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Shrine Club Directory, 8Shrine Club News, 8Shrine Unit News, 16Thursday Luncheons, 34Masonic Digest, 42Ladies Calendar, 50Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 52Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 53Sahib Shriners Calendar, 54

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Volume 28, Number 3 Sarasota, Florida March 2009

Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.

Shriners Having Fun &

Helping

Kids

March 1 King Pin Pancake Breakfast, 495 Stated Meeting, 12:30 p.m., 66 Four Lads Dinner and Show, 6:00 p.m.7 Club/Unit Head Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

Hillbilly Hoedown, 3:00-10:00 p.m., 298 Sahib Spring Picnic, 11:00-3:00 p.m., 27

10 Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 613 Band & Pipes Musical Presentation, 7:00 p.m., 1915 Mariner’s Shrimpfest, 3:00-6:00 p.m., 2117 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 6:00 p.m., 2321 Polish Nationality Night, 6:00 p.m., 3826 Imperial Potentate’s Official Visit – noon27 Casino Night, 6:00 p.m., 24

When people think of the Shrinersorganization, “modern” and con-temporary” probably aren’t

words that come readily to mind in de-scribing the Shriners—at least it hasn’tbeen the case in the past.

In the last two years, a national mar-keting and branding campaign brought anew awareness of Shriners Hospitals forChildren, the fraternity’s official philan-thropy, to millions of people across NorthAmerica. Now it is the fraternity’s turn.Shriners of North America, henceforthknown as Shriners International, is em-barking on an effort to update the lookand image of the fraternity, and the me-dia and general public are noticing.

Just last month, the Chicago News-Tribune noted the contemporary ap-proach the organization is using to appealto younger audiences, citing as an ex-ample the Justin Timberlake ShrinersHospitals for Children Open, the LasVegas stop on the PGA TOUR. The pop-culture icon joined forces with severalpopular entertainers, including the JonasBrothers, Rihanna and 50 Cent that sameweek, for a benefit concert that raisedmore than $1 million for Shriners Hospi-tals for Children, as well as garneringextensive coverage from major media andentertainment outlets, including Peopleand In Style magazines and Entertain-ment Tonight.

In addition, Shriners International isrevisiting its corporate strategic plan,utilizing the fez as a more recognizableimage (replacing the scimitar, star andcrescent, which have been used since1872 as the symbol of the fraternity),modernizing the look of promotional andinternal materials and developing strat-egies to encourage younger members tojoin the fraternity. The latter includespartnering with college fraternities toeducate members about the Shriners fra-ternity, and local Shriners are offeringmore family-oriented activities.

Local Shriners are also being encour-aged to create interest groups, or units,that appeal to younger people. A uniqueexample of just such a group is the “WildFez” Unit from Maskat Shriners inWichita Falls, Texas. In 2006, this group,who are mostly in their 20s and 30s,decided to raise money for their localchapter by organizing a concert. The out-come was a wonderful community eventthey call “ShrineFest.” Units like theWild Fezzes are growing increasinglypopular and help the public learn moreabout the Shriners fraternity. Thesegroups also help keep younger membersactively involved in the fraternity andtheir communities.

The fraternity has also established apresence within several social media sitesin an effort to engage younger members

and potential members. Currently, thefraternity manages a MySpace page atmyspace.com/shrinershq and on Twitterat twitter.com/shriners. Participation inother sites, such as Flickr, is in the works.

The decision to rename the fraternityShriners International was made to moreclearly reflect the worldwide reach andrelevance of the Shriners organization,especially with members in several coun-tries looking to create new Shriners chap-ters in the near future. While thefraternity is taking on a new look andattitude, the mission remains the same,to continue to support Shriners Hospi-tals for Children.

Shriners Fraternity Positioned for Membership GrowthShriners International

28th Annual Sahib Shrine CircusAppearing at the Sarasota Fairgrounds Under the Big Top!

April 3 & 4, 2009Shows Times:

Friday4:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 4:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

For Ticket Information or to Advertise in the Circus ProgramCall (941) 366-0730

On the Web at www.sahibshrine.org/circus/

Tickets:Box Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.00

Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12.00 Senior (65+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.00 Youth (11 & under) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.00 Family (2 Adults, 2 Youths) . . . . . . $ 25.00

Sahib Shrine Center Restaurant Lounge

MARCH 2009 Lunch 11 AM – 2 PM

Lounge 11:00 am to 9:00 pmFriday 11:00 am till…

Appetizers½ dozen Chicken Wings $3.95 Dozen Chicken Wings $6.95 served hot, mild or Bar B Q with celery and bleu cheese Onion Ring Basket $4.95 French Fry Basket $2.75 Mini Burger Platter (4) $7.95 (think White Castle) with fries Chicken Tenders $7.95 french fries & honey mustard sauce Chicken Quesadillas $7.95 Cheese Quesadillas $6.95

CombosLow Calorie Plate $6.95 8 oz ground beef patty with cottage cheese and fresh fruit Soup and 1/2 Sandwich $4.75 Cup of soup of day and ½ sandwich tuna salad, chicken salad, sliced ham or sliced turkey Western Omelet $5.95

with fresh fruit Sandwiches

8 oz Burger on a Kaiser roll $6.95 lettuce, tomato, onion with French fries

Cheeseburger $7.25 Turkey-Ham Club with fries $7.95 Ham and Cheese sandwich $4.95

with chips Chicken Salad Sandwich $4.95

with chips Tuna Salad Sandwich $4.95

with chips Liverwurst & Onion $4.75 ¼ Lb. Hot Dog with fries $3.95 BLT with chips $4.50 Grilled Cheese & Tomato $3.95Tuna Salad Wrap $5.95

with fruit Chicken Salad Wrap $5.95 with fruit

Soup of the DayCup $ 2.50 Bowl $ 3.75

SaladsHouse Salad $ 2.50 Caesar Salad $ 2.00 Asian Chicken Salad Bowl $ 8.95 Chopped Chef Salad Bowl $ 8.95 Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl $ 8.95 Chicken & Tuna Salad Plate $ 6.95

Lettuce, tomato cottage cheese Monday Evening

Tacos & Hot Dogs $1.50 each Tuesday Evening

Sandwiches, Appetizers, & Salads Wednesday Evening

5 PM till 8 PMRoast Prime Rib of Beef $12.95 slow roasted w/au jus & horseradish Meatloaf $8.95 Baby Beef Liver and Onions $8.95Grouper Sandwich $8.95

Full Menu Available HILLBILLY BUFFET – THURSDAY’S

Serving 5:00 to 7:30 PM$8.50 Per Person

March 5 Meatballs with Linguini March 12 Baked Ham March 19 Pot Roast March 26 Baked Chicken Legs/Thighs Fried Fish, Potatoes, Beans, Hillbilly Fixins, House Salad, Rolls & Butter, Green Beans, Fried Green Tomatoes, DessertFriday Evening 5 PM till 8 PM

All entrees are served with your choice of potato or rice, chef choice of vegetable, and

soup or salad N.Y. Sirloin Steak 10 oz $ 13.95 Chef Specials Market Prime Rib of Beef au jus $ 13.95 Fish and Chips $ 8.95 Alaskan Pollack -all you can eat Chicken Quesadilla $ 8.95 with soup or salad Cheese Quesadilla $ 7.95 with soup or saladSoda $1.00 Coffee/Tea $1.00 Milk $1.50

“Dinner Reservations Encouraged” 941-366-4449

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

SAHIB REPORTER March 2009

The Official Monthly Publication of

Sahib ShrinersA.A.O.N.M.S.

600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232

Phone: (941) 366-4449FAX: (941) 366-8578

Email: [email protected]: http://sahibshrine.org

Editor-in-ChiefGary Schweinshaupt

Phone: (941) 356-5381Email: [email protected]

Staff WriterHugh W. Quigley

Phone: 727-4844Email: [email protected]

Staff PhotographersMalcolm Van Dyke II – Sarasota Co.

Phone: (941) 955-6483.Email: [email protected]

Robert J. Springer – Manatee Co.Phone: (941) 795-1142

Email: [email protected] Assistant

Bobbi Schweinshaupt

The Reporter is dedicated to promoting theinterests of Sahib Shriners, Shrine Hospitals forChildren, Shrine Burns Institutes and the SahibShrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry.

DEADLINEAll materials for publication must be submit-ted to the Sahib Shriners office no later thanthe first Thursday of the month for publicationin the following month.

Text and images produced using comput-ers may be submitted via email or on a PC-compatible floppy diskette or CD. Text shouldbe submitted in ASCII format or in a com-monly-used word processor format. Photos,floppy diskettes or CDs from units or clubs willbe returned to writer.

Sahib Shriners disclaim any liability fromany loss or damages resulting from articles,opinions, statements or representationsexpressed or implied in this publication.

All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced or transmitted in any formwithout permission in writing from the publisher,except by other Shriner publications. Requestsfor reproduction should be addressed to SahibShriners. Copyright © 2009.

SHRINE HOSPITAL INFORMATIONFor information or assistance in contactingthe Shrine Childrens Hospitals or a ShrineBurns Institute call:

National: (800) 237-5055Florida: (888) 665-KIDS

Sarasota: (941) 366-4449Email: [email protected]

The Reporter

The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $80, by theSahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.

Editor’s notesby Gary Schweinshaupt, [email protected]

Chaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerChaplain’s cornerby Lou Ortt, PP, 33°, Chief Chaplain, [email protected]

In the 4th chapter of the letter ofPaul to the Philippians we read,

“Finally, Brethren, whatever istrue, whatever is honorable, what-ever is just, whatever is pure, what-ever is lovely, whatever is gracious,if there is any excellence, if thereis anything worth of praise, thinkabout these things.”

Paul is telling us to maintain apositive attitude to the world andto seriously think about all that isnoble in it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Aman is what he thinks about allday long.” Norman Vincent Peale

said, “Change your thoughts andyou change your world.” MarcusAurelius, the Roman emperor (161-180) said “A man’s life is what histhoughts make it.”

I say our Shrine is what wethink it is. We need to “forget whatlies behind and straining forwardto what lies ahead” (Phil. 3:13)press forward for the goal of in-creasing our membership, and in-volvement in the community andthe support of our fellow nobles.All this is possible with a positiveattitude and with God’s help.

Since the first of the year, wehave lost $3,750 in annual ad-

vertising revenue. That’s about15% of our total revenues at theend of 2008. Our highest numberof contract renewals come in Marchand October, so I suspect we mayhave more bad news from furthercancellations next month. Like allbusiness profit centers, we may bein for some fiscal adjustments.

A year ago in this column, Iannounced that the new ShrineHospital Corporation Style Manualfor use in creating all Shrine pub-lications had been created in aneffort to help all Shriner communi-cations and publications becomeconsistent. There is a copy of themanual on our Website: <http://w w w . s a h i b s h r i n e . o r g / s h c _stylebook_080220.pdf>. If you area contributor to the Reporter, I’dstill appreciate it if you becamefamiliar with these styles, and in-corporate them in your submis-sions. It seems most of you areignoring this publication. Pay par-ticular attention to how to refer toa Shrine organization on page 10.There are also sections on how weshould all refer to our Shrine Hos-pitals for Children patients andtheir afflictions. The two most fre-quent errors are using the words

‘temple’ and ‘center’ when refer-ring to Sahib Shriners and usingthe word ‘crippled’ when referringto our hospital children.

The Shriners and the Masonicteam that put on the 13th AnnualRusty Mason Reunion did a greatjob of refreshing memories of the100+ Master Masons in atten-dance. This year the Sahib PastMasters Unit joined the team. Theprogram is getting better each year.Event producer Jerry Goacher hasassembled Brothers that reallycare about the program meetingits mission. The one thing missing,in my opinion, is we don’t publicizethe event well enough in the localmedia. Most area leaders agreethere are in excess of 2,500 Ma-sonic sojourners living in our area(Masons who belong to Masonicbodies in another state, and havenever pursued becoming active inour district,) the goal of the RustyMason always was to try to reachthese Masons and get them to beinvolved locally and to perhaps joinour area Masonic bodies. I havetalked with Sahib leaders aboutthis, and there is support for addi-tional advertising monies, I hopethe team will try to do more mediapromotion prior to the next RustyMason Reunion.

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

March 2009 SAHIB REPORTER

Potentate’sNotes

Nobles and ladies,

The 2009 Sahib Potentates Ball was a genuine success. Approximately 300 were inattendance and it was a gala evening. The Sahib auditorium was decorated elegantlyand it was fit for a King and a Queen. Thank you to Lady Donna LaBell and her fantas-tic committee. Our own Marian Cox played in the atrium as nobles and guests arrivedand added a touch of class to the festivities. The Sahib Nobleman provided outstandingdance music.

Noble Jerry Goacher did the rendition of the Cripple Child that lead to this year’s theme“We put children first.” Lady Joyce Goacher then joined Noble Jerry and they both sangthe theme song “We Put Children First.” I am sure you would all agree they performedbeautifully. Then of course came the funny skit by Joyce and Jerry which almost hadpeople rolling in the aisles. We certainly have great talent at Sahib.

The noble who orchestrated this event and was the Master of Ceremony at the Ball wasPast Potentate Ill. Sir Dale LaBell. Thank you Dale for being part of this weekend andmaking it a tremendous success.

Lady Peggy and I enjoyed a most memorable weekend. We will never forget it. Thankyou all nobles and ladies that participated in this 2009 Potentates Ball weekend.

Our membership committees have been working diligently to attract new members to joinSahib. They have already gotten 11 to affiliate, 6 have been restored and 5 have been cre-ated. A grand total 22 for the first six weeks of 2009 .We have a very dedicated membershipchairman in Noble Hugh Quigley. His team of Chief Rabban Don Vos, Treasurer DaleLaBell, PP, Oriental Guide Bill Zurlo and Chief Aide Dick Morris are well focused andare making things happen. Congratulations to the team for all your hard work.

Nobles, our Chanters are in need of your help. The black camel has left them with fewervoices in their unit. They need some voices if they are going to support Sahib with thesinging they have always provided. You do not have to be a professional singer to be inthe unit. Come to their meetings, and volunteer.

Nobles, always remember that we do what we do because: “We Put Children First.”

Yours in the Faith,

Oscar Cloutier, Potentate



SAHIB SHRINE CONTRIBUTIONSTO SHRINERS HOSPITALS

Total YearJanuary To Date

Memorials .................................... $ 275.00 $ 275.00Donations .................................... 1,060.00 1,060.00100 Million Dollar Club ............... .00 .00Hospital Benefit Days * .............. .00 .00

$ 1,335.00 $ 1,335.00

* $ TBA Retained for The Sahib Hospital Transportation Fund.

SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALCOMMITTEE REPORT

REPORT FOR JANUARY

New Patients (YTD) ..................................................... 17 (17)Trips (YTD) ................................................................... 40 (40)Trips to other hospitals (YTD) .................................... 2 (2)Clinic Appointments (YTD) ........................................... 118 (118)Active Patients ............................................................. 674In-active Patients ......................................................... 292Admissions (YTD) .......................................................... 8 (8)

SAHIB SHRINERS“ST. PATTY” PRESENTED BY THE CLOWNS

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCELADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCEWWWWWith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebrationith Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, March 10• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with “Brass Rings”

• Choice of Entree:

Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations a Must!Nobles – Coat, tie and FezLadies – Commensurate attireNo Ticket Sales After The Preceding Thursday

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Florentine Stuffed Chicken Breast, w/spinach and cheeseButtercrumb Grouper Fillet

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

MARCHMARCHMARCHMARCHMARCHSTSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

THURSDAY NOONMarch 5, 2009

• 11:00 a.m.Fun and Fellowship• 11:30 p.m.Band entertains• 12:00 Noon Lunch• 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens• Balloting• 2009 Dues card and Fez required

Official CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial CallOfficial Call

APRILAPRILAPRILAPRILAPRILSTSTSTSTSTAAAAATED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETINGTED MEETING

WEDNESDAY NIGHTApril 1, 2009

• 5:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner Buffet, $5Ladies Welcome to Dinner

• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship• 6:30 p.m. Band entertains• 7:30 p.m. Meeting opens• Balloting• 2009 Dues card and Fez required



BB’s Bulletin Boardby Bill Batten, Recorder, [email protected]

Assistant Rabban’s notesby Tom Millaway, [email protected]

Chief Rabban’s notesby Don Vos, [email protected]

I have been named the Recruitment Chairman ofSahib Membership Committee; I take this very

seriously, membership gains for the year 2009, issomething that we have to meet head on. We mustincrease our Membership numbers.

On January 28 we had our annual Rusty Masonevening. Wow, this was a great evening and it helpsus to keep up our Blue Lodge involvement. Therewere quite a few Shriners there; helping to keep uptheir knowledge of the Blue Lodge. It’s quite interest-ing all of the different jurisdictions of Blue Lodgeoperations. In the end, the Florida Grand Lodgeideals were well received. If you desire to come to oneof these, it will be scheduled next year on the last

Wednesday of January. Please let us keep in touchwith all the Blue Lodges in our area.

I was on the sidelines January 31 and witnessedthe raising of four Master Masons of Lodge No. 147.What a glorious time to be at Lodge when MasterMasons are raised. To see four young people becom-ing involved with Blue Lodge was a great experiencefor this Chief Rabban. Watching WM Norman Cyphershand out the new dues cards and with these cardswere membership papers for your Sahib Shrine. Do-ing this is how we can get these new Masons to helpus with the membership. Let us never forget to attendand support our Blue Lodges.

See you in Lodge!

After a busy, busy, busy first two months of 2009,here we go into March with more of the same! We

have some social and other events planned that willbe enjoyed by all.

Let’s keep pulling together to have more noblescoming into the Shrine. It is everyone’s responsibilityto increase our membership. There are other organi-zations looking for new members, but remember, wehave an exclusive feature to offer. We are helping ourchildren be the best they can be through our medicalcare with 22 hospitals, without any charge whatso-

ever to the child or family. No other organization canmatch that convincing point.

One of our newest social venues this year is Mon-day night Bar Bingo, you and your lady can have tacosor hotdogs for supper right at the bar while playing.It is from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and we play ten games atone dollar per game. You may play as many or as fewgames as you wish. The winner gets 50% of what isplayed at each game. This is people-friendly bingowith a lot of laughs and a fun inexpensive nighttogether. Come on down and join us.

The first two months of 2009 are now history.Activities at Sahib have never been busier than

they were the last two months. March and April lookbusy as well.

For those who missed our Potentate’s Ball inFebruary, you really missed a great one. The fullband played dance music throughout the evening forall to enjoy. The meal that our kitchen staff preparedwas the best meal I have had at Sahib. The decora-tions were “top shelf” and a delight for all to see.Congratulations to all who worked so hard to makeour Potentate’s Ball a special evening for all.

March is a full month for the volunteers fromSahib. The Sarasota County Fair, as well as springtraining baseball games, will keep them very busy.Every year Sahib has provided a large group of noblesand ladies to work at both places. I am sure that allthe workers will welcome a slower pace in the monthsthat follow.

Our clubs and units are trying very hard to workcloser with one another. In the past few weeks, ourtwo motorcycle units have merged, and the classic carand model T units have also merged. This shouldprovide a wider base of members to join together forfun and fellowship. Our very fine Chanter unit istrying very hard to reorganize as a concert groupagain. Their membership has declined in recent years,and they hope to revive the interest in the Chanters.They have tentatively scheduled rehearsal times forthe convenience of working members. They now planto rehearse on Monday evenings starting in the fall.If you are interested in becoming a part of thismusical group, please contact the Recorders office foradditional information.

Time to pull out your wallets and look to see if youhave your 2009 membership card from Sahib. If not,the remittance of your dues would be appreciated.



SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY

SHRINE CLUB NEWS

VENICE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Bob Munson – 496-8749

1015 Linden RdVenice, FL 34293-5640

Email: [email protected] at the Elks Lodge

1021 Discovery WayNokomis, FL

3rd Tuesday - 11:00 a.m.

NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUBPresident: Jim Macdonald – 423-3547

3931 Warrior Ave.,North Port, FL 34286-8010Email: [email protected]

Meets at The Olde World Restaurant14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL

Every Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.Stated Meeting 11:30 a.m.

HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUBReban: Rocky Kearney – 493-2586

1315 Tinamou Rd.Venice, FL 34293-2935

Email: [email protected] 1st Thursday of each month

at Sahib ShrineConference Room A - 7:30 p.m.

MANATEE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Ron LeVene - 753-3769

4627 Runabout WayBradenton, FL 34203-3165

Email: [email protected] at the Peridia Golf & Country Club

4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.

Social Events to be Announced

GULF SHRINE CLUBPresident: Larry Covins II – 792-6929

6709 9th Ave W.Bradenton, FL 34209-4010Email: [email protected]

Meets at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton2nd Tuesday each month – 11:00 a.m.

Ladies Dinner Dance - 4th Wednesday (3rd in Nov.)each month – Bradenton Country Club

ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUBPresident: Ralph Heitmuller – 697-0668

46 Pinehurst Ct Rotunda West, FL 33947-2013

Email: [email protected] the 1st Tuesday of each month

at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am.Lunch 12 Noon

DESOTO SHRINE CLUBPresident: Joseph Smedley – (863) 444-1234

1766 SE HargraveArcadia, FL 34266-7954

Email: [email protected] at the Peace River Masonic Lodge #66

909 N.E. Oak Street, Arcadia, FL2nd Monday each month.

Dinner 6:00 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m.

CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: John Cooney – (941) 232-6660 Email: [email protected]

MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUBPresident: Barry Hart, 33° - 355-6646

7792 Arolla Pine BlvdSarasota, FL 34240-1410

Email: [email protected] the 3rd Wednesday of each month

at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

DIRECTOR OF CLUBSRocky Kearney – (941) 493-2586 Email: [email protected]

Gulf Shrine Clubby Larry Covins, President, [email protected]

This year’s Hospital Days on February 4, 5 and 6were the most successful; even if the weather was

unusually cold, my sincere thanks to all of our nobles,ladies and friends who helped us.

The Pittsburg Pirates spring training season atMcKechnie Field is now in full swing. The 21-gameseason will take us through April 3. As always, work-ing with all of my fellow Shriners and our outstand-ing friends is a rewarding pleasure. It is this kind ofsupport both for the baseball games and for the just

completed Hospital Days; that make being a Shrinerso worthwhile.

This month we will not be having our dinnerdance; due to the baseball season. Our dinner dancefor April will combine Widow’s Night and Luau. Ourregular monthly board meeting and luncheon will beon March 10 at the American Legion Post 24 inBradenton. I look forward to seeing you there.



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Hillbilly Shrine Clubby John Cooney, [email protected]

This Space For RentContact Sahib Shriners

(941) 366-4449This Space For Rent

Contact Sahib Shriners(941) 366-4449

Meetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib ShrineMeetings 1st Thursday of each Month at Sahib Shrine

Howdy, ya’ll! Here’s the latest from “Behind theOuthouse.”

The North Port 50th Anniversary Parade wasSaturday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. Their celebra-tion continued to 8:00 p.m., concluding with fire-works at 9:00 p.m.

The Sahib Hillbilly Club will present our 23rd$1,000 check to Sahib Shriners for the General Fundat the Stated Meeting on March 5.

The Hillbilly Hoedown will be Saturday, March 7,2009. Yee Haw! Pa’s Degree is at 4:00 p.m., Ma’sDegree is at 5:00 p.m., with a social hour at 6:00 p.m.,dinner at 7:00 p.m., and still $12.50 per person. Comejoin the fun and good vittles, and bring your friends.

Music provided by The Brass Rings (Drew and Mike),so grab your pardner and give her a spin! Yee Haw!There will be a 50/50 drawing, chicken drop andvarious other games. If you would like to join theHillbilly Club, get your petition for application at anyThursday night Hillbilly dinner from a Hillbilly wear-ing a red Hillbilly shirt, or see me in the office onMonday or Thursday mornings.

Hillbilly March Menu:March 5 Meatballs with LinguiniMarch 12 Baked HamMarch 19 Pot RoastMarch 26 Baked Chicken Legs/ThighsBe safe and stay well.

Hillbilly Gals – Clan 78by Marilyn Yoder, [email protected]

Howdy, ya’ll! Not much going on here! We arehaving big crowds on Thursday night dinners;

serving well over 200 people each week. So if you allhave nothing else to do on Thursday nights and wantsome good vittles, come on over to the Shrine!

We have our Hoedown at the Shrine on March 7,initiation, the men’s is at 4:00 p.m. and the ladies is

at 5:00 p.m. and social at 6:00 p.m. with dinner anddancing to follow. We will report on that next monthand maybe have some pictures for you too.

It is too cold and the brain is not functioning, sothat is all for now.



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Collection BoxesWhat are they?A plastic cube with a slot in thetop.

What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, moneyfor our Hospital TransportationFund to help relieve the pressurefrom the Hospital Days FundDrive.

Where are the boxes to be?In any store or business,preferably near a cash register.Within eyesight of customersmaking it easy for them to puttheir change in the box.

When are the boxes to beused?All year round, so our friendscan donate small amounts ofcash at any time.

As most of you know, many businesses have some kind ofcollection boxes on their counters, so why not one of ours?

Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449if you can arrange a placement.



PRESENTATIONS (and other events) – February 2009 (more on page 46)

Venice Shrine Club President Bob Munson and 1st VP Bill Longpresented a check of $9,400 to Ill. Sir Oscar Cloutier

from their Hospital Days collections.

(l-r) RH Gene Hagan, DI Dist. #23; RW John Wermann, DDGM; RW J. DickMartinez, Grand Senior Warden and RW Jerry Goacher, PDDGM at the Sahib 13th

Annual Rusty Mason Night. RW Martinez was the guest speaker for the event.

EditorEditor

Rocky Kearney presentated a check of $1,000.00 for theSahib General Fund to Ill. Sir Oscar Cloutier from the proceeds

of the Sahib Hillbilly Thursday Dinner.

Noble Jerry Goacher did the rendition of the “Cripple Child” that lead to this year’s theme“We put children first.” Lady Joyce Goacher then joined Noble Jerry and they both sang

the theme song “We Put Children First” at the Sahib Potentate’s Ball.

QuigleyEditor

Sahib Shriners hosted the Potentates of all Florida Shrines at Ill. Sir Oscar andLady Peggy Cloutier’s Potentate’s Ball on February 7.

Hamilton



Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Stevin C. Helin (Varmint), Scribe, [email protected]

Manatee Shrine Clubby Ron LeVene, President, [email protected]

Manatee Shrine Clubs biggest project of the yearbegan earlier than usual this year, with the

first ballgame on February 25. This project, atMcKechnie Field, is our biggest moneymaker andallows us to give generous donations to the SahibShrine and many of the Shrines many philanthro-pies. It also increases our clubs camaraderie and weall have a lot of fun. I’m sure that if it were not fun,we would have a lot fewer volunteers. If you desire toget in on the fun as well as promote the Shrine, wewould welcome you at the park.

We had our Valentines Day cruise on Saturday the14th and a relaxing, good time was had by all, as wellas a great buffet. This event will, hopefully, becomean annual event for our club as we who attend, alwayshave a good time! Join us next year!

Our agenda this year includes some fun eventsthat we will be reporting on in the future. We are a

great group of Shriners and ladies who work and playhard.

The baseball appreciation dinner was held onFebruary 11 at Peridia. This great meal of prime ribor salmon with all the fixings including salad anddessert; is one of the ways we can thank those whogiven of their time to help the Manatee Shrine Club,Sahib Shrine and our philanthropies. It was a finemeal and everyone had a great time! Hope to see youthere next year; it only takes six games to qualify.

We meet at Peridia Golf and Country Club thefirst Friday of each month, except for March and Aprilthis year, due to ballgame conflicts. Those months wewill meet on the second Friday! You do not have to bea resident of Manatee County to be a part of the fun;you just need to be a Sahib Shriner! We would love toinclude you in our fun group, just let any memberknow if you want to join!

Greetings all! There has been a small change invenue in this report. As the Motor Corps Scribe, I

have finally been given a job, writing this rag for theReporter. Actually, I think Barry’s fingers were gettingbruised on the tips from too much time at the computerand he needed a break, so here I am. His missives willbe a hard act to follow, as they were always newsy andinformative. So let me take this opportunity to thankhim for the many months he has kept the nobilityinformed on our beloved Motor Corps activities. Thankyou, Barry for ALL you have done and continue to do forthe Corps, Sahib, the Rites and the lodges and Masonryin general. You are one of those rare givers who canhandle Masonic multi-tasking without losing your senseof humor. I am sure that I speak for everyone in theCorps and Sahib in saying that you should be proud ofall you do for our fraternity, and even though it seemsvery inadequate, THANK YOU!!!

Well, I guess we must all be having fun, as this yearseems to be flying by already. Of course, I wasn’t veryinvolved in January as most of you know, but am nowback and doing fine. On a personal note, I would like totake this opportunity to thank every one at Sahib for themultitude of cards and well wishes while I was recuper-ating from a kidney transplant on January 1. It was avery humbling experience to actually see the outpour-ing of concern, and I truly thank you, one and all. I amwell on my way to getting back to normal, if I ever was,but you know what I mean, and hope to be back on myHarley Centennial Shrine Edition “Pearl” white stal-lion before too long.

Hard to believe we are in March already. Februarywas a fast month for the Corps including several differ-ent events attended. Several members trekked over toCocoa Beach on the coldest morning of the year (Thurs-day the 5th) to attend the Winter Session of the FloridaAssociation of Shrine Motor Corps (FASMC as it is

affectionately referred to) from the 5th through the 8th.Except for a couple of mechanical problems early on, theweekend was a fun and successful time, which it alwaysis. Sorry I missed it.

Then there was the Corps infamous spaghetti din-ner on Sunday the 15th. Once again Chef Wally and hiscrew of apprentice want-to-be cooks from the MotorCorps and their ladies put on a splendid and delightfulfeast that was attended by many spaghetti lovers fromaround the realm. I do believe that this was the bestbatch of sauce yet, However, I understand that therewas some question about that and we were requested tohave a repeat v-e-r-y soon so it could be properly com-pared. I’ll bet we can swing that too. Thanks to everyonein the Corps and your lovely ladies for your invaluablehelp. There was also a few comments that we alwayslook like we are having too much fun doing it, so nexttime we may have to play that down a bit.

At the time of this writing, the Corps has a couple ofparades coming up towards the end of the month. Onewill be in North Port and the other in Arcadia. In dueform, I am sure that my crystal ball is correct when itinforms me that the Corps and Sahib will be repre-sented and that once again, “too much” fun will be hadby all.

As a reminder, The Corps will be holding its 6thAnnual Poker Run and fun time on Sunday, March 22.One does not have to have a motorcycle to participate.A three or four-wheel mode of transportation is alsovery acceptable. Or, you may simply show up andpurchase a full hand right at the final stop at Sahib andyou will be totally eligible for all the great prizes. Afterthe run is completed there will be music, dancing, lotsof door prizes, the drawing for the Harley Wagon ofCheer (valued at about $500+) plus lots of good food anddrink, and hanging out. It will be a definite great time

. . .continued on page 36



North Port Shrine Clubby Jock Robertson, Scribe, [email protected]

Noble Jim Gates and Lady Jan conversing withNoble Otis Manchester at NPSC's Mixer at Bobcat Trails.

Copher

Noble Chet Ray and Lady Roseat our January mixer.

Copher

Friends and guests, please join us for our MarchMixer. Just phone our superbly organized Master

of Ceremonies Bob Somerville at 429-6433 for de-tails. He’s introduced a bit of variety in venues anddid an even more outstanding job with our FebruaryMixer at Bobcat Trail! See Phyllis Copher photos.

We scored a first in last month’s very successfulHospital Days collection campaign by 48 nobles plusdozens of their ladies, led by the modestly masterfulP.W. Towsley. On the second day of the campaign, anarticle appeared in a local newspaper featuring en-thusiastic parents of North Port children currentlybeing treated at the Shriners Hospitals for Childrenin Tampa. This occurred as a follow-up to one of J.D.Copher’s brilliant ideas to spark Shrine membershipgrowth by asking local newspapers to run a series of‘Did you know?’ home page ads for Shriners medicalhelp to local kids, plus interesting Master Masonsand Shriners in our Club.

See following samples:North Port Shrine Club - Did You Know? Currently, 93 children in North Port arereceiving FREE Medical care in ShrinersHospitals. 1-800-237-5055. (Want to assist? AllMaster Masons and Shriners please join us forbreakfast every Tuesday 7:30 a.m., Olde WorldRestaurant.)North Port Shrine Club - Did You Know? The sooner a child suffering from burnsreaches a Shriners Burn Care Hospital, thebetter their chances of recovery. Phone nearestfacility @ 1-800-875-8580. (Want to assist? AllMaster Masons and Shriners please join us forbreakfast every Tuesday 7:30 a.m., Olde WorldRestaurant.)Any Mason or Shriner families can join us for our

wild and crazy 7:30 a.m. breakfasts every Tuesday

morning at the Olde World Restaurant in North Port.Returning after successful microsurgery and physi-cal therapy, Ed Cornell announced that it was thefirst time that he had ever signed his own get wellcard! Doc Schaeferle celebrated his 97th birthdaywith a big kiss from Elaine our waitress, and to thecollective groans around the table, Sam Cohen de-clared that he was so sweet, he could stir his coffeewith his finger.

Recent visiting Shriners and guests include: WoodBaeghly, Connecticut; Elmer F. Ulrich from St.Michaels, Maryland; Wayne Irwin from Ottowa, On-tario; Al & Pat Robinson, Holiday Park, with 50 lbs.of can tabs for Bob Arnold, Joe Harrington, Vermontneighbor of P.W. Towsley, and finally, George Balser,Bill Stricklen, Russell Tombs, and Mario Mazzarella(all four from parts not yet tracked down by yourfumbling scribe).

Sickness and distress: We were grieved by thedeath of Noble Bill Fessler’s wife, Lady Ellouise.George Hoffmann is reported ‘not very mobile’, andWayne Roberts, Paul Slopovsky, and Dan Hall con-tinue their prescribed treatments and rehabilitation.Please phone these families to offer assistance, andkeep them in your prayers.

Going to press early as requested, we’ll give ourreaders another shot at our February ‘Quotable No-table’ Contest - Who said: “From now on, every newaddition to our demand for energy will be met fromour own production and our own conservation. Thegeneration-long growth in our dependence on foreignoil will be stopped dead in its tracks right now.”

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SHRINE UNIT NEWSBandsby Mike Ash, [email protected]

This is the month we must sadly bid goodbye toseveral of our winter members; like the Canada

geese, they begin their journey back to the frozennorth by March 31. We will miss them terribly almostimmediately when we assemble for the April 1 StatedMeeting and the April 3 and 4 Sahib Circus perfor-mances. Then, a few days later, we again are on thestage for the Spring Ladies’ luncheon and anotherconcert. That’s quite a schedule to end our seasonwith, especially short handed. In addition to all that,the North Port parade stepped off on February 28;hopefully the snowbirds covered that commitment.(This article was written prior to the parade.) Therealso is a March 14 Arcadia parade that has just beenconfirmed.

I’ve never quite understood why our Circus isscheduled for the month of April after all the snow-birds leave town. It would seem that attendance andrevenue would increase greatly if it was held whenthe greatest number of people was still in residence.But I’m just a dumb musician. I guess those impor-tant decisions are left to more important people.

We have a revised set of by-laws that addressesour unique membership that includes seasonal resi-dents. It was ridiculous to require all members toparticipate in 70% of rehearsals and performanceswhen a large number of them are only in town a fewmonths of the year. That requirement made it impos-sible for snowbirds to be active members, and there-

fore made it impossible for the Band to function if itwas enforced. The new provisions require 70% atten-dance for the time they are in residence locally. Otherless important sections of the by-laws were “tweaked”to make them clearer.

Andy Wright has purchased new stand lights thatwill eliminate the snake pit of cords and extensionplugs that have threatened the safety of Noblemenmusicians navigating on and off the stage. They willalso service the Concert Band when we perform onstage in less than ideal lighting conditions. The moneyfor the purchase was derived from an improvement inTea Dance attendance this season. Hopefully thatattendance trend will continue with the help of somepublicity from the Herald Tribune, and the 20-30people from the Friday afternoon Senior Center crowdthat have followed me to Sahib.

Director Jarrett Miller is diligently rehearsingthe Concert Band for the upcoming gigs. Each re-quires different music so it’s quite a task for him toselect what will work with our depleting instrumen-tation. Now added to the Circus, the Ladies Lun-cheon, the Stated Meetings, parades and the picnic, wehave a joint concert with the Pipes and Drums for whichto prepare. Rehearsals are very intense with no breaks.

We have been blessed with a new alto sax player,clarinetist and drummer to bolster our Concert Bandand we’re grateful for the support of several talentedlocal musicians who sit in when needed.

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Camel Herdersby John Cooney, [email protected]

Board member and equipment manager GerryHall resigned from the board and the Band at ourJanuary board meeting. He cited health issues and adesire to spend more time working with his principalinstrument, the keyboard. He was a very hard workerand will be sorely missed. Former board member andequipment manager, Lloyd Eggers, has agreed toassume some of the duties. Any non-musician mem-ber of Sahib is welcome to join us to help with libraryand equipment. It’s a great unit in which to belong.

Several of our musicians again participated in theannual Windjammers Winter Meet at what once wasthe Airport Holiday Inn. Fortunately, our Tuesdayrehearsal did not conflict with the Windjammer re-cording and performing schedules. Some of us had toleave the Thursday afternoon recording sessions todo the Tea Dance with the Noblemen. Due to theintense playing schedule of a Windjammer Conven-tion, it’s difficult for local people like me to partici-pate in all that’s required.

Hello to all Camel Herders and Sahib Member-ship, it was time to get the grounds beautified

for the Potentate’s Ball on Saturday, February 7. I hadsprayed the weeds around the grounds on January 14to give them time to wither before the work party.

On Saturday, January 24, I scheduled a groundsworkday to get things ready for the ball. I had eighthelpers that worked from 8:00-10:30 a.m. in the chilly44-degree temperature, but the day began to warmnicely. Bill Batten had coffee and pastries availableto keep us warmed. We weeded and raked the frontgardens and the Memorial Garden on the south sideof Sahib, and the hedges were trimmed and shaped.Several oak trees were pruned as well. Blowers wereused to clean the parking lot.

I want to thank my helpers: Bill Batten, DaleLaBell, PP, Phil Mitchell, PP, Fred Phillips, DickHines, Dwight Ridgeway, Norm Cyphers and last,but not least, Lady LaVerne Mims, for their much-appreciated help. All did a good job.

On Sunday, February 1, we had our Annual SuperBowl Party and Camel Herder Initiation. I want to

welcome the five new Camel Herders to the unit:Mike Davenport, Wendy Streight, Rocky Kearney,and Jim and Mary Fletcher, as well as last year’scandidates that went through the Camel HerderRitual, performed by Ill. Sir Oscar Cloutier, JohnMitchell, PP and Phil Mitchell, PP. I want to thankCharles Levan, 33° and Connie Jacobi for setting upthe projector in the main hall, so we had a large screentelevision (approx. 10’ x 10’) to view the football game,and for setting up the surround-sound system. It waslike being inside the stadium watching the game.

We had 26 in attendance for the party, and every-one enjoyed the game, the hotdogs and the trim-mings. A big thanks to Wendy Streight and RockyKearney, Sami and Fred Phillips, Barbara and NorrisWalker, and Patty Hunsberger for their deliciouschili recipes, as well as Mary Margaret and HowardShoup for the barbecue pork. I hope your favoriteteam won the game.

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Chantersby Milt Thoene, [email protected]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!Wishing you a rainbow, For sunlight after showersMiles and miles of Irish smiles, For golden happy hoursShamrocks at your doorway, For luck and laughter too,And a host of friends that never ends, Each day your whole life through!

March celebrates two Saints; March 1 is St. David’sDay and March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day but first

we should thank all those who helped with HospitalDays in February. This year the Chanters did notorganize any locations but assisted the Gulf ShrineClub to man several locations. It appears it was asuccess. This is the first time, in 15 years, that JimDeverell did not manage the event with the help ofmany Chanters, Brothers and ladies. It is always afun time as well as very gratifying time to have theopportunity to show off and explain Shrinedom to thepublic for a just cause. It is such a pleasure to havethe chance to talk with perfect strangers on a one onone basis about our Shriner’s Hospitals for Childrenand the great strides in advancement of diagnosisand treatment we are making. It is just a great timeand fun for all.

We had another meeting on February 9 to dis-cuss the future and reorganization of our Chanterunit as conducted by Milton Thoene, Sandy Rae andRoland Wilson. During the month of February, weenjoyed the Pipes & Drums, Banjo Band night andother temple events.

Play Ball is the call for March and we encourageall nobles, ladies, Brothers and friends to help withthis event at McKechnie Field. How many of youknow who William Boyd “Deacon” McKechnie is?The answer in next month’s Reporter. We should alldo our best to support the activities of our SahibShrine as well as the individual unit activities as weprogress through another active year. Remember,the success of one reflects upon the success of thewhole and the success of the whole depends uponthe success of each unit and the support of allnobles. Our Divan can’t do it all so let’s get behindthem and give them the support you would wantfrom the nobility if you were in their positions.

We wish a sad, but well-earned, farewell to threetimes Chanter President, Jim Deverell and his newpartner Mary Williams. They will be living in Canadaand South Wales in the future. Since this is Jim’slast time with Sahib Shrine and Florida, we wishthem “bon voyage” as well and hope that maybe, justmaybe, they will find time in the future to pay a visitto Sahib and Florida again.



Finally, let us pray for great things in our nationand the world as we entertain a new president; also,an early and safe return of our Armed Forces andstability in the world.

Happy March Birthday to Chanters Don Andersonand Don Thurston.

“Bear one another’s burdens and thus fulfill thelaw of God.” Galatians 6:2

Until next time, may your life’s journey be filledwith encouragement for one another as we walk dailywith our Creator.

Friday Evening, March 13

Social Hour: 6-7:00 p.m.Entertainment: 7-9:30 p.m.

Stirring March Music and theLilting Sounds of the Pipes and Drums

An Evening to Remember

Tickets $10 per person/ Limited to 375 ticketsMarylou Ellis, Box Office Manager, 366-4449

No Coolers AllowedSnacks and Drinks Sold at the Shrine

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

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Concert Band and the Pipes and DrumsFor a Musical Extravaganza

Greetings from the Greeters and Greeterettes Iplanned to retire from writing this article; how-

ever since there is no replacement I will continue towrite this column.

All the new officers have been installed for theyear 2009. Congratulations to our new PotentateOscar Cloutier and the entire new Divan. The Greet-ers will work and support all the new officers.

To all the Greeters who are ill, you are in ourthoughts, and we look forward to seeing you when youcome back.

We are looking for new nobles to join the Greeters“The Prestige Unit.” See any Greeter for a petition tojoin our unit. Greeters don‘t forget to buy your “MoneyMania” tickets from John Winters; we make a smallprofit on each ticket he sells ,so let’s all buy as muchas we can, and put a big smile on his face.

Come join your Greeter friends at the Sahib Pan-cake breakfast the first of each month.

Wish a happy birthday to Austin Pickering.

Greetersby George Thomas, Past President, [email protected]

Greeterettes Cornerby Jean Batten, Secretary

As of this writing Imperial Potentate Doug Maxwellis attempting to schedule a visit to Sahib in March.

We do not know if his lady will be accompanyinghim. The Imperial Potentate’s Lady’s program is tohelp the cleft lip and palate child. Megan Johnson hashad 25 surgeries under this program. Here are ex-cerpts from a letter written by Megan, which willexplain what Shriners have done and are continuingto do for her: “After all my surgeries I will needimplants and covers for my teeth since I am missingabout half my teeth .Insurance will not cover this. Iknow there are many out there with this same story.Families struggling not just so their kids can look likeother kids, but so we can chew our food and speaknormally. Fixing us Cleft Kids is not just about ourlooks. Many of my surgeries were so my face won’tsink. The bones in my face are not in the right placeand they do not support my face.”



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Greetings from the Kentucky Colonels of the SahibShrine. The year 2009 is starting to be a super

year with a new slate of officers. With no volunteersaround that we could elect to the presidency, I againassumed the role as president as I did in 2005 and2006. With Colonel Charles M. Levan 33°, unable toassume the role as secretary/treasurer because ofDivan ascendancy protocol, we twisted the arm ofColonel Don Goodman 2008 President to take thereins of secretary and Colonel Herb Mueller to takethe treasurer’s job. Both nobles are stalwart workersof the Kentucky Colonels.

We are going to try several new things this yearincluding varying the locations of the meetings tohaving our toasts with real Kentucky Mint Julips.Many ideas have been discussed to improve the meet-ings and to increase the attendance, one of which is topossibly having day meetings for the people who don’tlike to drive at night. Let us know what your feelingsare; many Shriners that belong to the KentuckyColonels haven’t attended for one reason or anotherand we sure would like to see them again at one of ourmeetings. Come on out and bring your lady, spouse or

friend. Kentucky Colonels who are not members ofSahib Shrine may also attend our meetings, suppersand functions, but cannot become a member untilthey are Sahib Shriners. And we sure will show themhow to become one in a hurry.

The January meeting supper consisted of eitherBaked Pollack or Chicken Parmesan done to perfec-tion. The entertainment consisted of two retired “Fly-ing Fezzes,” Jack Bryant and Sam Upton who talkedof their exploits flying the young patients and theirparents all over the United States during the yearsbefore the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampawas built. This was a very interesting talk especiallythe parts of close calls they had with their aircraft bytwo of the many dedicated airplane pilots with thou-sands of hours under their belts before they retired.

By the time, this is out in the Reporter it will betime for our March meeting. Remember the KentuckyColonels always have fun and we meet the fourthTuesday at 5:00 p.m. for social hour unless advertiseddifferently. Please come out and join us; if you need aride to the meeting call me at 730-3240 or email me.

Kentucky Colonelsby Colonel C. Bud Glidden, President, [email protected]



Sunday, March 15, 2009, 3-6:00 PM

2nd

Or a generous serving of real Chicken Tenders

Includes side of Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Dessert

Contact the Sahib Shrine Ticket Office Advance tickets – $12 at 366-4449 for tickets Tickets at the door – $13

at Sahib Shriners

Legion of Honorby Malcolm H. Van Dyke II, Adjutant, [email protected]

NOW HEAR THIS: The Ides of March are upon usand spring is not too far down the road.

Thinking of being buried at Arlington NationalCemetery? Good news, sixty-two percent of burials atArlington are now cremations and because of this, anew ninth outdoor structure for entombing crema-tions was opened in December. This columbariumwill hold 6,500 remains. Hang in there until 2011when Arlington will acquire 4.3 acres more of newland that will eventually hold an additional 3,440 inground burial sites.

Want to know how the USG is spending yourmoney? So far, the Iraq War has cost the U.S. $687billion and the Afghanistan War $184 billion The twowars combined now surpass the cost of the VietnamWar by 50%.

The Legion of Honor would like to welcome threenew members, William A. Summerfield, John R.Bohenkamp, and Alessio Ruggiero. Welcome aboard,nobles!

LOH History: My first year as LOH Adjutant(2004) I wrote a letter to Imperial in Tampa andasked them if they could please document which

Shrine unit is the oldest and when it was chartered.They wrote back to me that their records did not havethat information but the Legion of Honor was thoughtto be the oldest Shrine unit. Now you know!

Are you aware that almost the entire currentDivan are members of the LOH? If it wasn’t for theDivan last year at some of the parades we marched inthe LOH would have been in deep trouble and unableto carry the Colors. Thanks Divan nobles! You allstepped in when it really counted.

The LOH is still in search of a 2LT Commander.Step up to the plate soldiers and volunteer to fill thisimportant position. We’ll even give you a free LOHUniform and train you free too. New members areeligible to fill this position so why not volunteer?

The parades that the LOH participates in are opento all members of the LOH. You do not have to be ableto march. You can ride on our LOH trailer or we canalways get you a ride on another unit’s trailer. If youneed a ride to the parade site call LOH CommanderRay Stevens at 751-1296.

Keep in touch.



Thomas PaxtonPresident 941-921-7668Bryan Senger Fax 941-922-7354Vice President EC0002285

Model Tsby Barry Hayes, Scribe, [email protected]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! President DaveGardner gaveled our January meeting together

at 7:00 p.m. with 19 members in attendance. We werehonored by Illustrious Sir Oscar Cloutier sitting in onour meeting. Our newest member is Ernald (Ernie)Stapf. Welcome, Ernie! It was a long meeting; duringwhich much was discussed and ended at 9:00 p.m.

On the evening of January 31, 2009, the daughter-in-law of Charles and Mary Jane Hamilton gave birthto twin girls. Mother and babies are doing well.Babies Makayla and Makenzie will be welcomed homeby two older brothers Austin and Zachary. Charlesand Mary Jane are proud grandparents!

James and JoAnn Smith II celebrated their 50thWedding Anniversary January 24 on a cruise withsons, James III, Jeffrey and their families.

Happy Birthday to: Ruth Riegel on March 7,Josephine Buechler on the 12th, Pattie Burkhart onthe 26, Carol Vos on the 30th and Charles Hamiltonon the 31st.

Happy Anniversary to: James and Eileen Jensenon March 28.

St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s greatest nationalholiday as well as a holy day. The date marks theanniversary of the death of the missionary who be-

came the patron saint of Ireland. It is a happy holidayfor the Irish wherever they may be - Dublin, NewYork City, Boston or San Francisco. The day cel-ebrated with parades, speeches, festive dinners anddances. Green is the color of the day, with thousandsof little cloth shamrocks worn even by those whoseforefathers never touched the shores of Ireland.

It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain towealthy parents near the end of the fourth century.At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner bya group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’sestate. They transported him to Ireland where hespent six years in captivity. During this time, heworked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people.Lonely and afraid he turned to his religion for solace,becoming a devout Christian.

The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not inIreland but in the United States.

Irish soldiers serving in the English militarymarched through New York City on March 17, 1762.Along with their music the parade helped the soldiersto reconnect with their Irish roots, well as fellowIrishmen serving in the English army. Suddenly, asSt. Patrick’s Day parades became a show of strengthfor Irish Americans, as well as a must-attend event




ST. PAT’S DAY DINNERTuesday, March 17

Featuring “TAYLOR & TAYLOR”Dinner 6:00PM-Dancing 7:00-10:00PM

Corned Beef, CabbagePotatoes, Carrots

Rye BreadStreudel

Coffee, Iced Tea

$14.00 pp all inclusiveAdvance Sales-Tables of 8

Marylou Ellis, Box Office Manager, 366-4449

Oriental Guide’s notesby Bill Zurlo, Oriental Guide, [email protected]

for a slew of political candidates. In 1948, PresidentTruman attended New York City’s St. Patrick’s Dayparade, a proud moment for the many Irish whoseancestors had to fight stereotypes and racial preju-dice to find acceptance in America.

An Irish Blessing to take with you today: “Mayyour blessings outnumber the shamrocks that growand may trouble avoid you wherever you go.”

Remember, “we ride so that children can walk”.

Thank you for your vote of confidence, which al-lowed me to step into my new position on the

Divan; I look at my position on the Divan, as a serviceto all nobles.

This year I have been asked to work on MoneyMania and am enjoying meeting the club and unitmembers. Everyone seems enthusiastically behindthis major fundraiser which makes my task easier.

Our entire Divan is involved in membership thisyear by restoration, retention or new membership. Ihave been tasked with restoration and through se-lected nobles; we have been busy contacting thosewho were dropped for non-payment of dues. It hasbecome a humbling experience.

In addition, Paul Tobias asked me to help himwith Sahib’s Annual Spring Picnic on Sunday, March 8and we have been actively speaking to our units fortheir support and participation.

For fun, the units/clubs and Shrine have pre-sented many social activities that are and will con-tinue to be present at the temple. Please join us in asmany activities as you find enjoyable. This is the funpart of Shrinedom.

My Lady Stacey Lee and I wish you a wonderfuland rewarding New Year. We sincerely hope all yourdreams come true.

HAVE YHAVE YHAVE YHAVE YHAVE YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOU PAID YOUR 2009 DUES YET?OUR 2009 DUES YET?OUR 2009 DUES YET?OUR 2009 DUES YET?OUR 2009 DUES YET?Pay by credit card online at http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm



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Past Mastersby Frank Albinson, President, [email protected]

The newly formed Past Masters unit, along withSahib Shrine, co-hosted the Rusty Mason Night

that was held this past January. Attendance wasoutstanding! The guest speaker was J. Dick Martinez,Senior Grand Warden, of the Grand Lodge of Florida.I know that all in attendance had a very informativeand fun evening.

On February 23, the unit visited Palmetto LodgeNo. 110 during their stated meeting. It was also the

official visit of the District Deputy Grand Master andhis committeemen.

The Past Masters unit is growing nicely. This unithas much to offer the Blue Lodge and Sahib Shriners.The combined knowledge and experience of our mem-bers along with the willingness to offer support to anybrother or lodge, will prove to be very valuable. AnyPast Master, also a member of Sahib Shriners, inter-ested in joining the unit can contact me by phone(941) 922-9311, or email me at [email protected].

Past Masters (front, l-r):Jerry Goacher, PDDGM,Derl Smith, FrankAlbinson, PDDGM, RolfHohmann, NormCypers; (back, l-r): LouOrtt, 33°, RockyKearney, Allen Sorbieand Bill Summerfield.

Editor



Sahib Shrine"Money Mania Club"

$25.00 Minimum DonationsOnly 2,000 Ticket To Be Sold! 93 Chances To Win!

Daily Drawing For $120.00Winning Tickets Go Back To Draw

Special Drawings:January 8February 5

March 5 All $300.00 to Reward Early Ticket Buyers

Tickets Go On Sale November 2008Draws Begin April 2, 2009

Drawing will take place at Sahib Thursday luncheons beginningApril 2, 2009 and ending May 28, 2009.

Net profits to be used to benefit Sahib Shrine andare not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

Tickets can also be purchased online at: www.sahibshrine.org/shop.htm

The Divan wishes to Thankthe following Units and Clubsfor their contribution of $75or more to Money Mania Club2009, for start up expenses:

Units ClubsGreeters GulfLegion of Honor ManateeMariners VeniceModel T'sTemple Guards

Public Relationsby Harold Eady, [email protected]

The Sahib PR committee continues its efforts to getthe word out on the great facility we have at

Sahib and of the many functions that are open to thepublic. The “Ledger” is the latest publication added toour Media list which is a monthly newspaper publica-tion with a 17,000 circulation and is delivered by USPost to the homes in University Park, Palm Aire andLakewood Ranch. In addition to promoting SahibShriner events your PR committee continues to liai-son with the PR Departments of Imperial and theShriners Hospital for Children in Tampa on specialevents, fundraisers and PR materials.

The Sahib “Speakers Bureau” has been reacti-vated under the Chairmanship of Bob Dell. So, if any

of our nobles are aware or hear about associations,clubs or gatherings who might be interested having aShriner guest speaker please put them touch withBob at (941)727-1493 or [email protected]

Our PR committee consists of Nobles Jim Lontz,Jim Smith, Paul Tobias and our newest member BullDurham who resides in Rotunda West. Bull is work-ing with media outlets in Englewood, North Port andPort Charlotte. We remind our fellow nobles if youhave a unit/club event which you would like some PRassistance please fill out the “the PR request form” inthe Sahib office mail box.




Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions

$ 100 – A Brass Plate $10,000 – A Purple Plate$ 500 – A Silver Plate $20,000 – A Gold Plate$1,000 – A Red Plate $30,000 – An Orange Plate$2,500 – A Blue Plate $40,000 – A Black Plate$5,000 – A Green Plate $50,000 – A White Plate

Wouldn’t you like to see your name in one of these plates in the lobby of Sahib Shrine?Donate today, to the BUILDING FUND and help our temple grow into the future.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SAHIB SHRINE BUILDING FUNDSince last Reporter

King PinsMichael & Julie Clarke

Anyone that has contributed to the building fund, check the board in the foyer, if plaque is incorrect see Bill Batten in the Sahib Center office.

BUILDING FUND DONATION FORMYes, I (We) want to have my (our) name (names) on the Brass Plateon the Building Fund Board in the lobby of Sahib Shrine, showing thedesire to have a part in the great work of the Temple. Please checkthe proper box:Here is my check in the amount of $ ________ to start the ball rolling,and I will give more as I am able on as nearly a regular basis as I can.Here is my check in the amount of $ ________.Please have the Brass Plate letters as follows:

(Please Print)Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe

2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary3. Mary F. Doe in memory of John

Date: ___________ Signature: ____________________________Address: _______________________________________________City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: __________Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shrine (Building Fund),600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

The Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement,replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings

and upkeep of the building and grounds.

How can you help?We need funds for the above

Do you know?We can’t do any of these improvements until wehave money!

Do we need these improvements?Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!

Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine BuildingFund NOW!

Those of you who have contributed, we thank you and hope youwill continue to do your part for this worthy cause.

—From TBA, Building Fund Chairman

Sahib Building Fund

Tired of the commotion and long waits to beserved at your business lunches?

Give the Sahib Shrine Restaurant a try!

Reasonable prices, no crowds, quietatmosphere for serious business

discussions to help you make that sale.

Clients are often impressed that you are connectedwith the Shrine philanthropies, and they may be

impressed with our rental banquet facilities.



Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib Shriners Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

$13.00 per person (incl. tax & tip) Tickets maybe purchasedin advance on Thursdays at the Sahib Shrine.

Reservations need to be made by April 2.You may pick up your tickets at the door.

Sahib ShrineShriner’s & Ladies LuncheonShriner’s & Ladies LuncheonShriner’s & Ladies LuncheonShriner’s & Ladies LuncheonShriner’s & Ladies Luncheon

All Sahib Shrine Ladies are invited

Lunch11:30 a.m.

Roast Beef Dinnerwith Mashed PotatoVegetable Medley

DessertCoffee & Tea

Dress for the occasion is smart casualand either a dress or pant suit.

All ladies are invited, so call early and reserve a table.

Thursday, April 9

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Sahib ShrinersSahib ShrinersSahib ShrinersSahib ShrinersSahib ShrinersConcert BandConcert BandConcert BandConcert BandConcert Band


“Under The Big Top”Children’s Pageant

Where:Sahib Shriners600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL

Times:Registration: 11:00 a.m.Show: 2:30 p.m.

Admission:$10.00 per adult$5.00 per child(Babies under 2 free)

SundaySundaySundaySundaySunday, April 5, April 5, April 5, April 5, April 511:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Florida kids modeling beautiful Children’s Fashions, andcompeting in Singing, Dancing and Talent Performances.

Children will receive awards for their stage performance,and talent, originality and costumes. The theme is Circus

and the decor and costumes will all be circus.

A special Presentation will be madeto the Potentate from the Winners Circle.

There events are a ton of fun. The kids love being on stage.(Some of them should be on Star Search.) And the parents

love the ideas of their entry fees going to good causes.

Proceeds from entry fees, and all admission fees, food sales to benefit Sahib Shriners.




Sahib Shrinerspresent

Easter Sunday BrunchApril 12

Serving from Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Array of Fresh FruitSoup and Salad Bar

Mashed Potatoes Sweet YamsFresh Vegetables

Broiled Salmon (Dill Sauce)Carving Station

Roasted Fresh TurkeyStuffing w/Giblet Gravy

Fresh Baked Ham w/Fruited Sauce

Assorted Rolls & DessertsCoffee - Iced Tea

Reservations a MustReservations a MustReservations a MustReservations a MustReservations a Mustthrough Box Officethrough Box Officethrough Box Officethrough Box Officethrough Box Office

Reserved Seating Tables of 8Reserved Seating Tables of 8Reserved Seating Tables of 8Reserved Seating Tables of 8Reserved Seating Tables of 8

Phone: 366-4449Phone: 366-4449Phone: 366-4449Phone: 366-4449Phone: 366-4449

Sahib Shrine AuditoriumSahib Shrine AuditoriumSahib Shrine AuditoriumSahib Shrine AuditoriumSahib Shrine Auditorium600 N. Beneva Road600 N. Beneva Road600 N. Beneva Road600 N. Beneva Road600 N. Beneva Road

Sarasota, FloridaSarasota, FloridaSarasota, FloridaSarasota, FloridaSarasota, Florida

$20.00 per person$20.00 per person$20.00 per person$20.00 per person$20.00 per person(Inclusive)(Inclusive)(Inclusive)(Inclusive)(Inclusive)

Under 10 years old $10.00Under 10 years old $10.00Under 10 years old $10.00Under 10 years old $10.00Under 10 years old $10.00ALL YOU CAN EAT!ALL YOU CAN EAT!ALL YOU CAN EAT!ALL YOU CAN EAT!ALL YOU CAN EAT!

OSJAN09SYPF

Summer – and the next Imperial Council Session – will be here be-fore you know it. Shriners and their families and friends are all making plans now to attend the 135th Impe-rial Council Session, which will be held July 5-9, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas. Be sure you’re doing the same – you don’t want to miss the fun and fellowship! Like Shriners International, San Antonio is rich in history and tradi-tion, with activities and attractions to entertain people of all ages. The city boasts a wide assortment of restau-rants, ranging from Tex-Mex to Deep South cuisine. Shopping is also plen-tiful, with outlets, malls, galleries, unique shops and Mexican markets. There are also areas in San Antonio where you can find unique crafts, antiques, local art and south-of-the-border imports. When it comes to attractions, San Antonio has it all: historical sites, including the famous Alamo and four other Spanish missions, art galler-

Set Your Plans for Sunny San Antonio in July 2009

ies and museums, including the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Witte Museum, which will have an exhibit on the myths and realities of the Wild, Wild West. For those who prefer theme parks, area favorites include Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio. Another popular spot is The River Walk, also known as Paseo del Rio, which winds through the downtown area and is lined with an interest-ing array of restaurants and shops. To learn more about all the wonder-ful things San Antonio has to offer, please visit www.visitsanantonio.com/2009ImperialSession. In addition to these activities, families can look forward to having a great time at the Shriners’ com-petitions, where clown units, motor patrols, horse patrols, band units and more vie for top honors. And, of course, there’s always the parade, a Shriners specialty looked forward to by youngsters and adults alike.

While the Session will be tinged with sadness due to the unexpected and sudden passing of Deputy Imperial Po-tentate Terry McGuire of Alzafar Shri-ners in January, the Alzafar Shriners, with the guidance of Director Gen-eral Robert Jett and Deputy Director General David Martin, have continued to pour their efforts into ensuring the success of the 135th Session and are looking forward to welcoming every Shriner to their great state of Texas. The Session promises to be a very exciting week, full of the unique combination of the serious business of managing an international fraternity and philanthropy, and Shriners fun that defines this great organization. The Imperial Sir’s Evening on July 8, with entertainment by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is sure to be just one of many memorable events of the Session. For more information about the 2009 Imperial Council Session, please visit www.Imperial2009.com, and check back often for updates.

The River Walk in San Antonio PHOTO CREDIT: San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Alamo is just one of many interesting sites to visit in San Antonio. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephanie Colgan/San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau



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hearts. They are not forgotten.

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Membership Status:Membership Reported to

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11 1,768Losses:

Demits 3Deaths 8AMD 2Suspended 0Resigned 3

16 1,752

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Kentucky ColonelsUnder the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

We meet with our ladies the 4th Tuesday of each month,except June, July & August.

Col. Charles "Bud" GliddenPRESIDENT

358-2285

SahibMarinersDo You Enjoy Boating?Join us 2nd Thursday – 7:30 p.m.

AT SAHIB SHRINEBob Nohe Email: [email protected] Phone: 756-1173

MODEL “T’s” of SAHIB SHRINERSMEETINGS ARE HELD

THIRD WEDNESDAY ofTHE MONTH

7:00 P.M.“AT SAHIB SHRINE”

Contact:Fred Ellis (941) 484-0089

[email protected]

WE RIDE SO THAT CHILDREN CAN WALK

THE LEGION OF HONOR1st MONDAY – 1930 HRS.

Ray StevensCommander (941) 751-1296

Malcolm H. Van Dyke IIAdjutant (941) 955-6483

Email: [email protected]

Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar ClubNone

It’s simple... Just indicate your desire to leave $100 (or more)in your will to this wonderful cause, or give $100 (or more)dollars now.

I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to theShriners Hospitals for Children.I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest tothe hospitals.I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of atleast $100, which is tax deductible.

Please return application to:

Recorder’s Office Sahib Shrine600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232

Make your check payable to:SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENI am a member of ____________________________ Temple.

Signed ___________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City __________________ State ______ ZIP _________

Please have the certificate read:

________________________________________________(Please print full name)

For More Information Call: (941) 366-4449

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB

for the benefit of

Shriners Hospitals for Children



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SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY LUNCHEONSEvery Thursday at Sahib Shrine • 11:00 a.m. Camel’s Milk • 12 Noon Lunch

Interesting Speakers Weekly

Master of Ceremony ... Charles LevanInvocation ................... Chaplain Don KerrOrgan Music ............... Fred Hetherington

Gus Spurr

The Sahib Shrine ChantersThe Sahib Shrine ChantersThe Sahib Shrine ChantersThe Sahib Shrine ChantersThe Sahib Shrine Chanters“We Sing that a Child ... May Walk!!”

Are you a noble who would like to join in ourfellowship, and help us make other folks smile...

Call Walter Myers, President ........ (941) 313-8616 Jim Deverell, Vice President .... (941) 751-9048

Meetings have been suspended, contact above if you have questions.We’d love to have you with us!

MarchMaster of Ceremony

Charles Levan, 33°High Priest & Prophet

2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.2301 Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237Sarasota, FL 34237

Agents for Sahib Temple and Araba TempleAgents for Sahib Temple and Araba TempleAgents for Sahib Temple and Araba TempleAgents for Sahib Temple and Araba TempleAgents for Sahib Temple and Araba Temple

Rick Martin Phone: 941-366-7070Wells Purmort Fax: 941-953-4901

Contact Program Chairmen Don Albertson <[email protected]>or Philip Staples <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.

at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month

A.A.O.N.M.S.

Sahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubSahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubA.A.O.N.M.S.

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each monthat Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

President Phone: (941) 586-3234 Barry Hart, 33° Email: [email protected]

March 5 ............. Stated Meeting

March 12 ............. Ronald P. White, M.D. "New Orthopaedic Procedures”

March 19 ............. A pharmacist will review the reactions of drugs with relation totheir therapeutic value

March 26 ............. Imperial Potentate official visit to Sahib

3% Discount to All ShrinersPlus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Roofing Needs

Monthly Meeting2nd Thursday

10:00 a.m.

Contact:Ron Enger, President

918-8713



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David R. HessPartner

Telephone: 941-366-4450Fax: 941-954-7508

Sahib Shrine still has newspaper and alumi-num can collection trailers available for use!These are located at the rear of our parking lot.

In the past we have had these containers filleda couple of times a month. The usage hasdiminished considerably, and as a result, ourincome has also declined. How much troubleis it to drop off your paper and cans when youcome to lunch or visit the Shrine?

Any help you can give will be appreciated.

Sahib Newspaper and Aluminum Can Collection

News-printONLY!

AluminumCansONLY!



Transportation Fund – Collection Canister ReportJanuary 2009

Noble Club/Unit Amount Location

Jim Pinson Manatee SC $ 14.03 KFC Palmetto 2.05 KFC 1st St Bradenton

28.25 Jackson Hardware Palmetto 23.33 KFC 15th St E Bradenton 17.44 Hungry Howies Desoto Mall 69.24 Hungry Howies Palmetto

George Osganian Manatee SC 88.34 KFC North Parrish 77.41 Hungry Howies 59th & Cortez 90.87 KFC Rt 64 & I-75

Randy Anderson Northport SC 66.77 Alvarios NorthportHillbillys Hillbillys 64.50 Thursday BuffetBill Batten Recorder 30.93 Beneva Car WashDorwin Pulford Model T's 46.96 Tasty Home CookinBruce Siff Desoto SC 11.01 Pioneer Rest. Zolfo Springs

TOTAL $ 651.13

If you have a canister placed, and want your collections listed in this monthly report,provide the Sahib office with the information. Jan will be providing the collectionamounts each month for the Reporter. We still have quite a number of these canistersout, and no information on where they are. Please help Jan get the currentinformation.

. . .continued from page 12Motor Corps Shrine Club


to wind up this great event where all theproceeds go to benefit our beloved Sahib.

One other brief reminder for planningpurposes is the third annual spring ren-dezvous weekend trek to the North Caro-lina Mountains for some great ridingaround Murphy and some great BBQ atGary Nickols RV Resort. More info will beforthcoming as the time draws near. It isdefinitely an excellent time.

March birthdays, acknowledged or not,are as follows and in order to limit ourliability we will not publish any actualages: Neal Nowe’s (Meatball) Lady DeannaWhipp; Ben Pfieffer’s (Inspector) Lady JeanRagsdale (Red); Tom Rigby’s (Turmoil)Lady Linn; Jay Spenia’s (The Badge) LadyConnie; Rey Lazada’s Lady Jill; JerryReister’s (Sod Rooster) Lady Sandy; TripGalasso’s Lady Linda; and George Nakias’s(Papa Nick) Lady Andrea. And only oneanniversary in March: Dee and MarshaCampbell. If I have missed anyone thenyour info needs to updated, but I will stillapologize.

And remember: “Life should NOT be ajourney to the grave with the intention ofarriving safely in an attractive and wellpreserved body, but rather to skid in side-ways—your favorite beverage in onehand—and the throttle in the other, bodythoroughly used up, totally worn out andhoarsely proclaiming at the top of yourlungs, ”YAA HOO, What a Ride!”

Transportation Fund – Plaque ReportJanuary 2009

Leisure Lake Star Club $ 100.00 PalmettoTrailer Estates Square Club 100.00 BradentonRick Martin 100.00 SarasotaBeasley Drywall, Inc. 100.00 SarasotaDemetrio's Pizza House, Inc. 100.00 BradentonTheodore Simon 100.00 SarasotaStenton's Golf Cart Access, Inc. 100.00 SarasotaPatricia Sears 100.00 OspreyPhil & Shirley Turner 500.00 ArcadiaClassic Glass & Mirror Inc 100.00 SarasotaJesse & Lorriane Peters 100.00 Port CharlotteSportsman Pub 500.00 EnglewoodJ. F. Lamoureux 100.00 NokomisSmith & Associates 100.00 SarasotaThelma Siess 100.00 BradentonChappies Carpet & Floors Inc 200.00 SarasotaGordon Plummer CPA 100.00 VeniceFirst Security Capital Mgmt. 100.00 VenicePeace River Masonic Lodge #66 100.00 Arcadia

TOTAL $ 2,800.00

If you have placed plaque or have collected for an existing plaque, and want yourcollections listed in this monthly report, provide the Sahib office with the informa-tion. Jan will be providing the collection amounts each month for the Reporter.

2009 for eligible employees. Local hospi-tal leadership will adjust work hours andschedules to allow for the transition ofactive patients to alternative providerswithin and outside our system, as appro-priate to their needs.

All employees will be paid accrued PaidTime Off (PTO). Access to outplacementservices and to our Employee AssistanceProgram (EAP) will be made availablethrough that same date. Employees will becontacted by Human Resources for consul-tation regarding assistance programs andopportunities to apply for open positionsthroughout the system.

. . .continued from page 41Shriners Hospitals for Children –Galveston Hospital Update



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Polish Nationality NightSaturday, March 21

Northern Sounds Orchestra

Dinner 6:00 p.m. – Dancing 7:00 p.m.

Golumpki, Kielbasie, Kapusta

and all the fixings

$17.50 Per Person

Advanced Sales, Reserved Seating

Master Card, Visa

Gene Borkowski F & B Mgr.

Marylou Ellis Box Office – 366-4449

My fellow nobles, as you read this, it is less thana month until our 28th Annual Sahib Shrine

Circus. I am sure there are plenty of tickets available.The Ladies of the Shrine are our agents for selling thetickets, since only two of the units or clubs took theopportunity to make BIG BUCKS by getting 25% forselling tickets.

Unfortunately, with the lead-time for articles inthe Reporter, it is really mid-February as I write this.The “Circus Dad & Mom” letters went out a monthago and the return leadsme to believe that most ofthem got lost in the mail. Ofthe 1,956 letters that wentout, responses have beenreceived from 216. I knowthat Masons and Shrinersrespond to help requestsbetter than that. The Cir-cus Committee thanks allthose that have responded.We ask those that eithernever got the request forsupport or have postponedtheir response please sendin a donation or call the circus office to get anotherletter sent. We have reduced the cost of recognition

this year to reflect the tough economy and the lowercost of the circus. We still are devoting one third ofour shows for the schoolchildren, the disadvantaged,and elderly that cannot afford to attend on their ownaccord. This means that we hope for one third of theexpenses to be met by you, our fellow nobles andsupporters. We are at about one half of that amount.

I had the pleasure of visiting Serge Corona’s com-pound and what a show we are in for. The camels arebeautiful, the black stallions are magnificent, the

giraffes were impressive andthe rest of the animals wereoutstanding. Plan to arriveearly to get the full impact ofthe petting zoo and plungeinto the atmosphere of a realcircus.

Plenty of help will beneeded for the days of theshows. See Ted Moltz or DaveJoly to volunteer to serve asushers, ticket takers, cash-iers, pooper-scoopers (notreally), program salespeople,and many other functions

that make the wheels run. As always, “It’s great to bea Shriner” and may God bless you all.

The 2009 Sahib Circusby Ken Shipley, Circus Chairman, [email protected]

Buy your Circus Dad and Mom pins online at:http://sahibshrine.org/circus/



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. . .continued from page 45Nyla Temple No. 152

The Queen’s Tea was held at the homeof Elayne Sims, P.Q. joined by hostessesMarilyn Carlsen, P.Q. and KatherineRodd, Princess Tirzah on February 16.My daughter Queen Susan and my twogranddaughters Princess Mary Lynn andPrincess Hillary Flanders were able tojoin us. Such a wonderful time was hadby all.

And now it is March—elections andinstallation—full circle.

I will miss being at the Craft Tableand seeing all you folks at the PancakeBreakfast as Marlene Grant, P.Q. and Iturn the reins over to the new regime. Ido hope you will all continue to supportthis most important fundraiser of NylaTemple.

My thanks to everyone who supportedme and made this year so memorable.Thanks to the Nyla Tones for the verybeautiful and appropriate music; thanksto Princess Charlotte Smith for that hugevery session before we began.

My best wishes for the new Queen andher officers in 2009.

In Nile love.

. . .continued from page 43Sarasota Scottish Rite Club

follow. There will be no charge for thedinner but donations will be accepted.Although not required most gentlemenwill be in a sport coat. All Scottish RiteMasons are asked to wear their cap ifpossible. Afterward’s anyone who is in-terested can join us back at Sahib Shrinefor refreshments and fellowship.

So that’s what we’ve got coming up inthe next month. I hope you will considerattending our functions and renew oldfriendships or make new ones. If youhave any questions please contact me [email protected] or (941) 232-1787.

form families of children with disabili-ties about events that are available tothem. Anthony is involved with manydifferent activities, including Scouting,acting and now karate, which he said is adream come true.

In addition to the activities, the NoLimits event provided an opportunity forparents to gather information and in-sight. An interactive panel of parentsand athletes, moderated by TampaShriners Hospital social worker AnnStomkin, related their stories, answeredquestions and provided encouragementto caregivers new to the sport events.According to Stomkin, “The bottom lineis parents and athletes need to networkand develop contacts to learn as much aspossible about available services andprograms.” Finally, Randy Snow, the firstParalympian inducted into the OlympicHall of Fame, shared his story and en-couraged the new athletes to always be-lieve in their goals and dreams.

At the end of the busy day, everyoneagreed No Limits Sport Day had beentremendous.

Source: From “Inside Shriners Hos-pitals, Vol. 22 No. 2 Fall 2008, publishedby Shriners International.

. . .continued from page 40No Limits Sports Day

This was also Anthony’s first time atNo Limits Sports Day, but it won’t be hislast. “He and his father were so chargedup when they got home, they talked aboutAnthony’s experience at No Limits SportsDay for hours,” said Anthony’s mom,Catherine.

Anthony’s family appreciates theTampa Shriners Hospital’s efforts to in-



Sahib ShrineLadies Night

photos by Bud Glidden

Birthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryBirthday & AnniversaryWinnersWinnersWinnersWinnersWinners

February Anniversary WinnersFran & Lady Nancy Pitts

Dinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner DanceDinner Dance

February Birthday WinnerLady JoAnn Smith


Eight-year-old Eric tries out basketballduring No Limits Sports Day.

No Limits Sports Day

The orthotics and prosthetics department atShriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa origi-

nated the idea for the first No Limits Sports Dayevent in 1998. With help from the rehabilitationservices and child life departments, five sports -karate, basketball, volleyball, hockey and golf - wereoffered. No Limits Sports Day has been held annuallysince then, except in 2005 and 2006, when the hospi-tal hosted the National Junior Disability Champion-ships (NJDC).

On February 16, the Tampa Shriners Hospitalhosted the 2008 No Limits Sports Day, in collabora-tion with Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation andConservation Department, Blaze Sports Tampa Bayand the Paralympic Academy-Beijing Tampa Bay.

Children with physical disabilities age 6 and olderwho may use an orthosis, prosthesis or a wheelchairwere eligible to participate in the fun, informativeevent. Local instructors, hospital representatives andParalympians were on hand to coach and encouragethe kids. Sports clinics were offered in wheelchairbasketball, adaptive tennis, boccia, power wheel-chair soccer, weight lifting/training, table tennis,field events, hand-cycling, adaptive karate and dance.An open panel discussion for parents, as well as aresource table, provided information on other avail-able sports, nutrition and fitness.

Forty-three kids tested their skills at the No Lim-its Sports Day, including two Tampa Shriners Hospi-tal patient ambassadors, Eric and Anthony.

Eric Tries Four New SportsThis was 8-year-old Eric’s first year of participatingin the No Limits Sports Day. Eric, who hasarthrogryposis, a rare congenital disorder that causes

multiple joint contractures and is characterized bymuscle weakness, enjoys playing sports. He is a mem-ber of the Challenger Little League team and istaking swimming lessons. Eric was very excited to tryfour new sports: adaptive tennis, hand-cycling, fieldevents and wheelchair basketball.

Participa-tion inrecre-

ationaland com-

petitivesports

benefitskids, in-cluding

those withphysicaldisabili-

ties.



PP Glen “Buck” Walters and Lady Peggy initiatedan Annual Holiday Party for Sahib Shrine’s

Children’s Hospital patients. They would supply toysfor the children at Sahib Shrine.

During the year 2008, the Sahib Shrine Divandecided to continue the program due to PP Glen“Buck” Walters and his Lady Peggy not being wellenough to continue it.

The 2008 holiday party began by contacting Hos-pital Chairman Jesus Cabalo and asking him tocontact the hospital patients admitted to Shrine Hos-pitals through Sahib Shrine’s efforts.

We then asked the Oriental Band and the Clownsto supply the entertainment and Santa Clause (playedby our own Jim Trefrey) to give out the gifts to thechildren. It was decided that presents would be givento all siblings as well. Jesus would also invite theparent(s).

A luncheon was provided which consisted ofhotdogs, hamburgers, chips, chocolate chip cookiesand soda.

The gifts were purchased and/or donated for theparty and wrapped with tender loving care by nobles’ladies who enjoyed this, in fact this turned into aparty itself.

The party for 2008 was held Saturday, Decem-ber 6, 2008. All the cooking was done by our ownExecutive Chef Robert McClain and F&B ManagerGene Borkowski. The food was served by the Divanladies and the beverages were served by the Aides.

PP Glen “Buck” Walters and his Lady Peggy wereinvited to the 2008 party to participate and to receivea plaque offered by Ill. Sir John Mitchell, Potentate.Only Lady Peggy was present, PP “Buck” Walters’shealth would not allow him to attend. She was verypleased that we continued their good works.

We certainly hope this party will continue into thefuture and bring as much joy to all participants as itdid to the children.

2008 Annual Christmas Partyby Bill Zurlo, Oriental Guide, [email protected]

Sahib Speaksby Bob Dell, [email protected]

Sahib is activating its Speaker’s Bureau to meetthe needs and demands of our hospitals and chil-

dren. These two demands are the heart of what weShriners do.

I’m developing the bureau with some guidelines.These guidelines will give direction to assist theSpeakers with the best presentations in Shrinedom.

As a weekly tour guide at the Tampa ShrinersHospital for Children, I see the miracles every week.Shriner miracles.

If you want to help our noble cause please give usa name, telephone number and an email address. Wecan use your help, because we’re going to help thehospitals and the kids.

Let me know if you’re interested. Sahib, the chil-dren and I need your help. Contact Bob Dell at (941)727-1493 or [email protected] and if you know ofany organization or group that wants a speaker letme know. Prior experience is not necessary, just adesire to spend some time helping the kids.

Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) is facing themost tumultuous and trying economic environ-

ment in the history of the organization. Leadership isfocused on what is best for the Shriners Hospitals forChildren system, which means difficult decisionsmust be made.

The SHC-Galveston Hospital suffered significantdamage from Hurricane Ike in September of lastyear. More than $3.5 million has already been in-vested in addressing the damage. Patients have notbeen treated within the facility since the hurricane.Treatment of acute burns has been provided at otherhospitals within our system.

During this same period, the value of the endow-ment fund has fallen by more than $2 billion. Expen-ditures in 2009 are again anticipated to exceed thetotal amounts of gifts and bequests, dividend andinterest income, and other sources of recurring oper-ating income.

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Hospital Updateby Ralph Semb, President & CEO, [email protected]

Given current financial constraints and with ca-pacity available to treat acute burn patients at thethree other burns hospitals, the Boards of Directorsand Trustees have voted to suspend additional reno-vation and reconstruction activity at the SHC-Galveston Hospital, pending further evaluation andimprovement in our financial situation. Patients willcontinue to be served at Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren and other locations as appropriate. An initialanalysis estimates that this action could avoid asmuch as $30 million in annualized operating ex-pense. This is one of many steps in a system-wideeffort to achieve long-term financial stability.

To date, we have demonstrated our commitmentto the staff of the hospital through continuation oftheir pay and benefits coverage. Since normal opera-tion of the hospital will not resume until furthernotice, this coverage will continue through March 31,




Masonic Digest

What is a Hedgehog Concept?by Bill C. Anthis, 33°

Being from southern Indiana, I am quite familiarwith ground-hogs but not with hedgehogs. In his

famous essay “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” IsaiahBerlin divided the world into hedgehogs and foxes,based upon an ancient Greek parable: The fox knowsmany things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.

This knowledge of one big thing has enabled thehedgehog to deny the fox, who knows many things, afine meal. Jim Collins, who wrote Good to Great, pointedout that “those who built the good-to-great companieswere, to one degree or another, hedgehogs. They usedtheir hedgehog nature to drive toward what we came tocall a “hedgehog concept” for their companies. Thosewho led the comparison companies tended to be foxes,never gaining the clarifying advantage of a hedgehogconcept, being instead scattered, diffused and inconsis-tent.”

For several months, Active and Active Emeriti Mem-bers of the Supreme Council have been discussing thequestion, “What is the Hedgehog Concept for ScottishRite?”

In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins points outthat hedgehogs are not stupid, but their approach tosurvival has to do with one concept.

They can roll themselves into a ball and are pro-tected by their spines which, while not poisonous, arevery thick and sharp.

He suggests that organizations need a simple con-cept to make themselves great. The concept should beone that allows a corporation’s leaders to see throughthe complexities of the corporation to a simple conceptthat makes the corporation effective.

He stresses the importance of seeing what is essen-tial and ignoring the rest. Collins points out that great

companies base all of their decisions upon a simpleconcept.

He stresses the importance of being passionate aboutbeing the best company of its kind. Finally, he main-tains that the leaders of a great organization need adeep and clear understanding of the hedgehog conceptas it applies to their organization.

The business or fraternity cannot be like the manwho jumped on his horse and rode off in all directions.

By basing all decisions on a simple hedgehog con-cept, a good organization will gain huge momentumtoward becoming a great organization.

There are many words that are taken for granted indescribing concepts that are musts for the success ofany organization. For instance, it must be financiallysound, well organized, have good leadership and manyother attributes that we refer to as givens.

However, to be a great organization, the company orfraternity must be the best at providing services andmeeting the needs of its customers or members usingapproaches that are not givens.

Those who have thoughtfully considered this ques-tion have determined that the future of Scottish Ritedepends upon transforming our fraternity into one thatbases its decisions on convenience, inspiration andenjoyment

Recognizing that the reader has not had the benefitof several hours of discussion on this subject, we wouldinvite you to respond to this article with your thoughts.

If you would like to have additional background, wewould suggest that you read Jim Collins’ book, Good toGreat.

Source: Reprinted by permission from The NorthernLight, November 2008.

Sahib Rusty Mason Night at Sahib Shrine great success

The Sahib Rusty Mason Night on January 28 had over 100 Masons in attendance, here’s the great teamthat presented the program: (front, l-r) Frank Albinson, PDI; Norm Cyphers, PM; RW J. Dick Martinez,

Grand Senior Warden of Florida (keynote speaker;) Barry Hart, 33°; John Horn, Jr., PM;(back, l-r) Ron Baber, PM; A.W. “Butch” Thurman, current Master; RW John Wermann, DDGM;

RW Jerry Goacher, PDDGM (event producer) and Joe Goggin, current Master.

...seeingwhat is

essentialand ignor-

ing therest.



York Riteby B. John Ross, KYCH, [email protected]

Scottish Rite – Why are we here?by Lou Ortt, PP, 33°, [email protected]

Sarasota Scottish Rite Clubby Stephen F. Weatherly, KCCH, [email protected]

See new Sarasota Scottish Rite Club meeting schedule on page 44.


Chivalric Orders of the York RiteCommandery (Preceptory) of Knights Templar

Order of The Red CrossAs the first step in a Commandery of Knights Templar,the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross continues thestory of the Royal Arch and deals with a period inJewish history at the time of the return of the Jewsfrom captivity and the efforts to rebuild the Temple oftheir God in Jerusalem. The Illustrious Order of TheRed Cross, peculiar to America, teaches the lessons ofthe triumph of TRUTH.

Order of The Knight Of MaltaThe second order in the Commandery is the Knight ofMalta with its pass degree of Knight of St. Paul or the

Mediterranean Pass. This Order is the first ChristianOrder encountered by the candidate. The ritual isbased historically upon one of the old Orders of theCrusades.

Order of The TempleThis is the third and most impressive Order of theCommandery and is wholly Christian. The Templartradition derives from the Society of the same namewhich played so important a part in the Crusades ofthe Middle Ages. Beautiful lessons of the death andascension of our Savior are inculcated and the candi-date is received into full fellowship, as a Sir Knight.In the most solemn manner. (Continuing in the Aprilissue.)

The ancient temple of King Solomon has turnedinto ruins; statues built to last for eternity have

disappeared, temples and cities built by masons fromthe basic science of masonry have gone to decay or inruins. Nations have risen and fallen, empires havebeen overthrown but Masonry survives. Have youever stopped to think of why? Perhaps it is because ofits teachings. Its primary purpose is the moral im-provement of its members through mutual brother-hood and fellowship. It is the attitude we have towardothers that is the proper respect or friendship for ourfellow men, providing assistance as required andtreating all upon the square. Perhaps it is a spiritualattitude exhibited by our belief in the strong moralvalues and that state of mind which guides us throughthe trials and disasters we face. Perhaps it is therestraint we show in all matters which could impair

our faculties or that course of action to accomplishthose things which contribute to our well-being. Per-haps it is striving to determine what is proper toachieve a just and well-regulated society.

The pursuit of these attributes sets a standardthat places the Masonic fraternity above the politicsand bickering throughout the world. It is these teach-ings that are conveyed to our brothers in all of ourdegrees. As long as we continue to emphasize theseattributes, we shall survive.

An opportunity to continue the education of yourfellow Masons will occur May 2 and 9 with our SpringReunion. Let’s get our fellow Masons to continuetheir education process and continue to make ourfraternity the most humane organization - except thechurch - that the world has known.

I just want to start out by saying thank you to all ofthe brothers that turned out on February 4 for the

presentation of the 14th Degree at the Scottish RiteClub, and what a turn out it was. All told we had overthirty brothers in lodge.

It’s great to see the efforts of everyone involvedwith the revival of the Sarasota Scottish Rite Clubstarting to pay off. A special thanks to Fred Heinzman,KCCH, for keeping the club going even while interestand participation had dwindled over the past severalyears. With the new officers in place, and a renewedagenda and your help, I think we have the opportu-nity to make the SSRC the best that it’s ever been.

Our next get together will be on Friday March 13.We’ll have our men’s luncheon at the Sahib startingat around 11:30 a.m. There is no meeting. This is just

an opportunity to get together and enjoy each otherscompany. Everyone orders off the menu. This is ca-sual and come as you are. No RSVP required. Justshow up and bring a friend. This is also a greatopportunity to bring a friend who you think may be aworthy applicant for Masonry. Introduce him to yourfellow brothers and share in the fellowship.

Next up is the Ceremony of Remembrance onMarch 25 at the Scottish Rite Club at 240 S. TuttleAve. This will be open to the public. What a greatopportunity to bring your family and friends andhave them be able witness an actual ritual. We willhonor all of our fellow Scottish Rite Masons who havepassed on in the previous year. We’ll serve a lightdinner starting at 6:00 p.m. with the ceremony to



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Sahib ShrinersMission Statement

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

To encourage and promote funand fellowship for our Units andClubs and provide the essentialleadership that will guide them toaccomplish the same.

Our prime focus at all times will beour philanthropic mission to sup-port Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren, a world-class network ofspecialty hospitals.



Sar-I Court No. 79 LOSNAby Marlies Gluck-Upton, High Priestess, [email protected]

Nyla Temple No. 152Daughters of the Nileby Mary Ann Hastings, Queen, [email protected]

Here we are ladies; I am singing my swan song. Iwant to thank you all for your help and support

during the last year. I want to thank the officers whohave made this a memorable year with their uniqueevents.

Most recently, we all enjoyed the fashion showchaired by Lady Kay Weyer. Has any room ever heldso much love? Our Thursday evening group will con-tinue through the end of March after which LadyJoyce will unveil her plans.

Remember to meet me in the Library (upstairs) onthe third Thursday of the month to work on ourplacemats. Grotto ladies, feel free to join us. TheInstallation of Lady Joyce Goacher and her JOyfulJester Year will be on March 28 at the Shrine. Pleasejoin us to wish her a wonderful year. With heartfeltappreciation to the Shriners, our ladies and all oursupporters.

Six ladies that belong to the clown unit ofSar-I Court No. 79 Ladies of the OrientalShrine, took some quilts that they helpedmake up to the Tampa hospital in fullclown costumes. The ladies were DenaArnold, Kay Neary, Jane Bohannon,Amanda Cyphers, Directress JoanneRyder and myself LaVerne Mims. What awonderful time. We got to see so manychildren in the lunch room, even a visiting3rd grade class from some elementaryschool. They were all happy with the ladyclowns and all the bright colors.

The hospital took this picture and Ithought you should see what some of ourladies do with their time.

Time sure has flown and my reign as Queen is justabout over; what a memorable year it has been. It

started with a cruise with Past Supreme QueenEleanor Green, my husband Jared and daughter Su-san. Then we were able to see our daughter Susan L.Hastings Flanders installed as Queen of AhlemTemple No. 84 in Springfield, MA. We headed homethe next day and I was installed as Queen of NylaTemple No. 152 on the following Saturday at theVenice Masonic Lodge. Charles Levan 33° repre-sented the Illustrious Potentate.

The highlights of my year included a trip withthen Supreme Queen Eleanor Green, Marilyn Carlsen,P.Q. and seven other ladies to Mexico City to visit theShriners Hospital for Children. Our tour guide wasImperial Sir Ralph Semb.

We had to find a new home as the Scottish Rite wasno longer conducive for our sessions. After visitingseveral churches and with the help of Juanita Sebensand Jeannette Hocking we chose the Elks Lodge onNorth Lockwood Ridge Road where Chef David servesus a delicious lunch every session.

A Bon Voyage party was held at Sahib Shrinebefore I went to Supreme Session at a cold and veryexpensive Seattle, Washington, with my daughter

Susan and Marilyn Carlsen, P.Q. where Muriel V.Knapp was installed as Supreme Queen.

We celebrated our 25th anniversary at the OspreyInn on September 20, 2008 with Oscar Cloutier rep-resenting the Illustrious Potentate. It was great tosee a lot of the ladies who helped organize our templethere.

September found me back in New England attend-ing the Supreme Queen’s visits to Ahlem Shrinersand several other temples in the northeast.

We held our first Ceremonial in October where weinitiated two new members, Patricia Dennis andDiane Nourse.

Founders Day was held in November with a deli-cious cake celebrating the founders of Daughters ofthe Nile. I was also honored to be invited to the ladiesluncheon at the Ceremonial of Sahib Shrine, where Iwas asked to give a short speech.

December was the visit from our Supreme QueenMuriel V. Knapp, where we again initiated a newmember, Janet Doty. We enjoyed a banquet at theOsprey Inn. Again Charles Levan, 33°, representedthe Illustrious Potentate. The Whistlers from SahibShrine entertained us; they sure were a hit.




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Contact Jim Macdonald, President – 423-3547

ALL MASONSAND NOBLES WELCOME!

Meets 3rd Tuesdayat the Venice Elks Club

1021 Discovery WayContact Bob MunsonPresident 496-8749

The SahibPipes and Drums

2:00 p.m.Every Thursday

Sahib ShrineCall Warren MacConnell

423-7054

NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC.SARASOTA CHAPTER 533

Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule.

Herbert J. MuellerPresident: (941) 924-3065

Malcolm H. Van Dyke IISecretary: (941) 955-6483

E-mail: [email protected]

Masonic Military Officers and Senior NCOs



We Care

Manatee ShrineClub

President: Ron LeVene - 753-37694627 Runabout Way

Bradenton, FL 34203-3165Email: [email protected]

Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club4950 Perida Blvd., Bradention

1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.Social Events to be Announced

Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida

Englewood Shrine ClubThe Friendly Club

Meets First Tuesday of each Monthat Englewood Elk’s Lodge

All Shriners Welcome

Sahib Shriners Pancake BreakfastBy the Famous King Pins

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee$5.00 per Person – Ages 10 & Over

$2.00 per Person – Ages 3-10Children Under Age 3 FREE

Please Come – Bring Your Friends & NeighborsWe Always Use Our Best Dishes & Silverware

Proceeds are for the Benefit of Sahib King Pin Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.

Come and

Get It!

The World FamousSahib Clowns

Monday night at Sahib Shrine 7:30 p.m.Come join our unit and clown around!

Boss Clown Rick Taylor

Clowns and/or Calliope availablefor Business Promotions,

Parties, Picnics, etc.

For more information

Call 366-4449Proceeds are for the Clown Unlt and they are

NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

DIRECTOR ANDY WRIGHT: 361-7543

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SAHIB SHRINELADIES CALENDAR

APRIL

1 LOS-GreetersApril Fools Day

3 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA5 8:00am Pancake Breakfast6 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL11:30am Legionettes - SL

7 11:00am Pirate Class - SL8 LOS-Swingers9 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL

14 6:00pm Birthday/AnniversaryDinner Dance

15 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL20 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL21 LOS-Clowns

10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL27 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers28 LOS-Precious Pandas

11:30am Solo’s

MARCH

1 8:00am Pancake Breakfast2 11:30am Jewels of Service

11:30am LOS-Tigress Class - SL7:30pm Legionettes - SL

3 11:00am Pirate Class - SL4 LOS-Greeters6 10:00am LOS Songbirds-CRA8 Daylight Savings—set ahead 1 hour

10 6:00pm Birthday/AnniversaryDinner Dance

11 LOS-Swingers12 11:00am Greeter-Ettes-SL16 12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky

7:30pm Clown Dolls - SL17 LOS-Clowns

St. Patrick’s10:30am LOS-Merrie Makers - SL

18 11:00am LOS-Orphan Annies-SL23 11:00am LOS-Volunteer Engineers24 LOS-Precious Pandas

11:30am Solo’s

Pull Tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals

Call: Laura Burgess (941) 758-9196 orMarylou Ellis (941) 484-0089 orChickie Johnson (941) 966-2678 orConnie Lawson (941) 758-8274 or

The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donatingaluminum pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As ofSeptember 10, 2008, they have collected 57,251 lbs., for a total of$28,037.38 for the Tampa Shriners Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS

1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete canswould require a great deal more storage space. You shouldgo ahead and recycle the rest of the can in the normal way,in the dumpster behind Sahib.

2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267.3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5 pounds

worth.4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs

are delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahib club/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center. Themoney netted from recycling goes directly into the “WheelChair Repair Fund” at the Tampa Shriners Hospital forChildren.

Help us collect TABS! It’s easy and it’s fun! Put out a milk jug at every picnic or party!

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Don’t miss this second-chance opportunity to make tax-free gifts from your IRA!

Making a charitable contribution to a meaningful and worthy cause like Shriners Hospitals for Children is one of the most rewarding things most of us will ever experience during our lifetimes. A gift to Shriners Hospitals for Children offers so many benefits…both to the children in our care and to the donors who generously support our mission. Prior to 2006, however, many people who wished to make a gift from their IRA may have been discouraged from doing so because of certain income tax consequences. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 eliminated those barriers and allowed donors to make tax-free distributions to qualifying charities from their IRA in 2006 and 2007. Now, there is good news once more for those wishing to make a contribution from their IRA. Under new legislation, there is again a limited-time opportunity for certain individuals to avoid federal income tax on IRA distributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children. A provision in the Emergency Economic Stabalization Act of 2008 provides an exclusion from gross income for IRA distributions to a public charity, such as Shriners Hospitals for Children, of up to $100,000 per year. The legislation applies to traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs for qualified charitable distributions made during 2008 and 2009 by plan owners who have attained at least age 70 ½ on the date of the distribution to the charity.

Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenOffice of Development2900 Rocky Point Dr.Tampa, FL 33607Tel: 800.241.GIFTFax: 813.281.7156

www.shrinershospitals.org

Good News for Donors:

Charitable IRA Rollover is Back!

Eligible Plans: IRAs and Roth IRAs. Other forms of retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b) annuities, defined benefit and contribution plans, profit sharing plans and Keoghs plans are not eligible.

Eligible Dates: Transfers made between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2009.Age: The income tax exclusion applies to individuals who have reached 70 ½ by the date of the contribution.

Distribution Limitation: The amount that can be excluded from a plan owner’s income is limited to $100,000 per taxpayer per year. Therefore, a married couple can donate up to $200,000, provided each spouse owns at least one IRA and can each make a qualified charitable distribution of up to $100,000 from their plans. Funds or securities transferred by your IRA custodian directly from your IRA to Shriners Hospitals for Children can count toward your annual mandatory withdrawal and avoids federal income tax.

Qualified Charitable Distributions: Any distribution from a traditional IRA or Roth IRA made directly by the IRA administrator to Shriners Hospitals for Children can qualify. (Shriners Transportation Funds, donor-advised funds, supporting organizations and private foundations do not qualify.)

Direct Distributions: The IRA distribution of cash or securities must be made directly from the IRA custodian, administrator or trustee to the charity – the check from the IRA should be made payable to Shriners Hospitals for Children, not the plan participant. Arrangements for the electronic transfer of securities from the IRA can be made.

If you are interested in learning more about making a gift to Shriners Hospitals for Children from your IRA or other giving opportunities, please contact the Office of Development. Consult your own attorney or tax advisor for more details and to determine if this manner of giving is appropriate for your situation.



SAHIB SHRINEOfficers and Appointees

GENERAL APPOINTMENTSAudio-Visual Unit Chair .............................................. George HernandezAudio-Visual Unit Members ...................................... Charles Levan, 33°,

Tom Rathfelder, Alberto SuarezBlood Bank Chairman ................................................................ Dick HinesBuilding Maintenance Chairman .................................... Phil Mitchell, PP

Building Maintenance Committee ............ Ken Pederson, Ed WallaceChief Camel Herder ............................................................... John CooneyChurch Service Chairman ............................................. Lou Ortt, 33°, PPDirector of Clubs ................................................................. Rocky KearneyDirector of Security ................................................................... Gene BlackFinance Committee (Elected) Chairman ....................................... Ed Luff

Finance Committee (Elected) . Art Littman, Ken Pederson, Paul TobiasGolf Chairman ................................................................ Tom Cunningham

Golf -Co-Chairman ............................................................... John SholtisHistorian ............................................................... Phil Mitchell, PP, KCCHHousing Director .................................................................................... TBAInsurance Committee ................................. Bill Batten, Jesus A. Cabalo,

Richard A. Martin, William. B. PadelfordLegal Counsel ................................................................. William PadelfordLibrarian ............................................................................. Phil Mitchell, PPMasonic Relations Chairman ................................................ Doug JordanMasonic Relations Youth Groups ............................. Charles Levan, 33°Membership Chairman .......................................................... Hugh QuigleyParliamentarian ...................................................................... Ron MorrisonProgram Committee Chairman .......................................... Don Albertson

Program Committee Co-Chairman ................................. Philip StaplesProtocol Advisor ................................................................. H. “Bud” StuverProvost Co-Marshals ............................................................................. TBAPublic Relations Director ........................................................ Harold Eady

Committee ...................................... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Paul TobiasReporter Editor .......................................................... Gary SchweinshauptSunshine Committee Chairman ......................... 1st Ceremonial MasterTicket Sales ....................................................................................... LOSNAUnit Council President ................................................................ Jim Smith

Unit Council Vice-President ............................................... Doug JordanUnit Council Secretary ......................................... Malcolm Van Dyke, II

AIDESChief Aide ................................................................................... Dick Morris

Assistant Chief Aide ................................................................ David JolyAssistant Chief Aide .................................................................. Don SimsExecutive Aide ........................................................................ Art LittmanExecutive Aide ................................................................. Connie JacobiSpecial Aide ......................................................................... Joe PegoraroPersonal Aide ............................................. Ron Conner, John Cooney,

Tom Hardin, Art Monson, Ken Pederson,Hugh Quigley, Ed Wallace

VIP Aide ................................................................................. Hal FerencyAides ....................... Bob Bordner, Al Corning, Lacy Cross, Jim Duke,

Fred Ellis, Forest Fahrbach, Vince Flow, Bud Glidden,Chuck Hamilton, Jim McNabb, Bob Misner,

Dave Moote, Bob Ransford, Jim Trefrey, Jim Yeo

2009 DIVANPotentate ................................................. Oscar CloutierChief Rabban .......................................... Don VosAssistant Rabban ................................... Tom MillawayHigh Priest & Prophet ..................... Charles Levan, 33°Oriental Guide ......................................... Bill ZurloTreasurer ................................................ Dale LaBell, PPRecorder ............................................... William W. Batten

IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESOscar Cloutier, Potentate Don Vos, Chief RabbanTom Millaway, Asst. Rabban Bill Batten, RecorderGlenn Walters, PP, Emeritus W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus

PAST POTENTATES1981-82 * Howard Noble 1997 Al “Bear” Robinson1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 1998 Ken Terryberry1984 * Tom Bing 1999 Curtis Toale1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33°1986 Paul N. Jaworowski, ITL 2001 Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr.1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 2003 Ed Phillips1989 Walter Lander 2004 * Bob Goldenberg1990 Lee E. Stewart 2004 Philip Mitchell, KCCH1991 William “Bill” Magill 2005 Dwain Jones1992 Al “Spuds” McKenzie 2006 Homer Cranmer1993 * Les Taylor 2007 Dale LaBell1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 2008 John N. Mitchell1995 James Arendall1996 Philip Mitchell * Deceased

APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master ................................................... Max Misemer2nd Ceremonial Master ............................................... Ed Jordan, 33°Director of the Arch .......................................................... David BruceDirector of Ritual ................................................................... Ed FirquinMarshal ........................................................................ Carroll ScribnerCaptain of the Guard ........................................................ Mike SwatekOuter Guard ..................................................... Harold Schatschneider

SAHIB TRUST FUNDChairman ............................................................................................ Ed Luff

Trustees ........................................... Art Littman, Ill. Sir Oscar Cloutier,Don Vos, Tom Millaway, Phil Mitchell, PP

OFFICE STAFF

Administrative Assistant ......................................................... Janice TremFinancial Assistant ................................................................ Barbara HaysEvent Coordinator ......................................................... Linda GlendinningFood & Beverage Manager ............................................. Gene BorkowskiExecutive Chef ................................................................... Robert McClain

CHAPLAINSChief Chaplain ................................................................. Lou Ortt, PP, 33°

Chaplain ............................................................................ Rev. Bill CarterChaplain ........................................................................... Rev. Steve HallChaplain ............................................................................. Rev. Don Kerr

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTSDonor Relations Chairman ................................................................... TBAHospital Benefit Month Chairman .......................................... Sam CohenPlaque Program Chairman ................................................... AmbassadorsBusiness Collection Buckets ................................................................ TBAHospital Chairman ................................................................. Jesus CabaloScreening Clinic Chairman ................................................... Jesus CabaloHospital Transportation Chairman .......................................... Ben Blount

FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTSBingo Chairman ................................................................................ Ed LuffCircus Chairman ...................................................................... Ken ShipleyCounty Fair Chairman ........................................................... John Cooney

County Fair Co-Chairman ........................................... Cliff BloodsworthDog Track Chairman ............................................................. Max MisemerFez & Clothes Sales ................................................................... Aides UnitJewelry Sales Chairman ................................................. Forest Fahrbach

Jewelry Sales Co-Chairmen .................................... Jim Yeo, Jim DukePaper & Can Collection .................................. Unit Council, John WinterPicnic Committee (Spring) .................................................................. UnitsPicnic Committee (Fall) .......................................................... Club CouncilSpaghetti Dinner ............. Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters

AMBASSADORSChief Ambassador ................................................................ Phil Burnstine

Asst. Chief Ambassador .................................................................... TBAAmbassador Secretary/Treasurer .................................................. NoneChief Ambassador-at-Large .................................................. Gil CarlsenAmbassadors-at-Large ............................................ John Stafford, 33°,

Dr. John Carlson, Dave Mills, Ray Perez, Stan Preston

UNIT HEADS(* Indicates for 2008)

Unit Council ............................................................. Jim Smith (907-0746)Aides ...................................................................... Dick Morris (359-1477)Band ......................................................................... Ed Gremp (355-0221)Banjo Band ........................................................... Art Littman (755-3424)Camel Herders ................................................ John Cooney (232-6660)Chanters ........................................................ * Walter Myers (371-3808)Classic Cars ........................................................ * Ron Shrum (351-1343)Clowns ................................................................... Rick Taylor (918-1175)Directors Staff ................................................... David Bruce (924-5751)Greeters .............................................................. Dick Menzar (378-8348)Iron Horseman ................................................. Jerry Reister (922-2014)Kentucky Colonels ........... Colonel Charles "Bud" Glidden (358-2285)King Pins ........................................................ Del Rawlinson (951-0033)Legion of Honor ............................................... Ray Stevens (751-1296)Mariners .................................................................. Bob Nohe (756-1173)Marshal’s Staff ............................................. Carroll Scribner (488-4363)Model T’s ........................................................ Dave Gardner (921-0835)Oriental Band ..................................................... Tom McGill (755-3427)Past Masters ................................................... Frank Albinson (922-9311)Pipes & Drums .................................................... Phil Staples (741-8215)Provost Guard ....................................................... Ron Enger (918-8713)Rituals ............................................................ Rocky Kearney (493-2586)Roadrunners ......................................................... Ben Blount (951-0879)Temple Guards .................................................. Mike Swatek (749-1761)

TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLESBill Athas ................................................................ County Fair ChairmanRay Bell .......................................................................... Event CoordinatorCliff Bloodsworth ........................................................... Hospital ChairmanCharlie Burke ......................................................... Membership Chairman

Bloodbank ChairmanGerald Goacher, KCCH ..................................................................... RitualWilliam H. Johnson ...................................................................... TreasurerPaul Leakey ................................................................... Hospital ChairmanEd Luff ............................................................................... Circus Chairman

MarshalHerb Mueller ............................................................. Captain of the GuardJoe Pegoraro ............................................................................... Chief AideW. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP ............................................................ RitualLee Stewart, P.P. ............................................................................. DirectorBud Stuver ................................................................................... Chief Aide

COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLESBill Athas .............................................. Finance Officer, Legion of HonorNorm Bensen ............................................ Treasurer, Venice Shrine ClubJack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ...................................................... Flying FezzesSelwyn Damron ................................................................... Director’s StaffWilliam F. Dokes ........................................... Secretary, Gulf Shrine ClubRaymond Drury, Sr. .............................. Secretary, Manatee Shrine ClubHarry Falck ............................................................................. Oriental BandWillis “Bill” Mather ......................................................................... King PinsWilliam McKown ..................................................................... Past MastersWilliam Perman ............................................. Treasurer, Gulf Shrine ClubJohn Pinkley ......................................... Treasurer, Manatee Shrine ClubGary Schweinshaupt ............................................................. Desert PatrolSam Upton (Flight Director) ................................................ Flying FezzesEd Wallace ........................................................................... Camel HerdersAlf Weidner ............................................................................. Desert PatrolBill Westerman ........................................................ Blood Bank ChairmanFrank Wild ....................................................... Hospital Service Chairman

2009 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL

Oscar Cloutier (Peggy) Don Vos (Carol)6702 Stone River Rd. 4488 Highlands ParkBradenton, FL 34203 Sarasota, FL 34235(941) 739-8470 (941) [email protected] [email protected]

Tom Millaway (Kaye) Charles Levan, 33°2702 Dalhart Ave. 164 Nightingale Cir.North Port, FL 34286 Ellenton, FL 34222-4254(941) 240-6166 (941) [email protected]

Bill Zurlo (Stacey Lee)407 White Oak WaySarasota, FL 34237-6440(941) 954-3013

William W. Batten (Jean) Dale LaBell (Donna)3448 Highlands Bridge Road 11315 Rivers Bluff CircleSarasota, FL 34235-5111 Bradenton, FL 34202(941) 371-0611 (941) [email protected] [email protected]



ATTORNEYS AT LAWGarland & Padelford .............................. 35Bob Johnson, Esq. ................................. 55Jack Wm. Windt ...................................... 18

AUTOMOBILE SERVICESEager Beaver Car Wash ........................ 16

AUTOMOBILE SALESCoast Cadillac, Joe Wolfer .................... 17Sarasota Ford, Moe Gingerich ............. 9

BANKSAllstate Bank, George Dakkak ............. 50Cadence Banking ..................... Back Page

BARBER SHOPSToday’s Cut ............................................. 20

CPAsTerry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA ............... 20Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. ..... 35Cavanaugh & Co., CPA ......................... 14Albert A. Haab, CPA, EA ....................... 31

CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICALElectricity of Sarasota, Inc. ................... 22

COMPUTER REPAIRSarasota Computer Repair, Inc. ........... 20

CONTRACTORS - GENERALD.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ........... 20

CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/CJim McDonald Heating & Cooling ........ 22

CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATIONDon Vos Sprinkler Company ................. 39

CONTRACTORS - ROOFINGConway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ....... 34

CREMATION SERVICESICS Cremation Society, Augie Bottiger ... 37

ELECTRONICS SALES & SERVICEWest Coast Electronics, LLC ................ 10

EYE CAREManatee/Sarasota Eye Clinic ............... 14

FINANCIAL SERVICESHart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart . 17Vignocchi Financial, A. Vignocchi ........ 33

FUNERAL HOMESFarley Funeral Homes & Crematory .... 18Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ............. 14Wiegand Brothers, Funeral Directors .. 31

FURNITURE - SALESSleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture .... 17

GOLFPeridia Golf & Country Club ................. 39

HOTELSMainsail Suites Hotel & Conf. Ctr.. ..... 10

HURRICANE PROTECTIONInterstate Storm Protection, B. Winslow . 37

MASONIC ORGANIZATIONSNational Sojourners ............................... 48

MORTGAGE COMPANIESBlondin Mortgage Co. ............................ 22

OPTICIANSManatee/Sarasota Eye Clinic ............... 14Optical Service ....................................... 34

PAINTING CONTRACTORSEric’s Painting & Decorating ................. 16

PLUMBERSAce Duraflo ............................................. 37Aqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ............. 16Rusty Plumbing Inc. ............................... 26

REAL ESTATE - SALESGood Life Realty, Temp Hamilton ........... 14Michael Saunders & Co., Carol Garvin .. 17

RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 3Terrace on the Green Restaurant ........ 39

SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club ......................... 49Gulf Shrine Club ..................................... 48Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 49Motor Corps Shrine Club ....................... 34North Port Shrine Club .......................... 48Venice Shrine Club ................................ 48

SHRINE ORGANIZATIONSThe “Q” .................................................... 16

SHRINE SUPPORTERSPurmort & Martin .................................... 34

SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATIONBirthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance 6, 40Casino Night (Mar. 27) .......................... 24Children’s Talent Show (April 5) ........... 28Concert Band and Pipes & Drums (Mar. 13) ................. 19Easter Brunch (April 12) ........................ 29Hillbilly Hoedown (Mar. 7) ..................... 29Hospital Committee Report ................... 6Ladies Luncheon (April 9) ..................... 28Lodge Meeting Dates/Locations ........... 44Masonic Digest ....................................... 42Million Dollar Club .................................. 32Money Mania 2009 ................................. 25Officers (Elected & Appointed) ............. 52Polish Nationality Night (Mar. 21) ........ 38Recorder’s Report .................................. 31Reporter Advertising Rates ................... 9Sahib Building Fund ............................... 26Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) . 52Sahib Unit News ...................................... 16Sahib Shrine Circus (April 3-4) .............. 2St. Pat’s Day Dinner (Mar. 17) .............. 23Shrimp Fest (Mar. 15) ............................ 21Shrine Club Directory ............................ 8

Shrine Club News .................................... 8Shrine Club leaders (w/phone numbers) 8Shriners Hospital Contributions ............ 6Spring Picnic (Mar. 8) ............................ 27Stated Meeting ....................................... 6Thursday Luncheons ............................. 34

SAHIB UNITSAides ........................................................ 48Band / Noblemen Dance Band ............. 49Banjo Band .............................................. 48Chanters .................................................. 34Classic Car .............................................. 48Clowns ..................................................... 49Greeters ................................................... 48Hillbilly Clan 78 ....................................... 9Kentucky Colonels ................................. 32Kingpins – Pancake Breakfast ............. 49Legion of Honor ...................................... 32Mariners ................................................... 32Model Ts .................................................. 32Oriental Band .......................................... 48Pipes and Drums .................................. 48Provost Guard ......................................... 34

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Treasurer’s Seminar - Tampa1:00-4:00pm King Pin Picnic - Twin Lakes

Marzuq Potentate BallTreasurer’s Seminar - Tampa9:00am LOS Installation -MH

6:00pm Oriental Band Casino Night

11:00am Luncheon12:00pm Imperial Potentate Visitation2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

7:00pm Oriental Band - MH11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band -

3:00pm Divan/Finance Committee Meeting7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge7:00pm Past Masters-CRA7:30pm Clowns - MH

10:00am-8:00pm Motor Corps Poker Run

Azan Potentate Ball6:00pm Polish Nationality Night

10:30am Temple Guard-CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH5:00pm Tea Dance

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Asst. Rabban Seminar - Tampa6:00pm Outside Rental-MH7:00pm Motor Corps7:00pm Oriental Band - MH7:00pm Model T - CRG7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

St. Patrick’s Asst. Rabban Seminar - Tampa11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band -6:00pm St. Pat’s Day Dinner

Asst. Rabban Seminar - Tampa7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge7:30pm Clowns - MH

Asst. Rabban Seminar - Tampa3:00-6:00pm Mariners Shrimp Fest

Outside Party - VettesOriental Guide Seminar - Tampa

Oriental Guide Seminar - Tampa7:00pm Band and Pipes Music Presentation

Oriental Guide Seminar - Tampa10:00am Provost Guard - CRA10:00am Greeters - CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

Oriental Guide Seminar - Tampa11:00am Grand Lodge ofVermont - MH7:30pm Mariners - CRA

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band -6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

9:00am-5:00pm Outside Rental-MH7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge7:30pm Clowns - MH

11:00am-3:00pm Sahib Spring Picnic

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting3:00-10:00pm Hillbilly Hoedown

6:00pm Dinner & Show with The “4 Lads” - MH

11:00am Luncheon12:45pm Stated Meeting1:30pm Aides - CRA2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH5:00pm Tea Dance

Treasurer’s Seminar - Tampa7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge

Treasurer’s Seminar - Tampa11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm BAND6:00pm Masonic Lodge Master’s Dinner

3:00-11:00pm Outside Rental-MH

11:00am BINGO - MH 2:00pm Band - A

11:00am Scottish Rite Grand Visitation7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge7:30pm Clowns -7:30pm L.O.H. - CRA

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Greeters PicnicMorocco Potentate Ball10:00am Outside Rental-MH

10:30am Temple Guard-CRA11:00am Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH2:00pm Divan/Finance Committee Meeting5:00pm Tea Dance7:00pm Ritual Team - CRG

9:00am Club/Unit Head Meeting

10:00am Provost Guard - CRA10:00am Greeters - CRA11:00am Luncheon12:01pm Ladies Luncheon2:00pm Pipes & Drums - MH

6:00pm Outside Rental-SL

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band -6:00pm Birthday Anniversary Dinner Dance

7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge7:30pm Clowns - MH

EasterNoon-3:00pm Easter Sunday Brunch

11:00am BINGO - MH2:00pm Band - A

6:00pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner7:00pm Bar Bingo - Sahib Lounge7:30pm Clowns -7:30pm L.O.H. - CRA

8:00am-1:00pm Pancake Breakfast11:00am-4:00pm Talent and Fashion Show - MH

7:00pm Motor Corps7:00pm Oriental Band - MH7:00pm Model T - CRG7:30pm Directors Staff - CRA

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