august 2012

ReporterVolume 31, Number 8 Sarasota, Florida August 2012

Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.The

Shrine Club Directory, 8Shrine Club News, 8Shrine Unit News, 18Thursday Luncheons, 30Masonic Digest, 32Ladies Calendar, 42Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 44Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 45Sahib Shriners Calendar, 46

Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids

2011 Dromedary Award Winner

August 1 Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 64 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.5 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 39

14 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6

Sept. 3 Englewood Labor Day Parade, 9:00 a.m.

Celebrating 30 Years – Sahib Shriners

90 Years – Shriners Hospitals for Children

140 Years – Shriners International

Sahib Shrine Restaurant & Lounge

August 2012 Lunch 11 AM – 2 PM

Lounge 11:00 am to 9:00 pmFriday 11:00 am till…

Appetizers½ dozen Chicken Wings $3.95 Dozen Chicken Wings $6.95

served hot, mild or Bar B Q with celery and bleu cheese Onion Ring Basket $4.95 Chicken Tenders $7.95 french fries & honey mustard sauce

CombosLow Calorie Plate $6.95 8 oz ground beef patty with cottage cheese and fresh fruit Soup and 1/2 Sandwich $4.75 Cup of soup of day and ½ sandwich tuna salad, chicken salad, sliced ham or sliced turkey Western Omelet $5.95 with fresh fruit

Sandwiches8 oz Burger on a Kaiser roll $6.95

lettuce, tomato, onion with French fries Cheeseburger $7.25 Turkey-Ham Club with fries $7.95 Ham and Cheese sandwich $4.95

with chips Chicken Salad Sandwich $4.95

with chips Tuna Salad Sandwich $4.95 with chips Liverwurst & Onion $4.75 ¼ Lb. Hot Dog with fries $3.95 BLT with chips $4.50 Grilled Cheese & Tomato $3.95

Soup of the DayCup $2.50 Bowl $3.75

SaladsHouse Salad $2.50 Caesar Salad $2.00 Asian Chicken Salad Bowl $8.95 Chopped Chef Salad Bowl $8.95 Chicken & Tuna Salad Plate $6.95

Lettuce, tomato cottage cheese

Monday Evening Tacos & Hot Dogs $1.50 each

Chili Dog $1.75

Tuesday Evening CLOSED

Wednesday EveningCLOSED

BIKERBILLY DINNER-THURSDAY’SServing 5:00 to 7:30 PM

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, etc.

Friday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PMAll Dinner entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup

or salad (dinners only)

Petite Beef Tenderloin w/Coconut Fried Shrimp $12.95 Broiled Petite Boneless $11.95 Pork Chops (2) Fish and Chips (Alaskan Pollock) $ 8.95 w/Cole Slaw Chicken Kiev w/Green Peppercorn Sauce Garlic Butter Saute’ $ 9.95 Grouper Sandwich $ 8.95 Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar, French Fries Reuben Sandwich $ 8.95 Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese

**ASK ABOUT THE CHEF’S SPECIAL**

Soda $1.00 Coffee/Tea $1.00 “Dinner Reservations Encouraged”

941-366-4449

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

SAHIB REPORTER August 2012

The Official Monthly Publication of

Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.

600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232

Phone: (941) 366-4449FAX: (941) 366-8578

Email: [email protected]: http://sahibshrine.org

Editor-in-ChiefGary Schweinshaupt

Phone: (941) 356-5381Email: [email protected]

Staff WriterMalcolm Van Dyke IIPhone: (941) 955-6483.

Email: [email protected]

Staff PhotographersSarasota County

Malcolm Van Dyke IIPhone: (941) 955-6483.


Manatee CountyBob Rodd

Phone: (941) 776-0937Email: [email protected]

Staff AssistantBobbi Schweinshaupt

The Reporter is dedicated to promoting theinterests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitalsfor Children, Shrine Burns Institutes and theSahib Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry.

DEADLINEAll materials for publication must be submit-ted to the Sahib Shriners office no later thanthe first Thursday of the month for publicationin the following month.

Text and images produced using comput-ers may be submitted via email or on a PC-compatible floppy diskette or CD. Text shouldbe submitted in ASCII format or in a com-monly-used word processor format. Photos,floppy diskettes or CDs from units or clubs willbe returned to writer.

Sahib Shriners disclaim any liability fromany loss or damages resulting from articles,opinions, statements or representationsexpressed or implied in this publication.

All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced or transmitted in any formwithout permission in writing from the publisher,except by other Shriner publications. Requestsfor reproduction should be addressed to SahibShriners. Copyright © 2012.

SHRINE HOSPITAL INFORMATIONFor information or assistance in contactingthe Shriners Hospitals for Children or a ShrineBurns Institute call:

National: (800) 237-5055Florida: (888) 665-KIDS

Sarasota: (941) 955-2494Email: [email protected]

The Reporter

Photo on Page 1: Photographer: Gary Schweinshaupt. Sahib Shriners Auditorium on 600 N.Beneva Road, this year celebrating 30 years since it was chartered.The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, bythe Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.

Editor’s notesby Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH, [email protected]

Chaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerby the Rev. Noble Don Kerr, Chaplain

As we all know (or should know)within the ancient art of Ma-

sonry lies that sinister spectre ofdistress, which in varying guises,threatens the peace, harmony andunity of innocent Masons. Call itwhat you will, but it is that obsti-nate foe that causes deceit andbetrayal, against which that brav-ery within us must rise up to over-come.

The hero lies within us, uponwhich we rely to conquer thoseenemies of distrust and despair.We ourselves have to be the heroesto change the climate of distressinto hope. It is by our own neces-sity that we must build the frame-work for our own future.

Do you remember when youwere raised a Mason? It was one ofthe exhilarating experiences in life.It was a sign of hope and expecta-tion. So, as we travel the road ofour Masonic experiences we alwayscome back to the place and time

that set us on our way. The thirddegree has always been the sign ofa new beginning.

That is how the great cycle oftime works. Out of winter comesspring. Out of darkness comes light.That is the voice of the cosmic uni-verse—from uncertainty is born arebirth of reassurance and won-der.

From a book called "Light fromMany Lamps", comes this sentence:"Always out of every age, has comea new dawn, a rebirth of life andspirit, the powerful surge ofprogress carrying us forward, andupward," Or, as Carl Sandburgwould say, "I see great thingsahead, great days possible to menand women of will and vision." Thatis the talisman of faith. Masonswear many badges of honor. Youhave been given that badge. Wearit with pride so that light that iswithin you shines forth to enlightenothers.

John Adams could just as easilyhave been talking about today

when he wrote in 1776 of his fearsthat the Continental Congress’decisions would be dictated “bynoise, not sense; by meanness, notgreatness; by ignorance, not learn-ing; by contracted hearts, not largesouls?' His conclusion is as appro-priate today as it was then: "Theremust be decency and respect andveneration introduced for personsof authority of every rank or we areundone. In a popular government,this is our only way.” Decency, re-spect and veneration producedcompromise and a foundation thathas endured for 236 years. Todaywe are surrounded by noise, mean-ness and ignorance in our govern-ment and sometimes in private life.The measure for our leaders must

be their ability to rediscover thatproven formula of sense, greatnessand learning.

In addition, there also needs tobe a sense of inclusiveness in day-to-day transactions from leadersin our fraternal organizations.When a leader excludes advice out-of-hand, it can turn off followers. Ifyou want volunteers to continue tocontribute, there needs to be asense of inclusiveness. When fol-lowers are not encouraged to par-ticipate in fiscal interaction anddiscussion, there could be a loss ininterest, and ultimately, perhaps,a loss in membership, as followersthat don’t feel included, lose inter-est and might drop out.

In Masonry, we whisper quietcounsel to our Brothers, and ex-pect it to be received in Due Form.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

August 2012 SAHIB REPORTER

Potentate’sNotes

Nobles,

It is August. The Imperial Session is history. We have a new Impe-rial Potentate, Imperial Sir Alan W. Madsen of Oasis Shriners. Wealso have an new Imperial Outer Guard, Imperial Sir William “Bill”Bailey of Orak Shriners.

We also have a new Shrine temple in the Philippines. That makes195 temples worldwide.

The Imperial Session was eventful, interesting and showed howShriners are supposed to be, Brothers. There were 22 items on thecall. They will be discussed in another article in the Reporter. TheReporter received an Honorable Mention in the Dromedary Awards.

I met with the Potentate of Emirat Shriners of Germany. They desireto unite with us as a sister temple. Sharing ideas and working to-gether to expand Shrinedom.

All in all, the week was an experience to be enjoyed. Thank you forallowing me to represent you, the nobles of Sahib Shriners.

Yours in the Faith,

Charles M. Levan, 33°, Potentate



SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS

Total YearMay / June To Date

Memorials .................................... $ 12,560.00 $ 15,778.00Donations .................................... 2,200.00 23,725.00100 Million Dollar Club ............... .00 200.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. .00 43,257.86

$ 14,760.00 $ 82,960.86

* $21,500 Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.

SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman

REPORT FOR APRIL

New Patients (YTD) ........................................................ 19 (62)Trips (YTD) ...................................................................... 26 (78)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) ....................................... 2 (2)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ............................................ 134 (372)Admissions (YTD) ........................................................... 3 (5)

SAHIB SHRINERS“SUMMER TIME” PRESENTED BY THE MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUB

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCEWWWWWith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, August 14• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.

• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Bob Layne & the Melletones”

• Choice of Entree:

Tickets: $17.00 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Fez , Jacket and TieLadies – Commensurate attireNo TNo TNo TNo TNo Ticicicicickkkkket Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Pret Sales after the Preceding Teceding Teceding Teceding Teceding ThurhurhurhurhursdasdasdasdasdayyyyyBox Office: 366-4449, ext. 320

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Florentine Chicken Breast w/ Spinach & CheeseShrimp stuffed Tilapia Fillet

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

AUGUST 2012AUGUST 2012AUGUST 2012AUGUST 2012AUGUST 2012STSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

WEDNESDAY NIGHTAugust 1, 2012

• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship• 6:30 p.m. Band entertains• 7:30 p.m. Meeting opens• Balloting• 2012 Dues card and Fez required

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012STSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

THURSDAY NOONSeptember 6, 2012

• 11:00 a.m.Fun and Fellowship• 11:30 p.m.Band entertains• 12:00 Noon Lunch• 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens• Balloting• 2012 Dues card and Fez required



Recorder’s notesby Oscar Cloutier, [email protected]

Chief Rabban’s notesby Bill Zurlo, [email protected]

Assistant Rabban’s notesby Rocky Kearney, [email protected]

I cannot stress enough how important our Membership Program is for the future growth of Sahib

Shriners. Many of you Sahib Shriners do not, orcannot, participate in our activities. However, all ofyou could help our membership recruiting. We neednew members if we want Sahib to continue with oneof the finest fraternal organizations in our commu-nity.

We have over 1,000 children from our communi-ties that are being treated because of Sahib Shriners.We have two hospital vans and a team of dedicated

drivers that transport these kids whenever called on.If our membership continues to decline, we will not beable to accomplish the service that we our givingthese kids in our community.

We need your help now! If you know any Shrinerthat does not belong to Sahib or a Mason that is nota Shriner, call the Sahib office at 366-4449. We willfollow up for you. This is a team effort, and we needyou on this team. Take this message seriously and wewill stop our membership decline.

I was hoping for a slow May and June to get me tothe Imperial Session of 2012, in Charlotte, North

Carolina. This would have given me to a much needed3-week vacation in July.

During May and June, Oriental Guide CarrollScribner, High Priest & Prophet Connie Jacobi and Iset up a schedule to see four lodges in our district. Wehad dinner with our Brothers, have shown a shortDVD on Masonry and the Shriners Hospital’s forChildren and talked about entry into the Shrine. Wehave been warmly received and treated as Brothers.We hope to continue this program into September,October and on into 2013.

Some of us have been diligently working on a newCircus contract and telemarketing contract. As soon

as our old obligations are finalized we will be able tobring the entire package to the nobility.

The Divan under the leadership of Recorder OscarCloutier PP, and High Priest & Prophet Connie Ja-cobi, offered up a very nice 30th Anniversary Partyand Picnic on Sunday, June 17. Among other foods,large banana splits were made by members of theCabiri. There was music and dancing by Taylor &Taylor and great socialization. A show of hands wastaken for the next party in about four months andthere was overwhelming support.

The Imperial Session went well although longdays. By the time all of us get back, we will be readyto jump into fall. Everyone be careful and safe and wewill see you all in August.

At the writing of this article, I’m preparing for mytrip to Charlotte for the Imperial Session. There

will be many issues on the table and I’m lookingforward to representing Sahib. The memories of our30th Anniversary party are very fresh in our minds asit was a great celebration of our nobles, ladies, familyand most of all new friends. There were many newfaces that were asking, “if we had this kind of func-tion often?” We should have, as fun was had by all.Excellent food, entertainment, and let’s not forgetthe fabulous ice cream sundaes served by our Cabiri.

Okay, what’s on my mind for the future to come?I’m very concerned about our Widows and Widowers.When there is a passing of one of our nobles, thewidows just don’t seem to be remembered, as theyshould. Some have worked as hard if not harder insome cases to contribute to the Shrine cause. Wendyand I with the help of Eileen McKenzie will be form-

ing, “Sweethearts and Singles.” It is our hope to openup communications with our ladies and single nobles.I’m hoping also to have at least one full table atevents like the Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance.We need to make sure that all stay informed of what’sgoing on at Sahib and that the rest of us try to go thatextra mile to make a call or pick up one of ourSweethearts or Singles as they may not be able todrive at night or even drive at all. They may want toattend Bingo or one of the shows. So, if you knowsomeone shut in at home or if you would like to helpin our little venture, please contact Wendy, Eileen ormyself.

As I look to the years to come, the one thing thatI could see a person fearing would be loneliness. So,let’s bring a smile to the faces and happiness to thehearts of those who worked so hard to help theShriner’s Hospital for Children.



SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY

SHRINE CLUB NEWS

VENICE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Nick Mulig – 493-1958

907 South Doral LaneVenice, FL 34293-3809

Email: No EmailMeets at So. Venice Yacht Club

4425 Yacht Club Dr.South Venice

3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.

NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUBPresident: Bob Somerville – 429-6433

2504 Dalhart Ave.North Port, FL 34286-7237

Email: No emailMeets at The Olde World Restaurant

14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FLEvery Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.

Stated Meeting, 2nd Monday at 11:30 a.m.

HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUBReban: Del Rawlinson – 951-0033

2301 Wood St.Sarasota, FL34237-8019

Email: [email protected] 1st Thursday of each month

at Sahib ShrineConference Room A - 7:30 p.m.

MANATEE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Bill Padelford - 792-4226

1401 8th Ave. W.Bradenton, FL 34205-6711

Email: [email protected] at the Peridia Golf & Country Club

4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.

Social Events to be Announced

GULF SHRINE CLUBPresident: Rich Okerman – 758-9496

808 53Rd. Ave. E. # 266KBradenton, FL 34203-5826Email: [email protected]

Meets at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton2nd Tuesday each month – 11:00 a.m.

Ladies Dinner Dance - 4th Wednesday (3rd in Nov.)each month – Bradenton Country Club

ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUBPresident: Joseph Simek – 496-9222

5788 Marigold Rd.Venice, FL 34293

Email: [email protected] the 1st Tuesday of each month

at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am.Lunch 12 Noon

CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: TBA

MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUBPresident: Hampton Crimi - 468-0578

5908 Osprey Rd. # 3Venice, FL 34293-6630Email: [email protected]

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each monthat Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

DIRECTOR OF CLUBSTBA

Hillbilly Shrine Clubby Mike Davenport, Secretary, [email protected]

Howdy, y’all! Here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse.”

The Hillbillies are dark in July and August, andthe Motor Corps is cookin and servin up their “Biker-billy” menu during these months.

I would like to thank all of you Hillbillies whodonate so much of your time to work the HillbillyBuffet. It takes a lot of work and ever’one chipping insure makes it run smoothly.

The Hillbilly Buffet will resume on September 6,we’ll see ya there!

Ifn’ ya want to join us Hillbillys get yore petitionby askin a Hillbilly or kontact me direktly.

Be safe and stay well.



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Meetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib Shrine

Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, [email protected]

We have a winner! At the Pancake Breakfast onJune 3, the winning ticket for the Harley

Davidson Booze Wagon was drawn. Tom Dickson ofSarasota had the lucky ticket. Tom is a Mason andmember of Sarasota Lodge No. 147. He is also amember of the Knights of the Eagle Chapter of theWidows Sons Masonic Riders Association. Membersof the Motor Corps delivered the prize to the winneron June 6. The Motor Corps thanks also those whobought tickets on our annual Booze Wagon raffle. Ifyou didn’t win this year, we’ll be back in 2013.

With the Shrine closed on Wednesday nights through-out the summer, the Motor Corps held its monthlymeetings at the Eagles Club on the west side of BenevaRoad. We’ll be back at the Shrine in September.

Several of our members participated in the “PowerCash by the Bay” Charity Ride on Saturday, June 30.The ride began at Linger Lodge in Bradenton andended at Powerboats by the Bay in Sarasota’s Cen-tennial Park. The event was held in conjunction withthe Sarasota Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix. Pro-ceeds from the ride benefited Suncoast Charities forChildren.

Our Bikerbilly dinners began on Thursday, July 19and will go through August 30. Motor Corps membersand their ladies will give the Hillbilly Shrine Club asummer break. If you haven’t tried our Bikerbilly din-ners, you have several more weeks to come out on aThursday night. We’re sure you’ll enjoy our famousburgers, onion rings, and maybe even some batteredmushrooms, plus a number of other items on our menu.

The Motor Corps is the host for the August 14Birthday-Anniversary Dinner Dance. Music is being

provided by Bob Layne & the Melletones. Menu choiceswill be either Florentine chicken breast with spinachor shrimp stuffed Tilapia fillet. Though this is the“dog days of August,” we hope you’ll join us for anenjoyable evening. See Marylou for reservations andtickets.

Since the June Reporter, I must report that themonkey has moved again. Barry Hart (Policyman)was caretaker for only a short time when HamptonCrimi (Sambo) took possession of the monkey. Itseems that the President of the Motor Corps is havingproblems adjusting to his new bike.

When this reporter prepared the birthdays andanniversaries listing for the June Reporter, he failedto include those to be recognized in July, since no JulyReporter. So I begin with an apology to those mem-bers and their ladies who celebrated birthdays andanniversaries in July. Birthdays that were celebratedin July were: Lady Sue Woodman (Puppy) on the 4th,John Hubbard (Hotrod) on the 7th, Lady KathrynGalanti on the 14th, Tom Rigby (Turmoil) on the24th, Wally Lacey (Red Dog) on the 28th, and PaulWoodman (Wood Dog) on the 30th. July anniversa-ries were: Don Stuckey (Bypass) and Lady Anne(Pebbles) on the 3rd and Tony Galanti (Deuce) andLady Kathryn on the 31st.

We have four Motor Corps members and theirladies with birthdays in August, but no weddinganniversaries this month. Birthdays include GeorgeMitchell (Top Dog) on the 11th, George Nikias (PapaNick) on the 14th, Hampton Crimi (Sambo) on the20th and Lady Jill McGarvey (Shamrock) on the27th.



North Port Shrine Clubby Jock Robertson, Scribe, [email protected]

Stay tuned for more monthly picnics at DallasWhite Park and Mixers scheduled for cooler

weather this fall. Please phone President Bob‘Mixmaster’ Somerville 429-6433 for reservations.

A good crowd of nobles, ladies and guests turnedout for both our June 2 Mixer at the Olde WorldRestaurant in North Port (see Lady Phyllis Copher’sphotos on facing page) and our July 7 Mixer at theOlive Garden in Port Charlotte.

Each Tuesday 7:30 a.m. rain or shine, 52 weeks ofthe year, our nobles, ladies and friends breakfast inseparate rooms at the Olde World Restaurant forinformation, fun and fellowship. We invite any Ma-son or Shriner with their lady and/or guests to join usfor some of our friendly banter and civic projects.Please bring your and your friends’ aluminum canpull-tabs for Bob ‘Can Man’ Arnold, and your oldmagazines with blacked out address labels for John‘Magazine Mogul’ Brophy, contact John at 426-0743,or <[email protected]>, to affix our Shrine Clubsticker and distribute on his 26-mile round trip toNorth Port medical offices and firehouses.

Noble Sam Cohen reports that our new North PortMasonic Lodge No. 406 with Worshipful Master JimGodshall will receive its Charter on Friday, August 17at Venice Lodge No. 301. For details, phone Sam at(941) 377-0273.

Sickness and distress: We welcomed back NobleBill Shipley from rehabilitation after his back sur-gery, plus Bill Schultz (sorry Bill, no photo) reportshearing ‘everything!’ with new hearing aids.

Oy vey! No one even took a guess about our June‘Quotable Notable’. It was President Ronald Reagan’sSolicitor General Charles Fried who said in a recentinterview with the Washington Post: “I’ve never un-derstood why regulating by making people go buysomething is somehow more intrusive than regulat-ing by making them pay taxes and then giving it tothem.”

So here’s our August ‘Quotable Notable’ contest –Agreeing with the 1880s utopian socialist EdwardBellamy’s vision of compulsory national service forall younger men and women, what contemporaryconservative commentator recently wrote, that weneed a mandatory national service program “thatwould force members of the upper tribe and the lowertribe to live together, if only for a few years. We needa program in which people from both tribes worktogether to spread out the values, practices and insti-tutions that lead to achievement.”

The first non-club member to identify the AugustNotable to this scribe at the above email address orphone (941) 429-6882 wins a free Tuesday morningbreakfast for two with the North Port Shrine Club.

While nobles attend our 2nd Monday of the month11:30 a.m. Stated Meeting “in back” at the OldeWorld, we invite their ladies to join our ladies in aninformal monthly birthday lunch “up front.” Recentguests included Lady Karen and newly initiated NobleAl Sawdai who we swore in as a club member at ourMay stated meeting.

. . .continued from page 40138th Imperial Session – July 2012

matter could be compromised or solved. This beingthe case, he than made a motion to table this item. Avote was called, and the item was tabled, along withItem #7 which also was concerned with this matter.

Item #8 on the call, if passed would abolish therequirement for a written ballot on elective offices ifonly one candidate for elective office to that positionwas nominated. This item passed.

Item #9 on the call, if passed, would allow elec-tioneering for elective office by many means, such as e-mail, letters, news items, etc. This was again defeated.

Item #10 on the call was again defeated. If passedit would recognize the Recorder as the Chief Admin-istrative Officer of the temple, under the generalsupervision of the Potentate.

Item #11 on the call stated that no current yearsdues would be collected for initiations in November orDecember. This item passed.

Item #12 on the call stated that no hospital levywould be accessed nor collected for initiations inNovember or December. This item passed.

Item #14 related to civic parades in which Shrinetemples, units or clubs participated in. If passed, asamended, it would permit immediate family mem-

bers of a noble to ride only, not walk, on a paradevehicle having four or more wheels, if so authorizedby the Potentate. This item passed.

I think that the Imperial Committee that selectscities and dates to hold our events, must pick loca-tions and dates where record heat days will happenwhen the Shriners are in town. For the previous fouryears, this has occurred when the Imperial sessionswere there. Needless to say, it happened again thisyear in Charlotte. Lady Jean and I were very fortu-nate in locating a shady spot, under the leaves of atree, in a seat right on the parade route. We were ableto see the entire one-hour and forty-five minute event.It was a very nice parade, and enjoyed by thousandsof Shriners and local area residents.

Other items of interest were the report of the Timeand Place Committee who announced the location ofthe up-coming Imperial Sessions. Previously an-nounced were the locations for the years 2013 inIndianapolis, 2014 in Minneapolis, 2015 in Houston,2016 in Tampa and the new one announced, 2017 inDaytona Beach.

I appreciated once more the opportunity of repre-senting Sahib Shriners at an Imperial Session, andhope that I am able to continue doing it in thefuture.



Past President Randy Anderson and Lady Lizchecking the menu at North Port Shrine Club's June mixer.

Copher

North Port Shrine Club First Lady Wally Somerville visitingwith Noble Bill Shipley and Lady Alice.

Copher

Shrine Clubs – June 2012

Past Potentate Tom Millaway and Lady Kaye were two of thirty-three Shriners andspouses enjoying the North Port Shrine Club's monthly event.

Copher

Worshipful Master Jim Godshall of the newly formed North Port Blue Lodge andLady Sherry poses during the mixer held at Olde World Restaurant.

Copher

Hillbilly President Del Rawlinson (center right) and Hillbilly Gals President Marilyn Yoder (center left) along withsome of the other Hillbillies, present a check for $8,500 to Beth Ann (center) from the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children.

The Hillbillies work hard all year raising money for the hospital.

Smith



PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – June 2012

Hillbilly Shrine Club Treasurer John Yoder presentedIll. Sir Charles Levan, 33° a check of $1,000 from

Hillbilly Thursday Night Buffets in May.

Editor Editor

High Priest & Prophet Connie Jacobi presented Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°a check of $500 for a Gold Leaf on the Trust Fund Tree in Memory of

Longboat Key Police Chief Noble Al Hogle, donated by Noble Roy Winterbottom.

Members of the Motor Corps deliver the Harley Davidson Booze Wagon to the lucky ticket holder.(l-r) Steve Helin, Hampton Crimi, Wally Lacey, Dave Bell, Tom Dickson (the winner) and Giles Light.

Light



Everyone had a great time at the Sahib Shriners 30th Anniversary celebrationpicnic on June 17. Entertainment by Taylor & Taylor was a big hit,

with limbo pole, hula hoops and dancing to 50’s “Sock Hop” music.

Editor

PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – June 2012

This is the sixth year that Rowlett Elementary in Bradenton has collected pull-tabs for the Shriners Hospitals for children. This project wasstarted by Mrs. Boyd as a math project, to see how many tabs equaled the children's weight. This was to be a one year project, but on thefirst day of school of the following year the children brought in the tabs and it has continued. The class that brings in the most tabs gets atrip to the Sahib Shrine Circus as a reward. This year the children and community friends collected 142 pounds of tabs. This donation willhelp a lot of the Shrine children to get new or refurbished wheelchairs. Thank you for all the support. Ladies Kay Weyer, High Priestess

and Mary Jane Hamilton,PHP, along with Noble Charles Hamilton went to the school for the pick-up.

Hamilton

Noble Hans Wessels (2nd from right) won the drawing heldat the June 17, 30th Anniversary picnic.

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Editor’s Note: Our Brother Ernie passed away July 8,2012. He belonged to Hollywood Lodge No. 355, andwas a 33° Scottish Rite Mason SJ, Grand Cross. Hewas in 197 movies and his long-running TV sitcom“McHale’s Navy.” He was in the US Navy for 10 years.We ran a one-pager on Brother Ernie in the January2011 Sahib Reporter magazine.

In 1946, I travelled with a friend down to a littletown called Abingdon, Virginia, to see what theBarter Theatre had to offer. It offered nothing

except hard work and board. My friend, not acceptingthe work they offered him, stayed one day—I stayedfive years. In that time, I grew to love the town and allit offered. The people, in particular, were simplymarvelous.

Occasionally I would be assigned to go down to theprinting shop and get posters made for the upcomingshows at the Barter Theatre. Oneday, in talking to the owner of theprint shop, one Elmo Vaughan, Ifound that he belonged to the localMasonic Lodge, No. 48, in Abingdon.My father was also a Mason andhad advanced to the Thirty-SecondDegree in Scottish Rite Masonry,and I told this to Elmo. He waspleased, and sensing his pleasure, Iasked him if maybe I could join.He said nothing, continuing hiswork, and a short while later, Itook my posters and left.

The next time I saw Elmo, Iasked him again about joining theMasonic Order—again he saidnothing—and again my work tookme away.

We became good friends andfinally one day I passed by and again I asked if I couldjoin the Masons. Instantly, he whipped out an appli-cation and I hurriedly filled it out. I didn’t learn ‘tillater, that in those days, you had to ask three times.

I was thrilled! Not only was I going to be the firstactor ever in Lodge No. 48, but I could just imaginemy father’s surprise when I would spring the oldgreetings on him! I wanted only to surprise my Dad—and was I surprised, when after I was made anEntered Apprentice, I found I had to remember every-thing that happened to me at that event and comeback and answer questions about it! I was assigned toa dear old man of about 92 years of age who, I felt,must have been there when the Lodge first started.He was really of the old school—and he started me outwith the foot-to-foot, knee-to-knee and mouth-to-earroutine of teaching.

Besides doing my work for the Barter Theatre anda little acting to boot, I was also going to that dearBrother for my work in Masonry. I would tramp allover those lovely hills and work on my “Whence cameyou’s” and one day—oh, one fine day—I stood foot-to-

Foot to foot, mouth to earby Brother Ernest Borgnine, 33°, Member of Abingdon Lodge No. 48 Virginia USA

foot with my Brother and answered every questionperfectly! I was ecstatic! I was overjoyed and couldn’twait to get to Lodge to show my ability as an EnteredApprentice. After I quieted down, that dear Brothersaid, “You’ve done fine, but aren’t you really only halfstarted?” I couldn’t believe him! I knew my work;what else was there? He said, “Wouldn’t it be betterif you knew all the questions too?” I couldn’t believemy ears! All that hard work and only half-done? Hegently sat me down foot-to-foot, knee-to-knee and mouth-to-ear and taught me all the questions. That didn’t comeeasy, because I was almost doing the work by rote, butwith careful listening and by really applying myself, Iwas soon able to deliver all the questions and answersperfectly! The night that I stood in front of the Lodgeand was asked if I was ready to answer the questions ofan Entered Apprentice, I respectfully asked if I could doboth—questions and answers. I was granted that wish

and later found that I was the sec-ond man in my Lodge to have everdone so! I am truly proud of that,never having demitted, I am still amember in good standing inAbingdon Lodge No. 48. I tell thisstory, not for the merit it mightgain me, but to tell you that learn-ing the Entered Apprentice obli-gation taught me a great lessonin acting as well: that before Iever attempt to do a part I shouldwork, rehearse, feel, almost livethat part to know what I am talk-ing about!

As I’ve advanced in Masonry,I have found we are an elite groupof people who believe in God, coun-try, family and neighbors. Wework hard to help our fellowman;

and through our charitable work, such as support forthe Childhood Language Disorders Centers, we havemade it possible to help many children grow into goodAmerican citizens. We should always be proud of theOrder we belong to. Where in all the world do you findso many great men and Brothers who have helped thewhole wide world? But—we are hiding our light un-der a bushel basket! Recently I attended a dinner fora friend, and I ran across a Brother who identifiedhimself in a hushed voice. I asked why he spoke in awhisper when talking about Masonry, and suddenlyI realized he wasn’t the only one who had ever donethat. I speak out loud about Masonry to everyone! I’mproud of the fact that I belong to an organization thatmade me a better American, Christian, husband andneighbor; and all it took was a little self-determinationby going foot-to-foot, knee-to-knee, and mouth-to-ear!

Source: The Fez monthly magazine from the Kis-met Shrine, May-June 2011 issue. The piece was origi-nally prepared for California Freemason Online.Ilearned about it from our own Recorder Emeritus BillBatten.

I’m proudof the fact

that Ibelong to

an organi-zation

thatmade me

a betterAmerican,Christian,

husbandand

neighbor...

Ill∴ Ernest Borgnine, 33° Grand Cross



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January 2015June C. Hutcheson

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September 2014Jack & Barbara ScrofaniRon & Georgana LeVene

(In Memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)August 2014

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Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Jim Arendall)

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June 2014Dottie La Greco

(In Memory of Husband Louis La Greco)Ed & Jean O’Hara

(In Memory of Stanley Nowicki &Dr. Sigmund Nowicki)

Col. Murray G. SwindlerMay 2014

Wallace & Audrey Clements(In Memory of Our Son Mike Clements)

May 2014Provost Guard

(In Memory of Passed Members)B. John and Roberta RossRobert & Audrey Rushing

(In Memory of Joan Winters)April 2014

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Ray & Barbara StevensMarch 2014

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SHRINE UNIT NEWSGreetersby Dick Menzak, Past President

Legion of Honorby Malcolm H. Van Dyke II, [email protected]

The latest word I have on Brother Dave “Sarge”Dickerson is that he is in rehab after major

surgery in May. He is recovering at the SarasotaPines located at 10th and Orange Streets.

At our last unit meeting, conducted by First VicePresident George Thomas, a motion to go dark for Julyand August was voted on and passed. Our next Greetersmeeting will be Thursday, September 13 at 10:30a.m. The Greeterettes are also dark until September.

Our first parade will be on Labor Day. We will carpool from the Sahib parking lot. All members will bereminded by phone. Let’s have a great Greeter turn-out.

Birthdays for September are Richard Endres andGeorge Thomas.

Let us keep all ill Greeters and any of their familywho are ill in our prayers.

Join the prestige unit – be a Greeter!

A Legion of Honor Past Commander asked me if Icould pass along good military news instead of

always writing about how the U.S. Navy is way aheadin 2012 by already firing ten commanding officers.

In the VA system? Need to talk to a shrink? TheVA has just announced they have a vacancy rate of15.2% for psychiatrists; more especially in high cost-of-living areas. The VA hired 266 psychiatrists lastyear, but still needs more. The VA went on to mentionit is expecting more than 600,000 new patients need-ing mental counseling.

U.S. teams have recovered 229 sets of “suspectedremains” of American troops is 33 searches in NorthKorea from 1996-2005, but only a very few have been

positively identified. DOD estimates there are 5,300unaccounted for remains in North Korea alone.

Medal of Honor (MOH) Fascinating Facts: TheU.S. Coast Guard only has one MOH (posthumous)recipient and that from 1942. Nineteen men haveearned the MOH twice and the youngest awarded wasa 12-year-old during the seven days 1862 battle inVirginia. The MOH has been awarded to five sets ofbrothers and the junior service U.S. Air Force MOHwas authorized on July 6, 1960.

Happy Birthday to the following LOH nobles withbirthdays in August: Newest member Wayne Routh,2LT Commander Steve Spencer and Chief RabbanBill Zurlo.



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Although the LOH is dark for the summer months,we are not inactive. Memorial Day saw the Sahibflags lowered to half-staff at sunrise and just theAmerican Flag rose to full staff at high noon. Forhurricane season, only a U.S. storm flag will be flownday to day. Stated meetings mean your LOH is post-ing the Colors, so...we are busy.

The U.S. Army is flush with troops and now grantsno waivers for misconduct convictions, drug or alco-hol issues and convicted of a sex crime? Forget it! TheArmy goal is to slash a current population of active-duty 570,000 to 490,000 by 2017.

The Ohio DMV is not happy with former soldierSean Bujino’s license plate. Seems the license plateon his car for four (4) years is now offensive to theDMV. His license says, “ICUHAJI.” This can be pho-netically read as, “I see you, Haji.” “Haji” is a com-mon-and often derogatory term used by U.S. soldiersserving in Iraq and Afghanistan to refer to rag head

Arab people. However… “HAJI” also refers in historicdefinition as “A person who has made a pilgrimage toMecca.” You be the judge, who is right?

U.S. Army troops could go “Reptilian” in the nearfuture. The Army is not happy with the current camopattern so is experimenting with different designs.Seems the odds on favorite, although extremely unor-thodox, is a Fairbanks, Alaska company’s pattern ofinterlocking shapes that resemble a reptile’s scales, alook that has proven highly effective despite its non-traditional appearance.

I am working on getting the LOH into the City ofSarasota Memorial Day Parade down Main Street.We have enough LOH members still in town to helpfill up our trailer. First off, though, I have to makecontact with the right individual to find out aboutparameters for this parade or if they even, want us orwill invite us.

Keep in Touch.

Marinersby Frank Metheny, Commodore, [email protected]

Greetings to all from the Mariners, it’s hard tobelieve that the first half of 2012 has passed so

quickly. The Mariners have had several fun eventsand parties with many more to come throughout theyear. The Mariners sponsored the June Birthday/Anniversary dinner dance with Kim Jenkins per-forming.

We have many things planned for the summer. Weare planning for a large turnout at Captain Eddies inNokomis on July 11 for dinner and fun. This will takethe place of our regular meeting for July. The nextevent will be a party at Ensign Doug Jennings and

Lady Debbie’s home on July 21. We are planning tohave several boats there for rides, great food, fellow-ship and fun. It seems like there is always good foodinvolved when the Mariners get together.

The Mariners Unit is a parade unit with everyonehaving an interest in boating. Most Mariners do notown boats, so even if you don’t have or ever plan tohave a boat you are welcome. Our ladies are alwayswelcome at all of our events. We always have greatfood and a lot of fun wherever we are. I believe we arethe best unit at Sahib. Happy Boating.



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Contact the following ahead of time for details:

Bingo Office at 366-4449 Ext. 214 for: Substitute Bingo caller Floor workers Bingo sheet (card) sellers Pull tab sales Ink Dauber sales

Fred Phillips at 951-9933 for: Kitchen help in sandwich/coffee preparation (Two people 8-9 a.m. and one person 8-1:30 p.m.) Serving of sandwiches/snacks/cashier (Three people 8-1:30 p.m.) (Either singles or couples are welcome)

Model Tsby Barry Hayes, Scribe, [email protected]

Greetings everyone! Kudos to: Charles Hamilton,Mike Swatek, Dorwin Pulford, Fred Ellis, Rob

Schmidt, Jim Smith II and Ron LeVene for winning1st Place in the Drill Competition and Obstacle Courseat the Florida Association of Shrine Motor Corps heldin Fort Myers, in May. They brought back a beautifultrophy and made us proud once again.

There was an interesting article concerning unitmember Alf Weidner in the Sarasota Herald Tribuneon May 18, entitled “Serving underwater in Japan.”As a Mighty, Mine Dodger on the USS Bowfin (SS287)Alf braved the harrowing Sea of Japan during WorldWar II. He served on a Navy submarine throughoutthe Pacific until 1946, after enlisting in 1942.

Word recently reached us that former longtimemember Bart Nesdall, 87 passed away at the home of

his son and family on April 29, 2012 in Arden, NorthCarolina. Bart was a gentleman whom everyone liked.Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family.

Happy Anniversary to: David and Sylvia Gardneron August 6, Donald and Carol Vos on the 9th, Ken-neth and Nina Clark on the 17th and Dorwin andClara Pulford on the 29th.

Happy Birthday to: Barry Hayes on August 4,Marc Grably on the 9th, James Jensen on the 13th,Stacey Lee Zurlo on the 15th, Ernie Stapf on the20th, C. Kennth Crotsley on the 21st, Deanie Jacobion the 22nd, Pamela Trudel on the 23rd, Mike Levinon the 24th, and Elaine Otto and Mike Swatek bothon August 28.

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By the time “The Reporter” is brought to you, weare in the midst of summer and the ASOB Impe-

rial is behind us. Hopefully, the Great Sahib OrientalBand has done its job and all our hard work has paidoff. A complete report will be offered in September.The Oriental Band has participated in 23 Imperialsessions between 1982 and 2009. We also have broughthome nine First Place and eight Second Place tro-phies. We were also judged best overall band in 1985in Atlanta and 2006 in Tampa. We are the show band“We Show Up.”

The O.B. did have one social in June. We haddinner with the ladies at “Stonewood Grille” inSarasota. As always, a great time was had by all.

We are also happy to report that Nobles BillCaraker and Jack Wakely are making progress aftertheir illnesses. Also, Lady Dee King is getting muchbetter after having shoulder surgery. We wish themall a speedy recovery!

Our band is going dark in July and August, butwill resume rehearsals in September. We’ve got to getready for the one parade of the season, namely, the“Englewood Pioneer Day” Parade on September 3.

Things are a little slow at our Sahib Shrinersduring the summer, but there are still many activi-ties that need your support, i.e. Bingo, B/A dances,dinner, etc.

On behalf of the “Great Sahib Oriental Band,” Iwant to wish all nobles and ladies a great summerand a safe journey back home.

Remember: Support your Shrine, collect pull-tabs, plastic bottle caps and keep a child in yourheart.

Thought for the month: “The greatest conflicts arenot between two people, but between one person andhimself!”

Oriental Bandby Sig Pahl, Secretary, [email protected]



High Priest & Prophet’s notesby Connie Jacobi, [email protected]

Nobles, it is sure hot here this summer but we arelucky that no big winds have come this way so far.

At the Florida Grand Lodge Session on May 29North Port was granted their Charter and by the timeof reading this hopefully, they will have received theirCharter and will be doing business. Congratulations toall the brothers who worked so hard on this project.

Also Congratulations to R. W. Barry Hart, District27, who was appointed District Deputy Grand Masterat the Grand Lodge Session.

Imperial Session went well and your SahibShriners officers who attended will have the sessionreports ready for your reading.

I guess the biggest thing that happened this sum-mer was Sahib Shrine’s 30th Anniversary SummerParty! It was also a great way to celebrate Father’sDay. About 200 Shriners, their ladies and friendsenjoyed the hot dogs, brats and Del Rawlinson’sfamous “sliders.” The 50’s music by Taylor and Taylorwas superb. The limbo and hula-hoops were tried andseemed to be a highlight of the day. Banana splits bythe Cabiri (Past Potentates) were a great hit andeveryone went home quite full. The hall was deco-rated with a 50’s theme and thanks to all who came todecorate and contributed to the decorations and thefun. If you missed this one, keep your eyes and earsopen, for another may be in the future.

Things went well during the July shut down at theShrine and you’ll be able to see some differences, forthe better.

We need your comments and suggestions as to howto make our restaurant and bar better. Your Divan

has been working on this but feel that every membershould have an input. Please don’t hesitate, for this isyour Shrine and we are the only Shrine in the Stateof Florida that has our own restaurant and lounge.All comments are welcome, good or bad. Please givethem to any Divan member or me so it can be broughtup in the Divan meetings.

SESA Convention in New Orleans is August 8-11.Hope you’ll support your unit or club and cheer themon in hope of bringing back some great trophies.

Be sure to put Saturday, September 22 on yourcalendar for the annual Manatee Shrine Club SteakFry at Sahib. Social hour will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. and dinner from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Youmay contact Jim Smith at (941) 907-0746 for moreinformation and reservations. Cost $12.00 per per-son.

Membership, membership, membership. Weare having our Fall Ceremonial on November 30 andDecember 1 so get a “candidate,” and let’s have a bigCeremonial, I know we can do it! Ask your “BrotherMasons” to join the greatest Shrine in all Shrinedom.Your Membership Committee has been out visitinglocal Masonic Lodges to spread the word about theShriners’ fraternity. It seems to be working becausewe have a few new applicants for the next Ceremo-nial.

Remember the shoe containers at the front doorsof Sahib Shriners bring your old shoes and leave themin the containers for “Shoes for the Cure.”

Hope you are having a great summer. Stay healthyand remember those who are not!



Oriental Guide’s notesby Carroll Scribner, [email protected]

Where has this year gone!!!! Only yesterday wewere sworn in and started our journey for Sahib

and now we are three-fourths through the year.So far this year I have worked on membership,

steered the yearbook along, visited several lodgeswhere we were warmly welcomed. worked at Bingo,scrambled eggs with the King Pins, attended manyShrine functions, visited several other temples, helpedat the county fair, worked at the East/West Game,attended the FSA, paraded, told numerous funnystories (I like them!!) and most of all, met many greatShriners and Masons. Not bad for a fat old man!!~

Our greatest challenge is now and always will beMembership!!!! We are working very hard to interestpotential new Shriners and have had some smallsuccess. But, unless every one of you lend a hand andyour support, we’ll not meet our goal and our templewill continue its downward spiral. We cannot allowthis to go on and expect to pay our bills! We need youto support your temple!! Each one get one! Replaceyourself!!

We hope our yearbook is on its way. There wereproblems (not ours!) but I think they have beenresolved. Some Shriners have not received their cor-rect orders, etc. and we are working on this area.

Sandy and I have been to Maine to visit the kids,but are very glad to be back home in Venice and getback to work.

A thought: The Potentate and Assistant Rabbanare always on the lookout for men to step into theleadership line. It is busy, challenging, frustratingand a lot of work, but it is really a Great Trip!!

Think about it and if you have an interest, let it beknown!

About it for now—I’ll be available, if I can help anyof you, so give me a call.

A thought: A baseball cap identifies many thingsand organizations, a Red Fez identifies only a veryimportant man—A Shriner and Only a Shriner andhe is known worldwide for the Great Work He Rep-resents!! Wear your Fez with pride!

Manatee Shrine ClubAnnual Steak Fry

At Sahib Shrine

Saturday, September 22Social Hour 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dinner 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Huge Steaks with all the Trimmings

All Welcome!$12.00

Happy Hour prices at the Bar!

For Reservations Call: Jim Smith 907-0746Connie Jacobi 727-0150



Treasurer’s notesby Kenneth Shipley, [email protected]

I know you are reading this in early August, yet it ismid-June as I write it. Beatty (my wife) and I have

just come from the June “Birthday and AnniversaryDinner and Dance.” For seventeen dollars, we had acool fresh garden salad, two very passable crab cakes(remember that we come from the Chesapeake Baycountry where the best crab cakes in the world aremade), mixed vegetables, browned rice, hot rolls,coffee, tea, and banana cream pie, tip, andtaxes included. Oh, by the way, we also had a verypleasant evening of listening and dancing to KimJenkins and his great selection of contemporary hits.All for only seventeen bucks a head. When was thelast time you went to a decent restaurant and got agood meal with entertainment for fewer than fiftydollars? ... Each! We also had a great time talkingand just socializing with many of our friends.“Flemings” or “Ruth Chris” we are not. Yet our “Sa-hara Lounge” would match and beat the “Outbacks,”Red Lobsters,” and “Longhorns” of the area; and at amuch better value. I am sure that if you were the partowner of a restaurant, you would probably eat therea couple of times a month. Well, guess what? You arepart owner of our temple and the “Sahara Lounge.” Iencourage you to consider your restaurant for thenext time you feel like having a nice evening out andplan to attend the next Birthday and AnniversaryDinner Dance.

It has been very gratifying to have so many ofyou acknowledge the content of my articles. I havetried very hard to keep you informed while not beat-ing up on you for our financial needs. Since the lastReporter, several nobles have told me that they never

realized the fees paid to the credit card companiesand that they now paid cash for their smaller ex-penses at our Shrine. It somehow makes it seem somuch worth the effort.

Our banking relationship has changed from Re-gions to Iberia Bank. We have examined all aspects ofour financial activity and compared with Wells Fargo,Bank of America and Iberia versus what we weregetting from Regions. Iberia has structured our ac-counts where we no longer pay to deposit our moneyand our check writing in four out of our five mainaccounts is at no charge. Because of the number oftransactions in our “operations” account, it is impos-sible to eliminate all fees. After the completechangeover, however, we will be putting many of ourregular payments on automatic pay and thereforeminimize the number of checks written and transac-tion fees paid. Your Divan has worked hard to reducethe expenses while providing you with a class loca-tion for your club and unit activities. Please takeadvantage of the work and pay us a visit. For the remainder of August, the Motor Corps willbe filling in for the Hillbillies on Thursday nights.Fresh (Not Frozen ) hamburgers, cheese-burgers, onion rings, French fries, Buffalo wings,fried mushrooms, hot dogs (with kraut, chili, or na-ked), and other goodies will be provided at reasonableprices. All proceeds go to the benefit of Sahib Shriners.Come on out and bring your friends. Most of ouractivities are open to both nobles and guests. Hope tosee you soon. Visit your Blue Lodge and bring a friendinto the Shrine.

Sahib’s Divan approves a Fall Fundraiser for theTransportation Fund.

As you are well aware our Transportation Fund isAlways in need of a “financial boost”. Therefore Ihave agreed to organize a fundraiser in support ofthis project.

This project is to be known as Sahib’s F.F.R. for T.I feel quite confident all of our clubs and units

would lend their support. We have determined thebest time to run a fall campaign would be in Novem-ber over three weekends being the Fridays and Satur-

days of November 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17. We feel utiliz-ing three weekends just prior to the Salvation Armystart of their “Kettle Drive” would be timely and giveourselves the flexibility of picking our days and help-ing each other with the necessary coverage as needed.

It is my hope that all clubs and units will partici-pate in this very important project in support of ourShriners Hospitals for Children and Our Kids! Pleasegive this your serious consideration to help us raisethe necessary funds to transport our many patients toand from our hospitals. More to follow!

News Flash for all Nobles!!!!by Tim Kinchla, [email protected]

Shriners Hospitals will continue Tour sponsorship[GolfTalk Central - Jul 2, 2012] The PGA Tour andShriners Hospitals for Children announced a five-year extension of their title sponsorship of the LasVegas-based Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.The Tampa-based hospital group is now committed tothe event through 2017.

As part of the extension, the tournament pursewill increase by $1.5 million to $6 million beginningin 2013. The Sin City event will continue to be playedin October, moving from the end of the Tour calendarto the beginning (March) in 2013.



Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Canister ReportMay 2012

Noble Location Club/Unit Amount

Total $769.11

If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthlyreport, provide the Sahib office with the information. Sherri will be providing thecollection amounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number ofthese canisters out, and no information on where they are. Please help Sherri getthe current information.

Clark, Ken D.G. Hardware - 2881 Clark Rd. Model Ts $3.69D.G. Hardware - 4231 S.Tamiami Trl. Model Ts $19.84D.G. Hardware - 3170 Bee Ridge Rd. Model Ts $9.28D.G. Hardware - 4260 Bee Ridge Rd. Model Ts $0.00D.G. Hardware - 206 Shopping Ave. Model Ts $0.00D.G. Hardware - 3371 17th St. Model Ts $13.26D.G. Hardware - 6398 N. Lockwood Ridge Model Ts $9.15Sarasota Lakes - 1674 University Pkwy Model Ts $0.00Subs-R-Us - 3605 Lockwood Ridge Model Ts $0.00

$55.22Long, Bill Schrodes Jewelry - Venice $441.52

Altheas Restaurant - Venice $0.00Venice News Stand $0.00

$441.52Osbourne, Gene Hungry Howies - Rt 70 Creekwood Mariners $68.34

BP Gas Station - Creekwood Crossing Mariners $0.00$68.34

Osganian, George Kentucky Fried Chicken - Palmetto MSC $10.46Kentucky Fried Chicken - Rt 301 & US 41 MSC $22.22Kentucky Fried Chicken - North Parrish MSC $29.01Kentucky Fried Chicken - SR 64 & I75 MSC $32.40Kentucky Fried Chicken - 63rd & 15th St. W MSC $13.43Hungry Howies - Desoto Mall MSC $40.91Hungry Howies - Palmetto MSC $35.72Hungry Howies - 59th & Cortez MSC $19.88Hungry Howies - Ellenton MSC $0.00Roy's Automotive MSC $0.00

$204.03

Resolution on Games of Chance“Therefore be is resolved that any Par-ticular Lodge may conduct games ofchance to increase their revenue in thecommon areas of a Particular Lodge.The games of chance are limited to 50-50drawings, raffles, and bingo, in accor-dance will all the laws of the State ofFlorida.

Defeated by hand vote

Resolution on Progressive Classes…The Grand Lodge of Free and AcceptedMasons of Florida allow ProgressiveClasses for the Three Symbolic Degreesof Masonry…

Defeated overwhelmingly

Resolution to Permit Drawings andRaffles

Defeated

Resolution on Masonic Pride DayRejected Soundly

Reasoning for aboveEveryday should be Masonic Pride Dayand legislation should be unnecessary.

Proposed Constitutional Change ofthe Time Limits for the Changing ofthe Sacred Work.Much discussion on the “Sacred Work”definition.

The Resolution Passed the generalmembership, but Failed to obtain therequired ¾ vote by the delegates.

. . .continued from page 35Summary of Legislation 183rdAnnual Grand Communication

Our unsung Heroes. The Roadrun-ners transport our children to the

hospital in Tampa and return them totheir homes. It is a long day for many ofthem and they do it out of compassion forthe children and the satisfaction of serv-ing others.

This year several Roadrunners re-ceived awards for their service:

Mario Bojsiuk .......... 75 Trips PinJoe Smedley ........... 50 Trips PinGordon Briggs ......... 50 Trips PinDorwin Pulford ........ 50 Trips PinBill Balkwill .............. 25 Trips PinJames E. Cramer .... 25 Trips PinEd Sturgis ............... 25 Trips PinRichard Schmidt ..... 10,000 Mile BadgeFrancis Smith .......... 10,000 Mile Badge

2012 Roadrunners Drivers Awards



Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions

$ 100 – A Brass Plate $10,000 – A Purple Plate$ 500 – A Silver Plate $20,000 – A Gold Plate$1,000 – A Red Plate $30,000 – An Orange Plate$2,500 – A Blue Plate $40,000 – A Black Plate$5,000 – A Green Plate $50,000 – A White Plate

Wouldn’t you like to see your name in one of these plates in the lobby of Sahib Shrine?Donate today, to the BUILDING FUND and help our temple grow into the future.

Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building FundSince last Reporter

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Batten – In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP ............. $ 25.00Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Scribner – In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP ... $ 25.00Harold Bell – In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP ............................... $ 30.00Sahib Shrine Clown Unit – In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP ...... $100.00Hillbilly Club – In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP ........................... $500.00

Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see the Recorder in the Sahib office.

BUILDING FUND DONATION FORMYes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plateon the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing thedesire to have a part in the great work of the temple. Please checkthe proper box:Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling,and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can.Here is my check in the amount of $ ________.Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows:

(Please Print)Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe

2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John

Date: ___________ Signature: ____________________________Address: _______________________________________________City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shrine (Building Fund),600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

The Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement,replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings

and upkeep of the building and grounds.

How can you help?We need funds for the above

Do you know?We can’t do any of these improvements until wehave money!

Do we need these improvements?Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!

Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine BuildingFund NOW!

Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope youwill continue to do your part for this worthy cause.

—From TBA, Building Fund Chairman

Sahib Shriners Building Fund



Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A.Certified Public Accountants

1605 Main Street, Suite 1010Sarasota, FL 34236

David R. HessPartner

Telephone: 941-366-4450Fax: 941-954-7508

Sahib Shrine Trust Fund“The Permanent Building Fund”

Million Dollar Recognition Wall FundPledge Card

$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order

$500 Cash, Check, or Money Order

$500 Cash, Check, or Money order. Minimum tenpayments over a one year period.

$2,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money orderOther tangible items over a 5 year period.

$5,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money OrderOther tangible items over a 5 year period.



Larger Amounts designated by Board of Trustees withwishes of donor considered.

Signature of Donor: _________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Inscription to read: _________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

We wish to thank the following who have given up to thispoint and those who qualifying will be engraved on the“Tree” in the appropriate manner.

Roy’s Automotive Clinic In Memory of Noble Al Hogle ................. $500

Sahib Shrine Trust FundDonor Recognition

August 2011

Living Treeof Our Future



Kentucky ColonelsUnder the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

We meet with our ladies the 4th Tuesday of each month,except June, July & August.

Col. Dwight N. Ridgeway, President

Phone:721-7792 Email: [email protected]

SahibMarinersDo You Enjoy Boating?Join us 2nd Wednesday – 7:30 p.m.

AT SAHIB SHRINEFrank Metheny Email: [email protected] Phone: 966-4668

Model “T’s” and Classic Carsof Sahib Shriners

Meetings Are Held2nd MONDAY of

the Month7:00 P.M.

“AT SAHIB SHRINE”

For Model Ts contact: Fred Ellis (941) 484-0089

For Classic Cars contact: Ron Shrum (941) 961-0871

WE RIDE SO THAT CHILDREN CAN WALK

THE LEGION OF HONOR4th WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS.

Legionettes meet same time in Sahara Room

Malcolm H. Van Dyke IICommander (941) 955-6483

Email: [email protected] Bojsiuk

Adjutant (941) 426-8077Email: [email protected]

Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar Club

It’s simple... Just indicate your desire to leave $100 (or more)in your will to this wonderful cause, or give $100 (or more)dollars now.

I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to theShriners Hospitals for Children.I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest tothe hospitals.I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least$100, which is tax deductible.

Please return application to:

Recorder’s Office Sahib Shrine600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232

Make your check payable to:SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENI am a member of ____________________________ Temple.

Signed ___________________________________________

Address__________________________________________

City __________________ State ______ ZIP _________

Please have the certificate read:

________________________________________________(Please print full name)

For More Information Call: (941) 366-4449

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB

for the benefit of

Shriners Hospitals for Children

We Welcome Veterans!



BLACK CAMELBLACK CAMELBLACK CAMELBLACK CAMELBLACK CAMEL

Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and

more glorious life and service. We carry their

influence in our lives and their memories in our

hearts. They are not forgotten.

In MemoriamRECORDER’S REPORTby Oscar Cloutier, PP – Recorder

MAY / JUNE 2012

Membership Status:Membership Reported to

Imperial – May / June 2012 1,458Gains:

Affiliated 1 / 1Restored 4 / 1Associates 0 / 0Creations 1 / 0Reversal 0 / 0

6 / 2 1,466Losses:

Demits 0 / 1Deaths 4 / 8AMD 0 / 0Suspended 0 / 0Resigned 0 / 0

4 / 9 1,453

MayMayMayMayMay June June June June June

Robert Galloway * Marvin Hickman

Delbert Hillen Robert Evans

Philip L. Mitchell, PP Allan Leaper

Albert F. Hogle David Lent

George Crotinger Francis Carmody

Charles Clouse

Mark Cromack

Jack Lewis

* Died 3 years ago

SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAUNEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY

1. Schedule your clubs and organizations so we may educate more of the public about theShriners Hospitals for Children.

2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals and theimportance of keeping our Masonic families united and growing.

Contact Chairman: Harold EadyPhone: 351-7860 Email: [email protected]

SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERSHugh Quigley; Edmund Campbell, Jr.; James Trefrey, Jr.; Bob Somerville; Anthony Vignocchi

Sahib ShrinersMission Statement

To encourage and promote fun and fellowship for our Units and Clubs andprovide the essential leadership that will guide them to accomplish the same.

Our prime focus at all times will be our philanthropic mission to supportShriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class network of specialty hospitals.



SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY LUNCHEONSEvery Thursday at Sahib Shrine • 11:00 a.m. Camel’s Milk • 12 Noon Lunch

Interesting Speakers Weekly

Master of Ceremony ... Rocky KearneyInvocation ................... Rev. Noble Dore' J. PatlianOrgan Music ............... Gus Spurr

AugustMaster of Ceremony

Rocky KearneyAssistant Rabban

2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237

Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba ShrinersAgents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners

Wells Purmort Phone: 941-366-7070Fax: 941-953-4901

Contact Program Chairmen TBAor Philip Staples <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.

(Programs are subject to speaker changes.)

August 2 .............. Rory Martin, Pres. Sarasota County Fairgrounds

August 9 .............. Legacy Trail

August 16 ........... Family Counselor

August 23 ........... Nathan Benderson Nature Aquatic Center

August 30 ........... Habitat for Humanity

3% Discount to All ShrinersPlus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs

At Sahib Shrine same dayand time as our Sunday

Pancake Breakfasts.

January March MaySeptember November



Sahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every TuesdaySahib Shrine — Every Tuesday10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Friendly Atmosphere

Jackpot – All Paper BingoElectronic Verifiers

Door Prizes - Annual Reward ProgramInstant Bingo (Pull Tabs) 25¢ 50¢ & $1.00

Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Free Coffee!Sandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for SaleSandwiches & Snacks for Sale

Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or LessComplimentary 9-On for Your Birthday

(Registration or Photo ID Required)

Get a Free 6-On When You Bring a New Player

Come Play Bingo with the Shriners Every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. andSee For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida”

(Proceeds for the Benefit of Sahib Shrine)

Tired of the commotion and long waits to beserved at your business lunches?

Give theSahib ShrineRestaurant

a try!Reasonable prices, Free Wi-Fi,

no crowds, quiet atmosphere forserious business discussions to

help you make that sale.

Clients are often impressed that you areconnected with the Shrine philanthropies, and

they may be impressed with our rentalbanquet facilities.

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Masonic Digest

Rusty Mason Night Suggestionsby Jerry Goacher, KCCH, [email protected]

M∴∴∴∴∴W∴∴∴∴∴ Jorge Luis “George” AladroGrand Master of Masons of Florida 2012-2013

Hart appointed District Deputy Grand Master

Cyphers appointed District Instructor

The Past Masters Unit requests suggestions fromour Sahib Shriners who regularly attend the

yearly Rusty Mason Nights in relation to its contents.If there are things you would like to have includedthat have been omitted from the past or have never

been addressed, please email your comments andrequests to either Frank at <[email protected]> orJerry at <[email protected]>. Your suggestions willbe evaluated by the Past Masters Unit for futurepresentations.

Jorge Luis “George” Aladro was born in Havana,Cuba on January 3, 1955, the first eleven and one-

half years of his life was spent there, where heattended primary school.

On July 6, 1967, he arrived on the shores offreedom with his family: father Justo, mother Zenaida,sister Lourdes and brother Loren; subsequently hissister Jane was born in Miami, Florida.

George received his formal education in Rosemead,California, and Miami, Florida, attending MuscatelJunior High, Citrus Grove Junior High, Robert E. LeeJunior High and Miami Senior High School. Georgelater attended Miami-Dade Junior College where hereceived courses in Air Conditioning and Refrigera-

tion Technical Engineering. A field he practiced untilhis retirement in 2008.

On July 10, 1976, George married Bonnie DarleneHardenbrook a native Miamian whose family settledin Miami in 1850, nearly fifty years before the City ofMiami was incorporated. On May 16, 1979, they wereblessed with their first child, Lourdes, who was bornin Miami to continue the family tradition. In 1982,they relocated to the Florida Keys residing in Planta-tion Key and on May 23, 1983, they were againblessed with a son Jorge Luis, Jr.

George’s Masonic career started with his initia-tion in Florida Keys Lodge No. 336 in Tavernier,

. . .continued on page 35

At the 183rd Florida Grand Lodge Communica-tion, held May 28-30, 2012, Barry D. Hart was

installed District Deputy Grand Master of the 27thMasonic District, by Most Worshipful L. GeorgeAladro, Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masonsof the State of Florida for 2012 - 2013.

Barry was born in Pensacola, Florida and wasraised in south Georgia. He graduated from ButlerHigh School in Augusta, Georgia, received his Bach-elor of Science Degree in Anthropolgy - Sociologyfrom Georgia Southern University and attendedGraduate School at the University of Florida, study-

ing Archeology. He moved to Sarasota permanentlyin 1985. Barry has three children, Jake, Cary andHannah, and has been married to Barbara since1997. He is the owner of Hart and Hart FinancialServices, Inc., a Life, Health and Investment Insur-ance Agency and has been an Agent and RegisteredRepresentative with New York Life since 1986.

In 1998, Barry was raised to the Sublime Degreeof Master Mason at Sarasota Lodge No. 147. Hebecame a plural member of Venice Lodge No. 301 in2007, became a Perpetual member of that Lodge in


At the 183rd Florida Lodge Communication heldMay 28, Norman F. Cyphers was installed Dis-

trict Instructor of the 27th Masonic District.R:.H:. Cyphers was born in Passaic, New Jersey

and he has been a resident of Florida all but the firstsix months of his life. Brother Cyphers received thethree symbolic degrees in Sarasota Lodge No. 147and rose to the sublime degree of Master Mason onOctober 18, 2003; he became a perpetual member ofhis lodge in 2005. He served his lodge as WorshipfulMaster in 2008 and received his first Blue ProficiencyCard in the same year. Brother Cyphers served Dis-

trict 27 as Perpetual Membership Committeemanduring the term 2009-2010, and was Masonic Educa-tion Committeeman 2010-2011. He is currently serv-ing Sarasota Lodge No. 147 as Treasurer.

Brother Cyphers is a life member of the FloridaLodge of Research. He also is a member of Knights ofthe Eagle Sarasota, Florida Chapter Widows SonsMasonic Riders Association. He also is a York RiteMason and member of Trinity Commandry No. 16Knights Templar, Sarasota Chapter No. 35 RoyalArch Masons, Venice Council No. 41 Royal and Select




Scottish Riteby Lou Ortt, PP, 33°, [email protected]

York Rite – Conscience and the Craftby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]

Summary of Legislation 183rd Annual Grand Communicationby M∴W∴ Joe A. Fleites, P.G.M., Chairman of the Masonic Jurisprudence Committee

Have some Masonic writers said that Masonry is areligion?Yes, and again, it is a matter of definition. If, as somewriters have, you defined religion as “man’s urge tovenerate the beautiful, serve the good and see God ineverything,” you may say that Masonry subscribes toa religion. But that surely is not a conflict withChristianity or any other faith.

Why are Masonic buildings called “Temples:”Doesn’t that suggest a religious building?Webster’s New Twentieth Century Dictionary pro-vides a definition for the word “temple” which is asgood an explanation as any: a building usually ofimposing size, serving the public or an organizationin some special way: as, a temple of art, a Masonictemple.

Can a man be a Christian and a Mason at thesame time?Perhaps the best answer is that most of us are, atleast in the United States. The ranks of Masonry havebeen and are distinguished by many of the outstand-ing religious leaders of America. A quick scan throughthe book: 10,000 Famous Freemasons gives us thesenames from history, among many others:

Rev. Charles T. Aikens, who served as President ofthe Lutheran Synod of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Bishop James Freeman, the Episcopal Bishop ofWashington, D.C. who first conceived and began theconstuction of the National Cathederal.

Bishop William T. Anderson, one of the mostimportant leaders of the Methodist Church. (To becontinued in the September issue)

“Liber” was Latin for “free” or “liberty,” of which theeagle in the Rose Croix Degree is symbolical. It refersto the liberty to travel obtained by the returning Jewsfrom their adversities at the River Euphrates asdescribed in the degree of the Knight of the East. Thisis referred to as “Liberty of Passage,” which Pikeprefers to interpret as liberty of thought, the preroga-tive of a free man and a Free Mason.

As Masons, we have another strong tie with Lib-erty—the Statue of Liberty or Liberty Enlighteningthe World, located in New York Harbor on LibertyIsland. The statue was designed by Frederic Bartholdi.It was a gift from the people of France and is a figureof Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, carryinga torch and a tablet of law with the date of July 4,1776, the date of the American Declaration of Inde-pendence. At the foot of the statue is a broken chain,another symbol of freedom.

As Masons, we can take pride in knowing thatMasons from the Grand Lodge of New York laid thecornerstone for this monument on August 5, 1884.

A French law professor and politician had statedthat if a statue were to be erected to the independenceof the United States it would be only natural if it werebuilt by a united effort—common work of both na-tions—and so it was, with France doing the statuteand the United States doing the base. The completedstatue was formally presented to the United Statesambassador at a ceremony in Paris on July 4, 1884,but it was not shipped to this country until 1885 whenthe pedestal was ready.

The statue was dedicated by President GroverCleveland, a former governor of New York, on Octo-ber 28, 1886.

The statue quickly turned into a landmark. Manyimmigrants found it to be a very welcoming sight.One commented, “It is like you opened your arms towelcome me. Give me the chance to prove I am worthyof your reception.”

Remember the Valley of Tampa meeting on Au-gust 13 at 7:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m.

In compliance with Chapter 13.04 of the Digest ofthe Masonic Law of Florida, listed below are the

Resolutions enacted at the 183rd Annual Grand Com-munication held in Orlando, Florida, on May 28, 29,and 30, 2012.

At the 183rd Annual Grand Communication ofThe Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Ac-cepted Masons of Florida the following Grand LodgeOfficers were Elected and Installed:

M∴W∴ Jorge L. Aladro, Grand MasterR∴W∴ Danny R. Griffith, Deputy Grand MasterR∴W∴ James W. Ford Senior Grand WardenR∴W∴ Steven P. Boring, Junior Grand WardenR∴W∴ Elmer G. Coffman, P.G.M., Grand TreasurerR∴W∴ Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M., Grand Secretary




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Wauchula No. 17 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Corner Hwy 17 & Main St. WauchulaManatee No. 31 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonPeace River No. 66 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 909 North Oak ArcadiaBraidentown No. 99 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. 520 30th Ave. W. BradentonPalmetto No. 110 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 402 15th St. E. BradentonBowling Green No. 121 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Chester Ave. & Main St. Bowling GreenSarasota No. 147 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2160 Main St. SarasotaVenice No. 301 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 118 E. Venice Ave. VenicePhoenix No. 346 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. SarasotaEnglewood No. 360 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 265 Pine St. EnglewoodNorth Port U.D. 2nd $ 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd. North Port

Sarasota SR Club 1st Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 240 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota (On even numbered months – Dark in December)

2nd Friday, 11:45 a.m. Sahib Shriners for lunch Sarasota(Every month, except dark in July, and observe the

Ceremony of Remembrance in March on a date TBA each year.)

Valley of Tampa 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., 5500 Memorial Hightway Tampa (Optional Dinner at 6:00 p.m.)

Visit a High Twelve Club (more detail at http://www.trowel.com/flamason/hi12.htm)

Cortez Every Monday, 10:45 a.m. 6010 14th St. W. Bradenton(November through April) Duff's Restaurant

Visit a Blue Lodge Near You

Visit Scottish Rite (more detail at http://trowel.com/flamason/scottishrite/index.html)

Sarasota Scottish Rite Clubby Allen Sorbie, President, [email protected]

The month of May was a relatively quiet time forthe club. We postponed that month’s luncheon by

an hour to ensure that our brothers could attend thefuneral of Ill. Sir Phil Mitchell PP. In respect of hiswishes, we elected to forego flowers at the funeral butinstead donated to the Shriners Hospital for Chil-dren. I am proud to say that we collected $110.00 fromour SSRC members and this check has been pre-sented to the Sahib Shriners in his memory.

For those of you who didn’t make it to our regularmeeting in June I’m afraid to say that you missed amost excellent lecture. The evening’s program was apresentation given by Brother Casey Fletcher on thesubject of the 6th, 15th and 28th Degrees. The lecturefocused on the characters of Zabud, Zerubbabel andConstance; the three very distinct moral dilemmaseach were put in and how each of them dealt withtheir predicament. It was very enlightening and gaveus good reason to look at all the Degrees in theScottish Rite and how they work together to make uswho we are.

This was a change in our usual program deliveryand I would like to do more events in a similarmanner on the hope that it will encourage more toattend - if only out of curiosity.

Another part of club business we were able toconclude was the appointing of Brother Barry R.

Batezel as our 2nd Vice President for the remainderof the year. This took quite a while to come to fruitiondue to the peculiar meeting schedule and BrotherBatezel has been most patient. A virtue which I’msure will do him good stead as he works his waythrough the line. I look forward to having his enthu-siasm put to good work and I’m sure our club willbenefit tremendously from his efforts. Bro. Batezel isa member of Phoenix Lodge No. 346 as well as thecurrent Senior Deacon at Venice Lodge No. 301.He isVice President of the Widows Sons and a recentaddition to the Scottish Rite and Knights of St. An-drew. He has already taken parts in the 9th, 10th and29th Degrees, so this new appointment will compli-ment his existing responsibilities quite nicely. Thanksand good luck!

Going back to our monthly luncheons, we typicallystart gathering in the Sahara Room at around 11:30a.m. Come as you are, from the work place or the jobsite it’s all very casual. Everybody just orders off themenu. The price is right, the conversation is neverdull and you might even hear a new joke or two. Bringa friend if you want - they don’t have to be a Mason.It’s an open affair. No agenda and no meeting, socome on out and join us.

Note: Any Scottish Rite Mason in good standing iseligible to visit or even join the Sarasota Scottish Rite



. . .continued from page 32Hart appointed District DeputyGrand Master

. . .continued from page 32Cyphers appointedDistrict Instructor

. . .continued from page 33Summary of Legislation 183rdAnnual Grand Communication

Club. Please feel free to contact me at<[email protected]> or (941) 232-1494if you are even remotely interested, haveany questions, or want to be added to theSSRC email list.

This report contains three (3) Resolu-tions adopted which will amend variousRegulations.

Regulation Changes Adopted:1. Resolution to Allow Active Duty

Military Personnel to Petition for theThree Degrees of Freemasonry WithoutRegard to the Time of Residence – Theadoption of this Resolution will allowactive duty military men, while based orstationed in the State of Florida to Peti-tion for the Three Degrees of Freema-sonry once a residency requirement of 90days is met in the State of Florida and inthe jurisdiction of the Lodge rather thanthe current 1 year residency requirement.

2. Resolution for the Admittance ofLadies of the Order of the Eastern Star tothe Masonic Home – The adoption of thisResolution will allow Ladies of the Orderof the Eastern Star to be admitted to theMasonic Home of Florida under the Pri-vate Pay Plan.

3. Resolution on Chapter 48, Digest ofMasonic Law Masonic Home of Florida –The adoption of this Resolution allowsthe Digest of the Masonic Law of Florida,specifically Chapter 48 (Masonic HomeRules and Regulations) to be amended toreflect the change in the structure of theBoard of Trustees of the Masonic Homethat was adopted at the 182nd AnnualGrand Communication in 2011; in addi-tion to the change in the laws of theOrder of the Eastern Star that discontin-ued their sponsorship of their membersfor admittance in the Masonic Home un-der the Life Care Program.

Source: Reprinted from the GrandLodge of Florida Website http: / /www.glflamason.org/

Editor’s Note: The above Summaryof Legislation I was able to downloadfrom the Grand Lodge of Florida Websitecontained only those items that passed.Don’t know why they wouldn’t want us toknow about those that failed to pass; how-ever, our Potentate Ill. Sir Charles Levan,33° attended Grand Lodge and providedthese notes on resolutions that did notpass:

. . .continued from page 32M∴∴∴∴∴W∴∴∴∴∴ Jorge Luis “George” Aladro,Grand Master of Masons of Florida2012-2013

Florida, on June 21, 1983. He was raisedto the Sublime Degree of Master Masonon February 28, 1984. He was given theopportunity to serve the lodge in variouscapacities until his Brothers elected himWorshipful Master in January of 1989,where he has been a perpetual membersince 1990. Brother George is a regularmember of Harbor City Lodge No. 318since 2011, in Melbourne, the area wherehe presently resides.

In 1992, he was appointed DistrictDeputy Grand Master of the 30th Ma-sonic District, currently the 36th Ma-sonic District, by M∴W∴ Richard E.Lynn. Since then he has served the GrandLodge in many capacities such as theMasonic Home Board of Trustees; Ma-sonic Education; Foreign Relations; Ju-risprudence; Grand Marshal in 1996 forM∴W∴ Michael A. Padron, Jr.; andGrand Representative to the Grand Lodgeof Portugal.

M∴W∴ George is a Charter Memberof Memorial Lodge No. 36 and the 36thDistrict Masters & Wardens Association;a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley ofKey West and is currently a 32° KCCH;member of Miami York Rite Bodies; PastHigh Priest of Jericho Chapter No. 11,R.A.M.; Charter High Priest of IslandChapter No. 65, R.A.M.; Past D.D.G.H.P.of the First Capitular District; GrandRepresentative to the Grand Chapter ofItaly; Past Commander of Miami Com-mandery No. 13, K.T.; Everglades YorkRite College; member of Mi-Am-I Grotto;Past President of Upper Keys ShrineClub; Conch Riders Club; Latin ShrineClub; member of Azan Shriners; SRICF;and Allied Masonic Degrees.

On May 25, 2009, M∴W∴ George washonored by the Craft by being electedJunior Grand Warden of The Most Wor-shipful Grand Lodge of Free and Ac-cepted Masons of Florida. After beingelected to Senior Grand Warden in 2010,Deputy Grand Master in 2011, he waselected and installed Most WorshipfulGrand Master of Free and Accepted Ma-sons of Florida on May 30, 2012.

He has also enjoyed working with theyouth groups, serving on the AdvisoryBoard for Florida Keys Assembly No.143, International Order of Rainbow forGirls, receiving the Grand Cross of Col-ors in 1989. He presently serves as DeMo-lay State Advisor and was honored withthe DeMolay Cross of Honor.

He also served his community as amember of the Monroe County LicensingBoard for six years, of which two yearswere as chairman. He also served in vari-ous Ad Hoc Committees for MonroeCounty.

Since retiring M∴W∴ George, Bonnie,and Margaret (his mother-in-law) haverelocated to unincorporated BrevardCounty, where he enjoys woodworking,gardening and helping his friends in theHVAC field. However, most of all theylook forward to family visits from theirdaughter Lourdes, son-in-law Richard,with their grandson Ricky, as well astheir son Jorge Jr. and daughter-in-lawBridget.

2009 and served as Worshipful Master ofVenice No. 301 in 2011. Barry joined theTampa Scottish Rite Consistory in 1988and Sahib Shrine that same year. Hewas consecrated a 33° Honorary Inspec-tor General on November 17, 2007 andcurrently is Prior in the Tampa Consis-tory. Barry is a member of Sarasota Chap-ter No. 35 Royal Arch Masons, VeniceCouncil No. 41 Royal and Select Mastersand Trinity Commandery No. 16, KnightsTemplars.

Masters. Brother Cyphers is a perpetualmember of the Valley of Tampa ScottishRite, and is a degree team member of the5th, 9th and 21st degrees. He also helpswith stage and floor properties duringthe fall and spring reunions. He also is amember of Sarasota Scottish Rite Club.Brother Cyphers is a member of SahibShrine, has worked in the transportationunit and logged over 100 trips to theShriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.He also is a unit member of the RitualTeam, Past Master’s, Hillbillies andMotor Corps.

Brother Cyphers and his LadyAmanda enjoy motorcycle riding, fishingand spending family time with their threedogs.




Sahib ShrinersLadies Night

photos by Jim Smith

Birthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryWinnersWinnersWinnersWinnersWinners

June Anniversary WinnersGeorge & Nancy Chatfield

Dinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner Dance

July Birthday WinnerChief Rabban Bill Zurlo

July Anniversary WinnersPaul & Andrea Bekkenhuis

June Birthday WinnerJuanita Rawlinson

As the nation celebrated, Shriners convened in Charlotte

Two hundred clowns, 150 motorcy-clists, 60 horses, 20 bands, two cam-

els and up to a half-dozen men drivingmotorized ice chests. 15,000 were ex-pected at the July 4 convention; plus thelongest parade in Charlotte, North Caro-lina history.

All that—plus a couple of thousandShriners—were to put Charlotte in the

national spotlight as host to one of theworld’s biggest and perhaps funniestJuly 4 parades.

They hosted a week-long InternationalShriners Convention, culminating in thenaming of Charlottean Al Madsen as headof the organization.

It was to rank as one of the biggerannual conventions held in Charlotte,

with a predicted economic impact ofnearly $15 million.

The Oasis Shriners, based in Char-lotte, is the second-largest group in In-ternational Shriners, with 6,500members spread across 50 counties inwestern North Carolina.

Source: Excerpts from local Charlottemedia.



This year’s Imperial Session was held in Charlotte,North Carolina. I was pleased and honored to

again having been elected as one of Sahib’s fourelected representatives. Potentate Ill. Sir CharlesLevan, 33°, Assistant Rabban Rocky Kearney andHigh Priest and Prophet Connie Jacobi, were theother Sahib elected representatives in attendance.Also present was Ill. Sir Bruce Steube, P.P, an Emeri-tus Representative. There were several other Sahibmembers present, such as Ill. Sirs Al Robinson, PP,Lou Ortt 33°, PP and Donald Vos, PP.

Registration went smoothly, and various commit-tee meetings commenced for the start of the sessions,for various groups, such as Recorders, Treasurers,etc., followed by the annual church service at theCovenant Presbyterian Church. The public openingceremony followed in the very large Charlotte Con-vention Center. This is where all sessions were held,as well as the location of the Market Place in anadjoining hall. There were about 100 vendors dis-playing various items of Masonic memorabilia, cloth-ing, jewelry and many other booths with fundraisingsuggestions, circus promot-ers and other displays.Shriners Village informa-tion, as well as the East-West Shrine gameinformation was also wellmanned and informative.

The daily routine for yourrepresentatives and del-egates started with 7:00 a.m.meetings for some, and regu-lar business sessions start-ing at 8:00 a.m. or shortlythereafter. At the first business session, annual reportsfrom various Imperial Committees, such as Member-ship, Fundraising activities, Donor Relations and oth-ers were presented and approved by therepresentatives.

Prior to the presentation and discussions on the22 items on the call, a report was presented on therulings and orders of the Imperial Potentate. Thesewere briefly reviewed and discussed. The next itemwas the one that possibly was the most distressingmessage and item brought forth at this session. Thiswas a report from a special committee that wasappointed to review, document and revile all finan-cial matters that pertained to the 2011 ImperialSession. It was reported that investigations revealedthat funds had been released from the Shriners Hos-pitals for Children account for inappropriate pur-chases and expenses that were not authorized norbudget items. These were substantial amounts, in-cluding purchase of a diamond five-star pin for about$3,300 and a Harley Davidson Motorcycle for about$28,000. These two items were presented to ImperialPotentate Michael Severe as gifts. In addition, theentertainment for the Imperial Evening and the lackof income from the sale of tickets to the event resulted

in a total loss of about $750,000 including the giftitems. The findings of the special committee resultedin the discharge of employees for unlawful and unau-thorized disbursements of funds. In April of this year,Imperial Sir Severe issued his personal check for themoney spent on the five-star pin. A formal reprimandwas issued to Imperial Sir Severe. I understand thatthe Imperial Headquarters has reimbursed theShriners Hospitals for Children for the unauthorizedwithdrawal of funds from that account. Needless tosay, this brought about a great deal of discussionfrom those in attendance, and was the main topic ofdiscussions among individuals and groups throughoutthe remaining days of the session. I firmly believe thatthis matter has “not gone away,” and that we will hearmore about this in the near future. Imperial PotentateSevere did comment after the report was read that, asHarry Truman stated, “The buck stops here,” and heaccepted responsibility for what had accrued.

The first day’s session continued, after a break forlunch. Imperial law states that the election for Impe-rial Potentate for the ensuing year must be done on

the first business day ofthe session. This being thecase, Imperial Sir Alan W.Madsen was nominatedand elected Imperial Po-tentate for the years 2012-2013. The rest of theImperial line would be donethe following day. Mondayevening was a free eveningfor those attending, and wejoined with all other mem-bers from Sahib who were

in attendance and our Potentate Ill. Sir CharlesLevan, 33° hosted a dinner for us.

Before reporting on the call items, I will reviewseveral other issues that may be of importance to ourmembers.The remaining Imperial Officers were nomi-nated, and since our current Imperial Treasurer wasretiring, it was necessary to nominate his replace-ment. There were two nominees, Past Imperial Poten-tate Imp. Sir Ralph Semb and Noble James McConnellfrom Kem Shriners. After having the history and quali-fications for the position presented by their nomina-tors, a ballot was called for. The counting of the balletresulted in the election of Noble James McConnell tothe position if Imperial Treasurer.

There were two nominees for the position of Impe-rial Outer Guard. They were Past Potentates JosephSavaglio from Kismet Shriner, and William Baileyfrom Orak Shriners. The ballot was called, WilliamBailey was declared the winner and new ImperialOuter Guard.

The representatives also approved the issuance ofa charter to Agila Shriners, U.D. located in the Re-public of the Philippines. They will march this year inthe Imperial Parade.

138th Imperial Session – July 2012by Bill Batten, Elected Representative/Sahib Recorder Emeritus


...the mostdistressing

messageand itembrought

forthat this

session.

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Bradenton, FL 34205-6711Email: [email protected]

Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club4950 Perida Blvd., Bradention

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Meets First Tuesday of each Monthat Englewood Elk’s Lodge

All Shriners WelcomePresident: Joseph Simek Phone: 496-9222


Sahib Shriners Pancake BreakfastBy the Famous King Pins

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee$5.00 per Person – Ages 7 & Over

$2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7Children Under Age 3 FREE

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Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib King Pin Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

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NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC.SARASOTA CHAPTER 533

Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule.

President: Chuck BarrettPhone: (941) 922-5514


1st Vice-President: Louis H. Ortt, PP, 33° Phone: (941) 485-5313


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MEETS 2ND TUESDAY 11:00 A.M.at American Legion Post 24

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LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE4th Wednesday at Bradenton Country Club

Join the Prestige Unit

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Meets every Tuesday morning atThe Olde World Restaurant

Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited

Contact Bob Somerville, President – 429-6433

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423-7054

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Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNAby Lady Eileen McKenzie, [email protected]

Hi “girls” (ladies) of Sar-I Court, and yes we arealways “girls!” Or I like to think so, but then

again, I think I was a girl when Chicago was just aprairie! You think? Don’t answer that!

I really do not have much news at this time,regarding our wonderful court. As most of us areaware, our terrific High Priestess Kay Weyer is awayand hopefully getting some well deserved R. & R. andbuilding up her strength, so she is well prepared tocontinue on doing a great job when the curtain goesup once again at our little theater on Beneva Road.

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 ladies Kay Weyer, HighPriestess and Mary Jane Hamilton, PHP, along withNoble Charles Hamilton went to Rowlett Elementaryin Bradenton to pick pull tabs (see rest of story andphoto on page 13.)

I hope each of you are enjoying your summer andkeeping well.

Our Sahib Shriners will be dark the first twoweeks of July for the Imperial Shrine Session inCharlotte, North Carolina. So there will be no courtunits selling their fantastic items. But let’s not forgetwhen the next wonderful King Pin breakfast startsup again, (the first Sunday of each month) rememberto check it out! I am sure you will find something youcan’t live without!

In the meantime, everyone stay safe! Hopefullyyou’re not going through Sar-I Court “withdrawal”because in just a heartbeat we will all be back to-gether again. But in the meantime, I’m sure we willbe seeing each other out and about somewhere, Godwilling and the creek don’t rise that is!

Outstanding reports were presented by the Fi-nance and Audit Committee, the Grievance and Ap-peals Committee, the Membership Committee, theDispensation and Charters Committee, the Jurisdic-tional Lines Committee and others. The HospitalReport presented by Imp. Sir Douglas Maxwell, Chair-man of the Board of Directors and Trustees, was oneof the finest I had ever heard. There is a videoavailable on this presentation, and I believe that itwill be shown to our nobility in the near future. Whatmarvelous things are going on in our research anddevelopment departments.

Public Relations Chairman Imp. Sir GaryBergenske presented a very good report to thoseattending this open session, and after his presenta-tion and the video clips, I am sure there was hardly adry eye in the huge convention hall. He presented thetwo hospital patient children who were showcased inthe video. These two patients and their family will bethe Shriners Hospitals Ambassadors during the years2012-2013. When schedules are available, they willtravel across the country representing our hospitals.There is also a video available for this report andpresentation, and I feel sure it also will be shown toour nobility in the near future.

Reports on the fundraising events and activitieswere also given. Our East-West Shrine Football Gameexperienced a banner year, and it is expected to showgreat gains in the future. Many of the players in thisyear’s game are now on professional football rosters.Our sponsorship of the Justin Timberlake Open PGAGolf Tournament is now an annual event on the PGATour. Shriners Hospitals for Children also has a realwinner with our sponsorship of NASCAR driver DavidRegan. He was present here at the Imperial Session,and one of his racecars was on display. The newImperial Potentate created Regan and a fellow NASCARdriver, Shriners, and presented a fez to each.

. . .continued from page 37138th Imperial Session – July 2012

The items on the Call are not discussed or called inorder. It is up to the chair to call each item as he seesfit. Some of the items on the call were of little interestto most in attendance as they pertained to jurisdic-tional matters and items relating to a particularShrine, territory or manner of voting, written ballotor voice. Other items that were on the call that mightbe of interest to our nobility are as follows:

Item #2 on the call would have permitted a noblewith a valid demit to affiliate with any Shrine templehe chose to. Also, a Master Mason would have beenpermitted to petition for membership in any Shrinetemple regardless of his residence address. No waiv-ers would be required. This failed to pass.

Item #3 on the call, if passed, would not requirethe per capita fee for nobles created in November orDecember be remitted to the Imperial Treasurer.This passed.

Item #6 on the call was one that caused a greatdeal of debate and concern. As a little backgroundhistory on this one, the Grand Master of Arkansasdecreed that no member of the Arkansas Masonicorders would be permitted to neither attend Shrinefunctions, transport children to our hospitals norattend any stated meetings of the Shrine. Our Impe-rial Potentate has issued an Imperial Certificationwhich in essence would allow Arkansas Shrine Ma-sons to attend and participate in all Shrine functionsif they were expelled from membership be the GrandLodge for other than non payment of dues until alldue processes by law had been fulfilled. This wouldpermit initiation of authorized qualified non-Masonsin Arkansas temples. Things were getting very hos-tile on this matter, and the Imperial Potentate elect,Imp. Sir Alan Madsen approached the podium forpermission to speak. Permission was granted and hestated that he had been in contact with the currentGrand Master of Arkansas, and had arraigned a faceto face meeting with him to take place in Arkansaslater this month to see if there was any way this




SAHIB SHRINELADIES CALENDAR

AUGUST

1 7:00pm LOS-Greeters3 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA5 8:00am Pancake Breakfast6 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL7 11:00am Pirate Class - SL8 LOS-Swingers9 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL

14 6:00pm Birthday/AnniversaryDinner Dance

15 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL20 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL21 LOS-Clowns

10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL24 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers28 LOS-Precious Pandas

SEPTEMBER

2 8:00am Pancake Breakfast3 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL4 11:00am Pirate Class - SL5 7:00pm LOS-Greeters7 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA

11 1:00pm NYLA Temple atManatee Lodge No. 31

6:00pm Birthday/AnniversaryDinner Dance

12 LOS-Swingers13 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL14 11:15am Sar-I Court MH17 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL18 LOS-Clowns

10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL19 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL21 10:00am Oriental Dancers25 LOS-Precious Pandas26 7:00pm Legionettes - SL28 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers

Pull Tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals

Call: Laura Burgess (941) 758-9196 orMarylou Ellis (941) 484-0089 orChickie Johnson (941) 966-2678 orConnie Lawson (941) 758-8274 orJune Hutcheson (941) 723-1994

The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donatingaluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of March31, 2012, they have collected 84,229 lbs., for a total of $43,032.62 forthe Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS

1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete canswould require a great deal more storage space. You shouldgo ahead and recycle the rest of the can in the normal way,in the dumpster behind Sahib.

2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267.3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5 pounds

worth.4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs

are delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahib club/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center. Themoney netted from recycling goes directly into the “WheelChair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospital forChildren.

Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party!

Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Boxes

What are they?A plastic cube with a slot in the top.

What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, money for ourShriners Hospitals for Children to helprelieve the pressure from the HospitalDays Fund Drive.

Where are the boxes to be?In any store or business, preferably near acash register. Within eyesight of customersmaking it easy for them to put theirchange in the box.

When are the boxes to be used?All year round, so our friends can donatesmall amounts of cash at any time.

As most of you know, many businesses have some kind ofcollection boxes on their counters, so why not one of ours?

Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449if you can arrange a placement.



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SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees

GENERAL APPOINTMENTSAudio-Visual Unit Chair ........................................................... TBAAudio-Visual Unit Members .................................................... TBABlood Bank Chairman ................................................... Dick HinesBuilding Maintenance Chairman ............................................. TBD

Building Maintenance Committee .. Ken Pederson, Ed WallaceChief Camel Herder ................................................................. TBAChurch Service Chairman ................................. Lou Ortt, 33°, PPDirector of Clubs ........................................................ Sam CohenDirector of Security ..................................................... Sam UptonFinance Committee (Elected) Chairman ................................ TBA

Finance Committee (Elected) ................................. Ken PedersonGolf Chairman .................................................. Tom Cunningham

Golf-Co-Chairman ................................................... John SholtisHistorian .................................................................................... TBDHousing Director ...................................................................... TBDInsurance Committee .................... Bill Batten, Jesus A. Cabalo,

William. B. PadelfordLegal Counsel ................................................... William PadelfordLibrarian ............................................................ John Mitchell, PPMasonic Relations Chairman ........................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Masonic Relations Youth Groups .................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Membership Chairman ............................ Chief Rabban Bill ZurloParliamentarian ........................................................................ TBDProgram Committee Chairman ............................................... TBD

Program Committee Co-Chairman ...................... Philip StaplesProtocol Advisor ................................................... H. “Bud” StuverProvost Marshal ............................................................ Ron EngerPublic Relations Director ........................................... Harold Eady

Committee ................ Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Anthony VignocchiReporter Editor ................................ Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCHSpeakers Bureau ........................................................ Harold EadySunshine Committee Chairman ................................. Sam UptonTicket Sales ..................................... LOSNA - Marylou Ellis, PHPUnit Council President ............................................... Fred Phillips

Unit Council Secretary .......................................................... TBD

AIDESChief Aide ............................................. Charles S. "Bud" Glidden

Assistant Chief Aide ..................................................... Bill AthasAssistant Chief Aide ................................ C. B. (Cub) DickersonAssistant Chief Aide ................................................. Tom HardinAssistant Chief Aide ............................................. Ken PedersenAssistant Chief Aide ..................................................... Don SimsAssistant Chief Aide .................................................... Jim SmithChief Aide Emeritus .............................................. Joe PegoraroAides ............................. Bob Bordner, Fred Ellis, Hal Fermacy,

Ron Levene, David Moote, Bob Pedersen 33°, Ray Perez, Phil Staples, Paul Tobias,

Jim Trefrey, Tom Willeman, Jim Yeo

2012 DIVANPotentate .......................................... Charles Levan, 33°Chief Rabban ....................................................... Bill ZurloAssistant Rabban ..................................... Rocky KearneyHigh Priest & Prophet ............................... Connie JacobiOriental Guide .......................................... Carroll ScribnerTreasurer ........................................................ Ken ShipleyRecorder .............................................. Oscar Cloutier, PP

IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESCharles M. Levan, 33°, Potentate Bill Zurlo, Chief RabbanRocky Kearney, Asst. Rabban Bill Batten, Recorder EmeritusGlenn Walters, PP, Emeritus W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus

PAST POTENTATES1981-82 * Howard Noble 1998 Ken Terryberry1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 1999 Curtis Toale1984 * Tom Bing 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33°1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr.1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 2003 Ed Phillips1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 2004 * Bob Goldenberg1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 2004 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH1990 Lee E. Stewart 2005 Dwain Jones1991 * William “Bill” Magill 2006 Homer Cranmer1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie 2007 Dale LaBell1993 * Les Taylor 2008 John N. Mitchell1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 2009 Oscar Cloutier1995 * James Arendall 2010 Don Vos1996 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 2011 Tom Millaway1997 Al “Bear” Robinson * Deceased

APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master ........................................... James DeBolt2nd Ceremonial Master .............................................. Bill BalkwellDirector of the Arch ................................................... David BruceDirector of Ritual ........................................................... Ed FirquinMarshal ......................................................................... Ron EngerCaptain of the Guard ................................................ Mike SwatekOuter Guard .............................................................. Herb Mueller

SAHIB TRUST FUNDChairman ........................................................................ Art Littman

Trustees .................................... Don Vos, PP, Phil Mitchell, PP

OFFICE STAFF

Administrative Assistant .......................................... Sherri CliburnFinancial Assistant ................................................... Barbara HaysEvent Coordinator ............................................. Linda GlendinningFood & Beverage Manager ................................ Gene BorkowskiExecutive Chef ...................................................... Robert McClain

CHAPLAINSChief Chaplain .................................................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°

Chaplain .............................................................. Rev. Bill CarterChaplain ................................................................ Rev. Don Kerr

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTSDonor Relations Chairman ........................................ Robert RoddHospital Benefit Month Co-Chairmen ......... Bill Long & Tim KinchlaPlaque Program Chairman ...................................... AmbassadorsBusiness Collection Buckets ................................ Dorwin PulfordHospital Chairman ................................................... Jesus CabaloScreening Clinic Chairman ..................................... Jesus CabaloHospital Transportation Chairman .......................... Jesus Cabalo

FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS100 Million Dollar Club Chairman ......................... Harold RymanBingo Chairman ......................................................... Don Vos, PPCircus Chairman ......................................................... Ken ShipleyCounty Fair Chairman ................................................ Fred Phillips

County Fair Co-Chairman ............................... Cliff BloodsworthDog Track Chairman .................................................. Fred PhillipsFez & Clothes Sales ...................................................... Aides UnitJewelry Sales Chairman .......................................................... TBA

Jewelry Sales Co-Chairmen ........................ Jim Yeo, Jim DukePicnic Committee (Spring) ..................................................... UnitsPicnic Committee (Fall) ............................................. Club CouncilSpaghetti Dinner ... Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters

AMBASSADORSChief Ambassador ........................................................ Sam Upton

Asst. Chief Ambassador .... Robert “Bob” Pedersen (Lodge 99)Ambassadors-at-Large ................................ John Stafford, 33°,

Barry Hart 33° (Lodge 301,) William Merritt (Lodge 147,)Dave Mills (Lodge 147,) Ray Perez (Lodge 99,) Stan Preston,

Dorwin Pulford (Lodge 31,) Omer Quesnel (Lodge 346)

UNIT HEADSUnit Council ............................................ Fred Phillips (951-9933)Aides .................................. Charles S. "Bud" Glidden (379-0228)Band ........................................................... Ed Gremp (355-0221)Banjo Band .......................... George Van Valkenburg (215-7086)Camel Herders ................................................... TBA ( )Clowns ..................................................... Butch Power (650-0705)Directors Staff ......................................... David Bruce (924-5157)Greeters ................................................. John Winters (484-6617)Kentucky Colonels .......... Col. Dwight N. Ridgeway (721-7792)King Pins ............................................. Del Rawlinson (951-0033)Legion of Honor ................... Malcolm H. Van Dyke II (955-6483)Mariners ......................................... Frank H. Metheny (966-4668)Marshal’s Staff ......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Model T’s ....................................... Charles Hamilton (870-9566)Oriental Band ......................................... Floyd LaDue (725-0555)Past Masters ............................................. Joe Goggin (921-2446)Pipes & Drums ....................................... Phil Staples (741-8215)Provost Guard .......................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Rituals ....................................... Billy Joe Humphrey (371-2668)Roadrunners ............................................... Ken Clark (379-8125)Temple Guards ...................................... Mike Swatek (749-1761)

TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLESDon Albertson .................................................. Program ChairmanBill Athas .................................................... County Fair ChairmanBill Batten ......................................................................... RecorderRay Bell ............................................................. Event CoordinatorCliff Bloodsworth .............................................. Hospital ChairmanBen Blount ................................................ Hospital TransportationCharlie Burke ....... Membership Chairman, Bloodbank ChairmanOscar Cloutier, PP .................................... Membership ChairmanEd Firquin ...................................................... Ceremonial DirectorGerald Goacher, KCCH ........................................................ RitualWilliam H. Johnson ......................................................... TreasurerHerb Mueller ................................................. Captain of the GuardJoe Pegoraro .................................................................. Chief AideHarold Schatsneider .................................................. Outer GuardW. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP ............................................... RitualLee Stewart, PP ................................................................. DirectorBud Stuver ...................................................................... Chief Aide

COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLESMike Ash .................................................................................. BandBill Athas ................................... Finance Officer, Legion of HonorNorm Bensen ................................ Treasurer, Venice Shrine ClubRichard Brainard ............................................................. King PinsJack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ........................................ Flying FezzesJ.D. Copher ................................................ North Port Shrine ClubSelwyn Damron ...................................................... Director’s StaffWilliam F. Dokes .............................. Secretary, Gulf Shrine ClubRaymond Drury, Sr. .................. Secretary, Manatee Shrine ClubHarry Falck ............................................................... Oriental BandEd Gremp ................................................................................. BandDarwin Heinzman ............................................................ King PinsEarl Huntzinger ................................. Gulf Shrine Club TreasurerJim Macdonald .......................................... North Port Shrine ClubOtis Manchester ........................................ North Port Shrine ClubWillis “Bill” Mather ........................................................... King PinsWilliam McKown ........................................................ Past MastersJarrett Miller, PP ..................................................................... BandGeorge Mitchell, KCCH ................................................... HillbilliesWilliam Pincumbe ......................................... Banjo Band DirectorStanley Preston .................................. Chaplain, Gulf Shrine ClubGary Schweinshaupt, KCCH .................................... Desert PatrolP.W. Towsley ............................................. North Port Shrine ClubSam Upton (Flight Director) ................................... Flying FezzesClint Van Tassell ....................................... North Port Shrine ClubEd Wallace .............................................................. Camel HerdersAlf Weidner ................................................................ Desert PatrolFrank Wild ........................................... Hospital Service Chairman

2012 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL

Charles Levan, 33° Bill Zurlo (Stacey Lee)164 Nightingale Cir. 407 White Oak WayEllenton, FL 34222 Sarasota, FL 34237-6440(941) 729-1702 (941) [email protected] [email protected]

Gary “Rocky” Kearney (Wendy) Conrad “Connie” Jacobi (Deanie)1315 Tinamou Rd. 6333 Stone River Rd.Venice, FL 34293-2935 Bradenton, FL 34203-7895(941) 716-4226 (941) [email protected] [email protected]

Carroll “Scrib”Scribner (Sandy)1376 Capri Isle Blvd.Venice, FL 34292-4459(941) [email protected]

Oscar Cloutier (Peggy) Kenneth M. Shipley (Beatty)6702 Stone River Rd. 2909 Concord StreetBradenton, FL 34203-7820 Sarasota, FL 34231-6114(941) 739-8470 (941) [email protected] [email protected]



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ATTORNEYS AT LAWGarland & Padelford .............................. 15Jack Wm. Windt ...................................... 19

BANKSCadence Banking ..................... Back PageIberia Bank, Jules Simon, VP ............... 19

CPAsTerry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA ............... 22Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. ..... 27

CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICALElectricity of Sarasota, Inc. ................... 26

CONTRACTORS - GENERALD.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 22

CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/CGator Air Conditioning ........................... 47Jim McDonald Heating & Cooling ........ 26

CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATIONDon Vos Sprinkler Company ................. 21

CONTRACTORS - REMODELINGD.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 22

CONTRACTORS - ROOFINGConway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ....... 30

DENTISTSMichael K. McRoyan, DDS .................... 18

FINANCIAL SERVICESHart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart . 19

FUNERAL HOMESFarley Funeral Homes & Crematory .... 20Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ............. 43

FURNITURE - SALESSleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture .... 19

GOLFPeridia Golf & Country Club ................. 21

JEWELRYDiamond Vault, Ali Chokr.. ...................... 2Impressions by Ron, Ron LeVene ......... 9

MARINE PRODUCTSRhodan Marine/GPS Anchor ................ 14

MASONIC ORGANIZATIONSNational Sojourners ............................... 40

OPTICIANSOptical Service ....................................... 30

ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINEAdvanced SportsMedicine Center ....... 18

PAINTING CONTRACTORSEric’s Painting & Decorating ................. 18

PLUMBERSAqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ............. 18Rusty Plumbing ....................................... 30

REAL ESTATEMichael Saunders (Omer Quesnel) ..... 43

RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 3Terrace on the Green Restaurant ........ 21

SENIOR LIVING & CAREBahia Oaks Lodge .................................. 15

WATER TREATMENTAqua-Soft (Roger King) ......................... 30

SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club ......................... 39Gulf Shrine Club ..................................... 40Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 39Motor Corps Shrine Club ....................... 40North Port Shrine Club .......................... 40Venice Shrine Club ................................ 43

SHRINE ORGANIZATIONSThe “Q” .................................................... 22

SHRINE SUPPORTERSPurmort & Martin .................................... 30

SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATIONBirthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance 6, 36Hospital Committee Report ................... 6Lodge Meeting Dates/Locations .......... 34Masonic Digest ...................................... 32Manatee SC Steak Fry (Sept. 22) ........ 23Million Dollar Club ................................. 28Misty Creek Golf Special ....................... 43Officers (Elected & Appointed) ............ 44Potentate’s Fall Cruise (Oct. 23) .......... 38Recorder’s Report ................................. 29Reporter Advertising Rates ................... 9Sahib Bingo (Every Tuesday) .......... 20,31Sahib Building Fund .............................. 26Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) . 44Sahib Unit News ...................................... 18Shrine Club Directory ............................ 8Shrine Club News .................................... 8Shrine Club leaders (w/phone numbers) 8Shriners Hospital Contributions ........... 6Speaker Bureau ...................................... 29Stated Meetings ...................................... 6Thursday Luncheons ............................. 30Trust Fund ................................................. 27

SAHIB UNITSAides ........................................................ 40Banjo Band .............................................. 40Clowns ..................................................... 39Greeters ................................................... 40Hillbilly Clan 78 ....................................... 9Kentucky Colonels ................................. 28King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............ 39Legion of Honor ...................................... 28Mariners ................................................... 28Model Ts / Classic Cars ......................... 28Oriental Band .......................................... 40Pipes and Drums ................................... 40

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7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars - SL7:30pm Clowns - MH

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7:00pm Oriental Band7:30pm Mariners - CRA

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:30pm Clowns - MH

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11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Model T / Classic Cars - SL7:30pm Clowns - MH

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7:00pm Oriental Band7:30pm Mariners - Conf A

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1:30pm Aides - CRA2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

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9:00am Pioneer DayParade - Englewood

Labor Day

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8:00am-1:00pmBloodmobile

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