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MARCH 2014 • VOLUME 129 • NUMBER 3
M a r c h 2 0 1 4 V o l u m e 1 2 9 • N u m b e r 3
Roger Berge (Jennifer)Potentate
Jeffrey Olsen (Julie) Chief [email protected] Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Osman Shrine Officers2013Divan
Rich Purcell (Sharon)High Priest & [email protected] & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club, Mighty Mites
Russell Christofk (Pauline)[email protected]
Anders Haugen (Adriana)1st Ceremonial [email protected] Austin Oriental Band, Austin Area Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)[email protected], Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club, Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks
Jim Gratias (Connie) Outer [email protected] Lea Shrine Club and Cars, Rochester Cycles, Rochester Dragons, Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas
Bruce Thomas (Terri)Assistant Rabban
[email protected] Osman Cycles, Pipe Band, St. Paul Zagalas
Mike Nehm (Sandy)Oriental Guide
[email protected] Blooming Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Tom West (Rose)Recorder
Larry Norte (Audrey)2nd Ceremonial Master
[email protected]. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Mark Galloway (Lori)Captain of the Guard
[email protected] Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Nomads Club, Cigar Club
Our 91st year, we’re the longest consecutively running Shrine Circus in the world.
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Pote’s Notes
Roger Berge
In This Issue...Club and Unit Officers Seminar ................................................... 4Earl J. Holcomb .......................................................................... 6March Birthdays......................................................................... 7Club & Unit News ....................................................................... 8Imperial Session in Minneapolis ................................................ 16Message from Imperial Potentate .............................................. 17Notes from the Ticket Booth ...................................................... 18Osman Paper Supporters.......................................................... 20Club & Unit Heads .................................................................... 21Daughters of the Nile ............................................................... 22Photo Contest Winners ............................................................. 23Osman Womens Auxiliary ......................................................... 24Twin Cities Board of Governors Appointees ................................ 26National Ambassador for Love................................................... 27Calendar of Events ................................................................... 30
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It has been a wonderful couple of months so far and we still have a lot of the year left. Jennifer and I have been so honored to be invited to and attend many
functions both Masonic and Shrine. We attended the Alexandria Shrine Club Valentine’s party and had a wonderful time. Jennifer and I sat with 4 wonderful women (Widows) during the lunch and I cannot tell you how proud I was to listen to how involved they still are. These are women who lost their Noble but the Alexandria Shriners have not lost them. This is something I have seen throughout Osman with most of the units, however it is not commonplace in other Temples and this is one more thing that Makes Osman the BEST SHRINE TEMPLE in all of SHRINEDOM. I have been at 8 Masonic installations so far this year and am so excited to see all these Lodges installing officers with hair and color in their hair (other than gray like mine or white). Noble Mike Yankovec is working very hard at some Great new
Membership initiatives that will help drive up the membership of Osman. Your MSA elected representatives all returned safely from MSA winter in Sioux Falls (thanks to Mike Nehm and Al Christofk driving and keeping us safe during the Blizzard). The summer 2014 MSA promises to be one of the best ever thanks to the Great planning of Potentate Rob Joyce from El Riad and his team. We have had great interest so far in the Potentates trip to the Black Hills, Deadwood and Rapid City. The limit of passengers is 48 and to bring a second bus we need 30 additional. Get your reservations and deposit in early so we can book off the rooms. Jennifer and I, like many of you, attended the Celebration of Life of one of my great friends. Nancy Fish is the first person many of us met as we joined as she was right there with a camera. Noble Jerry Payne lost his wife, partner and friend and we all lost a very special friend. Nancy was someone that was involved and engaged in everything the units did as a social member and a friend. Nancy is someone that really meant a lot to many of us and meant a lot to Me. Please keep Jerry in your
thoughts and Prayers. March 27 – 30 is the 91st Osman Shrine Circus and Jeff Olsen needs our help. With the team he has assembled to advertise and promote the circus, he will need all of our help as this could be the biggest Circus in many years. March 11th is the Stated Meeting which will be packed with information on the new programs and upcoming events and I really would like to see a great turn out. We will have details on the next few months’ events and much more so I hope to see you then.
Yours in Faith Roger H. BergePotentate 2014
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CLUB AND UNITS OFFICERS 2014:
Dave Tabor – President
Mike Yankovec – Vice President
Dan Mueller – Secretary / Treasurer
Meeting:
9:00-9:36 - Registration, Coffee and Rolls.
9:36 - pledge/prayer/opening remarks – Dave Tabor
9:40 - Hospital – Patient slide show, Story of Kaylee. – Dr. Milke
9:50 - Appeal to all to let people know about the hospital and let those in need to contact the hospital if they are in need of the services provided. – Sir Roger Robinson
10:05 - Presentation on proper Etiquette. – Rich Purcell.
10:15 - Video on TED leadership. Saying or Doing Something that Empowers Others!
10:20 - Lisa Shibal Family, Lisa, Dan Max and Ellie shared their wonderful experience as a patient at Shriners Hospital For Children.
10:35 - Insurance Information is the Club and Unit Responsibility. With Question and Answer Session. – Bruce Thomas and Brett Bolter. Don’t forget separate forms for those 70 and over. Insurance claims or questions call 800-450-7614. We have a standard 500.00 deductable policy as Shriners.
10:50 - Osman Newspaper articles are due by the 15th of each month, every club gets a free business card size ad, use it. Please feel free to advertise your business or place of work, see newspaper for rates. Contact: [email protected] or Anders Haugen at [email protected].
10:55 - Membership ….let’s work together with our Blue Lodges and increase our membership! Visit www.shrinersvillage.com for some inspirational information. Check out the video,” stuck on an escalator”, let’s all get moving, and increase membership. New membership is $175.00 Dues + Fez. 1st Shrine Ceremonial is April 1st. Osman new Membership Chair Mike Yankovec. Call if you need a Ceremonial.
A short speech by Roger Robinson to all Shriners about helping to spread the word and bring patients to Shriners Hospital., Let’s Keep The Hospital full and Helping Kids!
11:18 - Osman Ladies Auxiliary update by Rose West. The ladies celebrated 90 years of service to the hospital. Our Womens General Auxiliary raises approximately $300,000 annually providing mobility equipment for the children including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. The Ladies Auxiliary locally received The Philosophic Award for their tremendous fund raising and support to our hospital over the years. Locally they are the only Single Hospital Auxiliary in the network. Great Work Ladies! Thank You!
11:30 - Daughter of the Nile Queen – Sara Marie Malewitz, gave a presentation on their program which gave 1.7 million dollars in support last year in the US and Canada! All monetary donations promote, support, and maintain the philanthropic endeavors that enhance medical care and treatment. The NILE bus is on a support tour of the United States promoting the program and support to the hospitals. If you know of someone that would like to be a member go to daughtersofthenile.com. Great Job and Thank You Ladies!
11:57 - CIRCUS!!! 91st OSMAN CIRCUS! March 27th to the 30th!
Presentation by John Davenport and Jeff Olsen. Circus meetings, at the SPUR on Feb. 11th at 6:30: March 11th at the SPUR, 4:30: and Wednesday before the Circus at 6:00 in Clown Ally. Cutoff for Coloring Booking Ad is February 20th. Setup for the Circus will begin at Noon on Monday the week of the Circus. Signage for the entrances to the Circus Floor where to be added this year.
12:14 - Chief of Staff Rique Beslin spoke on the 2014 Midwest and 2014 Temple Parade schedules. See Schedule it will be another busy year! : )
12:16 - Tom West and Dan Flicek asked that all annual reports be completed and turned in by the end of February. These are an IRS requirement. Thank You.
12:23 - Mike Nehm showed a video on YOU TUBE made by Mo Racca that aired on Sunday Morning regarding the Masons. Well Done.
12:32 - Potentate Roger Berge – Masons are Our Foundation to the Shrine! Let’s set a goal of 400 new members this year! Let’s go back to the basics, this year DIVAN will have the blue shirts and jackets. Working with our Blue Lodges increasing membership and bringing new Shriners to the OSMAN!
Raffles and prizes where done thru the meeting, with a delicious lunch served in the cafeteria.
Meeting Concluded at 12:48pm in Peace and Harmony.
Fraternally Yours, Dan Mueller
Club and Units Secretary / Treasurer
Club and Unit Officers SeminarSaturday, February 1st, 2014 - Shriners Hospital for Children
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Club and Unit Officers Seminar
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Earl J. HolcombAge 98 of Roseville, Longtime St. Paul Funeral Director
Passed away peacefully Feb. 12, 2014 surrounded by family. Survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Roswitha; children, Gary Holcomb, Linda (Don) Lundquist and Cheryl Holcomb; grandsons, Jason (Joanne) and Marcus Lundquist; great granddaughter, Ava; sister, Violet Wangensteen Magnuson; brother in-law, Bill Fern; nieces, nephews and friends. Proceeded in death by his parents and sisters, Gertie Holcomb and Julia Fern. Visitation Monday, Feb. 17th from 4-8 PM with a Masonic Service at 7 PM at the HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME, 536 N.
Snelling Ave., St. Paul (651-646-2844). Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, Feb. 18th with visitation from 10-11 AM at BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, Roy and Shields Aves., St. Paul. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Earl was a 1935 graduate of Washington High School and the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program. Earl was a long-time St. Paul Funeral Director caring for and serving families since 1935. Earl affiliated with the A.E. Henry Funeral home in 1948. Earl was active in many church, civic and fraternal organizations including, Church Council of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Past President of Midway Lions Club; Midway YMCA Y’s Men’s Club; Past Master of Triune Masonic Lodge #190; Past Patron of Merriam Park Chapter #199 O.E.S. He served on numerous Osman Shrine clubs and units and was Potentate of Osman Shrine in 1969. Past Board member of Twin Cities Shriners Hospital for Children. Earl recently received his 75 year certificate as a Mason. He was a member of Tusler-Summit Masonic Lodge #263; a 33rd degree member of the St. Paul Valley Scottish Rite; Osman Shrine and Midway Lions Club. Many thanks to the caregivers from Visiting Angels as well as St. Joseph Hospital station 5000 de Paul tower. Memorials preferred to Osman Women’s Auxiliary.
In Memoriam
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BLACK CAMELn Bert Alexander Jr. 02/10/14n P.P. Earl Holcomb 02/12/14
Roger TaylorArt StambaughMark HughesDave Barker
Daryl HirschelChris InglesBurt Rovner
Ron Williams
Mark Your Calendar
St Patrick’s DayDinner
TRADITIONAL ST. PATTY’S DAY MENU
Saturday March 15th 5:00 – 7:00pm
Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
Cost $15.00 per person
Open to the public
RSVP must be in by March 10th
Call Osman Office at 651-452-5660
March Birthdays:David Alexander • Robert Amundson • Maxwell Anderson • W Dwayne Anderson • Robert Anfinson • James Awada • Burnell Beermann • Owen Beniek • Raymond Benson • Dovid Blinderman • William Boosalis • Ronald Bradley • Thomas Brockman • Dennis Brown • Richard Brust • John Byers • Tim Callahan • Clarence Christensen • Russell Christofk
• Anthony Cicchese • Dennis Connolly • John Cyrus • Paul Dallman • Don Danielson • Gordon Davis • Rudolf Denke Jr. • Gerald Dietrich • Duane Dopkins • John Drake • Mark
Dreyer • Bruce Dumke • Andrew Ellis • Scott Ellison • Jerome Erickson • Roger Feldman • Michael Fogarty Jr. • Jonathan Gerchy • Steven Gibson • Randall Grilz • Steven Groteboer • Mark Guinn • George Halek Jr • Darrell Hansen • Curtis Hanson • Pat Harlow • Anders
Haugen • Mikkel Haugen • Park Haussler • Hartley Hedberg • Richard Henneberger • Michael Hill • Richard Kent Holmsten • Theodoor Hoogenraad • Brad Hoover • Steve
Igou • Vernon Jim • Van Kellogg • Donald Kirckof • P.P. AllenKoenig • David Kooistra • Darrel Leonard • Marvin Levine • Kirk Lindgren • William Lipschultz • Craig Mann • Steve Mathews • Gaylord Maxson • Scott Metcalf • Clayton Moore • Thomas Nase Sr. • Richard Navratil • Gene Nelson • Stephen Oian • Donald Olsen • Stephen Pistner • Rob Randall • Douglas Rech • Craig Sanborn • Thomas Soltau • James Spenger • P.P. Frank Spevak • Patrick Stevens • John Stolte • Nicholas Thomas • Ralph Tillitt • William Underwood • Charles Van House • Jason Voss • Chad Wade • John Wallace • Michael Werth • Kent
Williams • Ronald Williams • Jack Wittern • Clinton Yocom
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The Chief’s CornerHappy Spring!!!
Well, we have to keep thinking positive, right?? I don’t know about all of you, but we are ready for Spring.
On a personal note, I would like to take a
moment to thank all of the Nobles and Ladies who came to say their good-bye’s to our dear friend Nancy Fish, and to show their love and support to Noble Jerry Payne. Nancy’s smile will be missed at every Osman parade and function, but we know she is with us in our hearts always. I would also like to take a moment to remember PP Earl Holcomb as the Black Camel has also paid him a visit. Rest in Peace Illustrious Sir.
Thank you to all who attended the Club & Unit Seminar. Hopefully you’ve taken what you learned back to your Units. We had another wonderful learning opportunity at the Winter MSA session in Sioux Falls in February. A great time was had by all who attended.
Upcoming events for Osman Shrine:
• Last Circus Meeting - Tuesday March 11th. Starting at 4:30
• Stated Meeting - Tuesday March 11th, starting at 6:30
• Circus Set up - Monday March 24, 12:00
• Circus Walk Through - Wednesday March 26, see Circus report for time
• Osman Shrine Circus - Thursday, March 27 through Sunday March 30th, 10 performances for you to volunteer your time.
• Osman Workers Party - Osman Event Center - Monday, April 7th.
• Lynnhurst Dinner - Osman Event Center - Tuesday, April 8th.
While we have no parades on the schedule YET, do know that they are being finalized and we may have more info in the next Osman.
Until then, please continue to support your Blue Lodges and continue to support your Temple. Stay warm and Please THINK SPRING (and of course PARADES)!!
Fraternally Yours,Rique Beslin
Chief Of Staff, Osman [email protected]
Rique Beslin
Directors Staff
Kent Swedberg
Ted Villeaux and Granddaughter Kelly
Ladies: Terrie Harmsen, Karen Swedberg and Sandy Clarstrom
Officers (left to right) Mike Nehm, Ron Clarstrom, Pat
Gillespie, Kent Swedberg, Don Leslie and Ill Sir Don Harmsen
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Mighty MitesGreetings from the Mighty Mites
The Mighty Mites are happy to report that we are off to another great year in the name of fun with a purpose. We, like other clubs and units, meet monthly throughout the year allowing us to focus on the busy Shrine year ahead and the opportunities we are afforded. Beyond our past meetings, we have just concluded our first parade of 2014. Yes, the Mighty Mites took part in the St. Paul Winter Carnival parade along with the other units of the Osman Shrine Temple. It may have been extremely cold, but the warmth we generate by the gathering of our members takes away the sting of the sub zero temperatures.
Highlight number one of this year’s Winter Carnival was the warm hospitality room that was shared by the Mighty Mites and the Sheiks. While the weather outside was frightful, cold and snowy, the Sheiks and Mighty Mites shared quality time together Friday and Saturday with friends and family. Highlight number two was the Mighty Mite car mounted on the front of Burt Rovners truck with Shrine and Mighty Mites flags waving on a cold windy day. Highlight number three was the
presence of Osman Temple at this special event. Again, the presence of Shriners speaks volumes to our community as to our commitment to those whom we have chosen to serve.
Mighty Mites Web Site The Mighty Mites are happy to announce that our new web site has been recently published and placed online. We are now found by our new domain name, osmanshrinemightymites.org.
You will find our site by the above address or by connecting through the Osman Shrine web site.
Nancy Fish “It goes without saying”, is a phrase that we use all too often. With that in mind, we are faced with attempting to put into words what Nancy meant to the Osman Temple, its clubs, units and its members. Every Mighty Mite fully understood the impact she made with our brotherhood. My guess would be that every club and unit felt she “liked their unit the best”. I know we do! We also know that she made a true difference with every one of our clubs and units. Our point being, she treated every member of this organization with the same warmth
and compassion you could share with another person.
In this journey we call life, we are given a chance to spend time with many people that make us better people. Knowing Nancy has truly been a blessing to every member of the Mighty Mites.
Wally Larsen
Rochester Area Shrine ClubNobles and Ladies,
Hello once again from the slightly cold city of Rochester! We are all hoping for a turnaround in the weather soon! I send this newsletter out this month knowing
that we had to postpone our Sweetheart’s ball this year due to the untimely death of my father on January 30th. I want to thank everyone that took time to come and pay their respects and everyone who has sent cards, it is very much appreciated by me and my entire family. We will be rescheduling the ball, and I
will update everyone on the new date and time soon!
I want to remind everyone about our upcoming annual spring fundraiser with Herbergers Community Days February 28th through March 1st. We will be selling books at Herbergers entrance in the Apache Mall in Rochester on both days, hope that we can get a bunch of Nobles, clowns and Baby Chang to help out both days. Please contact me if you are able to assist either day. We are going to be selling from 10:00 am till Noon each day. We also have booklets available for purchase prior to the event, see any RASC member or contact me at
[email protected] to get your books, $5 each and they have HUGE savings inside that more than offset your $5 investment! Your continued support for this RASC fundraiser is greatly appreciated.
The next RASC meeting will be March 5th at the Rochester Clarion Inn in the shrine room at 7:00pm, hope we have another great turnout like we had in January!
Fraternally,Bob Gregor
2014 RASC President
Bob Gregor
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The upcoming Provost meetings/dinners:
The March 17 and April 21 Provost meetings will be at the Little Venetian, 2900
Rice St., Little Canada. Please try and make it to our meetings to socialize and to plan upcoming events; your attendance contributes to the vitality of the Osman Provost Unit!
Other Upcoming Events
• MSA and MPA Winter Session, February 20-22, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is the first time the MPA has tried meeting concurrent with the MSA Winter Session. For information, contact Tom West at the Shrine Office.
• Osman Shrine Stated Meeting, March 11, 6:30 PM, buffet dinner will be served before the meeting.
• Osman Shrine Circus, Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30. All Provost members are needed to perform the usual duties associated with the Circus. The setup for the Provost jail will be on Monday, March 24. Provost worker signups are needed for any or all of the following Circus dates/times:
Thursday, March 27 – 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM
Friday, March 28 – 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29 – 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 30 – 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Additional circus information can be found at osmancircus.com.
• 161st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, April 5-6, Marriott Brooklyn Park, 7025 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN
• Annual Lynnhurst Turkey Dinner, Osman Shrine Center/Lost Spur, April 8, 6:00 PM
January 2014 Osman Shrine Provost Unit Monthly Meeting Notes
The Osman Shrine Provost Unit Monthly meeting was held on January 20, 7:00 PM at Little Venetian, Little Canada.
• SECRETARY’S MINUTES—Jerry Johnson
Copies of the November 18, 2013 and December 16, 2013 meeting notes were distributed. Motion to approve by Anders Haugen; second by Gary Winter; motion approved.
• TREASURER’S REPORT - Al Christofk
Revenues, expenses and investments were summarized. Motion to approve by Richard Johnson; second by Russ Christofk; motion approved.
• GOOD CHEER
There was nothing to report.
• COMMUNICATIONS – Jerry Johnson
Gary Winter read a card from Rose West of the Osman Women’s Auxiliary thanking the Provost for its financial contribution.
• OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
• NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Tom West to reimburse Al Christofk for deposit to Kozlaks for the 2014 Valentines party; second by Mike Brady; motion approved.
• SLATE OF OFFICERS
Motion made by Gary Winter to advance Jr. 2nd Lt. Kelly O’Neill to Sr. 2nd Lt.; second by Anders Haugen; motion approved.
• CIRCUS
Captain Seavey to send a request to
Doreen Lynch for a purchase order for CAP assistance at the Circus.
Provosts need to sign up for work detail at the Osman Circus which will be held on March 27-30.
Set-up of the Osman Provost booth will occur on Monday, March 24. Several Provosts will assist Richard Johnson who will provide setup oversight of the jail. There are some hardware items for assembling the panels that need to be replaced.
Worker food arrangements need to be discussed at the February 17 Valentine’s Party.
Gary Winter will be attending the Osman Circus meetings.
• INPUT ON MEETINGS
No necessary changes were identified.
• RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF RELATIONSHIP
No change in the working relationship with Ramsey County Sheriff was identified.
• UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming events were reviewed.
• FOR THE GOOD OF THE PROVOST
Thanks to Mike Brady for his leadership and work with the Provost. Good luck to him as he relocates to Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
News
On behalf of the Provost Unit, I proudly mentioned in the last Provost Update that Provost Gary Winter, at the January 2014 Annual meeting, was elected to serve a three year term as Trustee. He had previously served in an appointed role in this capacity. Provost members are also proud of the fact that Richard Johnson is serving as an ongoing Trustee and in fact, is the Trustee President. As elected officers, the Trustees possess the important task
Provost
Jerry Johnson
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of overseeing Osman Shrine properties. As an example of their work, they are currently monitoring the expansion of the Lost Spur parking lot.
The St. Paul Winter Carnival Parade held on Saturday, January 25 was a blast (or shall I say an Arctic blast down West 7th Street!). Several Provosts worked at the Oasis preparing snacks, etc. and Provost oversight of the parking lot was well staffed. Despite the chilly/windy day, many St. Paulites, bundled in heavy coats and face masks, were standing along the parade route showing their enthusiastic appreciation for Osman Shrine. Lots of circus flyers and tickets were distributed to the attendees and Provost Captain Seavey was among those handling this task. The smiles and hand-waving from those watching the parade made a bit of cold weather worth the effort! If you are a Facebook follower, you likely saw several pictures posted of
Osman Shrine in action! It was nice to be able to be a part of the great tradition of the St. Paul Winter Carnival.
The Osman Club and Unit Seminar was held on Saturday, February 1 at the Twin Cities Shriners Hospital for Children. Provosts in attendance were Russ Christofk, Gary Winter, Tom West and Richard Johnson. Topics covered included, among others: personal and Osman owned vehicle insurance, Osman Shrine budget and membership recruitment. The 2014 parade schedule was also presented. Osman Shrine will participate in the South St. Paul, Lakeville, White Bear Avenue, River Falls and MSA parades in Sioux Falls.
On behalf of the Osman Provost Unit, condolences are extended to Jerry Payne on the loss of his wife, Nancy Fish. Nancy’s graphic and photographic talents were without bounds, and her work and passion for Freemasonry and
its allied bodies are greatly missed.
We are also sad to report the passing of Provost member Earl Holcomb. He was a Past Potentate of Osman Shrine and had received numerous Masonic honors included being Coroneted as a 330 Mason of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
2014 Provost Annual Dues
There are still a few Provosts who have not paid their 2014 dues. Annual Provost dues for 2014, in the amount of $15.00, should be sent to Jerry Johnson as soon as possible. To those Provosts who are current on your dues, thank you for doing so!
Fraternally,Jerry J. Johnson
Provost SecretaryEmail: [email protected]
H: 651-739-3812C: 612-839-4389
Albert Lea Shrine Club and Albert Lea CarsGreetings Nobles, Ladies and Friends,
The 2014 Annual Club and Unit meeting at the Shriner’s Hospital was informative and impressive. To listen to our “Leaders” with what they presented us with gave me a wonderful feeling to be a Shriner. To hear our 2014 Potentate Roger Berge speak was inspirational and enlightening. “BACK TO THE BASICS” is his theme. Remember were we came from and were we’re going to. The purpose of our mission as was the mission of all whom have gone before us. To build our MEMBERSHIP. To
support our many causes especially the SHRINER’S HOSPITALS. All in all the annual Club and Unit meeting was a great kick off for the year 2014. I can’t help but remember one of the greatest phases I’ve ever heard, “Isn’t it great to be a SHRINER”. To travel the hot sands with so many wonderful men can’t help but make you proud of yourself.
“Back to the Basics”
Greg Morfitt, Secretary/Treasurer
One beautiful couple with all their hard work, Noble Tom West and his Lady Rose
One HAPPY face, Club & Unit President Noble Dave Tabor
ALSC Vice Pres. “Jake” Loper, Outer Guard Jim Gratis (our rep.) & Pres. Lynn Davis
Daughters of the Nile, Queen Sara Malewitz, there to support the SHRINE, great Words!
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Alexandria Shrine Club and 4 WheelersWinter is almost
over so we can start the warmer parades, right?! Our parade season officially started at the Winter Carnival Parade but that one was a bit chilly and
I am looking forward to those warmer parades! Winter Carnival we complain that we are too cold and then the summer parades come and we complain that we are too hot...there is no happy medium.
Our Valentine’s Brunch was a fantastic day. It was filled with wonderful fellowship, meeting new people and of course, TONS of laughter! I want to thank Illustrious Sir Roger Berge and his Lady Jennifer for coming up along with the many other Divan and guests that
also came. It was great seeing both vans coming up and being filled! Noble Jim Gratias asked Amelia Golde to make a video in memory of Nancy (Fish) Payne, and Amelia did what she was asked to do and made a wonderful video in memory of Nancy. The video was shown at the Valentine’s Brunch and was heart touching. Anyone that wants to see it or have a copy, contact her, myself or Jim Gratias and we can get you one. Amelia got a wonderful idea from a Divan member (who will go unknown) to make a Mickey Mouse Fez for our dear Jim Gratias. If you know Amelia, once you give her an idea, she will pursue that idea to the fullest. So, she pursued that idea and presented it at the Valentine’s Brunch with the help of Illustrious Sir Roger, (It’s amazing how she can ask any Shriner to do something and he will always agree, no matter how evil the plan). She gave
a little speech that she came up with, that had everyone laughing, and when she asked Jim to come up, his facial expression was priceless. He had the most confused look on and had no idea what Amelia had going on. As Amelia was reading, Illustrious Sir Roger removed Jim’s Divan Fez and “re-fezzed” Jim, I mean, Mickey Mouse with his Mickey Mouse Fez. Amelia had Jim speechless, which is an amazing task to do!
“Jim, you are the Mickey Mouse of Osman now, and there is nothing that will ever change that!” ~Amelia Golde
Respectfully Submitted,Brion Golde
Secretary
Brion Golde
Picture of the Mickey Mouse Fez that Amelia Golde made
Jim trying to figure out what the heck is going on! (L to R) Illustrious Sir Roger Berge, Jim Gratias, and Amelia Golde
Illustrious Sir Roger Berge and Jim Gratias
Alexandria Shrine Club& Four Wheelers
ALEXANDRIA, MNMeeting the Third Tuesday of Every Month
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Rochester Dragon PatrolGreetings Nobles and Ladies,
First off we would like to congratulate Illustrious Sir Roger Berge, our Potentate for 2014. We would also like to congratulate the Divan members for moving up into their new roles, and to newly appointed Outer Guard Jim Gratias, our Divan Representative.
Well, we wrapped up 2013 with our Christmas Party on January 24th, 2014 at the Willow Creek Golf Course. It was a cold, windy and snowy night. We had a nice turnout and a great event. Thanks to all who attended. Our new Divan Representative Jim Gratias along with Amelia Golde came all the way from Alexandria. Amelia read her essay on Parade Etiquette, Great job! Thanks to both of you.
Congratulations to Al Shufelt who
was presented the “Dragon of the Year” award for 2013! We also had Installation of Officers for 2014, They are as follows: Dan Rasmussen, President; Jake Rasmussen, Vice President; Larry Norte, Sargent at Arms; Art Pavlish, Secretary; and Bert Aikens, Treasurer. Pictures from the evening are located on our web site under the Christmas Party icon.
We would like to recognize three Nobles of the Dragon Patrol who are Worshipful Masters of their Lodge this year: Dan Nash, Rochester Lodge #21; Pat Johnson, Kasson-Mantorville Lodge #11; and Doug Brick, Stewartville Lodge #203. Congratulations Brothers!
With Chang still in hibernation, it is shaping up to be a busy 2014. We already have a number of requests for parades, and before we know it parade season will be here. In 2013 we attended
a record 31 parades. That is a lot of work! Thank you to all the Nobles who help make that possible and especially to the Ladies for their support and understanding!
We would like to offer our sympathy to Dragon Patrol member Dick Navratil on the death of his lady Jan who passed away on January 17th. Please keep Dick and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Our next meeting is February 26th 2014 in the Shrine Room at the Clarion in Rochester.
Check us out at www.rochesterdragon.com and Rochester Dragon on Facebook.
Past President Doug Brick (left) passes the gavel to President Dan Rasmussen (right)
Al Shufelt (left) is presented the “Dragon of the Year” award by 2013 President Doug Brick
Divan installs Dragon Patrol officers: L to R Jim Gratias, Sean Gardiner, Larry Norte, Dan Rasmussen, Jake Rasmussen, Art Pavlish, Bert Aikens, Bruce Thomas
ATTENTION OSMAN NOBLES
PHOTO CONTESTEmail Doreen pictures of
parades, events and parties.
Top 15-20 pictures will be used in the next Osman.
IF INTERESTED, EMAIL DOREEN LYNCH AT [email protected]
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Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental BandSince the first of the
year we’ve been active with pancakes breakfasts at the Lodge the first Saturday of each month, participating in the Installation for Ill Sir Roger Berge, attendance
at the Officers Seminar held at the Shrine Hospital for Children, and the sale of Circus Banners and Plaques.
In addition, Nobles Dan Hernandez and Riley Brosma participated in the Polar Plunge as part of Austin’s Paint the Town Pink (PTTP) celebration, on Sat. February 15. Fidelity Lodge along with the Shrine Club & Oriental Band, sponsored them. Money raised during the week-long PTTP activities goes to the Hormel Institute and is used for Cancer Research projects.
The February 13th meeting was held at Lansing Corners Supper Club located
North of Austin. A buffet dinner was enjoyed by all. President Brad Stout presided at the meeting, and business items included sponsoring Nobles Dan and Riley in the February 15th Polar Plunge and voting to make a monetary donation supporting them. A grant will be submitted to Minnesota Masonic Charities for a match, along with the pledge from Fidelity Lodge. Several members attended to show our support and to promote our organizations.
As the February issue of the Osman had arrived this week, and the Oriental Band was pictured on the front cover, it was a little hard to get our Fezes on. What a nice photo, and our thanks to the photographer, Anders Haugen and Doreen for the great job with the publication.
Noble Otto Volkert gave an update on the sale of Circus Banners and Plaques, and officers attending the Osman Officers
Seminar gave reports on items of concern. Noble Neil Hanson gave an update on the tentative parade schedule for 2014, and Noble Bill Newell reported that toys from the Salvation Army have been loaded and will be taken to the Shrine Hospital in the near future.
Discussion also took place about having the Oriental Band conduct some of their winter practice sessions at Nursing Homes in Austin. It appears that doing this on Saturday afternoons would work better for the establishments.
Information about the March meeting will come from the calling committee. President Stout will check into possible meeting places.
Neil HansonBusiness Manager
Neil Hanson
Nobles Dan Hernandez and Riley Brolsma participating in the Paint the Town Pink Polar Plunge in Austin.
Riley Brolsma with his mom Serena Brolsma 14 year survivor.
ChantersThe Chanters sing “Thank you
and Farewell” to our good friend and Honorary member Nancy Fish. We will miss her happy presence.
February has come to an end and Valentine’s Day has come and gone. Surely hope everybody had a joyous day with loved ones. We can now look forward to some warmer weather and sunshine to cheer us up. The Chanters had a Valentine luncheon a day early on
the 13th at Champps on 7th Street. It’s great to have a group of people enjoy getting together just for conversation and fun.
In February we had the Club and Unit Seminar at the hospital. What a lot of information was given out. Now the problem is to remember to use it.
With the Circus coming in March, we all need to get out there and sell banners and tickets, and then work the shows.
Hope to see you there.
We still are in desperate need of a pianist….
May joy and peace surround you
Contentment latch your door
And happiness be with you now
And bless you ever more.
Es Selamu AleikumThe Scribe
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Legion of HonorPatrol What a great Winter
Carnival Parade we had! The fellowship kept us all warm on a rather cold day in MN. Thanks to all the Nobles who came and carried colors and to Marv Wolf for driving my truck with
more colors! Our February meeting was planned for the 7th St Social again with our ladies; however they had to cancel due to double booking! We revised our plans somewhat to the Mendota VFW for just the guys to cover the info from the Club and Unit mtg and start the Circus planning. Door prizes were given out and the results will be in the April newsletter! Commander Moore attended the Feb 11th Circus meeting and shared this with his fellow LOH Nobles. If any Nobles, or their ladies, family etc need winter jackets to help at the gates for the Circus let me know as soon as you can. We have some jackets with old lettering that are just fine for the front gates and will help keep our volunteers warm. If you have one of the new LOH winter jackets and are not going to use it please also let me know so we can borrow it in case we need it to carry colors on the floor.
Our “Updated” Calendar for the next few months is;
March 20th will be at O-Gara’s; Circus Circus Circus will be the topic.
April 17th we are going to the 7th St Social to celebrate our ladies, the Circus
volunteers and the delayed recognition of over 150 years of service the Legion.
May 15th will be at the Lost Spur, if open, for meeting and practice for Acacia on Memorial Day
June at the Spur and July will be our annual outing with the Potentate, Divan and our families.
All these are subject to review and change as the members want.
Noble and WB Dave Barker recently underwent surgery for prostate cancer. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
The Legion of Honor is looking for a backup vehicle in the event our primary vehicle owned by our Treasurer Jim Smeby is unavailable. A pickup that can tow 4klbs or a Excursion/Suburban perhaps?? We can provide a driver. Please contact any officer if you think you could help.
Osman only has good men! The Legion is only looking for those good men who feel a patriotic calling to honor their country and Osman Shrine. If interested please contact any of our officers.
We would like to welcome our new Divan Rep Larry Norte!
With Pride and Honor,Commander Jim Moore
The well attended annual dinner meeting and election of officers for the Osman Black Lite Patrol was held on December 4, 2013, at the Lost Spur/Osman Event Center.
Officers elected are:
Captain – George Carlson
Adjutant – Michael Werth
Lieutenants – Russell Boogren & Richard Holmsten
Secretary/Treasurer – Dale Carmichael
Quartermaster – Jerry Payne
Captain Carlson reviewed events of the past year and thanked Jerry Payne for his services being an usher, Pote’s Aid and all his work with the Circus, and also Michael Werth, Pote’s Aid and Manpower Chairman for the 2014 Circus. Patrollers pledged again for full support in their ushering and toy assembling duties to this year Circus leaders
Introduced were Past Captains Jim Awada, Jerry Dietrich, Terry Brindley, and Post Potentate Mike Awada, also introduced as Old Timer was Curt Bergman.
Patrollers we have been going since 1908 so let’s have another good year and remember that Masons are dedicated to good work and self improvement!!
Always looking for a Drill Master to come forward for our drill instructions.
Fraternally,Captain George Carlson
Jim Moore
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Plan Now to Attend the 2014 Imperial Session in Minneapolis
The 2014 Imperial Session is scheduled for July 6-10, 2014, in Minneapolis. Named one of the “world’s cleanest cities” by MSN, Minneapolis has an array of offerings for every guest. Come visit where “nature meets skyscrapers!”
Minneapolis, in addition to being one of the “world’s cleanest cities,” is also home to many world-class museums and theaters. Visitors can enjoy a variety of shows in the Tony Award-winning Guthrie Theater, discover wonders at the Science Museum of Minnesota and marvel at the Walker Art Center, one of the best contemporary art museums in the country, according to Newsweek.
Noted for its architectural blending of glass and steel, travelers are encouraged to see Minneapolis’ beauty from a variety of vantage points through the city’s various tours. For those who love to shop, Minneapolis is home to Mall of America, the country’s largest shopping complex. The city is also the site of both Target’s flagship store and a Macy’s that covers more than 400,000 square feet.
Recognized by the American Fitness Index as the “Fittest City in America,” Minneapolis has noteworthy parks that offer a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, biking and skating. If you’re willing to travel just a bit, about an hour away from the city there is even an opportunity to drive a military tank! Minneapolis is also home to several sports teams at the both the professional and amateur levels. From ice hockey to baseball, there’s a game and a team to cheer for!
For those who enjoy the night life, Minneapolis offers some of the nation’s best restaurants, such as Hell’s Kitchen and Solera Restaurant and Event Center, comedy theaters, and cafés. On the first Thursday of every month, the city’s art district opens its doors to offer live entertainment, art shows and gallery tours.
To learn more about this lively city, please visit minneapolis.org .
The Kem and Zuhrah Shriners, as well as the members of the Midwest Shrine Association, are all looking forward to joining Deputy Imperial Potentate Dale Stauss in welcoming you to the 2014 Imperial Session of Shriners International. Mark your calendars now, and be sure to attend the fraternity’s most important event of the year. For more information about the 2014 Imperial Session, visit imperial2014.com . Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShrinersImperial2014 Twitter: www.twitter.com/imperial2014
Future Imperial Sessions:
• July 5-9, 2015 – Houston
• July 3-7, 2016 – Tampa, Fla.
• July 9-13, 2017 – Daytona Beach, Fla.
Mark your calendars now for the 2014 Imperial Session in Minneapolis. We look forward to your participation in the fraternity’s most important event of the year.
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Dear Fellow Nobles,
When I assumed the role of your Imperial Potentate last July, I made a promise to each of you that I would do everything I could to implement the programs and initiatives needed to help us achieve our goals,especially strengthening, energizing and increasing membership. In turn, I am seeing a new and eager nobility, willing to invest their time and energy in these efforts. On behalf of Shriners International, I thank you for your hard work and dedication to ensuring the future growth and success of our great fraternity.
As we celebrate Legacy Month, I encourage you to share your thoughts on what being a Shriner means in your life with your family members. We may often forget to share our stories of brotherhood, fellowship and philanthropy with those closest to us; speaking with our family and friends is a great way to spark interest in the fraternity and contribute to our membership efforts.
The Pace Program: Setting the Pace for a Strong Future is off to a great start. To date, more than 30 temples have inquired about the program, and nine have completed their initial meeting, including Tangier Shriners in Omaha, Neb. “Our initial meeting with Imperial Sir Sowder was informative and inspirational,” said Tangier Recorder Don Larson. “We came out of the meeting with sound and positive plans concerning membership and mentorship.”
I urge every temple to take part in this initiative. Temples that have completed their initial kick-off meeting with an Imperial Officer are now developing customized membership strategies to improve their retention rates and increase temple membership. For more information about the Pace Program, please contact the membership
development office at [email protected].
In addition to our membership goals, providing new methods of effective communication is of primary importance. As well as launching a new fraternal publication in December, we have also made direct communication with the members of the Imperial Oversight Committee accessible to the nobility. The group is tasked with reviewing fundraising and committee activities throughout the fraternity to ensure accuracy and efficiency. It is our hope that providing additional methodsof communication will increase your confidence in our desire to be open and available to you. Please remember you are part of a large organization, and sometimes clear communication is not as easy as we would like. Please also remember that we all are expected to adhere to the Masonic principles, including brotherly love and truth. We promise you that whatever your questions and concerns may be, they will be addressed.
To contact the committee, please e-mail one of the following members:
Jim Cain, Chairman ([email protected]);
Bob Burroughs, Member ([email protected]);
Jack English, Member ([email protected]);
Chuck Baer, Member ([email protected])
Jay Morris, Member ([email protected]).
We began the year by participating in a highly successful and popular event. On New Year’s Day, Shriners Hospitals for Children® was represented in the Tournament of Roses Parade withour float entitled, Love to the rescue®. More than 44.8 million households watched on television, and nearly half a
million people were reached via our social media page. That is an incredible amountof attention and awareness for our philanthropy. On behalf of Shriners International, I would like to thank all the volunteers and staff who dedicated countless hours to assemble our float, which received the Volunteer’s Trophy for Best Floral Design. I would especially like to thank Past Imperial Potentate, Nick Thomas of Al Malaikah Shriners in Los Angeles for reducing our costs by $35,000 in comparison to last year.
Stepping off the parade route and on to the East-West Shrine Game gridiron, the 89th college all-star football game was also successful. Nearly 20,000 fans were in attendance, and cheered as the East team won 23-13. The game was televised live on NFL Network, raising even more awareness for both our health care system and fraternity. Thank you to all our nobles, ladies, volunteers and staff for making this event a success.
I am confident that, in working together, we will continue to make great progress, and will reach our goals. I am honored to lead this great organization and blessed to work with such dedicatedbrothers.
Yours in the faith,
John A. CinottoImperial PotentateSetting the Pace for a Strong Future
A Message from the Imperial Potentate
John A. Cinotto
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Say Kids What Time Is It? – It Is Show Time!
Believe it or not, the 2014 St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus is just a couple of weeks away! The preparation for this year’s circus has been the craziest ever, but when you see the show, I think you will agree that it was all worth it!
This year’s performance will be heavy with BOTH ANIMAL AND THRILL acts. Most of your favorite entertainment is back and all in the same show!
For animals, we have riding and performing elephants, lions, tigers, a rare male lion, trained dogs and a comedy horse act, and riding ponies and camels.
For thrill acts, we have the wheel of destiny, motorcycle incline, the globe of death, the human rocket, AND the
FMX riders!
Combine that with real flying trapeze, multiple old-fashioned 3-ring displays, two clown acts, aerial artists, and The Chicago Boyz, and we have an unduplicated assembly of the greatest talent available!
Circus Director Jeff Olsen has truly outdone himself this time!
That’s the show, but of course the rest of the different departments have been busy too. There is new and refurbished equipment in the food and cotton candy areas. The finance room and ticket system have improved processes. The give-away bicycles have arrived, the ticket takers, novelty booths, ushers, follow-me ladies, R&R room, manpower, Clowns, pipe and drape
crew, Provost, phones, advertising, ticket counters, and the literally hundreds of Shriners, Ladies, and friends that really make the show work are all ready to go!
If you have a regular circus job, we’ll see you there! If you don’t know what to do – see the manpower sign-up sheet in this issue. There is plenty of choices for everybody!
This year truly has the potential to be our best circus ever! So dust off your fez and come enjoy
“The hardest fun you will ever have!”
See you in the center ring!
John Davenport651-452-5662
March Notes From The Ticket Booth
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We Need Your Help – 2014 Circus Volunteers Yes – Volunteer…If Not You – Then Who?
What makes it the greatest circus? That’s easy. It’s the Nobles, Ladies, friends and children of St. Paul Osman Shrine. Volunteers all! Once more the call is out for 2014 volunteers. The invitation is always out for ALL Nobles, Ladies, Friends and Children over 12 years of age. Set-Up/Take-Down Dates Circus Dates Set-Up Monday, March 24 Thursday, March 27 Set-Up Tuesday, March 25 Friday, March 28 Set-Up Wednesday, March 26 Saturday, March 29 Take-Down Sunday, March 30 Sunday, March 30 Volunteers are always needed. School Seating Concessions Stands Ticket Taker Snow Cones Door Guard Ticket Counting Candy Floss Clown Photo Booth Bus Chaperone Manpower Novelty Room Elephant Ride Wheelchair Asst. Balloon Room Security Ushers Bring a friend to help. They need not be a Shriner or a Mason. We are always short of helpers. This is your Circus – Please Help Be sure to check in each time you come to work. The Manpower entrance is on the southwest corner of the Coliseum. Call Mike Werth at 651-707-7302 for details.
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2 0 1 4 O S M A N P A P E R S U P P O R T E R S
M E M O R I A L SWarren & Doreen Lynch
In Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand, Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert & Doris Plachecki
Leonard SchradeIn Memory of Carole Schrade
Wayne LongwellIn Memory of Jerry Longwell & Richard K. Brown
Henry L GleasonIn Memory of Henry L. Millis & Charles R Gleason
Ernie Flury & BeckyIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Osman Cycle CorpsIn Memory of Dale Roberge
Bill & Bonnie NewellIn Memory of Heidi & Carter Newell
Art LemkeIn Memory of Shieks and Might Mites
Dorthee AngelIn Memory of Husband Harold Angel
P.P. Charles & Judee FergusonIn Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson
Russ, Ralph & Alan ChristofkIn Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather
John E RaymondIn Memory of Albert E Raymond (Tim)
Corrine BergstromIn Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
John & Arlene ThordsonIn Memory of Bill Huber, Bill & Dot Fadden
Esther Olson MatthewsIn Memory of P.P. Robert Olson
Osman Past Potentates In Memory of all Past Potentates
P.P. John & Pat Perkins In Memory of Nancy Fish
Hank Brimmer In Memory of P.P. Charles P. Brimmer & P.P. William Dodge
Albert Lea SCIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Tom & Diane BrockmanIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
S U P P O R T E R SDennis & Elaine Boom
Arthur & Janice Lingo
Leonard Hislop
Lloyd & Pat Rogers
Peter & Dolores Kloskowski
Austin Oriental Band
Austin Shrine Club
Art Lemke
Betty Porter
Cannon Valley SC
P.P. Frank & Beverly Peterson
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
Dr. Alyn & Anna Dull
Provost
Russ & Pauline Christofk
Neil & Mary Hanson
Edward & Audrey Highum
Mankato T-Birds
Mankato Shrine Club
P.P. John & Debbi Thorstad - Zor
Jim & Dianna Herriott
P.P. Jerry Plachecki
P.P. Jim & Joan Sweitzer
Russ & Bev Boogren
Heater Krastins Lambert
Chet Harvey
Legion of Honor
Alexandria Shrine Club
P.P. John & Pat Perkins
Gorge & Arline Carlson
Ray & Dianne Hobot
Bill & Donna Witte
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OFFICERSPresident:Dave [email protected]
Vice President:Mike [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:Dan [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUBALBERT LEA CARSLynn Davis, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBDale Graff, President320-759-4666
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & 4-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, President507-433-8294 [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-433-8294 [email protected]
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, [email protected]
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, President62-919-0475anawesomecarpenter@ yahoo.com
CHANTERSDean Strand, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFKent Swedberg, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSJoe Saad, Captain651-486-7743
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBMike Perreault, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORJim Moore, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBMichael Meyer, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSSteve Igou, [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESBurt Rovner, Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSPeter Staloch, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, [email protected]
PROVOSTErik Seavey, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBBob Gregor, [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLESMark Anderson, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDan Rasmussen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Yankovec, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSSteve Mathews, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, President507-454-7209
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERArt Pavlish, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERDan Mueller, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDave Gagnon, [email protected]
OFFICERSPresident:
Dave [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Yankovec320-493-0776 [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Metcalf 651-739-3653 [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB
ALBERT LEA CARSClarence Schroeder, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Denke, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & FOUR-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, Captain [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, President507-789-6399
CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed tomake a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) [email protected] or mail to
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
CLUB & UNIT HEADSPROVOST
Gary Winter, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBLarry Norte, President(507) [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROLJosh Allen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDoug Brick, President507-254-6715 [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBRoger Robinson, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSMike Yankovec, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERSteve Groteboer, President281 [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERRoger Robinson, President320-420-8142rrobinson@ global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDavid Gagnon, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFRonald Clarstrom, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSDean Brown, [email protected]
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDon Vaughn, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, President651-459-8320 [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORWilliam Beslin, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBSteve Igou, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSMichael Meyer [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESJohn Watson Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, President651-777-3781Email [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSDennis Sherwood, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, Captain651-774-7793
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Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the NileNobles and Ladies,
Hello once again from the slightly cold city of Rochester! We are all hoping for a turnaround in the weather soon! I send this newsletter out this month knowing that we had to postpone our Sweetheart’s ball this year due to the untimely death of my father on January 30th. I want to thank everyone that took time to come and pay their respects and everyone who has sent cards, it is very much appreciated by me and my entire family. We will be rescheduling the ball, and I will update everyone on the new date and time soon!
I want to remind everyone about our upcoming annual spring fundraiser with Herbergers Community Days February 28th through March 1st. We will be selling books at Herbergers entrance in the Apache Mall in Rochester on both days, hope that we can get a bunch of Nobles, clowns and Baby Chang to help out both days. Please contact me if you are able to assist either day. We are going to be selling from 10:00 am till Noon each day. We also have booklets available for purchase prior to the event, see any RASC member or contact me at [email protected] to get your books,
$5 each and they have HUGE savings inside that more than offset your $5 investment! Your continued support for this RASC fundraiser is greatly appreciated.
The next RASC meeting will be March 5th at the Rochester Clarion Inn in the shrine room at 7:00pm, hope we have another great turnout like we had in January!Greetings!
Another month has passed and here I am writing to you. The page feels particularly blank and honestly, it is difficult for me to write this article. As you may know, our dear Princess Nancy Fish has been the driving force behind the Daughters of the Nile article from it’s beginnings. Having this article at all was her brain-child and she treated our articles with great care. She always made Mat-Sha look so good!!! I believe that the hardest thing I have done this term, is say goodbye to Pr. Nancy. She has been a kind friend since my days in Job’s Daughters. She was always the friendly face who could make all your worries disappear. She loved Daughters of the Nile and all of our members. I know that many of our ladies have similar stories of Pr. Nancy’s laugh and her love for the people around her. We have been so very blessed, not only to have her talents as publicist, but more importantly to share
friendship and love.
January ended with a blast of cold and a blast of fun. Pr. Sarah Mobroten hosted a great Ladies Night at Lillian’s in Farmington. We shopped, had snacks and got some fashion advice from their friendly staff. February has been yet another cold month, but our hearts have been warmed by the love we have shared. Thank you to all of the Nobles of Osman who made Pr. Sarah Mobroten and me feel welcome at the Club and Unit Seminar. We had a wonderful time learning about what you all are doing and sharing our Organization and good news with all of you. Thank you to the Ladies who assisted me in honoring our dear Pr. Nancy Fish with the Daughters of the Nile Memorial Service. PQ Heather Krastins-Lambert (Pr. Royal), PQ Jane Larson (Pr. Tirzah), Pr. Kim Beslin (Pr. Badoura) PQ Gooch Krastins-McKinnon (Pr. Chaplain). Thank you for your dedication to our Order and our friend.
Sara Malewitz, Queen
(All events are at the St. Paul Masonic Center unless otherwise noted)
15 March 10amMarch Stated Session
Elections and Annual Reports
22 March 2pmLadies Day Out
PQ Heather Krastins-Lambert’s Home
12197 Grandview TerraceApple Valley, MN 55124
12 April 2014 2pmOpen Installation Of Officers
Guests welcome
Queen Sara Malewitz with newly initiated Princesses, Talia Spauding, Amanda Slaughter, Joanne Meyer, Sue Lindquist, Kim Emerson, Asha Bradley, and Susan Borgersen
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On February 15th we held our Winter Ceremonial. It was a great day and we are proud of our new members (see picture). We had a wonderful luncheon served by Noble/Chef Al & Pr. Jeannine Porter with the assistance of Noble Mike Horn. We could not do what we do without their help and hospitality.
It is always fun to welcome new ladies to our order. These new ladies bring a great energy. It is my hope and prayer that they will find us friends and that Daughters of the Nile will be a source of joy and strength for all of them. Remember you can propose a lady for membership at any time. Proposals are available from Pr. Recorder Heather Krastins-Lambert ([email protected] or 651-332-2121).
Supreme Session is coming fast! This year we will be congregating in Omaha, NE from June 1-5th. The deadline for Registration is March 31st. Registration packets are available from www.daughtersofthenile.com or through Pr. Recorder Heather Krastins-Lambert. This is a great year to go, as Supreme Session is being held closer than it has been in many years. As a special 100th Anniversary event, the Supreme Officers are going to perform a Ceremonial. All Subordinate temples are encouraged to bring candidates for the Ceremonial. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to Join our Order at Supreme Session???? Contact Pr. Recorder Heather Krastins-Lambert for more information.
Keep your eyes out for information on Flag Unit plans for practices as we will plan to perform in Omaha. If you would like to take part in the Flag Unit, contact Pr. Sarah Mobroten or me for more information. All Ladies of the Household are welcome.
I hope to see you soon.
Sparkles of Nile Love,Sara-Marie Malewitz, Queen
Richard N. Purcell, Divan Dennis W. Boom PP Earl J. Holcomb
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Contest Winners
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Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends of the Auxiliary,
We tried something new this year and had our first event in February. We had a Valentine’s Luncheon at the Lost Spur/Osman Event Center on Feb. 8. It was a fabulous event. Our guest speaker, Roger Hellesvig, took us back in time. He portrayed Ole Oleson and told us what it was like for a family to immigrate to the United States from Norway. His story was based on the fact that each family was only allowed to bring with them what they could fit into one trunk. It was very enlightening to find out what would be the most important items to include in that trunk. The presentation was fascinating. We were very pleased that so many of you were able to attend and that some of you brought guests.
The Ladies Auxiliary received a wonderful surprise from Illustrious Sir Roger Berge who put $500 in his budget to give directly to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. Illustrious Sir Roger presented this check to the Auxiliary at this event. What a great way to start our year! This donation will definitely help us provide more mobility equipment for our children at Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. Thank you Illustrious Sir Roger for this wonderful gift. We so appreciate all the support we receive from all the Nobles and their
Ladies.
On behalf of the Auxiliary, Linda Johnson presented Illustrious Sir Roger Berge with a Wheaties Box with his Potentate’s picture on it, and a heart bracelet for the Potentate’s Lady Jennifer. Thank you Linda Johnson and Marjorie Park for planning and hosting this wonderful event!! We all had a great time and the food was delicious.
For the third year in a row, the
Womens General Auxiliary was invited to participate in the “Hands on Volunteer Expo” at the Mall of America, on Saturday, Feb. 15. This event provides an opportunity for non-profit vendors to display information about their organizations and bring
awareness to the general public. It was a great day for our Auxiliary. We were able to talk with many people about our organization and Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. It is incredible how many people are not aware of Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities and the fabulous service they provide. We had an awesome booth with our DVD playing, sample prosthetics for people to hold, a large poster displaying the Shrine Hospital, lots of information to distribute regarding our Hospital and our Auxiliary, and candy for all. Osman Shrine also provided Circus flyers and Circus tickets to give away.
Marjorie Park, who is the Chairman of the Womens General Auxiliary Board and a very active member of the Osman Womens Auxiliary Board, organized everything for our participation in this event. Thank you, Marjorie for doing such a terrific job organizing this event and for everything you consistently do for our Auxiliary. Thank you also to the following members of Osman Womens Auxiliary who volunteered their time to man the booth: Marjorie Park, Linda Johnson, Kathy Flicek, Carol Miner, who is also on the Womens General Auxiliary Board and Linda Metzger who is on the Womens General Auxiliary. We were able to tell many people about
Roger Hellesvig portraying Ole Oleson
Linda Johnson and Marjorie Park hosting the Woman’s Auxiliary Valentines Party
Illustrious Sir Roger Berge with his “Wheaties Box” and Lady Jennifer opening her heart bracelet
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the fantastic work that our Hospital does, and the great work our Auxiliary does for the patients at the Hospital.
Our Womens Auxiliary could not do the great work we do without the fantastic support of the Nobles and their wives. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The longer I am in this job, the more touched I am by the generosity of the Nobles and their wives.
You will soon be receiving your invitation to our second Auxiliary event for 2014, the third annual Auxiliary
sponsored BUNCO party on Thursday evening, April 3, at the Lost Spur/Osman Event Center. This event is for everyone! Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM with BUNCO play following at 7:00 PM. Bring your friends and neighbors. It really is a fun evening with an opportunity to win prizes.
Please mark your calendars now for the remaining Auxiliary events for 2014: May 3, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Dec. 6. We are looking forward to an exciting 2014! You won’t want to miss any of
these great events.
I will be looking forward to seeing many of you at the Osman Shrine Circus. Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your Chairman. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me
Rose West, Chairman [email protected]
651-459-3813
Carol Miner, Linda Metzger, Marjorie Park, Kathy Flicek and Linda Johnson tending the booth at the “Hands On Volunteer Expo”
at the Mall of America
Some of the guests enjoying Roger Hellesvig’s presentation
A special thank you to thepeople listed here who gave Gifts,Memorials or Honoraria to the OsmanWomens Auxiliary October 1 toDecember 31, 2013. Your continuedsupport is greatly needed and appreciated.
Elizabeth EkholmGifts, Memorials, Honoraria
Osman Womens AuxiliaryTom and Rose WestPP David and Marjorie ParkRosanna AshLori GallowayGary and Ayrica AshHelen Kosin
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Linda JohnsonHelen NutchalsChuck NutchalsGinger KreugerWinona Womens AuxiliaryTheodore and Geraldine Jaros
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Osman Womens AuxiliaryEvents for 2014
April 3, Thursday Evening Third Annual Auxiliary sponsored BUNCO Night
Light Dinner 6:00 PM, Begin play at 7:00 PMLost Spur/Osman Event Center
May 3, 2014, Saturday Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Guest Speaker Joe Dertinger, Shriners Hospital patient and Special Olympic Skier - Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
September 27, Saturday Luncheon and Style Show -11:30 AM
Style Show by Baglios, The Afton House 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN
October 25, Saturday Luncheon and program to be determined
December 6, Saturday Holiday Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Entertainment by the “Flute Cocktail” Mendakota Country Club
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(MINNEAPOLIS) February 12, 2014—James I. Berg of Mendota Heights, Minnesota has been named to serve on the Board of Governors for Shriners Hospitals for Children – Twin Cities located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Berg is a member of Osman Shrine Temple in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he served as Potentate in 2009. Mr. Berg is the co-owner of Twin Cities Magic & Costume located in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a pediatric health care system
dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 21 with orthopaedic conditions receive all care in a family-centered environment regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. To learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children, please visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
James I. Berg Appointed to Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Twin Cities Board of Governors
(MINNEAPOLIS) February 12, 2014—Richard E. Thompson of Rochester, Minnesota has assumed the position of Secretary of the Board of Governors for Shriners Hospitals for Children – Twin Cities located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Thompson is a member of Osman Shrine Temple in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he served as Potentate in 2002.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a pediatric health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 21 with orthopaedic
conditions receive all care in a family-centered environment regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. To learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children, please visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
Richard E. Thompson Appointed to Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Twin Cities Board of Governors
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SHC is pleased to introduce former SHC patient and award-winning actor RJ Mitte as a national Love to the Rescue Ambassador for their 2014 Love to the Rescue campaign. Mitte will share his personal story of receiving both treatment for cerebral palsy and encouragement to accept no limits to living with a disability through a series of Public Service Announcements and other appearances through the year.
Throughout February, RJ Mitte
invites the public to join him by sending their Love to the Rescue to the children by making a donation to SHC, at www.lovetotherescue.org. Supporters can also post a belated Valentine’s Day note to the Wall of Love that will be shared with the patients at SHC.
At the age of 3, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition affecting muscle tone, movement, and coordination. He was referred to the SHC – Shreveport by a member of the Shriners International who noticed him walking on his toes. To correct his walking, the orthopaedic experts at SHC recommended a casting procedure instead of an invasive surgery, which had been recommended by other doctors. Mitte was treated by the medical experts and physical therapy specialists at SHC for most
of his childhood, and, as a result, overcame many of the physical and verbal effects of cerebral palsy.
“I can’t thank Shriners Hospitals for Children enough for what they did to help me overcome the effects of cerebral palsy. Had it not been for my doctors and therapists, I would not be walking and talking as well as I am today, “ said RJ Mitte. “I know first-hand that Shriners Hospitals for Children is a special place where kids are given a life of possibilities because they send Love to the Rescue every day.“
We are honored by RJ’s ambassadorial role for our kids. You are urged to join RJ, his many friends, and other Shriners in the Love to the Rescue program with a donation to our website www.lovetotherescue.org.
Actor RJ Mitte Is Our National Ambassador for Love to the Rescue . . .
COME ONE….COME ALLCome enjoy a delicious Pancake Breakfast Prepared just for you… on your way to the
Osman Shrine CircusSUNDAY MARCH 30TH
8:00 am – 1:00 pmCOST
$8.00 Adults$5.00 kids ages 6-12
Kids under 5 years free
Tusler-Summit Lodge is located on County Road B-2 and Hamline Aves., Roseville, MN 55113Approx 3 miles from the State Fair Grounds. Go northbound from the MN State Fair Grounds on Snelling Ave.,
go east on Co. TRd B-2(one block East of Hamlin Ave.)
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Alexandria SC & 4-wheelersProvost
Circus set upRochester Merry Medics
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Upcoming EventsApril MN Grand Lodge 3rd-5th After Circus Party 7th Lynnhurst Dinner 8th
May Club & Unit Meeting 13th Hospital Days 16th Ladies Appreciation Brunch 18th
June Stated Meeting 10th Alexandria Circus 20th
July Imperial Session 6th-10th Mpls, Mn Club & Unit 8th Picnic 27th
August Midwest Summer Session 20th-23rd
September Stated Meeting 9th Potentates Gala 13thPotentates Trip 18th-21st
2014Winter Carnival and Oasis
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