december 2012

ReporterVolume 31, Number 12 Sarasota, Florida December 2012

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

Shrine Club Directory, 12Shrine Club News, 12Shrine Unit News, 18Thursday Luncheons, 34Masonic Digest, 42Ladies Calendar, 51Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54

Shriners Having Fun & Helping Kids

2012 Honorable Mention Dromedary Award Winner

December 1 Sahib Fall CeremonialClub/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.Sarasota Holiday Parade, 7:00 p.m.

2 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., 405 Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 68 Childrens Christmas Party, 10:00 a.m.

11 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 613 Ladies & Nobles Holiday Lunceon, noon, 2118 All Unit/Club Christmas Party, 5:00 p.m., 47

January 2 Installation of 2013 Officers, 5:00 p.m.,23

Happy Holidays from Your Divan & Ladies

RecorderOscar Cloutier

&Lady Peggy

Oriental GuideCarroll Scribner

&Lady Sandy

Assistant RabbanRocky Kearney

&Lady Wendy

Chief RabbanBill Zurlo

&Lady Stacey Lee

PotentateCharles Levan, 33°

TreasurerKen Shipley

&Lady Beatty

High Priest & ProphetConnie Jacobi

&Lady Deanie

Sahib Shrine Restaurant & Lounge

December 2012 Lunch 11 AM – 2 PM

Lounge 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday 11:00 am till…

Appetizers

½ 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

Combos Low 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

Sandwiches 8 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 Day Cup $2.50 Bowl $3.75

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

941-366-4449

Salads House 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 Evening

5 PM till 7:30 PM Cheese Quesadilla $6.95 Chicken Quesadilla $7.95 Low Calorie Plate $6.95 served w/ fresh fruit and cottage cheese Western Omelet $5.95 served w/fresh fruit

Reservations Please: 366-4449

HILLBILLY BUFFET-THURSDAY’S Serving 5:00 to 7:00 PM

$8.50 PER PERSON 12/6 Salisbury Steak 12/13 Baked Chicken 12/20 Ham Dinner 12/27 Chicken Ala King Includes: Fried green tomatoes, fried fish, potatoes, beans, coleslaw, gravy, biscuits, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea Friday Evening 5 PM till 7:30 PM

All Dinner entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and soup

or salad Twin Tenderloins of Beef $15.95 pan fried w/Monterey jack cheese, mushroom, tomato Prime Rib of Beef, au jus, $12.95 horseradish sauce Chicken Cordon Bleu $11.95 ham, swiss cheese, cheese sauce Baby Beef Liver and onions $ 8.95 Fish and Chips (Alaskan Pollock)$ 8.95 French fries and coleslaw Hot Pastrami on Rye $ 8.95 w/Provolone cheese and fries Low Calorie Plate $ 6.95 8 oz. beef patty, cottage cheese, fresh fruit

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

SAHIB REPORTER December 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.

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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 Noble Gary Schweinshaupt. The Sahib 2012 Divan Holiday WishesThe 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.

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

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

This is the season of peace,which is the eternal quest. It

is what we want. It is what we prayfor; but, it eludes us. In the darkdays of WWII the commander ofthe British forces, Field MarshalMontgomery said, “The greatestsingle factor in the world isstrength, religious strength, moralstrength, economic strength, mili-tary strength. It is strength thatmakes for peace.”

This holiday season speaks pri-marily of peace. So, what is it thatwe are all talking about? Is peacethe prize of all virtues? Is it onlythe absence of war? Is it some-thing given after everyone haswhat they want? If we escape theturmoil of terrorism, will life bemore peaceful?

My philosophy comes from theBible, which says that peace is aby-product of righteousness. Inother words, something else mustfirst come before peace. There ispeace where there is harmony.There is peace where there is jus-

tice. There is peace where there ishonesty and truth and equity andrespect.

It would be foolish to thinkthere can be peace if people proveto be untrustworthy and pertina-cious. It is right that we shouldpray for peace, but it is a delusionto believe peace will come whenhumanity does not take the neces-sary steps to straighten itself out.“Love thy neighbor as thyself” arethe words of Biblical wisdom. Ifwe cannot be at peace with our-selves, we cannot be at peace withone another.

To those of a Christian mind,Christ is the Prince of Peace. Tothose of a Jewish culture peace isinherent in all the prophets pro-claim: “For a child is born for us, aSon is given to us…. Wonderful,Counselor, Mighty God, Everlast-ing Father, Prince of Peace.” There-fore, “Depart from evil, and dogood, seek peace and pursue it.”

Season’s greetings to all.

I take my subject this month froma long-time Mason in Minnesota,

Neil Neddermeyer, actually he isa Past Grand Master of the GrandLodge of Minnesota. I have been asubscriber of his Cinosam emailnewsletter for several years.

In his last newsletter he de-scribes his journey through themysteries of Freemasonry. He con-cludes: “The real reason for us toprosper is brotherhood. The gluethat binds us together consists oftwo things. The first is the factthat we investigate each applicantas to integrity with no other judg-ments. The second is our obliga-tions in the 3rd degree and withthose obligations of the five pointsthat obligate us to each other.These allow us to instantly trusteach other and bring us together. I

believe that this trust makes usbetter men if only through the con-cept of ‘group think’.

I'm convinced that our ritual,our charities, our histories andour philosophies help us bind our-selves together, but they fall shortof being the true answer. Whatreally matters is that we meet withother Brothers who we can trulytrust because of every Brother'spromises.”

I often wonder what keeps someof our Brothers paying dues, whena lot of them do not particate inthe regular acitivity of our lodges,I agree with our MW BrotherNeddermeyer—Brotherhood!

You may want to visit his Web-site, and consider subscribing tohis Cinosam newletter at <http://www.cinosam.net/>.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

December 2012 SAHIB REPORTER

Potentate’sNotes

Nobles,

It has truly been an honor serving the nobility of Sahib Shriners as your Potentatethis year. There are many happy memories that will last forever.

Our Casino Night last month was a very successful activity. The nobles and ladiesenjoyed themselves and hopefully we can do it again next year. Noble Fred Phillips,and his committee, worked hard to get prizes and train people to run the games. It isnot an easy task to remember all the odds in roulette or craps. Black jack and pokerwere fun, with the dealers keeping everybody thinking about what to do next. Ourthanks to the Oriental Band for the use of their equipment and support.

This month is a season of Christmas parties and some installations of new officers forclubs and units for 2013.

Our Shrine elections are December 5. These elections are so very important as youwill be electing future Potentates. Also, there are openings on the C.A.A.R.F. Trustand Operating Trust. Our current Recorder Past Potentate Oscar Cloutier hasindicated that he will not seek that office and two nobles have submitted theirresumes.

Our Ceremonial is November 30 and December 1. Come join in welcoming these newnobles of the Mystic Shrine. Membership is an ongoing activity. It is a yearlongactivity. Other than the Shriners Hospitals for Children, membership is a priority.Without membership, there is no Shrine, and if there is no Shrine, our children couldnot be served.

We always look forward to the Ladies Holiday luncheon and another outstandingperformance from the students of Booker High School of Performing Arts. Thestudents are an inspiration that the next generation is ready to take on the future.They are coming to Sahib on Thursday, December 13.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, enjoy the holidays with fun and fellowshipwith your fellow nobles and their ladies. Our Unit and Club Christmas party isTuesday December 18. Come and join us if you can.

Yours in the Faith,

Charles M. Levan, 33°, Potentate



SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS

Total YearOctober To Date

Memorials ................................... $ 320.00 $ 16,538.00Donations .................................... 3,110.00 33,904.84100 Million Dollar Club ............. .00 200.00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. .00 43,257.86

$ 3,430.00 $ 93,900.70

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

SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORTJesus Cabalo, Hospital Chairman

REPORT FOR OCTOBER

New Patients (YTD) ................................................ 16 (184)Trips (YTD) .............................................................. 31 (276)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) ............................... 0 (16)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ....................................... 95 (1,014)Admissions (YTD) .......................................................... 4 (44)

SAHIB SHRINERS“HOLIDAY” PRESENTED BY THE CABIRI

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCEWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationWith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, December 11• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.

• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Harmony”

• Choice of Entree:

Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Fez, Jacket & 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.

Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au jusStuffed Haddock w/ creole sauce

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012DECEMBER 2012STSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

WEDNESDAY NIGHTDecember 5, 2012

• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship• 6:30 p.m. Band entertains• 7:30 p.m. Meeting opens• Balloting • Election of Sahib Officers for 2013• 2012 Dues card and Fez required

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

JANUARJANUARJANUARJANUARJANUARY 2013Y 2013Y 2013Y 2013Y 2013STSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

WEDNESDAY NIGHTJanuary 9, 2013

• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship• 6:30 p.m. Band entertains• 7:30 p.m. Meeting opens• Balloting• 2013 Dues card and Fez required



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

Recorder’s notesby Oscar Cloutier, [email protected]

. . .continued on page 38

I want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year and holiday season, to all of you dedi-

cated nobles. In addition, to all our officers-elect Iwish the very best. You are dedicating your life to agreat cause, Shriners Hospital for Children. Keep inmind “We Put Children First.” With your help,Sahib Shriners will continue to be the great fraternaltemple that it has always been.

I want to sincerely thank you for giving me yoursupport and cooperation during the last 11 years. Ithoroughly enjoyed every minute of my service to

Sahib Shriners. I certainly will miss all the dailyinteractions that take place at Sahib when you aredeeply involved in daily activities.

I am looking forward to assisting as Co-Chairmanof the 2013 Sahib Shrine Circus. This will keep meinvolved at Sahib.

It’s time for me get back to playing golf!!Yours in the faith.

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

I have been very fortunate in my life to have somany friends from so many paths of life; and so

many people that consider me a friend. I want tothank all who have sent cards, called, visited andkept me in their prayers. All have said they would dowhatever they could and all that I have asked forspecific favors have responded.

On a personal level, I’d like to let you know thatVince and Dolly Flow have been most responsive.Cub Dickerson has certainly stepped forward anddone many things for me beyond those duties of beingmy Chief Aide. His, and Dolores’, personal assis-tance are much appreciated.

I don’t want to be accused of favoritism in that“all” I have talked to have offered help and got thejobs done. Certainly, members of the Divan and theSahib office have been most helpful in assisting andpicking up the slack where needed. I love all thenobles and their wives for all they have done. Fortu-nately, much of the work for 2013 has already been

done and we were just “Cleaning Up.” This is as itshould be.

One of my favorite events has been the ChristmasParty for Sahib Shrine Children which this year isSaturday, December 8. I’m sure Jesus Cabalo hasheld up his end by organizing all of those attending.Noble Charles Hamilton and his Lady Mary Janehave done a terrific job of overseeing and running theshow. Thank you! Thank you!

During the Christmas Party, the Aides will beunder the guidance of Chief Aide Bud Glidden. TheOriental Band, Clowns and Santa Claus will all con-tribute to the festivities. In addition, my Lady StaceyLee and all of the other Divan ladies will be there tohelp out and participate where they can.

Unfortunately, I cannot move my left leg in anyway that would allow me to type on a computer, so Ihave had to ask my Chief Aide to help me get thismessage out. Thank you!

Seasons Greetings to all! No, this is not Christmasin July, it really is December. Where oh where

did this year go? The month of December is probablythe busiest of the year for many of us. With it startingwith our Ceremonial and all those holiday partiesand parades.

Wendy and I will be especially busy preparing forthe East/West Game. I have been appointed as Trans-portation Manager and Wendy has been added to theE/W office staff and will be organizing transporta-tion for the players coming to town. Plus, with allthis going on, we will still put together the best darntailgate party in all of East/West Shrine Game his-tory! We are hoping on five busloads of fans. Makesure to get your tickets packages so you can be a partof the fourth annual Sahib Shrine Game Trip.

On December 5, we will have our Stated Meetingwith Election of Officers. There will be some veryimportant positions that need to be filled, so make surethis date is marked on your calendars. This year hasbeen very rewarding for me as your Assistant Rabban,my travels to other Shrines, Imperial Session, school-ing and my work at Imperial Headquarters. I lookforward to the coming years and hope if I can help withany projects for the good of the Shrine, count me in.

Wendy and I wish to extend Happy Holidays anda Prosperous New Year to all and their families.Keep the children of our Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren, our doctors and nurses in your prayers andthat all our service people are safe, that they mayhave a chance to be with their loved ones and familiesthis holiday season.



PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – November 2012

At our recent Tribute to Our Veterans: (l-r) Past Potentate/Emcee Louis H. Ortt, 33°; Sarasota Mason/US ArmySignal Support Sergeant 1st Class Juan L. Sanchez; Sarasota County Veterans Commission President/US Army 1stLt. (Ret) Rebecca S. Ludwick (Female Veteran Guest Speaker) and Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer William C. Carl(Guest Speaker). Both of our guest speakers gave wonderful testimony on the great people we have in our military.

Editor

Hillbilly Treasurer John Yoder presented Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°a check of $1,000 for the Sahib General Fund

from the October Hillbilly Thursday night buffets.

Editor

King Pin President Del Rawlinson presented Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33°a check of $421 for the Sahib General Fund

from the September and October King Pin Sunday breakfasts.

Editor



PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – November 2012

At our November 1 Shriners Thursday Luncheon we had a fantastic presentation by one of our hospital patient’s mother, Marie. (l-r) Sahib RoadRunner Otis Manchester, Marie, Sophia, Ill. Sir Charles Levan, 33° and Sahib Hospital Chairman Jesus Cabalo. Marie had the audience’s full attentionas she described her daughter’s challenges with spina bifida and how future mothers could avoid the affliction simply by taking folic acid. Sophia and

members of her family have shared their time with us often, and Marie really loves and appreciates what Shriners do for her and her family..

Editor

Hillbilly Treasurer John Yoder and President Del Rawlinson presentedIll. Sir Charles Levan, 33° with checks of $2,500 for the Sahib Building Fund

and $2,500 for the Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa.

Editor

Past Potentate Oscar Cloutier, representing the Vettes, presentedIll. Sir Charles Levan, 33° with checks of $1,290 from the 50/50 drawing

at their recent C.O.S.T. event for the Sahib Transportation Fund, also $1,000 forthe Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa and $ 2,500 to Sahib Building Fund.

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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

Gulf Shrine Clubby Richard Okerman, Sr., President, [email protected]

Greetings, Brother nobles, this will be my lastarticle before our next president is installed. I

want to thank my Brother nobles for the support Ireceived. Our new President, David Rowe, is a hardworking and dedicated individual, who has the ut-most regard for our tenets. Go for it, David.

I would also like to express our gratitude to RayPerez, who is stepping down as our dinner-dancecoordinator, due to failing eyesight. Over the years,he has put in many tiring hours for the Shrine inmany capacities. He worked the ball games at theImported Beer stand for many years, and I believe heworked every game. He is a member of the Provost

Guard, directing traffic control. He was active in theKentucky Colonels, and an Aide to the Divan. Theseare just a few of the activities in which he partici-pated. Thank you, Ray!

Our Christmas Dinner-Dance will be held at TaraCountry Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton. So-cial Hour is 6:00-7:00 p.m., dinner will be served at7:00-8:00 p.m. and dancing will start at 8:00 p.m. until?. Menu consists of one of three choices; BeefBourguignon, Chicken Cordon Blue with BorsinCheese, or Jack Daniels Glazed Salmon. Price perperson is $25.00 which includes tea, coffee or soda.Mixed drinks are available at member prices. Great



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prices, bring a guest or guests, and enjoy a fun-filledChristmas Party. For information, call me, RichOkerman, (941) 758-9496, for reservations.

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year!

Thank you.

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

We can see that our snowbird friends are comin’to our dinners again. Our numbers are picking riteup. Come on out and have some fun with us and getsome good vittles!

The Sarasota Holiday Parade is December 1 andthe North Port Poinsettia Parade is the eighth. Comeon out and have some fun with us!

A Hillbilly Christmas PoemTwas the Night before Christmas,

and all through the shack.Not a creature was stirrin’,

cept the lice on muh back.The Skoal cans wuz nailed

to the screen door with care,with hopes that St. Nicholas

soon would be there.The children were sleepin’,

all snug in their beds,While visions of tractor pulls

danced in their heads.And Ma in her nightgown

all stained with pound cake.Had just settled down

to watch Ricki Lake.When out in the driveway,

a loud noise I heard,

I opened the winderto check muh T-bird.

I ran to the door,like I’s on a mission,

But I tripped on some partsfrom muh granny’s transmission.

When what to muh moonshineblind eyes should I see

But a Chevy S-10,pulled by eight flyin’ sheep.

With a fat nasty driver,so disgustin’ and sick

I said, “Shoot Fire!That must be St. Nick!More rapid than X-lax

his wooly sheep cameAnd he belched and he hollered,

and he called ‘em by name.Now Clifford! Now Vernon!

Now Lester and Enus!On Festus! On Elmer!

On Roscoe and Cletus!I heard a loud sound on

the roof of muh shack.Put down muh beer

and went fer muh gun rack.He fell through the roof,

plum killed my dog,



. . .continued from page 13Hillbilly Shrine Club

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

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

I swear that ole’ Santa lookedjust like Boss Hog.

The butt of a Marlboro clung to his lipHe wore a hip pack full of B-B-Q chips.

He had a fat faceand a hairy beer belly.

I ain’t seen one that big since muh ex-wife Shelly.

He reached in his sack,sipped a gin and tonic,

Then filled the kid’s stockingswith Hooked on Phonics.

His toys came from Big Lotsand they weren’t very nice

But he had lots of themand yuh can’t beat the price.

When the presents were goneand he had no more,

He staggered and stumbledright through muh screen door.

He hopped in his truck,to his sheep gave an order

”Hurry up youins!To the Kentucky border!”

And I heard him cry out,with a strong southern drawl,

Merry Christmas, You Hillbillies!Merry Christmas Y’all!

Kinda brings a tear to your eye don’t it!

Hillbilly December MenuDecember 6 ........ Salisbury SteakDecember 13 ...... Baked ChickenDecember 20 ...... HamDecember 27 ...... Chicken a la King

Be safe, be healthy, be happy.

Hope you were able to join your fellow Shriners,ladies and friends at the Motor Corps’ Spaghetti

Dinner on Sunday, November 4. We served 227 platesof spaghetti according to our ticket taker, Past Po-tentate Lou Ortt, 33°. A big thanks to all who helpedmake this event a success. In addition to our dinnerguests, we thank Motor Corps members, fellowShriners, our ladies and all volunteers, to includethe Rainbow Girls, who helped.

The Spaghetti dinner also afforded us an opportu-nity to begin sales on our Booze Wagon. This was ourfirst event for the Booze Wagon, so rest assured we’llhave even more top shelf beverages in the wagonover the next several weeks. We also sold Sahib 30thAnniversary ball caps and chances on a 50/50 at thespaghetti dinner. Congratulations to Marylou Elliswho won $53 in the 50/50.

Several Motor Corps members participated in theScottish Rite Reunion in Tampa on November 3 and10. Kudos and a well-done to the following members:Norm Cypers (Stormin Norman), Ed Jordan(Photoshop), Barry Hart (Policyman), Hampton Crimi(Sambo), Paul Woodman (Wood Dog), Bryan Pullman(Shortcut), George Mitchell (Top Dog), Les Ruggeiero(Curli), Theo Vreuls (T), and Joe Fenton (Samoa Joe).

Elections for 2013 Motor Corps officers were heldat our November meeting. The following memberswere elected:

President .................... Hampton Crimi (Sambo)Vice President ............ Bryan Pullman (Shortcut)Secretary .................... Giles Light (G-man)Treasurer .................... Wally Lacey (Red Dog)

Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday Decem-ber 2 for our Venice and North Port Shrine

Clubs’ Christmas Party! Festivities begin 5:00 p.m. atthe Pelican Point Country Club, 499 Derbyshire Drive.The location is on the north side of Center Road, westof Jacaranda Blvd. between Venice Health Park andFire Station #21. Tickets $25.00 per person; contactNoble Dick ‘Brewmeister’ Holms (941) 423-1608.

A good number of our nobles turned out in theirinfamous neon yellow shirts to man our float in theVenice Holiday Night parade. This parade capped abusy November including our Olive Garden Mixer,Stated Meeting with election of 2013 officers and adirector with a concurrent Ladies Birthday luncheon‘up front’ at the Olde World Restaurant, Picnic ofsausage, peppers, onion and hot dogs, plus a ‘Veter-

ans Remembrance’ special breakfast also at the OldeWorld.

Please phone President Bob ‘Mixmaster’ Somer-ville (941) 429-6433 for information on other upcom-ing events. While nobles attend our second Mondayof the month 11:15 a.m. Stated Meeting “in back” atthe Olde World, we invite their ladies and guests toa monthly birthday lunch “up front.” And each Tues-day 7:30 a.m., rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year, ournobles, ladies and friends breakfast in separate roomsat the Olde World Restaurant for information, funand fellowship.

Please bring your and your friends’ aluminum canpull-tabs for Bob ‘Can Man’ Arnold, and your oldmagazines with blacked out (not cut out) address





North Port Shrine Club Past President Jack Watson andLady Matty reading the Olive Garden menu at the mixer.

Copher

Shrine Clubs – November 2012

Noble Don White and Lady Jan enjoying a glass of wineduring the November North Port Shrine Clubmixer at the Olive Garden in Port Charlotte.

Copher

Lady Dorthy Mercel and Lady Betty Adamsalong with 38 others attended

the November North Port Shrine Club mixer.

Copher

Copher

Past Potentate Tom Millaway listening toNorth Port Shrine Club President Bob Somerville

at the November mixer.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children Helps Patients Overcome Adversity and Discover their Potential

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in pediatric spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. The SCI rehabilitation programs, offered at three of our hospitals, provide comprehensive care that helps patients adapt to the changes in their lives and lead full, active and healthy lives. Meet three former patients with SCI whose experiences with the health care system have played a pivotal role in their personal and professional success.

Juan Gonzales - Making Big Strides in LifeGrowing up in Oakdale, Calif., Juan Gonzales was an up-and-coming bull rider. At age 15, Gonzalez sustained a spinal cord injury when he was thrown from a bull.

“I’ll never forget that day,” said Gonzales, who came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California for care and rehabilitation. “Shriners Hospitals really got me on track and helped me see life in a new perspective,” said Gonzales.

As a student in the hospital’s school, Gonzales worked with the vocational resource specialist to identify suitable career paths, and decided to pursue counseling and psychology. He gained practical experience helping others by becoming a hospital volunteer.

In December 2011, Gonzales received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University Stanislaus and hopes to be a counselor.

“I want to help young people know they can overcome challenges and find enjoyment in life,” said Gonzales.

Bill Bogdan - Former Patient Works to Improve Lives of People with DisabilitiesBill Bogdan, 41, was born with a neuroblastoma that left him with a SCI. He first came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago at age 3.

“The hospital helped me become the person I am today,” said Bogdan, who, in addition to being successfully employed, is a husband, father and homeowner.

As a young man, Bogdan volunteered at his local township’s committee on disability while he was earning his associate’s degree. His accomplishments caught the attention of Chicago’s Mayor’s Office for

People with Disabilities, where Bogdan eventually became assistant to the director. In 1998 he became the disability liaison for the Secretary of State and in 2010 Bogdan was appointed chair of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) by the governor.

Bogdan is now a Shriner and hopes to become more active in the fraternity that founded and operates the health care system.

Micki Greenstein - Shriners Hospitals Helped Him Have a Positive Outlook on LifeWhen Micki Greenstein was 13 years old, he dove head-first into a shallow creek and was paralyzed. Greenstein was treated at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia.

“When I first came to Shriners Hospitals, I was depressed and didn’t want to do anything to improve,” said Greenstein. “The staff stuck by me and helped me realize that I had my whole life ahead of me.”

Now 34, Greenstein is a hardworking, motivated individual with a positive outlook on life. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Philadelphia Community College, Greenstein worked for several years in the nonprofit field. His passion is computers; he hopes one day to work in Web design or teach classes in computer skills.

These three stories clearly indicate the long-term impact Shriners Hospitals for Children has on its patients.

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December 2080 Robert & Ruth Riegel

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April 2030Charles S. Marston

(In Memory of Anne M. Marston)May 2029

Desert PatrolAugust 2027

Fred & Marylou EllisMarch 2025

John R. Holland(In memory of Carl E. Hohlt)

February 2023North Port Shrine Club

August 2024S. & B. CarterApril 2022

Roy Winterbottom(In Memory of Ed Luff)December 2021

Don and Joan PattersonVolkert and Helen SmithDick and Jinny Warner

(In Memory of Luther Bollman)May 2021

Burton ChandlerJack & Iris Kwitchoff

March 2021Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle

(El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine ClubOctober 2020Dolores O'Neal

(In Memory of Loved Shriners)Norris and Barbara Walker

December 2019Everett & Evelyn Blount

(In Memory of Dick Reese)November 2019

Sahib Golf CommitteeAugust 2019

David R. MagdalikMarch 2019Michael Clarke

November 2018Charles H. Burke

September 2018In Memory of

Dr George & Dorothy RobinsonDecember 2017

Ted & Anita Moltz

September 2017Marion Podewitz

(In Memory of Bill Podewitz)Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Paul Tobias)August 2017

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP)

June 2017Manatee Shrine Club

May 2017Sahib Shrine Mariners

April 2017Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Arthur Bieser)(In Memory of John Bohenkamp)

(In Memory of Larry Swanson)(In Memory of Earl Woodring)

March 2017Christopher Weeks &

Barbara HersheyJanuary 2017

Charles & Suzanna KruegerOctober 2016

Patricia A. McLain(In Memory of BG John H. McLain)

May 2016Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Al McKenzie, PP)(In Memory of John Pinkley)(In Memory of Fordon Harris)

March 2016Jerry & Joyce Goacher

Dottie Pinkley(In Memory of John Pinkley)

Don and Elayne SimsFebruary 2016

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Ed Luff)

(In Memory of Christopher Weeks)January 2016

Jim & Eileen JensenDecember 2015

Aides Office(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)

September 2015Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)August 2015

Chris & Peg KelloggManatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Kenneth Gerrard, Sr., PP)(In Memory of Walter J. Kunkel)

June 2015Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Michael A. Cipullo)(In Memory of Irene Krakow)

May 2015The Builders Lodge No. 376(In Memory of Irene Krakow)

Donald & Audrey SchmittApril 2015Harold Bell

John H. Brophy(In Memory of Catherine F. Brophy)

James & Caroyl DunlapManatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Fred Rye)(In Memory of Charles E. Slater)(In Memory of Fred W. Nason)

(In Memory of Lowell L. Sutton)(In Memory of Joseph P. Kelley)

March 2015Bill & Gail Balkwill

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Dr. A. Edward O'Hara)

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of S. F. Perkins, III)

January 2015June C. Hutcheson

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Carl Herman)

(In Memory of Scott Macaulay)(In Memory of Edgar Sherrick)

Edward & Jean O’Hara(In Memory of Dr. Robert S. Nowicki)

December 2014John Lewellen

Bill SimonNovember 2014

Jacques & Marie Landau(In Memory of Chris Kellogg)

Margaret Lawrence(In Loving Memory of Don Lawrence)

Walter ReuterOctober 2014Bill & Tally Hull

Ronald R. & Georgana J. LeVene(In memory of Robert "Bob" Lindner)

Marian Goldenberg(In Loving Memory of Bob Goldenberg, PP)

September 2014Jack & Barbara ScrofaniRon & Georgana LeVene

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

Jack & Martha BryantGiles Light

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Jim Arendall)

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Ned Jaworski)

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 2014Carolyn B. ‘Midge’ Jordan

(In Memory of Doug Jordan)Ray & Barbara Stevens

March 2014Oscar & Peggy Cloutier

Dale & Donna LaBellKenneth & Betty Terryberry

February 2014Cabiri

January 2014Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memory of Bill Disney)John & Margaret Hodge

Manatee Shrine Club(In Memory of Roy Rudolph)

December 2013Doug & Janie Bohannon

Virginia Chase(In Memory of Harold Chase)

Fred & Sami PhillipsNovember 2013

Ann Lassig(In Memory of Ken Lassig)

October 2013Lindy & Sandy Nardone

Hugh D. YaegerAugust 2013Nancy Holmes

(In Memory Husband George)June 2013

C. Donald & Marna McLeodKevin & Susan Sapio

May 2013Ed & Edie PhillipsJean C. Rudolph

Bill & Stacey Lee ZurloApril 2013

Ted & Anita Moltz Joe & Sharon Pegararo

March 2013Don & Joan Patterson

(In Memory of Luther Bollman)Volkert E. & Helen H. Smith

Dick & Jenny WarnerFebruary 2013

C. Ace Adams HP& P andRuth McAngell PHP

William M. AdamsRobert & Ruth Riegel

(In Memory of Herman Dooley)January 2013

Ted & Lourdes Oliveira(In Memory of Everson & Harvey Lambert)

December 2012Knights of the Round Table, South

(In Memory of Joe Porter)George & Norma Shoner

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SHRINE UNIT NEWSGreetersby Dick Menzak, Past President

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

Our President, John Winters expressed his prideat the Greeter attendance at the parades this

year. Our trailer has been full with Greeters, greatjob! Thanks to John Julian who will be towing ourtrailer this year.

Great job to all who worked “Casino Nite and a“well done” to all who took shifts on November 16 and17 for Hospital Days.

The Greeters lost a Brother and a great friend onOctober 20; Dave Dickerson was called home by our

Great Creator. Dave who was also known as “Sarge,”was a gentle compassionate man. He served asGreeter president in 2000, and worked on manycommittees and projects at our temple. For over ayear, Dave battled several illnesses; he will be missed.

There are no birthdays for December. Happy Holi-days!

Join the Prestige Unit, be a Greeter!

The officers and Legion of Honor nobles would liketo extend to all nobles and their families the

merriest of Christmases and a Happy 2013 New Year.Our Flag Retirement Program is doing very well.

To date I have delivered over 400 flags to be retired toour new source. They are very grateful and will take allI can deliver. Remember: our Flag Retirement Pro-gram is now open to the public to bring in flags forretirement. So please spread the word and collectthose flags. I have arranged with Bingo Boss Man PastPotentate Don Vos to have them give out one free bingocard for each flag to be retired brought in by any player.A great win-win arrangement for the Legion of Honorand the general public bingo players.

This will be the last article I write for the monthlyLOH article in the Reporter. Too many restrictionshave been placed on me, for my liking, as to what Ihave to write about and what subjects I can andcannot write about; I wish the new editor well.

As of the first of November, and this writing, theLOH currently has 61 dues paying members. We haveinducted two new members this year but also havelost two members to the Black Camel. Nobles Bieserand Bohencamp have laid down their working tools.

The LOH now has (alive) one past FSA LOH Com-mander, one past MASA Commander, and one cur-rent FSA LOH 2LT Commander. FSA and FSA LOH



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Marinersby Frank Metheny, Commodore, [email protected]

will be here in Sarasota in 2015 and that isn’t toooofar away!

December 7, a date perhaps LOH nobles remem-ber well. Were you there?

The LOH officers and nobles would like to extendanother Happy Holidays on December 8 beginningat sundown to our Jewish Brothers!

Greetings from the Mariners, it’s hard to believethe end of the year is almost here. I have enjoyed

being the commodore for 2012. The year has goneextremely fast and I feel I am just now getting the hangof things. I’m happy with what we have accomplishedthis year with many good times being had by all.

The Mariners have had another busy month start-ing with the Commodore’s Ball. What a great week-end. It all started on Thursday with our FSMYCAguests attending the Hillbilly dinner at the Shrine.Friday dinner was provided by the Sahib Marinerswith Jack Bryant’s famous finger licking baby backribs. Wow, he did it again, they were wonderful.Thanks to Jack and Marty and all other Mariners andmates that provided food and attended this wonder-ful evening. Saturday started with the FSMYCAmeeting at the hotel followed by boat races at anearby lake. Yes, real toy remote control boats withgrown men at the controls. There were nine boatswith each driver having his chance to lap the ever-changing course for the best time. There were timesfrom around 1½ minutes to 29 seconds with a secondrace to try to improve your time. The best timesrecorded was a boat owned by FSMYCA CommodoreKen Pedersen, pit crew Past Commodore FSMYCATom Hardin and driven by me. It wasn’t that we were

good it was that the other teams were bad. A trophywas presented at the ball.

Saturday evening was the Commodore’s Ball. Ev-erything was perfect and everyone had a great time.I want to thank Vice Commodore Mel Collins and hiscrew that decorated the hall, Past Commodore BudGlidden for being the emcee and Kim Jenkins forproviding my kind of music. A big thank you to thechef and staff for an excellent meal and everyone thatworked hard and all that attended to make this avery special night for Sara and me. The PastCommodore’s Picnic was attended by 46 Mariners,mates and friends. Everyone brought their favoritepicnic dish with our chefs, LaBell, Hardin, Dickersonand their helpers doing a great job with the brats,burgers and dogs. What a perfect day for a picnic, theweather couldn’t have been better. There was a 50/50drawing with $66 paid out to “Lucky” Assistant FleetCaptain Jon Neary. There was another drawing for aset of golf clubs donated by PC Bud Glidden andagain the winner was “Lucky” Jon Neary. It wasanother great party.

The Mariner’s Christmas Party will be held onWednesday, December 19 at Marina Jack, social timestarting at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Kim



Oriental Bandby Sig Pahl, Secretary, [email protected]

Jenkins will provide the entertainment from 6:00till 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending this

party, please contact Fleet Captain Max Misemer(941) 359-8985. Happy Boating.

The year 2012 has come to its end. Much hashappened at our temple and all around us. We

must be very grateful and thank the Great Architectof the Universe to have spared the great State ofFlorida from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. Ourhearts go out to all that have and will suffer from thistragedy. Americans are resilient and we will comeout of this.

The Oriental Band wants to congratulate FredEllis on being named “Class Honoree” of the SahibShriners Fall Ceremonial.

The calendar of the O.B. has been quite busy.Rehearsals have been held on a regular basis. Weparticipated in the Englewood Pioneer Days Parade,the Venice Sun Fiesta Parade, the Venice ChristmasParade, the Sahib Fall Ceremonial, the SarasotaChristmas Parade and of course, we’re looking for-ward to the Sahib Children’s Christmas Party onDecember 8.

This will be the first time that the O.B. has joinedforces with other clubs and units celebrating Christ-mas together; I’m sure it will be a great evening onDecember 18.

Election of Sahib Divan will be held December 5,we urge all nobles to attend this important meeting.

On behalf of the Great Sahib Oriental Band, thebest band in the land, I want to wish all ladies andnobles a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and aHappy, healthy and safe New Year.

Remember, support your Shrine, collect pull-tabs,plastic bottle caps and keep a child in your heart.

Thought for the month: “People are so worriedabout what they eat between Christmas and NewYear; they should be worried more about what theyeat between the New Year and Christmas!”

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A great big “Thank You” goes out to all of you thatcontributed in any way to the Unit Council’s

fundraising Casino “Fun” Night on 2 November. Theadvice and help of all on the committee and thosewho made that extra effort to make the event asuccess are greatly appreciated. The list of names istoo lengthy for this article but you know who you are.Let me just say that we could not have accomplishedwhat we did without each one of you. And a big“Thank You” to our units, clubs and Divan who camethrough with lots of support in the form of prizedonations, volunteer workers, players and encour-agement.

It was a fun evening and everyone seemed to enjoythemselves. It wasn’t quite like Las Vegas but we didhave a few “high rollers.” The admission price in-cluded a container of chips to be used at blackjack,craps, roulette, spin the wheel, and poker tableswhich were manned by volunteer workers from unitsand clubs. Players with the highest number of chipsat the end of the evening got to choose from the manyprizes contributed by units, clubs, nobles, membersof the divan and businesses. Surprisingly, the big-ticket prize of a weeks stay at a Georgia mountain

Unit Councilby Fred Phillips, Chairman, [email protected]

resort within easy driving time in late July 2013 wasnot taken until the fifth highest chip count.

Key to the success of this event was the OrientalBand’s contribution of their equipment and back-ground knowledge which they acquired by putting onsimilar events in the past. Unfortunately, they canno longer do such things alone. This brings up animportant point that was brought to the forefrontwhile planning the Casino Night and is well knownhere at Sahib. And that is the limited capability, inmost cases, of our units and clubs to sponsor orsupport activities on their own due to their aging,physical limitations and declining membership. Inthe case of the Casino Night, the Unit Council andcommittee members were able to coordinate the ef-forts of everyone. Although we did not make a lot ofmoney, we did learn a lot and I ’m surewe’ll have better results next time. We now knowthat we can accomplish a lot by pooling our resourcesand efforts. And that is important if we are to makemeaningful and worthwhile contributions to supportSahib, our Shriners Hospitals for Children and mostimportantly our kids.

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

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Reserved Seating with advanced Ticket Sales through the Box Office, call 366-4449 Ext. 320

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Lunch12 noon

Roasted Fresh TurkeyGiblet Gravy

Mashed PotatoCranberry Sauce

Green Peas & Fresh CarrotsRolls / Butter

Cherry PieIced Tea/ Coffee.



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

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

Wow, where has the year gone? Is it me, or are theyears passing too fast? Thanksgiving dinner at

the Shrine was great.It has been a good year for me and I am very proud

to be a member of the greatest Shrine in all NorthAmerica. Serving as your High Priest and Prophethas been a privilege and I can only say “thanks” forentrusting the job to me. Being on the Divan has beena great learning and an eye opening experience.Working with such a great group of Sahib nobles is apleasure. We always strive to make things better for

“our Shrine and for our Kids”. I have enjoyed beingwith the nobles of all the units and clubs who mademe feel at home whenever I was able to be with you.

The holiday parties will soon start and LadyDeanie and I want to wish each and every one of you,and your family, the very best of the Christmasholiday season and a super 2013.

Especially if you’re traveling, have a very safeand a joyous Christmas season.

Stay healthy and remember those who are not!

What have I been up to in November? Helped ata Great Casino Nite! If you weren’t there, you

missed a great time a tip of the Fez to Unit CouncilDirector Fred Phillips, Floyd LaDue, leader of thegreatest Oriental Band in the USA and all of thevolunteers that helped. It was a lot of fun for all! Ihope if it is done another year that they can attracta bigger crowd.

We have a great supporting staff of nobles going into line in January. Chief Rabban Bill has worked veryhard to make sure we will be fully staffed with nobleswilling and able to carry on in the years to come. Beat the December 5 Stated Meeting to meet the newlyappointed 1st and 2nd Ceremonial Masters and helpelect all the additional Divan members. You have achoice and it is your right to exercise it.

Our Pancake Breakfast crew is going strong, butthere is always room for more workers. Join us on thefirst Sunday of each month. Sandy and I are regularsalong with most of the Divan group. Come have somefun and help your temple.

We are looking forward to a great Veterans Saluteto the Armed Forces program headed up by theLegion Of Honor I am sure it was well received andattended, as it should be.

I am almost at a stand still at this writing. I don’thave anything more to add.

Our Membership out reach has ended for Decem-ber. We all need a rest! We have been very busy andafter a while, the message gets stale so we are takinga break till January.



Every Shriner Must Be a Membership Com-mittee Member. Five men cannot do the job alone. Ifeach Sahib Shriner brought in only one new member,our problems would be solved!! Replace yourself!Each one gets one!! Use the cardholder recruit-ing kit! Ask your neighbor or friend to join us!Think membership!

Aren’t you glad that the presidential campaign isover? Whether you won or lost, it’s a relief to hearsomething other than half-baked commercials 24hours a day.

To all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and asafe and prosperous New Year.

Treasurer’s notesby Kenneth Shipley, [email protected]

It has been a busy year and an interesting one. As aunit, the Divan has done much to make your dues

and fundraising dollars spread further. It has beenvery difficult, as our membership has declined, ashas our fundraising, while our needs for our thirty-year-old building continue to increase. This comingyear promises to be even more challenging. Of course,the Divan members of the line are expected to allmove up, and we will have a Recorder, OrientalGuide and Ceremonials who are new to the job. If youwill have me, I have informed our Chief Rabban Billthat I will serve another year as your treasurer andprovide the continuity from this year.

My wife and I have not been able to participate inthe many activities scheduled for the month of No-vember because we have been able to bring one of herlong time wishes to fruition. We traveled to Africafor over three weeks of observing the many animalsin their habitat. I am sure that when we return afterThanksgiving, we will have some fantabulous storiesfor you.

As we head into the holiday season of December,keep in mind the true meaning of the season and bethankful for the ability to help those less fortunatethan ourselves. Enjoy your families and be safe.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013for the new Divan, Unit and Club Officers - 5:00 p.m.Social, Dinner and Dancing ~6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MenuMenuMenuMenuMenuCaesar Salad

Choice ofChicken Cordon Bleu

orCrabmeat Stuffed Tilapia

Fresh Baked Sweet Potato with Brown SugarButter

Herb Roasted Array of Fresh VegetablesFresh Fruit Cup with Raspberry Sherbet

Rolls and ButterIced Tea or Coffee

A formal affair for all nobles and ladies with the Divan in black tux,

and other Unit and Club officersin their formal attire or black tux

or dark suitwith Fez

$20 per personTickets available at the Box Office

Call Marylou 366-4449, ext. 320

Kicf off the New Year with Bill Zurlo at the Installation Ceremony, Dinner and Dancing



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Bingo Reportby Don Vos PP, Bingo Chairman, [email protected]

Nobles, I appreciate all of you helping with ourBingo venture. The reports keep right on com-

ing with the good news and the funds that yourShrine needs.

In October, we honored Noble Jack Ivins, our veryown Mister Bingo. With all of his help and energy,including all of his emails to our Bingo players, hekeeps everyone up-to-date with our Bingo programs.Halloween was another good time for our players;they all came in very unique costumes, and kepteveryone entertained.

We gave Noble Jack a trip to Key West for twodays, and the boat trip from Fort Myers was in-cluded, all paid by for by your Bingo program.

Also, the sale of new Bingo shirts is off to a goodstart, and the costs are inexpensive.

Very important dates coming up for Bingo: Sahibwill be closed for Christmas on December 25, Bingowill be held on Wednesday, December 26. Thesame is true for New Years on January 1, Bingo willbe played on January 2.

Good day nobles, where has 2012 gone? Here it isDecember 1 and your club or unit’s planning for

“Hospital Days” in February is or should be well onthe way; sites selected, agreements signed with storemanagers and collection teams being set up. If thesethings haven’t been done; perhaps you should beasking why?

In the past “Hospital Days” has been held on theThursday, Friday and Saturday just prior to theNFL’s Super Bowl. This has been usually the firstweekend in February. This year it may be necessaryto expand our collection days from those mentionedabove to possibly the weekends of the whole month of

February. This possible change is due to the dwin-dling number of nobles and ladies that greet andcollect from the public at each individual site.

February 2012, saw a significant “turn around” asfar as the total of money collected compared to thelast couple of years. Funds raised during “HospitalDays” this year were in excess of $45,000. The goalfor 2013 is to exceed $55,000.

I ask each and every one of you to make a timecommitment to Sahib and more especially to ourkids and physically support this critical fundraiser.

Fraternal best wishes.

Hospital Daysby Tim Kinchla, Chair, [email protected]

Public Relations – Sophiaby Harold Eady, Director, [email protected]

Seven-year-old Shriner Hospitals for ChildrenPatient Wins the Hearts of Shriners at Luncheon.

At the Shriners weekly luncheon on November 1 ourspecial guest speaker was Marie Bailey the motherof Sophia one of our Shriners Hospital for Childrenpatients (see photo on page 9.) Sophia was born in2005 with spina bifida which is a birth defect whichcreates many complications with your nerves,muscles, brain, bowels and bladder. The severity ofspina bifida varies according to where it is located onthe backbone. Marie pointed out that spina bifida canbe prevented if women of childbearing age take folicacid daily before pregnancy. At 18 weeks pregnantMarie was told her unborn child has spina bifida andshe was offered to schedule an abortion. She decidedagainst an abortion and named the child Sophiawhich means “wisdom” in Greek.

At one-month-old, Sophia had her first visit withour Shriners Hospital in Tampa. She needed casts onboth of her legs, a second surgery and weekly hospi-tal visits. It was on her second hospital visit, she wastold about the Shriners temple in Sarasota and theservice they offered in transporting patients andfamily to and from home and our hospital. This ser-vice became a major source of relief for Marie and her

child. Sophia was casted for 14 weeks at the ShrinersHospital and each week with a smile, the Shrinersshowed up at her door to take them to the hospital.Thanks to the Shriners, Marie was given the knowl-edge of all the resources available to help her bestrong and take care of her daughter. They see a longlist of specialists and therapists who have helpedSophia set goals and reach them far beyond what wasfirst thought possible. To date Sophia has had 44visits to our Shriners Hospital.

Marie concluded her talk on the importance tomake awareness of spina bifida. She also expressedgreat gratitude to Shriners and the Transportationdrivers who consistently go out of their way to maketheir trips to and from the hospital so pleasant.Marie urged all our Shriners to get behind the cur-rent Fall Fundraiser for Hospital Days so there will befunds available to continue this wonderful service.

Throughout Marie’s talk, her daughter Sophiaenjoyed her ice cream, smiled at everyone who camenear and seemed so unfazed that she has two pros-thesis legs, relies on a walker and wheel chair. Hersmile was worth a thousand words. She certainlywon our hearts.



Donor Relationsby Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, Chairman

Plaque Program Donation Form

Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City/Town: ___________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: ________

Telephone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________

How you want name or names engraved?

__________________________________________________________________________

Do you want it in honor or memory of someone?

If applicable, please check. Honor of __ or Memory of __

My fellow Nobles, current Masons who hopefullywill become future nobles and your ladies, along

with all, whether a Mason or not, who care aboutchildren this is for you. I would like to offer a way youcan be of assistance to our children who get care atour Shriners Hospital for Children.

As you probably are aware, we do not turn away achild, if there is a reasonable possibility they canbenefit from the specialized services available. Theareas we work with include orthopedic conditions,burns, spinal cord injuries as well as cleft lip andpalate. Hopefully you also are aware that "regard-less of the patients or families ability to pay" theywill be treated if it is something we cover.

As the Donor Relations Chairman for SahibShriners and the Tampa Shriner's Hospital for Chil-dren, I am askingyou to consider aprogram with whichI am very involved.It is called thePlaque Programwhich you can be aproud participantwith a contributionof only $100. (It canbe more if you wish)The program is setup for five yearsbut you make yourdecision each yearwhat you wish to do.Every year you par-ticipate, you woulddonate a minimum of $100. You will receive a lovelyplaque the first year inscribed as you tell us and then

each succeeding year, up through the fifth, when yousend in your donation, you will receive an engravedyear piece to put on your plaque.

The holiday season is upon us and regardless ofwhat faith you are, we celebrate in many ways. Hereis an opportunity to give and receive at the sametime. You get the knowledge that you are helping achild in need and the child receives the help needed.Also, donations are tax deductible to the extentallowed by law, when check is made out to "ShrinersHospital for Children" as 100% of your contributiongoes directly to the hospital.

Plaques may be for you, your spouse, you and yourspouse, companion, a very special person in your lifeor can be in honor or in memory of someone you love,loved or thought very highly of. However you do it, it

helps our childrenand will give you asense of satisfac-tion.

Please add thisprogram to yourgiving list To par-ticipate fill out theform below and at-tach your checkmade out toShriners Hospitalfor Children andgive it to me, dropit off at the Sahiboffice or send it toSahib Shriners, c/oNoble Robert L.

(Bob) Rodd, Donor Relations Chairman, 600 N.Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232.

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AN EXCERPT FROM GENERAL ORDER NO. 1:FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

It is natural to associate the fez with Shriners Hospitals for Children. Because of this, meticulous attention must be given to all fundraising activities, including circuses, to make certain that such activities comply with the law of the land and that a contributor is not led to believe that his money will be used for the Hospitals when all or a portion thereof will be used otherwise. The integrity of our charity and of our fraternity must remain above reproach.

Your specific attention is called to the following fraternal and chari-table bylaws:

§335.3 USE OF NAME “SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN.” The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or reference to the Hospitals in connection with any fundraising activ-ity by a temple or Noble without the written consent of the Imperial Potentate and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hospitals is prohibited.§503.10 The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or reference to the Hospitals in connection with any commercial product or business enterprise is prohibited unless the written consent of the Board of Directors and Trustees has been first obtained.

Now, therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:1. Fundraising for Fraternal Purposes:

(a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of Nobles or affiliated or appendant corporations shall engage in any fundraising activity without the express written consent of the potentate of the temple having jurisdiction thereof.

(b) There can be no representation, express or implied, that the pro-ceeds will be for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.

(c) The temple potentate shall carefully examine all phases of the advertising, promotion and solicitation to determine that it com-plies with §335.3 and §503.11 of the fraternal and charitable bylaws.

(d) The temple potentate must approve the terms and provisions of any contract for a fundraising activity after receiving the advice of the temple attorney, and additionally, as may be required by the temple bylaws.

(e) A copy of the temple potentate’s written consent shall be mailed to the Executive Vice President, Shriners International. Further, such written material pertaining to the fundraising activity, as requested by the Executive Vice President, Shriners International shall be promptly mailed to him.

2. Fundraising for Charitable Purposes:(a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of

Nobles or affiliated or appendant corporations shall engage in any charitable fundraising activity other than for Shriners Hospitals for Children, and said activity shall not be in the jurisdiction of any other temple. Permission therefore must be first obtained in writing from the temple potentate. The temple potentate must then obtain written permission from the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Trustees. This request for written per-mission shall be sent to the Executive Vice President, Shriners International, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631-3356.

However, a joint charitable fundraising activity with another §501(c)(3) charity may be authorized provided that a minimum of 50% of the net proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children, and the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Trustees determine, on a case by case basis, that it is in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children and they grant their written permission for the activity.

(b) 100% of net proceeds (as defined in the Charitable Fund Raising-Approval And Reporting provisions of any existing General Order) from charitable fundraising must be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children except for such portion thereof as may be permitted to be retained for the temple Shrine Hospital Patient

Transportation Fund, pursuant to the Special Purpose Funds pro-visions of any existing General Order. Provided, however, if the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Trustees determine for good cause shown, that the law of the land requires that a portion of the net proceeds must be distributed locally, then they may, if they determine it to be in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children, grant their written permission for such distribution.

(c) The temple shall report the result of each charitable fundrais-ing activity within sixty days of the activity, pursuant to the Charitable Fund Raising–Approval And Reporting provision of any existing General Order.

(d) This section shall not apply to activities exempt under §335.4(b) of the bylaws of Shriners International.

(e) Each independent corporation or entity that receives the permis-sion of the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Trustees to raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children, and which does not have its financial statements reviewed pursuant to §334.6 & §337.8 of the bylaws of Shriners International, shall have its financial statements audited by a certified, chartered or licensed public accountant and shall submit such audit report to Shriners International within 120 days of the activity.

3. Statement of Purpose and Disclosure:(a) Every fundraising activity must contain factual information on its

solicitation material, tickets, programs and documents, including all electronically transmitted materials, regarding the use of the proceeds.Examples:“Proceeds are for the benefit of ( Shriners)

( Shrine Club) activities.”“Proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for

Children.”(b) Every fundraising activity which is not entirely for the benefit

of Shriners Hospitals for Children shall prominently state on the solicitation material, tickets and documents that “payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.”

(c) There must be compliance with the Revenue Act of 1987 provi-sion of any existing general order by U.S. temples.

4. Compliance with Applicable Laws:It is the responsibility of the temple potentate, after receiving the advice of the temple attorney, to determine that there is compliance with all applicable laws in its jurisdiction for the temple’s fundraising activities.

5. Financial Records:(a) The temple shall maintain detailed financial records pertaining

to all fundraising activities involving Nobles, clubs, units, orga-nizations of Nobles and affiliated and appendant corporations. Details of all revenues and expenditures shall be maintained in such financial records.

(b) The temple must retain such detailed financial records for a peri-od of seven (7) years.

(c) There must be compliance with Financial Reporting on Chari-table Funds and Activities provision of any existing general order.

6. Notification to Nobility:A copy of the Fundraising Activities provisions of any existing general order shall be printed in the temple publication at least once every calendar year. If there is no temple publication, then a copy shall be mailed to each Noble in the temple not later than the last day in March of each calendar year.

7. Discipline:Any officer, Noble or temple which violates a provision of Fundraising Activities is subject to discipline pursuant to the bylaws of Shriners International.

Shriners International Photo Contest

Shriners International is hosting its first ever photo contest! Shriners are dedicated to their mission of fun, fellowship and philanthropy. We invite all Nobles to share your images that best represent what it means to be a Shriner.

Two winning photos will be chosen from each of the following categories:

What are the qualities of a winning image?Technical quality, clarity and composition are all important, but what will set a photo apart from the rest is the ability to capture that “picture perfect”moment that expresses the true spirit of the Shriners.

How will winners be recognized?Winners will receive a plaque, pin and an Amazon.com gift card. Winning photos will be published in a new publication that will debut at the 2013 Imperial Session in Indianapolis, Indiana. They will also be shown on the screen with the name of the photographer during the Public Relations report at Imperial Session. Two honorable mention photos will be chosen in each category. These photos will also be published in the new publication, and honorable mention recipients will receive a certificate and pin. Best of luck! We can’t wait to seehow you have captured the essence of what it means to be a Shriner.

For rules and entry form go to www.ShrinersVillage.com or call 813-281-8162.

Entries must be received by February 4, 2013

• Fellowship/Brotherhood• Fun• Family

• Community• Legacy• Costumes

Shriners International Photo Contest

Rules1. The photos must be the original work of the entrant. 2. Each entrant can only submit a maximum of six photos – one per category. If more than

one photo is submitted per category, you will be disqualified.3. You must be a Shriner in good standing. 4. Each applicant must provide us with the information on the entry form. 5. Photos may be sent electronically to [email protected]. You may also send them

on CD, flash drive, or hard copy via regular mail, UPS or FedEx. If you send a CD, flash drive or hard copy photos they will not be returned.

6. All photos sent electronically must be 300 dpi resolution. If your image is less than that, it will be disqualified.

7. All photos sent electronically should be named as such: your last name, temple name and category. For example, John Smith from Egypt temple submitting a legacy photo should name his photo Smith_Egypt_Legacy.

8. By submitting your photos, you give permission to Shriners International to publish your photos, regardless of whether they are chosen as a winner. You also agree and understand that you will receive no compensation, payment or royalties from publication of your photo, and that you agree to promptly execute any release necessary to allow publication by Shriners International.

9. Shriners International has the right to announce the winners of the contest by any manner in which it deems appropriate.

10. Entries must be received no later than February 4, 2013.11. A panel of photography contest judges decides which photos win. Two entries will be

chosen from each of six different categories. Two honorable mention photos will be chosen from each of six different categories. All decisions will be final.

12. Due to HIPAA regulations, please do not include patients in your photo unless you provide a signed consent form. If you fail to provide one, your photo will be disqualified.

Entry FormName: Temple: Member Number:Address: City, State, Zip Code:Phone: Email:How many photos did you submit and in which categories?

How were your photos submitted? ____ email ____ CD/DVD ____ flash drive ____ hard copy



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

Dick and Peggy Morris ............................................ $1,000.00

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



VENICESHRINE CLUB

ALL MASONSAND NOBLES WELCOME!

Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.at the South Venice Yacht Club

4425 Yacht Club Drive

Contact: Nick Mulig President 493-1958



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 Cars of Sahib Shriners

Meetings Are Held2nd MONDAY of

the Month7:00 P.M.

“AT SAHIB SHRINE”

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

OCTOBER 2012

Membership Status:Membership Reported to

Imperial – September 2012 1,442Gains:

Affiliated 3Restored 0Associates 2Creations 0Reversal 0

5 1,447Losses:

Demits 2Deaths 5AMD 2Suspended 0Resigned 0

9 1,438

Robert Hamilton

James Starn

Barry Hayes

John Bohenkamp

David Dickerson

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 aboutthe Shriners Hospitals for Children.

2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals andthe importance 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 ... Oscar Cloutier, PPInvocation ................... Bill ArbuckleOrgan Music ............... Gus Spurr

DecemberMaster of Ceremony

Oscar Cloutier, PPRecorder

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: Don Albertson <[email protected]>or Philip Staples <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.

(Programs are subject to speaker changes.)

December 6 ....... Noble Bill Peterson & Comedy

December 13 ....... Ladies & Nobles Holiday Luncheon

December 20 ....... Amish Christmas Customs

December 27 ....... Arthritis Care & Your Exercise

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.

HELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WHELP WANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!ANTED!Be a part of the team! Workers wanted eachTuesday. No experience necessary—just a sinceredesire to help keep our Bingo program successful.We can always use more workers to allow flexiblescheduling/split shifts, and for standby workersespecially during the summer months. Units or clubsare encouraged to provide volunteer workers oneweek out of each month.

Contact the following ahead of time for details:

Bingo Office at 366-4449 Ext. 314 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)

Sahib Shriners 4th Annual

East West Shrine Game Saturday January 19, 2013

At Tropicana Field (No Weather Issues)

COST $75.00 PER PERSON

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Transportation to and from the game • Game Ticket – With reserved seating this year. • T-Shirt, East-West Shrine Game ball cap,

2013 East West calendar • Tailgate Party Including food, soda and water.

Adult beverages. • $10.00 concession coupon •

PACKAGE MUST BE ORDERED AND PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE December 15, 2012

PACKAGES ARE LIMITED GETUM WHILE THEY LAST.

For more Information call Rocky or Wendy at 716-4227, leave message.

Make check payable to: East West Game Fund

SIGN UP SHEETS AVAILABLE AT THE SHRINE IN THE REPORTER OR REQUEST ONE FROM [email protected]

NAME _______________________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE __________________ SPOUSE/FRIEND ______________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE __________________ PHONE # ________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________ BUS LOCATION ( pick one – pick up and drop off must be the same location) _________ Sarasota (Sahib Shrine) _________ North Port ( TBD if full bus is sold) Information will be emailed or given with packet. _________ Venice (Venice Masonic Lodge) CHECK # _________ CASH ________ AMOUNT PAID $ ______________

Cut the top half off and return to Rocky and Wendy. KEEP BOTTOM HALF FOR INFORMATIONDrop off at Sahib Shrine or mail to:

R. Kearney 1315 Tinamou Rd. Venice, FL 34293

GAME DAY IS SATURDAY JAN. 19, 2013

Cost of package $75.00 per person. (Bus, Ticket, T-Shirt ,Tailgate party & more)

Make check payable to: EAST WEST GAME FUND

ALL MONEY MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2012.

We will have a pre-game party at the Shrine January 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the main hall. This is when you will pick up your packet containing tickets, shirts and bus information for your location. If you cannot be there, contact me to make other arrangements on or before Friday December 21, 2012 Wendy 941-716-4227 or [email protected].

Join us before the pre-game party for dinner at the Shrine from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner is optional, at your cost, please make reservations at the bar.

Free draft beer and wine at pre-game party!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SHRINER TO ATTEND THE GAME BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS



Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Canister ReportOctober 2012

Noble Location Club/Unit Amount

Total $619.71

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.

. . .continued from page 14North Port Shrine Club

. . .continued from page 7Chief Rabban’s notes

. . .continued from page 14Motor Corps Shrine Club

Batten, Bill Regions Bank, Beneva Rd. Greeters $8.46 $8.46Dell, Bob Cove Cleaners $98.62

$98.62Osbourne, Gene Hungry Howies - Rt. 70 Creekwood MSC $172.27

$172.27Osganian, George Kentucky Fried Chicken - Palmetto MSC $39.02

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Rt 301 & US 41 MSC $17.04 Kentucky Fried Chicken - North Parrish MSC $20.25

Kentucky Fried Chicken - SR 64 & I75 MSC $38.44Kentucky Fried Chicken - 63rd & 15th St. W MSC $22.53Hungry Howies - 59th & Cortez MSC $14.75Hungry Howies - Desoto Mall MSC $33.88Hungry Howies - Ellenton MSC $91.45

$277.36Pulford, Dorwin Tasty Home Cooking Model Ts $63.00 Pat's Country Kitchen Model Ts $0.00

$63.00

According to my doctors, I will be offmy leg until 12-12-12. So given that date,I am going to take it as a sign of “goodluck” coming my way and look forward toa great year ahead. I have been exercis-ing my legs and would hope to be moti-vating on my own by December 12.Arrangements have been made for meand Stacey Lee to be at the December 5Elections of Officers one way or another.Hope to see all of you there.

We are looking forward to an activeyear and hope to participate in all of theShrine parades this year, as well as manyother Shrine events.

Three Motor Corps members havebeen elected as officers of the Knights ofthe Eagle chapter of the Widows SonsMasonic Riders Association for 2013.Scott Steelman will be serving as presi-dent; Theo Vruels will be first vice presi-dent; and Paul Woodman will be secondvice president.

The Motor Corps participated in theVenice Holiday Parade on Saturday,November 24. We’ll also participate inthe Shrine Ceremonial Parade and theSarasota Holiday Parade on December 1and the North Port Holiday Parade onDecember 8. Cooler weather is good forthe air cooled Harley Davidson motor-cycles.

We have a few birthdays and anniver-saries to report in December. Birthdaysthis month are: Lady Beatty Shipley onthe 12th and Tony Galanti (Deuce) onthe 19th. We have three anniversaries inDecember. Paul Woodman (Wood Dog)and Lady Sue (Puppy), Jeff Young(Snowman) and Lady Muriel (Snow An-gel) both on the 17th and Scott Steelman(Gray Fox) and Lady Joni (Jupe) on the31st.

Guess that’s all the news from theMotor Corps for 2012. We’ll be back nextmonth for the January 2013 Reporter.

labels for 3rd VP John ‘Magazine Mogul’Brophy (941-426-0743, or<[email protected]>) to affix our

Shrine Club sticker for distribution (nowover 100) to North Port medical officesand firehouses.

We invite any Mason or Shriner withtheir lady and/or guests to join us forsome of our friendly banter (such asCharlie Hamilton losing a small fortuneto our ‘Attendance Enhancement Pro-gram’) and civic projects. Recent guestsincluded Art Sitka with Lady Melinda.

Sickness and distress: Your scribehas missed several breakfast reportswhile recovering from gall bladder sur-gery.

As we go to press, no responses yet toour October/November quiz. In an inter-view after his tenure, it was U.S. Su-preme Court Chief Justice WilliamRehnquist, appointed by President Ri-chard Nixon, who described the newNRA-sponsored new interpretation of

the Second Amendment as: “one of thegreatest pieces of fraud – I repeat theword fraud – on the American public byspecial-interest groups that I have everseen in my lifetime.”

So here’s our December Quotable No-table quiz. Last year, what former Re-publican Senator wrote upon the passingof fellow former Democratic SenatorGeorge McGovern: “We would come tounderstand that our most important com-monality—the thing that would unite usduring and after our service on CapitolHill—was our shared desire to elimi-nate hunger in this country and aroundthe world.”

The first non-club member to identifythis December Notable at the above emailaddress or phone (941) 429-6882, wins afree Tuesday morning breakfast for twowith the North Port Shrine Club.



RUSTY MASON NIGHT RETURNSWednesday, January 30, 2013

Sponsored by the Sahib Past Masters Unitand Nobles of Sahib Shriners

Main Hall of Sahib Shrine Auditorium600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL

Who:All Master Masons of any Grand Jurisdictionrecognized by the Grand Lodge of Florida are welcome

Must have your current 2012 or 2013 Blue Lodge Dues Card.No one will be admitted to the Tyled Session without his card.

Personal vouching will not be accepted for this event.

Dress is Casual (collared shirt and slacks,(please no shorts or aprons.)

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.Program Tyled from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Masonic Review Program conductedbyBrethren of the 27th Masonic District

A Special Presentation of

“Order of the Rusty Nail”

Door Prize:All in attendance will receive a visitation card

good for all lodges of the 27th Masonic Districtfrom the District Deputy Grand Master

This card presented with your current Dues Cardwill qualify your admission to all District 27 lodgeswithout need of further investigation. The lodges ofthe District are: Braidentown No. 99, Phoenix No.346, Englewood No. 360, Manatee No. 31, NorthPort No. 406, Palmetto No. 110, Sarasota No. 147and Venice No. 301.

Refreshments provided by the Sahib Shriners

If further information needed, contactR∴W∴ Jerry Goacher KCCH, Event Chairman

at 923-2665 or email [email protected].

Sahib ShrinersClothing Sales

2013 Noble’s Shirts

We will be accepting ordersStarting in November

Please see one of the Aidesin The Aides Office

$35 Each

Includes Shrine LogosName

Unit or Club

Each month we have Reporters goundelivered, because YOU don’tlet us know when your mailingaddress changes!



We Care

Manatee ShrineClub

President: Bill Padelford - 792-42261401 8Th Ave. W.

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

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

1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.Social Events to be Announced

Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida

Englewood Shrine ClubThe Friendly Club

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

Please Come – Bring Your Friends & NeighborsWe Always Use Our Best Dishes & Silverware

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

Come and

Get It!

The World FamousSahib Clowns

Monday night at Sahib Shrine 7:30 p.m.Come join our unit and clown around!

Boss Clown Butch “Sparky” Power

Clowns and/or Calliope availablefor Business Promotions,

Parties, Picnics, etc.

For more information

Call 650-0705Proceeds are for the Clown Unlt and they are

NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Monthly Meeting2nd Thursday

10:00 a.m.

Contact:Ron Enger, President

918-8713



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

Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Marlies Gluck-Upton, Queen, [email protected]

What an exciting holiday season we are having.Campaigns are over and we can become one

nation again. Thanksgiving gave us the opportunityto remember how fortunate we are.

Now we are approaching Christmas and Hanuk-kah. May you all enjoy the closeness of family andfriends and a New Year full of health, wealth andhappiness.

Thank you to all those who helped our specialchildren in whatever way they could. Finally weinvite you all, members and non-members to join usfor our Supreme Visit dinner on December 17 at 5:30p.m. at Pier 22. Call Diane at (508) 904-8660 forreservations.

I know what you’re thinking! It can’t be December!Well it is!!So, ladies prepare yourselves for many fun things

including the Sahib Pancake Breakfast on Decem-ber 2 where the Court’s Songbird Unit will set uptheir table selling items you cannot live without!Then the L.O.S.N.A. holiday party on Wednesday,December 5. And on December 9 Stated Meeting andCandy Cane March. Lots to look forward to; so markyour calendars!!

And I’m always happy to have this opportunity towish each of you ladies and your families’ happy,healthy holidays!

And I’m sure that not one of you ladies will get“coal” in your stockings because you have all been sogood! Right?

Now to go back a bit and worth while doing so Iheard that on a beautiful October day the AnnualVenice Sun Fiesta Parade was held and Lady MarylouEllis, PHP, “Baby” a ‘57 Chevy Belair hardtop (seephoto below) was a real hit!!! Passengers were LadiesMarlies Gluck-Upton, PHP, Pat Dennis, Princessand Kerry Van Fleet. I have seen her beautiful carand it is indeed special and I can understand why itand the passengers were a hit at the parade!

I’ll see you in Court. God willing and the creekdon’t rise that is!

Lady Marylou Ellis, PHP, with “Baby” her ‘57 Chevy Belair hardtopand Ladies Pat Dennis, Princess and Kerry Van Fleet.

Van Fleet



Masonic Digest

Cortez High Twelve Clubby Bob Rodd, Past State President, [email protected]

As we look back on that freak storm “Sandy” theend of October and into November we are very

thankful for it passing over most of Florida. We sendour prayers and thoughts to all of those, not just ourfellow Masons, who are also Shriner’s, Hi-Twelvians,etc. and their ladies, but to all that had any contactwith the storm and its aftermath. I know that formany who had contact with this storm that you maybe in for some difficult times ahead but with the help ofthe Great Architect of the Universe you will make it.

As for Cortez Hi-12 Club #538 we are starting outthe month of December with the 50th Florida StateMasonic High Twelve Annual Convention being heldonly 1 ½ - 2 hrs away in nearby New Port Richey onMonday, December 3. I do hope many of our CortezHi-Twelvians and their ladies are taking the oppor-tunity to attend this one-day session. For all infor-mation about it go to the Florida State Hi-12 website<http://FLHI12.org>, click on “Welcome to Florida HighTwelve Official Website” and follow the instructions.

As you will notice, the convention is on one of ourregular club meeting dates. We know that not all ofyou will be attending the convention so we are stillplanning on holding our High 12 luncheon. However,it will be just a nice get together with no formalagenda. We will arrange for someone to pick up themeal funds from you and turn them in like always.We hope all of you that are unable to attend theconvention will come to Duff’s Original Buffet andkeep each other company and share a happy timetogether. In fact, if any of you have a happy or funnystory to share bring it along. Who knows, you may

even get some newcomers and we know you willmake them feel at home and remind them to comeagain the following week, etc.

And speaking of newcomers we hope over theweeks ahead several more of you will join with us forfood and fun. We meet each Monday, Novemberthrough April, at Duff’s Original Buffet which is atthe corner of Route 41 (Tamiami Trail) and 60thAvenue in Bradenton. We usually arrive between10:30 and 11:00 a.m. We eat at 11:00 a.m. and start ourhappenings around noon. Do not pay when you enterbut come to our private room over to the side andcheck in and pay there so you get the discount. A funday with humor, food, good companionship, Masonicinformation and maybe some special goings on. Also,remember that ladies of members or guests are al-ways invited and encouraged to attend.

In fact one of these special goings on is held thesecond Monday of each month starting with Decem-ber 10. It is an auction made up of items each of ushave that is new or in good working condition thatyou do not need any more but will be a delight tosomeone else. Remember what is one person’s so-called junk is another person’s treasure. The auctionstarts after we finish the day’s happenings and theproceeds are used for our annual picnic in the spring.

Cortez High Twelve Club #538 members and theirladies would like to wish you and your family a veryHappy Holiday Season.

We look forward to you sharing some of your timewith us.

“Masonic Youth”by M∴W∴ Jorge Luis “George” Aladro, Grand Master of Masons of Florida

This year I had the opportunity to briefly attendthe International Order of Rainbow for Girls

Grand Assembly due to schedule conflicts, and at-tend the full 2012 Florida DeMolay Conclave and allI can say is WOW!!!

My Brothers if you are not actively involved in thesupport of one of the Youth Groups all I can say isyou’re missing the boat. We often speak of the youthof our country and where we are going, yet we havethree thriving Masonic Groups that are growing byleaps and bounds and somehow we are either com-pletely ignorant of this fact as Masons or we know itand worse, we forget about them.

If we are truly concerned about the future of ourcountry and the youth of today, attend one of thegroup’s meetings and you will take home with youthe satisfaction that there are Good young men andwomen out there being taught good moral principles,truly good American ethics and all of this while wecelebrate motherhood, fatherhood and familyvalues.

You will be impressed in the manner they conducttheir business and debate their future, how theyhandle adversities and how they use logic in theirreasoning. These are remarkable young men andwomen, that you will be proud to say you are associ-ated with and that will give you faith in tomorrowand will make you proud to be a Mason.

This year I have reached out to some of the Alliedand Appendant Bodies to play a larger role in ouryouth’s future. Everyone that has committed to par-ticipating or attending their annual meetings re-turned home with a different perspective, hopefulthat our Masonic Family legacy can be left to theseyoung people and rest assured they will be in goodhands.

Now what we need is for the Masonic Family tohave an epiphany and come together in the supportof these young people. I am calling on every Lodge,Chapter, Council, Commandery, Consistory, Shrine,OES, Amaranth, etc. But more especially to the indi-




York Riteby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]

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

We are proud as Masons to repeat the words ofsome of America’s most honored Clergy re-

garding Christianity and Masonry.Carl J. Sanders, Bishop of the United Methodist

Church and holder of the highest honor conferred bythe Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, writes, “My Ma-sonic activities have never interfered with my loy-alty to and my love for my church. Quite; to thecontrary, my loyalty to my church has been strength-ened by my Masonic ties. Good Masons are goodChurchmen.”

Dr. James P. Wesberry, Executive Director andeditor of the Baptist publication Sunday writes, “It isno secret that Masons love and revere the Bible noris it a secret that Masonry helped to preserve it inthe darkest age of the church when infidelity soughtto destroy it. The Bible meets Masons with its sacred

message at every step of progress in its variousdegrees.”

The Reverend Louis Grant, 33° Mason and Dis-trict Superintendent of the Methodist Church writes,“Let no one say you cannot be a Christian and aMason at the same time. I know too many who areboth and proud to be both.”

All faiths have found value in the fraternity.Rabbi Seymour Atlas, 33° and holder of some of

the highest Masonic honors, writes of what he findsin Masonry, “I was brought up in a religious home,son of a Rabbi with seven generations of Rabbispreceding me. I am proud to be a Mason who believesin the dignity of God’s children and opposes hatredand bigotry, and stands for truth, justice, kindness,and integrity and righteousness for all.

As we approach the celebrations of Decembersome excerpts from an article by Rabbi H. Greffen

seem very appropriate to help us better understandtheir meanings.

“One of the cardinal principles and teaching ofFreemasonry is tolerance. Masonry teaches us tohold to our own religion to the religion of our fathers,but at the same time honor the religious convictionsof our fellow men. This sublime quality of tolerancewe may learn from Yuletide and the Feast ofMaccabees called Hanukkah.”

“There is a close analogy between these two his-torical, traditional feasts. Both of them are symbol-ized by kindling lights, which is a Masonic symbol ofgreat significance. Both of them fall at almost thesame time, in the beginning of the winter; theirorigin differs only by 160 years.”

“Hanukkah and Christmas are feasts of tolerance.How different they are, in their conception, and yethow near in analogy. Hanukkah commemorates therededication of the Temple at Jerusalem by the vic-torious Maccabees after its pollution by the Syriansin 162 B.C. The altar fire was kindled anew and thelights of the sacred candlesticks were relit as thebeginning of a celebration which lasted eight days.”

“Christmas symbolizes human sympathy and kind-ness in all men. As the offspring of a Jewish parent

religion, it set forth to combat heathenism and idola-try. According to the Christian concept, it consti-tutes a rededication to the service of humanitythrough its teachings of tolerance, love, forgivenessand unselfishness.”

“Hanukkah and Christmas revolutionized theworld by gradually annihilating idolatry and hea-thenism, and implanting humanity unselfishness inthe hearts of men. They paved the way for the wor-ship of one God, the Great Architect of the Uni-verse.”

“The purpose of these two feasts and Masonry isto give mankind unity in his soul, holiness in histhoughts and emotions, consolation in his troubles,aid in distress, and hope and courage in his journeythrough life.”

“Studying the history of Freemasonry and theteachings of the two religions … from their earliestbeginning, we see that the ideals of all three derivedfrom the Power that made man. It is the Power whichhas led him along the hard path of progress andelevated him gradually from the condition of ananimal to that of responsible man.”

The officers and members of your Scottish Ritewish you a Happy Holiday Season.

Remember our next meeting on December 10,with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m.



Support Your Masonic OrganizationsMore on the SunCoast Florida Freemasonry Website: www.trowel.com/flamason

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 No. 406 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)

Coreen Brownell, “Corky”, came upwith the idea in 1990, to hand out

sundry items and health & beauty aids toresidents (of the Florida Masonic Home,)received from donations.

She was a member of the MasonicHome Service Guild whose members vol-unteer here and who are also EasternStar members. She initiated a state-wideplea for donations and they started com-ing in from Lodges and Chapters, andonce a week, an area in the “Mailroom”

was opened and named in her honor,“Corky”s Cupboard”, for the purpose ofsupplying the residents with daily toi-letry needs.

Corky ran the Cupboard for manyyears until her passing. It continues tobe run by the Service Guild, and is en-tirely sustained through kind donationsof items, and cash to buy the items theresidents need the most!

The Masonic Home of Florida wouldlike to thank all of you who have made

contributions to this wish list in thepast. Through your generosity we havereceived many items.

Send donations to: 3201 1st St. N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Toll Free tele-phone number: (866) 868-6749.

Source: Reprinted by permission fromThe Florida Mason ‘E-News’, November2012, Volume I, Issue III. Web: <http://www.g l f l amason .o rg /documen ts /E -NEWS.html>.

“The History of Corky’s Cupboard”

vidual Brother and Sister to make a per-sonal commitment that no youth will beleft behind for lack of personal adultinvolvement and supervision or mon-etary support.

If we truly want to leave a legacy toour Masonic Family this is where thesmallest of efforts will make the great-est of impact. I watch the adults thathelp make-up these youth groups, and

truly they are love personified. Theirdedication and years of services to thesegroups are beyond amazement. I ask youto please join with me in thanking thesesouls of everything that is wholesomefor the godly services they are providingto our future. Their involvement in ouryouth’s lives makes a difference and forthat we should be truly grateful.

My Brothers and Sisters, you too havean opportunity to join, to make a differ-ence. Let it not be said that we had anopportunity to make a difference in a

child’s life and that we walked away.Remember our children are one of Godsgreatest gifts to mankind, and it shouldbe our constant care that they have anopportunity to succeed.

Source: Reprinted by permission,“Grand Master’s Discourse,” Volume 2,Issue 24 August 8, 2012. Comments canbe sent to <[email protected]>. Ifyou would like to subscribe to “GrandMaster’s Discourse” send your request tothe above email address.

. . .continued from page 42Masonic Youth



NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC.SARASOTA CHAPTER 533

Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule.

President: Art MonsonPhone: (941) 567-6454


Secretary: Chuck BarrettPhone: (941) 922-5514


Masonic Military Officers and Senior NCOs

SAHIB AIDES UNIT

DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIBTHE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM

GULFSHRINE CLUB

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

2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, Florida(except during June, July and August)

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE4th Wednesday at Bradenton Country Club

Join the Prestige UnitCompliments of the

GREETERS

of Sahib ShrinersPhone – 366-4449

Sahib Shriners

BANJO BANDSARASOTA, FLORIDA

Bill WinslowBusiness Manager

(941) 918-0024Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE FUN UNIT!

Sahib

7:00 p.m. Wed. Nitesat Sahib Shrine

CONTACT:

Floyd LaDue, President(941) 725-0555

Compliments of

NORTH PORTSHRINE CLUB

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

The Sahib ShrinersPipes and Drums

2:00 p.m.Every Thursday

Sahib ShrineCall Warren MacConnell

423-7054

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

Give the Sahib Shrine Restaurant a try!

Reasonable prices, no crowds, quietatmosphere for serious business discussions to

help you make that sale, now with Wi-Fi!

Clients are often impressed that you are connectedwith the Shrine philanthropies, and they may be

impressed with our rental banquet facilities.

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

A.A.O.N.M.S.

Sahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubA.A.O.N.M.S.

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

President Phone: (941) 468-0578 Hampton Crimi Email: [email protected]

Vegetable

SAHIB SHRINERS

UNITS AND CLUBS

CHRISTMAS BANQUET

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Social Hour 5 PM Dinner 6 PM

Dancing 7 PM

Entertainment: Bob Layne& The Melletones

Menu Tossed Green Salad

Choice of Sliced Beef Sirloin with Mushroom Gravy

or Broiled Grouper with Crabmeat Stuffing

Potato Chef Choice of

Hot Rolls/Butter Chef Choice of Dessert

Ice Tea/Coffee

$25 per person Advanced Reservations, A MUST

Reserved Seating, Through Box Office Only 941‐366‐4449 Ext. 320



Sahib ShrinersLadies Night

photos by Bud Glidden

Birthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryWinnersWinnersWinnersWinnersWinnersDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner Dance

November Anniversary WinnersNoble Dave & Lady Mickey Joly

November Birthday WinnerNoble Sam Upton

I have planned an installation for all officers, elected,appointed for the Divan and for all club and unit

officers.This will be a formal affair with the Divan in black

tux, and other unit and club officers in their formalattire or black tux with Fez. This affair is also for theladies to join in at $20 per person.

After the installation of all officers, the ladieswill do the Fezzing and the Junior Past Potentate isFezzed by the lady of his choice.

The program will be held on Wednesday, Janu-ary 2, 2013 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. Illustrious SirDale LaBell, Potentate 2007, will be the Installation

Officer and Illustrious Sir Oscar Cloutier, Potentate2009, will be the Installing Marshal. Noble CarrollScribner will give the benediction. The dinner anddancing will follow with music by Taylor and Taylor.Music plays till 10:30 p.m.

I’m looking forward to a full evening with manynobles and their ladies present.

Invitations will go out December 6, 2012 and willhave a return date which must be adhered to; allitems have to be ordered early due to the holidays.Thank you all for your promptness.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to askany Divan officer. Yours in the Faith.

Ceremonial Installation of Officers 2013by Bill Zurlo, Chief Rabban, [email protected]

Broadway loves Shriners Hospitals for Children

On Monday, December 3, 2012, stars from past andpresent Broadway shows will perform in a one-

night-only New York concert event to benefit ShrinersHospitals for Children. The benefit will be held atthe beautiful and historic Grand Lodge Masonic Halllocated in the heart of Manhattan at 23rd Street and6th Avenue.

Hosted by award-winning Broadway leading ladyDonna Kane (Les Miserables, Meet Me In St. Louis)

with musical supervision by Mark Hartman (AvenueQ, Sondheim on Sondheim), the concert will includeperformances of popular show tunes and holidayclassics.

All proceeds from the night’s event will benefitShriners Hospitals for Children – Philadelphia.

Source: Shriners Village, see the whole story at:<http://tinyurl.com/cp6qxtb>.

OSAUG12SHFC

Shriners Hospitals for Children Encourages Safe Driving to Help Reduce the Risk of Spinal Cord Injury

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for those between the ages of 16 and 24, and the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in all age groups. Nearly 6,000 teens die and more than 325,000 are seriously injured in traffic accidents each year. Approximately one in five new teenage drivers will be involved in a crash within the first year of becoming a licensed driver. Improving driving skills, especially for young drivers, may be the key to fewer deaths and injuries.

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is committed to raising awareness to help prevent spinal cord injuries. The health care system has created a brochure promoting safe driving among teens, as well as additional materials raising awareness of spinal cord injury prevention. The brochure is available through the website, www.shrinershospitalsfor children.org, and the other items can be obtained through the online ordering system. In addition the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago and Texas have participated in distracted driving summits, further raising awareness in their communities.

Being aware of the risk factors that typically cause a motor vehicle crash and reinforcing safe driving tips – especially among younger drivers – may also lessen the risk of motor vehicle crashes and spinal cord injury.

Tips for Safe Driving• Give driving your full attention.• Follow the rules of the road and obey

speed limits.• Always wear a seat belt.• If transporting younger passengers, remember

to restrain children under age 12 properly in the back seat, and to place children in age- and height-appropriate safety or booster seats.

• Never get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.

• Be aware of the side effects of prescription medications you are taking before driving.

• Use your side and rearview mirrors every five to seven seconds.

• Never write, read or send text messages while driving.

• Always have a safety zone: a space to your left or right to drive into during an emergency.

• Your safety zone can also be the cushion of space in front of your vehicle when a tailgater follows too closely.

• Scan the space you are driving in by moving your eyes left and right to get a sense of your surroundings. Use your mirrors frequently.

• Keep your eyes up. Look as far ahead as you can see. Do not focus only on the vehicle in front of you.

• Scan your surroundings.• Avoid distractions unrelated to driving.

Distractions Include:• Texting or reading• Talking on the phone – including using a

headset, earpiece or speakerphone• Eating • Fatigue • Arguing• An animal that is loose in the car• Disruptive passengers• Alcohol or other drugs• Loud music

Helpful Online Resourceswww.nhtsa.gov www.nsc.org www.safekids.org

www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

Chief Rabban Bill Zurlo and Lady Stacey

Invite you to Join them

On the Sahib Shrine

2013 Spring and Fall Cruises

7 Night 8 Day Eastern Caribbean Voyage

April 28 - May 5, 2013

Aboard the Amazing NEW Mega Ship ~ Allure Of The Seas

Round Trip Ft Lauderdale to Nassau Bahamas,

St Thomas, and Phillipsburg St Maarten

And

7 Night 8 Day North To Alaska

September 8-15, 2013

Aboard the Beautiful & Elegant Golden Princess

Round Trip From Seattle to Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord,

Beautiful Scenic Cruising, Ketchikan and Victoria British Columbia

Both Cruises Welcome Bottle of Wine, Hosted Cocktail Party & More!

For Information Contact: Sahib Shrine 941-366-4449

Web: http://sahibshrine.org/2013cruises.pdf



SAHIB SHRINELADIES CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2012

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-SL

7:00pm Legionettes SL21 10:00am Oriental Dancers25 LOS-Precious Pandas28 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers

JANUARY 2013

1 11:00am Pirate Class - SL2 7:00pm LOS-Greeters4 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA6 8:00am Pancake Breakfast7 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL8 1:00pm NYLA Temple at

Manatee Lodge No. 316:00pm Birthday/Anniversary

Dinner Dance9 LOS-Swingers

10 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL11 11:15am Sar-I Court MH15 LOS-Clowns

10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL16 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL18 10:00am Oriental Dancers21 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL22 LOS-Precious Pandas23 7:00pm Legionettes - SL25 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 July 31,2012, they have collected 85,087 lbs., for a total of $43,519,87 for theShriners 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. Youshould go ahead and recycle the rest of the can in thenormal 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 Sahibclub/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center.The money netted from recycling goes directly into the“Wheel Chair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospi-tal for Children.

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.



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 B. 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 .............................. Don Albertson

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 ............................................. TBDTicket 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,

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, Ken Pedersen

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. Don KerrChaplain ............................................................. Rev. Bill CarterChaplain .......................................... Rev. Dorè Jacques Patlian

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 .............................. 11Jack Wm. Windt ...................................... 19

BANKSIberia Bank, Jules Simon, VP ................. 19

CPAsTerry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA ............... 22Cavanaugh & Co. LLP ........................... 20Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. ..... 24

CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICALElectricity of Sarasota, Inc. ................... 30

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

CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/CGator Air Conditioning ............... Back PageJim McDonald Heating & Cooling ........... 30

CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATIONDon Vos Sprinkler Company .................. 20

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

CONTRACTORS - ROOFINGConway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ....... 34

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

FINANCIAL SERVICESHart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart . 19

FUNERAL HOMESToale Brothers Funeral Homes .............. 31

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

GOLFPeridia Golf & Country Club ................... 31

JEWELRYDiamond Vault, Ali Chokr.. ......................... 2

MARINE PRODUCTSRhodan Marine/GPS Anchor ................ 10

MASONIC ORGANIZATIONSNational Sojourners ............................... 46

OPTICIANSOptical Service ....................................... 34

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

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

PLUMBERS & A/CAqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ............. 18

REAL ESTATEMichael Saunders (Omer Quesnel) ..... 31

RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 3Terrace on the Green Restaurant .......... 31

SENIOR LIVING & CAREBahia Oaks Lodge .................................. 11

WATER TREATMENTAqua-Soft (Roger King) ......................... 34

SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club .......................... 40Gulf Shrine Club ...................................... 46Manatee Shrine Club .............................. 40Motor Corps Shrine Club ........................ 46North Port Shrine Club ............................ 46Venice Shrine Club .................................. 31

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

SHRINE SUPPORTERSPurmort & Martin .................................... 34

SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATIONBirthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance . 6, 48East West Shrine Game (Jan. 19) ..... 36,37Hospital Committee Report ...................... 6Installation of 2013 Officers (Jan. 2) ....... 23Ladies & Nobles Luncheon (Dec. 13) ... 21Lodge Meeting Dates/Locations ............ 44Masonic Digest ........................................ 42Million Dollar Club .................................. 32Officers (Elected & Appointed) ............... 52Cruises for 2013 ...................................... 50Recorder’s Report .................................. 33Reporter Advertising Rates .................... 13Rusty Mason Night (Jan. 30) .................. 39Sahib Bingo (Every Tuesday) .............. 35Sahib Building Fund ............................... 30Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) ... 52Sahib Unit News ....................................... 18Shrine Club Directory ............................. 12Shrine Club News ..................................... 12Shrine Club leaders (w/phone numbers) . 12Shriners Hospital Contributions .............. 6Shriner Shirt Sales .................................. 39Speaker Bureau ...................................... 33

Stated Meetings ........................................ 6Thursday Luncheons .............................. 34Trust Fund ................................................. 24Units/Club Christmas Party (Dec. 18) .......... 47

SAHIB UNITSAides ........................................................ 46Banjo Band .............................................. 46Clowns ..................................................... 40Greeters ................................................... 46Hillbilly Clan 78 ....................................... 13Kentucky Colonels ................................. 32King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............ 40Legion of Honor ...................................... 32Mariners ................................................... 32Model Ts / Classic Cars ......................... 32Oriental Band .......................................... 46Pipes and Drums .................................... 46Provost Guard ......................................... 40

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION

NEW ADVERTISERSIN DECEMBER

LOST ADVERTISERSIN DECEMBER

Cadence BankFarley Funeral Homes & Crematory



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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Sahib ShrinersFall Ceremonial

Nov. 30 and Dec. 1

REPORTERDEADLINE

10:00am-2:00pm GMRetiree Luncheon-M/H

7:00-10:00pm “E on the Strip”

12:00pm Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums5:00pm Tea Dance

7:30pm Oriental Band - MH11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA

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

8:00am-6:00pm BridgeTournament

3:00pm DedicationService - Church of Palms

4:30pm Dedication/Refreshments/Reception - SL

East West ShrineFootball Game



12:00pm Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums4:00-10:00pm Bridge

Tournament

10:00am-3:00pm GrandLodge of NY - MH

7:00pm Motor Corps7:00pm LOH7:30pm Directors Staff7:30pm Oriental Band-m/a

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA

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

3:00-7:00pm ClassicalCrossover

9:00am-10:00pm ClassicalCrossover

9:00am-3:00pm LOSStated Meeting

7:00-10:00pm Evening withPatsie Cline

10:00am Provost Guards-Lib10:30am Greeters-CRA12:00pm Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums5:00pm Tea Dance

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


8:00am-1:00pm PancakeBreakfast

8:00am-1:00pm BloodMobile

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting

7:00pm East West GameKickoff Party

7:30pm Stated Meeting

12:00pm Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums

Sahib Closed

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6:00am-6:00pm AvilaBird show

10:00am Divan/FinanceMeeting

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Lounge7:00pm Past Masters - CRA7:30pm Clowns - MH

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA

6:30pm Rusty Mason Night 12:00pm Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums

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6:30pm -9:30pm Duane Din the Sahara Lounge

10:30am Temple Guard-CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG

4:00pm Motor CorpsChristmas Party

5:00pm King PinChristmas Party

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:00pm All Unit / Club

Christmas Party

6:00pm Manatee SCChristnas Party


8:00am LOS Meeting - MH5:00-9:00pm Sarasota

Lodge No. 147Christmas Party


10:00am Provost Guard - CRA10:00am Greeters - CRA11:30am Ladies & Nobles

Holiday Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

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

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

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

7:00pm Oriental Band7:00pm Motor Corps7:00pm LOH (Elections)7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

7:00pm-12:00am HomeDepot Christmas Party

10:00am ChildrensChristmas Party

5:00pm North PortParade


6:00pm BingoAppreciation Dinner


11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

Bingo moved to Dec. 26 11:00am BINGO - MH7:00pm Oriental Band

REPORTERDEADLINE

11:00am Luncheon1:30pm Aides - CRA2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

7:30pm Stated Meeting /Election of Officers

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - CRA6:30pm Vettes - SL

5:00pm USAF Civil AirPatrol Awards Banquet


Ceremonial

8:00am-1:00pm PancakeBreakfast

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting7:00pm Sarasota Holiday

Parade

Sahib Shrine Closed

11:00am BINGO - MH5:00pm Installation

Social Hour6:00pm Installation of

Temple, Unit, Club Officers7:00pm Installation

Dinner/Dance

New Years Day closedBingo moved to January 2

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To learn more about our services, or to refer a

patient, visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

to locate a hospital near you. Or call 800-237-5055

in the U.S. or 800-361-7256 in Canada.

New Patient Referral Process Approved at Imperial Session

Great news! It is now easier than ever to refer a patient to Shriners Hospitals for Children®! At the 138th Annual Session in July 2012, the attending delegates approved amendments to the Colorado Bylaws 509.2 and 509.3 which simplified the way for patients to access Shriners Hospitals. Patients/families no longer need to fill out a two-page application form that must be processed before being considered for treatment. While this is a big change for our system and YOU, we want to assure you that our Shriners are more important than ever in finding children that need our help; as well as informing the public about the noble mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children. We need your participation now, more than ever, to reach more patients. This new process makes it easier for our patients and will still allow for engagement with the nobility. Travel and transportation support should not change. Contact your Shrine temple or hospital if you have questions.

This new intake process continues to support your valuable referrals, without the added step of completing a patient application. Instead, simply provide patients/families with the Shriners Hospitals for Children patient referral card, which may be obtained from your hospital or Shrine temple. In addition, a new Patient Referral Form will be forthcoming in the near future. However, the referral card is preferred, with the patient/family calling the hospital’s referral intake line directly. Why? This is the quickest and most convenient way for a patient to get the care they need.

When did this start? In October 2012, Shriners Hospitals simplified the process

for our new patients; allowing immediate scheduling for an appointment if their clinical needs meet the hospital’s scope of service.To avoid any confusion to our patients or the community, temple staff are asked to no longer use the application form and remove any reference to a patient application process in temple materials or website. Thank you for your continued hard work in helping the children. Please contact your local Shriners Hospitals facility if you have any questions.

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