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VOLUME LXXXVII • NUMBER 10 OCTOBER 2014 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA • www.zuhrah.org
Potentate’s Trip to the Rockies
Pote’s trip to theRockies
Photos clockwise from above:Carole and Don Wurden in Glacier Park;Ted and Lori Martz at Lake McDonald
Lodge; Grand Tetons group photo;river rafting with Dick Larson, Sue
Duncan,and Ron Hechsel; Barb Hechseland Ruth Larson chitchat with a cowboy;Ted Martz, Linda and Jim Schwanebeckat Old Faithful; Glacier Park group photo.
The shoot’s top gun was Marshal Kobs. Class B winners: Ken Kobs Jr, Rose Fredell, Scott Fredell,Marshal Kobs, and Ken Kobs Sr.
Class A winners: Keri Vice,Tim Vice, Kristie Vice, and Bill Vice
Sporting Clays Fun Shoot Winners
Midwest at Sioux Falls, South Dakota
2 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
IN MEMORIAM
Sunshine Committee
When you hear of a Noble who has been ill,hospitalized, convalescent, orshut-in, please contact theTemple Office, 763-571-3555.It is important to providethe Noble’s address, name ofhospital or nursing home.Wenow have a new e-mail address,you can contact the committeeat [email protected].
A new sign-out system hasbeen implemented forwheelchairs on loan fromZuhrah Temple. If you haveobtained a wheelchair in thepast and are not using it, wewould appreciate having itreturned.We have had manyrequests for wheelchairs thisyear. If you return a wheel-chair, kindly return it throughthe office for our recordkeeping. Donated wheel-chairs in good condition willbe accepted, too.
Office Hours atZuhrah Shrine Center
Hours of OperationThe Zuhrah Shrine administrative office:Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VoiceMail and Email Addresses
Zuhrah phone 763-571-3555You may also email comments and questions as follows:
[email protected]@zuhrah.org
[email protected] [email protected]
In an effort to make your Divan more accessible to the Nobility wehave created an email address: [email protected].
Please put this in your address book, if you want to ask the Divan a questionor make a suggestion, or if you are concerned about something, send an emailto this address and the entire Divan will get a copy.The Divan has committed
to follow up with all emails that we receive.It is very helpful to Zuhrah for you to utilize these
efficiency measures and it is very much appreciated.
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Changes of Address to5400 NE Main St, Ste 100
Fridley, MN 55421or: 763-571-3555
UpcomingZuhrahEvents
(new events are in red)
Oct 3 ............................Order of the Malt(German Institute Mansion, St. Paul)
Oct 4 ....................Pote’s Pheasant Shoot(Little Falls)
Oct 10 ................Zuhrah Stated Meeting(Crowne Plaza, Plymouth)
Oct 19................International Dinner #3(Japanese)
Nov 9 ..................All Zuhrah Pre-Circus/
Post-Parade Thank You Party (Savage American Legion)
Nov 15 ............................Fall Ceremonial/Grand Lodge Master Mason Degree
Big Tent EventNov 28–30 ....Minneapolis Shrine Circus
(Minneapolis)Dec 6 ........................Breakfast with Santa
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ZUHRAH SHRINE DIVANELECTED
Potentate.........................................................................Ted MartzChief Rabban.........................................................Ross HjermstadAssistant Rabban..................................................Adrian SkytlandHigh Priest & Prophet ..........................................Michael LaVineOriental Guide .............................................James Burlingame Jr.Recorder............................................................John Andersen, PPTreasurer..................................................................Larry Messerli
APPOINTEDFirst Ceremonial Master...................................Bradford RobertsSecond Ceremonial Master.........................................Dean BottsMarshal .......................................................................Owen SeeleyCaptain of the Guard......................................................Verl RaapOuter Guard ...................................................................Jon PavolaChaplain .................................................................Ronald Hechsel
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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN – TWIN CITIES2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-596-6100
Zuhrah Stated MeetingFriday, October 10, 2014
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441
Dinner at 6:00 p.m. / Meeting at 7:00 p.m.Dinner $15: TBD, potatoes, vegetables
Meal RSVP by October 8th to Shari at [email protected] or 763-571-3555
Zuhrah Stated MeetingFriday, November 14, 2014
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441
Dinner at 6:00 p.m. / Meeting at 7:00 p.m.Dinner $15: TBD, potatoes, vegetables
Meal RSVP by November 12 to Shari at [email protected] or 763-571-3555
Future Stated Meeting
locations
October 10, 2014Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West3131 Campus DrivePlymouth, MN 55441
November 14, 2014Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West3131 Campus DrivePlymouth, MN 55441
October Stated Meeting Nobility Vote on Potential New Zuhrah Home
At the September Stated Meeting, the Nobility voted to pursuelooking into the 6120 Blue Circle Drive building as a new permanenthome for Zuhrah. At the October Stated Meeting, it is the intentionthat the Nobility in attendance will vote to actually purchase orreject that building as Zuhrah’s new home.
A recap of the numbers as well as initial concepts on building usagewill be made before the vote. All Zuhrah Nobility are encouragedto attend the meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contactme.Thank you.
Ted Martz, Potentate (651-270-2947)
OCTOBER 2014 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 3
From the Potentate
Greetings Nobles and Friends,If you were at our September Stated
Meeting on the 12th, you’ll rememberthe proposed new Zuhrah home presen-tation by Past Potentate,Al Niederhaus,of the Zuhrah Site InvestigationCommittee.If you weren’t,I’ll try to recapwhat has been happening to date. Evenbefore Zuhrah vacated its old site on2540 Park Avenue in Minneapolis, theZuhrah Site Committee has been lookingat viable sites which might fit Zuhrah fora new home.Hundreds of sites over thepast three years have been initially lookedat and a few,seriously considered.Now,aserious contender for a new home hasbeen identified. It’s at 6120 Blue CircleDrive on the Minnetonka/Hopkins bor-der (about a four-minute drive from theintersection of Hwy 494 and Crosstown(Hwy 62).
At the September Stated Meeting,the initial numbers (cost of purchase,estimated cost of build-out, estimatedyearly insurance, taxes, utilities, andoperational costs) were presented.Because the initial numbers fit withinour guidelines (the $650K purchaseprice and estimated $125K build-outcosts fit within the $1.1M proceedsfrom the Park Avenue sale), and theestimated $75K yearly operationcosts fit within our existing budgetwithout serious impact to our otherexpenditures (i.e., Membership, fra-ternal activities, etc.), we are continu-ing to seriously pursue this site as apossible new Zuhrah home.
The building is about 10,000 squarefeet, sits on about 2 1/2 acres, and hasabout 60 parking spaces with room formore. It’s on one level (no elevatorsrequired) and appears to be in soundcondition. The Nobility voted at theSeptember meeting to permit Zuhrahto continue to pursue the proposedsite.This will allow Zuhrah to apply fora liquor license, see actual taxes, applyfor any zoning requirements, and such.Should any issues be found, these willbe presented to the Nobility beforethe October Stated Meeting vote toapprove/reject the site.
Building usage questions such as
how should Zuhrah run the bar, howwill we utilize the catering kitchen,willthere be approved caterers,how will apart-time building manager function,and can we rent out part of the spaceto another fraternal organization, willlikely be touched upon at the Octobermeeting but the different possibleanswers to these type of questionswill consume many hours of follow-ondiscussions with the Divan, theUnits/Clubs, and individual Nobles.
However, in the end, it is the ZuhrahNobility which will decide at theOctober meeting whether to approveor reject the purchase of this site. If youhave any specific questions that you feelare important for Zuhrah to investigatebefore the October meeting, pleasepass them on to me, Past Potentate AlNiederhaus,or any member of the SiteInvestigation Committee and we’ll tryto have an answer before the meeting.
Supporting our FraternalOrganizations
This is the time of year that many ofour Units and Clubs have their annu-al/semi-annual fund-raiser.Whether itbe an omelet breakfast, a pancakebreakfast, a pheasant/wild rice sale, orsilent auction, please support ourUnits and Clubs.
CircusesI also feel I need to clarify a bit of
how our circuses work and how theybenefit Zuhrah.The Birak and Willmarcircuses are club fund-raisers for theirparticular clubs and primarily benefitthose clubs.They are much like otherclub pancake breakfasts and fund-rais-ers. That said, both the Birak andWillmar Shrine Clubs give generouslyto our Shrine Hospital Transportationfund and for that, I truly thank them.
On the other hand, the proceedsfrom the Minneapolis circus, along withZuhrah’s dues, actually fund Zuhrah’sday-to-day operations (i.e., Zuhrah’soffice, our Admin person’s salary, ourgeneral liability insurance, utilities, theper-capita fees to the Imperial, thisArabian, mailings, etc.). So if you con-tribute to the Willmar or Birak circuses(and we hope you do),don’t think that aseparate contribution to theMinneapolis circus would be redundant.It isn’t and would be greatly appreciated.
Calendar UpdatesFinally, one more time: On
November 9th, Zuhrah will be hostingan informal Pre-Circus/Post-ParadeThank You party at the SavageAmerican Legion.This is to thank all theNobles and their Ladies who havedevoted much of their time this year tosupporting Zuhrah and to those whowork our various Shrine circuses.Manytimes, these are one and the same peo-ple. Zuhrah excels because of theexcellence and commitment of thepeople who comprise our units, clubs,and committees.Thanks once again.
Fraternally yours,
Ted Martz2014 Zuhrah Potentate
Ted Martz, Potentate
Spreading the NewsZuhrah has maintained another month of positive
growth. Our membership at the end of August is 2,293.
Zuhrah Membership 2 for DuesZuhrah Dues notices will be going out soon, if you want
your dues paid for its simple, easy and fast.All you have todo is top line sign on any two new petitions or restorationsor one of each and Zuhrah will pay your dues for 2015.Remember we can only accept petitions for ballot fromBrothers who have completed their Master Mason degree.
Keeping the momentum going.By keeping a pocket petition in your wallet, fez case or
pocket you will always be ready to sign up the next personyou meet.
Wear your Shrine pride when you are out and about—not only is it a good way to promote your unit or club, butit just may be the spark in someone else to approach youwith the question of how do I become one.
Rush night at Owatonna proved to be another greatnight with new petitions for both the lodge and the shrine.
Upcoming Membership Events.• Saturday, October 4th, Pote’s Pheasant Hunt• Saturday, October 18th, Octoberfest in Elk River• Sunday, October 19th, BASC Pancake Breakfast• Saturday, October 25th, Bowling Party
Book the Zuhrah Membership Trailer today for yourlodge, unit or club event.
Check out Zuhrah’s YouTube channel for a video on thenew membership trailer: http://www.youtube.com/chan-nel/UCC1liyvh3MahooY1mBCg_GA
Thank you all for keeping Zuhrah Strong.Email [email protected]
ORDER OF THE MALT DEGREEDATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014
TIME: 6:00 p.m. SOCIAL 7:00 p.m. DINNER8:00 p.m. DEGREE
PLACE: German-American Institute301 Summit Avenue – St. Paul, MN 55102
WHAT: Participation in the Order of the Malt Degree as performed by Zuhrah’s Pipes and Drums
COST: $55/person
OPEN TO: Nobles, Brothers, and Male Friends
ATTIRE: Black Tie or Dark Suit
INCLUDED: Appetizers · Dinner · CigarsSingle Malt Scotch (and other beverages)Order of the Malt Degree
For a reservation, please call the Zuhrah Office (763-571-3555)
The Arabian is on the Web at
ZuhrahArabian.com
All Units & ClubsBe sure to get your
2015 Officers Information to PP Don Wurden
no later thanNovember 1st!
Email:[email protected]
Include:
• Information for each officer:
Name Officer Title
Home Phone Cell Phone
• Meeting location information,
as well as a list of eachmonth’s meeting dates.
This information is vital for completing the
2015 Calendar Book.
4 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
IMPERIAL WORLD OF SHRINERS A Message from the IMPERIAL POTENTATE
Dear fellownobles,
Lady Cheryland I aretremendouslygrateful andthankful foreach of youand for yourongoing dedi-cation to yourfraternity andphilanthropy.
We also want, one more time, tothank the members (and families) ofKem and Zuhrah Shriners and theMidwest Shrine Association for theircountless efforts to ensure a success-ful, well-run Imperial Session, and fortheir endless support and many kind-nesses over the past several months.
Please also know that as we take onthe responsibilities of ImperialPotentate and First Lady, we are veryaware of and honored by your support,trust and faith in us. As ImperialPotentate, I will also be serving asChairman of the Board of Directors forShriners Hospitals for Children. Pleasebe assured that both Cheryl and I willdo everything in our power to do whatis best for both Shriners Internationaland Shriners Hospitals for Children.Weare looking forward to working witheveryone to strengthen and improveboth our beloved fraternity and ourincredible philanthropy.
This Imperial Year, we will continueto emphasize the importance ofstrengthening and increasing member-ship, as well as the critical issues ofopen, honest communication.
We will also be encouraging every-one to share and show their pride inour organizations – and in what theystand for.As Shriners, we improve livesand make the world a better place. Ifwe share our pride in that, consider theimpact each one of us could have onboth membership and patient numbers.
Starting the Year at a Fast PaceAs Imperial Potentate, my calendar is
jammed with events,meetings and otheractivities.We’ve already begun to attendassociation meetings, temple celebra-tions and events in support of our healthcare system.While the traveling is exten-sive, it is also energizing as we meet andspend time with hard-working,committedfraternity members and hospitalemployees everywhere we go.
It was our great pleasure to attendthe 62nd annual East-West Shrine All-Star Football Game in Baker City, Ore.Congratulations to Chairman Bill Quierof Al Kader Shriners and the host tem-ples,Al Kader and Hillah, as well as par-ticipating temples El Korah, Masada andEl Katif, for such an outstanding event.These regional games are a tremen-dous opportunity to raise local aware-ness of both Shriners Hospitals forChildren and Shriners International,especially among young people,which is
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tremendously important to our future.Thank you for all your hard work.
Another important community eventwe were pleased to be able to attend wasthe golf tournament at Elm Ridge CountryClub in Montreal, a benefit for the Canadahospital’s capital campaign. Imperial SirJerry Gantt and I had the pleasure ofspeaking at the event, which raised morethan $500,000 for the construction proj-ect. It was wonderful to see patients fromour Canada hospital participating, and tohave the opportunity to thank the manysponsors and donors who helped makethe event such a great success.
We also recently attended the 125thanniversary celebration of TangierShriners in Omaha, Nebraska. Morethan a century of success is certainlyworth celebrating. The approximately2,600 Tangier Shriners support ourChicago,Twin Cities and St. Louis hospi-tals. Over the years, Tangier Shrinershave assisted more than 15,000 localchildren, giving countless volunteerhours and funds in that effort.
That is the work of one temple, and itis impressive. Multiply that by 200 – rep-resenting our nearly 200 temples full ofnobles working to make the world a bet-ter place and help kids have a chance to
live their dreams, and the impact wemake is clearly huge.As Shriners,we havemuch to be proud of – we need to shareour pride, our experiences as Shriners,and our commitment to helping otherswith everyone we can. If we are willing todo that – to generate interest individual-ly and personally, imagine what couldhappen to our membership numbers.
Serving and Caring for theChildren
By now many of you are familiar withone of the statements that guides me:
“One hundred years from now itwill not matter what my bank accountwas, the sort of house I lived in, or thekind of car I drove...but the world maybe different because I was important inthe life of a child.”
When I have the opportunity tospend time with the children we serve, itis very special.While visiting the St. Louishospital, I had the opportunity to inter-act with several patients, including KatieLadlie, one of our new National PatientAmbassadors,while filming the welcomevideo for the SHC Open.Seeing the kidssmiling and having a great day is why weare all part of Shriners International.The
SHC Open will be held October 13-19in Las Vegas. It is one of our two signa-ture events, and gets bigger and betterevery year, in part because of the hardwork of more than 1,000 volunteers.Visit shrinershospitalsopen.com and seehow you can help, or just come on outand enjoy the fun. If neither of thosepossibilities is feasible, remember tocheck it out on the Golf Channel.
As the Imperial Year progresses,we willcontinue to share reasons to be proud tobe a Shriner, and we will continue to seekways to strengthen our organizations,andto successfully showcase the fraternityand the health care system, at both thelocal and national levels.A key to our suc-cess will be your commitment and partic-ipation in these efforts – it will take everyone of us – working together – to makea substantial difference.
We look forward to working withyou – and to hearing your ideas,
Thank you for all you do forShriners International and ShrinersHospitals for Children.
Yours in the Faith,Dale W. StaussImperial Potentate
OCTOBER 2014 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 5
SHRINERS HOSPITAL – TWIN CITIES
Lauren ElmDirector of Public and Community Relations
Shriners Hospital for Children® - Twin Cities2025 East River ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55414Office: 612-596-6119Cell: 612-214-8589Email: [email protected] www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/twincities
Welcome Dr. MorganWe are pleased
to announce Dr.Patrick Morganhas started anadolescent andyoung adult hippreservation clin-ic. Dr. Morgan hasa B.S. degree inBiology from the
University of Minnesota, and a B.A.degree in English from Keble College ofOxford University. Dr. Morgan alsoreceived his medical degree from theUniveristy of Minnesota, as well as aninternship and residency under Dr.AnnVan Heest. Dr. Morgan did a fellowshipin Joint Reconstruction fromWashington University St. Louis.
Dr. Morgan’s main practice is at theUniversity of Minnesota Ortho/Sportsand is board certified by the AmericanBoard of Orthopaedic Surgery in GeneralOrthopaedic Surgery with a sub-certifi-cate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Ideal referrals to this clinic includeadolescents with Perthes disease, SlippedCapital Femoral Epiphysis, Hip Dysplasia,Femoral-Acetabular Impingement andLabral Tears. His area of expertiseincludes surgical hip dislocation forimpingement, Ganz periacetabularosteotomies, and hip arthroscopy.
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenOpen
The 2014 Shriners Hospitals forChildren Open, part of the PGA TOURFedEx Cup, will take place at TPCSummerlin in Las Vegas,October 13–19.The TPC Summerlin has been honoredby Golf Digest as one of “America’sBest” golf courses, and the course ranksas one of the “top 100 modern golfcourses in the United States.” Thestakes are high this year, the tournamenthas a $6.2 million dollar purse.
The Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenOpen has been a Las Vegas traditionsince Fuzzy Zoeller won Las Vegas' firstPGA TOUR event in 1983. Beautifulweather, exciting events and activities,144 of the best professional golfers inthe world competing for the purse, andof course, the opportunity to supportworld-class pediatric care are all greatreasons to be part of this special week.For more information, to buy ticketsor to sign up to volunteer, please visitshrinershospitalsopen.com.
East West Shrine GameThe East-West Shrine Game has been
a staple in college football since 1925 andis the longest running college all-stargame in the country.The game has consis-tently proven to be a successful startingpoint for players seeking a professionalcareer in football.Typically,there are morethan 265 East-West Shrine Game alumnion NFL rosters each year.For the past 90years, some of the best collegiate footballplayers from across the United States andCanada have participated in the East-West Shrine Game. In addition to servingas one of the NFL’s primary sources forplayers, the East-West Shrine Game ben-efits Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The 90th East-West Shrine Game willtake place on Saturday, January 17, 2015,at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg,Florida.The game will be broadcast liveon NFL Network, with a kickoff time of4 p.m. EST. To learn more about thegame, tickets and a special ticket packageoffer for Shriners, please call 813-281-8686 or visit shrinegame.com.
Support Our Signature EventsThe Shriner of the Month
We are excitedto announce thatafter initiating theShriner of theMonth Awardrecognition pro-gram at the begin-ning of this year,we
are now opening it up to include all of ourtemples and hospitals! We want to honor theeveryday, hard-working, always-there-for-whatever-you-need-him-for Shriner in yourtemple or hospital.You know who we mean,and we want to hear about him.
The Shriner of the Month Award wasdesigned to honor members who demon-strate a deep commitment to both the fra-ternity and philanthropy,Shriners Hospitalsfor Children. Personal displays of leader-ship, especially by example, consistent par-ticipation in temple activities and efforts,and/or contributions to the health care sys-tem, will all add to one’s consideration forthe award. In short,we want to honor the“unsung hero” of Shriners International.
Each month, one outstanding noble willbe chosen as the Shriner of the Month.Tomake it easier on our nomination board,wewill be taking nominations quarterly. Thisround,your nominations will be consideredfor the months of November, Decemberand January.To recognize this individual andhis extraordinary contributions, a personalprofile will be highlighted on Shriners Village,the Shriners International website andmore. In addition, the winner will receive asigned plaque from the Imperial Potentateand commemorative pin.
For more information and details onhow to submit a nomination for Shrinerof the Month,please visit Shriners Village.
Criteria:To submit a nomination for the upcom-
ing quarter,participating temples and hospi-tals must submit the required information,along with a photo of the noble (wearing afez) and a signed photo consent form,via e-mail to [email protected], beforeMonday,October 13,in order to be consid-ered. Please note that nobles selected asShriner of the Month may not be a mem-ber of their temple’s elected Divan andmust be actively involved in promotingmembership. Also note that eachtemple/hospital may nominate up to threenobles to be considered for the award,pernomination quarter. The Shriner of theMonth will be announced at the beginningof each award month.
PLEASE INCLUDE your name andtitle and the following information withyour nomination:• Who are you nominating? (Name andTemple)• Why? Please explain.Things to Consider:• How is this noble active within yourtemple and/or hospital? (i.e., attendsevents, assists with fundraisers, involveslady and family, engages in communityawareness of fraternity, volunteer work,specific examples of going above andbeyond)• Which facet(s) of the ShrinersInternational mission statement doesthis noble exemplify most?• Describe how this noble is a strongadvocate of the philanthropy (i.e., givesspeeches to community, supportsnational programs such as BurnAwareness, participates in fundraisingefforts, educates community on out-reach clinics, etc.
Recognize the hard-working noble in your temple or hospital• Temples: Please describe how thisnoble has been effective in strengtheningtemple membership and Freemasonry.
Questions? Please contact the corpo-rate public relations department at 813-281-8162 or [email protected].
6 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
THE WORLD OF ZUHRAH SHRINE Masonic RelationsCommittee
The Masonic Relations Committee isnow on Facebook. The Nobility is wel-come to post dates on the MinnesotaMasonic relations Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/mnmasonicevents.Like the page and then you can post yourMasonic related events and fundraisers.Please leave contact info on each eventyou post. You can post PDFs of your fliertoo. Share this with your friends so theycan do the same. I want to thank JoeAnderson for helping with this and itseems we already have 42 “likes” when Iam writing this article.We can’t work toohard on communications, and it seems Ialways hear,“I wish I knew there was anevent so I could have gone.”
Tuesday, October 21st, is CataractLodge’s chili cook off.This will be a littledifferent as the Job’s Daughters Bethelwill also be running a baked potato baras a fund raiser. They will welcomeentries for the chili cook off and theBethel can also use our support. DougCampbell would certainly like to knowif you plan to come,and you can contacthim at Grand Lodge 952-948-6700 [email protected].
A big piece of news is that Ronald L.Nelson will be getting the Hiram Awardfrom Phoenix Daylight Lodge No.350 onSunday, November 2, 2014. The dinnerwill be held at the Landmark EventCenter at the Minnesota Masonic Homeat 1:00 p.m. and the cost is $15.Reservations contact James A. Percich952-944-6288 [email protected] is really active in Masonry knowsRon, and one Noble remarked to me,“You mean Ron hasn’t been given aHiram Award before?”
Schools of Instruction are going onthroughout the state; check the GrandLodge calendar to see where they arebeing held. I know that all of us think weknow about Masonry and the ritual, butI promise that attending a School isbeneficial. We can all learn somethingfrom them.
If you need help in getting informa-tion about some appendant Masonicorganization and don’t know to whomto talk, then talk to me and I will helpyou get connected.
Nobles, we want all of you to beinvolved in your Blue Lodge. We arebeginning the fall Degree cycles. Take apart in a Degree. Attend the Degrees.Get to know the new candidates.Become a mentor and encourage themto join other Masonic bodies once theyare Master Masons. I believe greaterinvolvement throughout all of Masonrybuilds better Masons who have strongerties to our Fraternity.
Some events that are happeningare:
Blue Lodges:• Tuesday, October 7th – 6:00 p.m.
Fellowcraft Lodge of Instruction,Nicollet Lodge No. 54 St. Peter, MN.
• Tuesday, October 7th – 6:00 p.m.Metrowest Master Mason School ofInstruction,Minneapolis Lodge No.19,Minneapolis Scottish Rite.
• Saturday, October 11th – 9:00 a.m.Southwest Lodge Officer Training,Temple Lodge No.59,Hutchinson,MN.
• Sunday, October 12th – 7:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.Lebanon Lodge will hold itspancake and French toast breakfast.
• Sunday, October 12th – 4:00 p.m.150th Anniversary Celebration -Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles.
• Wednesday,October 22nd – 6:00 p.m.Metrowest Lodge Officer Training,Compass Lodge No. 265, Robbinsdale.
• Saturday, October 25th – 9:00 a.m.Metrowest Lodge Officer Training,Clearwater Lodge No. 28, Clearwater,MN.
• Sunday,October 26th – 4:00 p.m.150thAnniversary Celebration – Evergreen(Clyde) Lodge No.46, St.Charles,MN.
• Wednesday, October 29th – 6:00 p.m.Fellowcraft Lodge of Instruction,Star inthe East Lodge No.33,Owatonna,MN.
Scottish RiteAll the Valleys are currently confer-
ring Degrees. Even if you do not have apart in a Degree and are a member,remember that sideliners are alwaysappreciated. Your Lodge Brothers whoare receiving the Degrees also appreciateyour support.• Friday, October 3rd – 5:30 p.m. Rite
Care of Minneapolis & St. Paul 50’sDance Party and TexMex BBQ,Minneapolis Scottish Rite. Tickets: $45for dinner and dance.Silent auction,too.
York RiteAll the York Rite bodies are back in
session, so it’s time to get those meet-ings on your calendar.• Saturday, February 7th – 9:00 a.m.
One Day to Royal Arch Masonry,Minneapolis Valley Scottish Rite.
• Saturday,February 21st – 9:00 a.m.OneDay to Council or Cryptic Masonry,Minneapolis Valley Scottish Rite.
• Saturday, March 7th – 9:00 a.m. OneDay to Knights Templar, MinneapolisValley Scottish Rite.If you are not a member of the York
Rite, now is the time to petition yourlocal Royal Arch Chapter and receivemore light and education in Masonry.More information can be found atwww.yorkrite.com/mn.
Order of the Eastern StarMany receptions for the Grand
Officers and official visits are beingheld. Check http://www.mnoes.com/for those events.• Saturday, October 11th – 5:30 p.m.
Chinese Auction and Roast BeefDinner, Kedron Chapter, Princeton,MN.
• Friday, October 17th – 7:00 p.m.Harvest Auction – Pickwick Chapter,Pickwick, MN.
Don’t forget about the youthgroups, Job’s Daughters and DeMolay.Not only do they need participationby Masons, but they appreciate refer-rals for new members. If you havedaughters or sons, neighbors, friends’kids and so forth make the introduc-tion.The youth will gain valuable expe-rience through their membership.
The whole fraternity is better offwhen we are all active and togethercan be active making an impact every-where. Don’t just restrict yourself andlimit your activity to only one or twothings. There is a rich experience inMasonry. Soon we will have aMinnesota Masonic events calendar onFacebook. Once it is up and running (ifyou are on facebook) you will be senta link.
Carl Lidstrom, [email protected]
50- and 60-year members
Here’s a photo of the “Fifty Year Anniversary Recipients” from the September Stated Meeting.Left to right: Past Potentate Don Nelson, Charles Wright, Monte Zehringer, Marty Olszowka, and Gordy Backlund.
The records of Zuhrah Shrineshow the following membersreached 50 years of member-ship during 2014:Stanley TillyJohn AllisonMartine Olszowka,Richard Heymann, SrRobert SmithRalph SteadmanSam PeltzGordon BacklundJames RustDonald SeabergDonald Nelson
Leroy BothunCharles WrightRichard OhlandHarold RutsteinAlan CovinRobert Erenberg (dec.)Wayne BuddeHoward MadsenRobert GorhamPaul SwensonGeorge HellerDarwin LarsonDonald BrockAlvin Badiner
The records of Zuhrah Shrineshow the following membersreached 60 years of member-ship during 2014:Raymond PloetzClayton EricksonCharles HaugWilliam McReaveyJohn Schultz, JrEdward MayhewRobert NasstromJohn DegerMonroe TapperWalter Spike
OCTOBER 2014 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 7
ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS
It’s that time again…..after all thesummer appearances, we look forwardto the fall schedule.
The German Band has several engage-ments this fall: New Prague DozinkyDays on September 20th where theyhave played for 20+ years; TheRobbinsdale Pancake Breakfast onSeptember 28th where they also haveplayed for 20+ years; on October 4ththey are doing a private party inZumbrota;on October 14th they will playat Victory Lutheran Church in EdenPrairie; October 26th will find them trav-eling to Bloomington to play at theMasonic Home; and finally on October28th they will be playing at Our Lady ofPeace Catholic Church.
The Dixie Kats played in Fridley for aRotary club which was greatly appreciat-ed by the club especially since the tem-perature was cold (52 degrees and a 30mph wind).It felt like the Winter Carnival!
The Flames will also play for theRobbinsdale Shrine Club’s pancakebreakfast. They have done this for 20+years too and began back when it washeld in the original Robbinsdale HighSchool on Hwy 100.
The Concert Band is getting readyfor the circus in November, theCeremonial as well as our annualChristmas concerts.
On a different note, several of uswere at the stated meeting as a discus-sion was held about a new building inMinnetonka. I thought it was a goodpresentation and looked more doablethan previous sites of which I was aware.As for a rehearsal space and storage thatwill be something to work out but it canbe done. I’ve seen the building manytimes from the outside as I had a busi-ness partner in the area. It’s a quiet, safearea and easy to get to.Although the firsttime you drive there it can be confusing– I think the route was designed by aviolinist after playing “The Flight of theBumble Bee.” By the time you read thisyou will have had a chance to see it, haveall the details, and will be able to make agood judgment about the space.
Going back to the circus: we willhave some new tunes this year. One inparticular was composed by ClemTocca who was the Music Director(and fine trumpet player) for theTarzan Zerbini Circus and playedZuhrah’s circus for many years. Clemwrote this piece the year that the“New Copyright Law” was rewrittenand enacted. Clem had to rewritealmost all the circus music for the actsas the music they had been using fellunder the newest copy write law andwas not in the public domain. AnywayI’m looking forward to playing the newmusic this year.
Meanwhile remember “CompoundInterest.”
Gary
We had our first fall meeting after ourJuly get together (dark in August) atNielsen’s Sports Bar in Savage onSeptember 3, 2014. President Jakeopened our meeting at 7:04 p.m.At ourmeeting were the following members:Dennis,Denny,Al (late because of HappyHour at Thunder Valley),Ken,Craig, John(Prospect / Sgt at Arms) and others (Iforgot to put their names down).
Craig made a motion to accept a newmember – Ken Johnson (15 membersnow). We had seven members vote toaccept him as one of our own. He’llnow be referred to as Ken #2 (lastnames omitted to protect the innocent).
Ladies and Nobles, we have complet-ed another successful parade season.Of course, we had a slight set back dueto the theft of our float, however, thatturned out to be simply a bump in theroad. We had wonderful crowds at theparades and were so happy to have ournew members joining us as well assome seasoned veterans finding thetime to re-join us.Thanks, guys!
It sounds as if Zuhrah now has a newhome.That's great news.When we havethe opportunity, we should take amoment to thank the members of theinvestigative committee. Several Clubsand Units have fund raising events com-ing up that we should make an effort tosupport.The Shrine Circus is also quick-ly approaching. Let’s dig in and help asmuch as we can.
It sounds as if the Steel Drum BandChristmas/Officer Installation Party isset for December. If you have not yetreceived your invitation, it should bearriving soon.
We should also plan the logistics ofbeing able to perform at the circus aswell as the Pote's Ball. The circus is awonderful forum for the general publicto experience us,AND, the Pote’s Ball is,more than likely, the only time of yearthat the majority of Zuhrah Nobles andtheir Ladies have an opportunity to hearus as well.
No reports from the SunshineCommittee. However, Nobles and Ladieswho we need to keep in our thoughtsand prayers as they deal with medical
issues both past and present are, LadyBarbe Burlingame, Lady Mary Lind, LadyBarb Moser, Noble Jim Burlingame PP,Noble John “Grumpy” Garton and NobleLarry Horwedel.
Birthday spankin’s go out, this month,to Lady Mary Lind, Lady Judy Goff andNoble Jim Burlingame JR.
Anniversary congrats go out to NobleDave Hanson and his Lady Judy, alongwith Noble Tom Lind and his Lady Mary.
‘til next time.
Ron Peterson
Band Officers:Director – Dave Hanson
(763) 537-8882Coordinator – Tom Lind
(952) 544-1329Vice President – George Adams
(952) 888-6913President – Ron Peterson
(952) 736-2398
Craig made a motion to donate toKlondike Kate (Women of Zuhrah).After a 20 minute discussion (and order-ing one or two more rounds for every-one), the motion passed.
Ken #1 spoke on our upcoming eventon October 26th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our2nd Annual Swap Fest will be larger thanthe first and include more tables of stuff.Mark your calendars and join us atNiesen’s Sports Bar in the back room –admission is free and sellers have to pay$20 per table to sell their wares (any-thing, but the kitchen sink – we’ll let youinclude that too).
Circus Report – Al reported thateverything is going fine. He’ll haveButtons for any Helpers sometimelater this month.
Gary gave a report on our upcom-ing Golf Outing Saturday, September6th, at the Apple Valley Country Club.Ken #1 noted we have many peoplewho have said they plan to attend ourouting, but we can always use more.
John noted that the RASC(Robbinsdale Area Shrine Club) has anupcoming event – their Annual PancakeBreakfast on September 28th, at theCrystal Community Center on DouglasDrive. Some of our members expressedinterest in attending.
Craig made a motion to adjourn ourmeeting (Gary 2nd). After much dis-cussion and ordering another round,this motion overwhelmingly passed.
Meeting closed at 7:50 p.m., withBrotherly Love prevailing. We recessedto the front bar to have a few morepops and each pay their bar tabs.
Dishwasher DennyIf you’re looking to join a fun great
group give the prez Jake a call at 952-214-4401.
Thanks Call any of us if you have any questions
about our unit.Jake, President, 612-715-3860 Ken,VP, 952-882-8867
[email protected] Denny, Secretary, 952-836-5245
Band on Parade at 2013 Imperial
There is a reason to believe that thisis the season to button up against thecold and to make our own small shel-ters warmer. But from warm shelterscome cool ideas. New intricate sci-ences cross our minds, like radio con-trolled devices and talking wristwatch-es. When we held the ZARC Julymeeting, VP Don Wurden, KØIYN,signed up Bob Patterson,WØBQD, asa new ZARC member. Bob, besidesbeing an FCC ham radio operator,intrigued us with some of his otherinterests, such as his interest in radiocontrolled model airplanes and addingradio controlled drones to his hobby.
At ZARC,we welcome more brotherShriners who have equally excitinghobby ideas to share.When Apple addswrist computers to exchange messages,it warms our hearts and reminds us ofthe old Dick Tracy comic book days thatfirst inspired us toward operating morepersonalized communication deviceslike ham radios.
Whatever the electronic sciences pro-vide, at ZARC we want those Shrine per-sons among us to come to the ZARCmeetings and discuss their ideas, whetherthey are ham radio operators or possiblyintend to make that their hobby.Our stat-ed meeting has been changed to the sec-ond Thursdays of each month and wasadded to the Zuhrah Arabian calendar.Our October meeting will be heldpnThursday,October 9,2014,at the ScottishRite temple location. Dinner will be at 5p.m. in the dining hall. Then the ZARCstated meeting will be on the third floor atthe parking lot side of the temple at 6:30p.m.All Zuhrah brothers are welcome!
Scribe, Ken Skoog,WØ[email protected]
8 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS
ZRG now has its own web site. Theaddress is www.zuhrahrodandgunclub.org.Check it out; on it you will find the orderform for our fall fund raiser which is sellingpheasants and wild rice.Print some up anduse them to keep track of your sales. Callany of the officers (listed at the end of thecolumn) with the names,addresses,phonenumbers,and amounts of your sales. If youcan make it to a regular meeting (thirdWednesday of the month) to turn themoney in, that would be great. If not wecan arrange to have it picked up.The pro-ceeds will be used to finance the fishingtrips to Star Prairie Trout Farm with thekids from the hospital.
Any suggestions anyone might havefor the web site please contact ScottFredell at [email protected]. Or612-817-0325. Scott has a good starton the site and is asking for ideas as towhat the members would like to seeincluded in it. Event dates and timeswill be posted and kept current as willmember news and information.
The Masonic shoot at Wings Northwas held on August 16th and had a goodturn out on a hot day. Mark Stanberrywas the winner of the Franchi Shotgundrawing, and Larry Shrider of Twin CitySecurity won the Henry Golden Boy forthe sponsor drawing.
The Rod and Gourmet Club alongwith Nelson Masonic Lodge suppliedseveral hundred “Pork Chops on aStick” for the people checking out theClassic Car Show at Sturgis Park inBuffalo on Saturday, September 6th.This event helps finance the “Kidsfrom the Hospital” trout fishing trip.
Our cooks hard at work.Jerry Horn and Tim Lind
Ready to be served
Don’t forget our current project ofselling prepared pheasants. They arecleaned,plucked, vacuum packed, andfrozen. No BB’s in the meat.Also wildrice to go with the birds. Costs are asfollows: One pheasant $16, two pheas-ants $31, one lb. wild rice $10, twopheasants and one lb. wild rice $40,three or more pheasants each $15.50.Fill out the form on our web site orthe ad in the Arabian and give it to anyRod and Gunner. Or call Bill Vice at612-232-2495
[email protected]. This is afund raiser so do your best and sell,sell, sell.
Saturday, October 4th, is the annualPotentate’s Hunt. For $160 you getfour birds cleaned, frozen and pack-aged (whether you shoot them or not)Guide and dogs, and lunch. If dogs arenot needed (you use your own) it’s$25 less per person. Come for lunchonly, it’s $20. Duck hunting is availableafter lunch. four birds $100. Again callBill at the above numbers with yourreservations ASAP.We need a count tomake the accommodations. Sign intime is 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October15th, is ourmonthly meeting at Lyndes in Osseo;7:00 p.m. is the time. Come early if youwant dinner.
Pres. Bill Vice [email protected]
V. P. Scott Fredell [email protected]
Sec. Stephen Kesler [email protected]
Treas. Bob Hagen 952-881-2946 [email protected]
Well, our Mobil Noble League cham-pionship tournament was held on August29th at the Bloomington K.C. Hall. Wehad twenty attend and the social hourwas great again this year, thanks to CarlHanson picking up the tab for those whoindulged. Our luncheon was again verygood and everyone enjoyed the menu.
There was discussion about theleague being dissolved and all agreedthat it was time. Of course, those whowished to continue in the future weremaking plans.They will make their owntee times and pay the course if theyplay. So another milestone has “bit thedust.” That’s what is called change!
Winners of the tournament were:Low Gross: Bob Lyons first place,
coming in second was Mike Chovanand third was a tie between JimHengel and Jack Ostroot.
Low Net winner was Jim Easteswith Dick Grant second and JohnLesch third. Bob Lyons’ and JimEastes’ names were engraved on ourtravelling trophy under Jim’s care.
Almost all the golfers were monetar-ily rewarded and the treasury is empty.
Our ailing members, Don Hoglundhas now returned home and Mickeywill continue her help with some out-side as well. John Bastys comes to ourweekly Friday luncheons when he isable, still not able to use his right handor arm. Yours truly attends when hischemo treatments do no interfere.
Our Friday lunches are picking up,as Len Cramer is able to attend as hiskids got his wife in a nursing home inFaribault allowing him some freedom.Ken Skoog was able to come recentlyand good to see them both again.
We hope to see a few more whenthey can come and with that will closefor now.
Your Scribe, Cliff Hall
The Patrol will have Elections at thenext Stated Meeting at Elsie’s onOctober 6, 2014. All Patrolers areencouraged to attend.
Thank You,
Tim Thorbus 763-300-6450
Lots of activity to end the parade yearand the lads welcomed the challenge. Thelast parade of the year was in the beautifulcity of Watkins,Minnesota.We call it a verynice walk in the park as it’s a short andsweet parade. Usually we also have anafternoon parade in Pine City, Minnesota,but that was not on our schedule this year.At the end of the parade, as Pipe MajorJerry Oliver was bringing us off the paraderoute and still at attention he made theannouncement that he was retiring fromhis position as Drum Major. That’s JerryOliver in front with the feather bonnetleading down the parade route as he hasfor so many,many times.We thank you foryour effort and understand when thephysical body tells you to take it easy.
The band also made appearance inAugust at the Lodge in Northfield as aGrand Lodge membership event, thecornerstone laying at the MinnesotaMasonic Home on August 24th andthe Bemidji, Minnesota, to play at theShrine Football game at the request ofImperial Sir Dale Stauss.
It's also sad to report that the PipesDown Party tradition that we allenjoyed was cancelled this year. So Iask you to please look forward to nextyear’s event.
Finally, we like to wish well BillDrinane as he had knee replacementand hand surgery at the end of August.We hope he mends soon and getsback to the pipe ranks.
With that I come to a close foranother month. From the back ranks“Cluich Le Ceol Binn” (Play the sweetmusic).
Lil Drummer Boy
October is here and the witches andgoblins will be on us in only four weeks.Where did summer go? It’s time to buythe candy bars—you know, the onesthat you eat all month and then have tobuy more before Halloween, Last yearI bought too many, so I don’t have to doany shopping. I know they’re aroundthe house somewhere.
Not much happening with theChanters this fall.We are still figuring outif we have enough singers to do our nor-mal holiday singing. We should knowmore after the next board meeting.
Don’t forget the Bloomington AreaShrine Club’s Pancake and Sausage break-fast on the 19th of October, at the K. C.Hall on American Boulevard inBloomington.This year, as an added fea-ture,you will be able to purchase some ofour “World Famous” sausage at thebreakfast. If you are interested, give me acall (Phil 651-423-2506), and I will fill youin with the details. One week after theBloomington breakfast, the Legion ofHonor hosts the Omelet Breakfast,at thesame location. Hope to see you there!
We have three Birthday Boys thismonth. starting with yours truly on the8th, Bruce Ludvigson on the 11th andhis brother, Al Ludvigson, on the17th.Have a great day on your birthday, guys,and have many, many more!
I was going to close with a joke, orstory, but after last months Lefsestory, I’m going to skip it. Be happy,stay healthy and keep singing!
pb, Duty Scribe
OCTOBER 2014 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 9
ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS
CONGRATULATIONS, DAVEEMERY, 40 YEARS, ZUHRAHDRUM CORPS
This month we spotlight DaveEmery and his forty years with ZuhrahShrine and the Zuhrah Drum Corps. Iasked Dave to answer a few questionsabout his time in Zuhrah.
When did you join the Drum Corps? “Ijoined the Corps in the spring of 1974. Mostof today’s members weren’t even born yet.”
What prompted you to become aShriner? “I wanted to be a Shriner like myGrandpa since I was about 5 years old. I wasplaying with the Minneapolis MountedCommandery Drum Corps and the HennepinCounty Sheriff ’s Drum Corps. Both weremade up of Zuhrah Drum Corps members.”
Which Blue Lodge do you belong to?“I was Master of University #316 in 1972-73 and joined Anoka #30 over twenty fiveyears ago.”
What positions have you held with theZuhrah Drum Corps? “I served the DrumCorps as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President,and President in 1980.I also served as Captainof the Drum Corps, 1984 to 86. I have alsoserved as Musical Director of the Corps andhornline Lieutenant.Never could say no.”
What other Shrine units do belong to?“I have been a member of ZARC for manyyears and Anoka Area Shrine Club (PP).”
Do you plan to stay with these units,clubs?“I hope to stay active with both unitsand Shrine Club as long as I am able.Thishas become a way of life and where couldyou meet a greater bunch of guys.”
Would you have any reason for leav-ing? “I’m not leaving.Unless I get thrown out.”
When and where did you learn toplay your instrument? “I started playingthe trumpet in about 5th grade and am stillblowing my own horn (mellophone).”
What is your fondest memory of theDrum Corps? “Back in the day we had sev-eral dinner dances each year.We were a closegroup.The characters I have met in the Corpswould fill a book.Very few of today’s memberswould remember any of them. BobbieRadabach, Buster Radabach and Tom Lutgenwould remember guys like Wally Hubbs, JoeJeremco, Hauken Saaby and on and on. Eachguys has a story,some printable and some not.We had fun and comradery.There were thefishing trips to Mille Lacs Lake. Bus trips toparades that took two coaches to handle thecrowd.We all paid for libations on the way tothe parade and usually it was a free bar on theway back.When we had to pay the huge feeof $1.00 per drink it helped keep the guyssober for the parade.Yes,$1.00 and we mademoney at it.Wives would get together before aparade and make sandwiches for a picnic afterthe parades. We were a close knit group.Midwest sessions were stag events andZuhrah would have twelve to thirteen char-tered busses to carry the troops. Competition
was not important but fun was. When wewould go to a Midwest, and we went everyyear,we would get together with Kartoum fromWinnepeg and literally party till dawn, Youalways left a Midwest with more friends thanyou started with. Fun was the most importantthing.On recent trips to Winnipeg I still look upold timers from their Drum Corps.”
What words of wisdom would youshare with the Corps? “Get back to havingfun. Competitions were fun for those thatenjoyed them but several of the old timers thatstill had a few good years left because of theintensity.We need to get back to caring aboutour brothers.We need a way to attract newmembers.We used to have huge Ceremonials(times have changed) and all the units wouldput on a show.We attracted members fromthe class because they could see what we did.Since Zuhrah has gone to the Cold Sandsmode units are unable to show off for the can-didates.Your only chance to impress them isthe day they come in.Posters, videos and pho-tos are ok but we need to show off the prod-uct.We each need to work on recruiting.”
“Am I glad I joined ‘World’s Most ModestDrum Corps’? You bet your ass.The Corpshas been a very important part of my lifeand will always be. I plan on marching aslong as these old legs hold up and I can stillblow my horn.” Dave Emery, Old Fart.
For those of us who know Dave, weknow that his service and dedicationto the Drum Corps goes beyond that.I asked Dave if he would list otherpositions and awards he’s received as aShriner and Mason. Here’s his reply.
“I just do things because I enjoy them. Ialso use the Masonic 24 letter alphabet; itdoes not include the letters between Mand P (N O).
“I was presented the Potentate’s Medal byPast Potentate Bob Alexander in 1991.Served as Deputy Chief of Staff 1990-92,Chief of Staff, 1993-95. Zuhrah Chaplain,2008 and presented the Divan Medal byPast Potentate Jim Bagwell. Zuhrah ImperialRepresentative, 2009.
Denise and I served as Potentate’s Aidesfor Past Potentate, Don Wurden, 2007.
“I received the Hiram Award from AnokaLodge #30 in 2013 and the Cryptic Councilof Mason Of The Year in 2014 at the GrandYork Rite in Rochester, Minnesota.
“I have served Columbian Chapter #60Royal Arch Masons as High Priest,Minneapolis Council #2 Cryptic Masons asIllustrious Master and an the present HighPriest of Anoka Shekinah #104 Royal ArchMasons. I am now on the officer line of theGrand Chapter of RAM of Minnesota. As Isaid,Masonic alphabet.There is more,but youdon’t do this for titles and awards.
“It has been one heck of a ride. I have metsome of the greatest people in the world andam privileged to be able to call them brotherand friend.This does not leave out man sweetladies. (How’s that for a save?).” Dave.
Congratulations,Dave,on forty years ofdedication and service to both theMasonic and Shrine communities. Here’swishing you many more years of the same.
MIDWEST SUMMER SESSIONSIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTAAugust 21 – 23, 2014
It took some doing to get out of townfor many of us who left on that Thursdaymorning of August 21st,a severe thunder-storm hit the Twin Cities during the morn-ing rush hour. For many a little creativedriving got you around all the backed uptraffic; accidents, standing water, etc.
Once cleared of the Cities a smooth,relaxing 4-hour drive to Sioux Falls,via 35South to 90 West, however, traffic delaysand detours marked the trail for thosewho followed Highway 169. I understandDick and Ruthie followed 169 whichadded an extra hour to their trip to SiouxFalls. Dick and Ruth were not alone, PastPotentate, Illustrious Sir Tony Krall andLady Bev made the same mistake, alongwith a few other from Zuhrah.
Upon our arrival at Zuhrah
Headquarters—the Sheraton Sioux FallsHotel—many of us made our way to theZuhrah Hospitality room, staffed andmanned by some of Zuhrah’s finest.Thiswould be the meeting place for many ofZuhrah’s visitors to Sioux Falls, a chanceto rest, imbibe at the well-stocked bar andtalk with others about the day’s activitiesand adventures.
Our first activity would be a Shrineparade that evening in Tea,South Dakota,asuburban community south of Sioux Falls.
This parade would be another first forthe Corps as we would be performingwith just the drumline.Not enough mem-bers of the hornline were able to makethis event, save for two horn players, PastPotentate, Illustrious Sir, Jef Lewis andBenny Thompson. Jef and Benny wouldact as our flagline, they would save theirhorn playing for a later time.
In the meantime it was up to thedrumline to soldier on for this parade;we were all up to the task.
Drumline Lieutenant, Ryan Lodgaard,would act as the Drum Major, along withplaying a snare drum.Ryan was the impe-tus to get the drumline to perform at theMidwest. He was confident the drumlinehad enough musical material to carry aparade and sound great.
The drumline consisted of GeneRindelaub and Chris Berglund on tenors,John Gomez on triple tenor, BruceLodgaard and Ryan on snares, DaveSagstetter, Captain Mike Leier and DickLarson, bass drums, Jason Sagstetter,cymbalist and Drew Sagstetter, bells.
It is important to note that havingDrew was the key to making this all cometogether. With Drew’s expertise on thebells he was able to fill in for the hornlineby playing our signature tune,“Billboard”or as we call it, “No. 7”, as well as ourdrumline favorite,“WipeOut”.
Although the parade was in theevening, the humidity was very high, withtemps in the mid-80’s, the key was tokeep hydrated,El Riad Shrine provided uswith plenty of bottled water.Another pluswas the school bus that transported usfrom the hotel to the parade start had airconditioning.This would prove most ben-eficial to us when we finished the parade.
Upon arrival in Tea, we noticed thiswas a new community,many new homes,with many still under construction,need-less to say that we were all a bit skepticalthat there would be many people alongthe parade route.Our skepticism was laidto rest at the start point of the paradeand we made our first turn onto the mainportion of the parade, we were happilysurprised to see the streets of Tea linedand filled with locals and Shriners alike.
With PP Jef Lewis and Benny Thompsonas our Color Guard,Ryan called us to atten-tion, forward march, down the street, thenrolloff into No.7.We were told the paradewould be a mile long.We’ve marched in pre-vious parades that were a mile long; theymust have a different (longer?) measure-ment for a mile in South Dakota.
It was the heat, humidity, the continuousplaying and the length of the parade thatslowly began to take a toll on all of us;handsget tired, missed beats, heavy legs and tiredshoulders from the weight of the instru-ments.With the end in sight, and with thehelp of an enthusiastic crowd and otherproud Shriners cheering us on we managedto cross the finish line with our sweaty fezzesheld high,we all managed to pull through.Westarted together,we finished together.
After a short respite to down a few gal-lons of water,we rested in the coolness ofthe air conditioned bus before making ourway back to our hotel.Our driver,howev-er,had another idea.As we made our wayfrom the parade he made a wrong turnand put us back into the parade! Needlessto say we had more than a few curiouslooks from the people along the fewblocks we traveled.We could all read their
minds,“Why is there a Sioux Falls schoolbus, filled with people in a Shrinersparade?” In the meantime, we all sat backand enjoyed ourselves, if we have to do aparade over again, this is the way to do it!Our driver eventually found a side streetto get us off the parade route and wemade our way back to Sioux Falls.
Although our experiment as a drumline parade unit was worthwhile, wemissed our brothers in the horn line,together,we are the Zuhrah Shrine DrumCorps, let’s work on keeping it that way.
The next day, Friday, many of us tookin the sights of Sioux Falls. In fact, a fewof us ventured to downtown SiouxFalls to view the city’s namesake.
Later that evening the Drum Corpswould also venture into downtown SiouxFalls for a little barnstorming! Because itwas a beautiful evening and many of thelocals and visiting Shriners were seatedoutdoors in bar or restaurant patios,Captain Mike decided that the best placefor us to perform would be outdoors.
We made our way to an open area.Ryan, in his best command voice and overthe din of the traffic and people movingabout, introduced us to the crowd. Sincewe were wearing our fezzes many Shrinersin the crowd were excited and proud tosee a Shrine unit about to perform.
Ryan called us to attention,and we leadoff with, down the street, Apollo, No.5,Saints,WipeOut, Roll Out the Barrel andNo.7. Our rendition of WipeOut wasmost certainly a crowd favorite, Drew’smastery of the bell keys during WipeOutgot the crowd pumped for more. Jef andBenny joined us on their mellophonesduring our rendition of ‘when the saints gomarching in’,drum solo’s by Ryan on snaredrum and John on the triple tenors creat-ed a lot of excitement and the crowdcheered us all on.We made three morestops and after each stop the crowdwhooped and hollered with approval forour performance.
Our last stop for the evening would bethe El Riad Shrine Center where manyNobles from across the Midwest hadgathered for fun and fellowship.Apparently our notoriety performing indowntown had preceded us. When wegot off the bus, drums in hand, everyoneknew who we were.After a quick libation,we made our way to the stage.You canwatch our performance on the ZuhrahDrum Corps Facebook page.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, JESSEJAMES DAYS, NORTHFIELD,
As they have done for the last nine yearsGreg and Deeann Lufkin open their homeand invite the Drum Corps, family andfriends for a post parade cookout. GregLufkin,who is Dave Emery’s son-in-law,is anAir Force pilot; his call sign is “Chef”.According to Deeann, Greg looks forwardto this cookout every year because Gregloves to cook—and for a lot of people,evenbetter! Our thanks to Greg and Deeann;we appreciate your hospitality,what a greatway to end our parade season.
As was the case in Sioux Falls, Ryanwould pull double duty as our DrumMajor and snare drum player.Our ColorGuard was once again manned by threemembers of the Zuhrah Patrol, BillAshbach, Fred Sibben and Roger Jones.Great job as always, gentlemen.
Ryan did a fantastic job as Drum Major,calling commands and sounding off forthe next tune for the full Corps to play.Ryan did this all without missing a beat onhis snare drum. Now that’s talent!
The Northfield parade is always a funparade, the streets are filled with appre-ciative fans.To hear their applause as wego marching by is very humbling. It makesyou proud to be a Shriner.
Nobles of Zuhrah, here’s your chanceto join the Drum Corps, this is youropportunity to pick up a horn (we haveone for you),get those lips in shape,grab a
On August 27th, Verner Wickmanpassed on to the Celestrial Lodge andcompleted his journey here on earth.Vern was a member of the LOH for over50 years and was active in the Drill Teamand Color Guard.Vern was a World WarTwo Veteran and was a recipient of theSilver Star and Purple Heart.LOH mem-ber Dale Seubert, Secretary of LakeHarriet Lodge, conducted the MasonicService.The LOH extends its sympathyto his wife Delores and Family.
Another Member of the LOH, JamesConnolly, has suffered a number of setbacks from the effects of Agent Orange.He has had multiple surguries and nowis limited in his activities. A phone callwould be appreciated and hopefully wecan hope he makes a recovery thatenables him to be more active. ChuckStarksen is recovering from heart sur-gery and would welcome a call;we wishChuck a speedy recovery.
The LOH will be presenting the colorsat the Zuhrah Stated Meeting on Friday,October 10th.The subject of a new build-ing for Zuhrah is being discussed and,according to plans, a vote by the mem-bership will be held to see if they will con-tinue in purchasing the building.We urgeall members to attend and make knowntheir position on the building.
The LOH Stated & Annual Meetingwill be held on Wednesday, October22nd.We will have our customary LOHSliders (Hamburgers) sponsored by theLOH at 6:00 p.m. and Stated at 7:00p.m. Followed by the Annual Meetingand election of Officers for the Year2015. The meeting will be held at theVFW in Richfield, 66th & Lyndale.
The fall LOH Omelet Breakfast willbe held at the KC Hall in Bloomingtonon American Blvd on Sunday, October26th. PC Fred Vihovde has tickets, pickup some tickets and help with the ticketpre-sell. We again ask as many LOHmembers and their wives and friends tohelp in making the Breakfast a success.
Saturday, November 15th, the LOHVeterans Day Party will be held at theLost Spur Country Club.We will havea letter with the information mailedthe first part of October.
That’s it for this month; check theArabian for all the activities that aregoing on at Zuhrah and be a activemember.
PP Hank Gyllenblad Adj.952-250-6420
pair of drum sticks (we have those, too)and get those wrists ready for some seri-ous chops, learn our music and be readyfor next year’s parade season.
The Drum Corps meets every Mondaynight at the Westphal American LegionPost No. 251, 3600 France Ave. N.,Robbinsdale. Cross streets near the inter-section of France Ave. N and 36ty Ave. N.For more information you can email theCaptain; [email protected] fol-low us on Facebook;Zuhrah Drum Corps.
Drum Corps Scribe
Dave and Denise Emery show off thecake that celebrates Dave’s 40 years
with the Zuhrah Drum Corps.
10 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS
Greetings from the Horsemen!As you are reading this,the weather has
certainly left Summer and Fall is now uponus. It is a nice time to be at the Ranch andenjoying fellowship with other Shriners bythe fireplace in our club room.
Come join us at the Ranch located at4505 County Road 92 in Independence(just West of town and two miles south ofthe 92 and 55 intersection) everyWednesday, weekend, and many days in-between. Just look for the two big horsestatues by the road! Enjoy watching hors-es,have fun sitting around a fire with a bev-erage, take in the country air, sights, andsounds of the Ranch, and partake in goodfellowship with other Shriners. Please callBrother Horseman Rick Heimark at 612-965-7504 or [email protected] tolet us know so that we can be sure to wel-come you warmly. Or…just come outalmost every Wednesday mid-afternoonthrough the evening (holidays are anexception).We have fun with the horses,enjoy hanging around the ranch, and havedinner catered in to add to the fun and fel-lowship.Dinner is just $8 with the excep-tion of the second Wednesday eachmonth where for $10 we have a steak din-ner.Come join us!
RECENT HAPPENINGS
Meeting with Three Rivers ParkDistrict
As many of you know, the ZuhrahHorseman Ranch backs up against the1,200-acre Lake Rebecca Park, which hasmany miles of horse riding trails.We cer-tainly enjoy and benefit from having directaccess to the Park horse trails.The ThreeRivers Park district is in the middle of ahuge effort to make all trails (horse, bicy-cling, hiking, etc.) more environmentallyfriendly and sustainable as required by theState of Minnesota.The implication of thisis that sections of the trails will have to bere-done and re-routed so as to meet themandated guidelines.Lake Rebecca Park isthe first park in the Three Rivers ParkDistrict to embark upon this effort,so it isgetting considerable attention and watch-ing from regulators and other parks.
On 13 August, a Three Rivers ParkDistrict team charged with this task metwith the Horsemen to review what theyare trying to achieve, discuss the criteriaunder which they have to work, talkabout the pros and cons of variousoptions, and brainstorm on other possi-ble options. The meeting with theHorsemen was the first of a series ofmeetings the Park District will have withusers of the park.The Park team will thensummarize all of the inputs into one
overall trail plan proposal for submissionto the Park District Board for decision.
Movie Night at the Ranch15 August was another Zuhrah Shrine
“Movie Night at the Ranch” featuringthe animated Disney hit FROZEN. Themovie, popcorn, and root beer were allfree and for something other than pop-corn and root beer, everyone wasencouraged to bring a cooler with theirown treats and beverages. Blankets andyour favorite chair were also in order.Before the movie began at dusk, theevening also included hayrides aroundthe ranch. In total,over 180 people werein attendance, which easily topped lastyear’s mark of 160 people. AND, therewere quite a few new faces to meet andgreet. Special thanks to the Guardians,the DeMolay, all of the other membersof the Zuhrah family that made theevening a success. Below are a few pho-tos of all the fun.We are already lookingforward to next year’s event!
Midwest Shrine AssociationSummer Session
Following the early July ImperialSession, the Horsemen continuedpracticing and preparing for theParade and Drill competitions thatwere held at the Midwest Shrine sum-mer session in Sioux Falls, SouthDakota, on 21-23 August. FourteenHorsemen and ten horses made thetrip to Sioux Falls. We enjoyed seeingall of the other horse units andShriners that were there and had funsharing fellowship.And “to put icing onthe cake,” the Horsemen won FirstPlace in both Parade and Drill compe-titions! New this year was a greatchange to the competition awards.Instead of trophies, each winning andplacing team received certificates rec-ognizing their accomplishment and themoney what would have purchasedtrophies was instead donated to theShriners Hospitals on behalf of theteam receiving the certificate. Thischange was enthusiastically receivedby all present! Below are some photosof the parade, the drill, and the awardspresentation. And after giving a win-ning Drill performance, the horsesmet with some of their fans.
ParadesBy the time you read this, the 2014
parade season will have come to an end.To wrap up the season, the Horsemenparticipated in the Dassell parade on 30August, in the Wayzata parade on 7September, and (possibly) in thePlymouth parade on 27 September (asof this writing, the Plymouth parade hadnot been confirmed).
A big thrill for the Horsemen washaving Horseman Jeff Eidem rejoin theParade team at the Dassell paradeafter a couple of year’s absence.A veryserious automobile accident took Jeffout of thesaddle whilebones andbody healed.Jeff is stillrecover ingbut he wasexcited tobe back inthe saddleagain.
Cowboy Brunch14 September saw another outstand-
ing Cowboy Brunch at the Ranch.About150 people showed up to enjoy the food,fun, and fellowship. $8 for adults and $5for children (under 5 years old werefree), enabled one to enjoy scrambledeggs (with and without peppers &onions), hash brown potatoes (with andwithout peppers & onions), breakfastpotatoes, sausage, pancakes, mixed fruit,assorted pastries, juice, milk, and coffee.And new for this Brunch, biscuits andgravy were replaced with eggs benedict!Before,after,or instead of breakfast,horserides were given throughout the morningin the outdoor arena at the Ranch.Theevent was a lot of fun for all and manythanks go out to Horseman Chef MaxDowns and his team of able assistants.
Around the RanchA few tidbits of other significant
things happening at the Ranch.First, the Horsemen realize that in
order to continue winning in Parade andDrill competitions,we must increase ouroverall skill level so as to keep pace withother Shrine mounted units.To help usachieve that goal, Horseman CaptainBob Gretton arranged for Joe Thomas
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to conduct a training session at theRanch on 3 September. The trainingfocused on many of the basics of goodhorsemanship with Joe identifying waysto improve in each of them.The sessionwas very well received and each of usHorsemen have plenty to work on andpractice. The plan is to have Joe backagain in October for further training andthen again in the Spring for tune up andtraining prior to next year’s parade anddrill team season.
Second,those of you who come to theRanch will see a new tractor! After 15 orso years of hard service, the existing trac-tor was “giving up the ghost” requiringmore and more repair and maintenance.We were fortunate to be able to obtain anew (never used) 2013 Kabota tractor ata good price. The new tractor has theperformance and features needed tokeep the Ranch in good running order.
And last, but not least, is theHorsemen’s quest for new material toput into our performances. Picturedbelow is Horseman Brad Roberts tryingout some new material for the enjoy-ment of the watching crowd. NoteBrad’s great riding positioning…his
body is straight and vertical with thehorse’s front legs, and while Brad is not“in the saddle” he is certainly not out ofit either. However, more practice isneeded since the loss of the Stetson hatcould lose points for style.
In ClosingLet’s remember to keep all of our
brothers in our thoughts and prayers.Several are recovering or have hadhealth issues over the past month.
On Behalf of the Zuhrah ShrineHorsemen “America’s Second FavoriteCowboys,” we thank you —
Batman and Robin
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Due to the Workhorse AnnualRound-up conflicting with theCeremonial Unit meeting inSeptember (for the third straightyear), the ranks at the CeremonialUnit Stated Meeting were a bit thin. Itis our hope that the Posse can settleon a date other than the third Tuesdayin September for next year’s round-up.
The Golden Valley VFW building mayno longer be an option for our monthlyCeremonial Unit meetings due to thepotential sale of the building. TheEntertainment Committee discussedholding a social event at the Old LogTheatre or another venue on the thirdTuesday in October (October 21), butthat is still up in the air. Watch your email and snailmail box for updates.
The next event on our calendars isthe Fall Ceremonial, which will be heldin conjunction with the MinnesotaMasonry “Big Tent Event” at theMinneapolis Scottish Rite on Saturday,November 15. The Director’s Staff isputting together details. More informa-tion will appear in next month’s Arabian.
The Ceremonial Unit will also beworking the bank at the Shrine Circus(when you get good at something, theykeep wanting you to come back and
I’ve missed some Arabian articleslately, I will try and do a better job inthe future. What’s strange is no onecalled me and asked what happened tothe Guardian article in the Arabian. Isthat a message that you don’t read theArabian or that I write lousy articles?
The Imperial was a BLAST. I hauledpeople in from the airport and had somevery interesting passengers. One groupcame from Germany and had to fly overnineteen hours to get to Minneapolis. Ithink that is a record for someone trav-eling to an Imperial. Maybe they heardabout our lutefisk cooks up here.
The Ice Cream Social was a very wellattended event by Zuhrah families and alsothe Guardian members. I think we like icecream as a group. I was the lone represen-tative of the Guardians at Sioux Falls.It wasnot a real well attended event by Zuhrahunits with only five in the parades.
The search committee has come upwith a gem of a building for Zuhrah’sfuture home. It’s priced right, in excellentshape, has lots of green space, located at#169 & Highway 62 Crosstown in anindustrial area with a major hotel closeby.We will vote on this building at theOctober meeting, so be sure and attendit to get the votes needed to pass.
Upcoming EventsOur annual nut sales campaign is in
full swing and going great. I could stilluse some additional help selling productor the names of companies I can pursueto sell more product to. I already havesome new additions to the companieswe will successfully sell to to keep the“wolf” away from our door.
The Fall Ceremonial will be onNovember 15th at the Scottish Rite, Ihave a viable candidate I’m working on,do YOU?
The Circus is coming at Thanksgivingto Target Center. BE THERE.
And, of course, one of our own willbe Potentate in 2015. Congratulationsto Ross for his many years of hardwork to get to this point. I for onewant to help him in any way I can tomake his year a very successful one,I’m sure you will too.
Pete Sharp, Scribe
Zuhrah Antique Cars unit was char-tered in 1983. Our membership num-bers around 55 active Masons andShriners, promoting the spirit of unity,friendship and good fellowship amongits members, and assisting the Shrine ofNorth America, Shrine Hospital forChildren, and Zuhrah Temple in its manyactivities and endeavors.
Our common goal is the preserva-tion and restoration of vehicles over 25years old, and also many other specialinterest vehicles by our Active mem-bers.We have members with a varietyof cars starting with Ford Model T, andall years on up to those with a Mustang,Firebird, Corvette, Camaro, ShelbyCobra,MG,Bentley, Jeep,GMC bus, FireTruck, and many more. We also haveAssociate members without cars whoparticipate in our many social activities.
Our business meetings are 7 p.m.the second Wednesday of each monthat a location announced in our month-ly newsletter. (Usually at Park Tavern inSt. Louis Park)
During summer months, we partici-pate in many community parades andcar displays throughout Minnesota andthe Midwest. Our Ladies are welcomeon all of our activities.
One of our most popular activities isour monthly Hamburger Run wherebymembers and their ladies drive theirantique cars (or any car) to a pre-selectedrestaurant for an enjoyable evening offood and good conversation. HamburgerRuns usually start around 6 p.m.the fourthWednesday of each month at restaurantsannounced in the club calendar.
On our fall annual Mystery Trip,Nobles and Ladies gather with ourantique vehicles (or any vehicle) andfollow our Mystery Trip Leader to sev-eral undisclosed locations where weenjoy a special event (tour, meal, boatride), or whatever the leader hasplanned for a fun filled event. Mosttrips include optional overnight stays.
If you have an interest in old or classicvehicles, we invite you to join us and joinin the fun. Dues are only $25, but thefriendship is Priceless.
For additional information aboutAntique Cars, contact any of the cur-rent officers and members.
For additional information aboutAntique Cars, contact any of the currentofficers and members.
2014 President Karl Flick 952-432-4336, cell 612-961-9705
V. Pres. Steve Laumann 763-416-0158, cell 763-360-7335
Secretary Dick Russell952-432-5394, 612-987-5449
Treasurer, Scott Wagner952-844-0471, cell 612-328-2307
You can send email to Antique Carsat: [email protected].
The 2014 parade season is almost inthe books, and I wanted to share a cou-ple perspectives from a rookie. I havebeen in several parades before joiningthe Zuhrah Cycle Corp. and whether onfoot, float or riding in a car there is nocomparison to riding on a HarleyDavidson. In fact, the last couple timesthat I had to do a parade by any othermeans seemed almost “boring” in com-parison. Our parade/riding season hasbeen anything but boring! At one of myfirst practices I remember something ourCaptain said that stuck with me through-out the year, “Any jackass (substitutedword) can get on the highway and ridefast to a bar but it takes real skill tomaneuver a bike at slow speed through aparade.” I watched the Nobles of theZCC practice week in and week out notjust to improve their personal skills butto adjust their timing to function betteras a unit.This was as true for the mostveteran members of the unit as it was forthe rookies (perhaps even more so) andreminded me of the athletic habits nec-essary to win any championship.
I have no problem admitting that his-torically I have been a fair weather rider.I mostly rode alone for my own pleasureor occasionally sought “wind therapy”after a hard day or week. This year Ilearned it can be fun to ride with a groupand the motivation of riding for a cause.There is a big difference between beingcaught in the rain when out on a roadand starting out on a ride while it is rain-ing.But I picture hours later the childrenand their parents won’t understand whyZCC isn’t there if the rain stops beforethe parade starts.Two of the return tripsended up being a couple of the mostpleasant rides I took this summer.
I hope that you can make it to ourlast potential parade the AnokaHalloween Parade on Saturday,October25th, at 1:00 p.m. The theme for theparade is pumpkins with a black andorange color scheme. Windshields areto be painted as Jack-O-Lanterns (theCaptain has orange and black paint).Watch your email for details.
As for next parade season, I’m goingto work on my skills and continue topush myself out of my comfort zone,so that I set a new one. If you areinterested in becoming a member ofthis elite cycle corp. please contact ourPresident, Anderson, at (612) 669-7567 or any of our members.
We ride so that children can walk.
Ronin612-701-7743
Contacts (2014 officers):President: Keith Anderson
612-669-7567 [email protected]
Captain: Mike McLaughlin [email protected]
Vice President: Too Tall [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Dallas Olson [email protected]
Hello from the Zuhrah Flyers!As I write this, the look and feel of the
Fall season appears to be settling in.Thetrees are in the process of changing col-ors, the temperatures have begun to fall,ducks and geese in flight are beginning toappear in increasing numbers. The sea-sons, like the times, are changing.
Our unit has had a wonderful summerexperience, appearing in nine paradesthroughout the region. We have beenheartened by the participation of the fewmembers who generously gave of theirtime to drive carts in these parades. Welament the sorry fact that too many ofour members choose to do otherwise.The fact that it is so difficult to recruitdrivers from our ranks could be so easi-ly offset if each member on our rosterwould simply volunteer to drive in oneparade each season. We would have asurplus, not a deficit, of drivers.
To our unit's membership: Your helpis urgently needed. Please volunteer andwhen asked, say “yes” and honor yourcommitment.
The times in which we live are full ofopportunity as well as danger. Soon wewill be undertaking our annual Tree ofHope Christmas Holiday program whichresults in helping hospitalized childrenthroughout Minnesota with Christmasgifts. As Thanksgiving and Christmasapproach, we look forward to renewing
bonds of family, friends and traditionsthat have sustained us throughout ourlife experience.
We are also aware that these timesrequire the best efforts from each of usto do all that we can do to promotepeace, protect our nation and freedomseeking people everywhere. The sorryreports of radical, insane extremists whohave no regard for human life and liber-ty only confirms what we already know:eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.Remember to vote this November; it isa right and privilege that was paid forwith the lives of too many men andwomen who have served our countryand paid the supreme price for liberty.
Our best wishes to each of you,our fellow Masons, Shriners and yourfamilies.
Happy Landings!
Tom Bredeson
The ZuhrahPipes & Drums
Are Looking for New Members No Experience
Necessary!Call Jerry Oliver
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do it again). The circus will be on theweekend right after Thanksgiving again(November 28–30), so if you can worka shift or two, please contact either JayPeterson ([email protected]) orcall Gary Odegard at 952-948-6700.
The Entertainment Committee hasalso been discussing locales for ourannual Christmas Party.The party will beon the third Tuesday in December (ourregular monthly meeting date). Watchthis space next month for additionalinformation.
As the daylight hours grow continu-ously shorter in the autumn, rememberthe words of author Thomas Masson,who once said,“The love game is nevercalled off on account of darkness.”
Fraternally,
John HultquistArabian Scribe
12 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS
Greetings from the valley and sur-rounding communities.The Ho Ho AreaShrine Club has members from Mankato,St. Peter, Le Sueur, Montgomery, LeCenter, Henderson, Arlington, Gaylord,Winthrop, Belle Plaine, Shakopee, NewPrague and Minneapolis.The club coversmost of south central Minnesota.As youcan see from this photo taken at theSeptember meeting at Richter’s Woods inMontgomery, we are a fun loving bunch.
Thanks to Noble Charles Richterand his Lady Shirley for hosting themeeting.We walked through the parktrails, observed nature and worked upan appetite for pork burgers and manygreat side-dishes, thanks to the Ho Homembers. It was a great evening.
The next meeting is our annualPancake Breakfast at the ArlingtonCommunity Center October 5, from8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pancakes, potatopancakes,eggs,sausages,orange juice andcoffee will be served for a donation of$7.00/adults. This is our 11th annualbreakfast. Many thanks to our chairman,Noble Duane Sunderman and his LadyLouise.Duane has been our chairpersonfor many years and does a great job!Thanks to all the members who help tomake this fund raiser a great event forour club – it is a group effort.
Since our last article in May, muchhas happened.We do not meet in thesummer, but our Classic Car Corps,under the direction of captain MarkSchafer and director DuaneSunderman, lined up for sixteenparades around the area.The car corpsalso participated in the Imperialparade in Minneapolis in July and theMidwest in Sioux Falls in August.
The club hosted the annual corn feedat the Zuhrah August stated meeting inSavage. Each year our club husks, cooksand serves sweet corn for all noblesattending the meeting.Following the meal,the Ho Ho Shrine Club presented a$1,000 check to Zuhrah for the hospitaltransportation fund.
Seven couples caravanned to Sioux Fallsfor the Midwest, stopping at Worthingtonfor lunch.After the group arrived in SiouxFall on Thursday, they participated in theevening parade in Tea.Friday was competi-tion day and many nobles and ladies
September Meeting, 2014Tuesday, October 7thGather at 5:30 p.m.
We did it again. Keeping the 65-yearold tradition going of Hard DurumWheat Pancakes and Minnesota madesausage served. The monies receivedare headed to the Shriners Hospitalfor the purchase of wheel chairs, theTransportation Fund, Vein finders andother good things that help the kids.
Next year, on April 12, 2015, willstart year No. 66. Be proud; workhard; and do good works. Keep onserving the kids in our Hospital.
On October 7th, we will have anOcktoberfest with Bill Koncar, strollingmusician, decorations and a meal fea-turing Jagerschnitzel, Red Cabbage anda special dessert.
The Golden Valley V.F.W. has been agreat place to meet and very helpful inaccommodating our needs. Chef Markand Server Patti always take good careof us.We should thank them very much.On September 10th, there was a vote bythe VFW members to accept an offer onthe property. It has some contingencies.Probably by the end of the year, we willneed a new place to meet. Send a note,come to the Board meeting on Tuesday,October 21st, and help the Board find anew meeting place.
Coming on November 4th,there are atleast two things to put on your “to do”list. No. 1,VOTE! No. 2, go to the GoldenValley VFW for our gathering at about5:30 for our last meeting in that locationand a program planned by John Lattimore.
On Saturday, December 13th, we willhave our annual Christmas Gala at JaxCafé with a delicious lunch and enter-tainment. This is an afternoon affair. Alldetails will be in the invitation.The cost isreduced by funds from the hot dog sales,making a special low price.
A special invitation will be in the mailand you can make your reservation byreturning the bottom portion with yourcheck. Don’t forget to bring your Lady.
See you at Oktoberfest!
Rick AckermanPresident and Scribe
763-545-1233
Hello! To begin with there has beensome speculation as to who shall be thescribe for the WSSC. Since the passingof our illustrious friend and primescribe, Mr. Tom Parry, for the WSSCclub, I thought that I could lend a help-ing hand to arouse our membership foranother Scribe/Editor as a fill in scribeto help cover our activities as best I canfor now. Being that I am a WSSC mem-ber,Mobile Nobles and ZARC I thoughtthat I could give it a try. I have been amember of those clubs for many years,and I certainly honor all of their causes.
Our WSSC membership, along withthe other clubs or units, has been downsome and I think that if we all help to bol-ster their status it is well.Our Septembermeeting at the Hopkins VFW Club wasreasonably attended and we could usemore of the members to enjoy the fel-lowship. Our stated meetings remaineddark through most of the summermonths. I once again give thanks to ourhonored members, Jim and Elaine Snyder,for offering to hold a wonderful picnic onSaturday, August 16, 2014, at their niceresidence and patio along with prime ribsand the trimmings.Now it is time to pickup the action as best we can through therest of the 2013/14year.
It is realized that a number of ourmembers do go south from mid-fallthrough to the spring and that does notmean that we should falter. Further toassist those who are not being snowbirdsshould encourage those who do to giveus at home some feedback for theArabian news as to what interests thatthey have to offer.We had an interestingtalk by Chuck Wright at our Septembermeeting about the progress that theZuhrah Divan is suggesting for our newpossible headquarters for the Temple, sobe it, and we understand that the Zuhrahmembership will vote on this at theZuhrah October stated meeting onOctober 10, 2014, at the Crowne PlazaMinneapolis West;dinner at 6:00 p.m.andmeeting at 7:00 pm. Please come to ourWSSC stated meeting at the HopkinsVFW Club on October 17, 2014, at11:30 a.m., for fellowship and lunch.
Temporary Scribe, Ken Skoog [email protected]
West Suburban
enjoyed watching the units perform.Theyalso stopped at the Market Square whereShrine merchandise was available for saleand the Sioux Falls Hillbilly Band was per-forming. Several Ho Ho ladies were urgedto sing karaoke with the Hillbilly’s at theencouragement of others.
Couples enjoyed a Friday night social atthe El Riad Shrine center and concludedtheir weekend Saturday participating at aparade in Brandon on their way back toMinnesota.Everyone had a great time andcan’t wait until the Midwest next year!
We are still looking for members inthe Blue Lodge and the Shrine. Pleasepush membership, promote your BlueLodge and Shrinedom! Our club islooking for new members and ClassicCar drivers.
Join us at the Pancake Breakfast inArlington October 5 – we hope to seeyou there!
Yours in the faith,
Wayne Swenson507-665-6144
Group picture of HO HO Area Shrine Club Nobles & Ladies with High Priest& Prophet Michael LaVine, and his Lady Colleen.Taken at the September 2014
meeting at the Richter Woods County Park at Montgomery, Minnesota.
OCTOBER 2014 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 13
ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS
The annual fish fry at the MississippiRiver Park in Anoka was more than youcould ask for. Many walleyes gave theirlife to support this fantastic party! Thepark was in its full glory, there were chil-dren on the playground, almost all of thetables in the shelters were in use, manyof our old friends were at the party andthe weather was perfect.Thanks to ourchefs, Dick Lehmann and Ken Rousch.They started with onion rings then themain dish of walleye fillets that had a hardtime fitting on a plate and still leave roomfor the potato salad.LeAnn Lehmann andPaula James made sure every ear ofsweetcorn was freshly shucked, cooked,soaked in butter, kept hot and ready togo.A big thank you to all the club mem-bers who contributed the hors d’oeu-vres and endless supply of desserts.
The day was perfectly concluded byour potentate,Ted Martz,who explainedthe pros, cons and finances involved inthe possible purchase of a new home forZuhrah. Ross Hjermstad presented hisplans for two trips in 2015. (If youmissed the Fish Fry watch the calendarnext year at this time.)
Our October meeting will be a stagevent to be held at a new place for us,Willy McCoys—a bar and grill locatedin the strip mall at the corner of SunfishBoulevard and Highways 10 & 169 inRamsey. There is a traffic light at thecorner, and you can turn in directly off10/169 just after the traffic light goingtoward Elk River.
AASC MEETINGS ARE – SOCIAL AT 6:00 p.m.,
then a BENEDICTION & ORDER ABOUT 6:30,
DINNER BY 7:00 – 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Meeting to follow.AASC is now using the two Zuhrah
methods of communicating on a con-tinuous basis: the Arabian for monthlyfunctions and the eRABIAN (on theZuhrah.org website) for weeklyannouncements and updates.
The untrainable Scribe,Ernie Ridens
President763-755-9666
At our Membership InformationNight in September we received sixpetitions for the Shrine! These fineMasons will receive their Fez at theCeremonial November 15th at theScottish Rite temple. When you seethese new Pals welcome them to ouroutstanding fraternity.They are:WilliamAffantranger, Steve Davis, JC Hinkle,Aaron Louks, PJ Paxton, and LarryRoberts.
Our final parade this season was theWaseca Marching Classic on September20th.As in the past,Tuscan Lodge No.77hosted us for post-parade refreshmentsand frivolity.The club thanks all who par-ticipated in our parade season this year.
Our next member meeting forNobles, Pals, and Ladies will be at theTimber Lodge in Owatonna on October14th. We look forward to a fine dinnerand the opportunity to welcome ournew candidates.
At our November 11th meeting, wewill elect Officers and Directors.If you areinterested in this opportunity to serveyour fraternity please ask an officer. Wehave positions available. No experiencenecessary!
Save the Date – Saturday, December13th. President Joel Rose is planning aspecial dinner for our annual holidayparty and officer installation.
Regretfully, we announce the BlackCamel arrived for our beloved Noble BillKottke on September 13th. Bill alwaysgenerously supported our Shrine activi-ties. His cheerful energy at our meetingswill be greatly missed.The club extendsour sincere condolences to Bill’s familyand friends.
Remember, all Owatonna areaMasons, you can join your Brothers forcoffee, conversation, and comma-raderie every Thursday morning from7 to 9 at our Lodge.
Doug Brase, Scribe/Secretary
OwatonnaWomens General Auxiliary
The patients at the hospital had agreat summer with many camps andprograms for them to attend. Thereare some videos available to watch onthe hospital web sites.A very fun playwas performed during Imperial, and ison the website.
The WGA board is preparing to startthe process of getting the ChristmasStockings ready to distribute in December.Any donations with this in mind would begreatly appreciated.The most challenging,are the ones for the teenagers, especiallythe boys. Hand-held games are a hit withthis age group,as are small remote controlvehicles.The girls like hair items,nail polish,etc. Books like Sudoku, crosswords, wordfinds,etc are also popular items.It’s hard tobelieve it’s already time to be thinkingabout Christmas already.
Right now we are in need of color-ing books, crayons, activity books, etc.Decks of cards are another good idea.We will need these items for theStockings also. It is getting close totime to get the mitten & hat tree outagain, so mittens, hats and scarves aregoing to be in demand again.
Audrey BraiedyCorresponding Secretary
763-424-9876
Zuhrah Womens Auxiliary The Zuhrah Women’s Auxiliary is
looking forward to their annual styleshow at our October meeting on SAT-URDAY, OCTOBER 11TH. The DressBarn will again show their fashions, andwe have eight of our own ladies willingto be the models. This is the time toask your neighbors, friends, sisters, etc.to come for a delicious lunch, styleshow and door prizes for many.
Our Chairperson, Sue Borgersen,has started a new monthly program tobenefit the Shrine Children’s Hospital.For the month of October, theHospital is need of small gifts for Bingoprizes as well as coloring books andcrayons, match box cars, hot wheelcars, note pads and pencils, nail polishand lip gloss. Other ideas are trucks,and follow-the-dot books .
They will also begin stuffing Christmasstockings soon and can use BeanieBabies, small hand-held games and toysfor all ages. Don’t forget the teenagers.$5 gift cards are very welcome as well.
Reservations are important for ourluncheon.Callers will call for your reser-vation. If you are not a member andwould like to attend, please call SueBorgersen at 761-452-5370. Bring afriend.The Golden Valley VFW is locatedat 7775 Medicine Lake Road in GoldenValley.Don’t forget, it is on a Saturday forthis special event. Lunch is $11.
Sally Ackerman763-545-1233
We started off our fall season withforty people enjoying the wonderfultorsk. Bob Bolz was the lucky winnerof the 50/50 drawing; congratulations,Bob.This means Bob will be selling thetickets in October for another luckywinner.
Our torsk dinners are held the firstWednesday of the month so mark thesedates on your calendar: October 1,November 5 and December 3.Reservations must be in by the Fridaybefore our dinners.Please call Jack Beaverwith your reservations or if you wantmore information on the torsk dinners.Jack can be reached at 763-544-3834 or763-234-6068.
Hope to see you all back inOctober and don’t forget to bring afriend or two with you. Remember it’sthe people that make the party!
Sven
The Crow River Shrine Club met onAugust 14, 2014, for our annual SteakFry at the Major Avenue Hunt Club inGlencoe. Thirty-five people were inattendance, including five members ofthe Divan.
Potentate Ted was present and gaveus a synopsis of Zuhrah Temple activityincluding the Imperial Session. Heintroduced members of the Divan,Chief Rabban, Ross Hjermstad, andLady Debra; Assistant Rabban, AdrianSkytland, and Lady Mary; High Priestand Prophet, Michael LaVine, and LadyColleen; and Oriental Guide, JamesBurlingame Jr., and Lady Linda.
Potentate Ted also introduced twoof our six new members who werepresent. They are Eric Morgando andLady Carrie and Donald Martinez andLady Kathy. He congratulated them onjoining Zuhrah Shrine.
It was good to see so many CrowRiver Shrine members present, beingsupportive and having a good time in agreat setting with good food and drink.
Thank you all,
Steve Kilian
Crow RiverTorsk Club
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14 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
BUSINESS LISTINGS Contact Bradford Roberts at [email protected] Listings $75 per year
ZUHRAH SHRINE CALENDARSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 28 29BandDrum CorpsPatrol Drill
30 OCTOBER 1FlamesHorsemen DrillMotor HeadsWestern MN SCTorsk 101
2Scottish Rite 17-18°
3Mobil Nobles LunchORDER OF THE MALT
4Yom KippurPOTE’S PHEASANTHUNT
5Ho Ho PancakeBreakfast
6Band Ho HoBirak ElectionDrum Corps statedPatrol Drill & StatedWillmar ASC
7BASC BoardCycle CorpsOASC BoardScottish Rite StatedPast PotesRobbinsdale ASC
8Antique CarsChanters BoardHorsemen StatedThe Chairmen
9Finance CommitteeZARCScottish Rite 19–20°
10Zuhrah Stated MeetingMobil Nobles LunchGuns & Hoses
11Birak Board
12 13Band ChantersDrum CorpsPatrol Drill FunstersPipes & DrumsSteel Drums
14Bloomington ASCOwatonna ASCAnoka ASCZuhrah Auxiliary
15FlamesGuardian UnitHorsemen DrillRod & GunWSSC Stated
16FlyersScottish Rite 21–22°
17Mobil Nobles Lunch
18
19INTERNATIONALDINNER – JAPANESEBASC PancakeBreakfast
20BandDrum CorpsPatrol Drill
21Canby ASCCeremonial UnitCobra CorpsRASC Board Mtg
22Horsemen DrillAntique Car BurgerRunLOH Stated
23MN Valley SCScottish Rite 23–24°
24Mobil Nobles Lunch
25
26LOH Omelet Brunch
27Band Drum Corps Patrol Drill Chanters
28Unit & Club Heads
29Horsemen DrillMarshall ASC
30WSSC Lunch Scottish Rite 25–26°
31HalloweenMobil Nobles Lunch
NOVEMBER 1
2End of Daylight SavingTime – set clocks backone hour
3Band Ho HoDrum Corps InstallPatrol Drill & StatedWillmar ASC
4BASC BoardCycle CorpsOASC BoardRobbinsdale ASCScottish Rite Stated
5Flames 101Horsemen DrillMotor HeadsWestern MN SCTorsk
6Scottish Rite CouncilFeast
7Mobil Nobles Lunch
8Birak Board
AccountingMesserli & SchadowLarry E. Messerli CPAMinneapolis, [email protected]
David M. Stein, Ltd.David Stein, CPABuffalo, [email protected]
AttorneysDavid E. CulbertMinneapolis, MN952-546-5440
Hanson Lulic & Krall, LLCTony R. KrallMinneapolis, [email protected]
Auto DealersLockwood Motors, Inc.Chet LockwoodBob LockwoodMarshall, MN800-658-2455www.Lockwoodmotors.com
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Cleaning ServicesQuick Dry-Tech Carpet &Upholstery CleaningChuck StennesMinneapolis, [email protected]
Computer ConsultantScherstad Systems Inc.Ross E. HjermstadElk River, [email protected]
ConsignmentIt’s New To UAlison FormaneckBurnsville, MN952-882-6060www.ItsNewToU.com
ContractorsCCRCC CarlsonConstruction Co.David Carlson "Too Tall"St Louis Park, MN952-545-2403
Employee BenefitsHealth & Life Brokerage Services, Inc.Mark BergGolden Valley, MN763-553-0911Mark Berg:[email protected]
Funeral DirectorsWashburn McReavyWilliam L. McReavy, Sr.William W. McReavy, Jr.Minneapolis, MN612-377-2203www.washburn-mcreavy.com
Graphic DesignersANDERSON Design DirectionK. M.AndersonMinneapolis, [email protected]
HealthTri-BeticJohn Heimkes [email protected]
Heating & AirStandard HeatingMinneapolis, MN612-824-2656www.Standardheating.com
InsuranceChoice Insurance AgencyOwen R SeeleyMinnetonka, [email protected]
The David AgencyDick DevineEdina, MN612-333-4455www.davidagencyinc.com
Medicare (Health Insurance)Ernie RidensMinneapolis, MN 55447763-755-9699
Pet SuppliesFromm T&R DistributingRod HendricksonEagan, MN651-452-2617
PhotographyTop Photos 1Gary T. ReynoldsAll of MinnesotaStudio in N.E. Minneapolis [email protected]
RetailMills Fleet Farm• 763-424-9668Brooklyn Park, MN• 651-779-7725Oakdale, MN• 952-435-38/32Lakeville, MNwww.Fleetfarm.com
RoofingKaufman RoofingDick KaufmanMinneapolis, [email protected]
SecurityCentral Lock & SafeDarryl MetzgerMinneapolis, MN612-788-9024www.centrallockandsafe.com
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OCTOBER 2014 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 15
UPCOMING EVENTS
16 ZUHRAH ARABIAN OCTOBER 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS
2014 Pre-Circus/Post-Parade Season
Thank-You Party
Date:Sunday, November 9
Where:Savage American Legion
Time:3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Purpose:to thank all the Zuhrah Nobles,
their families andfriends,
who have supportedZuhrah this year with our circuses,
parades, and Imperial Session.
What:beer, brats, snacks, sodas
Cost:Nothing, your support
of Zuhrah is generosity enough!
International Dinner #3
“Come Fly with Me to...Japan”
“Bon shokuyoku!” – “Enjoy the Meal!”
• Sunday, October 19, 2014 4:30-8:30 p.m.
• Travel via motorcoach from/to AAA Minneapolis 5400 Auto Club Way, St. Louis Park, MN
• Enjoy appetizers at a unique lounge
• Partake in ah hibachi meal at an authentic,ethnic restaurant
• $40 per person for motorcoach transportation,appetizers, and a Japanese grilled meal
• RSVPs due to the office by October 16, 2014Call Shari: (763) 571-3555
• Make checks payable to “Zuhrah Shrine”
• Mail to: Zuhrah Shrine5400 NE Main St. Suite 100 Fridley, MN 55429
Cost $45 per person
$40 if you are a member of Socialites
