The ShriekThe ShriekFEBRUARY

2018

Hope everyone has had a great start to this New Year. I want to thank everybody whomendured the winter tundra weather that we had for the installation of officer’s ceremonyon January 6. We had a great turnout and tons of fun. Everyone seemed to be relaxedand enjoyed the evening’s food and festivities. We could not have done this withoutmy aides whom did a fabulous job led by my Chief Aide Sparky. As many of youknow, we lost our dear friend suddenly about 24 hours later. He will be dearly missedand went out on a high note. He was very pleased with this event as well and thereforeI think we can all have some peace with this seemingly senseless tragedy.

Our next big event will be the 97th annual Shrine Circus. The circus with a purposehas gained momentum over the month of January and we are looking forward to afabulous turnout.

For this year’s paper crusade appreciate dinner we will have a dry run fish fry on Feb9. Thanks to all who make this a great event and looking forward to serving you thismeal to appreciate you and all you do.

The world-famous fish fries will kick off this month and run until the end of March.Be sure to attend every Friday and remember we do have to-go orders.

In addition, do not forget to come and support one of our monthly Saturday eventslike bingo or dinner dances. These are always a good time for fellowship with yourbrothers and sisters of the Shrine.

For another fundraising opportunity, get your 1971 orange VW bug chances today! Wewill start bringing the car to events, so you can get a good look at it. It is a beauty for

its age, like me.

Las t ly, in te rms of fundra is ing we wi l l be se l l ingRobGregbucks. That is right we have Rob bucks left over fromlast year that I am putting my stamp on for you to save a lot ofmoney in 2018. Call the office for details. You cannot uselast years bucks so please discard them today.

From the report given by Ill Gary Caudill concerning ourfraternal membership, the trend is very alarming. For the firsttime in our history, we have fallen below 1300 members. Whilewe cannot control the black camel, we can help with restorationof our current members and recruit new members to keep ourgreat philanthropy alive.

Remember I love you and your pretty.

Potentate:Greg Pelfrey

Chief Rabban:Tim Redrow

Assistant Rabban:Jerry A. Ulm

High Priest and Prophet:Tony Bowling

Oriental Guide:Don Brockman

Treasurer:Clifford E. Fullman

Recorder:Gary Caudill

Trustees; Dave Sparks

Joseph P. HancockCarl Idler

Chuck JeffersMarty meyer

Office StaffSue Martini,Debbie Idler

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2017 Christmas Party

1 MILAN SNYDER1 LEONARD MELTON1 FRANK STEPHENS1 DARRELL HERRON1 GEORGE WATSON1 RICHARD MIDLAM2 WALTER RUEGER2 WILLARD HODSON2 RICHARD SMITH2 JOSEPH O LAY3 PHIL PATENAUDE3 CHESTER MASTALERZ3 RONALD CAMPBELL3 KEVIN G KRAFT4 NOAH MATHIAS4 GEORGE KIEHBORTH4 CHUCK COWAN4 DOUGLAS C HARRIS5 THOMAS DRESSELL6 ROBERT ALTHERR6 JAMES WEISS7 JOHN GEHLENBORG7 RALPH STEELE8 JOHN LONGSWORTH8 DAVID B. COREY8 PETER FEILEN8 JOHN D PHILLIPS

9 EARL DETMER9 JOHN WISHER9 RANDY C. ADAMS10 THOMAS ELAM10 LOUIS E. ADAMS10 GYLES BRUIN11 WILLIAM D BROWN11 THOMAS FISHER11 KARL KOETT12 DON MASON12 BILLY W WESLEY13 MICHAEL D KEMPF13 WILLIAM BOETTCHER13 DANIEL C LIND14 DONALD R THOMAS14 RONALD HENERSON14 MICHAEL J OLIVER15 WALLACE SMITH16 SAM CUNNINGHAM, SR16 ROBERT GATCH

IMPORTANT DATES

2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS–FEBRUARY & MARCH

2-4 97TH SHRINE CIRCUS BB&T ARENANORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

5 DIVAN/TRUSTEES MEETING-6:00–DIVAN/TRUSTEELADIES 6:00-UNIT DIRECTORS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -7:00

6 FUNDRAISING MEETING 6:309 DRY RUN FISH FRY

PAPER CRUSADE APPRECIATION DINNER11-12 MARDI GRAS12 BUSINESS MEETING – DINNER AT 5:30 P.M. –

MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.@ 9730 READING ROAD - 45215 – ALL WELCOME

13 FAT TUESDAY14 ASH WEDNESDAY

16 JAMES W. TEATER16 JOE V PELLY16 CHARLES W SAFFIN17 RICHARD STERLING JR17 DONALD H BOWLIN17 CHRIS L. SAUL17 MICHAEL G. ONEY17 MAURICE W PAFF, III18 FRANK C SEFTON18 GARY S. CAUDILL, PhD, PP19 WILLIAM HARRISON19 CHARLES W PRATHER19 TERRY G. JAMES19 DOUGLAS J. MILLER20 ROBERT E LYLE20 WARREN A. HUGHES20 DUANE M MAIDENS20 MARK D SHOEMAKER20 JASON REEVES20 JAMIE L ISAACS

14 VALENTINES DAY16 FISH FRY17 BE MY VALENTINE BINGO17 VALENTINE DINNER/DANCE19 PRESIDENTS DAY19 F.M.D.O.A – MONTGOMERY LODGE #94

6:15 – MEETING 7:0019 BONA COURT # 8 STATED MEETING –

7:00 SYRIAN SHRINE CENTER20 CIRCUS MEETING – 6:30 – SHRINE CENTER23 FISH FRYMARCH – 20182 FISH FRY5 DIVAN/TRUSTEES MEETING-6:00–DIVAN/TRUSTEE

LADIES 6:00-UNIT DIRECTORS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -7:006 FUNDRAISING MEETING 6:309 FISH FRY12 BUSINESS MEETING – DINNER AT 5:30 P.M. –

MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.@ 9730 READING ROAD - 45215 – ALL WELCOME

16 FISH FRY17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & DANCE19 BONA COURT # 8 STATED MEETING –

7:00 SYRIAN SHRINE CENTER20 CIRCUS MEETING – 6:30 – SHRINE CENTER23 FISH FRY30 FISH FRY31 CHILDRENS EASTER EGG HUNT

THESE WE DO NOT FORGETIN MEMORIAM

Morris L. Johnson ................................ 11/25/2017William T. Franklin .............................. 12/09/2017Lawrence J. Reynolds ..........................12/30/2017Coy D. Sparks .......................................01/08/2018Charles A. Nau .....................................01/09/2018

NOBLES FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY21 RAYMOND CAMPBELL21 JAMES D. CATCHEN21 VERNON J DAUGHERTY21 NORBERT DIETZ21 DONALD R GAUTIER21 LOUIE A. MCQUAIG22 ADRIAN P. ANDREE22 TRAVIS C. ROY22 SCOTT W HAGEMEYER22 MICHAEL E WERT22 CHRIS LOVELY23 DAVID M. LANCE25 JOSEPH S. DURBIN25 HORST W HARTMANN25 CHARLES W MARRS25 RONNIE L. WELCH26 PRESTON COOPER26 MITCHELL A. LIGHT27 HAROLD D HIMES27 ROBERT A KEEDY27 HOMER C LUM28 DONALD L DEEKS28 MICHAEL S DURHAM28 JACK R. BURNES28 BRIAN H REDMOND29 CHARLES DETMERING

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Antique CaravanThe New Year can often bring a mixed bag of emotions and memories for many Shriners and their families…. Some may have just experienced the bestyear ever and look forward to an even greater one looming ahead. Others may have just trudged through one deep struggle after another. The freshcalendar year brings desperate hope for things to be better, with an ache for the still-fresh wounds to slowly begin their process of healing. Whetheryou’ve just walked through the greatest year of your life, or are incredibly glad to see this one finally over, one truth still rings clear amidst it all. Youare not alone. Not ever. Your Syrian Shrine family is there to help, if needed. And though things and Shrine officers around us shift and change, SyrianShrines commitment to its members never changes. Syrian Shriners are lovers of Masonic principles, may the fruits of our spirit be evident in your lives– with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If you need help in 2018 contact your unit leadership,if you don’t belong to a Unit, contact a Shrine Center officer! Gary

Bona CourtCongratulations to the newly installed 2018 Syrian Shrine Divan and Trustees. The Ladies of Bona Court are looking forward to working with Ill. SirGreg Pelfrey and his Lady Jacque (our Lady too) throughout 2018. It is rewarding to be a part of the same philanthropy with such an amazing group ofNobles and their Ladies in supporting Shriners Hospital. The Ladies hope that everyone gives Syrian Shrine their continued support throughout thisyear to make it even more successful.

CircusCongratulations! The 97th Annual Syrian Shrine Circus is here. February 2-4, 2018 at BB&T Arena at NKY University. Syrian Shrine would like tothank the Circus Committee for their devotion and hard work. The Nobles, their families and the community for their continued support. We hope thateveryone purchased their tickets and enjoyed one of the shows! Thank you again!

ClownsEducation article…..Seeking Further and More Light (Why Competing at a Convention is the Masonic way to be a Clown) We have all heard theexcuses. I don’t go to competition because I do this for the Kids. I don’t like getting in front of people and being judged. I did it once and I didn’t likeit. Etc. Etc.…………………………. I would like to remind you of when you stood at a Door and knocked three times. The first time you asked for theRites and Benefits of Masonry. Next you were seeking Further Light in Masonry. Sometime later You were seeking More Light in Masonry. The ritualand wording may be a little different from State to State. The message is the same. When you became a Shriner, you were still tied to these words andthe obligations. There is not a better way to seek light as a Shrine Clown then to attend a regional and/or an ISCA convention. The classes are there forall to learn. The competitions are there to help you evaluate where you are as a Clown. It helps you evaluate how to take it to the next level. I am anexperienced Shrine Clown. I have attended many conventions. I have competed, Judged, helped run them as a regional officer, an Education officer, andam a Secretary. I have learned something or many things from every one of them. I receive new light as a Shrine Clown every time I go! It does notmatter if you are a new Clown or a 20+-year Clown. You will gain light from Competition and the classes at these events. I have heard many complaintsover the years about harsh Judges. It is one reason many do not want to compete. We are working on that in our organizations. Perhaps if you honestlyevaluate what Judges say in the comments, you can find something useful. If one Judge really hacks you off what did the other ones say? Learn from thelight and insight they are offering you. Improve yourself in Clown Masonry. The expense can also be an objection. ISCA and Imperial can be anexpensive endeavor. The Regional conventions are always drive able distance and less expensive. There are always Museums, amusement parks andother local attractions for the Family. It can very easily be made into a family vacation! What can be better fun for your kids than hanging out with abunch of crazy Masonic Clowns. Perhaps it will influence them to join one day. I guarantee they will have more positive memories from that type ofvacation than many other options. Lastly there is a ton of fun to be had at these conventions. The comradery from people you would not otherwise meetis priceless. You will make friends from all sorts of places, maybe even other countries. Aye Percy! I have learned more in hospitality rooms sometimesthan the classes. You can discuss your score sheet with the Judges there. Perhaps after they elaborate on their reason for your score you may becomefriends. If you see a child with no smile, give them yours Andy Chillie Mellman ISCA Education officer

Directors StaffCONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018 DIVAN - The Directors Staff wish you and Lady Jacque a successful year. The Director Staff has someplans for 2018 Underway. If anyone would like to join the Director Staff, contact any member for information

Syrian Shrine Golf LeagueGreetings Nobles and friends. Well, you’ll just have to hang in there, we’ve only got about nine more weeks, or so, till we start back in theclassic Syrian Shrine Golf League. Now is a great time to be getting that extra putting practice in and working on those physical exercises thatwill give you that extra 10 or 15 yards off the tee. Here’s a few more things to cogitate on these frosty days. How to properly line up that fourthputt. How to get more distance out of a shank. How to avoid the water when you lie 8 in the bunker. How to relax when you’re hitting three offthe tee. Knowing when to regrip your ball retriever. Now just sit back and think about the great nine hole rounds you’re going to have atGlenview Golf Course this year, birdies and pars are there for you to get. April 5th is getting closer. Keep on swinging Dick Manifold

Hospital HostsGreetings Nobles and friends. We’re off and running with this busy Syrian Shrine year. Our Shrine Circus is upon us and we are lookingforward to a very successful event this year. The Hospital Hosts continue their good volunteer work at our Shriners Hospital for Children, andwe invite any Noble able to give a couple of days or more each month to assist us in what we do, check us out. We meet each 1st and 3rd

Wednesday/month at the hospital, 9:30 A.M., in the Board Room. Parking is convenient in the attached parking garage. Meetings last approx.one hour. Examples of what jobs we do; Drive Our Syrian Hospital vans to offer transportation for patients and parents, etc., deliver hospitalinter-office mail, conduct hospital tours, to name a few. Our Syrian Shrine Hospital Vans are running well, thanks to Joe Mason, our vanmaintenance guru and the help of Marty Meyer and company. Dates for the Hosts Picnic and Christmas Party are yet to be set at this point butwill be forthcoming. Now for a short story: Seems Jethro was having trouble in school. His teacher was always yelling at him, “You’re drivingme crazy, Jethro; can’t you learn anything?” One day Jethro’s mother came to school to see how he was doing. The teacher told her honestly thather son was simply a disaster, getting very low marks, and she had never had such an unmotivated and ignorant boy in her teaching career.

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Jethro’s mother, shocked at the feedback, withdrew her son from school and moved out of town, relocating in Cleveland, OH. 25 years later,the teacher was diagnosed with irreversible cardiac disease, and was advised by her doctors to have open heart surgery by the only surgeonat the Cleveland Clinic could perform. She decided to have the surgery and it was a remarkable success. When she opened her eyes after thesurgery she saw the handsome young doctor who headed the surgical team smiling down at her. She wanted to thank him but could not talk.Her face started to turn blue, she raised her hand to tell him something but died quickly. The doctor was shocked, wondering what wentwrong so suddenly. When he turned around to leave the room he saw Jethro, now a janitor at the Clinic, had unplugged the life-supportequipment, in order to plug in his vacuum cleaner….. Really, if you thought Jethro had become a heart surgeon, you probably think there’sa possibility that the Bengals will win a Super Bowl! My friends…live life…laugh often…love much…and keep on smiling. Dick Manifold

Legion of HonorCongratulations on a great installation – a good time was had by all. The Legion of Honor was pleased to be able to present the flags at thisaffair. We’re now ready for the Circus – let’s make this the best one ever. The Legion of Honor members have always supported the circusand will continue to do so. Attention Veterans – if you’re free on the third Tuesday of the month, stop by and visit the Legion of Honor at theShrine Center (7:00 p.m.) – we need some new members and YOU can make a difference! Remember, It’s an Honor to Belong to the Legionof Honor. JB, PC, Scribe

MembershipThe Membership Committee has been working on Syrian Shrine’s Legacy Program for a few months. We are now ready to take the first stepin the implementation of our program. The committee would like the names of Nobles that have a family legacy in the Shrine. This may beSyrian or any other temple. This program is open to any Noble who has a family member who is a Shriner (living or deceased). Thisincludes; Fathers, Grandfathers, Brothers, Uncles, Sons, Grandsons, Nephews, In-laws. Please contact Al Tucker, Membership Chairman at859/384-4119 or e-mail at aetucker@fuse.net. Upon contact, be prepared to give the following information; Your name, the name of yourfamily member, the name of the temple in which your family member belonged, even if it is not Syrian. One last reminder concerningSyrian’s Legacy Program, please start going through family pictures as we will need those for the last phase of the program’s implementation.More information concerning your pictures will be forthcoming later. For more information about this program go to www.shrinersvillage.comOn behalf of the Membership Committee, thank you for your help as we undertake our Legacy Program. It is you and your family that wewould like honor by participating in our program. The next meeting of the Membership Committee will be held on January 18th at 7:00 PMat the Temple. Our members are urged to attend this meeting as we will be reviewing the Legacy Program and the details of its implementation.Al Tucker, Chairman Membership Committee

Mini RacersIt is with deepest heartfelt condolences to family and friends to announce on January 8th, 2018, the Mini Racers lost one of our grandestmembers, Mr. Dave “Sparky” Sparks. Sparky was a 25-year member of the Syrian Shrine, serving as a Trustee and Chief Aide among themany other jobs which he always stepped up to do without hesitation. He also served as Treasurer of the Mini Racers. One month into 2018and everyone is quite busy with preparations for the rest of the new year. Circus, parades and other activities fill the bill as well as monthlymeetings and participation in our local lodges. We are overhauling cars or helping others to prepare for the upcoming parade season. Anyonewishing to join the Mini Racers, wanting to work with us or have any information/questions to swap between units, please feel free tocontact us. What’s the difference between a used tire and 365 days with family and friends? One is a Goodyear and the other is a VERYgood year! God bless the Divan, all Nobles and the families of our Shrine. Mike Miles

Northern Kentucky Shrine ClubThe membership of the Northern Kentucky Shrine Club would like to congratulate our incoming Potentate Greg Pelfrey. We would like toextend to him our best wishes for a great year as he leads us in 2018. We would like to thank our own Illustrious Rob Smith, P.P. for hisleadership this past year. The Northern Kentucky Shrine Club held its officer elections for 2018 at the November meeting. The officers are;President, Ralph Steele, Vice President- David Soncrant, Secretary- Al Tucker, Treasurer- Ill. Rob Smith, P.P. We he ld ourChristmas party at our December meeting. This was a white elephant affair. There were a lot of “different” gifts exchanged. Some willprobably show up again at next year’s party. Our next meeting will be on January 25th at Barleycorns in Cold Spring. The meeting willbegin at 7:00 PM in the basketball room. However, come early had have dinner. The food is very good. Bring the family and have anenjoyable evening of fellowship. Al Tucker, Secretary

Oriental BandFellow Nobles greetings from the Band. Now that we are in the short month of February we look at resuming more frequent practices as weprepare for Competition. The Band had a blast at the Installation in January and was very happy to see all the Nobles having a great time.The parade schedule for the coming year will be out shortly and as always, the band looks to have a very active part. If anyone has an interestin the joining the band, please feel free to contact me for any further information. We were all saddened by the loss of our fellow BandmateDave Sparks. Rest in peace Brother.. Respectfully Paul Brown, Scribe 513-348-6486

RoadstersWe wish Greg and the 2018 Divan & Trustees, the best this year at the Shrine. We had a good time at the Installation with plenty of greatfood and fellowship. Now it is that time again to get ready for the Shrine Circus on February 2-3-4, and the Roadsters will be doing theirpart again in selling the program books. It is also time to get your cars ready for the upcoming parade season. The first parade will be theSt. Patrick’s Day parade, then our big trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We always have a big group attending. We do have some cars readyfor a Noble who is looking for a motorized unit to join .... but don’t look for my name or number in the 2018 Calendar Book, it was left out.So here is the Roadster listing: ROADSTERS, Fourth Tuesday- 6:30 Food; 7:00 Meeting - At the Shrine or at an area restaurant. DonMeinzen (Jeanne) 12041 Legacy Court, Sharonville, OH 45241; Cell: 218-2380, dmeinzen@aol.com. Give me a call or drop me a line if youwant information about a fun, family oriented group. Don Meinzen, Director

Ishtar Temple No. 54Daughters of the Nile -Congratulations to the new officers of the Shrine. Our ladies wish for you a wonderful year, and we hope you will callupon when we can help you out. Ladies, don’t forget the special Membership Service Awards Dinner to be held at Sharonville-Calvary Lodge#204, 11176 Maple Street in Sharonville on February 2nd at 6:00 o’clock. This is a FREE dinner hosted by the Past Queens, but you mustR.S.V.P. to Queen Beth by January 26th if you plan to attend. Our February session is special will be held on Saturday, February 24th.For your planning purposes, the installation of the 2018-19 officers will be on Saturday, March 24th. Please note on your calendars now – moreinformation will follow next month. “All you need is Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust” Marian Baird, Past Queen

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