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2 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

The Potentate’s Message

Ambassadors Shrine Club............................. 2nd Wednesday

Brandon Shrine Club.............................................. Last Monday

Citrus Shrine Club....................................................... 2nd Friday

Classic Car Club...................................................1st Wednesday

Cracker Jacks.............................................................. Last Friday

DeMolay Unit.............................................................. 1st Monday

Director’s Staff ......................................................... Last Tuesday

Fun N’ Frolic....................................................... 3rd Wednesday

Greeters.............................................................. 2nd Wednesday

Gun and Rod Club.....................................................3rd Monday

Hernando County Shrine Club....................... 4th Wednesday

Highlanders Pipes & Drum.............................. Every Thursday

Highlands Shrine Club..................................... 4th Wednesday

Honor Patrol.............................................................. 3rd Monday

Humidor Club..................................................... 4th Wednesday

Keystone Kops......................................................... 1st Thursday

Lakeland Shrine Club.............................................. 4th Tuesday

Legion of Honor.........................................................1st Thursday

Midget Motors........................................................2nd Thursday

Motor Corps............................................................2nd Thursday

Motor Patrol.........................................................3rd Wednesday

New Port Richey Shrine Club..............................2nd Thursday

Oriental Band......................................................3rd Wednesday

Past Masters.................................................................1st Monday

Pharaohs....................................................................2nd Tuesday

Pinellas Shrine Club................................................2nd Tuesday

Provost Guard..........................................................3rd Thursday

Ritual Team....................................1st Thursday (April/October)

Showmen’s Shrine Club.................1st/3rd Monday (Nov-Mar)

Sultans of Egypt Shriners.................................3rd Wednesday

Sun City Center Shrine Club..........................2nd Wednesday

Tampa Cabiri Chapter......................................2nd Wednesday

Technical Staff ............................................................1st Thursday

Tin Lizzies.............................................................3rd Wednesday

Trike Patrol.............................................................1st Wednesday

Wheels Association.................................................2nd Monday

Winter Haven Shrine Club........................................1st Monday

Y.E.S. Shrine Club.................................................1st Wednesday

Zephyr Shrine Club...................................................3rd Monday

“SHRINERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! BE THE ONE!”Egypt Shriners Clubs and Units Meeting Dates

Yours in The Faith,DwightDwight E. Brown

Egypt Shriners Potentate 2016

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My Fellow Nobles,

Wow! We had 25 new Nobles join the Caravan last month. They enjoyed the Ceremonial, the Shrine Arch

Production, the Parade of Units and the Showcase, but they were awestruck at our Hospital! We hope ALL

of our Nobles will take the opportunity to visit our Hospital and see the one place where miracles happen

on a daily basis. It will also help you to re-connect with the reason that we all became Shriners, which is

having fun and helping kids.

We also want to recognize Noble Wayne Witczak for organizing the Fellowship Social on June 22. It was

well attended and we gained a lot of interest that will hopefully become petitions. Noble Wayne decided he

wanted to help our Membership Team and jumped in with both feet. Thanks Noble Wayne!!

As you read this, we are preparing to attend the Imperial Session here in Tampa. It is an honor to host the

convention, and far more work than I care to imagine. I hope you’ll have a chance to attend the various

activities. The Schedule is:

July 3rd Egypt Temple Dinner at 7 pm at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City.

Order from their regular menu.

July 3-4 Unit Competitions- Various locations. Check www.Tampa-2016.com.

July 4th Motorized Competition- Old Tampa Bay Center, N. Himes Avenue

July 4th Imperial Night Parade- 7th Avenue in Ybor City.

July 5th 6 p.m.- Walk of Love and Ballyhoo Night Parade on Channelside Drive

July 6th 3 p.m.- Public Relations Seminar. Meet our new Patient Ambassadors!

Please remember our offi ce is closed on July 4th. On July 20th, the Keystone Kops Ladies will host the Ladies Luncheon in the Stu Lang

Activity Center. The Men will meet in the Provost Guard Room.

At the Oasis this month we will have Karaoke on the 1st and 15th, as well as Dinner and a Movie on the 22nd. On July 30th, Egypt

Shrine Ladies hold their Fundraiser at Side Splitters Comedy Club.

Tickets are $15 with 80% of the ticket price benefi tting our Patient

Transportation Fund. See a Divan Lady for tickets.

Next month, we have the Nobles Birthday Party on the 6th. Looking

further to the future, on the weekend of September 30 to October

2nd, we will have the Last Beach Getaway on St. Pete Beach.

Whatever the event, we hope to see you at the Shrine!

Shriners Make A Diff erence! Be the One!

Sands Magazine - July 2016 • 3

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Luncheon

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4:00 PM

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Grounds

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6:00 PM

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Movie

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Ladies

Fundraiser

Side Splitters

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July 2016Monthly Planner

SandsAugust

Deadline

Stay up to date with our live online calendar: http://egyptshrine.org/cal.php

Imperial Session Tampa

Imperial Session

Independence Day

4 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

7:30 PM

Council Meeting

4 5

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Oasis Karaoke

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5:30 PM

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Party

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Luncheon

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August 2016Monthly Planner

SandsSeptember

Deadline

Stay up to date with our live online calendar: http://egyptshrine.org/cal.php

Sands Magazine - July 2016 • 5

Table of Contents$100 Million Club....................34

Birthdays.................................33

Book of Gold............................34

Calendars..............................3-4

Circus News.....................22-23

Club News..........................14-17

Deceased Members................6

Editors Notes..........................37

Flyers........................9-13,29

Hospital Info...........................20

Hospital Tour Guide News...7,14

Oasis Activities.......................32

Pathway of Honor...................36

P ic tu res . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Potentate’s Note.......................2

Sands Ad Rates......................37

Sands Booster Page.............38

Scottish Rite News....................7

Tree of Life..............................35

Unit News.......................17-18,27

Egypt Sands Magazine

Egypt Sands Magazine is published Monthly(12 issues per year) by:

Egypt Shriners4050 Dana Shores DriveTampa, FL 33634-7499

http://[email protected]

Egypt Shrine Phone........................................................(813) 884-8381Egypt Shrine Fax............................................................(813) 884-7412Egypt Shrine Hours..........................Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Egypt Shrine Offi ce Directory Ext #Front Offi ce/Hospital Services...........................................................300Membership/Reservations...............................................................305Treasurer..........................................................................................301Recorder...........................................................................................303Potentate..........................................................................................304Chief Rabban....................................................................................231Divan - A.R., H.P.&P., O.G................................................................309Oasis Lounge....................................................................................314Press Corps......................................................................................313Rentals..................................................................813-884-6154 or 311Circus Offi ce.....................................................................................307

Egypt Shrine 2016 DivanPotentate......................................................................Dwight E. BrownChief Rabban.......................................................................James LichAssistant Rabban...............................................................Reggie GuierHigh Priest and Prophet....................................................Dennis HardyOriental Guide...................................................................Dean J. DiLeoTreasurer Emeritus...............................................D.T. “Tom” ColestockRecorder................................................................Ill Sr. Frank Dyer, PP

2016 Appointed Divan1st Ceremonial Master..........................................................Mark Miles2nd Ceremonial Master.....................................................Richard ZachDirector...........................................................................James TruchanMarshall..........................................................................Earl F. Finch, Jr.Captain of the Guard...........................................................David HobbsOuter Guard.........................................................................Doug EaganChaplain........................................................................Richard FellowsAssoc. Chaplain..............................................................Fred BasehoreAssoc. Chaplain.............................................Thomas E. Robinson, PP

Egypt Sands MagazineA publication devoted to promoting the interests of Egypt Shriners, Clubs and Units in particular, and Shrinedom in general. Send all information, pictures and contributions to be considered for publication to [email protected] no later than the 20th of the month prior to the desired publication month. i.e. January 20th for the February issue, etc. All content subject to Potentate and editor approval as well as space availability.

Egypt Sands Editor.......................................................Keith “Dash” Blair

Subscribe.........sands_subscribers-subscribe@egyptshrine.orgUnsubscribe.......sands_subscribers-unsubscribe@egyptshrine.org

MEMBERSHIP5 for 5 Membership Program Guidelines

‘The Noble’ is the top-line signer (T.L.S.) for FIVE New

Candidates who become EGYPT Shriners and each of

whom remains current in their payment of dues for a

period of FIVE years.

The TLS must have remained current in paying HIS own

dues for that same period and not have been suspended

during that same period for non-payment of dues.

A ‘new noble’ must remain Egypt Shriners for at least

one year prior to transferring membership to another

Shrine Center to qualify under the program.

Should any of the ‘new Nobles’ resign their membership

or be suspended for non-payment of dues, that ‘new

noble’ will no longer be included in this incentive

program. The TLS must nominate a new candidate and

that replacement candidate must remain a Noble as

described above for 5 years, as well as the TLS’s other

candidates.

When the TLS has nominated fi ve Shriners who remain

current in the payment of their dues for fi ve years, he

will receive a Life Membership at a stated meeting.

This program commenced January 1, 2015. It is NOT

retroactive!

6 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

In MemoriamPassed within the Unseen Temple,

Life is a story in volumes three.The past, the present, yet to be.

The fi rst we’ve written and laid away.The second we’re reading day by day.

The third and last of the volumes three,is locked from sight.God keepeth the key.

We need your help. When you are ill or facing

hospitilization, we want to know. If one of our

fellow Nobles dies, we need to know. Please call

the Egypt Shrine offi ce at (813)884-8381 extension

305 and we will make sure our Chaplain is informed

of the situation. Thank you.

In MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrriiiiaaaamPasseddd wwwwithin the Unseen TTTTeeeemmmmple,

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Egypt Shriners

LEGION OF HONOR

Meets the 1st Thursday of the

month at 7:30 PM in LOH Unit

Room at the R.S. “Stu” Lang

Activities Building

Jack Kempster

Adjutant

SHRINER MILITARY VETERANS WELCOME

Tom Bishop

CommanderEgypt Shrine Online

Offi cal Web Sitehttp://egyptshrine.orgEgypt Shrine Photo Gallery

http://gallery.egyptshrine.orgEgypt Shrine Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/EgyptShrinersEgypt Shrine Twitter

https://twitter.com/egyptshrinersSands Magazine Online

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Sands Magazine - July 2016 • 7

Scottish Rite NewsBy Worshipful Casey Fletcher 32°, KCCH

Irony is a good word to describe our journey through the

Blue Lodge. We begin with a reasonable expectation, that

is encouraged by the Fraternity, that we will obtain secret

knowledge, a mystery or information long hidden from

the profane. How ironic it is to arrive at the milepost of

Master Mason only to learn that which we sought has

been lost. Not just simply misplaced within a small wooden

chest or coff er in a dusty, dark underground vault, but

really lost, “perhaps, forever lost!” We sought answers

and secrets and, ironically, are off ered only mystery,

symbols, allegories and a substitute word for the Lost

Word.

We then grapple with the Lost Word. Is it simply and

literally a word? The Hiramic Legend off ers the mythical

explanation that it was a word of recognition for the

travelling Master Mason’s benefi t and convenience.

This explanation is easily dismissed by thoughtful Masons

and explicitly dismissed in the ritual of the 13th degree,

Royal Arch of Solomon. If it were literally so, i.e., merely

a word of recognition, the Symbolic Lodge would have a

very weak ending to a very good story.

Maybe the Lost Word is a symbol, a state of mind, a

process or some allusion to a signifi cant religious or

historical event? The Lost Word thus would invoke a

sense of wonder, implicitly encouraging us to search,

study, learn and grow.

The Lost Word, it is often suggested, is the (an) ineff able

name of Deity. The York Rite system off ers such a Word

in its Royal Arch Mason degree. The Scottish Rite off ers a

word in its 14th, 18th and 32nd degrees.

While these words may be helpful to one’s journey, their

receipt is neither decisive or fi nal. The 13th degree’s work

and oration suggest the possibility that the Lost Word

may not be the (an) ineff able Name. “It undoubtedly has a

hidden meaning.” The Lost Word may represent wisdom,

harmony, knowledge, a process, a course of conduct or a

way of life, or a path by which one returns from whence

one came or it may signify something else entirely. This

proposition should keeping us thinking.

If, however, we conclude “oh, that is what the Lost Word

is” and thereby become settled and satisfi ed, we may

erroneously conclude that our journey is complete and

our personal growth may devolve, decelerate or cease.

We might safely conclude that if the receipt of the (a) Lost

Word seems to be the destination of our journey, better it

might be that the Word remains lost.

In any event, the Royal Arch of Solomon makes no attempt

to remove the irony from Freemasonry’s work. “Applying

to the legend of the Degree what you have now heard,

you may be able to interpret for yourself the whole of the

allegory…”

The Scottish Rite’s degrees will next be conferred on October 29th and November 5th. Petitions are available at http://tampascottishrite.org.

The Valley of Tampa regularly meets at its Center in Tampa on the 2nd Monday of each month. Dinner is served at 5:45 PM and the regular meeting starts at 7:30 PM. At our next meeting on July 11th, the 8th degree, Intendant of the Building, will be conferred at 6:10 PM. An education program will be presented by Brother Joseph Gonzalez 32nd degree, KCCH at the regular meeting. The 13th degree will be conferred at the August 8th meeting.

Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. He notes that Freemasonry presents many ironies that require a lot of refl ection and thinking.

Hospital Tour Guide NewsBy Noble Frank Harmon, Chief Tour Guide

I was sitting at the front desk one day and a Shriner

approached me and said that he might be interested in

becoming a Hospital Tour Guide and wondered what

it took to join our group. As I was about to answer him,

his wife rolled her eyes and said oh no you don’t, you

already have too much to do and you don’t need another

distraction. His reply to her was, it’s not a big deal, they

just sit around here in the lobby and show people around

if they ask for a tour. Hmmm, what do you think is going

to happen to his application if it shows up? Furthermore,

if it’s not a big deal, why are you even interested? Just for

grins, I decided to look up Tour Guide to see if it defi ned

a Tour Guide as someone who sits around in the lobby

doing nothing.

One of the more interesting defi nitions was that of a

Docent. It is a word of German derivation which is defi ned

as a teacher, a lecturer, a commentator, and/or a conductor

of visitors to an institution, museum or university, who

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8 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

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Egypt Shrine Ladies LuncheonEgypt Shrine Ladies Luncheon

Sponsored by:Keystone Kops Ladies

Wednesday, July 20th, 11:30 AMR.S. “Stu” Lang Activities Center

$15 per person

Reservations or cancellations must be made byMonday, July 18th

813.884.8381Email: [email protected]

10 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

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Accommodations are available at the Hampton by Hilton Inn Cincinnati Riverfront (Free shuttle to the hospital). 200 Crescent Avenue Covington, KY 41011 (859) 581-7800When making your reservations, be sure to mention the special “Shriners Rate”: $141.10

Deadline to make reservations is Friday, July 29, 2016

Please register by Friday, July 29, 2016 (if paying by credit card please call BB Riverboats to make your reservations & let Sherry Helen Kappel know that you did)

RSVP FORM

YES, I am planning on attending the Open House and Divan Day Weekend

I will participate in the following events:(Please indicate the number of attendees

for EACH event as appropriate)

Saturday Divan Day Program & Tours # of attendees:

Open Hospital Board Meeting # of attendees:

Friday Night Social # of attendees:$40 per person

The Staff and Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati are thrilled to invite all Divans, Nobles, Masons, Ladies and Guests to attend our 2016 Cincinnati Hospital Open House and Divan Day Weekend. This two-day event will be held on Friday, Au-gust 26 and Saturday, August 27. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Two days of fun, fellowship, meeting and greeting of friends, old and new is planned.

Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Cincinnati

Friday, August 26th | Saturday, August 27th

2016 Open House & Divan Day Weekend

8:00 - 9:30 am Hot buffet breakfast in the Atrium 8:30 - 10:00 am Hospital tours 10:00 - 11:30 am Presentations in the Atrium 11:30 am Hot buffet lunch for all guests in the Atrium 12:30 pm Gift Presentations 1:00 - 3:00 pm OPEN HOSPITAL BOARD MEETING All nobles are invited to attend the hospital’s August Board meeting 1:00 - 3:00 pm TOURS resume 3:00 pm Activities & Board meeting conclude by 3 pm.

SATURDAY Divan Day Program and ToursSaturday, August 27, 2016

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIALNew Orleans Jazz Dinner Cruise

All aboard! A fun-filled riverboat cruise is planned for Friday evening. Join us in taking a New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Dinner Cruise to kick-off our Open House and Divan Day Weekend. Guests will board the River Queen from 4:30-5:30 pm. for a journey along the banks of the Ohio River. A cash bar is available and a New Orleans style buffet dinner will be served. Guests will be entertained by the delightful sounds of a Dixieland band. Dress is casual.

The cost of the dinner cruise per person is $40 and includes all fees. Please send payment with the RSVP. Checks can be made out to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati with “Divan Day 2016” noted on the memo line.

Friday, August 26, 2016

4:30-5:30 pm Boarding and Cash bar 6:00 pm Buffet Dinner

If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please include these requirements in writing with your registration.

Map and Directions:www.bbriverboats.com

101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071 800-261-8586 | 859-261-8500 www.bbriverboats.com

Name:

Spouse / Guest:

Temple / Group:

Address:

City, State and Zip Code

Phone (daytime):

e-mail address:

For additional information or questions, please e-mail Sherry Helen at [email protected] or call 513-872-6207

Make checks out to: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Cincinnati

Mail registration & check with “Divan Day 2016” noted on the memo line to:Sherry Helen Kappel Administration, ML #180 Shriners Hospitals for Children 3229 Burnet Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45229

12 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

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We are the host this year so let’s put on a world class event! Volunteers are needed for Friday, July 1 from 1-5 PM and

Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 from 9 AM - 5 PM.

Sign up online at: http://tinyurl.com/imperial-greeters

Questions? Contact Ed Willoughby

813-713-1741 or [email protected]

PPlease sign up to help with rregistration at the Tampa MMarriott Waterside during the uupcoming Imperial Session!

Imperial Session Greeters Needed!

14 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

makes informative comments and answers questions

regarding the exhibits and selections viewed on the tour;

no mention of sitting around in the lobby.

More importantly in our particular situation, we are

ambassadors for an institution that has no other goal than

to help children improve their lives. We meet and greet,

we answer questions, pose for pictures and give hugs,

smiles and high 5’s. We unload pop tops, teddy bears,

blankets, toys and hats. We deliver in house mail and in

general, lend a helping hand to whomever in the hospital

we may assist, be they employees or visitors. We conduct

tours as we lovingly and proudly show off our beautiful

hospital. We do on occasion, sit around in the lobby,

chatting with people and Shrine Drivers and do our best

to provide an upbeat, free-fl owing atmosphere wherein

our children may thrive, feel happy, accepted and safe.

We are also “ombudsmen or representatives, of one of the

fi nest institutions on the planet”. “We are the Fezzes that

people see and recognize that defi ne us all as Shriners.

We learn and receive as much from the people we guide

as we give on our tours”. We are the “salesmen of happy

feelings and purveyors of warm fuzzies”.

Even though we may “offi cially be on duty” only one day

each week, our families, friends and neighbors all know

about our passion because we talk about our hospital

even when we are not in it”.

We have about an hour when conducting a tour, in

which to weave our tales of awe and wonder and to say

all that we want to say about our hospital. We all come

from diff erent backgrounds, vocations, educations and

experiences yet, we still communicate the same message

of hope and caring although we are from such diverse

places as individuals. A very unique group dynamic.

Yeah that’s what we do; just sit around in the lobby. Stop

by some day if you think you can keep up with any of us.

Club News

Brandon Shrine ClubBy Noble David Jones

Greeting Nobles, I hope everyone had a safe and

wonderful Memorial day.

The Brandon Shrine Club’s June Birthday luncheon

honored the following Nobles: Gary Crossfi eld, James

Farlow and Mark Vargo. The lunch was well attended and

all the Brothers in attendance had a great time. Happy

Birthday Nobles!

The BSC also held a Movie & Pizza night at the clubhouse.

Club President Mark Vargo assisted by Nobles Miguel

Viruet PP, Joshua Vargo and Steve Landers Jr. brought in

numerous pizzas of various toppings, salad, chips, deserts

and we watched the new “Star Wars” movie. It was a great

evening and we had a good mix of Nobles, Ladies and

young people. I know we will do another Movie & Pizza

night again real soon.

Coming up on Monday June 27th we will have our Ladies

Social dinner at our clubhouse. It is always great to take

our Ladies out to dinner in a social setting with Brothers

& Sisters.

Nobles You are invited to attend the BSC which meets the

last Monday of the month. On even numbered months a

social dinner is held with our Ladies at a nice restaurant

or at our clubhouse. On odd-numbered months a dinner/

business meeting is held at our clubhouse, Nobles

only wearing the Fez. The Clubhouse is located at 125

Skywood Drive in Seff ner, 33584, time 6:00 social hour,

7:00 pm dinner/business meeting.

Citrus Shrine ClubBy Noble Robert “Slim” Owen 33°

We had a great turnout for our monthly social which was

enjoyed by all in attendance.

Our Red Necks are planning on participating in the July

4th Parade at the Imperial Session which will be over by

the time you read this, but time marches on as we do the

best we can.

Attendance has not dropped off as much as we anticipated

during the warmer weather, perhaps it is because of our

beautiful location on Lake Nina, or maybe the warm

welcome we all receive upon our arrival or it just might

possibly be the friendly attitude adjuster, Noble Ken Curry

and his Lady Jean who always arrive early and leave late,

taking care of all the little things that no one thinks about

until they are needed. Many thanks to them for all they do

for the club.

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The “Pot Luck” dinners are really doing great, always more

than enough to go around and the selection changes

every month, keeping with the old adage, “Variety is the

spice of life”. I don’t know where the Ladies get all their

recipes and/or ideas but they sure are pleasing to us

“knife & fork” Shriners.

We are still planning on hosting the Hernando County

Shrine Club on October 8 at our annual OKTOBER FEST.

Years past it has been a great success and this year

should be no exception.

Business wise, our recycling has dropped to nothing but

our Red Fez boxes are doing quite well. We are looking

for more locations, so if you know of a business where we

might place on, give us a call.

Hernando Shrine ClubBy Noble Artie Lent

The Hernando Club has been having great attendance at

our monthly socials.

The May Social had a famous performer Ms. Marti Carroll

who came from famous mom and dad. Her mom had a

hit on American Bandstand and her Dad’s band played

with Chubby Checker. Marti traveled the country with her

own band for years and recorded and played in Nashville.

She settled in Spring Hill for her semi-retirement. She was

such a hit that we booked her again for our September

social.

The June social had the sales manager from Fletcher

Music playing one of their spectacular organs which

sounded like an entire orchestra. She played hit songs

for our listening and dancing pleasure. Of course our

caterer prepared a wonderful meal for the Nobles and

their Ladies.

All the other shrine clubs are welcome to attend our great

Socials. Just contact one of the Nobles of the HCSC for

information and to be added to the monthly email list. You

can also email me at [email protected].

Come and enjoy an evening with our club!

Highlands Shrine ClubBy Noble Jerry Higginbotham

Greetings from the Ridge. Our Memorial Day indoor picnic

was very successful with 50 nobles and ladies attending.

The Dart club furnished the hamburgers and hotdogs

again this year and the ladies brought their favorite dish

to share. There was lots of good and fellowship. Also, we

had 4 nobles and ladies on the Potentate cruise. Needless

to say a good time was had by all.

Our June social was a Hawaiian Night. The attire for the

evening was Hawaiian shirts for the Nobles and Moo-

Moos for the ladies. There were judging and prizes

awarded for the most authentic Hawaiian Shirt and Moo-

Moo. Winners will be announced in the next issue of the

Sands. Also, Nobles & Ladies were asked to bring photos

of their Dad’s to display in honor of Fathers Day. This was

another great evening enjoyed by all.

On Saturday, July 4th, the club will be celebrating our

Independence Day with a picnic at the club. The club will

furnish the meat and the Ladies are bringing their favorite

dish to pass. If it is anything like the Memorial Day Picnic,

the food will be fantastic. We look forward to seeing

everyone there. The July 4th picnic will take the place of

the July Social, so no social in July.

The club will continue to be dark for July and August.

The next event scheduled will be the Labor Day Picnic

on Monday, September 5th. However, there may be a

planned social at the club or a get together at a local

restaurant during the dark period. Watch the monthly

newsletter and our website at www.highlandsshrine.com

for any announced special activities during this period.

Some activities continuing during this period are Ladies

Tuesday evening cards 6PM, Wednesday Morning Coff ee,

Friday Night Darts 7 PM, Bunco 4th Tuesday 11:30AM, etc.

Also, our stores and fl ea market will continue to be open

every Saturday mornings 8 to 11:30AM, as usual.

Also, Nobles and Masons don’t forget if you are traveling

to or thru Highlands County with a motor home or RV, our

club has 4 spaces with electricity and water located on

our grounds in shaded areas. These accommodations are

reserved for Nobles and Masons only. We are located at

2604 State Road 17, Avon Park, Fl. For more information,

call our club at 863 382-2208, leave your name &

telephone number and we will get back to you shortly.

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In closing, we hope all the Nobles and Ladies of Egypt

Shrine are having fun and safe summer. God Bless!

New Port Richey Shrine ClubBy Noble Ron Bart

Once in a while you take a month or two off and feel good

about it. Suddenly you realize that all of those readers

you are supposed to have, have not said a word about

why there was nothing in the Sands. I guess that means I

can take time off any time I feel like it. Whoope!

Our June meeting was another Ladies day with a very

good attendance record. Certifi cate presentations were

made to the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 79 for their continuing

contributions of can tops to the Tampa hospital. Illustrious

Sir Bob Goodin presented the one from the Hospital and

Noble Frank Goff , our club president, presented one

from our club. Our speaker was Jim Lovell from Michels

& Lundquist funeral home. Our plan was to have our own

Illustrious Sir Roger Michels speak to us about anything

that would please him. Unfortunately Roger is still

recovering from surgery and unable to attend. Jim spoke

of making pre-arrangements for that day that will all come

to all of us. He passed out gift bags with note pads and

candy. There was an active questions and answer period

following his talk. One interesting fact that came out of

this question and answer session was that animals cannot

be cremated in the same facility that is used for humans.

Poor kitty.

Make sure that your chaser is not a trooper. Here’s to you

Walt.

Pinellas Shrine ClubBy Noble Doane N. Wright

We received three petitions for membership in June,

Charles Morris, Michael Lucente and Kirk Hinote. All were

accepted and induction was held for Michael Lucente and

Kirk Hinote at the June meeting.

A team attended the Putting for a Purpose and a second

team from Nitram also attended. Reports are that it was a

great success

We were represented at the Spring Ceremonial and we

sincerely hope we will be represented at the Imperial on

July 4th.

Barley Mo Brewing will hold an Anniversary July 23d. We

will have a 50/50 raffl e for this event.

We would continue to welcome donations of Fezzes for

our Fez Wall

Again we invite Mason and Shriners to attend our

meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00

pm in our Club Room at 521 Commerce Drive, Largo, FL

33770.

We wish everyone a happy 4th of July and hope your

travels are safe.

Rod & GunBy Noble Dick Richards

The Hospital Fishing Tournament in Hooper’s Hollow

this past May 14th had a good turnout. There were many

children who had a good time fi shing with some very

good barbeque. The fi sh did not cooperate very much but

a good time was had by everyone in attendance. Next

year the fi sh have agreed to be more cooperative.

The Defensive Handgun classes were, unfortunately,

cancelled. We did not have enough people sign up for

the event this time. We will off er the classes at a future

date and will publicize the information.

We will be off ering another Concealed Weapons class

at Shooters World in the fall. We are still working on the

details for these classes but are hopeful they will be

approximately $30 to $35 per person. The date, time

and cost is yet to be determined. This was a very popular

event for those who attended our fi rst one in September

2015. These classes are open to all at Egypt Shrine, their

families and pendant orders.

The Club, after considerable deliberation, decided to

cancel the Sporting Extravaganza slated for October 29,

2016 in the Stu Lang Activity Building. We will begin the

planning of a similar event to take place next year soon.

The Rod and Gun Club’s shotgun drawing tickets are

available from our members; $5.00 for one, 5 for $20.00.

Tickets will be available until just before the drawing

which will take place during the Imperial Session party on

July 4, 2016 at the Italian Club in Ybor City. As a reminder,

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proceeds benefi t Egypt Shriners Rod and Gun Club and

are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

See our Facebook posts and web site at http://rodgunclub.

egyptshriners.org. Come join us at our next meeting on

July 18, 2016 at 7:00 in the Director’s Staff room in the Stu

Lang building.

Showmen’sShrine ClubBy Noble Chuck Mayo

This month we

lost a friend to all

show folks as will

as a great Shriner

and Showmen.

C h u c k

S c h l a r b a u m

passed on June

17th. He was

considered one

of the greatest circus musicians of all time. His knowledge

of traditional circus music was unbelievable. I remember

several years ago sitting with him at his house while he

was recording all of the sheet music he owned, which

was lots and lots. He actually played several diff erent

instruments and would rewind and add one after another

until it sounded like a full orchestra before he was done.

Among his many rewards was bestowed upon him in

2011, he was inducted into Sarasota’s Circus Ring of

Fame. There are pages worth of information and stories

about Chuck Schlarbaum but I know we lost a good

friend and dedicated Shriner. The photo this month is

Chuck Sclarbaum on the right sitting with another great

showman, Ward Hall. A lot of history between these two.

As for the rest of the news from the Showmen’s Shrine

Club. Gerald Pittman, his Lady Ann, John Amato, Steve

Plotz, and Connie all worked a spot with Hot Dogs in

Ruskin. Didn’t make a lot, but they are out there dedicated

to the Showmen’s Shrine Club and the rest of the members

are proud to have them as part of the team, a big part.

Sultans of Egypt ShrineBy Noble Dave Hobbs

The Sultans continue to impress and grow, and our

membership grew to 59 members and we are still taking

applications. If you want to have a great time with lots of

fellowship and comradery this is where you should be.

We had a work party/picnic preparing for the Imperial

Session Parade on July 4th fi ne tuning the fl oat, making

sure all our lights are ready and a sound system prepared

to wake up the neighborhood. (I think it was more picnic

than work), We will be the talk of the parade...!!

The Sultans will be hosted a parade watch and after party

at the Italian Club in Ybor City. This was a popular event

and the VIP tickets “Sold Out” 3 weeks ahead of the

parade.

We are looking to fi ll our schedule with possibly another

parade or two next year, more information will be

announced should and if that becomes available. But, this

could be the last outing for the Sultans with the fl oat.

We are still accepting applications and anyone interested

in becoming a member of the Sultans, there is a $25

application fee and a $50 annual dues, as well as a

small outlay for the Sultan Uniform. We meet every 3rd

Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the Directors Staff

Room in the “Stu” Lang Activities Building.

“Come out and have some fun.. with the Sultans..!!”

Unit News

Director’s StaffBy Noble Scott Sandoval

The Director’s Staff had a wonderful month of June. We

want to thank everyone for attending and supporting our

Arch Degree at the beginning of the month. It turned out

wonderfully.

Additionally, we want to thank everyone for coming out to

our 52nd Annual Corn Boil the following weekend. It was

an enjoyable experience by all.

Thank you all for supporting the Director’s Staff over the

past few months regarding the circus, corn boil, and arch

degree.

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Fun N’ FrolicBy Noble Mike “MooCow” McDonald

Oh my Goodness, the dog days of summer are here, if

it’s not raining, it is HOT outside, but as one of the Florida

Natives in the unit, this is home to us. Speaking of home

we have some new nobles from the last class fi nding the

CLOWN UNIT a place to call home. They are signing up

to be a new JOEY (that’s clown for you regular folks) and

the whole unit is excited to watch the inner Clown come

out of them. That is what’s so awesome about being a

Clown, when you put on the make-up this inner child or

clown character comes out of you and you are able to be

that person that in your ordinary face people would call

you crazy. Now they think your funny, want a picture with

you as well as an autograph, HOW GREAT IS THAT. A lot

of people see the make-up and think they could never

do that or they are not funny but I will assure you, Egypt

Temple are some of the best clowns in Shrinedom and

would love to show you what we know. Not only that, we

are the only unit that in every function gets on the level of

the child and that’s why you joined the Shrine,for the Kids.

We would love for you to come visit us in the Clown Room

on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We do a 6:30 Dinner

and 7:30 Meeting. I hope you will stop by and see us.

I can’t wait to tell you how the Imperial Session went for

the Clowns. I hope you had a great time at it.

I hope all of your days are Clown days, and just for fun

the next time you see MooCow, make sure you tell him,

“MOO MOO BUCKAROO”. He loves that. Remember, “if

it’s not fun, don’t do it”

Legion of HonorBy Noble Rick Grant

It is that time of year again when the Legion of Honor goes

“Dark” for July and August. We will still be conducting

our normal operations at the Stated Communications but

suspending our Unit Meetings until September.

The Legion of Honor will be hosting an “Ice Breaker” get

together with other brother Nobles and their Ladies on

Thursday, July 7th. The function will be in the Stu Lang

Activities Building and will start at 7pm. We have arranged

transportation from and to the various hotels, making it

easier for out of towners to attend. Please respond to

the Commander, Tom Bishop if you are interested in

attending.

If you are active military of the U.S. forces or allies,

honorably discharged veteran, then the Legion of Honor

is looking for you to join our ranks. Ask any member for a

petition to send you on that path.

The Legion of Honor meets the fi rst Thursday after the

Council of Units Meeting at 7pm in the Legion of Honor

Room.

Motor CorpsBy Noble Andy Foster

The pickle is riding with Dave Backer. On July 4, 2016 your

Egypt Shrine Motor Corps along with other units from

Egypt Shrine, other Florida Shrine Centers and Shriners

from around the country completed at the International

Shrine Motor Corps competition. This competition is part

of the week long International Shrine convention held

here in Tampa, Fl. Congratulations to all the winners. More

importantly, congratulations to all the participants and

their support personnel. Egypt Shrine Motor Corps could

not compete without other members, their families and

our friends assisting us. This is truly a team competition.

Competition is not about winning and losing. It is about

Brothers showcasing their skills and hard work in friendly

competition. We are happy when we win and we are

happy for the winners, when they win.

I wish I could tell you who won. It will be in next month’s

sands magazine, as I am writing this article before the

competition takes place.

It has been a long season preparing for competitions.

We are looking forward to some enjoyable rides. We

encourage all riders to come out and join us. It is a great

time to be a Mason and a Shriner. Ride safe, stay alert and

enjoy the freedom of the open rode.

Oriental BandBy Noble Robert E. Stihler

The 2016 Imperial Session, July 3 – 6, will be held in Continued on page 27...

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Safe summer tips!

Shriners Hospitals for Children® wants everyone - kids, parents, nurses

and doctors - to become Superheroes of Summer Safety in their

communities by sharing tips to reduce the risk of childhood injuries.

How can you help? By spreading the word! While you are enjoying your

favorite summer activities, don’t forget these important safety tips:

• At the playground, slide feet fi rst, and swing sitting down.

• Stay inside when lawn mowers are in use.

• Keep several feet away from fi re pits, campfi res or grills.

• Swim only with an adult present, and wear life jackets on open water.

• Protect yourself from the sun with hats and sunscreen.

Thanks for your eff orts to help kids become Superheroes of Summer

Safety. For more safety tips, fl iers and activity pages for kids, visit

shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/safesummer.

Save the Date

• July 3: Hospital tours for Imperial Session (July 3-7), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• July 5: 3rd Annual Imperial Session Walk for LOVE, 6 p.m.

• July 16: Princess Tea Party, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Hosted by

Daughters of the Nile Elim Temple No. 76)

• July 25 - 29: BeYOUty Camp, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa

• Sept. 14: Clearwater Jazz Holiday Event @ SHC Tampa, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Oct. 8: Shootout for Shriners Kids, Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 8:30 a.m. registration - 9:30 a.m.

start & luncheon

• Oct. 13: Bayside Power Station-Charity Clay Shoot event, Tampa Bay Sporting Clays located at

10514 Ehren Cutoff Road in Land O’Lakes, Fla. (8:30 a.m. registration - 9:30 a.m. start - 11 a.m. to

11:30 a.m. lunch)

• Oct. 15: Xanadu Half Marathon, Whiskey Joe’s Restaurant, 7 a.m.

• Oct. 22: C & W Charity Golf Tournament, Clermont, Fla.

• Oct. 30: The Great Chowder Challenge in St. Augustine

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2016 Imperial Session Needs Volunteers!By John Massey, Director General

Egypt Shrine is the host temple of this Imperial Session July 3-7 and we want

our out of town guests to have a good experience while they are in Tampa. If

you can give any time to assist in the areas identifi ed below, please contact the

nobles listed.

We are in need of volunteers to serve in several positions during the upcoming session.

Transportation drivers will be needed beginning June 27th throughout the Session. Contact Brad

Braddock 813-505-2899 of email at [email protected] for information and driver forms.

Greeter at the Shriners Hospitality desk in the Marriott Waterside July 2nd or 3rd. Sign up on line at

http://tinyurl.com/imperial-greeters or contact Ed Willoughby 813-713-1741 or ewilloughby3rd@gmail.

com.

Driver for the Imperial Divan convertibles in the Imperial Session Parade at 6:00pm July 4th in Ybor

City. Contact Brian Campbell at [email protected] for information and driver forms.

If you have questions or need additional information regarding volunteering, please contact these

nobles.

OASIS NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IDEAS NEEDED!OASIS NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IDEAS NEEDED!

December 31st 2016 will be our FINAL New Years Eve celebration at our current location. We’re looking for YOUR ideas and suggestions on how to make it the most memorable celebration ever as we welcome a new year in our current location for the last time.

Help us say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017 in the best way possible. Please send your ideas to [email protected] or speak with Tom Bishop in person.

Thank you!

22 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

EGYPT SHRINE CIRCUS NEWS

The 2016 Circus is now in the history books. We are happy to report that it once again was a successful Circus. Success just does not happen, people make it happen and our Nobility once again has put on a terrifi c Circus and continued a long tradition of excellence.

The names of our Circus Daddy contributors are listed in this issue of the SANDS. Many thanks to all who contributed, especially those who gave a little extra and participated in our Lion Trainer, Ringmaster, and Producer programs.

Our Annual Circus Awards Banquet will be held on Friday September 2, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the Stu Lang Activities Building. Invitations for all of our $1,000 Salesmen, Circus Producers, and Award Winners will be sent out in August. Please RSVP to Alicia by August 22, 2016. And there will be a lot

of surprises at the banquet this year.

Again, thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Circus. A special thank you to the Circus Committee, Provost Guard and Fun N’ Frolic Unit for their eff orts this year. We broke the records this year in the amount of special needs children and adults that were given tickets to our Circus.

May all your days be Circus Days.

Circus Daddy’s

Harry AdamsJohn AdamsWilliam AdamsAdrion Advisors IndMark AkeyWilliams AkinsJohn AmatoPaul AsheWilfred BalterGeorge BanesCharles BaptistWilliam BartmanFred BasehoreBradley BaumgardnerJohn BennettWilliam BenschoterTerry BentonBruce BernhardMichael BilirakisHarold BlakeHubert BlevinsDaniel BlockRobert Blume Jr.James BockoverHoward BogleJack BolenRonald BoothCharles BradleyDavid BrownEben BullockBurton BurtonAuthur ByerMichael ByersDonald CainsAlfred CampagnaM.W. CampbellFrank Sr. CardHenry CarrPatrick CarsonHenry Choate

Henry ChristianCliff ord ChurchAlfred ClarkHarland ClarkTheodore CocheuLance ConnorsClinton CrabtreeSenator Victor CristDarrel CrosbyGlenn Cundiff Curry Law GroupRichard DanielR.E. DargavellPaul DavenportDavid DavidErnest DelmonicoCarl DemotsesKurt DenzelJohn DuceMorris DurranceBrooks EdwardsHenry EmbachJohn FarrellJames FavataGordon Jr. FinchDavid ForrestKenneth FosterJoseph FowlerPeter FranciscoChristopher GeislerGeorge GetmanKenneth GiesoJohn GlynnRobert GoodinDale GoodsonRobert GutzwillerRobert HallHarian HallerBilly HandSam HardyWilliam HargettRonald Hartley

Dale HatchellAustin HatcherRonald HattonRobert HeinlyRobert HermansonJames HillerDarrell Hoff manErnest HolcombWilbur HolmesWilliam HoolperFrank HooverLee HopkinsMitchell HorowitzStanley HughesLarry HundleyGary HuskeyJames HyersIndustral Property Group, IncOwen JarrettCharles JerryHarold Jividen Harold JonesEdward JoynerHarry KarupJames KeavenyEd KellnerWalter KesslerCharles KiethGary knappickRobert KoersStephen Sr. KolesarSidney KorvunDaniel KotowskiHoward KuntzJames LackeyLloyd LanceFrancis LangHorace LangstonGeorge LanphearRichard LantzClarence LawF.R. Levarge

Sands Magazine - July 2016 • 23

Liquid Rf, Inc.Jaime LolanoLeo LorenzoDavid LubinLeonardo LupoRalph Lupton Jr.Johnson LykensLee LyversJason MaloneyJ. Martin ManteiLester ManuelO.K. Marks Sr.Raymon MartinDouglas McCaulDale McClellanJohn McKKeageWilliam McMastersCliff ord McPheeRoland MederArthur MeierDavid MerensBilly MillsJohn MollnerRoger MonsourM.E. MooreGeorge MoreauFrank MortellaroGeorge MottHarry MozianBarry MyersNational Cancer Benefi ts centeDavid NelsonStephen O’GradyAngel Jr. OlivaJoseph OsborneFrederic OverholtJohn ParrishNick PaullBrad Pfoff Philip PhoelRichard PierceDale ProvinceRonald ReadJon ReavesJames ReederCharles ReeveRodney ReinholdJesse RenfroeQueen ReplogleC. L. ReynoldsEverett RieckJohn RioMichael RobbinsMichael RobbinsChristopher RobertsJohn RobertsJohn RossDavid RubinWilliam RuckerN.M RuschFederick SanfanandreLeonard SchmuckerJ.H. SchooleyThomas SchutteWilliam SeaverThomas Shaff er

William ShimerSeward ShumanDavid SicklerLeon Sikes Jr.Henry SmithMurray SmithEdward SochaSouthern Funeral Care 7 Cremation IncWayne SparksSamuel SpencerBilly SpragueRobert StareDavid StarlingSalvatore StellatoMichael StewartRobert StiglerGerald StonerRaymond StonerJean StoutThomas StratfordJeff StullJames SuarezLeonardo JR. TarragoCharles TerrillRichard TewDavid ThompsonJames TruchanCharles TrulockEdwin VolkenburgMark WallaceRalph WallenBrian WaltersDavid WattsCarleton WeidemeyerJames WeitkampGarry WelderF.E.Jr. WelperDavid WhiteRonald WilkersonJerry WilliamsRoy WittLarry WootenJean YadleyRichard ZachIM Diagnostics Corp.

Lion Trainers

Jack AnthonyRonald BartJohn Bates JrR.C BrooksDonald CarlyleW E Currie IIIRichard GeorgeChester OkopskiRobert Skinnell IIEdward TempletonPaul Tomasino

Ringmasters

Bruce BowersDonald ChurchillRobert ColonDelmer Davis

Harry EisnaugleRalph EvansLester Fetty GRB Worldwide IncRoger HallH. William HellerJackson Land & Bldg. IncWilliam JeterJack Jones Mainlands Unit 6 Men’s ClubDonald MarseeClyde O RileyJohn PaughPlain View Holdings LLCJames RobertsDale RossmanDaniel RussackRobert Russell Jr.Donald SamsonC.P. WarrenStephen Zane Jr.

Producers

Luther Baker Jr.Barnes Trial GroupBLASTERS, INCDwight BrownRobert BunchJames BurnettC & J West Enterprises IncJoseph CashCitrus Shrine ClubDennis CliftJohn CornettHarvey Ditterbrand Jr.George FoutsJames FrederiksenStanley GlantzDennis HardyJohn HarnedCyrus Hart Jr.Jerry HaywoodRobert HewellCharles JordanHorace LangstonLegal Business ConsultingJohn ManningRichard MatreTerry O’connorOff the Grid Electrical ServicesDale PerryRunning Great AutoRichard SpauldingRichard StowersDenver StutlerChristopher SuhrWilliam TracyTRE Investment Holdings, LLCKevin TriboutJesse VarnedoeJerry WheelerWilliam WiggsHarold WilliamsStephen WilliamsWilliam Willis III

24 • Sands Magazine - July 2016

Shriners Village is the Web-based community created exclusively for the Shriners family. Fraternity members and their ladies can visit www.shrinersvillage.com to find information about Shriners Hospitals for Children®, fraternal programs, membership, temples, Shrine-related events and breaking news.

The website contains useful fraternity documents for nobles to download, such as the Fez Owners Manual, Membership Toolkit, Shriner Primer, Shrine Protocol and a pamphlet about the history of Shriners International. In its short existence, Shriners Village has become the communication engine for Shriners International.

“Given that there are 325,000 nobles all over the world, Shriners Village is a fantastic outlet for the fraternity to relay information to its nobility,” said Jack Jones, executive vice president of Shriners International. “It is also a great way for Shriners to learn from one another so they can help their temples succeed.”

Shriners Village also has an Events section with information about temple fundraisers and other activities. Any registered user has permission to post an event on the events calendar by clicking on the “Events” tab and then fi nding the “Events Calendar” on the left column of the page. To add an event, use the “Add Event” tab and then click the “Submit Event” button after the form has been fi lled out.

The Shriners Village development team will be adding new features to the website on a regular basis. One of the features will be member profi les, where nobles can upload photos and their information similar to Facebook. This new addition will make it possible for Shriners to fi nd and contact other members. Also in the works is a new forum feature which will allow nobles to share ideas and thoughts in a private discussion area.

Visit www.shrinersvillage.com and register so you can be a part of Shriners’ virtual community.

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“our own back yard” .. and the ASOB Headquarters

Hotel will be the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Tampa

Airport – Westshore, 4500 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL.

The Oriental Band Parade Competition is scheduled for

10:00 AM, Monday, July 4th, with the Fantasy Competition

following the parade. The Awards Banquet is scheduled

for Tuesday, July 5th at 7:00 PM.

At this writing, due to some health issues, I do not know

how many of our members will be up to puffi ng and

pounding, however Sahib Oriental Band from Sarasota,

has graciously invited our Band members to play with

them.

None of our Lovely Ladies have a birthday in July, but Bro

Walter Schoepf will be lighting some birthday candles on

July 16th.

Provost GuardBy Noble Tom Edwards PP

Thanks again to Marshal George and Lady Bekki Colestock

for the great “Americana Covered Dish Dinner & Picnic”

last month to celebrate the Red, White, and Blue. Covered

dish dinners have become the place to be every quarter

due to the great food prepared by the Guard Ladies and

the fun and fellowship with friends. Thanks to Nobles Ed

for all the cooking. Come out and enjoy the party!

Big News!!!! The Provost Guard Country Western Dance

will be on Saturday September 10, 2016 beginning at

8:00 – 11:00 P.M. J.T. Curtis and the Florida Scoundrels

Band will entertain us. This is truly a Nashville Recording

Artist and world renowned country western dance

and entertainment band. B.Y.O.B. $10 per person with

complimentary keg. Get those cowboy boots and saddle

up for an evening of fun and fellowship! See you there!

Thank you to all the Nobles and Ladies who wore their

Shrine shirts and made “Shriners International Awareness

Day” on June 6th a special day. Also thanks for your

support of the Hospital by participating in the “Putting

for a Purpose” golf outing at the hospital on June 5th. A

great month of activities to support Shriners and Shriners

Hospitals for Children.

This month we are busy again with the Shriners

International 2016 Imperial Session in Tampa, Ladies Play

Party, and don’t forget to get your 2016 Imperial Shirts at

www.Tampa-2106.com

All Nobles in good standing are welcome to join with

the Egypt Shrine Provost Guard. We meet on the third

Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in the Unit Room.

Come out and join with us.

Happy Independence Day!

Tin LizziesBy Noble Rodney Kohler

Summer is upon us, and the 142nd Imperial Session is just a

short time away; the energy is building and the excitement

in Tampa is fantastic. Emerson once noted that “nothing

great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”, and we

certainly have it among the involved brethren at Egypt.

For the Tin Lizzies, this is another opportunity to build

on the success from our First and second place fi nishes

at the FSA annual meeting in Orlando (for competitive

drill and the obstacle course respectively). Also, the Tin

Lizzies will be involved in the Imperial parade and will be

active as greeters during the Imperial week. If you are

interested in getting involved, and are interested in a

highly visible unit such as the Tin Lizzies, please contact

this year’s president Noble Roger Chillura or V.P. Noble

Ed Willoughby for more information. Since we are actively

acquiring the beloved scaled down Tin Lizzies, we do

have cars available. While on the subject of membership,

our unit would like to welcome our newest member Noble

Rick Wendling, and we would like to wish longtime Lizzie,

Noble Dallas Adkins, a happy 86 birthday.

Following up with membership, Noble James Cantrell

and his Lady Bobbie have fi nally made their transition

to the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg. I had the honor

of visiting the facility, and I was amazed at the location

and the amenities on-site. They have a very nice beauty

parlor and barbershop, library, entertainment room and

other services too numerous to count. It would really be

benefi cial for all Brothers to make their way over to the

home and see it for themselves.

If any Brother is interested in Blue Lodge activities, the

15th annual Table Lodge for Hillsborough #25 is coming

up September 1 this year. It’s a great event, and very well

attended. Please get your tickets as soon as possible at

hillborough25.com website to reserve your seat. WM Ken

R. Skillman promises a very good time for all Brothers.

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The Shriners’ Legacy Program: Strengthening Our Fraternal Bonds

As Shriners, we are part of an international organization that strengthens us individually, enhances our families and makes us part of a history of brotherhood and camaraderie. And, as Shriners, we also have the opportunity to be legacies. The Legacy Program helps strengthen our fraternal bonds with those closest to us, and allows members to honor the many men before us who laid the foundation of our great fraternity.

Promoting both membership and the Legacy Program will help ensure the future strength of this great organization that has enriched our lives. Shriners International invites each of you to be part of the Legacy Program, and to encourage your family members to participate, as well.

Each February, which is now designated as Legacy Month, temples are encouraged to host Legacy Nights to promote membership and honor the members who have taken part in this program. Shriners International will also share stories of Legacy families in our various publications and on our websites in recognition of their dedication to the Shriners fraternity.

Start Your Family’s Legacy Today: Register on Shriners Village All family members, including: sons, sons-in-law, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, etc., are eligible to become part of the Legacy Program. To make the registration process easy, the membership development office only requires one member of the family’s legacy to register on Shriners Village. When logging in to your account on Shriners Village (shrinersvillage.com), click on the “Membership” tab on the top of the web page. From this page, select “Legacy Program” on the left-hand side of the screen. If you have any questions about registration, please contact the membership development office at [email protected] or 813-281-0300.

To commemorate taking part in this exciting program, each Legacy can download a certificate signed by the Imperial Potentate and Imperial Recorder. Shriners and their registered relatives can also order online a special gold Legacy pin that represents the pride they have in their Shriner heritage.

For many men, being a Shriner is a family tradition that stretches across generations. The Legacy Program is a way to honor this special bond.

Families who are Leaving a Legacy: Meet the MaxwellsFor the Maxwell family, being a Shriner is a way of life. Mark Maxwell is the administrator of Ainad Shriners in East St. Louis, Ill. He and his four brothers, John, Bob, Mike and Glenn, are also members of Ainad. Mark, his four brothers, his sister, and his son and daughter all worked at the temple as teenagers or young adults. Mark’s father, Russell Maxwell, who started the family legacy, joined the fraternity after returning home from World War II.

Russell was the very first administrator of Ainad Shriners. He was an active member of many of Ainad’s clubs and units, served as temple photographer and editor of the Ainad Bulletin, and played a major part in the temple’s public relations efforts. He also spent several years serving on the Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis® Board of Governors. With a reputation as a hardworking and dedicated Shriner, Russell was widely admired and respected throughout Illinois. According to Mark, Russell helped build the foundation for Ainad’s position today as the seventh largest temple worldwide. Mark said, “My father was the greatest Shriner I’ve ever known.”

Mark and his father have both been noted as being effective spokespersons for the fraternity. Of becoming administrator of Ainad Shriners, Mark said, “it was a natural progression.” Mark has served his temple as administrator for 17 years now. “I truly enjoy being administrator of Ainad; I love every day of it.”

The Maxwell brothers were among the first to formally join the Legacy Program. To them, the program honors the fraternal bond that is so tightly wound around them. “We are very proud to have a family with such a rich history in Shriners International and Ainad,” said Mark.

We encourage all of our legacy families to join the Maxwells and register in the Legacy Program today.

Russell Maxwell (center) surrounded by his five sons, Mark, John, Bob, Mike and Glenn (from left to right)n

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More photos from this event available online: http://gallery.egyptshrine.org/2016/2016-0604-Spring-Ceremonial/

2016 Spring Ceremonial

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News from Cincinnati

Shriners Hospitals for Children®–Cincinnati is one of only four freestanding hospitals in the country dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our physicians’ ex-perience and expertise in pediatric burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati a first choice for care.

Now is the Season for Summer Safety Awareness

Shriners Play a Big Role in ReferralsWhen it comes to finding medical help for children, Shriners are now more important than ever. Members of the fraternity have always played a critical role in helping families in their communities get connected with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati, and now it has become even easier with a website and referral cards.

WebsiteShriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati continues to make referring a patient and obtaining an appointment for care easier than ever through the www.shrinershospitalcincinnati.org website. Every page has a Schedule an Appointment and a Contact Us feature; both are easy forms that families can complete and submit online directly to the hospital.

Referral CardsReferral cards are also a great resource that Nobles can use. These cards allow families easy access to hospital information and services. The cards provide hospital contact information to assist in scheduling appointments. On the back of each card is space for the Shriner’s name and Temple. Please stop by the Business Development office to pick cards up, or call 513-872-6391 to have them mailed to your Temple.

Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ ShrinersHospitalCincinnati

Conditions Treated

All Services Provided Regardless of a Family’s Ability to Pay

BurnsCleft Lip & Palate

Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryComplex Wounds & Skin Condtions

Every year, kids cannot wait until the summer season arrives. School is over, the weather is warmer and there is a lot more free time to spend outside. But along with this time of year comes an extra dose of responsibility for parents. Keep your family safe and healthy this summer by following these safety tips offered to you from Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Cincinnati:

Summer should be a fun time, not a scary time, but it also shouldn’t be spent in a hospital. By taking these few extra measures, parents can make sure their children have a safe, happy and healthy summer.

are the best fit for your household

households with children

about a dog. If a child seems frightened by dogs, wait before bringing a dog into your household

caution when bringing a dog into a household with an infant or toddler.

LAWNMOWER SAFETY

blade from moving if the handle is let go

not use walk-behind mowers

users and bystanders

disfigurements that can last a lifetime

handled by professionals rather than using fireworks at home

DOG SAFETY

FIREWORKS SAFETY

If you know a child we can help, go to shrinershospitalcincinnati.org or call:Burn and Emergency Services Plastic Surgery Services

SHC-CIN_Media Resources.June 2016

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Dinner And A Movie NightDinner And A Movie Night

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Karaoke with Karaoke with Tom & Liz

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Donald M Jones Jr

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Frank H Smalley Jr

Frank W Nicholson II

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Gary Francis Knappick

Gary H Carver

Gene A Balis

Gene A Finch

George R Fox

Gerald A Warren

Gerald R Stoner

Gilberto J Hernandez

Gordon E Robie

Gregory L Mathes

H T Simon Jr

Hardy W Bryan III

Harold W Cook

Harry Carter Jr

Harry G Mozian

Harry G Watkins

Harry J Adams

Harry W Schons Jr

Herbert H Bernhardt

Howard R Jimmie

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J. Shelton Hook

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Jacob M Buchman

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James T Mason

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James W Warren III

Jason P Dingman

Jason W Lewis

Jay R Ver Hulst

Jean M Yadley

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Jerald L Higginbotham

Jerry L Weber

Jerry T Wheeler

Jim E Hartley

John A Mercieca

John H Fowke Jr

John P Spang

John R Cappa

John T Bast III

John T Hubbard

John T McQueen

John W Heff ernan Jr

Jon Edmund Tillis

Joseph A Leclair

Joseph M Wilkinson

Joseph W Cash Jr

Kelfryn W James

Kenneth L Cunningham

Kent M Keebler

Kent M Roberts

L Guerry Dobbins Jr

Larry P Hawley

Lee B Keller

Leonard W Lorenzo

Louis Grasso Jr

Mark A Haley Sr

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Mark D Miles

Mark D Williams

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Martin P Decoster

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Melvin S Jacobson

Michael Bilirakis

Michael S Figluizzi

Morgan McClellan

Newton C McCollough III, MD

Nicholas A Schneider

Patrick T Carson

Paul E Yates

Paul Neron Courtney

Paul Tomasino

Philip E Faith

Randal W Crites

Raymond F Novak

Reginald R Causey

Richard A Stowers

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Richard D Mengeling

Richard H Pierce

Richard M Derk

Robert B Garland

Robert C Jones

Robert C Waters

Robert E Koers

Robert E McIntyre

Robert H Scott

Robert J Meguiar

Robert L Hudson Sr

Robert R DeLuna

Roger A Chillura Sr

Roger C Dunn

Roger E Michels

Roger W Trautman

Ronald C Hartley

Ronald E Copher

Ronald H Halligan

Ronald M Green

Ronald Marion Donalson

Ross Moen

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Russell A Stickney

Sammy E Sullivan

Samuel E Brooks Jr

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Silas F McGhee Jr

Stephen A Zane Jr

Steven L Landers

Steven L Plotz

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Donation Categories$500......... Engraved Leaf on Donor Recognition Tree$2,500...... Engraved Small Bronze Stone$5,000...... Engraved Large Bronze Stone$7,500...... Engraved Small Brass Stone$10,000.... Engraved Large Brass Stone

Larger Amounts - Engraved Custom DesignAll stones will be mounted on the wall at the trunk of the

“Tree of Life” Donor Recognition Tree located in the main hall of the Shrine Center for all to see and enjoy.

Egypt Shrine Tree Of Life

Endowment Fund Pledge Card

I, ___________________________________, pledge the fol-lowing to the Egypt Shrine Tree of Life Endowment Fund:

$500 lump sum by cash, check, or money order

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Engraved bricks are $90 for 3 lines of 20Characters OR you can add a Masonic or

Shrine symbolFor only $10.00 extra

If you add either of the SYMBOLS thecharacters are:

Line 1 14 spacesLine 2 14 spacesLine 3 20 spaces

PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE

SYMBOL OPTIONS: NO SYMBOL MASONIC SHRINE

(please circle one)Engraving per line:

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Nobles -

Congratulations to our newest Nobles and welcome to Egypt Shrine! It’s nice to see so many new faces and

to know the future of Egypt Shrine is stronger than ever. As a new Noble make sure you take some time and

look into the many Clubs and Units here at Egypt Shrine. There’s no better way to be an active, productive and

helpful Shriner than as a member of one of these groups. Meeting days for each of the Clubs and Units is listed

at the beginning of this magazine. Interested in one or more of them? Feel free to attend their next meeting.

New members are always welcome!

It’s hard to believe 2016 is already half over and we’re quickly heading to 2017. The weather is sunny and hot

and the Egypt Shrine events are plentiful. Make sure to attend a couple for some fellowship and fun.

I’d like to remind all of the Club and Unit scribes to please have your article in no later than the 20th of

the month. Unusually long articles risk being edited and shortened. Article pictures will only be included if

space permits. Please send all correspondence to [email protected] and not to my personal email

address.

Until next month have a wonderful July!

Keith "Dash” Blair

Mark Your Calendars Now!

Imperial Council Sessions

July 3-7, 2016

July 9-13, 2017

July 15-19, 2018

June 30-July 4, 2019

Tampa, FL

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach, FL

Nashville, TN

Florida Shrine Association

May 2016

May 2017

May 2018

May 2019

Bahia Shriners

Mahi Shriners

Morocco Shriners

Amara Shriners

Orlando, FL

Miami, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Ft. Myers, FL

Southeastern Shrine Association

August 2016

August 2017

Al Sihah Shrine

Al Sihah Shrine

Georgia

Georgia

Good luck to all of the Competition Teams.Have FUN and bring home the trophies!

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ble & Lady) $10 per year. If you would like your name

and your lady’s name on seperate lines, it is $10.00

per line or a total of $20.00 per year.

Please make checks payable to Egypt Shrine and put

“Sands Booster” in the “for” section of your check.

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We thank you for your continued generous support!

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Lady Carol Ross

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Lady Dianne Dukart

Noble Frank Sr & Lady Sandy Pelusio

In Memory of Noble Donald Cranford

Lady Pat Cranford

Lady Ivy Cranford

Noble Robert J. Quinn

Noble Joseph M. Long

Noble Terry Gosnell

Noble Bob & Lady Peggy Davis

Noble Denny Stutler

Lady Jeannette Stutler

Noble Harold L. Jones

Noble David A. Lubin

Noble Richard Brooks

Noble Mike & Lady Edna Richards

Noble Fred & Lady Dottie Basehore

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Noble George & Lady Dolly Banes

Noble Richard & Lady Melodie Daniel

Noble John and Lady Elaine Rhame

Noble Richard Weaver

Lady Helen Weaver

Noble Bob & Lady Shirley Harris

Noble Les Manuel

Noble Dick & Lady Jean Pierce

Noble Domenick Lazzara

Noble Harold & Lady Carol Jones

Noble Jerry & Lady Louise Bennett

Ill. Sir Tom & Lady Trish Robinson

Noble Robert and Lady Terri Crowell

Noble Hardy & Lady Zenaida Bryan

Noble Dale & Lady Bette Goodson

Noble Howard H. Jungkind

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