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VOLUME 33April 2015Official Publication of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix, Arizona

ARABIAN TALES

Fun, Fraternalism, & Philanthropy

History of El Zaribah’s Temple Mother’s Day

BrunchA Football Legacy

Summer Photo Contest

ELECTED DIVAN POTENTATE: Chris Hagenian CHIEF RABBAN: George Mather ASSISTANT RABBAN: Randy Peters HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET: J.C. Reece ORIENTAL GUIDE: Ken Neusch TREASURER: Dave Polner, PP RECORDER: Jack Garrett, PP

APPOINTED DIVAN 1st Ceremonial Master: Rick Fasano 2nd Ceremonial Master: Julius Horvath Temple Director: Scott Mudd Asst. Temple Director: Mark Lueck Marshall: Lyman Hatch Captain of the Guard: Jim Hoover Outer Guard: Jasper Nichols Chaplain: Fred Wulff Chief of Staff: Dana Dobson Chief of Staff: Jim Harrison

SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Chris Hagenian Ed Stolze, PP George Mather J.C. Reece

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE Jim Miller, PP Dave Scrimmanger Tom Sheldon, Clinics

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Ed Stolze, PP and Jim Grone Los Angeles J. “Hut” Hutson, PP and Dave Polner, PP Salt Lake City Chris Hagenian Mexico CityMark Lueck Mexico City

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN: Ed. Stolze, PP

TEMPLE ATTORNEY:Michael Saltz

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Table of ContentsOfficers and Shrine Email 2Pote’s Message 3Casting Call 4365 Pay It Forward Program 4Membership 5Hospital Chair | Clinic Dates 6Jack Garrett, PP “Thank You” 6Mother’s Day Brunch 7Donations 8Summer Photo Contest 9History: A New Temple 10Apache Junction Parade - pictures 12Shriner’s Village 13Chandler Parade - pictures 14March Stated Meeting - pictures 15Calendar 16Parade Schedule 17Unit & Club Mtg. Schedule 18Unit & Club Updates 19Summer 2015 Calendar 24Motorcycle Swap Meet - pictures 25Friends of the Arabian Tales 26El Zaribah Potentates 27Shriners on the Go! 28

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #4

MESSAGE FROM THE POTENTATEIllustrious Sir, Chris Hagenian

What a busy month March has been and April is about to get busier with WSA around the corner! We had some fantastic OVs

this month starting with the Casa Grande Shrine Club and their great hospitality. The combined Greeters, Temple Guard, and Provost OV was next, and was an outstanding success and a fun night. Lady Mary and I thank you for all the gifts to the temple, your hard work, and the personal gifts. Next, I traveled

to El Bekal Temple in Anaheim, CA for their Potentate’s Ball it was a great time and we were able to spread the word about WSA to the majority of the California temples in attendance.After that I traveled to Mexico City for the Hospital Board Meeting and

to distribute the blankets donated by the Ladies of the Yuma Shrine Clubs to the children. They were extremely happy to receive the gifts and send their thanks and appreciation for your generosity. I am more

than happy to deliver any donations to the Mexico City Hospital that any Unit, Club, or individual would like to make, please get in contact with me and we can make arrangements.I thank all the Units and Clubs who made donations towards the purchase of

the concession machines for the temple. We have almost everything we need at this point, but there is room for one or two more items. We just signed and finalized the deal with Centaury Link to install Fiber Optic Internet in the building, final phases of the construction should start in a month or two.Finally, there are two ceremonials coming up and we need candidates! Please

seek out qualified Brothers to join in the Fun, Fraternalism, and Philanthropy we have at El Zaribah Shrine! A hearty THANK YOU to the Clubs and Units that are meeting the general fund $1,000 challenge!Fraternally, Chris

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:Nobility of El Zaribah

MONTHLY STATED MEETINGWednesday, May 13, 2015

7:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine CenterFor the Purpose of Old and New Business

Attest: Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder Yours in the Fath, Chris Hagenian, Potentate

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The Program...•Pay a minimum of $20/month

•This continues until you cancel it.•Pay your dues for the following year, i.e. 2015 pays 2016 dues•The balance is donated each year to the NEXT YEAR General Fund

Call the El Zaribah office at 602-231-0300

THANKS FOR CARING ABOUT THE SHRINE!

365 Pay-It-ForwardProgram

El ZaribahShriners

El Zaribah has a Great Tradition of putting on the best Ceremonials of most Temples. We have not only have the 1st and 2nd sections but also the Arch Degree which is very unique.

We have current open positions and are setting up back up players. We put on two Ceremonials a year and you have the opportunity to make the first impression of El Zaribah on our new Nobles and their families.Julius Horvath, 2nd

Ceremonial Master and I are taking names of people who would like to be part of this proud team. Please contact us at the information below and become involved.Rick Fasano, 1st Ceremonial [email protected]

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Passed Through Unseen PortalsGino AndreoniJack BromleyMilton ChoateDaniel T. DarnellCharles W. DePriestHarry G. FryWarren C. SpindlerThomas Charles WatsonBilly Joe CheekWilliam James CurryRobert E. FraserJoe Milo GalovichJames GettmanAlan L. HarrisGeorge Edward KrobDean E. Lufkin

Prerequisite Body SuspensionMichael F. BohlmanJeffrey L. CooperAdrian P. Fontes

Kenneth Joseph JonesPaul E. LutesStephen E. MaziarzJoseph Kelly McHughDanny MillerKarl V. PainterRonald Stanley PoulsonJuan G. RamosCecil Allen Sanders, Jr.Adrian C. StewartCharles R. SykesChad Robert WolahanEdilberto P. Yabut

AffiliatedAriel Lopez Gutierrez

AssociatedCecil l. Hammer, P.P.Darryl Byron CorfmanJames Leslie Sweet

January and February 2015 Membership

El Zaribah Shrine

RestoredEdward James HalliganJohn K. PloverJames Russell CoxJoseph R. CoxLarry James Logan

DemittedC. David JenkinsTeddy A. Seal

Membership NumbersMembership 12/31/14: 1504Regular Members: 1331Associate Members: 173

Membership 2/28/15 With Suspensions: 1501 Regular Members: 1326 Associate Members: 175

Passed Through Unseen PortalsWilliam Lesley JonesAugust Wendell KnochCharles William MummawRobert Erle Walker

AffiliatedPhilip Avery

AssociatedLouis Henry Marta

RestoredLynn Dee HunterShawn Kenneth SturtevantMichael Bohlman

Membership NumbersMembership 02/28/15: 1478Regular Members: 1302Associate Members: 176Membership 03/31/15: 1479Regular Members: 1302Associate Members: 177

March 2015 Membership

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Phoenix Outreach Clinic

Back in the late 1990’s (seems like only yesterday) Sarah Cramer entered into our hospital system as an infant and immediately stole the hearts of all the El Zaribah Shriners and Ladies. As she grew, she and her family helped us whenever and wherever they were needed and became very dear to all of us. All who have been around El Zaribah for a while remember Sarah and how much she has done to promote our cause.

I just recently heard from Sarah’s family and thought I’d give everyone an update on Sarah’s accomplishments. Sarah is currently in her second year at Arizona State University (Go Devils!) and actually in her third year academically. She is studying Social Justice and hopes to have her bachelors and masters degrees done in 4 years. She is working on campus as a writing tutor and is the editor of the campus women’s magazine. She is still one of our “Shriner Kids” and is actively participating in the research program for Brittle Bone disease. What a remarkable young lady! Sarah, we are all very proud of you.

Fraternally,Jim Miller, PPHospital Chairman

From the Hospital Chairman

Clinics

Both the Intermountain (Salt Lake City) and Los Angeles Shrine Clinics in Phoenix are held at Maricopa Medical Center, 2525 E. Roosevelt St., 3rd Floor.

Outreach Clinic DatesSalt Lake City Los AngelesMay 8, 2015 | July 10, 2015 | September 18, 2015 August 7, 2015

January 8, 2016 | March 4, 2016 | May 13, 2016July 8, 2016 | September 16, 2016 | November 4, 2016

January 6, 2017 | March 3, 2017 | July 7. 2017September 8, 2017 | November 3, 2017

On behalf of myself, Chief RabbanGeorge Mather, and all the

Divan members, we want to thank the below listed units and clubs for the donation given to help purchase bikes for the 2015 circus. Also, special thanks goes to Jim Pitts and crew for picking up the bikes at Luke Air Force Base. I wish all Shriners and ladies could see the smiles on these kids faces when they receive their bikes. Again, many thanks.

(AS OF MARCH 23, 2015)TRANSPORTATIONPROVOSTDIRECTORS STAFFCLOWNSJ&J REFRIGERATIONGREETERSPATROLMOUNTED PATROL

Jack Garrett, P.P.RecorderCircus Director

Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday, May 10th11:00AM - 2:00PM

El ZAribah Shrine Auditorium552 N. 40th Street

$25.00 per person with advance purchase by May 1st$30.00 at the door with Reservations

Kids 12 and under $15.00602.231.0300

To make your Reservations!

Dessert BuffetChocolate Fountain

Fresh Fruit | Cakes | PastriesAnd other sweets to make your

Mother’s Day Celebration complete!Champagne | MimosasFernando’s Omelet Bar

Prime Rib and Ham Carving StationsChicken, Fish, and Salad Bar

Kids Buffet

Proceeds are for the benfit of El Zaribah ShrinersPayments are not deductible as charitable contributions

Mother's Day Brunch

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Hospital Patient Transportation FundGerry Hudson

In Memory of Bill CurryIll Sir Phil and Lady Ronda Houghton | Roberta Davis Duy | Louise Curry | Linda CurryArt and Naomi Moss | Fern Livingston | Clark and Carol Young

In Memory of Pascol JonesJoan Ryan

In Memory of George KrobYavapai Count Shrine Club

In Memory of Jim GettmanYavapai County Shrine Club

In Honor of The Mason FamilyRichard Webb

Shriners Hospitals for Children DonationsMobile Nobles | Foothills Shrine Club Colt

In Memory of Grace MartinShirley Martin | Bonnie Pollich | Laura Endres

In Memory of Viola G BeedePaul and Joyce Oconnor

In Memory of Cheryl StolzeLady Dorothy Joerding

In Honor of Ill Sir Hut & Lady Sandi HutsonIll Sir Dave and Lady Patricia Gutknecht

El Zaribah Shrine DonationsTroy Blackwelder – General | Lady Dorothy Joerding – Lady Cheryl Stolze’s EZ Sign ProjectFoothills Shrine Club – General | The Foothills Shrine Club Colt – General | Yuma Shrine Club – GeneralEl Zaribah Young Guns – General | El Zaribah Young Guns – Helping HandJames and Rosemarie Arnestad – General

In Memory of Ill Sir Joe GarrettDennis and Linda Thompson

Hospital Donations for February 2015

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #4El Zaribah Shrine

Now, there are MORE ways THAN EVER to stayconnected with El Zaribah Shrine!

Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!FACEBOOK: facebook.com/el.zaribah

TWITTER: twitter.com/elzaribahINSTAGRAM: #elzaribah and @elzaribah

Mention Us... @elzaribah Tag Us... #elzaribah

So many people travel during the summer, whether its to escape the summer heat and drive up north or perhaps cruise off to someplace wonderful. Some just enjoy their own backyard pools and the indoor air conditioning. Wherever you are, show us, VIA FACEBOOK, where you enjoy your summer and read a copy of the Arabian Tales!

Here’s how to enter... 1- Take a picture of you reading the Arabian Tales somewhere this summer2- Post/share your photo to our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/el.zaribah)3- All Photos need to be posted by Monday, Labor Day, September 7, 20154- The Social Media Team will select the winner by the endof September

WINNER Receives... 1) Cover photo on El Zaribah’s Facebook Page, 2) Photo included in a Fall Issue of the Arabian Tales, and 3) Dinner for two in the Red Fez Room paid by Leo Balthazor, PP

Judging Criteria... 1) Inclusion of the Arabian Tales in your Photo, 2) Summer setting, 3) Clear/non-blurry, 4) High Resolution, 5) Non-Professional photo

El Zaribah's Summer Photo Contestby, Krista Harmsworth, Arabian Tales Staff

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El Zaribah has just celebrated its 119th anniversary, so it is timely and informative to reestablish important milestones of El Zaribah so that Nobles may be better informed of the early history of their Shrine Temple.

FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 23, 1917 (THE ARIZONA RPUBLICAN)SHRINERS WILL BUILD TEMPLEThe Shrine Temple, of which the Nobles. of the state have dreamed for the past few years,

is at last an established reality. Action taken last evening by the El Zaribah shrine, will make it possible to start the building within the next few months. It was especially gratifying to the local Nobles, to have two outside membors of the order take the initiative towards bringing the plans to culmination. Noble Neil Bailey of Jerome, and Illustrious Potentate H. A. Morgan of Willcox, broke the ice last night and started the movement which will result in Phoenix having one of the finest buildings of its kind in the country. A lot on North Central avenue just north of the School of Music, has been owned by the Shrine for some time. Plans for a magnificent Temple costing $100,000 have been drawn and approved for over a year. A committee was appointed to take charge of the erection of the building, and it is expected that bids will be asked within a short time.

Fast forward, to 1988, and El Zaribah was preparing for a new temple, again.

In September of 1988, a special meeting was called regarding a new site and arrangements for our “New” El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium were submitted to the Nobility. On October 8, 1988 a ground-breaking ceremonial was held with Imperial Sir Edward G. McMullan and many other Shrine and civic dignitaries present. In late 1989, the Shriners completed the new auditorium building, which now bears the name “El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium.”

After the Shriners relocated, the state government of Arizona acquired their original building to house the museum and offices of the Arizona Department of Mines and MineralResources, which moved in, in October 1991. The

building was renamed the Polly Rosenbaum Building in honor of Polly Rosenbaum, a longtime member of the Arizona House of Representatives who, in collaboration with then-governor, Rose Mofford, spearheaded efforts to obtain and renovate the building as a permanent home for the Department’s mineral collection and archives.

The original El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, which opened in 1921, hosted gatherings for members of the Arizona chapter of Shriners International. At this time, former Phoenix Mayor John Driggs wants to reopen the facility as a place for discussing civic issues.

Driggs is working with Ryden Architects and MRT Design to update six buildings in the Phoenix

El Zaribah Shrine

HISTORY: A New Temple for El Zaribahby, Bobbie Balthazor and Krista Harmsworth, Arabian Tales Staff

Building of the stage in the current facility.

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #4area, including the old State Capitol, that he said haven’t reached their potential, a project called “A Plan to Encourage Public-Private Partnerships for Building Harmony by Revitalizing Public Architectural Landmarks.”

Proponents want to focus on the old Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum first because it’s currently not being used, said Don Ryden, historical architect for the project.

The plan is to have the building serve as a space for civic engagement with state agencies, local associations, school boards, nonprofits, councils, tribes and other groups that could rent out the facility or certain rooms in it, Ryden said.

http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050614_mineral_museum/years-

later-not-much-show-state-mining-museum-closure/

Arizona republican. (Phoenix, Ariz.), 23 Feb. 1917. Chronicling America: Historic

American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Laying the Cornerstone.

Cornerstone laying event.

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #4Shriner’s Village

As Shriners, we are part of an international organization that strengthensus on both a personal and, in many cases, a familial level. Steven T. Clark, past East-West Shrine Game player and Shriners International

legacy member, is proud to be part of a history of brotherhood and camaraderie that stretches beyond himself.

For Clark, football was always “more than just a game” – it was a way to give back and to contribute to organizations such as Shriners Hospitals for Children. “The East-West Shrine Game is unlike any other bowl game out there,” said Clark. “It gives the players a truly meaningful experience and opportunity to play the game they love.”

Clark was one of nearly 100 college football all-stars that took the field on Jan.18, 2014, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., to play the 89th East-West Shrine Game. To Clark, this particular game was especially meaningful. Nearly 40 years ago, Clark’s grandfather, Thomas Perry, joined the Shriners fraternity. In 2010, Clark also became a Shriner, and now shares the fraternal experience with both his grandfather and a cousin.

Clark became part of his family’s Shriners legacy when he joined Ararat Shriners in Kansas City, Mo. He decided to join the fraternity to commemorate his grandfather’s more than 40 years of contributions to the organization, and the special bond they share. Clark’s grandfather became a member of Ararat Shriners in 1978, and was very active in his local community. “I have always admired the kind of man my grandfather is and all that he represents,” said Clark. “And being a Shriner is a big part of that.”

On Jan. 17, 2014, the day before he played in the East-West Shrine Game, then Imperial Potentate, John Cinotto, presented Clark with a legacy plaque and pin at the Players’ and Hall of Fame banquet to honor his family’s fraternal legacy. For many men, being a Shriner is a family tradition that stretches across generations. The Legacy Program is a way to honor this special bond.

Steven Clark: A Legacy On and Off the Football Field

http://www.shrinersinternational.org/Press/ClarkLegacy.aspx

http://www.shrinegame.com/MediaHub/PlayersJourney.aspx

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Arabian Tales Volume 33 – Issue #4Out & About

April 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1- Arabian Tales Articles DUE(for May)

2- Samsar Award Dinner (Invite ONLY)

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5- Easter Brunch

6 7 8- Stated Meeting

9 10- Bash Before the Clash

11- Shrine Golf Classic

12 13- Nile Lunch & Stated Session

14 15 16 17 18 - LOS Card Tournament

19 20 21 22- WSA

23- WSA

24- WSA

25- WSA- Nile Spring Lunceon

26- WSA

27- LOS Mtg- HP85 Meeting

28 29 30

May 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2- Yavapai SC Golf Tournament

3 4 5- U/C Leader Mtg

6 7 8- SLC Clinic

9- 5:10pm D-Backs Shrine Appreciation Game

10- Mother’s Day Brunch

11- Nile Lunch & Stated Session

12 13- Stated Meeting

14 15 16

17 18- HP85 Special Meeting

19 20 21 22 23

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25- HP85 Meeting

26- LOS Mtg

27- Divan Day- Groundbreaking NEW LA Children Med. Ctr.

28 29- Circus Meeting

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Once again, J C Reeceand Randy Peters are working to get

our newest Nobles introduced to our Shrine Family through our parades.

New Nobles sign up for the El Zaribah WebNet Google Group (left side of el-zaribah.org) for event notification. When the new Nobles are available, they contact the Assistant Rabban or High Priest & Prophet. All who can help us out, are assigned to a Unit or Club for that parade/event.

If you are a new Noble to El Zaribah, and would like to help us out and allow our Units and Clubs to utilize all of their parade equipment, cars, animals, etc. please contact J C Reece (High Priest & Prophet) 602-531-6545 or Randy Peters (Assistant Rabban) 480-296-3957.

2015 Parade InformationCITY DATE/DAY LINE-UP

CEREMONIAL 5/30 - SATPRESCOTT VLY 6/13 - SAT 8:00 AMPAYSON 8/15 - SAT 8:00 AMCIRCUS 9/12 - SATTBD 9/26 - SATLAKE HAVASU 10/24 - SAT 9:00 AMANTHEM 11/7 - SAT 8:00 AMTEMPE 11/11 - WED 9:00 AMWINSLOW 11/21 - SATGLENDALE 12/12 - SAT 10:00 AMFIESTA BOWL 1/9/2016 - SAT

Out & About

PArADE InFO

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Band Band Room Ea Thursday 7:00 pmClowns Clown Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmCulinary Culinary Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmDirector’s Staff Director’s Staff Room 4th Wednesday 7:30 pmEl Dulabs EI Dulabs Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmGreeters Greeters Room 3rd Monday 7:00 pmLegion of Honor Fiesta Room 3rd Monday 6:30 pmMotorcycles Motorcycle Room 2nd Thursday 7:00 pmMounted Patrol Mounted Patrol Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmOriental Band Band Room 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pmPatrol Patrol Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmRoadrunners Roadrunners Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTemple Guard Temple Guard Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTransportation Transportation Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmAir Patrol Various Locations Saturday 9:00 amAl Jondi AI Jondi Room 4th Thursday 6:30 pmApache Wells Apache Hall Room A 2nd Thursday 1:00 pmCasa Grande Various Locations 2nd Thursday 5:30 pmCigar Club Director’s Staff Room 3rd Mon. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)Computer club Computer Club Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmDrum and Bugle Band Room Ea Tuesday 5:30 pmHiCountry Rebels Various Locations Quarterly TBAHillbillies Various Locations When CalledLake Havasu Yacht Club 1st Thursday 6:00 pmMasonic Youth Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmMisfits Various Locations When CalledMobile Nobles Venture Out/Art/Craft Rm. 3rd Thursday 7:00 pmMohave Club Riviera/Bullhead 1st Friday 7:30 pmProvost Provost Room 2nd Thursday 6:30 pmSandbaggers Golf Club Director’s Staff Room 1st Monday 6:30 pmShriners Helping Shriners EI Zaribah Shrine 4th Wed. or as needed 6:00 pm Sun Lakes Sun Lakes/ C’wood CC 3rd Mon. (Nov – Mar) 5:00 pmWest Valley Briarwood Golf/ CC 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pmWhite Mtn. Licano’s / Show Low 3rd Sunday 12:30 pmWinslow Club House 2nd Friday 5:00 pmYavapai Elks Club Prescott Valley 2nd Thursday 6:00 pmYoung Gunz Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pmYuma American Legion #19 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pmYuma Foothills Fortuna del Ray 1st Monday 1:00 pmZane Grey Tiny’s Rest. / Payson 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm

If you have an approved meeting change,please email us at [email protected] .

Shrine Units & Clubs Meeting Schedule

El Zaribah Shrine

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #4Units and Clubs

Culinary UnitGreetings from behind the line! The

CIF BBQ has come and gone. The meat was great and attendance good. We will know more about the

bottom line in the near future. We really want to thank all of the other units that aided in this event. It takes a very big group effort to pull something of this magnitude off to a successful conclusion. Again, thanks to all who helped and we hope you all enjoyed a great meal! We also thank God for holding off on the rain until it was all over and done.We serve at every Unit Head, Stated

Meeting and whenever the Potentate desires quality service. We are sorry if you have not seen us, but we have been here, even if you haven’t. Members really do need to support our Temple activities. Don’t just be “Dues Payers. You don’t gain a thing by sitting on in front of the TV. Survivor will air again ON Demand or just TiVo it.The Culinary Unit meets on the third

Tuesday of the month. Join us for a bite in the Red Fez Room and follow-up with our unit meeting in the Culinary Room at 7:00. We have taken a big hit in membership this year, so now is the time to join us. The signup bonus is unbelievable.Be sure to say “Hi!” as Lenny pours gravy on

your thumb. Remember I am the one with the clean apron, Jimmy is the confused one and we occasionally see Bob as he passes by the serving while out wandering around. Don is actually doing something, though not necessarily the right thing.Ken Conner, Culinary Scribe?

GreetersWe had a great turnout

for our Joint OV thanks to the efforts of the Provost

and Temple Guard Units. The green theme was quite appropriate for St Patrick’s Day and the traditional boiled dinner was well received.April seems to be parade free so we’re

looking forward to the Easter Brunch, the Western Shrine Association in Las Vegas and our visitation to Hunters Paradise Lodge. Ted Brownell is busy working on our second fishing trip to Forest Lakes over Fathers Day weekend.Like the Marines, we’re always looking for a

few good men. We meet the third Monday of each month at the El Zaribah Shrine Center. Join us at 5:30 PM for libations and dinner.Ellis (Nick) Nichols

Motorcycle UnitThe Unit has been busy with

practice and parades, but went to work on the Swap Meet and Bowling Palooza.Brother Tom Sheldon is on the

road to recovery from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while on his way home from the Temple. Bob Hicklin’s lovely wife Dee lost in her battle with cancer. Our hearts go out to Brother Bob and his family. We are also saddened by the passing of our long-time member Bill Jones. Rest in peace Brother Bill.A couple of us went to an advanced

training class with the Arizona Drill Team. Brother Mick Degn hosted a great motorcycle safety event for AMSAF. On hand to help out were; Jimmy Lee Harrison, Terry Cooper, Illustrious Sir Gerry Massey, and the Honorable Jerry Weiers, Mayor of Glendale. The event was a great success! Congratulations! I hope to have some exciting news next

time with the totals from our two events. Remember to look twice for motorcycles!!

SCOTTSDALE FOOTCAREDr. Mark R. Gorman

Diplomate American Board of Pediatric SurgeryFellow American College of Foot Surgeons

480-998-6079 • Fax [email protected]

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Arabian Tales Volume 33 – Issue #4Units and Clubs

Apache Wells Shrine ClubApache Wells Shrine Club is very

pleased with the turnout for the February Golf Tournament as well as

the March Flea Market and Pitchfork Fondue dinner. We thank those that participated. The money raised will be a great help in support of the Shrine Children’s Hospitals and the Apache Wells Shrine Club Wheels.The April Luncheon and Business Meeting

will be held on the 9th at the usual time. We will have a Steak Fry for members and guests on the 16th at the Gazebo. Social hour starts at 5PM and the steaks will be put on starting at 6PM. Bring your steaks and any beverage you desire and join the fun. Hope to see you there.Finally a heads up for May, the Luncheon

and business meeting will be held on the 14th of May. Since the club goes dark from June through September, this will be the last chance to get together as a club until the fall.Jack Roberts, Scribe

Drum and BugleThe Drum & Bugle Corps had a great

time performing at the CIF BBQ. The crowd seemed to really enjoy our music plus it was great to see some faces at the BBQ that we haven’t

seen around the Shrine for a while. We appreciate everyone who came to support this important fundraiser.The Drum & Bugle Corps practices every

Tuesday night in the Band Room at 5:30 pm. We’re a very informal group and enjoy

it when anyone drops by between 5:30 and 6:30 to look us over or just to listen for a while, join us with some libations, or sample some of that Hospitality Room culinary delights Fred & Lil Rogers bring to most every meeting. Stop by sometime and say hi.Alto Bugle

Mobile Nobles Shrine ClubThe Mobile Nobles and Legion of

Honor had a great OV in February. We are still getting very positive reports on this event. The February meeting of the Mobile Nobles was

one of the best attended meetings that we have had in a long time. The club officers are doing a very good job of getting the word out about our meetings and it is showing positive results. We were honored to have the Ill Sir Dave Polner PP (Hospital Rep) attend our meeting and bring us up to date on The Shriners Hospitals for Childre® n in Salt Lake City. The talk was very interesting and informative as we get a better understanding of how the Temple works with the Hospitals.We were also pleased to have Noble Ken

Neusch, Oriental Guide, attend the meeting and was well received as he brought us up to date on the activities going on at the Temple. The aluminum can project is still going

strong and the Nobles that work the project are doing a great job and to all of them we say Thank you.The largest number of our membership is

made up of Nobles from Canada and the Northern states so as you read this article

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next club meeting will be held November 9, 2015.Our dinner was, as usual, very tasty and

well served. Noble President Mike Whitney started the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Ill. Sir Jim Willittes offered the prayer. As we will not meet again for several months, Noble President Mike gave a short presentation of upcoming Shrine events being held throughout the state during our summer season.We meet at the Sun Lakes Cottonwood

Country Club Saguaro Room on the second Monday of the month, November through March with social hour at 5:00 and dinner at 6:00. Business attire is encouraged and all Shriners are invited. Reservations may be secured by contacting our Club Sec. Ill. Sir Jim Willittes at 480-895-0848.For further information please contact Club

Vice President Tom Reid at 520-709-4629 or [email protected].

some of them will have departed or at least thinking about heading home. To all of our Nobles from the North, we are honored and privileged to have you in our club. Have a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you in the fall.

Provost ClubThe Provost Club activities and

events are picking up and we hope every Provost Officer will sign up for

at least one event each month. The Provost is selling salted Pistachios to raise money for the Shrine. We will donate all proceeds with matching funds to the Temple. See or call Captain Don Obara (847-812-4847) to purchase the pistachios.If any Shriners would like to help with security

of the Temple please join us. The Provost Club Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. You are also invited to join us in the Red Fez room at 5:00 pm for dinner and fellowship prior to the 6:30 pm meeting. Please come and join us. The Provost Club motto is “Protecting and

serving the Shrine” and our mission is “To provide security at the temple events and assist the Potentate as requested. Don Obara, [email protected]

Sun Lakes Shrine ClubGreetings from the Sun Lakes Shrine

Club.March 9th was our last meeting

before going dark for the season. The

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West Valley Shrine ClubOur February meeting was

WONDERFUL!! We had great entertainment by Marie Jo Johnson. Don’t you wish you could have

heard her sing??The West Valley Shrine Club is a knife &

fork club of El Zaribah Shrine. Our very friendly club meets 3rd Wednesday’s at the Briarwood Country Club - 20800 N 135th Ave, Sun City West, Arizona. We meet October through April; at 5:00 for cash bar, dinner following.We have entertainment with each meeting,

to round out a very enjoyable evening. Cost is a nominal $25 per person. Dress is Coat & Tie, with Fez. Reservations Required!!We also have a 50/50 drawing, half to

entertainment, and half divided among 2 winners of a drawing; $1 per ticket; 6 for $5. So come and win!2015 $10 ($25 1JAN16) Dues are Due to:Sid Engel – Treasurer13940 W Neeler Blvd STE 115-422Sun City West, AZ 85375Come join us for a great evening with Shrine

friends!! Contact Secretary Bob Omer at 623-505-9293 or [email protected] for reservations.

White Mountain Shrine ClubWhite Mountain Shrine Club has

honored a member of our Masonic family as well as our Shriner family

for his continued service as a Mason for 59 years and as a Shriner in El Zaribah for 54 years. He was responsible for establishing the Coronado Shrine Club, St. Johns, and was President from 1987-1990. He was the President of White Mountain Shrine Club from 1990-2005; and received an “Ambassador” appointment in 1991.He was born in 1927, married

his lovely lady in 1947, and they just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. They have two daughters,

two grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Dorothy has been an Eastern Star ember for fifty years and continues to serve as a dedicated help-mate to Max. Max Long and his family have, and continue

to, exhibit all of the craft’s teachings to their community and to their family. Max’s ever present sense of humor, jolly laugh, and insight into people have served him well as evidenced by the many awards, certificates of recognition, and letters of commendation for his efforts.UNIQUE RAFFLE ITEM - The White Mountain

Shrine Club will raffle an “OSTRICH EGG”. There are only six are in existence and this is the only one in the West. It was hand carved with El Zaribah and Shrine emblems on one side and Blue Lodge Square and Compass on the other side. The Ostrich Egg was made into a lamp with a small light on the inside. The lamp is 6” high and 5” wide and 17” in circumference and sits on a stand.Tickets are $5.00

each or 6 tickets for $20.00. Tickets went on sale March 30 and the proceeds will go to the Potentate’s Fundraiser. You can contactSteve Beardsley, White Mountain Shrine Club President at 928 537-1567 for more information or any member of the White Mountain Shrine Club. This item was donated by Max Long

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Yavapai County Shrine ClubOur Club is hard at work getting

ready for our annual golf tournament to be held on May 2nd at the Prescott Golf & Country

Club. We expect the usual large crowd with numerous prizes. You can contact any officer or Doug Kurbat for more information of to sign up..We also have the Rifle-Raffle ticket sales

going on. Please contact any officer or numerous Shrine Clubs who are also selling tickets. Drawing will be in September.Yours in ShrinedomMike Fellows

Daughters of the NileWe had a lovely Installation. Many

thanks to all who attended and to Chief Rabban, George Mather, for bringing greetings from El Zaribah. We are off to a great start in our

new term and are so appreciative of El Zaribah Shrine and the support from our Divan members and their Ladies. We will honor our Potentate’s Lady Mary Bystricky, Divan Ladies, and Past Potentate Ladies during our first luncheon prior to our stated session on Monday, April 13th at 11:15 AM. Ladies, please join us and allow us to show our gratitude for all your support.“Faith, Hope, and Charity, but the greatest

of these is Charity,” Charity is Love for the Children in our Shriners Hospitals. That’s what the Daughters of the Nile are all about. We are proud to be a part of the Shriners’ fraternal family and extend our support in

helping the children who require medical assistance. Our ladies are busy sewing and purchasing requested items to mail to our assigned Utah and Massachusetts Hospitals. Qadesh Temple ladies will do all they can to attend El Zaribah’s Clinic days to help with the children. Princess Cyndy Lowry is our sewing chairman and will gladly mail any items which are donated. Keeping with our theme “Soaring with love for Children,” we will be selling candy bars this year and the donations will go toward gift cards for the children in our Shriners Hospitals.Ladies, put on your Derby hats and join us

in supporting our biggest fund raiser for the year. Our “Run for the Roses” Spring Party and Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015. New Image will provide the fashions and they will have a room full of dresses, casual wear, and jewelry to purchase after the fashion show in all sizes. We look forward to a fun afternoon. The social hour will begin at 11 AM and Lunch will be served at noon. The choice of entree for the luncheon will be Salmon with Dill Butter Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna in Creamy White Garlic Sauce. The cost for the luncheon is $28.00. Martha Jones will be taking reservations (602-863-2520) or E-mail: ([email protected]).Jean Patterson, Queen

LOSNAHere’s a big THANK YOU to all the

members of LOS who helped with the Installation of Officers on March 28th. It was beautiful and all seemed to enjoy

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themselves. Well, we are off on a new year and it should

be a wonderful year. We have some fun activities and fundraisers planned. Look for the dates in the Arabian Tales. We will be dark in June, July and August.

However, August 30th will be our first membership tea, so get the names of prospective members to Mary Lou Burger, 1st Ceremonial Lady.Again, thank you to everyone who helped

with the Installation. I look forward to seeing all the members at our April Court Meeting.Lady Mimi Bohlman, High Priestess

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Mon Jun 15, 2015 | Hunter's Paradise Lodge - Special Meeting

Sat Jun 20, 2015 | Prescott Valley Parade | Salsa, Salsa, y Margarita Party

Mon Jun 22, 2015 | Hunter's Paradise Lodge - Stated Meeting

Jul 3-10, 2015 | 141st Imperial Session, Huston Texas

Fri Jul 10, 2015 | Salt Lake City Hospital Outreach Clinic

Jul 17-19, 2015 | Temple Guard Weekend in Munds Park

Sat Jul 18, 2015 | Nobles Ice Cream Social

Fri Aug 7, 2015 | Los Angeles Hospital Outreach Clinic

Mon Aug 17, 2015 | Hunter's Paradise Lodge - Special Meeting

Tue Aug 18, 2015 | Shrine Welcome Back Party

Sat Aug 22, 2015 | CornFest 2015 | Payson Parade

Sun Aug 23, 2015 | CornFest 2015

Mon Aug 24, 2015 | Hunter's Paradise Lodge - Stated Meeting

Tue Sep 1, 2015 | Unit and Club Leaders Mtg.

SUMMER 2015

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #4EL ZARIBAH LIVING POTENTATES

1986, A. Marshall Austin 2007, Russell Gunther1989, Donald D. Meinershagen 2008, David T. Polner1991, Ronald E. Randleman 2009, James G. Miller1992, Richard H. Russell 2010, Philip W. Houghton1994, Jack M. Garrett 2011, Thomas W. Calvin1998, E.M. “Monty” Fox 2012, Hon. J. Hut Hutson2000, Douglas H. Kurbat 2013, Ed Stolze2001, Leo R. Balthazor 2014, Gerry Massey2002, James L. Willittes 2015, Chris Hagenian

1980, Merrill Putnam, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE1985, Russell Hinkle, Saladin Temple – Grand Rapids, MI 1988, William E. Sandvig, Zuhrah Temple – Minneapolis, MN 1991, “Buzz” Pedroni, Aahmes Temple – Livermore, CA 1991, Tom Skoog, Ahmed Temple – Marquette, MI 1993, Elwin O. Studebaker, Kerak Temple – Reno, NV 1994, Keith Smith, Hillah Temple – Medford, OR1995, Roger Nicholson, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE 1999, Joe Pendergast, El Bekal Temple – Anaheim, CA2001, Paul Meierhenry, Arab Temple - Topeka, KS 2002, David A. Gutknecht, Tripoli Temple – Milwaukee, WI 2006, Fred Kidston, El Kalah Temple – Salt Lake City, UT 2009, Joel Ozment, Moslem Temple – Detroit, MI2010, Cecil Hammer, Al Kader Temple – Wilsonville, OR

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