july 2016 • volume 131 • number 7 - osman...

July 2016 • VOLUME 131 • NUMBER 7

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Bruce Thomas (Terri)Potentate

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Rich Purcell (Sharon)Chief [email protected] Directors Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel

Osman Shrine Officers2016Divan

Anders Haugen (Adriana)High Priest & [email protected] Drum & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club, Mighty Mites, Sportsman’s Club

Russell Christofk (Pauline)[email protected]

Sean Gardiner (Tracy)1st Ceremonial [email protected] Oriental Band, Austin Area Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol

Jim Gratias (Connie) [email protected], Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club, Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks, Albert Lea Shrine Club & Cars

Ryan Colligan (Audrey) Outer [email protected] Cycles, Rochester Dragons, Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas, Daddy-O’s

Mike Nehm (Sandy)Assistant Rabban

[email protected] Cycles, St. Paul Zagalas, Pipe Band, Nerd Herd

Larry Norte (Audrey)Oriental Guide

[email protected] Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon

Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost

Tom West (Rose)Recorder

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Mark Galloway (Lori)2nd Ceremonial Master

[email protected]. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,

St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor

Michael Meyer Captain of the [email protected]

Alexandria Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers, Nomads Club, Cigar Club

Charles Paczkowski first line signer Lynn Berven

Jon Nordin, first line signer Al Rieder

Paul M Peterson, first line signer Tracy Saunders

George Vernstrom, first line signer Peter Staloch

Owen Besco, first line signer Jerald Loper

Raymond Williamson, first line signer P.P. Frank

Spevak

The new class of Nobles

Class of 2016 on June 14

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Pote’s Notes

In This Issue...Osman Stated Meeting ................................................................4Club & Unit News ........................................................................8Birthdays ..................................................................................14Parades ....................................................................................15Morristown Parade ....................................................................16Hospital Days & Gala .................................................................17Osman Paper Supporters...........................................................19Club & Unit Heads .....................................................................20Roberts Wisconsin Parade .........................................................21Osman Womens Auxiliary ..........................................................22Calendar ..................................................................................26

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Nobles and Ladies,

Don’t look back, because we are not GOING that way!

Please understand, we have a rich and very meaningful 130 years of history at this Great Temple, and we will never forget and continue to learn from it. Remember

this phrase “But we’ve always done It that way,” that’s what I’m talking about. We don’t have to do it that way! We don’t have to always be looking back at how they use to do it because that doesn’t work a lot of times anymore. So I propose were not going that way. We need to look at fresh new ideas and think outside the box. That’s how we are going to intrigue new members and keep our membership engaged.

June has been a busy month! On June 3rd The Rochester Area Shrine Club and The Dragon Patrol hosted a picnic. It turned out to be very wet but our Oriental Guide Larry Norte and Lady Audrey had us all sit under roof at their very nice “Party Barn” Thanks to the Norte’s. We had over 40 Shriner’s, family and kids in attendance. I was finally able to Join the local Zagalas group and pull out the orange convertible and parade at Pine Island on Sunday June 5th. We had 14 cars in the parade showing off the Red Fez’s and hauling local dignitaries. Tuesday June 7th was another great day as Jerry Johnson, Neil Clymer, Russ Christofk, John Davenport, Jack Kirsch, Jack Zeverino and Tom West all Shriners from Osman and several from Zuhrah Shrine came together once again as a team. They met with Dave Alvin and his students from the Kenwood Trail Middle School in Lakeville to receive another donation of $1000 for the Shrine Hospital. Thanks Nobles for representing Osman so well. Thursday June 9th The Austin Shrine Club hosted their annual Pork chop/steak fry. We enjoyed some excellent food and wonderful hospitality. I think Terri and I have been going every year since we were the Divan Reps years ago. Sean Gardiner our 1st Ceremonial Master, and their Osman Representative this year also enjoyed the fun. In addition, Ill. Sir Roger Berge and Lady Jennifer (2014 Potentate) and Ill. Sir

Jeff Olsen and Lady Julie (2015 Potentate) also were there to share in the good eats and great fun.

June 14th was our Stated Meeting and what a Great night it was. Before the meeting we had another Mini-Ceremonial where we added to our most Prestigious Class of 2016. Then I had the honor of presenting the 60 year, 50 years, and 25 years of membership certificates. The Temple Jewel is the highest award that one can receive from our Temple and Potentate. I had the pleasure of recognizing a dedicated, devoted and sometimes stubborn man with a passion. The same passion many of us have, being a better man and helping the Children while having fun. I cannot express enough to you how much (mostly behind the scenes) work Art Pavlish my Chief Aide has helped Osman, not only this year but many years in the Rochester area. Congratulations Art…You earned it!

On June 18th St. Cloud was my next stop, where North Star Lodge #23 put together a very meaningful and productive One Day to Masonry. A lot of men went through the degree work that day and Burt Rovner our Co- Membership Chairman was there with our membership booth. He was displaying what Osman Shrine has to offer when it’s time for them to take the next step in becoming an Osman Shriner. June 24th was our 1st Temple parade in Rochester. I was so proud of all the Units that came out to represent Osman Shrine. We had a lot of fun and got a lot of positive exposure in the public’s eye. We then moved on to our Oasis at the hotel where we had enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches and all the fixings. Performer Bruce Bowman entertained us with some great music. Bright and early Saturday morning our famous Ceremonial team helped initiate many fine candidates into the premier fraternal organization for men of good character “Shriners International “. After the Ceremonial the Ladies had a nice luncheon. My Divan and I made a quick stop in to thank the ladies for all their support. The men had a nice box lunch and the rest of the afternoon to have a little fun or just relax. That night was our Gala event, a night that we will remember forever. There was a lot of Pomp and Circumstance at

the onset of the evening. Culminating with 2 hilarious comedians and lots of fun. Terri and I want to thank everyone that helped put this spectacular weekend together and all of you that were able join us.

Osman won an Honorable Mention for the Shriner’s International Dromedary Award for our Osman Magazine. Thanks to all of you who summit articles and pictures. Mark your calendars for the Osman’s Family Picnic which is just around the corner on July 31st at Como Park. There will be lots of fun activities for all ages. Our Midwest summer session in Marquette, MI is August 4th -6th. Make it a family vacation and enjoy the competitions and parades. Don’t forget the First Annual Osman Membership Golf Classic August 28th. Sign up to golf or sponsor a hole as the proceeds go to our local Osman Women’s Auxiliary. We are coming down to the wire on signing up for our Potentates Trip to New York. So if you’re looking to have the time of your life and create some lasting memories and friendships “Pick up the phone and give us a call and sign up today”. We are moving towards the middle of the parade season already so make sure you double check your equipment be safe and have fun. Remember if you haven’t paid your dues for 2016 it is time they were due on Jan 1st. Sometimes our worlds get a bit crazy with everything going on in our day to day lives. So I like to read our Mission Statement just to remind myself of why I put the time and effort into the Shrine.

Our mission and why we parade is to help kids. We assist, along with other shrine units to help provide the funds necessary to build and maintain our 22 Shrine Hospitals for children with orthopedic problems, burns and spinal cord injuries, to help them live normal, active healthy lives. We do this without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay. I would like to add that the FUN we have is important as well. I wish you a fun summer and Remember to REV it up in 2016!

Respectfully yours,

Bruce Thomas Potentate 2016

Bruce Thomas

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Prior to the meeting being called to order:

A mini Ceremonial was held and 6 new Shriners were inducted into Osman Shrine. Owen Besco, Jon Nordin, Charles Paczowski, Paul M. Peterson, George Vernstorm, and Raymond Williamson.

Ill Sir Bruce Thomas presented 25 years, 50 years and 60 year pins and certificates. 25 Year members are Ill Sir Mike Awada, Joseph Burnham, Gregg Carlson, Thomas Elden, Steven Guetter, Ill Sir Rahn Lund, Russell Meister, Herbert Ney, Ill Sir Bruce Thomas, Jeffrey Thompson, and Larry Weyer. 50 year members are Bruce Cedarholm, Sheldon Larsen and Maurice Detroyer. Our 60 year members are Chester Harvey, William Lipschultz and Ill Sir David Park. Congratulations to all of you who have served Osman faithfully for so many years.

Illustrious Sir Bruce asked Donna Pavlish to escort her husband Art Pavlish to the podium. Illustrious Sir then presented Art Pavlish with the Temple Jewel and explained some of

the history of the Temple Jewel. This is the 30th Temple Jewel that has been awarded in the 131 years since Osman was chartered. Congratulations to Art Pavlish and thank you for your dedication, commitment and hard work to Osman Shrine.

A brief Club and Unit Meeting followed. The Pledge was recited and Chaplin Dan Skoog led us in prayer.

Illustrious Sir Bruce Thompson called the Stated Meeting to order at 7:30 PM. All present were Nobles.

n Introduction of Past Potentates:

Illustrious Sirs: David Park PP 1979, Peter Ekholm PP 1988, John Perkins PP 1996, Richard Thompson PP 2002, Henry Paulson PP 2003, Rahn Lund PP 2005, Frank Peterson PP 2007, James Berg PP 2009, Mike Awada PP 2010, Frank Spevak PP 2012 Don Harmsen PP 2013 and Jeff Olsen 2015.

n Introduction of Nobles attending their first meeting:

Nobles Scott Johnson and Greg Sailer.

n Guests:

No guests.

n Recorder: Tom West

Motion made to accept the minutes from the Stated Meeting held March 8, 2016, as published. Motion was seconded and passed.

n Treasurer’s Report

Russ Christofk gave the Treasurer’s report. A motion was made to accept the report as given. The motion was seconded and passed.

n Trustee’s Report

Trustee Gary Winter gave the report. Motion made to accept report. Motion seconded and passed.

n 1st Ceremonial Master: Sean Gardiner

1st Ceremonial Master Sean Gardiner reported that there were no demits or suspensions.

n Chief Rabban:

Chief Rabban Rich Purcell gave the report that there was 1 association Sean Rumble, 2 affiliations Jason Moran and Patrick Nowland, 9 restorations John Ross, Alfred Johannsen, Steven

Osman Stated Meeting, June 14, 2016

P.P. Frank Peterson presenting Ill Sir Bruce Thomas his 25-year certificate and pin.

Moe Detroyer receiving his 50 certificate and pin. He is a member of the Osman Cycle Corp

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Eide, Ted Lindberg, Robert Hahn, James Brown, Matthew Petersen, Joseph Saad, and Kenneth Trunnell Jr., 12 new creations Jerry Brown, Justin Brown, Kurt Gregersen, Scott Johnson, Brett Lincoln, Jordon Miller, George Vernstrom, Paul M Peterson, Owen Besco, Jon Nordin, Charles Paczkowski and Raymond Williamson and 6 new candidates Jonathan Pahl, Gary Wollak, Stephen Wall, Glenn VanBenschoten, Cory Mulholland, and Ron Hanson.

n Black Camel Report:

Assistant Rabban Mike Nehm read the names of the Nobles who have passed since our last meeting. A moment of silence followed the reading of their names, Thomas Pavelich, Arthur Kuhlman, Donald Christoffersen, George Toby, John Raymond, Delroy Jelinek, Richard Navratil, and Donald Kirckof.

n Good Cheer Report:

Noble Robert Meisner gave the report that the following Nobles are on the Good Cheer Report: John Hanson, Jerry Payne, David Langer, Jerry Pulver, Russ Boogren, Don Olson, and Bill Newell.

n Hospital Report: Illustrious Sir Jim Berg

Illustrious Sir Jim reported that over 400 people attended the first Hospital Gala, and just under $200,000 was taken in. Donations will go toward the purchase of the new ESO X-ray machine. Illustrious Sir stated that Osman Nobles have referred over 45 new patients to the Hospital this year. Illustrious Sir asked that we all go out and look at the new Hospital web site. He also reported that we now have 3 full time surgeons on staff at the Hospital.

Illustrious Sir said that if anyone wants a tour of the Hospital or any Club or Unit wants to hold a meeting out there, just let him know. He will make the arrangements.

n Circus Report:

Chief Rabban Rich Purcell reported that we do not have the final Circus numbers in yet. We are waiting for a couple of bills, but it looks like it was a successful Circus. He also thanked John Davenport.

n Membership:

Burt Rovner reported that he will have the Membership Display at the One-Day on June 18th in St. Cloud. He also reminded all of us to attend the Pote’s Gala in Rochester the weekend of June 24 and 25.

P.P. Michael Awada receiving his 25-year certificate and pin with Ill Sir Bruce Thomas and

Sean Gardiner.

P.P. Rahn Lund with the Divan after receiving his 25-year certificate and pin

Larry Weyer receiving his 25-year certificate and pin with Ill Sir Bruce Thomas

P.P. David Park with the Divan after receiving his 60-year certificate and pin. Ill Sir David Park was Potentate in 1979

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n New and Old Business:

Illustrious Sir Bruce asked Russ to read the notice of Expenditure from Pilgrimage Fund. Russ moved for approval of the expenditures from the Pilgrimage Fund. Motion seconded and passed.

Illustrious Sir Bruce had Art Pavlish come to the podium to talk about the Gala weekend, June 24-25. He had Chris Johnson distribute flyers showing the parade route and line-up instructions. All Shriners should park at the Kahler Apache and ride to the staging area in the transportation provided. The ladies will also be shuttled to the staging area. Line-up time is 5:00 PM. At the end of the parade, we will all go back to the Apache Kahler for the Oasis. Art shared the times for all events on Saturday.

Al Christofk stated that he has 11 rooms left for the MSA in Marquette MI. He must release these rooms tomorrow.

n Chief of Staff Report:

Chief of Staff Jim Moore stated that we only have 11 people signed up for the bus. We will be checking on a smaller bus. Jim reported on the following parades. June 24th Rochester Fest, July 9th Lakeville line up at 4 PM oasis after the parade at Baldy’s BBQ. July 13th White Bear Ave line up 6PM step off at 7 PM oasis at VFW in N. St Paul. August 4-6 two MSA parades in Marquette MI. August 20th St Paul Park line up 10 AM step off at 11

AM. September 11th Northfield more information to follow. September 24th River Falls oasis before parade and oasis after parade at Warren and Doreen Lynch’s.

We are also applying for the State Fair parade on August 30th.

Ill Sir Bruce Thomas had Wally Larsen come up and give us an update on the Osman Membership Golf Classic August 28th. Wally stated that there is still room for more foursomes. All players will win a door prize. The classic is open to everyone. Wally would like contributions of door prizes from

Nobles or hole sponsorships from Clubs and Units. See the registration form in the Osman. Thanks to those who have stepped up already.

Ill Sir reminded everyone about his trip to New York. Space is still available sign up soon. It promises to be a great time. See the Osman for registration form.

Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas recessed the Osman Shrine at 7:42 PM

Respectfully submitted, Tom West, Recorder

Nobles Warren Lynch, Peter Staloch, candidate Jon Nordin, Ill Sir Bruce Thomas and P.P. Frank Spevak.

Ill Sir Bruce Thomas Ladies Terri Thomas, Donna Pavlish, Noble Art Pavlish who received the Temple Jewel, with the rest of the Divan.

NOTICE CLUB & UNIT MEETING

Tuesday July 12th

Will be held at the Osman Warehouse

6:00 pm meal

7:00 pm meeting

Ladies are Welcomed

RSVP by July 11th

Osman Shrine office 651-452-5660

or [email protected]

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“Work Together, Grow Together”All are cordially invited to the Combined Reception for the

Grand Master and Grand Lodge of MN Officers and the Worthy Grand Matron,

Worthy Grand Patron, and Grand Officers of MN Grand Chapter

Saturday July 16th at the Lost Spur Golf Club2756 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan MN

Social at noon, dinner at 1:00pmCost is $25.00 per person

Reservations by July 10Peg Baker 507-867-4567, [email protected]

10514 County Rd 136 SEChatfield, MN 55923

Annual Osman Shrine Family Picnic

Sunday, July 31at Como Park Pavilion (East picnic grounds)

from 11:00-4:00

Potentate Bruce Thomas encourages all Osman Shriners, their families and guests to attend this fun event.

At the picnic there will be games for the kids with prizes. There will also be drawings for bicycles!

Lunch will include; pulled pork sandwiches and hotdogs, coleslaw, beans, chips, pickles and

beverages.

Please call the Osman Shrine office by July 22nd and let them know if you are planning on

attending the picnic. (651-452-5660)Directions: From 94 go North on Lexington and

West on Como


Sunday, July 31

at Como Park Pavil ion (East picnic grounds) from 11:00-4:00 Potentate Bruce Thomas encourages all Osman Shriners, their famil ies and guests to attend this fun event.

At the picnic there wil l be games for the kids with prizes. There wil l also be drawings for bicycles!

Lunch wil l include; pulled pork sandwiches and hotdogs, coleslaw, beans, chips, pickles and beverages.

Please call the Osman Shrine office by July 22nd and let

them know if you are planning on attending the picnic. (651-452-5660)

Directions: From 94 go North on Lexington and West on Como


Sunday, July 31








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The Chief’s CornerI think everyone

who attended Rochester Fest, whether it was the parade, the ceremonial, the Gala, or all three had a great time. I am sure

Illustrious Sir Bruce appreciated all the help.

I have received several confirmations, for July parades, and waiting for the packages at the time of this newsletter going to press. I should have the packages and info later this month and will send out in the Weekly Blast updates.

Parade Updates are:

July 9th is Lakeville Pan-O- Prog parade, Lineup is 4pm. Step off is 5:30 pm. I have received our confirmation. Line up number, etc. will be have been supplied by the time you get the July Osman. Oasis will be at Baldy’s BBQ just outside downtown Lakeville on County Road 70 and IH35. Food will be great.

White Bear Ave Parade is July 13th, line up is 6pm, step off 7pm. Confirmation and package was being mailed late June also. The Oasis will be at the same location as last year, North St Paul VFW. This is an evening parade also, with line up at 6pm, step off is 7pm. I am encouraging units participating in this parade to make arrangements to get your Nobles to the staging site as the Chanters wagon may not be available.

MSA is Aug 4-6th, with the 2 parades, the 4th and the 6th. Please see the Osman Newsletter for

details about the MSA event. I hope everyone got signed up at the June Stated Meeting, if they were having difficulty. It was great to have Nobles there to assist anyone needing help.

The bus participation had improved, but not sure if we received enough reservations by the time this was published, so stay tuned to the Blasts.

St Paul Park parade will be returning this year on Aug, 20th. This is a morning parade, line is usually 10am, step off is 11am. Our Oasis would be at the St Paul Park Legion, where we have enjoyed some great food and hospitality, in the past.

I have received an application from the MN State Fair to participate in the Grand Parade again this year. There are quite a few restrictions and I plan to submit our application for the Grand Day parade only, not sure what that day is yet as I can’t seem to get anyone to return my calls. This parade is mostly walking so I will post an update via the Blasts as soon as I have that info. The Fair runs from Aug 25th through Sept 5th.

The Northfield parade Defeat of Jesse James Day’s is Sept 11th. Lineup is 1pm, step off is 2pm. I have submitted our application, trying to get confirmation. Perhaps I will have it by the time this gets printed. An Oasis site is not defined yet, as the logistics of getting to anything in the downtown area is difficult until the parade is over. Still working.

River Falls Parade is Sept 24th. Lineup is 9am, step off is 10:30am. Two Oasis are planned, before the parade at

the American Legion staging site, the 2nd is after the parade at the Legion, and one at the Lynch residence! Great day for fun! Mark your Calendars for the 24th.

Approval for the shelves needed to organize the basement storage room has been granted, I hope to get several units or volunteers to help me in July to get this goal accomplished. I will use the blast to update. Possible dates to consider July 23rd, July 30th, Aug 13th? Otherwise I may just call a few Nobles and do it during the week?

Jim Moore,

2016 Osman Chief of Staff

Jim Moore

Russ BoogrenDon OlsonBill NewellJim Smith

Steve Ingram

BLACK CAMELn Richard Navratil 5/18/2016

n Donald Kirckof 6/12/16

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Rochester ZagalasSummer is well

underway, with the first parade of the season in Pine Island, MN. We had 14 vehicles that assisted in carrying both young ladies and young men

though the streets.. Thanks to all that attended. We will have many more opportunities to share our love for the Shrine Children’s Hospital.

We all had a great time at the RASC picnic. Thanks Lady Audrey and Nobel Larry Norte for opening your home for all of us to participate.

We often turn to famous leaders for nuggets of brilliance on how to motivate people or how to achieve success like theirs.

Mike Krzyzewski: “Make sure you

only let good people on your bus.”:

• Billy Graham: “When God calls you to be an evangelist, you don’t stoop to be president.”:

At the RASC it appeared that Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas gathered the Past Potentates together at the bouncy world gym to get advice on his duties and how he is doing at the half way mark as Potentate of 2016. It was clear that all PP are pleased with his actions.

At the Pine Island Parade Past Potentate Dick Thompson checked with Mighty Mouse on how he was doing with his driving during the parade. You will have to ask PP Dick just what the response was.

How exciting was it to be a part of the Potentate’s Ceremonial and Gala in Rochester. It is so impressive to see just how many Nobles and their Ladies

are involved with Osman. It was so impressive to see all of the different units that gathered together for the oasis and Dinner. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this event so successful.

It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead — and find no one there.-Franklin Roosevelt

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.-Thomas Sowell

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.-Dwight Eisenhower

If you would like the opportunity to join the Zagalas please contact me or any member of the club.

Chris Christopherson

Chris Christopherson

While we have many events to celebrate this year, we begin with a sad note. Our brother John Howard passed on May 25th at his home in River Falls WI at the age of 89. John, a “LONG TIME” Sheik, served during his entire life. John served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. In addition, he served our brother hood by being active with his lodge #109, the Scottish Rite, and was a member of Osman and Zor Temples. John was also active with the Order of the Eastern Star,

and Jobs Daughters.

The year continues to offer the Sheiks a chance to serve Osman. With Dave Roussopoulos, Steve Hoyer and Art Lemke serving our Potentate as Aids this year, the Sheiks have enjoyed making this a great year.

From the Winter Carnival, Circus, Ceremonials, and the Golf Classic, we have had a chance to REV IT UP!

Sheiks

Art Lemke, Wally Larsen, and Steve Hoyer

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Legion of HonorGreetings All Osman

Nobles and Ladies

Hope you all are enjoying your summer, and for parents like me, it’s school out and let the fun begin! (Help us all)!!!

The Legion of Honor had its first parade on June 24th in Rochester. We also took part in the ceremonial and the Potentate’s Gala on June 25th. Thanks to all of you who were a part of the busy and fun weekend. It was nice to have a great turnout.

Our next parade will be July 9th. We have Mendota in the morning then off to Lakeville that evening….step-off for Mendota is 12noon and Lakeville is 5:30pm. We also have the White Bear Ave parade on July 13th with 7 step-off.

We will not be having a meeting in

July, but will be going to the Saints game on Thursday, July 14th…..more information to follow.

Be sure to check the Osman for dates and times of upcoming events….there is a lot going on!

The Legion of Honor is always looking for new members. If you are a new Noble to Osman and are proud to carry the flag of our Nation, we would like to talk to you. You do not need to be a veteran to join. Please feel free to contact me or any other member of the Legion of Honor.

Have a great month! Commander,

Todd Swedberg

Todd Swedberg

Ill Sir Bruce Thomas laying a wreath at Acacia ceremony

Ill Sir Bruce with the Legion members

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Greetings Nobles and Ladies,

Welcome to summer and the parade season. It is in full force, and the Director’s Staff is ready to participate. Look in the Chief ’s Corner for dates

and times of future parades and also other Shrine functions.

A big thank you to Ron Clarstrom, Glen Anderson, and Randy Bruso for building the new novelty stands for

our circus. Also, a thank you to Chris Christenson, Glen Anderson, Ron Clarstrom, Randy Bruso and Ray Hobot for washing and waxing our parade vehicles.

The Director’s Staff was well represented at the Potentate’s Gala in Rochester. There will be more details on that in next month’s magazine.

On Monday, July 18th, we will be having our summer picnic at the Warehouse, ladies included. It will start at 6:00 PM, and the Director’s Staff will

be furnishing all the food and beverages plus some nice door prizes. We will be celebrating the “90 years plus” birthdays of 3 of our members. One who will be 99 years old.

We are always looking for new members. Remember, we don’t march in the parades, we ride. The photos were taken at the pig roast hosted by Mizpah Lodge #191 at the Croatian Hall in So. St. Paul.

Keep on rollin’ with the Director’s Staff, Kent Swedberg

Directors Staff

Kent Swedberg

On June 4th, the Masonic Lodge in Austin was the site for a Pancake Breakfast that was a fund raising event for Jenae Hackensmith, a young reporter at the Austin Daily Herald.

She has a very rare situation that has hospitalized her since mid April 2016. The event was held at the suggestion of our Brothers in the Lodge. Over $3,000.00 was raised as a result. Many

were involved, and we should be proud of what was accomplished.

June was the start of the official parade season, although we did participate in the Memorial Day Parade in Austin, and the presentation of a wreath at the cemetery following the parade (The wreath represents Masons, Eastern Star and Shrine). Unfortunately, the weather was not kind to us the following day. A heavy rain that dropped almost 1.5 inches in less than 15 minutes caused

severe damage to the frame for the canopy on our Band trailer.

We are in the process of trying to find a vendor to replace it, as the original vendor no longer makes one the size we need, but this has been difficult as the vendors contacted all refer to standard sizes, which doesn’t work with the size of our trailer.

Our annual steak / pork chop dinner was held on June 9th at the Conservation Club North of Austin. A good turnout with Potentate Bruce Thomas and his lady attending. In addition, PP Roger Berge, PP Jeff Olsen, and Divan Representation Sean Gardiner attended. Thank you for being with us it was appreciated very much.

Now it’s on to parades, with or without a canopy cover, we may be using patio umbrellas again.

Neil HansonBusiness Manager

Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band

Neil Hanson

Damage to Band Trailer caused by May 31st storm

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Rochester Area Shrine ClubGreetings Nobles and Ladies,

Well parade season is in full swing and everyone is busy! Plans are well underway for many attending MSA in Marquette, Michigan August 3-6. We always look forward to a great time and the opportunity to socialize with other Shrine units while raising money for the Shrine Hospital and Kids. Hope to see you at the many area parades and Temple parades remaining.

The RASC held its annual picnic Friday June 3rd. We had a nice turnout (60) and a lot of fun and socializing was had by all. I want to give a special thank you to Larry and Audrey Norte for hosting this event at their house. With all the rain it was sure nice to have everything inside the shop! Also thank you to the Dragon Patrol for sponsoring this event, and to the Dragons who missed the picnic to parade with Chang in Morristown.

We have a busy and event filled rest of the year ahead of us. The 2016 RASC calendar is shown below. We look forward to the continued support and participation from all of the Units, Nobles and Ladies to help to continue to make this a successful and fun filled year.

RASC 2016 Calendar

• July - No Meeting/Event

• August – No Meeting/Event

• September 7th Wine Tasting – Hosted by Zagalas

• October 5th Meeting

• November 2nd Annual Meeting

• November 7th Hufli

• November Herberger Days

• December 16th Christmas Ball

Fraternally,Dan Rasmussen

President

Despite the rain there was a good crowd

Ill Sir with the Past Potentates in attendance. Dick Thompson, John Perkins, Al Koenig, and Rahn Lund

RASC Picnic at the Norte Ranch – Carol Burnham, Tina Gregor, Shirley Wrubel

Larry and Ryan as “bouncers” of the bounce house while Ill Sir Bruce jumped around

Lady Elvie Thompson and Stephanie Norte rolling around in the bounce house

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Greetings fellow Nobles and Ladies!

With July here now, we’re well into our parade season and we’ve really been hitting the streets! Thank you fellow dragons for

keeping Chang out there for all to enjoy! The time you put into this effort every week is much appreciated!

We’ve adapted now to our new “home” at the Eagles Club in Southeast Rochester. After our first meeting there, we agreed that this would serve us well, for now, at least.

I thought I learned a lot my first year with the Dragon Patrol. How to set Chang up. How to take Chang back down. Patience (let Al get the tail together first…etc.). What our outside walkers do. And on it went.

I’m beginning to think I’m learning MORE now that I’m president.

Naturally. I’ve had to learn how to run a meeting. The trick there is to just sit back, keep quiet and let the guys who really know what they’re doing take care of things!

But now that we’re well into parade season, I’ve learned a number of other things. Like that I need to just keep my mouth shut when it comes to giving

directions…IF I don’t know where I’m going! Right Bert?! And to MAKE SURE that I put everything back in the trailer before we head out on the parade route, or go back home! Right Dale?!

And now some thank yous:

I’ve developed an even greater appreciation for Al Shulfelt, who is in the tail for virtually every parade, now that I’ve had to do it once. Doug Brick will agree. Thank you Al!

I also appreciate:

*Bert Aikens for being an outside walker in some parades already this year. I know that makes him feel good and it makes us feel good, too. Thank you Bert!

*All the telephone calls that Bill Hubbard makes to line up parade participants each week. Thank you Bill!

*Bob Pavek for all his years of driving the cart. Great job, and thank you Bob! You continue to be an integral part of our unit!!!

*And all that Art Pavlish does for our unit, and for me, each week and each month, not only in assisting me with items for this column, but for keeping me on track. Thank you Art!

Thank you, also, to all of the unit members who attended the visitation and/or the funeral for Noble and Dragon Patrol member Dick Navratil in

Pine Island. That was a very nice service and we were proud to participate in the honor guard afterward.

Finally, some reminders:

*We still need members to sign up for some of the parades! We’d like to send a full unit out there each time, if possible, meaning 2 or more outside walkers! Hopefully, you can help us out as we take on the second half of our parade season. Check your schedules and the parade schedule and give Bill Hubbard a call if you haven’t already signed up! Remember why we are doing this, gentlemen!

*Our next Stated Meeting is set for Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club.

Let’s continue to rev it up in 2016!

Fraternally yoursMike Smith

Mike Smith

Dragon Patrol

The Dragon Patrol made for quite a sight at their first parade of the season in May in Preston. Back: Jerry Korstad, Tim Bass, Brent Kisro,

Bob Pavek, Dan Rasmussen, Al Shufelt, Bill Hubbard, Chris Koenig, Bert Aikens. Kneeling: Mike Smith and Jake Rasmussen

Our first Dragon meeting at the Eagles Club. Clockwise from left: Bert Aikens, Divan Rep Ryan Colligan, Doug Brick, Chris Koenig, Bill Hubbard, Ill Sir Bruce Thomas, Ron Lamkin, Art Pavlish, Mike Smith, and Tim Bass.

The fans catching a little Chang breath in Arcadia

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Greetings Nobles of Zuhrah and Osman!

I am sorry to write that I missed the June article for the East Central Shrine Club, but I am happy to say my wife and I were in Maui the first couple of weeks of May, so I missed the due date. While in Maui, a person was attacked and killed by a shark in the area where we usually go. We didn’t even go up to our knees in that area. But the rest of the trip was great.

In my articles I invite everyone who wants to have a good meal and great companionship, to come to the ECSC dinners. It’s a group of Shriners - Osman and Zuhrah Nobles, wives and

widows - plus, if anyone wants to invite a friend to have dinner with us that’s okay too. As a matter of fact, if you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Mason, come to dinner with our group and introduce your friend to your Brother Masons. I am sure that person would be impressed and if you are not a member of the ECSC you will be too.

The next dinner meeting will be Thursday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. on the St. Croix Paddle Boat, 525 S. Main Street, Stillwater. The cost this year is $28.25 a person for a cruise on the St Croix and a BBQ Rib dinner and all the fix’s. All sorts of beverages are available

too. Come out to the paddle boat ride and have some fun with a great group of people. All Shriners - Osman and Zuhrah are invited. It is usually a little breezy, so we will not wear a fez for the outing. It is a good time for members to wear their OZ shirts. Also, depending on the weather, a light jacket might be advisable too. We hope to see you for an evening of good food and fun.

To make reservations: All reservations are made by you to the St. Croix Paddle Boat & Packet Company 651.430.1234 or www.stillwaterboats.com.

David RahmPresident

East Central Shrine Club

DAYLIGHT LODGE #348 LOCATED AT THE ROSEVILLE MASONIC CENTER OFF HAMLINE AVE

AND CTY RD. B2. WE MEET AT NOON ON THE 1ST.& 3RD, WEDNESDAY OF EVERY

MONTH FOR LUNCH, WE DON'T GO DARK IN THE SUMMER! LODGE MEETING OR SOCIAL FUNCTION START AT 1:00 PM FOLLOWING LUNCH. WE MEET DURING THE DAY FOR THOSE WHO DON'T CARE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. WE HAVE ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND OUR MEMBERS NEVER HAVE TO

WORRY ABOUT BEING DROPPED IF THEY " CAN'T " PAY THEIR DUES. CONTACT SEC'Y FRANK KING AT 651-774-0997, [email protected] OR

WB STEPHEN OIAN AT 651-210-2256, [email protected]

July BirthdaysChester Affolter • Randall Alexander • Vernon Anderson • Jon Asplund • Clarence Ayers • Frederick Baisch • Clair Baker •

Robert Baldinger • William Bale • Charles Baltos • Bradley Batdorf • Michael Bender • Mark Benson • Thomas Berg • David Berg • P.P. James Berg • Rodney Beyer • Douglas Brick • Donavon Campbell • Alan Christofk • John Converse • Robert

Dammen • Karl Doffing • O’Brien Doyle Jr. • James Drahos • Robert Eddy • Gordon Eddy • Stuart Ekblad • Bradford Everling • Greg French • Steven Freyberg • Foster Hackett III • Ray Hangge • William Harper • P.P. David Hawkins • Danile Hernandez • Paul Himmler DDS • Leonard Hislop • Edward Hoeve • Barry Hofecker Jr. • Steve Hoyer • William Hubbard • Mark Hughes •

Leonard Jansen • Dale Johnson • Merrill Johnson • Robert Johnson • Dean Johnson • Jerry Johnson • Davin Johnson • Jeffrey Keehn • Harold King • Ronald Kjelsberg • Jerry Korstad • Clarence Law • Arthur Lesage • James Limoseth • William Lindholm

• Mark Livermore • Jerald Loper • Charles Luman • Stanley Lundmark • John Magel • Hoyt McIntyre • David McKinnon • Leonard Meger • Forrest Miller • Jason Mo • Daniel Nash • Patrick Nowland JR. • David Olson • Harold Olson • Robert Olsson • Lee Overmoen • Charles Paczkowski • Max Pecht II • Eugene Pedersen • Robert Peterson • Robert Petitt • Frank Plachecki • Charles Pope • Raymond Romine IV • Bruce Ryan • Isadore Saide • Peter Sargent • Zachary Schmitz • Leonard Schrade • Erice Seaberg • Robert Sellers • Reggie Shones • Daniel Skoog • Michael Smith • Phillip Soderberg • Peter Solt • Robert Stedman • Kent Swedberg • Leslie Swenson • Ralph Tvrdik • David Vine • Otto Volkert • Clifford Warling • Joseph Warling • Roy Watson •

Doug Weisbrod • Earl West • P.P. Michael Wilk • Frank Wilkins Jr • Gregory Ziemer • James Zwiener

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Albert Lea Albert Lea 7/3 Sun pendingAlexandria Calliope Bemidji 7/3 Sun 11:00 AM& 4-wheelersMighty Mites Augusta 7/3 Sun pendingRochester Cycle Patrol Augusta 7/3 Sun 1:30 PMAlbert Lea Austin 7/4 Mon 11:00 AMAlbert Lea Blooming Prairie 7/4 Mon 2:30 PMAlbert Lea Cars Northwood 7/4 Mon Albert Lea Cars Blooming Praire 7/4 Mon Alexandria Calliope Park Rapids 7/4 Mon 2:00 PM& 4-wheelersMankato T-Birds St Peter 7/4 Mon pendingMankato T-Birds Elysian 7/4 Mon pendingMankato T-Birds Vernon Center 7/4 Mon 5:00 PMMighty Mites Cannon Falls 7/4 Mon pendingMighty Mites Eagan 7/4 Mon Rochester Cycle Patrol Austin 7/4 Mon 11:00 AMRochester Cycle Patrol Blooming Prairie 7/4 Mon 2:30 PMRochester Cycle Patrol Stewartville 7/4 Mon 6:30 PMRochester Dragon Austin 7/4 Mon 9:00 AMAlexandria Calliope Henning 7/8 Fri 5:00 PM& 4-wheelersMankato T-Birds Madelia 7/8 Fri pendingRochester Cycle Patrol Mazeppa 7/8 Fri 7:00 PMAlbert Lea N Mankato 7/9 Sat 11:00 AMAlbert Lea New Richland 7/9 Sat pendingMankato T-Birds N. Mankato 7/9 Sat pendingOsman Cycle Corps Litchfiels 7/9 Sat TEMPLE PARADE Lakeville 7/9 Sat 4:00 PMAlexandria Calliope Menahga 7/9 Sat 6:00 PM& 4-wheelersRochester Cycle Patrol Trempealeau 7/10 Sun 2:00 PMAlbert Lea Minnesota Lake 7/13 Wed 7:00 PMMankato T-Birds Minnesota Lake 7/13 Wed pendingTEMPLE PARADE White Bear Ave 7/13 Wed 5:30 PMMankato T-Birds Welcom 7/16 Sat 4:00 PM

Rochester Dragon Belle Plaine 7/16 Sat 9:00 AMAlexandria Calliope Ashby 7/16 Sat 6:00 PM& 4-wheelersAlexandria Calliope Battle Lake 7/16 Sat 6:00 PM& 4-wheelersMankato T-Birds Hopkins 7/17 Sun pendingMighty Mites Hastings 7/17 Sun pendingRochester Dragon Hastings 7/17 Sun 9:00 AMAlbert Lea Madison Lake 7/23 Sat 1:00 PMAlbert Lea Truman 7/23 Sat 5:00 PMMankato T-Birds Madison Lake 7/23 Sat pendingMankato T-Birds Truman 7/23 Sat pendingMighty Mites Truman 7/23 Sat pendingAlbert Lea Montgomery 7/24 Sun 12:00 PMAlbert Lea Cars Montgomery 7/24 Sun 11:00 AMMankato T-Birds Montgomery 7/24 Sun pendingRochester Dragon Montgomery 7/24 Sun 9:15 AMAlexandria Calliope Glenwood 7/31 Sun 12:00 PM& 4-wheelersMighty Mites Little Canada 7/31 Sun pendingAlexandria Calliope Glenwood 7/31 Sun 12:00 PM& 4-wheelersMSA Marquette, MI 8/4 Thur 4:00 PMMSA Marquette, MI 8/6 Sat 9:00 AMAlexandria Calliope Watkins 8/6 Sat 9:30 AM& 4-wheelersAlbert Lea Lanesboro 8/7 Sun 1:30 PMMighty Mites Kasson 8/9 Tue pendingAlbert Lea Chatfield 8/13 Sat 1:00 PMAlbert Lea Cars Chatfield 8/13 Sat 12:00 PMMighty Mites Chatfield 8/13 Sat Rochester Dragon Lonsdale 8/13 Sat 10:45 AMAlexandria Calliope Parkers Prairie 8/14 Sun 11:00 AM& 4-wheelersAlbert Lea Cars Kenyon 8/20 Sat 3:00 PMMankato T-Birds Wells 8/20 Sun pendingMighty Mites Kenyon 8/20 Sat pendingOsman Cycle Corps St Paul Park 8/20 Sat 10:00 AMTEMPLE PARADE St Paul Park 8/20 Sat 10:00 AMAlexandria Calliope Kenyon 8/20 Sat 3:00 PM& 4-wheelersMighty Mites Goodview 8/21 Sun pendingAlexandria Calliope Donnelyy 8/28 Sun 12:30 PM & 4-wheelersMighty Mites Inver Grove Heights 9/10 Sat pendingAlbert Lea Cars Mantorville 9/11 Sun 11:30 PMMighty Mites Mantorville 9/11 Sun pendingTEMPLE PARADE Northfield 9/11 Sun 1:00 PMMighty Mites Bloomington 9/17 Sat Alexandria Calliope & 4-wheelers Bemidji 9/17 Sat 1:15 PMTEMPLE PARADE River Falls, WI 9/24 Sat 10:00 AM

ParadesReminder: your Temple dues need to be paid before you can participate in any

parades, as you will NOT be covered by Temple insurance.

A parade wouldn’t be a parade without Shriners! Here is a list of some of the Osman Units tentative list of parades scheduled for this summer. If you would like your units added to the listed please send your list to Doreen at [email protected]

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Morristown Parade

Members of the Rochester Dragon

Rochester Dragon Patrol bus

Mankato T-Birds

Tow vehicle for the Mankato T-Birds Steve Igou, Chris Johnson and Eric Mundt

Albert Lea Cars

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Hospital Days and Gala

Members at the Membership booth

Doreen and Warren Lynch with Cassandra Hanestad one of the Rainbow of Hope winners

P.P. David Park and P.P. Peter Ekholm inflating balloons

Congratulations to the 2016 Rainbow of Hope winners, Cassandra Hanestad, Cedric Parisien, and Sofia Tate

Rose West, Kathy Flicek, Cathy Sportelli and Laurie Miller

1st Hospital Gala

Mike Nehm with friends

Osman Nobles with Ill Sir Bruce at Hospital days

Anders Haugen with his two daughters at the fishing pond

Carol Miner, Chairman WGA Board, Marjorie Park, Past Chairmen WGA Board, and Elizabeth Ekholm,

Vice Chairmen WGA Board

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For additional safety tips, flyers and activity pages for children, visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/safesummer.

Should an injury occur, the physicians and staff at Shriners Hospitals can help. To find out more about the treatments available, visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. To make an appointment, please call 800-237-5055.

Be a Superhero of Summer SafetySummer is a time of playground fun, swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately, these activities can lead to a higher risk of injuries.

Did you know? Summer, knownas trauma season among public health and medical professionals, is a time when serious injuries and unintentional deaths increase dramatically among children.*

Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented with a few simple precautions. Shriners Hospitals for Children® wants all kids to enjoy a safe, injury-free summer. Follow some simple tips to become Superheroes of Summer Safety.

Playground 101 Take your children to playgrounds with shock-absorbingsurfaces.

Teach kids to go down the slide feet first, one child at atime.

Remind children to swing sitting down. Encourage themto wait until the swing stops before getting off.

Mowing Matters Teach children to never play on or around a lawnmower, even when it is not in use.

Children under 6 years of age should be kept insidethe home while mowing.

Children should be at least 12 years of age beforeoperating a push lawn mower and at least 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.

Fun on the Water Always have your children wear a Coast Guard approved,properly-fitted life jacket near the water or when participating in water sports.

Educate yourself. Complete a boating safety courseto avoid accidents on the water.

Always check water conditions and forecasts beforegoing out on the water.

Make a Safe Splash Teach children to never swim alone or go near waterwithout an adult present.

Remind kids to always jump in feet first to check thedepth before diving into any body of water.

Tell children to never dive in the shallow end of a poolor into above-ground pools.

Fire Safety Simplified Teach kids to never play with matches, gasoline, lighterfluid or lighters.

Do not leave children unattended near grills, campfires,fire pits or bonfires.

Always have a bucket of water or fire extinguishernearby whenever there is a burning fire.

Leave fireworks to the professionals.

*Safe Kids U.S. Summer Ranking Report, May 2007

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2 0 1 6 O S M A N P A P E R S U P P O R T E R SM E M O R I A L S

Warren & Doreen Lynch In Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand, Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert, Doris Plachecki & Nancy Fish

Wayne Longwell In Memory of Jerry Longwell & Richard K. Brown

Ann Erickson In Memory of P.P. D. Sam Erickson

Clarence Christensen In Memory of Marjorie Christensen & John Raymond

Michael Meyer In Memory of Erv Kooistra

Art Lemke In Memory of Shieks and Mighty Mites

Osman Cycle CorpsIn Memory of Dale Roberge

P.P. Frank Peterson In Memory of Beverly Peterson

P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson In Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson

Shirley McNary In Memory of Richard McNary

Dorethee Angel In Memory of Harold Angel

Tom & Diane Brockman In Memory of P.P. John Brockman

Esther Olson In Memory of P.P. Robert Olson

Russ, Ralph & Alan Christofk In Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather

Kathy West In Memory of Husband Earl

Christopher H. Kittleson in Memory of Howard B. Kittleson

Corrine Bergstrom In Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom

Barbara Korum In Memory of Darwin Korum & The Chanters

Tom and Rose West In Memory of P.P. Lloyd West- El Riad

Director Staff In Memory of Gene Dunn, Don Leslie & Eddie Smith

Pat Huber In Memory of Bill Huber

Sean Gardiner In Memory of Peter Kloskowski

Dave & Matt Lokensgard In Memory of Art Lokensgard

Marian Evans In Memory of husband Wayne Evans - Dragon Patrol

Nancy Harris In Memory of Austin Harris

John & Arline Thordson In Memory of Bill Huber, Warren Kemp and Wayne Clauson

Rich & Sharon Purcell In Memory of Elaine Boom & P.P. Earl Holcomb

Henry Gleason In Memory of Father Charles R. Gleason & Grandfather Henry L. Millis

LuWana (Lu) Gerads In Memory of my Husband Edward (Ed) Gerads

Trudy Harper In Memory of Oscar M. Olin

S U P P O R T E R SDennis & Elaine BoomBob & Amy Hering -ZorArt & Janice LingoArt LemkeStephen Oian and Lady CarolynHeather Krastins Lambert PQCannon Valley SCHerb & Marcia BernickMat-Sha Temple No. 62 Daughters of the NileOsman ProvostJim & Dianna HerriottP.P. John & Pat PerkinsP.P. Michael & Linda WilkP.P. Charles & Judee FergusonP.P. John & Debbi Thorstad - ZorMankato SCMankato T-BirdsRuss & Pauline ChristofkRay & Dianne Hobot

Chet HarveyRuss & Bev Boogren P.P. Jerry PlacheckiGary & Sharon WettschreckGeorge & Arline Carlson Legion of Honor Brian & Sue Sigstad Austin SC Austin Oriental Band Neil & Mary Hanson Alyn & Anna DullAlexandria SCP.P. Larry & Julianne Reimenschneider - ZorDavid OlsonVan & Jan KelloggBetty ProterLeonard HislopP.P. David & Marjorie ParkLloyd & Pat RogersP.P. Al & Anne Koenig

SUPPORT YOUR OSMAN PAPERHonoraria & Memorials are $35.00 and a Supporter is $25.00.Send to: Osman Shrine Paper, 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy., St. Paul, MN 55121

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Holcomb ~ Henry ~ Boom ~ PurcellFuneral Homes and Cremation Services

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Burial, Cremation, Memorialand Pre-Planning Services

St. Paul Chapel536 N. Snelling Ave.St. Paul, MN 55104651-646-2844 North Chapel515 515 Hwy 96 W.Shoreview, MN 55126651-482-7606

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OFFICERSPresident:Mike [email protected]

Vice President:Steve [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer:Chris [email protected]

CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUBALBERT LEA CARSLynn Davis, [email protected]

ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Pray, [email protected]

ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & 4-WHEELERSMike Denke, Captain320-491-8381 [email protected]

AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]

BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533

BOWLER BOYZ SOCIAL & CIGAR CLUBRob Hoven, [email protected]

CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBRobert Boesen, [email protected]

CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159

CLOWNSDarrin Johnson, [email protected]

DADDY-OsBrad Phelps, [email protected]

DIRECTORS STAFFRon Clarstrom, [email protected]

DRUM & BUGLE CORPSJoe Saad, Captain651-486-7743

EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDavid Rahm, [email protected]

FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBRaymond Anderson, [email protected]

LEGION OF HONORTodd Swedberg, [email protected]

MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBChris Johnson, [email protected]

MANKATO T-BIRDSEric Mundt, [email protected]

MIGHTY MITESBurt Rovner, [email protected]

NOMADS

OSMAN CYCLE CORPSPeter Staloch, [email protected]

PAST POTENTATESDon Harmsen, [email protected]

PIPE BAND Emilio Munoz, [email protected]

PROVOSTJerry Johnson [email protected]

ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBDan Rasmussen, [email protected]

ROCHESTER CYCLESJeff Ryan, [email protected]

ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLMike Smith, [email protected]

ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSJames Randall Sr., President507-261-0457

SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]

SPORTSMAN’S CLUBPeter Lokhorst, President651-335-5161 [email protected]

ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBJason Prodinsky, [email protected]

ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSSteve Mathews, [email protected]

WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, President507-454-7209

ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERChris Christopherson, [email protected]

ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERJon Asplund, [email protected]

ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERBrian Miller, President651-486-9253Email [email protected]

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Dave [email protected]

Vice President: Mike Yankovec320-493-0776 [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Metcalf 651-739-3653 [email protected]

CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB

ALBERT LEA CARSClarence Schroeder, [email protected]

ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Denke, [email protected]

ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & FOUR-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, Captain [email protected]

AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]

BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533

CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, President507-789-6399

CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159

CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]

Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed tomake a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the

deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) [email protected] or mail to

2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121

CLUB & UNIT HEADSPROVOST

Gary Winter, [email protected]

ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBLarry Norte, President(507) [email protected]

ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROLJosh Allen, [email protected]

ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDoug Brick, President507-254-6715 [email protected]

ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]

ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBRoger Robinson, [email protected]

ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSMike Yankovec, [email protected]

SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]

WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, [email protected]

ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERSteve Groteboer, President281 [email protected]

ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERRoger Robinson, President320-420-8142rrobinson@ global-continuum.com

ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDavid Gagnon, [email protected]

CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]

DIRECTORS STAFFRonald Clarstrom, [email protected]

DRUM & BUGLE CORPSDean Brown, [email protected]

EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDon Vaughn, [email protected]

FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, President651-459-8320 [email protected]

LEGION OF HONORWilliam Beslin, [email protected]

MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBSteve Igou, [email protected]

MANKATO T-BIRDSMichael Meyer [email protected]

MIGHTY MITESJohn Watson Crew [email protected]

NOMADSBob Golder, President651-777-3781Email [email protected]

OSMAN CYCLE CORPSDennis Sherwood, [email protected]

PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]

PATROLGeorge Carlson, Captain651-774-7793

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6 5 1 - 4 5 2 - 1 5 5 5Attention Club & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed to make a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the deadline (usually

around the 10th of the month) to [email protected] or mail to 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121

651-452-5660 • Fax (651) 683-0231

CLUB & UNIT HEADS

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CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES

LERNER & LOEWE’S CAMELOTPresents cc

• Sunday November 13th

• Dinner 4:30pm

• Show 6:30pm

• Cost $60.00 per person

Your check is your reservation.

Send payment to:

Osman Shrine,

2750 Sibley Memorial Highway,

St. Paul, MN 55121

Space is limited, so get your reservations in by October 7th.

Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas and Lady Teri cordially invite you to “Rev it up” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre with King Arthur and Lady Guenevere. The original play opened on Broadway in December, 1960 starring Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Roddy McDowell. Your ticket price includes a choice of entrée, bread, coffee, tea, water and milk. Soft drinks, alcohol, appetizers, upgrades and desserts will be available for purchase.

We invite you and your friends to join us for this spectacular evening. Seating on first come, first serve basis. Please indicate if you are sitting with specific friends so seats can be assigned accordingly. Seating is in groups of 4 and 6.

Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to make your reservations early.

Osman Cycle Roberts,

WisconsinParade

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It was great to see so many people at Hospital Days. It was a wonderful event. The Osman Womens Auxiliary manned a Fish Pond for the event. Kathy Flicek, Cathy Sportelli, Laurie Miller, and I had lots of fun putting little toys on the fishing lines as they were thrown into the pond! Thank you ladies for helping with this event!

It seems unbelievable, but the Alexandria Shrine Club has once again had a power wheel chair donated to them for the children at Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. This is the third wheel chair that the Shrine club has had donated to them and given to the Osman Womens Auxiliary for the Hospital. These power wheel chairs are very expensive, and to receive three of them is just amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Viola Larson from Alexandria gave the wheel chair to Jim Gratias who picked it up from her and delivered it to us at the Hospital. Thank you so much, Jim, for getting this wheel chair and for delivering it to us!!!!

Just a reminder that the Osman Shrine Membership is sponsoring a

Golf Classic on August 28 with the proceeds to go to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. It would be great if everyone could support this upcoming event. If you are not a golfer, you can still join for the dinner. The next scheduled event for the Auxiliary will be a luncheon on Saturday, September 17, at the Cannon Falls Golf Course. We will have a speaker from Shriners Hospital who will talk about our relationship with Mayo Clinic. Please mark your calendar now; so, you won’t miss these fun events!

The Osman Womens Auxiliary hopes you all have a fabulous summer, and we will look forward to seeing many of you at the Parades this summer.

Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your Chairman, and thank you for all of your continued support to the Auxiliary. We would not be able to accomplish our work and make a difference in the lives of the children at our Hospital without your support. We appreciate everything you do. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Rose West, Chairman

[email protected]

651-459-3813

Wheelchair donation by Viola Larson of Alexandria, MN. Osman Divan Member Jim Gratias delivered

the chair to the Shriners Hospital

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Current needs for the Children at our Hospital

Colored knee-high socksRegular shorts – all sizes

All Toys:Baby Dolls, Legos,

Princess things, Super Hero action

figures, etc.

Class of 2016 correctionI would like to apologize to Justin Brown and Jordan Miller for putting their names under wrong pictures.

Here are the correct pictures.

Justin Brown Jordan Miller

Osman Membership Golf Classic August 28, 2016 - Sunday

Lost Spur Country Club 9-Hole Cost: $60.00 per person. Due no later than August 1st

CHECK IN AT 9:00 9 HOLE-SCRAMBLE-SHOTGUN START AT 10:00

SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 48 GOLFERS!! SIGN UP EARLY

Ladies are welcome

• Contests, with prizes, for each hole – no extra cost to golfer.• All players will win a door prize – no raffle tickets to purchase.• Post golf awards, door prizes and BBQ meal.• $60.00 – Golf, Cart, prizes, and a GREAT post tournament meal.

NON GOLFERS

• For non-golfers, you may join us for the post tournament meal at the cost of $20.00.

COME SUPPORT OUR MEMBERSHIP EVENT Sign up a foursome today, and i nvite more people to the dinner

For reservations or more info please call or e-mail: Wally Larsen – 612-240-9090 – [email protected]

Make checks payable to Osman Shrine Golf Tournament

Return this form and check to: Wally Larsen 2448 Beech Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068

Group Leader Phone # E-Mail: Golfers #1 Phone # E-Mail:#2 Phone # E-Mail:#3 Phone # E-Mail:#4 Phone # E-Mail:

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DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Today we’ll fly from Minneapolis (or home city) to New York City! Upon arrival we’ll be transferred to our hotel located right in TIMES SQUARE at the center of Manhattan Island. Tonight is a free night to explore our neighborhood and see how easy it will be to get around. You will also receive a DELI DELIGHT VOUCHER so you can experience a NEW YORK DELI for a meal any time you’re in the Times Square area. MILLENNIUM BROADWAY HOTEL, 145 WEST 44TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY (4 NIGHTS) DAY 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (Lunch included today) A free morning that may start with an optional early visit to GOOD MORNING AMERICA or the TODAY show. Late morning, we’ll take a stroll to the KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL where we’ll enjoy lunch together. Back in 1870, there were a number of Masons in Manhattan, many of whom lunched “upstairs” at the Knickerbocker Cottage. There the idea of a new fraternity for Masons was discussed and so the Knickerbocker is considered the seed pot of the Shriners. The Knickerbocker Cottage is long gone but the Knickerbocker tradition continues in a hotel that was first built in 1906, closed, and now just reopened in 2015. Today’s included lunch will be “upstairs” where we can reflect on what we as Shriners stand for some 125 years later. Following lunch, we’ll meet our NEW YORK TOUR GUIDE for an informative motor coach tour of Manhattan—East side, West side, all around the town! This evening time to explore our neighborhood of Times Square on your own and perhaps enjoy one of the many local pubs located just outside the hotel. DAY 3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (Lunch and Dinner included today) Another opportunity to walk over to GMA or the Today show this morning if you would like. Later this morning, we will leave by motor coach for a short ride to Pier 83 for our CIRCLE ISLAND CRUISE with a light lunch included onboard. This cruise will give you the best views of the STATUE OF LIBERTY and ELLIS ISLAND. It sails around Manhattan Island so you’ll be on the Hudson & East Rivers, under the Brooklyn Bridge and sail by the UN Buildings and Yankee Stadium. This evening, we’ll enjoy dinner at THE VIEW, the only revolving restaurant in Times Square. Following dinner, we’ll be attending the Broadway production of “ON YOUR FEET!” --the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two people who believed in their talent, their music and each other, and became an international sensation! “ON YOUR FEET!” is truly a show made for the lights and energy of Broadway! DAY 4, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 After breakfast on your own, join your tour director on the NY SUBWAY to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. This will be a somber time as you pay tribute to those lost in the terrorist attacks in 2001. You may also want to sign up for an OPTIONAL visit to the observation decks of #1 World Trade Center—floors 100, 101 & 102. The views are spectacular! After dinner on your own back in Times Square, we will enjoy the Broadway performance of “ALADDIN” and his magic carpet. “ALADDIN” is a wonderful story that we all remember from our childhood! DAY 5, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 (Lunch included today) Following check-out at the hotel, we will walk across Broadway to Carmine’s on 44th St., New York’s legendary family-style Italian restaurant for an included lunch. Following lunch, we’ll be transferred to our New York City airport for our return flight home. Now we’ll have time to reflect on all the fellow Shriners we met on the trip and how friendly NYC can be - WOW!

October 12-16, 2016

NEW YORK CITY

with your Potentate, Bruce Thomas and Lady Terri

5 Days/4 Nights

Deli Delight Voucher at The Cranberry Deli Broadway performances, Aladdin & On Your Feet Manhattan Island city tour 9/11 Memorial and Museum Dress attire: smart casual Luggage handling for one suitcase

INCLUDED IN YOUR NEW YORK CITY TOUR: Escorted by 4 Seasons Vacations Staff Round trip Delta Airlines flights Minneapolis to New York City 4 nights’ accommodations at the Millennium Broadway Hotel Lunch at Knickerbocker Hotel Harbor cruise with lunch Dinner at The View Lunch at Carmine’s on Broadway

One World Observatory (optional)

Broadway performance of “On Your Feet”

It’s that kind of trip! Cruise the Hudson & East Rivers

Broadway performance of “Aladdin”

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Complete and submit with $500.00 per person deposit plus insurance, if purchasing.

NEW YORK CITY TOUR

October 12-16, 2016

These tours are operated by 4-Seasons Travel, Inc., (d.b.a. 4-Seasons Vacations, Inc.) P.O. Box 851, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (hereafter 4-Seasons) and acts only as agent for tour members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. 4-Seasons reserves the right in its sole discretion to make itinerary changes and is not responsible to any person for expense, loss of time or money or other circumstances resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements made by it for tour members. Rates quoted are based upon tariffs and exchanges current at the time of printing and are subject to change. 4-Seasons reserves the right to decline or to accept any person as a tour member of any tour at any time. 4-Seasons is not responsible for any loss or damages to personal property or for injuries, expenses or damages whatsoever incurred or claimed by tour members. 4-Seasons reserves the right to cancel a tour at its discretion should it become necessary and all monies would be refunded, thus releasing 4-Seasons from any further obligation.

**SHOWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT: A deposit of $500.00 per person will be required at the time of booking. Final payment will be due 75 days prior to departure. Any reservations made within 75 days will require full payment. Deposits are fully refundable prior to 75 days before departure. CANCELLATION & REFUNDS: CANCELLATION RECEIVED: From time of deposit to 76 days..……….…….No Penalty From 75 days to 60 days prior……………………$500.00 From 59 days to 45 days prior…...…..………………50%* From 44 days or less.............………………………100%* *Of Total Price

HOTLINES

(507) 373-4705 (Local) 1-800-328-4298 (Toll Free)

1-507-373-1850 (Fax) [email protected] (Email)

www.4-seasonsvacations.com

PRICE PER PERSON Double Single Triple Quad TOUR COST $2,999.00 $3,769.00 $2,779.00 $2,669.00 INSURANCE 194.94 244.99 180.64 173.49 TOTAL $3,193.94 $4,013.99 $2,959.64 $2,842.49

(airfare included)

Name:_______________________________________________ (as it appears on photo identification) Address: ________________________City:_________________ State:_______Zipcode:____________Phone: ( )___________ Cell Phone: ( ) ________________ Gender: ______M ______F Date of Birth: _________________ Emergency Contact: ___________________________________ Phone: ( )_______________Relationship:________________ Air Seat Request: _________ Aisle ______________ Window Room Accommodations:______Smoking _______Non-Smoking ______1 Bed _______ 2 Beds Name on name tag _______________________________________ Delta Frequent Flyer # _____________________________________ Email __________________________________________________

Name:_______________________________________________ (as it appears on photo identification) Address: ________________________City:_________________ State:_______Zipcode:____________Phone: ( )___________ Cell Phone: ( ) ________________ Gender: ______M ______F Date of Birth: _________________ Emergency Contact: ___________________________________ Phone: ( )_______________Relationship:________________ Air Seat Request: _________ Next Room Accommodations:______Smoking _______Non-Smoking ______1 Bed _______ 2 Beds Name on name tag _______________________________________ Delta Frequent Flyer # _____________________________________ Email __________________________________________________

Cover your investment from those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Deluxe Group Plan provides valuable coverage at an affordable price and includes waiver of Pre-existing Medical Condition Exclusion if insurance is purchased with Initial Trip Payment (deposit). MAXIMUM LIMIT COVERAGE PER PERSON Trip Cost Trip Cancellation 125% of Trip Cost Trip Interruption $500 Trip Delay (Maximum $150 per day) $500 Missed Connection $1,000 Baggage and Personal Effects $500 Baggage Delay $20,000 Accident Sickness Medical Expense $50,000 Emergency Evacuation $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Included Travel Medical Assistance Included Worldwide Travel Assistance Included Live Travel Emergency Assistance

Visa/MasterCard American Express/Discover

are accepted

4 Seasons Vacations 130 W. Clark Street

P.O. Box 851 Albert Lea, MN 56007

LAND ONLY PRICE PER PERSON (airfare NOT included)

Double Single Triple Quad TOUR COST $2,279.00 $3,049.00 $2,059.00 $1,949.00 INSURANCE 148.14 198.19 133.84 126.69 TOTAL $2,427.14 $3,247.19 $2,192.84 $2,075.69

(airport transfers are NOT included)

PASSPORT REQUIRED

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Imperial Session, Tampa, FL

Club & Unit Meeting

Alexandra SC & 4-Wheelers

ProvostDirector Staff picnic

Rochester Merry Medics

Osman Shrine Picnic-Como park

Rochester Dragon Patrol

Temple Parade Lakeville-Pan-O-Prog

Daddy-Os, Austin SC, Austin Oriental Band

Temple Parade White Bear AveRochester Zagalas

To access the online Osman Shrine calendar please go to www.osmanshrine.org/node/3.

If you want to add the calendar to your personal Gmail account simply click on the Google Calendar button in the lower right and follow the instructions.

Upcoming EventsAugust 2016Midwest Summer Session - Marquette, MI – 4th – 6thOsman Golf Classic – 28th

September 2016Jesse James parade – 11thStated Meeting – 13thWomens Auxiliary Luncheon – 17thRiver Falls WI parade – 24th

October 2016Chili Cook-off – 1stPotentates trip – 12th – 16thAll Masonic Social Event – 22ndHalloween party – 29th

November 2016Womens Auxiliary Luncheon – 5thHufli – 7thClub & Unit meeting – 8thBig Tent Event – 12thChanhassen Dinner Theatre – 13th

December 2016Children’s Holiday party – 4thStated Meeting – 6thWomens Auxiliary Holiday Luncheon – 10thClub & Unit Holiday party/Parade to Glory – 13th

If your Club or Unit would like your activities listed on the calendar please contact the Osman Shrine office 651-452-

5660, [email protected]

Men’s Suits/Tuxes/Blazers/Sports Coats

The lovely deserts served

Donna Pavlish, Audrey Colligan and Audrey Norte

Connie and Jim Gratias were the host

Michael Meyer giving Anders Haugen more drinks to hand out

Everyone enjoying the Ladies Brunch Entertainment by Dakota Assemblies

Ill Sir Bruce Thomas and the Divan Everyone enjoying the entertainment

Members from Alexandria MN

Julie Olsen and Carol KooistraIll Sir Bruce Thomas, Jess Thomas, Nick Thomas and

Lady Terri Thomas

Ladies Appreciation Brunch

2750 Sibley Memorial HighwaySt. Paul, MN 55121

651/452-5660

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDTwin Cities MNPermit No. 264

Kenwood Middle School Donation

Teacher Dave Alvin and members of Osman & Zuhrah Shrine

Potentate of Zuhrah Adrian Skytland excepting the check from the Students

Osman members, Potentate of Zuhrah Adrian Skytland

Teacher Dave Alvin Dave Alvin and his students from Kenwood Trail Middle School

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