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everyone a few pounds heavier! Great Job Bobbies!! The next success was the St. Patrick’s Day party. Just how much fun can people have with egg roulette? I was told once that raw eggs can make your hair grow. After all the raw eggs on my head I expect great things! I suppose the ‘yolk’ is on me! How about those special Irish dancers? Somethings will burn on your eyes and brain for a long time but the amount of laughter that was heard still echoes in the halls of Antioch! Susan and I just got home from our safari trip in South Africa. There was so much to see and experience, there is no way to put it in this article. We will talk about it often when we are all together. This trip was a result of good luck at the Yaarab Temple (Atlanta) Sportsman’s Raffle. I won this trip last year while we were investigating how they offer their raffle event to the public. Speaking of the Sportsmans Raffle, we are doing very well on ticket sales but we still have tickets available for purchase or to check out for you to sell. Remember, for each ticket sold, one dollar goes back to your club or unit. Get involved!! The April Stated meeting is on April 9th at Antioch and there is a Ladies program as well. Contact Pam Kraska to let her know how many Ladies are coming so First Lady Susan can prepare. Remember the Potentates Ball is April 14th at the Hilton Garden Inn at Austin Landing. We had to also secure rooms at the Staybridge hotel across the driveway from the Hilton. This is from overwhelming response to Nobles and Ladies wishing to stay over night. I hope you have your reservations sent in. Illustrious Sir Ray Combs will be installed as Commander of

From the PotentateIll. Sir Bret Stahler

the International Shrine Legion of Honor in Kansas City. We all extend congratulations and wish him and Lady Pat great success during his year. Next month will be the start of the parade season. Watch your Crier for details and attend your club and unit meetings for updates. I encourage you to mark your calendar accordingly so you can make these parades a huge success for Antioch. Last but certainly not least—REMEMBER MEMBERSHIP… MEMBERSHIP…MEMBERSHIP! Ask that Master Mason you know that would make a great Shriner to join our Fraternity! We are planning a full ceremonial in November but we also open to performing short forms if needed. Let’s make it needed!! I wish you all well and hope you will take advantage of all Antioch Shrine! If I can be of assistance to you please call me or stop in at Antioch. I am in the office 3-4 times per week for most of the day. Take the time to speak kindly about someone. Find more positives than negatives and smile at strangers as well as friends. At the very least, they will wonder what you are up to!Cheers!

Spring is upon us but you never can quite tell with Ohio’s diverse weather. Difficult weather or not, Antioch continues to provide entertainment and activities for everyone’s delight. The Monte Carlo night that was hosted by the Indy Cars and Four Wheelers was a major success and opened up more possibilities of expanding on the Monte Carlo idea for fund raising. I attended the International Shrine Clown Association Mid Winter competition to support two of our Funsters as they competed. They made Antioch proud by bringing home a number of awards! I am very proud of them. I also presented a $6000 check from AugMer Shrine club to the Sneaker Fund while I was there. The incoming president holds duel membership with Antioch and Za Ga Zig temple in Altoona, Iowa and presented him with a meritorious award for leadership. The Bobbies Fish Fry was another great success and

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IN MEMORIAM 2018MARCH 2018

David L. Keener 02/20/2018 05/16/1981Robert L. Chelle 02/19/2018 12/14/1991Ronald Puterbaugh 02/20/2018 05/28/2003James H. May 02/26/2018 02/10/1994Robert V. Bailey 02/27/2018 12/01/1950Charles R. Anthony 03/04/2018 07/17/1976H. Duane Bayman 03/10/2018 06/03/2004Edward Zawatsky 03/09/2018 12/04/1965Wiley J. Lawson 12/25/2017 04/27/1968

IN & OUT OF ANTIOCHMARCH 2018

CREATED

RESTORED

RESIGNED

Antioch ShrineChartered June 14, 1898

Stated Sessions are held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the second Monday of April, September and 9:00 o’clock a.m. the second Saturday of Decem-ber of each year. December meeting will be for Election of Shrine Officers and Imperial Representatives. The Annual Meeting will be held the sec-ond Saturday of January, starting at 9:00 o’clock a.m. Additional sessions may be held at the pleasure of the Illustrious Potentate, provided that due notice thereof be given to the Nobility as provided for in Section 3-6 of the Shrine By-Laws.

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Bret Stahler (Susan).................................................................. Potentate6512 Township Rd. 55 • Bellefontaine, OH 43311 • 937-935-9851

Paul Brigitzer (Allison)........................................................ Chief Rabban353 Tionda Dr. S • Vandalia Ohio 45377 • 937-623-1732

Todd Rider (Michelle)....................................................Assistant Rabban4470 Walgrove Ct. • Beavercreek, Ohio 45432 • 937-260-7367

Scott Fitzgerald (Sherry)........................................ High Priest & Prophet1508 Wedgewood • Fairborn, OH 45324-4031 • 937-532-9658

Kendall Lawson (Jennifer)..................................................Oriental Guide4204 Wagner Rd • Kettering, Ohio 45440 • Cell (937) 203-0669

Robert Mittlestead (Mitzi)...........................................................Treasurer251 Whittington Drive • Centerville, Ohio 45459 • Cell (937) 287-9868

Jerry L. Jamieson (Carol)...........................................................Recorder2643 Vienna Estates Dr. • Dayton, OH 45459 • Cell (937) 602-7419

Rev. Matt McFarland (Meredith)..................................................Chaplain500 McIntire Dr. • Fairborn, OH 45324 • Cell (937) 554-3256

Tom Best......................................................................Visitation ChaplainP.O. Box 730 • Vandalia, OH 45377 • Cell (937) 902-2788

Gary Strawsburg ................................................First Ceremonial Master1015 Ward Rd. • Wilmington, OH 45177-9214 • Cell (937) 823-6660

Bruce Adamson (Teri) ...........................................................Outer Guard1229 Stonyridge Avenue • Troy, Ohio 45373 • Cell (937) 726-6164

Imperial Council RepresentativesCharles A, “Tad” Claypool, 33°, Past Imperial Potentate

Bret Stahler Paul Brigitzer Todd Rider Jerry L. Jamieson

EMERITUS REPRESENTATIVES, COLORADO CORP.Dwayne C. Jones, 33° Robert E. “Gene” WallsDouglas R. Boyd Doug Sorrell Gary L. Blackford

PAST IMPERIAL OFFICERSCharles A. Claypool, 33° Past Imperial Potentate 2002-2003Ben Hardin, Jr., 33° Past Imperial Associate Chaplain 2002-2003

EMERITUS OFFICERSDale Biddle.................................................................................RecorderDwayne Jones, 33°....................................................................TreasurerBen Hardin, 33°..........................................................................ChaplainRob S. Fickert ...........................................................................Treasurer

Antioch ShrineChartered June 14, 1898

Stated Sessions are held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the second Monday of April, September and 9:00 o’clock a.m. the second Saturday of Decem-ber of each year. December meeting will be for Election of Shrine Officers and Imperial Representatives. The Annual Meeting will be held the sec-ond Saturday of January, starting at 9:00 o’clock a.m. Additional sessions may be held at the pleasure of the Illustrious Potentate, provided that due notice thereof be given to the Nobility as provided for in Section 3-6 of the Shrine By-Laws.

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Living Past PotentatesFrank S. Klugh..................... 1977John W. Shimer, 33°............ 1980Ben Hardin Jr., 33°...............1988Dick Church Jr., 33°............. 1989Charles A. Claypool, 33°...... 1990Robert E. “Gene” Walls........ 1992Dwayne Jones, 33°.............. 1993Robert I. Wagner.................. 1997Edward A. Molen..................1998Douglas R. Boyd..................1999Doug Sorrell......................... 2000Gary L. Blackford..................2001

Jim Brewer............................2006Ray Combs...........................2008Bob Deam............................ 2009Tom V. Schoff, 33°................2010Bill Garlow.............................2011H. Jeffery Shaw, 33°.............2012John Bull Jr...........................2013P. Scott Lipps........................2014Kevin Sweeney.....................2015David Heizer.........................2016Wes Ramsey.........................2017

John W. BooneCharles E. Lamb

Robert C. Cartwright

September , 2013

Notice is giventhat Antioch Shrine

will hold a Stated Meeting,

for the purpose of conducting businessto come before theNobility, on Monday

April 9, 2018at 7:00 pm.

107 East First Street, Dayton, Ohio“Es Selamu Aleikum”Attested:

Jerry JamiesonRecorder

Bret StahlerPotentate

There will be a Ladies progamInformation in the Crier.

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William FlockJames D. Rex II

I would like to thank all the Mounted Patrol members who came to the Circus and worked as ushers or helped out in any way. I hope you and your horses faired well during this cold winter. It is starting to warm up and we have a little longer nights which is well wanted and needed. I hope to see everyone at the next meeting on April the 5th. There are several upcoming fun events that I hope you can come out to and have FUN. On April the 14th is the Potentate’s Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn at Austin Landing. The Leadership meeting has been moved to the 24th. All are welcomed we will be having a spaghetti dinner and have a special speaker. Ladies are invited to this meeting. On May the 5th we will be going to Hollywood Casino in Dayton for Derby Days.

Mounted PatrolBy Noble Todd Rider, Asst. Rabban

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BOBBIE BITSBy Noble Shannon Zell

ANTIOCHSENIORSBy Noble Bruce E. Puff

Spring is here! It’s been so long since the Award-Winning Scat Kitty’s have performed in parades. The Bobbies first practice is scheduled, so the next parade season must be right around the corner. Going to Imperial? This year it is scheduled for July 15th - 19th, and I hope you are all planning to go and are as excited as I am to see the Bobbies have a strong showing again this year. Just a reminder, final payment is due by May 1, 2018 Upcoming Bobbies Practices First Practice is April 29th at Bob Wagner’s house. Bring your Skat Kitty and plan on doing maintenance in preparation for a great year of riding. There will be plenty of helping hands to assist the new Bobbies. Starting in May, practices will be every Sunday at 2pm. Just a note to all interested Bobbies and Babes, Lady Barbara is pulling together information to order matching embroidered polo shirts. Most Award-Winning Unit in Antioch & “THE BEST UNIT IN THE SHRINE”

What was the Make & Model of the Beverly HillBilly’s Jalopy?, on the TV Sitcom. The month of March has come and gone like a lamb, and we missed out on the last few weeks of the snow. So now, we summerize the snow blowers, if there is such a thing, get out the mowers, and start working the gardens. The Bobbies Fish Fry was “Great”, plus the St. Patties Party, also a terrific green time. No April Fools jokin’g round, The Pote’s Ball, “Could it be Magic” is going to be an enchanted evening of good times. Senior’s meet every Tuesday of the month, at Antioch Shrine Center, with a $1 donation for the fat-free doughnuts, coffee and tea. On the second Tuesday of the month. We have a “Great Breakfast”, with a donation of $4, wives & girlfriends are always welcomed. Bring a Masonic Brother and/or a friend. Doors open at 9:30 am. for the intellectual discussions and card playing. The Jalopy, a “1921 Oldsmobile, Model 46 Roadster.

PROVOSTGUARDBy Noble Tom Hail Happy Easter to all Nobles and Ladies of Antioch! Now that April is here hopefully the weather will warm up because the first day of spring was a couple of weeks ago. April also brings us the much anticipated Potentate’s Ball. Our Potentate Ill. Sir Bret and his Lady Susan have promised us “Could it be Magic” on the 14th at the Hilton Garden Center at Austin Landing. With their promise of “magic”, so many couples have signed up to attend, the Hilton has run out of rooms and the hotel next door has taken reservations for the additional guests. This looks to be a great year with many planned activities to keep us Shriners and our Ladies busy having “fun”. Remember the men and women who keep us free by serving our country both here and in foreign lands. Tonight, say a little and prayer that they all return safely home to their loved ones. God bless America

March seemed to have come and left very quickly, but we managed to have a great time at our 1st annual “Fundraising Dinner” on March 23, 2018. Rick did an excellent job, as always, preparing the lasagna dinner for us. We also had a great time with bake sale, 50/50 drawing and the “Italian” themed raffle basket. Thanks to all who came out to help and support us during this event. We are currently still selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a suite at the Dayton Dragon’s Game for Sunday, May 20, 2018. You still have until Monday, April 9, 2018 to purchase your tickets with the winning ticket to be drawn at the Antioch Stated Meeting that evening. Please see any Elissa Lady or Pam at the Antioch office if you wish to purchase tickets. Thanks to everyone for your support of Elissa and have a great month!

ELISSA SHRINE GUILDBy Maharanee Renee MarcumCLASSIC

CARBy Jim Matthews, Director

Spring is finally here and we hope the snow and bad weather have passed us by until next fall. Our members are starting to get their cars out of winter storage, waxing them up, and making cosmetic changes such as paint touch ups and seat cover replacements. Our first parade this year will be May 30 in Bellefontaine. One of the things discussed at our last meeting was the selling of ads for our Car Show fliers. Our members will be soliciting ads from area businesses as well as other Shrine Units, Masonic bodies, or Lodges. If you know of a business person, have a business, or would personally like to sponsor and ad in our car show brochure, please contact any Classic Car Member. Please keep in mind that the money made from our car show is donated to the Antioch Foundation for various temple improvements and the ad sales are a significant part of the money raised by the car show. Spring car tip: Check your engine air filter, cabin air filter, and cooling system -- Check your belts and hoses -- Know when to change your oil -- Make sure your antifreeze is in good shape.


PHOTOUNITBy Noble Bruce E. Puff March is now long gone, with the sub-zero weather and snow. The rain did not deter the people, Nobles and families from filling up the Main Dining Room for the Cabiri Fish Fry. The Photo Unit got a few great shots of a couple Past Pote’s cooking up the light golden brown fish and then service with a “Smile.” The Monte Carlo had 250, plus, people with a lot of great door prizes. Again, great photos taken of the cards being dealt, and winning hands. The Bobbies Fish Fry was equal to, if not a little better than the one a month before, and the photos taken of the St. Patty’s Party had a green tint. The Pote’s Ball, “Could It Be Magic” will be great to see if we, the Photo Unit, can get that magic onto prints. We meet the 4th Wednesday, of the Month, at Antioch, 7:30 p.m. So, if you can work magic with a camera, look for those smiling faces of our Nobles, join us.

ParadeEscortBy Noble Michael Hayslip, Secretary There has not been a whole lot happening in our unit since the last Crier as we are still getting ready for the parade season. The weather has finally started to turn warmer and the days longer. However, because of the Spring weather you will start to see a lot of motorcycles on the roads again. Please take the time to look twice for bikes! And if you ride, be defensive and never ride beyond your ability. Or as the saying goes, “Don’t ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.”

By Noble Ben H. Larick, President

Antioch Travelers Camping Club

Noble Travelers and their Lady’s at our February 20th meetingset our first camp out at Natural Spring Resort in New Paris, Ohio.The date set is April 20 through 21. Some will arrive on Thursday evening.We will be guests of the TRI-STASTE TRAVELiERS a camping club of theFMCA (Family Motor Club Association) in Cincinnati, Ohio. If the weatheris not in our favor we have the Natural Spring Resort club house to use sowe can be inside The Camping fee is $33.00 per night.Food for the camp out is $5.00 per person. Please contact me for the camping form that needs to be filled out so I canget it sent in along with a check for the nights staying and the food. The Murat RV Camping Club and the Antioch Travelers will be going toTarumShrine Club in Richmond, Indiana for a fried chicken dinner on Friday nightthe 20th.The Divan from Antioch and the Divan of Murat Shrine are also invitedand all Nobles and their Lady’s. The cost for the dinner is $10.00 per personwith a open cash bar. If you are going please call me, Ben Larick at 937-247-4515 for reservations and the form that needs to be sent in for camping and a check for the camping nights and food.

ANTIOCHGUN CLUBBy Noble Tom Hail Our April meeting is on the 18th at Vandalia Range & Armory starting at 7:00pm. Of course, as always, if you wish to come a little early and “plink” on the firing range, it will be open at 6:00pm for you and your Lady. Remember, there are numerous hand guns for rent if you want to try out something new. We will have a guest speaker, Noble Peter Dyer, who will give a presentation on the “7 Steps to Shoot Any Gun”. Noble Dyer was a member of the US Air Force Firearms Team in Europe and competed in both “International Plates” and “Bianchi Cup” matches. He recently attained the position as one of only 2,000 National Rifle Association Training Counselors nationwide. President Free extends an open invitation to any Noble and Lady to attend one of our meetings, at VR&A or downtown at our Antioch.

Lots of uz was able to get outta the holler and cum to the meetin’ place in Dayton,Ohio. After we all said hello and said our pledge to alligance to our Flag, the Rabban told some belly laffs.we ate a grand supper of loaded baked taters with lots of trimmins. Gud soup and lots of salads..the still was workin’ and we also had desserts. After supper our queen gave us a test on the holidays in March- never knew there were so many holidays! Then we played Family Feud and I do believe she had a favorite side. we was winning by far and we ended up dead last. Rub offs went to the winners of the March madness and other prizes to the family feud winners. Pikeville days are fast approaching so if’n you hanker to go then you need to call Wes Ramsey. Next meetin’ will be Friday April 6. There will be ‘nitiation so come and bring a friend with you.

By CUZ DAVE

Hillbillys 91WRIGHT FLYER CLAN

I would like to thank all the Greene Co. members who came to the Circus and worked as ushers or helped out in any way. Our numbers have been low the last couple months due to the weather and sickness, now that the weather is warming up and we have a little longer nights I hope to see everyone at the next meeting on April 18th. There are several upcoming fun events that I hope you can come out to and have FUN. On April the 14th is the Potentate’s Ball the Hilton Garden Inn at Austin Landing. The Leadership meeting has been moved to the 24th. All are welcomed and we will be having a spaghetti dinner and have a special speaker. Ladies are invited to this meeting. On May the 5th we will be going to Hollywood Casino in Dayton for Derby Days. Hope to see you out and about.

Greene CountySHRINE CLUBBy Noble Todd Rider, Asst. Rabban


It’s spring, time to get our equipment ready for our first parade in May at Bellefontaine Ohio. March was a very productive month with the Motor Corps’ new Secretary Noble Dan Lumnah taking over and proposing several positive initiatives for the Motor Corps. Dan’s new format for the monthly news E-mails and updates is a great improvement and have been well received. His take charge attitude has been well received and the establishment of job descriptions and updating the By-laws is long overdue. This is one area of concern that Noble Kelly expressed prior to his passing last fall. Hang in there, Dan, we all in the Motor Corps will support you. In regards to parade season preparation, all Nobles are reminded that proof of insurance is required if you are to parade with a motorized vehicle and once again we want all Nobles in the Corps to complete the required Antioch insurance form. The Motor Corps wallet-size directory has been updated and printed and is available from the Secretary or Noble Pete Boyd. It contains the Parade schedule and dates for other significant events. Get ready!!!!! Let’s have a great parade Season.

MOTORCORPSBy Noble Pete Boyd

ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION….The Antioch Shrine DRIFT SQUAD is now FREE to join! That is right FREE!!!So, if you are interested in the thrill and excitement of driving a Drift bike come on out to the next Drift Squad meeting. The meetings are held at the Antioch Shrine Center on the Second TUESDAY of each month at 6:30 PM. We would love to have you join us and help get the drift bikes up and sliding into the new parade season that is quickly approaching.If you have questions, contact Scott Fitzgerald at [email protected] or 937-532-9658. The next meeting is March 13, 2018. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

BOBBIE BITSBy Noble Shannon Zell Mid-winter is here, it’s been so long since the Award-Winning Scat Kitty’s have performed at the parades, but we are half way to the next parade season. Bobbies first practice is April 29Th. Going to Imperial? Jan. 31 is the deadline for Imperial 2018 reservation. This year it will be July 15th – 19th, well after the 4th so, Bobbies let’s have a strong showing at this year’s Imperial.Reservation and first night deposit required before January 31, 2018. Second night payment by April 1, 2018 and final payments by May 1, 2018.Upcoming Bobbies Fish Fry !Come one, come all, mark your calendar, invite your friends, family, and prospective masons and the public. The Bobbies Fish Fry is March 19, 2018. Doors open @ 5:30pm, Dinner 6 – 8. Pre-Sale tickets $12 per person / $15 at the door.Most Award-Winning Unit in Antioch & “THE DAMNEDEST UNIT IN THE SHRINE”

Editors note: The Bobbies Column below was acciden-tally omitted from last months Crier. Our apologies to the Bobbies.

By Noble Louis Caston, Past Commander

Legion ofHonor

This month’s Legion of Honor Crier is dedicated to our own Illustrious Sir Ray Combs as he is being installed as the Commander, International Legion of Honor this month. As you can see below Ray has been a bit busy: Worshipful Master, Lodge #660, Commander, Antioch LoH, 2003 Illustrious Potentate, Antioch, 2008 Board of Governors, Shriners Hospital Lexington, KY, Retired Chief Master Sergeant, Past Commander, Post #762. Member Farmersville Lodge #482 Member of all York Rite and Scottish Rite bodies Member Royal Order of Jesters, Member GLSA Legion of Honor Commander, International Legion of Honor, 4/28/2018 Ray has been a friend and mentor to many, and has always stood ready to help whenever needed.Let’s not forget that this is only accomplished with the help of Ray’s Lady Pat Combs. They have travelled thousands of miles together for Masonry, Shriners, and the Legion of Honor.Congratulations Commander!!

Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do

US Air Force Core Values Please keep our members that may be sick or distressed and all of our veterans, wherever dispersed, in your thoughts and prayers.


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I am writing you to tell you about the responsibilities of the office of the Assistant Rabban and our activities of the Shrine Center. As an elected officer of Antioch it is my responsibility to be a representative to the Iowa Corporation at Imperial, attend Divan meetings, stated meetings, and all other meetings as directed by the Potentate. He shall attend Assistant Rabban School. He shall also try to attend Shrine Circus and Fund Raising Association if possible. He will help plan and oversee the progress of the Shrine Center circus or any other major fund raising event where profits made from said events go to Shrine Center operation only. Another responsibility is to facilitate the monthly Leadership meetings and send out notices of the same. He shall work closely with the Chief Rabban and observe the creation of the Chief Rabban’s budget. This is to learn how a budget is put together and will provide a guide for when he is Chief Rabban and is expected to create his own budget for the next year. He shall attend club and unit meetings as directed by the Potentate and will act as an extension of the Potentate’s of in making announcement, observations of the unit/club proceedings and report back to the Potentate and Divan, He shall promote Membership, Harmony and Fun among the Nobility. He shall mentor the High Priest and Profit and Oriental Guide with guidance learned by his own experience. We have had a very busy first quarter and had a lot of fun doing it. We started out the year with a Back to the Beach Party where everyone who attended had a ball participating or cheering on the teams. We then headed into the Circus our main fundraiser for the year, I would like to thank all the Nobles, ladies families, and friends who worked at it. Then we finished out the quarter with the St, Patrick’s Day Party. If you missed

FROM THEASSISTANT RABBANBy Noble Todd Rider. Asst. Rabban

What is a Visitation Chaplain and why do we have one? Potentate Ill. Sir Bret Stahler has determined a need for more attention to be made to everyday events at our Shrine and among our Nobles and their families. The member facilitating the needed acts will be titled a Visitation Chaplain. For those among our members fortunate to have been a Shriner for many years, Antioch at one time had hospitalers whose duties will be resumed at this time. The job description will include but will not be limited to the following: Attending Divan meetings and reporting information needing Divan notice. Offering invocations, benedictions and blessings as needed. Visiting all clubs and units, parades and other outside events. Being aware of the individual needs of our members, weddings, funerals, hospitalizations, awards such as lodge pins, etc. Make personal appearances as possible, send cards and make calls as needed. It should be noted the involvement and cooperation of all members will make this assignment a success. Noble Tom Best will be pleased to receive your input.

FROM THEVISITATION CHAPLAINBy Noble Tom Best

FROM THEORIENTAL GUIDEBy Noble J. Kendall Lawson

Hello Antioch Nobles and Ladies,

What a great month March was. Lady Jennifer and I attended OG School in Tampa at the beginning of the month. We spent 4 days learn-ing why and how we do things in the Shrine. We went into this with an open-mind and we sure did learn a lot. It was awesome to get to know our Counterparts from around GLSA and beyond. Many of you remember that when I was running for OG that I felt like Antioch was like a huge family. This session showed us that it is much big-ger than that. Antioch has been going through some growing pains lately. We have to move past these and remem-ber that we need each other to suc-ceed. I would really like to get YOUR input on this. We can never lose focus as to why we do these things. The Shriners Hospitals for Children and our kids need us. Family is very important to me. You are all members of my family. We may disagree at times but we need to remember that we are Brothers, and Sisters, of the Greatest Fraternity in the World. We must never lose sight of this. We need to work together to return Antioch to Greatness. Thank you for the opportunity to be your voice. Please never hesitate to tell me what we are doing right as well as what we are doing wrong. I am here for you.

it you missed one crazy event in watching the egg roulette with the Divan and the special Dancers. Thank you all for what you do in your support of your Shrine Center and the support of the hospital and kids. Hope you are all able to come out to the events upcoming the Potentate has scheduled and most all have FUN.

Shriners on the Mend Ill. Sir Ben Hardin is in the Lincoln Park Manor in Kettering, receiving twice daily therapy assisting in his recovery after several medical situations. He is receiving phone calls, cards and visitors from all his friends at Antioch Shrine. Richard Wagner is in Stonespring Care Center in Butler Township recovering from a fall. He is receiving therapy twice daily and his condition is improving. He is receiving visitors and cards from all his friends at Antioch Shrine. John Cole has returned home after a hospitalization. John Buzard is recovering at home after recent hospitalizations. He is making rapid improvemet.


Life Per Capita Member: A noble may pay to his Shrine Center recorder a sum equal to 30 times the current per capita tax. At present it is $900. Hospital Permanent Contributing Membership: A noble may purchase for $150 a Permanent Contributing Membership in the Hospitals, receive a certificate therefor from the Recorder of the Shrine Center and be exempt from further hospital levy. Life Membership in Shrine Center: If you are under 65 the cost is 20 times the current dues. If you are over 65 the cost is 10 times the current dues. The best time to do this is before the next year’s dues are paid. The cost for a Total Life Member is…under 65 $2450, over 65 $1750. You can make partial payments, just give the Recorder a call and we can work out a payment plan. If you decide you don’t want e-mails from Antioch anymore you can ask to be removed from the Constant Contact list by clicking on the SafeUnsubscribe button. Remember this, we cannot put you back on the list if you ask to be taken off, you must ask Constant Contact to put you back on.

FROM THERECORDERBy Noble Jerry Jamieson

Pipers Officers sworn in, Barry Bechler, Joe Joity, Everett Bailey and Mark Pelfrey

Warren County Officers. Larry Mayer treasurer, Craig Harris Presi-dent, Doug Greathouse Vice President and Mark Mason secretary.

MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE2010 PIAGGIO, 400 ci, MP 36700 Miles, one owner$3200.00CONTACT KEN SAUERBRUN937-479-2826(Formerly MARIO’s ride)

Footnotes from the First Lady Happy April

It’s hard to believe a quarter of the year has gone by already! It has been a great beginning to 2018 and there is certainly

more to come!

Ladies make sure you sign up for the Wood Creations class going on during the stated meeting on April 9th. See the ad for

details.

Potentates Ball is on April 14,

“Could It Be Magic” Ladies I want you to wear a gown that makes you look and

feel as beautiful as I think you are!

Put on those Derby Hats Ladies! We have Derby Day coming up on May 5. This is going to be held at Hollywood

Casino and Raceway. Its bound to be a good time.

Parade season is getting ready to start. Make sure you get out there and support our Nobles.

Put on your walking shoes Ladies. The 2018 Ladies trip will

be heading to Columbus to tour The Statehouse June 19

Please call Pam Kraska at Antioch for more information on any event.

937-461-4740

Here to serve.

Sincerely, First Lady Susan


Footnotes from the First Lady Happy April

It’s hard to believe a quarter of the year has gone by already! It has been a great beginning to 2018 and there is certainly

more to come!

Ladies make sure you sign up for the Wood Creations class going on during the stated meeting on April 9th. See the ad for

details.

Potentates Ball is on April 14,

“Could It Be Magic” Ladies I want you to wear a gown that makes you look and

feel as beautiful as I think you are!

Put on those Derby Hats Ladies! We have Derby Day coming up on May 5. This is going to be held at Hollywood

Casino and Raceway. Its bound to be a good time.

Parade season is getting ready to start. Make sure you get out there and support our Nobles.

Put on your walking shoes Ladies. The 2018 Ladies trip will

be heading to Columbus to tour The Statehouse June 19

Please call Pam Kraska at Antioch for more information on any event.

937-461-4740

Here to serve.

Sincerely, First Lady Susan

Antioch Potentate’s Ball “Could It Be Magic”

Saturday, April 14, 2018

$149.99 per couple The Sensations Dance Band

Reservations to Antioch by March 31

107 E. First St. Dayton, OH 45402

937-461-4740

Cocktails outside Grand Ball Rm. 5:00 Dinner 6:00

Introductions 7:30

Hilton Garden Inn

Austin Landing

12000 Innovation Dr.

Miamisburg, OH

(937-247-5850)

Antioch Shrine Block

Monte Carlo Night


Antioch Potentate’s Ball “Could It Be Magic”

Saturday, April 14, 2018

$149.99 per couple The Sensations Dance Band

Reservations to Antioch by March 31

107 E. First St. Dayton, OH 45402

937-461-4740

Cocktails outside Grand Ball Rm. 5:00 Dinner 6:00

Introductions 7:30

Hilton Garden Inn

Austin Landing

12000 Innovation Dr.

Miamisburg, OH

(937-247-5850)

Antioch Shrine Block


SHC-CIN_Media Resources.March._2018

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

If you know a child we can help, go toshrinershospitalcincinnati.org or call:

50 years of Love to the Rescue

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

WebsiteShriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati continues to make referring a patient and obtaining an appointment for care easier than ever through the www.shrinershospitalcincinnati.org website.

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

Conditions Treated

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

BurnsCleft Lip & Palate

Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryComplex Wounds & Skin Condtions

For Shriners Hospitals for Children—Cincinnati, 2018 marks 50 years of pediatric specialty health care. From our origins in burn treatment, Cin-cinnati Shriners Hospital has become a globally-recognized health leader and innovator. Our comprehensive, family-focused approaches to heal-ing and groundbreaking research have changed lives for children across the country and around the world.

In the hospital’s early days, survival was the primary focus after a burn in-jury. As advances in research and medical treatment improved outcomes, focus shifted to the child’s quality of life after wounds healed—a philoso-phy of thriving, not just surviving. This expanded medical proficiency led to Cincinnati Shriners Hospital becoming a destination for pediatric treatment beyond burn care, including cleft lip and palate and other cra-niofacial disorders, specialized wound and skin conditions and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Today, healing at Cincinnati Shriners Hospital encompasses family-cen-tered care, with an emphasis on keeping parents and families close and actively involved in the individual needs of the child throughout treatment and beyond.

It’s been an amazing 50 years and we have many upcoming plans for this year. Stay tuned to our website and social media pages and mark your calendar for Divan Days, August 24 & 25.

News from Cincinnati

To kick off the year’s festivities, staff unveiled a large “50” to be displayed

in the hospital’s atrium.


Ladies Event Ladies, need something to do during Antioch’s Stated Meeting?

Come join Lady Susan for a creative wood project

April 9

6:00 p.m. During the Stated Meeting

Due to the time this project takes we will be starting prior to the stated meeting.

Pick from these 4 designs

Cost is $30.00 (Additional $5 if you want handles for round)

Due to all the Personalization this is a RSVP prepaid event

Call Antioch to make your reservation today.

Hard Deadline April 4 APRIL 2018 - ANTIOCH CRIER - Page 13

On behalf of the INDYCARS, 4 WHEELERS, and YOUR Antioch Foundation we want to extend a big THANK YOU!!! to all of you. We had over 200 people

in OUR building supporting this FUN event. We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU!!! to our Sponsors because, without their support this couldn’t

have had the success it WAS!

Elissa Shrine Guild Dayton Dragon’s SUITE Raffle

GAME: Sunday, May 20, 2018 - 2PM Drawing: April 9th (Stated Meeting)

Winner will receive 20 Suite tickets for the game. (NO food or drinks included)

Tickets are $5.00 a piece or 6 for $20

Tickets are available at Antioch Office and from any Elissa Shine Guild Lady

or call Amy Thorpe (937) 422-9023

PROCEEDS GO TO ELISSA GENERAL FUND

Lasagna Dinner Friday, March 23, 2018

6:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M Antioch Shrine Center - Dining Room

$8 Per Person / $10 Per Person @ Door *Dinner includes: Lasagna, Salad & Garlic Bread

DINNER & BAKE SALE - PROCEEDS GO TO ELISSA EDUCATION FUND - 50/50 & BASKET RAFFLE - PROCEEDS GO TO ELISSA GENERAL FUND

Bake Sale, 50/50, C.O.D. BAR &

Italian Themed Basket Raffle (will sell & draw at event only)

Tickets are available at Antioch Office and from any Elissa Shine Guild Lady or call Mary Shifflett 937-554-0133

Elissa Shrine Guild


Elissa Shrine Guild Dayton Dragon’s SUITE Raffle

GAME: Sunday, May 20, 2018 - 2PM Drawing: April 9th (Stated Meeting)

Winner will receive 20 Suite tickets for the game. (NO food or drinks included)

Tickets are $5.00 a piece or 6 for $20

Tickets are available at Antioch Office and from any Elissa Shine Guild Lady

or call Amy Thorpe (937) 422-9023

PROCEEDS GO TO ELISSA GENERAL FUND

Lasagna Dinner Friday, March 23, 2018

6:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M Antioch Shrine Center - Dining Room

$8 Per Person / $10 Per Person @ Door *Dinner includes: Lasagna, Salad & Garlic Bread

DINNER & BAKE SALE - PROCEEDS GO TO ELISSA EDUCATION FUND - 50/50 & BASKET RAFFLE - PROCEEDS GO TO ELISSA GENERAL FUND

Bake Sale, 50/50, C.O.D. BAR &

Italian Themed Basket Raffle (will sell & draw at event only)

Tickets are available at Antioch Office and from any Elissa Shine Guild Lady or call Mary Shifflett 937-554-0133

Elissa Shrine Guild

The Antioch Greeters wants you!

The Antioch Greeters Unit are looking for a few Nobles to join them in their fun and spirit. The Greeters Unit responsibilities include: Greeting members as they arrive for Stated Meetings, to register Nobles as voting members of Antioch at those meetings and to parade with Antioch Units in our covered trailer.

Contact: Director John Cole: 937-479-1446


Antioch’s Derby Day Party Saturday, May 5, 2018

At Hollywood Gaming and Raceway

777 Hollywood Blvd. Dayton OH $20 per person

Presale only DEADLINE April 22

Includes: Reserved seating

Food Voucher Freeplay

Race Program Hat Competition D.J. Official Rules online at Betting hollywooddaytonraceway.com 50/50 and Raffles

For Reservations Call Antioch 937-461-4740


Seating at 2pm

37th Annual Shrine/Knights of Columbus Golf OutingThe 2018 Golf Outing event is scheduled for June 4, 2018 at:

Sugar Isle Golf Club Route 235 New Carlisle, OH.

Proceeds for this funding event are shared with the Shriners supporting the Shriner’s Children

Hospital and the Knights of Columbus supporting the Special Olympic Foundation.

Registration: 7:30 to 8:00 amShot Gun Start: 8:30 amEntry Fee: $60.00 (if paid by May 27th $ 65.00 if paid after May 27th

Entry Fee includes: Golf Fee, cart, refreshment and sandwich on course, favors, prizes

and dinner at Golf Course at Approx. 2:00 pm.

Prizes Include:

Hole in 1 on any Par 3 $100 Longest Putt

Longest and Shortest Drive Closest to the Pin (all par 3)

Longest Drive 70 + years young Straightest Drive

Top 3 Teams Win CASH Prizes Triple Your Bet

You may register for this event by completing the form below and mail form with

payment to: Jimmy Mack; 911 Pinecreek Drive; Centerville, Ohio 45458

Checks should be payable to: Shrine/K of C Golf Outing

We Thank You for your Support

Registration is limited to the first 144 registrants.

Paul Quolke Knights of Columbus Council 14504

If you are interested in Sponsorship (Hole Sponsor $50) opportunities please contact Paul Quolke

at (937) 848-3086 or at [email protected]

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Antioch’s Derby Day Party Saturday, May 5, 2018

At Hollywood Gaming and Raceway

777 Hollywood Blvd. Dayton OH $20 per person

Presale only DEADLINE April 22

Includes: Reserved seating

Food Voucher Freeplay

Race Program Hat Competition D.J. Official Rules online at Betting hollywooddaytonraceway.com 50/50 and Raffles

For Reservations Call Antioch 937-461-4740


Bobbies Fish Fry


Cabiri

Fish

Fry


MISSING FROM KITCHENWe are missing nearly three quarters of our steam table pans. If you have borrowed them and have them at home, please return as soon as possible. We need these as we use the steam tables at nearly every event.Please take the time to check. Antioch cannot afford to just buy new ones when they come up missing.

Thank you!Illustrious Sir Bret


Ladies Trip

Ohio Statehouse Put on your walking shoes Ladies

June 19 Leaving Antioch at 8:30

Return to Antioch by 5 O’clock Private Group tour

See Areas not included on public tour. Lunch at a local establishment

Cost for the day is $10 per person plus lunch.

CALL Antioch FOR RESERVATION 937-461-4740

Prepay Event Deadline is June 11


At Shriners Hospital for Children Medical Center-Lexington, research matters. Not only is it a part of our mission to conduct research that will improve the quality of care and the quality of life of children and families, but it is central to our vision. Since the beginning of our research program in 1995, we have conducted over 150 funded research projects. These projects were possible because of the support from Shriners Hospitals for Children Research Advisory Board and Kosair Charities, along with a few other private foundations, totaling $7.5 million. Equaling the funded research projects, we have also done almost 150 unfunded research projects. All of these projects combined have resulted in 390 scientific presentations to national and international conferences and in 144 publications to scientific journals.

In one such example of a project, SHCMC-Lexington looked at children less than 5 years old with early onset scoliosis. Screening MRIs are recommended for these children to rule out defects of the brain and spinal cord, however, this screening is not without cost or risk. MRI evaluation of the spine adds cost to the health care system and is time consuming. Perhaps most importantly, the MRI must be done under anesthesia. There is risk each time a patient undergoes anesthesia, so limiting the frequency of MRI evaluations would be very beneficial. We looked at 53 patients who were under the age of 5 and had early onset scoliosis. All of these patients had been screened with MRI. When we compared those patients that had an abnormal finding to those that didn’t, we found that a curve of 30 degrees was the threshold value for patients with abnormal MRI findings and that those patients with a curve larger than this were 27 times more likely to have an abnormal MRI result than those whose curve was less than 30 degrees. We are now able to use this curve size of 30 degrees as a threshold that can be used to help determine the timing of MRI screening. For those patients with no unusual findings on x-rays or physical exam, and who have a curve less than 30 degrees, MRI screening may be delayed until the curve progresses above 30 degrees. Based on these results, of the 53 patients we looked at, 20 fewer children would have had MRIs, removing anesthesia risks for the child and decreasing financial costs to families and our institution.

Each research project done here is driven by the viewpoint of “patient and family first.” No matter the question, the goal is to help to continually improve the exceptional healthcare we provide here at SHCMC-Lexington. At SHCMC-Lexington, research matters because our patients and families matter.

RESEARCH MATTERS AT SHCMC LEXINGTONPage 22 - ANTIOCH CRIER - APRIL 2018

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Brass BandDirectors StaffKentucky ColonelsLima Shrine ClubSeniors

AmbassadorsBrass BandMotor CorpsSeniorsDrift Squad

Lima Shrine ClubSeniorsBrass Band4 Wheelers

PipersGreene Co. Shrine ClubGun Club (VRA)

FuntasticsChampaign Co. ShrineMiami Co. Shrine ClubD.O.N.

Ballroom Set-up Ballroom RentedInstallation to Imperial LOH CommanderRay Combs

Kansas

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AntiochStated Meeting

& LadiesEvent

ANTIOCH’SPOTENTATES

BALL“COULD IT BE

MAGIC”

Easter

DivanDivan Ladies MeetingCabiri (Antioch)

Middletown Shrine Club

OHIO SHRINE

Notes:

SeniorsBrass BandGreetersTemple GuardLeadership Meeting

Bobbies Practice

PipersPhoto UnitDarke Co. Shrine Club

Elissa Guild

Derby Dayat Hollywood

Casino

AntiochBlessing ofthe Bikes

Bobbies Practice

Middletown Car Show

Bobbies Practice

Ballroom RentedBallroom Set-up

Ballroom Set-up Ballroom RentedMother’s Day Armed Forces Day

Brass BandDirectors StaffKentucky ColonelsLima Shrine ClubSeniors

PipersProvostGolf Club

Fairborn Shrine ClubFunstersLegion of HonorPast Masters

Ballroom Rented

Hillbillies

DivanBobbiesMarching PatrolParade EscortSpringfield Shrine

AmbassadorsSeniors, Drift SquadBrass BandMotor CorpsFoundationClassic Cars

PipersAug-Mer Shrine Club

Middletown Shrine ClubWarren Co. Shrine Club

Lima Shrine ClubSeniorsBrass Band4 Wheelers

PipersGreene Co. Shrine ClubGun Club (VRA)

Champaign Co. ShrineMiami Co. Shrine ClubD.O.N.

DivanCabiri Ladies (TBA)LeadershipMeeting

Bobbies Practice

Laying the WreathShiloh ChurchBobbies Practice

Brass BandMemorial DayParade

Bellefontaine

ANTIOCH CLOSED

Memorial Day

Notes:

SeniorsBrass BandGreeters (Ladies Night)Temple Guard

PipersPhoto UnitDarke Co. Shrine Club

Travelers Meeting

Elissa Guild

Ballroom Set-up Ballroom Rented

Documents

VOL. 118, NO. 4 APRIL 2018 - antiochshrine.com · THE CRIER Ill. Sir Bret Stahler, Potentate VOL. 118, NO. 4 APRIL 2018