Reporter Volume 30, Number 10 Sarasota, Florida October 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 Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids 2011 Dromedary Award Winner October 1-2 Imperial Hillbilly Convention 2 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 40 7 FSA Mid-Winter Conference, Fort Myers 9 Manatee Steak Fry, 12:15 p.m., 23 11 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6 15 Vettes Party of the Year, 6:00 p.m., 16 Venice Sun Fiesta Parade, 10:00 a.m. 20 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 6 22 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m. Commodore’s Ball, 6:00 p.m., 25 28 Masquerade Ball, 6:00 p.m., 16
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ReporterVolume 30, Number 10 Sarasota, Florida October 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
Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids
2011 Dromedary Award Winner
October 1-2 Imperial Hillbilly Convention2 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 407 FSA Mid-Winter Conference, Fort Myers9 Manatee Steak Fry, 12:15 p.m., 23
11 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 615 Vettes Party of the Year, 6:00 p.m., 16
Venice Sun Fiesta Parade, 10:00 a.m.20 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 622 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
½ dozen Chicken Wings $3.95 Dozen Chicken Wings $6.95 served hot, mild or Bar B Q with celery and bleu cheese Onion Ring Basket $4.95 Chicken Tenders $7.95 french fries & honey mustard sauce
Combos Low Calorie Plate $6.95 8 oz ground beef patty with cottage cheese and fresh fruit Soup and 1/2 Sandwich $4.75 Cup of soup of day and ½ sandwich tuna salad, chicken salad, sliced ham or sliced turkey Western Omelet $5.95 with fresh fruit Sandwiches 8 oz Burger on a Kaiser roll $6.95 lettuce, tomato, onion with French fries Cheeseburger $7.25 Turkey-Ham Club with fries $7.95 Ham and Cheese sandwich $4.95 with chips Chicken Salad Sandwich $4.95 with chips Tuna Salad Sandwich $4.95 with chips Liverwurst & Onion $4.75 ¼ Lb. Hot Dog with fries $3.95 BLT with chips $4.50 Grilled Cheese & Tomato $3.95
Soup of the Day
Cup $2.50 Bowl $3.75
Salads House Salad $2.50 Caesar Salad $2.00 Asian Chicken Salad Bowl $8.95 Chopped Chef Salad Bowl $8.95 Chicken & Tuna Salad Plate $6.95 Lettuce, tomato cottage cheese
Monday Evening Tacos & Hot Dogs $1.50 each
Chili Dog $1.75 Tuesday Evening
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With Baked Potato, Vegetable, Choice of Soup or Salad
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Serving 5:00 to 7:00 PM $8.50 PER PERSON
10/06 Meatloaf 10/13 Sweet/Sour Pork and Pineapple 10/20 Beef Bourguignon 10/27 Chicken and Dumplings
Friday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PM All Dinner entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup
or salad (dinners only) Boneless Chicken Breast $ 9.95 Twin Tenderloins $12.95 Pan fried with Monterey Jack cheese, mushrooms, tomato New York Sirloin Steak $10.95 6 oz. Maine Lobster Tail $14.95 With drawn butter Grouper Sandwich $ 8.95 Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar, French Fries Reuben Sandwich $ 8.95 Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss cheese
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The Reporter is dedicated to promoting theinterests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitalsfor Children, Shrine Burns Institutes and theSahib Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry.
DEADLINEAll materials for publication must be submit-ted to the Sahib Shriners office no later thanthe first Thursday of the month for publicationin the following month.
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Photo on Page 1: Photographer Noble Bob Rodd. Sahib Hospital Chairman Jesus Cabalo and Sahib Clown Joe‘Boogie’ Humphreys with Sophia and her sisters (Seaanna and Sarah) at the 2011 Sahib Summer Ceremonial. 6-year-old Sophia (bottom of the picture frame) was our Ceremonial hospital child in October 2009.The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, bythe Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.
Chaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerby the Rev. Noble Don Kerr, Chaplain
Masonry has many charms,symbols and talismans. We
wear them with pride. They belongto our fraternity and they expressto others who we are and what werepresent. After all, the keystoneof the Arch can be no stronger thanthe fidelity of the Craft who sup-port the foundation.
One of these invisible talismansof our ancient craft is the GoldenRule. It is a discipline that some-times gets lost in our frenzied dayand age. The theme of the dayseems be indifferent as possible toany stranger that crosses our pathfor fear of being assaulted.
Was it any different in the timeof Confucius in whose philosophythe Golden Rule was a key thought?Or, in the time of Jesus, who putthe Golden Rule at the center ofhis Sermon on the Mount? Both ofthese men stated that the trueworth of a person could be mea-sured by his adherence to theGolden Rule. The keystone of be-havior, they believed, is how oneperson treats another.
Certainly, it would ease a lot oftensions, if we could see in thefaces of people the common bond offeeling we all share together. Ev-ery one hates, loves, worries and isanxious. The question is—whatwould we like to expect from oth-ers? And, what would others ex-pect from us? Mostly, I think, wewould like consideration and toknow that others care about us asmuch as we care about them.
The Golden Rule is not an easyout. It is how the strong and wiseface reality. It is the ideal andchallenge of every Mason. As some-one once said, “So many gods, somany creeds, so many paths thatwind and wind, while just the artof being kind is all that this worldneeds.”
And, don’t let any witches orghosts or spiders scare you on Hal-loween, which is the Eve of AllSaints Day. But, before that, re-member the feast of Yom Kippur orthe Day of Atonement, a good timeto wash away your sins.
I became Reporter editor 17 yearsago (holy cow!–seventeen years!–
it kind of took me back, when Irealized how long it has been,) com-munications then were much dif-ferent. It was standard to have theReporter deadline on the 1st Thurs-day of the month, as many broughttheir typed and handwritten ar-ticles to the Sahib office and placedthem in the Reporter inbox in theoffice when they attended theShriners Thursday Luncheon thefirst week of the month. Today,with the increased pressures onme to get the Reporter to the print-ers in a timely manner and the factthat all but one or two submissionsnow come to me via email, I needmore time each month to compile
our Reporter, so starting with theNovember issue, the deadline willnow be the 1st day of the month(some months this gives me anextra 6 days.) Most contributorsare very good about complying withour deadline, I know you all willcontinue prompt submissions,thank you all very much.
I draw your attention to page 10of this issue, please turn to it now!I encourage you all to tear thatpage out and carry it with you toSahib events. Periodically perusethe page, to remind yourself whatour new nobles look like, and usethis tool to help you to greet ournew nobles when you see them and“communicate” with them how gladwe are they are nobles of Sahib.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
October 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 5
Potentate’sNotes
Nobles,
October, the tenth month of the year, is perhaps the busiest of themall. The Hillbilly Convention was held right here at Sahib. My trip tothe Greek Isles is happening as you are reading this, and so we beginagain with this month’s events and socials. We of course have ourBirthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance and we do have a lot of birthdaysand anniversaries this month.
We will also attend the Amara Potentate’s Ball in Palm Beach Gar-dens, while the Venice Sun Fiesta Parade is going on. We have theMariners’ Commodore’s Ball the following week, and the followingFriday will be Sahib’s Masquerade Ball and I am hoping for a wonder-ful turnout from our nobles and friends and their ladies. We will enjoydinner, the music of Bill Milner for dancing and singing, and will haveprizes for the most original costume, the funniest costume as well asthe scariest costume.
The exterior of Sahib is looking ship shape; you can be proud of ourShrine. The snowbirds are usually all back by this time of year andwere missed during the summer months. Welcome back to you all; youadd so much to our social life. Let’s all enjoy our wonderful life inparadise.
While we are enjoying all our activities, thank the volunteers for allthey do every day for us. And remember, Sahib is where friends be-come brothers.
Yours in the Faith,
Tom Millaway, Potentate
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Page 6 SAHIB REPORTER October 2011
SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS
Total YearAugust To Date
Memorials .................................... $ 640.00 $ 3,770.00Donations .................................... 0.00 1,110.52100 Million Dollar Club ............... 0.00 400.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. 0.22 35,692.10
$ 640.00 $ 40,972.62
* $TBD Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman
REPORT FOR AUGUST
New Patients (YTD) ..................................................... 14 (97)Trips (YTD) ................................................................... 32 (264)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) .................................... 0 (10)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ......................................... 143 (1,087)Admissions (YTD) ........................................................ 9 (52)
SAHIB SHRINERS“FALL FEST” PRESENTED BY THE NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB
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, October 11• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Bill Milner”
• Choice of Entree:Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Fez, Jacket and 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.
Roast Pork Loin w/stuffingButtercrumb Cod Fillet
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The busy season will soon be here for Sahib Shrinersto enjoy! Look at this issue of our Reporter, and
you will see what I mean. The summer has been slow,but that is not unusual.
On October 11 will be our outstanding BirthdayAnniversary Dance. This is a premier event with greatmusic for dancing. The meal is always excellent. Comeand visit with some of your old friends. This month it ishosted by North Port Shrine Club. The theme is FallFest with music by the famous Bill Milner orchestra.Bring your lady, have a cocktail, dine, enjoy themusic, have fun!! You may even win a bottle of wineor a certificate to dine in our Sahib restaurant.
We hope many of you will be able to attend the SunFiesta parade in Venice on October 15.This is a majorparade for Sahib and is always well attended. Come,even if you cannot walk. We have many units and
clubs that will have room for you on their respectivetrailers. So come and enjoy the camaraderie.
We also will be hosting a costume ball on Fridaynight October 28.This is a special event this year. OurIllustrious Potentate and Lady Kaye will be here infull costume; another great event for you to come andbe part of, wear a costume of your choice.
We now are fortunate to have “Duane Dee” in ourlounge every Friday night for you to enjoy. Duane iswell known throughout the United States and we arefortunate to have him for most of the month of Octo-ber. He is an outstanding entertainer during andafter a fine dinner. We’ve seen the lounge fill up againwhich is great to see.
The above are only a bird’s eye view of the manyactivities that Sahib Shriners and guests can enjoy.Check your Reporter for other events.
As I write this, we have just returned from theEnglewood Pioneer Days Parade. It was a beau-
tiful day, the streets were lined with crowds of chil-dren and adults and everybody was having a goodtime. We were riding in the newly decorated golf cartwith Ill. Sir Tom Millaway. Ahead of us was ourParade Marshal Ron Enger, who walked the wholeparade along with Cub Dickerson and Frank Methenywho were carrying the Sahib banner. We were wellrepresented by many units and clubs. We receivedmany comments from the spectators, thanking us forthe work our Shriners Hospitals for Children do.
October’s activities are many and varied. ThePotentate will be on a cruise to the Grecian Isles.
Upon his return, the fun really begins. There is theBirthday Anniversary Dinner Dance on Tuesday Oc-tober 11, Stated Meeting on Thursday the 20th, andAmara Potentate’s Ball on Saturday the 15th. Thefollowing Saturday is the Commodore’s Ball.
The Scottish Rite is having a reunion October 22and 29. There is always Tuesday Bingo, which coulduse some extra workers and a night of fun at Mondaynight Bar Bingo. Looking for something to do? Comeon down to the Shrine where there is always somesort of activity.
Membership continues to be a concern, as we canalways use new blood. There are Master Masons out
Due to modern technology, the pictures of ourModel-T Unit at the SESA Motor Corps event held
August 10 to August 13 have already been sent to GarySchweinshaupt, the editor of Sahib Shriner’s Reporter,and were incorporated in the September issue.
We had a great time at the SESA, working andsightseeing. Our Model-T Unit spent four hours Thurs-day morning (8:00 a.m. to noon) being inspected andcompeting in various events, however it was worth itsince they brought home two 1st place trophies andmissed overall by .55%.
The meetings, I was a representative, were heldon Friday morning and were two to three hours longas scheduled for myself and the officers of the units.
However, we still got to visit a very nice restau-rant in downtown “Louvul” (one spelling) and visitthe Louisville Slugger museum. In addition, on ourway home Saturday some of us visited ChurchillDowns and browsed an all “peach” store in Georgia.
Friday evening was the SESA Motor Corps ban-quet and trophy evening. We all enjoyed ourselvesand as I stated in my September article brought homethe “bacon.”
Your Model-T Unit works very hard to obtainmaximum benefit from formations and competitionto benefit Sahib Shriners and themselves.
The Model-T’s presented one 1st place trophy plusa FASMC trophy to our Potentate Tom Millaway atour Stated Meeting on September 8, and the other 1stplace trophy to Jack Collins, Jr., Vice President of theSarasota Kennel Club will be presented on Thursday,October 6. Mr. Collins has allowed the Model-T Unitto use the parking lot for practice for many years andthis is a token of their appreciation. This has beencleared with Potentate Ill. Sir Tom Millaway.
Mr. Collins will be our guest for lunch and aspeaker on Thursday October 6, and will be presented
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Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – September 2011
At the Ladies Luncheon, (l-r) Araba First Lady Jodi Wood, Deanie Jacobi and SahibFirst Lady Kaye Millaway with Debora Porath, the mother of our Shriners Hospital for
Children patient Liana Elizabeth. Liana was our Hospital Child for our Ceremonial.
Editor
Another load of pull tabs Noble Sig Pahl has collected over the past few months.He has "Deputies" all over the country that do a great job of collecting these pull
tabs. Thank You to All, for the effort to support the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.”
Pahl
Kristina Winner of Frostburg, Maryland, was looking for a worthwhile cause todonate her pull tabs. After hearing about the Shriner’s wheelchair repair fund, shehad her grandparents drive her to Noble Ed Cramer’s northern home for donation.
Cramerr
Our Shriners Hospital child Liana Elizabeth, was introducted to the nobility at theSummer Ceremonial, her mother Debora told us a little about Liana. Looking on
were 1st Ceremonial Master Carroll Scribner and Hospital Chairman Jesus Cabalo.
Editor
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway presented David Bruce and Sam Upton with a letter sent tothem from the Sailor Circus, thanking them for “hot sands” floor mats we gave to
them. David and Sam found the mats in the Director’s Staff trailer during cleaning.
Editor
A regular Shriners Hospital for Children tour guide, Sahib’s Noble Bob Dell (r)prepares to give “the tour” to our new nobles and their ladies at
the Tampa Hospital during the Summer Ceremonial.
Light
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
October 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 9
In July, patients from Shriners Hospitals for Children® had the unique opportunity to attend a summer camp for children with special needs at Rotary's Camp Floridain Brandon (called Camp Care-a-Lot.) Girls and boys ages 8 to 10 with orthopaedic conditions spent the week sleeping in cabins and enjoying an action-packed, fun-filled week. Campers enjoyed many activities, including swimming, archery, art & crafts, games, fishing and more. As always, our Sahib clowns were there.
Cobb
The Clown Unit was one of the many units that showed up to greet our newclass of nobles at the Candidate’s Cocktail Party. The Ceremonial Masters
were very happy that so many units supported this event.
Cobb
Our Sahib Clowns made their annual pilgrimage to the ShrinersHospitals for Children “Camp Care-a-lot” up in Tampa.
Cobb
PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – September 2011
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Welcome to Our New Nobles!Summer Ceremonial Class – August 26-27, 2011
LEGEND1. City of Residence 3. Date of Birth/Age 5. Occupation 7. 1st Line Signer2. City of Birth 4. Lady’s Name 6. Blue Lodge#/Location
EllentonNew York, NY3/19/1947 64AdrienneFuneral DirectorBethlehem #283, PARobert Rodd
BradentonNew York, NY7/17/1930 81
RetiredJordan #7, MAHarold Eady
Port CharlottePeebles, OH2/15/2029 84ElizabethCivil Eng.Peeble #581, OHDon Gatrell
SarasotaWindsor, VT5/29/1943 68BeverlyReal EstatePhoenix #346Derl Smith
Myles DexterWallace
PalmettoSt. Petersburg, FL5/29/1943 21
Computer Spec.Braidentown #99George Cancro
Riley is standing tall
Riley Armstrong undergoes therapyat Shriners Hospitals for Children –
Tampa after undergoing spinal fusionsurgery to correct a 115-degree curva-ture of the spine.
Thirteen-year-old Riley Arm-strong, of Belize, is standing tallthanks to Shriners Hospitals forChildren – Tampa surgeon AnthonyP. Moreno, M.D., and pediatricianKarena Neri, M.D. In August, Dr.Moreno performed spinal fusion sur-gery on Riley to correct the 115-degree curvature of his spine.
“Riley had a severe neuromuscu-lar scoliosis which limited his abil-ity to function on a daily basis," saidDr. Moreno. "We were able to cor-rect the scoliosis from 115 to 40degrees, and so far he has been with-out complications. I am very grate-ful to be involved in his care andthank all members of the Shriners' team."Dr. Moreno performed the eight hourprocedure at Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren – Tampa
Riley’s mother, Edith, had beensearching for years for medical treat-
ment to help her son. Due to the severenature of the curvature of her son’s spine,she was faced with the same answer timeand time again, “It’s out of our exper-
tise," or "I’m sorry, but there is nothingwe can do.” Riley and his family foundnew hope through Shriners Hospitals forChildren.
Dr. Neri, of Palm Harbor InternalMedicine & Pediatrics, met Riley and his
mother in 2009 during a mission trip toBelize through the Palm Harbor UnitedMethodist Church.
“When I first met Riley, I was im-pressed that he could walk with sucha severe case of scoliosis," said Dr.Neri. "His mother explained herfrustration and that she had beendisappointed so many times in try-ing to get care for her son. She toldme that she knew he wouldn't live afull or long life if he didn't get thecorrective surgery."
It took two years to arrange forall of the medical tests needed andto raise funds for the family's travelto the U.S. "It was well worth itwhen we saw the look on their faceswhen they stepped off the plane andrealized that it was really going tohappen," said Dr. Neri. "Riley andhis mother can't thank the doctors
and the hospital enough, and Riley willnow be able to live a life like other Belizianboys.”
Riley is now undergoing outpatientphysical and occupational therapies at
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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
October 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
This year is on the “Down Hill Side.” We’re lookingforward to our October meeting as we should
have our “snowbird” officers and members back withus. Our next meeting is October 11, Social hour at11:00 a.m. with lunch at noon, at the American Le-gion Post #24, 2000 75th St. West, in Bradenton. Wewelcome all Shriners to join us. Would like to see ournew Sahib nobles, and welcome them to join our club.
Our next dinner/dance is October 26, 6:00 p.m. atthe Bradenton Country Club. The theme for this
event is country/western. For reservations contactVic Larson, 6009 Courtside Drive, Bradenton, FL34210, phone (941) 758 8943 or email<[email protected]>.
Pleased to report that Bingo is continuing to dowell. Thanks to a fine group of dedicated volunteers.If you have not attended one of these Tuesday ses-sions, you should. It would be time well spent.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
October 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 13
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Howdy, y’all, here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse.” The 54th Englewood Pioneer Day
parade was on Labor Day with an afterglow at theElks, courtesy of the Englewood Shrine Club. We allhad a bunch of fun.
The Hillbilly Club (Clan #78) hosted the Septem-ber Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance with a coun-try theme. Hope you attended and had some goodvittles, and a spin on the dance floor.
I will report on the Imperial Hillbilly Conventionin the November Reporter due to the timing. But it’salwaze good t’ visit with our cuzzins!
Hey cuzzins, have you subscribed or renewed yoursubscription to the Imperial Clan of the Grand andGlorious Order of the Hillbilly Degree Clan News?It’s just $10.00 per year; see me or contact me at theabove email.
Hillbilly October MenuOctober 6 MeatloafOctober 12 Sweet Sour Pork and PineappleOctober 20 Beef BourguignonOctober 27 Chicken & Dumplings
Be safe and stay well.
This has been a very enjoyable year for Jo-Ann andme, working and having fun with the members of
Manatee Shrine Club. We are coming down to the lastthree months which is going to be the busiest forManatee Shrine Club, (three luncheons, Steak Fryand Christmas Party).
Luncheon on Friday October 7 and Manatee ShrineClub Steak Fry (second annual at Sahib) Sunday,October 9. This event is open to all Shriners andfriends and is a great deal for only $8 for membersand $11 for all others, social at 12:15 p.m. and dinnerfrom 1:00-4:00 p.m. For reservations, call Jim Smithat 907-0746 or Connie Jacobi at 727-0150. Lookingfor a great turn out and great fun!
The temple grounds are looking good; all cleaned-up and new plants put in place. We arranged and paidfor the new well, irrigation and gave matching fundsfor trees and grounds maintenance. Now we mustlook at keeping the Shrine Bingo going with newhelpers from all Shrine clubs and units.
The Manatee Shrine Club board is working hardon a new program for working at the ballpark, we areasking for members and friends to sign the forms onwhich committees they would like to help. There willbe forms at the next two luncheons also you can callme at 907-0746.
The newsletter has been sent out by email; pleasecheck out your email address.
This is a great club and you are all great people.
Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, [email protected]
Back again, Varmit is out of town and his return isunknown. That means G-man is writing another
column for the Motor Corps. Unfortunately, withBiker Billy dinners for 2011 now history, we don’thave a lot to write about, but here goes.
The good news from the Motor Corps is the finalreport of our seven weeks of Bikerbilly Dinners.Sahib Treasurer Dale LaBell gave us a spreadsheetshowing net income to the temple totaled almost$4,200 for seven weeks. That’s about $600 per weekfor our seven weeks as we took over cooking andserving duties for the Hillbillies, who get a shortsummer break. A lot of work by the Motor Corpsmembers and their ladies made it a success. Even so,without our loyal customers, none of this would havebeen possible. So, until next year…
The Motor Corps likes to show off its stuff atparades. We did a nice job at the Ceremonial Paradeon Saturday, August 27. Thanks to all of those whoparticipated. We weren’t able to participate in thisyear’s Pioneer Days parade in Englewood. Last year’shot weather and slow moving parade caused too manyproblems for the air-cooled Harleys so we decided topass on this year’s parade. We are hoping, however,that the weather will be a little bit cooler for the SunFiesta Parade in Venice on October 15; in which casewe will participate.
The Motor Corps is currently planning its fallspaghetti dinner. Last month’s Reporter ad had itlisted as taking place on Sunday, October 23. We’vesince determined that date is not correct. The MotorCorps spaghetti dinner will be held on Sunday, No-vember 27 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. That is three daysafter Thanksgiving, so if you are tired of eatingturkey and dressing, this could be your chance toenjoy some great Italian food. Tickets will be $9 inadvance; $10 at the door. Our spaghetti dinnersinclude salad, rolls and wine and it’s all the spaghettiyou can eat. See any Motor Corps member for tickets.
Editor’s Note: Due to a conflict with the AnnualMemorial Service, the above spaghetti dinner wascanceled at the last minute.
We have a few birthdays and anniversaries toreport in October. Birthdays this month are: LadyTerri Pullman on the 1st, Lady Kim Harrell on the2nd, Lady Marcia McDonald on the 11th, Mick Vorbeck(Alley Cat) on the 13th, Lady Diana Mitchell on the16th and Lady Tracy Iversen (Skippy) on the 29th.We have two anniversaries in October: Lee Jones(Hacker) and Lady Katie on the 10th and HamptonCrimi (Sambo) and Lady Nicole on the 22nd.
Guess that’s all the news from the Motor Corps forOctober. Unless circumstances change, G-man willbe back in November. In the meantime, where isVarmit?
Everyone is invited to our October Mixer but at amystery location and date to be revealed “just in
time” by 1st VP Bob ‘Mixmaster’ Somerville by phon-ing (941) 429-6433. Some wag proposed a Halloweenparty, so start thinking about a costume for morehilarious or scary details (depending on who you are)on a possible “Trick or Treat.” Our monthly picnic atDallas White Park will feature an Octoberfest theme.Check with President Jack Watson (941) 240-5737 orNoble Sam Cohen (941) 377-0273 for the date andmenu.
And our Noble Bill Schultz and his ‘femme fatale’assistant Lady Kerry Van Fleet are still receivingrave reviews of their August musical comedy perfor-mance at the Daughters of the Nile appreciationluncheon for the Shriners Hospital for Children fund-raisers. See accompanying photos and Queen DianeNourse’s Nyla Temple No. 152 column elsewhere inthis issue.
Remember, each Tuesday 7:30 a.m., rain or shine,52 weeks of the year, we breakfast at the Olde WorldRestaurant in North Port for info, fun and fellowship.We invite any Mason or Shriner with their lady and/or friends to join us for some friendly banter, and civicprojects. Now we are gearing up for a busy and fun-filled autumn season.
At a recent breakfast, Bob Somerville related hisexperience of meeting up with a little boy walkingwith leg braces. When he approached the parentsabout his condition, they had never heard of ShrinersHospitals! The happy ending was when that theparents took their 3-year-old to the Tampa ShrinersHospital, the doctors concluded that their son did notrequire the braces. By running and playing, he wouldgradually outgrow his minor deformity!
Last month, our ‘snowducklings’ began paddlingback down from the Irene soaked ‘nor-east’. Theyhope to finally get warmed up and dried out whileavoiding another hurricane encounter. Breakfastguests included Noble Ed Cornell’s two delightfulgrandsons Devin and Derick Hunton. Ed reports thattheir older and wiser brother Dylan was still up northstudying his possible options of enlisting in the CoastGuard after he graduates from high school.
Congratulations to Gary Schroeder who identifiedour September Quotable Notable as James RooseveltJr.! This President of Tufts Associated Health PlansInc. wrote in a recent AARP magazine, “Let’s take atrue measure of where we are. Social Security has notonly been the most effective government program, ithas been the most responsible program. Social Secu-rity costs are funded out of its own dedicated revenue
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
October 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 15
“While playing in the park one day—I was takenby surprise by a pair of roguish eyes...”
Robertson
stream. It does not and cannot borrow money tofinance its operations. There is no deficit financing.Social Security is the epitome of Yankee frugality. Itcould not be better managed. The administrative costis .09 percent. It returns more than 99 cents tobeneficiaries on every dollar collected. I dare you tofind a private retirement plan that can claim that.”
So here’s our October Quotable Notable quiz -What nationally noted macroeconomist recentlywrote, “Decisions about the federal budget are funda-
mentally different from those of individual house-holds. It is more appropriate to liken governmentbudget deficits to prescription medicine. Just as medi-cation can be helpful to a sick patient, deficits can aida failing economy.”
The first non-club member to send the correctanswer to the above email address wins a free Tues-day morning breakfast for two with the North PortShrine Club.
(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
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SHRINE UNIT NEWS
Let Your Hands Reach Out!
MEMBERSHIPProve to your Masonic friend that it’s great to be a Shriner!
Invite him to join the feztivities!It’s a Great Thrill to see your candidatebecome a Shriner! Petition Him Now!
Social hour starts at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.Call me; (941) 739-9324, and I will give you the foodchoices and answer your questions. Join the camara-derie with your fellow Shriners.
Greetings, everyone, kudos to our dedicated mem-bers who won 1st place in Drill and in Obstacle
course at the Southeastern Shrine Convention inLouisville, Kentucky August 13, as covered on the
front page and pages 8 and 27 of the September issueof the Reporter. Thanks for your dedication and hardwork on behalf of the Model Ts.
Greetersby Dick Menzak, Past President
Greetings, from the Greeters! August Pickering isrecovering at home from the surgery he had in
late August. He is expected to have a complete recovery.Doug Jordan left the hospital after resolving some
health issues, and will be in rehab before returninghome.
Our trailer looked great for our first parade onLabor Day. Thank to all who represented our unit onthe trailer. Thanks to Bill Nelson and Manny whoarranged for towing our unit.
We need to push the Money Mania ticket sales.For every ticket we sell, we get $2 for our treasury.Try to sell one extra to a friend.
Everett Blount, Fred Walter and yours truly DickMenzak all celebrate birthdays in October.
Remember to keep all ill Greeters and all ill familymembers in our prayers.
Be a Greeter, join the prestige unit; see any Greeterfor an application!
With the Sahib Ceremonial behind us, it lookslike the Great Sahib Oriental band hasn’t lost a
step. Drums did a great job and it was a pleasure tohave a fourth Musette player, namely Don Clements.At least now, Paul, Swan or I can take a breatherduring a performance!
We certainly want to congratulate GarySchweinshaupt and his staff for capturing the “Drom-edary Award” for the finest publication in Shrine-dom, great job!
As I have mentioned many times before, SahibShrine needs your support. We have a great restau-rant. Food is getting better all the time, and you canbe sure to find some of your friends there for a greatevening. There are also many special events duringany given month, which are sure to bring pleasure toall. So, let’s get going and join our fellow nobles andladies for great food, drink, music and fellowship.
As for the Oriental Band, we are geared up for thecoming season. We are always ready and eager toshow our stuff!
If any of Sahib’s nobles would like to join the“heavenly music makers”, just come to our rehearsalsand we will indoctrinate you. We have many instru-ments and not enough members to play them. You donot need to read notes, just have a desire to entertain.
We do wish Dr. Dick Bennett a speedy recovery;Dr. Dick is a member of the Sahib Oriental Band andAraba Shriners in Fort Myers.
Remember, support your Shrine, collect pull-tabsand keep a child in your heart.
Thought for the month: “A successful man is onewho can lay a foundation with the bricks others havethrown at him”
Aloneby Sharon Hudson
Alone in a house with no one to talk to, With the floorboards squeaking,And the wall boards creaking, Windows rattling like ghost tapping,Rustling trees, knocking knees, Scaredly I walk down the hall;
Footsteps following I call, No one answers, no one at all.
Happy Birthday to John Arnold on the 18th, SarahGrably on the 24th, Robert D. Farney on the 25th andRobert Schmidt on the 30th.
Happy Anniversary to Jim and Sue Smith III onthe 9th and Jim and Mary Fletcher on the 12th.
Have a safe Halloween filled with lots of fun!Remember, “We ride so that children can walk!”
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Venice, FL North Port, FL(941) 488-2291 (941) 426-2880
www.FarleyFuneralHome.com
HELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!With the exodus of our Shrine snowbirds, the aging ofour members, their sicknesses and care taking, weare in need of bingo workers for help in continuingour successful bingo efforts. There is a spot for justabout everyone regardless of age or physical condi-tion. Please look over the following tasks and, if youhave the time and inclination, contact the following forfurther details.
The Roadrunners are a Sahib Shrine working unitthat transports patients from our assigned area,
Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee and DeSoto County’s,primarily to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children inTampa. The three vans are the normal method oftransportation. There are occasions when other formsof transportation are necessary. Airfare, lodging andsubsistence have been provided for patients needingtreatment in other Shrine Hospitals around thecountry.
Additionally, there have been special cases re-quiring medical taxi runs to transport critical pa-tients to the Shriner’s Burns Hospital in Cincinnati,Ohio. Some situations require “out-of-the-box” think-ing such as providing mechanical repairs to a family’svehicle so that medical treatment could be providedwhen flight regulations made access not possible.Some patients choose to transport themselves to thehospital in their private vehicles.
The need for patient transportation to the TampaHospital is communicated from our Hospital Chair-man Jesus Cabalo to the Transportation ChairmanKen Clark. If special conditions exist or out-of-towntreatment is necessary, the hospital advises the Sahibhospital chairman who in turn works with the trans-portation chairman for method, funding and schedul-ing. Recently, two situations needed our full resources.
One was an out-of-the-area air transportation thatrequired a medical attendant all at a cost of $17,000and the other was four trips to Tampa by a medicaltaxi with a patient that was horizontally bound to agurney which cost $500 per trip.
The transportation chairman has developed anelectronic form, the Driver Assignment Form. Thisform has all of the logistics for the patient on theassigned trip. The primary driver receives this formby email usually 7 to 10 days before the trip date.Occasionally, because of hospital or patient schedulechanges the forms have been revised and sent lessthan 24 hours before the trip. The typical DriverAssignment Form includes trip date, appointmenttime, patient’s full name, responsible parties (par-ents or relatives), street address, city w/zip code,telephone numbers (land and cells), languages spo-ken/understood and notes (wheelchair van#2, carseat, youth seat, additional stops for MRI or specialclinic examinations).
Featured Drivers for October:Jack Lowe: from Dayton, Ohio, Blue Lodge
Beavercreek No. 753, he is twice PM, became a Shri-ner in 2004, has 139 trips.
Dwight Ridgeway: from Highland, New York,mother lodge Braidentown No. 99, he is a PM, becamea Shriner in 2006, has 67 trips.
Well, we got through September. What a fullmonth. We started the month off with Pancake
Breakfast, then the Pioneer Parade on Labor Day.The next weekend, Lady Wendy and I got togetherwith our counter parts from the other Shrines inFlorida for a weekend getaway in Tampa. Did acouple dinners together, visited the Shriners Hospi-tal for Children and talked of future plans. The 18thgave us our fall picnic with many of our clubs pitchingin for a successful event. Then came the ImperialHillbilly Convention held right here at Sahib. Thiswas a great honor for Sahib to be selected to hold thisconvention. I can’t tell you the hours of planning thatour Hillbillies put into making things happen here.By the time you get this issue of the Reporter, theconvention is still going on, but will be ending Octo-ber 2. September 30 was the big day for my LadyWendy and me, as we tied the knot at the convention.A Hillbilly wedding, with bib jeans, shotguns andlet’s not forget the moonshine. I’m not sure how manyHillbilly weddings have been performed at Sahib, butthis one sure may go on in history. It may not be toolate to witness history!
With the convention over, I will now be shiftingmy attention to the East/West Shrine game. This isnot just another football game; this is Shriner’s chancefor great media exposure. The plan is to get as manyseats filled at Tropicana Field on January 21 aspossible. We want our members, friends, neighborsand any football fans to join us by attending thisgame. Sahib is again having the annual trip to thegame with all the fun as before for the all-inclusivecost of $75. For those who are not familiar with ourpackage, we offer, pre-game party, the bus ride to thegame, with adult beverages available, tickets, collec-tors t-shirt, food, and open bar for $75. All the fun andexcitement = Priceless. Sahib’s attendance at thisgame has been the talk of Shrines all over the U.S.There were groups from California that sat on thewest side of the field that praised the group webrought to the first game in Orlando. Some of theShrines in Florida have asked our help to put to-gether bus packages for them. My plan is to showeveryone that the first two years were no flukes andwe will bring more to the game. So look for the flyersand signup sheets and make your plans for the 87thEast/West Shrine Game.
Have you noticed how the traffic has picked up?Some of our friends are back from the north
getting ready to enjoy our great Florida weather. Soglad to see them back here with us.
Manatee Steak Fry will be on October 9. Be sure tocontact Jim Smith 907-0746 or Connie Jacobi 727-0150 to let us know you’re coming and if you are amember of Manatee Shrine Club, send your moneywith your coupon. If you’re not a member of ManateeShrine Club, it’s $11.00 per person and reservationsare necessary so they know how many steaks to buy.This is a Great event, don’t miss it. Check the Reporterfor more information or call Jim Smith or myself.
The holidays are coming on quickly. Halloweenweekend is the Walk for the Cure held in Tampa,with our own Deanie Jacobi (this is her 3rd year) andJack Ivins walking the 60 miles. Congratulations toyou both.
Sahib Shrine will be having a turkey dinner withall the trimming to make this a special ThanksgivingDay. Be sure to invite your family and friends to come
with you. Make your reservation with Marylou at(941) 366-4449 ext. 320. Get a party together andcome enjoy your Shrine. Do so before it is sold out.Look for the flyer in this copy of the Reporter.
Congratulations to all the new Shriners who wentthrough the Ceremonial in August. Be sure to lookaround at all the clubs and units. I’m sure you willfind we have something that may interest you. Getinvolved with one of them. They will make you feellike an old friend and help you with any questions youmay have.
If you haven’t been to Sahib for dinner on Fridayevening, you have missed a great dinner and goodmusic. This is our Shrine and we need everyone to tryand attend. We are the only Shrine in Florida thatstill has it’s own bar and restaurant.
Twitter is a means of communication. Check itout—sign up today.
Stay healthy and remember those who are not!
Quotable: “Always go to other people’s funerals,otherwise they won’t come to yours”—Yogi Berra
Be Masonic in all of your thoughts, deeds andwords.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Minutes of the Sahib SeptemberUnit/Club Head Meetingsubmitted by Oscar Cloutier, PP, Recorder, [email protected]
First Ceremonial Master Carroll Scribner circu-lated the sign-in sheet for the 38 attending.
Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. Connie Jacobi,Oriental Guide, gave the invocation and Bud Gliddenlead us in the pledge and Herb Mueller gave thePledge of Allegiance.
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway had welcoming remarks. Hecommented on how successful the Ceremonial wasand complimented the director and the cast. He statedhis counterpart from Araba Shriners Jim Wood wasvery impressed with the entire weekend. He hadnever seen the Arch ceremony as we perform.
Banquet Manager was absent.Editor Gary Schweinshaupt stated that we were
down by $800 in Reporter ads. He stated we need ads.Break out session was next on the agenda.Unit council Director Fred Phillips stated the
Unit Council strongly stressed the importance ofadvertising of not only events at Sahib, but also therental of the Sahib Auditorium.
He said that Money Mania tickets would be sold andturned in by the end of the year. The units againdiscussed how they could raise money. Only the ModelT’s attended the Southeast Shrine Convention andcompeted this year. The council feels that part of thislow participation is partly due to lack of funds byindividuals. Money should be raised to compensatemembers that want to go to conventions, and compete.He recommended that a casino night is being plannedby the Unit Council in an effort to raise money.
Director of Clubs Sam Cohen also stated that theoutstanding Money Mania tickets would be in byyear-end. The Club Cuncil recommended that maybewaffles should be considered in an effort to attractmore customers at our monthly pancake breakfast.He also commented on the importance of advertising.
Marshal Ron Enger reported that the next paradewas held on September 5 in Englewood.
Circus Chair Ken Shipley reported that the Circuscommittee had found a reasonable place to hold nextyear’s circus. It is located east of I-75 on FruitvilleRoad. He is working diligently at this time to makethe 2012 circus a success.
Bingo Chairman Past Potentate Don Vos was ab-sent.
Noble Jesus Cabalo gave the hospital report.He reported the following:
Month Year to DateNew patients 14 97Trips to Tampa 32 264Trips to other Hospitals 0 10Clinic appointments 143 1087Admissions for surgery 9 52
Assistant Rabban Bill Zurlo reported he had visitedthe new Circus site and was happy with the location.He also updated all present on the November 11Sahib’s Tribute to Veterans.
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Manatee Shrine ClubAnnual Steak Fry
In the Sahib Shrine Restaurant
October 9Social Hour 12:15 p.m.Dinner 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Huge Steaks with all the Trimmings
All Welcome!Members $8 – Non-Members $11
Happy Hour prices at the Bar!
For Reservations Call: Jim Smith 907-0746Connie Jacobi 727- 0150
Oriental Guide Connie Jacobi commented on thesuccess of the Friday night dinners, and dancing inthe lounge with musician Dwayne Dee.
Ill. Sir Tom Millaway asked the nobility to pleasesupport our temple and be more generous with dona-tions. We need them to maintain a healthy cash flowposition.
He talked at length about the current landscapingetc. activities that will need funding.
All present Divan members in attendance gavereports or comments prior to adjournment by Ill. SirTom Millaway.
This meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
This year’s Ceremonial began with a CandidateSocial on Tuesday, August 23. This activity pro-
vides an opportunity for our new nobles to learnabout our units and clubs by talking with representa-tives of these groups. And what a fantastic turnoutwe had from all the units and clubs. The Motor Corpsbrought in one of the White Harley Davidson Shrinebikes, the Model T‘s had one of their little cars, theOriental Band had some of their musical instru-ments, and the Legion of Honor had some of theirparade arms. Costumes abounded as the Clownsshowed up in makeup, the Greeters were in theirorange shirts, and the Kentucky Colonels had theirpresident in his white suit and Kentucky tie. Bestestimate is that we had more than 50 nobles repre-senting their units and clubs at the candidate social.
At the risk of not having a complete list, a specialthanks to the following units:
Band MarinersBanjo Band Marshal’s StaffClowns Model T’sDirector’s Staff Oriental BandGreeters Past MastersKentucky Colonels Pipes & DrumsKing Pins Provost GuardLegion of Honor Ritual
Also, a special thanks to the following clubs:
Hillbilly Shrine ClubManatee Shrine Club
Motor Corps Shrine ClubNorth Port Shrine Club
Venice Shrine Club
This year’s candidate social wouldn’t have been sucha success without the support of all these units andclubs. We couldn’t have done it without you.
The Legion of Honor will hold their 3rd AnnualFlag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, Novem-
ber 5, in the back parking lot of SahibShrine, right after the Units/Clubs HeadMeeting at approximately 1100 a.m.
All Sahib Shriners and their depen-dents may now bring their national, stateor military flags to Mary in the frontoffice. Please show your flag(s) the re-spect that is due them by placing them ina plastic or paper bag. Any amount offlags will be accepted.
Legion of Honor Flag Retirement Ceremonyby Malcolm H. Van Dyke II, [email protected]
Questions: Please contact the Legion of HonorAdjutant. Home phone: 955-6483; Cell phone: 356-4614
ment ceremony then please join us. It ismoving, you may take pictures and evenbetter, we would be more than happy toassist you in properly retiring yourflag(s).
HAVE YHAVE YHAVE YHAVE YHAVE YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOUR 2011 DUES YET?OUR 2011 DUES YET?OUR 2011 DUES YET?OUR 2011 DUES YET?OUR 2011 DUES YET?Pay by credit card online at http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Registered Representative
the Tampa hospital. The goals of therapies are toimprove his overall endurance and for Riley to per-form more self-care activities such as dressing himself.
"The opportunity to change Riley’s life with theexpert pediatric orthopaedic care we provide became
our focus as we collaborated with our medical part-ners,” said Dennis P. Grogan, M.D., chief of staff atShriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa.
His mother said that this surgery is an answer toso many prayers for her son, “If it wasn’t for Shriners,I don’t know what would have happened.”
Source: Shriners Hospital for Children – Tampa.
. . .continued from page 10Riley is standing tall
The 140th Anniversary of Shriners Internationalis quickly approaching in 2012, and we are mak-
ing preparations to showcase the rich history of ourcherished fraternity. We need your help, not only tomake this upcoming anniversary celebration a success,but also to preserve the history of our organization.
Shriners International is in search of historicShriner photographs to help promote our anniver-sary year. We encourage you to explore your temple’sarchives, storage room or even the attic of your hometo see what treasures you might discover. Our great-est need is for photos from 1872-1962.
We prefer that you send your photographs elec-tronically to [email protected]. If you have a
large number of photos, please be sure to email themin a compressed folder. If you choose to physicallymail your photos, send them to Shriners Interna-tional Headquarters, Attention: Amanda Flenghi,2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Pleasenote that we will not be able to return physical photosto you. By emailing or sending us photographs, youacknowledge that you or your temple are the ownerand that you consent to the reproduction or use of theimages by Shriners International Headquarters.
We thank you in advance for sharing your historicphotographs with us. We appreciate your interest inpreserving memories and helping us tell the story ofShriners International.
140th Anniversary of Shriners International -photograph requestfrom Jack H. Jones, Imperial Recorder, Shriners International
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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 Manatee Shrine Club
King Pins
Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see the Recorder in the Sahib office.
BUILDING FUND DONATION FORMYes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plateon the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing thedesire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please checkthe proper box:Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling,and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can.Here is my check in the amount of $ ________.Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows:
(Please Print)Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe
2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John
Date: ___________ Signature: ____________________________Address: _______________________________________________City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shrine (Building Fund),600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
The Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement,replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings
and upkeep of the building and grounds.
How can you help?We need funds for the above
Do you know?We can’t do any of these improvements until wehave money!
Do we need these improvements?Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!
Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine BuildingFund NOW!
Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope youwill continue to do your part for this worthy cause.
—From TBA, Building Fund Chairman
Sahib Shriners Building Fund
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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VENICESHRINE CLUB
ALL MASONSAND NOBLES WELCOME!
Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.at the South Venice Yacht Club
4425 Yacht Club Drive
Contact: Jim Jensen President 739-9324
Omer Joseph Quesnel, PAOffice: 941.951.6660Direct: [email protected]
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WHETHER BUYING, SELLING OR INVESTING YOU CAN TRUST ME FOR KNOWLEDGE & DEDICATIONA portion of my commissions will be donated in buyer/sellers name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Venice Lodge No. 301Masonic Home
“Friends without Family”Christmas Project
Turkey Dinner Fundraiser
Monday, October 17, 2011Serving 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 pm
Adults $10.00Children (under 12) $5.00
Make your check payable to:Venice Lodge No. 301 Mail to: John Greene
146 Inlets BlvdNokomis, FL 34275
For more information:Purchase tickets from Rocky & Wendy<[email protected]> 941-716-4227
Donation wish list items available by email.Thank you for your support.
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Kentucky ColonelsUnder the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
We meet with our ladies the 4th Tuesday of each month,except June, July & August.
It’s simple... Just indicate your desire to leave $100 (or more)in your will to this wonderful cause, or give $100 (or more)dollars now.
I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to theShriners Hospitals for Children.I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest tothe hospitals.I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of atleast $100, which is tax deductible.
Please return application to:
Recorder’s Office Sahib Shrine600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232
Make your check payable to:SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENI am a member of ____________________________ Temple.
Signed ___________________________________________
Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners
Contact Program Chairmen TBAor Philip Staples <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.
(Programs are subject to speaker changes.)
at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
A.A.O.N.M.S.
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubA.A.O.N.M.S.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each monthat Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
October 6 ......... Jack Collins, Jr., Vice President, The Sarasota Kennel Club
October 13 ......... TBA
October 20 ......... Stated Meeting
October 27 ......... Nancy L. Hobson, RN, NHA, Director, New Programming/Caregiver Services, Senior Friendship Centers
3% Discount to All ShrinersPlus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs
At Sahib Shrine same dayand time as our Sunday
Pancake Breakfasts.
January March MaySeptember November
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
October 2011 SAHIB REPORTER Page 35
Sahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every Tuesday10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Friendly Atmosphere
Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Sandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for Sale
Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or LessComplimentary 9-On for Your Birthday
(Registration or Photo ID Required)Get a Free 6-On When You Bring a New Player
Come Play Bingo with the Shriners Every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. andSee For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida”
(Proceeds for the Benefit of Sahib Shrine)
SAHIB SHRINE
“MONEY MANIA CLUB 2011”$12 MINIMUM DONATIONS
ONLY 2,000 TICKETS TO BE SOLD! 4 CHANCES TO WIN!
FOUR DRAWINGS OF$1,000, $500, $250 AND $250
TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 2011DRAWINGS AT THURSDAY LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 15, 2011
The Program will end December 15, 2011 and the Drawingwill take place that day at the Sahib Thursday Luncheon
Net profits to be used to benefit Sahib Shrine andAre not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
East West Shrine Game At Tropicana Field
(No Weather Issues)
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Cost $75.00 per Person Package Includes:
• Transportation to and from the game • Game Ticket • T-Shirt • Tailgate Party Including food, soda and water.
Adult beverages.
Package Must Be Ordered and Paid For On or Before 12/15/2011
Packages Are Limited Getum While They Last.
For more Information call Rocky or Wendy at 716-4227, leave message. Make check payable to: East West Shrine Game
NAME _______________________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE __________________ SPOUSE/FRIEND ______________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE __________________ SPOUSE/FRIEND ______________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE __________________ PHONE # ________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________ BUS LOCATION ( pick one – pick up and drop off must be the same location) _________ Sarasota (Sahib Shrine) _________ North Port ( TBD if full bus is sold) Information will be emailed or given with packet. _________ Venice (Venice Masonic Lodge) CHECK # _________ CASH ________ AMOUNT PAID $ ______________
Cut the top half off and return to Rocky and Wendy. Keep bottom half for information.
GAME DAY IS SATURDAY JAN. 21, 2012
Cost of package $75.00 per person. (Bus, Ticket, T-Shirt and Tailgate party)
Make check payable to: East West Shrine Game
ALL MONEY MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2011. We will have a pre-game party at the Shrine Thursday January 12, 2012 7 to 9 pm in the main hall. This is when you will pick up your packet containing tickets, shirts and bus information for your location. If you cannot be there, contact me to make other arrangements on or before Tuesday January 10, 2012. Wendy 716-4227 or [email protected]
Join us before pre-game party for all you can eat Hillbilly Buffet $8.50 at the Shrine 5 to 7 pm.
Packets will be given out between 7 and 9pm only.
Free draft beer and wine at pre-game party!
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Canister ReportAugust 2011
Noble Club/Unit Amount Location
J. Bruce Siff $ 39.45 Paul's Restaurant-Wauchula15.43 Taco Bell-Wauchula25.11 Bowl of Fun-Wauchula
21.27 BP Gas Station-Creekwood CrossingBob Dell 10.23 Cove CleanersBob Somerville North Port S/C 43.35 Babe's Hardware
North Port S/C 56.18 Alvaro's RestaurantMISC. 33.38 Ray's Automotive
TOTAL $ 715.75
If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthly report,provide the Sahib office with the information. Mary will be providing the collectionamounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number of these canistersout, and no information on where they are. Please help Mary get the currentinformation.
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there just waiting to be asked to join inour fun and philanthropy.
The Money Mania tickets are comingin slowly, but I expect the returns to pickup with the return of our north-visitingnobles.
Coming up very quickly is the seasonto be jolly. Christmas, I know it seemsearly, but it will be here before you knowit. One change in the holiday schedule isthe Sahib Unit and Club Christmas party,originally scheduled for December 14 hasbeen moved to Tuesday, December 6.There will be great entertainment and agood meal at a reasonable price. Makeyour plans now to join your fellow noblesand their ladies for a delightful eveningto start off the holiday season.
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with the trophy along with a plaque fromSahib Shriners and the Model-T’s.
Next year, 2012, SESA events will beheld in New Orleans. Hope to see more ofour units participate.
Eight-year-old Josalyn Kaldenberghas a new “bionic” arm thanks to
Moffitt Cancer Center surgeon G. Dou-glas Letson and Shriners Hospitals forChildren – Tampa. On Tuesday, April26, Letson performed the first expand-able total humerus replacement in theUnited States on Josalyn.
“This is a first-of-its-kind procedureusing a Stanmore expandableendoprosthesis in the United States withhuge results,” said Letson, head ofMoffitt’s Sarcoma Program who is a con-sulting staff member with Shriners Hos-pitals for Children – Tampa. “Josalyn isa piano player, and our biggest goal is tohave her back to playing the piano again.Kids are amazing, and I’m confident thatJosalyn will be playing again soon.”
Facing the prospect of having her rightarm amputated, Josalyn and her parents
found new hope through Shriners Hospi-tals for Children – Tampa and Moffitt.Josalyn, from Woodward, Iowa, was di-agnosed with osteosarcoma of her righthumerus in December 2010. She receivedoncology treatment in Iowa, but her op-tions were limited. Her parents were de-termined to keep her arm “We keptsearching for alternatives because weneeded to know we did everything wecould,” said Josalyn’s mother, Heidi.
Letson performed the nearly eight-hour procedure at Shriners Hospitals forChildren – Tampa. The collaboration ofShriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa,which provides expert pediatric ortho-paedic care for children regardless of afamilies’ ability to pay, and Moffitt’s Sar-coma Program enabled Josalyn to havethis groundbreaking limb salvage proce-dure.
Expandable Bone Implant saves girl’s arm“Bringing together the medical exper-
tise of both Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren – Tampa and Moffitt has changedthe life of this young girl,” said Dennis P.Grogan, M.D., Shriners Hospitals forChildren – Tampa chief of staff.
Josalyn lost some of the muscle in herright shoulder when Letson removed thetumor. She’s expected to experience weak-ness in the shoulder and elbow, but she’sthrilled to still have her arm. She willbegin aggressive physical therapy inabout two months and will eventuallyhave her prosthetic lengthened with mini-mally invasive surgery as she grows.
News from Tampa
If you know of a child we can help, please call:
www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
Patient referral line (813) 866-7740
Bucs, Hess Initiate Gridiron Giveback
Conditions Treated at the Tampa Hospital
• Fracture care
• Clubfoot & other foot deformities • Hip disorders • Limb deficiencies, deformities & length discrepancies • Hand & other upper-extremity problems
• Spina bifida
• Scoliosis & other spinal deformities • Orthopaedic problems related to cerebral palsy & other neuromuscular conditions • Osteogensis imperfecta & other metabolic bone diseases
All Services Provided Regardless of the Patients’ Ability to Pay
This season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Hess are teaming up to make a difference in the lives of children with the 2011 “Gridiron Giveback.” Beginning with the Buccaneers’ preseason opener on Thursday night against the New England Patriots, and continuing throughout 2011 at each home game, Hess will make a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Tampa. This initiative will directly impact the specialty care that young patients receive and enhance the high-quality treatment and support provided by Shriners healthcare professionals in Tampa. “The Buccaneers are proud to work with Hess and Shriners Hospitals in the name of helping children,” said Buccaneers Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer. “I can’t think of a better focus for Hess’ community-minded initiatives than the health and wellness of our kids.” Through the “Gridiron Giveback,” Hess will make a donation at each home game for a total of $150,000 in 2011 to fund much-needed services and facility upgrades including:
•A sun cover for the playground to provide shade for recreational therapy •A rock climbing wall for patient rehabilitation •Customized wheelchairs that adjust to patients’ needs •A treatment recliner for spinal surgery patients •A sewing machine for orthotics and prosthetics •Educational iPads to teach patients about their surgery
“Developing programs like Gridiron Giveback is part of our commitment to the communities we serve daily,” said Rick Lawlor, vice president of retail marketing for Hess Corporation. “We’re delighted to lend our support to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Tampa and help raise awareness about the wonderful work they do for the kids in their care.” At each home game, the “Gridiron Giveback” will be showcased through a feature video aired on Raymond James Stadium’s BucVision boards. The videos will highlight different children who have been impacted by the program and will be hosted by 11-year-old Leigh Dittman of Tampa.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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We Care
Manatee ShrineClub
President: James (Jim) F. Smith - 907-07466539 The Masters Ave.
Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club4950 Perida Blvd., Bradention
1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.Social Events to be Announced
Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida
Englewood Shrine ClubThe Friendly Club
Meets First Tuesday of each Monthat Englewood Elk’s Lodge
All Shriners Welcome
Sahib Shriners Pancake BreakfastBy the Famous King Pins
FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee$5.00 per Person – Ages 7 & Over
$2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7Children Under Age 3 FREE
Please Come – Bring Your Friends & NeighborsWe Always Use Our Best Dishes & Silverware
Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib King Pin Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
Come and
Get It!
The World FamousSahib Clowns
Monday night at Sahib Shrine 7:30 p.m.Come join our unit and clown around!
Boss Clown Anthony J. Vignocchi
Clowns and/or Calliope availablefor Business Promotions,
Parties, Picnics, etc.
For more information
Call 366-4449Proceeds are for the Clown Unlt and they are
NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Masonic Digest
All I Really Need to Knowby Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, Scottish Rite sj
. . .continued on page 44
We had a great turn out at the luncheon lastmonth; we’re getting in to a nice routine. This
month we’ll have two get togethers; the first will be onOctober 5 at the Scottish Rite Club at 240 S. TuttleAve, we’ll serve a light dinner and refreshmentsstarting at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short meeting andthe presentation of one of the Scottish Rite Degrees.
On October 7, the second Friday, we’ll have ourmonthly luncheon at Sahib in the Sahara room. Comeas you are, from the work place or the job site it’s allvery casual. Everybody just orders off the menu. The
price is right, the conversation is never dull and youmight even hear a new joke or two. Bring a friend ifyou want—they don’t have to be a Mason. It’s an openaffair; no agenda and no meeting.
Note: Any Scottish Rite Mason in good standing iseligible to visit or even join the Sarasota Scottish RiteClub. Please feel free to contact me at<[email protected]> or (941) 232-1494 if you areeven remotely interested, have any questions or wantto be added to the SSRC email list.
The York Rite Sovereign College of North Americawhich is composed of members of the Blue Lodge,
Chapter, Council and Commandery hereby presentsto Gerald E. Goacher on this 29th day of July2011, this Sovereign College Service Awardin recognition of outstanding service to hisYork Rite College.
On August 6, 2011, Noble Jerry receivedthe award during the Grand York Rite ofFlorida District 2 Meeting held at VeniceLodge. The Award was presented byDonald T. Harriott, Grand Governor andH. Warren Almand (Marianna), Deputy Gov-ernor of the York Rite Colleges of Florida.
The Award is a lifetime award, is awarded to onlyone member a year within a state or jurisdiction and
Noble Jerry Goacher receives York Rite awardis not always awarded every year. The recipient isrecommended by the Regents and Associate Regentsof his particular college to the Sovereign College of
North America. Membership in a York RiteCollege is by invitation only and active mem-
bership in all four York Rite Bodies isrequired.
Jerry is a Knight Companion of PentagonYork Rite College No. 62 located in Tampa,
Florida, and is currently the Grand SeniorWarden of the Grand Commandery ofKnights Templar of Florida where heserves as Chairman for the Committee onWork, and serves with the Committee on
Work for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons ofFlorida.
Sovereign CollegeService Award
As I write this message, the staff at the House ofthe Temple is in the midst of preparations for the
2011 Biennial Session (and 210th anniversary of ourSupreme Council). I have just finished my allocutionand have a little time to ponder upcoming events. Ina few weeks the Supreme Council will elect new 33°Inspectors General Honorary and witness the confer-ral of that solemn and impressive degree. I can stillremember my sense of pride and awe when I receivedthe 33° in 1993.
In my decades as a Mason, I have been privilegedto witness many (if not most) of the degrees thatMasonry has to offer. I can still remember my feelingswhen I reviewed my accomplishments in the 31°,Inspector Inquisitor, and how my heart sank when Ihad to answer the piercing question of the 14°, Per-fect Elu. I have had other profound moments ofinitiatory experience, but perhaps the most meaning-ful occurred early in my Masonic career—when Ibecame an Entered Apprentice.
Some twenty-five years ago Rev. Robert L. Fulghamwrote a deceptively simple little book, All I Really
Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. His lessonswere uncomplicated and yet profound. Here are a fewof my favorites:
Play fair.Put things back where you found them.Clean up your own mess.Live a balanced life—learn some and think someand draw and paint and sing and dance and playand work every day some.
If we each would remember and practice those lessonswe learned in kindergarten, think what our lives andour world could be like, and these are only part of Rev.Fulgham’s knowledge from his first days in school.
And what would our fraternity be like if we re-turned to the basic lessons of an Entered Apprentice,those first instructions on which we were to build ourfuture moral and Masonic edifices? Here are a fewthat have stuck in my mind since lo those many yearsago when I first knocked on the door of a lodge:
York Rite – Conscience and the Craftby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]
Questions on Religion and Freemasonry
Can a Christian take the vows or obligations of aMason?Yes, with the exception of a very few denominations. Ifa Christian belongs to a denomination which forbids allvows, such as the Oath of Office of the President of theUnited States or the common oath of the law courts. “Isolemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, andnothing but the truth, so help me God,” then he prob-ably could not take the obligation. Any Christian whosedenomination does not forbid the Presidential or thethe court oath, or the oath taken when entering theArmed Forces could take the Masonic obligations. Someanti-Masonic writers have complained about the so-called “penalties” in the Masonic obligations. Thosepenalties are purely symbolic and refer to the pain,despair and horror which any honest man should feel atthe thought that he had violated his sworn word.
Is a Masonic service a worship service?No! Except, perhaps, in the sense that, for a Christian,every act is an act of worship. Our meetings open andclose with prayer. Masons are encouraged to rememberthat God sees and knows everything we do, and theBible is always open during a Masonic meeting. But, it
is not a worship service in the sense that a churchservice is
And that brings up one of the most ridiculous chargessometimes made against us—-that our members are“really” worshiping a demon, only they don’t know it!But you cannot worship something without knowing it.The act of worship is an act of full concentration.Knowledge, and devotion” with all thy heart and withall my soul and with all thy mind.” We honor andvenerate God, not the Adversary. (Jim Tresner, PhD.,33°) to be continued.
York Rite
November 3 - Commandery No. 16 atBraidentown Lodge No. 99
November 8 - Manatee River Chapter No.18 atBraidentown Lodge No. 99
November 17 - Bradentown Council No. 9 atBraidentown Lodge No. 99
November 18 - Venice Council No.41 at VeniceLodge No. 301
7:30 p.m. meeting times (check with a member.)
What greater honor could a person have thanbeing able to provide his friend or brother with
the opportunity of joining an organization whichgives him a philosophy for living, directs unselfishlabor to assist others, in-creases interest in ourcommunities and fellow-men, as well as promot-ing friendship. As if thiswas not enough it alsoamplifies and furtherexplains the lessons ob-tained in the first threedegrees of Masonry. Suchis our Scottish Rite.
In asking many if theyhave obtained a newmember many reply with,“I don’t know anyone,” or “I can’t do that” or “I don’tknow what to say.” When I hear these comments, I am
reminded of the ladder of success as pictured here.If you want your Scottish Rite to grow and prosper
and to assist our fellow men to become better mem-bers of our communities, then it is necessary that we
all contribute to its suc-cess.
On October 22 and 29,the Tampa Scottish Ritewill hold its 276th Re-union, which is beingdedicated to Ill. VernonClark, 33° Degree. It isnot too late to get thosepetitions in.
We also encourage allmembers of Scottish Riteto come out and refreshyour knowledge and
brighten your lights so your radiance will be there forall to witness.
100% – I did90% – I will
80% – I can70% – I think I can
60% – I might50% – I think I might
40% – What should I do?30% – I wish I could
20% – I don’t know how10% – I can’t
0% – I won’t
Ladder of Success
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Support Your Masonic OrganizationsMore on the SunCoast Florida Freemasonry Website: www.trowel.com/flamason
Wauchula No. 17 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. WauchulaManatee No. 31 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonPeace River No. 66 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 909 North Oak ArcadiaBraidentown No. 99 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. 520 30th Ave. W. BradentonPalmetto No. 110 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonBowling Green No. 121 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Chester Ave. & Main St. Bowling GreenSarasota No. 147 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2160 Main St. SarasotaVenice No. 301 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 118 E. Venice Ave. VenicePhoenix No. 346 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. SarasotaEnglewood No. 360 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 265 Pine St. 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)
. . .continued from page 42All I Really Need to Know beashrinernow.com
beashrinernow.com continues to attractquality candidates. To date, more than1,200 men have inquired about Freema-sonry or becoming a Shriner. While thenumbers of those interested are impres-sive, we really need more mentors toensure candidates receive the attentionthey need and deserve. Consider joiningthe more than 1,150 Shriners who arealready virtual mentors.
As a virtual mentor, you will be pairedwith a candidate in your area who hassimilar interests. Communicating byphone, email or in person, you will havethe opportunity to share your knowledgeand enthusiasm about Masonry andabout being a Shriner. You will answerquestions or concerns, help find the Lodgebest suited to the candidate's interests,and help him with his journey to becomea Shriner. You will also have the oppor-tunity to make a new friend.
Learn more and sign up at: https://www.shrinersvillage.com/Membership/VirtualMentor.aspx
No man should ever enter uponany great or important undertak-ing without first invoking theblessing of Deity.An Entered Apprentice puts histrust in God.It is the internal and not theexternal qualifications thatshould recommend a man to be aMason.Every Entered Apprentice hasstood at least once as a just andupright man and received instruc-tions on which to build his futuremoral and Masonic edifice.
And when each one of us stood in ourlodges as just and upright men and Ma-sons, it was in the northeast corner wherewe represented a spiritual cornerstone.Some of us had more rough and superflu-ous parts that needed breaking off thanothers, but if we absorbed any of thosefirst lessons of Masonry, we then began ajourney of self-improvement, fitting our-selves as living stones for that house notmade with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Bro. Stephen Dafoe summed up mythoughts nicely with the title of his 2004book: Everything I Needed to Know aboutFreemasonry I Learned as an Apprentice.I think he’s onto something! There is acertain powerful simplicity to the cer-emonies of the Entered Apprentice De-gree that has a deep effect on candidates.There is no pretense and no fancy para-phernalia. Just simple, heartfelt lessonsas friends teach one of their number tojoin them as a brother.
At the 2007 Leadership Conferences,I gave each attendee a small pin in theshape of an Entered Apprentice’s apronon which was one simple phrase: NeverForget. If we each would remember andpractice those lessons we learned in theFirst Degree, think what our lives andour fraternity could be like.
I’m very proud of my 33° ring, but themore I think about it, the more I thinkmy 14° ring represents all I really need toknow about the Scottish Rite. And I amvery certain that all I need to know aboutMasonry I learned as an Apprentice.
Source: Sept.-Oct. 2011, The ScottishRite Journal by the Supreme Council,33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite ofFreemasonry – SJ.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Diane Nourse, Queen, [email protected]
Here we are into fall. We have been fortunate notto have suffered from severe weather so far. Our
activities are in full swing. We are having a greatyear!
We have had our first session after our summerbreak. It is great to see everyone refreshed from asummer rest. Our trip to Palm Beach Gardens for theSupreme Queen’s visit and Florida Days activitieswas a great time. It is always great to meet with otherprincesses and reigning Florida queens. We had apizza party, great luncheon and ceremonial, an hon-oring breakfast and fantastic banquet when Mah’sgirls performed again. Who are Mah’s girls?
Come join us and discover a fun group to marchwith.
We are looking forward to welcoming new Ladiesof the Household this month. Perhaps some of youwould like to join us when the Supreme Queen paysus a visit in January. It would be a great tribute to oneof our own to have a ceremonial that she will longremember from Florida. Ask one of us to see how easyit is to be one of us.
Until next month, happy travels. In Nile love.
You might be surprised to know that behind manygreat Shriners stands a great lady. Although
Shriners International is most commonly known as amen’s organization, ladies’ Shrine-affiliated groupshave existed since the early 1900s. Like their malecounterparts, these ladies are dedicated to helpingthose in need and having fun.
Women who are related to a Shriner either bybirth, marriage or adoption are eligible to join TheLadies’ Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA)and Daughters of the Nile.
Daughters of the NileDaughters of the Nile was founded in 1913 and isopen to ladies related by birth or marriage to aShriner, Mason, Master Mason or Daughter of theNile. With 32,000 members in 144 cities across thecountry, the Daughters of the Nile are devoted tosupporting Shriners Hospitals for Children througha variety of fundraising activities. In fact, this dy-namic group of women has donated more than $45million dollars to the hospitals. Volunteers also sewquilts, dolls, surgery gowns and more for patients inthe hospitals.
Daughters of the Nile wear a distinctive tiara forspecial events and ceremonies.
The Ladies Oriental ShrineThe Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, alsoknown as LOSNA, are bound by their goal to promotesociability, good fellowship and the betterment of allladies connected with the organization. The Ladiesactively support Shriners Hospitals for Childrenthrough a variety of fundraising activities, as well asby providing handmade quilts and surgery gowns,
Ladies' organizationstoys, games and books for patients. Ladies also par-ticipate in parades and Shrine circuses.
Like the Shriners, the LOSNA wear a fez. Theirsis white with a red tassel and is worn for specialevents and ceremonies. Ladies also may join specialunits with their Court, or chapter, including bands,patrols, clowns or dance units.
Founded in West Virginia in 1903, LOSNA hasmore than 16,000 members across the United Statesand donates more than $500,000 to Shriners Hospi-tals for Children each year.
Shrine Guilds of AmericaShrine Guilds of America provides independent sup-port and aid to Shriners Hospitals for Children® andconcentrates on the education of children duringtheir stay at Shiners Hospitals for Children. Orga-nized in 1947, there are approximately 14 guildstoday, mostly in Florida and Indiana. Members arewives or widows of Shriners. The leader of the Impe-rial Council of Shrine Guilds of America is called theImperial Maharanee.
Order of the Eastern StarOrder of the Eastern Star, started in the mid-1800s,is the largest fraternal organization for men andwomen in the world. The organization strives tostrengthen the moral and social character of its mem-bers, and it contributes to numerous charities.
Only men who are Masons are eligible and onlywomen with specific Masonic affiliation may be mem-bers. Daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliatedMaster Masons in good standing, or if deceased ingood standing at the time of their death.
September Anniversary WinnersLady Jackie and Past Potentate John Mitchell
September Birthday WinnerLady Peg Cloutier
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Specialized care saves young boy’s life
In April 2009, 6-month-old GavinBennett came down with a low grade
fever that soon escalated. It was discov-ered that Gavin had contractedpurpura fulminans, a rare bloodand tissue disorder sometimescaused by an infection in the blood-stream.
Gavin was rushed to the near-est hospital in rural South Da-kota. Doctors told Gavin’s mother,Echo, that her son would need tobe air-lifted to a major trauma facil-ity in Sioux Falls. There, Gavinspent three days on life support.
Once he stabilized, he wastaken to Children’s Mercy Hospi-tal in Kansas City, Mo. Doctorsfound that the infection in Gavin’sbloodstream had compromised cir-culation to his extremities, and they rec-ommended amputations to his fingersand legs. But Echo was determined toexplore other options.
“I kept telling myself there has to besomeone else who knows how to dealwith this disease,” said Echo.
The medical team at Children’s Mercyresearched other options and told Echothat Gavin’s best shot would be Shriners
Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati. “Iknew if Shriners Hospitals for Childrencouldn’t help my son, no one could,” said
Echo.During the eight weeks he spent
at Shriners Hospitals for Children®— Cincinnati, Gavin showed every-one how tough one little boy couldbe. He walked away from the hospi-tal without amputations or neuro-logical damge.
Today, he is an energetic 2-year-old who loves to jump on trampo-lines, run around, and talk toeveryone.
“Without Shriners Hospitals forChildren, I know Gavin’s outcomewould not have been this success-ful.”
Source: Leaders in Care Maga-zine, Vol. 2, No. 1, Spring 2011 Editon,published by Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren.
Mark your calendars now for the 2012 Imperial Session, scheduled for July 1-5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. This gorgeous city has become one of America’s most important financial centers, second only to New York City.
Charlotte offers plenty of popular tourist attractions. The Bank of America Corporate Center – one of Charlotte’s tallest skyscrapers – offers spectacular views of the cityscape; Charlotte’s Carolina Raptor Center has 25 different species of raptors; and for those in the mood for fast rides and sideshows, there is Paramount’s Carowinds theme park.
Some of Charlotte’s main museums and art galleries include the Charlotte Museum of History; Discovery Place, which
includes an Omnimax Theater, planetarium and aquarium; Charlotte Nature Museum – an exciting nature center with Native American relics; North Carolina Transportation Museum – with information and exhibits about various forms of historic transport and the Mint Museum of Art – North Carolina’s oldest art museum. The city also offers countless gardens to enjoy, including McGill Rose Garden, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Another popular attraction is Reed Goldmine State Historic Park, where America’s fi rst documented gold rush took place.
Charlotte also has numerous options for those who love cars and racing. The Backing Up Classic Auto Museum and the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall
June 30-July 4, 2013 – IndianapolisJuly 6-10, 2014 – Minneapolis
July 5-9, 2015 – Houston July 3-7, 2016 – Tampa
Photo by Patrick Schneider Photography courtesy of Visit Charlotte
of Fame both offer a large collection of classic cars and car racing memorabilia. There is also Charlotte Motor Speedway, a major racing track, as well as the Richard Petty Driving Experience – where racing fans can experience professional race car driving fi rst-hand.
The Oasis Shriners and Deputy Imperial Potentate Al Madsen look forward to hosting the 2012 Imperial Session in their home city. Please make your plans soon, and be a part of the fraternity’s most signifi cant week of the year.
2016 Session Location AnnouncedThe latest city to be added to the Imperial Session list is Tampa, Fla., scheduled for 2016. Tampa is a vibrant city that is also the home of Shriners International Headquarters and Shriners Hospitals for Children — Tampa. In addition to the fantastic weather and the area’s beaches, the city also offers a wide range of interesting spots to visit, including Busch Gardens and the Tampa Museum of Art. For fans of plays, orchestras and grand operas, there is the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. There are also plenty of shopping options to choose from and also the possibility of catching a Rays game for all the baseball enthusiasts. Checkout www.imperial2012.com for more information.
Please also note that the Imperial Session will be held in Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Houston in the intervening years.
Make Plans to Attend the 2012 Imperial Session in Charlotte
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SAHIB SHRINELADIES CALENDAR
OCTOBER
2 8:00am Pancake Breakfast3 11:30am Jewels of Service
11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL4 11:00am Pirate Class - SL5 7:00pm Legionettes - SL
LOS-Greeters7 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA
11 10:00am NYLA Temple atBraidentown Lodge No. 99
6:00pm Birthday/AnniversaryDinner Dance
12 LOS-Swingers13 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL14 11:15am Sar-I Court MH17 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky
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. Youshould go ahead and recycle the rest of the can in thenormal way, in the dumpster behind Sahib.
2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267.3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5
pounds worth.4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs
are delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahibclub/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center.The money netted from recycling goes directly into the“Wheel Chair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospi-tal for Children.
Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party!
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Boxes
What are they?A plastic cube with a slot in the top.
What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, money for ourShriners Hospitals for Children to helprelieve the pressure from the HospitalDays Fund Drive.
Where are the boxes to be?In any store or business, preferably near acash register. Within eyesight of customersmaking it easy for them to put theirchange in the box.
When are the boxes to be used?All year round, so our friends can donatesmall amounts of cash at any time.
As most of you know, many businesses have some kind ofcollection boxes on their counters, so why not one of ours?
Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449if you can arrange a placement.
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SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees
GENERAL 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 ............................................................ TBAParliamentarian ........................................................................ TBAProgram Committee Chairman ............................................... TBA
Program Committee Co-Chairman ...................... Philip StaplesProtocol Advisor .................................................... H. “Bud” StuverProvost Marshal ............................................................ Ron EngerPublic Relations Director ........................................... Harold Eady
Committee ................ Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Anthony VignocchiReporter Editor ................................ Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCHSpeakers Bureau ........................................................ Harold EadySunshine Committee Chairman .................................. 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, 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 Cloutier, 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 Co-Chairmen ......... Bill Long & Tim KinchlaPlaque 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
AMBASSADORSChief Ambassador ........................................................ Sam Upton
Asst. Chief Ambassador ....................... Robert “Bob” PedersenAmbassadors-at-Large ................................ John Stafford, 33°,
Gil Carlson, William Merritt, Dave Mills,Ray Perez, Stan Preston, Dorwin Pulford, Omer Quesnel
UNIT HEADSUnit 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 NOBLESDon Albertson .................................................. Program ChairmanBill Athas .................................................... County Fair ChairmanBill Batten ......................................................................... RecorderRay Bell ............................................................. Event CoordinatorCliff Bloodsworth .............................................. Hospital ChairmanBen Blount ................................................ Hospital TransportationCharlie Burke ....... Membership Chairman, Bloodbank ChairmanOscar Cloutier, PP .................................... Membership ChairmanEd Firquin ...................................................... Ceremonial DirectorGerald Goacher, KCCH ........................................................ RitualWilliam H. Johnson ......................................................... 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 PinsEarl Huntzinger ................................. Gulf Shrine Club TreasurerJim Macdonald .......................................... North Port Shrine ClubOtis Manchester ........................................ North Port Shrine ClubWillis “Bill” Mather ........................................................... King PinsWilliam McKown ........................................................ Past MastersJarrett Miller, PP ..................................................................... BandGeorge Mitchell, KCCH ................................................... HillbilliesPhil Mitchell, PP, KCCH ..................................................... ClownsWilliam Pincumbe ......................................... Banjo Band DirectorStanley Preston .................................. Chaplain, Gulf Shrine ClubGary Schweinshaupt, KCCH .................................... Desert PatrolP.W. Towsley ............................................. North Port Shrine ClubSam Upton (Flight Director) ................................... Flying FezzesClint Van Tassell ....................................... North Port Shrine ClubEd Wallace .............................................................. Camel HerdersAlf Weidner ................................................................ Desert PatrolFrank Wild ........................................... Hospital Service Chairman
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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RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant ............. 3, 50Terrace on the Green Restaurant ........ 25
SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club ......................... 40Gulf Shrine Club ..................................... 46Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 40Motor Corps Shrine Club ....................... 34North Port Shrine Club .......................... 46Venice Shrine Club ................................ 31
8:00am-1:00pm Pancake Breakfast8:00am-1:00pm Blood Mobile at Sahib
9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting10:00am Outside Rental MH11:00am Flag Retirement Ceremony6:00pm-2:00am Outside Event/Sweet 15 Party
10:00am Divan/FinanceMeeting
7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Past Masters-CRA7:30pm Clowns - MH
11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA
7:30pm Oriental Band - MH
7:30pm Oriental Band - MH7:30pm Mariners - CRA
11:00am Luncheon1:30pm Aides - CRA2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH5:00-7:00pm Big Band Dance
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11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:30pm Vettes - SL
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8:00am-6:00pm Florida Stamp Show - MH
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