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THE BEKTASH NEWS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BEKTASH SHRINERS—CONCORD, NH
December 2018 Member Northeast Shrine Association Volume XXXI, Number 12
Happy Holidays
Bektash Holiday Party—December 8
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers—December 10
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THE BEKTASH NEWS Official Publication (USPS 549160)
Published Monthly
BEKTASH TEMPLE, AAONMS 189 Pembroke Rd., PO Box 4086
Concord NH 03302-4086
Phone: (603) 225-5372 Fax: (603) 225-9430
E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.bektashshriners.org
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BEKTASH OFFICE STAFF
Recorder….…………..Guild “Bushie” Hill
[email protected] Secretary…………Dixie Thoroughgood
BEKTASH NEWS Editor…………… Daniel E. Salo
The Bektash News is the official publication a publication of Bektash Shriners, Concord, New Hampshire. It is published free of charge to all members of Bektash Temple Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. Any copying or reprinting of any article, photograph, advertise-ment and or story contained herein without the expressed written permission of Bektash Shriner's is strictly prohibited. Copies of this publication and or subscriptions to the Bektash News may be obtained by contacting Bektash Shriner's at 603-225-5372.
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Bektash Shrine Center PO Box 4086
Concord NH 03302-4086 Att. Bektash News
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1 New Years Day
2 3 4 5
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7 8 9 10 11
12 Installation of Officers
13 14 15 16 Mini-Choppers
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NOBILITY CALENDAR January 2019
NOBILITY CALENDAR December 2018
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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3 Finance Mtg.
4 Clowns
5 6 7
8 Christmas Party
9 10 Stated Meeting Election of Officers
11 Feztival Mtg.
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16 17 18 19 Mini-Choppers
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24 25 Christmas
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BEKTASH 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Installation of Officers January 13 Potentate’s Valentine Ball February 10 NSA Mid-Winter March 15-18, Rutland, VT Stated Meeting March 19 Kids Carnival April 28 HOBO Dinner May 19 Stated Meeting June 18 Spring Ceremonial June 23 (new date) Imperial Session July 15-19 Daytona, FL Picnic July 28 Poker Run August 11 Stated Meeting September 10 NSA Field Days September 13-16 Rutland, VT Masonic Unity Party September 16 Newfound Lake Alexandria, NH Cheshire SC P&L Night October 7 (Keene NH) Tri-Temple Visitation October 19-21 Halloween Party October 27 “Fez”tival of Trees November 17-25 Christmas Party December 8 Stated Meeting/Election of Officers December 10 Installation of Officers January 12, 2019
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“DIVAN FOR 2018” Potentate ...........……………….….……….......………......................Lloyd S. Doughty II
337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102 603-860-0435 Email: [email protected]
Chief Rabban ....……...…………….….………...……...........................John Puckhaber 182 Coles Ledge Rd, Barnstead, NH 03218 603-435-8994
Email: [email protected] Assistant Rabban .....…………………………...………….…………............Brent Norris
PO Box 28, Raymond, NH 03077 Cell 603-895-2200 Email: [email protected]
High Priest and Prophet ......….….……….......………...................……..John Freeman PO Box 1565, Salem NH 03079 Cell 603-965-8280
Email: [email protected] Oriental Guide ..…………………………………………………..………Michael Tebbetts
39 Catalina Lane, Nashua, NH 03064 Cell 603-689-6492 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer …..…….……………...……..…………………...……...George A. Langwasser #82 Deer Path Contoocook NH 03229 603-746-4046
Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Recorder ...…………………….…………...……………...……….Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP
84 Cameron St., Manchester, NH 03103 603-625-6833 Email: [email protected]
1st Ceremonial Master ….………………………………………………...…..Paul M. Little 3 Gristmill St., Sutton, NH 03221 603-927-4123
Email: [email protected] 2nd Ceremonial Master ………………………………………………..…..Dennis Webster
8 Sargent Avenue, Nashua, NH 03064 603-882-0673 Email: [email protected]
Director ..………………………………………………………………...…Thomas S. Lowe 41 Beech Hill Rd., Mont Vernon, NH 03057 978-210-8203
Email: [email protected] Chaplain …………………………………………………………….…...…Kevin Carter, PP
24 Whispering Pines, Merrimack, NH 03054 603-424-6144 Email: [email protected]
Marshal ...……………….……………………..….……...…………Kenny Thoroughgood 268 S. Barnstead Rd., Center Barnstead, NH 03225
Email: [email protected] Captain of the Guard ………...…………….…...………………..…………John H. Moore
31 Logging Hill Rd, Bow, NH 03304 603-224-4881 Email: [email protected]
Outer Guard …………………………………………………..……….....Robert W. Gibson 166 Mack Hill Rd., Amherst, NH 03031 603-672-7244
Email: [email protected]
COLONELS & MAJORS
Colonel Orrin G. Hakey 23 Triangle Park Dr. #347
Concord NH 03301 H: 603-608-5149
Email: [email protected]
Major Craig A. Simmons 14 Henry Drive, Gonic NH 03839
603-746-4046 Email: [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHER TBA
MEMBERSHIP
Co-Chair: Martin Koechel 876 Plausawa Hill Rd, Pembroke, NH 03275
C: 603-714-5490-2200 Email: [email protected]
Co-Chair: John H. Moore
31 Logging Hill Rd., Bow, NH 03304 C: 603-496-4482
Email: kb1csi@comcast net
BINGO Chairman—Ill. Lloyd Doughty II
337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102
603-860-0435 Email: [email protected]
FEZ-TIVAL OF TREES Chairman—John Puckhaber
182 Coles Ledge Rd, Barnstead, NH 03218 603-435-8994
Email: [email protected]
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
George D. St. Laurent, Jr. 32 Fairway Ave.
Newport NH 03773 H: 603-865-5349
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HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES
BOSTON
Main Tel. 617-722-3000
Representative TBA
Associate Rep: John Freeman PO Box 1565, Salem NH 03079
Cell 603-965-8280 Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
Eddy W. Whitcomb, P.P. Jim O’Connor
SPRINGFIELD Main Tel. 413-787-2000
Edmond Daneault P.P. 9 Dynamic View Dr., Franklin NH 03235
C: 603-817-6728 Email: [email protected]
Associate Rep: Richard A. Quindley P.P.
PO Box 1041, 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH
603-455-6212 Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
Willard R. Lemaire, P.P.
MONTREAL Main Tel. 1-800-361-7256
Representative James L. Chase, P.P.
46 Tuftonboro Neck Road Mirror Lake, NH 03853
H: 603-630-3220 Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
Ill. Wesley E. Lord
MEMBER EMERITUS Treasurer……………………………………………………...…………...Richard E. Melvin Assistant Recorder……..……………….………………..…………..G. Raymond Palmer Director ……………...…………………....………………………….……...C. Wayne Libby Major…………………………………………………………………….…..Alton M. Hopkins Colonel…………………………………………………………………………..Earle L. Lund Chief Steward………………………………………………………….C. Leonard Petersen
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“DIRECTORY OF UNITS AND CLUBS”
BEKTASH UNITS BEKTASH MARINERS YACHT CLUB Commodore—James L. Chase PP 46 Tuftonboro Neck Road, Mirror Lake, NH 03853 Tel: 603-630-3220 Email: [email protected] BINGO Chairman—Ill. Lloyd Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102 Tel. 603-860-0435 Email: [email protected] CHEFS Chief Chef—Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041 C: 603-819-8538 Email: [email protected] CHROME DOMES Chief Dome—TBA CLOWNS Boss Clown—Martin “Happy” Koechel 876 Plausawa Hill Rd., Pembroke NH 03275 C: 603-714-5490 Email: [email protected] CYCLE PATROL Secretary/Treasurer—TBD
DRUM CORPS Leader—Brandon Freeman 5 Lowell St., Methuen MA 01844 H: 978-989-3037 Email: [email protected] FIRST SECTION Director—Thomas S. Lowe 41 Beech Hill Road Mont Vernon, NH 03057 C: 978-210-8203 [email protected] HIGH ROLLERS MINI-MONSTER TRUCK PATROL President—Raymond W. Barbuto 105 Vassar St., Manchester NH 03104 H: 603-627-6458 C: 603-391-1287 Email: [email protected] LEGION OF HONOR Commander—Orrin G. Hakey 23 Triangle Park Dr. #347 Concord NH 03301 H: 603-608-5149 Email: [email protected] MINI-CHOPPERS President—John Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane, Londonderry NH 03053 H: 603-818-4952 Email: [email protected] MINI-KAR PATROL Captain—Edward J. Kelvington P,O. Box 65, Sanbornville NH 03872 H: 603-522-8578 Email: [email protected] PROVOST GUARD Captain—Ronald N. Crane 23 Garland Rd., Lancaster NH 03584 C: 603-611-1828 Email: [email protected]
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SHORT SHRINERS President—Ill. Richard A. Quindley PP PO Box 1041 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809 C: 603-455-6212 Email: [email protected] STEWARDS Chief Steward-Ill. Richard A. Quindley PP PO Box 1041 321 Halls Hill Rd. Alton, NH 03809 C: 603-455-6212 Email: [email protected] Emeritus—Carl “Len” Peterson WHITE MOUNTAIN HILLBILLY CLAN #10 ‘Raban’ of the Clan—John Puckhaber 182 Coles Ledge Rd Barnstead NH 03218 H: 603-425-8994 Email: [email protected]
BEKTASH CLUBS CHESHIRE SHRINE CLUB President—George St. Laurent 32 Fairway Ave., Newport NH 03773 H: 603-865-5349 Email: [email protected] PORTSMOUTH SHRINE CLUB President—Edmond Daneault PP 9 Dynamic View Dr., Franklin NH 03235 C: 603-817-6728 Email: [email protected] SIMADI SHRINE CLUB President—Al Mayranen 847 Oak Hill Road, Sanbornville NH 03872 H: 603-473-2499 Email: [email protected] WHITE MOUNTAIN SHRINE CLUB President—Marc P. Pouliot 137 Success Road, Milan NH 03588 H: 603-449-3326 C: 603-723-4157 Email: [email protected]
Save Your Aluminum Can Tabs
HELP THE CHILDREN! Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center Money received from sale of tabs will be used for patient transportation to and from Shriners Hospital.
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POTENTATE “2018” Lloyd S. Doughty, II
Nobles, Ladies and Friends of Bektash Temple Shrine, It is with so many emotions that I send pen to paper and write this, my final message as Potentate of Bektash. Time has flown. Seems like yesterday that I was installed with all the pomp and circum-stance that is what we do. I think about the many things I wanted to accomplish and while it has been successful year, there is so much more to be done. Last evening Donna, Mac-Kenzie and I attended the tra-ditional Potentates Last Sup-per. As I remarked last even-ing, I looked over the assem-bled group and could not get over the fact of what a di-verse group was there and, in
reflecting at that moment, what a diverse group our Nobility is. It has been my privilege and honor to be your Potentate and I can only hope that at least is some way or in some instance I have made you proud to be a Shriner at Bektash. There is much work that needs to be done however. Our future leadership will address those matters, working together, mov-ing forward. Our finances and reporting has made great strides and this process must and will continue. Of this I am most proud and would be com-pletely remiss if I did not com-mend Treasurer George Langwasser for the job he has and continues to do!! Thank you George!! Our building needs work. The focus this year was the renova-tion of the Ladies Room in the front of the building. Additional-ly we have installed baby changing stations and I am sure the future holds more updates and renovations to include other restrooms and flooring to name just a couple projects. Membership and rekindling the fire of our present membership to become more involved will continue to be another area of focus. We must do this work as
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the future of our Fraternity and Philanthropy depends on it. I am certainly proud of the strides made in this area this past year but this work will nev-er be over and we must contin-ue to be welcoming to our past and most importantly to our fu-ture Nobles. On the fundraising front I would be remiss if I did not congratu-late Chief Rabban John and La-dy Deb Puckhaber and the Fez-Tival Of Trees team for another wildly successful event. It ap-pears that from early reports that another double digit per-centage increase occurred dur-ing this Fez-Tival. And while Chief John and Lady Deb did a magnificent job, to not mention and recognize Past Potentate Ted Dooley and Lady Barbara would be a gross mis-carriage of justice. Barbara and Ted have been the leaders’ ex-officio of this event for years. Their expertise and hard work throughout the years for this event and Bektash as an entity will be extremely difficult to rep-licate. We thank them both and wish them all the best in their retirement!! Please do not be strangers though!! We want to see you!!!!
As always Lady Amy Free-man, Lady Kristen Lowe and Lady Judy Hill were amazing. Past International Shrine Yacht Club Commodore Noble Ray and Lady Betty DesRochers kept the volunteer tables manned throughout. THANK YOU!! To the Chefs, too numerous to mention singularly, the Candy Cane Café food was simply delicious as usual!! OUT-STANDING JOB!! And so the time has come for me to move on to the last events of my tenure as Poten-tate. First is the annual Christ-mas Party on Saturday De-cember 8th. If you haven’t made your reservations PLEASE DO!! Donna and I have been working with our friends at Allan’s of Boscawen and Scott Spradling and his Band to make this party a truly momentous occasion. Please come and enjoy the holiday spirit with your fellow Nobles and their ladies!! And please feel free to bring friends!! Love to welcome and see you ALL!! Please see the details on page 25 in this issue!!
Continued on page 10...
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...continued from page 9 On Monday evening the 5th our monthly finance meeting will be held in the Nobility Room. We try to begin at 5:30PM as schedules allow and this will be the case. ALL are welcome to attend and gain further insight into what we are doing as a Temple. And yes YOUR questions and input are always welcome. The final Stated Meeting of the year and one of the most important duties I will do as Potentate will be on Monday December 10th. Nobles, please make sure to attend this meeting as we nominate and vote for our next year’s slate of officers!! Lady’s please also come and join in the festivities and congratulate our future leaders on their election!! Nobles, Ladies and friends, it’s time for Donna, MacKen-zie and I to call it a year. What an honor and privilege it has been for us. As I wrote earlier, the time has simply flown by. We will never forget the help, guidance and most importantly the fun we have had this year being with all of you.
THANK YOU also to the BEST DIVAN in Shrinedome!! You all are truly special peo-ple doing a tremendous job. Please keep working together, moving forward!! A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Dixie Thoroughgood. You are simply amazing!! And finally, one last indul-gence. Recorder , Past Poten-tate Guild “Bushie”Hill, you have been my rock. I couldn’t have done this without YOU. You know the void you have filled this year and I truly appre-ciate YOU sir. THANK YOU!! So allow me to conclude by saying that we must never for-get that what we do “To enrich the World” has and will contin-ue to be the greatest gift we can give!! There is no doubt in my mind that we have the greatest Shrine Temple in the Fraternity doing great work for the absolute finest and greatest philanthropy in the world, Shriner’s Hospitals for Chil-dren!! May you all have the Merriest and Happiest Holiday’s ever and all the best for the coming year!! Fraternally, Ill. Lloyd S. Doughty, II Potentate
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December is here and the end of another year here at Bektash Shriners. The year of 2018 was a good one for us with another success-ful “Fez”tival of Trees. This was our 18th year
hosting this event and I can tell you from experience that this money maker has not let us down yet. We like it because the public has picked it up and enjoys our efforts and we benefit from their interest. Nice combo.
The Bektash membership wants to thank Ted and Barbara Dooley for their hard work and devotion to the “Fez”tival of Trees for the last eighteen years. They have told us that this year, 2018, will be their last as the chair people. They will be back next year to help out as much as they can. I will say this for everyone, Ted and Barbara, thank you from all of us for the wonderful job you have done with our “Fez”tival of Trees. Good job, “well done”.
I will now ask you all to give a big round of cheers for Nobles Ill. Mark A. Simard, PP and HP & P Noble John Freeman for their time, material and labor contributions to the front La-dies Bathroom and to Noble Cedric H. Dustin Jr. for the size-able monetary gift for the same project. Thank you all, No-bles, for what you did to make Bektash better.
Please do not forget our Christmas Party on December 8, 2018 and our Stated Meeting on December 10, 2018 featuring our Election of Officers for the year 2019. I hope to see you all there.
Judy & I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Yours in the faith, Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP Recorder
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RECORDER’S CORNER
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Bektash Shriners 2019 Annual Cash Calendar Sale
To enter the daily cash drawing? It's simple; just follow the instructions on the back of the Cash Calendar above.
They are $20.00 each and can be obtained from the Bektash Shrine Center or from some of our Shrine Units and Clubs.
A $20.00 purchase per calendar year will get you 365 CHANCES TO WIN!!!!!
There will be one drawing each month for the total days in that same month.
After each drawing the winning ticket goes back in. That's right! "Each Calendar lasts all year".
Payouts as follows: 41-$100 Winners, 12-$200 Winners and 312-$25.00 winners.
Proceeds benefit the Bektash Shrine Center The Cash Calendar is not tax deductible.
First Drawing, January 2019 for the month of January, 2019.
Win once and your $20.00 is returned. They make great gifts for birthdays, holiday giving and any special occasion!
Calendars ARE on sale NOW Buy one for your family and friends,
Good Luck!
2019 will be here before we know it. Help Us Sell Out!
BEKTASH BOOSTERS
John & Carol Alex Spiro Anastos Leo Axton Lee & Gordon Bakie Bill Bartlett Jr. Tom Brison PP & Lady Marilyn Harold & Margaret Brodell Kevin Carter PP & Lady Melanie Peta Chandler Jerry & Dolly Classon Dr. Arthur E. Cohen David C. & Betty Collins David S. & Colleen Collins Dick & Mary Dewing Barbara Calt Dooley Richard “Ted Dooley PP Ed Daneault PP & Lady Elly Jack & Judi Dempsey Richard Donahue & Barb Mortimer Ill. Lloyd S. Doughty and Lady Donna Allen Durfee Sr. PP & Lady Dorothy Cedric H. Dustin, Jr. John & Joan Essenberg John & Teresa Flaherty Ron & Bev Ford John & Amy Freeman David & Martha Gaudes Sheldon & Elaine Gray Bill Greenan and & Pamela Boyer Dave & Ann Hackler Bill Hebert PP & Lady Sharon Guild “Bushie” Hill PP & Lady Judy Al & Dot Hopkins Irving & Ellen Hughes Dean & Suzanne Ingram Dave Jurta & Sandy Goodwin
Donald & Denise Keeler Duane & Norma Keeler Raymond F. Kershaw, Sr. Tara & Martin Koechel Bob Leonard—Dottie LaPlume Richard & Phyllis LaPointe Ron & Bev Larson Ron & Lois La Terza Wesley Lord, PP & Lady Ellie Tom & Kristin Lowe Dennis & Betty Manning Donald March PP & Lady Judy Doug Mercier Leon Merrill John H. & Lady Deborah E. Moore James & Deborah O’Connor John Puckhaber Debbie (Moose) Puckhaber Frank A. & Ruth E. Quimby Fred & Nancy Robertson Wayne Ruggles John G. and Anne M. Senter Fred & Nancy Simmons George & Donna St. Laurent Brian & Donna Turner Joel & Jean Weinstein Harold Whitehouse & Family Eddy Whitcomb PP & Lady Barbara
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In Loving Memory of Donald C. Berwick, PP from his wife Virginia In Loving Memory of Bill Brown from his wife Barbara In Loving Memory of Carl Brown from his wife JoAnn In Loving Memory of Willis S. Dyment Jr from David & Betty Collins In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Frawley from Ginny Frawley In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Frawley from Frawley-Durham Family In Loving Memory of Robert Gibson, Tony & Bernice Antonellis, John & Dorris Anderson from Bob & Marily Gibson In Loving Memory of Elsie Gowen from Willard Gowen In Loving Memory of Nancy Jensen from Lloyd & Susan Jensen Family In Loving Memory of Roberta Langwasser from George Langwasser In Loving Memory of Stephen D. Lank In Loving Memory of Jean L. Pecunies from her Family
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"Fez"tival of Trees
Committee Meeting Date
Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 PM at the Shrine Center In the Nobility Room
Shriners and their Ladies are invited.
FEZTIVAL—THANK YOU
Nobles, Ladies and Friends of Bektash, Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the 2018 Feztival of Trees. Your contributions of time, energy and generous donations made the Feztival very suc-cessful and make it possible for us to fulfill our mis-sion.
This event would not have been a success without your involvement. Due to your support more reve-nue was raised this year than ever before. We could not have done it with out you! The success of the Feztival is a reflection of the dedication and enthusi-asm that you display on a continuing basis.
On behalf of the Feztival of Trees Committee, we look forward to working with you again next year.
John Puckhaber
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Every Thursday Night Doors Open-4:00 PM
Regular Bingo-6:15 PM
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Bektash Shrine Center Concord NH
Living Past Potentates Donald G. March (1992) Robin A. Guthrie (1993) Nelson J. Murray (1996) John M. Walker (2000) Guild F. Hill (2001) Thomas E. Brison (2002) Willard R. Lemaire (2003) Allen D. Durfee, Sr. (2004) James L. Chase (2006) Richard F. "Ted" Dooley (2007) Bradford J. Durfee (2008) Edmond Daneault (2009) Eddy Whitcomb (2010) Richard “Rick” Perry (2011) Robert St. Jacques (2012) William J. Hebert (2013) Kevin J. Carter (2014) Richard A. Quindley (2015) Wesley E. Lord (2016) Mark A. Simard (2017)
October 2018 Regular & Associate Membership Report
Beg. October 1, 2018 Membership (Regular & Associate) ……………….894 Affiliations ...……………..….….……...0 Associated ….…………..………….…...0 Associated Member Drop ...…………...0 Creation …..……....…….……….….…..0 Demitted ………………………………..0 Demitted Reversal...….…...…...………..0 Expelled ……………..…………………0 Expired-Active Member ..……….……(5) Resigned ……..………..…....………….0 Restored ……..…………….…………...0 Suspended …….....................….…...…..0 End of Month Membership (Regular & Associate) ………..……..889 Net gain (loss) for Month ……...........(5)
Save Your Aluminum Can Tabs
HELP THE CHILDREN!
Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center
Money received from sale of tabs will be used for patient
transportation to and from Shriners Hospital.
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NOBLES THE UNITS NEED YOUR HELP. We need our new NOBLES who are not yet involved, and our more seasoned NOBLES to come out and join us. We need your help. If you play a musical instrument or want to learn. The Drum Corps needs YOU! If you are into law enforcement or the Military. The Provost Guard or the Legion of Honor need YOU! If you ride a motorcycle. The Cycle Patrol or Mini-Choppers need YOU! If you want to get back to your youth and drive a vehicle. The Mini-Kar Patrol or the High Rollers need YOU! If you want to bring a smile to a kid, young or old. The Clowns need YOU! If you like to cook or bartend. The Stewards need YOU! If you like boating. The Yacht Club needs YOU! If you are an avid Casino attendee. The Bingo Committee needs YOU! If you like the satisfaction of delivering ritual. The First Section needs YOU! Please call one of the Nobles listed in the Directory of Units and Clubs on pages 6 and 7 in this Bektash News. Call today to find out how easy it is for you to get started. Thanks. Bektash really needs you, yes Bektash really needs YOU!
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OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE: TO THE NOBILITY OF BEKTASH
QUARTERLY STATEDMEETING
Monday,December10,2018 7:00 PM – Bektash Shrine Center
A Business Session of Bektash Shriners will be Conducted in Ac-cordance with the Imperial Council Regula ons and as Required by the By-Laws of Bektash Shriners at the Bektash Shrine Center on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7 PM for the Purpose of Bal-lo ng Upon Pe ons for Ini a on and Affilia on and to Conduct all other Business as Directly Related to the Affairs of Bektash Shriners.
Dated at Concord, NH, on November 1, 2018.
Your A endance is Requested.
Camels Milk and Light Faire Served Beginning at 6 PM.
WEAR YOUR FEZ CURRENT DUES CARD REQUIRED
DOORS WILL BE TILED
Attest: Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP, Recorder
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BEKTASH CLOWNS
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AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM—FOR SHRINERS
YOU SHOP! Amazon Gives!
Did you know that when you make a purchase through Amazon’s website, they will make donations to special charities they recognized? One of them is Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Amazon has a program named “AmazonSmile”. It costs you nothing and ½ of a percent of your purchases go to a charity of your choice. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible purchas-es. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping and handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes or service charges. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know-same products, same prices, same service.
Go to the amazon.com website and type in “AmazonSmiles” into the search tab, set up an account and select the charity of your choosing. This is a great way to support our kids without costing you a dime.
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BEKTASH 2019
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Saturday, January 12th, 2019
at the Bektash Shrine Center Cost $25.00 per Person
Schedule of Events 3:00 PM Installation of Officers 4:30 PM Installation of Club & Unit Officers Cocktails & Appetizers 4:45 PM Divan Pictures 6:00 PM Dinner Buffet by Alan's of Boscawen Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Au Jus Roast Pork Loin with Gravy and Applesauce Salmon Green Beans Almondine Garlic Potatoes Butternut Squash Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Salad Chocolate or Strawberry Ice Cream Parfait (Please indicate your choice of Parfait when you RSVP) 7:00 - 11:00 PM Dancing by A Goodtime DJ's with George Whitehouse
RSVP to Dixie in the Bektash Office by December 27th 603-225-5372
Rooms available at Courtyard Concord by Marriott at a discount rate
for Friday & Saturday at $119.00 per night standard room.
Call the Concord Courtyard at 603-225-0303 to reserve. Mention you are with Bektash to receive the discount rate.
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BEKTASH CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY DECEMBER 8
At the Bektash Shrine Center
Doors Open: 5:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM
Buffet style dinner featuring Stuffed
Breast of Chicken with Cranberry Sauce, Baked Stuffed Haddock and
Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom AuJus.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT provided by
the Scott Spradling Band
$30 per person.
Chairs: Ill. Lloyd Doughty and Lady Donna
Call Bektash Office at 603-225-5372
for Reservations
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BEKTASH HILLBILLY CLAN #10
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 ‘Raban’ of the Clan—John Puckhaber
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IASYC WANTS YOU The Associa on of Shrine Yacht Clubs (IASYC) was organized in 1971 by representa ves from MAASYC represen ng a number of Shrine Yacht Clubs whose members were affiliated with the boa ng fraternity. It is a fraternal, self- suppor ng Shrine Associa on dedicated to the further-ance of the aims of Shrinedom. It has grown from its’ infancy on the East Coast to all fi y States and many foreign countries. Its’ expansion con n-ues with no end in sight. It is considered by most to be the most Family oriented organiza on in all Shrinedom. We are in the process of selec ng representa on in each Shrine Cen-ter. The primary assignment is to help each Shrine Center Grow their Yacht Club/ Marching unit base. If you have the me, energy, drive and perseverance to sea this job through, we want to hear from you today. Contact Commodore Ray Desrochers of IASYC at 603-387-5791 or email [email protected]
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BEKTASH MARINERS SHRINE YACHT CLUB
WANTS YOU!!!
Shriners of North America, is an Interna onal fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of hospitals dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind specialty pediatric care, innova ve research and understanding teaching programs. In April 1973 the Board of Directors of the Interna onal Council official-ly recognized the Interna onal Associa on of Shrine Yacht Clubs “IASYC”. The IASYC body represents among its affiliated Shrine Temple Yacht Clubs the ambassadors of good will among the boa ng fraternity. Bektash Mariners Shrine Yacht Club was founded in March 2012, and Joined the IASYC in May that same year. BMSYC is an inner body providing good fellowship among members of Bektash Shrine who share an interest in boats, boa ng and kindred pleasures-such as skiing, fishing and cruising. Since its incep on the club has lived up to its Masonic principals and has grown in membership each year. During 2014, all summer mee ngs have been well a ended and held at waterfront loca ons. Boat cruises have taken place as well. All Nobles in-terested in joining this res ul and adventurous BMSYC should get in touch with Commodore Noble Ray Desrochers at (603)934-5198 or (603)387-5791.
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BEKTASH CAR DONATION PROGRAM
Now you can donate your car to the Bektash Shriners! Now, you can donate your un-wanted car, van, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat directly to Bektash Shriners in association with Donation Angel. Dona-tion Angel will come tow your vehicle away absolutely free! Donation Angel is a nationwide service, so don’t worry... even if your vehicle is far away from Concord, New Hampshire it can still help the Bektash Shriners.
Donate your Car Running or Not
You can also donate your Boat, Camper or Trailer And Receive a Tax Deduction
Fast and reliable, we come and tow it away! It’s fast and easy just contact us at:
www.donationangel.org/bektashshriners
866-434-1131
Donation Angel Does the Rest!
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Initiation Fee $175.00
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Bektash Pe on Instruc ons Listed below are a few helpful steps so that a pe on can be pro-cessed without delay in me to be voted on.
1. Prior to either a Stated Mee ng or a Ceremonial, please get your pe ons in early so that there is enough me to process them.
2. All Pe ons have to be submi ed to the Bektash Office seven days prior to the mee ng.
3. A current copy of the applicant’s Masonic Blue Lodge card must be a ached to the pe on when it is submi ed.
4. All line items on the pe on must be complete and accurately filled out. If no informa on is listed either draw a line or write N/A.
5. Be sure to list the candidate’s hat or Fez size.
6. The Bektash Office will not accept faxed or emailed pe ons.
7. All Candidates must report to the designated mee ng place at the mes scheduled.
First and second line signers please do not abandon your candidate a er you submit his pe on. It is your responsibility along with the Membership Commi ee to insure that the candidate experiences an ini a on never to be forgo en. Addi onally, you must make sure that he is mentored a er his ini a on ensuring that his Shrine learn-ing experience and his personal involvement is fulfilled. His success and personal sa sfac on is up to you!
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BEKTASH MINI-CHOPPER UNIT
Join the Min-Choppers and Ride one of these in Parades
Chairman, John Flaherty 603-818-4952
Next Mini-Chopper Meeting on Wednesday December 19,
at 7:00 PM
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" NOBLES " We invite YOU to become a Member of the HIGH ROLLERS We continue to grow our membership, our trucks ( now at eleven )and requests by communities to participate in their parades. We need part time and full time Nobles who want to drive these vehi-cles who want to put a smile on their faces and those parents and children who line the many streets and the many parades we par-ticipate in. Your requirements are as follows: If you are not legally blind or like to wear a blindfold while driving you probably don't need to contact us. Otherwise, if you breathe and can see out of at least one eye we need you. Even though some of us have 20/20 vision If your eyesight is 20/60, 30/90. 40/80 then you'll fit right in with the rest of us. After your first trial period, which is driving in one parade and after the smile on your face relaxes enough that you can respond you will be asked to purchase a hat, jacket, polo shirt and t-shirt. The unit pays for half the cost. We are so proud of our new trailers which we pull in each parade. Watching children jumping up and down with excitement as we come down the road and in many cases hear cheering and clap-ping as we go by is truly heart warming. If your wives or children would also like to participate by driving the vehicles that pull the trailers would be a great help. So, if you are interested to join a fun loving and professional group of men then please contact Ray Barbuto @ 603-391-1287 or [email protected]
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BINGO WORKERS NEEDED FOR THURSDAY BINGO
Bektash Bingo is on the increase and that creates a need for addi-tional workers. With your help we can make Bingo even more successful.
Bektash is looking for part-time and full-time volunteer Bingo Workers for most positions. We are sure that we have a fun posi-tion for you. Come and join your fellow Shriners and their Ladies to help support our biggest fundraiser, in our smoke-free environ-ment.
TO PARTICIPATE, USE CONTACTS BELOW
Chairman—Ill. Lloyd Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 860-0435 Email: [email protected]
Retention Program Well, Nobles, I’m seeking donations to our Retention Fund. The fund has not grown in the last few months. This friendly reminder is coming to ask you to think about helping a Noble who needs assistance. Please consider a donation or memorial gift, you will be recog-nized if you so desire. I will have an update on the fund in an up-coming issue of the Bektash News. Remember all checks need to be made out to Bektash Shriners with “Retention Fund” in the memo area and mail them to my at-tention (address listed below). Fraternally, Membership Co-Chair John Moore, 31 Logging Hill Rd, Bow, NH 03304 603-496-4482, [email protected]
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BEKTASH CLOWN UNIT RECEIVES NSA CLOWN COMPETITION AWARD
AT FIELD DAYS IN VERMONT
Left to right:
Ill. Lloyd Doughty, II; Lady Tara Koechel,
Noble Martin Kochell,, Boss Clown; Bushie Hill PP, Recorder
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BEKTASH CASH CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS—November 2018
Thank you for Supporting Bektash!
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Ron Parsons Moltonborough, NH Diondre Thoroughgood Center Barnstead, NH Leo Axtin Rye, NH Dave Collins Concord, NH Cyr Lumber Windham, NH
Garrett Warren Goffstown, NH Nashua Elks Lodge #720 Nashua, NH John & Deborah Moore Bow, NH Brian Grat Bow, NH Medvil Coop Goffstown, NH Emerson Hamel Pembroke,NH Post 21 VFW American Legion Concord, NH
BEKTASH PULL-TAB RECYCLING PROGRAM
Thank You to all
Pull Tab Collectors and
Donors!
NOTICE
With The Additional Rentals Of The Shrine Center, We Need Additional Nobles To Provide Security During Rentals. This Job Pays $10.00/hour. If You Are interested, Please Contact Dixie in the Office at 603-225-5372.
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Love to the Rescue™…… Changing the World through Caring for Kids
Accessing Care is Easy…… No Written Application Required!
Any child under 18 with a condition
that can be treated at one of the Shriners Hospital for Children is eligible for care, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
All care and services are delivered in a
family-centered environment.
A few conditions that can be treated are; Orthopae-dic problems, Clubfoot, Hip Disorders, Limb Defi-ciencies & Deformities, Scoliosis, Cleft Lip & Pal-
ate, Spinal Cord injuries and Burn injuries.
Shriners Hospitals for Children To learn more about the hospital services, or to refer a patient, visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org to locate a hospital near you or call one of the numbers listed below:
Ask the family to call the hospital’s outpatient clinic at either one of our local hospitals or the
national toll free number for our other hospitals.
The numbers are listed below.
Springfield, Mass. Boston, Mass. Montreal, Quebec Canada 1-800-322-5905 1-617-726-3675 1-800-361-7256 1-413-735-1234 1-800-255-1916 *** 1-518-842-4464 ***Burn Emergency Only All Other Hospitals 1-800-237-5055
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THE100MILLIONDOLLARCLUB The 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children have provided lifesaving and life-changing medical care to more than 800,000 children, regardless of their ability to pay. The money to provide these needed services at 22 hospitals comes from many sources: community donations; fundraising events; investment income; and support from the Shriners Inter-national. As health care costs increase, Shriners Hospitals needs your help, more than ever, to continue to provide more specialized care, offer medical education and conduct more research. Too many people believe that if they cannot donate or leave a large sum or money, their gift will not count. Every contribution helps. In order to encourage donors to contribute to Shriners Hospitals for Children, the HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB was es-tablished in 1972. The club is named for its goal of adding 100 million dollars to the endowment fund through gifts or bequests of $100 or more.
HOWTOJOIN There are three ways to become a member of the 100 Million Dollar Club: (1) By contributing $100 or more to Shriners Hospi-tals for Children; (2) By having your will include a bequest of $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; or (3) By adding a provision to an existing will leaving $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners. Please fill out the form on the right and send your contribution to Bektash Shriner's, ATTN: Recorder.
WHATYOURECEIVE Each donor receives a handsome 100 Million Dollar Club certifi-cate. By contributing $100, you can feel like a million, knowing that you have helped to ensure that Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren will be able to continue helping children in the years to come.
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100 Million Dollar Club
Please enroll me as a member of the
100MillionDollarClub
I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospital For Children.
I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospitals For Children
I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100, which is tax deductible. A certificate will be sent.
Make your check payable to: Shriners Hospital For Children I am a member of Bektash Shrine: _______ Signed: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________ Please have the Certificate read: _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Please return to:
Bektash Shriners, ATTN: Recorder PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302
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SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL PATIENT STORY—JESSICA
If there is one thing to know about Jessica, it’s that she is a dedicated athlete, participating in cross country running, downhill skiing and softball. These activities take a lot of breath. So when Jessica began having trouble breathing while competing, her family began to worry. “It was really hard to watch because she loves her sports so much and she was literally in tears when she’d finish a ski race.” Jessica’s mom said. “We wanted to do everything we could to fix the problem.” Jessica’s parents brought her to the doctor, where she was diagnosed with asthma. After receiving that diagnosis, Jessica’s breathing prob-lems persisted. Eventually, she was taken to a pulmonologist, who said Jessica’s breathing difficulties were not due to asthma. They were at-tributed to her sunken chest.
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Jessica was diagnosed with pectus excavatum, a condition where the breastbone is sunken into the chest, leaving a dent. X-rays revealed that Jessica’s sternum was so deep in her chest that it was only a few inches from her spine, putting pressure on her lungs. Jessica’s doctor recommended she come to Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren — Springfield for treatment. In June 2018, she had surgery to cor-rect her sunken chest. A metal bar was inserted under her breastbone to move the sternum away from her spine. The bar holds the breastbone in its normal position and allows for easier breathing. When Jessica woke up, the results were immediate – it was much easier to breathe. She spent a week recovering in the hospital. During that time, her school was holding elections for senior class president, for which she had been running. Unable to be there in person to give her speech, Jessica wrote a letter. Her friends read it aloud to her classmates on her behalf, and she won the election Four months after her surgery, Jessica convinced her doctors to let her go back to cross country running a little early. Since she has returned to the sport, Jessica has taken four minutes off of her personal record. She’s looking forward to continued running and skiing, knowing she can breathe much easier.
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STOP BURNS
Anthony the Fire Ant wants to remind everyone to check their smoke detectors and replace the batteries.
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SHRINERS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DONATION FROM:
Stanley Grant Harvey Lang Ronald Brown Sidney Baines Glenn Guyette
Robert Pelletier Donald Valentine David Collins Richard Dame Elizabeth Gifford
Michael Steward Daniel Hotchkiss John Bentas Richard Adams
DONATION FROM: John Geas
BOSTON HOSPITAL IN MEMORY HONOR OF: DONATION FROM:
Ill. Bushie Hill, PP & Lady Judy Ill. Victor A. Elder, PP
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DONATION FROM: John Geas Kay Potfora
MONTREAL HOSPITAL DONATION FROM: John Geas
BEKTASH SHRINE DONATION FROM: Cheshire Shrine Club
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$100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
HOSPITAL PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUND IN MEMORY HONOR OF: DONATION FROM:
Ill Thomas Brison, PP & Lady Marilyn Arnie Christiansen
IN MEMORY HONOR OF: DONATION FROM: John R. Essenberg Nancy Kipperman
In Memoriam
MELVIN E REEVER MILFORD, N.H. Deceased: 09/13/2018 Born: 11/02/1925 Created: 01/15/1972
To the promised land our friends have gone, To the land of perfect rest;
Their work is done—and the setting sun Has sealed their life’s request.
They have left this earthly strand, For the house beyond the sea,
Though the past is gone, they will still live on To us all—Sweet in our Memory.
WILLIAM H PRENTISS WEST CHESTERFIELD, N.H. Deceased: 05/12/2018 Born: 07/02/1929 Created: 06/08/1974
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STANWOOD S BROWN HAMPTON, N.H. Deceased: 06/25/2018 Born: 04/23/1925 Created: 01/21/1949
ARNOLD B CHRISTIANSEN WEST OSSIPEE, N.H. Deceased: 10/04/2018 Born: 09/21/1929 Created: 01/11/1969
MURL ALEXANDER DANIELS APO, AE Deceased: 10/01/2017 Born: 08/23/1933 Created: 06/01/1985
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