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Table of ContentsBirthdays ..................................9Calendar ...................................3Contributions .........................12Event coupons .......................11From the Potentate ..................2In Memorium ..........................12Recorder Roll Call ...................2

Larry Lifts LefseSee more pictures on page 5

Shrine Games at La Crosse and Whitewater See more pictures on page 4

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Larry Riemenschneider, Amery .................. PotentateRobert Gorsuch, Fitchburg ...................Chief RabbanLarry Hanson, Albany .................... Assistant RabbanMonte Steiber, Prairie du Chien High Priest and ProphetRobert Gielser, Cashton ..................... Oriental GuideDale Anderson, Evansville .......................... TreasurerJames Stelsel Sr., Madison .........................Recorder

APPOINTIvEDavid Bomkamp, Columbus .. 1st Ceremonial MasterChuck Miller, Milladore ......... 2nd Ceremonial MasterGary J. Cuskey, Spooner ...............................MarshalRobert M. Hering, Roberts ....... Captain of the GuardMiles Bradley, Edgerton ..........................Outer GuardKarl Gant, Blanchardville ............................. Chaplain

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From The PotentateLarry J. Riemenschneider

Recorder’s Roll Call

Jim Stelsel, Recorder

December is the month for family events, shop-ping, sending and receiving cards, ex-c h a n g i n g gifts, and h o l i d a y parties. I wish all of the Nobility and

their families a Happy Holiday Season.

Zor’s Ceremonial and Parade to Glory will be held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells on

December 1. The timing of events for the day are in the Zephyr.

Other December events are the Phillips Variety Show in Phillips on the 4th, Lunch with Santa at the Zor Shrine Center on the 9th, Madison Shrine Club Holiday Party on the 16th. January starts with the Camel Patrol Chief Rabban Party on the 5th and Annual Meeting, Installation of new officers, and the Fez Party will be held at the Zor Shrine Center on the 12th.

The 2013 dues notices have been sent out with the dues staying at $70.00 if paid by January 31, 2013. Dues after January 31, 2013 (Continued on Page 3)

will be $80.00. Those Nobles who have not paid their 2012 dues have also been notified if their 2012 dues are not paid by December 31, 2012 leaves Zor no choice but to suspend them from being a Zor Shriner. Nobles can not ask for a Demit unless their current year’s dues have been paid. If you are unable to pay your 2012 dues, please contact the Zor Office or the Recorder, as we may be able to offer assistance so you may retain your membership.

Hello Everyone,Winter is definitely in the air

as I write to you. This year has zoomed by. Picking up from where I left off in my last letter I will start with October 9th which was the monthly Divan meeting followed by the Quarterly meeting at Zor. We arrived in time for the Honored Ladies Lunch at Hankwicz Hall which I reported about last month. I want to commend the Zor office staff of Jim Stelsel, Pat Parrell-Sonnenberg, and Sandy Davila for keeping the daily operations running smoothly. They help keep me on track, too, by using email and cell phones to communicate.

The final steak fry of the year was sponsored by Past Potentates, and it was delicious. It was nice to see PP Darl Hoffman and Lady Dorie there from River Falls. Talk about eating two big meals in a day – we were stuffed!

Lady Julie and I drove to Zor on Sunday, October 21st for the Ceremonial of the Daughters of the Nile Antioch Temple No. 113 followed by a dinner at Hankwicz Hall. My lady reported that two candidates were initiated into the order: Crystal Henning of Monroe and Karen Harvey of Janesville. Antioch Queen Jodi Ott organized a very nice dinner at which Past Supreme Queen Sue Layman of Rockford, IL reported statistics of donations to the Shrine Hospitals.

The following two weekends we travelled to Shrine football games at LaCrosse and Whitewater. We were blessed with fine weather for travel.

The LaCrosse Shrine Club and the Jesters were very hospitable to the Divan members and Ladies who attended the football game. The Divan members who attended this event were Larry Hanson and Lady Jill, Monte Steiber and Lady Anne, Bob Giesler and Lady Pat. We enjoyed meeting Katie Young, the 14-year old Shrine patient who was honored at the half time show. Katie is an amazing girl who has mastered many tasks of living, using only one arm and hand. Shrine Hospital has fitted her with prosthetic arms since kindergarten, but she can do many things with one arm and hand including playing piano and putting her long hair in a pony tail. Katie was proud to wear the UW-L sweatshirt presented by the team.

We stayed overnight at DeForest, and the next morning drove to Beloit for the Sausage and Biscuits Breakfast sponsored by the Beloit Shrine Club. President and Master of the Beloit Lodge Duane Harvey and Past Master Norm Luellen along with several Beloit Shriners served a delicious breakfast to more than 100 folks. Duane gave us a tour of the magnificent

building that has both upper and lower rooms for meetings of the Blue Lodge, Shrine Club, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Duane commented that at one time Beloit had up to 1,500 members that used the larger upper rooms. Glen Fairchild and Peter Ramboldt, long time members of the Lodge and Shrine sold tickets at the event. Assistant Rabban Larry Hanson and Lady Jill had been to the breakfast earlier in the day. Larry is the Zor rep to the Beloit Club. In addition to everything we

were delighted to meet Marilyn Thomas, a former Shrine patient at the breakfast.

The following Monday evening Lady Julie and I attended an OES Grand Representative party for Diane Thomas, Grand Rep to Utah in Wisconsin at River Falls Lodge. Diane is the wife of St. Croix Valley Shrine Club Treasurer Jack Thomas. Several past and current dignitaries of the OES attended the event including Worthy Grand Matron Winona Olson and PGP Jerry Bristol. We were unable to attend the Grand Rep party of Lori Thompson, Grand Ruth at Baldwin because we were travelling home from Beloit.

Potentate Larry Riemenschneider with Marilyn Thomas, a former Shrine patient at the Beloit Breakfast.

ZOR ZEPHYR DECEMbER 2012

Zor Shriner’s 2012-13 Calendar

(From the Potentate Continues)

December1 Fall Ceremonial, Chula

Vista4 Phillips Variety Show,

Phillips High School Auditorium

9 Lunch with Santa, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

16 Madison S.C. holiday party, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

January5 Chief Rabban party,

Rex’s Innkeeper, Waunakee

12 Annual Meeting/Installation, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

12 Fez Party, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

19 Indianhead SC Snowmobile Fundraiser, Rice Lake

26 Zor Clown Party, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

29 Count circus fliers, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

February7-9 MSA Winter Session,

Duluth, MN15-17 Madison Circus, Alliant

Energy Center, Madison26-27 La Crosse Circus, La

Crosse Center, La Crosse March

10 Gun Raffle Drawing, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

23 Easter Egg Hunt, Zor Shriners Center, Madison

In between all the events I’ve already reported, I visited the Blue Lodges of Chetek and Ladysmith and the Musky Shrine Club at Spooner. Captain of the Guard Bob Hering accompanied me on those visits.

The first weekend of November my lady and I drove to Whitewater to attend the UW-Whitewater Football game with UW-Oshkosh. Sahara Shrine Club sold a lot of tickets and awarded $$$$ in prizes. Good going guys! Thanks to Noble Dale Olson and his club members for organizing the events. We were impressed with Perkins Stadium and the magnificent field.

We met the Zor Shrine patient Devin Johnson, age 6 prior to the football game. He is a delightful boy who has had more than his share of surgeries in his young life. Devin was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenital (or AMC) which is a rare disorder that affects 1 in 3000 live births. It is characterized by three or more stuck or stiff joints. Devin has been a Shrine patient since he was five months old and gets checked every couple of months. Devin looked thrilled with all the attention he was given

prior to the game when he and his parents, Alex & Mariah Johnson, and baby sister were ushered onto the playing field. The football team awarded Devin with a UW-W signed football and jersey. The Sahara Shrine Club even crowned him like a little prince. It is truly an honor to be part of an organization that raises funds to help kids with a variety of disabilities.

We stayed overnight in Monona Saturday night and participated in the second annual Lefse Bake at Zor on Sunday. Assistant Rabban Larry Hanson and Lady Jill and Larry’s mother Dorothy guided the volunteers who gladly helped with preparing the dough, rolling and turning the lefse. There were four lefse grills operated by Karl Gant, Larry Hanson, John Thorstad, and me; four ladies rolling lefse were Jill Hanson, Pat Giesler, Sheri Severson and Julie Riemenschneider. PP Steve Peterson and Lady Mary Ellen were there, too. Steve prepared mashed potatoes and gravy, meatballs, and lutefisk. Dorothy supervised the cooling of the lefse which is quite a job. After the lefse were baked, the potluck food was about ready to eat. About 25 people

6 yr old Shrine patient Devin Johnson receiving a UW-W football.

attended the potluck, and everyone who wanted some went home with at least one package of lefse. A fun time was had by all.

The final event to report on was on November 9th when Lady Julie and I attended the social event of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club at Ready Randy’s in New Richmond. A banquet followed by the annual St. Croix Valley Shrine Auxiliary Ladies’ Auction was successful in raising about $6,500 for wheelchairs and prosthetics for patients at the Shrine Hospital Twin Cities. Thanks to Shrine Club Pres. Mike Kastens and Lady Susan and Noble Gwynn and Lady Pearl Christensen for organizing the event. Shrine Auxiliary Adviser Lady Cheryl (Doug) Hoffman of River Falls contributed several

red backpacks full of useful items to auction off as well as bringing several of the oversized felt stockings sewed and decorated by volunteers and stuffed with toys for everyone to see. Others who helped with the success of the event were Auctioneer Gary Krueger who donated his services, Doug Hoffman, Bob and Amy Hering, Dee Tronrud, Diane Thomas and Barry Ausen. Gwynn and Pearl Christensen have served as host and hostess of this event for many years. Thanks folks!

We hope to report next month that many of you attended the Winter Ceremonial at Chula Vista. Meanwhile keep driving and I will, too, so our kids may thrive!

Fraternally,Larry J. Riemenschneider

Lady Cheryl Hoffman and Ill. Sir Larry sharing a smile.

Thank You From the Amdalls

Words cannot express our thanks for all the cards, letters, phone calls, and visits while my Lady Lois and I have been dealing with our very poor health. The Nobles and Ladies of Zor Shriners are the finest people to be found anywhere and we treasure each and every one of you. I look forward to putting on my “old red fez” and seeing you all soon. Thank you again for your care and for being a part of Zor.

Fraternally, Ill. Sir. Roger Amdall PP


LA CROSSE GAME…LaCrosse photos by Dennis WilkersonLeft, Pirates showing off the cannon they fired during the halftime.Center, Firehouse Jester Jim Kielley with a UW-L staff member.Right, Queen of the Game Katie Young clowning around with Firehouse

Jester Dave O’Neill.WHITEWATER GAME…Below left, Potentate Larry & the Warhawk Mascot for UW-Whitewater

Football Team.Below right, King of the Game Devin Johnson with his dad Alex

Johnson at the UWW Football game.

LA CROSSEGAME

WHITEWATER GAME

If Bob Gorsuch is elected Potentate on January 12, 2013, he plans to initiate a change in the number of years a Noble must commit to the Divan should he decide he wants to be Potentate. In the past, the appointed Marshall each year can reasonably expect to be Potentate in seven years. Which means he is making a eight year commitment. And he has very little idea of what it means to accept that obligation. Nor does his Lady.

Of course, nominations can always be made at the annual meeting that would include Nobles other than those currently on the Divan.

Under Gorsuch’s plan, no one commits to further years on the Divan until he is elected Oriental Guide. All non-elected officers only commit to one year of service on the Divan. They are eligible for additional one year appointments by succeeding Potentates. The current Marshall,

2nd Ceremonial Master and 1st Ceremonial Master will continue to move up the line provided each incoming Potentate appoints them.

The advantage to the five year plan is that appointees only commit to one year. This gives them and their ladies the opportunity to learn more about what obligations and responsibilities go along with being on the Divan. It also gives each incoming Potentate the opportunity to appoint only

those who show they are willing to accept the responsibilities that go along with Divan membership.

Gorsuch’s three one-year appointments will all be eligible to be reappointed by the 2014 Potentate to one-year terms. Likewise, in 2015 the Potentate can reappoint all of the 2014 one-year appointments. But each one-year appointee is under no commitment to serve beyond one year.

Five Year Moving Divan


Lefse Making Event at Zor

Above, Stickyfingers wiping up the scene of the crime.

Above right, Mother Hanson showing Lady Mary Ellen the secret to good lefse – hiding it!

Right, Lady Julie preparing to roll out another one.

The annual celebration to present the newly elected potentate his official fez is scheduled for Saturday January 12th following the annual meeting and installation of officers. Master of ceremonies John Thorstad announces the evening plans which start at 4:30 p.m. in the lower Oasis room with hors díoeuvres compliments of Queen Annes catering and beverages served by the Zor hostís. Hankwitz Hall will open at 6:00 p.m. for a buffet meal featuring chef carved prime rib, chicken Wisconsin, salad, herbed red potatoes, candied yams, green beans, and dessert for $22.00 per person.

The program will feature 2 of the Gorsuch grandchildren

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Fez Party Plans Revealed!!who have taken honors in solo competition with the piano and violin. The Divan ladies will do a skit prior to the roast by family members and bank employees. The Shrine Hospital patient success story video that was first shown at

Would you want a loan from this guy?

Annual Fez PartyJanuary 12, 2013

Name _______________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

Phone # _______________________________________

Number attending _____ Amount enclosed $ ____________$22.00 per person

Payable to Zor Directors Staff. Deadline: Jan. 3.Mail to : Dale Holmen, 13 St. Albans Ave., Madison, WI 53714

the Imperial Convention this past July in Charlotte will be shown.

Reservations must be mailed by January 3rd to Dale Holmen, 13 St. Albans Ave. Madison, WI. 53714. Meal cost is $22.00 and payable to Zor Directors Staff


ZOR NOBILITYNoble Jim Anderson & Lady KathyNoble Philip Anderson & Lady Mary LuNoble Herb Bloomer & Lady LoreneNoble LaVerne Bostad & Lady CarolNoble Bill Burkhardt & Nona SuhrNoble Bob Calverley & Lady SandyNoble Gary Carpenter Noble Arlen Christensen & Lady GloriaNoble Bud W. Davis & Lady GailNoble Jerry Dexter & Lady RosieNoble Kenneth Dobson & Lady LoisNoble Kent Englund & Lady BarbaraErfurth FamilyNoble Harold K. Fowler & Lady June, Cindy,

Susan, MikeNoble Lyle FoxNoble Del Gilbertson and Lady JanNoble Brian Goff & Lady Livvia, Max, DrewNoble Donald Helmke & Lady DorisNoble James Hines & Lady ElaineNoble Roy Holm & Lady KathyNoble Dale Holmen & Lady DebNoble W. Dean Horner & Lady SonjaNoble Dave Huston & Lady GudieNoble Ron Jenkins & Lady JulieNoble Herbert Johnson & Lady Patricia

Seasons Greetings

DIVANPotentate Larry Riemenschneider & Lady JulieChief Rabban Robert Gorsuch & Lady CarolAssistant Rabban Larry Hanson & Lady Jill

High Priest and Prophet Monte Steiber & Lady AnnOriental Guide Robert Gielser & Lady Pat

Treasurer Dale Anderson & Lady RuthRecorder James Stelsel Sr. & Lady Trudy

1st Ceremonial Master David Bomkamp & Lady Tammy2nd Ceremonial Master Chuck Miller & Lady Sharon

Marshal Gary J. Cuskey & Lady JudyCaptain of the Guard Robert Hering & Lady Amy

Outer Guard Miles Bradley & Lady CandyChaplain Karl Gant

PAST POTENTATES1978 Marv & Diana Peterson 1981 Don & Pat Soberg1984 Roger & Judie Nitzsche1987 Roy & Mary Eisenmann1989 Noble Bill & Julie Johnson

Noble Donald P. Kaiser & Lady BarbaraNoble Robert Keene & Lady JoanneNoble Bill Kneebone & Lady Mary JaneNoble Richard Knipfer & Lady PatNoble Don Komplin & Lady JudieNoble John Mackenzie & Lady MaryNoble Jerry Majorowicz & Lady MarilynNoble Paul McCallum & Lady JudyNoble Bob McNeillNoble Jack Metcalf & Lady RuthNoble Don Mickelson & Lady ShirleyLady Mary MillardNoble Lowell Neath & Lady GraceNoble Ole Olson & Lady HazelNoble Ken Olson & Lady PatNoble Robert Ott & Lady JodiNoble Chuck Porter & Lady CherylNoble Charles Porter, Sr & Lady BeverlyNoble Will Reck & Lady JanNoble Bobby Riddle & Lady PatNoble Rich Rygh and Lady SherylNoble Robert Salisbury & Lady VirginiaNoble Jeff Schaefer & Lady Beth, Jamie, JennieNoble Darrell Schultz & Lady MarleneNoble Kevin Severson & Lady DianeNoble Larry Severson & Lady MiraNoble Robert L. Severson & Lady Therese

Noble Lance Severson, Lady Amber, Sierra & Cameron

Noble Jeffrey G. Severson, Lady Kate, Tony & Caroline

Noble Erik Severson, Lady Paula & LillyNoble Gary ShealyNoble James P. Skavlen & Lady DorothyNoble Dave Skavlin & Lady CarolNoble Wayne Steinhorst & Lady JanNoble Dave Stolen & Lady DiaNoble Gerald Watson & Lady EvelynNoble Charles White & Lady Ruth AnnNoble Myron Wilcox & Lady DonnaNoble Chuck Wussow

CLUBS AND UNITSDirector’s StaffMini CarsFunstersMound View Shrine ClubLakeland Shrine ClubRoad RunnersSt Croix Valley Shrine ClubZor ClownsEscort PatrolCamel Patrol-retiredMecca Shrine Club

Potentate Larry & Julie Riemenschneider

The Zor Clowns from Madison are planning to bring our new 2013 Potentate into our unit as a true clown. Everyone loves a clown and most are a clown even if they are afraid to admit it. Mark your calendar for Saturday January 26th at the Madison Shrine Center. There will be a buffet as only Queen Ann’s can make followed by the making of a clown.

The social hour will begin at

BANKING ON OUR NEW POTENTATE4:30 in the basement and we will eat at 6:00 sharp. The cost of this event is only $20 per person and reservations are a must. We will hold true to some past traditions as well with our door prize drawing. All money raised will go to the Clown Red Sneaker Fun in the name of the future Potentate and his Lady. We will again ask any Past Potentate attending to bring along his picture.

This is open to everyone so

bring your friends and neighbors so they can see the fun we have in the Shrine. You do not have to be a clown to attend either, as clowns like everyone.

Checks are to be made out to Zor Clown and mailed to Dale Holmen, 13 St. Albans Ave. Madison, WI 53714 by Jan.18.

Remember it is always a good day to be a clown.

2004 John & Debbi Thorstad2005 Jerry & Diane Balschun2007 Mark & Sheri Severson2011 Steve & Mary Ellen Peterson


Thanks to the efforts of many Shriners Auxiliary members in the St. Croix Valley, decorated stockings are on their way to Children at the Shriners Hospital for Children® in the Twin Cities.

Cheryl Hoffman of River Falls, who serves as the Auxiliary Hospital coordinator, announced that 129 stockings have been assembled and filled with items all the children of the hospital

Stockings Headed for Shriners Hospital for ChildrenStory and photos by Milt Helmer

will need. These stockings were created by the Shriners Auxiliary members throughout the St. Croix Valley.

The colorful stockings were delivered to the Hospital on Novem-ber 19, 20, 21 and 22 and will also be delivered on December 3, 4 and 16, just in time for Christmas.

The Shriners of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club and Auxiliary members held a highly successful fund-raising auction on Friday, November 9th at Ready Randys in New Richmond.

During the event, Club President Mike Kastens of New Richmond, accepted donations from various organizations and prizes were auctioned off to benefit the Auxiliary’s mission of helping provide wheel chairs and other items to the kids a Shriners Hospital for Children®.

One of the donations was from the Ellsworth Chapter #116 of the

Order of the Eastern Star. Another was received from Shriners who could not be present.

The item that was sold for the highest bid was a beautiful handmade Packer green and gold bean bag game created by Dennis Blevens of River Falls. Blevens was the guest of Noble Jim Wolfe at the banquet.

Cheryl Hoffman of River Falls, who serves as the Shrine Hospital Auxiliary coordinator, is shown receiving a donation from Ellsworth Chapter #116 during the annual auction fund raiser. Left to right is Mary Bristol, Worthy Matron of Ellsworth Chapter, Cheryl and Jerry Bristol, Worthy Patron of the Ellsworth Chapter.

River Falls auctioneer Gary Kruger is shown asking for bids on a jug of locally produced maple syrup while auction organizer Pearl Christensen watches for bids.

Here comes Santa again! Santa will be at the Zor Shrine Center on Dec. 9. Bring

your kids, grandkids, great grand kids, friends, and neighbors. A hot dog lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Santa should be arriving at about 1 P.M. if the reindeer do not

get stuck in the snow. The cost again is $5.00 per person and all children will

receive a gift from Santa. Deadline for the event is the 3rd of Dec. Make checks payable to Zor Shriners. Please fill out coupon and mail to Larry Hanson.

Zor’s Lunch With Santa

Lunch With SantaSunday Dec. 9th– Zor Shriners Center at Noon

Your Name:___________________________________________Children Names(s) and Ages(s):__________________________________________________________________________________________________________Amount enclosed ($5.00 per person)Please send coupon and check payable to Zor Shriners by Dec. 7thMail to: Larry Hanson, 403 N. Cincinnati St., Albany, WI 53502Home Phone: 608-862-3227 Cell Phone 608-778-0802

Zor’s Camel Patrol will hold its annual Chief Rabban Party on Saturday Jan. 5 at Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee.

Party Chairman Jim Stelsel said that the traditional party to honor the Chief Rabban, Bob Gorsuch and his lady Carol is held before Zor’s Annual Meeting and Election to honor the Noble who moves up to the post of Potentate on January 12.

It allows the future Potentate an opportunity to give a preview of some of the events he has planned during his year as Potentate.

Chairman Stelsel said the social hour will begin at 5:30 P. M. with dinner at 6:30 P. M.

Camel Patrol’s Chief Rabban Party to Honor the 2013 Potentate

As in past years, there will be a choice of four entrees-tenderloin filet, prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, and deep fried shrimp.

The cost for each entrée is $25.00 per person and will include baked potato, garden salad, rolls, milk, tea, coffee, ice cream, tax and tip.

Due to the choice of entrees, all Nobles and Ladies must fill out the accompanying coupon and send it with their preference marked and a check made payable to “ Zor Camel Patrol” for the number of dinners being ordered by December 28th, Stelsel said. He also promised door prizes and great fun and sociability.


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The circus excitement for everyone starts now !! The tickets for both Madison and LaCrosse will be mailed on December 12th, plenty of time to get into the holiday spirit by selling or giving tickets to family or friends as stocking stuffers.

Circus Chairman John Thorstad has 3 BIG announcements for this upcoming event, which will be discussed during the circus report at the Ceremonial. 1 – A show time change on Saturday , the 3:00 p.m. show will be moved to 2:30 p.m. which closes the gap between the 1st and 2nd shows and gives additional free time between the 2nd and 3rd, shows. 2 – The return of free school passes going into the Madison Schools as the previous Madison Schools Superintendent would not allow them to be distributed. The last big announcement --------- 3 - Madison Clown Brad ( Shutter Bug) Andrew and Peggy Spenser will be married between shows in the center ring on Saturday Feb. 16th.

A sheet with 6 tickets has a face value of $96.00, but a payment of $70.00 will get your name added to the Ringmasters Club that is printed in the April Zephyr. Also included is an upgrade form for reserve seats

News Flash From Under Big Topfor the Madison shows giving the opportunity to purchase the best seats prior to the general public sale that starts on January 7th.

George Carden Circus International will be returning to the Alliant Energy Center for 6 shows (with elephants) starting on Friday Feb. 15th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday Feb. 16th at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday Feb. 17th at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The LaCrosse Center will host 2 shows- Tuesday Feb. 26th at 6:30 p.m. and on Wednesday Feb. 27th at 6:30 p.m.

The request for unit and club support never ends, as this is the largest fund raiser that helps keep Zor Shrine operational. The annual request for the bicycle purchase has been strong as we gift 3 bicycles at each show. Thank you to Mound View Shrine Club who sent the first payment. Any unit or clown who wishes to submit a new picture for the program should have them to the Zor office by the annual meeting in January. Informational packets will be mailed to the clubs and units by the end of December.

Final plans will be announced during the circus report at the January 12th annual meeting. May all your days be circus days.

Brad and Peggy to wed at the circus

Bob Gorsuch and John Thorstad discuss the Madison school tickets prior to bowling.

Potentate’s Trip in 2013 update…. With 96 passengers (from 5 different Shrines in Midwest) already booked we are still taking reservations through to December 15, 2012. All bookings received prior to this date include cancellation insurance (value $400 per couple).

SEE ALASKA IN 2013After December 16, we will

continue to accept reservations subject to availability. However, these bookings will not include cancellation insurance and, therefore, it’s in everyone’s interest to get their booking in early and certainly before December 15.

Election and Installation at Zor Temple on January 12, 2013

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting for Zor Shrine will be held at the Zor Center on Saturday, January 12, 2013, beginning at 1 p.m. at which time annual reports will be presented, officers and representatives elected for the coming year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the meeting.

ARTICLE 25, Section 325.4 to 325.6 of the Imperial Code reads as follows:

Each Temple must elect its officers and representatives by separate written ballot and by a majority vote of those present and voting. A blanket ballot is prohibited. Said election shall take place at the Temple’s annual

meeting in January of each year. Nominations must commence not later than 9 p.m. for an evening meeting or 3 p.m. for an afternoon meeting of the day on which the election is held, and when that hour arrives, all other business must immediately cease and not may be transacted until the election is concluded.

ARTICLE 25, Section 325.10(a)

The printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets or other devices, by a Noble suggesting, recommending, opposing or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the Temple, is prohibited. (b) for any violation of section (a), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble and he may declare the election of said officers void and order a new election.

Attested by:James Stelsel, RecorderLarry Riemenschneider,

Potentate

Official Notice of Zor 2013 Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The official Notice of Zor’s 2013 Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Zor Temple’s Annual Meeting and election will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Zor Shriners Center in Madison. A total of 7 Zor officials will be elected and six members of the Appointive Divan named to posts during the election and post-election meeting and installation ceremony. This is the official notice required by Imperial Council:


December Birthdays

Wish These Zor Nobles A Happy Birthday:Roger Aderman, Henry Ahrens, Norman Allen PP, Curtiss Anderson, Alvin Arnold Jr, Roger Babcock, Harold Beals, Robert Beech, Gerald Berg, Orville Boeck, Raymond Boettcher, James Bossingham, B D Braithwaite, Curtis Buekle, Kenneth Claussen, Wesley Cleveland Jr, Barry Cohen, Szvon Conway, Harold Cram Jr, William Cress Jr, Steven Dehnert, David Dewey, Robert DeWitz, Kenneth Dobson, Scott Dorbert, Dale Dresel, Thomas Fedje, R W Felland, E D Fennie, Matthew Fitch, Joseph Fleming, Bruce Fransway, Ryan Galante, William Gautsch, Andrew Gavin, Harold Geller, Dellar Gilbertson, George Glynn, Seymor Gordon, Scott Graham, Jon Grinde, Don Harper, Daryl Haumschild, Donald Havlicek, Richard Hayden, Hollis Herbison, Daniel Hoffman, Larry Hoyer, Richard Indermuehle, Allen Jacobson, George Jevne, John Johnston, Eric Jones, Keith Kaap, Jon Kachel, Bernard Kahl Jr, Nicholas Kilmer, Donald Knapp, Charles Knowles, Denman Kramer, Jeffrey Kuschel, Lloyd Laskowski, Arthur Lenius, William Lind, Dean Lindquist, Leonard Massie, Lester McChesney, Terrance McShane, Larry Meier, Eugene Meyer, Brian Miller, Richard Mitchell, John Morland Jr, Steven Myers, Lawrence Myers PGM, Jason Nelson, John Noble MD, William North, Robert Obmascher, Walter Oravez, Robert Outhouse, Daniel Paar, Harold Patton, Scott Pedley, John Peirson, Graydon Peterson, Ralph Plantikow, Phillip Pointon, Charles Porter Sr, William Reed, Thomas Reichert, Alex Roelli, Rune Ruud, Robert Salisbury, Melvin Sandquist, Dawayne Schatzka, Rick Schnabel, Forrest Schucht, Kevin Schulte, Erik Severson, George Seybold II, Robert Shutter, Joseph Silverberg, Archie Simonson, Darrell Smith, Harry Smith, Vernon Smith, H. Thomas Spelbring, Wayne Steinhorst, Fred Swanson, Donaold Swole, Jeffrey Symes, Larry Tronrud, Arnold Tucker, Francis Turner, David Vosseteig, William Wadephul, Christopher Walmsley, Michael Whitney, & James Witthoft.

Calendar Raffle Winners

Congratulations to these lucky folks! Top winners were: Terry Bristol, Ellsworth, $100; Ken Engevold, Mauston, $150; Jacob Stensberg, Waukesha, $150; Krisalyn Steiber, Prairie du Chien, $100; Dawn Clifton, Afton, $150; & Kim Meyer, Tomah, $200.

The $20 dollar winners were: Carol Gorsuch, Fitchburg; Edward Michels, Fall Creek; Dottie Wolf, Mauston; Rod Rommel, River Falls; G A McGovern, Sun Prairie; Kelli Vipond, Rockford, IL; John Utzig, Libertyville, IL; Ken Gleed, Evansville; Julie Draeger, Warrens; Wava Grinde, Monona; Kevin Ward, Markesan; Carol Huffman, Warrens; Barbara Doyle, Waukesha; Theresa Stein-horst, Oregon; Jacob Stensberg, Waukesha; Pat Rice, Tomah; Steve Zastrow, Holmen; Mary Patrick, Spooner; Keith Creuziger, Mosinee; Craig Hanson, Shell Lake; Gerald Klein, Mosinee; Steve Owens, Guston, KY; Todd Droessler, Janesville; & Karl Gant, Blanchardville.

Hospital Dads: We Drive So Kids Can Thrive!

Thank you to the Nobility who donate their time and energy transporting our kids. If you see any of these caring folks, be sure to thank them for all they do. If you would be interested in being a driver or a rider, contact your local club/unit or the Zor Shriners office.

Drivers and Riders to the Chicago Hospital in October

Driver Rider Dale Anderson Al BeckerDale Holmen Al HunsickerDick Jones Atlee WilsonEarl Buehler GP WiemerGodfrey Lewis Earl BuehlerJim Soderholm Phil AndersonRenato Milan Steve Ehle

Drivers and Riders to the Twin Cities Hospital in October

Drivers RidersBarry Maxfield Arnold BloyerBob Calverley Bob KeeneDave Rezin Dallas ChrystDon Borgen Del GilbertsonJim Arena Dianne BorgenKevin Fischer Jennifer FischerLarry Wiegand John MillerMartin Burkhardt Lawrence ShepardMike Sund Martin BurkhardtRoger Hancock Ray GwinnTim Natarus Roger HancockTom Voight Wayne Larson

It’s hunting season! Starting hunting for Gun Raffle ticket enthusiasts. Tickets are available from Divan Members and the ZOR Shriners Office. There will be 40 guns given away, with a total value over $20,000.00. Tickets are just $20.00 and with all winning tickets re-entered, that is just 50 cents per chance. A maximum of 2500 tickets will be printed. Please help support this fundraising effort: sell early and sell often. There is a provision for store credit at any Gander Mountain Store, if for any reason a winner would prefer not to take a firearm. The drawing will take place at the Zor Shriners Center in March.

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MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Zor Shriners Building Reserve Fund Zor Hospital Patient Transportation Fund Zor Shriners Endowment Fund Zor Shriners General Fund Zor Shriners Membership Fund Shriners Hospitals for Children®–Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children®–Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals for Children®–Twin Cities

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AS MARKED ABOVE AND MAIL TO:Zor Shriners, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719

In Memory/Honor Of __________________________________________ Please acknowledge gift to the family

Name______________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________City____________________________ State ________ Zip ___________

Please acknowledge gift to the Donor Via Email_________________________________________________

Name______________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________City____________________________ State ________ Zip ___________

GIVE PARADE TO GLORY CREDIT TO CLUB OR UNIT:________________________________________________________

Zor Shriner’s annual meeting and election of officers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Zor Shrine Center starting about 11:45 a.m. The usual buffet lunch will begin at 11:45 in the Oasis Room, with the Ladies invited to join. Please see the coupon in the Zephyr. Please RSVP by January 6. Or if the Ladies are interested in a something a bit different, there is a planned lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse. Please RSVP with Sheri Severson by calling 608-628-2851. Ladies will meet at 11:15 then carpool to the steakhouse. After lunch, the Ladies will have free time to shop or relax at the Shrine Center prior to Installation.

After the opening of the Temple at 1 p.m., the business session with all annual reports will be held until 3 p.m., when the election of officers will be held. Remember to bring your new dues card when you register

2013 Zor Annual Meeting and Election

to attend the business meeting. Following the election of officers, Ladies, family members, and guests are invited to participate in the open public installation of new officers, which will begin at approximately 3:30.

Housing will be at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 483 Commerce Dr (1/2 mile from Zor next to the Princeton Athletic Club). Call the hotel directly at 608-271-0200 and mention the Zor Shriners room rate. Nobles one and all, please join in the annual meeting and election of officers for 2012 as this is your Divan and representatives for the coming year. Ladies and guests, please join in the ceremony and celebration as the newly elected officers of Zor will be installed. It is a great opportunity for you to be a part of Zor’s history and enjoy fun and fellowship with the Nobles and Ladies of Zor.

Zor Shriners Annual Meeting LunchJanuary 12, 11:45 AM

Nobles and Ladies welcomeName(s): _____________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________Phone: ______________________________________

______ No. attending $______________ amount enclosed

Return coupon & check for $10/person, made payable to Zor Shriners by January 6th to:

Zor Shriners, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719

Clown Potentate PartyZor Shrine Center Saturday, January 26

Name_______________________________________________

Number Attending__________ x $20 =____________________Mail to: Dale Holmen, 13 St. Albans Ave. Madison WI 53714

Make Checks Payable To: Zor ClownsReservations due by Jan 18.

Camel Patrol’s Chief Rabban PartySaturday January 5

Rex’s Innkeeper in WaunakeeCocktails 5:30 P.M. Dinner 6:30 P. M.

Tenderloin _______ Chicken Cordon Bleu _______Deep Fried Shrimp _______ Prime Rib _______# of Reservations _________@ $25/person ($50/couple)All prices include tax & tip.Total amount of check enclosed $____________Name______________________________________________ Phone #_________________________________

Make Checks payable to the Zor Camel Patrol.Reservation Deadline Dec. 28th.

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Madison Shrine Club Holiday PartyZor Shrine Center

Sunday, December 16, 20125 pm Cash bar with Appetizers 6 pm Sit Down Dinner

Number for Dinner _______ @ $16.00 each

Name (s)_____________________________________________

(Free for Football Brat Stand Worker (circle) but Reservations Required)

Send Check and reservation to: Bill Jones, 1055 Ironwood Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597-3145

All Shriners and friends are invited!Reservations required by December 8th, 2012

BRING IN THOSE CANDIDATES!


CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN®

Ernest Hosig, Prairie du Sac (09.11.65) ............. 09.22.12Hugh Foster, Lynchburg, VA (06.08.46) ............ 11.24.11Richard Burt, La Farge (12.03.66) .................... 04.25.12Duane Corning, Wautoma (12.02.78) ................ 06.23.12Lloyd George, Rice Lake (05.20.78) .................. 10.17.12

Pete GundersonServing Nobles for 4 Generations

from 6 Locations

Our Family Serving YoursBob Cress PP, Bill Cress, Dan Fose, Mary Cress Fose,

Carey Cress Fose, Sherry Cress, Floyd Kleppe, Paul OlsonWest – 238-3434 Sun Prairie – 837-9054East – 249-6666 Stoughton – 873-9244Middleton – 238-8406 McFarland – 838-0655Waunakee – 849-4513 Deerfield – 764-5369

www.CressFuneralService.com

CONTRIBUTIONS TO ZORas of the 15th of last month

** ENDOWMENT FUND **IN MEMORY OF DONOR NAMEAlfred W “Al” Soli Charles & Ruth Anne White

** GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS FUND **IN MEMORY OF DONOR NAMEEd Niedner Kiwanis Club of Wautoma AreaDoris & Calvin Nahley The Good Works Fund - & Lois DiVall United Church of Muscoda

** BUILDING RESERVE FUND **– No contributions –

** MEMBERSHIP FUND **– No contributions –

** HMDC FUND **– No contributions –

** TRANSPORTATION FUND **IN MEMORY OF DONOR NAMEDoris & Calvin Nahley The Good Works Fund - & Lois DiVall United Church of MuscodaFrank Brown William E BurkhardtDonald Willett William E Burkhardt Monte & Ann Steiber

IN HONOR OF DONORFran Hauser - 100th Birthday Archie Simonson

DONORSouthwestern WI Shrine Club

IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Helen McNeill Robert McNeill Lowell Terrill Jeanne Lang Raymond H Lang, Jr. & Jeanne H Lang Revocable TrustSteven Emerson Lee Ann EmersonRobert Heding Robert Harris Donna Belle Heding Michael Klemz Juanita Allen Larry & Annel Nelson Richard “Dick” Chaffee Lowell & Alice Larson Mary Sukowatey Mrs Paul Stokke Frank Brown Hal Helwig Barbara Moore Dorothy Hotvedt Norman & Viola Berg Nancy Engebretson Joan & Douglas Smith Thomas & Kim Donaldson Dr. Dariel & Dora King Lois Moore Peggy & Charles Fasbender Lloyd George Viola Howard Betty Nelson Larry & Bonnie Meier Clara Kaiser Larry & Bonnie Meier Al Soli Dale & Sandy Viney William Olson John Beebe Robert Lynum Bess Knott

IN HONOR OF: DONOR: Fran Hauser-100th Birthday Kenneth & Wava Grinde Mary Ellen Peterson’s Birthday Russell & Dorothy Paulsen

DONOR: Don Webster Gerald Hoel

vol. lxiv, no. 12 madison, wisconsin december, 2012

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