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Circus Fun

At the Ararat Circus this year, it was time to cook up something different for fun. We used the same idea as when you cook at home, but as different

ingredients, we used laughter, song and humans for the final results.

As we started, we used a large container, yes, the In-dependence Events Center. For our cooking ingredients we added a clown named “Hands”, during one show we added special guests, two Kansas City Chiefs Cheer-leaders and Kansas City Chiefs KC Wolf. Slowly stir in the Ararat Bear. Still missing something in the mix, we sprinkled in a little music, Ararat Dixieland Band Bass man “Wayne Spencer P.P.” to keep a good solid beat. Then we added the Ararat Dixieland Band “Banjo man” for a little swing beat and singing.

The ingredients were all in the mix, so we scrambled it up.

Now to get the audience as they entered the arena to join in the fun of dancing and singing with the perform-ers. This was a simple task for the large crowds of forty or more kids and adults all clapping their hands, stomping their feet and singing “IF YOUR HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT CLAP YOUR HANDS - etc!!!! Enthusiastic Ararat Divan lady clowns joined in the fun of dancing and sing-ing.

The song only took a minute; we played the same song twelve times every fifteen minutes for over one hour, always different kids and adults. However, some kids came back to do the song again.

The Greeters at the front door also learned the song, as they clapped their hands, stomped their feet, and welcomed enthusiastic children and parents to the circus.

Now , if you are “Happy and you know it” clap your hands and stomp your feet.

WHAT A FUN TIME TO BE A SHRINER

2018 PARADE SCHEDULE

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Apr 21 ................................................................ Salisbury Parade, Salisbury, MOMay 5 .................................................... Missouri City Parade, Missouri City, MO

Richmond Parade, Richmond, MOJune 9 ....................................................................Warsaw Parade, Warsaw, MOJune 23 .............................................................. Boonville Parade, Boonville, MOJuly 4 .....................................Sugar Creek Parade, Sugar Creek, MO (Volunteer) Aug 18 .............................................................Lexington Parade, Lexington, MOAug 25 ......................................................................CSSA Parade, Branson, MOSep 15.....................................................Blue Springs Parade, Blue Springs, MO Oct 6 ......................................................... Harrisonville Parade, Harrisonville, Mo Oct 27 ................................................Independence Parade, Independence, MO

Welcome, Matt Hunter, Our Newest Noble! Pictured here with top line signer, Jim Murray.

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2017 DIVANRandy Berry............................... Illustrious Potentate Henry McDaniel, Jr ..............................Chief Rabban Dwight “Butch” Pugh..................... Assistant RabbanJIm Kerns ...............................High Priest & ProphetMichael Aulgur ................................... Oriental GuideNick Baldi................................................... TreasurerMichael Wheeler .........................................RecorderDonald Fowler .................... First Ceremonial MasterMark Dobson .................Second Ceremonial MasterJohn Hooper .................................................DirectorDave Hutton..................................................MarshalBud Higginbotham ................... Captain of the Guard TBD .......................................................Outer GuardRev. Wesley H. Wingfield ........................... Chaplain

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL

Randy Berry............................... Illustrious PotentateHenry McDaniel, Jr.. ............................Chief RabbanDwight “Butch” Pugh..................... Assistant RabbanJim Kerns................................High Priest & Prophet

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION

Randy Berry................................Illustrious PotentateHenry McDaniel, Jr. ............................. Chief RabbanDwight “Butch” Pugh..................... Assistant RabbanJim Kerns................................High Priest & ProphetMichael Wheeler .........................................Recorder

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRandy Berry............................... Illustrious PotentateHenry McDaniel, Jr. ............................Chief RabbanDwight “Butch” Pugh..................... Assistant RabbanJim Kerns................................High Priest & ProphetMichael Aulgur ................................... Oriental GuideNick Baldi................................................... TreasurerMichael Wheeler .........................................Recorder

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

UNIFORMED UNITSRon Knold. ....................................................DirectorDave Bennefeld ............................ Assistant DirectorTony Kenna................................... Assistant DirectorBill Lutman .................................... Assistant DirectorDon Pittier, Jr. .............................. Assistant DirectorPete Hickman ............................................. AlternateDon Pittier ................................................... AlternateTim Rechterman ......................................... AlternateB.J. Richardson, P.P. .................................. Alternate

HOSPITAL BOARDWayne Spencer, P.P. ..........St. Louis Board Member

MEMBERSHIPMark Dobson ........ Divan Liaison / Interim ChairmanTom Riley ....................Director of Masonic RelationsMark Koontz .................. Director of Social OutreachJoe Russell ...........................Director of RecruitmentJim Gargotta ..........................Director of RestorationMarc Hoefer ..............................Director of Retention

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS Vern Hilliard ..................................................DirectorArt Kinder........................Asst. Director, District I & IICurt Karnes ............Asst. Director, District III, IV & VMike DeGraff .........Asst. Director, District VI, VII, VII

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORSJeremy Yates ................................................District IGary Cordell ................................................District IIRay Lingrel .................................................District IIITerry Daugherty ......................................... District IVAlvin Kallenberger ...................................... District VChuck Allcorn............................................. District VITodd Hill .................................................... District VIIArln Yount ................................................ District VIII

UNIT DIRECTORSMorris Carter ................................................. ClownsJerry McClary ...................................Director’s StaffLarry Lyons ................................................. GreetersRocky Weaver .............................................. GuidesTom Riley ................................................. Mini Indy’sSteve Hargrave ................................. Mini Model T’sJames Murray ...................................... Motor CorpsRonald Harvey ...................................... Motor EscortJack Everly .......................................Mounted GuardDave Johnson............................................. Ole CarsEd Spotts .............................................Oriental BandDave Bennefeld ............................................... PatrolBobby Zolotor ....................................Pipes & DrumsWayne Spencer, P.P. ............................Sandbuggies

SHRINE NEWSJim Kerns......................................................... Editor

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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NOTICES

A R A R AT S H R I N E5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 2018INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2018

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 2018 Meeting 7:00PM • Regular Order of Business

Balloting on Petitions Visiting Nobles Welcome

2018 Card Required • Wear Your Fez

Michael Wheeler Randy Berry Recorder Illustrious Potentate

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News From Your Potentate Greetings,The years have flown by and my journey is completed. What a

great learning experience it has been. I met so many people and made many new friends.

I learned what a great group of Shriners and ladies belong to Ara-rat Shrine, all of them are very proud to belong to the world’s greatest fraternity, supporting the world’s greatest philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Another thing that I have learned is that Shriners get things done, if you ask, they all will make it work somehow, some way, every time!

In my time, we have faced some very difficult issues, but by working together, all of them have passed. The future of the Shrine is great; don’t let anyone tell you anything different.

Keep approaching everything in our Shrine lives with a positive attitude, and love and we, will never fail.

As I move on in my journey, I very much look forward to our future. Changes will and must happen and that’s okay because WE ARE THE SHRINE!! And we get things done.

Thank you for all your support. One thing I can say for sure …. I’m PROUD TO BE AN “ARARAT SHRINER!!” I wish each of you peace and love.Thank you again.So “ Let’s roll with it”

Best Regards,Randy Berry Ararat Shrine

February Temple Meeting Change

Nobles, please make a change to your calendar. The 2018 February Temple meeting will be on the first Wednesday of the month, February the 7th. If your Unit or Club meets on the first Wednesday, please come to the Temple Meeting. The second Wednesday is on Valen-

tine’s Day and the Greeters will be having a Valentine’s Dinner (open to all; cost and details to follow) so let’s treat our ladies to a wonderful time and dinner. SEE YOU THERE.

Fraternally Yours,Potentate ElectNoble Henry McDaniel Jr.

Nobles, All Fezzes must be paid in full at the time of pick up.

Officers Seminar / InstallationNOBLES, The 2018 Officers Seminar / Installation and Gavel Presentation will be on Janu-

ary the 13th at 9:30am, in the Grand Ballroom (rooms A&B ). The Seminar is for the Divan, Officers of the Units and Clubs, Plus Committee Chairmen, but any Noble is invited to come. We will have Noble Henry’s Famous Chili (2017 Provost Chili Contest Winner) for one dollar and one dollar Draws after the Seminar with cash bar. Don’t miss the Seminar, as we have a lot to go over for 2018! Remember in 2018, let’s have fun with a purpose!

Steering Committee Notes

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry and the Divan appointed a steering committee to evaluate our op-tions and help develop a path forward for Ararat following a Town Hall meeting held earlier in the year. Appointed to the committee are: Past Potentate Kermit Bright, Noble Bill Esry, Noble

Aaron Habben, Past Potentate John Hay, Noble Jeff Quibell, and Noble Wes Wingfield. The com-mittee has met several times and has surveyed a number of members of Ararat on the future of Ara-rat Shriners and our facilities. We also met with the Realtor hired by the Board of Directors. His task was to market the current facilities for potential sale. After reviewing the survey responses and as well as temple financial reports, membership records, maintenance needs, informal discus-sions with some members of the Nobility and other records we have identified possible paths for our facilities. We see these as our options:

• Maintain the status quo and remain in our current facilities and location • Purchase an existing building at another location• Purchase land and build a new right-size facility in a new location• Sell or lease a portion of our current facilities and remain in smaller footprintThe committee will thoroughly investigate each of these options; analyzing financial, physi-

cal and fraternal needs. As we progress in our efforts we will continue to communicate our find-ings and progress to the Divan and to the Nobility of Ararat Shriners. The Imperial Bylaws of Shriners International dictate a specific process for any relocation of any Shrine Center and those rules will be included in all evaluations of our options. Ultimately, any final recommendations will be presented to the Nobility for their consideration and vote.

If you have any comments on this process, please address them to “Ararat Steering Commit-tee, Attention John Hay, P.P., Recording Secretary” and deliver or mail them to the Temple office at 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. You may also email them to [email protected]. Please include your name and contact information so that we may contact you with any ques-tions. Thank you for your support and thoughts.

2018 Dues are Due!


HOSPITAL NEWS

Hospital Van DriversAs a Noble of Ararat Shrine you are

encouraged to get involved with the work of our fraternity.Our Hospital Transporta-tion Club is the tip of the spear in the effort to help our kids. We strongly encourage you to call the Hospital Transportation of-fice at (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and join the elite team of Nobles who transport our children to our St. Louis Hos-pital. We encourage every Noble to become a driver and to experience the life changing effect of working with the younger and the weaker. We need office workers and drivers so regardless of ability, all can lend a hand. We extend a BIG THANK YOU to the drivers who transported children in November!

Ernest ConnerLeroy GrahamRon GriepJim Houser

Dennis LindsayVJ PhillipsJoel SemlerRichard Wisely

JANUARY 20181....................................................................New Year’s Day (Temple Closed)4...................................................................................................Bingo Drifters7............................................................ Temples Christmas Decorations down8..................................................................................................Divan Meeting10..............................................................................................Temple Meeting

Officers Installation11 .....................................................................................Bingo Amateur Radio12..........................................................................................Officers Reception13............................................................................................ Officers Seminar18.................................................................................................Bingo Clowns23.................................................................................. Truman Lodge meeting24..................................................................................... Membership Meeting25.................................................................................Bingo Richmond Shrine27.............................................................................................. 5 or More Party27................................................................................... Ladies without Nobles

FEBRUARY 20181....................................................................................................Bingo Guides3........................................................................................................Rush Night4.......................................................................................................Super Bowl5..................................................................................................Divan Meeting7................................................................................................Temple Meeting8.................................................................................................Bingo Ole Cars10........................................................................................... Mardi Gras Party14................................................................... Greeters Valentine’s Day Dinner15.......................................................................................Bingo Oriental Band17..................................................................................................Abdallah Ball22......................................................................................Bingo Directors Staff24-March 3 ...................................................................................... Pote’s Trip24....................................................................................Ladies without Nobles27................................................................................. Truman Lodge meeting28......................................................................................Membership meeting

JAN-FEB EVENT CALENDAR

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Shriner’s Hospital St. Louis Board of Governors ReportBY WAYNE SPENCER P.P., ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBER

ARARATSHRINE NEWS

Editors notice: All ads submitted by units, clubs, committees, Masonic, Shrine & outside organizations will be charged at the internal advertising rate unless proceeds directly benefit Ararat Shrine, Shriners’ Hospitals for Children or have prior waiver approval from the Editor and Board of Directors. Please call the office for de-tails on ad rates at 816-923-1975. All content provided by clubs, units, committees, Masonic, Shrine and outside organi-zations must have the approval of the presiding officer of said group. All scribes are considered as having prior approval from their presiding officer. Any other content is at the discretion of the editor and/or board of directors of Ararat Shrine.

Nobles, please make a change in your calendar. The 2018 February Temple meeting will be on the first Wednesday of the month (Feb. 7).

Or More Dinner Party

Nobles and Ladies, the Five or more Dinner will be Saturday, January 27th at 5:00pm in the Grand Ballroom (rooms A&B ). The Five or more party is for working five or more Circus performances and swap meet. This is a Token of appreciation and I can Proudly say

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from every Noble at Ararat Shrine Temple. These two events are a major part of the operational income that enables us to keep Ararat going. If your lady worked, she is included in the dinner (as a worker), guest will be at a cost of $7.00 dollars. There will be invitations coming out, so please turn in your Time sheets because no time sheet no invite. Time sheets are due by January the 10th and I would hate for you to miss the Dinner in your behalf.

Fraternally Yours,Potentate ElectNoble Henry McDaniel Jr.



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BLUE SPRINGS SHRINE CLUBBy Fred Harle, P.P.

They always say, “April Showers BringMay Flowers.” Well, here it is April 10th,haven’t seen much rain here in our greatcity of Blue Springs, MO, but you knowwhat, if you are like me those May flowersare already starting to bloom. You knowthe kind I’m talking about, those pretty lit-tle yellow flowers that we spend a smallfortune trying to eliminate from our yardevery year. Yep, they are called dande-lions. If you don’t have any I’ll be morethan happy to bring you some of the onesfrom my front yard. That is just before Itry to get rid of them.

Today Jennie’s brother Kenny and hisLady Emma who live in Warrensburg, MOdrove up to see us. We met at Bob Evan’sRestaurant in Lee’s Summit, after whichall four of us visited the Swap Meet. Wow,what a super extravaganza. An even big-ger surprise was to be greeted by Ill. SirKevin Sleyster and being chauffeured byour Recorder, Mike Wheeler. Upon enter-ing the rear gate we were greeted by thehardest working Shriner I know , NobleMac McWilliams. Try and keep up withthis Noble and you’ll find it’ s impossible.Thanks Mac for all that you do for Ararat.

Let me tell you about our March BSSCmeeting. To begin with, our meetings withNoble Bill Fickle at the helm just get bet-ter and better . Following the usual open -ing ceremonies for our Shrine Club, we getdown to the business of trying to catch thefatted calf so to speak. See picture of ourDivan Liaison Officer, 2nd CeremonialMaster Clarence Kirby followed by alegion of hungry Shriners. We also treatour ladies okay . Please note picture withladies, Carol Newport, Vivian Snell,Marguerite Merryman, and Pat Stansell.

Thank you ladies for continuing to shareBSSC with all the rest of us.

Our President, Bill Fickle arranged aspectacular program for our entertainment.Jordan Mitchell, a member of DeMolay,presented a Ceremony of Life in full form.Wow, super impressive, you could hear apin drop. What a treat to see and hear sucha talented young man.

We treat our dignitaries with respect,and it’s always a pleasure to put out the oldBSSC welcome mat for any and all templeofficers. Please don’t wait for a specialinvite. The door is always open and wewant you to come and join us. See photoof President Bill Fickle, 2nd CeremonialMaster Clarence Kirby, and AmbassadorBud Higginbotham.

Our good buddy Noble Lou Sohn hadsome stents inserted close to his heart andhe is progressing great. He heard aboutPast President Bill Clinton doing okaywith his so he got some.

Last, but also a very important part ofour BSSC team is Noble James Gar gotta.He puts together our club newsletter , sec-ond to none, that keeps all our membersinformed about what’s going to happen,and what has happened. Not only aboutanything and everything in and about ourclub, but other clubs, uniformed units, andour temple in general. If you don’t believeit come see for yourself! BSSC meets onthe 4th Monday night of each month at6:30 pm in the American Legion Buildingon 7 Hwy in Blue Springs, MO. Call us,we’ll tell you how to get here.

That’s enough for this time! So untilnext time, a hug doesn’ t cost anything togive or get. Think about it!!!!!!

U N I T S A N D C L U B S

Pres. Bill Fickle &Jordan Mitchell

Noble Clarence Kirby leads the way. Noble JamesGargotta

Lto R: Carol Newport, Vivian Snell, Marguerite Merryman, & Pat Stansell

L to R: Ambassador BudHigginbotham, Pres. Bill Fickle, & 2nd

Ceremonial Master Clarence Kirby.


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ORIENTAL BANDBy Dave Wilbanks, Scribe

Well, here we are in the month of May, which meansthe parade season has started. Hope that everyone hada good time at Missouri City and Richmond.

Let’s go back a couple of months for a minute. InMarch, Noble Art Kinder brought his grandson to O.B.rehearsal. We all got to meet him and made him welcome.He really seemed to enjoy watching his granddad play,however I think that might have made Art a little nervous.Art had said before we got started that his grandsonwas here visiting from Canada. It seemed to me that wemight have a future Master Mason in the works.

On a sad note, that month we also lost our last char-ter member of the O.B., Noble Loren Lundy. Hepassed away at the young age of 100, a milestonewhich he turned last August. All our prayers and goodwishes go out to the rest of his family. He was oneNoble that stood out above the rest in every way possible.He is truly missed.

Next we have a little bit about the O.B. SpringDance. It may not have been the best turnout we haveever had, but President Waco still did an outstandingjob. He made sure that those who did make it reallyhad a good time; so, “Hats off and job well done,” toour President. And let’s not forget our ladies for having the Silent Action in the back of Bennett; “A

GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Wacoand the rest of us as well.

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’ssee! It was reported that our President Waco, who alsoplays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratchhis back with one hand and continue to play well withthe other. Who knew?

On another note, the O.B. would like to welcomeback Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to Englandfor a little while but had to come back because he didnot have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that hewas having a great time over there with his wife, andgot to go and see his son as well. So all in all the tripmay have been short but the time was well spent.

Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B.had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from thepop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco wouldjust like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't havedone it without us. Saturday was the best day. It wascrowded but we all managed to make it through.Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of thenobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hopeto see you in the fall for the next one.

Til then, be safe.


ARARAT’S OWN COUNTRY CLASSICS By Jeff Davis, Scribe

There’s an old Vince Gill song titled, “Look at Us.”I think that fits as a pretty good theme for this month.“LOOK AT US”!!!!!! We’re going to be very busy allaround the jurisdiction.

First, we will be playing at the Abdallah Shrine’sRodeo Kick-off Party on May 1. This is a great party andthey have a wonderful time and have been very good tous as a band. We enjoy playing for them every year.

We will be at Ararat on the 15th playing for the

Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple socome on out, enjoy some good music and help theTemple with your donations.

And, of course, we love playing at the WarsawShrine Club’s pre parade party on June 4th. We have asmuch fun as they do and really enjoy playing for all ofthe Ladies and Nobles.

That should bring things up to date. Til nextmonth……..

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Well, here we are in the month of May, which means

the parade season has started. Hope that everyone had

a good time at Missouri City and Richmond.

Let’s go back a couple of months for a minute. In

March, Noble Art Kinder brought his grandson to O.B.

rehearsal. We all got to meet him and made him welcome.

He really seemed to enjoy watching his granddad play,

however I think that might have made Art a little nervous.

Art had said before we got started that his grandson

was here visiting from Canada. It seemed to me that we

might have a future Master Mason in the works.

On a sad note, that month we also lost our last char-

ter member of the O.B., Noble Loren Lundy. He

passed away at the young age of 100, a milestone

which he turned last August. All our prayers and good

wishes go out to the rest of his family. He was one

Noble that stood out above the rest in every way possible.

He is truly missed.Next we have a little bit about the O.B. Spring

Dance. It may not have been the best turnout we have

ever had, but President Waco still did an outstanding

job. He made sure that those who did make it really

had a good time; so, “Hats off and job well done,” to

our President. And let’s not forget our ladies for

having the Silent Action in the back of Bennett; “A

GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Waco

and the rest of us as well.

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’s

see! It was reported that our President Waco, who also

plays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratch

his back with one hand and continue to play well with

the other. Who knew?

On another note, the O.B. would like to welcome

back Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to England

for a little while but had to come back because he did

not have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that he

was having a great time over there with his wife, and

got to go and see his son as well. So all in all the trip

may have been short but the time was well spent.

Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B.

had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from the

pop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco would

just like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't have

done it without us. Saturday was the best day. It was

crowded but we all managed to make it through.

Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.

So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of the

nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope

to see you in the fall for the next one.

Til then, be safe.



There’s an old Vince Gill song titled, “Look at Us.”

I think that fits as a pretty good theme for this month.

“LOOK AT US”!!!!!! We’re going to be very busy all

around the jurisdiction.

First, we will be playing at the Abdallah Shrine’s

Rodeo Kick-off Party on May 1. This is a great party and

they have a wonderful time and have been very good to

us as a band. We enjoy playing for them every year.


Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple so

come on out, enjoy some good music and help the

Temple with your donations.

And, of course, we love playing at the Warsaw

Shrine Club’s pre parade party on June 4th. We have as

much fun as they do and really enjoy playing for all of

the Ladies and Nobles.

That should bring things up to date. Til next

month……..

COMING SOONNEW LOCATION

SMITHVILLE,MO

In Loving Memory of Walter L. Dougherty

4/24/1919 – 4-01-2010 Springfield, MA


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NOBLES WHOSE LIVES

We Celebrate! The Officers and Nobles of Ararat Shrine express their sincere sympathy to the families and friends of these departed Nobles:

Virden DaughertyRiverside, MO.01/28/1924-11/22/2017Created in Ararat 04/17/1976

John K. EllisOverland Park, KS.11/27/1924-11/25/2017Created in Ararat 11/15/1986

Benny A. BiglerKansas City, MO. 08/27/1944-11/29/2017Created in Ararat 03/26/2008

James “Jim” MillerMacon, MO. 10/06/1929-12/07/2017Created in Ararat 11/30/1963

Walter E. RogersSedalia, MO.05/16/1941-10/10/2017Created in Ararat 11/15/1986


MEMBERSHIP MATTERSBY NOBLE MARC HOEFER, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN

Legion of Honor Club **New Meeting Time / Location**

Join us the first Tuesday of each month for our LOH Club Meeting. Starting Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: SidePockets Blue Springs MO, Meals Available for $5.00.

We will have a meeting and then following the meeting we will have access to pool tables for our enjoyment. Your Ladies are also welcome to attend.

If you have questions call Jonathan Preslar at (910) 987-0711 or Jim Gargotta at (913) 645-4760.

Membership is all of our responsibility. We each owe it to one another to find new Nobles. I took this to heart when I agreed to be on the Membership Committee. I know that with-out growing the organization we will just flat lose out on sufficient funds to operate on.

Consequently, I carry materials readily available from the Membership Committee to share with a potential candidate. We can give you petitions, promotional and informational pieces, for potential nobles to read. Likewise, we maintain a website as most of you know. When a person has a question about the Shrine, especially when showing interest in joining, I’m putting on my recruiter shoes and offering my business card, home phone number, and inviting that person to call if they have questions I can answer.

That’s what I did just this last Saturday when I came across one of our members talking to a potential recruit. I walked off and left the hopeful candidate with my Brother and went on about my business. Imagine my surprise, when a little while later, I was told by my Brother that, “I don’t care if you’re on the Membership Committee or not, poaching a candidate isn’t cool.” I was surprised, and chose not to respond so as to avoid having a conflict in front of other members and non-members alike who were present in the restaurant. Frankly, being the outdoorsman that I am ‘poaching’ is a word to which I take great offense.

After I got home I cooled off and thought about it, I decided we need to make a clear state-ment about the Membership Committees activity.

1. We need everyone’s help getting this very big job done. We all share the responsibility and just because there is a Membership Committee that doesn’t mean you can just leave it to us and not worry about growing our organization.

2. We aren’t out to ‘poach’ candidates; quite the opposite. If we can help with printed materials, hosting events at your mother Lodge, or just be available to answer questions we’d love to do it.

3. We need your ideas about what and where we can promote membership in the Shrine. Is there a group or activity where you think potential candidates exist, let us know.

4. Help us man a recruiting booth. Whether it’s an outside activity at our temple, at the circus, on parade or festival days, pitch in to volunteer to brag about your Shrine. There aren’t enough of us in the membership committee to cover every potential activity where a booth would make sense.

Working together we can grow our Shrine to do ever more good for the kids in our hospital. I AM-Are You?

Pictured at right are the Founding Members of Ararat

Motor Corps.

This was also the first Harley Unit in all of Shrine-dom.

Nobles,In order to get credit for your Crown Jewels you must turn in your time cards by 01/10/2018


December 2017 Temple Meeting NotesBY KEVIN GRISHAM

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called the Decem-ber 2017 meeting to order at 7:00 pm, Decem-ber 13, 2017, in Bennett Auditorium.

Assistant Rabban Butch Pugh informed the Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham that the Potentate was about to open Ararat Temple for business. That done, Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham informed the Outer Guard, and then reported to Noble Butch, who informed Il-lustrious Sir Randy that the Temple was under a double and trusty guard.

Chief Rabban Henry McDaniel Jr then sur-veyed the crowd and informed the Potentate that our Temple was free from jeopardy as there were none present save members of our order. Illustri-ous Sir Randy said “Tis well.”

Oriental Guide Michael Aulgur prepared the Altar.

The temple was surprised by a visit from several motorized parade units.

Noble Chaplain Wes Wingfield remem-bered our Nobles who had been visited by the Black Camel and gave the invocation.

The Colors were placed prior to the busi-ness meeting beginning. The assembled Nobles, led by Chief Henry McDaniel Jr., recited the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance, and then Noble Jack Mote led the Nobility in singing the Na-tional Anthem.

In accordance with a previously passed mo-tion, the Minutes of the November meeting were not read.

Recorder Mike Wheeler was called upon, announcing there were four Petitions for Cre-ation. These petitions are to be voted on at the January 2018 stated business meeting. There was one Petition for Restoration which is a mat-ter of record. There were no request for demit. It was announced that the committee for remis-sions met and has recommended the remission of dues for 2017 and 2018 for one deserving Noble. Further, the committee recommended the permanent remission on dues for twenty six oth-ers. Motion was made and approved of by the Nobility. Recorder Mike Wheeler was called upon for the reading of suspensions. It was noted that there are 68 Nobles who have not yet paid their 2017 dues and noted that in the event that these dues are not paid by December 31, 2017, the by laws call for suspension. A motion was made, seconded and approved of by a majority of the Nobility that those who have not paid their dues by the deadline would be suspended

The annual membership report is as fol-lows: We began the year with (2,196) Nobles, (25) Nobles were created, (3) Nobles affiliated, (28) Nobles were restored, (7) Nobles demitted, (68) will be suspended, (99) Nobles were visited by the Black Camel and (1) Noble resigned. This leaves an end of year total of (2,077) Nobles on December 31, 2017.

Treasurer Nick Baldi was called upon to give the Treasurers Report for November 2017. All accounts are healthy. The Hospital

Transportation fund is in great shape and our investment funds are doing well. Year to date General Fund revenues exceed expenses by $372,012.10. The November Hospital Trans-portation Fund expenses also exceeded revenues by $1,685.47. The Corner Stone fund showed no activity for the month of November. Circus preliminary numbers indicated revenue over ex-penses by approximately $150,000.00. The Res-taurant showed a loss for the month of Novem-ber in the amount of $4,425.00.

Balloting was distributed for the creation of (3) new Noble’s and it was a majority vote to admit them.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called the an-nual election of officers for the ensuing year and called for nominations.

Illustrious Sir Wayne Spencer P.P. (2013) placed in nomination for the position of Poten-tate, the name of Noble Henry McDaniel Jr. There being no other nominations, the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing Noble Henry McDaniel Jr. as Potentate for the ensuing year. Noble Henry accepted the position.

Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd P.P. (2012) placed in nomination for the position of Chief Rabban the name of Noble Butch Pugh. There being no other nominations, the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing No-ble Butch Pugh as Chief Rabban for the ensuing year. Noble Butch accepted the position.

Illustrious Sir Maurice Camerlynck, Jr. P.P. (2014) placed in nomination for the position of Assistant Rabban the name of Noble Jim Kerns. There being no other nominations, the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing Noble Jim Kerns as Assistant Rabban for the en-suing year. Noble Jim accepted the position.

Illustrious Sir Clarence Kirby, Jr. P.P. (2015) placed in nomination for the position of High Priest & Prophet the name of Noble Mi-chael Aulgur. There being no other nominations, the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing Noble Michael Aulgur as High Priest & Prophet for the ensuing year. Noble Mi-chael accepted the position.

Illustrious Sir Clarence Kirby, Jr. P.P. (2015) placed in nomination for the position of Oriental Guide the name of Noble Donnie Fowler. There being no other nominations, the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing No-ble Donnie Fowler as Oriental Guide for the en-suing year. Noble Donnie accepted the position.

Noble Recorder Mike Wheeler placed in nomination for the position of Treasurer the name of Noble Nick Baldi. There being no other nominations, the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing Noble Nick Baldi as Treasurer for the ensuing year. Noble Nick ac-cepted the position.

Illustrious Sir Maurice Camerlynck, Jr. P.P. (2014) placed in nomination for the posi-tion of Recorder the name of Noble Michael E. Wheeler. There being no other nominations, the

Treasurer instead of the Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing Noble Michael E. Wheeler as Recorder for the ensuing year. Noble Mike accepted the position.

Illustrious Sir John P. Hay, P.P. (2003) placed in Nomination for Representatives to the Imperial Council the names of Nobles Henry McDaniel, Butch Pugh, Jim Kerns and Michael Aulgur. There being no other nominations, The Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing those Nobles as Ararat Representatives to the Imperial Council for the ensuing year. All four Nobles accepted the position.

Illustrious Sir John P. Hay, P.P. (2003) placed in Nomination for Representatives to the Central States Shrine Association the names of Nobles Henry McDaniel, Butch Pugh, Jim Kerns, Michael Aulgur and Mike Wheeler. There being no other nominations, The Recorder was directed to cast a unanimous ballot electing those Nobles as Ararat Representatives to the CSSA for the ensuing year. All five Nobles ac-cepted the position.

Elections being concluded, Illustrious Sir Randy called on Noble Marshal, David Hutton to introduce those presenting gifts and contribu-tions.

Worshipful Master John Hooper and the officers of Harry S. Truman Lodge #1941 pres-ent a check in the amount of $1,200.00 to Ararat Shrine.

The Motor Corp made a $500.00 donation to the Ararat General Fund.

The Richmond Shrine Club presented a do-nation in the amount of $2,200.00 for the Circus.

Noble John Hooper presented a donation to offset the cost of his window tinting prize won at the recent fish fry.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called for the introduction of Visiting Nobles. None were pres-ent.

Illustrious called on Potentate Elect Henry McDaniel Jr. for an update on the 2017 Circus. Noble Henry communicated that due to the in-crease in ticket sales as well as the tremendous effort of all of the Nobility, the Circus was a big success. Noble Henry requested that all time cards be turned in so that the Nobility can be recognized at the Five or More dinner. The February Temple meeting will be on the 7th and a Valentines dinner will be held on February 14th.

Bingo Chairman Larry Adolphsen told us that Bingo was still making money, and donated $7,500 to the General Fund from the committee, and the players donated $523.00. Larry request-ed all Nobles who had helped with Bingo this year stand up and be recognized, and he gave all standing a sincere thank you.

Illustrious Sir Wayne Spencer, P.P. (2013) recognized all Hospital Transportation Committee members and drivers to stand and be recognized. The Nobles were given a well deserved round of applause for their efforts and dedication.

Noble Mark Hoefer gave a Membership

Committee report. Noble Matt Hunter attended a cold sands ceremony earlier this evening and the Nobility greeted him with a welcoming round of applause. Noble Jim Gargotta and No-ble Mark will be reaching out to those Nobles listed on the list of suspensions. Noble Mark asked all of the Nobility to attend Camels Milk on New Year’s Eve and suggested they bring a Noble who may not have been in attendance recently so that they might be reminded of the fellowship we share.

Noble Director John Hooper was called on for the Directors report. Noble John communi-cated that on Saturday January 6th will be a Tem-ple work day used to remove all of the unwanted and unused items from under the stage. Sunday January 7th is scheduled for the removal of the Temple Christmas decorations.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry noted the fol-lowing upcoming events. December 16th-Mo Chip and Shrine Christmas at Temple. Decem-ber 25th, Temple Closed. December 31st, Cam-els Milk from 1-4 pm. January 10th Temple Meeting and installation of officers. January 12th, Officers reception. January 13th – Officers seminar. January 24th-Membership meeting. January 27th – Five or More Party

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called on No-ble Marshal, David Hutton to introduce those Nobles desiring to share any comments for the Good of the Order. Ambassador Arln Yount from the 8th District presented a box of blankets to be sent to the St Louis Hospital to replace those lost in the recent warehouse fire. He also presented a check in the amount of $250.00 to the Hospital from the Chariton River Coon Hunting Associa-tion and a check in the amount of $100.00 from private donor.

Noble Jim Gargotta reminded the Veterans that the first Tuesday of the month is the regu-larly scheduled dinner meeting for the Legion of Honor Club at Side Pockets in Blue Springs.

Noble Donnie Fowler reminded the Nobil-ity of the annual seafood chowder and potato soup event on Saturday December 30th in Rich-mond. The event is for Nobles, friends and fam-ily.

Noble Jack from Rakla communicated that Rakla will be raffling off two halves of beef on June 4th, 2018. Tickets are available from Rakla for $10.00

Noble Henry McDaniel took a moment to thank everyone for their help with the Circus this year.

Noble John Hooper and the Nobility recog-nized the Ladies of LOS for the help and efforts at the Circus this year.

Emeriti Members and Past Potentates were recognized

The 50/50 drawing was $102.00 which was donated back to the Sportsman’s Event.

Noble Chaplain Wes Wingfield gave the Benediction.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.


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Join Us at the Beach for the 2018 Imperial Session

The 2018 Imperial Session of Shriners International will take place Sunday, July 15 through Thursday, July 19, in Daytona Beach, Florida, for the second year in a row. Daytona Beach is located on the east coast of Florida, and is home to the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” the legendary Daytona International Speedway, many topnotch dining and shopping options, and a wide variety of other attractions the whole family is sure to enjoy.

About Daytona BeachThe Daytona Beach area has a vast assortment of activities and entertainment for people of all ages. Daytona Beach is most widely known for its beaches and motorsports, but the area also offers plenty of shopping, nightlife, cultural events and sporting activities, making it the perfect family vacation destination.

With beaches that span 23 pristine miles, Daytona Beach is world famous for its beautiful, hard-packed, white sandy beaches that offer opportunities for shelling, swimming, surfing, parasailing, paddle boarding and kayaking. Visitors can even bring their cars right up on the beach and cruise along the sand.

Offering a combination of amusement parks, restaurants and shops, the legendary Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is a premier entertainment center located right on the beach. The boardwalk features outdoor and indoor rides, a classic arcade, a giant Ferris wheel, the Sand Blaster roller coaster, go karts and plenty of live entertainment, including concerts and street performers.

And of course, everyone knows that a trip to Daytona Beach cannot be complete without a visit to the Daytona International Speedway, home of “The Great American Race,” the DAYTONA 500. Featuring the most diverse schedule of racing worldwide, the massive 480-acre motorsports complex has earned the title of “World Center of Racing” for a reason. Visitors can become a part of the Richard Petty Driving Experience, and race around the Speedway in an authentic NASCAR stock car, either riding alongside a professional driver, or taking a turn in the driver’s seat.

Daytona Beach offers so much to see, do and experience. While you’re visiting, discover the area’s rich history by exploring its many parks, natural preserves and historic sites; climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse in Florida, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum; bring your clubs to any of the first-rate Daytona Beach golf courses; or take advantage of the many scenic cruising opportunities for motorcyclists, motorists and bicyclists alike.

Plan Now to Attend Shriners International’s Most Important Event of the YearThe 2018 Shriners International Imperial Session will again be held at Daytona Beach’s Ocean Center, a state-of-the-art convention center and entertainment complex that features more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit and meeting space. The Ocean Center is located right across the street from the Atlantic Ocean, and is a favorite among meeting planners with its extraordinary design and features, and recent $82 million expansion.

Shriners International invites all nobles, ladies and their families to join us for the 144th Imperial Session in Daytona Beach. With everything the city has to offer – incredible beaches, great weather, the Daytona International Speedway, outstanding dining and shopping, and so much more – it’s easy to see why the city is one of America’s favorite destinations.

Imperial Sirs Gary J. Bergenske and Jim L. Cain Sr. and the 2018 Imperial Session Committee members look forward to welcoming our Shriners family to Daytona Beach once again.

For more information, please visit imperial2018.com.

Future Imperial Sessions:

June 30 - July 4, 2019 Nashville, Tennessee

July 5 - July 9, 2020 Kansas City, Missouri

July 4 - July 8, 2021 Houston, Texas


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Needle GuildBY JERRI DOWDY

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Thank you to President Janet, for the nice gift you made for each of

us. And thank you for being our President the last year.Thank you Illustrious Sir Randy for the nice Christmas luncheon.Thank you to the Amateur Radio Club for their nice donation. Thank you to all the ladies who worked all last year, without each of you we

would not be able to send as many articles to the children’s hospitals every yearNovember was packing day; we sent items to 6 Shrine Hospitals. The Ladies

have already started projects to be sent on the next packing day in May. Needle Guild meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of every month except July, August

and December from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the auditorium. We would love to see each of you at Needle Guild in 2018.

Elephant rides are always fun!

Getting our programs signed by the clown, Candyman (Morris Carter).

The kids having lunch at Ararat.


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SEDALIA SHRINE CLUB By Ron Hinkle, Scribe

Greetings and good tidings to all of ourLadies and Nobles. We hope our articlefinds you all in good spirits. Spring seemsto always bring on a renewed vigor for thecoming year . If you find yourself over-whelmed with all this renewed vigor andspirit we have just the place to channel it.The Sedalia Shrine Club can use your sparetime. Come in and put your talents andenergies to good use. We need you!

Our golfing public is taking off and noneto soon for all of us. Our course is a beau-tiful green and the guys are doing a goodjob in keeping it playable. Come out andenjoy it.

If you have a spare morning till noon, wehave a place for you in our Pro Shop. Itonly involves using a cash register andgreeting our players and meeting their golf-ing needs. If you have no experience we’llshow you. It’s easy and you’ll be doingyour club a large favor. Everything helps usto be able to help our special children.

In April our membership had a wonder-ful evening of dance, and being entertainedby the sounds of Cedar Creek. If youmissed it, you missed out on an evening of“Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletinboards and calendars for upcoming events.

Have fun and be a part of your club.Bingo is still a little slow, and the econo-

my doesn’ t help. It’s still floating andrequires the same amount of volunteerism.If you have time to spare on Mondayevenings from 6:00 pm till --- contact ourBingo Chairman, Ron Bush, or if you canhelp in the kitchen on Monday evenings,contact Don Timbers or Shirley Wiley. Wewould like to take this time to thank all ofour Bingo volunteers. You are a Godsend.

The Fun-Kor is selling chances in a rafflefor a new pistol. It’s a fundraiser for theFun-Kor so get your tickets before May15th. Larry Foster, Director, reminds allFun-Kor members that 2010 dues were dueApril 1st. Be sure to attend Fun-Kor meet-ings to be aware of upcoming parades andparade line-up times.

Our Ladies are still having game nightsso come in and play and have a good time.All proceeds go to our hospitals. Come inand check time and dates posted on bulletinboards.

We’ve lost another Noble this pastmonth. When you hit your knees keep thefamily of Jim Treece in your prayers, aswell as all of our sick and disabled. Pray forall in service to this great country.


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RAKLA SHRINE CLUBBy Ernie Taylor, Scribe

We finally had great weather for ourmeeting in April: no rain, no snow, no 20degrees and windy! Not that the weatherhad ever discouraged our members. Wehad the same great turnout, be the weath-er good or not so good!

Dignitaries attending this month wereLiaison Officer Dave Bushakra and LadyMolly, and Ambassador Curt Karnes andLady Sue. These two couples truly repre-sent good works and good fellowship forthe Shrine and we look forward eachmonth to seeing them.

We were happy to welcome back Daveand Nora Hutchison. They brought backa “truckload” of fish and invited us to theirhomefor the June meeting and a fish fry!

Dave, incidentally, won the 50/50 draw-ing, but that was in no way connected tothe invitation. We would never use anysort of bribery to get Dave and Nora to fixfish for us!

Our guest speaker was Sally Nance,Administrator for the Excelsior SpringsHospital. She gave us a brief history onthe hospital and all the improvementsthey have made, and the new independentliving center completed recently.

Our May meeting will be held again atCatricks Café in Lawson. Tell yourMasonic friends what fun and fellowshipwe have, and bring someone with you tothe next meeting.

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BLUE LODGES IN ARARAT’S JURISDICTIONBelow is an updated list of Masonic Lodges within the jurisdiction of Ararat Shrine. LODGE ADDRESS CITY ZIP MEETING TIMESAda #444 305 SW Front St Orrick 64077 2nd & 4th ThursdayAdelphi #355 500 Hines Edgerton 64444 2nd TuesdayAlpha #659 2121 Gentry N. Kansas City 64117 2nd & 4th MondayAmsterdam #141 State Hwy Y and State Hwy J Amsterdam 64723 2nd Tuesday 7:30Angerona #193 State Hwy, JJ Missouri City 64072 1st & 3rd TuesdayAppleton City # 412 315 E. 3rd Street Appleton City 64724 3rd Monday 7:30Arrow Rock #55 307 7th ST Arrow Rock 65320 2nd ThursdayBarbee #217 503 S Locust Sweet Springs 65351 3rd ThursdayBarry Daylight #17 2000 NW Barry Rd Kansas City 64154 3rd WednesdayBee Hive #393 420 N Pennsylvania Lawson 64062 2nd & 4th MondayBelton-Grandview #450 307 N Scott Belton 64012 1st & 3rd TuesdayBlue Springs #337 908 Main St Blue Springs 64015 1st & 3rd ThursdayBrookfield #86 200 Linn Brookfield 64628 2nd & 4th TuesdaysBuckner #501 611 S Sibley St Buckner 64016 1st & 3rd TuesdayButler #254 1203 N. Orange Butler 64730 1st & 3rd ThursdayCairo #486 209 Martin Cairo 65239 2nd & 4th ThursdaysCallao #38 300 Market St. Callao 63534 1st & 3rd MondaysCambridge #63 627 Industrial Blvd Slater 65349 1st TuesdayCamden Point #169 107 3rd St Camden Point 64079 1st TuesdayCass #147 405 Independence Harrisonville 64701 1st & 3rd ThursdayCecile Daylight #305 120 S. Pleasant St. Independence 64050 2nd & 4th WednesdayCensor #172 201 Pearl St. Macon 63552 2nd & 4th MondaysChristian #392 1901 S. Broadway Oak Grove 64075 2nd & 4th ThursdayClark #610 Main and Hubbard Clark 65243 1st & 3rd Thursday Clay #207 110 ½ Main St. PO Box 424 Excelsior Springs 64024 1st & 3rd Mondays Clinton #548 1109 E. Ohio Clinton 64733 2nd & 4th TuesdaysCompass #120 2121 Gentry North KC 64118 2nd ThursdayCorinthian #265 402 E Russel Ave Warrenburg 64093 1st & 3rd MondayCountry Club #656 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-off Kansas City 64116 1st & 3rd MondayCrescent Hill #368 24 E. 3rd St. Adrian 64720 2nd & 4th ThursdayEast Gate #630 3517 Blue Ridge Cut-off Kansas City 64116 1st & 3rd TuesdayFayette-Howard #4 182 Hwy 2 and 240 Fayette 65248 1st & 3rd TuesdayFidelity #339 5625 NW Hutson Rd Farley 64151 1st WednesdayGower #397 PO Box 406 Grower 64454 3rd ThursdayGrand River #276 1905 E 281 street Cleveland 64734 2nd MondayGranite Lodge 272 601 W Broadway Sedalia 65301 3rd Tuesday 7pm Hale City #216 18988 Hwy E Carrollton 64633 1st & 3rd MondayHarry S Truman #1941 5100 Ararat Drive Kansas City 64129 4th TuesdayHigbee #527 Division St. Higbee 65257 2nd & 4th ThursdaysHigginsville #364 701 W. 22nd St. Higginsville 64037 2nd & 4th MondayHolden #262 1192 S.W Hwy 58 Holden 64040 1st & 3rd Thursday Huntsville #30 110 N. Main St. Huntsville 65270 1st & 3rd TuesdayIndependence #76 120 S Pleasant Independence 64050 2nd & 4th MondayIndex #54 709 Old Hwy 7 Garden City 64747 4th MondayIvanhoe #446 8640 Holmes Rd. Kansas City 64131 1st & 3rd ThursdayJackson #82 300 State St. Linneus 64653 2nd & 4th MondayJewel #480 1480 Broadway Pleasant Hill 64080 2nd TuesdayKansas City #220 1330 E Linwood Ave. Kansas City 64109 2nd & 4th TuesdayKearney #311 420 N. Pennsylvania Lawson 64062 2nd & 4th ThursdayKnob Noster #245 1124 N.E. 75 Knob Noster 65336 2nd & 4th ThursdayLa Plata #237 P.O Box 84 La Plata 63549 1st & 3rd Thursday Lathrop #506 Box 379 Lathrop 64465 1st TuesdayLexington #149 126 1/2 N 11th St Lexington 64067 3rd TuesdayLiberty #31 10 E Franklin Liberty 64068 2nd & 4th MondayMarceline #481 201 Main St. Marceline 64658 1st & 3rd Thursdays Mc Donald #324 120 S Pleasant Independence 64050 1st & 3rd MondayMilton #151 Hwy 63/24 Milton 65270 2nd & 4th Friday Moberly #344 401 W. Rollins Moberly 65270 2nd & 4th MondayMount Hope #476 6898 N 131 Hwy Odessa 64076 1st & 3rd ThursdayMt Washington #614 9515 E. Independence Ave Independence 64053 2nd & 4th FridayPlatte City #504 100 Main St. Farley 64028 2nd MondayPlattsburg #113 109 1/2 Locust Plattsburg 64477 1st ThursdayRay #223 205 W. Main St Camden 64017 1st & 3rd ThursdayRaytown #391 6309 Overton Raytown 64133 1st & 3rd ThursdayRichmond #57 315 Clark St. Richmond 64085 3rd MondayRising Sun #13 2000 NW Barry Rd Kansas City 64154 1st SaturdayShawnee #653 425 Benton St. Warsaw 65355 2nd & 4th TuesdaySheffield #625 3220 South Overton Ave Independence 64052 2nd ThursdaySummit #263 2409 S. M-291 Hwy Lees Summit 64064 1st & 3rd TuesdaySwope Park #617 8521 Oldham Rd Kansas City 64138 2nd & 4th ThursdayTemperance #438 119-A N. Bridge St. Smithville 64089 1st & 3rd WednesdayTemple Gate #299 903 Harrison St Kansas City 64106 1st 3rd TuesdayTrilumina #205 18 E Morrow Marshall 65340 1st ThursdayVincil #62 911 N. Ashland Cameron 64429 1st & 3rd MondayWakanda #52 14 N Main Carrollton 64663 2nd & 4th ThursdayWallace #456 Herndon St. and Gladstone Ave. Bunceton 65237 2nd & 4th WednesdayWarren #74 300 W. Bridge St. Keytesville 65261 2nd & 4th ThursdayWaverly #61 108 E Kelling Ave. Waverly, 64096 2nd TuesdayWeston #53 507 Main St. Weston 64098 1st & 3rd ThursdayWindsor #29 107 Commercial St. Windsor 65360 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Amateur Radio Club Christmas Luncheon


2017ARARATSHRINECIRCUS!



1984 to 2017Celebrating Our 33nd Anniversary

BINGO ASSIGNMENTSThe following is a list of units/clubs scheduled to furnish

3 members to assist in helping the Bingo Committee on their assigned Thursday evening.

Workers report to Larry Adolphson in Bennett Auditorium at 5pm on your scheduled night. Directors/ Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, please contact Dave Johnson at 816-349-7930 so that he can find replacements.

January4...................................................................Drifters11 .............................................................AM Radio18.................................................................Clowns25................................................Richmond Shrine

February1................................................................... Guides8.................................................................Ole Cars15......................................................Oriental Band22.....................................................Directors Staff

March1........................................................Ambassadors8...........................Asst. Director Uniformed Units15...............................................................Greeters22................................................................... Patrol29..................................... Hospital Transportation

Used Fezzes available for purchase:At the Ararat Shrine Business office we have several used fezzes of

various sizes available to purchase starting at $40. We have plain

jeweled Fezzes in several sizes, we also have some with the club

or unit already on them; Ambassador,

Antique Auto Club, Chaplain, Clowns,

Drum Corps, Director Greeters, Greet-

ers, Past Potentate, Guides, Motor

Corp, Motor Escort, Mounted Guard,

Patrol, Chief Aide, Potentate Aide,

Provost, Provost Marshall, Asst. Di-

rector of Uniformed Units, and more.

Please call 816-923-1975 for sizes or

stop by and try one on.

Jackson County Shrine ClubBY KENNETH R NELSON JR. JCSC SECRETARY

Well the Holiday season is in full swing now, all the clubs and units are holding their parties here and there. Jackson County had theirs at their club and we had a good turn out and a lot of fun. I want to take this time to thank Noble Larry Wallace for all of his hard work in preparing the meal for us.

At this time all the clubs and units should be done with their election of officers, Jackson County had their election last month, and I hope that everyone helps me in

congratulating all of the officers that had been elected here at JCSC. The new officers for 2018 are as follows: President, Noble Larry Wallace. 1st Vice

President, Noble Doug Jones. 2nd Vice President, Noble Will Rust will hold the office for another year. Secretary, Noble William McPherson. Treasurer, William Boynton was re elected for another term. And Sgt at Arms, Noble Don Bradley will hold that seat for a second term. I would like to wish good luck in the new year to all of the officers. I also need to re-mind them that the officer’s seminar will be on January 13, 2018. I am sure that the time will be posted on the buzz, so keep an eye out for that.

A reminder to all the members of Jackson County Shrine Club, your dues are due, and to pay your dues, you need to make sure that your Blue Lodge and Temple dues are paid, you

will need to show that you have paid them before you pay your club dues. For those Nobles that do not have a Club or Unit that they belong to, I wish to extend an invitation to come and check

us out. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. If you would like to join the club, please be at the January 23rd meeting. Our initiation fee is $25.00, and our yearly dues are $25.00, you will need to bring those if you would like to join the club. Just a footnote, we ride little yellow mini bikes in the parades, and we have a blast. We also have other functions all year long that you can participate in. And to you BBQ teams, you might start thinking about getting ready for the “Old Timers” BBQ contest that will be in August. We would also like to extend an invitation to everyone to join us at the Club for our annual Easter Breakfast, and of all the days for it to fall on, Easter is on April Fools day, April 1st. So come and enjoy a good breakfast with the club.

That will do it for now, hope to see some new faces at JCSC.


Antique AutoBY PHANTOM SCRIBE

Well, here it is already 2018, it is with pleasure that I look forward to greet-ing each of our members. We live in

a very busy time, and I welcome the opportunity to say hello and update you on the news in our club. Once again this last year has gone by so fast, it doesn’t seem possible. All of the officers have done a wonderful job. We are very proud of them for their service to our club. Everyone has worked hard and supported the Shriner’s Hospi-tals, and Ararat Shrine activities.

John White, the Christmas chairman, did a spectacular job, we had 31 at the Brunch at Ophe-lia’s on the square in Independence. Such a won-derful time, John got each of the ladies a great smelling candle from Bed Bath and Beyond. We also had several drawings for gifts and gift cards. Great time, great food. 1st Ceremonial Master Don Fowler and his lovely wife Mary attended, Mary was in awe of all the great food, also in attendance were Ambassador Terry Daugherty and his lovely wife Gina, they seemed to have a grand time. Next year’s Christmas party will be at the same place on December 2nd 2018. Our Christmas Chairman already got our reservations secured. So mark your Calendars. There will not be a business meeting in December; the next meeting will be January 22, 2018. We have a second reading for a new member, Ken Holstrom, and he has a 1930 Ford. The January social will be on the 9th at Summit Hickory Pit, 1012 SE Blue Pkwy Lee’s Summit, MO This is a casual place with Brick pit smoked meats and classic sides. Hope to see you there. Oh before I forget, get your dues paid if you haven’t already.

President Doug Fields called and expressed his gratitude for all who came to the brunch, he and his whole family wishes each and everyone to have a Great New Year. It sure was nice to see Georganna, looking as pretty as ever, she had just gotten out of the hospital the day before.

We all want to thank Doug Fields, John Ropcke , Lew Kitson and Mac McWilliams for all their hard work at the Circus this year. If you have not ever worked at the Circus, plan on do-ing it this next year, it is very rewarding and very much appreciated.

We are now preparing for a new year. Please let us hear from you. We are interested in how you are doing. The club meets on the 4th Monday evening at 7:00 PM and we would love to have you join us if your are able. If you are un-able please let us know that also. Keep the Presi-dent Doug Fields informed about any illnesses so that we can publish it and everyone can include them in their thoughts and prayers.

As we begin a new year, may we reflect upon the Masonic teachings and apply them to our daily lives.

Be well, stay safe and SMILE (it makes your face feel better) “you do not stop laughing when you die, you die when you stop laughing!!’

May you have a blessed holiday season and may the new year bring you great peace and hap-piness.

Blue Springs Shrine ClubBY NOBLE JAMES GARGOTTA

It’s 2018 and the Blue Springs Shrine Club is ready to have another fun year. We want to thank Noble Tony & Lady Toni Kenna for leading our club for the past two years. Now it time for Noble Aaron & Lady Sara Habben to lead our club for the next two years. I know he and Sara

will do a great job for us. On December 17th, we had our Christmas Party and we had a great turn out. The food was

great, as always, and the gift exchange was fun. Everyone had a great time. We want to thank our special guests , Potentate Henry McDaniel and our Past Potentate Randy Berry , along with our Chief Rabben Butch Pugh and Lady Connie for attending.

If you would like to join us, our next meeting is January 22nd. Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. To join us at our meeting and to R.S.V.P. go to our website at www.bluespringsshrineclub.org or call Lady Gail Gargotta, 816-228-2401. We meet at the Blue Springs Elk’s Lodge #2509. We need to have a count for our dinner reservations.

Lafayette County Shrine Club BY RON ELLING, SCRIBE

The Lafayette County Shrine Club meeting was held on December 14TH at the Hig-ginsville Masonic Lodge. W.N. Gray led

the blessing of the meal which included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked ham, green bean casserole, cheesy broccoli and rice, French bread and an assortment of des-serts prepared by members of the Higginsville Masonic Lodge.

President Delmar Dothage welcomed Li-aison Officer Dave Hutton, Assistant Director Curt Karnes and his Lady Susan, Ambassa-dor Alvin Kallenberger and his Lady Louise, President of the Richmond Shrine Club Deon Williams, and Nobles and their Ladies of the Lafayette County Shrine Club. The cooks, including members of the Higginsville Ma-sonic Lodge, were thanked for the wonderful meal!President Dothage presided at the meet-ing. Deon Williams made a presentation to Sharon Dothage for her help with the roasted pecans at the Circus, Louise Shaw was recog-nized at another event.

Ambassador Kallenberger shared up-coming event information from Ararat Tem-ple. Dates in January include the Temple meet-ing on January 10 and the officer training on January 13.

Liaison Officer Dave Hutton presented Tim Rechterman with his 32 and 33 Crown Jewels.

Liaison Officer Hutton reported on the Ar-arat Shrine Building, nothing has been decided on what to do about the building.

Following the meeting, those that had made candy and cookies for the annual Chinese gift exchange got in on the fun. The hot items this year seemed to be the sled with a variety of cookies and candy, the cheese balls, the sleigh, and a basket of summer sausage and cheese that got stolen several times.

Noble Tony Kenna Noble Aaron, Lady Sara & Xander Habben

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Interesting InformationBY NOBLE GARY DAVIS

I am always trying to come up with Interesting Information to pass along to New Nobles and others that would be something they did not learn when they came into the Ararat Shrine. But it gets harder each month to come up with something new. So for 2018 I have decided to do

something different for ALL Nobles, from the Potentate to the Newest Noble, to read. I recently found out that the Temple keeps books of past Newsletters from 1940 to 1998 in hardback books. After 1998 they are in electronic form. But what was interesting to me in reading from the 1964 1965 book was not so much the articles the clubs and units wrote, but the Ads that were in the Newsletter. So for the next year I will be reprinting ads that I like and IF you want to look at some of these books yourself, they are available from “Linda at the Window” during business hours. Books cannot leave the Temple, so you will have to look at them here. I think all Nobles would find them Very Interesting!!

For January’s Newsletter I found this ad for Walt Disney’s MARY POPPINS at the UPTOWN THEATER, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City MO 64111Note the Show Prices in 1965!! Kind of COOL UH?? More to come in February……..

Daughters of the Nile

On November 9, El Maát Temple No. 120, Daughters of the Nile, welcomed Supreme Queen Karen L. Keuther of New York to Kansas City, Queen Pattie A. Underwood presiding.

Following the daughters only session, Noble Roger Salyer oversaw an exemplification of the DeMolay Ceremony of Light – for those who are unfamiliar; it is an impressive ceremony conveying a message of the power of one. A banquet was held that evening with greetings brought by the Abdallah Potentate Illustrious Sir Jeff Johnson and fea-tured an address made by the Supreme Queen regarding her travels es-pecially to the various hospitals and the children she has met and been inspired by along the way. The Daughters of the Nile contributes over $3 million in cash and in kind annually to support the hospitals. A lady age 18 or older who is related to a Shriner, Master Mason, is a majority member in good standing of a Masonic related youth organi-zation or a former patient at a Shriner’s Hospital for Children ® are eligible for membership. We would be happy to accept recommenda-tions for candidates.

Supreme Queen Karen L. Keuther and Queen Pattie A. Underwood with hand crafted items and school sup-plies for the children’s hospitals.

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