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ORIENTAL SHRINERS #7 - 1877 — TROY, NY

JULY-AUG., 2012 Volume 65

number 6

IN THIS ISSUEPage

Potentate’s Message ..................................3Recorder’s Corner ....................................3Stated Meeting Notice................................4Circus Dates..............................................5Do You Know? ..........................................5NYOSA Fall Session....................................7Shriners Hospital Walkathon & BBQ ........8 alan w. madsen

Elected Imperial Potentateat the 2012 Imperial Session in July

(See his Biography on Page 2)

2. SHRINERS HOSPITALS

oriental slate 2012GEORGE R. MUDD, SR. (651-5573) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Potentate

255 Giddings Rd., Peru, NY 12972DANIEL E. MURRAY, PP (885-4358) . . . . . . . . . . . Chief RabbanTIMOTHY V. GROGAN (692-9672) . . . . . . . . . . Assistant RabbanTHOMAS W. ABRAHAM (642-9404) . . . . . High Priest & ProphetJOHN EDWARDS (534-2555) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oriental GuideRICHARD L. WILSON, PP (547-9540) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerW. HARRY PROUT, PP (273-6199) . . . . . . . . Treasurer EmeritusTHOMAS K. NICHOLSON, PP (899-6407) . . . . . . . . . . Recorder

19 Sierra Trace, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 DANIEL E. MURRAY, PP (885-4358) . . . . . . . Recorder Emeritus

truSteeSA. Richard Dzembo James D. Vooys Craig H. Cashman, PP

repreSentativeS tO iMperial cOuncilGeorge R. Mudd, Sr. Daniel E. Murray, PP

delegateS at large tO executive cOMMitteeHarold A. Goodsell Gaylord Hawley

HOSpital bOard OF gOvernOrSBoston, MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James D. Vooys Montreal, Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig H. Cashman, PPSpringfield, MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L. John Garhartt, PPSpringfield, MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard L. Wilson, PP, EmeritusSpringfield, MA . . . . . Charles S. Pedersen, PP, Director Emeritus

appOinted lineWalter Cunniff (648-5543) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Ceremonial MasterRobert E. Harris (441-5496) . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Ceremonial MasterJacob Lederman (399-5249). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalPaul Kleinberger (438-0775) . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the GuardDavid Stanley (237-6909) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer GuardGaylord Hawley (744-0581) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DirectorByron D. Moak, PP (235-5868) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HistorianL. John Garhartt, PP (753-7821) . . . . . . Hospital Fund Chairman Lewis O. Slocum, PP (664-8314). . . . $100 Million Club ChairmanJohn Edwards (534-2555) . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Chairman John R. Patterson (692-7920). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AttorneyDeChants, Fuglein & Johnson, LLP (785-1211). . . . . . . . . AuditorW. Harry Prout, PP (273-6199) . . . . . . . . . . Oriental News EditorWilliam H. Prout, Jr. (283-1042) . . . . Oriental News Business Mgr.J. Ronald Williams (792-1903) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protocol OfficerJeremy Cunniff (638-6140) . . . . . . . . Imperial Housing ChairmanMalcolm Ogden (747-4327) . . . . . . . . . . Transportation ChairmanRobert L. Wolff (328-6015) . . . . . . . . . Wills, Gifts & EndowmentsL. John Garhartt, PP (753-7821) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parade MarshalPGI Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WebmasterWalter Cunniff (648-5543) . . . . . . . . . . Chairman, Potentate’s BallRobert E. Harris (441-5496) . . . . . . Chairman, Spring CeremonialJohn Edwards (534-2555). . . . . . . . . . Chairman, Fall CeremonialCraig W. DeVoe (373-0554) . . . . . . . . . Chairman, Onion ProgramPaul Kahian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman, Daddy Program Byron D. Moak, PP (235-5868) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor RelationsAll Elected Divan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Representatives to NYOSA L. John Garhartt, PP (753-7821) . . . NYOSA Field Representative

aMbaSSadOrS at largeRobert T. Schwartz Edward Pavlic

pOtentate’S aideSpersonal aide: L. John Garhartt, PP

communications aide: William H. Prout, Jr.chief aides: Harold A. Goodsell, Daniel Rhodes, Thomas Youngaides: Henry Allen, Merrel Allen, Keith Crounse, Jeremy Cunniff,Craig W. DeVoe, James Ellsworth, Edward Peek, Frank Root,Charles Stewart

Finance cOMMitteeGeorge R. Mudd, Sr. Michael Blaine Timothy V. Grogan

inSurance adviSOry cOMMitteeDaniel E. Murray, PP Lauren T. Barnett Robert Schmidt

John R. Patterson

Financial adviSOry cOMMitteeRichard L. Wilson, PP Thomas K. Nicholson, PP

circuS cOMMitteeBarry Trasacco, Chairman

Paul Marinello, PP, George R. Mudd, Sr. (E-Board Liaison) EdwardSmith, Michael Blaine

divan repreSentativeS tO SHrine clubSCambridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L. John Garhartt, PPGlens Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James D. Flatt, PPNorco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig H. Cashman, PPSaratoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard L. Waller,PPSchenectady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William B. Fink, Jr., PPTroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert E. Harris

divan repreSentativeS tO unitSDirector’s Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaylord L. HawleyHillbilly Clan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L. John Garhartt, PPKeystone Kops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Ronald WilliamsNorco Clowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John EdwardsOriental Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Harry Prout, PPRV Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul D. Marinello, PPTransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Martinovich

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L. JOHN GARHARTT, Chairman

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230 Clum Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094

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Please add the enclosed contribution to this month’s total in the Oriental Temple Hospital Fund.

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During the 2012 Imperial Session, held inCharlotte, N.C., July 1-5, Alan W. Madsen ofCornelius, N.C., was elected Imperial Poten-tate of Shriners International, making him thehighest-ranking Shriner in the world. In thisrole, he serves as President of the Board of Di-rectors for Shriners International and Chair-man of the Board of Directors for ShrinersHospitals for Children®.Born in Manistee, Mich., Madsen served

four years in the U.S. Navy, both onshore atNAS Whiting Field in Pensacola, Fla., andaboard the USS Shangri-La (CVA 38) based inMayport, Fla. In 1966 he received his Honor-able Discharge from the U.S. Navy.After graduating from Central Michigan

University in Mount Pleasant, Mich., wherehe received a bachelor’s degree in businesswith a minor in psychology and journalism,he worked for Cummins Engine Company inFostoria, Ohio, Mobile Oil Corporation inCleveland, Ohio and Midrex Corporation inCharlotte, N.C.In 1975, he and his wife, Jan, established

Corporate Personnel Consultants, Inc., inCharlotte. They owned the company untilselling the firm in 1998 to the PersonnelGroup of America (PGA), at which time theyboth took an early retirement.Raised a Master Mason in Excelsior Lodge

#261 in Charlotte, N.C., Madsen is also amember of the Charlotte York Rite and Scot-tish Rite bodies. He joined Oasis Shriners in1981, was appointed to the Oasis Divan in1992, and served as the Potentate in 2000.Madsen is a member of the Oasis MarchingPatrol, the Royal Order of Jesters and theOrder of Quetzalcoatl. He also has served asCaptain of the Patrol Color Guard, Chairmanof the Paper and Plaque Sales Project, Editorof “Desert Dust,” Chairman of the PublicityCommittee for the Oasis Centennial, andChairman of Advertising and Promotions for

the Oasis Shrine Circus. In 2007 he becamethe Past Director of the Royal Order of JestersCourt #109 in Charlotte.A Certified Personnel Consultant, Madsen

serves on the Advisory Board for Branch Bank& Trust Corporation, and is a former memberof the Development Board at Central Michi-gan University. He served for three years onthe Grand Lodge of North Carolina’s Commit-tee for Finance. Madsen is a former memberof the Advisory Boards of United CarolinaBank and the Charlotte Chamber of Com-merce, and he has been a member of severalprofessional and civic organizations.He currently serves as Chairman of the Rev-

enue Cycle Committee for Third Party Pay,and also serves on the Research, East-WestShrine Game, Investments, Information Serv-ices, and Special Projects/Fund Raising Com-mittees. In addition, he has served as theLiaison to Shriners Hospitals for Children atSalt Lake City, Portland, Lexington, Tampaand Shreveport.Madsen has also served on the Budget,

Planning, Salary Personnel & Retirement, andStrategic Planning for Shriners Hospitals forChildren, Insurance and Information ServicesCommittees. He has served as the Chairmanof Educational Seminars, Fraternal StrategicPlanning, Salaried Personnel and Retirement,and the Shrine Futures Study (2005-2006).Madsen and his wife Jan have two adult

children, Paul, a Pilot (Captain) for South-west, and Lisa, a Registered Nurse who livesin South Carolina. Al and Jan have one grand-child, Ryan, who lives in North Salt Lake City,Utah.Madsen has been very active in his church,

serving on the church council and buildingcommittee. He is a certified open-water diverand life-member of Alpha Kappa Psi, a na-tional business fraternity.

Alan W. Madsen Elected Imperial Potentate ofShriners International

Attend Your Blue LodgeTHAT’S WHERE

SHRINERSARE BORN!

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Nobles, Ladies and Families,Well, I can say this for sure, it has been a very hot and busy summer! We

are back from our 138th Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC, where our newImperial Potentate Al Madsen & Lady Jan were elected and installed at a grandevent. The weather was very HOT!!!!, but we still had a nice time.

There was one item that was passed this year at Imperial that is of majorimportance for all Shriners. Ladies and children of a Noble are allowed to rideon any four-tire vehicle under the discretion of the Potentate. As a result ofthis, I give permission for the ensuing year that they may ride in any non-Shrine sanctioned parade. I would like to say “thank you” to my personal aideIll. John Garhartt and Lady Andrea, and my housing chairman Noble JeremyCunniff and Lady Heather, for all the work they did at Imperial.

The Oriental Shrine Circus will be on Friday, September 14th in Amster-dam, Saturday, September 15th in Queensbury, and Sunday, September 16thin Plattsburgh. Please come out and join us! It is definitely a good time. Also,don’t forget to participate in the Daddy Program.

Summer may be halfway through, but there are still parades left to partic-ipate in. We just attended the Schuylerville Parade. It was a little wet but Ori-ental had a great turnout. A very special “thank you” goes out to Gerry andHarold Goodsell for opening up their home for a lovely picnic after the parade.The Battle of Plattsburgh Parade is on September 8th. Lineup is at 12 noon,stepoff is at 1:00. This year’s Plattsburgh Parade is part of the bicentennial ofthe War of 1812 Commemoration, with many other events scheduled overthe weekend. It would be nice to have a great turnout by all Oriental Shriners.Also, don’t forget the Uncle Sam’s Day Parade in Troy on Sunday, September16th, with stepoff at 1:00 p.m.

Once again, as we have mentioned before, we are still selling tickets forthe quilt raffle. You can see any Divan lady to purchase them. Please also re-member that the gun raffle tickets should be handed in to Walt Cuniff by Au-gust 31st.

Last, but not least, we all need to remember that membership is the keyto our growth. Without membership growth, we have nothing. Therefore, let’sgo out and get some new members! Let us also keep in close contact with thenew members that have recently joined, as we want to keep them active.

We need to remember this is a fraternity, a brotherhood, and family. Weare not here for self-gain, we are here for the kids and the hospitals. We needto work together for one common goal. Let’s support Oriental as a whole, di-vided we will fall, together we will stand tall.

Safe travels until we meet again.Fraternally Yours,Ill. GEORGE R. MUDD SR.Illustrious Potentate

The Potentate’sMessage

Recorder’s CornerIll. THOMAS K. NICHOLSON, JR., PP

Recorder, Oriental Shrinersrecorder@orientalshriners.org

518-899-640 7 (h) (voice and fax)518-233-0461 (o) (voice and fax)

518-526-4771 (c)———

The Oriental Shrine Center is available torent for parties, receptions or other events.Rentals help offset the cost of running thebuilding and having it available for Shrineevents. If you, or someone you know, is look-ing for a place to hold an event, why not usethe Shrine Center? Contact the office at 233-0461 or office@orientalshriners.org for infor-mation.Oriental Shriners can now take credit cards

for dues payments, event fees, and donations.The back of the 2013 dues notices will includean area where you can enter your credit cardinformation if you wish to pay your dues withyour Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. Ofcourse, we will also continue to accept checksfor payment as well.

ORIENTAL SHRINERS HOSPITALPATIENT &

TRANSPORTATION FUNDL. John Garhartt, PP, Chairman

• • •The following contributions have been re-

ceived and acknowledged for:

Glens Falls Shrine Club

Edward Offenbacker – Tabs

In Memory of Florence & June Moyerby Gary Vartanian

In Memory of William & MargaretKapp/Charlotte Wanko

by Gary Vartanian

Cyprus Bingo – Bill Reed

In Memory of Mary Pavlicby Edward Pavlic

CANDIDATES ARE ALL AROUND YOU. . . TAKE OFF THE BLINDERS!

4. SHRINERS HOSPITALS

The Oriental NewsOfficial publication

Oriental Shrinerstroy, new york

july-aug. — 2012

published nine Months annually

January / Feb.-March / April / May /June / July-Aug. / Sept.-Oct. / November / December______________________________Publication Office: 51 Collins Ave., Troy______________________________

WILLIAM H. PROUT, JR. ………… Business Manager51 Collins Ave., Troy, NY 12180

Phone (518) 274-5941

W. HARRY PROUT……………………………… EditorPhone (518) 274-5941Fax (518) 274-1643______________________________

area advertiSing agentS

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ALL PAST POTENTATES

SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATIONMain Phone Number is 413-787-2000

Mr. Charles Walczak, Interim Administrator 814-875-8700Dr. David Drvaric, Chief of Staff 413-787-2057Ms. Rose Reyes, Applications 413-787-2070Ms. Jody Harris, RN, Director of Outpatient Dept. 413-787-2071Ms. Bernadette White, Pub. Relations 413-735-1291Ms. Kathy Tracy, Volunteers 413-735-1292

BOSTON HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATIONMain Phone Number is 617-722-3000

Mr. Thomas D’Esmond, Administrator 617-371-4715Dr. Ronald Tompkins, Chief of Staff 617-371-4710Ms. Monique King, Applications Secretary 617-371-4843Ms. Cheryl Shackleton, RN, Admissions Operator 617-371-4729Ms. Kathleen Golden, Marketing Manager 617-371-4784Mr. Robert Tibbetts, Volunteers Director 617-371-4744

Shriner’s Pledge of Allegiance“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to

the country for which it stands, one Na-tion under God, indivisible, with Libertyand Justice for all.”

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SHrinerS HOSpitalS FOr cHildrenreturn to  — lewis O. Slocum, pp, 298 Hudson ave., Mechanicville, ny 12118

STATEDMEETING

of Oriental Shriners• • • • • • • • • •

Wed., October 10, 2012Oriental Shrine Center

7:30 pm• • • • • • • • • •

You are hereby requested to at-tend a Stated Meeting of OrientalShriners on Wednesday, October10, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ori-ental Shrine Center, 75 Water PlantRoad, Troy, for the purpose of bal-loting on petitions and other busi-ness that may occur formembership.

Your attendance will be appreci-ated by Illustrious George Muddand his Divan officers.

The regular monthly meeting willfollow the Stated meeting.

Have YouAsked

That Non-Shriner Friend to Join Yet?

Talk Shrinedom!Live Shrinedom!Be A Shriner!

Help other MasonsBecome Shriners!

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ORIENTALCIRCUS

UNDER THE BIG TOP

Friday, Sept. 14 - - - Amsterdam, NY4335 St. Highway 30

Show times: 5 pm & 7 pm

Saturday, Sept. 14 - - - Glens Falls, NYCrandall Park - Glen St.Show times: 2 pm & 7 pm

Sunday, Sept. 16 - - - Plattsburgh, NYClinton Co. Fairgrounds - Rt. 2B

Show times: 1 pm & 5 pm––––

Nobles – We need you to make our show asuccess. We need your help at every

show and every location!––––

ANY QUESTIONS CALLBARRY TRASACCO, 480-3982.

Norco Clown UnitPAUL “Fuddi-Duddy” KLEINBERGER

NORCO Clowns Host Getting In Touch WithYour Humorous Side! That was the umbrellaphrase for the classes offered by the NORCOClowns Friday evenings, May 18 - June29. “For a long time local people have told usthat they wanted to be involved in participantdirected educational activities. With the helpof the NORCO Clowns, we allowed that tohappen this spring with some interesting re-sults.” said Fuddi-Duddy recently. “I alwayslearn a lot interacting with our class partici-pants. This different approach was no excep-tion. We had some wonderful discussions andattempted to get our arms around some greatideas. We discussed important subjects thatclowns rarely delve into.”At the conclusion of the program, Certifi-

cates of Participation were presented to NoahVan Denburgh, Mary McCulloch, DebraHarper, Dan Ciufo, Barbara Bird, and SteveAnderson.Our congratulations to one and all for being

part of this unique course of instruction. ———

The Capital Region Clown Arts Festival, aconsortium of clowns in the area who pro-mote clown arts education and traditions, pre-sented several awards during InternationalClown Week, August 1-7.Oriental’s NORCO Clowns were recognized

with the following awards and citations:Junior Joey Development Award to John

“Cornbread” Edwards.Junior Joeys are the future of our art form.

We tend to think of the development of youngclowns as a group effort. We often overlookthe effort and support of parents who cultivatethe talents of their offspring. Cornbread is

Breadcrumb’s Dad. They attend classes to-gether; they dress and make up together; theyappear together; they perform together; andCornbread has inspired Breadcrumb to aspireto excellence. We think this is awesome onboth their parts!Clown Community Spirit Award to Byron

“Blueberry” Moak. “Blueberry” discovered the art of clowning

later in life. With a great sense of humor, awillingness to learn and take risk, combinedwith a dash of color and a nod to traditionalclown entertainment, Byron and his variouscharacters share his laugh making spirit in aexceptional way throughout our Capital Dis-trict community and beyond. Enthusiasm Award to Nick “Breadcrumb”

Edwards. “Breadcrumb” is an impressive junior joey.

As a youngster he has often appeared inShrine Circuses and the Montreal St. Patrick’sDay Parade, entertaining crowds exceeding500,000 people. Nick regularly participates inCRCAF happenings and as a participant in the2012 edition of the Northeast Clown Institutehe was the first place character clown, com-peting against clowns from all over the North-east and Canada. While he is often seen outand about with his Dad and the NORCOClowns, his enthusiasm for the art of clown-ing positively impacts even the most seasonedperformer. Lifetime Achievement Award to NORCO

Clowns.The Oriental Shriners’ NORCO Clowns

have been making smiles from Troy north tothe Canadian border and beyond for over 40years. The laughter they are the source of canbe heard on the streets when they appear inlocal parades, at community events andfundraisers as they clown around, as well asunder the big top at the many Shrine Circusperformances they have been featured in overthe years. Their membership roster includes

award winning clowns who have traveled farand wide, creating smiles, making friends andworking on behalf of the hospital system forchildren that the Shriners support. May thesmiles and laughter continue for another 40-plus years!

Do You Know?BYRON MOAK, PP, Historian

— Answers to June 2012 Questions —1a.) Alfred G. Arvold was the Imperial Potentate from

1944-45. He was a member of El Zagal Shriners whichis located in Fargo, North Dakota.

b.) The Imperial Potentate, Alfred G. Arvold, was theonly Imperial Potentate who had no Imperial Session topreside over. Only national Shrine officers and hospitaltrustees gathered in Chicago in 1945. One can speculatethat many nobles were on various war fronts duringWorld War II, were working in war industries and therewas rationing of gasoline and other items. These wereprobably some of the factors in not having a regular Im-perial Session.

c.) Imperial Potentate Alfred G. Arvold initiated, de-signed and made real his personal dream of a specialdisplay room in the George Washington National Ma-sonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. These Shrinerooms now are called Shrine Rooms East and were re-furbished in 1963

2a.) The Oasis Club was a place for Shriners’ recre-ation. Organized by Oriental Shriners, it was used forclub dinners and card parties. One could enjoy a friendlygame of pool or a sociable game of cards. Members ofthe Shrine Band had rehearsals there before a concert.

b.) The Oasis Club Room was located in the TroyUnion Railroad Station. Railroad patrons enjoyed hear-ing the rehearsals of the Shrine Band waiting for theirtrains.

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SHRINERS HOSPITALS6.

Shriners Hospitals for Children: Why They Are Important

A History of Specialty CareThe first Shriners Hospitals for Children – opened in the 1920s – were established primarily to care for children who had contracted polio. Today, there are 20 Shriners Hospitals for Children providing care for children with all types of orthopaedic conditions, including clubfoot, hip disorders, limb deficiencies and deformities, scoliosis, and orthopaedic difficulties related to cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular conditions.

In the mid-1960s, Shriners became aware of a lack of medical expertise in pediatric burn care and opened three hospitals specializing in acute and rehabilitative burn care. These hospitals are the only ones initially established exclusively for the treatment of pediatric burns and related conditions. A fourth hospital in our health care system offering treatment for burns also provides care for orthopaedic conditions, spinal cord injury and cleft lip and palate. These hospitals continue to be pioneers in pediatric burn treatment and research and are recognized as leaders in the development of improved and innovative treatment techniques.

In the early 1980s, the Shriners fraternity opened the nation’s first pediatric spinal cord injury rehabilitation centers. There, patients find the complete range of services needed to recover to the fullest extent possible.

Cleft lip and palate is the health care system’s fourth service line. Facial clefts are one of the most common birth defects in the U.S. Despite the frequency of its occurrence, and the severity of the deformities, care for patients with cleft lip and palate can be difficult to obtain. Shriners Hospitals for Children is committed to improving care for children with this condition through a comprehensive, coordinated program of clinical excellence, teaching and research.

Being Eligible for CareAdmission to our hospitals is based solely on medical need. All children, under the age of 18, are eligible for care if there is a reasonable possibility they could benefit from the specialized services available. All services are provided regardless of the ability to pay.

Sharing Knowledge and ExpertiseShriners Hospitals for Children is dedicated to conducting innovative research to provide answers to complex medical difficulties affecting children. The organization’s research efforts not only benefit our patients, they contribute to the overall body of medical knowledge.

The health care system is also proud of its role in medical education. In the past 20 years, approximately 9,500 physicians have received residency education or postgraduate fellowships at our hospitals.

Continuing the MissionAt 22 locations throughout North America, our patients receive expert care that allows them to become as healthy and independent as possible, and live happy, fulfilled lives. The health care system depends on the generosity of donors to carry out this mission of improving the lives of children. To learn how you can help, visit www.donate2shc.org or call 800-241-GIFT.

2011 Patient Care StatisticsIn 2011, Shriners Hospitals for Children cared for 121,713 patients, including 30,402 new patients, and provided many services, including the following:

285,154

51,288,624

There are 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children® in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The renowned hospital system provides excellent pediatric specialty care to children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children has helped nearly 1 million children overcome exceedingly difficult challenges and achieve more than believed possible.

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. . . SINCE 1922 7.

Fee: $ __________

Ceremonial Date(s): ___________

To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of ___________

Shriners, situated in the Oasis of _______________, Desert

of ____________________________: I, the undersigned,

hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing

in __________________________ Lodge #______, located

in _____________________, ________, which is a Lodge

recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand

Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at

my current address for not less than six months, as required

by the Bylaws of the Imperial Council. I respectfully pray

that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and

become a member of your temple. If I am found worthy,

and my request is granted, I promise to conform to the

Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Imperial Council

and the Bylaws and Ceremonies of your temple.

Birthplace ________________________, ___________

Date of Birth ____ /____ /_____

Were you ever in DeMolay? Yes No

If so, name of chapter and location _____________

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Occupation __________________________________

Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? Yes No

If so, what location? ________________________

When? ____________________________________

Residence ____________________________________(Street Address)

_____________________, ________, _____________ (City) (Zip) (County)

Lady's Name _______________________________

E-mail ____________________________________

Home Phone ( ______ ) ________-____________

Business Phone ( ______ ) ________-____________

Mobile Phone ( ______ ) ________-____________

__________________________________________(Printed name in FULL - initials are not sufficient)

_________________________ ____ /____ /_____ (Signature) (Date)

Recommended and vouched for on the Honor of:

___________________________ ___________ (Noble’s PRINTED Name) (Member #)

___________________________ ___________ (Noble’s PRINTED Name) (Member #)

Paid: $ _____ Cash/Check/CC

ORIENTAL SHRINERSTROY, NEW YORK

PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP———

Return your completed application to the temple or top-linesigner at the following address:

JOHN EDWARDS, Membership Chairman54 Bert Hager Rd.Stephentown, New York 12168Phone 534-2555

TOP LINE SIGNERS:

NYOSA President, Illustrious David Freund, and Lady Jan cordially invite you tojoin them at the 2012 Fall Session to be held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtownBuffalo, NY. The staff at the hotel is looking forward to showing off their facility andproviding NYOSA with a high quality event.

At this session, we will have visitations from our Imperial Officers, the Chairmanof the Board of the Hospitals, and a Membership Development Specialist whom, alongwith their presentations, will help us grow in the knowledge of Shriners International.It will be a full agenda on Saturday. I hope when you leave on Sunday you will havea greater understanding of our great fraternity and our philanthropy.

It is highly recommended that each temple encourage their officers to attend theseNYOSA meetings. It is a great opportunity to meet, socialize, discuss and voice yourconcerns about our fraternity and our hospital system.

Room rates are approximately $107.00/night including parking. Breakfast is notincluded.

You should make your own reservations with the hotel Adam’s Mark Hotel & Events Center

120 Church Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 845-5100

www.adamsmark.com

NEW YORK ONTARIO SHRINE ASSOCIATIONFall Session

Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30, 2012

REGISTRATION FORMRegistration Deadline: September 14, 2012

Hotel Registration Deadline: August 29, 2012

Noble____________________________________________ Lady________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________ State/Province______________ Zip__________

Shrine Center __________________________________________ Title______________________

Emergency Contact ____________________________________ Phone ____________________

Registration Fee:Noble: $20.00 #________x $20.00 = $____________

Meals per person (Saturday only):Lunch: $20.00 #________x $20.00 = $____________

Dinner: $42.00 #________x $20.00 = $____________

Total payment with registration. Amount enclosed $____________

Saturday Lunch Options:________ Virginia Smoked Ham Lunch Luncheon Sandwich________ Smoked Turkey Breast Luncheon Sandwich

Saturday Dinner Meal Options:________ Prime Rib of Beef and Louisiana Style Baked Sweet Potatoes________ Chicken Wellington – Chicken Breast Baked in a Puff Pastry

Make checks payable to: New York Ontario Shrine AssociationMail reservation to Director General: John Ruff, Past Potentate 951 Beach Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Note: Room reservations can be made directly with Adam’s Mark – cost $107/night –Note: (716) 849-5100. The hotel includes parking with room reservation.

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3. The Spring Ceremonial was held in May at theQueensbury Hotel in Glens Falls.

a.) Oriental last held an event at the QueensburyHotel on March 6, 2010. The event was the Potentate’sBall.

b.) The Potentate in 2010 was Ill. Jerry McGarvey andhis Lady Eileen.

July-August 2012 Questions— Answers in next Issue —

1. In an article of the Scottish Rite magazine, “TheNorthern Light,” May 2012, it was about the MasonicBand, March Pletora. In this article it talked about JohnPhillip Sousa among others.

a.) John Phillip Sousa was a member of what Shrinecenter? What was its charter number and when was itchartered?

b.) Which of the Masonic bodies did John Phillip Sousabelong to as a 32 degree Mason?

c.) What famous march did John Phillip Sousa com-pose for the Shrine?

d.) What are some characteristics of this march?e.) When was this march of John Phillip Sousa first

premiered?2. In this same article from the May 2012 edition of

“The Northern Light,” there was a section on Fred Jeweland Henry Fillmore.

a.) What were the musical contributions of Fred Jeweland Henry Fillmore to the Shrine?

b.) What happened when Henry Fillmore had a dis-pute with Shrine officers?

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Sept. 7 (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cambridge Area Shrine Club – tba Sept. 8 (Sat.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battle of Plattsburgh Parade – Lineup at 12:00, stepoff at 1:00 Sept. 10 (Mon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saratoga Shrine Club – Eagle’s Club, 6:00 Sept. 12 (Wed.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING – Glens Falls Masonic Ctr., 7:30 Sept. 16 (Sun.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNCLE SAM PARADE – Lineup at 12:00, stepoff at 1:00 Sept. 19 (Wed.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oriental Patrol – Shrine Ctr., 7:00 Sept. 24 (Mon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy Area Shrine Club – Shrine Ctr., 7:00 Sept. 27 (Thu.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glens Falls Shrine Club – tba Sept. 28-30 (Fri.-Sun.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYOSA Fall Session – Buffalo, NY Sept. 30 (Sun.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oriental Patrol Pancake Breakfast – 39 Brunswick Rd., 8:00-12:00 Oct. 10 (Wed.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STATED MEETING followed by Executive Meeting – Shrine Ctr., 7:30

All Unit Fund Raising Activities MUST Receive Written Permission from the Potentate — Disclaimers, etc. — Don’t Forget!

2012 TRESTLEBOARD OF SHRINE CLUBS AND UNITSADIRONDACK SHRINE CLUB – Quarterly meetingsCAMBRIDGE AREA SHRINE CLUB – Meets first FridayGLENS FALLS SHRINE CLUB – Meets fourth ThursdayKEYSTONE KOPS – TBANORCO SHRINE CLUB – TBA

NORCO CLOWN UNIT – TBAORIENTAL PATROL – Meets third WednesdaySARATOGA COUNTY SHRINE CLUB – Meets second MondayTROY AREA SHRINE CLUB – Meets last Monday

The Circus is ComingSept. 14- - - - - - - - - - AmsterdamSept. 15 - - - - - - - - - QueensburySept. 16- - - - - - - - - - Plattsburgh

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