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“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015”

APRIL, 2015PITTSBURG, KS

Publication “164”Vol. 45 Issue No.2

A Publication ofMirza Shriners

2. “HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” The Mirzan

MIRzA TEMPLE 2015 OffICERSELECTED DIVAN

Ron Venus . . . ..................................................PotentateTerry Quarles ............................................. Chief RabbanMike Hammon .....................................Assistant RabbanRandy Ervin ................................. High Priest & ProphetMike Carnes .............................................Oriental GuideJerry Waltrip ..................................................... TreasurerKeith Carr ......................................................... RecorderPaul Uttley, P.P. ...................................Recorder EmeritusLarry F. Graham .................................Treasurer Emeritus

APPOINTED DIVANRick Horn .....................................1st Ceremonial MasterMichael Hagerty, Jr. .................... 2nd Ceremonial MasterRick Cummings .................................................. DirectorTom Zortz ........................................................... MarshalJeremy Marshall ............................ Captain of the GuardJeff Thyer ....................................................Outer GuardMarvin Long ..................................................... Chaplain

LIVING PAST POTENTATES

Jack Overman . . . . . 1961Kenneth Coulter . . . . 1968Donald Badders . . . . 1989Tommy Thompson . . 1991Jerry Skidmore . . . . . 1992William Senecaut . . . 1993Francis DeMott . . . . . 1994Tom McAdam . . . . . . 1995Randy Vogts . . . . . . . 1996Johnny Gillham . . . . 1997Wayne Gaut . . . . . . . 1999Warren Rhuems . . . . 2000Paul Uttley . . . . . . . . 2001

Gerald Hardy . . . . . . 2002Harold Bryan . . . . . . 2003Jerry James . . . . . . . 2004Darrell Orender . . . . 2005Jerry Allison . . . . . . . 2006John L. Lair . . . . . . . 2007David Titus . . . . . . . . 2008Stan Jahay . . . . . . . . 2009Les Thomas . . . . . . . 2011David Hensley . . . . . 2012Jim Kepley . . . . . . . . 2013David Smith . . . . . . . 2014

PUBLICATION 164 VOL. 45 ISSUE NO.2The MIRZAN MAGAZINE

is published quarterly by Mirza Shriners110 W 5th • PO Box 776 • Pittsburg, KS 66762Phone: (620) 231-4180 • Fax: (620) 231-4261

Email: [email protected]: www.mirzashriners.com

Facebook.com/mirzashrinersRon Venus Illustrious Potentate • Keith Carr Recorder

NExT ISSUE DEADLINE ON JUNE 20, 2015

THE NExT ISSUE wILL BE OUT IN JULY 2015

2015 POTENTATE MESSAGE Hello Nobles, well here we are well into the year. As this is being written we have just completed our yearly Divan visitations to the clubs. This is always a good time as the Nobility gets their first look at the new Divan members. This year we have been very lucky to have had good weather

a Special Meeting for the purpose of looking into the past finances of the Temple. This special meeting is being held as a result of a motion made at the Annual election. April 23rd our Uniform Units will have a meeting at the Temple at 7 pm. President Tommy Tuggle has been very busy letting everyone know about the Uniform Units project this year. He has donated a half a Wagu beef cow. Tickets are being sold now and the drawing for the beef will be held at the Fall Ceremonial. April 26th is Mirza’s Shrine Bowl Players Banquet. We invite all the players and their families selected from the area to play in the Shrine Bowl to come the Temple and be honored for selection to play in this prestigious game. May is a very busy month and starts out with the Potentate’s Roast on May 2nd. Then on May 9th we have our Spring Ceremonial. We can only survive as a Temple as long as we replace ourselves and this is the time to bring in new Nobles to do that. If you know a good Mason that you think would enjoy sharing our fun and fellowship, there is a petition in this issue that you can use to apply for their induction into Mirza. May 16th is the Potentate’s Golf Tournament. As this is being written there are only a few team openings left. May 23rd is a Call Parade in my home town of Yates Center. I hope all the parade units will be able to come and show the diversity of Units in Mirza. Less than a week later we are off on the Potentate’s Trip to Alaska. We have 62 people who have signed up to go with us and we are all looking forward to a great time. June is the month for the annual Mirza Family picnic. This year the picnic will be at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg. Everything starts at 2 pm so bring your family out and enjoy the day with us. Also in June is the Oriental Band

when we were traveling from visitation to visitation. So, how do you like the new Mirzan? Your Divan has worked very hard to try to bring you a more informative and updated magazine. The Mirzan we have had in the past was alright and Dustin did a good job for many years but sometimes a change is needed to keep our Temple moving forward. So thank you Dustin and 4 State Printing for all you did for Mirza and the Nobility over the last several years. The Mirza Yearbook project has already started and if you haven’t been contacted to have your picture taken yet you soon will. There are several places to go around the Mirza jurisdiction and they will have several dates at each place, so I hope you will find a time that fits your schedule and be included in the history of our Temple in 2015. We have a lot of events coming up and I hope you will all join in to enjoy friendship and fellowship with your fellow Nobles and Ladies when these events happen. First off, on April 4th we will have our Family Easter party. On April 11th our Temple will have the Annual Potentate’s Ball. Dinner will be at 7 pm and music will be provided by the Gas Company at 8 pm. If you haven’t already made reservations call the office. On April 15th Mirza will have a Stated Meeting and following this meeting Mirza will hold Continued on page 3

The Mirzan “HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” 3.

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2015 fIRST LADY MESSAGE I can’t believe we are already into April of our year as Potentate and First Lady. I guess it’s true that time flies when you are having fun, because we are having a lot of fun visiting the clubs of Mirza. This is being written before the First Ladies Luncheon has happened but from everything I have heard, Chief Rabban Lady Pam is working very hard with the other Divan Ladies to make sure the First Ladies Luncheon will be a wonderful event. I can’t wait to see what they have planned and I hope all of you ladies are planning to attend with me. I am also looking forward to the Family Easter party. Last year Lady Sheri and Illustrious Sir Dave started this event and to see all the kids with their eyes wide open running from station to station to see what they can do was really great. This year we will have the same event and all the Divan Ladies are pulling together to make sure the kids have as much fun as last year. This month is also the Potentate’s Ball and our Shrine Parents, Illustrious Sir Stan Jahay and Lady Debbie have put together a committee to make sure everything is in place. We are looking forward to getting together with our counterparts from the other Temples in the CSSA and all of you. The Gas Company band will provide the music for dancing after we have dinner. I would also like to mention that on April 19th, the Daughters of the Nile, Azrim No. 81, will hold their annual Queen installation. We want to congratulate Beth Hamman who will be installed as Queen and wish her a wonderful year. Every Saturday of May has a Mirza event beginning

with the Potentate’s Roast on May 2, the Spring Ceremonial on May 9th, the Potentate’s Golf Tournament on May 16th, a Call Parade in Yates Center on May 23rd and we will be on our Potentate’s Trip on May 30th. Another event I am looking forward to is the Mirza Family picnic at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg which will be held right after we get back from our Alaskan trip. Every year our kids have a great time at the picnic and I think everyone has a good time when you are at a picnic. Finally, I want to thank everyone again for the great honor of being Mirza’s First Lady this year. This is something that I will remember for the rest of my life and for this I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

golf tournament, the SEKCAT’s car show in Chanute, and the Bourbon County Family Picnic. That will bring us to the next Mirzan issue and we will go over those events then. As you can see there is something for everyone at Mirza, so all you have to do is get up and go. Thank you and I will see you at our events.

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RECORDER’S CORNERBy Keith Carr Noble’s the Spring ceremonial will be coming up soon. We need to commit to getting petitions so we can keep our membership numbers up, also we need to get busy and work on retention. If you have petitions, please bring them to the April 15th stated meeting. Spring ceremonial will be on Saturday, May 9th. The more candidates we have the better

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the Ceremonial will be. Just concluded our annual divan visitations to Mirza’s shrine clubs. It was great to see and visit with everyone. The hospitality was great everywhere we went. The Shrine Bowl office is currently sending out information to clubs and units on the Shrine Bowl activities which will be held in Hays on Saturday July 25th. Hope many of you can attend and enjoy the fine hospitality put on by our Uniformed Unit officers and ladies. The Kansas Shrine Bowl has a Players Banquet on Friday evening July 24th, Information is also being sent to the Clubs and Units as well. Mirza Kick-off club will also be hosting a Players Appreciation Banquet on April 26th at the Shrine Center in Pittsburg. This is Mirza’s way of showing our appreciation to the Area Players who will be playing in the Kansas Shrine Bowl in July. Make a reservation with one of the Kick-off club officers, more information is listed in the Mirzan.Thanks to everyone for all that you do for Mirza.

CSSA CORNERBy Darrell Orender, PP, 4th VP CSSA & Les Thomas, PP, Director General First, congratulations to our new Potentate Illustrious Sir Ron Venus on his ascending the throne of Mirza. In looking at his calendar, he has a dynamite year planned. Somewhere during the year there are activities that will appeal to every Noble and Lady. The more you participate, the more you will enjoy being a part of Mirza, so GET OUT THERE!! As this is written, the Mirza delegation has its reservations made and is preparing for the Business Session in Golden, CO. Your officer along with your Director General and Assistant DG did a final review and a rehearsal of the presentation, so we feel ready to go. We are making preparations to launch the CSSA 2018 website as soon as practical. The Business Session will have taken place by the time you read this and your Mirza 2018 team will be reporting for work. We will be reporting on the concluded Business Session and upcoming Ceremonial Session in the next Mirzan, but in the meantime, make plans to Take the High Road to CSSA 2015 in Golden, CO and join the fun in August.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNERBy Chaplain Marvin Long First Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life. Being Chaplain for such a wonderful group of people is a great honor to me and my Lady Joyce. I gladly lift the Divan and their Ladies names in pray and ask that each Divan member, their lady, families, and friends may have a peaceful and quiet life. Then I ask that each Shrine member, their lady, families, and friends may also share in a peaceful and quiet life. But, equally important is the prayers that each of us lift up for our hospital children and all who work to make their lives better. May God Bless You.


BOURBON COUNTY SHRINE CLUBBy Alec Beth The January meeting was attended by 15 Nobles. A check was presented to Potentate Ron Venus for $250.00. Past Potentate Stan Jahay spoke about Shrine Bowl player Alex Fink and coach Bob Campbell both from Bourbon County. The Club donated $1,000.00 to sponsor both player and coach.The Feb. Bourbon County Shrine Club meeting was held at the Hammond Community building. It was Mirza Divan visitation night. 70 Nobles, Ladies and Widows were in attendance and a good time was had by all. The meeting was called to order by President Neil Underwood who led in the flag salute. The prayer was given by Mirza Chaplin Marvin Long. After a wonderful meal President Neil called on Chief Rabban Terry Quarles who then introduced Potentate Ron Venus who in turn introduced various dignitaries and the Divan members. As the members of the Divan spoke about their duties and projects an A.A. meeting broke out. It is unknown as to the number, if any, that were converted. If you are not getting the meeting information and would like to get it call me at 629-224-6884 and I will put you on the list.

CHANUTE SHRINE CLUBBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHRINE CLUBBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.

COffEYVILLE SHRINE CLUBBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.

CRAwfORD COUNTY SHRINE CLUBBy Noble Jeremy Marshall, President Fraternal Greetings from the Crawford County Shrine Club. 2015 has started in grand fashion at the Crawford County Shrine Club. At the time of writing, we have had two regular meetings this year. The food, fellowship, and FUN have been outstanding. All Crawford County Shriners are encouraged to attend these meetings, you will enjoy them. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Temple in Pittsburg. Our doors open for social time at 5:30pm with our dinner at as close to 6:30pm as possible. The Ladies of Azrim Temple, Daughters of the Nile also meet this night and are always welcome at our dinners. Attendance is on the rise and the fellowship is extraordinary. In addition to all the fun that comes with fellowship with all the Nobles and their Ladies, we have a lot to offer a Noble and especially all New Nobles. As part of our responsibility as Mirza Shriners, I would like to extend an invitation to

all Shriners to attend our meetings, but more especially any New Noble of Mirza Shrine who currently live in Crawford County. Members – I challenge you to “phone a friend” and bring a guest with you at our next meeting. Don’t forget to RSVP so we have enough groceries for all who attend. You can RSVP to President Jeremy Marshall at [email protected] or at (620) 687-7500. If you would like to be added to our e-mail list, let the President know. We are doing good work for Mirza and its philanthropic efforts. We recently have supported the Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Banquet by being a sponsor. We have also committed ourselves to supporting the Uniformed Units by buying $100.00 worth of tickets for the ½ Wagu-Kobe beef that will be given away at the Fall Ceremonial in November. Come to our meetings and donate for a drawing to win a book of five of these tickets. That would be a great way to win a couple hundred pounds of beef for you and your family. Our meals are always delicious. Recently they have been provided by Bill Moody and we certainly are appreciative of his efforts. The menus this year have been Chicken Parmesan in January, Meatloaf in February, and Corned Beef & Cabbage in March. We’re always trying new things to keep our dinners at top notch levels. If you want to request a menu just show up and let your voice be heard. The Assistant Rabban (CCS) has already requested stuffed bell peppers for one of our meetings, and he’s not even a Crawford County Shrine Club Member. If he’s willing to drive to Pittsburg from Toronto to have these peppers, you’ve got to know they’re good. Noble Mike Hamman, rest easy, I’ll make sure you’re informed of pepper night. We are fortunate to have the Marshal of Mirza Temple as our club representative. Welcome to Crawford County Shrine Club Noble Tom. Come out and let Noble Marshal Tom Zortz fill you in on all the latest news, the happenings, events, and opportunities available to you within Mirza Shrine. Our refreshment bar is open before and after each meeting. I want to express our deepest gratitude to one of the best bartenders in all of shrindom, Noble Director Rick Cummings. In my opinion, Rick and his helpers always provide one of the best refreshment stations in Mirza. Come on out and see for yourselves. We were pleased to have the 2015 Mirza Divan visit us at our February meeting. Illustrious Sir Ron Venus and his Divan officers were cordial, informative, and a lot of fun to have at our meeting. They are a great bunch of guys, (but I’m a little biased). These guys are truly “SHRINERHOLICS,” they love the Shrine and are leading by example. Thank you Illustrious Sir for bringing your Divan and

allowing us to get to know you better. Remember our mission at Mirza, “Having fun with a purpose”, so come out and have some fun with the Crawford County Shrine Club – you won’t be disappointed.

INDEPENDENCE SHRINE CLUBBy Marvin Long Independence Shrine Club is an active club in Montgomery County that holds its regular meetings in the Masonic Temple at 2000 Laurel. We meet the first Monday of each month with the doors opened at 6:00 p.m. and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Our meeting are started by 7:00 p.m. Throughout the years we have hosted our Ladies several times with different dinner occasions. One of the most important is Divan Visitation when all the Ladies are invited and everyone gets to meet our new Divan. This year the Divan visited our club the first Monday of March. As money making projects we support Mirza in their onion sales and their candy sales. Locally we sell raffle tickets for a bottle from the bar to make money. The monies we make go to sponsor a football player, a band member, or a coach for the East/West Football game. We also host the Oasis for Shriners following the Neewollah parade. Officers serving this year are: Noble Danny Henisey, President; Noble Jon Johnson, Vice-President; Noble Jacob Glover 2nd Vice-President; Chaplain Marvin Long, Secretary; and Noble Lee Cain, Treasurer.

KICK-Off SHRINE CLUBBy Keith Carr The Kick-off club started the year with the Silent/Live Auction at the Coffeyville Shrine Club Sweetheart Dance. Our Kick-off Club quilt maker came through again with an award winning quilt. Thanks Charlene Merriman for making the quilt. A big thank you to Coffeyville Shrine Club for allowing us to hold the Auctions during their Sweetheart Dance. March meeting was held in Chanute with several of the area clubs and units combining their meeting with ours. The meal, and fellowship was great. Thanks Chanute for the great place to meet. On April 26th, we will hold the Mirza Shrine Bowl players Banquet at the Mirza Shrine Center. Get your Reservation in now for the Mirza Players Banquet. The June meeting will be in Parsons, KS watch you mail for the post card giving the location. This year, Kansas Shrine Bowl will be in Hays, KS we will have a great and busy year. Be sure and get you reservation form for the Shrine Bowl Players Banquet to be held in Hays. The Banquet sells out fast, also see Kick-off club officers for the flyer on the motels available in Hays. Come join the fun.


Mirza Stated Meeting Dinner Wednesday • April 15 • 2015 beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Plan to join your Shrine friends at Mirza for a complimentary dinner and fellowship before the stated meeting.

Mirza Stated MeetingOfficial Call of the Potentate

Wednesday • April 15, • 2015 • 7:00 p.m.Notice is hereby given that the scheduled Stated Session of Mirza Shriners, will be held at the Shrine Center for the transaction of such business as may come before the Shrine Center. Ron Venus, Potentate, Keith Carr, Recorder

Mirza Special MeetingOFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL MEETING for the purpose of discussing the Finances of the MIRZA Shrine Temple will be held on APRIL 15, 2015 following the Regular Stated meeting on the same date at the MIRZA SHRINE CENTER.ALL NOBLES OF MIRZA ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS SPECIAL MEETING. Ron Venus – Potentate, Keith Carr - Recorder

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LABETTE COUNTY SHRINE CLUBBy Don Clark Lots of Shriners in Labette County looking for a good club. We are Looking for a place to have our first meeting to reorganize this club.Any suggestions for a meeting place please contact Don Clark Notice will be sent out to those interested as to when and whereThanksLINN COUNTY SHRINE CLUBBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.PAST MASTERS SHRINE CLUBBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.TRI-COUNTY SHRINE CLUBBy Rick Horn Nobles and Ladies, Greetings from the High Grounds of MIRZA! It is with great anticipation that we have began another great year in Mirza under the Leadership of Illustrious Sir Ron Venus and First Lady Rhonda. Tri-County Shrine Club had the distinct honor of being the first club visitation of the 2015 Divan, it was held in Illustrious Sir’s hometown of Yates Center, Kansas with an incredible turnout of shriners and their ladies, thanks to all for making this a great event. By the time this article will be published, Tri-County will have met in Iola with another ladies welcome meeting and in Piqua with

a stag meeting, all of these under the great leadership of our new club President Mike Byers and his lady Mary Lou. Tri-County will be having a golf tournament in September, details will be published in the next MIRZAN. Anybody that wishes to receive monthly emails from Tri-County please contact Rick Horn at [email protected] Tri-County meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month throughout the Allen, Woodson, and Anderson County areas.C-K CLOwNSBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.MIRzA CHEfSBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.COLOR GUARDBy David Purdy We need Color Guards to March in the Parades. White Shirt, Black Pants & good walking Shoes. Strong desire to carry our Nation’s, Shriner’s National Flags and Mirza Flag. Talk to David Purdy about what to do and when & where parades are held.ThanksCHANUTE fIRE DEPT.By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.DIRECTORS STAffBy Mirza Director’s Staff is looking forward to a fun year. We are also looking forward to seeing as many nobles as possible at the

Spring Ceremonial on May 9, 2015. We hope to have many “new” nobles come into Mirza Shrine at that time as well. The Director’s Staff will also be raffling a shotgun to be given away at Spring Ceremonial. Be sure to find a member and get your chance to win. The annual lake party will be held at Farlington Lake on June 13. This is always a fun time. All members of the Director’s Staff, Past Potentate’s and Divan are invited and encouraged to attend. If you are interested in learning more about being a part of the Director’s Staff, contact John Bousfield, President or one of the other officers.HARDLY ABLEBy Johnny Gillham, PP Hardly Able did not meet during Jan and Feb as President Bill McAdam was out of town. Our usual schedule has us missing the Jan meeting but weather has also played a factor in our inactivity. We will meet in Iola for March and will do some planning for this years parades and travels. Fire truck cleaning day will be coming before too long. We congratulate Illustrious Sir Ron Venus on his election and look forward to the coming year which includes several Call Parades. Until we meet, let the winds always be favorable and the sunshine of the Shrine keep us.HILLBILLIES CLAN#116

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By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.JOKERSBy Marvin Long The Joker unit of Independence is a prime example of the Shriners need for younger members who are able to carry on the work started by others before them. The Jokers are the oldest unit in Mirza Shrine. The Jokers were started in 1969. We still have a charter member, Noble Lee Cain and his Lady Ernie, serving with us. Noble Harold Parker and his Lady joined in 1971 and are still active. We meet once a month at local restaurants in Independence. We did enjoy having dinner in Fredonia and touring Wilson County Old Iron Park. This year our officers are: President Chaplain Marvin Long; Vice-President Noble Harold Parker; and Secretary/Treasurer Noble Lee Cain. KRAzY KARTSBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.LEGION Of HONORBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.MG’SBy Herb Matlock Our last parade to finish the year was Fall Ceremonial and it was well attended by the MG unit. We had our annual Christmas party at Yates Center with a lot of stealing gifts from each other and toys for the Shrine Hospital which was a very enjoyable evening. Potentate Ron Venus asked the MG’s to host his reception after installation of officers. We were very pleased to be asked and would like to thank anyone that helped with it. Our January & February meetings were held at B & b Café in Iola. February has not been very good for our members, Past Potentate Don Mohler, Jim Oler and Jim Lewis passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernie, Betty and Kay. Our March meeting will be with the Kick-Off Club in Chanute on March 17th. Spring is just around the corner so it is time we get them little cars out and see what has to be done so we can start with parades. We have the pleasure of being asked to escort the divan at the call parades this year. We would encourage anyone that would like to join us and there are some MG’s for sale if anyone is

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April 26, 2015

MIRZA SHRINE BOWL PLAYER APPRECIATION BANQUET

5:00 PM AT THE MIRZA SHRINE CENTER

110 W. 5TH PITTSBURG, KS

Come out and support our Shrine Bowl Players and their families

THE 42ND ANNUAL KANSAS SHRINE BOwL will be held at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS on July 25th, 2015. Kickoff is 7: 00 p.m. at Lewis Field Stadium. There are many fun events with the Kansas Shrine Bowl this year that are open for participation. (Listed below): JULY 24TH:8 a.m. - Golf Tournament: Fort Hays municipal golf course. $60.00 includes green fees, cart fees, and lunch! 6 p.m. - Participant Appreciation Banquet: Held at Ellis County Fairgrounds. $25.00 each or $75.00 for sponsorship that includes two tickets. JULY 25TH: 7 a.m. - Walk for Love: 5k Run/1.5 Mile walk - $25 race fee includes, T-shirt and one general admission ticket to the game, starting at Lewis Field Stadium! 9 a.m. - Screening Clinic: Opportunity to refer children who could be benefited from treatment at Shriners Hospital for Children. 10 a.m. - High School Combine: Provide high school football players with a valuable tool for their own use and for evaluation by colleges wishing to recruit players. (Check in at 9am) $50.00 includes T-shirt and ticket to the game! 10 a.m. - Parade: Through downtown Hays. 7 p.m. - 42nd Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl game. Kick-off! Please be aware that the Kansas Shrine Bowl player appreciation banquet tickets do sell out quickly, and it is recommended to purchase them early. Pricing for the banquet is $25.00 per person, or $75.00 for a sponsorship that includes two tickets. Kansas Shrine Bowl game tickets will be mailed to the Noble’s homes. If Noble’s are not able to use their tickets, the Kansas Shrine Bowl asks that they be sent back to the office (9080 Parkhill St. Lenexa, KS 66215) or feel free to purchase and donate the tickets. For ticket purchase or questions please call the Kansas Shrine bowl at 800-530-5524 or Email [email protected] Stay up to date through our website www.kansasshrinebowl.com and through our social media! Facebook: Kansas Shrine Bowl, Instagram: ksshrinebowl, and Twitter: @KSShrineBowl. See you in Hays!

interested.MIRzA LOVE BUGSBy Don Wheeler Please see For Sale ad in the Mirzan.MOBILE NOBLESBy Johnny Gillham, PP Winter weather has kept our units in storage and the cold weather has not done much to increase our interest. However the sun is out today and fair weather is forecast which will start the spring fever bug. Always lots to do to get ready for the season. We will meet during March for an informal dinner to look at plans for the upcoming season. Since our group is mostly retired we have started camping during the week rather than over a weekend. This allows some sightseeing which might not be available over the weekends. We do have the first campout scheduled for April 21 thru 23 at the Feuerborn Ranch in Garnett, KS. Always a great start to the camping season. Cards and conversation will keep us entertained. We also look forward to having Bernice Buell and Donna Wilmoth come for some of the activities. Hope to see all along the byways of the good old USA and may the brotherhood of our fraternity keep us close.MOUNTED PATROLBy Terry Quarles Looking for more riders.ORIENTAL BANDBy Gary Yackle The Orietnal Band is getting ready for the 2015 parade season. At our February meeting we made our parade list. Made some plans for our Golf Tournament June 13 at the Country Club, Gas City, Ks We are going to

have a work day when we find good weather and several members able to help. As Oriental Band we will be helping at the Mirza Potentates Golf Tournament in Chanute, May 16. Our first parade is May 9-our Spring Ceremonial. Our monthly meetings are the first Sunday at Rick’s Bar in Colony. However, April falls on Easter, so no meeting. And with May meeting will be at the ceremonial. Hope to see a lot of you there.

Our parade list through July are: May 9 Ceremonial, May 25 Yates Center, July 4 Blue Mound, July 18 Erie, July 21 Garnett, July Shrine Bowl-Hays.RITUALISTIC TEAMBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.PROVOST GUARDBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.SEKCATSBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.SULTANS Of SwINGBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.THREE wHEELERSBy Alec Beth Not much going on, just waiting for it to get warm. The members are looking forward to parading. There are a few 3 wheelers that would enjoy making you look good in the parades.wIND wIzARDSBy: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.

JUNE 6TH @ 9:00 AMMIRZA TEMPLE

Sponsored by Azrim Temple #81Daughters of The Nile

For mor information call:Beth Hamman 620-583-0290

Lindsay Deringer 620-249-9822


Mirza Uniformed UnitsCUT METAL COLLECTIBLE PIECES

GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN.Contact Mirza 620-231-4180

They can be picked up at the Shrine Center.All Proceeds Benefit

Mirza Shrine Uniformed Units.

Mike & Beth Hamman

444 90th RoadToronto, KS 66777

800.704.4313

[email protected]

WE CATER TO PARTIES PHONE 620-232-9260

Pichler’s Chicken Annies® Inc. “Chicken Eaters Paradise”® Route #3 Langdon Lane Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Tues. thru Fri. 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY

WELDING • INDUSTRIALAUTO BODY

Thompson Bros.supplies Inc.

2319 W. 8th StreetCoffeyville, Kansas 67337

Over 65 Years Sales and ServiceRick Thompson – Nick Thompson – Ryan Thompson

620-251-1740

BROADWAY ELECTRONICS, INC.TELEVISION AND VIDEO SERVICE

Audio & Video Custom Wiring Specialist

1010 S. Broadway Rick Casey Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-231-5780 Business Dick Casey

FRANK D. DUNNICKChairman and Ceo

Columbus Girard St. Paul 620-429-1873 620-724-4911 620-449-2225

Mirza Shrine Uniform Units Fundraiser1/2 Wagu-Kobe Style Beef

(cut to your specifications)

Drawing on November 14, 2015$5.00 donation per ticket or 5 for $20.00

Proceeds benefit Mirza Uniform Units(need not be present to win)

Contact Tommy Tuggle – 913-795-2931

Brenner Mortuary, Inc.114 East 4th StreetPittsburg, KS 66762

STEPHEN WARD Tel (620) 231-5600Funeral Director Fax (620) 231-5601

2520 South RousePittsburg, KS 66762

620-231-0300

Picture DaysWe are creating a yearbook & it will not be complete without you.

For an appointment to have your picture taken (free)

Noble’s, Nobell’s, Clubs and Units, Now is your chance for a good picture and be published in 2015 Mirza Shrine Yearbook

CAll NoW: 1-877-764-4535 and Select Option 1

IT’S AN HONOR TO BELONGTHE LEGION OF HONOR INVITES

All Nobles who are veterans of the Armed Forces, Reserve Units, World War II, Merchant Marine, or currently active service to join this Unit.

If your interested in joining please contact the office for more information.

hOSpItAL DADSMEEtInG

When: Sunday, April 19thWhere: Mirza Shrine Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Bath-NaylorFuneral Home

& Crematory PITTSBURG WEIR COLUMBUS 522 South Broadway 104 W. Main 611 S. east Avenue Pittsburg, KS 66762 Weir, KS 66781 Columbus, KS 66725 620-231-4700 620-396-8266 620-429-4114 Fax: 620-231-0038 Fax: 620-396-8486 Fax: 620-429-4116

email: [email protected] • www.bathnaylor.com

Joe Naylor - Funeral Director

2For viewing appointments, pricing or reservations please call the Mirza Shrine Office at (620) 231-4180 Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm or stop

by the office at 110 West 5th Street, Pittsburg, Kansas

2Perfect for: Wedding Receptions, Anniversary Parties,

Class Reunions, Alumni Parties, Dances,Birthday Parties and any other memorable Occasion!

Two Rentalareas to

choose from

You Didn’t See Your Article?!We did not get it or it came after the deadline.

Please e-mail articles and pictures to:[email protected]

If it is sent some other way there is no telling where it is at. Next deadline is June 13th. Pictures tell a good story without words - if you have some current pictures that go with a story PLEASE Send them in. We will try to put them on facebook if there is not room in the paper.

COFFEE & DONUTSEVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M.

All Nobles Welcome! Mirza Shrine Center POTENTATE’S ROASTMAy 2Nd, 2015

MIRzA ShRINE CENTER

Social 6:30 pm - Dinner 7:00 pmRoast starts at 7:30

$10 per personFor Tickets contact Jeremy Marshall, or any Divan Member

or call the office 620-231-4180


MeMorialsWhen Allah calls then our friends obey,And fold their tents and and steal away

To the land where the crystal waters flow,Where the beautiful Palms of Allah grow.These We Do Not Forget

1. Jerry D. Watson Coffeeville, KS 01/05/2015 2. Marvin A. Armstrong Pittsburg, KS 11/14/2014 * 3. Robert Roy Duncan Coffeyville, KS 01/22/2015 4. Gary Burr Coffeyville, KS 01/30/2015 5. Earl Kennedy Coffeyville, KS 02/02/2015 6. Donald Mohler Humboldt, KS 02/08/2015 7. James (Jim) Oler Yates Center, KS 02/13/2015 8. Russell Duff Pittsburg, KS 02/14/2015 9. Raymond Tripp Fort Scott, KS 05/21/2014** 10. Lawrence “Sonny” Zibert Jr. Arma, KS 02/19/2015 11. George Kilgore Grove, OK 02/14/2015 12. Dewey “Jim” Lewis Iola, KS 02/21/2015 13. George H. Cameron Frontenac 03/08/2015 14. Philip McGilvra Ft. Scott, KS 01/13/2013***

*Office notified 1/23/15, **Office notified 2/18/2015, ***Office notified 03/11/2015

Event Facility The Ballroom The Lower Level accomodates up to 400 accomodates up to 300

Both levels have handicap accessible rest rooms and kitchens.


MIRZA SHRINERS

PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP

TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS AND NOBLES OF MIRZA SHRINERS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURG, STATE OF KANSAS: I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in

____________________________________ Lodge #_______A.F. & A.M. located at

____________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the bylaws of Shriners International. I hereby make application to become a Noble of the Order, and a member of your temple. If granted membership, I promise to conform to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Shriners International and the bylaws and ceremonies of your temple. Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? ___ Yes ___No

If yes, what temple?____________________________________ When?_______________________________

Profession/Occupation______________________________________________________________

Birthplace____________________________________________ Date of Birth__________________

Residence:_______________________________________________________________________ Street County City State Zip Home Phone:___________________________________Email:_____________________________________ Business Phone:________________________________Email:_____________________________________ Lady's Name__________________________________________ Fez Size:__________ Date:__________20___ Signature__________________________________________________________ PRINT FULL NAME HERE (initials are not sufficient):_____________________________________________ Recommended and vouched for on the Honor of:

NOBLE: (Sign & Print)_______________________________________________________Member No.__________

NOBLE: (Sign & Print)_______________________________________________________Member No.__________

Official Use: Fee: $__________ Paid:_________________________(Cash/Check/CC)


POTENTATE’S ROAST May 2nd, 2015

Mirza Shrine Center Social 6:30 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm

Roast starts at 7:30 $10 per person

For Tickets contact Jeremy Marshall, or any Divan Member or call the office 620-231-4180

Mirza’s Bourbon County Shrine Club Presents:

A MEAL AND A DEAL Saturday, November 21st, 2015

Mirza Shrine Center, 110 W. 5th Street, Pittsburg, KS $3,000 GRAND PRIZE

$1,000 FOR 2ND PRIZE AND $1,000 FOR 3RD PRIZE 13 TICKETS WILL WIN $75 EACH

Need not be present to win ONLY 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE

Meal Begins at 6:00 pm Music and Dance after the meal TICKETS ARE a $75.00 per couple donation

Get tickets from any Bourbon County Shrine Club or Mirza Divan Member.

This is a fundraiser and all proceeds are for Mirza Shrine Center and the Bourbon County Shrine Club. Tickets are not tax deductable.

WANTED

NEW NOBLES

CALL NOW: Ask For

LyNNETTE at the Mirza

Shriner’s Cruise Desk

800-869-6806

[email protected]

There is still time to join Ron & Rhonda, and fellow Shriners aboard Celebrity Cruises “Celebrity Solstice”. 7 night Alaska Cruise + Airfare • May 29-June 5, 2015.

SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT

BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENTAPRIL 25 & 26, 2015

OPEN TO ALL SHRINERS AND MASTERS IN GOOD STANDINGSHELL KNOB SHRINE CLUB

First 200 Fisherman receive John Deere Gator 8251 Over $50, 000 in Cash and a Lew’s Rod & Reel Combo. Top Prize for Big Fish! Prizes to be given away!

Contact: Tournament Chairman Steve Good at 417-858-2304 or [email protected] or www.SHELLKNOBSHRINECLUB.COM


BOOSTERS HONOR ROLLThis space features names of person’s who have made a contribution toward making our MIRZAN MAGAZINE - the finest in Shrinedome.

To be added to the list for one year mail $5.00 per name to:Mirza Shriners: PO Box 776, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Thank You for your support!

Mirza Shrine Center Booster Honor Roll

Name: __________________________________________________________

name: __________________________________________________________

TOWN: __________________________________________________________

$5.00 per name for (4) issues (one Year)Please send this slip with your check to: Mirza Shriners, PO Box 776, Pittsburg, KS 66762

MirzaUniform Units Meeting

April 23, 20157:00 PM

Mirza Shrine Center

AZRIM TEMPLE #81 PITTSBURG 164MARTHA ALLISON INDEPENDENCE 164JERRY ALLISON, PP INDEPENDENCE 164MIDORI ALLRED COFFEYVILLE 166WILLIAM ALLRED COFFEYVILLE 166MARVIN ARMSTRONG PITTSBURG 167EVERETT BABCOCK DEARING 173JO BABCOCK DEARING 173JAMES BAILEY IN MEMORY 170HELEN BAILEY GARNETT 170PAUL BENNER, SR. LAWRENCE 165ALEC BETH FT SCOTT 171ANNE BETH FT SCOTT 171DON BRIGHT ARCADIA 166TERRY BRIGHT ARCADIA 166CRYTAL BURCH FORT SCOTT 167DOROTHY CANTRELL GALENA 171HARRY CANTRELL GALENA 171KEITH CARR PITTSBURG 163LEONARD CARNES FT SCOTT 167SUSAN CARNES FT SCOTT 167PAULA CHANEY PARSONS 167RICK CHANEY PARSONS 167DON CLARK ALTAMONT 165JANET CLARK ALTAMONT 165VERNON CORRELL OSWEGO 166LAURA CORRELL OSWEGO 166DEBRA CUMMINGS ARMA 167RICK CUMMINGS ARMA 167GLENN DARLINGTON BRONAUGH, MO 166ANN DATSON COFFEYVILLE 164RICHARD DATSON COFFEYVILLE 164ROY DAVIS FRONTENAC 169LINDSAY DERINGER FRONTENAC 164JEREMY DERINGER FRONTENAC 164JOHN DIEHL LAWRENCE 187CHERYL EDWARDS YATES CENTER 167DAN EDWARDS YATES CENTER 167NADINE ERVIN CHANUTE 164RANDY ERVIN CHANUTE 164ARNOLD L. FLOTTMAN, JR. PITTSBURG 167MERWIN FRYE BELLA VIST, AR 166GRO GIFFORD GARNETT 167WILLIAM GIFFORD GARNETT 167SUE GILLHAM HUMBOLDT 167JOHNNY GILLHAM HUMBOLDT 167LORRAINE GILLMING GALENA 167GERALD GILLMING GALENA 167TRACY GLASGOW COLUMBUS 167TROY GLASGOW COLUMBUS 167BARLEY GOODWIN OVERLAND PARK 180JOHN GOODWIN OVERLAND PARK 180VICKIE GREGORY PITTSBURG 164

JOE GREGORY PITTSBURG 164LARRY GRAHAM PITTSBURG 167BARBARA GRAHAM PITTSBURG 167DANIKA HAGERTY FRONTENAC 171MICHAEL HAGERTY FRONTENAC 171BILL HAGMAN, JR. NAPLES, FL 169BETH HAMMAN YATES CENTER 168MIKE HAMMAN YATES CENTER 168RUEBEN HAMMAN YATES CENTER 168ALI HAMMAN YATES CENTER 168LUTHER HAMMAN WAMEGO 167SHERRY HAMMAN WAMEGO 167CHARLENE HARDY PLEASANTON 168GERALD HARDY, PP PLEASANTON 168ART HARTSHORN PITTSBURG 167MARIAN HARTSHORN PITTSBURG 167DANNY HENISEY COFFEYVILLE 166CATHY HENISEY COFFEYVILLE 166DAVE HENSLEY, PP COLUMBUS 164GRACE HENSLEY COLUMBUS 164MEMORY OF FRANK HEY INDEPENDENCE 169KAREN HEY INDEPENDENCE 169BEANITA HILL FORT SCOTT 167ROBERT HILL FORT SCOTT 167JODY HINES PARKER 167BARBARA HINES PARKER 167RICK HORN COLONY 167ED HUGHES CHANUTE 171VICKI HUGHES CHANUTE 171MARY HUGO INDEPENDENCE 171TERRY HUGO INDEPENDENCE 171CLEO JAHAY HAZELTON 177DEBBIE JAHAY ARCADIA 173STAN JAHAY, PP ARCADIA 173JERRY JAMES, PP ARCADIA 169MARILYN JAMES ARCADIA 169MAXINE JAMES ARCADIA 167OBIE JAMES (DECEASED) ARCADIA 167GARY JOHNSON CHANUTE 171SHARON JOHNSON CHANUTE 171BETH JONES BRONAUGH, MO 164NORMAN JONES BRONAUGH, MO 164EARL KENNEDY COFFEYVILLE 165DAREN KELLERMAN OTTAWA 169JENNIFER KELLERMAN OTTAWA 169DESIREE KEPLEY CHANUTE 169JIM KEPLEY, PP CHANUTE 169JOHN KETTERMAN PITTSBURG 166RUTH KETTERMAN PITTSBURG 166JULIE KIBBLE FT SCOTT 166STEVE KIBBLE FT SCOTT 166MARY LEWARK PITTSBURG 167MIKE LEWARK PITTSBURG 167

JOANNE LINDBERG SAVONBURG 182LARRY LINDBERG SAVONBURG 182MEMORY OF RAY LINDBLOOM DENVER, CO 167BETTY LINDBLOOM DENVER, CO 167JOYCE LONG CHERRYVALE 167MARVIN LONG CHERRYVALE 167JODI LUCKE CHANUTE 167MIKE LUCKE CHANUTE 167LESA LUSK DERBY 164ROGER LUSK DERBY 164JOHN MANLEY MULBERRY 164JOYCE MANLEY MULBERRY 164HERB MATLOCK CHANUTE 168SHARON MATLOCK CHANUTE 168BONNIE MCADAM MORAN 169TOM MCADAM, PP MORAN 169DON MCCARTY OVERLAND PARK 166LINDA MCCARTY OVERLAND PARK 166LEWIS MILLEMAN PITTSBURG 168STEVE MILLEMAN WICHITA 168AMANDA MITCHELL PARSONS 165MATT MITCHELL PARSONS 165BERNIE MOHLER HUMBOLDT 167DON MOHLER, PP HUMBOLDT 167AMANDA MORRISON FRONTENAC 164STEVE MORRISON FRONTENAC 164LARRY NELSON CHANUTE 175DARRELL ORENDER, PP WEBB CITY 168SHERRI ORENDER WEBB CITY 168BOYD OSHEL MAPLETON 172GEORGIA OSHEL MAPLETON 172CHARLES M. PARKER FORT SCOTT 167OREN PATTERSON CHANUTE 199DAVID PURDY PITTSBURG 170MEMORY OF SHIRLEY PURDY PITTSBURG 170JOHN RAUSCH CHANUTE 180JANET RAUSCH CHANUTE 180BARBARA REED FORT SCOTT 170RALPH REED FORT SCOTT 170LARRY REEDER WEBB CITY 167DEAN REDD ORONOGO MO 166SARAGENE RHUEMS FRONTENAC 167WARREN RHUEMS, PP FRONTENAC 167TONYA SHAUGHNESSY COLONY 167NORMA SHIFFLET ORONOGO MO 166AARON SATTERFIELD BRONAUGH, MO 166BETTY SATTERFIELD BRONAUGH, MO 166KEITH C SHERMAN CHANUTE 166ROSEMARY SHERMAN CHANUTE 166COLLEEN SLAGLE ENTERPRISE, AL 171EARL SPLECHTER YATES CENTER 167TAMMY SPLECHTER YATES CENTER 167MARK STAPLETON OSWEGO 167

VICKI STAPLETON OSWEGO 167JOHN SUTHERLAND MOUND CITY 165MAUREEN SUTHERLAND MOUND CITY 165LENNET THOMAS GARNETT 167LESA THOMAS GARNETT 167DAN THOMPSON CHANUTE 171SANDY THOMPSON CHANUTE 171LINDA THOMPSON COFFEYVILLE 168TOMMY THOMPSON, PP COFFEYVILLE 168SUSANNA THYER PITTSBURG 167JEFF THYER PITTSBURG 167JAMES TILTON EUDORA 170BETH TINSLEY BRONSON 164PAUL TINSLEY BRONSON 164DENISE TITUS GALENA 167DAVID TITUS GALENA 167ALICE TRIPP FORT SCOTT 173MEMORY OF RAY TRIPP FORT SCOTT 173KAREN TUGGLE FT SCOTT 167TOMMY TUGGLE FT SCOTT 167NEIL UNDERWOOD GARLAND 166TAMMIE UNDERWOOD GARLAND 166GLENDA UTTLEY FRONTENAC 166PAUL UTTLEY FRONTENAC 166GARY VANBUREN COFFEYVILLE 167JEFF VANBUREN COFFEYVILLE 167DEBBIE VANDERPOOL FRONTENAC 166TERRY VANDERPOOL FRONTENAC 166RHONDA VENUS YATES CENTER 164RON VENUS YATES CENTER 164DON WALKER CALABASH, NC 165MARILYNN WALKER CALABASH, NC 165JERRY WALTRIP PITTSBURG 168PAT WALTRIP PITTSBURG 168ALLEN WARREN FT SCOTT 171JACKIE WARREN FT SCOTT 171GOLDA WASHBURN CHANUTE 165HERBERT WASHBURN CHANUTE 165BARBARA WELSH GARNETT 185THOMAS WELSH GARNETT 185MIKE WILLIAMS WICHITA 170DONNA WILMOTH PARSONS 164COLE WITTUM PITTSBURG 167BILL YOOS BRONAUGH, MO 166CAROLE YOOS BRONAUGH, MO 166ROSE YOOS CENTERTON AR 166WILLIAM YOOS CENTERTON AR 166BOB ZIMMERMAN CENTERVILLE 169IRENE ZIMMERMAN CENTERVILLE 169DEE ZORTZ FRONTENAC 169TOM ZORTZ FRONTENAC 169


MIRZA’S SPRINGCEREMONIAL

Saturday, May 9th, 2015Schedule of Activities

8:00 - 8:30 am Registration & Welcome Nobles & Ladies 9:00 am Welcome & Presentations Nobles & Ladies 10:45 am Parade Formation 6th & Pine 11:00 am Parade Broadway

NOBLES’ PROGRAM 12:00 pm Lunch ($5.00 for Nobles, Complimentary to Novices) 12:45 pm Presentation of Ritual to Novices 2:00 pm Second Section

LADIES PROGRAM 12:00 pm Luncheon & Program, Memorial Auditorium $15.00 Make Lunch reservations through the Recorder’s Office at 620-231-4180. Deadline is May 7th. (Complimentary to Novice’s Ladies) 3:00 pm Return to Mirza for Fezzing Ceremony

NOBLES & LADIES 3:15 pm Fezzing Ceremony - Lower Level 3:30 pm Club/Unit Hospitality - Lower Level

COME WELCOME OUR nEW nOBLES! EnjOy A DAy OF FUn AnD FELLOWShIp!

Bio’s below are in the order of appearance in photo (left to right) Meritorious Award winner, Mike Cook was President of the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors in 2005 and went off the board in 2009. However his work did not stop there. Mike became involved in the Shrine because of his wife Sally, she encouraged him to join the Shrine after attending a meeting where Tommy Williams was talking about the Shrine and Shrine Dads, it wasn’t long before Mike was involved in both. With Mike being a former football coach and AD, the Shrine Bowl was the perfect place for him to get involved, he thought it was fun to work at the games but he also knew it was a revenue stream for the transportation fund. Mikes most memorable moment to date was going to ST Louis with the players and getting to witness them interact with the patients and see the hospital for the first time. He was able to watch life changing moments in front of his own eyes as the players always came away with a new and different feeling about the Shrine and the Shrine Bowl purpose. It is obvious that Mike has a passion for the purpose of the Shrine and continuing the success of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. Gene Dayton was the 1985 Kansas Shrine Bowl East Squad MVP, he set a new rushing record that year. Gene Dayton played out of Pittsburg Colgan High School and claims that the Shrine Bowl was one of the most fun games he ever played in. The trip to the St Louis Hospital made a lasting impression on him and truly gave a brand new meaning to our

game from his perspective, a day he will never forget. Dayton continued with his gift in football at Coffeyville Community College. His Sophomore year he was voted All-American and led the nation in scoring, he also set the National Junior College single game scoring record with 7 touchdowns in a single game. He finished his college career at Arkansas State University where he received a Degree in Business. Unfortunately Dayton’s record didn’t hang around the Shrine Bowl for long as Barry Sanders came and broke it the following year. However still today he holds the record at Coffeyville for most points and touchdowns scored in a single game. Gene is still able to stay involved with the Kansas Shrine Bowl as he is part owner of Pittcraft Printing in Pittsburg, Kansas they have printed a majority of the Shrine Bowl programs over the years. Gene is married to Stacy and has three children of his own Meghan, Conner and Drew as well as four step daughters, Rheid, Ryan, Rhylee and Regan. Meritorious Award winner, Ray Terrell was the 2008 Shrine Bowl Board President who not only served twelve years as a board member but also was a fourteen year camp director. After volunteering at the game in Emporia in 1998, Ray was asked to become Camp Director and felt it was a real pleasure after seeing all of the work the Shrine Bowl did to help the Shrine Hospitals. Each year was full of memorable moments for Ray as he met the new set of Coaches and Players- he still stays in touch with many of the participants and will never forget

Coach Craig Crespino who gave his life to helping kids. Ray became a Shriner because of the work that they continuously do to help the children seeking care, the Shrine continues to be a large part of his life and he is honored to be a Mason and Shriner. There isn’t a thing he wouldn’t do to help not only the children receiving care at the Shrine Hospitals but also the kids that play in our game.

Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of fame Inductees


YOU ARE INVITED TO THE

MIRZA FAMILY PICNIC JUNe 7, 2015

PITTSBURG’S lINColN PARK 2:00 PM

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A FUN DAY OF FOOD AND ACTIVITIES

Pat Waltrip, Rhonda Venus and Joyce Long at the last Divan Visitation of 2015. The occasion was the visitation to the Kick-Off Club in Chanute 3-17-15.


You are cordially invited to the

2015 Mirza Shrine Potentates BallIllustrious Sir Potentate Ron Venus and his Lady Rhonda

Request the pleasure of your company

Saturday, April 11th, 2015Mirza Shrine Center, 110 West 5th Street, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762

6:00 PM – Cocktails 6:30 PM – Presentation of Divan and Guests7:30 PM - Dinner 8:30 PM – Dance to the Music of “The Gas Co.”

Banquet and Dance: $75.00 per couple • Dance Only: $35.00 per couple • Dance only - admitted after 8:30 PMMail or call Mirza Shrine, PO Box 776, Pittsburg, KS 66762 • Phone: 620-231-4180

Requested attire is formal or coat and tie (no Jeans)


THE MIRzA POTENTATE’S ANNUAL PHEASANT HARVEST

Lone Pine Hunting Preserve, Toronto, KS.

The wind blew (again!) and the pheasants flew (too fast!)...over the trees, past the pond...and beyond! A few of them anyway. On Saturday March 14, 50 Shriners, friends, and family gathered at our European Harvest circle--26 gunners in the morning, 24 gunners in the afternoon. With much laughter, good natured ribbing, and obviously very good aim, over 400 pheasants were harvested....destined to grace many dinner tables. Plenty of laughter and fellowship also filled the clubhouse--card games, party planning, and the the best thing: good old-fashioned ‘visiting’---something we don’t seem to do like we ought. All in all--an awesome day! Over $5000.00 was raised for Mirza. A heartfelt thank you to all who helped put on the harvest--too many to name but each and every one much much appreciated! AND many thanks and kudos to the gunners--without you there would be no event--you are the best!!

MIRZA PROVOST GUARD

WHEN: Sunday April 26th, 2015

WHERE: Chanute Elks Lake - Chanute, KS

TIME: 10:00 a.m. (Registration @ 9:00)

FEE: $60.00 per person (3 man teams)

100 Rounds-5 Mulligans Available

*Lunch and beverages will be provided for all shooters registered. There will be a $5.00 fee

for all non-shooters.

*Awards presentation following lunch.

All proceeds benefit Provost Guard Unit

KANSAS SHRINE BOWLPOSTER

$5.00 donationContact the Kansas Shrine Bowl Office

800-530-5524Or mail check to

Kansas Shrine Bowl9080 Parkhill • Lenexa, KS 66215

NEXT CEREMONIAL MAY 9, 2015

KICK Off CLUB DAY AfTER CLEAN UP HUNT The ‘Day After’ clean up hunt was a big score for the Kick Off Club--eight men from the Coffeyville area came to enjoy a day of hunting together in the field, harvesting a total of 30 birds. According to the lunch table conversation the dog work was exceptional. The guide and dog handler-Mike Hamman-agreed! This is the second year for this group of gentlemen-and they were gentlemen-to purchase the hunt at the Kick Off Club Auction. I think I heard some talk of trying for a third time next year! Beth Hamman

MIRZA YEARBOOK PHOTO SHOOTMake Your Appointment Today!

1-877-764-4535 ext 501March 30 @

Coffeyville: The Shrine Barn, Junction of Patterson & 7thApril 3 & 4 @

Independence: The Masonic Temple, 2000 W Laurel St, Independence

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