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AAHMES TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. * * * 170 Lindbergh Avenue * * * Livermore, CA 94551-9569 (925) 373-4880 * Fax: (925) 373-7114 * [email protected] * www.aahmes.org

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008

To all of you from each of us

Dan & Didgie

Steve and Terri

Jay and Debbie

Terry and Vesta

Al and Sheri

Mike and Norma

Lou and Louise

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CONTENTS PAGE(S)Coming Events--------------------------4Screening Clinics/Hospital------------5Holiday Party / Fun Train--------------8Shrine Business Directory------------9Notice of Annual Election/-----------10 Dine at the Shrine w/ Your ValentineCircus Moms & Dads-----------------13Petition for Membership -------------142009 Presentation---------------------15Membership-----------------------------17Unit/Club News-------------------------18-22Stated Meeting - Livermore----------24

AAHMES NEWSEDITOR

Charles Langel, PP 510 352-2344Fax:: 510 352-3687

e-mail: [email protected]/LAYOUT

Cindy Daniels - office - 925 373-4880 Fax: 925 373-7114

e-mail: [email protected]:

Contact Aahmes office for advertisinginformation - 925 373-4880

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jim Orcutt, TrumanJensen, Howard Roberts, Bob WagleMAILING: Recorder's Aides

Howard Roberts, Chief Recorder's AideCLOSING DATE: All materials for publica-tion must be in to Aahmes Temple not laterthan November 25, 2008 for the January,2009 issue. Mail ALL copy to AahmesTemple, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA94551-9569, Attn: Aahmes News--or fax to(925) 373-7114.

Please send articles to: [email protected] and [email protected]

All address changes should be directedto Steve Glazier, Recorder.

e-mail: [email protected]

THE AAHMES NEWS is published inJanuary; February; March/April; May/June;July/August; September/October; Novem-ber/December by Aahmes Temple,A.A.O.N.M.S., 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Liv-ermore Ca 94551-9569. Subscription rate$10.00 per year, paid from Annual Mem-bership Dues. Bulk Mail Postage Ratespaid at Livermore, CA

POSTMASTER: Send address changesto AAHMES NEWS, 170 Lindbergh Av-enue, Livermore CA 94551-9569

All the events are coming up so fast now.

We had a great trip up in Fort Bragg with an “all the trimmings” fish frydinner out in the forest, not to mention being hauled off by the Keystonecops of Ben Ali. They always keep things going. We had a nice event. Atthe end of the parade one of our Shriner Children greeted us with herposter thanking the Shriners for helping her. At this time we are starting to think about the upcoming holidays. Youknow they are just around the corner when the children return to schooland football is on Monday nights. We are ending the year in great form. We hope you all enjoyed theMurder Mystery Dinner. Our chair people and Didgie put a lot into it. Thiswas followed by North Trip #3, which to me is one great outing. Afterarriving home we traded suitcases and caught a plane to Europe wherewe visited the clubs over there. Ceremonials at the Hospital are always special to me. I enjoy givingthe candidates a tour through the hospital and watching the expressionson their faces every time you tell them they will have a piece of this afterthey join. This is a valuable tool to use in recruiting new members. The Pote’s Ball and the Xmas party are the last events of our year andwe hope you come out and enjoy both of them; our chairpersons areworking very hard on them. In closing Didgie and I want to say thank you all for your support thisyear.

Yours In The Faith,

Dan Garrett

THE SONOMA COUNTY SHRINE CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN USFOR A SOCIAL HONORING OUR POTENTATE DAN GARRETT

November 21, 20086 p.m. Social 7 p.m. DinnerScottish Rite Masonic Center

600 Acacia LaneSanta Rosa, Ca. 95409

Cost: $20.00 per personStuffed Pork Roast with Fruit Glaze

For reservation call Gene Johnson at (707) 479-8146 or email [email protected]

DON’T FORGET TO MAIL IN YOUR2009 DUES. THE NOTICES WERE

SENT OUT IN OCTOBER.THANK YOU.


From the Editor’s Desk

Ceremonial at Hospital in Sacramento. . . . . November 1 Chief Rabban Night. . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, November 12 Potentate’s Ball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, November 15 Holiday Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, December 14 Stated Meeting / Elections. . . . .Wednesday, December 17

Don’t miss the deadlines! Jan. ‘09 issue is November 25, 2008 Feb. ‘09 issue is December 25, 2008 March ’09 issue is January 25, 2009

2009 STATED MEETINGSWednesday, Jan.7th Aahmes Shrine CenterWednesday, April 15th Aahmes Shrine CenterWednesday, June 17th Aahmes Shrine CenterWednesday, Sept. 23rd Aahmes Shrine CenterWednesday, Dec. 16th Aahmes Shrine Center

COMING EVENTSPut these dates on your calendar NOW

and “JOIN THE PACK” in 2008

2009 DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR!“A RAY OF HOPE”

Traveler’s Night-----------------------------------------January 9Presentation--------------------------------------------January 10Crab Feed-----------------------------------------------January 16East/West Shrine Game-----------------------------January 17Reno FunTrain---------------------------------------February 6-8Dine at the Shrine with your Valentine---------- February 14First Lady’s Luncheon--------------------------------------April 4Divan Breakfast--------------------------------------------April 11WSA - San Jose---------------------------------------May 13-17Golf Tournament---------------------------------------------June 8Ceremonial--------------------------------------------------June 13Imperial Sessions in San Antonio----------------------July 5-9No.Trip #1-Garberville, Crescent City & Eureka-July 16-19No. Trip #2-Fort Bragg, Lake County & Ukiah--August 6-9Island Night----------------------------------------------August 15Pote’s Ball in Sacramento-----------------------October 23-25Ceremonial------------------------------------------November 14Chief Rabban Night--------------------------------November 18Holiday Party----------------------------------------December 13

DUE DATES FOR 2009AAHMES NEWS ARTICLES

Your articles MUST be received by the “Due Date”.You can mail it, email it or fax it to:

Aahmes News c/o Aahmes Event Center170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, Ca. 94551-9569

Editor: Charles Langel [email protected]: 510-352-2344 Fx: 510-352-3667

Layout: Cindy Daniels [email protected]: 925-373-4880 Fx: 925-373-7114

DUE DATE ISSUE

November 25, 2008 January 2009 (calendar issue)

December 24, 2008 February 2009 (roster issue)

January 25, 2009 March/April 2009 March 25, 2009 May/June 2009 May 25, 2009 July/August 2009 July 25, 2009 September/October 2009

September 25, 2009 November/December 2009

PLEASE POST THESE DATES WHERE YOU WILL REMEMBER THE DEADLINES. Articles received after the deadlines may not be included in the News. Thanks!

from the entire staff of the Aahmes news.

Next year we would like to start a new feature called“Letters to the Editor”. Many of you may have comments orquestions that you would like to share. If we can answerthese in a satisfactory manner we would love to print these.I will be addressing this further in the January issue.

Please remember that the January, February and March/April issues are back to back so the deadlines of November25th, December 24th, and January 25th are crucial.

Yours in the faith,

Charles Langel, P.P., Editor


SCREENING CLINIC SCHEDULEFOR 2009

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SOME SCREENING CLINIC DATES AND AREAS ARESUBJECT TO CHANGE AS CONDITIONS ARISE.

2008HOSPITAL CHAIRMAN: Steve Seagren (Jan)Ph/Fax:510 569-4431 (Call first to fax)[email protected]. HOSPITAL CHAIRMAN: Bob Meng (Donna)Ph/Fax: 707-443-5336 (Call first to fax) [email protected]

SCREENING CLINIC AREA CHAIRMANNorthern Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

Bob Krites (Angie) 510 521-0771

Call the Chairman in your area now and let him know youwant to help.This is OUR philanthropy and the smile on akid’s face is worth it all!

You’ll find out just why you are a Shriner.

HOSPITALAND SCREENING

CLINIC NEWS

AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A CHILD

CHIEF RABBAN NIGHTWednesday, November 12, 2008

Aahmes Shrine Center (STAG)Band: 5:45 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Program: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00

Come discover “A Ray of Hope”. Findout what is on the schedule for 2009.

How will your Chief Rabban bring“A Ray of Hope”?

Tickets available at the Temple Officeor

Send your check to: Aahmes ShrineCenter, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore,

Ca. 94551-9569or

Call your reservation to:(925) 373-4880

Reservation Deadline: November 7th

NO MAN STANDS SO TALL

Patients Thank Shriners for helping Them defy the Odds

Following the premiere of the 2008 patient success video,“Defy the Odds,” at the Imperial Council session last July2nd, featured patient Brian Howard sang “Broken Vow” bypop singer Josh Groban. Brian and his twin sister, Shanareceived care for burn injuries at the Cincinnati SHC. DavidGrassi who is being treated for spina bifida at the St. LouisSHC, is also featured in the video. The teenagers thankedShriners for the wonderful care they receive at SHC, whichhas helped them “defy the odds”. David was born with spina bifida, a congenital anomalyaffecting the development of the spinal cord. Throughouthis childhood, he has received extensive physical therapyand occupational therapy at the St. Louis SHC. When hewas 11, he underwent a special surgery to keep his hipsfrom turning in. The surgery was successful, and he is ableto walk with crutches and braces today David, who will be a high school senior this fall, has madea name for himself as a competitive athlete. His favoritesports include sled hockey, wheelchair basketball and wheel-chair track. He participates in a local sports organization,Disabled Athlete Sports Association, and travels all over theU.S. and world to compete. On June 28, he won a bronzemedal in the 1500-meter wheelchair exhibition at the 2008Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore. When David is not inschool or training, he volunteers as a counselor for St. LouisVarity, an organization that buys medical equipment for kidswith disabilities. After graduation, he hops to attend a col-lege with a wheelchair sports team.

Brian and Shana Howard When Brian and Shana were 2 years old, a house fireleft them with second-and third degree burns on more than40 percent of their bodies. They spent a month at a localhospital, where they were in a medically induced comas fornearly 2 weeks. Once the twins stabilized, they were trans-ferred to SHC Cincinnati to receive expert burn care andbegin the healing and rehabilitation process. After severalweeks, they were released to their parents care and returnedregularly for out patient visits. They have received many treat-ments and undergone several reconstructive surgeries atthe Cincinnati SHC throughout their lives. The twins, who recently graduated high school, havevisited several Shrine (temples), centers over the years toshare their story and thank the men for their generosity.They enjoy connecting with other patients whenever theycan and look forward to mentoring burn injury survivors ata week long summer camp for SHC burn patients. Brianwill begin studying business finance at DeVry University in

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RUMBLINGS FROM THE HARLEY DUDE

MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

On the evening of Saturday, September 27, 2008Shriners and their friends and families were witnessesto a murder mystery. We enjoyed three hours of a playspecially written for the Aahmes Shrine by a thespiangroup that performs on the Sierra Railroad Murder Mys-tery Dinner Train out of Oakdale. Adding to the fun were Ben Ali Shrine’s Keystone Copswho were arresting the attendees for the benefit of vari-ous Shrine funds. A special thank you must go to the 3Keystone Cops led by John Timblin, Lou Cobb who cre-ated the “jail” for the arrestees to be detained in, andHoward Roberts for his “jailhouse” portraits. We also wantto thank Rodney Owens who served as the “MC”, andthe ladies and gentleman who manned the tables, MerryBurch, Valerie Roberts, Mary Jane Owens, Terry Gla-zier, Vesta Moody, and Randy Daniels.

About the same time that you will be receiving this issue you will also

have, or will receive shortly, your 2009 Dues Notice. Please be sure

to take action as soon as you receive the 2009 Dues notice and get out your checkbook or Credit Card and send in your Dues payment. Asof January 1, 2009 if your dues are not paid you are actuallydelinquent. So, let’s not be “DELINQUENT” let’s have 2009be the year that we have 100% paid up Nobles. We can donothing about the “Black Camel” who takes so many ofour fine Nobles from us but we can and must stop the lossof good Nobles for Non-Payment of their Dues. If any Noblefeels that the paying of their dues too large a burden, pleasecall the office and ask for the Recorder, I am sure we canwork something out. Remember that everything will be instrict confidence. Please do not hesitate to call for assis-tance if necessary.

The September Stated Meeting was pretty well attendedbut I want to remind all of you to put December 17, 2008, onyour calendar as that will be the very important Stated Meet-ing where we will be electing the Officers for the ensuingShrine year. In addition to the Elected Officers we will alsobe electing the Nobles to represent Aahmes at the next Im-perial Sessions. As it is very important to vote in the Na-tional Elections in November it is equally important that youvote in our Shrine elections. If you aren’t interested enoughto take part in the very important elections you then alsogive up your right to criticize. This year you will not only beelecting a new Oriental Guide but I know from a very trustedsource that you will also be electing someone to fill the veryimportant position of Recorder. Let’s travel back a few yearsin time where we had to rent another building to hold ourelections because we did not have sufficient room in thefacility we were renting. Let’s fill the Aahmes Shrine Centeron Wednesday, December 17, 2008 for the election of offic-ers and show that we do care and support those that havestood up and are willing to lead Aahmes to Good Times andMore FUN.

I am not sure that all of you are aware that Aahmes hasthree (3) Nobles appointed to the Imperial International De-velopment Committee. They are Terry Moody, Steve Gla-zier and P.P. Bill Strickland. As you might not be aware theShrine is currently very active in establishing Shrine Clubsin various Countries outside of North America. The estab-lishment of a Shrine presence in Europe by Aahmes back in1953 was a precursor to this. The Imperial Shrine hope tosomeday be able to call ourselves International Shriners andnot the current Shrine of North America. There is muchactivity going on in various Countries that may make thiscome true in the near future.

I am proud to be only the second Aahmes recorder to haveheld this prestigious position. Noble Robert Abernathy alsoheld the position in 1939.

In closing I hope that all of you had a wonderful summerand are now preparing for the close of one Aahmes ShrineYear and are looking forward to the beginning of another. Iwant to offer my prayers and best wishes to the manyShriners and non-Shriners that were impacted by the hor-rible hurricanes in Texas and the rest of the Gulf Coast. Wecan only count our blessings that we live in such a wonder-ful area (even if it is expensive).

The Hospital in Galveston had some very significant dam-age and at this time I am not sure when it will be operatingfully. The Houston facility escaped any major problems. Forcomplete updates on the hospitals you can go to the ShrineWeb Site “shrinershq.org” and go to the link for the Hospi-tals.

Yours in the Faith,

Steve Glazier, Recorder

I want to thank the many Nobles that have taken the timeto offer their congratulations to me on being elected as the2008/2009 President of the Shrine Recorders Association.

LISA WARREN

The Aahmes Staff welcomes Lisa Warren to ourmidst. She is our new Rental Coordinator and will beshowing the building, arranging the rentals, and mar-keting our building to new clients. Her experienceshould prove to be a valuable asset to Aahmes Shrineand help increase our revenue from rentals. Let’s allgive her a warm welcome!


RENO FUN TRAIN- HERE WE COME!The weekend of February 6, 7, 8, 2009

A sellout every year so book right away!

Country Western Theme with Line Dancing in the Dance CarCountry Western Music Trivia for Prizes, Live Music

Cost includes a light lunch and hospitality both ways.

We will be staying at the El Dorado HotelCOST - per person

Singles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00Doubles/Twin. . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00Triple/Quadruple. . . . . . . . . . . $330.00Suites for 2 available for $425.00 per personCancellation Waiver included in price.

There is no baggage handling available, sorry.

FRIDAY, Feb. 6 Approximate Train Boarding Times at these locations:

Emeryville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 amMartinez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:35 amSuisan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 amSacramento. . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 pm

Arrive in Reno approximately 5:45 pmDepart Reno Sunday Feb. 8, 2009, 10:30 am

Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.Open to all Masonic Bodies, families and friends!

Get a group together and join us for a fun filled trip.

FIRM DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS:NOVEMBER 19, 2008

For more information call Darren Bode 650-483-2145 or Cindy at the Aahmes Shrine Office at 925-373-4880.

Please specify 1 bed or 2Smoking or Non-Smoking

NAME (s)________________________________________

PHONE#________________________________

Please reserve _______ tickets @ $20.00 per person for a total payment of:

Check enclosed in the amount of $______________.

Please charge Visa/Mastercard for $_____________.

Card #______________________________Expires____/____ Please list names if reserving a able______________________ _________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ Mail reservations and this form to: Aahmes Shrine Center,

170 Lindbergh Ave. Livermore, Ca. 94551-9569

Tables of 8 may be reserved for your group. Please include full payment either via Visa/Mastercard or a check for the full amount.

170 Lindbergh Ave. LivermoreEntertainment to follow including the Jolly Old

Man in a Red Suit. (Pictures will be encouraged.)Chaired by Bill & Jessee Strickland

assisted by Karen Killian & Jann Miller

SAVE THE DATE !

AAHMES TEMPLE TWELFTHANNUAL CRAB FEEDFriday, January 16, 2009

Hospitality at 6 p.m. Feasting at 7 p.m.Crab, Pasta, Salad, French Bread and Dessert(Chicken by advance request with reservation)

Watcfh for full information in the January 2009 issue,or call the office at (925) 373-4880.

AAHMESHOLIDAY PARTY

Sunday, December 14, 2008meeting and greeting: 3:00 p.m.

Buffet Dinner: 4:00 p.m.Turkey Dinner with all of the holiday

trimmings by Valley CateringAahmes Shrine Center

HOLIDAY PARTY RESERVATION FORMPrepaid reservations (a must) by December 5th.

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!

In order to vote in the DecemberStated Meeting Elections you MUSTbring your current 2008 Dues Cardwith you.(The Purveyors have promised that you will be

served Johnny Mile’s Famous Pork Chops!)


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JEWELER & WATCHES

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Thank you to our three new advertisers:

Mutual of Omaha, Day Break Gourmet

Restaurant and Solano Jewelers.

We’d love to add more of you,

let’s hear from you soon!


ANNUAL NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the meeting for the election of Officers of Aahmes Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aahmes Shrine Center in Livermore. The purpose of this meeting is to elect the first seven Officers of the Temple for one year terms and the four rep- resentatives to the 2008 Imperial Council and other business that is presented. Section 324.10 of the Bylaws of the Imperial Council provides as follows:

“Election Regulations;(a) The printing, publication, circulation or distribu-

tion of resolutions, letters by a Noble, suggesting,recommending, opposing or containing the namesof proposed candidates for offices in the Temple isprohibited.

(b) The Imperial Potentate may suspend any offend-ing Noble, and he may declare the election of theofficers’ void and order a new election.

(c) At least one week prior to the annual meeting orany election, the Temple Recorder shall mail anotice thereof containing this message.”

Dan Garrett, Potentate Steven D. Glazier, Recorder

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Columbus, Ohio, this summer, and Shana will pursue adegree in veterinary technology at the Bradford School,also in Columbus this fall.

MORE SURPRISES After Brian sang, the patients families joined them onstage. Imperial Public Relations Committee Chairman JerryGantt presented Brian and Shana with ipods and David witha digital camera to thank them for sharing their stories. Theyalso received SHC jackets.AT OUR SHC IN SACRAMENTO (SAFETYVILLE USA)

Thanks to the support of a generous community, the manychildren who visit Safetyville USA each year get a healthydose of prevention education from SHC in Sacramento. Areplica of the Sacramento SHC was open at Safetyville USA,located at 3909 Bradshaw Road in Sacramento. Prevention is such an important part of the SHC mission,”said Margaret Bryan”, Sacramento SHC Administrator. TheShriners Hospital at Safetyville makes it possible for us toshare our prevention message with thousands of children inour communities and more importantly, keep our childrensafe. We are extremely grateful to the many generous busi-ness leaders and volunteers who made this possible. The Family and Safety Health Expo at Safetyville USAprovides families with access to health, safety and recre-ation resources available in the community.

Steve Seagren, Hospital Chairman

DINE AT THE SHRINEDINE AT THE SHRINEDINE AT THE SHRINEDINE AT THE SHRINEDINE AT THE SHRINEWITH YOUR VALENTINEWITH YOUR VALENTINEWITH YOUR VALENTINEWITH YOUR VALENTINEWITH YOUR VALENTINE

SAVE THE DATE !Saturday, February 14, 2009

A Five Star Deal and A Five Course MealGives you NO anxiety on what to do

for Valentine’s Day

Join us for delectable food,champagne, & music

Social; 6 p.m. and Dinner: 7 p.m.

$150.00 per coupleall inclusive First Class Event !

Watch for more information in theJanuary, 2009 Aahmes News

or shoot off an email toTerry Moody at [email protected]

THE SHRINERS THOUGHT OF MEI’m but a little cripple,A kid with a twisted knee,And my life was of little value,‘Til the Shriners thought of ME.

My days were dark and dreary,My hopes were small and wee,And I was filled with torture,‘Til the Shriners thought of ME.

I felt as if in a dungeon,Under heavy lock and key,I could not see the sunshine,‘Til the Shriners thought of ME.

But now I’m getting better,And happy as can be,A kid with a smile upon his face,Since the Shriners thought of ME.

A few more months of kindness,And then I can with gless,Play as other children play,

Since the Shriners thought of ME.And in the battle for a chance,I believe the Greatest Referee,Will surely give the decisions,To these Shriners who thought of ME.

(Written by a Shriner unknown….) Submitted by John Hardy, Lake County S/C

November/December 2008 Aahmes News AN UPDATE ON THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS

IN GALVESTON AND HOUSTON, TEXASAFTER IKE

Just an update to the situation in Galveston and Hous-ton. I was in Galveston last Thursday and met with the Staff,and I am happy to say that all have been located. Manyhave been devastated with the loss of their home, but areliving with friends or relatives. They met with me at the K ofC Lodge just outside of Galveston. A temporary Office hasbeen set up in SHC Houston. There are other employeeswho are helping as well. Many have signed up for the FireWatch and we are proud of those who have volunteered.Lynn Clements is our HR Director and has a good handleon all of the issues with our staff. There was a lot of contri-butions as in clothes etc for them to take home. HaroldBacke is doing a great job getting the hospital cleaned upwith the help of a few companies. There was about 30 inchesof water in the building, but it is looking really good now.Harold has been working on a steady roll since getting backinto the building, overseeing the clean up and deserves a lotof credit. He looked a little worn out when I met with him onThursday. Looks like UTMB should have had their steamback up last Friday. When that is up and running, we willhave our life line with UTMB back and can get rid of a lot ofthe temporary equipment. I also would like to thank all ofthe staff at the hospital in Houston who have pitched in tohelp and accept the staff there. Many of the children fromGalveston went to Boston and Cincinnati, we thank thosethere for their help as well. The staff was very happy that they heard from headquar-ters. We learned from this experience that we need for emer-gency purposes, to have a Radio Station in the area that theemployees can listen to for information regarding the hospi-tal and their wellbeing. An emergency 800 number is alsofine, but when there is no electricity and the cell phone bat-tery dies, they would still have their emergency radio. Going back in history, that last time that such a surge inthe water came to Galveston was in the year 1900. Theyhave not seen anything like it since. The City is a disasterarea. Almost every home and business has to rebuild. Themedical community and the area around our hospital looksbetter than most of the city. We have a great work groupgetting us ready to take children back into the system. Iwould guess that by the 15th, we may be ready to bring someback. The air quality in the building is the stumbling block.The Parent Housing that we were just ready to open after 9years of construction and delays, will be delayed a littlelonger. All of the insulation in the floors got wet and willhave to be removed. That of course includes the carpeting.What was really strange was only one window in the build-ing was broken. The glass blew in and the blinds blew out,and are nowhere to be found, nor can they find the plywoodthat covered the window.

EMERGENCY FUND SET UP

We now have an emergency fund to help the Shrinersand the Employees affected by Hurricane Ike. Contribu-tions can be sent to Shriners of North America, 2900 RockyPoint Drive, Tampa, FL. 33607 and we will disperse to thoserequesting funds for help. Please show “Shriners DisasterRelief Fund” on your contribution. (These contributions arenot tax deductible.)

OTHER NEWS FROM THE HOSPITAL

I hope that you will tune in to the next NASCAR Racethat David Regan is in. He is doing a great bit of telling theStory of Shriners Hospitals for Children and we are proudof him. On Sunday, Oct. 12th, David Ragan, our NASCAR friend,drove a race car with a special Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren paint scheme in the 2008 season finale for the ARCARE/MAX Series. He wore a specially designed ShrinersHospitals for Children helmet, which he first wore in theNASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kansas 400 on Sept. 28th. Following the Oct. 12th race, David autographed theShriners Hospitals for Children helmet and put it up for auc-tion on eBay from Dec.15th-21st to benefit the health caresystem. The helmet will be delivered to the highest bidderby Christmas. Please encourage Nobility to keep checkingour Web site, www.shrinershq.org, to learn how they canplace a bid on the helmet. A special edition diecast car, modeled after the ShrinersHospitals race car, will be available for purchase soon. Davidwill personally autograph each car; only 2,500 will be sold.We are currently working out the details and will provideinformation on how to purchase this unique collector’s itemon our Web site. We are so grateful to David for his amazing display ofsupport and so grateful to you for helping spread the wordabout his efforts. With your help, we’re able to maximizethis relationship to its fullest potential. Your dedication andenthusiasm are greatly appreciated. I realize a lot of activity is in the next few weeks andmonths. The many Educational seminars, the Donor Devel-opment seminar, the East West Game. Ones head wouldspin with all the events, but that is what makes the Shrineand our Shriners such Feztastic people. Along with their fami-lies and our Staff, we all appreciate your dedication towardsour mission.

God Bless all you do for us and please give your Lady abig hug and “Thanks” for not only helping us, but allowingyou the time to do these things we ask.

Fraternally,

Ralph W. SembPresident and Chief Executive Officer,Shriners Hospitals for Children

(excerpt from his email dated 10/5/08)

Our Houston hospital is back in service and has adoptedsome of the employees who are getting the servers up andrunning, the staff locating the employees, determining if anyneed any assistance with their homes or families.


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Shriners Hospitals Rated Oneof theMost-Trusted Nonprofits

Shriners Hospitals for Children ranked as one of the topthree most trusted nonprofit organizations in a recent sur-vey of wealthy individuals conducted by the Luxury Insti-tute, an independent research firm.

The New York City-based Luxury Institute conducts avariety of impartial surveys and research to guide and edu-cate extremely affluent individuals and the companies thatmarket to them on trends, net-worth consumer rankings,and ratings of luxury brands and best practices.

This was the first year the institute conducted its LuxuryBrand Trust Index survey of nonprofit organizations, saidMartin Swanson, the firm’s vice president of business de-velopment.

Shriners Hospitals for Children ranked third among themost-trusted nonprofits. Children’s Hospital of Philadel-phia ranked first, and St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospi-tal ranked second. “Being recognized as one of the topmost-trusted nonprofit organizations demonstrates that themedical care provided by Shriners Hospitals is highly re-garded and respected,” said Ralph Semb, president and chiefexecutive officer of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “That’sa great honor for us.”

A sample of 1,666 consumers with an average incomeof $348,000 and an average net worth of $3.7 million wasasked to participate in the online survey. Respondents rated41 national nonprofit organizations on several factors, in-cluding trustworthiness for delivering superior quality, cus-tomer service, being innovators and leaders, using the high-est legal, ethical and moral standards, and being good cor-porate citizens. Fourteen of the nonprofits included in thesurvey were medical institutions or healthrelated organiza-tions.

“High-net-worth consumers are the largest donors andare expecting – even demanding – measurable results, trans-parency, lack of conflicts of interest and fiscal responsibil-ity from nonprofits,” said Milton Pedraza, the LuxuryInstitute’s chief financial officer. “We should all be veryproud of the fact that Shriners Hospitals has received sucha high ranking by this group of individuals,” said Semb.“Their trust in our hospitals and our mission reinforces thefact that all our 22 Shriners Hospitals have been successfulin honoring our number-one commitment to provide ex-ceptional specialty treatment to children who need it, at nocharge.”

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THANK YOU 2008 CIRCUS DADS AND MOMS

Thank you to all for your generosity and donations to the circus. You made it possible to give tickets for this special afternoonto kids who might never have had the opportunity for an afternoon of excitement and fun at the circus. The kids, along with theparents and advisors who accompanied them, had a great time!

Roy AlbrightFrank AmsbaughGlenn & Beverly AnnisJack E. ArringtonJery & Kay BabcockDolly BainesBill & Ruth BartonDennie & Betty BaughMary BerryNeil BlumenthalAlma BoothJoan BowenBob & Jan Bowman

Norris & Irene CaseyRobert Carpenter USMC Ret.Brad & Chiarina ClarkNichael & Norma Cornell

Paul & Arlea DavisLucille DietrichGerhard & Inge DoegeRuss & Barbara DonahueDon DoyleWilliam Peter DuncanPhillip DunlapBob & Susan DurlerA. J. EdwardsFloyd ‘Slim’ & Yolanda EdwardsHoward G. EllisClifford ElrichSalvatore ‘Sam’ EmmanueleReynold & La Dell EscolaRichard & Carol Jean FamarissClark E. FlemingWalker G. FormbyEd & Helen Foster, PPJoe & “Carol FrenzelMervin & Sue FrydendalDan & Didgie GarrettJames & Laverne HagelEarl ‘Hap’ HallidayRoy & Bonnie HamlinDonald R. HansenRay Hauger

Dennis F. Jamarck, Sr.Viola JensenStan JorgensenSandy & Lynne Kahn, PPGary & Mimi Kenst, PPJean KingBob KinneyBob KrieseRobert & Sumako KritesCharles & Sally Langel PPVerner LaursenCarl & Evelyn LawsonDoug & Doretha Lewis

Mohammad MajidBernard L.MartinsenTim & Lynda Mc KinneyJohn & Irene MilesJames & Dorothy MillerJackie MirandaArvid MoeTom & Kathy MorrellRegina NeaceDouglas & Georgina NorenVirginia M. OlsonLeland E. ParkerArbie & Verna PiersonEleanor PritchardDavid & Anna PugatchRalph Renholts

Elizabeth TeglasCorinne TerryBernice ThomasGreg ThompsonGottfried TidemannJack & Jeanne TomlinsonJohn E. TraversBianca VillarBob & Pat WagleFred WagnerDain & Kathy WartonJames WestfallJim & Elaine WiddoesCharsten & Monika WienbreyerCharles WilkinsJay & Debbie WilliamsRalph T. WilliamsGeorge D. WilliamsonAndy & Hazel WolfMarvin WolfswinkelWarren & Joy WoodworthMr. & Mrs. Billy WrightVernon M. YoungHoward H. C. Yu

Tom RileyDe Van & Ruby RobinsSamuel RogersKen & Marti SalomonIvan SawdeyLarry & Madalynn SchmidtRobert SchmidtWalter & Jane SchwartzSteve & Jan SeagrenJohn & Jane Simmons PPOtis & Betty SimonsenRobert & Marilyn SinclairGeorge SlackMrs. James G. SmithHarlen & Rose StamperLoyal StarkMax StoreyWilliam J. StricklingBob & Pat SutterDan & Mary Lou Taylor

Milton & Ellen HeathFrank & Janet HigginsMelvin & Vicki HitchRay & Holly HolidayMary Humphrey

This year tickets were donated to the

Tri Valley Haven & Shepherd’s Gate.

Grace Haynes

PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIPAAHMES SHRINERS

Initiation Fee - $125.002009 Dues - $100.00To the Illustrious Potentate, Officers and Nobles 170 Lindbergh Ave.of Aahmes Temple situated in the Oasis of Livermore Livermore, CA 94551-9569Desert of California (925) 373-4880

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in ___________________________Lodge # ________

located at _____________________________________________ _________________________________ City State

which is a lodge recognized by, or in amity with, the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at mycurrent address for not less than 6 months, as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Council. I respectfully pray that I may be made aNoble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.

If I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to all the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the Imperial Counciland the bylaws and Ceremonies of Aahmes Temple

Last: ____________________________________First_________________________________Middle:_____________________

PETITIONER: Print name in full

Birthplace: City_________________________________State_________Date of Birth______________Ladies name______________________

Fez (Hat) Size__________ Shirt Size_________ Profession or Occupation (be specific)_____________________________________________

If retired, former occupation or profession and Company name_________________________________________________________________

Have you previously applied for admission in any Shrine Temple?_______________________________________________________________

If so, what Temple?________________________________City & State_________________________________________When?___________

HOME ADDRESS: Were you ever a DeMolay?__________

Street_______________________________________________ If so, Chapter name/location_____________________________________

City__________________________________ State _________

Zip___________________Phone_________________________ Recommended and vouched for by:

Bus. Phone ____________________Fax___________________ 1st Noble _____________________________________________

E-mail ______________________________________________ Member No. ________________________(from 2008 dues card)

MAILING ADDRESS: 2nd Noble ____________________________________________

Street ______________________________________________ Member No. _________________________(from 2008 dues card)

City _________________________________State__________

Zip_______________ Phone____________________________ OFFICE USE ONLY

Signature: ___________________________________________ Member No. _______________________________

Date:__________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Dues: $100.00 includes $80.00 Aahmes Membership Dues,$15.00 Imperial per-capita, $5.00 Hospital Assessment


FUNNovember/December 2008 Aahmes News

PRESENTATION RESERVATION FORMSaturday, January 10, 2009

Prepaid reservations only! None will be sold at the door.Ticket sales close: January 2, 2009 Seating limited so First Come, First Served

Tables of 8 may be reserved for your group. Please include full payment eithervia Visa/Mastercard or a check for the full amount. Please Include all names

with your reservation form below. Tickets to be picked up at the door.

NAME (S):_______________________________________________________

PHONE #________________________________________________________

Please reserve _______ tickets @ $37.50 per person for a total payment of:

Check enclosed in the amount of $______________.

Please charge Visa/Mastercard for $_____________.

Card #___________________________________Expires________/_________

Please enclose list of names if reserving a table:_________________________

_________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ Mail reservations to: Aahmes Shrine Center,

170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, Ca. 94551-9569Phone: (925) 373-4880

NO RESERVATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS AFTER JANUARY 2nd.

TRAVELERS RETREATFriday, January 9, 2009

Please join us at the Shrine Center for a Social andDinner to meet our out of town Nobles and Ladies

who have traveled many miles to join us for the2009 Aahmes Shrine Presentation.Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Cost: $12.00 per personPlace: Aahmes Shrine CenterDress: Casual

Please call the Aahmes Office by Jan. 2, 2009 tomake reservations. (925) 373-4880.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday Inn Express3000 Constitiution Drive, Livermore

$79.00/night + tax for a regular roomAsk for the Shriner pricing.

Cut off date: December 31, 2008Phone: 925-961-9600

UNIT HEADS, CLUB PRESIDENTS & AMBASSADORS

MEETING AT THE TEMPLE11:00 A.M. SHARP

Nobles & Ladies Pictures

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Presentation & ReceptionOf our 96th Illustrious Potentate Terrance “ Terry” Moody

and Lady Vesta for the year 2009

along with Members of the 2009 Divan, Officers of Units & Clubs and their Ladies

Saturday, January 10, 2009Aahmes Shrine Center

170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA.

Band Concert: 1 p.m. Presentation and Ceremonies: 1:30 p.m.

Sumptuous Dinner following the Ceremonies at the cost of $37.50 per person

Dress for Nobility: Nobles - Suit or Tux & FEZ Ladies - Formal or Cocktail Dress

DRESS FOR DIVAN, UNIT HEADS, CLUB PRESIDENTS, AND THEIR LADIES

Nobles: Tuxedo or Dress Uniform with FEZ Ladies: Formal or Cocktail Dress

2009 Aahmes Shriners

Get The Party Started!Get The Party Started!Get The Party Started!Get The Party Started!Get The Party Started!


SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES AND DONATIONS FROM OUR NOBLES AND FRIENDS(through September 30, 2008)

DONATIONS TOSHRINER’S HOSPITALS for CHILDRE

DONATIONS TOSHRINER’S HOSPITALS for CHILDRENDONATIONS TOSHRINER’S HOSPITALS for CHILDREN

DONATIONS TOSHRINER’S HOSPITALS for CHILDREN

DONATIONS TOSHRINER’S HOSPITALS for CHILDREN

DONATIONS TO THE 2008 POTENTATE’S PROJECT “Transportation Fund”

DONATIONS TO THE 2008 FIRST LADY’S PROJECT

“Hospital Wish List”

TRANSPORTATION FUND

Crescent Shrine Club Modesto Shrine ClubIn HONOR of Modesto Ford Elite F100 Club,

Modesto Shrine Club and Modesto S/C Mini Lizzies

Alchemist ClownsIn HONOR of Jack Massey, Mike Van Holland,

Ben Gragg & Ken Cotner

Terry & Roberta ErlandsonRonald Chambers & Helen Higgins

Dan & Jann MillerIn MEMORY of Alexandria French

(Grandaughter of Ben & Annette England)Gene D. Tague

In MEMORY of Art Pretzer

Honored Ladies of AahmesIn MEMORY of Marion Butler

Big Meadows Inc.In MEMORY of Patricia Humes

Modesto Shrine ClubIn MEMORY of Saxon L. Downs &

Robert B. Neugebauer, Jr.

Jim & Marie JohnsonIn MEMORY of Merle Dailey

Frank E. CrossfieldIn MEMORY of Doris Lundgren

Alchemist ClownsIn MEMO RY of Chris Kit “Pockets” Cole

Randy & Cindy DanielsRuss & Barbara Donahue

Gary & Mimi KenstIn MEMORY of Ralph Renholts

Dave & Sharon RamosIn MEMORY of Ralph Renholts & Emil Dietz

Alchemist Clowns

Modesto Shrine ClubIn Honor of Billy West, Jack Hanney

& Charles Heckendorf

Redwood Shrine ClubIn Honor of Simon “Sy” Beattie

Michael CornellTerry Moody

Jack & Jeanne TomlinsonFort Bragg Shrine Club

Yacht Club

Fort Bragg Shrine ClubYacht Club

100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB

TRANSPORTATION FUND

Alchemist ClownsRegina Neace

Oakdale Shrine ClubOrder of Quetzalcoatl

TOPHATTERSLadies of the Past Masters Christmas Brunch

Sunday, December 7, 2008 10 a.m.

Pleasanton Hotel855 Main St.

Pleasanton, Ca.

$35.00 per person

For reservations call: Sherry Hansen (510) 537-0109 or Claire Gravier (510) 638-6641

Limited Seating-Deadline November 28, 2008

Mail check payable to the Tophatters to Claire Gravier,6516 Mokelumne Ave., Oakland, Ca. 94605-2211

CIRCUS THANK YOU!

A big Thank You goes to Bob Wagle, Circus Chairman,and all those who helped in any way; stuffing the envelopes,mailing, and all else that goes into making the circus a suc-cess. Thanks, too, to those who attended-we all had a greattime, didn’t we? We’re never too old to enjoy a Circus. Seeyou next year!

MEMBERSHIP REPORTas of September 30, 2008

Total Membership-as of January 1, 2008 2240 Associate Members 11

Associate Members added 1 Associate Members dropped 2Total Associate Members as of September 30, 2008 10 Regular Members 2229

Nobles created 82Nobles Affiliated 3Nobles Restored 17

Total Gain - January 1 to Septermber 30, 2008 102Nobles Demitted 10Nobles Suspended 1Nobles Deceased 46

Total Loss - January 1 to September 30, 2008 57TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AS OF

September 31, 2008 2284 Less Associate Members 10TOTAL REGULAR MEMBERSHIP AS OF September 30, 2008 2274

SUNSHINE REPORT"May you always walk in SUNSHINE"


Please write, phone, or go to see these Nobles

SHOW THEM WE CARE!

NOTE: Because of the HIPPA law we have been notified that weshould not print personal information concerning our Nobles. Ifyou would like to send a card or call any of the following Noblesplease call the office.

Roy Tice Ernie Lewis

Remember these Nobles who may be confined to homeand not able to come out and be with us. Take a minute tosend a card, make a call or go to visit:

Don Anderson Tom Lithicum Jack Faust Pete Peterson Don Blairsdale

Please help us keep in touch with our Nobles who are ill orconfined. One of the duties of your Shrine Club Ambassa-dor is to report ill Nobles to our Sunshine Chairman, so besure you let him know of anyone who needs a card or call.You may also contact our Sunshine Chairman with the namesof Nobles needing a card, call or visit.

Sunshine Chairman: Lou Cobb1049 Plumas Court, Livermore 94551-1653925 449-1898 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIPOUR #1 PRIORITY


WELCOMENEW NOBLES

The following Nobles werecreated in London on 4/19/08:

Simon Robin Evans Steven John Turner

The following Nobles werecreated on 5/16/08 in Bucharest, Romania:

Constantin Nicolae Albu Cezar Gheorghe JipaGabriel Banica Gabriel C-Tin LunguAdrian Nicolai Carp Dan Silviu MorarConstantin Ciurciubisi Ilinca Marian OvidiuSava Constantin Dumitru PismihaSerghei Cozma Gabriel RaduRadu Gheorghe Deac Goerge RuseGeorge Lucan Dobrescu Gheorghe Dumitru RusuEmil Mihai Dragomir Valentin Marius SanduLucian Eftime George Stere SiscuDaniels Enache Vasile TeodorTudor Florin Fratica Dragomir Dumitru Gabriel VasileVictor Ion Iorga Felix Voinea

Welcome to Aahmes Shrine !We hope that you enjoy your membership inAahmes Shrine and are able to be an active

member of our Temple and your Unit or Shrine Club.


George AffolterRex AlbrightSimon Lewis Beattie, Jr.Chris “Kit” ColeWilliam CurryMerle L. DaileyEmil E. DietzSaxon L. Downs

Robert E. EricksonDarrel NelsonRobert B. Neugebauer

Clifford F. PhippsRalph B. RenholtsJames UnderhillRalph T. Williams

SAVE THE DATE

JANUARY 7, 2009STATED MEETING

Aahmes Shrine Center, Livermore, CA.

Installation of 2009 Elected Divan

Hospitality: 6 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Stated Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Reservations to office by 12/31/08Call (925) 373-4880


ESTATE PLANNING - - - FAMILY LAW

UNIT AND CLUB CALENDAROFFICIAL VISITS & ACTIVITIES

Aahmes Shrine Clown Golf Tournament-Sunday, November 2, 2008- 9 a.m.

French Camp Golf Course, MantecaCall for information: Tom Killian (209) 495-8666

Alameda Shrine ClubWednesday, November 19, 2008

Octoberfest in NovemberElks Club, AlamedaNo Host Social 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m.$20.00 per person

Legion of Honor Christmas PartyMonday, December 8, 2008- 6 p.m.

Aahmes Shrine Center, LivermoreCall Paul Rose for further details (209) 826-3000

Patrol O/V -Thursday, January 15, 2009Aahmes Shrine Center, Livermore6 p.m. Social 7 p.m. DinnerSee page 12 of this issue for details.

The clowns had a wonderful Ladies’ night on October 11, in Modesto. We had a great dinner catered by the Clarion staff and goodcheer for all involved. There really never can be enoughthanks for our wonderful Ladies without whom we couldn’tbe Shiners let alone Shrine Clowns. We followed that up with a great golf tournament atFrench Camp Golf Course on November 2. Tom “Chippy”Killian was the main man on that event and we made a tidyprofit with a great time had by all. I would especially like tothank Tom and his Lady Karen for all the hard work thatwent into that event.The clowns have been active these last few months withmembers in face at the Five Valley Screening Clinic inModesto on October 11, the Ceremonial on November 1and various other activities around this part of California. My last few events will be the Christmas Party on Decem-ber 13 and a couple of Christmas parades as well. I know that Terry “Ole” Erlandson can not wait to takeover a chief of clowns and we are eager to see the changeshe has planned for next year. I am looking forward to theexaulted role of Past Chief, which many say is even betterthan retirement.

---Rodney “Wishbone” OwenClown Chief

NEWS FROM OUR UNITS

“JOIN THE PACK”in 2008

Do you belong to a Unit or Club?Visit them-you may find you’d like

to be part of one!

DID YOU KNOW THAT?-The first Shriners meeting was held in New York City in1872.

-To become a Shriner, a man first must be a MasterMason.

-All Shriners are Masons... but not all Masons areShriners.

-The fez was named after the town of Fez, Morocco,where it originated.

-The first Shriners Hospital for Children opened in Shreve-port, La., in 1922.-There is never a charge for any of the care or servicesprovided at Shriners Hospitals.

(EXCERPTS FROM THE SHRINER PRIMER)

ALCHEMIST CLOWNS

Nobles of the Past Masters Unit be prepared for a busy November and December. We will begin November 1, 2008 with the Ceremonial at the Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento.There will be buses for the visitation to the hospital for theCeremonial with lunch and tour to follow. More details of thetrip are in the Sept./Oct. Aahmes News The Past Masters will assist with the Ceremonial Ritualand we are looking forward to other Past Master Unit mem-bers to fill certain available positions. Please contact me forfurther details. Another important event is the Potentate’s Black andWhite Ball on Saturday, November 15, 2008. It’s a great funfilled evening. Our elected Officers for the ensuing Shrine year are asfollows: President: Joe Bettencourt

First Vice President: Jack AbrahamSecond Vice President: Fred Avery

Congratulations to our hard working Nobles! Lastly, a note of deep concern is the escalating costs oftransporting our young patients to the Shriners Hospital formuch needed care. The rising costs of fuel and moving thespecial needs patients has risen two-fold. I am asking ourmembers of the Past Masters Unit to reach down into theirpockets and donate whatever amount possible to assist ourTemple in defraying these added expenses. Please contactour Temple staff for more details. Please see the ad on page 16 for details on the Top Hat-ters Annual Christmas Brunch. Please support our ladies. The next meeting will be November 12, 2008. Social at 6pm and dinner at 6:30 pm with the meeting to follow. It willbe held at the Castro Valley Masonic Center, 4521 CrowCanyon Road, Castro Valley, Ca. Please call 510-357-1177for more information.

Sincere fraternal regards,—Fred Kao, President


LEGION OF HONOR

NOVKEPS

The Novkeps meet on the fourth Thursday of the month(except November) and everyone is welcome to attend. Wehave a pot luck dinner with the ladies and guests before themeetings. The Novkeps ladies auxiliary (Zen Sayedah) havetheir meeting after dinner. Social is at 6:00 p.m., dinner at7:00 p.m. followed by the meetings at 8:00 p.m. Contact ourTreasurer Bob Wagle at (925) 455-4759 if would like to come.

---Milt Bell, Novkeps Secretary

PAST MASTERS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NOVKEPS ANNUAL CRAB FEED! The Novkeps crab feed will be on Friday Feb. 13th

2009 at Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd. in Hayward.

always popular Country Flavor band, dancing and FUN. Al-ternatives to crab (chicken) will be available if you notify uswhen you buy your ticket. Please get your tickets early sowe know how much crab and other goodies to get! ContactDick Famariss, (925) 447-3559, Howard Roberts, (925) 447-7619 or any Novkep for reservations and tickets.

During the months of September and October wehad no parades and therefore got plenty of time to practiceand to discuss upcoming events. We are still working ongetting a cover for the Legion’s trailer for the hot and in-clement days we participate in parades. With our last IceCream Social fundraiser, this should be within reach.

The Legion of Honor’s upcoming events will includethe Pleasanton’s Veteran’s Day parade on Nov. 2, possiblyLivermore’s Christmas Parade on Dec. 6th which we firstparticipated in and enjoyed last year, and a Christmas Partyin December. At our December 8th meeting we will be hold-ing our election of officers.

As we approach the end of the year, it is with greatsorrow that we must report the passing of one of our mostdedicated members of the Legion of Honor. On Sunday,September 17, 2008 Ralph Renholts was recalled by theSupreme Commander in the sky. He was an integral partof the Legion of Honor for many years by holding many of-fices in the Legion of Honor including Commander in 1988and 1993, Chaplain for 10 years, and Finance Officer. Hewas also a member of the Legion of Honor’s Glock andDrum Band and played the Glockenspiel in the all parades.His sense of humor and dry wit always enlivened every gath-ering he was a part of. For the Legion of Honor and hismany friends in it, his absence will be sadly noticed.

---Paul Rose, Commander

The good news is that Ed Blanchard has rejoined the band with his tuba, a most welcome addition.We have missed him for quite awhile. The Band also playeda gig at the Sequoay Club and was well received. We havebeen working on a bunch of dance tunes. Now if we couldonly find a few dancers it would be great. At our last rehearsal the band learned that what a tubaplayed calls a diminished fifth is an empty bottle ofScotch.They also learned the difference between alawnmower and a trumpet is that your neighbor gets mad ifyou don’t return the lawnmower. We still have room for a few more players, especiallysaxophone and trumpet.

---Durland L. Skinner, Conductor

Tune-up begins at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm, followedby dancing and raffle drawings. You, your family and yourfriends are welcome to attend. There will be lots of crab,pasta, salad, bread, live country-western music featuring the

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REDWOOD SHRINE CLUB

Aahmes News November/December 2008(

REDWOOD SHRINE CLUB

CLUB CHATTER MOTHER LODE SHRINE CLUB

CONTRA COSTA SHRINE CLUB

Good Day, to all. Issue to issue time-frames, surely do pass quickly. As I writethis article, the Ides of Sep/Oct have quickly passed us by and we are into the month of November, where the ghosts and

goblins of Hallowe’en have passed and the pathway ofThanksgiving and Christmas appear before us. We do hopethat you enjoy both and give Thanks at both celebrations forthat which we have and therefore are not “wonting”of un-necessary “things”.

I have word that not only has a Brother been elevated toour Shrine member Nobility but still more Brothers are ex-pected to participate in a ‘cold sands’ experience in order tojoin our member ranks. Welcome aboard Nobles. We notonly look forward to your active engagement in our worksbut to an ongoing personal friendship.

The next two months will bring about some change inthe Captaining of our Shrine vessel via the election of a newBoard of Directors. It is through individual, active, participa-tion that we help keep our ship out of shallow waters and acourse of helpful- ness to others. You are encouraged tojoin us in this endeavor.

Units will have their individual functions during the com-ing months, while the parent Shrine Club will have but twoscheduled get togethers – Nominations & Elections at theEel River Lodge (date to be advertised shortly) and the an-nual Christmas Party, scheduled for Dec 14th at the BaywoodCountry Club. Please join us – Bulletins should be mailedout around the First of December.

The Mother Lode Shrine Club honoredour past Masters and past Presidents at adinner on Saturday, October 24th at the Sonora Senior Citizens hall on Greenley

Street. All Brother Masons and their families were cordiallyinvited. Then our annual Christmas Dinner will be on Saturday,December 19th at the same location. Again, all are invited.Our Mother Lode Shrine Club and Clowns once again ap-peared at the Senior Health Fair on October 21 and 22, andthen appeared at the Children’s Health Fair on October 28th

at the Sonora Fairgrounds. Both of these events give us agolden opportunity to promote our great hospitals. At thistime, we still are not sure who will be our Club President for2009, but be assured, there are enough enthusiastic Shrinershere who will carry on our long tradition of service to theHospitals. On the sad news side, the Black Camel has called again,this time taking our very popular past president, Frank Beck.He will be missed by all who knew him. ---Bob Snodgrass, Sec’y. [email protected]

The Margarita Bash on July 3rd was ahuge success due to the hard work of ourmembers. This tradition of a start of the Independence Day celebration by our

area Shriners shows the fun loving spirit of our group. Abig thank you to all the members, their wives and otherswho worked on this event. The Five Valley picnic on September 20 was a lot of funwith deep pit barbecue with all the usual food and bar. Thisevent raises funds for the screening clinic for our area, whichwill be held on October 11th, at the Memorial Hospital Cam-pus, 1800 Coffee Rd in Modesto, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Our annual Past Presidents will be held on Monday No-vember 10th and will be a Prime Rib Dinner. The cost is$15.00 and reservations are needed so we know how muchto prepare. Contact Rocky Gould at 209-576-1603. Thisis an open meeting and guests are invited.

---Tom BathePresident

MODESTO SHRINE CLUB

We had a very good turnout for our Third Thursday Luncheon at the Hungry Hunter restaurant on August 21st. The ambience and

the food was great – unfortunately they went out of busi-ness shortly thereafter. Our luncheon on September 18th

was held at the Back Forty Texas BBQ in Pleasant Hill wherewe all enjoyed some very fine barbeque. Guest speakerConcord Mayor Bill Shinn gave a very informative presen-tation on progress being made in Concord and the planningin progress for the reuse of the Naval Weapons Station prop-erty. Thanks to Sandy Kahn, P.P., Greg Thompson, TimMcKinney, Jim & Fredda Kohl,Gloria Mathews and othersthe Shrine Hospital Booth at the El Sobrante Stroll went verysmoothly. About 500 informational brochures for adults andcoloring books for children were handed out. There will be ascreening clinic at the Richmond Masonic Lodge on April11. 2009. Our next event will be “A Day At Cache Creek CasinoFor Golf & Gambling”on November11th . A flyer has beensent out with information for reservations, join us for a funtime. Election of officers will be held at the Brass Door restau-rant in San Ramon on December 9th. Information on thisevent will be sent to members.

---Fred Dull2008 President


UK - ANGLIA SHRINE CLUB

Arrangements are almost complete for the Cer- emonial to be held on October 19th (as of this writing). It is anticipated that their will be three new Shriners brought in. The Club is looking for-ward to the visit at this Ceremonial of Illustrious Sir DanGarrett and First Lady Didgie. The Ceremonial will bepreceeded by a meeting at which time various subjects ofgreat importance will be discussed.

---Bill Strickland, P.P.(U.K. Shrine Club Ambassador)

ROD & GUN CLUB

The Rod & Gun Club held a business meeting on Tues, Aug. 19th. On October 21st, a business meeting was held to discuss the upcoming OVand plan what the Rod and Gun Club wants to accomplishin the coming year. At this writing, our OV at Knight’s Ferryon October 25th has not been held but we anticipate it to bea lot of fun with plenty of good food and visiting.

The last meeting of the year is tentatively sched-uled for December 16th. This will be our Christmas potluckparty. For those who haven’t made many meetings so farthis year it will be the last chance to reconnect and celebratethe holidays with your new and old Rod & Gun Club friends.Our club is small in number but strong in its dedication to theenjoyment of the outdoors. If you are at all interested in thiskind of activity please join us for our last gathering of 2008.

---Dave Wysock, President

UK - DARTFORD SHRINE CLUB

As this edition of Aahmes News goes to press,Nobles of the Dartford Shrine Club are preparing for theirnext Ceremonial event at the Dartford Masonic Centre onSaturday November 22nd. If all goes to plan, this will be amorning Ceremonial meeting starting at 11am, to be followedby lunch at 1pm. This will be the third Ceremonial meetingsince the formation of the Dartford Shrine Club. AwaitingInitiation are W Bro Anthony Clayton (British), W Bro MarkSmith (American) and Bro Carl Dabner (British). Any visit-ing Nobles who happen to be in the area, together with theirfamilies and friends, are most welcome to attend. There

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ROD & GUN CLUTURLOCK SHRINE CLUB

Turlock Shrine Club has had another great year under the tutorage of Pres. Charlie Polston.

Our events have been successful due to the at-tendance and support of neighboring Clubs here in the Val-ley. Our Pres. Charlie received the Hiram Award from Lodge#395 F&AM in July and our Chaplain, Past Master, PastInspector for our Masonic District, John Smith received theMason of The Year Award at the Stockton Scottish RiteTemple. Our events were: Western Nite on Saturday August 16th

(our BIG event of the year), the Pote’s Official Visit and 5-Valley Picnic on Saturday September 20th at the Fairgroundsin Turlock, and the Past Presidents’ Nite on Saturday Octo-ber 18th. Our Election of Officers will be on Tuesday evening,December 9th. The Turlock Shrine Club welcomes all who can attend !!

—Rex Anderson, Secretary

It was a great weekend we had at the Ft Bragg function and we thank all that participated. We even had a young lad that joined us in the ClownMobile, even though he had just completed some ShrineHospital surgeries and was looking toward more to correctsome physical issues.

As with the other units, we now turn our attention toNov/Dec Shrine Elections, the Xmas Baywood function anda local school Carnival for younger citizens (around 5-11years old). In process at this writing is a clown visit to PineHill School Elementary students in December. This is anannual joy to the clowns to be entertaining our little ones.

We, too, wish you, family and friends a happy and joy-ous Holiday Season and hope that those who have family indistant locals will be able to make contact either personallyor otherwise to touch each other and renew family value.

Merry Christmas !---Bruce Tannock

Secretary - Redwood Shrine Club

Djinns Band UnitBob Meng & Dick Allen

Activity became a little slow after our participation in theFort Bragg activities. We now have the Holiday Season coming quickly uponus with a couple of House Parties and a Ladies Night atGonsea’s in Eureka.

We look forward to the New Year and hope that you allhave a good Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Season.

DAUGHTERS OF THE NILENefru-Ari Temple #17


FROM OUR LADIESHONORED LADIES

Honored Ladies of Aahmes September meeting in Oak-land could have been an HLofA meeting in Hawaii. It wasgratifying so many of us had great vacations. As promised, our nominating committee came up with afull slate of officers for 2009. To follow correct procedure asoutlined in out bay-laws, HL’s voted on nominated officersat our October meeting,. November is our election meetingas follows: Annie Mori, Pres.; Stephanie Herzog, VP; ElfreidaHudson, Sect.; Jan Southard, Treas. Ann will name her com-mittee chairs in January, 09. At our December meeting, we’ll have our installation. AliceNielsen will be our installing officer. Alice will also presentMary Moffitt, our 2008 Pres. with her past president badge.Grace Haynes will document all activity with her. Our December meeting will be our Christmas Luncheon.As usual, we exchange Christmas cards addressed to “Hon-ored Lady” = no specific lady. So sad to report the passing of two Honored Ladys:Shirley Barak Bonham and Marion Butler. Remembrancedonations were made to the Temple for the transportationfund. The September plant raffle was won by Ginger McRaeand Mary Moffitt. Great plants, as usual, selected by Bar-bara Rosenberg. Super big thanks to Stephanie Herzog for our up=to=datemembership rosters. Splendid, splendid and the pink bookcover = splendid, too. One more big thanks to Bob Kritz for remembering HL’swith his gift of a great PA system. It amplifies perfectly. Nowwe must learn to use it correctly. All HL’s wish all of you a bountiful and beautiful Thanks-giving All of us wish one and all a Joyous Christmas and a veryHappy Holiday. A prosperous and healthy New Year. Meet us at Francesco’s on Hegenberger & Pardee nearthe Oakland Airport at 11:30 am the second Wednesday ofthe month. Call Ann Mori 510 489-9689 Jan Southard 510782-0565, Barbara Scott 925 935-4283. for reservations.Or, any Honored Lady will be pleased to help you.

Joy to you and yours. ---Clarice Stultz

The 5-Valley Special Ladies met September 3rd at theHome Town Buffet in Turlock. After July and August being dark, we enjoyed beingtogether again. PP Ladies attending were: Lady Mable Keir, LandyAngie Matsen, and Lady Ann Swegeles. We received a nice letter from PP Bud Wilson inRoseville, Ca. He hopes to get his new knee soon. So far, we have received $236.00 for our booth at thePicnic Sept. 20th. Our next meeting is Oct. 1st.

---Olive Davis

5-VALLEY SPECIAL LADIES

At our September Session we were honored by a visit from PSQ Mickey Fitzpatrick from Denver who came to talk to us about the Daughters of the NileCharitable Giving program and tell us a little more about thenew Daughters of the Nile Foundation. To learn more aboutit, you can go to the website: www.DONfdn.org. We have a couple of upcoming events that we expect tobe fun and hope Nobles and their wives - even if they arenot members - will enjoy. First off is our annual Theater Party on Dec. 3. For thefirst time in as long as I can remember, we are NOT going toMasquers Playhouse. Instead, we will be going to theCampbell Cabaret Theater on Ward Street in Martinez wherewe will see “Nuncrackers”, a split-your-sides comedy. Din-ner will be served first at the Masonic Center at 700 Ma-sonic St. in Martinez. It’s about 4 blocks from the theater -which has ample parking. Tickets are $35 per person andmay be purchased from any of our members. If you don’thave access to anyone with tickets, contact PQ BettySimonsen (925) 284-4544. I can’t recommend it enough! PQ Betty also has just a few spots left for Diablo NileClub’s trip to River Rock Casino on Oct. 9. - $38 per personwith rebates of $20. Please call her to get more info. In October, we will have a business session in the after-noon with dinner and Ceremonial following. Reservations of$15 per person are a MUST and should be made with Pr.Francine Clare. In November, our regular Session will honor Founders’Day. Also, please remember that we are continuing to collectthe pull tabs (“pop tops”) from aluminum cans. When re-cycled, the funds go to the school at the hospital for sup-plies and items not in their budget. If anyone needs a collec-tion container, please contact PQ Paula Ketels (925) 686-3090 to arrange for one.

---Paula Ketels

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will also be a business meeting at 7pm on Monday Novem-ber 17th, at which the final details for the Ceremonial will bediscussed. Club Almoner, Noble Steven Turner, has opened aDartford Shrine Club internet shop with Cafe Press. Clubmerchandise can be purchased at www.cafepress.com/Dartford_Shrine. All purchases include a 15% margin forour charitable funds, so we would encourage all AahmesNobles to buy a few souvenirs.

Keep Smiling! ---Ian W Tough Past President


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AAHMES SHRINE STATED MEETINGSTAG

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008Band Concert - 5:45 p.m.

Hospitality - 6:00 p.m. Dinner- 6:30 p.m.Cost - $10.00

Stated Meeting/Elections - 7:30 p.m.2008 Dues Card required

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STATED MEETING OFFICIAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the next regularly scheduled StatedMeeting of Aahmes Shrine will be held on Wednesday, De-cember 17, 2008 at the Aahmes Shrine Event Center, 170Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA. commencing at 7:30 p.m. Busi-ness to be conducted will be Election of Officers and such otherbusiness as may come before the Nobility.

Wear your fez - Dues Card requiredAttest: Steven D. Glazier, Recorder

Dan Garrett, Potentate

Please note January Stated Meeting: January 7, 2009

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