,Dave Mills, Ray Perez, Stan Preston
UNIT HEADS(* Indicates for 2010)
Unit Council ............................................ Fred Phillips (951-9933)Aides ........................................................... David Joly (379-0228)Band ......................................................... * Ed Gremp (355-0221)Banjo Band ......................... George Van Valkenburg (215-7086)Camel Herders ................................................... TBA ( )Clowns ...................................... Anthony J. Vignocchi (371-1369)Directors Staff ........................................ David Bruce (924-5157)Greeters ............................................... Fran Pitts (863-494-5901)Kentucky Colonels ................... Colonel Jim Jensen (739-9324)King Pins .......................................... * Del Rawlinson (951-0033)Legion of Honor ...................................... Lou Ortt, 33° (485-5313)Mariners ................................................... Bud Glidden (358-2285)Marshal’s Staff ......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Model T’s .................................. * James MacDonald (779-4302)Oriental Band ......................................... Floyd LaDue (747-0351)Past Masters ........................... Jerry Goacher, KCCH (923-2665)Pipes & Drums ....................................... Phil Staples (741-8215)Provost Guard ........................................ * Ron Enger (918-8713)Rituals ............................................ * Rocky Kearney (493-2586)Roadrunners ............................................... Ken Clark (379-8125)Temple Guards ...................................... Mike Swatek (749-1761)
TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLESBill Athas .................................................... County Fair ChairmanBill Batten ......................................................................... RecorderRay Bell ............................................................. Event CoordinatorCliff Bloodsworth .............................................. Hospital ChairmanBen Blount ................................................ Hospital TransportationCharlie Burke ....... Membership Chairman, Bloodbank ChairmanGerald Goacher, KCCH ........................................................ RitualWilliam H. Johnson ......................................................... TreasurerPaul Leakey ...................................................... Hospital ChairmanHerb Mueller ................................................. Captain of the GuardJoe Pegoraro .................................................................. Chief AideHarold Schatsneider .................................................. Outer GuardW. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP ............................................... RitualLee Stewart, PP ................................................................. DirectorBud Stuver ...................................................................... Chief Aide
COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLESMike Ash .................................................................................. BandBill Athas ................................... Finance Officer, Legion of HonorNorm Bensen ................................ Treasurer, Venice Shrine ClubRichard Brainard ............................................................. King PinsJack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ........................................ Flying FezzesJ.D. Copher ................................................ North Port Shrine ClubSelwyn Damron ...................................................... Director’s StaffWilliam F. Dokes .............................. Secretary, Gulf Shrine ClubRaymond Drury, Sr. .................. Secretary, Manatee Shrine ClubHarry Falck ............................................................... Oriental BandEd Gremp ................................................................................. BandDarwin Heinzman ............................................................ King PinsJim Macdonald .......................................... North Port Shrine ClubOtis Manchester ........................................ North Port Shrine ClubWillis “Bill” Mather ........................................................... King PinsWilliam McKown ........................................................ Past MastersJarrett Miller, PP ..................................................................... BandGeorge Mitchell, KCCH ................................................... HillbilliesPhil Mitchell, PP, KCCH ..................................................... ClownsWilliam Perman ................................ Treasurer, Gulf Shrine ClubWilliam Pincumbe ......................................... Banjo Band DirectorStanley Preston .................................. Chaplain, Gulf Shrine ClubGary Schweinshaupt, KCCH .................................... Desert PatrolP.W. Towsley ............................................. North Port Shrine ClubSam Upton (Flight Director) ................................... Flying FezzesClint Van Tassell ....................................... North Port Shrine ClubEd Wallace .............................................................. Camel HerdersAlf Weidner ................................................................ Desert PatrolFrank Wild ........................................... Hospital Service ChairmanAndy Wright ............................................................................. Band
Bill Zurlo (Stacey Lee) Gary “Rocky” Kearney (Wendy)407 White Oak Way 1315 Tinamou Rd.Sarasota, FL 34237-6440 Venice, FL 34293-2935(941) 954-3013 (941) [email protected][email protected]
Conrad “Connie” Jacobi (Deanie)6333 Stone River Rd.Bradenton, FL 34203-7895(941) [email protected]
Oscar Cloutier (Peggy) Dale LaBell (Donna)6702 Stone River Rd. 11315 Rivers Bluff CircleBradenton, FL 34203-7820 Bradenton, FL 34202(941) 739-8470 (941) [email protected][email protected]
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REAL ESTATE - SALESRE/MAX Platinum Realty (Pertz) ......... 37York Real Estate ..................................... 20
RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 3Miss JC Garden ...................................... 55Terrace on the Green Restaurant ........ 37
SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club ......................... 40Gulf Shrine Club ..................................... 46Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 40Motor Corps Shrine Club ....................... 34North Port Shrine Club .......................... 46Venice Shrine Club ................................ 46
10:30am Temple Guard-CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH6:00pm St. Pat’s Day Dinner7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG
Asst. Rabban Seminar - TampaSahib at Tampa Bay Downs5:00-10:00pm Outside Rental - MH7:00pm Motor Corps7:30pm Oriental Band - MH7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA
Asst. Rabban Seminar -Tampa11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA
Asst. Rabban Seminar -Tampa7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars - SL7:30pm Clowns - MH
6:00am-5:00pm Outside Rental - MH
OG Seminar - Tampa10:00am-10:00pm Outside Rental - MH10:00am Arcadia Parade
OG Seminar - Tampa10:00am-2:00pm Outside Rental (Ohio) - MH
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