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Volume 72, Number 2, February 2014

SandsSandsTampa, FloridaTampa, Florida

The Official Publication of Egypt ShrinersThe Official Publication of Egypt Shriners

Setting sail on a successful 2014

this year. Just think what that would do for our membership. If any one of you has suggestions regarding membership please do not hesitate to share them with your Divan or the Membership Committee. Remember why you became a Shriner and portray that to the community surrounding you and always remember. . .

“Our Children are in Our Hands and Hearts”

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Egypt Shriners Clubs and Units Meeting DatesAmbassadors Shrine Club.................................... 2nd Wednesday Brandon Shrine Club................................................ Last Monday Citrus Shrine Club........................................................ 2nd FridayClassic Car Club………........................................ 1st WednesdayCracker Jacks............................................... Last Friday of monthDeMolay Unit............................................................. 1st Monday Director’s Staff......................................................... Last TuesdayE.S.C.A.P.E. (RV Club)..................................................... On callFun N’ Frolic......................................................... 3rd WednesdayGreeters................................................................. 3rd WednesdayHernando County Shrine Club................................... 1st TuesdayHighlanders................................................................ 3rd TuesdayHighlands Shrine Club.......................................... 4th WednesdayHonor Patrol............................................................... 3rd MondayHumidor Club........................................................ 4th WednesdayKeystone Kops.......................................................... 1st Thursday Lakeland Shrine Club............................................... 4th ThursdayLegion of Honor................................................... 1st Thursday

Midget Motors.................................................... 2nd Thursday Motor Corps........................................................ 2nd Thursday Motor Patrol..................................................... 3rd Wednesday New Port Richey Shrine Club............................ 2nd Thursday Oriental Band................................................... 3rd Wednesday Past Masters............................................................1st Monday Pharaohs............................................................... 2nd Tuesday Pinellas Shrine Club ........................................... 3rd Thursday Provost Guard..................................................... 3rd ThursdayRitual Team............................ 1st Thursday April and OctoberShowmens Shrine Club ......... 1st and 3rd Monday, Nov.-Mar.Sun City Center Shrine Club...................….... 2nd Wednesday Tampa Cabiri Chapter..................................... 2nd Wednesday Technical Staff..................................................... 1st Thursday Tin Lizzies....................................................... 3rd Wednesday Trike Patrol....................................................... 1st Wednesday Wheels Association.............................................. 2nd Monday Y.E.S. Shrine Club............................................ 1st WednesdayZephyr Shrine Club.............................................. 3rd Monday

“OUR CHILDREN ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND HANDS”

The Potentate’s MessageDear Nobles:I am honored to be able to serve as your Potentate for the coming year and am excited about the many functions and events we will be having. It was very humbling but exciting to stand before you assuming this role at our annual Installation. As we hit the streets running again this year it is my hope each of you will participate in the many activities that will be planned throughout the months ahead, support our clubs and units, support our Oasis, and participate in as many of the other functions as you can.I would like to challenge each and every one of you to sign up one member

Yours in The Faith, Richard Richard Spaulding, Egypt Shrine Potentate 2014

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Congratulations to our Potentate, Richard Spaulding, and the rest of our hard working Divan. As we embark on the new year, it’s time to start thinking of how we can step up to the plate and accept Illustrious Sir Spaulding’s challenge for each of us to sign up 1 new member this year. Who do you know that will make a good Mason? … a good Shriner? Sit down and think about it and start with a plan and if you need help on ideas to approach your friend, call me, I have plenty of information to help you get it done.Yours In The Faith,Richard Weaver Membership Chairman


Egypt Sands Magazine

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

Egypt Shriners4050 Dana Shores DriveTampa, FL 33634-7499

Web site: http://www.egyptshrine.orgEmail: [email protected]

Phone Hillsborough:................................................. 813.884.8381Phone Pinellas:........................................................... 727.443.7597Fax:............................................................................ 813.884.7412Hours:........................................ Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PMEgypt Sands Editor............................................... Juan A. Martinez

Staff Photographers:Nick Paull and Doug Williams

Egypt Shrine Office Directory..............................................Ext. #Opperator................................................................................... 300Brenda Williams......................................................................... 302Rosa Fernandez.......................................................................... 305Treasurer/Tom Colestock........................................................... 301Recorder/Dick Fisher................................................................. 303Potentate/ Richard Spaulding..................................................... 304Divan/Chief Rabban................................................................... 231Divan A. R.., H. P. & P.., O.G.,.................................................. 309Hospitals Services/ Patricia Chillura.......................................... 311Oasis Lounge............................................................................. 314Sands/Press Corps...................................................................... 313Rentals, Eileen Taylor................................................................ 308Circus Office.............................................................................. 307

Rosa: Dues, Crown of Honor, Temple Function Reservations, Membership.Patricia: Office Administration, Hospitals Services.

Egypt Sands MagazineIs a publication devoted to promoting the interests of Egypt Shriners and its Shrine Clubs and Units in particular, and Shrinedom in general. Send all information, pictures and contributions to [email protected] to be received no later than the fifth of the month prior to the publication month. i.e. December 5th for

the January issue, etc.

Egypt Shrine 2014 DivanPotentate............................................................. Richard SpauldingChief Rabban......................................................... Luther G. Baker, Jr. Assistant Rabban.............................................. Dwight E. BrownH.P&P ….……..…......................................................... James Lich Oriental Guide............................................................. Reggie Guier Treasurer Emeritus....................................... D. T.. “Tom” ColestockRecorder............................................................... Richard D. Fisher

2014 Appointed Divan1st Ceremonial Master…......................................... Brian Campbell2nd Ceremonial Master..............……...................... Brian Campbell Director................................................................... John W. Buchan Marshall.................................................................. Earl F. Finch, Jr.Captain of the Guard............................................. Richard Whitford Outer Guard........................................................... James E. ThomasChaplain................................................................ Richard FellowsAssoc. Chaplain........................................................ Fred BasehoreAssoc. Chaplain................................................. Walter L. FriedleinAssoc. Chaplain.....................................................Curtis M. Carter

Table of Contents

Membership

$100 Million Club .....… 44Booster Page ……...….. 46Burn Awareness …...…. 28Calendars ……………. 3-4Cincinnati Hospital …... 27Club News ………... 15-16Deceased Members ….… 6Editor ……..………….. 45Election Pictures ….…4-25Fair Day …….....………. 9Greeters’ Party ……….. 39Hospital Days ………… 10Hospital Dinner ….…… 11

Hospital Story Book …. 23Information Renewal ..... 20Mason’s Arrangements ...43Membership ………..…... 5Oasis Events ….….....… 14Pathway of Honor …...... 42Potentate’s Ball ...…. 12-13Potentate’s notes …...….. 2Potentate’s Trip …… 40-41Scald Awareness ……… 26Scottish Rite ……...……. 8Tree of Life ………...… 31Unit News ………… 17-21


Deceased MembersDecember 2013

Legge, James M. …..................……… 12/25/2013

Murphy, Osmond S. …....................... 01/12/2013

Schick, William C. …...................……. 11/28/2013

Spinks, Frencis H. …....................…….. 11/27/2013

Wolfe. Clay B. …………..................….. 12/21/2013

We need your help. When you are ill or facing hospitalization, we want to know. If one of our fellow Nobles dies, we need to know. Please call the Egypt Shrine office: 813-884-8381 (Hillsborough) or 727-443-7597 (Pinellas) and speak with Reggie at extension 300 or Rosa at extension 305. They will make sure that our Chaplain is informed of the situation. Thank You.

Egypt Shriners LEGION OF HONOR

Meets the 1st Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM

Richard Weaver Commander

C: 352-238-8803

Jack Kempster Adjutant

H:863-680-3162 C:863-221-3323

ALL SHRINER MILITARY VETERANS ARE INVITED

In the LOH Unit Room at the R.S. “Stu” Lang Activities

Building


Psst!...The Egypt Shrine Circus is coming.

April 10 - 13, 2014


Scottish Rite News

By Noble Casey Fletcher 32°, KCCHThe Scottish Rite confers twenty-nine degrees, the 4th through the 32nd, originating from old French Masonic rituals probably birthed in the 17th and 18th centuries. Rewritten by Illustrious Albert Pike 330 in the 1850s, the degrees have been updated and revised over the years into their modern state. The three degrees of the “Blue Lodge” fall within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge system, so the Rite does not confer them. However, the Rite does possess its own introductory degrees, referred to as the “Red Lodge” degrees and they are worthy of investigation and study. Among the objectives of the Rite is the continual self-development and education of the individual Brother. The Rite is classed into four bodies, each with its own particular emphasis.The Lodge of Perfection includes the 4th through the 14th degrees. They tell a more expansive version of the Hiramic Legend because the Rite’s third degree has a different narrative than the Blue Lodge’s. These degrees portray events occurring subsequent to the third degree and deal differently with the Ruffians. Additional characters are introduced into our story line and their roles developed to good effect. These degrees espouse lessons of morality and virtue for the individual and society. While ostensibly they simply tell a longer or more expansive legend than our Third Degree, their subject and focus is individual character development. Ultimately, their theme might be described as encouragement to “know thyself.”The Chapter of Rose Croix includes the 15th through 18th degrees. Its work redirects our attention outward, toward living rightly and justly, charitably conducting ourselves with our fellow men and searching for knowledge or a fuller awareness of Deity. These degrees are at once religious, moral and philosophical.The Council of Kadosh includes the 19th through 30th degrees. The Council is composed of the knightly or chivalric degrees – but each is intensely mystical and symbolic. The 29th degree, Scottish Knight of

St. Andrew, depicts (one of) the founding legends of Freemasonry.The 31st and 32nd degree comprise the fourth body, the Consistory. The former degree returns our attention to the self-examination and self-reflection inculcated in the Lodge of Perfection. It is a powerful degree, reminding us that the path to immortality is more than the mere outward appearance of piety. The 32nd Degree culminates with the exploration of the Royal Secret and the Holy Doctrine.The Scottish Rite meets at its Center in Tampa on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM, preceded by a 6:00 PM dinner. At the February 10th meeting, Brother AJ Ahrens 320 will present an educational paper.The Scottish Rite’s degrees will next be conferred on March 29th and April 5th. Petitions are available at http://tampascottishrite.org.








Egypt Shriners Club News

HERNANDO COUNTY SHRINE CLUB

By Noble Jim ‘Doodles’ QuinnGreetings from the Ridge. Congratulations to our Illustrious Potentate Richard Spaulding and The Divan on being elected to serve Egypt Shrine for 2014. We know that 2014 will be another great year under their leadership. Also, congratulations for a job well done to Immediate Past Potentate Tom Robinson and Divan for a very successful year in 2013.Illustrious Potentate Richard Spaulding and his Divan traveled to Highlands Shrine Club on January 25th and Illustrious Sir, Richard installed the following officers for the year 2014: Past President Dennis Koranda, President; Mike Byers,1st VP.; John Sbiegay, 2nd VP; Past President Sam Wilkin, Secretary and Past President Jerry Higginbotham, Treasurer. Our Board of Directors is composed of Immediate Past President, Ken Williams; Nobles Howard Craddock, Wayne Hammond, Past President Jim Keaveny, Stuart Rieben, Past President Steve Hall and Past President Robert Leaphart. Our Holding Corporation Directors are Nobles Rex Bond, Jim Day, Robert Love and Robert Coy. We have some very qualified officers to serve this year and are looking forward to another successful year in 2014. Several members attended the election of officers in Tampa on January 11th. Our hospital committee also, made a trip to the Tampa to the Shrine Children’s Hospital to deliver a couple hundred pounds of can tabs. Our Valentine Social will be on Saturday, February 8th. This will be a fun night with fun activities so mark your calendar and if you have not already done so, call in your reservation to (863) 382-2208 and leave information on the answering machine. Additional details are available in the newsletter.In addition, we continue to have our regular weekly activities of every Saturday Morning $4.00

Breakfasts, flea markets, and shrine stores operations, Tuesday Cards, Wednesday morning coffees, Friday Darts, etc. We encourage and invite our visiting Nobles attend all of our activities, including Socials and Business meetings.Nobles and Masons, if you are traveling to or thru Highlands County with a motor home or RV, please keep the Shrine Club in mind for an overnight stay or longer if you prefer. We have 4 spaces with electricity and water located on our grounds in shaded areas. These accommodations are reserved for Nobles and Masons only, at a very nominal donation. So nobles and brothers, set your GPS in our direction. We are located at 2604 State Road 17, Avon Park, and Florida. For more information, call our club at 863 382-2208, leave your name & telephone number and we will get back to you shortly.We would like to thank and express our appreciation to outgoing President, Noble Ken Williams and Lady Joyce for a great year in 2013. Noble Ken is continuing to support the club by serving on the board of directors this year. Also, a Special Thank you to all the Nobles and Ladies that put in many hours working the breakfasts, stores, fundraisers, flea market, etc. You know who you are and your help is truly appreciated. In closing, we urge our Ladies and Nobles to make a New Year’s resolution to attend and help with the activities being planned this year. These activities are planned with you in mind, but to be successful your help and support is needed. Isn’t it great to be a Shriner?

The holiday season is a time to greet old friends and meet new ones. Our Christmas party was just such an occasion. It is also a time when non-Masons get an opportunity to see the Masonic brotherhood in action. In addition to the outstanding food and drink there was dance able music, Santa Claus and gifts for the Ladies. Illustrious Sir Frank Mongiovi served as

New Port Richey Shrine ClubBy Noble Ron Bart


the Master of Ceremonies and was in his usual rare form. I must take exception however to some of the stories told about your faithful reporter. Oh well, it is the season of good cheer so I’ll take your best shots.We welcome back our snowbird members and look forward to their participation in our Club activities. As usual there will be the spring and fall picnics and plans are already in the works for next year’s Christmas party. Every even month is our Ladies days and speakers are being set-up for their entertainment and maybe some new information. You are all welcome to join us on the second Thursday of the month at the VFW in Holiday.Our best wishes to Illustrious Sir Richard Spaulding and his divan. You know where we live so don’t be strangers. We will do our part to ensure a successful for Egypt Shriners. We also thank Illustrious Sir Tom Robinson for his support and a very enjoyable year.Make sure that your chaser is not a trooper. Here’s to you, Walt.

What better way to welcome in the New Year, than seeing the Shriners International Float in the 2014 Rose Bowl Parade? Having lived in California and observed the work involved in creating these beautiful tributes, we all can take great pride as our mission of Love to the Rescue was made known around the World. Sun City Shrine Nobles were happy to participate in the “We ‘R’ Membership” program for 2013. We achieved the goal of three new Nobles and were honored to attend the January 4th membership appreciation Bar-b-que at Hooper’s Hollow. The food and fellowship with members of other Clubs and Units was great. Let’s hope we can keep the membership growing in 2014 and bring more Brethren into the fold.A new year brings a new leadership team to Sun City Shrine Club. Our elected officers for 2014 are:President Noble Bob Harris1stV.P. Noble Don Churchill 2nd V.P. Noble Gene Welper3rd V.P. Noble Ron KemmelingSecretary Noble Art SwallowTreasurer Noble Russ McNeillDirectors Noble Fred Buss, Jr., Noble Al Clark, Noble John DeCaluwe, Noble Randall Gray, Noble Barry MyersThe Projects for this year are, for the most part, in place. After a few weeks to catch our breathe we will go forward, with the help of our Nobles and their Ladies, working to raise money to help our Children. As Always, our goal is LOVE TO THE RESCUE.Happy Valentine’s Day to All

SHOWMEN’S SHRINE CLUB By Noble Curtis Carter

Hello Nobles,By the time you read this we will have new Egypt Temple and Showmen’s Shrine officers. As always we should strive to support them throughout 2014.Our Showmen’s Circus, Bike Week, Poker Run are now history. If you missed them shame on you. They were a great success as usual. I do not have figures as of this article. Will update you next month.Hospital Benefit Days in December netted over $5,000 and we will have another one February 19th – 21st. Plan on coming out and support the hospital. We will be at the corner of Highway 301 and Gibsonton Dr. The ISSA Trade show runs February 4th – 8th. Shriner’s operate the golf carts transporting trade show participant’s to and from the parking lot. Don’t forget Fair Days and Showmen’s Jamboree on February 12th at 10 PM (go to Orient gate with your Fez and get in free. Join us as we auction of lots off neat stuff. I will close with this reminder …get involved with

the Showmen’s Shrine Club and be proud to wear the purple.

SUN CITY CENTER SHRINE CLUBBy Noble Ron Kemmeling


Egypt Shriners Unit News

Winter has attacked the Sunshine State in force, but this is does not compare to the frozen tundra 14 of your clowns just returned from. New England was cold outside but the fellowship with great friends and the opportunity to learn more about clowning warmed the hearts of all that attended NECI. When you watch your clowns perform and compare their makeup and costumes to other clown units, it is easy to understand why they make the trip to NECI each year. Each clown comes home with something new or an addition to their makeup or costume, especially after they meet the Chief. Balloons up to the clowns that take their time and finances to travel and learn to be the best clowns they can, then share that knowledge with others. So, they also can learn and improve.Clowns we have a big event February. Fair Day at the Florida State Fair is on Wednesday the 12th. We will attend this function in costume, so keep an eye for the Boss Clown’s E-mails and remember; if it’s not fun, don’t do it!

EGYPT CLOWNS By Noble J. Lee “Smurf” Cornett

The Highlanders hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years.2013 was a tremendously busy but rewarding year for the Highlanders as we were blessed to participate in some tremendously patriotic activities. Among these were several “Welcome Home” events honoring the World War II Veterans both in Clearwater and Lakeland. These large groups of World War II Veterans which made up the flights visited our most important national memorials and monuments, including their WWII Memorial.

HIGHLANDERSBy Noble Bill Newton

Another tremendously moving event was the Highlanders participation in the Iraqi Memorial Dedication in Veterans Park off of US 301. This beautiful and befitting memorial will honor our fallen heroes from the Iraq War.Other events we participated in included the Memorial Day and the U. S. Veterans Day Services held throughout the Bay Area for our fallen heroes and Gold Star Families. Additionally, the Canadian Remembrance Day Service at MacDill AFB remembering the United States, British, Canadian and Australian fallen from previous wars was a tremendously moving event!!!We also participated in another very important event. “Homes for Our Troops” builds specially adapted homes for our troops with disabilities. SSG Alex Dillmann received the keys to his new home during a Key Presentation Ceremony and we were able to participate in the raising of the U.S. Flag over his new home during that event. In addition, we participated in the USCENTCOM “Coalition Night” at MacDill AFB. This is a gathering of all the Coalition Nations’ personnel assigned to USCENTCOM along with their families. Each nation’s personnel are dressed in their native dress and share food, drink and culture from their country. It was a tremendous experience and much appreciated by all attending.Further, we participated again this year in the International Folk Fair held in the St. Petersburg Vinoy Park. This was another international gathering of people from numerous nations. Personnel from each nation were again dressed in native attire, discussed their cultures and folk art and dance, and shared their native foods. A parade of countries through the park was a highlight of the weekend. An again this year, we participated in the Great American Teach-in at Hudson Middle School. What a reward! The kids were a joy, interested, and appreciative. They were very inquisitive about the bagpipe and its history. The Highlanders also continued to participate in all the normal Gasparilla and city and surrounding communities’ parades as well as numerous Christmas parades throughout the area.We can’t forget the Tartan Ball, our premier fund-


raising event for the year that we had at the Event Factory. It is always a tremendous success for the Highlanders!All in all, it was quite a year for us. It is indeed a pleasure for the Highlanders to give back a little for the sacrifices all these individuals and groups of warriors have made to their country, the Great Land of America. It’s humbling and tremendously rewarding to be able to participate in events such as these.Indeed, the Highlanders are always on the lookout for additional prospective pipers, drummers and new members for our unit. If you have any desire or have ever considered bagpiping, drumming or merely socializing with a great group of guys, then we are the unit for you. Even if you just enjoy the pipes and drums and would like to be a part of an outstanding unit, talk to anyone in our unit. We would love to further your experience in both piping and drumming but also in having a good time.

The Legion of Honor sure looked good leading the field in posting of our colors at the East-West Shrine game. They also had a fantastic tailgate party led my George Fenno. The Legions of Honor from Sahib and Bahia as well as the young marines were fed very well. It was again our Honor to post the colors for our new Potentate, Richard Spaulding at his party.The Legion will also post the colors at Tampa Bay downs on March 29th. This is a truly fantastic day at the races. We have our own room and everyone that attended last year had a ball. If you are a veteran you may join the Legion and still belong to another unit. We are a band of brothers and always remember “IT IS AN HONOR TO BELONG TO THE LEGION OF HONOR”We have our new Officers for the year after our Change of Command.Commander-John Kimmel1st Lt. Commander-George Fenno2nd Lt Commander-Justin SparksColor Captain-Jon Kueny

LEGION OF HONOR By Noble Correspondent Richard Weaver

The new Commander cooked a delicious meal and the ceremony was very moving. We appreciated the Divan for being there and for Noble Juan Martinez for taking the picturesIn closing we had a fantastic 2013 and 2014 will be a better one. Without a doubt our Ladies are the best and we owe them everything.

Congratulations to Illustrious Sir Richard Spaulding and our Divan on their election, we look forward to working with you this year. Our new Oriental Guide, Reggie Guier, has hit the ground running. We wish him great success and pledge to support him through his Divan years and beyond.February is here which means that the annual Mid Winter Meeting did not happen, no one was there and there was no fun to be had by anyone, because as we all know what happens there stays there. We did, however present our proposed FASMC Bylaw change for competition and are waiting for the results to get back to us. It was great to see Rand back in town for a few days and see him get appointed to the bottom of the FASMC line. He will make us all proud.February also means it is time to get serious about competition practice, especially since we have some cars available and 2 new Midgets to ride them. We are really close to having that 8 man competition team to go to All Florida in late April-early May. Let’s communicate our availability to our Director, Dewey, so we can schedule all of our practices. Room update, I will be in the room on Monday, February 17th at 6:00 PM to change the light fixtures. If anyone can come in to help, please let me know. It should not take a lot of time. We also need to figure out when we will be getting together to do the floor. That will be a bit more involved and I suggest that we do it on couple of consecutive Saturdays. Garage News, We have a few cars available and need to move some stuff around to get more efficient use out of the available floor space, that also needs to be a Saturday work day. I want to take this opportunity to

MIDGET MOTORS By: Noble Juan Martinez


Egypt Shrine Motor Corps: “A motorcycle competition and parade unit that has fun helping support Egypt Shrine, International Shrine and especially the children in our hospital system.” Visit us on Facebook, group page “Egypt Shrine Motor Corps.” We post Motor Corps pictures and videos.Congratulations to our new Potentate. The Motor Corps is looking forward to working with you this year.Our 2014 president Shane Moore is looking forward to a great year of motorcycle riding, parades and competition. We are all looking forward to the 2014

Thank Noble Arnie Walker for his years of dedication and service to the unit as Director and keeping our cars running. Arnie has retired as a driver, but is still an active member of our unit. If it were not for what Arnie, Mike C. and Mike R. did during the lean years, we would not have a unit to belong to. Thank you all Nobles.Broken Spindle Alert! Since we have not had any events or practice since the Safety Harbor Parade, Dewey still wears the spindle proudly. For those of you who don’t know, our “Broken Spindle” award goes to the Midget who last broke down in a parade or practice. It is always passed on with Brotherly Love and Affection as well as a little bit of ribbing. Awards like this are popular among FASMC units. The Motor Patrol has their “Crash Dummy” The Motor Corps has their “Pickle” the Pharaohs have their “Skunk” We all do it and we’ve all earned it. In another life, I dropped my bike 3 times in a Christmas parade and earned the Skunk. Noble Toby Reese was happy to transfer ownership to me since he had owned it for over 6 months … I owned for the next 5 months and was happy to turn it over after All Florida when Joe LeClaire dropped his bike in a parking lot while keeping an eye on passing talent right before our celebratory dinner.Until next month, keep our Hospital Kids, staff and Doctors as well as our Divan in your prayers. Put the pedal to the metal and keep the rubber side down.

MOTOR CORPS By Noble Andy Foster

FASMC Midwinter. FSA is scheduled for May 1st thru the 4th of 2014 in Cocoa Beach. Preparations for the 2014 FASMC competitions in Cocoa Beach are underway. With lots of practice we hope to ready. We know that there will be plenty of competition again this year. Plan to attend and enjoy the fellowship and friendly competitions.The Motor Corps will be starting our weekly competition practice every Sunday starting in February. Come out and watch. Bring your Motorcycle. After practice we typically practice our riding skills. This is a great opportunity to practice your skills. The Motor Corps has some very good riders that are always willing to share their knowledge and experience.

What a wonderful parade day we had in Safety Harbor on December 21st ...the sky was clear and sunny, weather warm, and loads of parade watchers along the route. The Band enjoyed riding with the Provost Guard, who, by the way, did an admirable job in reconditioning the trailer.At the December Ceremonial, I thought we had a couple of possible new Nobles to join the Puffers and Pounders, but one decided to affiliate with another musical unit. It’s our loss …but their gain. The important thing is that he’s becoming active.I guess my first 2014 boo-boo in the January Sands, was that I neglected to congratulate Noble Bill Martin on having been elected to the Band’s Presidency, and to First Lady Christine. Noble Bobby Appleton remains Secretary/Treasure, and Yours Truly as Vice President.Congratulations too to Egypt’s new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Richard Spaulding and his Divan. The Band wishes you God Speed, Fair Winds and Following Seas for the coming year.Happy February Birthday to Lady Billie Brantley on the 19th.Remember the kids in the hospitals.

God Bless You, God Bless Our TroopsGod Bless America

ORIENTAL BAND By Noble Robert E. Stihler


Richard Spaulding Egypt Shrine Potentate 2014

Did you ever wonder how many holidays or special celebrated days there were in February? Month long February observances include American Heart Month, American History Month, Black History Month, Children’s Dental Health Month, International Friendship Month, Cherry Month, Embroidery Month, Grapefruit Month, Snack Month, Wild Bird Feeding Month, and Responsible Pet Owner’s Month. Special days include: February 1st National Freedom Day and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police officially came into existence in 1920; February 2nd Groundhog Day; February 3rd Elmo’s Birthday from Sesame Street; February 4th Charles Lindbergh’s Birthday born in 1902; February 7th Charles Dickens’ Birthday born in 1812; February 8th Boy Scouts’ Day founded in 1910; February 9th Hershey’s Chocolate founded in 1894; February 12th Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday born in 1809; February 10th Chinese New Year the beginning of the Year of

PROVOST GUARD By Noble Tom Edwards, P.P.

the Snake, Ferris Wheel Day, National Organ Donor Day, Saint Valentine’s Day; February 14th National Gumdrop Day, President’s Day, Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday born in 1820; February 18th Mardi Gras is always 46 days before Easter also known as Fat Tuesday; February 17th Ash Wednesday; February 13th Pluto Discovered By Clyde Tombaugh in 1930; February 19th Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood Debuted in 1968; February 20th Hoodie-Hoo Day you are supposed to go outside to shout “Hoodie-hoo!” to scare away Winter and make way for Spring, John Glenn Orbits the Earth he was the first American to orbit the Earth on this date in 1962 in the Friendship 7 space capsule, the Toothpick Patented in 1872; February 21st Polaroid ‘Land’ Camera first introduced by Edwin Land in 1947; February 22nd be Humble Day, George Washington’s Birthday born in 1732; February 25th First US Electric Printing Press patented by Thomas Davenport in 1837, Paper Currency introduced in U.S. in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln; February 29th Leap Day only occurs once every 4 years known as the leap year, Yellowstone Park Day in 1872, Yellowstone became the world’s first National Park.And the most important day the celebration of the Potentate’s Ball and Reception on February 15th.


TIN LIZZIES By Noble David White, P.P.

Greetings and a Happy New Year from the Tin Lizzies. We also send best wishes to our 2014 Potentate, Illustrious Sir, Richard Spaulding. May I take this opportunity to thank those Nobles who came to the hospital last month to enjoy the visit of the East/West players who were as usual, great fun. I thought we should have some history in our monthly article. The 1st Model T was built 105 years ago in Detroit, Michigan. Henry Ford had the foresight to use the very first assembly production line and was ultimately producing a car every 93 minutes. Interestingly at the very outset black was not available since black paint was not durable. Instead the colors gray, green blue and red were the order of the day. The “any color as long as it is black” policy didn’t start until 1914. The car had three gears; two forward and one reverse. Kevlar was used in the production of brake linings. Well, I suppose if it will stop a bullet, it will also stop a car. In 1911 the car was also being produced in Trafford Park Manchester, England, and in Canada. Production reached 15 million in 1927 and this number was not surpassed until 1972 when the Volkswagen Beetle took top spot. So there!

Thanks for listening,

This month is busy with the Super Bowl Party, Showmen’s Parking, Fair Day, Hospital Days, and Memorial Service.Congratulations to all the newly elected and appointed officers for Egypt Shrine. Especially to our very own Provost Guard officers for 2014.And don’t forget to support the 2014 Circus with your Ads and Provost Guard parking and security. See you at Raymond James Stadium, April 10-13, 2014.

Greetings everyone:Congratulations to our newly elected Divan:Illustrious Sir Richard SpauldingChief Rabban, Luther BakerAssistant Rabban, Dwight BrownHigh Priest and Prophet, James LichOriental Guide, Reggie GuierWe look forward to working with you and helping you make 2014 another successful Egypt Shrine year. Our February meeting is in the Keystone Kops’ room on February 10 at 7:00 PM. As always food will be provided before the meeting. February 12 is going to be a long day. Fair Day starts at 8:00 AM. The gates open at 7:30 and there will be coffee and donuts available. Wear your Fez and help conduct some of our disadvantaged kids through the fair and rides. At 7:30 PM we will have our Stated meeting at the Stu Lang Activities Building. Sick around and stay up later for a fun time at the Fairgrounds as the Showmen have their Jamboree at 11:00 PM. If you haven’t been, you won’t believe how much you’ve been missing. If you are not a member yet, and want to learn more about what is going on at Egypt Shrine, stop by and enjoy some great company.

By Noble Mike Richards

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Noble First Ceremonial Master, Tom Bishop, What

did you do with the Canary?

Our 2014 Elected and Appointed Divan

Noble Tom Edwards, P.P. was conducts the election ceremonies

Illustrious Sir Richard Spaulding

addressing the attendees

The LOH Changing The Potentate’s flag

Egypt Shrine Election Day 2014

Sands Magazine O January 2014 O 25Our LOH presenting the Colors

Congratulations Noble Brian Campbell on your Appointment as First Ceremonial Master

Congratulations to our New Oriental

Guide family, The Guiers

Our Newest Legacy Members, Father and son,

Nobles Mark and Josh Vargo

The passing of the OG suitcase of secrets, and the hats too

Lady Bekki Colestock Fezzing our Treasures, Noble Tom Colestock





How You Can Help Shriners Hospitals For Children TampaShriners Hospitals for Children® - Tampa relies on generous donations from Shriners, affiliated ladies groups, corporations and the general public. Individuals can help support our work in many different ways, including:- A one-time cash donation or monthly gifts charged a automatically on your credit or debit card. - An annual monetary commitment through our Annual Giving Program- A gift to honor or remember a loved one.- A charitable bequest in your will - Gifts of appreciated assets or real estate.- Other planned giving opportunities, like Charitable Gift Annuities or Charitable Remainder Trusts.For more information, contact: Alicia Argiz Lyons, Development and Marketing Director aargiz-lyons@shrinenet. or 813-975-7118

Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Boxes

What Are they?A plastic cube with a slot at the top.

What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, money for our Shriners Hospitals for Children to help relieve the pressure from the Hospital Days Fund Drive.

Where are the boxes to be?

In any store or business, preferably near a cash register, within eyesight of customers making it easy for them to put their change in the box.

When are the boxes to be used?

All year round, so our friends can donate small amounts of cash any time.

Many businesses have some kind of collection box on their counter, so why not one of ours?If you can arrange a placement, please call our Hospitals Services office at 813-886-6154.



Tree of Life

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

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

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

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$500 ten monthly payments of $50 each

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Clowning around with the kids

The 2014 East West Shrine Game Player’s Hospital Visit

Provost Guard members, Nobles Don Veins and Fred Ciampi guarding the parking lot

Fezzie led the motorcade that brought the players to the hospital

The Board of Governors and Game Board Members prepare to welcome the players

Cheerful Smiles from the Ladies Oriental Shrine

greeted everyone as they entered Tampa’s

Shriners Hospital For Children

Noble Mark Miles busy with face painting

Fez Head Fred had a great time It looks like they survived the first 24 hours of being OG unscathed


The East team Players arriving at the Hospital

Big smiles were the order of the day and we

look forward to next year’s visit




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Dear Nobles:First, I want to thank Illustrious Sir Richard Spaulding for re-appointing me to serve as your director of the Sands Magazine. I really enjoy the creative process and, though I started this as a favor because I did not want an appointment 3 years ago, I could not imagine not doing this. On the same note, I have to realize that if something unexpected were to occur, Egypt Shrine would not have the Sands magazine until someone else figured out how to do what I do. If anyone wants to learn, please let me know and I’ll be happy to share the duties as you acclimate to the system. Is everyone ready to hunker down? This is our busiest time of the year and we need your help. With Hospital Days, The Potentate’s Ball, Fair Day, The Showmen’s Jamboree, the Dade City parade and our Memorial service kicking off the first month of Illustrious Sir Spaulding’s year, we will be going around the clock to get everything else that is going on this month up to Egypt Shrine standards.Remember that we are trying to have Family Friendly events at our Oasis Lounge to make sure that we get the maximum bang for our membership dollar. Come out and spend some time on Fridays and you will be hooked. Where else can you go and get the drink prices, family friendly atmosphere and great times? We have even changed the club room, thanks to 1st Lady Trish’s program last year. We have 2 large flat screen TV’s in the room as phase 1 of the project and are planning to keep improving it until it flows over into the Oasis Lounge. Come out and check out the changes … and enjoy your Oasis Lounge.Until next month, please keep our Hospital kids in your prayers. May God bless you and keep you safe.

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Editor’s Notes

Please Support your Oasis LoungeOpen Tuesday Through Friday 4:00 PM

until the last Shriner leaves.

Available for Rentals or Private Parties. Call us at 813-884-8381 ext 308.

"FAMILY FUN NIGHT" every Friday

"LADY'S NIGHT" every Wednesday

Dinner served by Clubs and Units before Stated Meetings

2 for 1 Wells, Wine and Draft for the Ladies.

$1.00 Drafts All night long.

Egypt Sands Magazine Ad Rates

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Note: The Sands magazine is available for viewing downloading and printing in color on our web site.

For additional information, contact us at:

Email: [email protected] Web site: www.egyptshrine.org

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Yours In The Faith,JuanJuan Martinez,Sands Editor

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In Memory of Noble Joseph B. Patterson 2/13 Noble Harry and Lady Bettie Karup 5/13

Noble Brooks and Lady Ruth Edwards 2/13 Noble George and Lady Dolly Banes 5/13

Noble Robert and Lady Nancy K. Stihler 2/13 Chief Illiniwek 6/13

The Incense Pot - Tong 54 2/13 Noble Harold Blake 6/13

Noble Jess and Lady Jennette Olsen 2/13 Noble Fred Basehore 6/13

Noble Bob Davis 2/13 Lady Dottie Basehore 6/13

In Memory of Lady Joanne Mitchell 2/13 Noble James P. Keaveny 6/13

Noble Paul W. Mitchell 2/13 Lady Theresa L. Keaveny 6/13

Noble Augustus 'Al' Alvarez 2/13 Noble Dave and Lady Toni Amis 7/13

Noble Dale D. Goodson 3/13 In Memory of Lady Betty W. Stoner 7/13

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Noble George Haines 5/13 Noble Russel and Lady Joan McNeill 10/13

Noble John R. Manning 5/13 Noble Patrick Hough 1/14

Lady Lynn H. Manning 5/13 Egypy Shrine Past Masters Unit 1/14

Noble Cy Hart 5/13

Lady Pat Hart 5/13

Noble Joseph M. Long 5/13

Noble Richard and Lady Jean Pierce 5/13

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