march 2015 arabian tales

VOLUME 33March 2015Official Publication of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix, Arizona

ARABIAN TALES

Fun, Fraternalism, & Philanthropy

The History of El Zaribah Shrine

Be S.M.A.R.T. about Membership

WSA 2015

ELECTED DIVAN POTENTATE: Chris Hagenian CHIEF RABBAN: George Mather ASSISTANT RABBAN: Randy Peters HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET: J.C. Reece ORIENTAL GUIDE: Ken Neusch TREASURER: Dave Polner, PP RECORDER: Jack Garrett, PP

APPOINTED DIVAN 1st Ceremonial Master: Rick Fasano 2nd Ceremonial Master: Julius Horvath Temple Director: Scott Mudd Asst. Temple Director: Mark Lueck Marshall: Lyman Hatch Captain of the Guard: Jim Hoover Outer Guard: Jasper Nichols Chaplain: Fred Wulff Chief of Staff: Dana Dobson Chief of Staff: Jim Harrison

SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Chris Hagenian Ed Stolze, PP George Mather J.C. Reece

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE Jim Miller, PP Dave Scrimmanger Tom Sheldon, Clinics

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Ed Stolze, PP and Jim Grone Los Angeles J. “Hut” Hutson, PP and Dave Polner, PP Salt Lake City Chris Hagenian Mexico CityMark Lueck Mexico City

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN: Ed. Stolze, PP

TEMPLE ATTORNEY:Michael Saltz

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Table of ContentsOfficers and Shrine Email 2Pote’s Message 3Patrol St. Parick’s Day Party 4365 Pay It Forward Program 4Membership 5Editor’s Note - New Nobile Names 5Hospital Chair | Clinic Dates 6Easter Brunch 7Donations 8February State Mtg. - pictures 9History of El Zaribah Shrine 10Be S.M.A.R.T. about Membership 11Yuma, LOH, & Mobile Nobles- pictures 12WSA 2015 Schedule 13WSA Bus Trip 14WSA Registration 15Laveen and Yuma Parades - pictures 17Shriners International Photo Contest 19Calendar 20Parade Schedule 21Unit & Club Mtg. Schedule 22Unit & Club Updates 23Friends of the Arabian Tales 26El Zaribah Potentates 27Shriners on the Go! 28

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #3

MESSAGE FROM THE POTENTATEIllustrious Sir, Chris Hagenian

Nobles and Ladies, as we move thoughMarch we are rapidly approaching the Western Shrine Association

(WSA) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 22-26. We are organizing a bus trip leaving from El Zaribah on the 22nd (see flyer for details) which will be a great fun for all and a way to get there and back without you doing any driving, just sit back and relax. Go to www.WesternShrine.org for the conference and room registration information, and schedule of events. This

is going to be a great event! Rooms are running out fast, so reserve now!We have two Ceremonials coming up. One is at the WSA Convention

performed by El Bekal Shrine from Anaheim, CA In Memory of Ill. Sir Larry Kesselring, P.P., P. WSA President. In May we will have our own ceremonial at El Zaribah performed by our own top-notch Ceremonial and Ritualistic Divan team.

The Young Gunz had another very successful Super Bowl Party, which was a ton of fun watching an exciting game. Next, we took a trip to Yuma for the Yuma/Foothill OV and Silver Spur Parade. Thank You to all the Nobles & Ladies of Yuma for the hard work in your fundraising efforts, you all do a fantastic job and are truly an asset to El Zaribah. The Parade was great with perfect weather and we shared in great fellowship and hospitality with Al Bahr Shrine from San Diego, CA. Our Hospitality Crew held down the fort and did an amazing job of keeping everyone fed and watered.Lady Mary and I attended the LOS Ceremonial Lunch and had a wonderful

time speaking with everyone and meeting the new candidates. The CIF BBQ will be here at the end of the month so don’t forget your tickets! Thank you to all the Units and Clubs for stepping up to purchase the concession equipment for the Red Fez, you truly met the challenge and this will help us reduce or eliminate the kitchen overhead during smaller events.Lastly, if you were at the Stated Meeting in February you are aware that we are

facing some budget challenges. Please consider two things: 1) Replace yourself once every three years, 2) Host a general fundfundraiser. If you have not done either in the last several years we NEED your help now! Fraternally, Chris

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:Nobility of El Zaribah

MONTHLY STATED MEETINGWednesday, April 8, 2015

7:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine CenterFor the Purpose of Old and New Business

Attest: Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder Yours in the Fath, Chris Hagenian, Potentate

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Arabian Tales Volume 33 – Issue #3

The Program...•Pay a minimum of $20/month

•This continues until you cancel it.•Pay your dues for the following year, i.e. 2015 pays 2016 dues•The balance is donated each year to the NEXT YEAR General Fund

Call the El Zaribah office at 602-231-0300

THANKS FOR CARING ABOUT THE SHRINE!

365 Pay-It-ForwardProgram

El ZaribahShriners

St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 13, 2015Corned Beef & CabbageRed Potatoes & Salad

Rye & Soda BreadDesserts & a Glass of Beer!!!

Served 5:30 - 7:00 P.M.Adults $15.00 – Children under 12 $7.50

Wear Green and Be Ready To Party

Buy Your Tickets at the Bar or from a Patrol Member

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EL ZARIBAH PATROL UNIT AND ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

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Passed Through Unseen PortalsBilly Joe CheekWilliam James CurryRobert E. FraserJoe Milo GalovichJames GettmanAlan L. HarrisGeorge Edward KrobDean E. Lufkin

Prerequisite Body SuspensionMichael F. BohlmanJeffrey L. CooperAdrian P. FontesKenneth Joseph JonesPaul E. LutesStephen E. MaziarzJoseph Kelly McHughDanny MillerKarl V. PainterRonald Stanley PoulsonJuan G. RamosCecil Allen Sanders, Jr.Adrian C. StewartCharles R. SykesChad Robert WolahanEdilberto P. Yabut

AffiliatedAriel Lopez Gutierrez

AssociatedDarryl Byron CorfmanJames Leslie Sweet

RestoredJames Russell CoxJoseph R. CoxLarry James Logan

Membership NumbersMembership 12/31/15: 1504Regular Members: 1331Associate Members: 173

Membership 2/28/15With Suspensions: 1462Regular Members: 1304Associate Members: 176

January and Partial February 2015 Membership

El Zaribah Shrine

EDITOR’S NOTE:In a previous ssue of the Arabian Tales, we mistakingly printed incorrect names for two of our New Nobles. Here are their pictures with their proper names.

TonyRose

Rouben Beglarian

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Phoenix Outreach Clinic

As I was reading my January 2015 Arabian Tales, I came across the picture of Jaden Buckley and the

thank you note from his Mom for the Hospital Patient Christmas Party. I think a little more explanation is due explaining the picture of Jaden.

Jaden and his family are very thankful for the treatment that Jaden is receiving from Shriners Hospitals for Children. Jaden decided, on his own, that he wanted to give back some for what he has received. Jaden started collecting pull tabs at his school and he brings them to us. We

then use the funds generated to buy the crackers and juice boxes for the Outreach Clinics to give to the patients. Jaden is currently six years old and is a great example of the caliber of patients we have in our hospital system. Jaden should truly be an inspiration to all of us. I’m very proud to call him one of our Shrine Kids.

Jim Miller, PPHospital Chairman

From the Hospital Chairman

Clinics

Both the Intermountain (Salt Lake City) and Los Angeles Shrine Clinics in Phoenix are held at Maricopa Medical Center, 2525 E. Roosevelt St., 3rd Floor.

Outreach Clinic DatesSalt Lake City Los AngelesMay 8, 2015 | July 10, 2015 | September 18, 2015 August 7, 2015

January 8, 2016 | March 4, 2016 | May 13, 2016July 8, 2016 | September 16, 2016 | November 4, 2016

January 6, 2017 | March 3, 2017 | July 7. 2017September 8, 2017 | November 3, 2017

Easter B

runch 2015

Thank you so much for all the cards, calls, prayers, offers of help, kind thoughts during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness at this time means more than you will ever know. I appreciate each and every one of you, as you think of my beautiful Orabelle.

Dean Bulkley

Thank You

Easter B

runch 2015

Sunday, April 5, 201511:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Reservations Required$25 per person paid for by April 1st

$30 if paid at the doorKids 5-12 $15 (4 and under FREE)

602.231.0300 for Reservations

Fernando's Famous Omelet BarPrime Rib and Ham Carving Station

Chicken | Fish | Salad BarFresh Fruit | Pastries | Cake

Kids Buffet PUBLICINVITEDPUBLIC

INVITEDPROCEEDS BENEFITEL ZARIBAH SHRINE

AND ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

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Arabian Tales Volume 33 – Issue #3 Donations

Hospital Patient Transportation FundLOS Clowns | Tamia Duggan | Sue E Kosan Trust | Julie Roman | Joy Weaver | Louise MasakPeggy Rollins | Paul and Wanda Elvers | Mary Nelson | Shirley Campana | Alpha Delta Master Chapter In Memory of Barbara HinemanTemple Guard In Memory of Bill CurryFred Quick | James and Joan Curry | Mary Carty | Dan Madison & CO, Inc | Daniel MadisonIrma DeTour | Temple Guard In Memory of John DanielsEl Zaribah Band In Memory of Dean LufkinMounted Patrol In Memory of Orabelle BulkleyRichard Ceyler In Honor of Ill Sir Hut & Lady Sandi HutsonIll Sir Phil & Lady Ronda Houghton

Hospital Patient Christmas Party DonationsMilan Carnes Shriners Hospitals for Children DonationsConnie Haines In Memory of David WetmoreAudrey Merlo In Memory of Wayne HawkinsonCharlotte K Gussie-Richmond | Gary Klimmek | Eileen Hawkinson

El Zaribah Shrine DonationsJohn Brown – General Fund In Memory of Dean LufkinMounted Patrol – General Fund

Hospital Donations for January 2015

In Memory of Ill Sir Larry KesselringMel and Mary Ann Linberg – General Fund In Honor of Ill Sir Hut & Lady Sandi HutsonMel and Mary Ann Linberg – General Fund

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #3El Zaribah Shrine

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Each person has a story to tell about their life and their family.

My history with El Zaribah goes back about a decade before I was born. My grandfather, Cayeton Schauer, joined El Zaribah in 1961; my step-father, Leo Balthazor, joined El Zaribah in 1981; and my step-brother, Steve Balthazor, joined El Zaribah in 2000. Needless to say, I have been around El Zaribah my whole life. Just as each of us has a story to tell, so does El Zaribah.

El Zaribah’s story starts way back, two centuries ago. In 1896, a few men wanted to re-create a camaraderie in Phoenix they had elsewhere. These two sets of images are of the original planned El Zaribah building and then what the building looked like on the day it was dedicated by then Imperial Sir Ellis L. Garretson along with Ill. Sir Vic Hanny.

In preparation for writing this series of articles, I came upon a treasure trove of history and information about EL Zaribah. I’m not much of a history fan, but this information completely took my breath away and who better to share the information with, than El Zaribah members,

themselves. I have found tales of celebration, honesty, and brilliance.

With 119 years of history, El Zaribah’s past is truly remarkable. My family’s bonds to this amazing organization go back decades and with the historical information I have discovered, El Zaribah’s history becomes even more intriguing.

This historical series will run in each issue of the Arabian Tales. In addition, we will share the history (after the magazine goes to print) with our friends and family on social media via Facebook. So, please connect with us and share the history that is El Zaribah.

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DINMagnificent El Zaribah Temple and Shrine. Chief Who Will Conduct Its Dedication

NOBLES OF MYSTIC SHRINE

WILL DEDICATE TEMPLE PREPARES FOR

COMING EVENTThe entire official divan, from Illus- -

trioue Potentate Vic Hanny on down,have completed the most elaboratpreparations for the magnificent eventwhich la to be celebrated by the visit-ing hosts of Shriners on Feb, 22.

The following Is the official divan,which has opened up headquarters inthe Commercial hotel and appointedcommittees to handle the various details of the ceremonial. -

Vic Hanny, fflustrlous potentate;Nelson ' C Bledsoe, chief rabban;Thomas Maddock, assistant rabban;Ralph F. Palmer, high priest anaprophet; H, J, Gray, oriental guide;Qeorge H. N. Lihrs, ' treasurer; HI JR.St. Claire, recorder. '

Trustees Dan M. Francis, ; A. L.Moore, Vernon L. Clark.

Representatives to imperial council

ON EL ZARIBAH DAYWith drawn scimitars and fez tassels,

twelve hundred Nobles of the AncientArabic Order of Nobles of the MysticShrine will descend on this fortunate cityon Tuesday, February 22, to celebrate thededication of the magnificent new Tem-ple, the construction of whicji is now near-in-g

completion.February 22, Washington's Birthday,

marks the Silver Anniversary of El Zari-ba- h

Temple, and every Noble in the Stateof Arizona will soon be on his way to helpcelebrate the great occasion. February22 has long been recognized as "El Zari-ba- h

Day," and Shriners from all over thestate make it a practice to meet in Phoe-nix on that date. And this year is full ofjoyful meaning to the Shriners of Arizona.

"A wonderful Temple, which-woul- d docredit to any city many times the size ofPhoenix, has been erected,-an- d will beformally dedicated on "El Zaribah Day."It is truly to be a red-letter day in Shrine--

Vic Hanny, Shirley A, Christy, J. J.Sweeney, H. A. Morgan.

Appointed . by the potentate Firstceremonial master, H. H. Hotchklss;second ceremonial master, "W. J. El-ler- y;

marshal, Frank G. BroWn; cap-tain of the guard, F. S. Baldwin; outerguard, William Simpson; director.

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Assistant directors Dr. D. D. North-ru- p,

H. D. McVay. '

Auditing committee C. "P. Lee. A. A.Betts, George A, Mlntz.

Committee on charity C. F. Leon-ard, Harry Dlehl. H. B. St. Claire.

Committee on transportation PressBancroft, F. P. Cruice. George Mauk.

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Recorder St. Claire, in delvingthrough some ancient records the otherday, uncovered a script which

was the writing of some early cynic.The text follows:

Many a habit that looks bad feelsgood.

: dom.The dedicatory services will be conduct-

ed by Imperial Potentate Ellis L. Garret-so- n,

who is now on his way to this city.He is Imperial Potentate of North Amer-ica, and the visit of this distinguishedguest is certain to call to the ceremonialevery Noble within the confines of thestate.

A man seldom iooks wen in asuit.

Brains can make .money but moneynever makes brains.

Some married men think that thecommandment, "Love ye one another"means "Love ye another one."

There are only two things aboutmoney that worry us: Where it is go-ing and where it is coming from.

A parlor revolutionist Is sometimeswho likes to be mad at everything

on general principles.

-- 'Wv. . y Fv ,The total membership of El Zaribah Temple approxi-mates 1200, and a class of 300 will be initiated at" thisceremonial.

Illustrious Potentate Vic Hanny and "his Dvan havebeen working unceasingly for the past few weeks to make

II a man tens a worno-- bu iuhmusical laugh she will fall for any oldjoke he may get off.

The only way to. have a friend is tobe one.

of this gathering an event that will be remembered farjdown m tne annuals or Arizona &nrmeaom. rvio expenseor effort has been spared to prepare a wonderful celebra-tion, which only the Shrine knows how to prepare andexecute. The Ceremonial will covr Tuesday the 22nd,starting in with the business session held at the Shrine

that the Temple has already cost $140,000 and will probably require $20,000 more betore completion.

Life in a small town Is not all mo- -notony. Twice, every years trimmerscome from the city to work in themillinery stores.

Some women nurse a grouch whentheir husbands a$e laid up.

There are times when it is betterto say something than to remain silent,but it takes a careful and wise mind to 'pick those times. '

Some men employed in the Weatherbureau are lackiDg in foresight.

It is not what we find, but what wecannot find that appeals to the souL

A lazy man's feet leave their printson the path of the least resistance.

The man who refers to his lady aa adream should shun alarm clocks.

It's easier to fall in love on a riverthan it Is to climb out.

Our incomes are like our shoes;if too small they pinch; if too large,we stumble..If you see an editor or a potentate

who pleases everybody, there will bea glass plate over his face and he willnot be standing up.

Marriage is the longest sentence thatcan be imposed by a Justice of thepeace.

A fashionable new color is to becalled "Helen Pink." Lots of folkslook that way in pink.

How is it that widows generallymarry again? Because dead men tellno tales.

When thou goest among women letnot thy left girl know what thy rightgirl doeth.

Always put off till tomorrow thethings you would be sorry for if youdid them today.

We might all be willing to tell thetruth, but there isn't any man braveenough to start first.

Some men work for their living and

The location is ideal, a prominent corner 1371A feet by250 having been procured at r nteenth avenue and Wash

Auditorium at 10 a. m. At 2:30 p. m. the irst bectionwill be conferred in the Auditorium, and the TraditionalBanquet will be served at 5 :30 p. m.

A mammoth parade, the magnificence of which hasnever before been beheld, in Phoenix," will be staged onTuesday evening. The procession will start from theOverland Arizona company's salesrooms at Fourth avenueand Washington street promptly at 7 o'clock. The Second.Section will be conferred at 8 o'clock with such ealboratedisplay and pomp as has never before been equalled.

All Nobles and all initiated Novices will have occasionto rest on Wednesday from the gruelling grind of theinitiation ceremonies of the preceding evening, and theyare all expected to be ready for the Grand Ball at thet 'Auditorium on Wednesday evening, which is to be an ex-

clusive Shrine affair.On Tuesday during the ceremonial, the wives of all

Shriners and Novices will be entertained by a committeeof ladies, starting with an informal reception in the Ma-sonic Temple at 2 p. m., and continuing into the even-int- r.

Again on Wednesday afternoon all ladies who are

ington street, in one of the best residential districts of thecity and almost within a stone's throw of-t- he State

Exterior and interior scenes of the new El Zari-bah Temple, with portraits of its dedicators. Im-perial Potentate of North America Ellis LewisGarretson is shown at the lower right. This dis-tinguished guest will have charge of the Temple'sdedication and the ceremonial attending it. Hewill be ably assisted by Illustrious Potentate VicHanny, shown at the left of the picture.

The interior scene 6n the right is that of the cur- -

Capitol.carefully arranged for speedy emptying

In appearance, the temple at onceimpresses one with bigness, the archi-tecture is Moorish in design and builtalong simple lines. The large cornicesare 44 fret above the ground, setting

in an emergency; they run the lengthof the auditorium and have a seatingcapacity of BOO to 800 people. These

on top of plain plastered walls of solid balconies are suspended from the greatj i , ,i ,1tarn, now Demor constructed, wmcn is to oe a tninsr t brick, over half a munon brick were' ' j . l. e ..,M a;v steel skeleton frame of the buildingprcper.

The stage is of special proportions,constructed to accommodate the larg

of beauty, and typical of Shrine history. Theest troupe, with dressing rooms and allaccoup.trenier.ts of the l.".tst design. Inthe rear of the stage is the large en-trance way, closed by an immense slidrelatives of Shriners will be entertained in the Masonic ing door on an inclined plane. The functioning of this door calls for specialmention, in that it operates automat some for their relatives.

Two things we can't understand: AnAugust snowstorm and a fat pessimist.ically in case of fire; the working

mechanism Includes a special fuse thatafter becoming heated will release thedoor that it may close against all thedrafts which invariably accompany afire. The idea has been very cleverlyworked out and must be seen to be

the brick walls, so that theas a whole is simply a great

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effective entrances adorn the front, orsouth exposure, all conveniently ar-ranged, and provide for quick exit.The building stands back 35 fret .fromthe sidewa.K to allow for spaciousparking, fountains and entrance walksalong artistic lines.

The auditorium is spacious, as onemay imagine, the floor space alonebeing 100 by 110 feet and laid withwhite maple flooring and will accom-modate hundreds of dancers withoutcrowding. It may be well to men-tion here that this particular floor wascommented upon favorably by thoseattending the recent inaugural ballheld there.

In the east portion of the buildingon the second floor is located the ban-quet hall, designed o accommodatehundreds of guests, the room bei-.if- j 40by 85 feet.

Conveniently located close by are themodern steam equipped kitchen andpantry, all built for this particular use.The balconies are reached by easyflights of stairs from the lower floorin the east end of the building and are

upper left shows the exterior of the Templewhich has not yet been completed. Special arch-es are en route to Phoenix which will lend greatlyto the beautiful appearance of the building, andthe exterior painting will be done in the Shrinecolors and decoration.

No adequate conception of the size of the audi-torium is conveyed by the picture here shown. Itmust be seen to be appreciated.

The new Phoenix Shrine Auditorium for El ZaribahTemple is one of the most pretentious structures for Ma-sonic programs in the entire Southwest and is certainlythe greatest undertaking confronting Shriners here. Judg-ing from the cost of erection, the layman will know thatit is a building of huge proportions when he considers

frame work set down inside fou

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One cannot fully appreciateappreciated. auditorium until one stands at

Under the stage is the room for the

Temple.According to H. B. St. Claire, Recorder, indications

point to an attendance of practically. 100 per cent, and theaggregation of Novices is piling up at a rapid clip, the

.number 0 date being over 300, who will be initiated into' 'he Temple.

Special transportation has been provided for by therailroads, and a number of special trains will be run fromseveral points. Headquarters for the convention will be'maintained at the Commercial Hotel and local arrange-ments will be directly in charge of Recorder St. Claireand the General Committee, composed of A. L. Moore, M.H. McCalla and E. C. Phelps

patrol. It is completely finished in cement and is very attractive. Fromconstruction standpoint the building isunique and unusual in as much as

entrance. From this viewpoint, th--size, the great space provided, theheavy steel work and the generalscheme of the architect and the build-er are apparent.

The seating capacity is around 2,500to 3.000 and fills a much needed wantof the state of Arizona for years "tohouse great conventions, and balls andto care for Fhrlners' activities on ;.large scale.

there is absolutely not one column toobstruct any one part of the immensefloor.there being six huge steel truss-es weighing six tons each and 100 feetlong supporting the entire roof. The

i steel structure sets entirely apart from

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RED LETTER DAY m SHRINE ANNALS; VISIT TO SEE VALLEY

D MP7 HO am toImperial Potentate Is HereJ. PUTNAM STEVENS, HEADS BIG PAPvTY

Leader Of The Local ShrineGEO. MINTZ, ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE

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Name Derived From ValleyWhere Pilgrims to MeccaDonned Ceremonial Garb;Suggested to Goodrich byWallace Novel

Proposed Temple on NorthCentral Avenue WouldAfford Nobles of LocalShrine Meeting Place Sec-ond to None

Party of Imperial PotentateJ. Putnam Stevens EnRoute to Honolulu, StopsHere Day and Night forCeremonial

NINE MEN WEREITS FOUNDERS

HOW PLANS WERELAID FOR EDIFICEELABORATE IS

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Aid to Bond Issue and OtherFund Raising ProjectsWould Insure PhoenixAssembly Place for Larg-est of Conventions

Luncheon, Barbecue, Auto-mobile Tour of Valley and,Tonight, Mystic Rites on

, Cards for Guests of ElZaribah

a El Zaribah Temple of theOrder of the Mystic Shrinewas granted a charter by theImperial Council of the Order in the year 1896. It wasinstituted by Al MaliakahTemple of Los Angeles, ( 'al.,

Today promises to be a redletter day with ArizonaShriners. After severalweeks of careful preparationEl Zaribah Temple is fullyorganized to entertain todayand tonight Imperial Poten-tate. J. Putnam Stevens andIns party, who are, passingthrough Arizona on the wayto the Hawaiian Islands.

The local officers of ElZaribah Temple have longbeen planning for this recep-tion and many original anddever ideas will be presented

When the membership ofEl Zaribah Temple reached400 it was realized that theMasonic hall where its meet-ings had been held was fartoo small to accommodatethe members coming fromall parts of Arizona to at-tend its meetings and leaveroom to properly cany onits work.

Steps were then taken toprovide suitable quartersnot only for the present, butthe future needs of the fra-ternity. It was contemplat-ed to erect a building inPhoenix which would notonly furnish quarters for theaccommodation of the Tem

the same year.El Zaribah, which is the

name of a little valley be-tween Mecca and Medinawhere the pilgrims to theshrine of Mohammed stop-ped yearly to don the garbthey were wont to wear intothe holy It derives itsname from the Arabic mean- -

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the places of greatest inter- - te selected for therri.T..;..;i ;n ; moonlight, ceremonial

niembershi) of .nine, ..whoheld cards from other tem--

the nucleus of El Zaribahbut two remain, the rest hav-ing been called to enter theunl. lilt im uiuiii iiun in sion tonight. nles. the local order hassee one of the greatest faim i. i .to the Imperial Potentate ing "(mi ,:n iunff districts in tne worm. attle pens." . grown until today finds itj"11" U111

blessed with almost six hun-j- PIt was suggested as the

Soon after the arrival atthe headquarters a big bar-becue will be spread inunique and true westernstvle. Chef Al Williams has

SHRINERS WILL MEETAT THE ADAMS HOTEL

name of the Temple in Ari-zona by ''Noble L. II. (ood- -

tllc yal,y will illiivi: at tut-- : "Southern Pacific depot at i The alfalia and gram fields11:00 o'clock this morning, are over knee high and ihou-The- y

will be met by two sands upon thousands of cat-shrine

patrols in uniform. J tie and hogs are fattening inThe foot patrol, which is said i the green fields. The auto-tob- e

one of the best drilled mobile caravan will rendez- -

He drew the inspira- -for several days occupied all i'h'hiitiineinri-ei:ir;itioi- i of the tioil Jrolll the tascmatmg

ple but which would be thepride of the fraternity andsupply the need of the statefor an auditorium located at

dred active members.The first potentate of El

Zaribah was Myron II. Mc-Cor- d,

a former governor ofthe territory' and in the orig-inal nine charter memberswas Nathan O. Murphy, whoserved twice as governor. Of.1 1 i T

The rendezvous for Shriners, whointend going to the barbecue this j

afternoon will lie at the Adams j

hotel. The party will leave thathostelry at noon. All Shrinerswith machines are requested toshow up. Urine the women-fol- k

and make an afternoon of it. j

vous at 2:00 o'clock at the the capital where great con

big barbecue. It will prob-- 1 story by Lew Wallace, "Theablv be a long time before j Prince of India," in whichthe" honored guests will find j the valley was mentionedmore unique and unusual en-1 and described,tertaiument in this respect. Starting with a charter

barbecue grounds whichhave been icarefully selectedand prepared adjacent to the these men who con-Tint- ed i - -

ventions such as ot necessityare held there, could be ac-commodated.

Suitable ground was pur-chased on North Centralavenue having a frontage of125 feet on the avenue and

This Beautiful Moorish Structure Will Some Day House. El Zaribah Temple; Proposed Shrine Building In Plan

adjoining the Arizona School

groups of men in the south-west, is composed of NoblesFred Barrows, Frank R.Crandalh E. L. Cromb, Al O.Earhart, Charles B. Christy,George Earhart, C: W. Hart-ma- n,

J. M. Kellogg, C. P.Lee, H. M. Maus, B. E.Marks, Thomas Maddox, G.IV. Stewart, Sid A. Stewart,y. T. Skidmore, W. E. Simp-

son, Chas. A. Stauffer, HarryW. Taffe, Chas. Urban, 'A.R. Volk, William Wallace,and Donald McQueen, cap-tain. .... . .. .

The other patrol will bemounted and in charge ofCaptain Win. W. Cook. Thecostume of the mounted

ot Music; a. better locationcannot be found in the state.This property is owned freefrom incumbrance by theShrine and is now rated at aconservative valuation of$15,000. Plans were drawnfor a 'building of beautifulproportions and of a size suf-ficient to meet the purposesin view as must be clear fromthe cut of the proposed,building at the bottom of thispage.

It seemed for a time thatconstruction could be start-ed immediately and fundswere to be raised to insurespeedy completion. A bondissue of $100,000 to be taken

patrol is unique and willprore of interest to the Im-perial Potentate. It consistsof chaps, spurs, "45" Coltand the fez.

The Indian School bandhas also been engaged and.will help escort the Imperial

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largely but not exclusively;by members of the Shrinewas planned to raise thelunds. Uenerous subscrm- -tions were made but owing

party that will be placed inautomobiles and will be fol-lowed by the officers andmembership of the Templeto the Adams Hotel. Here ashort .reception will be givento the party, which will befollowed by an automobileride covering points of in-

terest in the valley.Eighty-fiv- e - automobiles

have been gathered underthe generalship of MarshalW. F. Schnebly. The. mar-shal and his staff will carrythe imperial party and thelocal shriners on a tripthrough the vallev. The ex

to tne burden assumed bythe members of the order inbuilding for the, ScottishRite the Cathedral in Tucsonand for the York Rite, theMasonic Temple, in Prescottthe order was cut off bothto the north and south fromexpecting supplies of funds.The membership in the vi-cinity of Phoenix on accountof business depression foundthemselves unable to carryas much of the load as theywould have otherwise gladly

(Continued on Page Two)

act route has pot been an-nounced but Marshal Schneb-ly has made several automobile tours of the valley j

3vith the purpose of selecting I

The History of El Zaribah Shrineby, Krista Harmsworth, Arabian Tales Staff

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #3Shriner’s Village

During Imperial Session, creative and forward-thinking Shriners were invited to a brainstorming

session on membership development, covering ways to both care for our current members and attract new ones. The gathering was the first meeting of the Shrine Membership Action Renewal Team (S.M.A.R.T.). After a presentation on membership resources over the past 32 years, current membership numbers and projections on future numbers, three main topics were discussed:

• How younger nobles can assist temples• The importance of maintaining strong Masonic

relations• The need to be more open with the public, other

Masons and family members Within these areas, some observations and specific, important points were made:

• Emphasize fun with a purpose• Allow young members some leadership roles• Recognize the critical importance of keeping websites current and social media fresh• Maintain close relationships with local lodges• Share events with local lodges to build lasting relationships• Include the overall community in events• Share your temple successes with other temples• Share ideas with one another

The key to membership success is commitment and hard work. The committee challenges every Shriner, in every temple, to join our membership efforts in order to ensure our future

and allow us to continue our great work with the "World's Greatest Philanthropy;” Shriners Hospitals for Children. We encourage all members and temples to think outside the box, embrace a culture of change in our fraternity, start a S.M.A.R.T. group and make membership a priority. The future of Shriners International depends on it.

Be S.M.A.R.T. about MembershipShriner Magazine, Fall 2014

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Arabian TalesVolume 33 – Issue #3 WSA 2015 ScheduleHeadquarters Hotel: Westgate Las Vegas Hotel and Resort | 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Wednesday, April 22, 2015Noon - 5pm Convention Check-in/Registration 3:00pm - Hotel Check-in Starts6:00pm - 7:30pm Welcome Champagne Party8:00pm - 1:00am Hospitality Room Open

Thursday, April 23, 20157:00am -10:00am Convention Check-in/Registration7:00am - 8:30am Legion of Honor Breakfast 8:00am - 5:00pm Vendor Boutique8:30am - 11:30am WSA meeting 11:30am -1:00pm ROJ Lunch 11:30am -1:00pm Ladies Lunch11:30am - 1:00pm Working Nobles Lunch1:00pm - 4:00pm Imperial Membership Seminar1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Outlet Shopping Mall Trip1:00pm - 1:00am Hospitality Room Open6:00pm - 7:00pm Imperial/Candidates for Imperial Outer Guard Meet & Greet 7:00pm - 9:30pm Counterparts Dinner

Friday, April 24, 20156:45am - Noon Golf Outing/Golf Lunch 9:00am - 2:30pm Ladies (& Men’s) Trips/Events (/MOB Museum/Fremont Street Daytime Experience) 9:00am - 4:00pm Clown Competition 9:00am - 5:00pm Vendor Boutique11:30am - 1:00pm Q Lunch Invitation only 1:00pm - 4:00pm Other Competitions: Temple Band, Oriental Band, Motorcycles1:30pm - 2:45 pm Wine Tasting5:30pm - 7:30pm Caribbean Party poolside (Steel Drum Band)8:00pm - 9:00pm SHOW TIME!!! (Everyone on their own: Prince Reigns)8:00pm - 11:00pm Fremont Street Nighttime Experience

Saturday, April 25, 20159:00am - 2:00pm WSA Ceremonial (El Bekal) 9:00am - 3:00 pm – Vendor Boutique12:00pm - 4:00pm Hospitality Room Open5:00pm - 6:00pm Cocktail Hour6:00pm - 9:00pm Presidents Dinner - Speakeasy theme (Competition Awards, Presentations, Fezzing, Officer Installation) 9:00pm - Close WSA

Sunday, April 26, 20159:00am -11:00am Complementary Bon Voyage Brunch

HOPE TO SEE YOU IN APRIL!!HOUSING RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW, BOOK EARLY!!

To make your hotel resrvation, visit www.westernshrine.org or call 1-800-635-7711 and reference conference code WSA 2015.

DEPARTING EL ZARIBAH: 9 A.M. APRIL 22nd RETURNING TO EL ZARIBAH: 8 A.M. APRIL 26th

$125.00 PER PERSONLIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Contact Miki McNichols

(602) 494-1250

WSA 2015GET ON THE BUS

AND LEAVETHE DRIVING TO US!

Western Shrine Association 2015

NAME LADY

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP

PHONE ( ) CELL ( )

EMAIL

SHRINE TEMPLE TITLE

Activity # of Tickets

Per Person Total

Registration fee (Nobles only) (Headquarters Hotel Block) $99.00

Registration fee (Nobles only (Outside of Room Block) $200.00

Registration fee (WSA Ceremonial Candidates only) $1.00

Welcome Champagne Reception - Wed. $30.00

Legion of Honor Breakfast (Buffet) - Thurs. $25.00

ROJ Luncheon - Thurs. $55.00

Ladies’ Luncheon (Buffet) - Thurs. $25.00

WSA Business Session Working Lunch - Thurs. $1.00

Outlet Shopping Trip (Includes Transportation) - Thurs. $20.00

Imperial Reception for Candidates - Thurs. $1.00

Counterparts Dinner (Buffet) - Thurs. $35.00

Golf - Team Name or None HERE: - Fri. $80.00

Golf Club Rental – specify Right, Left, Men’s, Ladies, Senior $30.00

This page is intended to be TORN OUT and MAILED in for registration.

This page is intended to be TORN OUT and MAILED in for registration.WSA 2015

Westgate Las VegasHotel and Resort

Mob Museum (Inc. Trans.) - Fri. $35.00

Fremont Street Day Time (Inc. Trans.) - Fri. $20.00

Fremont Street Night Time Experience (Inc. Trans.) – Fri. $20.00

“Q” Luncheon - Fri. $48.00

Wine Tasting - Fri. $15.00

Clown Competition (Per Participant) - Fri. $30.00

Band Competition (Per Team) All Categories - Fri. $30.00

Motorized Competition (Per Team) All Categories - Fri. $30.00

Oriental Band Competition (Per Team) - Fri. $30.00

Keystone Cop Competition (Per Team) - Fri. $30.00

Caribbean Poolside Party - Fri. $30.00

Mandarin Degree $30.00

President’s Banquet (Filet and Shrimp) - Sat. $50.00

President’s Banquet (Chicken and Shrimp) - Sat. $50.00

Total Enclosed Revised 3/5/2015

Mail in Form and Check due by April 15th to: Ill. Sir Leo Balthazor P. P. | El Zaribah Shrine | 552 N. 40th Street | Phoenix, AZ 85008

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480-998-6079 • Fax [email protected]

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We have spacefor your ad HERE

please contact theArabian Tales Editor602-740-5635

PHOTOCONTEST

What should I photograph? (Note: These are just suggestions. Be creative and have fun with this!)

• Shriners laughing and having fun• Scenes depicting brotherhood/friendship • Shriners in interesting costumes• Shriners driving fun vehicles

• Temple, club or unit gatherings• Shriners in the community• Fezzes, memorabilia, vehicles or other Shriner accessories

What are the qualities of a winning image?

How will the winners be chosen?

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

A panel of impartial judges will choose ten winning photos. Winners will receive a plaque, pin and an Amazon.com gift card. Winning photos will be published in the 2015 Annual Report and in an issue of Shriner Magazine: Pride and Tradition. They will also be shown during the Public Relations report at the 2015 Imperial Session in Houston.

Best of luck! We can’t wait to see how you have captured the essence of what it means to be a Shriner.

For rules and entry form go to www.shrinersvillage.com, email [email protected] or call813-281-8162. Entries must be received no later than March 31, 2015.

Who can enter the contest? The photo contest is now open to Shriners and their ladies!

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Arabian Tales Volume 33 – Issue #3Out & About

March 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1- CIF BBQ

2- Arabian Tales Articles DUE(for April)

3- U/C Leader Mtg

4 5 6- SLC Clinic

7- DS Steak Fry - Chandler Parade

8 9- Nile Lunch & Stated Session

10 11- Stated Meeting

12- Casa Grande OV

13 14- LOS Carnival

15 16 17- Greeters OV

18 19 20 21

22- Nile Installation

23- LOS Mtg- HP85 Meeting

24 25 26 27 28- LOS Installation- MC Unit Swap Meet

29 30 31- U/C Leader Mtg

April 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1- Arabian Tales Articles DUE(for May)

2- Samsar Award Dinner (Invite ONLY)

3 4

5- Easter Brunch

6 7 8- Stated Meeting

9 10- Bash Before the Clash

11- Shrine Golf Classic

12 13- Nile Lunch & Stated Session

14 15 16 17 18 - LOS Card Tournament

19 20 21 22- WSA

23- WSA

24- WSA

25- WSA

26- WSA- Nile Spring Lunceon

27- LOS Mtg- HP85 Meeting

28 29 30

May 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2- Yavapai SC Golf Tournament

3 4 5- U/C Leader Mtg

6 7 8- SLC Clinic

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10- Mother’s Day Brunch

11- Nile Lunch & Stated Session

12 13 14 15 16

17 18- HP85 Special Meeting

19 20 21 22 23

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25- HP85 Meeting

26- LOS Mtg

27- Divan Day- Groundbreaking NEW LA Children Med. Ctr.

28 29- Circus Meeting

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Once again, J C Reece and Randy Peters are working to get

our newest Nobles introduced to our Shrine Family through our parades.

New Nobles sign up for the El Zaribah WebNet Google Group (left side of el-zaribah.org) for event notification. When the new Nobles are available, they contact the Assistant Rabban or High Priest & Prophet. All who can help us out, are assigned to a Unit or Club for that parade/event.

If you are a new Noble to El Zaribah, and would like to help us out and allow our Units and Clubs to utilize all of their parade equipment, cars, animals, etc. please contact J C Reece (High Priest & Prophet) 602-531-6545 or Randy Peters (Assistant Rabban) 480-296-3957.

2015 Parade InformationCITY DATE/DAY LINE-UP

CEREMONIAL 5/30 - SATPRESCOTT VLY 6/13 - SAT 8:00 AMPAYSON 8/15 - SAT 8:00 AMCIRCUS 9/12 - SATTBD 9/26 - SATLAKE HAVASU 10/24 - SAT 9:00 AMANTHEM 11/7 - SAT 8:00 AMTEMPE 11/11 - WED 9:00 AMWINSLOW 11/21 - SATGLENDALE 12/12 - SAT 10:00 AMFIESTA BOWL 1/9/2016 - SAT

Out & About

PArADE InFO

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Band Band Room Ea Thursday 7:00 pmClowns Clown Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmCulinary Culinary Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmDirector’s Staff Director’s Staff Room 4th Wednesday 7:30 pmEl Dulabs EI Dulabs Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmGreeters Greeters Room 3rd Monday 7:00 pmLegion of Honor Fiesta Room 3rd Monday 6:30 pmMotorcycles Motorcycle Room 2nd Thursday 7:00 pmMounted Patrol Mounted Patrol Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmOriental Band Band Room 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pmPatrol Patrol Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmRoadrunners Roadrunners Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTemple Guard Temple Guard Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTransportation Transportation Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmAir Patrol Various Locations Saturday 9:00 amAl Jondi AI Jondi Room 4th Thursday 6:30 pmApache Wells Apache Hall Room A 2nd Thursday 1:00 pmCasa Grande Various Locations 2nd Thursday 5:30 pmCigar Club Director’s Staff Room 3rd Mon. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)Computer club Computer Club Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmDrum and Bugle Band Room Ea Tuesday 5:30 pmHiCountry Rebels Various Locations Quarterly TBAHillbillies Various Locations When CalledLake Havasu Yacht Club 1st Thursday 6:00 pmMasonic Youth Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmMisfits Various Locations When CalledMobile Nobles Venture Out/Art/Craft Rm. 3rd Thursday 7:00 pmMohave Club Riviera/Bullhead 1st Friday 7:30 pmProvost Provost Room 2nd Thursday 6:30 pmSandbaggers Golf Club Director’s Staff Room 1st Monday 6:30 pmShriners Helping Shriners EI Zaribah Shrine 4th Wed. or as needed 6:00 pm Sun Lakes Sun Lakes/ C’wood CC 3rd Mon. (Nov – Mar) 5:00 pmWest Valley Briarwood Golf/ CC 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pmWhite Mtn. Licano’s / Show Low 3rd Sunday 12:30 pmWinslow Club House 2nd Friday 5:00 pmYavapai Elks Club Prescott Valley 2nd Thursday 6:00 pmYoung Gunz Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pmYuma American Legion #19 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pmYuma Foothills Fortuna del Ray 1st Monday 1:00 pmZane Grey Tiny’s Rest. / Payson 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm

If you have an approved meeting change,please email us at [email protected] .

Shrine Units & Clubs Meeting Schedule

El Zaribah Shrine

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CulinaryGreetings from behind the line! Well

we have survived another blustery winter in Arizona! Really not very chilly but a little more rain than

previous years. The sun keeps coming up every day and the temps are beautiful.Culinary is serving at every Unit Head, Stated

Meeting and whenever the Potentate desires quality service. We are sorry if you have not seen us, but we have been here, even if you haven’t. Members really do need to support our Temple activities. Don’t just be “Dues Payers. You don’t gain a thing by sitting on your rear in front of the TV. NCIS will air again in reruns this summer.Culinary meets on the third Tuesday of

the month. Join us for a bite in the Red Fez Room and follow-up with our unit meeting in the Culinary Room at 7:00. We finally have our schedule ironed out and our guys seem to know when and where. I may not, as I just wrote Thursday and had to change it to Tuesday. Thank God I got a pay raise and signup bonus last fall. It really is Tuesday. Be sure to say “Hi!” as Lenny pours gravy on

your thumb. Remember I am the one with the clean apron, Jimmy is the confused one and we occasionally see Bob as he passes by the serving while out wandering around.Ken Conner, Culinary Scribe?

Director’s StaffAs we bask in this great weather we

realize that the hottest part of the year is coming up and it might be time to start cooling down...which is why the Director’s Staff will be hosting

our first ever Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Please come down and have some fun and fellowship with us as we learn to speak German, sing sporadically, and dance horrifically. Sounds like fun!With an Oompa Loompa

band, lederhosen, Frauleins, and good beer we might just

have some fun. Our Secretary of the Unit, David Hemberger, is the Chairman of the Oktoberfest Committee so please see David with any questions or concerns.We look forward to seeing you at the

Shrine and we thank you for supporting our fraternal fundraisers.The Director’s Staff meets the 4th

Wednesday of the month with our Social Hour at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, and our meeting upstairs at 7pm, except for the summer. A Red Coverall

GreetersOur first ever Crab Feed was

a resounding success. We certainly made a few errors but we’re looking forward to

a new and improved crab event next year.Our stretch caddy made it back to the

Shrine parking lot following the Fiesta Bowl Parade then quit running. It was towed home on a flatbed tow truck to receive a little TLC and a new fuel pump before Laveen, Yuma and Apache Junction paradesOur joint OV with the Temple Guard and

Provost to honor our Potentate Chris and his Lady Mary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, which also happens to be St. Patrick’s Day. So, in fine Irish tradition, we’re serving Corned Beef and Cabbage with pehaps a little Jamison to wash it all down.Like the Marines, we’re always looking for a

few good men. We meet the third Monday of each month at the El Zaribah Shrine Center. Join us at 5:30 PM for libations and dinner.Ellis (Nick) Nichols, President

Motorcycle UnitThe Motorcycle Unit is “Rolling

Strong” this parade season, with more bikes than we have seen for a couple of years! We welcome Joe Wilds, a new

member and a Drill Team participant. We

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also have some of our good friends from Minnesota back in the saddle with us, welcome back Moe and Steve! Social members are riding guard and coming to practices and doing everything possible to support the Unit, thanks Dave! Tom Sheldon whipped up a mean Irish stew for the “Bash Before the Ball”. I think he won the coveted “first empty crock pot award”. Andie’s turkey chili was also a big hit, thanks to both of you! We helped to send off our Dear departed Brother Bobby-T Traskell by attending his memorial service at the American Legion in Apache Junction. It was a nice service that was very well attended by Unit members. Bobby-T, we miss you, Brother!We are heading into our busy season!!

Are you ready to lend a hand? Your help is needed!! The swap meet and antique motorcycle show will be Sunday March 29th and the Bowling Palooza is three days later on Wednesday April 1st. If you haven’t been to the swap meet/bike show you should come down to see the huge display of collectible motorcycles. The Bowling Palooza is a Shrine wide event and brings in a significant amount of money to the Transportation Fund. If you would like to help out with either of these events, please call Jim Harrison @ 602-570-3812 or email at [email protected] .

Mounted PatrolHowdy Y’all! Hope this finds you

and yours doing well. So far this year our Unit is picking up a little more interest and activity. We had six riders in the Fiesta Bowl parade

and four riders in the Wickenburg parade. Al McDonald and Scott Smith are helping supply horses for willing riders but no mount. So if you are willing to ride but need a horse, let us know. Then again, even if you do not ride, we can use your help in different areas. Dennis and Linda Thompson have been bringing refreshments to the parades and I am going to help them as needed and no horse to ride. We are planning on

enhancing the refreshment portion even more. So even if you do not ride, we want you and need you. And for sure, come to the meetings and help us plan upcoming events, and share your input. Right now is a perfect time to get involved in the Spring Ride. As you know this is our big event and money maker and we are blessed to have the beautiful EZ Ranch for our function, thanks to Scott Smith. So please come in and help and share the fun.As I said, the year is progressing slow, but

good. Shorty is doing a great job as Captain and Chia Pet is handling the Treasurer/Secretary position well. We are planning on a joint Christmas party this year to help keep costs down and have even more folks to party with.Interest and enthusiasm is picking up, so

come on in and be a part of the fun and growth.Until we cross trails, Vaya Con Dios

Drum and BugleThe Drum & Bugle Corps performed

in Yuma at the Silver Spur weekend and Potentate’s Official Visit of the Yuma and Yuma Foothills Shrine Clubs. We started by entertaining the Nobles and Ladies at the OV Friday night.

Then we were able to perform after the Parade on Saturday for the crowd around the Hospitality Suite.The Drum & Bugle Corps will be very active

during the first half of 2015. We plan on participating in some manner in Las Vegas when El Zaribah Shrine hosts WSA. Who knows where else we might show up just to liven things up? Sometimes the most talked about performances are the impromptu ones.We continue our weekly practice sessions

every Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm in the Band Room. Feel free to drop by and look us over any time you can.Alto Bugle

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sisterhood. We are happy to have you with us working for the children.I want to thank Ill. Sir Gerry Massey and

Ill. Sir Jack Garrett for all the courtesies extended to me during my reign as well as Lynn and Lou Ann. You all have made my year special.I think we had a successful year and I have

made many memories that I will cherish forever. Thank you for electing me your Queen.

Mobile NoblesThe Mobile Nobles’ officers for

2015 were sworn in by longtime member and east valley Ambassador Noble Junior Grimm. Now they can officially go to work on the upcoming projects.

With our Joint OV just over, here are some of the things that came about during that great evening of fun and fellowship. A beautiful stained glass kachina as well as gifts were presented to the Ill. Sir Chris and first lady Mary. A $200:00 gift to the Shriners Hospitals for Children® was donated by Mr. Gene Hudson in the name of the Mobile Nobles in lieu of being paid to make the kachina. The Ill. Sir was also presented with a check in the amount of $5,000.00 to be passed on to the Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Salt Lake to help support a new surgical table that they require. The Mobile Nobles are proud and honored to be able to help in this worthy project. Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Daughters of the NileI cannot believe a year ago I

was crowned Queen of Qadesh Temple #35, Daughters of the Nile and what a wonderful ride it has been.

I was fortunate to visit the Shriners Hospitals in Philadelphia and Erie, PA and was truly amazed at the state of the art facilities, equipment and labs used to help the children. The tours were outstanding. These visits were a truly humbling experience but makes one proud to be able to help, even in a small way.Our Clubs in Mesa, Sun City and Payson

and our members here were, indeed, extremely busy with their sewing projects and donations of goods, toys, games, gift cards, books and sundry items. Boxes and boxes of goodies were shipped off to our hospitals.We were fortunate to initiate eleven (11)

new princesses this year. Welcome to our

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Henry Huddleston 10/15Robert Johnston 10/15Burt Oien, PIP 10/15Merrill D. Putnam PP 10/15Mary Lou Salyer 10/15

Everett Jenks 11/15David and Georgianna Miller 11/15Trudy Mullins 11/15Don Obarra 11/15Robert Richmond 11/15Jean Glover 11/16Lyman and Lynn Hatch 11/16Gerry Hodgson 11/16Chuck Hudson 11/16Joan Meighan 11/16Joan Isaacs 11/17Renate Sweat 11/17

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