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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S.

Dave Babcock, Potentate Vol. 12, No. 7, July 2012

TebalaTebala GramGram Oasis of Rockford Desert of Illinois

“Racing for the Kids” 7/28

Potentate’s Pirate Party 8/4

Annual Stag Corn Boil 8/15

Tebala Golf Play Day 8/18

Tebala’s Family Picnic 8/26

TebalaGram deadline for submissions 7/14

Shrine High School Football Game 7/14

Tebala’s Family Trip to the Zoo 7/15

Tebala Shrine Temple Monthly Meeting 7/18

DeMolay Degree 7/27

The 2012 circus is over and the

attendance was up over last year.

There were a number of new acts

that everyone seemed to enjoy a

lot. I would like at this time to

thank everyone who came out this

year and in the past five years to

assist me as the Circus Chair-

man, and to support the TEBALA

SHRINE CIRCUS to make it the

success that it has been. There

are a number of changes in the

works for the upcoming years,

and I am sure that you will join

me in the support of our Circus.

Those that submit payment for

their Circus voucher will receive

a 2012 Circus Pin that they can

wear with pride. The start of the

distribution of these pins will be-

gin at this month’s Temple meet-

ing. For those that do not make

the meeting, arrangements will

be made to get your pin to you.

Your dedication and support is

what makes us great.

Again Thank You,

Loy Rice, 2012 Circus Chairman

More Circus photos on page 8.

THE 2012 CIRCUS

2 Tebala Gram July 2012

T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s !

Greetings Nobles! I am packing to go to Charlotte as I write this! I am so excited to have the opportunity to represent all of you in Charlotte at the Imperial Session. As usual there are a lot of important issues that need to be decided. But before I go, there are a lot of people that have worked very hard on behalf of Tebala that I would like to rec-ognize. First and foremost, I would like to con-gratulate Loy Rice, our Circus Chairman, on an-

other successful Circus. Loy has been our Circus Chairman for 6 years now! I would like to thank all of the Nobles that came out and represented Tebala at Blackhawk Farms. Special Thanks go out to Tom Watson & Nancy Shickles and John & Bonnie Milliren, for being there all day on both Saturday and Sunday. We couldn’t do it without these guys! I also want to thank the Air Squadron & the Blue Haze Choppers for stopping by at both the Hill Climb and at Blackhawk Farms on their way to or from parades. People really love having the opportunity to see you “up close” and maybe get that special photo. Every event is important to our fund raising efforts!! Thanks Again. As you are all aware, it was necessary for us to conduct a spe-cial election, and I am proud to announce that Tom Watson will be assuming the responsibilities of Oriental Guide for the remainder for the year. I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to Roger Anderson, PP, Don Kimes, PP, & Tom Brawner, PP, for their invaluable assistance in overseeing this entire process. Two new members have been added to the Finance Committee at Tebala. First, I would like to congratulate Dr. Gene Gambrel on his election to the Finance Committee, as well Bill Robertson, PP, whom I appointed to the committee. Looking forward, on July 27

th we will be hosting a DeMolay De-

gree at Tebala. And on the 28th we will be at the Rockford Speed-

way for our “Racing for Kids” Event. Let’s not forget that August 4

th we will be having the Pote’s Pirate Party at Tebala. Please see

the ad in this Tebalagram for all of the pertinent information re-garding this event. Additionally, the Family Trip to the Henry Vilas Zoo will be on July 15

th, please call Denise to register if you have

not already done so. Lastly, let’s all try to get to the Illinois Shrine High School East West All Star Football game on July 14

th in

Bloomington, IL, at Illinois Wesleyan University. Please remember that there are potential new Shriners every-where. Let’s bring in a great class of new Nobles at out Fall Cere-monial. Thanks Again to everyone that has volunteered to make all of our events successful!

Yours in Faith, Dave Babcock

Potentate

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P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y !

TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, June 20, 2012 DAVE BABCOCK, POTENTATE

JOHN MILLIREN,

CHIEF RABBAN

LOY RICE, ASSISTANT RABBAN

LARRY KEYSER, HIGH PRIEST

& PROPHET

VERNON PEARSON TREASURER

MARK TORRANCE, RECORDER

Those present per register. THE MEETING WAS CALLED

TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY:

DAVE BABCOCK, POTENTATE

MINUTES: Motion made by Gene

Gambrel, 2nd by Martin McDaniel

to dispense with the reading of the

minutes, motion passed.

Finance committee approved pay-

ment of the bills.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion made by Gene Gambrel to

accept the Treasurers’ report, 2nd by

Bill Robertson, motion passed.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS: Motion made by Pete Holm to ap-

prove paying the bills, 2nd by Bear

Barker, motion passed.

DEATHS, DEMITS,

RESTORATIONS: Starting membership 1187, restored

2; expired 8; associates 13; loss of

3; total membership 1181.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

CIRCUS – Loy Rice stated that the

final number/s will not be available

until about 1 ½ months. Income so

far is 110K, expenses so far 95K.

Income & expenses are still coming

in.

HOSPITAL – Ron Obara, P.P.

gave a brief report. Fund 50% of

the hospital with donations, wills,

gifts, and insurance. The other 50%

from the endowment.

TEBALAGRAM – Pete Holm

thanked everyone for sending in

news and photos. Please continue

to send info from your Clubs and

Units.

SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL

FOOTBALL GAME – Bill Con-

don invited everyone to come.

Larry Keyser is the parade chair-

man. Parade starts at 3:30 lineup at

2:30. If you want to be added, e-

mail Larry & he will add you to the

list.

RECYCLING – Dave Babcock

reported that there will be over

$9500.00 by next week. Thanked

Tom Brawner, P.P. for his onion

profit donation as well as all of the

Nobles for participating in it.

ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY –

Hollie Guist, urged all to be there

on July 28th. There will be BBQ

there as well.

BLACKHAWK FARMS - Dave

Babcock thanked those Nobles who

showed up. It was an impressive

presence. Besides having fun,

$3000 is going to the Transporta-

tion Fund.

SHRINERS SCRAMBLE –

Please show up and have a great

time. Friday June 22nd.

TEBALA GOLF OUTING –

Limited to the first 140 golfers, cost

is $65.00, hurry get your tickets,

they are going FAST!!

LOVES PARK S.C. – Leon Lar-

sen, P.P. announced that they will

purchase a round bistro table.

OLD BUSINESS: Rooftop HVAC, 3 bids for the roof-

top units.

Parking lots – 2 bids for the lots &

waiting for 1 more.

All were thanked for the generosity

of those who purchased the bistro

tables.

NEW BUSINESS: July 27th is the DeMolay Degree.

Please show up. Entrance fee is

$10. Food & beverage is provided.

DeMolay will present the degree

work.

Air Squadron had an airplane in the

entrance. Did 23 parades.

Mini-Bikes pork chop dinner is

Sept. 28th, the raffle will be held

August 11th.

Special election was held for the

position of Oriental Guide. Martin

McDaniel, P.P. nominated Tom

Watson, 2nd by Brian Larkin. Mo-

tion made to move to close & elect

by acclamation.

Bill Robertson, P.P. has accepted

the position on the Finance Com-

mittee. Bill nominated Gene Gam-

brel to the Finance Committee, mo-

tion 2nd by Bear Barker. Bill made a

motion to close nomination & elect

by acclamation, motion carried.

Hospital Board of Governors has

upcoming (year end) open seat. R.

Duncan Brown, P.P. & Hollie Guist

will be the Associate Members of

the Board.

Bid by Hoover Horticulture for

$1300 for trimming all trees,

shrubs, etc., was received.

MEETING ADJOURNED:

MARK TORRANCE

RECORDER



NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS IN JULY

1st

Loy Rice, III

Thomas L. Sholl

William E. Spencer

2nd

Lynn Anderson

Lynn H. Anderson

Aubrey Brewer

Craig R. Sand, PP

3rd

Micheal Hollembeak

James Kaelin, Jr.

Boyd Loptien

4th

Gary Engelsen

5th

Roger Anderson, PP

Robert Klazura

Matthew Mitchell

Adolfo Ortiz

Roger Palmer

Donald Schriner

6th

David Galica

Ronald Lanquist

7th

Charles C. Beard

Murray Johnson

8th

Leonard Davis

Victor Duran

Jerry Henderson

Glenn Klebsdel

9th

Ferald Bryan

Hugh DeGroff

James Gardella

Allan Geddes

Dennis Harms

Ted Swanson

10th

Harold Adams

William Heflin

Bert R. Johnson

11th

James R. Allen

Ralph Chaney

Gerald Reidl

Edward Reuter

12th

Gary Handel

Dean Raymond

Arthur Stites

13th

Richard E. Berg

Douglas Burrows

John Saarinen

14th

Ronald Cronau

Dan Loescher

15th

Robert W. Kruse

16th

Marc Bright

Larry Eaglin

Joseph Ebens

Conrad Lantz

Richard McCray

Bradley Palmer

17th

Lester Bacon

Herbert Knight

Eric Morrow

Mark Shaulis

18th

John Harder

Jerome Owens, II

19th

Brian Buza

Darren Phipps

Ronald Ruethain

Timothy Tice

20th

Thomas Etier

Gary Peterson

William Seper

21st

Jeffrey Anderson

Thomas Ford

Wayne Motley

Robert O’Connor

Frederick Powell

22nd

Mark Indyke

Ned Junor

Walter Lockhart

Lloyd Lomax

23rd

Donavon Goodwick

Bruce Schneiderman

24th

Gary Graeff

Oral Henderson

Wilbur Munch

25th

David Allen

James Carey

Carwin Rayphole

Jordan Smith

Paul VanVickle

26th

Ronald Akerlow

Robert C. Bell

Dale Gardner

James Tolle

27th

James Bittle

Owen Nye

Michael Patterson

28th

David Cooper

Russell Edwards

Terry Firch

Paul Rees

Leroy Sholl

Dale Vogel

Gayle Zajicek

29th

John E. Crull

Larry Lagerhausen

30th

William Akins

Bradley Blake

Leonard Brezinski

Duane Herrling

Dan Mongan

Ronald Rovner

31st

John Brinkman

Carlton Bye

William Doane

Richard Jenks, Jr.

John Marquardt

William Moses



As I write this article for the Tebalagram I am mindful that we are approaching the

month of July. It is the month that as a nation our focus becomes directed toward celebrat-

ing that moment in history where individuals who had reached a point of intolerance de-

cided to establish a new commitment to have a better life. This gave birth to the idea of a

new nation. Out of that came a melding of ideas that generated a Constitution from which a

new Nation was established and a will by the people to support the birthing of a new Coun-

try that today we know as the United States of America. This was not easy! A new way of

doing things was required. A new government had to be established. A new set of laws,

rules and regulations to live by had to be implemented. Not everyone believed in the possi-

bility. Many wanted to stay behind in the old life style and pushed against the change. For-

tunate for us there were enough of those who not only believed in this idea but were willing

to sacrifice all that they had for the endeavor to establish a New Nation.

Today, in the year of 2012 we are, in my humble opinion, facing a similar position with

our Fraternity. Our membership is growing more mature and going quietly into the night

resulting in a decrease in our numbers and the funds necessary to underwrite the functioning

of our Fraternity as well as our ability to provide the resources necessary for our Hospitals. It is here that the impact of

our inability to help those children yet to be discovered and recommended for admission to our hospitals that the ideal of

what we stand for will be forever forgotten. This would be a tragedy!

In order to change the direction in which we as a Fraternity are moving it might be wise for us to begin looking at

new ways of doing things. One of the interesting and most challenging responses I receive when I talk with individuals

about joining our Fraternity is “I don’t have enough time”. The response is accurate! In today’s world more is de-

manded from all of us just to stay ahead of the cost of living as well as have enough time to devote to our families. The

sooner we accept that fact the quicker we will realize the necessity to address the issue and provide a new and better way

through which recruitment can take place. The old must pass away and a new way must be allowed to rise to the surface

of our minds and implemented.

In the scriptures we are told that new wine cannot be poured into old wine skins. That to attempt this will cause the

new wine to spoil and spill to the ground because the old wine skin cannot accommodate the new wine. In order to do

justice to our fraternity I would like to suggest that we all begin to seek new ways to introduce good and honorable men

to our Fraternity. There is a need to establish a new wine skin. A new process through which new men can become

members in our beloved Shrine, the Blue Lodges, the Scottish Rite, and the York Rite.

I ask of you a willingness to rise to the surface and become a more active member in our Fraternity. I ask of you a

willingness to rise above the past and become the reason why men you know who would be an effective member in our

fraternity become invited to join us. I ask of you a willingness to become an example of the difference you choose to

see reflected in our fraternity. It is by deliberately choosing to become an example of that which is desired to be mani-

fested in the fraternity that a way is ultimately found and a new wine skin becomes established and the new wine (new

members) begin to appear.

As you know this means that we must change ourselves before we can experience any other change. This is not easy!

It was not easy to achieve Independence as a new Nation and maintain that Independence over the years so too will this

be true for each of us. When faced with adversity it is imperative to always address it with the broader objective in

mind. Sometimes I have had to ask myself if it is more important for me to be right and sacrifice the very objective I

desire to achieve than it is to work for the greater vision? I submit to you that the mission and purpose of our fraternity

is much more important than anything else. To accomplish this growth is essential!

May you be blessed during the month of July and may the experience of celebrating Independence Day be a reminder

of what a group of people can achieve when they commit themselves to a call that is worthy of their own sacrifice. I

believe that our Fraternity is worth our sacrifice. May God’s blessings be with you!

Your Humble Servant,

Chaplain’s Call Greetings from your Chaplain:

Rev. Les McClelland

Chaplain

Tebala Shrine

[email protected]

815-222-7943 Phone




Pote’s Trip: “Riding on the City of New Orleans…”

Thanks to everyone that traveled with Laura and me to New Orleans. I think we would agree that our hotel

was beautiful, the location perfect, the weather great and the fellowship was terrific! We had a private tour of

the Mercedes Benz Dome (formerly known as the Louisiana Super Dome), saw the Saints “game day” facili-

ties and learned a lot about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Dome and the residents of New Orleans that

took refuge there. Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, the Steamboat Natchez and Cemetery No. 1 all

make New Orleans a one of a kind city. It may not have been the most restful night’s sleep anyone ever had,

but traveling by train was a great experience, as well. Thanks again for the memories that will last a lifetime!



THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Kudos to Potentate Dave and Lady Laura! They arranged a fantastic rail journey to New Orleans that

left their travelers with wonderful memories of the glorious venture.

The trip began with each rider receiving a gift of delicious cookies, baked by Lady Laura the night be-

fore. How very kind and thoughtful! She planned the journey so well that every little item needed by the trav-

elers was prepared and ready...she is really an expert!

Potentate Dave's arranging of the Mercedes Benz Superdome (formerly called the Louisiana Superdome)

tour was outstanding. The guide was a member of the New Orleans Saints football organization, and he was

more than willing to relate many interesting details of the special Superdome and the famous team. Tebala's

group was alone in the massive dome, and everyone was extremely pleased and grateful to Dave for his efforts

in "paving the way" for this experience.

Many lines could be written about this great trip. Just visit with any one of the New Orleans travelers and

they'll tell you about their "fun times in the Big Easy". They may even show you pictures and trinkets pur-

chased there.

Again, for all of us who went, thanks for the memories, Dave and Laura!

Alice Alfredson, Past Queen, Daughters of the Nile

2012 CIRCUS SNAPS



BLUE HAZE CHOPPERS JOIN IN CELEBRATION

TO HONOR OUR VETS The Blue Haze Choppers joined many others on Monday, May 28th, at the Pecatonica Memorial Day Pa-

rade. The day started with a thank you from the Pecatonica Parade Chairman and a wish for no rain. Clouds

were on the horizon all day and a few sprinkles slowed the club temporarily. After a brief shower, it was crank

up time!! Time to show the great people of Pecatonica what the Blue Haze Choppers and Tebala Shrine Center

are all about. This parade starts the parade season for the Blue Haze Choppers and it doesn't end until October.

Our parade coordinator Brian Buza has lined up a lot of great parades this season.

In addition to the scheduled parades, the Blue Haze Color Guard presented the colors on Friday, June 1, at

Tebala’s Circus. Also, the Blue Haze Choppers had the honor to represent the Tebala Shrine Center at the

Blackhawk Raceway fund raiser, Polo Hill Climb and upcoming combined Illinois Shrine Football Game.

The Club and I are looking for any Shriner who wants to have fun, and their family can join them. Ladies

are invited to monthly dinner/meetings. Consider it date night! Bring your family members, too. ALL ARE

INVITED!

For more info, speak to any officer, Todd Kovaleski, Tom Whitaker, Todd Roberts, or our Parade Coordi-

nator, Brian Buza, and Club Advisor, Joe Lopez. Call my office 815-713-2354 and leave me your name and

address. I will send you info on the club.

Joe Blanchard, Blue Haze Choppers President.



PECATONICA PARADE

Father's Day 2012

Bottom left: Chuck Slater has future Shriner try out his mini-jet. Bottom right: Joe Klink. Art Hass, Clem

Schultz, and Chuck Slater line up for the Air Squadron. Tom Whitaker, Brian Buza, Todd Roberts, Joe

Blanchard, and Joe Lopez line up for the Blue Haze Choppers.



Blackhawk Farms Raceway

With the exception of about an hour we had perfect weather at Blackhawk Farms! The Track owners are

extremely generous to continue year after year to donate the “Gate” to Tebala’s Transportation Fund. As an

example of why it is so important to have you out there wearing your Fez or unit regalia, Assistant Rabban,

Loy Rice was standing down in the infield of the track when he was approached by a gentleman who handed

him a $100.00 bill as a donation. I’m so glad that Loy was there or we wouldn’t have gotten that donation!

Thanks to all of the Shriners & their wives that made the trip out to Blackhawk Farms over the Father’s Day

weekend. Special thanks go to Tom Watson & Nancy Shickles and John & Bonnie Milliren for being there the

entire time! I would also like to thank the Blue Haze Choppers & the Air Squadron for coming out and shar-

ing their mini jets & choppers with the race fans. Submitted by Dave Babcock, Potentate.



90th Birthday Open House for Tebala Shriner, Charles C. Beard

Mt. Morris - Charles C. Beard will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house hosted by his children on Saturday, July 7 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge Family Center. Also at the Moose Lodge, at 7 p.m., "Switch Track" will be playing 50's, 60's, 70's, and country music. Charles was born in Fairbank, Iowa on Friday, July 7, 1922, his fa-ther's birthday. His parents, Ira E. and Cassie Cloyd Beard, raised him on farms they rented or owned. Charles had an older sister, Margaret Beard Wilkinson (d. 2002). Charles attended Maple Grove School (at the same country schoolhouse his father attended) 3 miles west of Mt. Morris. As a youth, he was renowned for pranks, demonstrating a joie de vivre that has carried him throughout his life. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1940. On August 23, 1947, Charles married Marjorie Horst (d. 2007). They were married 59 years with two children, Connie Mongan and Charles E. Beard, who reside in Mt. Morris. He has four grandchildren, one step grandson, six great grandchildren, and two step grandchildren. Charles has farmed in Mt. Morris Township since the 1940's. Though

he claims he is retired, he actively participates in the farming operation, continuing to run the com-bine during fall harvests. Charles has dedicated his life to service: service to his family, his friends, his neighbors, and the community. He is a 50+ year member of multiple service organizations: Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge, Tebala Shrine Temple, the Valley of Freeport Scottish Rite Bodies, the Mt. Morris Lions Club, and the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. He has been a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris for 76 years. Charles joined Tebala Shrine in 1957. He has served on various Temple committees and at-tended many Temple events. For many, many years he has faithfully worked during perform-ances of the Tebala Shrine Circus. He has taken great pride helping children and their families by shuttling many children with their parents to the Shriner's Children's Hospital. He was a member of the Tebala Foot Patrol, representing Tebala Shrine in parades, one as far away as California.

Great news from the Arabic Patrol

Long time member Charles C Beard will turn 90 years young July 7th!

The family would like to invite you and your family to his party

and help them celebrate this great day.

(No Gifts, just come and enjoy the evening)

Sat. July 7th, 7 to 10 pm.

At the Mount Morris Moose Family Center, on Moose Drive.

Talk, Dance, or just enjoy the band "Switchtrack" 50's 60's and Country Band

The Shrine has always been a big part of Dads life

and to be 90 years old, with good health, is a blessing.

Let’s Celebrate!

Charles E Beard



LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts)

Depending on what day you

read this column, 2012 is pretty

much half-done. Where does all

this time fly to???

Our Parade status, as of this

writing is 50-50. Two parades…

One cancelled due to rain… One

completed in great shape. We’re

batting .500! Thanks to all who

helped host the June Temple meet-

ing. Finally, thanks to all the No-

bles that helped at the Circus. I

didn’t think Noble Roger Allen

could count that high. If you didn’t

show up for any of the above, you

missed a whole bunch of fun and

COMARADERIE.

Our next regular meeting will be

July 12. (Second Thursday of the

month) We’ll gather at our new

Barn/Garage, TRI-State Aluminum,

and 6300 Forest Hills Rd. Bring a

fellow Noble…We haven’t run out

of chairs yet. BE THERE!

Something for Everyone TIME:

Brain Teaser Time:

Jeanne bought a clock and some

wrapping paper for a total of $55.

The clock costs $54 more than the

wrapping paper. How much did the

wrapping paper cost?

Keep reading for the answer.

Miscellaneous: July 4...you know what it’s about.

July 13 is Balance a Peanut on your

Nose Day.

July 15 is Be a Dork Day.

July 23 is Gorgeous Grandma Day.

July 27 is Walk on Stilts Day.

Ponderings: As we celebrate July 4, let’s pon-

der the following:

I believe America’s best days

are ahead of us because I believe

that the future belongs to freedom,

not to fear. John Adams

There are many ways of going

forward, but only one way of stand-

ing still. Franklin Roosevelt

Happiness is when what you

think, what you say and what you

do are in harmony.

Mahatma Gandhi

America is too great for small

dreams. Ronald Reagan

I’m not going to quit. Why

should I quit? This country is

worth fighting for. Herbert Hoover

An American is a person who

does things because they haven’t

been done before. Mark Twain

Freedom is one of the deepest

and noblest aspirations of the hu-

man spirit. Ronald Reagan

There is nothing wrong with

America that faith, love of freedom,

intelligence and energy of her citi-

zens cannot cure.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Who Said That? An investment in knowledge

always pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin

Good tactics can save even the

worst strategy. Bad tactics will de-

stroy even the best strategy.

General George S. Patton

The U.S. Constitution doesn’t

guarantee happiness, only the pur-

suit of it. You have to catch up

with it yourself.

Benjamin Franklin

Life is 10% what happens to me

and 90% how I react to it.

Lou Holtz

There are two kinds of egotists:

Those who admit it, and the rest of

us. Laurence J. Peter

The whole idea of re-releasing

old movies does bother me a little

bit. If they’re going to re-release

on old movie, I should be able to

get in with my old ticket.

Craig Ferguson

Best Buy announced they will

close 50 stores in the United States

while opening 50 new stores in

China at the same time. Remember

the old when we just sent the jobs

overseas? Now we’re sending the

whole store. Jay Leno

“Confidence is what you have

before you understand the prob-

lem.” Woody Allen

“Liberty means responsibility.

That is why most men dread it.”

George Bernard Shaw

“If Mark Twain had had Twitter,

he would have been amazing at it.

But he probably wouldn’t have got-

ten around to writing Huckleberry

Finn.” Andy Borowitz

Brain Teaser Answer:

The wrapping paper costs $.50 and

the clock costs $54.50.

Recent T-Shirt Sightings:

Can’t Talk I’m In a Time Out

To HELL with LOVE

I’d rather fall in CHOCOLATE!

Catch a falling star…

and you’re toast!

EXPERIENCE

is an excellent teacher.

TO SAVE TIME,

let’s assume I know everything.

It’s a dog eat dog world,

and I’m still the pooper scooper.

KEEP CALM and CARRY

DUCT TAPE

I’M NOT SHORT. I’M FUN SIZE!

Life is like a Doughnut. You’re

either in the dough or in the hole.

I’m so clever that sometimes I

don’t understand a single word of

what I am saying.

LIBRARIES: SHHHH Happens

Life’s To Do’s:

1. Wear expensive shoes, belts and

ties, but buy them on sale.

2. Don’t ever watch hot dogs or

sausage being made.

3. Read, sing and listen to your

children.

4. Take care of your reputation. It’s

your most valuable asset.

5. Every person that you meet

knows something you don’t, learn

from them.

6. Never put a candy dish next to

the phone.



7. When visiting a small town at

lunch time, choose the café on the

square.

8. Never eat a sugared or powdered

doughnut when wearing a dark suit.

9. Let your handshake be as binding

as a signed contract.

10. Buy a red umbrella. It’s easier

to find among all the black ones,

and it adds a little color to rainy

days.

Kids & Grandkids Time:

Q What wears a coat in the winter

and pants in the summer?

A. A dog.

Knock, Knock. “Who’s there?”

“Luke.” “Luke who?” “Luke out

the window and see.”

Laugh a Little Time:

Why men aren’t allowed to take

phone messages: Note on the pad

next to the phone: Someone from

Gyna Colleges called. They said

the Pabst Beer is normal. I didn’t

even know you liked beer.

When making rounds a doctor

points out an X-ray to a group of

medical students. “As you can

see,” she says, “the patient limps

because his left fibula and tibia are

radically arched. Michael, what

would you do in a case like this?”

“Well,” ponders the student, “I sup-

pose I’d limp too.”

THE WASHINGTON

D.C.MUGGER

Late one night in the Washington,

D.C. area a mugger wearing a ski

mask jumped into the path of a well

-dressed man and stuck a gun in his

ribs. “Give me your money,” he

demanded. Indignant, the affluent

man replied, “You can’t do this –

I’m a US Congressman!” “In that

case,” replied the robber, “give me

MY money!”

It’s almost time to duck out, but

a reminder—Please forward your

ideas, comments, questions, com-

plaints, Atta boys, suggestions or

whatever to President PP Leon Lar-

sen at 1-815-633-7437 (home) or 1-

815-494-1554(Mobile): Vice Presi-

dent PP Tom Runge at 1-815-389-

8622(home)1-815-222-6566

(mobile); Secretary Gene Snyder at

1-779-475-0222(home)1-815-520-

4997(mobile) or Treasurer Jim Hall

1-815-633-1784. The mailing ad-

dress remains: Loves Park Shrine

Club, P.O. Box 2411, Loves Park,

Il 61132-0411.

Now it’s time to duck out!

Jim Hall, Scribe

The 38th Annual Illinois High School All Star

Football game will be played on Saturday evening,

July 14, at Bloomington. Tickets will be in the

mail, and I hope that Nobles will be enthusiastic in

their response. We are doing the “Dog and Pony”

shows at various service organizations. Rotary was

presented last week and Kiwanis will be this week.

The Shriners Hospital for Children at Chicago has recently appointed two women who are soliciting pediatri-

cians for patients. Both have had considerable service at Chicago. Don’t forget the kids when you are gift-

ing or providing in your will. Regards, Bill Condon, Donor Representative

Hospital Open House Everyone that attended the Open House at the Chicago Children’s Hospital really had a great time. The tour

of their beautiful facilities really makes you proud to be a Shriner! Having an opportunity to meet doctors &

nurses one on one and hear them talk about research and the great strides they have made in recent years was

extremely rewarding. And of course the Worlds Shortest Parade was a big hit. Thanks to all who went. If

you have never been in to see the hospital, you should begin planning today, to go next year!



TEBALA FAMILY TRIP TO THE

Henry Vilas

in Madison, WI Sunday, July 15

th, 2012

Bus leaves at 9:00 AM from Tebala.

Everyone is welcome! $15.00* Ages 13 & Up

$10.00* Ages 6-12

Free* 5 & Under *Covers the cost of your deluxe motor coach transportation…

Admission to the Zoo is free but donations are gladly accepted.

Bring a Picnic Lunch or enjoy lunch at the concession stands.

Minimum of 40 paying passengers…Maximum 56 passengers

Please sign up child’s name & age, adult’s name & phone number with Denise by July 1st.

Seats will be filled on a first come first served basis so sign up early!



MONTHLY TEMPLE MEETING Wednesday July 18th, 2012 7:30 PM At Tebala Shrine Center

Attitude Adjustment 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM

Illustrious Sir Dave Babcock Invites all Nobles to attend.

Buffet Dinner prepared by S, H, B, G & Co.

Reservations are requested by Monday, July 16th, 2012

Call the Tebala Office at 815-332-2010

Hosted by: Blue Haze Choppers Aide In Charge: Anthony Kerby

Hello from Noble Louie Cowan. This

is a picture taken at the Temple at the

Wednesday night business meeting.

With my plea for a donation to the M.D.A.

"make a muscle' walk, the Nobles filled

my Fez with $140 which the MDA offi-

cers really appreciated. The walk col-

lected over $9000.00 dollars and this will

go toward the research to cure neuro-

logical muscle diseases...with a sincere

thank you from me. I can be reached at

my cell 815-871-4226.

Louie Cowan (Noble since 1972)

Don Kimes swears in Tom Watson to serve as Oriental Guide for Tebala after Special Election

tel:815-871-4226



Last year Martin McDaniel climbs into Jack’s car for a spin around the track.

Saturday, July 28th will be “Kid’s Night” at the Rockford Speedway. This year’s event will feature Gilley’s Cool 5 Series Round III with 4 NASCAR divisions, the Smokey Burn-

out contest and a silent auction to ride in a Late Model stock car. Gates open at 5 pm, and the first race will be held at 7:07 pm. There will be a barbeque prior to racing for Te-bala ticket holders. Kids ages 11 and under get in free.

For more information, or to become a sponsor for this event, please contact Hollie Guist at 815-631-3695 or Jack Atchison at 815-262-4433. Sponsorships are $100 and sponsors will receive 5 adult tickets, 10 children tickets and a sponsor jacket and will be

entered into a drawing to drive Jack’s #19 race car later in the season. Adult tickets are available at the Temple and children tickets are available upon re-quest. Call 815-332-2010 for more information. Get your tickets and join in the night of fun on the 28th of July at the Rockford Speedway!

“RACING FOR THE KIDS”

Here…(is) an actual Child from our Hospi-

tal. This is my nephew. He is a quad

and was treated by our Chicago Hospital.

His name is “Clifford Bennett, Jr”. He is

why I actually got involved with Tebala.

He is in the #1 Jet that I usually parade

in...from Last Years “Racing for the Kids”

event at the Rockford Speedway.

Submitted by Gary “Stretch” Ackerman



Gather’round, Mateys, gather’round ! Avast! Thar be a Party……

Capt’n Dave Babcock sez ye shall attend or walk the plank! August 4th, 2012

Grog, Rum & Ales be served beginnin’ at 5PM with Grub served at 7PM.

Dancin’ to the music of The Bel-Cats at 8PM. Yer Buckos be welcome to attend.

Games, Prizes & Drawings! The cost be $20.00 cash, doubloons or gold.

Be wearin’ yer best pirate costume er ye scurvy beach wear. RSVP to the Wench Denise at 815-332-2010 by 8/2/12

Land Lubber Translation Potentate’s Pirate Party

8/4/12 5pm Cocktails

7pm Dinner

$20.00 per person 8pm Dancing to The Bel-Cats

Friends Welcome

Wear your Pirate Costume

or Beach Wear

RSVP to Denise 815-332-2010

by 8/2/12



NO

Wednesday August 15, 2012 At Tebala Shrine Center

Attitude Adjustment 5:00 P.M. Corn with all the Fixin’s 6:00 P.M.

Ill. Sir Dave Babcock invites all Nobles to attend.

Corn & Fixin’s prepared by the S, H, B, G & Co.

Reservations are requested

by Monday, August 13, 2012

RSVP to Denise at 1-815-332-2010

Hosted by: Director’s Staff In Charge: all Aide’s

THIS IS A STAG EVENT



TEBALA GOLF PLAY DAY AUGUST 18, 2012

WESTLAKE VILLAGE GOLF COURSE

*****

SHOT GUN START 9:00 a.m.

GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER NOW!

$75.00 Includes:

Golf, Cart, Lunch and beverages

****Pay in advance and save!****

Only $65.00

If paid by july18, 2012

Open to the first 144 golfers

Tickets available at Tebala 815-332-2010

Martin McDaniel 815-519-1622

Tom Watson 815-494-2545

Tebala Golf Jackets

Stop by the office and check out the new Tebala Golf Jackets.

Sizes Medium to X Large are only $25.00

2X Large to 4XL only $30.00

Top Quality Dockers Jackets with Tebala’s Logo

Embroidered on upper left chest.

It’s not too late to get one for Dads or Grads! Guess who our mystery model is.



Great Lakes Shrine Association 2012 Fall Ceremonial Session

This year’s GLSA Ceremonial Session will be held September 12th thru the 15th in Cincinnati, OH at the Great Wolf Conference Center. We will be staying at the Great Wolf Lodge which has its own indoor water park and is located next door to the King’s Island Amusement Park. If you are interested in attending, please con-tact Dave Babcock at 815-979-7528 for more information.

2012 Tebala Family Picnic

Sunday August 26th

, 2012

Bring a Dish to Pass

& Your own Table Service

Pop & Water are provided

Games for all ages begin at 11:00AM

Serving Begins at 1:00 PM

Food Prepared by the Famous

DeKalb County Shrine Club who will be

cooking chicken breasts and pork chops.

DON’T MISS OUT!!

RSVP to Denise by 8/22/12 at 815-332-2010

**** REMINDER ****

TEBALA SHRINE

PAST MASTERS' CLUB JULY & AUGUST - NO MEETINGS - DARK

Next Meeting - September 24th Hoffman House, 7550 E. State, Rockford, IL

Reservations Required not Later Than Wednesday Prior to Meeting Date

Please call: Jim Allen @ 815-231-2555 Please Plan on Joining Us For Each Meeting

Individual reminders will be sent out each month.

It's A Great Day To Be a Shriner!

Parade Season is Coming Up Riding to Help the Shriners Hospital

Tebala Shrine

Big Wheels

Looking for New Riders.

If you can ride a regular bike,

you can ride one of these.

Call Bill Owens:

C-773-870-0296

H-847-803-6738

[email protected]

http://us.mc818.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]



Tebala Gala The Tebala Gala is November 3, 2012. It will be a

Black Tie/Dark Suit Affair and all monies raised will

benefit The Chicago Shrine Hospital. We will be having

an Organizational Meeting on July 16th at 7:00PM. If

you are interested in helping out with this event please

plan to attend. We need people interested in planning the

theme, décor, silent auction items, and so much more.

All ideas & suggestions are welcome. Lets make this an

event to remember!

If you are unavailable to attend the meeting but

would still like to be involved please call Dave at 815-

979-7528.

Stag Steak Fry For Membership

Grill your own Steak!

September 27, 2012 - Tebala Shrine Center

Cocktails at 5:00pm - Grilling at 6:00pm

Newly Petitioned Nobles eat FREE!

Top Line Signers will earn $20.00 in “Tebala

Bucks” to be used toward other Tebala Activities.

All Nobles are welcome to attend

& encouraged to bring a friend.

Everyone that attended the last steak fry really enjoyed themselves!

$20.00 per person includes steak, baked beans, potatoes, vegetables & Texas toast.

**RSVP to Denise 815-332-2010 by September 24th**

Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Permit No. 64 Rockford, IL

Blackhawk Farms Weekend Dave Babcock 815-335-2498 Cell: 815-979-7528 June 16-17, 2012 Circus Loy Rice 815-633-4673 Cell: 815-979-7528 June 1-3, 2012 Corn Boil Director’s Staff Divan Aides Greg Stanbury 815-985-4471 August 15, 2012 Tebala Family Picnic DeKalb County S.C. Divan All Aides August 26, 2012 “Karnival of Karnage” Mark Torrance 815-871-6226 Matt Thomann 815-310-0310 Rick Jenks 815-985-4302 October 5-6, 12-14, 19-21, & 26-28, 2012 Vidalia Onions Paul Thorne 630-365-6217 Bill Fisher, P.P. 815-519-6240 Arabic Patrol Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623

Chanters Ronald Pauly 815-398-4548 Director’s Staff Tom Runge, P.P. 815-222-6566 Guards Peter J. Holm 815-389-1246

Honda Patrol Charles E. Beard 815-734-4887

Horse Patrol Bill Heflin 815-234-2249 Klowns Dan Hartman 815-946-2000 Meeting first Tuesday at Temple,7:30p.m. Upcoming events Parade Season Marshal Aides Larry Whitsel 815-332-5760 Mini-Bikes Arthur Swanson 815-547-1064 Meeting first Thursday of the month at Zamador Club, Richmond, IL, 7:00 p.m. Motor Patrol Mike Hoeth 847-223-1824 Parade Staff Ron Lanquist 815-397-0656

Ritualistic Divan Donald Kimes, P.P. 815-335-2413 Air Squadron Bill Moses 815-547-9970 Meeting fourth Wednesday of each month; call for location. Batavia Shrine Club Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898 Big Wheels Bill Owens 847-803-6738 Cell: 773-870-0296 [email protected] Blue Haze Choppers Joe Blanchard 815-985-4791 DeKalb County Shrine Club Chuck Slater 847-774-7400

Dixon Shrine Club John Red 815-288-0250 Dressers Walter Lockhart 630-892-2251 Meeting fourth Tuesday at Temple at 7:30p.m. Freeport Shrine Club Dennis Meyers 815-541-1784 Freeport T-Ten Parade Club Dean White 815-623-3434 Office: 815-235-6136 Jo-Carroll Shrine Club Walt Steffes 815-947-3624 Cell: 815-238-0725 Meeting second Wednesday of the month; call for location. Legion of Honor Glenn Klebsdel 815-389-2426 Loves Park Shrine Club Leon Larsen 815-633-7434 Cell: 815-494-1554 Meeting second Thursday, April—November McHenry County Shrine Club Roland Wood 815-385-9172 Mendota Shrine Club Vade Wadmeyer 815-866-6177 Ogle County Shrine Club Hollie Guist 815-631-3695 Past Masters Jim Allen 815-231-2555 Speaker’s Bureau J. Anthony Kerby 815-968-3771

Tebala Shrine Center

7910 Newburg Road

Rockford, IL 61108

(815) 332-2010

Attention,

Nobles! Join the fun and get involved.

Make a call today!

2012 TEBALA OFFICERS Potentate: Dave Babcock email: [email protected]

or [email protected] Home: 815-335-2498 Cell: 815-979-7528 Chief Rabban: John Milliren email: [email protected]

or [email protected] Home: 815-874-5922 Cell: 815-703-6803 Assistant Rabban: Loy Rice email: [email protected] Home: 815-633-4673 Cell: 815-494-8667 High Priest & Prophet: Larry Keyser email: [email protected] Home: 815-544-7733 Oriental Guide: Tom Watson email: [email protected] Cell: 815-262-2737 Treasurer: Vernon Pearson email: vpears87@yahoo,com Cell: 815-543-9618 Recorder: Mark Torrance email: [email protected] Cell: 815-871-6226 Tebala Shrine Office: 7910 Newburg Road Rockford, IL 61108

Office Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM M-F

815-332-2010 815-332-5923 Fax











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