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DECEMBER 2013 VOLUME 87 - NUMBER 11

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OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:WEDNESDAY, December 11th

CLOSED STATED MEETING - Elections Zem Zem 5pm, Dinner 6pm, Meeting 7pm

-- Yours In The Faith, Illustrious Sir James Hutchins, Potentate

FROM YOUR POTE

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THE ASSISTANT RABBAN

by Dave Brady Sr.

THE CHIEF RABBAN’S CORNER

by Craig Jacobson

IN THIS ISSUECalendar 11Directory 2Donations 10Divan Messages 1Unit and Club News 4-5, 8

2013 is quickly drawing to a close, and what a wonder-ful year it has been. We have had a number of great new members and overall, our clubs and units have had an enjoyable and profitable year.

My thanks to all Nobles, Ladies and members of the Units and Clubs who sup-ported the Nile throughout 2013. Keeping our fraternal

organization active and advertising the great philan-thropic work we do is hugely important. Every activity or event in which we participate helps us spread the word about our great organization.

We have several special events coming up in the next two months, and we hope you will mark your calen-dars and plan to attend. On December 7th we will hold our annual Holiday Ball. Lady Marilyn and I look for-ward to this event each year. A Nile tradition, the ball is a festive way to start the holiday season in style. Nile will be decorated for the holidays, thanks to the ladies of the Holiday Ball Decorating Committee and Drag-gin’ Ladies. Chief Aide John de Carteret and Executive Aide Larry Bronner, Chairperson, and Lady Annie are working on creating decorations, a tasty menu and hiring a musical group for an evening of dining and dancing. The cost for this evening out is just $45.00 per person. Tickets are available at the Shrine office, or if you would prefer to pick up your tickets at the Will Call Table on the night of the dance, just call the office to reserve your seats. In addition, a special rate Shriner hotel package at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites has been arranged, so we don’t have to drive home late at night. Plan now to support Nile and enjoy a great evening of dinner and dancing with fellow Shriners, friends and family. Check out the display ad in this Smile with Nile for more details on the Holiday Ball, and save the date, December 7th.

December 11th will be 2013’s last Stated Meeting. It will be a closed meeting. Elections for 2014 Divan officers will be held at this time. Be sure to bring your current membership card in order to be admitted. Remember, this year we have at least one position with multiple candidates, so your vote really does count.

At 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 15th, the Nile Clown Unit will host their annual Kids Christmas Party at the Nile. This is always a fun event for the whole family. I’ll be bringing my grandkids to visit with Rudolph and Santa. I hope to see you there.

In response to a number of Noble’s requests, Nile will once again hold a New Year’s Eve party. Assistant Rabban Dave Brady, High Priest & Prophet Don Lane and Treasurer, Ill. Dave Ramich, PP, have put this event together. Save the evening of December 31st to bring in the New Year in style and check out Smile with Nile for more information about New Years Eve at Nile.

Our November 2nd Ceremonial and Crab Feed went very well.We had 23 new nobles who enjoyed these events. The electricity in the room with all the new nobles that went through the hot sands was something that has not been felt for years at Nile. Getting our new Nobles involved right away looks like the way to do it in the future.

We had great attendance at our annual “Kash for Kids” Turkey raffle on Friday November 15th. There were 80 turkeys given away for Thanksgiving. Thank you to all who attended and worked all the events in November.

The remaining events for the year are the Holiday Ball on December 7th, Nile stated meeting on Wednesday December 11th (Elections), Kids Christmas party on Sunday December 15th at 1:00 pm, and a New Year’s Eve party in the Ball room on December 31st starting at 8:00 pm. For the New Year’s Eve party there will be a DJ, and entertainment. Hors d’ oeuvres will be available all evening. Tickets are $45.00 per person and can be bought at the Nile office, or at the door. Dress for the evening ranges from jeans to tuxes and formals, whatever you want to wear.

If you have not been to a Shrine club meeting, please con-sider attending one near you. If you are not sure where the closest one is located, contact the Nile office for when, where, and what time they meet, or look in SWN. Here is a list of the Shrine Clubs. West Seattle SC (Burien), Renton SC (Renton), Olympic Peninsula SC (Sequim), Kitsap County SC (Bremerton), Whidbey Island SC (Oak Harbor), Skagit Valley SC (Mount Vernon), Northwest SC (Bellingham), and Eastside SC (Bellevue).

As always we look forward to visiting clubs and units and will continue to do so when we can. See you soon. Until next month, take care.

As time passes us all, it is a wonder that we have any time at all to explore, seek, venture and do the things that matter the most to one’s personal life and accomplishments. As each of us advance through life, we tend to fall into comfort zone or a rut. Health and income is a driving factor in what we are able to do.

I challenge each of you to set achievable goals, a Bucket List if you wish. Let’s set out by developing a NILE SHRINE BUCKET LIST. Yes, you read this right, a Nile Shrine Bucket list. This list must have a meaning to you personally. What would the list look like? Here are a few ideas:

• Visit a Shrine Hospital (in state or out) • Join a club or unit • Volunteer for a fundraiser • Bring a friend to Nile • Attend a Pacific Northwest Shrine Association event • Attend a Shrine International event

This list is just to get you to start thinking of your own list of things you may want to do. Make a game of it and challenge others to join you and support your efforts as well as theirs. This bucket list can expand into many other areas. Remember this list must mean something to you. Use the bucket list to make a difference not only in your own life but others as well. By visiting the Shrine Hospital for Children for instance, it creates a connection that ties one to the purpose of helping others far beyond one’s own expectations. Isn’t that why we’re involved and having FUN as Shriners along the way.

Now, let’s not wait another second. Get going! Good Health and Good luck!

Kids Christmas Party

December 15th, 1 pm

NILE HOLIDAY BALLSaturday, December 7th, 5:30 pm

MIDNIGHTOASIS

December 31st, 8 pm

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ELECTED DIVAN Potentate James Hutchins Chief Rabban Craig Jacobson Assistant Rabban David Brady, Sr. High Priest and Prophet Don Lane Oriental Guide Gale Kenney Treasurer David Ramich, P.P. Recorder Richard Syson

APPOINTED DIVAN 1st Ceremonial Master Al P. Lehner 2nd Ceremonial Master Harry Ginther Master of Ceremonies Larry Gillespie Orator Alden Sarmiento Marshal Terry Paull Assistant Marshal Carl Alexander, P.P. Captain of the Guard Rod Grosso Outer Guard Richard Blodgett

POTENTATE’S AIDES Executive Aide Larry Bronner Executive Aide Dennis “D.J.” Synnott Chief Aide John de Carteret Assistant Chief Aide Scott Wells Aide-Entertainment Dennis Wilkins

IMPERIAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Potentate James Hutchins Chief Rabban Craig Jacobson Assistant Rabban David Brady, Sr. Recorder Richard Syson

AMBASSADORS Grand Lodge Sat Tashiro, P.P. York Rite T.H. Dickason Scottish Rite Sat Tashiro, P.P. Association of Shrine Oriental Bands Norm Wold PNW Shrine Assoc. of Oriental Bands Dave Barney Daughters of the Nile Dale Good Ladies Oriental Shrine Frank Martinez Damascus Lodge #199 Bryan Bechler Youth Groups - Demolay Jerry Parton Youth Groups - Rainbow Bob W. Wilson Youth Groups - Jobs Daughters Steve Morgan Ambassador-at-Large James “Yogi” Kalis Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Knight Ambassador-at-Large Sid Baggett

EMERITUS OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENTS Board of Governors-Spokane Ken Freeman Board of Governors-Spokane Gerald Seldon, P.P. Recorder James W. Hart Jr.

DIRECTORS Director of Uniformed Units Jud Chapin Director of Nile Fundraisers David Ramich, P.P. Director of Protocol and Rituals Carl Alexander, P.P. Director of Rituals Richard Kovak, P.P. Director of Public Relations Joe Busch Director of Membership Dennis Wilkins Asst. Director of Membership Ed Broker Asst. Director of Membership Jim Hansen Director of Golf Activities Richard Sardeson, P.P. Director of Management Systems Donald Moore Director of Crown of Honor Howard Wise Director of Shrine Clubs David Peterson Deputy Director of Shrine Clubs Steven M. Wilson Director of Patient Travel Dennis “D.J.” Synnott Asst. Director of Patient Travel Ron Savage Patient Travel Volunteer Dellazine Moran

COMMITTEES Co-Chairman - Bluegrass Don Lane Co-Chairman - Bluegrass Steve Kiley Co-Chairman - Bluegrass Jerry Smith Chairman - Golf Morrie Olsen Chairman - Golf Richard Sardeson, P.P. Chairman - $100 Million Club Virgil Mudd Co-Chairman - $100 Million Club Ned Daniels Chairman - Insurance Committee Al Dillan Chairman - Building and Grounds George Young Chairman - Hospital Forrest Wright Chairman - Pote’s Ball John de Carteret Co-Chairman - Pote’s Ball Larry Bronner Chairman - Winter Ball Larry Bronner Co-Chairman - Winter Ball John de Carteret Chairman - Haunted House David Ramich, P.P. Chairman - Nile Family Picnic JR Henning Co-Chairman - Nile Family Picnic Joe Busch Chairman - Navy Day Jerry Biddle Chairman - Easter Egg Hunt Gerald “Jerry” Seldon Jr. Chairman - Kids Christmas Party Gerald “Jerry” Seldon Jr. Chairman - St. Patrick’s Day Bob O’Brien

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS Donor Giving Frank Young Historian Richard Kovak, P.P. Nile Piper Raymond Colby Nile Piper Larry Wing Parliamentarian Carl Alexander, P.P. Photographer Baltazar Gatan Temple Attorney Richard Kovak, P.P. Chaplain E. Jeff Craig Asst. Chaplain Richard Kovak, P.P. Hospital Representative - Portland Sat Tashiro, P.P. Hospital Representative - Portland Al Dillan Hospital Representative - Portland Carl Alexander, P.P. Hospital Representative - Portland Frank Young Hospital Representative - Spokane Eugene Gilbert, P.P. Hospital Representative - Spokane Don Lane

SHRINE CLUBS Eastside Shrine Club John de Carteret Kitsap Peninsula Shrine Club Fred Corbett Northwest Shrine Club Ron Fine Olympic Peninsula Shrine Club Steve Lingle Renton Shrine Club Richard Brandon Skagit County Shrine Club George Brown South Whidbey Shrine Club Jim Fulton West Seattle Shrine Club Bob Rice Whidbey Island Shrine Club Donald Dubois

UNIT HEADS President/Band Bob Wilson Captain/Calliope Robert T. Wilson President/Car Club A. Gary O’Leary President/Chanters Robert Starowski President/Clowns Gerald Seldon Jr. Director/Director’s Staff Jim Butler Captain/Drum & Bugle Corps Lance Schwartz Wagon Master/Fun On Wheels Glenn Baily Jr. President/Golf Club Arne Ringstad President/Greeters Roy Gorud President/Hospital Supply Corps. Eugene Gilbert, P.P. Commander/Legion of Honor “Mac” Mckinney Captain/Legion of Honor Drill Team Gerald Prouty Captain/Mini-Bikes Howard Wise Nile Park Ranger James “Yogi” Kalis Swordmaster/Ceremonial Swordsmen Neil Horman Sultan/Oriental Band Tony Bernales President/Past Masters Club Bryan Bechler Sheriff/Sportsmen’s Club Robert Sluder High Shire Reeve/Shurtah Scott Smith Director/Temple Guard Gerald “JR” Henning Director/Truckers Robert Clark President/Zem Zem Terry Grove

Nile Directory 425-774-9611, 425-672-1833 fax

Potentate - James Hutchins [email protected] x217 Chief Rabban - Craig Jacobson x218 Recorder - Dick Syson [email protected] x215 Treasurer - David Ramich [email protected] x216 Membership - Howard Wise [email protected] x213 Accounting [email protected] x214 Volunteer’s Desk x211 Divan Desk (office) x228 #19 Bar & Grill Office x311 Restaurant x312 Catering/O’Callahan’s x411 Pro Shop x512 Security x612 Men’s Golf Club x613 Patient Support Office - Dennis “D.J.” Synnott, x611 Ron Savage, Dellazine Moran or 800-432-8200

FOR YOUR INFORMATION···

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11th

STATED MEETING - Nobles Only ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Zem Zem 5pm, Dinner 6pm, Meeting 7pm

The Potentatecontinued from page 1

Alejandrino C Taculad

Alfred J. Luberts, 3rd

Armando R. Mamaril

Arthur S Bartole

Baltazar R. Gatan

Casey J Bryner

Cesar V. Valera

Charles A Blake

Charles G Bell, Jr

Charles R Allen

Charles W McQuery

Darel E Maxfield, Sr

David C. Bacalis

David Orseth

Donald L Dayment

Donald L Higgerson

Douglas A Baker, PP

Douglas A Scansen

Duke Garland

Edmund S Hao

Edward T Grimes

Frank H Devlin

Fred T Thornburgh

Gene E Gannon

George L Owen

George O Smith, Jr

Harold K Dahl

Henry M Deppner

James L Baskett

Jeffrey L Roush

DO YOU KNOW ANY OF THESE NOBLES?The below listed Nobles are in danger of being dropped from our rolls on December 31st for non-payment of dues. If you know any of them, even slightly, please contact them and encourage them to pay their 2012 dues as soon as possible. If they are unable to pay, ask them to contact the Recorder for assistance in this matter.

Jerry J Wilkins

John A Gilbert

John L Hannaman

John R Strobel

John W Wilson

Karl A Morse

Kenneth C Weaver

Kenneth R Jakobsen

Leonard F Weinberg

Marvin P Wilson

Matthew T Powell

Ralph Buchan

Renato Fernandez

Richard A Tonkin

Richard B Norman

Richard T Ellersick

Richard T. Heston

Roald Blom

Robert L Blakey

Samson T Jalandoni

Sean C. Salazar

Stephen P Yaw, Sr

Tal Brammer

Thomas N Thompson

Timothy M Springstead

Walter C McCullough, Jr

Walter L Bisson

William G Lowe

Yim Chuen Fu

On January 11th, Nile will hold its annual installa-tion of Officers. All elected and appointed officers of Nile and its Clubs and Units should plan to attend. A Noble must be elected (or appointed) in order to be eligible to hold an office, and installation is required before a Noble can exercise the duties of his office.

You have greatly honored me this year with the op-portunity to be your 2013 Potentate. Nobles and Ladies have been most kind and supportive of both Lady Marilyn and me. During this past year, my goal has been to work for the best interest of the Nile. It is, and has been, my earnest desire to “meet on the level and part upon the square” with peace and harmony prevailing. Lady Marilyn and I love you, our fellow Nobles and Ladies, the Nile and our Shriner’s hospi-tals and kids.

In 2014, I will no longer be a member of your Divan, but I will not disappear from view. Noble Jim Hart, the outstanding director of our world famous Nile Oriental Band, has asked that I take over his position as band director. I have agreed. Jim Hart has had a major role in the success of our band. I will do my best to fill his shoes. In 2014 I also plan to continue my memberships in our Nile Greeters, Zem Zem, Golf Club, Temple Guard and Past Masters clubs and units. These memberships should keep me sufficiently busy to stay out of trouble, and I look forward to spending time with the great Nobles and Ladies of the Nile.

Thank you for all of your support during 2013. Re-member, we are “United for a Noble Cause.”

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Smile with Nile SUBMISSIONS

1. Submit articles, editorials, pictures and advertisements by the 8th of the month preceding publication. 2. Submit in electronic form. 3. Good submissions promote Shrinedom, Nile and your organization. 4. Write for everyone, not just your members. 5. Each unit and club gets a free ad in each issue. 6. We do not print meeting minutes. 7. Don’t hesitate to contact the editor for assistance at 206-999-2808 or [email protected]

FOR YOUR INFORMATION···PNSA

(Pacific NW Shrine Association)August 6-10, 2014, Boise, Idaho

For those Nile Shriners planning to attend PNSA in Boise, ID, August 6-10, 2014, we are holding a block of rooms at the Headquarters hotel, The Riverside.

SPECIAL CONVENTION RATES $109 plus tax per room per night for either one King Bed or two Queen Beds

In order to hold this block (within the PNSA block) we need to submit our names and individual credit cards all together on one list. Do “not” phone the ho-tel directly since the reservation agents will not know to book them out of our block.

Please contact W. Scott Wells, Assistant Chief Aide, with the names and credit card information to use for holding the room(s).

This will “hold” your room and it can be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival with no penalty.

W. Scott Wells 4056 - 46th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116 206 932 0162 (home) 206 915 0328 (cell) [email protected]

ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS

December 11, 2013, 7:00 pm 2013 dues card required for admittance

The Annual Election of Officers of the Nile Shriners and of the Nile Shriners Representatives to the Imperial Council for the year 2014, will be held at the Stated Meet-ing, 7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Nile Shrine Center. The by-laws of Shriners International, an Iowa Corporation, under section 325.11 provides:

325.11 ELECTION REGULATIONS a.) Electioneering: A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine Temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his educational background, his vocational history and his Masonic and Shrine record.

The printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, e-mail or other de-vices by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggest-ing, opposing, or containing the names of candidates for office in the Temple is prohibited.

(REVISED REGULATION 2011) b.) Violation: For any violation of a.) the Imperial Poten-tate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of the Officers void and order a new election.

c.) Notice: At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election of the Temple, the Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section.

Richard D. Syson, Recorder

It’s the Nile Clowns Annual

Kids Christmas PartyDecember 15th, 1 pm

spotlighting

“Jeff Evans’ Strolling Magic”

Bring the Kids, the Grandkids and the Neighbor Kids.

Enjoy the afternoon, sing someCarols, visit with Santa and Rudolf.

Free Candy and Balloons

RED SKELTON AWARDDear Fellow Nobles:

On behalf of Shriners International, I am pleased to announce the creation of the Red Skelton Shriners Community Awareness Award. With membership as our primary focus, this initiative recognizes temples that demonstrate exemplary work in creating a posi-tive Shriners’ identity within their local communities. Inspired by the Masonic Service Association of North America’s (MSANA) Mark Twain Award, the Red Skelton Shriners Community Awareness Award is designed to raise awareness of the Shriners fraternity in an effort to increase both temple membership and patient volumes at Shriners Hospitals for Children®.

Named after one of our own great communicators, Red Skelton, I encourage each temple to develop imaginative and creative ways of engaging and informing the public on both our great organiza-tions. In short, the award’s goal is to promote positive communication among our temples, shrine clubs and the hundreds of thousands of men, whom I have the honor of calling “brother.”

Starting now, every temple must register on Shriners Village (Click Here to Register) by January 31, 2014 to be eligible for the first award which will be presented at the 2014 Imperial Session held in Minneapolis, July 6-10. Once all materials are submitted, the Imperial Public Relations Committee (IPRC) will then evaluate each registered temple’s community awareness initia-tives, activities and resourcefulness. To recognize the winning temples, Potentates and PR Chairmen will be invited to attend the Imperial Potentate’s reception at Session and will receive reserved VIP seating at the 89th East-West Shrine Game® on January 18, 2014. While all details and submission requirements can be found on Shriners Village, please contact the corporate Public Relations Department ([email protected]) for additional information, if needed.

Best of luck to all participating temples and I look forward to the great success of this initiative.

Yours in the faith, John A. Cinotto, Imperial Potentate Setting the Pace for a Strong Future

Submit your articles, ads, announcements, editorials

and pictures for the JANUARY issue of

Smile with Nile by: DECEMBER 8th


Director of Uniformed Units

by Jud Chapin, Director of Uniformed Units

Holiday Greetings Nobles,

The holidays are once again upon us and another year has virtually come and gone. With that having been said , I would like to extend my appreciation and thank you to all for your time and participation during the 2013 parade season .

The parade season started in April at La Connor and ended with the last parade of the season in Granite Falls. It was at the La Connor Parade we were in-formed that the Assistant Director had to resign due to health issues. In May we were informed that the Di-rector was moving out of state in June instead of after the parade season. Nick had the parades pretty well established through July. I was asked if I could spell “Director of Uniformed Units” and the next day I was one. It has been a smooth and fun transition with only one real “challenge,” the I-5 Bridge collapse just before the Bellingham Parade.

In preparation for the 2014 season, let’s take time to make sure our equipment is ready for another parade season; trouble free and ready to go. I look forward to seeing you down the road .

Calliope

by Bob T. Wilson, Captain

The Calliope Unit re-elected: Bob T. Wilson - Captain Jud Chapin - 1st Lt. Bob O’Brien - Secretary/Treasurer.

There were 23 new members at the Ceremonial on November 2nd. Welcome, and the Calliope unit would like to encourage new members to consider joining us where you can participate in parades, etc. And, if you play the piano so much the better.

We presently meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:30 for lunch and the meeting to follow. These hours could be changed for those working members. Please contact our Secretary, Bob O’Brien at [email protected] for more information and a petition.

Fun On Wheels

by Glenn Bailey, Wagonmaster

Fun on Wheels officers for 2014 are: Jay Sardeson, Wagonmaster; Glenn Bailey, Asst, Wagonmaster; Dick Sellevold, Secretary; Russ Davis, Treasurer.

Congratulations and may you have a successful year. Three outings are already being set up for 2014.

George and Suzanne Young will be our first Trail-bosses for the Chehalis outing in April. Dates to be announced. Show your support for the first RV social event. Let’s get the year off to a good start.

Thanks to everyone who made the November Thanks-giving dinner meeting a truly fine event. Our Decem-ber dinner meeting will be our Holiday social event of the year. Guests are always welcome to our dinner meetings at the Nile in the Red Room. Please plan to attend and enjoy the company of our wonderful members.

For anyone wanting to experience a trail outing with our club, please contact Glenn Bailey at 206-365-8003. You may just want to become a member!

Oriental Band

by Jim Hart

The Nile Oriental Band gave its last performance of the year at the Nile Ceremonial on November 2nd. There were more than 20 band members at this event. We did a great job even if we played one number twice - so who could tell?

The OB Christmas Party will be on Saturday, Decem-ber 14th, in the Potentate’s Lounge. It is necessary that reservations be made by contacting Pasha II Larry Gillespie. Members who desire to participate in a gift exchange ($20 minimum) can do so. Please mark your gift either “M” or “F” for obvious reasons.

Elections will be held at the business meeting on De-cember 10th.

OB dues of $20 are now being collected and if you want to be included in the 2014 OB Directory, pay your dues right away!

Shurtah

The November business meeting was well attended with over 25 members present and several Nobles from the Divan. Everyone was treated to a great dinner of chili with Polish sausages, Marie Calendar corn bread, salad, and plenty of libations to keep everyone happy!

The primary business of the evening was the election of new officers for the 2014 year. They are: High Shire Reeve - Richard Kovak Low Shire Reeve - Mike Tando Treasurer - Jerry Smith Recorder - Skipp Metzger Baliff -John Guich.

It was announced that the incoming officers for the Gizeh Shrine, Shurtah Club are: High Shire Reeve, Noble Wally Lee; Low Shire Reeve, Noble Ed Wilson; and the Recorder/Bailiff, Noble Blair Schaufele.

The Nile Shurtah Christmas Party will be held on Sat-urday, December 21st in the Pote’s Lounge. Additional details will follow as soon as the Recorder is notified.

Noble Don Lane announced that the Nile Center is

having a New Year’s Eve celebration from 8:00 p.m. to midnight with plenty of food and entertainment for all. The charge will be $45/person. Arrangements are being made for some accommodation packages and shuttle service.

The next Shurtah meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at the Nile Center. The “refreshment cen-ter” will open at 5:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:45 pm and the business meeting starting at 6:30 pm.

Sportsmen’s Club

by Robert Sluder

Howdy all. It has been a great year for our club.

We enjoyed working with the Friends of the NRA and helping them this year.

We have our new Logo and are in the process of making jackets with our name and alias on the front, the Logo on the Back (which is really cool) and the American Flag on the Sleeve.

Our 2014 calendar will be filled with Camping and fishing trips, happenings at the Masonic Family Park, WA Hunter Education classes, speakers, Murder Mys-tery Dinner Event, working with the cub scouts, air rifle and archery events, gold panning, outings, Friends of the NRA Banquet on May 3rd and much more.

We are also gearing up for a Membership Drive. Our membership committee will let prospective members know what we are all about.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: We are finishing our new clubhouse. It’s looking great and next to it will be an air rifle/archery area. All brand new.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm, beginning with refreshments and snacks. Come check us out, you will be glad you did. For more info, call 206-235-7714 and ask for Bob

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Ladies’ Golf Club

by Sheri Baker

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2013 it’s a perfect time to reflect on this past golf season. How fortunate we were to have such pleasant weather and to enjoy the company of friends and fellow golf members.

Thank you to every one who contributed to making the Ladies Division a fun place to be every Tuesday. If you were there for the competition or for a fun game, this time of year is sad. However, we will again meet next March.

A special thank you to our Pro, Joe Korn and his wonderful staff for being there whether it’s checking us in every week or answering rules questions, you’re the best. Also, a big thank you to the amazing grounds crew for their tireless efforts in keeping the Nile Shrine Golf Course a great place to play.

UNIT AND CLUB NEWS···

KITSAP PENINSULA SHRINE CLUB


Our Trophy Lunch was held December 3rd in the Gold Room and was a fitting way to conclude our year. Captain Toivola welcomed everyone, which included Pro Joe Korn and Illustrious Sir James Hutchins. After a wonderful lunch prepared by O’Callahan’s the award presentation followed. Char Summers, Tournaments Co-Chair, acknowledged winners from the Potentate’s Cup, Captain’s Cup, Club Championship and the Monthly Medal and Consolation Tournaments. Stand-ing trophies engraved with the individual’s names were displayed and photos were taken. Pro Korn presented the Most Improved Player Award for 2013 to Sheri Baker. Elaine Cohn then introduced the 2014 officers and their installation followed. They are Captain-Mary Jo Toivola, Assistant Captain-Karin Ingleright, Secretary-Nan Iskason, Treasurer-Suzanne Young and Trustee-Jeri Gough. Captain Toivola presented small thank you gifts to her 2013 Executive Board and everyone left with a special gift placed at their table.

If you would like to join the Ladies Division, the year-ly dues are $75 for the 18 hole group, $53 for the 9 hole group and $25 for a social membership. Golf member-ship includes your GHIN fees. If you have questions you may call Suzanne Young at 206-363-6152. Checks may be payable to the Women’s Division, Nile Golf Club and sent to 15840 32nd Ave. NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

So as I finish my duties and hand this task off to our incoming Assistant Captain, I feel so blessed to have enjoyed the company of my fellow golfers and the Nile Shrine Golf Club. May you end the 2013 year in peace and welcome 2014 with health and happiness.

Eastside Shrine Club

by Jim Hart

At the Eastside Shrine Club meeting of October 23 there were 28 attending. A very good crowd. All Nobles in attendance were wearing their fezzes, that is except the Potentate. He forgot his. But that was ok, he paid the fine.

With their two daughters now gone from the nest, Molly and John Boose found their house was far larger than they needed so they moved to West Seattle to a condo with a great view. They plan to keep their membership in Eastside SC.

Dick Eakins said that Bill and Ellen Kowalik sold their penthouse in Florida and moved into a care facility. Bill is 93, sharp of mind but vision about gone. He still does his stocks and bonds by telephone. No computer for him.

The meeting of November 20th was at the Big Fish. John DeCarteret, president, offered to again handle these duties in 2014. Henrietta Armfield agreed to continue to send the email announcements. John plans to get with the other officers and see about some sort of fund raiser and how to improve the meetings. We could play Bingo as we do have the equipment.

President John announced that annual dues of $20 are now payable. All Shriners and their ladies are welcome to attend our luncheons especially those residing on the Eastside. Just call Henrietta at 425 836-1278.

UNIT AND CLUB NEWS···

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NILE HAUNTED HOUSE 2013

Kitsap Peninsula

Shrine Clubby Al Dillan, Secretary

Ah, the end of another fine year. Awards, recogni-tions, and kudos will be aplenty at our final meeting of the year scheduled for Saturday, December 14th with Zem-Zem at 4:00 pm followed by business at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. The location is THE AMERICAN LEGION POST, 4930 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. The dinner will be a Surf and Turf menu prepared and served by Nobles Doug McKay and Scot Sageser.

This should be a real treat and a great way to have a Christmas Party. Come one and all! Reservations are always desired but none will be turned away.

As of our November meeting, the Traveling Fez now belongs to Olympic Peninsula Shrine Club, those rascals. We’ll see how long that lasts..

Officers and Delegates for 2014 elected and to be installed in January are: President: Bob Lindkvist 1st Vice President: Orville Stoner 2nd Vice President: Doug McKay Treasurer: Harry Boyd Secretary: Scot Sageser Delegate-North: Scott Coykendall Delegate-Central: Roberto DelaPena Delegate-South: Marv Carter

We wish all who were elected and very successful year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

NorthwestShrine Club

Ron Fine- President/Secretary

On Tuesday December 3rd we will have our monthly meeting at Jeckyl & Hyde Deli and Ale House, 709 W. Orchard Dr. Menu for the evening will be: baked ham/raisin sauce, au gratin potatoes, veggies, casear salad, rolls, coffee, tea and dessert. Cost is $17.00 per person. For reservations contact Noble Ron Fine at 360-676-5747 or [email protected]. Zem Zem - 6:00 pm, Din-ner - 7:00 pm, Meeting - 8:00 pm.

Your new officers for 2014 are: President: Bill Barquist, 1st Vice President: Glen Hutchings, 2nd Vice President Chuck Loney, Treasurer: Gerrit Kuiken, Secretary: Skip Metzger, Board members: Ray Stewart, Greg Cory, Tim Springstead, Chuck Nelson.

Installation of Officers will be Friday January 24th. Cost of dinner is $25.00 per person. Main course: 10 oz cut prime rib or salmon and all the trimmings.

As this will be Lady Sharon’s and my last club meeting we want to thank all of you for your kindness over the years. We will miss you all.

Sunshine Committee: Noble Everett Thompson, would enjoy your phone calls or cards, Noble Rod Dement could use a card as his lady is in a Nursing home.

Wishing all of you the Happy Holidays.

RentonShrine Club

by Andy Wangstad, Secretary

At our most recent meeting, President Dick called the group to order with introductions of visiting Shrine Clubs. Noble Scott Wells of WSSC reported that his Lady Ann had a brain aneurysm but is doing well.

Our election of officers will take place at the December meeting. Those with an interest in an office should con-tact Dick. Only those members current dues can vote.

The Nile Holiday Ball is on Saturday, December 7th and is a Surf & Turf dinner for only $45. Please call the Nile office at 425-774-0611 for tickets or information.

The Potentate stated that we have competitors for the office Potentate this year so it is very important that we all attend the December 11th Stated Meeting.

Nile is in good shape financially. We are tentatively planning a New Year’s Eve party - details will be re-leased as they’re firmed up. He thanked one and all for supporting him during his year as Potentate.

We meet next on Thursday, December 5th to celebrate the Holidays. Our January 2nd meeting is moved to January 9th to avoid the New Years festivities. Please take note.

West SeattleShrine Club

by Bill Fowler, 1st Vice President

It’s winter and this December we at the West Seattle Shrine Club want to recognize Pearl Harbor Day and wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Happy December everyone.

It’s dues time again. Please pay your dues for 2014. The treasurer is willing and able to receive your pay-ment of $10. Also, I’d to recognize Lady Anne Wells for doing a wonderful job at sending out birthday and well wishes cards to our members. If you know a member who is ill please let Lady Anne Wells know.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, December 17th at Angelo’s Restaurant, 601 SW 153rd St., Burien. You can choose your meal from a menu consisting of a fine selection of pasta dishes and very nice salads. Join us in an evening of fun and friendship. Zem-Zem starts at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00 pm. Following the dinner we will have a short business meeting. A raffle follows the meeting.

Visitors are always welcome at WSSC. Guests do not have to be a Mason or Shriner to attend. We’ve been having great turnouts so be sure to let us know if you’re attending. Call Bob Rice at 206-932-0510 or Bill Fowler at 206-457-7133. Hope to see you there!



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Dear Fellow Nobles,

After just a few months into the new Imperial Year, we have received a remarkable response to our goal of membership recruitment and sustainability as well as to our newly implemented programs. Our new programs, such as the Pace Program: Setting the Pace for a Strong Future and The Red Skelton Community Awareness Award, were established to re-energize the nobility to renew their own commitment as a Shriner and to both our organizations. As of to date, more than 50 temples have registered for the Pace Pro-gram, 10 have scheduled dates for their first kick-off meeting, and five temples have completed their first session. This program is available to all temples that have a strong commitment to our membership goals; I encourage all temples to take advantage of this invalu-able resource.

During the 27th annual Shriners International Mem-bership Seminar in Tampa, Fla., our executive leader-ship touched on the importance and power of every noble’s dedication to our membership goals. A wide range of topics, including the Membership Develop-ment System (MDS), mentorship, the three R’s of membership (Relationships, Relationships, Relation-ships) and the importance of the involvement of our ladies were discussed. The keynote speakers provided tangible action plans for recruitment, noble participa-tion within the temples, and communication plans, that can be customized to fit temple-specific initiatives. I urge every Potentate and Divan member to use the information provided to maximize their efforts at the temple level.

One of the highlights during the membership seminar was a focus on the importance of mentorship. Deputy Imperial Potentate Dale Stauss made a key distinction between traditional mentorship and Shrine mentorship:

Mentorship: A personal developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowl-edgeable person.

Shrine Mentorship: Providing immediate brotherly love to our newest members.

Given this definition, every one of us can be a men-tor. I ask each of you to mentor your temple’s new members. We need to be aware of the critical impor-tance of the first few years of membership in terms of retention. Think back to your own experience as a new member, and remember the importance of being welcomed and included, and help provide that experi-ence for our new nobles.

The membership seminar was both productive and ef-fective, and I thank and congratulate everyone involved in providing such an informative, successful event.

A great example for both our existing and new nobility to further our fun and fellowship is by participating in our national events. The Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren Open kicked off earlier this month in Las Vegas in an effort to promote the mission behind our philan-thropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®. While many of us are not be able to attend our national events, I encourage all temples and shrine clubs to host “watch” parties to cheer on and support our awareness efforts.

Also, in just three months’ time the best collegiate football athletes will travel to St. Petersburg, Fla., to display their remarkable talents at the East-West Shrine Game® on January 18, 2014. The game will be broadcast live on NFL Network as well on both 620 WDAE (in the Tampa Bay area) and the East-West Shrine Game channel via the “TuneIn” mobile appli-cation for smart phones. The game operations office has made special reserved seating available to members of the fraternity and their guests. For more informa-tion, please call 813-281-8642.

We also traveled to Washington, D.C. this month along with leaders and members of the International Association Legions of Honor for the annual laying of the Shrine wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. The monument stands in recognition of the services of an unidentified soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war. Since 1872, thousands of our own brothers have served in the armed forces and we pay tribute to each of their sacrifices. As a veteran of the U.S. Army, I salute the many men, including our brother veterans and current brother soldiers who have risked their lives for peace.

As we move into the holiday season, First Lady Mar-garet and I wish you and yours a blessed and memo-rable Thanksgiving. I am certainly thankful to be part of such a wonderful organization of men whom I have the honor of calling “brother” and to have the abil-ity to contribute to making a difference in the lives of countless children. We are incredibly blessed to have each other as a collective brotherhood and I know, to-gether, we will ensure its strong and successful future.

Yours in the faith, John A. Cinotto, Imperial Potentate Setting the Pace for a Strong Future

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REMEMBER THE NILE SHRINE CENTER IN YOUR WILL

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By Shirley Fjoslien, PHP

The Ahmes All-Court Christmas Party will be held on Monday, December 2nd at the 125th St. Grill. This is on the corner of 125th St. N. and Aurora Avenue. Social hour will begin at 6:00 and the dinner will be served at 7:00. The menu choices are prime rib or salmon for a cost of $25.00. Bring a gift costing $10.00 or less if you would like to participate in the gift exchange. This is always a fun and festive evening.

There will be no regular stated meeting in December.

In January, the dinner will be served by the Dancers and dessert by the Patrol.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

Hatasu Temple No. 1

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday’s from the La-dies of the House from Hatasu Temple No 1

Hatasu’s Nov started off with a great social put on by Chairman Pr. Sandra with the help from the Kent Rainbow Girls putting on a Pasta bar, dessert Auction and team trivia competition. The Queen’s Team the Bling team and another Hatasu team was called the six pack. Pasta was great and we we’re able to have the winning bid for some delicious cake pops.

Hatasu’s Nilettes performed the Macarena at the Nile Shrine Ceremony and they had the new Nobles, their wife’s, the clowns and crowd dancing with them. Great Job Ladies.

In December Hatasu continues with the festive holiday season with the Christmas Party/ Queen Birthday party on December 1 at 1:30pm at Lombardi’s on the Water front in Everett Contact Pr. Darla for a reserva-tion. No walk ins.

December 7th many of the Ladies of the Household will be attending the Potentates Christmas Ball.

December 9th Session we will be honoring our Su-preme Officers and Appointees, dinner will be avail-able in the 19th Hole at 5 pm. We may also have a special guest for the December session. Have you been naughty or nice?

The Queen will be continuing her visits to the Clubs/units and social groups with a visit to the West Seattle lunch bunch.

The Queen and the Ladies of the Household will be at-tending the Nile Kids Christmas Party on December 15th.

FYI in January we will be having a Chocolate Extrava-ganza and Our winter Ceremonial is on January 26th.

Don’t forget the Phantom of the Opera Purse Auction Sunday, February 16th.

May you and your families have a blessed and joyous holiday season.

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Medicare policies and coverage change periodically. It’s important to keep up on what these changes are, what they mean and how they affect you. Whether you are happy with your Medicare plan, the changes made to your plan may alter that. For any pending changes, a beneficiary should receive an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). Most people will receive this docu-ment in the fall. Take time to review these changes and be aware of which plans they effect. Take special notice of the benefits and disadvantages that these changes create. Also please note when these changes take effect to ensure your coverage needs are well, covered.

Recurring Enrollment PeriodsOctober 15th to December 7th the following changes can be made:

• Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Ad-vantage Plan (Part C).

• Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) back to Original Medicare.

• Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) to another Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)

• Switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) that doesn’t offer drug coverage to a Medicare Advan-tage Plan (Part C) that offers drug coverage.

• Join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

• Switch from one Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) to another Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D).

• Drop your Medicare Prescription Drug coverage (Part D) completely.

January 1st to February 14th the following changes can be made:

• Change Medicare Advantage Plans to Original Medicare. Changes will begin the first day of the fol-lowing month.

• If you switch to Original Medicare during this period, you will have until February 14th to also join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to add drug cover-age. Changes will begin the first day of the following month after the plan gets your enrollment form.

What you CANNOT do during this period:

Ø Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advan-tage Plan.

Ø Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another.

Ø Switch from one Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to another.

Ø Join, switch or drop a Medicare Medical Savings.

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Help leave a lasting legacy. Support Shriners Hospitals so they continue to help children long after we are gone.

Ways of Giving: 1. Cash/Check/Credit Card donation 2. Stocks and Bonds 3. Land/Homes/Real Estate 4. Cars/Boats/RVs 5. Anything of real value

For more information or advice, please contact the Nile Recorder at 425-774-9611 xt215

CLASSIFIEDS WANTED: Shriner and Past Master wants to buy guns and fishing gear in any condition. George Wells. 425-775-1539.

WANTED TO BUY: Boy Scout Memorabilia. I am looking for patches, medals, neckerchiefs, pins, uniforms, sashes, etc. I am a collector, not a dealer. Karl at 360-733-8429.

FOR SALE: James O. Wood’s 2007 GMC Sierra pickup, white, covered bed, lift loader, running boards, 6,800 miles. $12K. Virginia Wood 425-255-6808.

FOR SALE: Buescher Aristocrat B-flat Tenor, Low Pitch, Saxophone. Original Lacquer. Fantas-tic condition. Serial# 285295. Much sought after, desireable horn. Valued to $2,300 (source: Saxgour-met.com). Best offer over $1,400. 360-652-2232.

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INTERESTED IN A MOTORCYCLE CLUB

AT NILE?We are still trying to form a regular motorcycle riding club at Nile. A minimum of 10 Nobles are needed in or-der to form the club. If one was formed we would have monthly meetings, plan money makers, have monthly rides, organize social events with family members and ride in parades without special maneuvers. Ladies would not be allowed to ride in the parades with us but could participate in all other activities. Anyone inter-ested in starting this club, please contact Dave Brady at [email protected] or 425-481-0159.

In the near future we will plan to meet at the Nile for all who are interested in this club. We may even plan a ride on a Saturday starting with breakfast at the 19th Hole. One idea is to have our monthly Breakfast or Lunch meetings on Saturdays and after the meeting go on rides or activities. Keep checking the SWN for more information.

Administrator UpdateHospital administrator Craig ‘Patch’ Patchin reported that October was a productive month, with 153 new patient referrals. The Hospital is exploring the pos-sibility of a new fracture clinic - watch for continuing progress on this.

Medical Staff Update Congratulations to Dr. Michael Sussman, who was named medical honoree by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Michael D. Sussman, MD received his orthopaedic training at Johns Hopkins University and completed a pediatric orthopaedic fellowship at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. From 1976 to 1992, he was in the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and at the time of his departure was director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics. He moved to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland, Oregon in 1992 as chief of the medical staff and helped develop a variety of programs including designating clinics for children with neuromuscular diseases, a special clinic for children with skeletal dysplasia, as well as insuring continuity of care for patients at the Shriners Hospital.

Strategic Plan Update The Strategic Planning team continues work on the Hospital’s plan, taking into account the informa-tion received in September from the Home Office. The goals set for the Hospital are ambitious and the staff is working hard to determine a path to make them attainable.

Clinical Services Update The regional director of Orthotics and Prosthetics, JoAnne Kanas, visited the Portland orthotics and prosthetics shop and was impressed with the way the department runs. The department will soon be work-ing with the Honolulu hospital to do the fabrication of Prosthetics and Orthotics for its patients.

The annual donation of durable medical equipment from ABATE took place on October 12, with four children receiving equipment. Three of the children received power wheelchairs, and one young man received a hand bike. The day was capped off with comments from the grateful patient’s families.

Members of the Rehab department also shared with the Board information about the new Google Glass. Hospital patients have the opportunity to trial this technology early and provide feedback, in hopes to help influence future applications that will make Glass simple and useful for persons with disabilities.

Community Relations Update The Community Affairs department reported a visit by the new marketing company 1st Degree, which re-places Leo Burnett for its advertising and nationwide public relations efforts.

The annual food caravan was held on October 19th with a total of $151,553.49 in cash and material dona-tions. Thanks to everyone involved in this successful caravan, the hospital continues to be the grateful recipient of this long standing event.

Be sure your Divan members have marked their cal-endars for April 27th and 28th for the Hospital’s Divan Days. Next year’s conference is shaping up to be a wonderful education opportunity, celebrating the past and planning for the future.

The Hospital is also gearing up to celebrate the year 2014 as its 90th Anniversary. Kick-off for the year will be held on the Hospital’s actual birthday, Janu-ary 15th. More details on anniversary activities will be published shortly. If you haven’t “liked” the Hospital facebook page, www.facebook.com/shrinershospital.portland, please do and look for more fun updates about the 90th Anniversary.

The Portland hospital is taking part in an incred-ible fundraising opportunity offered to them by the new WinCo Foods Portland Open, a PGA Tour-sanctioned men’s professional golf event coming to Portland August 18-24, 2014. The event will be the regular season finale on the Web.com Tour, in which 25 PGA TOUR cards will be awarded on Sunday of the tournament at the exclusive Witch Hollow course at Pumpkin Ridge. The Nabisco TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ program has offered Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland the opportunity to sell their tournament tickets and keep 100% of every dollar they sell to put toward funding their programs. www.wincofoodsportlandopen.com/Public/tickets.php?C=SHR

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Kenneth TuttleCharles NelsonJames TuggleRichard KerrWalter YoungGary RobinsonRobert Wilkie

Clarence ShecklerGary AusmanDean BorchertKay Norman

Amiel ForsheeMathew BoyesonBenjamin Young

Manuel and Laverne Ventoza In Memory of James O Wood, P.P.

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Montgomery BowmanJames McCurdyRoy McDonaldJames IngramCharles MuseJames HudsonGerald Bryson

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Cecil LittleRobert T Wilson

Marwin and Lois HolmWilliam F Barquist

In Memory of Robert E BrowerWest Seattle Shrine Club

Tim and Nadine KarasCalvin Anderes

In Memory of Bill LeadbetterDavid and Christie Dow

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Floyd BradyTibor Young

Donald HarrisGeorge NiebelEdward Feris

Arthur PalmerJames KenealyDuane StoweJohn Smeby

James AndersonStanley BeadleRobert Davis

Richard SwearingenPaul Cole

Patrick RimmerDennis Hawley Westeren

Raymond SteeleRobert Lee

William OlsenCalvin Anderes

Donald AndersonDonald Jenkins

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Raymond EriksenAntonio BernalesKirk Beiningen

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NILE HAUNTED HOUSE 2013


JANUARY 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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New Year’s Day Office Closed

2 Afifi Installation 6pm

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6 Chanters 7:00 pm

7 Calliope 11:30 am Sportsmen’s Club 6 pm Oriental Band 6:30 pm Car Club 7:30 pm

8 SWN Deadline Legion of Honor 5:00 pm

9 Fun on Wheels Installation 5:00 pm Mini Bikers 7:00 pm Renton SC 6:00 pm

10 Whidbey SC Truckers 6:30 pm

11 Nile Installation Zem Zem 5pm

Installation 6pm Dinner follows

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13 Potes Advisory 1pm Golf Committee 2pm Board of Directors 3pm

14 Directors Staff 6:00 pm WSSC 6:00 pm Oriental Band 6:30 pm

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16 Temple Guard 6:00 pm

17 Skagit SC

18 OPSC – 1:00pm

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20 Chanters 7:00 pm

21 Oriental Band 6:30 pm

22 Past Masters 5:00 pm

23 24 NWSC Installation 5pm

25 Gizeh Installation 9am

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28 Zem Zem 6:00 pm Oriental Band 6:30 pm

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DECEMBER 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Calliope 11:30 am Directors Staff 6:00 pm Oriental Band 6:30 pm Clowns 7:00 pm

4 Shurtah 6:00 pm Greeters 7:30 pm

5 Drum & Bugle 10:30am Renton SC

6 7 Nile Holiday Ball Zem Zem 5:30

8 SWN Deadline

9 Pote’s Advisory Committee 1pm Board of Directors 3pm

10 Oriental Band 6:30 pm Car Club 7:30 pm

11 Nile Stated Meeting CLOSED Legion of Honor 5:00 pm Hospital Supply Corp 5:00 pm Swordsmen 5:00 pm

12 Drum & Bugle 10:30am Fun on Wheels 5:00 pm Mini Bikers 7:00 pm

13 Truckers 6:30 pm

14 KPSC

15 Kids Christmas Party 1pm

16 17 WSSC 6:00 pm Directors Staff 6:00 pm Oriental Band 6:30 pm

18 19 Drum & Bugle 10:30am Temple Guard 6:00 pm

20 Skagit SC

21 OPSC – 1:00 pm

22 2014 Divan Photos Noon – Gold Room

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24 Office Open ½ day

25 Office Closed

26 Drum & Bugle 10:30am

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29 30 31 Office Open ½ day Nile New Years Eve Party 8pm

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