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THE BEKTASH NEWS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BEKTASH SHRINERS—CONCORD, NH
January 2016 Member Northeast Shrine Association Volume XXIX, Number 1
Bektash Shriners-2016 Cash Calendar On Sale Now—Details Pages 28-29 Order Online with your Credit Card
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January 2016 1
THE BEKTASH NEWS Official Publication (USPS 549160)
Published Monthly
BEKTASH TEMPLE, AAONMS 189 Pembroke Rd., PO Box 4086
Concord NH 03302-4086
Phone: (603) 225-5372 Fax: (603) 225-9430
E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.bektashshriners.org
Office Hours: New! 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Annual Subscription: $12.00
Periodical postage paid at Concord, NH
Postmaster : send address changes to Bektash Shriners
PO Box 4086 Concord NH 03302-4086
BEKTASH OFFICE STAFF
Recorder….…………..Guild “Bushie” Hill
[email protected] Secretary…………Dixie Thoroughgood
BEKTASH NEWS Editor………………………....Daniel E. Salo
Ar cles for the Bektash News are needed for each issue (twelve issues per year). We are looking for Units and Clubs, Shrine related stories and photos. Please be sure to meet the deadline for each issue.
The next Bektash News is the FEBRUARY 2016 issue, with deadline for ar cles JANUARY 21st , 2016
Bektash Shrine Center PO Box 4086
Concord NH 03302-4086 Att. Bektash News
E-mail address: [email protected]
Tel: 603-225-5372 FAX: 603-225-9430
Please Visit the new Bektash Web Site for latest news and upcoming events...
www.bektashshriners.org
NOBILITY CALENDAR February 2016
NOBILITY CALENDAR January 2016
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 New Years Day
2
3 4 5 Clowns
6 7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15 Installation of Officers
16 Installation of Officers
17 Installation of Officers
18
19 Mini-Chopper
20
21 Patrol C Bingo
22 23
24 25
26 27 28 29 30
31
1 2 Clowns
3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Mardi Gras Party
14
15
16 Mini-Chopper
17
18 Patrol C Bingo
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26 27
28 29
POTENTATE CALENDAR February 2016
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POTENTATE CALENDAR January 2016
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 New Years Day
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15 Installation of Officers
16 Installation of Officers
17 Installation of Officers
18 Finance Meeting
19 20
21 22 23
24 Unit Install
25
26 27 28 29 30
31 Cheshire SC Annual Mtg.
1 2
3 4 5 Aleppo Visitation
6 Aleppo Visitation
7 Aleppo Visitation
8 9 10 11 12 13 Mardi Gras Party
14
15 Finance Meeting
16
17
18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26 27
28 29
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“DIVAN FOR 2015” Potentate .……………………………………………………...………Richard A. Quindley
PO Box 1041, 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809 (603) 455-6212 Email: [email protected]
Chief Rabban ....……………….….……….......………...................……...Wesley E. Lord 13 Pine Ridge Road, North Reading, MA 01864 (978) 664-2472
Email: [email protected] Assistant Rabban ....……………….….………...……...................……...Mark A. Simard
19 Whittemore Road, Pembroke, NH 03275 (603) 365-9937 Email: [email protected]
High Priest and Prophet…...…………………...………….………....Lloyd S. Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 860-0435
Email: [email protected] Oriental Guide ....……………….….……….......………...................…..………...VACANT Treasurer …..…….……………...……..…………………...……...…….William C. Kahlan
16 Groton Drive, Concord NH 03301 (603) 848-8751 Email: [email protected]
Recorder ...…………………….…………...……………...……….Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP 84 Cameron St., Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 625-6833
Email: [email protected] 1st Ceremonial Master ……………………………………………………............VACANT 2nd Ceremonial Master ………………………………………………….John D. Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane, Londonderry, NH 03053 (603) 391-2301 Email: [email protected] Director ..………………………………………………………………...…Thomas S. Lowe
41 Beech Hill Rd., Mont Vernon, NH 03057 (978) 210-8203 Email: [email protected]
Chaplain …………………………………………………………….……………..John Geas 4 Gena Ave., Derry, NH 03038 (603) 818-8745
Email:[email protected] Marshal ...……………….……………………..….……...……………,,,,,,,,,,…..Alan Tiede
14 Gray Road, Barnstead, NH 03218 (603) 269-3181 Email: [email protected]
Captain of the Guard ………………………….….……………………...George E. Hause 10 Brier Lane, Derry, NH 03038 (603) 437-4571
Email: [email protected] Outer Guard ……...…………...…………….…...………………..………..Walter J. Young
625 Court St., Keene NH 03431 (603) 352-4815 Email: [email protected]
COLONELS & MAJORS
Colonel George A. Langwasser #82 Deer Path Contoocook NH 03229
(603) 746-4046 Email: [email protected]
Major Craig A. Simmons 14 Henry Drive, Gonic NH 03839
(603) 746-4046 Email: [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHER TBA
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
John Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane, Londonderry, NH 03053
C: 603-391-2301 Email: [email protected]
BINGO
Chairman—Lloyd Doughty II 484 Notre Dame Avenue #3
Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 860-0435
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne 1140 Page Street, Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 668-3015 Email: [email protected]
FEZ-TIVAL OF TREES CHAIRMAN
Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32 East Derry NH 03041
(603) 819-8538 Email: [email protected]
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TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
George D. St. Laurent ,Jr. P.O. Box 164
Lempster, NH 03505 H: (603) 446-2358
Email: [email protected]
HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES
BOSTON Main Tel. (617) 722-3000
James O’Connor P.O. Box 158, Strafford NH 03884
H: (603) 767-0950 Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
James T Fary, P.P., Eddy W. Whitcomb, P.P.
SPRINGFIELD Main Tel. (413) 787-2000
Edmond Daneault P.P. 76 Ruby Rd., Portsmouth NH 03801
H: (603) 436-9323 Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
Willard R. Lemaire, P.P.
MONTREAL Main Tel. 1-800-361-7256
Wesley E. Lord 13 Pine Ridge Rd., North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-2472 Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
William J. Lancaster
MEMBER EMERITUS Treasurer……………………………………………………...…………...Richard E. Melvin Assistant Recorder……..……………….………………..…………..G. Raymond Palmer Director ……………...…………………....………………………….……...C. Wayne Libby Outer Guard……………………………………………………………...….Walter J. Young Major…………………………………………………………………….…..Alton M. Hopkins Chief Steward………………………………………………………….C. Leonard Petersen
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“DIRECTORY OF UNITS AND CLUBS”
BEKTASH UNITS BEKTASH MARINERS YACHT CLUB Commodore—Raymond E. Desrochers 162 Woodridge Rd. Franklin, NH 03235 H: 603-934-5198 C: 603-387-5791 Email: [email protected] BINGO Chairman—Lloyd S. Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue Manchester, NH 03102 C: 603-860-0435 Email: [email protected] Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne 1140 Page Street Manchester, NH 03109 H: 603-668-3015 Email: [email protected] CALLIOPE President—Allan M. Zecchini 60 Lake St., Salem NH 03079 H: 603-893-1714 Email: [email protected] CHEFS Chief Chef—Brett Tiede 151 New Road, Barnstead NH 03225 C: 603-723-0564 Email: [email protected] CHROME DOMES Chief Dome—Richard D. Perry 13 Brook St., Derry NH 03038 H: 603-434-9993 Email: [email protected] CLOWNS Boss Clown—Tim “Roscoe” McMahon 14 Birchwood Dr., Merrimack NH 03054 W: 603-424-3387 Email: [email protected] CYCLE PATROL Secretary/Treasurer—TBD
DRUM CORPS Leader—Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041 C: 603-819-8538 Email: [email protected] FIRST SECTION Director—Thomas S. Lowe 41 Beech Hill Road Mont Vernon, NH 03057 C: 978-210-8203 [email protected] HIGH ROLLERS MINI-MONSTER TRUCK PATROL President—Raymond W. Barbuto 105 Vassar St., Manchester NH 03104 H: 603-627-6458 C: 603-391-1287 Email: [email protected] LEGION OF HONOR Commander—Orrin G. Hakey 51 Glengarry, Stratham, NH 03885 H: 603-608-5149 Email: [email protected] MINI-CHOPPERS Chairman—John Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane Londonderry, NH 03053 C: 603-391-2301 Email: [email protected] MINI-KAR PATROL Captain—Edward J. Kelvington P,O. Box 65, Sanbornville NH 03872 H: 603-522-8578 Email: [email protected] PATROL C President—Peter E. Wiggin PO Box 1193 Portsmouth, NH 03082 H: 603-778-1910 Email: [email protected] PROVOST GUARD Captain—Ronald N. Crane 23 Garland Rd., Lancaster NH 03584 C: 603-611-1828 Email: [email protected]
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SHORT SHRINERS President—Ill. Richard A. Quindley PO Box 1041 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809 C: (603) 455-6212 Email: [email protected] SHRINE GUARD Captain—David E. Kinson 4 Lindy Ave., Claremont NH 03743 H: 603-542-4988 STEWARDS Chief Steward-Ill. Richard A. Quindley PO Box 1041 321 Halls Hill Rd. Alton, NH 03809 C: 603-455-6212 Email: [email protected] Emeritus—Carl “Len” Peterson
BEKTASH CLUBS CHESHIRE SHRINE CLUB President—Chester LaPointe 28 Coolidge St., Keene NH 03431 H: 603-313-9997 Email: [email protected] PORTSMOUTH SHRINE CLUB President—Edmond Daneault PP 76 Ruby Rd., Portsmouth NH 03801 H: 603-436-9323 Email: [email protected] SIMADI SHRINE CLUB President—Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041 C: 603-819-8538 Email: [email protected] WHITE MOUNTAIN SHRINE CLUB President—Marc P. Pouliot 137 Success Road, Milan NH 03588 H: 603-449-3326 C: 603-723-4157 Email: [email protected]
Pro-Temp Staffing, LLC 316 S. Main Street Concord, NH 03302
Phone: 603-228-6535 or 1-800-261-TEMP(8367)
E-mail:[email protected]
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POTENTATE ELECT “2016”
WESLEY E LORD
Thank you to the Nobles of Bektash Shrine who have given me the honor to serve as Potentate for the year 2016. I will do my best to live up to your confidence and expectations. The theme for the year is “Brightening the World of Children”.
Here it is, December with 55 degree weather and wish it would last awhile but we all know it will not.
The Installation is set for the weekend of January 15-17, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH. Friday night there is a buffet dinner with a Beach Party theme and DJ for danc-ing. Saturday has a First Section in costume at 9:30 AM, before which the Temple will be open for the bal-loting on 3 candidates. Full details of the day and night activities are on pages 26-27. The Chairpersons for the Installation are Noble John Fla-herty and Lady Teresa, with Ill Tom Brison, PP and Lady Marilyn assist-ing. Ill. Kevin Carter, PP is the Mas-ter of Ceremonies .
The Bektash News, starting in Febru-ary this year, will be published once every two months to all members, with possible news letters in-between. We have E-Mail addresses for only about 60% of our members, so there are some members who receive no news at all about meetings, activities or up-dates. All members should know what is going on so that they have an opportunity to participate.
Dues are coming in and yet we still have many who have not paid last years. If you are having prob-lems ,please call so that we can work it out . It can be done on a credit card, time payments, whatever is helpful. We will have a night of Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 13. Come and en-joy an evening of dining, fun and dancing. Ill Bill Hebert, PP and Lady Sharon are the chair people and have planned some surprises. I need the information on meetings and a list of officers of the clubs and units so installations can be arranged. I need the help and support of all and welcome your suggestions and criti-cisms. First Lady Ellie and I are look-ing forward to the year ahead and wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year. Yours in the Faith Wes Lord Potentate-elect
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OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE: TO THE NOBILITY OF BEKTASH
SPECIAL STATED MEETING Monday, February 1, 2016
7:00 PM – Bektash Shrine Center
A Business Session of Bektash Shriners will be Conducted in Accordance with the Imperial Council Regulations and as Required by the By-Laws of Bektash Shriners at the Bektash Shrine Center on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7 PM for the purpose of nominating and electing an Oriental Guide and to Conduct all other Business as Directly Related to the Affairs of Bektash Shriners.
Dated at Concord, NH, on December 30, 2015.
Your Attendance is Requested
WEAR YOUR FEZ CURRENT DUES CARD REQUIRED
DOORS WILL BE TILED
Attest: Guild “Bushie” Hill, Recorder
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BEKTASH 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Bektash Installation and Potentate’s Ball January 15-17 Unit Install January 24 Cheshire SC Annual Meeting January 31 Mardi Gras February 13 Easter “Fez”tival March 18-20 NSA Winter meeting- Fredericton, NB March 18-20 Stated Meeting March 21 Children’s Carnival April 9 Hobo Dinner April 15 Craft Fair April 30 Grand Lodge May 21 Poker Run May 22 Spring Ceremonial June 4 Ladies Tea June 5 Stated Meeting June 20 Imperial Session, Tampa FL July 2-6 Picnic July 31 Wine Tasting Concord August 13 Mystery Theater September 10 Stated Meeting September 19 NSA Field Days Fredericton NB. September 22-25 “Fez”tival of Trees November 18-27 Christmas Party December 10 Stated Meeting & Election of Officers December 12
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Memories Studio 101 Lafayette Road
Rye, NH 03870 Wedding Photography
Portraits
[email protected] 603.964.6551
603-225-5372
NOTICE
Current 2016 dues cards are required to attend all Bektash
meetings.
All Nobles must have 2016 dues card to march in any Bektash parade.
Ill. Richard Quindley working at the 2015 “Fez”tival of Trees.
As I write this Recorder’s Column it is Christmas Eve and the weather, although there is a mist in the air, it is warm for December 24th. This is the end of my first year as your Re-corder. I have enjoyed the past year here at the Shrine office
and have learned a lot about the everyday working problems that occur here at the Shrine Center. I was pleased to be re-elected to this position for the year 2016. We do have things that need my attention and problems to solve as we go into next year. I would like to congratulate Ill. Wesley Lord for being elected as our 2016 Po-tentate. With the full support of the Elected Divan, Appointed Divan, Unit Of-ficers and the Nobility, we should have a productive year. This only happens when we all work together. Let’s all help our new Potentate reach the goals he would like to achieve. I’m hoping that we can improve our communication with you, the Nobility of this Temple. We are considering some changes in the way we converse and inform you of what’s going on here at Bektash. We don’t seem to be reaching 100% of the Nobility. This has to be corrected. We are working on this prob-lem as we speak. Dan Salo and I have been discussing this subject and we hope to change things for the better early in 2016. We are starting a new year with a new Potentate and Divan. Let’s get back to the good old days when the Nobility and their Ladies supported the events be-ing held for all the Shriners of Bektash. I haven’t seen many of you that sup-ported Lady Judy and I back in 2001. What a year that was. Please try hard to attend some of the events planned for your joy and entertainment. Come see us in the New Year. Let’s all have some fun again. Membership will always be spoken here. Did you find me a candidate in 2015? If you didn’t, you have to try twice as hard in 2016. I won’t stop reminding you of this, so you might as well perform up to your proven ability. Get one!!! Bektash needs your help, Happy New Year!!! Yours in the Faith, Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP Recorder
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RECORDER’S CORNER
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THE BEKTASH NEWS WANTS YOUR PHOTOS
FROM RECENT SHRINE EVENTS
Let your fellow Shriners know what your Unit or Club is doing. Please submit photos and supply event name, date
and location, and a brief caption.
Email photos to: [email protected]
BEKTASH BOOSTERS
Spiro Anastos Robert B. Arnold PP. & Lady Ruth **Leo Axtin Lee & Gordon Bakie **Donald C. Berwick PP. & Lady Ginny Joe & Ginny Bigwood Ginny Brison **Barbara Brown Jo Ann Brown & Susan Brown John R. Cannon & Lady Martha **Kevin Carter PP. & Lady Melanie Peta Chandler Mal & Fran Clapp Jerry & Dolly Classon David C. & Betty Collins **David S. Collins **Ed Daneault PP. & Lady Elly **Jack & Judi Dempsey **Dick & Mary Dewing Barbara Calt Dooley Richard “Ted” Dooley PP. **Richard Donahue & Barbara Mortimer **Al Durfee PP. & Lady Dot **Charles Durgin **Mary Durgin **Cedric & Elinor Dustin John & Joan Essenberg **John & Teresa Flaherty John & Amy Freeman Dave & Martha Gaudes **Richard & Joan Gosselin **Bill E. Greenan & Pamela A. Boyer **Bill Hebert PP. and Lady Sharon **Guild “Bushie” Hill PP. and Lady Judy **Al & Dot Hopkins **Dean & Suzanne Ingram **Dave Jurta & Sandy Goodwin **Bill Kahlan **Raymond F. Kershaw Sr.
**George & Roberta Langwasser **Richard & Phyllis LaPointe **Bob Leonard & Dottie LaPlume **Wes & Ellie Lord **Greg “Scotty” & Donna Mackay **Donald March PP. & Lady Judy **Jack Murray PP. **Jack Murray Jr. **Joe Murray Janes & Deborah O’Connor **Ron Perry Frank & Ruth Quimby **Everett & Keitha Richer **Fred & Nancy Robertson Charles F Rossoll **Fred & Nancy Simmons **Georgia & Len Sousa **Helen Taplin **John Walker PP. & Lady Cathie **Jerome & Rose Weinrieb **Joel & Jean Weinstein **Eddy Whitcomb PP. & Lady Barbara **Bernie Wildove PP. & Lady Marty Walt & Ginny Young
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**In Loving Memory of David B. Balfour from his wife Beverly **In Loving Memory of Bill Brown fom his wife Barbara **In Loving Memory of Carls S. Brown from his wife Joann In Loving Memory of Willis S. Dyment Jr from David & Betty Collins In Honor of Robert Frawley Sr. from Jean Frawley In Loving Memory of Robert Frawley Sr. from the Frawley-Durham Family **In Loving Memory of Jean L. Pecunies from her family **In Loving Memory of William H. Perry from his loving wife Barbara **In Loving Memory of Robert B Taplin from his wife Helen
Bektash Booster Rates
One Line (One or Two Names) $10 for 1 Year Two lines (One name on each line) $20 for 1 Year BOOSTER ADS RUN FROM JAN-DEC
Send check with name as it is to appear to: Bektash News Boosters, PO Box 4086, Concord NH 03302-4086
Yes! I want to be a Bektash Booster. Enclosed is my check in the amount of :
$____________________ Name (s) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Note: Names flagged with two stars ** are unpaid Bektash Boosters for 2016. Please renew using the form below.
Thank you! The Bektash Office
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MARDI GRAS PARTY
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
AT BEKTASH TEMPLE
JAMBALAYA FRIED CHICKEN
KING CAKE
DANCING TO ATLANTIC SOUND’S
SUMMER BROWN
5:00 CASH BAR & SOCIAL HOUR $2 BEER & WINE, $3 MIXED DRINKS
6:OO DINNER 7:00 DANCING
$25 PER PERSON CALL THE BEKTASH OFFICE TO RESERVE
BY FEB. 6 603-225-5372
LAISSEZ LE BON TEMPS ROULER!
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BEKTASH MINI-CHOPPER UNIT
How would you like to ride this beauty???
If interested in joining a new Unit contact:
John Flaherty at 603-391-2301 or [email protected]
Next Mini-Chopper Meeting on Tuesday January 19, 2016
at 7:00 PM
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Come Join Us Support your Bektash
Fund Raiser!
Every Thursday Night Doors Open-4:00 PM
Regular Bingo-6:45 PM
Progressive Jackpot!
Bektash Shrine Center Concord NH
Living Past Potentates James T Fary (1978) Victor A Elder (1986) Donald F Walentuk (1987) Bernard H Wildove (1989) Robert B Arnold (1991) Donald G March (1992) Robin A Guthrie (1993) Nelson J Murray (1996) John M Walker (2000) Guild F Hill (2001) Thomas E Brison (2002) Willard R Lemaire (2003) Allen D Durfee, Sr. (2004) Stephen H Peterson (2005) James L Chase (2006) Richard F "Ted" Dooley (2007) Bradford J Durfee (2008) Edmond Daneault (2009) Eddy Whitcomb (2010) Richard “Rick” Perry (2011) Robert St. Jacques (2012) William J. Hebert (2013) Kevin J. Carter (2014)
November 2015 Regular & Associate Membership Report
Beg. November 1, 2015 Membership (Regular & Associate) ……………..1,045 Affiliations ...……………..….….……...0 Associated ….…………..………….…...0 Associated Member Drop ...………..….0 Creation …..……....…….……….……...0 Demitted ……..…...….…...….…….....(1) Expelled ……………..…………………0 Expired-Active Member ..……….…..(15) Resigned ……..………..…....………….0 Restored ……..…………….…………...0 Suspended …….....................….…...…..0 End of Month Membership (Regular & Associate) ………..…. .1,029 Net gain (loss) for Month ………….(16)
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NOBLES THE UNITS NEED YOUR HELP. We need our new NOBLES who are not yet involved, and our more seasoned NOBLES to come out and join us. We need your help. If you play a musical instrument or want to learn. The Drum Corps needs YOU! If you are into law enforcement or the Military. The Provost Guard or the Legion of Honor need YOU! If you ride a motorcycle. The Cycle Patrol needs YOU! If you want to get back to your youth and drive a vehicle. The Mini-Choppers, Mini-Kar or the High Rollers need YOU! If you want to bring a smile to a kid, young or old. The Clowns need YOU! If you like to cook or bartend. The Stewards need YOU! If you like boating. The Yacht Club needs YOU! If you are an avid Casino attendee. The Bingo Committee needs YOU! If you like the satisfaction of delivering ritual. The First Section needs YOU! Please call one of the Nobles listed in the Directory of Units and Clubs on pages 6 and 7 in this Bektash News. Call today to find out how easy it is for you to get started. Thanks. Bektash really needs you, yes Bektash really needs YOU!
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SAVE THE DATE!! COME ONE, COME ALL!! Saturday, April 16, 2016
The Bektash Clowns present …
THE “KING OF THE HOBOS” BEAUTY (?) PAGEANT & ANNUAL HOBO DINNER
If you’ve ever come to the Clowns Annual HOBO DINNER you know it’s a not-to-be-missed night of Hobo-tastic great food, drinks, fun, games, skits, laughs, and silly entertainment from our own Bektash Clowns. Now for 2016 we’re “taking it up a notch” with the very first “KING OF THE HO-BOS” BEAUTY(?) PAGEANT - and you can be part of the fun helping us select the winner for this semi-coveted award!
Our lovely Bektash Clowns will compete in all the traditional “Miss Ameri-ca” categories including evening wear, hobo swimsuit, talent, and “clown-telligence” before a 5-star panel of pageant judges selected for their vast experience and willingness to do this free. Your applause, laughs, and ballots will help select our winner - and you’ll be there for the glorious crowning of the newest King of the Hobos! So load up all your family and friends and plan to join us on April 16th.
So SAVE THE DATE … and stay tuned for more information and tickets!!!
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Save Your Aluminum Can Tabs
HELP THE CHILDREN!
Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center
Money received from sale of tabs will be used for patient
transportation to and from Shriners Hospital.
BEKTASH WANTS YOU!
GET INVOLVED! JOIN A UNIT!
Santa visits the Bektash 2015 “Fez”tival of Trees
BEKTASH MARINERS SHRINE YACHT CLUB WANTS YOU
Shriners of North America, is an Interna onal fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief. Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren is a network of hospitals dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind specialty pediatric care, innova ve research and understanding teaching programs. In April 1973 the Board of Directors of the Interna onal Council officially recognized the Interna onal Associa on of Shrine Yacht Clubs "IASYC". The IASYC body represents among its affiliated Shrine Temple Yacht Clubs the ambassa-dors of good will among the boa ng fraternity. Bektash Mariners Shrine Yacht Club was founded in March 2012, and Joined the IASYC in May that same year. BMSYC is an inner body providing good fellowship among mem-bers of Bektash Shrine who share an interest in boats, boa ng and kindred pleasures-such as skiing, fishing and cruising. Since its incep on the club has lived up to its Ma-sonic principals and has grown in membership each year. During 2014, all summer mee ngs have been well a ended and held at waterfront loca ons. Boat cruises have taken place as well. All Nobles interested in joining this res ul and adventurous BMSYC should get in touch with Commodore Noble Ray Desrochers at (603) 934-5198 or (603) 387-5791.
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BEKTASH MARINERS SHRINE YACHT CLUB Bektash Mariners Shrine Yacht Club (BMSYC) No-bles and Ladies met on December 5th at the Bektash Shrine Center in Concord, New Hampshire, for their annual election of Officers. During the meeting, led by Commodore Noble Ray Desrochers, the Invoca-tion was given by Treasurer, Noble Richard Melvin followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Noble Ken Bonenfant, and the Treasurers Report was read by Noble Richard Melvin and was accepted as read. Under old business Commodore Ray Desrochers
discussed the progress of the BMSYC in assisting local Masonic Lodges in the development of new membership at their local open house functions. He also spoke on the growth of International Association of Shrine Yacht Clubs (IASYC) throughout the year and of his attendance at several Eastern Star luncheons where he spoke on the necessity of communication within the Masonic family. Commodore Ray thanked the members for volunteering many hours of their time and support during the recent Fez-tival of Trees held at the Bektash Shrine Cen-ter. He also thanked Lady Barbara Dooley and Lady Betty Hovey-Desrochers for their joint effort in decorating a Christmas tree in a nautical theme which was giv-en in the name of BMSYC. Under new business; Noble Tom Vohr read a list of proposed Officers for 2016 as follows:
Commodore- Jim Chase PP Vice Commodore- John Benham Rear Commodore -Ted Dooley PP
Fleet Captain- Don March PP Secretary- Ray Desrochers Treasurer- Richard Melvin
There were no other nominations from the floor. A motion was made and second-ed unanimously to accept the proposed Slate as read. Installation of officers will be held at a later date. Illustrious Jim Chase spoke on his intention and direction for BMSYC in 2016, and everyone welcomed him with avid support. Commo-dore Ray thanked everyone for their support while he was Commodore. The meeting was adjourned. Refreshments followed. REMEMBER: Use your membership discount with Enterprise or National Rent a Car. This is also available for all family members. Use customer # L3522703 and pin # INT.
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Septic System
Design/
Installation
NOTICE
WITH THE ADDITIONAL RENTALS OF THE SHRINE CENTER, WE NEED ADDITIONAL NOBLES TO PROVIDE SECURITY DUR-ING RENTALS. THIS JOB PAYS $10.00/HOUR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE.
"Bingo Office Staff Needed"
We have openings in our Bingo office. Bingo is growing and has created several new openings. The job func on for these posi-
ons is to prepare financial records and/or to prepare bank de-posits. Computer experience is required. We will train. Bingo operates every Thursday night throughout the year. Your sched-ule can be flexible either working one Thursday a month or eve-ry Thursday of the month. It is required that we have two office personnel every Thursday, week a er week. Nobles or their La-dies are welcome to apply. The shi starts at 4 PM and ends be-tween 9:30 to 10:00 PM. If you are interested please call Lloyd Doughty II, Bingo Chair-man at 603-860-0435 or Rick Lavigne, Bingo Assistant Chairman at 603-668-3015. Or call the office at 603-225-5372. Thanks.
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Friday, January 15 Noon-5:00 pm Registration Hotel Lobby 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Hospitality 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cash Bar—Hunt Club 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Dinner & Beach Party with DJ —Hunt Club 10:00 pm – 12:00 am Hospitality
Saturday, January 16 7:00 am Breakfast on your own 7:30 am 1st Section set up stage in the Somerset Ballroom 8:15 am New Candidates report to Recorder 8:30 am Candidate’s Ladies report to Hospitality 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Hotel Lobby 9:30 am Temple Opening & First Section —Somerset Ballroom (open to ladies & guests) 11:30 am Ladies Lunch—Hunt Club 12:00 pm Candidates Light Lunch 2:00 pm Installation of Bektash Divan – Somerset Ballroom 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hospitality 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Cash Bar 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Dinner & Dancing—Somerset Ballroom 10:00 pm – 12:00 am Hospitality
Sunday, January 16 8:00—10:00 am Goodbye Breakfast
2016 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & CEREMONIAL
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Two Night Package Includes: Friday & Saturday Hotel Room
Friday & Saturday Night, Dinners, Dancing & Hospitality $420.00 per couple double occupancy
$330.00 single occupancy
One Night Friday Package Includes: Friday Hotel Room, Buffet Dinner & Beach Party, Hospitality
$190.00 double occupancy $155.00 single occupancy
One Night Saturday Package Includes:
Saturday Hotel Room, Banquet, Dancing, Hospitality $230.00 per couple double occupancy
$175.00 single occupancy
Ladies Luncheon (not included in packages) $25.00
Friday Night Buffet - $35.00 per person Saturday Night Banquet - $40.00 per person
Herb Roasted Prime Rib or New England Stuffed Chicken
2016 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & CEREMONIAL
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Bektash Shriners 2016 Annual Cash Calendar Sale
To enter the daily cash drawing? It's simple; just follow the instructions on the back of the Cash Calendar above.
They are $20.00 each and can be obtained from the Bektash Shrine Center or from some of our Shrine Units and Clubs.
A $20.00 purchase per calendar year will get you 366 CHANCES TO WIN!!!!!
There will be one drawing each month for the total days in that same month.
After each drawing the winning ticket goes back in. That's right! "Each Calendar lasts all year".
Payouts as follows: 41-$100 Winners, 12-$200 Winners and 312-$25.00 winners.
Proceeds benefit the Bektash Shrine Center The Cash Calendar is not tax deductible.
First Drawing, January 2016 for the month of January, 2016.
Win once and your $20.00 is returned. They make great gifts for birthdays, holiday giving and any special occasion!
Calendars ARE on sale NOW Purchase online at www.bektashshriners.org
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Want to earn money for your Unit, Club or a Bektash Charity with no cash investment on your part?
Sell Bektash 2016 Cash Calendars We hope you all purchase or get involved on becoming part of the 2016 Cash Calendars Raffle. A repeat of our successful past events will be made for 2016. A copy of our ad is on the adjacent page. Take a look, it’s great!
We will have a total of 2500 to sell as we did in 2015. This is a major fund raiser for Bektash. It is in the same league as Bingo and the “Fez”tival of Trees. It is and has been the major fund raiser for several of our sister Shrine Centers.
Here’s how you can easily become part of this exciting fund raiser! No upfront investment or upfront cash required. We supply the calendars on consignment to your Unit, Club or a Noble, your choice. Your Unit, Club or Bektash Charity can earn a commission of $2.00 for each calen-dar sold. The $2.00 commission will be paid in July 2017.
As a bonus, when all 2500 calendars are sold the commission will be increased to $3.00 for each calendar sold by the Unit, Club or Noble. The $3.00 commission will be paid in 2017 to the Unit, Club or Bektash Charity of your choice, once we sell all 2500 calendars. 1900 were sold 0n 2013. Help us sell all 2500 for 2016. We can do it!
If the Noble does not belong to a Unit or Club, the Noble, his family and friends can sell the Calendars with the commission paid to a Bektash Charity of their choice.
We will have these beautiful full color calendars in July. Based on what we have experienced for in the last two years we feel that the calendars will sell out quickly. So, get yours and help Bektash sell all 2500.
Contact the Bektash Office at 603-225-5372 so that we can get you started. Thanks. Guild “Bushie” Hill Recorder
Help Us Sell Out!
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toll free: 1.866.898.1135 fax: 603.225.5398
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♫ Celebrating our 100th year. Please see one of the Drum Corps members to obtain a commemorative pin dedicated to this special year. ♫ Our leader Ron Perry Thanks all of the members of the Corps and from the Shrine who volunteered at the Fez-Tival of Trees. This was a record year. The best ever.
♫ Noble Ron Parsons served the Corps as leader from 2003-2007(5 years) and then as secretary from 2007 -2016 (9 years). Noble Ron Perry has been your leader from 2007-2016 (9 years). It is time Nobles for you to think about our replacements as 2016 will be the last year for both of us. Noble Perry will continue on as Drum Major, but not as leader. He will call a spe-cial organizational meeting this Spring so we can plan for the future beyond 2016.
♫ The officers of the Drum Corps, Ron, Ron, and Lloyd wish all of you in Shrinedom a very Happy and Healthy New Year! Cheers, Ron Parsons Secretary
NOTES FROM THE BEKTASH DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS—Est. 1916
Noble Ron Perry, Leader
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Bektash Shriners-2015 “Fez”tival of Trees November 21-29,
“Fez”tival of Trees 2015
JUDGES
• Doris Ballard-Executive Director-Concord Community TV
• Heather Bishop - WZID
• Shawna DeFrancesco-Asst. VP-Bank of New Hampshire
• Al Kaprielian, Meteorologist, WLMW/Manchester
• Tim Sink-President, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
• Cheryl Tufts-Owner-3W Design
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PRIZE WINNERS Most Beautiful 1st Place-Rustic Romance donated by Pam Munro & Alison Walsh 2nd Place-Proud as a Peacock donated by Barbara Dooley 3rd Place-I Dream – I was a Ballerina
Rustic Romance Most Original 1st Place-Animal House by Ted Dooley 2nd Place-Get Your Ugly On donated Allenstown Elementary School Staff 3rd Place-1st First Date donated by Brandon Freeman & Stacy Barnett
Annimal House
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Best Theme 1st Place-Trim a Tree from A to Z donated by Homeschool Explorers 2nd Place-Cozy with Company C donated by Company C 3rd Place-Santa’s Musical Workshop donated by Nottingham Underground Music
Trim a Tree from A to Z
Best Business Donated Tree Easter Fantasy donated by Concord TV Best Youth Donated Tree Made in New Hampshire donated by Head 2 Toe Learning Center
Peoples Choice 1st – Proud as a Peacock, donated by Barbara Dooley 2nd –Animal House, donated by Ted Dooley 3rd- A Very Minion Christmas, donated by Bektash Drum Corps
Proud as a Peacock
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Winners of Each Tree
“Holiday Chances” Tree Winner John Potter donated by Friends of Shriners 50/50 Tree Winner-Mickey Russo Trees 1st First Date-1st First Dates-donated by Brandon Freeman & Stacy Barnett Wendy Koberski-A “Beanie” Christmas-donated by TML Mechanical LLTim Thomopoulos Donna Fortier-A Night at the Movies -donated by The Margate Resort Beth Waldron– A Paddington Bear Christmas-donated by Cara Pearson Janella Peltak-A Pampered Christmas-donated by Shear Elements Salon & Spar and Educare Daycare/Learning Center Jennifer Barrett-A Snowman Holiday-donated by Evergreen Place A Very Beery Christmas-A Very Beery Christmas-donated by Bordeleau Family Ann O’Brien-A Very Bunny Christmas -donated by 4H Thumpers Club Jeffrey Lord-A Very Minion Christmas-donated by Bektash Drum Corps Tracie Sponenberg- Amy’s Favorite Things donated In Memory of Amy McKay Fiona McMillorh-…and Pottery at a Pine Tree!-donated by People Who Paint Pottery Debra Chouirvard-Angels in Red-donated by Liz Pearson Karleen Howard-Animal House-donated by Ted Dooley Cathy Mone-Beach Christmas-donated by Capital Area Cougars-Special Olympic Team Stacey McStravic-Bingo-donated by Bektash Bingo Valerie Bowe-Boating in New Hampshire -donated by Bektash Mariners Yacht Club Robin Sayles-Butterfly Kisses-donated by Team Fortier Construction Kelly Martin-Christmas at the Beach- donated by Ancient York Lodge #89 Jim Walsh-Christmas Red Hat Style-donated by The Dashing Darlings Red Hat Group Peg Linis-Christmas Rose-donated by Bektash Past Potentates Adora Stock-Classy Christmas-donated by Christine Holliday-Rowe Amanda Hinton-Concussion Awareness -donated by Lessen the Impact Hannah Keeler-Cozy with Company C-donated by Company C Sandra Tavares-Crafty Christmas-donated by Basti & Pierce Families Chris Cormi-Creepy Christmas-donated by Wookalar Lodge Ashton LaFond-Darth Christmas-donated by Pat & Randy Dow Carol Guyer-Disney Fab Five-donated by Crescent Chapter #45, OES Northwood Sarah Downing-Disney Theme-In Memory of Andrea Pinto donated by Lori Clark Penny Kingsbury-Disney’s Nightmare before Christmas-donated by Nat Gruvman & The Tho-mopoulos Jill Hamel-Disney-Where Dreams Come True-donated by East Side Learning Center Rosie Cray-Dolls ‘n Trains-donated by White Mountain Shrine Club Marianne Chisholm-Down Home Country Christmas- donated by Ionic Ragged Mountain Chapter 20, OES Lisa Bordeleau-Easter Fantasy-donated by Concord TV Jackson Prive-Elfin’ Around the Christmas Tree-donated by Pat & Randy Dow & Donna Lapointe Stephanie Pelletier-Family Game Night-donated by Priscilla Chapter #51, OES Donald Green-Family Movie Night-donated by The Johnston Family
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Mary Straight-Fantasy Forest- donated by Ed & Laurie Drury Kathy Michachik-From Sea to Shining Sea-donated by Concord American Leagon Ladies Auxil-iary #21 Jasee Grenier-Get Your Ugly On-donated by Allenstown Elementary School Staff Maureen Arsenault-Gingerbread-donated by Chris Hodgdon & Susan Kalway Connie Hatfield-Giving Thanks in Honor of Stephen D. Kipp-donated Mary Crowley Anthony Imbimbo-Good Grief It’s Christmas-donated by Ch’ ichester Central School Student Council Donna Clancy-Green Thumb-donated by Maureen Barrett Cindy Patten-Hearts & Flowers-donated by Eileen McNinnie Christina & Andrew Lamson-Ho Ho Ho!-donated by Green Twist Acres Andrea Card-Holiday Cheer-donated by Sally & Mark Bussiere & Nancy Sevigny John Davis-Home Handyman-donated by A&P Sawmill LLC Lisa Bordeleau-Honey Do List Helpers-donated by Eddy Whitcomb Felecia Sargent-I Dream …I was a Ballerina-donated by Sargent Family Barbara Dooley-In Honor of our Fathers-donated by Rick & Linda Perry Linda Garan-In Memory of Susan Sponenberg-donated by The Cider Mill 5 Helen & Paul Gaudet-In Rememberance & Celebration of our Mother, Sue Comi- donated by Sue Comi’s Family & Friends Kari & John Halka-It’s Christmas Time-donated by Barbara Whitcomb Roxanne Benzel-It’s Snow Hampshire donated by Brenda Rowe & Friends Amanda Turner-Jamming for Fun-donated by Tricia Welch Mary Griffin-Jan Brett Christmas-donated by Keeler & Haggett Family Percy Annis-Jewlz in the Snow-donated by Chick Jewlz Kari Demeroto-Li’l Girls Dream-donated by Jessica Dunlop Jacob Coffill-Made in New Hampshire-donated by Head 2 Tow Learning Center Tracey Hall-Made in the “603”-donated by Bektash High Rollers Debbie Thorpe-Main Streets & Back Roads of NH-donated by Grand Lodge of NH Denise Gridley-Mario Tree-donated by Darcy Labrie Felicia Gelinas-Mary Kristmas-donated by Susan Wadsworth, Beauty Consultant Nina Buckman-Miracles are Everywhere-donated by Anonymous Rudy Makara-Nature’s Gold-donated by Billie Dionne & MaryK. Northrup Tom Carrikoski-Night at the Movies- donated Bektash Clowns Unit Ernest Hamel-Nightmare before Christmas-donated by Megan McGowen Amanda Racine-Noah’s Ark-donated by Promise Keepers, OES David Babonis-Pink Christmas-donated by Bill & Sharon Hebert Lorrie Stremlan-Pins & Needles-donated by Margo Hill & Laurie Haney Rosen Pat Dow-Pizza Hut, in Memory of Marie Palmer-donated by Tom & Kris Lowe Dale Niemi-Pretty Little Fishes-donated by The Dooleys David Breck-Proud as a Peacock -donated by Barbara Dooley Sara Fisher-Purple Majesty – donated by Bektash Divan Tanya Harrison-Raining Cats & Dogs-donated by St. Andrews Masonic Lodge #56 Louise Landry-Reading with Rumford-donated by Rumford Learning Center Ross Krutsinger-Reining Reindeer-donated by Jennisons & Millettes Sara Atkinson-Ribbons and Paper and Bows “Oh My” donated by Tom McGowen Geri Estes- Rustic Romance-donated by Pam Munro & Alison Walsh Jeanne Zesut-Safe Home for the Holidays-donated by Epsom Fire Auxiliary Tracey Birch-Santa’s Helpers-donated by Barbara Dooley Jodi Pike-Santa’s Musical Workshop- donated by Nottingham Underground Music Amanda Quindley-Santa’s Workshop- donated by The Old Crows Amy Burley-“Scent”imental Christmas-donated by Bob & Mary St. Jacques Aimee Monterio-Sibling Snow Fun-donated by The Emery Family
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Sharon Jackson-Slim’s Fvorite Things-donated by The Lamper Family Robert Merrill-Snow Ponies-donated by Easy Riders 4-H Club Adrienne Kinis-Sparkling Purple Eve donated by Taylor & Zachary Towle Josh Huggins- Spine-tastic-donated by Crossroads Chiropractic Jason Hersy-Spirits by the Sea-donated by Daniel Sinotte Co., Inc. Mandy Vitta-Stars & Stripes Forever-donated by Capital Physical Therapy Jill Gobeil-Summer on my Mind- donated by The Anderson’s & Friends of Hanover Ins., Bed-ford, NH Tara Pinto- Taking Flight on Dragons-donated by Rainbow Girls of NH Randy Dow-Thanks to our Troops-donated by A Million Thanks Carol Ashby-The Energetic Tree- donated by Logan & Nick Reed Justin Pare-The Nightmare before Christmas-donated by PA Key Club Norma O’Brien-The Nutcracker-donated by Heights Community Old Home Day Kathy Nerden-The Ornament Tree - donated by Vicky & Martin Payne Michelle Joseph- The Sweet Tree-donated by Whelan Sisters, Friends & Families Marianne McCall-The Tool Tree-donated by The Handy People Jennifer Doherty- Trim a Tree from A-Z - donated by Homeschool Explorers Nitasha Lanigan- Trucking into Christmas-donated by Banks Family of Auto Dealerships Tracy Brennan- Wonderful British Cars-donated by British Car Club of NH Lori Newcomer-Winter is for the Birds- donated by Katrina Lecat & Sarah Johnson Bo Ball-X-Mas Marks the Spot-donated by Haggett Family Jennifer Williams-You are my Hero “G” Man, in Memory of Gavin Riley Taylor- donated by Julie O’Brien Dennis Dearborn-Thank You American Military in Honor of Lucien Mailhiot -donated by Heather, Brian, Shaylee, Kyla & Gavin Artus Pamela Ewart-The Sound of Music-donated by Piffsfield Players Lillian Mooney-Sweet Treats - donated by Pierce Family Simone Dallaire-Think Spring-donated by Bow Landscape Teresa Brown-Happy Holidays- donated by Mark & Aprille Lafond-Austin Cheryl Scott- Colorful Christmas-donated by Damien LaFond -Welcome Home-donated by Alisha Kingsbury, Realtor, B&B Realty Angela Coughlin-Woodland Creatures-donated by Bailey’s Custom Carpets Tiffany Gordon-The Cheshire Tree - donated by Cheshire Shrine Club Janet Matteucci-Peppermint Twist donated by Derry Appliance Repair Heather Baldinelli- Christmas Party-donated by Humane Lodge #21 Debbie Thorpe-The George & Greyson Tree-donated by Walt & Ginny Young Real Madore-Deven’s Tree-donated by Deventry Construction C. Hoijer-That’s the Santa Claus Tree I was Talking About!-donated by The Donovans Donna Murray-Uncommon Diners-donated by Common Man Armand Carigan-Crystal Anniversary-donated by Potentate of Bektash Shrine Dennie Dearborn-Thank you American Military
Thank you to all “Fez”tival participants and visitors.
Due to space limitations some photos were omitted. Please go to our website for a complete summary of the 2015 Bektash
“Fez”tival of Trees
www.bektashshriners.org
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Love to the Rescue™…… Changing the World through Caring for Kids
Accessing Care is Easy…… No Written Application Required!
Any child under 18 with a condition that can be treated at one of the Shriners Hospital for Children is eligible for care, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
All care and services are delivered in a family-centered environment.
A few conditions that can be treated are; Orthopaedic problems, Club-foot, Hip Disorders, Limb Deficiencies & Deformities, Scoliosis, Cleft
Lip & Palate, Spinal Cord injuries and Burn injuries.
Shriners Hospitals for Children To learn more about the hospital services, or to refer a patient, visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org to locate a hospital near you or call one of the numbers listed below:
Ask the family to call the hospital’s outpatient clinic at either
one of our local hospitals or the national toll free number for our other hospitals.
The numbers are listed below.
Springfield, Mass. Boston, Mass. Montreal, Quebec Canada 1-800-322-5905 1-617-726-3675 1-800-361-7256 1-413-735-1234 1-800-255-1916 (ӿ) 1-518-842-4464
All Other Hospitals 1-800-237-5055
(ӿ) Burn Emergency Only)
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Bektash Pe on Instruc ons Listed below are a few helpful steps so that a pe on can be pro-cessed without delay in me to be voted on.
1. Prior to either a Stated Mee ng or a Ceremonial, please get your pe ons in early so that there is enough me to process them.
2. All Pe ons have to be submi ed to the Bektash Office seven days prior to the mee ng.
3. A current copy of the applicant’s Masonic Blue Lodge card must be a ached to the pe on when it is submi ed.
4. All line items on the pe on must be complete and accurately filled out. If no informa on is listed either draw a line or write N/A.
5. Be sure to list the candidate’s hat or Fez size.
6. The Bektash Office will not accept faxed or emailed pe ons.
7. All Candidates must report to the designated mee ng place at the mes scheduled.
First and second line signers please do not abandon your candidate a er you submit his pe on. It is your responsibility along with the Membership Commi ee to insure that the candidate experiences an ini a on never to be forgo en. Addi onally, you must make sure that he is mentored a er his ini a on ensuring that his Shrine learn-ing experience and his personal involvement is fulfilled. His success and personal sa sfac on is up to you!
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BEKTASH PULL-TAB RECYCLING PROGRAM
GFWC-CC Concord, NH Dover Middle School Dover, NH Al Hopkins VFW—Hudson, NH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Westborough, MA Vicki Aho Millbury, MA
Willard “Bill” McGinnies Jaffrey, NH Ted Brown Antrim, NH Peter Horton Bennington, NH Bob Abbott Franklin, NH
THANKS TO ALL!
Mary Wheelock Westborough, MA Siloam Lodge Westborough, MA Ray Kershaw, Sr. Sunapee, NH VFW Post no. 5613 Ladies Auxiliary Jaffrey, NH Dudley Balford American T-Shirt Co. Milford NH
Jessica’s last day working at the Bektash Office. We thank you for your almost 7 years of service and wish you Good Luck on your
future endeavors.
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BEKTASH CAR DONATION PROGRAM
Now you can donate your car to the Bektash Shriners! Now, you can donate your un-wanted car, van, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat directly to Bektash Shriners in association with Donation Angel. Dona-tion Angel will come tow your vehicle away absolutely free! Donation Angel is a nationwide service, so don’t worry... even if your vehicle is far away from Concord, New Hampshire it can still help the Bektash Shriners.
Donate your Car Running or Not
You can also donate your Boat, Camper or Trailer And Receive a Tax Deduction
Fast and reliable, we come and tow it away! It’s fast and easy just contact us at:
www.donationangel.org/bektashshriners
866-434-1131
Donation Angel Does the Rest!
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BEKTASH CLOWNS—ACTIVITY
The Bektash Clowns turned out for the Rochester, NH 2015 Holiday Parade
The Bektash Clowns were pleased to make a Holiday donation of a child's bicycle to the Dover Children's Home in Dover, NH
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Save Your Aluminum Can Tabs
HELP THE CHILDREN! Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center Money received from sale of tabs will be used for patient transportation to and from Shriners Hospital.
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BEKTASH CASH CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS—DECEMBER 2015
Thank you for Supporting Bektash!
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DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM GAMES START AT 6:15 PM
STOP BURNS
Anthony the Fire Ant wants to remind every-one to check their smoke detectors and re-place the ba eries.
BINGO WORKERS NEEDED FOR THURSDAY BINGO
Bektash Bingo is on the increase and that creates a need for addi-tional workers. With your help we can make Bingo even more successful.
Bektash is looking for part-time and full-time volunteer Bingo Workers for most positions. We are sure that we have a fun posi-tion for you. Come and join your fellow Shriners and their Ladies to help support our biggest fundraiser, in our smoke-free environ-ment.
TO PARTICIPATE, USE CONTACTS BELOW
Chairman—Lloyd Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue Manchester, NH 03102 C: 603-860-0435 Email: [email protected]
Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne 1140 Page Street Manchester, NH 03109 H: 603-668-3015 Email: [email protected]
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THE100MILLIONDOLLARCLUB The 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children have provided lifesaving and life-changing medical care to more than 800,000 children, regardless of their ability to pay. The money to provide these needed services at 22 hospitals comes from many sources: community donations; fundraising events; investment income; and support from the Shriners Inter-national. As health care costs increase, Shriners Hospitals needs your help, more than ever, to continue to provide more specialized care, offer medical education and conduct more research. Too many people believe that if they cannot donate or leave a large sum or money, their gift will not count. Every contribution helps. In order to encourage donors to contribute to Shriners Hospitals for Children, the HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB was es-tablished in 1972. The club is named for its goal of adding 100 million dollars to the endowment fund through gifts or bequests of $100 or more.
HOWTOJOIN There are three ways to become a member of the 100 Million Dollar Club: (1) By contributing $100 or more to Shriners Hospi-tals for Children; (2) By having your will include a bequest of $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; or (3) By adding a provision to an existing will leaving $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners. Please fill out the form on the right and send your contribution to Bektash Shriner's, ATTN: Recorder.
WHATYOURECEIVE Each donor receives a handsome 100 Million Dollar Club certifi-cate. By contributing $100, you can feel like a million, knowing that you have helped to ensure that Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren will be able to continue helping children in the years to come.
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100 Million Dollar Club
Please enroll me as a member of the
100MillionDollarClub
I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospital For Children.
I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospitals For Children
I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100, which is tax deductible. A certificate will be sent.
Make your check payable to: Shriners Hospital For Children I am a member of Bektash Shrine: _______ Signed: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________ Please have the Certificate read: _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Please return to:
Bektash Shriners, ATTN: Recorder PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302
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DONATED BY: Steven A. Mertz
HOSPITAL PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUND
DONATED BY: Ms. Marcia G. Bennett
BEKTASH GENERAL FUND
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: DONATED BY: Jean C. Sudsbury Jean C. Sudsbury The Frawley-Durham Family
Mrs E. Marie Palmer Harold Van Vliet Robert Frawley Sr
$100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: DONATED BY: First Section—Bektash Temple The Frawley-Durham Family
Harold Van Vliet Robert Frawley Sr
SUNSHINE CLUB
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: DONATED BY: Thomas J. Aspinwall Thomas J. Aspinwall
Sue Murray Jeff Kantor
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FRED S PARKER KEENE, N.H. Deceased: 10/30/2015 Born: 02/07/1939 Created: 05/23/1964
In Memoriam
ROBERT A GROGG PEPPERELL, MA Deceased: 11/08/2015 Born: 12/28/1936 Created: 06/01/1991
CHARLES R EATON JR SEABROOK, N.H. Deceased: 10/10/2015 Born: 02/25/1919 Created: 05/25/1968
LOUIS BOGRAKOS SOMERSWORTH, N.H. Deceased: 10/08/2015 Born: 01/08/1924 Created: 05/10/1969
CHARLES M HARRINGTON LEBANON, N.H. Deceased: 10/17/2015 Born: 06/11/1937 Created: 11/13/1999
WILLIAM G POOR PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Deceased: 09/17/2015 Born: 07/21/1918 Created: 10/08/1960
ROBERT J MCMAHON NEWPORT, N.H. Deceased: 08/16/2015 Born: 03/05/1938 Created: 06/08/1974
CECIL E GIBNEY JR EXETER, N.H. Deceased: 07/01/2015 Born: 08/09/1952 Created: 05/24/1986
BRUCE G STAPLES DOVER, N.H. Deceased: 06/28/2015 Born: 08/20/1935 Created: 06/12/1999
ALEXANDER LOIKA SOMERSWORTH, N.H. Deceased: 06/01/2015 Born: 07/20/1923 Created: 05/22/1976
ERRATUM: In the December 2015 Issue of the Bektash News “In Memo-riam” the Lawrence Keber that passed away on Jan. 21, 2011 was the father of LARRY KEBER from Danville. We apologize for the confusion.
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