december 2014 • volume 129 • number 12 - osman … 12...himanshu sharma. chicago trip: joe ....
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DECEMBER 2014 • VOLUME 129 • NUMBER 12
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Roger Berge (Jennifer)Potentate
Jeffrey Olsen (Julie) Chief [email protected] Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Osman Shrine Officers2014Divan
Rich Purcell (Sharon)High Priest & [email protected] & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club, Mighty Mites
Russell Christofk (Pauline)[email protected]
Anders Haugen (Adriana)1st Ceremonial [email protected] Austin Oriental Band, Austin Area Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)[email protected], Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club, Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks
Jim Gratias (Connie) Outer [email protected] Lea Shrine Club and Cars, Rochester Cycles, Rochester Dragons, Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas
Bruce Thomas (Terri)Assistant Rabban
[email protected] Osman Cycles, Pipe Band, St. Paul Zagalas
Mike Nehm (Sandy)Oriental Guide
[email protected] Blooming Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Tom West (Rose)Recorder
Larry Norte (Audrey)2nd Ceremonial Master
[email protected]. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Mark Galloway (Lori)Captain of the Guard
[email protected] Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Nomads Club, Cigar Club
This large drum was donated to the Temple by Lucille Mickelson of St Paul. The drum had been turned into a
coffee table with a glass top and was in Lucille Mickelson’s home. The drum is now in the Potentate’s office and
being used as work table/coffee table. Our thanks and appreciation goes out to Lucille for this very meaningful
donation to Osman Shrine.
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Pote’s Notes
Roger Berge
In This Issue...In Memorium ................................................................................ 4Traveling Trophy ............................................................................ 4December Birthdays ...................................................................... 4Dues ............................................................................................ 5Club & Unit News .......................................................................... 6Notes form the Ticket Booth ......................................................... 13New Year’s Day Brunch .............................................................. 15Osman Paper Supporters ............................................................ 16Club & Unit Heads ...................................................................... 17Daughters of the Nile .................................................................. 18Salvation Army Kettle Drive .......................................................... 19Osman Womens Auxiliary ............................................................ 20Annual Meeting Notice ................................................................ 22Past Potentate’s Roast................................................................. 23A Message from the Imperial Potentate ........................................ 24Calendar .................................................................................... 26
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I had one goal when I accepted the appointment as Outer Guard ten years ago, to leave Osman better than I found it. As I write my final letter
as Potentate I think I can say WE accomplished that goal. I did not do it alone. We did it together. We did it by working together as a team. From Illustrious Sir Rahn Lund, who appointed me, to the current Outer Guard Jim Gratias, and everyone in between. Your Divan is a very diverse group with many different backgrounds working toward one goal, the goal of growing Osman and making it a place we are all proud of.
The things I value most about my time on the Divan are the incredible people I have met along the way. I have made so many new friends and will cherish the memories forever. Ten years is a long time and very difficult to summarize in one short letter. I would
like to thank all of you for your help, guidance, and friendship over the past ten years. This year, just like others, has had its challenges and rewards. I can say without hesitation that the rewards were far greater than the few challenges we faced. I am so glad to have been part of our growth into the new building and long needed updates. It has been such an honor to work alongside all of the men and women involved in Osman, learning so much more about the different Masonic related organizations and how they work with and complement each other.
There is so much to say about the Temple and the People that I cannot put it all in one issue of the Osman. So, I simply leave you with, Thank You! Thank you for allowing me to serve as the Osman Potentate and thank you for working with me to help this great organization succeed. A special thank you to Russ Christofk and Tom West for doing what they do best (keeping Potentates in line and out of trouble).
With these two men, and the rest of the Divan, Osman will continue to succeed and thrive.
Please welcome in and help the 2015 Potentate as you have helped me.
Yours in faith, Roger H. BergePotentate 2014
BLACK CAMELn Homer Thompson 10/26/2014
n P.P. James Sweitzer 11/6/2014
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IN MEMORIAMIt is with a heavy heart that we report that on Nov. 6th , Ill Sir James Sweitzer passed away.
Ill Sir Sweitzer was Potentate of Osman Shrine in 1980. James was a Korean War
Veteran and graduated from the University of WI Law School. He was Past President of the Bldg Exchange and Past President of Sweitzer Construction. James was a member of Tusler-Summit Lodge, Past
Potentate of Osman Shrine and a member of St. Paul Court No 9 Royal Order of Jesters.
He was an Osman Shriner for 46 years.
Below is the Potentates Hospitality Room Traveling Trophy. This Trophy recognizes the person or persons who stay up to close down the Hospitality Room each night of a Potentates Trip. This traveling trophy has gone to England on Ill Sir John Brockman’s trip, to Chicago on Ill Sir Frank Spevak’s trip and the Black Hills on Ill Sir Roger Berge’s trip.
The following list of people have had their names enshrined on the back of the award,
England Trip: Ron Pew, Bruce Thomas, John and Carolyn Loutzenhiser, Holly and Al Christofk, and Himanshu Sharma.
Chicago Trip: Joe Burnham, John Carolyn and Amy
Loutzenhiser, Hank and Mary Ellen Paulson, Kathy Flicek and Ray and Diane Hobot.
Black Hills Trip: John Loutzenhiser, Mike Nehm, Rahn Lund, Sean Gardiner, and Bob Eckstrom.
Kudos to all these folks who stayed up late to take one for the TEAM.
The Trophy is being retired. Thanks to all who participated.
Potentates Hospitality Room Traveling Trophy
December Birthdays:Mentor Addicks • Glen Anderson • Raymond Charles Baltos • Robert Bardwell • Delbert Bauernfeind • R Mark Bennett •
Dayton Berg • Ralph Berg • Roger Berge • William Beslin • Francis Branch • William Burg • Paul Burke • Matthew Chapin • D Douglas Cramblit • Harvey Cunningham • Lynn Davis • Stephen Davis • Renn Deboer • Maurice Detroyer • Ronald Dexter • Ross Dinham • Timothy Dixon •Jack Elmquist • John Ertz • Norman Espersen • Robert Gill • Daniel Girard •
Marion (Marty) Gliva • Bob Gregor • Robert Hahn • John Hansen • Wallace Hanson • Ronald Hayle • Norman Hecimovich • Peter Herman • Paul Howe • Delroy Jelinek • Clarence Johnson • George Johnson • Keith Johnson • Richard Kary • Kenneth Keefe • Christopher Kittleson • Frank Kohl • Chad Krastins • Richard Lancette • David Langer • Lawrence Lauber • Edgar Lechner • David Madison • Patrick Mccarthy • Jack Mckenna • Ross Mickelsen • John Middleton •
Randolph Miller • Donald Monson • Bruce Moore • J Greg Mosher • John Mott • John Mueller • Roger Neitzke • Larry Norte • Daniel Ochocki • Richard Olson • Arthur Pavlish • Joseph Peccia • John Perkins • Michael Perreault • John
Phillips • Gerald Pineau • Marvin Ramsay • John Raymond • Douglas Reiter • Gerald Rhoads • Jeffrey Rieger • Duane Roberts • David Roussopoulos • Walt Rozell • Gene Runkle • Michael Saxon • Gerald Schoenmann • Arthur Seaberg •
Ethan Seaberg • Himanshu Sharma • James Smeby • Barry Smith • Brian Smith • Leonard Smith • Steven Smith • Ward Sonsteby • Carl Sudbrink • Gary Tankenoff • Michael Thoms • John Thordson • James Thoreson • Warren White • Ralph
Winkels • Robert Wooldridge • Patrick Wrubel • Joseph Wurst
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DUES DUES DUES Want to end that annual bill from OSMAN?
Osman is excited to continue to offer this program. As technology grows, life is
sometimes made simpler for all of us. As of January 2006 we have offered AUTOPAY as a great way to get rid of that annual dues notice. With a one time signature and authorization from you we will automatically charge your credit card one time a year, every October when we are mailing dues cards. This will be done manually and securely and doesn’t have that risk of sending card numbers over the internet.
We have for some time offered Nobles the ability to pay with plastic, but in a way to make it more convenient for you we are now starting to keep track of when your payment is due and make it with your approved credit card. This is an optional program - it is not required that you do this.
Osman sends in excess of 1,200 dues notices each fall at $0.49 each; then you spend the same to return a payment and we spend it again to mail your card. The new method for those choosing autopay - Osman spends $ 0.49 to mail your dues card and receipt for the credit card transaction, that simple. This program has been very successful in many Temples throughout North America and with your help it will be very successful here.
If you would like to participate in this program, and have not already signed up, please fill out the form below and return it to Doreen at the Osman office
AUTO PAY AUTHORIZATION
*Name as it appears on card (print) ___________________________________ *Membership # (on your dues card) ______________ _________________________________________________________ *Address (including City, State, Zip) *Home Phone (____) ______________ Work (____) _________________________ Cell (_____) ____________________ Email address _________________________________ *Credit Card Type: Visa / MasterCard *Card # _____________________________________________ * VPN ___________ (Last 3 digits on back of card). *Expiration Date_______________________________________ I hereby authorize Osman Shrine Center and its Representatives to make a charge for the amount of my annual dues to Osman Shrine. This will be a reoccurring charge each November *Signature ___________________________________ *Required To Participate
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Directors Staff
Kent Swedberg
Greetings Nobles,
Happy Holidays to you all and to your families. We had a good turnout at the Hufli Dinner in November. As always, the food was delicious. The
Director’s Staff filled two tables and a thanks goes to Mike Nehm, who carved the turkey.
To Dave McKinnon, the Director’s Staff would like to give a special thank you for his work repairing our Shrine vehicles this year. It was much appreciated.
At our October dinner meeting, we introduced a new member to the Director’s Staff, Noble Glen Anderson and his wife, Lady Barbara. Welcome aboard Glen and Barbara. Thank you again, Nobles, to all who helped this year with the parades and the Camel
Herder Degree. It’s so much easier when we have help.
Upcoming events include:
1. The Children’s Holiday Party on Sunday, Dec. 7th from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Lost Spur Osman Event Center.
2. On December 8th, is the Director’s Staff Holiday Party at Mancini’s on 7th Street in St. Paul. The menu and price are the same as last year. The newly elected officers for 2015 will be installed. All Director’s Staff members, their ladies, and widows are welcome.
3. The Club and Unit Holiday Party and Parade to Glory are Tuesday, Dec. 9th. The social hour begins at 6:00 PM with a dinner buffet to follow at 7:00 PM.
4. The New Year’s Day Brunch is at the Lost Spur on Thursday, January
1st, 2015. Hours are from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and reservations are required. Osman Nobles are free with your paid 2015 dues card.
5. More info will be coming regarding the St. Paul Winter Carnival Parade.
6. As always, keep in mind the dates of the Osman Shrine Circus, March 26-29, 2015. We will need help setting up and taking down our Novelty Booth.
To all of you “snowbirds”, who will be leaving soon for warmer climates, we wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you in the spring.
Our next dinner meeting is on Tuesday, January 20th, at 6:00 PM at Guldens. Remember, ladies are always welcome at our meetings.
Keep on rollin’ with the Director’s Staff
Kent Swedberg
Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental BandNobles and Ladies met
on November 13th at the Holiday Inn of Austin for their monthly meeting. This was a return meeting for us at this site as we had met there many times in the past.
November was the beginning of Bell Ringing for the Nobles, with help from the ladies. We traditionally kick-off the “Red Kettle Campaign” for the Salvation Army making the first donation to their annual drive. We then attempt to take over the town on the first Friday in December. For the past few years this
successful event has resulted in matching funds from Minnesota Masonic Charities for the Salvation Army Area Food Shelf.
Discussion on the Shrine Circus took place, and the importance of involvement at the Circus was stressed. Our support was encouraged.
The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for 2015, and they were elected by a unanimous vote. They are: Brad Stout, President; Max Pecht II, Vice President; William Newell, Secretary; Norm Hecimovich, Treasurer; Neil Hanson, Business Mgr.; and Forrest Miller, Band Director.
Members were reminded of the All-Masonic Christmas Dinner to be held on Sunday, Dec. 7th, at the Hormel Historic Home. And, the annual Shrine Holiday Dinner-Installation of Officers to be held on Thursday, Dec. 11th, at the Austin Country Club beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Get well wishes were extended to Nobles Max Pecht II and Charles Van House who had surgery on November 7th.
The next meeting will be the December 11th dinner at the Austin Country Club.
Neil HansonBusiness Manager
Neil Hanson
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Mighty MitesGreetings from the Mighty Mites
Parade to Glory
With the busy parade season coming to an end, we look forward to the most important parade of the year. Yes, the Parade to Glory will soon be here allowing us to stand tall and make our annual gift to the many essential components of this great organization. With so many options with which to share our gifts this year, we find ourselves viewing a list of needs that will go a long way toward supporting our chosen philanthropy. Each year, the Clubs and Units of Osman answer the needs of Osman and Shriners International by sharing their gifts with the kids in mind.
Mighty Mites Elections
The Mighty Mites recently concluded their annual election of officers who will serve on our Board of Directors next year.
Those nominated and elected to serve the Mites and Osman are the following:
• President Burt Rovner
• Vice President Gary Hoven
• Secretary/Treasurer Ron Larson
• Member at Large Art Lemke
• Member at Large Wally Larsen
We, the Mighty Mites, want to thank both last year’s officers, and next year’s officers for their commitment to Osman and the Mighty Mites.
FAQs about the Mighty Mites (maybe you have wondered as well)
What are Mighty Mites?
Mighty Mites are a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children and families in need. Our backgrounds and interests
are diverse, but we are bound together by our shared values and a desire to have fun, do good deeds and build relationships that can last a lifetime.
Do the Mighty Mites get together socially?
The Mighty Mites plan a social event each month throughout the year. Our events are planned from a simple Boyz night out to fun family events as well. You can expect pool gatherings, BBQ’s, home parties, card nights and maybe an evening with a fine cigar.
How do I become a Mighty Mite?
Everything you need to know can be found on our web site at osmanshrinemightymites. org.
Wally Larsen
Chanters
Thanksgiving has come and gone. We hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. It’s nice to look forward to the Christmas season with dazzling lights and trim all over town.
Chanters were at Hufli, and had just a fine evening…but my personal record remains intact – no door prize. Our fellow Chanter and good friend Bob Meyer missed the Hufli due to knee replacement surgery. He’s doing well
with exercises at home now.
We’re going to have a Christmas luncheon instead of dinner this year to help our members who are not fond of night driving. It will be at Gulden’s on December 2nd. It should be a lot of fun.
We have important functions coming up --- the Children’s Holiday Party on December 7th and the Club & Unit
Party on December 9th. Chanters plan to be there, as well as at the Stated Meeting on December 2nd.
May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you
And bless you evermore.
El Selamu AleikumThe Scribe
Burt Rovner Gary Hoven Ron Larson Art Lemke Wally Larsen
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The Chief’s Corner
Rochester Cycle Patrol
Greetings,
The seasons have once again changed all too rapidly! We’ve had our first snow fall of the year, which means that the Winter Carnival parade can’t be far
behind, right?? The Winter Carnival is set for Saturday, January 24th, with a pre-parade Oasis and assembly at the St. Paul Masonic Center. More details as to step off time and Oasis time in next month’s Osman Newsletter.
Hufli had a great turnout and a good time was had by all! Also, we had a good turnout at the Big Tent event
held on November 15th, with the best Ceremonial team in all of Shrinedom!
December is shaping up to be a very busy month as there are MANY events scheduled. Some of the highlights are as follows:
Stated Meeting Tuesday, December 2nd
Kids Holiday Party Sunday, December 7th
Club & Unit - Parade to Glory Tuesday, December 9th (6:00 PM)
Many, many club and unit Holiday Parties
New Year’s Brunch Thursday, January 1st
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with loved ones and that the rapidly approaching Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year’s Holidays allow you time to rest, spend more time with family and friends, and reflect on why it is we do what we do as a part of this great organization. Keep those petitions handy for both your Blue Lodge as well as the Shrine as membership grows one petition at a time.
Fraternally Yours,Rique Beslin
Chief Of Staff, Osman [email protected]
651-322-4562 (h) 952-237-6540 (c)
We have completed another busy summer parade season from Western Wisconsin, the Iowa border, Sioux Falls, SD, Sleepy Eye, Minneapolis. & all points in between. We did 22 parades, which included a very exciting show at the Imperial season on Hennepin Ave. in support of our Illustrious Sir Roger Berge & his Divan & Aides. We also did 3 parades on the 4th of July!
At the Midwest at El Riad in Sioux Falls, SD the Cycle Patrol won 3 First Place Trophies in the 3 Motor Corps events we participated in. We were led by our Captain, Noble Rick Dorn.
We had a great showing at the Hufli
with 13 Cycle Patrol members in attendance.
On Nov. 5th we had our 53rd annual (1963) Compact Dinner with the Rochester Business Community (Clarion Inn) with over 75 local business owners and thanked them for their support, and likewise they thanked us for being great ambassador’s that uphold the integrity of our Great city of Rochester and in the S.E. MN communities which we paraded. And no member went down or got injured, all is good.
On Friday, Nov. 21st we have our Annual meeting & election of officers
(short meeting) then we will have our annual holiday party. We will have them combined this year at the Clarion Inn at 6:00 PM.
If you, or anyone you know wants to have a lot of fun & join the Rochester Osman Shrine Cycle Patrol (we will teach you how to ride and parade) have them get in touch with me 507-254-3129.
Fraternally:Nobel Mark Anderson
President, Rochester Shrine Cycle Patrol
Rique Beslin
St. Cloud Shrine ClubHappy Holidays from the St. Cloud
Shrine Club. This past year we have had many great monthly gatherings and I look forward to seeing that tradition next year as I will be joining the ranks with all the other past presidents. At our last stated meeting we elected Vice President Jeff Knorr to be our 2015 President,
Noble Jason Prodinski our Vice President, and Noble Dan Mueller to another term as our Secretary/ Treasurer. They will be sworn in to their duties on December 20th at our annual Holiday party. Congratulations on being elected to serve our great group!
I would like to thank all the ladies who made it to our monthly social meetings and I hope to see you in 2015.
May you have a safe and blessed Holiday season
Mike Yankovec, 2014 President
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Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! A number of Dragon Patrol members attended the Hufli in November. We had a great meal and great fellowship!
Congratulations and welcome to the newest member of the Dragon Patrol, Noble Tim Bass and his lady Sandy.
Well, Chang is well on his way into hibernation for the winter, and it is well deserved!
We will be dark in November and December. The next Dragon stated meeting will be February 25th 2015 at the Clarion in Rochester at 7:00pm
The Dragon Christmas party will be January 23rd 2015 at Willow Creek
Golf Course in Rochester.
Check us out at www.rochesterdragon.com and Rochester Dragon on Facebook. We are always looking for and welcome new members.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thanks for all your continued support!
Dan Rasmussen
Rochester Dragon Patrol
Nobles: L to R Joe (thick slice) Burnham, Russ Billings, Ron Pew, Paul Dallman, Bert Aikens, Mike Smith, Ill Sir Al Koenig, - Back Right – Mike Fogarty, Steve
Groteboer, Art Pavlish, Ill Sir Dick Thompson, Don Nelson, and Bob Gregor
Rochester ZagalasWe wish all of you a very Happy Holiday
season from Rochester Zagalas. Our unit continues to meet on the second
Wednesday of each month at the Homestead at Noon.Many of us get together every Wednesday
at the Canadian Honker at 9 am for Breakfast.
The picture to the right is a recent outing.
Fraternally,Art Pavlish, President
Art Pavlish
2014 – Dragon Patrol - In Review
Have a great holiday – See you next year!
Chang’s ride – with new graphics
Baby Chang at Imperial in Minneapolis #777Taking a break at the second parade for the day
Sioux Falls -Midwest attendees
Chang Gang – Motor Corp to the rescue
There were plenty of road issues this year!
Lake City parade #774 - 6th for 2014
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Upcoming Provost Meetings/Dinners
• Provost Holiday Party; Monday, December 15, 2014; 6:00 PM Social, 7:00 PM Dinner,
Guldens, Maplewood
• Provost Meeting; Monday, January 19, 2015, 6:00 PM Social, 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Meeting, location to be determined
• Provost Valentine’s Party; Monday, February 16, 2015; 6:00 PM Social, 7:00 PM Dinner, location to be determined
Other Upcoming Events
• Osman Shrine Stated Meeting, Tuesday, December 2, 6:30 PM, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan; Buffet dinner before the meeting; Provost needed to serve as Tylers
• Osman Children’s Holiday Party, Sunday, December 7, 1:00 PM, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan
• Osman Shrine Club and Unit Party/Parade to Glory, Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 PM Social, 7:00 PM Dinner, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan; RSVP to Doreen at Osman 651-452-5660
• Osman Shrine New Year’s Brunch, Thursday, January 1, 2015, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan; Osman Nobles free with 2015 dues card; reservation required by calling Doreen at Osman 651-452-5660
2015 Dues
Jerry Johnson has printed the 2015 dues cards and he is accepting the $15 annual dues payment at any time.
October 20, 2014 Osman Shrine Provost Unit Meeting Notes Summary
The October 20, 2014 Osman Shrine
Provost Unit meeting was held at the Osman Shrine Center with eight Nobles in attendance. Captain Erik Seavey called the meeting to order. Noble Tom West delivered the Invocation and Noble Richard Johnson led the Provost in the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The Secretary’s report was presented and approved. It was noted the Noble Al Christofk will be working in D’lberville, Mississippi until December 2015; he will handle his Provost Treasurer duties from that location. Following the Treasurer’s report, approval was given to submit a request to Osman Clubs and Units to secure funding in the amount of $2,000 to acquire Osman Provost badges and patches. Assignments were made to obtain three quotations for the badges and patches. Arrangements have been made to remove the Ramsey County Sheriff patches from the shirts and jackets, and replace them with Osman Provost patches.
Other News
Osman Shrine held its Third Annual Chili Cook Off at the Roseville VFW on Sunday, October 12. The Provost Unit was proud to have Noble Dale Johnson’s daughters, Elizabeth Johnson and Laura Swanson take 1st and 2nd place at this event. Justin Koehen helped Elizabeth prepare her winning chili. Congratulations to Elizabeth, Laura and Justin, and the other contestants. Also, congratulations to those who won the raffle prizes.
Speaking of Dale Johnson, this past spring, he was a 2014 St. Paul Scottish Rite Reunion Class member. The St. Paul Scottish Rite held its Feast of Tishri on Wednesday, October 22. The Feast of Tishri is the most important annual celebration of the Scottish Rite and serves to reaffirm the basis for this
Masonic organization. In conjunction with this significant event, Ill. Bro. Jerry B. Oliver, 330, SGIG in Minnesota and Jerry J. Johnson, 330, Personal Representative to the SGIG presented Bro. Dale with his 320 Scottish Rite Patent and ring. Osman Provosts join in their congratulations to Bro. Dale for his achievement in becoming a 320 Degree Mason, Master of the Royal Secret.
Dale is now a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, a Masonic Body that serves to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge. The Scottish Rite provides Dale the opportunity to expand his knowledge of Freemasonry, widen his circle of Masonic friends and to serve humanity in unique ways. Contact Jerry Johnson if you are interested in joining Dale as a member of this prestigious organization.
The Annual Osman Hufli was
Provost
Jerry Johnson
Third Annual Osman Chili Cook Off 1st and 2nd Place Winners Justin Koehen, Elizabeth Johnson
and Laura Swanson
Jerry Oliver, 330 SGIG in Minnesota and Jerry Johnson, 330 Presenting the 320 Degree
Patent to Scottish Rite Brother Dale Johnson
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held on Monday, November 3 at the Osman Shrine Center. The Provost Unit sponsored a table and there were additional Provosts seated at other tables throughout the filled-to-capacity banquet room. The evening began with a social hour which was an opportunity
for Nobles to renew their acquaintances. Several non-Shrine guests were in attendance, so Shriners were introduced to them and conversations ensued about the Shrine and the benefits of membership. At Hufli, each table
assigned their carver, and a turkey and all the fixings were consumed. Traditional pumpkin pie was served as the dessert and no one left their table hungry! It was stated more than once that the turkey dinner served at Hufli is the best Masonic dinner around. Thanks to Chef Mike Lynch and his servers who do a great job!
Fraternally,Jerry J. Johnson, Provost Secretary
Email: [email protected]: 651-739-3812C: 612-839-4389
The line up…
Noble Lynn, not afraid to get those hands dirty.
Greetings, Nobles, Ladies and friends,
First off, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone. Enjoy this season and give Thanks to your Higher Power, for we are Blessed. Another year is coming to an end. Review where you have been and set new goals in your heart and mind for this next year. Give Thanks for all we have helped. I would like to offer a special thanks to our President Noble Lynn Davis for sailing our ship in a wonderful and great way. This guy is a Shriner with all of what this great organization stands for and does.
He leads us with peace, harmony and direction that every member of the Albert Lea Shrine Club appreciates. Just look at these photos and those great smiles from Noble Lynn Davis and his lady, Karen. Thanks again President
Lynn for a job well done!l.
“Back to the Basics”
Greg Morfitt, Secretary/Treasurer
Albert Lea Shrine Club and Albert Lea Cars
Noble Lynn ready for the parade to start
Club President Lynn Davis and his lady Karen, Smiling again.
Club President Lynn Davis and his lady Karen, What a couple of GREAT SMILES!
Provosts Winter, West and Thoms Enjoying the 2014 Hufli Dinner
Provosts Metcalf and Horn (Tusler-Summit Past Masters) at the 2014 Hufli Dinner
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Rochester Area Shrine ClubGreetings Nobles and Ladies,
I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season! Hope all is going well with you and your families. This being my last newsletter
for the 2014 year, I wish to thank everyone who has helped me throughout the year! It has been a great experience for me and my lady Tina. I also want to thank ALL of the RASC members who have attended the events this year. We always had a great turnout and I hope everyone had fun at each of them!
We just got done with our annual Hufli and Turkey Shoot, we had a great night and lots of great food. We had 60 plus Nobles and guests attend the event which was held at the Lost Spur. Thank you for everyone who helped out with this great event and
all those who brought along a guest, let’s hope we can get a few new members based off their experience at this event!
By the time you are reading this, we will have completed our clubs semi-annual fundraiser. This is combined with Herbergers Community Days! I’m sure that we will have had another great turnout of Nobles to help make this another successful event!
The biggest event of the year is coming up very soon, the Christmas Ball! This is a Black Tie/ Suit event and will be held at the Rochester event center on Friday, December 19th! It will begin at 6:00pm, with social hour lasting until 7:00pm. There will be installation of the newly elected officers at 6:45 followed by dinner at 7:00pm and the program will start at 8:15. We will have entertainment starting right after the program has concluded at about 9:00 pm. We have sent out invitations to all members. Please make sure to
send your RSVP and payment back as to secure your seats. I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Lastly, make sure if you have not yet done so, please pay your 2015 dues. The dues for our club are only $15.00 for the year. These help offset some of our expenses throughout the year, and so your payments are needed and appreciated! Contact myself or Russ Billings if you need to make your payment yet.
Fraternally,Bob Gregor
2014 RASC President
Bob Gregor
Bruce Thomas promotes “the Turkey Shoot” on the coach
Cliff Schrier, Ill Sir Dick Thompson, Ill Sir Roger Robinson, Burt Berge, Arron Mahthi, Joe Burnham
Marv Ramsay and Jim Judisch have run the Rochester Area Turkey Shoot for 28 years!
Mike Smith wondering how he got in this situation. (new guy?)
Rochester Cycle Patrol at the Hufli
Nobles and guests from Rochester enjoying the turkey dinner
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Legion of HonorThe Hufli dinner
in November was well attended by the LOH! Thanks to all who attended. Our November meeting was held at Angelo’s in South St. Paul. Since this newsletter will be
sent in before the event, I am confident we will have a great turn out to confirm the nominees for the 2015 LOH officers, and enjoy the company.
The nominees are;
Commander: Todd Swedberg
Vice Cmdr: Dave Hellstern
Adjutant: Wiley Davis
The Club & Unit Parade of Glory, is December 9th and the Imperial Potentate will be visiting this event! All LOH and Osman Nobles are encouraged to attend.
LOH December meeting and installation of 2015 officers/Holiday party will be at Mancini’s on December 18th. I look forward to seeing all of you then.
Once again I have to thank all of Osman’s Nobles, along with the great LOH Nobles, that I have had the
pleasure to work with and serve in 2014 as Commander of the Legion of Honor. As always, it has been my honor to serve. I have had a wonderful time, but need to transfer the advancement of this unit to another, for their new perspective and improvements.
The Legion of Honor would like to invite any new or current Noble to attend, any of our meetings or events, to see what it is we do, and the pride we all feel in doing it!
With Pride and Honor,Commander Jim Moore
Jim Moore
Nobility Sales Under Way
The Circus Nobility Sales season officially opened on December 2.
This year I would like to encourage more “photo ads” from the
clubs and units. Pick your best group photo and show the world what you do and how much fun you have! You may pick-up a few new members!
Alternatively, the “Special Shriners Coloring Page Deal” for Clubs, Units, and Shriners’ businesses is available at $125.
Any questions or need more supplies? Just give me a call at the circus office and I’ll be happy to give you all the details and everything you need.
Circus Mommy’s and Daddy’s
The Mommy and Daddy e-mail went out last month. The traditional postal Mommy and Daddy mailing will arrive between Christmas and New Year. Each year Circus Mommys and Daddys provide tickets for kids and families that would not be able to see the circus on their own. Last year was particularly heavy with requests from individuals as
well as our normal groups and agencies. Please help out as you are able. We have never turned away a needy child, and we are not going to start now! Please become a Circus Mommy and Daddy! PS: This year’s pins have been totally re-designed! “Ya gotta have one!”
Here are some important circus dates to keep in mind.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Nobility Sales Kick-Off - Spur Lobby
Plaques, ticket and advertising sales forms will all be available for you to pick-up in the lobby before the stated meeting.
There will be a circus update at the Stated Meeting, and we will be available before and after the meeting.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Club and Unit Seminar
Update and questions at the Seminar. We will be available after the seminar.
Plaques, ticket and advertising sales forms will all be available for you to pick-up at the seminar.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Advertising sales cut-off.
All advertising orders must be in the
office by the 27th.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 4:30
Final Pre-Circus Meeting.
This is the “Big Final” meeting - at 4:30 at the Lost Spur before the Osman Stated Meeting. All Club and Unit Heads, Functional Area Managers, Booth Managers should be there and any Nobles or Ladies may attend.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 6:00
Walk Around
“Wednesday Night Walk-Around” at 6:00 on the Concourse at ramp 14.
This is the final check of all areas and last minute updates outside Clown Alley. All Club and Unit Heads, Functional Area Managers, and Booth Managers should attend and any Nobles or Ladies may attend.
Thursday, March 27, 2014 – Sunday, March 30, 2014
Circus Time!
“May All Your Days Be Circus Days!”
John [email protected]
Circus office - 651-452-5662
November 2014 Notes from the Ticket Booth
John Davenport
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M E M O R I A L SWarren & Doreen LynchIn Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand, Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert, Doris Plachecki & Nancy Fish
Leonard SchradeIn Memory of Carole Schrade
Wayne LongwellIn Memory of Jerry Longwell & Richard K. Brown
Henry L GleasonIn Memory of Henry L. Millis & Charles R Gleason
Ernie Flury & BeckyIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Osman Cycle CorpsIn Memory of Dale Roberge
Bill & Bonnie NewellIn Memory of Heidi & Carter Newell
Art LemkeIn Memory of Shieks and Might Mites
Trudy HarperIn Memory of Oscar Olin
Dorthee AngelIn Memory of Husband Harold Angel
P.P. Charles & Judee FergusonIn Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson
Russ, Ralph & Alan ChristofkIn Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather
John E RaymondIn Memory of Albert E Raymond (Tim)
Corrine BergstromIn Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
John & Arlene ThordsonIn Memory of Bill Huber, Bill & Dot Fadden
Esther Olson MatthewsIn Memory of P.P. Robert Olson
Osman Past PotentatesIn Memory of all Past Potentates
P.P. John & Pat PerkinsIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Hank Brimmer In Memory of P.P. Charles P. Brimmer& P.P. William Dodge
Albert Lea SCIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Tom & Diane BrockmanIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Roger BergeIn Memory of Vern Hanson
Kent & Karen SwedbergIn Memory of Kenneth Swedberg & Dick Bratten
Directors StaffIn Memory of Nancy Fish
Pat HuberIn Memory of Bill Huber
Ann EricksonIn Memory of P.P. D. Sam Erickson
Marian EvansIn Memory of Wayne Evans
Ted VeilleuxIn Memory of Darlene Veilleux
Rochester Dragon PatrolIn Memory of Past Dragon
Art & Janice LingoIn Memory of Daryl Hirschel
S U P P O R T E R SDennis & Elaine Boom
Arthur & Janice Lingo
Leonard Hislop
Lloyd & Pat Rogers
Peter & Dolores Kloskowski
Austin Oriental Band
Austin Shrine Club
Art Lemke
Betty Porter
Cannon Valley SC
P.P. Frank & Beverly Peterson
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
Dr. Alyn & Anna Dull
Provost
Russ & Pauline Christofk
Neil & Mary Hanson
Edward & Audrey Highum
Mankato T-Birds
Mankato Shrine Club
P.P. John & Debbi Thorstad - Zor
Jim & Dianna Herriott
P.P. Jerry Plachecki
P.P. Jim & Joan Sweitzer
Russ & Bev Boogren
Heather Krastins Lambert
Chet Harvey
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Alexandria Shrine Club
P.P. John & Pat Perkins
George & Arline Carlson
Ray & Dianne Hobot
Bill & Donna Witte
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Van & Jan Kellogg
Gary & Sharon Wettschreck
P.P. Michael & Linda Wilk
Herb & Marcia Bernick
John & Patrica Drake
Brad & Sandra Drake
Rochester Dragon Patrol
P.P. Larry & Julianne Riemenschneider -Zor
P.P.David & Marjorie Park
Ed & Lu Gerads
H O N O R A R I AErnie & Becky Flury:In honor of Jim Flury
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OFFICERSPresident:Dave [email protected]
Vice President:Mike [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:Dan [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUBALBERT LEA CARSLynn Davis, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBDale Graff, President320-759-4666
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & 4-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, President507-433-8294 [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-583-2533 [email protected]
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, [email protected]
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, President62-919-0475anawesomecarpenter@ yahoo.com
CHANTERSDean Strand, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFKent Swedberg, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSJoe Saad, Captain651-486-7743
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBMike Perreault, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORJim Moore, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBMichael Meyer, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSSteve Igou, [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESBurt Rovner, [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSPeter Staloch, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, [email protected]
PROVOSTErik Seavey, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBBob Gregor, [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLESMark Anderson, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDan Rasmussen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Yankovec, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSSteve Mathews, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
SPORTSMAN CLUBDavid Przetycki, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, President507-454-7209
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERArt Pavlish, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERDan Mueller, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDave Gagnon, [email protected]
OFFICERSPresident:
Dave [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Yankovec320-493-0776 [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Metcalf 651-739-3653 [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB
ALBERT LEA CARSClarence Schroeder, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Denke, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & FOUR-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, Captain [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, President507-789-6399
CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed tomake a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) [email protected] or mail to
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
CLUB & UNIT HEADSPROVOST
Gary Winter, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBLarry Norte, President(507) [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROLJosh Allen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDoug Brick, President507-254-6715 [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBRoger Robinson, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSMike Yankovec, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERSteve Groteboer, President281 [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERRoger Robinson, President320-420-8142rrobinson@ global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDavid Gagnon, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFRonald Clarstrom, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSDean Brown, [email protected]
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDon Vaughn, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, President651-459-8320 [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORWilliam Beslin, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBSteve Igou, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSMichael Meyer [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESJohn Watson Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, President651-777-3781Email [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSDennis Sherwood, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, Captain651-774-7793
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Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the NileSeason’s Greetings
from Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the Nile!
A memorable time was had spending two days with Supreme Queen Marsha D. Sowers at her official visit in October. I am so proud of all of the Ladies of the Household for all of their hard work and devotion to our Temple.
We are looking forward to placing our SECOND gold plaque next July 24, 2015 at the Shiners Hospitals for Children®-Twin Cities. This year alone, SQ Marsha has presented SECOND gold plaques in both the Shiners Hospitals for Children®-Erie and Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Cincinnati. Each plaque represents a one million dollar donation from the Daughters of the Nile Foundation to the Hospital.
The Daughters of the Nile Foundation Convalescent Endowment Fund (CEF) now exceeds $30 million, enabling the Foundation to contribute even more to the care of the special
patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children. In 1994, the CEF was only valued at $9 million. This is a tremendous feat for the Daughters of the Nile!
The Hospital Requests and Sewing Committee at Mat-Sha are collecting gift cards for the Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Twin Cities in $5 to $10 dollar ranges from McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and other fast food restaurants, as well as $20-$50 dollar Target and Walmart cards, and school supplies, toys, books, puzzles and batteries. Anyone wanting to donate is more than welcome. Please contact Princess Tirzah Dawn Hurd at [email protected] for details on how to contribute.
We have also been busy sewing exam gowns and altering shorts for the patients – you just add snaps up the sides and they become hospital friendly! Each item is made out of light weight flannel and are very cute!
Please remember the children we work so hard for at our Shiners
Hospitals for Children®-Twin Cities, as well as their families, as we celebrate this holiday season.
We have kicked off our Nut sales again this year – just in time for the holidays! Princess Royal Diane Anderson has selected the Mascot Nut Company to supply our order. Order forms are available from Princess Diane, and she will be out and about selling nuts at the various upcoming Shrine holiday events. Proceeds go to Mat-Sha Temple No. 62. Please contact Princess Diane at 612-868-5658 or [email protected].
We were saddened to receive retirement papers from Noble Al Porter and Pr. Jeannine Porter this year. On behalf of our Temple, I wish to thank & recognize Noble Al & Pr. Jeannine for preparing and serving our luncheons over the years. We have thoroughly enjoyed the meals made with their loving hands. Your service to Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 will be greatly missed! In addition, we would like to thank Noble Mike Horn for his assistance with serving and his willingness to lend a hand no matter
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what is needed. We look forward to our Princess Royal, Diane Anderson taking the lead with our after meeting lunches!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! Don’t forget the gift that keeps on
giving is the gift of membership in Daughters of the Nile. Our next Ceremonial is coming up in February and we have a few candidates in waiting and would love more. Our household has a very large roof -- why not give that special Lady in your life
the gift of membership in Daughters of the Nile!
Keep shining!
Nile Love,Sarah Mobroten
Queen Mat-Sha Temple No. 62
It’s kettle time.
The Salvation Army of Austin kicked off its annual kettle drive Monday with a $900 donation from the Austin Shriners and a new goal: $125,000 over the next two months through kettle donations and mail appeals.
Lt. David Amick said the kettle drive is but one of several large-scale campaigns Salvation Army volunteers are kicking off over the next few weeks, as the Salvation Army will also be involved in upcoming coat and food drives.
“It’s been crazy,” he said.
The annual kettle drive accounts for about a quarter of the Salvation Army’s annual budget and helps fund Salvation Army programs to help the community.
Amick said the Salvation Army was still looking for volunteers to help participate in the kettle drive. Volunteers have signed up for about 700 hours thus far, but the Salvation Army needs to fill 2,000 more hours. Amick said almost all
of the kettle bell stations in the Austin area are indoors, so volunteers likely won’t have to worry about the weather.
Some area organizations don’t worry about things like the weather, however. The Austin Shriners, who are a part of the local Mason Lodge, annually raise thousands of dollars for the Salvation Army, often from a single day of bell-
ringing. Last year, the Shriners gave about $8,400 to the Salvation Army.
“It’s always been a treat to help the Salvation Army,” Brad Stout, president of the local Shriners, said.
For more information about volunteering, contact the Salvation Army at 507-437-456
Austin Shriners members joke around with Lt. David Amick, center, in front of the Salvation Army of Austin’s kettle drive sign in front of Hy-Vee Monday. The Salvation Army kicked off its annual
kettle drive this week
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Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends of the Auxiliary,
Wow, what a fun time we all had in Kenyon! It was really great that fifty-seven of you were able to join us for this wonderful event. The tour of Kenyon’s historic home, the Martin T. Gunderson House was absolutely delightful. The home is on the National Historic Register. It was interesting to hear that the home was pre-cut and came to Kenyon in a railroad box car in the early 1900’s. The Kenyon Area Historical Society
has been in charge of the house interior and the tours since it was organized in 1976. Thank you, Frank Peterson PP for paying the admittance fee for all of us to tour this home.
Following the tour, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Schweich Hotel and an inspiring presentation by Jane Ward who is a trainer for the “Helping Paws Dogs” organization. Jane brought her service dog, Tori, with her to demonstrate the many commands service dogs are taught. We were impressed to learn how valuable service dogs are for people with disabilities, and what a huge commitment it is to
take on the responsibility of training these dogs. It really was an informative day. Thank you so much to Auxiliary Board members Sue Doty and Betty Porter and Auxiliary members Bev Peterson and Cora Lee Monroe for planning and hosting this great event. Thank you to Cora Lee also for making all of the centerpieces and goodie cups. The centerpieces were given to people who attended the event.
It is that time of year again when we are filling Christmas stockings with toys for the children at Shriners Hospital. Thank you to everyone who has donated toys to the Auxiliary to make this mission possible. We could never do this without your continued support all year long in addition to the extra toys we have received during the holiday season. Thank you Jennifer Hill for the bags of toys you brought to our Oct. event. Thank you also to Ellen and Tom Maine for the wonderful toys we received from your MG Car Club. Several years ago, Ellen and Tom influenced their MG Car Club to collect toys and donate them to our Auxiliary for the Children at Shriners Hospital, and the Club continues to give us their annual donation of many, many toys just in time for us to include them in the Christmas stockings. Thank you also to all of you who helped make the stockings and filled
Attendees at the Auxiliary event in Kenyon
Ellen Maine with some of the toys donated by Ellen and Tom’s MG Car Club
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the stockings. If you are interested in assisting in the distribution of the stockings, please contact Marjorie Park.
Our last Auxiliary event for 2014 will be our Holiday Party at the Mendakota Country Club on Dec. 6. This will be another great event, and what a wonderful way to start your Holiday season. It will be an opportunity to enjoy a fabulous lunch, be entertained by the musical group “Flute Cocktail”, and have time to visit with friends in an elegant setting. Thank you to Elizabeth Ekholm, Kathy Flicek, and Betty Porter who are planning this event. I hope we see you there!
Please mark your calendars now; so, you don’t miss the last event of the year!
Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your Chairman, and thank you for all of your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
The Osman Womens Auxiliary Board is wishing all of you and your families a wonderful Holiday season!
Rose West, Chairman [email protected]
651-459-3813
A special thank you to the people listed herewho gave Gifts, Memorials or Honoraria tothe Osman Womens Auxiliary July 1 toSeptember 30, 2014. Your continuedsupport is greatly needed and appreciated.
Elizabeth EkholmGifts, Memorials, Honoraria
Osman Womens Auxiliary
P.P. Hank and Mary EllenPaulson
Russ and Pauline Christofk
Jerry Payne and Nancy Fish
ElizabethEkholm
Darwin and Barbara Karum
Charles and Evelyn Vahouse
Bev and Stewart Nelson
P.P. Jim and Joan Sweitzer
Shirley McNary
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Make checks payable to: Osman Womens Auxiliary. Send check along with thisform to: Elizabeth Ekholm, Memorial Chairman. 1703 Lilac Lane. MendotaHeights, MN 55118
Sue Doty, Frank Peterson PP, Cora Lee Monroe, Bev Peterson, and Betty Porter who planned and hosted the event in Kenyon
Jane Ward and Tori demonstrating service dog commands
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Now Hear This
Osman Shrine Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy. – St. Paul, MN Buffet in Spur 5:00 – 6:00 Nobles
Election of Officers Imperial and Midwest Representatives
Osman Properties, Inc. Election of Officers
Section 5.6 Election Regulations: 5.6.1 Prohibited practices The printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets or other devices, by a Noble suggesting, recommending, opposing or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in Osman Shriners is prohibited. 5.6.2 Penalties For any violation of Section 5.6.1., the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of the officers void and order a new election. 5.6.3 Ballots Election of officers shall be by separate written ballot and by a majority vote of those present and voting. An oral ballot may be used when there is only one nominee. A blanket ballot for all offices is prohibited. The ballots cast in any contested election for any office shall be retained in the custody of the Recorder for a period of 90 days following the election, after which they may be destroyed unless the Imperial Potentate otherwise orders.
To be voted upon: Due notice is hereby given that, at a stated meeting of Osman Shrine on
January 6, 2015, as authorized by Osman Bylaws Section 9.8 Life Membership-Meritorious Service will be voted on.
Attest. Roger Berge, Potentate Thomas West, Recorder
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Osman Shrine Center - 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, St. Paul, MNBuffet meal from 5:00 - 6:00 pm for Nobles
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Charles VanHouseMax Pecht II
The Osman Shrine Clowns held the first annual Past Potentate’s Roast. This year we roasted Illustrious Sir Dick Thompson. The event was held at Mancini’s Char House. As guests started to arrive, they mingled and laughed; it was a joyous scene of friends getting together for a great cause. Ill Sir Dick Thompson chose to have the money raised to be donated to the Child Life Department at the Twin Cities Shrine Hospital. The Child Life department supports 5 different camps, prom
night and various different activities throughout the year. As we laughed with the different roasters throughout the evening, we realized that Ill Sir Dick Thompson has influenced a lot of people in his life and in his time as Osman Shrine’s Potentate. We want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate this night with us.
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Dear Fellow Nobles, While serving as Imperial Potentate, I find myself spending a lot of time traveling from one event or meeting to the next. This is worthwhile because it provides opportunities to meet so many of you – on both the fraternal and hospital side – and really see how important Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children are to our members, staff, patients and families. The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open concluded just days ago in Las Vegas. Of course, it was a top-notch professional golf tournament, and the winners took home a handsome purse, and countless memories. But it was more than that – it was a tremendous opportunity to share what it means to be a Shriner with many new friends, and a chance to showcase the impact Shriners Hospitals for Children can have on the lives of children.
Our National Patient Ambassadors, Joe Dertinger of Minnesota and Katie Ladlie of Missouri did an outstanding job of sharing their stories – and of challenging the pro golfers to learn a bit about living with a disability in a very personal and tangible way through an event called “The Hospital Experience.” I want to commend and thank everyone whose months of effort and planning were clearly evident throughout the highly successful weeklong event. We have asked nobles to remember their pride in being a Shriner – the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and all it signifies is certainly a source of pride. This event should make us all proud to be Shriners, especially because of the awareness it builds worldwide. Congratulations to the 2014 Shriners Open Champion, Ben Martin, on his first ever PGA TOUR victory. Martin finished at 20-under 264 to bring home the trophy.
Prior to the golf tournament, we were in St. Louis for the cornerstone laying
ceremony for the new hospital, which is scheduled to open early next year. It was an honor to witness our brother Masons from the Grand Lodge of Missouri perform this particularly moving and traditional ceremony. More than 700 Masons and Shriners from the Midwest were on hand to witness this special occasion. It is always wonderful when Masons and Shrine-Masons can gather and work together. We look forward to continued progress on the St. Louis hospital, and to opening day.
Emphasizing Membership It was our pleasure to attend the 2014 Shriners International Membership Seminar earlier this month. More than 300 nobles and their ladies representing 118 temples attended the interesting and informative event as well as representatives from the Grand Lodges and Daughters of the Nile. I would like to challenge the temples to strive for 100 percent participation in 2015. Congratulations to seminar leader Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder, Chairman of the Imperial Membership Committee and Imperial Oriental Guide, for presenting such a successful event. As we mentioned during the meeting, the most important work happens now – after the participants have returned home and shared what they learned with the nobles at their temples, and plans for implementing the information are made. As we stress at every opportunity, remember why you became a Shriner, and make the fraternity and your part in it a source of pride in your life.
We spend a significant amount of time attending Shrine Association meetings. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the fraternity at a more local level. It is important to remember that we are hundreds of thousands of members strong – and each member is important and valued. It was my pleasure to meet
the August Shriner of the Month Carl E. Hall of Ainad Shriners at the recent Great Lakes Shrine Association meeting. The Shriner of the Month Award program was initiated to honor our local unsung heroes – the “everyday” Shriner you can always depend on to do the work that needs to be done. Temples and hospitals can make nominations for this award. To learn more, please visit Shriners Village.
Remembering Our Soldiers At the end of the month, we will participate in the annual wreath-laying ceremony, along with leaders and members of the International Association Legions of Honor, at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. The monument recognizes services of an unidentified soldier and honors the memory of all soldiers who gave their lives in war. We were honored to be part of a similar event last June at the Canadian National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, honoring the memory of Canadian soldiers lost in war. Thousands of our own brothers have served in the armed forces and we pay tribute to each of their sacrifices. It is a privilege to honor all the veterans and current soldiers, who risk their lives for a peaceful world.
A Message from the Imperial Potentate
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OSMAN Children’s Holiday Party
Sunday, December 7th1:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Osman Event Center/Lost Spur
BRING YOUR KIDS, GRANDKIDS, NIECES, NEPHEWS, FRIEND’S KIDS
FAMILIES FROM THE TWIN CITIES SHRINE HOSPITAL ARE WELCOMED
Photos with Santa to take homeLight snacks, Punch, and Coffee provided
Please consider making a donation and /or volunteering to help make this a great Holiday party by contacting Mike Nehm, Oriental Guide at
[email protected] or 651-269-2826
Please RSVP by December 3rd to Doreen at Osman 651-452-5660.
Being Considerate and Appreciative As Shriners we strive to live with a sense of brotherly love and charity (consideration) toward one another. I would like to ask that we extend kindness or politeness even further, especially to our staff. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions about projects, programs or publications, please remember to express them in a positive, considerate manner, and remember that our staff works very hard
and does the best they can to do what we ask of them. As my next message will be in December, Cheryl and I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your support, and your participation in your fraternity and philanthropy. Here in the U.S., we officially celebrate Thanksgiving in November; our Canadian friends and families held their Thanksgiving holiday early this month, and other countries have similar times for reflection and gratitude. We all have
much to appreciate and be thankful for, and we wish everyone a meaningful time on their special day. Thank you for all you do for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Yours in the faith,
Dale W. Stauss Imperial Potentate
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Provost Holiday party
Past Potentate’s party
Alexandria Holiday party
Albert Lea Cars & SC
Legion of Honor, East Central SC Holiday party
Rochester SC Holiday party
St Cloud SC Holiday party
Women’s Auxiliary Holiday party, Mighty Mites Holiday party
Office Closed
Kids Holiday Party
Director Staff Holiday Party
Club & Unit Holiday Parade to Glory party Clown Party
Austin SC & Oriental Band Holiday party
To access the online Osman Shrine calendar please go to www.osmanshrine.org/node/3.
If you want to add the calendar to your personal Gmail account simply click on the Google Calendar button in the lower right and follow the instructions.
Upcoming Events
NOW HEAR THISWith Concerns of the arrival date
of the Osman in your mailbox.
Osman Shrine Board of Officers has made the decision to move the due date for your articles to
the 10th of the month.
January New Years Brunch 1stAnnual Meeting 6thPotentates Reception 10thOne Day To Masonry 18thWinter Carnival Parade 25th
FebruaryClub & Unit Seminar 7th MSA Winter Session 12th -14th
MarchStated Meeting 10thOsman Circus 23rd – 29th
April
MayCeremonial 2nd Club & Unit 12th Hospital Days 16th
June Stated Meeting 9th
HUFLI 2014
2750 Sibley Memorial HighwaySt. Paul, MN 55121
651/452-5660
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Thanks for the memories