November 2012

ReporterVolume 31, Number 11 Sarasota, Florida November 2012

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

2012 Honorable Mention Dromedary Award Winner

November 1 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 63 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.4 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 409 Tribute to Our Veterans, 7:00 p.m., 16

13 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 617 Manatee Shrine Club Key West Express22 Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet, noon, 2524 Venice Holiday Parade, 7:00 p.m.25 Sahib Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m., 3130 Sahib Fall Ceremonial, 28

December 1 Sahib Fall Ceremonial, 28Sarasota Holiday Parade, 7:00 p.m.

Sahib Shrine Restaurant & Lounge

November 2012 Lunch 11 AM – 2 PM

Lounge 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday 11:00 am till…

Appetizers

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

CLOSED Wednesday Evening

5 PM till 7:30 PM Cheese Quesadilla $6.95 served with soup or salad Chicken Quesadilla $7.95 served with soup or salad Low Calorie Plate $6.95 served w/ fresh fruit and cottage cheese Western Omelet $5.95 served w/fresh fruit

Reservations Please: 366-4449 HILLBILLY BUFFET-THURSDAY’S

Serving 5:00 to 7:00 PM $8.50 PER PERSON

November 1 Chicken Tetrazzini November 8 Meatloaf November 15 Turkey/Stuffing November 22 No Hillbilly Dinner November 29 BBQ Pork Includes: Fried green tomatoes, fried fish, potatoes, beans, coleslaw, gravy, biscuits, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea

Friday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PMAll Dinner entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup

and salad bar Prime Rib of Beef, au jus, $12.95 horseradish sauce Mussels over linguini, $11.95 sautéed in garlic butter Baby Beef Liver and onions $ 8.95 Fish and Chips (Alaskan Pollock)$ 8.95 Hot Pastrami on Rye $ 8.95 w/Provolone cheese and fries Soup and Salad Bar only $ 6.95 (all you can eat)

Soda $1.00 Coffee/Tea $1.00 “Dinner Reservations Encouraged”

941-366-4449

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

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The Official Monthly Publication of

Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.

600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232

Phone: (941) 366-4449FAX: (941) 366-8578

Email: [email protected]: http://sahibshrine.org

Editor-in-ChiefGary Schweinshaupt

Phone: (941) 356-5381Email: [email protected]

Staff WriterMalcolm Van Dyke IIPhone: (941) 955-6483.

Email: [email protected]

Staff PhotographersSarasota County

Malcolm Van Dyke IIPhone: (941) 955-6483.


Manatee CountyBob Rodd

Phone: (941) 776-0937Email: [email protected]

Staff AssistantBobbi Schweinshaupt

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.

Text and images produced using comput-ers may be submitted via email or on a PC-compatible floppy diskette or CD. Text shouldbe submitted in ASCII format or in a com-monly-used word processor format. Photos,floppy diskettes or CDs from units or clubs willbe returned to writer.

Sahib Shriners disclaim any liability fromany loss or damages resulting from articles,opinions, statements or representationsexpressed or implied in this publication.

All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced or transmitted in any formwithout permission in writing from the publisher,except by other Shriner publications. Requestsfor reproduction should be addressed to SahibShriners. Copyright © 2012.

SHRINE HOSPITAL INFORMATIONFor information or assistance in contactingthe Shriners Hospitals for Children or a ShrineBurns Institute call:

National: (800) 237-5055Florida: (888) 665-KIDS

Sarasota: (941) 955-2494Email: [email protected]

The Reporter

Photo on Page 1: Photographer: Rocky Kearney. Ths Sahib Hillbillies at the 2012 Hillbilly ConventionThe 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

Editor’s notesby Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH, [email protected]

For Americans November is theseason of Thanksgiving. It is a

special time, different from whatit is in other countries. It is anoccasion to celebrate our patrio-tism; implied also in that celebra-tion is a heritage of religioussignificance.

George Washington, for ex-ample, in the darkest days of theRevolutionary War, has been re-ported to be on his knees in prayer.

Our money, likewise, carriesthe inscription, “In God We Trust.”In that famous document, “TheDeclaration of Independence,” wecan read, “All men are createdequal; they are endowed by theircreator with certain inalienablerights.”

In 1777 the Second ContinentalCongress declared, “It is the in-dispensable duty of all men toadore the superintending Provi-dence of Almighty God.” A year

later Benjamin Franklin addressedthe Continental Congress, saying,“Gentlemen, I have lived a longtime and am convinced God gov-erns the affairs of men.”

Thomas Jefferson would con-fess that God had given freedom tothe human mind. And, in 1861 Abra-ham Lincoln, before leavingSpringfield, Illinois said, “With-out the assistance of the Divinebeing, I cannot succeed. With thatassurance I cannot fail.”

When Dwight Eisenhower waspresident, he said, “Our form ofgovernment has no sense unless itis founded in a deeply religiousfaith.” Likewise, did John F.Kennedy say, “God’s work musttruly be our own.”

Such is the religious and patri-otic heritage that we celebrate onThanksgiving. Therefore, let us beever grateful.

For some time now, it has beenthe custom to put outside rent-

als of our restaurant and banquetfacilities on the official Sahib cal-endar as just “outside rental!” Ofcourse this is done to help anyoneplanning their events, to know whenour facilities are already booked.

This is most helpful, but thereis another reason to know exactlywho or what has booked our facili-ties. From a marketing standpoint,it makes us all aware of what kindof organizations are interested inrenting our rooms and equipmentand banquet kitchen. It might re-mind us who we should be encour-aging to consider using what weoffer. If you have never reviewedour Web page on renting Sahib’sservices, I encourage you to go to:<http://sahibshrine.org/renthall.htm>.You might also find it interestingto review the References link nearthe bottom of the page, to see someof the organizations that have

regularly used Sahib Shriners fa-cilities in the past (this list hasn’tbeen updated in quite some time,so there have been many otherkinds of clients renting from usbesides these.)

It was brought up in the Unit/Club Head Meeting about eventsjust appearing as “outside rental”and the Divan and the restaurantmanager agreed that putting spe-cifics on the calendar would helpmembers understand who is rent-ing and what they are doing here.Perhaps some of our membersmight even desire to attend someof these events, if they knew whatthey were. For instance, this montha large bird show will be here. Wefrequently have weddings and com-pany awards banquets.

There is no doubt in my mind,that we must rent our facilities a lotmore than we do, to keep this largebuilding available to our members,rentals help pay our bills!

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

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Potentate’sNotes

Nobles,

November brings us the Salute to Veterans and Thanksgiving.

It has been an interesting and enjoyable year. Yet the year is coming towardsits end and the future looks bright. Reflecting back on the events of this yearbrings back good memories that will last forever. I thank the nobility forallowing me to serve you.

New Imperial regulations allow candidates for office to distribute theirqualifications and backgrounds without really campaigning. Those interestedin serving Sahib Shrine and its nobility should avail themselves of thisopportunity to put forth their candidacy.

Our Shrine elections will be held December 5. Every noble should attend thisvery important meeting and cast his ballot. There are openings for Trusteesof the Capital Assets, Additions and Replacement Trust Fund and OperationsTrust Fund. Also needed are Finance Advisory Committee members. Noblesinterested in serving their Shrine temple should make themselves known tothe Divan and nobility. We also elect our Representatives to Imperial Shrine.

Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You to those who have served our country.

Yours in the Faith,

Charles M. Levan, 33°, Potentate



SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS

Total YearSeptember To Date

Memorials ................................... $ 25.00 $ 16,218.00Donations .................................... 9,027.84 33,794.84100 Million Dollar Club ............. .00 200.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. .00 43,257.86

$ 9,052.84 $ 93,470.70

* $21,500 Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.

SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman

REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER

New Patients (YTD) ................................................ 13 (168)Trips (YTD) .............................................................. 30 (245)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) ............................... 4 (16)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ....................................... 72 (1,009)Admissions (YTD) .......................................................... 9 (40)

SAHIB SHRINERS“PATRIOTIC” PRESENTED BY THE LEGION OF HONOR

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCEWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, November 13• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.

• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Kim Jenkins”

• Choice of Entree:

Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Fez, Jacket & TieLadies – Commensurate attireNo TNo TNo TNo TNo Ticicicicickkkkket Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Preceding Teceding Teceding Teceding Teceding ThurhurhurhurhursdasdasdasdasdayyyyyBox Office: 366-4449, ext. 320

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Rock Cornish Game Hen w/ RiceCoconut Fried Shrimp

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012STSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

WEDNESDAY NIGHTDecember 5, 2012

• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship• 6:30 p.m. Band entertains• 7:30 p.m. Meeting opens• Balloting • Election of Sahib Officers for 2013• 2012 Dues card and Fez required

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012STSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

THURSDAY NOONNovember 1, 2012

• 11:00 a.m.Fun and Fellowship• 11:30 p.m.Band entertains• 12:00 Noon Lunch• 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens• Balloting• 2012 Dues card and Fez required



Assistant Rabban’s notesby Rocky Kearney, [email protected]

Recorder’s notesby Oscar Cloutier, [email protected]

The December annual meeting will be here verysoon. As you are aware, at this meeting we will be

voting for temple officers for 2013. This is a veryimportant election because you will be electing thoseofficers that will govern your temple. At this time,we know that there will be two positions opening. Ias your Recorder will not be a candidate for 2013.After spending the last ten years very involved atSahib from being Membership chairman, Divan mem-ber, Potentate and currently Recorder, I feel it’stime to “Get on my horse and ride out into thewilderness”. I have had very rewarding moments inthese ten years, made many friends and had fun. Thatis what the Shrine is all about. I will co-chair the 2013Circus with P.P. Dale LaBell. Therefore, the positionof Recorder will be open.

This position requires that the candidate hasexcellent computer skills. It is a very demandingposition that requires that the candidate is prepared

to make a serious commitment. The smooth function-ing of the temple is in the hands of the Recorder, whorepresents the nobility and Divan as their agent. TheRecorder must be many sided. A historian whoknows the temple background; a business man whowill keep the temple’s accounts in balance; an ad-ministrator who is keeper of the temple’s recordsand its property; a councilor on Imperial law, templepolicies and the relationship with other temples; anarbitrator when necessary; and above all, “a primemover” to keep the temple functioning.

Another very important position that will be open-ing is that of Oriental Guide. We have the require-ments for Oriental Guide printed on another pagefor your perusal.

We need to fill these positions with dedicatednobles who are willing and able to commit their timeand effort to the future of Sahib temple.

Nobles, ladies, and friends, to start this article Ifirst want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanks-

giving. As Shriners, we have so much to be thankfulfor. We are in much better shape than those we help.The things we do to help the burned and disabledchildren is a privilege and not a chore. I personallylook forward to the projects Lady Wendy and I takeon to raise money for this great cause. When thisarticle and November Reporter are in your hands, wewill be visiting Ismailia Shriners to observe one oftheir successful fundraisers. This will be a greattime to mingle with the Shriners of Ismailia, in factone of their Past Potentates, Illustrious Sir TomRockey, called me to offer Wendy and I a place to

stay! It’s a great feeling when Shriners, hundreds orthousands of miles away can work together for thesame reason.

I just got back from the 2012 International Hill-billy convention in Charleston South Carolina. Wehad one dozen of our Sahib Hillbillies in attendance(see photo on front cover) and fun was had by all. Ofcourse, after the great job that the Hillbillies ofClan #78 out of Sahib did hosting the 2011 conven-tion here in Sarasota, this was just another conven-tion. I hate to say that, but Hillbillies from all overNorth America still talk about the great time every-one had at Sahib and want to know when we will host

High Priest & Prophet’s notesby Connie Jacobi, [email protected]

Our Fall Ceremonial is not far off; November 30and December 1. Did you get your candidate?

Just replace yourself and we can double our member-ship if we all tried. Ask your Masonic friends to jointhe Best Shrine in All Shrinedom. It’s never toolate! Your membership committee has been out visit-ing the lodges and spreading the word on how greatour Shrine is and what we do.

November 9: 7:00 p.m. Sahib Tribute to Our Veter-ans, which will be held in the main hall. This isalways a great event. You don’t want to miss it.

November 22: Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet, mainhall. Chef Bob has many good foods planned for yourenjoyment. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving.

November 25: Sahib Memorial Service, main hallwith many good speakers and our Sahib Band.

There are many holiday parades coming up, sowatch the weekly bulletins on Fridays or check withParade Marshal Ron Enger.

Our “Back to the 50’s” held on September 30 wentover well, with many people asking if we were goingto do it again in the spring. The banana splits and hotfudge sundries went over big, thanks to the pastPotentates, it was my pleasure to serve with PastPotentate Oscar Cloutier on the committee for the50’s party/picnic. We both thank those who came andhelped with food prep and serving.

Remember “Bingo” is our best fundraiser andthey need help to continue, so if you haven’t beenthere yet let Bingo Chairman Don Vos, PP, know andhe’ll have a job for you.

. . .continued on page 38




PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – October 2012

The Oriental Band made their formal presentation of trophies won at Shriners International Convention in CharlotteNorth Carolina. to Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° at the recent stated meeting.. In the front row (l-r): Director Floyd

LaDue, Swan Johnson, Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°, Frank Debar, Don Clements and Siegfried Pahl.Back row (l-r): Tom Perez, Rich Kramss, Paul Pante, Jim King and Bill Caraker.

Editor

Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° displays the Certificate of Appreciation he receivedfrom the Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals for Children for our continued support and

commitment towards the sponsorship of children with burn injuries.

Editor

Past Potentate Lou Ortt, 33°, received his Life Membership for the GrandGuardian Council of Maryland, International Order of Job’s Daughters,

Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° made the presentation.

Editor

www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.orgOSMAR12SHFC

Shriners Hospitals for Children: A History of Innovation and Excellence in Burn Care

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is noted worldwide as a leader in pediatric burn care. Since opening our three pediatric burn hospitals in the 1960s, our health care system has been at the forefront of innovative programs and treatment techniques that have both dramatically improved the survival rate for children with severe burns and enhanced their quality of life.

Here is a brief timeline of the development of our burn care program:

1960s: In response to the growing awareness of a need for pediatric burn care, research and education, the governing body of the Shriners organization passed a resolution at the Imperial Session in 1962 to build and operate hospitals specializing in pediatric burn care. The first one opened in 1966 in Galveston, Texas, followed by those in Cincinnati and Boston two years later. The establishment of these hospitals helped raise awareness of burn injuries and appropriate care throughout the medical community.

1970s: Tremendous improvements in survival rates were made, particularly because of innovative research in excision, grafting, and intravenous feeding. In addition, pressure garments that helped lessen scarring were developed. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati pioneered skin banking – a precursor to future methods of tissue, bone and skin procurement. In addition Shriners Hospitals for Children worked with the United States Fire Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission to identify burn prevention programs for schools and fire departments. And finally, our Boston hospital began the first school re-entry program for patients.

1980s: Outpatient clinics were added at the three burn hospitals to provide continued care after patients are discharged. Also, researchers at Shriners Hospitals for Children discovered that early surgical excision and grafting reduces infections, shortens hospital stays and improves cosmetic outcomes for patients. Finally, Burn Awareness Week, a national education campaign, was

created in an effort to raise public awareness and reduce the number of burn injuries in children.

1990s: Services were expanded at our burn hospitals. Care was made available for non-burn conditions such as port wine stains, congenital ear deformities and other complex wound and skin conditions. In addition, new programs were set up to help burn patients with psychological and social issues, including transitioning back to school and community. And, in 1997, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California opened in Sacramento to serve children with orthopaedic conditions, burns and spinal cord injuries. The hospital has become the busiest pediatric burn center in the western U.S.

2000 - 2010s: Shriners Hospitals for Children continues to demonstrate and be recognized for their leadership in burn care. The hospitals in Boston and Cincinnati received the Press Ganey Summit Award for extraordinary patient satisfaction. All four burn hospitals have leaders who have served as president of the American Burn Association and three of the hospitals have hosted or co-hosted the World Burn Congress, an annual event of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors that brings together approximately 800 burn survivors and their families, caregivers, burn care professionals and firefighters to share experiences and support one another.

In the years and decades to come, Shriners Hospitals for Children expects to continue its leadership in pediatric burn care, and its long-standing legacy of improving the lives of children.

Top left: Shriners Hospitals for Children — BostonTop right: Shriners Hospitals for Children — CincinnatiBottom left: Shriners Hospitals for Children — GalvestonBottom right: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California



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SHRINE CLUB NEWS

VENICE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Nick Mulig – 493-1958

907 South Doral LaneVenice, FL 34293-3809

Email: No EmailMeets at So. Venice Yacht Club

4425 Yacht Club Dr.South Venice

3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.

NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUBPresident: Bob Somerville – 429-6433

2504 Dalhart Ave.North Port, FL 34286-7237

Email: No emailMeets at The Olde World Restaurant

14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FLEvery Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.

Stated Meeting, 2nd Monday at 11:30 a.m.

HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUBReban: Del Rawlinson – 951-0033

2301 Wood St.Sarasota, FL34237-8019

Email: [email protected] 1st Thursday of each month

at Sahib ShrineConference Room A - 7:30 p.m.

MANATEE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Bill Padelford - 792-4226

1401 8th Ave. W.Bradenton, FL 34205-6711

Email: [email protected] at the Peridia Golf & Country Club

4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.

Social Events to be Announced

GULF SHRINE CLUBPresident: Rich Okerman – 758-9496

808 53Rd. Ave. E. # 266KBradenton, FL 34203-5826Email: [email protected]

Meets at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton2nd Tuesday each month – 11:00 a.m.

Ladies Dinner Dance - 4th Wednesday (3rd in Nov.)each month – Bradenton Country Club

ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUBPresident: Joseph Simek – 496-9222

5788 Marigold Rd.Venice, FL 34293

Email: [email protected] the 1st Tuesday of each month

at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am.Lunch 12 Noon

CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: TBA

MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUBPresident: Hampton Crimi - 468-0578

5908 Osprey Rd. # 3Venice, FL 34293-6630Email: [email protected]

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each monthat Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

DIRECTOR OF CLUBSTBA

Greetings, Brother nobles from the Gulf ShrineClub. I hope all you snowbirds had a great sum-

mer. We made some changes at the September meet-ing. Due to rising costs, we have moved our monthlydinner dance, from the Bradenton Country Club tothe Legion Post #24, on 75th Street West, Bradenton.The price of the dinner will still be $25.00, perperson. Our first dance was October 24, which we aredoing on a trial basis, to see if it is successful. Nextdance will be in December. For information, pleasecall Ray Perez at 794-1444.

Sadly, the Black Camel has struck. Ray Heaton, amember in good standing since 2003. Ray you will besorely missed. We extend our sincere sympathy tohis wife, Rena.

A member who has contributed much to the GulfShrine Club, Sky King will no longer be able to attendour meetings, due to failing health. We will miss allthe time and effort you put into the club activities;Thanks, Sky.

To our members or anyone who reads the Reportermagazine, if you have any ideas on how to raisemoney for our club, please contact me – (941) 758-9496, or my email, <[email protected]>.

Anyone who wishes to join us for lunch at theAmerican Legion Post #24, 75th Street West inBradenton, we meet on the second Tuesday of themonth, at 11:30 a.m., $10.00 per person for lunch. Agood time will be had by all. Thank You.

Gulf Shrine Clubby Richard Okerman, Sr., President, [email protected]



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Hillbilly Shrine Clubby Mike Davenport, Secretary, [email protected]

Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, [email protected]

Erratum, Latin for “an error in writing or print-ing.” That’s exactly what happened in last

month’s Motor Corps column. However, even thoughour Reporter Editor Gary Schweinshaupt called it a“low level error,” I’ll try and right the error in thismonth’s column.

Our net income for seven weeks of Bikerbillydinners should have been $5,436. That would aver-age about $777 per week. The figures represent animprovement over our 2011 results.

The other error was in calculating the days be-tween our Spaghetti Dinner and Thanksgiving. Thespaghetti dinner is November 4; Thanksgiving isNovember 22. That would mean 18 days between thetwo events. Therefore, that’s my mea culpa (Latin for

“my mistake.”) Read on and I’ll try and do better thismonth.

Our annual fall ride to Murphy, North Carolinaconflicted with the Sun Fiesta Parade in Venice onOctober 20. Nevertheless, we plan to participate inthe Venice Holiday Parade on November 24, theCeremonial parade in the morning and the SarasotaHoliday Parade in the evening on December 1, andthe Poinsettia parade in North Port on December 8.

By the time you read the November issue of TheReporter, our fall Spaghetti Dinner will be days away.We hope to see a lot of our fellow Shriners, familiesand friends on Sunday, November 4 between 3:30 -6:30pm. It’s all the spaghetti you can eat, our famous

Howdy, y’all! Here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse”.

Well, this time last year I wrote about how wellwe did the Hillbilly Convention, how time flies.

As I said last month here comes parade season.Everyone always loves to see us Hillbillies paradin!Our next parade is Venice Holiday Parade on Satur-day, November 24. Step-off 7:00 p.m.

Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving. You cantell you ate too much on Thanksgiving when you haveto let your bathrobe out!

Hillbilly November Menu

November 1 Chicken TetrazziniNovember 8 MeatloafNovember 15 Turkey/StuffingNovember 22 No Hillbilly DinnerNovember 29 BBQ Pork

Be safe, be healthy, be happy.

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. . .continued from page 13Motor Corps Shrine Club

North Port Shrine Clubby Jock Robertson, Scribe, [email protected]

salad, Italian dinner rolls, and wine; all this for only$9 in advance, $10 at the door. Children 12 and undereat free!

The Motor Corps is busy planning on its “boozewagon raffle” for 2013. If you recall, we have a HarleyDavidson wagon loaded with top shelf adult bever-ages. Winner takes all, including the wagon. Chanceswill be available soon from any Motor Corps member.

The Motor Corps is getting ready for a couple ofother events before the end of the year. The first isthe election of officers for the year 2013. The secondis our Christmas Party to be held in December.

If you haven’t purchased one of our Sahib 30thAnniversary baseball caps, it’s still not too late. Costis only $15 per hat and they are available from anyMotor Corps member.

One of our members, Steve Litschauer (Eagle),CEO of Shoestring on a String, was named Outstand-ing Retail Leader by the Florida Retail Federation.He was honored at a recent Manatee Chamber ofCommerce Coffee. Congratulations to Steve fromyour fellow Motor Corps members.

We have a few birthdays and anniversaries toreport in November. Birthdays this month are: TempHamilton (Snoozy) on the 20th and Lady ConnieLacey (Cooter) on the 27th. We have one anniversaryin November: Barry Hart (Policyman) and Barbara(B-ball) on November 15.

We invite everyone to join us for our Novemberindoor Mixer and outdoor Picnic at Dallas

White Park. Please phone President Bob ‘Mixmaster’Somerville for more information and reservations.

While nobles attend our 2nd Monday of the month11:15 a.m. Stated Meeting “in back” at the OldeWorld, we invite their ladies and guests to a monthlybirthday lunch “up front.” And each Tuesday 7:30a.m., rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year, our nobles,ladies and friends breakfast in separate rooms at theOlde World Restaurant for information, fun and fel-lowship.

Please bring your and your friends’ aluminum canpull-tabs for Bob ‘Can Man’ Arnold, and your oldmagazines with blacked out address labels for 3rd VPJohn ‘Magazine Mogul’ Brophy (426-0743, [email protected]) to affix our Shrine Club stickerfor distribution (now over 100) to North Port medicaloffices and firehouses.

Nobles, ladies and guests had great fun at ourOctober Mixer at the Olde World Restaurant andTurkey Fry Picnic in the park! In addition, returningsnowbirds Don White, Jim MacDonald, P.W. Tousley,Roger Dalton, Jim Gates, ‘Mac’ Gath and Bill Shipleyhelped with our entry in the Venice Sun FiestaParade. Our float featured a large Shriners Hospitalfor Children flag donated by John Brophy.

We invite any Mason or Shriner with their ladyand/or guests to join us for some of our friendlybanter (such as Noble Sam Cohen’s frantic retrieval

of Noble Barney Balloon’s equipment for the Septem-ber Pioneer Days Parade in Englewood) and civicprojects. Recent guests included Paul Johnston ofCincinnati, friend of Eric Bock.

Sickness and distress: Noble Bill Shipley still hasback issues, Lady Marilyn Gatrell is recovering froma recent medical procedure and your scribe is pre-paring for gall bladder surgery. However, on a lighternote, our ‘Mixmaster’ president read a hilarious spoofobituary on the passing of the 71-year-old PillsburyDoughboy. He had “died of a yeast infection andtrauma complications from repeated pokes in thebelly, was buried in a lightly greased coffin and thegrave site was piled high with flours.” – etc. etc. Youhave to read it to appreciate all such homophones!See Bill for a copy.

As we go to press, no responses yet to our Octoberquiz, so we’ll give our readers another month for a tryat it:

In an interview after his tenure, what U.S. Su-preme Court Justice appointed by Richard Nixon,described the NRA-sponsored new interpretation ofthe Second Amendment as: “one of the greatest piecesof fraud – I repeat the word fraud – on the Americanpublic by special-interest groups that I have everseen in my lifetime.”

The first non-club member to identify this Octo-ber/November Notable at the above email address orphone (941) 429-6882, wins a free Tuesday morningbreakfast for two with the North Port Shrine Club.



North Port Shrine Club Noble Bill and Lady Alice Shipleywho just returned from Maryland conversing

with Past President Jim Macdonald.

Copher

Shrine Clubs – October 2012

Jan Gates, President Bob Somerville, 1st Lady Wally Somerville, andPP J.D. Copher, along with 26 other members and spouses, enjoyed the

October North Port Shrine Club mixer at Olde World Restaurant.

Copher

New North Port Shrine Club member Mike Tirpik was sworn inby Past President Tom Millaway while Mike’s Lady Sheila looks on.

Copher

Past President of North Port Shrine Club Randy Anderson blew out the last candleon the October birthday cake. Others present who will celebrate their birthday this

month were PP Jim Macdonald, Noble Mac Gath and Noble Bill Shipley.

Copher

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December 2080 Robert & Ruth Riegel

December 2056Manatee Shrine Club

April 2030Charles S. Marston

(In Memory of Anne M. Marston)May 2029

Desert PatrolAugust 2027

Fred & Marylou EllisMarch 2025

John R. Holland(In memory of Carl E. Hohlt)

February 2023North Port Shrine Club

August 2024S. & B. CarterApril 2022

Roy Winterbottom(In Memory of Ed Luff)December 2021

Don and Joan PattersonVolkert and Helen SmithDick and Jinny Warner

(In Memory of Luther Bollman)May 2021

Burton ChandlerJack & Iris Kwitchoff

March 2021Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle

(El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine ClubOctober 2020Dolores O'Neal

(In Memory of Loved Shriners)Norris and Barbara Walker

December 2019Everett & Evelyn Blount

(In Memory of Dick Reese)November 2019

Sahib Golf CommitteeAugust 2019

David R. MagdalikMarch 2019Michael Clarke

November 2018Charles H. Burke

September 2018In Memory of

Dr George & Dorothy RobinsonSeptember 2017

Marion Podewitz(In Memory of Bill Podewitz)

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Paul Tobias)

August 2017Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP)June 2017

Manatee Shrine ClubMay 2017

Sahib Shrine Mariners

April 2017Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Arthur Bieser)(In Memory of John Bohenkamp)

(In Memory of Larry Swanson)(In Memory of Earl Woodring)

March 2017Christopher Weeks &

Barbara HersheyJanuary 2017

Charles & Suzanna KruegerOctober 2016

Patricia A. McLain(In Memory of BG John H. McLain)

May 2016Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Al McKenzie, PP)(In Memory of John Pinkley)(In Memory of Fordon Harris)

March 2016Jerry & Joyce Goacher

Dottie Pinkley(In Memory of John Pinkley)

Don and Elayne SimsFebruary 2016

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Ed Luff)

(In Memory of Christopher Weeks)January 2016

Jim & Eileen JensenDecember 2015

Aides Office(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)

September 2015Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)August 2015

Chris & Peg KelloggManatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Kenneth Gerrard, Sr., PP)(In Memory of Walter J. Kunkel)

June 2015Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Michael A. Cipullo)(In Memory of Irene Krakow)

May 2015The Builders Lodge No. 376(In Memory of Irene Krakow)

Donald & Audrey SchmittApril 2015Harold Bell

John H. Brophy(In Memory of Catherine F. Brophy)

James & Caroyl DunlapManatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Fred Rye)(In Memory of Charles E. Slater)(In Memory of Fred W. Nason)(In Memory of Lowell L. Sutton)(In Memory of Joseph P. Kelley)

March 2015Bill & Gail Balkwill

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Dr. A. Edward O'Hara)

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of S. F. Perkins, III)

January 2015June C. Hutcheson

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Carl Herman)

(In Memory of Scott Macaulay)(In Memory of Edgar Sherrick)

Edward & Jean O’Hara(In Memory of Dr. Robert S. Nowicki)

December 2014John Lewellen

Bill SimonNovember 2014

Jacques & Marie Landau(In Memory of Chris Kellogg)

Margaret Lawrence(In Loving Memory of Don Lawrence)

Walter ReuterOctober 2014Bill & Tally Hull

Ronald R. & Georgana J. LeVene(In memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)

Marian Goldenberg(In Loving Memory of Bob Goldenberg, PP)

September 2014Jack & Barbara ScrofaniRon & Georgana LeVene

(In Memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)August 2014

Jack & Martha BryantGiles Light

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Jim Arendall)

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Ned Jaworski)

June 2014Dottie La Greco

(In Memory of Husband Louis La Greco)Ed & Jean O’Hara

(In Memory of Stanley Nowicki &Dr. Sigmund Nowicki)

Col. Murray G. SwindlerMay 2014

Wallace & Audrey Clements(In Memory of Our Son Mike Clements)

May 2014Provost Guard

(In Memory of Passed Members)B. John and Roberta RossRobert & Audrey Rushing

(In Memory of Joan Winters)April 2014

Carolyn B. ‘Midge’ Jordan(In Memory of Doug Jordan)

Ray & Barbara Stevens

March 2014Oscar & Peggy Cloutier

Dale & Donna LaBellKenneth & Betty Terryberry

February 2014Cabiri

January 2014Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Bill Disney)John & Margaret Hodge

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Roy Rudolph)

December 2013Doug & Janie Bohannon

Virginia Chase(In Memory of Harold Chase)

November 2013Ann Lassig

(In Memory of Ken Lassig)October 2013

Lindy & Sandy NardoneHugh D. YaegerAugust 2013Nancy Holmes

(In Memory Husband George)June 2013

C. Donald & Marna McLeodKevin & Susan Sapio

May 2013Ed & Edie PhillipsJean C. Rudolph

Bill & Stacey Lee ZurloApril 2013

Ted & Anita Moltz Joe & Sharon Pegararo

March 2013Don & Joan Patterson

(In Memory of Luther Bollman)Volkert E. & Helen H. Smith

Dick & Jenny WarnerFebruary 2013

C. Ace Adams HP& P andRuth McAngell PHP

William M. AdamsRobert & Ruth Riegel

(In Memory of Herman Dooley)January 2013

Ted & Lourdes Oliveira(In Memory of Everson & Harvey Lambert)

December 2012Knights of the Round Table, South

(In Memory of Joe Porter)George & Norma Shoner

November 2012Charles & Mary Jane Hamilton

Herb & Joanne Mueller

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SHRINE UNIT NEWSGreetersby Dick Menzak, Past President

Legion of Honorby Malcolm H. Van Dyke II, [email protected]

Greetings, President John Winters was happywith the Venice Parade Greeter turnout. Our

object is to fill the trailer every parade.The 2013 slate of officers was presented to our mem-

bers by Committee Chairman Bill Nelson at our lastGreeter meeting. A vote will be taken this month at ourmeeting. It is very important you attend this meeting!The results of the vote will be in December’s article.

John Winters expects all Greeter officers to at-tend the Unit Head meeting each month; our by-lawsstate it. Be informed.

Happy Birthday in November to John Lineweaver.The holiday season is approaching. Let us remem-

ber out ill Brothers and all ill Greeter family mem-bers in our prayers. Dave Dickerson has been movedto hospice care, please send any cards to his homeaddress. Bill Zurlo is home now. Give him a call, avisit or at least a card. Let all who are ill know theyare not forgotten.

Be a Greeter, join the Prestige Unit!

Noble John H. Brophy of North Port,(not a Legionof Honor noble) wrote a tremendous “Letter to

the Editor” article in the Sunday September 16 Engle-wood Sun Newspaper. In his article he lambasted thenewspaper for not running one picture nor writinganything about the many Sahib Shrine Units in theLabor Day Englewood Pioneer Parade. He in par-ticular picked out the newspapers staff writer andstaff photographer for their failure. Well done, NobleJohn!

November brings the LOH sponsored Birthdayand Anniversary Dinner/Dance. With the LOH andSahib Shriners now accepting American Flags that

are worn, ripped, frayed and tattered from the publicand Sahib Shriners for proper retirement, I am issu-ing this formal challenge to all who attend this affair.Whom ever brings the most American Flags to theNovember 13 affair and gives them to me in a plasticor paper bag, the LOH will on the spot provide you abottle of champagne. If a tie, we will flip a coin. Bringthem on nobles and guests!

November ushers in the holiday season with par-ties and good food. Going to the Thanksgiving DayBrunch at Sahib? Come on guys let’s pig out. Withouta doubt, I can eat $25 worth of “Carved Roast Beef”let alone everything else on this menu. See you there!



Stop in and visit us today.

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Marinersby Frank Metheny, Commodore, [email protected]

Going to the Sahib Casino “Fun” Night on Friday,November 2? With the LOH 2LT Commander on thecommittee, he has also issued a challenge to the LOHmembership. Hope you got the email I sent out andresponded accordingly.

Play Bingo at Sahib on Tuesday? Want to get afree play? Simply bring in a USA American Flag thatneeds to be properly retired, in a plastic or paperbag, and you will get one free play. Only one free playno matter how many flags you bring in. This offer isopen to the public and Sahib family members.

Legion of Honor LegionettesThe Legion of Honor Legionettes of Sahib Shrinerswork hard making and selling crafts at the monthlyPancake Breakfasts in order to donate anywhere

from $1,500 to $3,000 per year to the Rehab Depart-ment at the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children.Through a liaison with that department, they areable to select the equipment they contribute to forpurchase.

The ladies have contributed a sizeable amountthrough their sales. Among the items they sell areassorted washable and microwaveable “potato bags”(for baking potatoes) decorative tissue box covers,various handmade aprons, knitted dishcloths anddish towels, good quality used books and holidaycrafts, as well as seasonable items.

The Legionettes have donated their considerabletalents, materials and time. Well done ladies and thenobles of the Legion of Honor deeply appreciatethis.

Greetings from the Mariners! We have had another busy month with a great time at the Get

Away to Burnt Store Marina. There were aroundforty Mariners, mates and guests in attendance. It allstarted on Friday September 14 with plenty of food,drink and fellowship. Saturday morning the golfersmade their way to the club for an exciting round andlunch. The rest enjoyed the hospitality room playinggames and football while others went to town toshop. A wonderful chicken dinner with all the trim-mings was served. After dinner, three Mariners wereinducted into the Ancient Mariners, Fleet CaptainMax Misemer, Secretary “Slippery” George Cancroand “Sore Thumbs” Carroll Scribner. Only two of thethree slipped on the wet tile and went down with a

loud crash. There were no permanent injuries but alot of excitement. Fun was had by all as King Nep-tune performed the ceremony. Sunday morning ev-eryone packed up to go home but not before they atea hearty breakfast prepared by PP Dale LaBell andhis crew. A huge thank you to all who helped to makethis weekend another success.

There are a lot of events coming up before the end ofthe year. There are a couple of home parties plannedand a couple of restaurant socials. Dates and times willbe sent out as soon as everything is confirmed. Thereare several parades coming up that the Mariners willbe participating in. The Mariner’s Christmas Party willbe held at Marina Jack on Wednesday December 19;Kim Jenkins will be the entertainment.



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Model Tsby Barry Hayes, Scribe

After spending part of the summer with a sickboat, I want to report “Never Again 7” is back torunning perfect. I found out why it is better to havea friend with a boat than to own your own. Yes, itcertainly is a hole in the water you pour money in. I

doubt that will ever change for me since I have had aboat or boats for many years. There are few thingsbetter than to be on the water.

Happy Boating.

Greetings nobles! Captain Mike Swatek had sevencars in the Englewood Pioneer Days Parade on

Labor Day. He said there was one breakdown beforeand one during the parade. It is our longest parade,and I’ve always felt that it is one of our most enthu-siastic parades. People seem to really enjoy the wholething. I know that it was always my favorite.

As I sit here on a balmy Sarasota morning listen-ing to a Ferrante and Teicher album on my Boseradio/cd player as I write this, I know that I havebeen blessed many times over just to live in Sarasota.

Our Blue Lodges seem to be on good footing. SahibShriners just seems to get better and better thanks tohard work of many people. I think we should beaware of our many blessings and reciprocate on adaily basis as we travel through life.

Thanksgiving Friendsby Joanna Fuchs

Thanksgiving is a time For reviewing what we treasure,

The people we hold dear, Who give us so much pleasure.Without you as my friend, Life would be a bore;Having you in my life Is what I’m thankful for.

Happy Anniversary to: Donald and Mary Traurigon the 4th, Kenneth and Kathy Lloyd on the 10th andDave and Marian Dewey on the 12th.

Happy Birthday to: Fred Ellis on the 5th, ChuckAbrams on the 10th, Sam Upton on the 12th, JoanPatterson on the 15th, Kenneth Clark on the 19th,Donald Traurig on the 22nd and Marylou Ellis on the27th.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone!Remember, “We ride so that children can walk!”Editor’s Note: We are sad to report the passing of

Noble Barry Hayes after this article was written. Wewill truly miss his contributions and send our condo-lences to Lady Anne and his family.



Oriental Bandby Sig Pahl, Secretary, [email protected]

The Oriental Band is rehearsing on a regular ba-sis, honing our skills. We are getting ready for a

busy season of parades and performances.On October 3, President Floyd LaDue presented

our four trophies from the Charlotte Imperial to Ill.Sir Charles Levan, 33°. We are very proud to havegotten “ Best overall Band”, first place in stageperformance, second in parade and our director/president received the Best Director Trophy; a jobwell done.

Two important dates for the O.B. are the VeniceChristmas Parade on November 24, and the SahibFall Ceremonial on November 30 and December 1.

Since our last newsletter, the Black Camel hastaken our brother Chris Kellogg from us. Chris diedon September 13, after a short illness. Chris was a

member of the Oriental Band and its secretary formany years. He truly loved the heavenly music mak-ers. Chris was also a proud Marine and was true tothe Marine Tenets till the end, Semper Fi, Chris. Heis survived by his wife Peg, sons Paul and Craig, anddaughter Cindy, six grandchildren and 3 step- grand-children. Chris, Rest in Peace.

The O.B. wishes all nobles and ladies a HappyThanksgiving. Sahib Shriners will host a GrandThanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 22. Let’smake this a Grand event.

Remember, support your Shrine, collect pull-tabs,plastic bottle caps and keep a child in your heart.

Thought for the month: “Practice is a means ofachieving the perfection that is desired.”

HAVE YHAVE YHAVE YHAVE YHAVE YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOUR 2013 DUES YET?OUR 2013 DUES YET?OUR 2013 DUES YET?OUR 2013 DUES YET?OUR 2013 DUES YET?Pay by credit card online at http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm



Unit Councilby Fred Phillips, Chairman, [email protected]

Win A Free Vacation!Does a free week at a one bedroom time-share unit inSky Valley, Georgia in July sound good to you?

Well it gets better! The unit contains a loft andcan accommodate up to four people! All amenities ofgolf, tennis, pool, etc. are available. It is near theCarolina border and is within a days driving time ofSarasota. This “mountain get-a-way” will be won by alucky player at our Casino “FUN” Night on Friday,November 2. This will be a temple FUNd raiser, butmembers of the public are welcome. Of course, nominors will be allowed. Games start at 6:00 p.m., nochip sales after 8:30 p.m., and games end at 9:00 p.m.Prizes will be awarded just as soon after 9:00 p.m. aswinners can be determined. The lucky winner withthe most chips when games end will have first choiceof the “mountain get-a-way” or any of the other prizes.The player with the next highest number of chipswill get second choice of the remaining prizes, etcuntil all prizes are gone. Games will be Craps, Rou-lette, Blackjack and Poker. Maybe even a lucky “Spinthe Wheel.” Possibly a 50-50 drawing also. Houserules and game rules will be given to players the

night of the event when they receive their initialsupply of chips. The $10 admission includes an initialsupply of chips. Additional chips available at $5. TheSahib restaurant will be open 5-7:30 p.m. with regu-lar menu items. All this presents an opportunity forall to have a good time at a reasonable price and havea chance to take home a prize. We hope to see you allthere. And don’t forget to bring your lucky charmswith you!

A different event where a certain degree of luck isinvolved will occur on November 23. That will be theopening day for the Sarasota Kennel Club. Again thisyear SKC management has offered us the opportu-nity to hawk tickets in their parking lot and at theentrances to the club. There really will be no luckinvolved with our involvement although you mightwant to consider wishing for good weather that day.Details will be given out at the November Club/UnitHead Meeting. Meanwhile mark your calendars andbegin planning to take part if you want to earn a fewdollars for your club/unit treasuries.

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Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Proceeds to the Building Fund

Spaghetti Dinner at Sahib ShrineSunday, November 4

3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by

The Famous Sahib Shrine Motor Corps

For a Great Low Price ofAdults $9.00 in Advance

Adults $10.00 Per Person at the DoorChildren 12 and under Free!

All the Spaghetti YAll the Spaghetti YAll the Spaghetti YAll the Spaghetti YAll the Spaghetti You Can Eatou Can Eatou Can Eatou Can Eatou Can Eat

Spaghetti and Meat BallsOur Famous Salad

Italian Dinner RollsWine

Oriental Guide’s notesby Carroll Scribner, [email protected]

Hi and how are you? This is my second try at thismonth’s info, I forgot to save the first try and it

went out the window! I have smartened up, hope-fully!

We have been very busy with membership, whenyou read this; your committee will have presentedprograms at all Blue Lodges in our area. We arealways well-received and treated as brothers. Forthis, a big thanks to our Worshipful Masters.

As we traveled, our message has been one ofrecognition of Sahib’s roots and our great respect forour Masonic family, our reliance on our Past Mastersfor support and guidance and an orientation to themany activities that are unique to our temple. Wediscuss, of course the many units and clubs open tomembers, but our primary message is Sahib’s contri-bution to Sarasota and Manatee County’s’ childrenand families. All are aware of our parades and par-ties, but few really know of the 1600 children wecurrently sponsor at our Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren, few know of our air flights to special services,

a rare number know of our hundreds of trips toTampa by our great driver’s crew.

How effective have we been? That will be evi-denced in time. I do know that wherever we havetraveled we have opened eyes and made new friends.

What have I been doing?Worked on the 50s Party - great time!!Luncheon Host - lots of great stories!Birthday /Anniversary Dance HostAlmost killed by the Mariners!Bingo volunteerScrambled eggs with the King PinsSun Fiesta ParadeImperial Membership OrientationAmara Temple Potentate’s BallSeveral budget meetingsUnit Head meetingsEtc., etc., etc., a busy month!In closing, if you have not received your yearbook,

let me know, call (941) 488 4363. It’s been a long,frustrating process!



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Telephone: 941-366-4450Fax: 941-954-7508

Sahib Shrine Trust Fund“The Permanent Building Fund”

Million Dollar Recognition Wall FundPledge Card

$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order

$500 Cash, Check, or Money Order

$500 Cash, Check, or Money order. Minimum tenpayments over a one year period.

$2,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money orderOther tangible items over a 5 year period.

$5,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money OrderOther tangible items over a 5 year period.



Larger Amounts designated by Board of Trustees withwishes of donor considered.

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Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

We wish to thank the following who have given up to thispoint and those who qualifying will be engraved on the“Tree” in the appropriate manner.

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Sahib Shriners

Grand BuffetTHANKSGIVING DAY

Thursday, November 2212 Noon to 2:30pm

Full Salad Bar

Fresh Roasted Turkey, Baked Ham,Carved Roast Beef, Buttercrumb Grouper

Corn Bread Stuffing, Mashed Potato,Giblet Gravy, Jellied Cranberry Sauce

Whole Green Beans, Fresh Carrots,Candied Sweet Potatoes

Apple, Pumpkin and Chocolate Cream Pies

Soft Ice Cream Machine

Advance Reservations, A Must!Through Box Office Only

Reserved Seating

$22 per person, $11 children 10 yrs. & underPrice includes Tax and Gratuity

Marylou, Box Office 366-4449 ext. 320

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Programto be Announced

Social Hour11:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 13$14.00 per person (incl. tax & tip) No refunds after Thursday prior to luncheon

Reserved Seating with advanced Ticket Sales through the Box Office, call 366-4449 Ext. 320

Sahib ShrineLadies & Nobles Holiday Luncheon

Lunch12 noon

Roasted Fresh TurkeyGiblet Gravy

Mashed PotatoCranberry Sauce

Green Peas & Fresh CarrotsRolls / Butter

Cherry PieIced Tea/ Coffee.



Treasurer’s notesby Kenneth Shipley, [email protected]

A couple of months ago I issued a challenge to youall to estimate what the fixed costs would be to

run your temple for the first nine months of the year.These are the bills we must pay just to open thedoors. True, without opening the doors, we wouldnot have electric, water and sewer, garbage, and afew other costs, yet my intention was to highlight thebasics and not count salaries, supplies, maintenance,food and beverage, and all those expenses that arediscretionary. Here is a table of those costs:

Property taxes $ 7,848.31Property Insurance 6,549.00Electricity 45,550.84Water/Sewer 12,111.92Lawn service 11,600.00Pest control 984.30Trash/garbage 1,122.00Gas 3,917.79Telephone 5,849.68Security 302.88

This all adds up to $92,246.72 for just the first ninemonths. If you extend that out to a full year, we comeup with $122,995.62. How does that compare with thedues collected for 2012? That figure came in at$127,500. Let’s take out the Imperial and hospitalassessments and that number is actually $108,000.Not even a break-even situation. Of course, in thereal world, we have our wonderful staff, our upkeepon the building, our activities and entertainmentand a whole bunch of other expenses that I would beglad to share with any noble. That number is comingin at $396,940 for the year. By the way, the winner ofthe challenge was Charlie Hamilton. We will behaving a dinner on the Friday evening of his choice inDecember.

As you read this, I am in Africa for the month. Ireturn the day after Thanksgiving. I hope the elec-tions, the World Series, the college and professionalfootball seasons and your personal health and well-being has given you all many reasons to be thankful.I am thankful for the opportunity to have served youthis past year.

On October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., theSahib Model T Unit helped at the Sarasota Fire

Prevention Day event held at the Fire Training Cen-ter on Beneva Road next to Sahib Shrine.

We give children rides in our Model T cars at therate of one every 5 minutes, which represents hun-dreds of rides. This drew a large group of people toour location at the event. We were then able to giveout information on our Shriners Hospitals for Chil-

Model Ts help at Fire Prevention Dayby Charles Hamilton, President, [email protected]

dren, copies of the Sahib Shrine Reporter showingour events at Sahib temple, and we also put out aHospital Transportation Collection Container andgot a few dollars for that cause.

Considering everything, it was a very good day forboth the Fire Department and for Sahib Shrine.

The members who helped at the Fire PreventionDays were Fred Ellis, Mike Levin, Mike Swatek, JimSmith, Ron Le Vene and me.

Model T President Charles Hamiliton with one of the hundreds of children theunit gave rides to at the Sarasota .Fire Prevention Day.



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(Shreveport, La.) In a move that will dramaticallyexpand the scope of medical care provided, ShrinersHospitals for Children - Shreveport has added ser-vices for patients with cleft lip/palate and sportsmedicine needs to their current orthopaedic carespecialties.

As of August 2012, renowned oral and maxillofa-cial surgeon G.E. Ghali, DDS, M.D., FACS, will pro-vide services for children with low-severity cleft lipand palate conditions through the Shreveport hospi-tal. Dr. Ghali is a current director of the AmericanBoard of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and thefounder of the Ark-La-Tex Craniofacial and CleftCenter in Shreveport. He leads a multidisciplinaryteam of surgeons, dental specialists and therapistsin providing care, outreach and education to chil-dren and families with craniofacial conditions.

In addition to cleft lip and palate services, CraigSpringmeyer, M.D., has rejoined our facility to bringsports medicine care to Shreveport Hospital patients.Dr. Springmeyer, who previously served the Shreve-port facility as an orthopaedic surgeon, will nowoffer diagnosis and treatment to patients relating toinjuries received during sports-related activities. Inaddition to his active orthopaedic practice, Dr.Springmeyer serves as team physician for a number

of high school and other sporting teams throughoutthe Shreveport area.

“The addition of both cleft lip/palate and sportsmedicine to Shreveport Hospital care specialtiesprovides an opportunity to offer vital services notreadily available throughout the south central UnitedStates,” said Shreveport Board of Governors Chair-man Harvey Johnson. “We welcome the opportunityto expand our scope of services and identify newpatients for whom we can truly make a difference.”

About Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives

every day through innovative pediatric specialtycare, world-class research and outstanding medicaleducation. The 22 facilities in the United States,Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for chil-dren with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cordinjuries, and cleft lip and palate. For more informa-tion visit, <http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org>.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies on the generosity ofdonors. All donations are tax deductible to the full-est extent permitted by law.

For information about the programs and servicesof the Shreveport hospital, visit <http:/ /www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shreveport>.

Our Shreveport Hospital adds new servicesCleft lip/palate and sports medicine added to hospital specialties


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Moslem FeastNobles OnlyMain Hall

Saturday, December 111:45 a.m.

Baked ChickenBaked Beans, Cole Slaw

Rolls & ButterDessert

Coffee & Iced Tea

$7:00 per person

Ladies’ LuncheonSahara RoomsSaturday, December 1

11:45 a.m.

Turkey Salad Crepesw/Sherry Supreme Sauce

Lettuce and TomatoFresh Fruit

Hot Dinner Rolls / ButterVanilla Ice Creamw/chocolate sauceIced Tea / Coffee

$14.00 per person

Call Sherri for Reservationsat 366-4449, Ext. 300

(No advance tickets sold—pay at the door.)

Proceeds are for the benefit of Sahib Shrine activities.Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Sahib Shrine Fall eremonial

Special

November 30 & December 1, 2012

Schedule andProgram of EventsJames DeBolt – 1st Ceremonial Master – Chairman

FRIDAY EVENINGNovember 30, (Coat & tie for men, smart casual for ladies)

6:00 p.m. Candidates class photos6:45 p.m. Nobility seated7:00 p.m. Oriental Band performs while candidates are

seatedAnnounce Class Honoree

7:15 p.m. First Section of Ceremony (open to the public)8:30 p.m. Fezzing Ceremony8:45 p.m. Closing

Refreshments to follow

SATURDAY MORNING and AFTERNOON,December 1, (Business casual for men - no jeans or

shorts, smart casual for ladies)

6:30 a.m. Candidates & ladies have coffee & danish7:00 a.m. Vehicle leaves promptly for Tampa Hospital

10:45 a.m. Parade of Units and Clubs11:45 a.m. Men enter Main Hall for Moslem Feast

Ladies enter Sahara Room for cocktails& luncheon

1:00 p.m. Hospital Patient introduced to Candidates1:15 p.m. Ladies will join Candidates for “Building of The

Arch”

Class HonoreeFred Ellis



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.

Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building FundSince last Reporter

Clown Unit - In Memory of Noble Paul Tobias ................................... $100.00

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



VENICESHRINE CLUB

ALL MASONSAND NOBLES WELCOME!

Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.at the South Venice Yacht Club

4425 Yacht Club Drive

Contact: Nick Mulig President 493-1958

SahibSahibSahibSahibSahib

Memorial ServiceMemorial ServiceMemorial ServiceMemorial ServiceMemorial Service

SundaySundaySundaySundaySunday

November 25, 2012November 25, 2012November 25, 2012November 25, 2012November 25, 2012

at 3:00 p.m.at 3:00 p.m.at 3:00 p.m.at 3:00 p.m.at 3:00 p.m.

In the Main Hall

The service will be conducted by

our Chaplain Corps to remember

those nobles who have entered into

the land of eternal light

October 2011 to October 2012

Light refreshments will be served.



Kentucky ColonelsUnder the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

We meet with our ladies the 4th Tuesday of each month,except June, July & August.

Col. Dwight N. Ridgeway, President

Phone:721-7792 Email: [email protected]

SahibMarinersDo You Enjoy Boating?Join us 2nd Wednesday – 7:30 p.m.

AT SAHIB SHRINEFrank Metheny Email: [email protected] Phone: 966-4668

Model “T’s” and Classic Cars of Sahib Shriners

Meetings Are Held2nd MONDAY of

the Month7:00 P.M.

“AT SAHIB SHRINE”

For Model Ts contact: Fred Ellis (941) 484-0089For Classic Cars contact: Ron Shrum (941) 961-0871

WE RIDE SO THAT CHILDREN CAN WALK

THE LEGION OF HONOR4th WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS.

Legionettes meet same time in Sahara Room

Malcolm H. Van Dyke IICommander (941) 955-6483

Email: [email protected] Bojsiuk

Adjutant (941) 426-8077Email: [email protected]

Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar Club

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 ___________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City __________________ State ______ ZIP _________

Please have the certificate read:

________________________________________________(Please print full name)

For More Information Call: (941) 366-4449

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB

for the benefit of

Shriners Hospitals for Children

We Welcome Veterans!



BLACK CAMELBLACK CAMELBLACK CAMELBLACK CAMELBLACK CAMEL

Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and

more glorious life and service. We carry their

influence in our lives and their memories in our

hearts. They are not forgotten.

In MemoriamRECORDER’S REPORTby Oscar Cloutier, PP – Recorder

SEPTEMBER 2012

Membership Status:Membership Reported to

Imperial – August 2012 1,447Gains:

Affiliated 0Restored 0Associates 0Creations 0Reversal 1

1 1,448Losses:

Demits 1Deaths 4AMD 1Suspended 0Resigned 0

6 1,442

Ray Heaton

Christopher Kellogg

William Best

Joseph Mojica

Nickola Basilisco

SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAUNEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY

1. Schedule your clubs and organizations so we may educate more of the public aboutthe Shriners Hospitals for Children.

2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals andthe importance of keeping our Masonic families united and growing.

Contact Chairman: Harold EadyPhone: 351-7860 Email: [email protected]

SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERSHugh Quigley; Edmund Campbell, Jr.; James Trefrey, Jr.; Bob Somerville; Anthony Vignocchi

Sahib ShrinersMission Statement

To encourage and promote fun and fellowship for our Units and Clubs andprovide the essential leadership that will guide them to accomplish the same.

Our prime focus at all times will be our philanthropic mission to supportShriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class network of specialty hospitals.



SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY LUNCHEONSEvery Thursday at Sahib Shrine • 11:00 a.m. Camel’s Milk • 12 Noon Lunch

Interesting Speakers Weekly

Master of Ceremony ... Jim DeBoltInvocation ................... Chaplain Rev. Dorè Jacques PatlianOrgan Music ............... Gus Spurr

NovemberMaster of Ceremony

Jim DeBolt1st Ceremonial Master

2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237

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

Wells Purmort Phone: 941-366-7070Fax: 941-953-4901

Contact Program Chairmen: Don Albertson <[email protected]>or Philip Staples <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.

(Programs are subject to speaker changes.)

November 1 ...... Stated Meeting with Shriners Hospital Patient

November 8 ...... Fire Prevention

November 15 ...... Diamond Vault

November 22 ...... Thanksgiving

November 29 ...... Shriners Hospitals for Children Transportation

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



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

Jackpot – All Paper BingoElectronic Verifiers

Door Prizes - Annual Reward ProgramInstant Bingo (Pull Tabs) 25¢ 50¢ & $1.00

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)

Tired of the commotion and long waits to beserved at your business lunches?

Give theSahib ShrineRestaurant

a try!Reasonable prices, Free Wi-Fi,

no crowds, quiet atmosphere forserious business discussions to

help you make that sale.

Clients are often impressed that you areconnected with the Shrine philanthropies, and

they may be impressed with our rentalbanquet facilities.

HELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!Be a part of the team! Workers wanted eachTuesday. No experience necessary—just a sinceredesire to help keep our Bingo program successful.We can always use more workers to allow flexiblescheduling/split shifts, and for standby workersespecially during the summer months. Units or clubsare encouraged to provide volunteer workers oneweek out of each month.

Contact the following ahead of time for details:

Bingo Office at 366-4449 Ext. 314 for: Substitute Bingo caller Floor workers Bingo sheet (card) sellers Pull tab sales Ink Dauber sales

Fred Phillips at 951-9933 for: Kitchen help in sandwich/coffee preparation (Two people 8-9 a.m. and one person 8-1:30 p.m.) Serving of sandwiches/snacks/cashier (Three people 8-1:30 p.m.) (Either singles or couples are welcome)

Sahib Shriners 4th Annual

East West Shrine Game Saturday January 19, 2013

At Tropicana Field (No Weather Issues)

COST $75.00 PER PERSON

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Transportation to and from the game • Game Ticket – With reserved seating this year. • T-Shirt, East-West Shrine Game ball cap,

2013 East West calendar • Tailgate Party Including food, soda and water.

Adult beverages. • $10.00 concession coupon •

PACKAGE MUST BE ORDERED AND PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE December 15, 2012

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 Game Fund

SIGN UP SHEETS AVAILABLE AT THE SHRINE IN THE REPORTER OR REQUEST ONE FROM [email protected]

NAME _______________________________________________ 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 INFORMATIONDrop off at Sahib Shrine or mail to:

R. Kearney 1315 Tinamou Rd. Venice, FL 34293

GAME DAY IS SATURDAY JAN. 19, 2013

Cost of package $75.00 per person. (Bus, Ticket, T-Shirt ,Tailgate party & more)

Make check payable to: EAST WEST GAME FUND

ALL MONEY MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORRE DECEMBER 15, 2012.

We will have a pre-game party at the Shrine (date to be announced) 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 Friday December 21, 2012 Wendy 941-716-4227 or [email protected].

Join us before the pre-game party for dinner (date to be announced) at the Shrine 5 to 7 pm.

Free draft beer and wine at pre-game party!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SHRINER TO ATTEND THE GAME BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS



Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Canister ReportSeptember 2012

Noble Location Club/Unit Amount

Total $632.95

If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthlyreport, provide the Sahib office with the information. Sherri will be providing thecollection amounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number ofthese canisters out, and no information on where they are. Please help Sherri getthe current information.

Clark, Ken D.G. Hardware - 2881 Clark Rd. Model Ts $16.70D.G. Hardware - 4231 S.Tamiami Trl. Model Ts $45.86

D.G. Hardware - 3170 Bee Ridge Rd. Model Ts $43.42D.G. Hardware - 4260 Bee Ridge Rd. Model Ts $10.35D.G. Hardware - 206 Shopping Ave. Model Ts $3.04D.G. Hardware - 3371 17th St. Model Ts $47.92D.G. Hardware - 6398 N. Lockwood Ridge Model Ts $18.02Sarasota Lakes - 1674 University Pkwy Model Ts $13.12Subs-R-Us - 3605 Lockwood Ridge Model Ts $38.65

$237.08Osbourne, Gene Hungry Howies - Rt. 70 Creekwood MSC $63.31

$63.31Osganian, George Kentucky Fried Chicken - Palmetto MSC $12.55

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Rt 301 & US 41 MSC $36.88 Kentucky Fried Chicken - North Parrish MSC $12.41

Kentucky Fried Chicken - SR 64 & I75 MSC $27.18Kentucky Fried Chicken - 63rd & 15th St. W MSC $17.85Hungry Howies - Palmetto MSC $42.43Hungry Howies - 59th & Cortez MSC $13.15Hungry Howies - Desoto Mall MSC $42.56Hungry Howies - Ellenton MSC $65.55

$270.56Sommerville, Bob Sparkle Brite Nrth Prt SC $62.00

$62.00

position at his place of employment thatallowed him to pull the tabs off of ex-pired cans. So, he collected them and hasnow put them to good use. If you wouldlike to collect tabs for the Shriners aswell, you are welcome to bring them toBlack Widow anytime. Come on a Satur-day and enjoy a burger or dog at Spider’sRoad Kill Grill (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,weather permitting) and Jim and Laurenwill happily take any tabs you bring. Ifyou can’t make it on a Saturday, you candrop them off at the dealership when it’sconvenient and we will make sure theyget to Jim and Lauren.

Editor’s Note: This article appearedin the July 2012 issue of “The SpidersWeb,” a publication of the Black WidowHarley-Davidson dealer in Port Char-lotte, FL.

. . .continued from page 41Keepin’ Tabs

another. So anyone interested, they willbe looking for the host for the year 2016.Just a little information about the Hill-billies; there are 179 Clans, 761 newmembers last year, almost 77,000 cuzinsall together who have raised over $9million for the Shriners Hospitals forChildren and the transportation fund.At every convention, there is this onecuzin who gets up and sings a couple ofsongs till he raises at least $100 in hishat. At the Charleston convention, heraised over $2,600 with many generouscontributions from the audience If youdidn’t get to see this performance in2011, his name is C.A. Gatlin and hetakes the stage with an oil funnel with akazoo in it. Very hysterical!

That’s all for November, but remem-ber not to overspend on Black Fridayand enjoy the things that we are trulythankful for! Visit your Blue Lodges.

. . .continued from page 7Assistant Rabban’s notes

As of the writing of this article, ChiefRabban Bill Zurlo will be leaving HealthSouth and going home to continue hisrecovery. If you get an opportunity, givehim a call or drop him a card. Bill, we’restill praying for a speedy recovery.

Stay healthy and remember those whoare not!

. . .continued from page 7High Priest & Prophet’s notes

John T. Stafford, 33° a charter memberof Sahib Shriners and Chairman of

the Board of FCCI Mutual InsuranceGroup in Sarasota, was recently namedChairman of the Shriners Hospitals forChildren Investment Committee andChairman of the Special AdministrativeCommittee by Imperial Potentate AlanW. Madsen.

John has served on the InvestmentCommittee for the past seven years. Inthis capacity he will oversee in excess ofsix billion dollars in the hospital endow-ment fund.

Stafford appointed Chairman of ShrinersHospitals for Children Investment Committee

John T. Stafford, 33°



Editor’s Note: Per Shriners Bylaws, § 325.11Election Regulations, candidates may print, publishand circulate their resume, here is this candidate’ssubmission.

I was raised a Master Mason in Plumb Lodge No.862 and served as Steward and Master Mason

Degree Team Captain. I am now affiliated to PhoenixLodge No. 346. Became a 32° Degree Scottish RiteMason in the Valley of Louisville, affiliated to theValley of Tampa studied and received Master Crafts-man status. I became a Shriner at Kosair temple; thereI was a member in the Greeters Unit, Potentate’sAide and Outer Guard (Appointed Divan.)

I affiliated to Sahib temple in 1996. Here I havebeen active in clubs and units, elected to leadershippositions in the Mariners as chaplain and secretary,president and secretary of the Hillbilly Shrine Club,Rabban of the Clan and President of the Ritual Unit.Appointed as an Ambassador, Chief Camel Herder,Executive Aide, Membership Chairman, Public Rela-

tions and Director of Ritual/Ceremony (appointedDivan.) In 2011 was made a Sahib Emeritus Noble asCeremonial Director.

Graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with anAA in Education in 1969 and University of Louisvillewith a BS Degree in 1973. A member of 100th Divi-sion, Army Reserve from 1970 to 1976. I taught in theJefferson County School System as a longer termsubstitute teacher until 1973.

Served 22 years from 1974 to 1996, as a policeofficer in the Louisville Division of Police. Retired toSarasota in 1996 and began a second career. In 1997at SCTI at the Criminal Justice Academy, I wascoordinator and instructor in Criminal Justice As-sisting Program. In 2000, I began working at theFlorida Department of Juvenile Justice as a juvenileprobation officer in the Venice office. In 2003, I waspromoted to Senior Probation Officer with adminis-trative, supervisory duties as well as overseeingjuveniles on probation. A position I continue to holdwith plans to retire in January 2013.

Editor’s Note: Per Shriners Bylaws, § 325.11Election Regulations, candidates may print, publishand circulate their resume, here is this candidate’ssubmission.

Married to Lady Carol. A Mason in SarasotaLodge No. 147. A Scottish Rite 32° Mason with

the Valley of Tampa, And a member of Sahib Shrinerssince 2003.

Member of the following Shrine clubs and units:North Port, Venice, Gulf, Manatee, Kentucky Colo-nels, Mariners, King Pins, Hillbillies, chairman ofthe Bingo operation since the fall of 2010, donating toSahib approximately $ 300,000 during my tenure.

I am a Sahib Past Potentate for the year of 2010,and had a very successful year. I was instrumental inrefinishing the parking lot with new stripping, in-stalled new carpets in the main hall and the Sahararoom and other things accomplished.

I have operated my own Sprinkler Company since1982, and have installed many systems since then, inapproximately 4,500 homes, many commercial sys-tems and many systems installed for the same peopleagain and again.

I feel I am qualified for this position, as I has beeninvolved with Shrine Law, and other operations ofthe Shrine. I looks forward to working with thenobles, the help and others to make Sahib ‘A First-Rate Shrine temple.’

Vos Candidate for Sahib Recorderby Don Vos, Past Potentate, [email protected]

Firquin Candidate for Sahib Recorderby Ed Firquin, [email protected]

We’re pleased to report that donations toShriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa have

been steadily rising this year resulting in total dona-tions of $4,132,368.24 from January 1 through June30, 2012. Please continue to support our amazingmission by donating to Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren – Tampa and encouraging your friends andfamily to do the same. Contact Alicia Argiz Lyons,Director of Development, at (813) 975-7118 or <aargiz-lyons @shrinenet.org> for more information.

Source: Shriners Hospital for Children – Tampa,Shoreline News, 2nd Quarter 2012.

Year-to-Date Donations at our Tampa Hospital



We Care

Manatee ShrineClub

President: Bill Padelford - 792-42261401 8Th Ave. W.

Bradenton, FL 34205-6711Email: [email protected]

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 WelcomePresident: Joseph Simek Phone: 496-9222


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 Butch “Sparky” Power

Clowns and/or Calliope availablefor Business Promotions,

Parties, Picnics, etc.

For more information

Call 650-0705Proceeds are for the Clown Unlt and they are

NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Monthly Meeting2nd Thursday

10:00 a.m.

Contact:Ron Enger, President

918-8713



This story will pull on the strings ofyour heart, and will reinforce the

fact of how important it is to continue tosave those pull-tabs and what good itdoes to save them. If you have not beensaving them, then Please Start! You canbring them in to Sahib and leave themwith me or Fred Ellis. Anything we cando to help the children in the ShrinersHospitals For Children is A#1 in my book

Keepin’ Tabsfrom an article in “The Spider Web”

Every Saturday, at Spider’s Road KillGrill in the Black Widow parking

lot, you can find Jim and LaurenCiavattieri collecting the pull-tabs fromaluminum soda cans. This is a familiarsight to our regulars and most peopledon’t think twice about receiving a tab-less can of soda from the grill. But, wethought you might like to hear the storybehind it.

When Jim and Lauren’s daughter,Sandra, was born in 1974, the doctorcame into the room and said he had somebad news. Sandra was missing her leftarm up to the elbow, where some finger-like appendages were growing. TheCiavattieri’s took their baby home andstarted looking for help in dealing withSandra’s condition. They applied to theMarch of Dimes and The Jimmy Fundand were turned down by both organiza-tions. Then, the Shriners stepped in. AShriner the Ciavattieri’s knew sponsoredthem and the Shriner’s Hospitals forChildren took care of everything fromthere.

Sandra started off with what is knownas a “crazy 8” harness with a hook pros-thetic device to replace her missing hand.When she was about 7 or 8 years old, thedecision was made to surgically removethe “fingers” on her elbow as they weregrowing and beginning to get in the way.As she went through school, Sandra wasfitted with a prosthetic arm that lookedreal, right down to the fingers with

fingernails. Thesedevices had to bechanged often asshe was growing inorder to maintaina proper fit. Even-tually, Sandra wasgiven a bionic arm(to the tune of$3,000) thatworked off a nerveending in her arm.She was even ableto crush a can withthe bionic hand!

T h r o u g h o u tthis whole ordeal,the Shriner’s Hos-pitals for Children

paid for everything, until Sandra reached18 years of age. Sandra and her parentsoften had to travel to the Shriner’s hos-pital in Springfield, Massachusetts forher procedures and fittings. Their lodg-ing, the doctor’s visits, surgeries, de-vices—all expenses were paid by theShriners. Sandra has gone on to gradu-ate college and is now happily married.

It is in appreciation for all theShriners did to help their baby throughthe years that Jim and Lauren work sohard to collect the pull-tabs from alumi-num cans. The Shriners are able to takethese tabs, turn them in for the value ofthe aluminum and take that cash to pur-

Pull-Tab help from my friends in Port Charlotteby Marylou Ellis, Past High Priestess, Ladies Oriental Shrine, [email protected]

chase much needed wheel chairs for thedisabled children they assist. The ques-tion that usually pops up about now is,“Why just the tabs?” Well, apparently

there is more aluminum in just the tabthan in the whole rest of the can! Whoknew?

One weekend recently, Jim andLauren received a wonderful donationas they were in their usual spot collect-ing tabs during our grill-out. Dave andBetty Soucy brought them an 18 gallontote filled with pull-tabs! Dave was in a

and always will be. Please note thatArmand Pinard, Dealer Principle, BlackWidow Harley-Davidson/Vespa/Piaggioin Port Charlotte, has not only helped incollecting these pull-tabs, but has alsomade some monetary donations throughSahib Shriners as well. Check out thearticle below that I brought in fromArmand’s company’s magazine.

(l-r) Lady Marylou Ellis, Asst. Rabban Rocky Kearneyand Lauren Ciavattieri. Lauren presented all thesepull tabs discussed in the “Keepin’ Tabs” article.

Armand (center) with Lauren and Jim Ciavattieri.

Betty and Dave Soucy




Masonic Digest

High Twelve Clubby Bob Rodd, Past State President, [email protected]

My fellow High Twelvians, all nobles, MasterMasons and their ladies; Cortez High Twelve

Club #538 is again coming from darkness to light onMonday, November 5 (and most every Monday throughthe end of April). We hope many of you, includingyour ladies, will make the day shine with your pres-ence. Already I have had several ask me “when do westart up?” This is what we want to hear. We still meetat Duff’s Original Buffet at the corner of 60th Avenueand Route 41 in Bradenton. Plan to arrive between10:30 to 11:00 a.m. to socialize with getting eachother updated on what has occurred over the pastseveral months or getting the opportunity to makesome new friends. Most of us have lunch at 11:00 a.m.and start our goings on around noon. We usuallyfinish between 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. If you have noteaten at Duff’s I believe you are in for a treat. Somewait till after the festivities of the day and some trytheir hand at eating both before and after. When youcome into Duff’s do not pay at the entrance but rathergo to our private room and pay us directly. Remem-ber, this is a buffet and it is up to you how much youeat and drink. I know that over the next severalweeks we will see more and more of our snowbirdsjoining us as they come back south. For those of youin Canada I am sure the Florida weather will beappreciated.

We are working up, per your request, some extraactivities throughout the next several months whichwe hope many or all of you will be able and want toparticipate in. Come to our November 5 meeting toget a heads up on some of them and share yourthoughts with us.

Also, time is fast approaching for our 50th FloridaHi-12 State Convention and our 2012 Florida StatePresident Ray Trudeau and the rest of our stateofficers would be most pleased with your attendance.Remember the ladies are also invited; they will have

some times with us and other times activities orsocializing on their own. The state officers have puttogether a one-day convention on December 3, withregistration beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the lobby of theSpartan Manor where the convention will be held.The address is 6162 Massachusetts Avenue, NewPort Richey, just a few blocks from the center oftown.

You can go up for the day (from Bradenton area itis around 1 ½ hours to 2 hour drive) or you can go upa day or two earlier or stay an extra day or two.Among the many things to do in the surrounding areaof New Port Richey, you will find you are not far fromTarpon Springs, an area where the sponge boats goout to do their harvesting of all sizes of sponges fromthe ocean. Take a boat trip; enjoy great eating-places,museums about sponging, shops, shops and moreshops to wander around, antiquing, etc. This is some-thing you may want to include in your adventurebefore or after the convention.

Arrangements have been made with the HolidayInn Express in Port Richey for a room rate of $69 plustax per night. For all the convention or other infor-mation about Hi-12 go to <FLHI12.org> and click on“Welcome to Florida High Twelve Official Website”which will get you into our site. From there you canclick the 2012 Convention information area to see,review and download all the information. If you havequestions, contact William Staples, State First VicePresident (his information is on that website) ormyself.

You will note that reservations for the hotel mustbe made by November 26 to lock in the $69 rate.

Our club President John, and his lady Jane sendtheir best to you all and we look forward to seeingyou at the our weekly get togethers at Duff’s OriginalBuffet and/or at our 50th Florida State Hi-12 Con-vention.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida ispleased to announce a new Outreach program

designed to assist Florida members and their wivesor widows with securing retirement services through-out the state.

We recognize that you may not have a need forcare and services at our Masonic Home campus, butwe would like to utilize our experience as a leadingcare provider to help you when needed.

Masonic Home of Florida Outreach Program

...time isfast ap-

proachingfor our

50th FloridaHi-12 StateConvention



York Rite – Conscience and the Craftby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]

Scottish Riteby Lou Ortt, PP, 33°, [email protected]

Questions on Religion and Freemasonry.Can a man be a Christian and a Mason at the sametime?Perhaps the best answer is that most of us are, at leastin the United States. The ranks of Masonry have beenand are distinguished by many of the outstandingreligious leaders of America. A quick scan through thebook 10,000 Famous Freemasons, gives us these namesfrom history, among many others.

Rev. Charles T. Aikens, who served as Presidentof the Lutheran Synod of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Bishop James Freeman, the Episcopal Bishop ofWashington, D. C., who first conceived and beganconstruction of the National Cathedral.

Bishop William F. Anderson, one of the mostimportant leaders of the Methodist Church.

Rev. Lansing Burrows, Civil War Hero and Secre-tary of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Rev. James C. Baker, who created the WesleyFoundation.

William R. White, 33° who served as President ofBaylor, and Secretary of the Sunday School Board,Southern Baptist Convention and Rev. Hugh I. Evans,who served as national head of the PresbyterianChurch (to be continued.)

The Bible talks about two structures in greatdetail; the Tabernacle built by Moses in the wil-

derness (Exodus 26 and 36) and the Temple erectedby Solomon in Jerusalem (I Kings 3-12 and IIChronicles 1-10). Masonry has adopted both of thesestructures in its legend, however, the building of theTemple of Solomon seems better know among themembers of the Craft.

The word “tabernacle” means tent. The BiblicalTabernacle was built of planks covered with skins.The Jews referred to it as “mishcan” meaning adwelling place, but more commonly by “ohel” whichmeant like a tent. The Book of Exodus gives a verydetailed description of exactly how the tabernaclewas to be built. The structure was formed of linencurtains held together with loops and gold clasps,over which was a covering of goats’ hair. These cur-tains were supported by frames of acacia wood. Thetent was rectangular and always erected on an east-west bearing, with the entrance facing east. It wassurrounded by a court protected by a screen of fabricpanels supported on frames and arranged in a rect-

angle. The size of the court was 100 by 50 cubits, orabout 150 by 100 feet. The furniture and the colors forthe curtains are detailed in the Book of Exodus.

The Tabernacle appears to have been a model forKing Solomon’s Temple and, carried further, estab-lished the pattern for all Masonic lodges. While thisis a major point, it does not appear to be the mostsignificant. When the Lord spoke to Moses, directinghim to ask the people of Israel to make a free offering“And let them make a sanctuary, that I might dwellin their midst.” It was in this tent that God revealedhimself and lived among his people. This tent becamethe “Beth El,” the house of God.

So we, as Masons, see that the Tabernacle not onlyprovides the design for our lodges, but also repre-sents man’s voluntary response to the demands ofGod. So has we enter our lodge room and see the altarin the center, let us always remember the presence ofthe Ever-living, All Seeing God of all.

Please remember to attend the Reunion on No-vember 3 and 10, as well as the regular meeting onNovember 12.

Some examples of how we may be able to assistyou are:• Finding medical assistance in your area• Finding out what state and federal assistance

programs you may be eligible for• Returning home safely from the hospital• Securing in-home care and services in your

community• Providing information about how the Masonic

Home may assist you now or in the future

Just call our toll-free number and request “OutreachServices” and a trained professional at our MasonicHome will help determine if there are aging servicesavailable to meet your needs in your local commu-nity. They can also provide information regardingthe Masonic Home.

You can call them at: (866) 868-6749.Source: The Grand Lodge of Florida Masonic

Home Website: http://masonichomeofflorida.org/outreach.html



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. EnglewoodNorth Port No. 406 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd. North Port

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, 10:45 a.m. 6010 14th St. W. Bradenton (November through April) Duff's Restaurant

Visit a Blue Lodge Near You

Visit Scottish Rite (more detail at http://trowel.com/flamason/scottishrite/index.html)

Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNAby Lady Eileen McKenzie, [email protected]

Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Marlies Gluck-Upton, Queen, [email protected]

What a busy month we’ve had. Starting withFlorida Days, in which we had the best skit

honoring our Queen, written by our Princess Re-corder and starring everybody. Thank you to Mana-tee Lodge No. 31 for the use of their premises for ourCar Show and Bake Sale. In addition, thank you foreveryone who participated.

We are now planning for our Supreme Visit onDecember 17. It will be a special time for us and I

hope all of you will come and meet her. The evening’sactivities are highlighted by a presentation by TheLemon Bay Theater Readers. The next two prin-cesses who bring in a petition for membership willreceive a special gift, so let’s look for those ladieswho enjoy a beautiful ritual and lots of love. WithNile love.

November, can you believe it? Of course you can,it follows October. Speaking of October, I hope

your Halloween was good and you had a good-lookingmask or maybe not so good looking. Either way I hopeyou had fun trick and treating! Going from house tohouse is not as easy as it was years back, (you think?)But the candy is worth it.

Well our October Ceremonial is behind us nowand very well done as usual!

Now onto our 40th Sunshine Unit meet! I am sureit will be great fun for all.

Don’t forget the pancake breakfast at Sahib whereour Klassy Kicker unit will have a table set up,selling their items. Please take the time to check itout before or after a delicious Sahib King Pin break-fast.

Then on November 9 our usual Stated Meeting, Iam sure we will have lots to discuss regarding theunit meet in Greenville, South Carolina.

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you and your fami-lies. I’ll see you in court. God willing and the Creekdon’t rise!



325.8 Nomination.Nomination. Candidates for office and Representativemust be placed in nomination from the floor.325.11 Election Regulations.(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office ina Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate duringthe year he is seeking the elected office, a résumé consist-ing of his educational background, his vocational his-tory, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except asprovided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication,circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, tele-grams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit, club,noble, or group of nobles, suggesting, recommending,opposing, or containing the names of proposed candi-dates for office in the temple is prohibited.(b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure ofmoney for gifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of acandidate for elected office is prohibited.(c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the ImperialPotentate may suspend any offending noble, and he maydeclare the election of the officers void and order a newelection.(d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meetingor any election, the temple Recorder shall mail to eachmember a notice thereof containing this section.

Sahib temple limits each nominating speech to threeminutes. The noble who is nominating may give hisname, his position in the temple and the name of thecandidate he is proposing and the office for which thenoble is nominated This brief introduction is not part ofthe three minutes. The three minutes should includethe qualifications of the candidate, what he has done inthe temple and other Masonic bodies, his present andpast business experience, etc. No comparison may bemade with other potential candidates. Two nobles maysecond the nomination, giving their names and templepositions, but no further speech is permitted.

Some may question the limitation of time and exclusion ofseconding speeches; however, your Potentate believes thatthree minutes are sufficient if the nominating speech iscarefully prepared and read. It has been observed that insome temples where there is no limitation of time, the longspeeches and seconding are often repetitive and tend toharm the candidate despite his fine qualifications. Short,concise speeches will tell the story with authority.

OFFICIAL CALLANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS,TRUSTEES AND FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, December 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.May The Best Nobles Win

IMPERIAL LAW

We are genuinely grateful that Sahib Shriners has beenfavored in past years and is currently favored with

sincere, honest, able and devoted leadership through its electedofficers. However, eternal vigilance must be wisely andthoughtfully exercised by the voting membership in order toperpetuate a high caliber of leadership.

Every noble is a good noble… but it does not necessarilyfollow that every noble is fitted to meet the rigorous de-mands imposedupon Divan offic-ers and Poten-tates.

So let’s be fair,honest and wisein the all-impor-tant matter ofelecting to officeonly men who areeminently quali-fied for the job.We all know thatwith honor comes responsibility. In addition, while there ishigh honor associated with a Divan office, the ensuing respon-sibilities entail a lot of time-consuming, energy-consumingwork.

Sahib Shriners needs and requires able leadership. Thenormal starting point of that leadership is demonstrated by

what the candidate has done previously serving in elected andappointed Shrine offices. The checklist in the center mayprove helpful in evaluating potential candidates for the officeof Oriental Guide; however, no thinking man would be sonaïve or presumptuous as to believe that any one noble couldpossibly embody all the virtues, talents, and qualificationswhich are set forth in this checklist. Nevertheless, the list haspractical value…for self-evaluation by the noble whose ulti-

mate aspirationis the office ofI l l u s t r i o u sPotentat, andfor evaluation ofpotential candi-dates by the vot-ing members.

When themembers of aShrine elect anoble to the of-fice of Oriental

Guide, they are virtually starting that noble though the DivanLine on the assumption that he will prove qualified for andworthy of advancement to the high officer of Illustrious Poten-tate. Hence, it is quite evident the nomination for OrientalGuide should be based upon thorough and accurate evaluationof character, ability, interest and experience.

The candidate should have demonstrated:Leadership Possess Social GracesExecutive Ability Financially SecureBusiness Sense Energy and VitalityCommunity Standing and Influence Free to Devote Ample TimeWell-poised Capable of Building Good Public RelationsGood Health Good Habits and Moral CharacterDiplomacy Interest in the ShrineStage Presence Ability to Give and Get CooperationCompetent Organizer and Promoter Understanding beforehand with Wife and Family

Oriental Guide must be selected wiselySahib Shriners Annual Election of Officers, December 5, 2012



NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC.SARASOTA CHAPTER 533

Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule.

President: Art MonsonPhone: (941) 567-6454


Secretary: Chuck BarrettPhone: (941) 922-5514


Masonic Military Officers and Senior NCOs

SAHIB AIDES UNIT

DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIBTHE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM

GULFSHRINE CLUB

MEETS 2ND TUESDAY 11:00 A.M.at American Legion Post 24

2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, Florida(except during June, July and August)

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE4th Wednesday at Bradenton Country Club

Join the Prestige UnitCompliments of the

GREETERS

of Sahib ShrinersPhone – 366-4449

Sahib Shriners

BANJO BANDSARASOTA, FLORIDA

Bill WinslowBusiness Manager

(941) 918-0024Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE FUN UNIT!

Sahib

7:00 p.m. Wed. Nitesat Sahib Shrine

CONTACT:

Floyd LaDue, President(941) 725-0555

Compliments of

NORTH PORTSHRINE CLUB

Meets every Tuesday morning atThe Olde World Restaurant

Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited

Contact Bob Somerville, President – 429-6433

The Sahib ShrinersPipes and Drums

2:00 p.m.Every Thursday

Sahib ShrineCall Warren MacConnell

423-7054

Tired of the commotion and long waits to beserved at your business lunches?

Give the Sahib Shrine Restaurant a try!

Reasonable prices, no crowds, quietatmosphere for serious business discussions to

help you make that sale, now with Wi-Fi!

Clients are often impressed that you are connectedwith the Shrine philanthropies, and they may be

impressed with our rental banquet facilities.

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.

President Phone: (941) 468-0578 Hampton Crimi Email: [email protected]

Vegetable

SAHIB SHRINERS

UNITS AND CLUBS

CHRISTMAS BANQUET

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Social Hour 5 PM Dinner 6 PM

Dancing 7 PM

Entertainment: To Be Announced

Menu Tossed Green Salad

Choice of Sliced Beef Sirloin with Mushroom Gravy

or Broiled Grouper with Crabmeat Stuffing

Potato Chef Choice of

Hot Rolls/Butter Chef Choice of Dessert

Ice Tea/Coffee

$25 per person Advanced Reservations, A MUST

Reserved Seating, Through Box Office Only 941‐366‐4449 Ext. 320



Sahib ShrinersLadies Night

photos by Bud Glidden

Birthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryWinnersWinnersWinnersWinnersWinnersDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner Dance

October Anniversary WinnersPast Potentate Dale & Lady Donna LaBell

October Birthday WinnerLady Elayne Sims

Madelyn Hubbs, a 12-year-old patientambassador for Shriners Hospitals

for Children - St. Louis, had no idea ofthe surprise in store for her as she satin a restaurant with her family lastOctober.

“Do you know what I’ve been doingthe past few months on Saturdays?”asked her father, Jeff. “No,” respondedMadelyn with a puzzled expression.“Well, I was out becoming a Shriner,”said Jeff as he pulled his new red fez outfrom under the table and placed it uponhis head.

Madelyn, who is missing an arm, hasbeen a longtime patient of the St. LouisShriners Hospital. She was so excited,she crawled under the table to reach herdad and gave him “the biggest hug,” re-counted Jeff. “We’ve been helping thehospital for years,” Jeff said. “But Ithought it was time to make it official.”

What It Takes to Be a ShrinerShriners Hospitals for Children is thephilanthropy of Shriners International.Jeff thought about joining for a few years,

but with work and family obligations, heput it on the back burner. Once he madethe firm decision to become a Shriner, hebegan taking classes.

In the classes required to become aMason (a prerequisite for becoming aShriner) Jeff learned the core values ofFreemasonry. After completing thattraining, Jeff took advantage of a “Chanceto Advance” session, which included allthe activities he needed to participate into achieve the status of Master Masonand become a member of Shriners Inter-national.

Taking an Active RoleThe entire Hubbs family have been do-nating time, energy and toys to ShrinersHospitals for Children - St.Louis as longas they can remember. It seemed right tobecome a member of the fraternity, ex-plained Jeff. He is now looking forwardto taking an active role in the Moolahchapter’s many activities and fundrais-ers, along with his family.

Source: Shriners Village, September2012.

Grateful Dad becomes a Shriner

Introducing the 2012-13 Shriners Hospitals for Children Patient Ambassadors

Every year, Shriners Hospitals for Children® chooses two patient ambassadors to represent the thousands of children who receive care at the health care system’s 22 facilities annually, regardless of the ability to pay. The Ambassadors will share their stories to inspire others and raise awareness of Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Meet Hunter Woodhall and Jérémy Gabriel, the Athlete and the Artist, our 2012-13 Ambassadors. They were introduced after the premiere of the video which tells their stories, “Two Worlds Apart – One Place of Hope,” during the public relations presentation at the recent Imperial Session of Shriners International in Charlotte, N.C.

The Athlete:He plays basketball, football and soccer; he wrestles; he runs track, snow skis, swims and roller blades, all with two prosthetic legs.

Hunter Woodhall, 13, was born with fibular hemimelia of the left leg. The condition is a shortening or absence of one of the two bones in the calf, which may require amputation or bone-lengthening procedures to correct. In addition, his right ankle was fused.

The Woodhalls had a difficult time finding information about Hunter’s conditions. After exploring options that offered no real hope, the Woodhalls contacted Shriners Hospitals for Children.

After consulting with a team of experts at the Tampa, Fla., facility, the Woodhalls proceeded with the amputation of Hunter’s feet. After his surgery – at just 11 months old – Hunter was soon walking and running around. He hasn’t stopped since.

Later, the Woodhalls moved to Syracuse, Utah, where Hunter became a patient of Shriners Hospitals for Children – Salt Lake City. Hunter is a straight A student and an accomplished athlete. The team of experts at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Salt Lake City has always provided options to help Hunter be able to do anything he wants to do, including fitting him with some of the first Flex-Foot Cheetah custom feet that the hospital had ever provided, as well as special liners for wrestling, in addition to his prosthetic legs for daily use.

The Artist: He has sung for both Céline Dion and the Pope; he has recorded two albums and co-authored a book. He was born deaf.

Jérémy Gabriel, 15, of Quebec City, Canada, was born prematurely with severe facial malformations and other complications requiring intensive care. Jérémy was finally diagnosed at 6 months with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. In addition to head, skull and facial deformities, children with this condition generally have absent or malformed ears, which can cause hearing loss.

Jérémy was referred to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada at age 5 for treatment. There, the family met Lucie Lessard, M.D., a plastic and craniofacial surgeon. Dr. Lessard suggested a BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid) Implant, which Jérémy received in June 2003, at age 6. After the surgery, Jérémy was fascinated with sound, and discovered he could sing. In fact, he has perfect pitch. Jérémy is scheduled for additional facial reconstructive surgery later this year, including surgery to reconstruct his cheekbones, as well as surgery on his jaw, which should improve his breathing and chewing.

Jérémy now attends a high school specializing in performing arts, where he is an excellent student. He is preparing for a career in the music business.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is proud to have been able to provide expert care to both Hunter and Jérémy, and wishes them every success in the future.

Watch Two Worlds Apart – One Place of Hope stories on www.youtube.com/shrinershospitals. To obtain copies, please contact the public relations department at 813-281-8162.

Jérémy Gabriel (left) with Hunter Woodhall (right)

OSJUL12IT2S

www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org



Donor Relationsby Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, Chairman

We, as nobles of Shriner’s Interna-tional who are called Shriners, are

the ones known in our fraternity as mem-bers of the greatest philanthropic orga-nization in North America; however,when we ask most people who theShriners are they say, “They are theones we see in parades in those funnyhats, known to us as Fezzes.” Or theysay, “They are the clowns or the oneswho drive those tiny cars in the parades.”They even might say that they are theones putting on or sponsoring circusesor rodeos throughout the United States

Most of them do not know that firstand foremost, that we are Masons. Mostare not aware that we, as Shriner’s have22 Shriner’s Hospitals for Childrenthroughout the United States, Canadaand Mexico. For those in this area, mostdo not even know we have one of thosehospitals nearby in Tampa.

I am sure that like myself, we, asSahib Shriners, whether full, associatemembers or our snowbird Shriners, aswell as all Shriners in the world, takeextreme pride in being able to say “I ama Shriner and we help children who needassistance with one or more of severalimportant medical problems and can saythat regardless of the patients or fami-lies ability to pay they will be treated, ifit is something we cover.

However, to do that we, as Shriner’shave to help in making this possible.There are many ways including:

Several of you are drivers who takechildren, picking them up at their homesand taking them up to the hospital, waitfor them while they get their treatment,and then drive them home. Just last year385 of these trips were made just fromour Sahib Shriners.

I know many of you assist in raisingtransportation funds when we have “Hos-pital Days” at the various businesses in

our areas. That is very important as wellas extremely helpful for our patientsand our hospitals.

Some of you in various ways assistthe hospital as a volunteer, maybe as aguide or other areas as needed.

To all of you who have or are cur-rently doing one or several of thosethings and/or are assisting in other ways,be it physically, monetarily or givingyour prayerful support, with much grati-tude we thank you.

There also are those of you that areShriners but have not been able physi-cally, or you live too far away to attendour functions, for whatever reasons, butare very proud to be called a Shriner anddo what you can for the children. I amrequesting all of you that can; share withthe Shriner’s Hospital for Children adonation, which is tax deductible.

As you may or may not realize that ofyour annual dues to Sahib only $5.00 ofthat goes to the hospital unless you spe-cifically send additional funds and di-rect them to the hospital fund.

Hopefully you can see I am thinkingout of the box. I believe that most of usShriners can and want to help more thanjust $5.00 a year which comes to just overone cent a day to assist our main philan-thropic cause.

What I am asking as the Donor Rela-tions Chairman is that you join me ingiving an additional .0114155 or just overone cent for each hour in a year which isonly $100. Please, please, please step upto the plate and become a proud partici-pant in our Plaque Program. Make yourcheck payable to: “Shriner’s Hospital forChildren” for $100 or more, if you areable and it will be most gratefully ac-cepted. In return for your donation, youwill receive a very lovely plaque that youwill be proud to display in your home oroffice for you and others to see and hope-

Plaque Program Donation Form

Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City/Town: ___________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: ________

Telephone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________

How you want name or names engraved?

__________________________________________________________________________

Do you want it in honor or memory of someone?

If applicable, please check. Honor of __ or Memory of __

fully some will ask you how they also canbe a part of such a beneficial and worth-while cause.

The plaque has a place to add a yearly-engraved tab for up to five years of par-ticipation. Your commitment is one yearat a time, but hopefully you will want tosee all the years coming along filled in.Your donation amount can vary each year,with a minimum of $100 for each yearyou participate.

There is a place for you to either putyour name, your spouse’s name or bothor however you would like it to readshowing how proud you are to be able tohelp the children we Shriner’s serve.

Alternately, you may do it to honoryour spouse, your children, your busi-ness partner or a good friend.

You may want to give it in memory ofa family member or special friend youloved that is deceased.

Please make your tax deductiblecheck out today, to: “Shriner’s Hospital forChildren” and either drop it off with theinformation needed at the Sahib Shriner’sOffice or mail it to Sahib Shriners, 600 N.Beneva Road, c/o Noble Robert L. (Bob)Rodd, Donor Relations ChairmanSarasota, FL 34232 If you have questionsplease call me at (941) 776-0937 or emailme at <[email protected]>. Please jointhe many others of us who have alreadybecome part of this program.



SAHIB SHRINELADIES CALENDAR

DECEMBER

2 8:00am Pancake Breakfast3 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL4 11:00am Pirate Class - SL5 7:00pm LOS-Greeters7 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA

11 1:00pm NYLA Temple atManatee Lodge No. 31

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

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL18 LOS-Clowns

10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL19 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL

7:00pm Legionettes SL21 10:00am Oriental Dancers25 LOS-Precious Pandas28 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers

NOVEMBER

2 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA4 8:00am Pancake Breakfast5 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL6 11:00am Pirate Class - SL7 7:00pm LOS-Greeters8 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL9 11:15am Sar-I Court MH

13 1:00pm NYLA Temple atManatee Lodge No. 31

6:00pm Birthday/AnniversaryDinner Dance

14 LOS-Swingers16 10:00am Oriental Dancers19 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL20 LOS-Clowns

10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL21 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL23 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers27 LOS-Precious Pandas28 7:00pm Legionettes - SL

Pull Tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals

Call: Laura Burgess (941) 758-9196 orMarylou Ellis (941) 484-0089 orChickie Johnson (941) 966-2678 orConnie Lawson (941) 758-8274 orJune Hutcheson (941) 723-1994

The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donatingaluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of July 31,2012, they have collected 85,087 lbs., for a total of $43,519,87 for theShriners 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.



SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees

GENERAL APPOINTMENTSAudio-Visual Unit Chair ........................................................... TBAAudio-Visual Unit Members .................................................... TBABlood Bank Chairman ................................................... Dick HinesBuilding Maintenance Chairman ............................................. TBD

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 .................................................................................... TBDHousing Director ...................................................................... TBDInsurance Committee .................... Bill Batten, Jesus A. Cabalo,

William B. PadelfordLegal Counsel ............................................. William B. PadelfordLibrarian ............................................................ John Mitchell, PPMasonic Relations Chairman .......................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Masonic Relations Youth Groups ................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Membership Chairman ............................ Chief Rabban Bill ZurloParliamentarian ......................................................................... TBDProgram Committee Chairman .............................. Don Albertson

Program Committee Co-Chairman ...................... Philip StaplesProtocol Advisor ................................................ H. “Bud” StuverProvost Marshal ........................................................... Ron EngerPublic Relations Director .......................................... Harold Eady

Committee ............... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, 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 ......................................................... TBD

AIDESChief Aide ............................................ Charles S. "Bud" Glidden

Assistant Chief Aide .................................................... Bill AthasAssistant Chief Aide ............................. C. B. (Cub) DickersonAssistant Chief Aide ................................................ Tom HardinAssistant Chief Aide ............................................ Ken PedersenAssistant Chief Aide ................................................... Don SimsAssistant Chief Aide ................................................... Jim SmithChief Aide Emeritus .............................................. Joe PegoraroAides ............................. Bob Bordner, Fred Ellis, Hal Fermacy,

Ron Levene, David Moote, Bob Pedersen 33°, Ray Perez, Phil Staples,

Jim Trefrey, Tom Willeman, Jim Yeo

2012 DIVANPotentate .......................................... Charles Levan, 33°Chief Rabban ....................................................... Bill ZurloAssistant Rabban ..................................... Rocky KearneyHigh Priest & Prophet ............................... Connie JacobiOriental Guide .......................................... Carroll ScribnerTreasurer ........................................................ Ken ShipleyRecorder .............................................. Oscar Cloutier, PP

IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESCharles M. Levan, 33°, Potentate Bill Zurlo, Chief RabbanRocky Kearney, 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, KCCH 2011 Tom Millaway1997 Al “Bear” Robinson * Deceased

APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master ........................................... James DeBolt2nd Ceremonial Master .............................................. Bill BalkwellDirector 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, Ken Pedersen

OFFICE STAFF

Administrative Assistant .......................................... Sherri CliburnFinancial Assistant ................................................... Barbara HaysEvent Coordinator ............................................. Linda GlendinningFood & Beverage Manager ................................ Gene BorkowskiExecutive Chef ...................................................... Robert McClain

CHAPLAINSChief Chaplain ................................................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°

Chaplain ............................................................... Rev. Don KerrChaplain ............................................................. Rev. Bill CarterChaplain .......................................... Rev. Dorè Jacques Patlian

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 ........................... Jesus Cabalo

FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS100 Million Dollar Club Chairman ....................... Harold RymanBingo Chairman ....................................................... Don Vos, PPCircus Chairman ........................................................ Ken ShipleyCounty Fair Chairman ............................................... Fred Phillips

County Fair Co-Chairman ............................. Cliff BloodsworthDog Track Chairman .................................................. Fred PhillipsFez & Clothes Sales .................................................... Aides UnitJewelry Sales Chairman ........................................................ TBA

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” Pedersen (Lodge 99)Ambassadors-at-Large ................................ John Stafford, 33°,

Barry Hart 33° (Lodge 301,) William Merritt (Lodge 147,)Dave Mills (Lodge 147,) Ray Perez (Lodge 99,) Stan Preston,

Dorwin Pulford (Lodge 31,) Omer Quesnel (Lodge 346)

UNIT HEADSUnit Council ............................................ Fred Phillips (951-9933)Aides .................................. Charles S. "Bud" Glidden (379-0228)Band ........................................................... Ed Gremp (355-0221)Banjo Band .......................... George Van Valkenburg (215-7086)Camel Herders ................................................... TBA ( )Clowns ..................................................... Butch Power (650-0705)Directors Staff ......................................... David Bruce (924-5157)Greeters ................................................. John Winters (484-6617)Kentucky Colonels .......... Col. Dwight N. Ridgeway (721-7792)King Pins ............................................. Del Rawlinson (951-0033)Legion of Honor ................... Malcolm H. Van Dyke II (955-6483)Mariners ......................................... Frank H. Metheny (966-4668)Marshal’s Staff ......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Model T’s ....................................... Charles Hamilton (870-9566)Oriental Band ......................................... Floyd LaDue (725-0555)Past Masters ............................................. Joe Goggin (921-2446)Pipes & Drums ....................................... Phil Staples (741-8215)Provost Guard .......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Rituals ....................................... Billy Joe Humphrey (371-2668)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 ......................................................... TreasurerHerb 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 ................................................... HillbilliesWilliam 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

2012 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL

Charles Levan, 33° Bill Zurlo (Stacey Lee)164 Nightingale Cir. 407 White Oak WayEllenton, FL 34222 Sarasota, FL 34237-6440(941) 729-1702 (941) [email protected] [email protected]

Gary “Rocky” Kearney (Wendy) Conrad “Connie” Jacobi (Deanie)1315 Tinamou Rd. 6333 Stone River Rd.Venice, FL 34293-2935 Bradenton, FL 34203-7895(941) 716-4226 (941) [email protected] [email protected]

Carroll “Scrib”Scribner (Sandy)1376 Capri Isle Blvd.Venice, FL 34292-4459(941) [email protected]

Oscar Cloutier (Peggy) Kenneth M. Shipley (Beatty)6702 Stone River Rd. 2909 Concord StreetBradenton, FL 34203-7820 Sarasota, FL 34231-6114(941) 739-8470 (941) [email protected] [email protected]



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ATTORNEYS AT LAWGarland & Padelford .............................. 11Jack Wm. Windt ...................................... 19

BANKSCadence Banking ..................... Back PageIberia Bank, Jules Simon, VP ............... 19

CPAsTerry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA ............... 22Cavanaugh & Co. LLP ........................... 20Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. ..... 24

CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICALElectricity of Sarasota, Inc. ................... 30

CONTRACTORS - GENERALD.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 22

CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/CGator Air Conditioning ........................... 55Jim McDonald Heating & Cooling ........ 30

CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATIONDon Vos Sprinkler Company ................. 27

CONTRACTORS - REMODELINGD.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 22

CONTRACTORS - ROOFINGConway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ....... 34

DENTISTSMichael K. McRoyan, DDS .................... 18

FINANCIAL SERVICESHart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart . 19

FUNERAL HOMESFarley Funeral Homes & Crematory .... 20Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ............. 31

FURNITURE - SALESSleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture .... 19

GOLFPeridia Golf & Country Club ................. 27

JEWELRYDiamond Vault, Ali Chokr.. ......................... 2

MARINE PRODUCTSRhodan Marine/GPS Anchor ................ 10

MASONIC ORGANIZATIONSNational Sojourners ............................... 46

OPTICIANSOptical Service ....................................... 34

ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINEAdvanced SportsMedicine Center ....... 18

PAINTING CONTRACTORSEric’s Painting & Decorating ................. 18

PLUMBERSAqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ............. 18

REAL ESTATEMichael Saunders (Omer Quesnel) ..... 31

RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 3Terrace on the Green Restaurant ........ 27

SENIOR LIVING & CAREBahia Oaks Lodge .................................. 11

WATER TREATMENTAqua-Soft (Roger King) ......................... 34

SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club .......................... 40Gulf Shrine Club ...................................... 46Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 40Motor Corps Shrine Club ........................ 46North Port Shrine Club ............................ 46Venice Shrine Club .................................. 31

SHRINE ORGANIZATIONSThe “Q” .................................................... 22

SHRINE SUPPORTERSPurmort & Martin .................................... 34

SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATIONBirthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance . 6, 48Casino Fun Night (Nov. 2) ...................... 21East West Shrine Game (Jan. 19) ..... 36,37Fall Ceremonial (Nov. 30-Dec. 1) .......... 28Hospital Committee Report ...................... 6Ladies & Nobles Luncheon (Dec. 13) ... 25Lodge Meeting Dates/Locations ............ 44Masonic Digest ........................................ 42Membership Petition ................................ 29Million Dollar Club .................................. 32Officers (Elected & Appointed) ............... 52Recorder’s Report .................................. 33Reporter Advertising Rates .................... 13Sahib Bingo (Every Tuesday) .............. 35Sahib Building Fund ............................... 30Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) ... 52Sahib Unit News ....................................... 18Shrine Club Directory ............................. 12Shrine Club News ..................................... 12Shrine Club leaders (w/phone numbers) 12Shriners Hospital Contributions .............. 6Spaghetti Dinner (Nov. 4) ....................... 23

Speaker Bureau ...................................... 33Stated Meetings ........................................ 6Thanksgivinig Buffet (Nov. 22) ............... 25Thursday Luncheons .............................. 34Tribute to Veterans (Nov. 9) ........................ 16Trust Fund ................................................. 24Units/Club Christmas Party (Dec. 18) .......... 47

SAHIB UNITSAides ........................................................ 46Banjo Band .............................................. 46Clowns ..................................................... 40Greeters ................................................... 46Hillbilly Clan 78 ....................................... 13Kentucky Colonels ................................. 32King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............ 40Legion of Honor ...................................... 32Mariners ................................................... 32Model Ts / Classic Cars ......................... 32Oriental Band .......................................... 46Pipes and Drums .................................... 46Provost Guard ......................................... 40

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION

NEW ADVERTISERSIN NOVEMBER

Provost Guard ........ 40

LOST ADVERTISERSIN NOVEMBER

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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REPORTERDEADLINE

7:00pm VeniceHoliday Parade

10:00am Dog TrackThanksgiving12:00-2:30pm Thanksgiving

Day Grand Buffet

7:00pm Oriental Band7:00pm Motor Corps7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:30pm Clowns - MH

8:00am-7:00pm OutsideRental - MH

Manatee Shrine ClubKey West Express

6:30pm -9:30pm Duane Din the Sahara Lounge

10:30am Temple Guard-CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG

7:00pm Oriental Band7:30pm Mariners - Conf A

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars - SL7:30pm Clowns - MH

8:00am-6:00pm Bird ShowOutside Rental

Araba Potentate Ball7:00pm Salute to Veterans6:30pm -9:30pm Duane D

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10:00am Provost Guard -CRA10:00am Greeters - CRA11:00am LUNCHEON2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH5:00pm Big Band Dance

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:30pm Vettes - SL


8:00am-1:00pm PancakeBreakfast

8:00am-1:00pmBloodmobile

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting

9:00am-3:00pmLOS Meeting - MH

6:00pm Casino Night - MH6:30pm -9:30pm Duane D

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7:00pm Oriental Band

11:00am Luncheon andStated meeting

1:30pm Aides - CRA2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH5:00pm Big Band Dance

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Daylight Savings – set back 1 hour

3:30-6:30pm Motor CorpsSpaghetti Dinner

10:00am Divan/FinanceMeeting

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Past Masters - CRA7:30pm Clowns - MH

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA

5:00pm CandidatesCocktail Party

7:00pm Oriental Band7:00pm LOH CRA

11:00am Luncheon 11:00am GM Luncheon

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10:30am Temple Guard-CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG

4:00pm Motor CorpsChristmas Party

5:00pm King PinChristmas Party

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:00pm All Unit / Club

Christmas Party

6:00pm Manatee SCChristnas Party


8:00am LOS Meeting - MH5:00-9:00pm Sarasota

Lodge No. 147Christmas Party


10:00am Provost Guard - CRA10:00am Greeters - CRA11:30am Ladies & Nobles

Holiday Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

7:00pm Oriental Band7:30pm Mariners - CRA

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars - SL7:30pm Clowns - MH

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

7:00pm Oriental Band7:00pm Motor Corps7:00pm LOH (Elections)7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

7:00pm-12:00am HomeDepot Christmas Party

10:00am ChildrensChristmas Party

5:00pm North PortParade


6:00pm BingoAppreciation Dinner


11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

Bingo moved to Dec. 26 11:00am BINGO - MH7:00pm Oriental Band

REPORTERDEADLINE

11:00am Luncheon1:30pm Aides - CRA2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

7:30pm Stated Meeting /Election of Officers

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:30pm Vettes - SL

5:00pm USAF Civil AirPatrol Awards Banquet


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8:00am-1:00pm PancakeBreakfast

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting7:00pm Sarasota Holiday

Parade

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