Moolah® Shriners

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February • Volume 79, Issue 2 • St. Louis, MO

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Jim Cain Imperial Potentate 2018-2019

2019 Elected Divan & Board of DirectorsDon Taylor...............................................................PotentateRussell Georgen...............................................Chief RabbanJoe Shivley..................................................Assistant RabbanMitch Weinsting.....................................High Priest & Prophet Richard Weber........................................................TreasurerDennis Kelley, Sr. PP................................................RecorderRobby Dirkers.................................................Oriental Guide

2019 Appointed DivanShaun Ruether.....................................1st Ceremonial MasterJack Melton.......................................2nd Ceremonial MasterPatrick Hensley, PP.......................................Director GeneralRick Pollock..............................................................MarshalMark Rethemeyer..................................Shrine Club MarshalGreg Dortch............................................Captain of the GuardChuck Stratton...................................................Outer Guard

Representatives to Imperial CouncilDon Taylor Joe ShivleyRussell Georgen Mitch Weinsting

Representatives to C.S.S.A.Don Taylor Joe ShivleyRussell Georgen Mitch Weinsting

Moolah Temple Association

Randall I. Ottinger, P.P................................President

James W. Smith ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983 Richard H. Haag .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988 Kenneth E. Myles...........................................................1992 Randall I. Ottinger ..............................................1993 Lawrence D. Jones ............................................1994 Douglas E. Maxwell ...........................................1996 Stephen F. Pieper.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997 Ronald D. Woods ................................................2001Albert Faulstich ..................................................2003Gale F. Bennington .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004John G. Smith .................................................2005Merle R. Truckenmiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Lester “Al” Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007Frank “Pancho” Windler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009William I. Drake ................................................2010James C. Brandenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011Andrew Metzger .................................................2012Patrick Hensley ................................................2013Dennis Kelley ......................................................2014David Dieckhaus............................................................2015Lenny Martin..................................................................2016Dean Isbell.....................................................................2017Kyle McEvoy.................................................................2018

Director General

Assistant Directors General

Potentate’s AidesRich Viner, Chief AideWallace BowmanWilliam Bradford Michael DavisKyle EckhardtGary FangerGale GoingHarold HargissDale HeiseGary HollandDave HopeBill HueyAdam IwanowDick LongDennis MartinMatthew MayerRichard MayerJohn McDougal

Patrick McEvoyMatt NiedringhausTim RadleyRichard RammelsburgBrandon RareyMike ReeseDave SchmuckerJohn SpraulAlan ThalCasey ThompsonDon WanderBud Waters

Potentate’s Personal AidesArt BardmassGreg HeinsKevin HeinsDave JacobiRon ReynoldsRandy SchmidtRon Taylor

Shrine Club AidesCape SCJoe SinningCapital SCBenjamin DennisonJim TrammelDaniel Boone SCDon Newman, Jr. ECMO SCD. Bryan EatonDennis EatonJohn HagertyFour Rivers SC Eugene HopwoodJoachim SC Logan SantschiLittle Dixie SCScott HuntJohn Lowry

Moolah Appointed PositionsDavid Dieckhaus, PP................................................AlmonerDavid Dieckhaus, PP.....................Ambassador Co. ChairmanDennis Kelley, PP.......................Ambassador Co. Chairman Wayne Price.............................................Building ChairmanRon Reynolds......................................................... ChaplainMark Rethemeyer...........................Clinic Referral ChairmanSteven Pieper, PP...............Donor Relations Co-ChairmanKenneth Myles, PP................Donor Relations Co-ChairmanTed Dearing.................................................General CounselDavid Jacobi, Sr......................Grand Lodge RepresentativeJoe Shivley............................................Insurance CommitteeAl Earls..............................................License Plate DirectorDavid Schmucker................Memorial Brick Walk ChairmanJeff Kittsmiller, Sr...........................Membership ChairmanDennis Burkholder.....................Public Relations ChairmanJim Tracy...................................................Technical Advisor

Moolah Shrine CircusRussell Georgen...........................................Circus ChairmanRon Reynolds...............................................Circus Director

Wayne Price...................................Parade Marshal EmeritusRichard Sopp.................................Parade Marshal EmeritusJack Morrison................................Parade Marshal EmeritusMark Rethemeyer..........................Circus Director Emeritus

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Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96Past Imperial PotentatePast Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees 2009-2015

Shriners Hospital for Children

St. Louis 314-432-3600

Executive Board of GovernorsGale Bennington, PP.........................................ChairmanDavid B. Schneidewind..........................Vice ChairmanTim Evans........................................................TreasurerAdrian Croissant.............................................Secretary

Appointed Board of GovernorsDavid Dieckhaus, P.P. Gale Bennington, P.P. Robert Berry Scott Link

Associate MemberDean Isbell, PP

Emeritus MembersLester “Al” Greene, P.P., Ron P. Krueger IIStephen K Lambright, Gene McNary*, Douglas E. Maxwell, PIPJohn B. Morgan, Stephen F. Pieper, P.P., John Schloot, James W. Smith, P.P.*Fred Caress, Ronald Risher*, Doug Bachman, Ted Dearing*, William Tracey, Charles M. M. Shepherd

*Past Board Chairman

Donor RelationsKenneth E. Myles, PP.................................Director, MO Stephen Pieper, PP..............................Director, St.Louis

Public RelationsDennis Burkholder

Emeritus Representatives Shriners Hospitals for Children,

A Colorado CorporationGale Bennington, P.P.

Lawrence D. Jones, P.P.Kenneth Myles, P.P.

Merle R Truckenmiller, P.P.

Moolah Temple Staff314-878-6301

Gale Bennington, PP AdministratorExt. 113 - benningtong@moolah.org

Monica Smith, MembershipExt. 100 - monica@moolah.org

Lauren Whittington, Graphic DesignerExt. 101 - lauren@moolah.org

Diane Kitsmiller, AccountingExt. 102 - diane@moolah.org

MaintenanceExt. 150

MidMo SC Rick UebingerKevin WorleyNemo SC Melvin GordonJack KairyMichael O’CheltreeMike ShulseSemo SCTerry BuntingGregg PricePaul RoseThree Rivers SC Justin DortchDaniel PhillipsJimmie SandersTiger SCAllen JamesPatrick TalbottMatthew Weinsting

Bernard G SteverJoe ShivleyWilliam Bradford

Patrick Hensley, PP.........................................................2013

Gale Bennington, PP.......................................................2004Dennis Kelley, PP...........................................................2014

Moolah Temple12545 Fee Fee Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63146Phone: 314-878-6301

Fax: 314-434-5393Toll Free: 888-9Moolah

Jerry GanttPast Imperial Potentate 2015-2016Chairman of the Board of TrusteesShriners Hospital for Children

Potentate’s Emeritus AidesJohn HewittChief Aide EmeritusCharles BakerDonald BaurRichard BraunRobert CallawayRichard Carlson, Jr.Robert DanielsMark DavisJohn DodgeAlbert EarlsDonald GabelBrett GrimmRobert GrimmRobert HolscherJames HubeliConrad H. Jacobi, PP

Mark LylesRobert MeansRaymond MooreJohn Morrison, Jr.Dale NagelFred PloughWayne PriceMark RethemeyerWilliam RossJames StahlRichard WattsMitch WeinstingKenneth WillDonald Worley

Dennis Kelley, P.P........................................Secretary

Living Past Potentates

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Nobles,

Here we are in February. The start of the year always brings the installation of officers at the Shrine Clubs and Presentations for the Units. We have been to NEMO, Three Rivers, Daniel Boone, Clowns, Guides and at one presentation, we were with Gateway, Yomo, Arab Patrol and Air Patrol. We also had the Clowns Trivia night and Superbowl Party. What a great kickoff to the year!

My pin this year has the words “Together We Are One”. I am asking for all of you to get back in touch with your Blue Lodge. I know many of you are still active there and I thank you for that. For those that have not been back in a while please give them a chance. By you helping them, we may just pick up some new members. If we support them, they could support us. My message is to get the groups to become one strong entity of Masons working together.

The Potentate’s Ball is coming up on February 23rd. Please get your reservations in. There is Hotel information available on the flyers and also shuttles to get you back and forth. The First Lady and I hope to see you there for a fun night.

Before you know it the Circus will be here! It is March 21st through March 24th. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we still need ads and tickets sold. We all know it takes a lot of people to pull this off and it is hard work, but with a great return. All Units, Clubs and Committees are urged to help with this important event.

The First Lady’s Fundraiser efforts are being put into the “Feztival of Trees”. This project is being kicked off for the first time at Moolah and will become an annual event. Other Shrine units, in several other states, are doing this and have been very successful for them and grows with each year. Oriental Guide Robby Dirkers and his Lady Pam have been instrumental in visiting Omaha to see it in action this past Thanksgiving and are working with First Lady Diane. This is definitely an event all the Moolah Units and Clubs can get involved in, as well as corporate sponsors and local businesses. It is getting off the ground with lots of excitement and enthusiasm. There will be information coming out in the next few weeks on the details.

The Ballroom will be getting a face lift in steps this year. We are starting with the floor and working up. I look forward to seeing the transformation progress through the year. There are many things that are needing attention. In order to try and keep costs down, we will be having work days and will be asking for help in doing some of the pre-work. Keep it in mind to try and help when we get the dates and times together.

The Sportsman Raffle will be getting into full swing after the Circus. Ill. Sir Dean Isbell is chairing this committee and is looking to make it the best year yet!

Thank you for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you at future events.

Fraternally,

Ill. Sir Don Taylor

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These we do not forget “Es Selamu Aleikum”

We do not lose the ones we love they only go before,

Where there is everlasting life. Where sorrow is no more. And there the soul will always live

and peace is everywhere. We do not lose the ones we love, God

takes them in his care.

December

Earl F Burkhardt

Rickard D Gwydir III

Ronald Hartoebben

Want to know something you can do every day that will certainly lead to God’s blessing?

Spend time with him.

God blesses those who meet with him daily.

The Bible says, “Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway” (Proverbs 8:34 NIV).

You don’t have to spend hours with God every day, but you do need to spend five, 10, or 15 minutes every day with him. Put it on your calendar and give that commitment the time it deserves.

What do you do during this daily time with God? Sit quietly and let God talk to you. Read his Word. Review devotionals like this. Pray about what’s going on in your life and the lives of others you care about. Talk to God like you’re talking to a friend—because you are.

But more than anything else, it’s about listening. Let God speak to you.

It doesn’t matter whether you spend time with God in the morning, the afternoon, or the evening. The important part is that you do it. Make it a regular habit of your life.

God will bless your commitment.

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2019 Shrine Circus UpdateRussell Georgen – Circus Chairman (636-459-6606)Ron Reynolds – Circus Director (314-732-2121)

The 2019 Moolah Shrine Circus committee is hard at work. Mark your calendars for March 21st through March 24th. We are getting close to our circus with the Billy Martin Circus.

Please get out and get sponsors and advertisers for our circus. All you have to do is ask.

You should have your Circus Tickets and Child Coupons by now, so let’s all sell as many as possible.

Coupons, yard Signs and bumper stickers are outside the Moolah Office if you need them.

We are in need of all volunteers to help at the Circus. Please come out and be part of this exciting time. There are many opportunities. Let me know if you want to help.

314-732-2121 or rdreynolds6@charter.net.

Our goal is to continue to make our circus the best ever, and to keep the seats full.

February Shriner of the MonthMatt Niedringhaus

Noble Matt Niedringhaus is a member of Noble Lodge 684 since 2011, and he joined Moolah that same year. Matt is a member of the Moolah® Hospital Reception Committee. and has sev-ered as President, Vice President and Chairman. He is also a member of the Moolah® Chan-cellors and Sound Unit. Noble Niedringhaus has served as a Potentate Aide and a membership committee and was appointed as an Ambassador in 2015.

He was inspired by Shriners at an early age; he was a patient at the age of 5 and saw first hand the kindness they personally made on his life.

“I just wanted to give back to Shriners for everything they did for me, something I will never forget and how they changed my life.”

The Public Relations Committee is proud to have Noble Matthew Niedringhaus as our Shriner of the Month for February.

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Hotel Reservations for the Presentation BallHampton Inn St. Louis/Westport for $99.00 per nightAddress: 2454 Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043Phone: 314-298-7878Check in: 2/23/2019Check out: 2/24/2019Hampton Inn does have a shuttle with the last return from Moolah being at 11:45pmFree Breakfasthttp://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/STLDSHX-122-20190223/index.jhtml

Courtyard St. Louis Westport Plaza for $72.00 per nightAddress: 11888 Westline Industrial Dr. St Louis, MO 63146Phone: 1-800-321-2211 or 314-997-1200Check in: 2/23/2019Check out: 2/24/2019Courtyard does not have a shuttle service

Drury Hotels for $81.00 per nightAddress: 12220 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043Phone: 314-576-9966Check in: 2/23/2019Check out: 2/24/2019Drury Hotels does not have a shuttle service

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Co-Chairmen:PP Dennis Kelley 314-324-6456 dksr815@gmail.comPP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8194

custom636@gmail.comTreasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582 dandmat3119@sbcglobal.netSecretary: Wally Bowman 314-484-6915 wallygloria@sbcglobal.net

“February is the month when winter seems end-less and you catch a cold that lasts for two days in children but two weeks for you”.

Congratulations to Don Taylor becoming the 130th Illustrious Potentate of Moolah Temple. He

and the Divan will provide excellent leadership for the up-coming year. A number of events are planned, and as Ambassadors we should support our Potentate and plan to attend. A bus trip has been scheduled for February 16th to the Tiger/Capitol/Little Dixie Shrine Club. There is no cost for the bus trip, but there is a charge for dinner. Bus trips are fun and there are plenty of drinks and food. Space is limited, so call Monica at 314-878-6301 for a reservation.

The Potentate’s Presentation Ball will be on February 23rd. Black tie or business suit is appropriate. The cost is $50 per person which includes appetizers, dinner and dancing. This is a night of fellowship and fun and is an integral part of our fraternity.

Don’t forget the Stated Meeting on February 20th. Encourage your lady to attend. An activity is planned for her while we attend to our meeting.

Happy birthday to Ambassadors who have a birthday in February. Come to the luncheon to celebrate. If scheduled, the luncheon will be held on February 8th. Call Wally at 314-498-6915 for a reservation or send an E-mail to: wallygloria@sbcglobal.net. Luncheons are always fun with good fellowship and good food.

Our Christmas party was very successful. There were 90 people present , several of which are Widows. We are always honored and pleased to have Widows with us. Illustrious Sir Kyle McEvoy was present to thank the Ambassadors for the support and work we do for Moolah. Everyone had an enjoyable time.

Several Ambassadors are in sickness and dis-tress. A call or a note is always appreciated.Jeff Kittsmiller SR. won the first Ambassador raffle which was a $500 certificate to Bass Pro Shop. He also was selected as Moolah Shriner of the Year. Congratulations Jeff.

The circus is very near. Sell as many Circus ads and tickets as possible. If we all do our part, we can make this circus even better than last year.

Answer to the trivia question in last month’s Cam-els’ Tales: What does the “S” stand for in Harry “S” Truman? It stands for nothing. His parents gave him a middle name of “S” after they could not agree on a middle name to honor the grandfathers whose first names began with the letter “S”

Once an Ambassador, Always an Ambassador!

Congratulations to the Elected Officers for 2019. An exciting year is planned so make sure your seat belt is fastened and tightened up..., Consid-er yourself Briefed.

Mark your calendar for MOTOWN Review, Satur-day, February 16th at Moolah Temple. This is an Air Patrol Sponsored event.

Mark your calendar for the Potentates Presenta-tion, Saturday, February 23rd. Make your reser-vations with the Moolah Shrine office and let them know you would like to sit with The Air Patrol.

Circus 2019 is just around the corner. Circus parade is in St. Charles and will be held on Saturday, March 9th. Following the parade, the Circus Kickoff will take place at Moolah. Circus 2019 dates are March 21, 22, 23 and 24th. All info is available on line as well as in the printed Camels’ Tale.

If you are not receiving communications – NO-TAMS. Etc. please send an email to moolahair-patrol@gmail.com so that we can get you into the loop. Lots of action, activities and excitement with our Air Patrol Unit and we would like - want you to be part of it all.

Dues for 2019 is due so please send your payment to our Secretary, Noble Chris Grau. Better yet, come on up to the Hangar and attend a meeting as well as catch up with some old friends. Maybe even make a few new ones. Hope to see you.

Tailwinds,Dan-ON600SR

Director: Dave Evans President: Keith Schilb Vice President: Tom Shumate Treasurer: Tom NelsonSecretary: Jim Gesell

The American Muscle Unit met on Wednesday, January 2 to paint their new room at the Shrine. Many thanks to the Musclemen who donated their time and expertise. The room looks great with the brand new large screen TV, new lights and new ceiling fans.

The American Muscle Unit will work with the Smokin' Nobles to conduct our Annual Memorial Day BBQ event at Jefferson Barracks on Saturday, May 18, 2019. This popular event feeds all our veterans and the hospital staff at Jefferson Barracks pork steaks, chicken breasts, cole slaw, potato salad, drinks and individually wrapped desserts.

If you have a muscle car you would like to show or parade, join us. If you do not have a mus-cle car but would like to drive one of the Unit's Mystical Flying Carpets, join us! The American Muscle Unit meets at 6:30 pm the first Wednes-day of every month. Our Unit room is on the same level as the office, in the SouthWest corner of the Shrine. We hope to see you there!

Captain: Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028President: Rob Boland 314-482-8866

Greeting to Nobles and Ladies!Follow us at www.arabpatrol.webs.com

Attention newly created Nobles and “Members at Large”. Please give the Patrol a good look. We are one of the most active units at Moolah and are proud of it. We are always entertaining new faces and our door is always open. Stop by and check us out. Step by Step we’re the “Best”.

You might have missed the best Officer’s Presentation of the year. The Arab Patrol helped host a four unit installation and party to celebrate the changing of the guard. Congratulations once again to all. A new dance floor is definitely needed now.

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Director: Dennis BurkholderPresident: Tom ShumateVice President: Keith SchilbSecretary: Jim GesellTreasurer: Dave Hope

The Smokin' Nobles Unit had a great year during 2018 recruiting new members. The Unit now numbers 32 BBQers! Welcome and congratula-tions to all our new Smokin' Nobles.

The Smokin' Nobles also had a very busy and successful year BBQing for Hospital Awareness Week, the Fall Ceremonial, and the Hospital Patient Christmas Party. The Unit will prepare many BBQs going forward, including the March 21–24 Moolah Shrine Circus, working with St. Louis Lodge #1 to conduct BBQs to pay down the Lunch Program deficit for the Pattonville School district, and

Please make your reservations ASAP for the Potentates Presentation on February 23, 2019. The Patrol always has a large turnout as well as a great time. We will try to sit as a group. Call the office this week! 314-878-6301

The Shrine Circus is here – Yes we have Ele-phants !!! Mark the dates! March 21-24th at the St Charles Family Arena – You should be selling ads and tickets now. Tim McCraw is our ticket Chairman this year. Sell Sell Sell !!!

Circus Parade is March 9th – Start time TBDCircus Kick Off to follow the Parade at the Temple We need Patrolmen to operate the Jail and sell tickets to our Raffle Item. We need volunteers to work the trade shows- Convention Center STL

RV Show January 1 – February 3 Home and Garden March 7 – March 10

Contact person is Fred Veinfurt 314-960-7787This is a great way to sell tickets and give out the children coupons. March 16, 2019 – We are planning to participate in the St Pat’s Parade Down Town. Save the date and dress warm. More information will be announced at the business meeting.

“48 in 2019” May All Your Marching Be On The Level”

“PROUD TO BE A MOOLAH PATROLMAN” – SPREAD THE WORD – JOIN THE BEST

feeding all our veterans and the hospital staff at Jefferson Barracks pork steaks, chicken breasts, cole slaw, potato salad, drinks and individually wrapped desserts on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2019.

The Unit is looking for fund-raising opportunities such as car shows at which to BBQ. If you know of any such events, please let us know. We are also pursuing a marketing opportunity with O'Fallon Brewing which may necessitate a meeting at their brewery for taste-testing! What could be better than BBQ and beer?

If you like to BBQ, join us. If you like to eat BBQ, join us! We train new members to prepare the grill and the meat, how to cook the meat, how to keep the meat moist, all leading to better tasting BBQ. Remember that the Smokin' Nobles Unit still has no annual dues for members! The Smokin' Nobles Unit meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm.

John Frederick (Barley) DirectorLee Mueller (Green Jeans)- PresGary Fanger (Duffer)- 1st Vice PresSteve Leassner (Slap-Shot) 2nd V ice Pres.John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba)- Treas

Great Trivia Nite! Thanks goes out to all of our members and their ladies for all the help. Everyone who pitched in made it a fun night not only for the party goers but ourselves. Looks like the Sneaker Fund, Transportation, Shriner's Kids Party and the Hospital will be getting some nice donations. This is why we do what we do. Is that a real sentence? Anyway you know what I mean.

Circus is coming up quick and the skits are looking good. Lots of guys coming to practice which means these will be successful. Several events that are coming to the Dome will need a lot of help making balloons and entertaining the crowd. So please sign up and be a part of these fun times and promote our circus.

We all had a great time at our Unit’s 50th Year presentation. Thanks and congrats to Green Jeans (Lee Mueller) for the excellent venue. Meal was great and the comradery even better. Great crowd.

Merlin (Tom Dolan) has hit some bad times in his life lately. It seems that his wife left him, his dog died and his truck was stolen. Because of all his problems he has turned down his opportunity to go to Disneyworld and MC the opening of the new Its a Small World ride next month. So I have created a Go Fund Me page in facebook for him. Please go to facebook and send your donations to Steve Kern and he will take care of getting the money to Merlin. I know he will be pleased with your generous donations.

So I was at the bar last night and the waitress screamed "Anyone know CPR" I said "Hell, I know the whole alphabet." Everyone laughed... Well everyone except this one guy.

Director Emeritus: Jerry L. Gaddy 636 458-8951Dir./Treas.: William Bradford 314-974-3084President: Barry Spitzer 314-239-8179 Secretary: John Glass 314-805-83761st Vice President: Jim Gesell 636 925-0098

The loss of a dear friend hurts deeply. Such is the death of Nobel Robert Lang. Bobs’ death was too soon and too sad to his family, friends, the Shrine, the Chanters and most of all to his dear wife, Lady June. June and Bob were to music what rhythm is to dance. Their mutual interest continued throughout their lives and the patronage to musical performances of every form was for them what dessert is to a child.

They met at a dance which Bob, while playing in the band met June, the band’s singer. Their interest in music of every type continued through-out their lives. Where music was, you could find Bob and June. People like Bob Lang live on in our memory as do all those so admired.

This is the time his Illustrious Sir Kyle McEvoy and First Lady Kerry retire from office. The Chanters very much appreciate their service and wish them every future happiness. He leaves Moolah in the competent hands of His Illustrious Sir Don Taylor and His Lady Diane. We wish them every success in the coming year as they guide us in that path of helping our Kids.

The Chanters future success is hinged on the guidance of our worthy new officers. Kudos to all retiring officers for making our time as pleasur-able as it could ever have been.

January was that type month we hope can be repeated in all months to come. SGuided by the worthy Nobel Conductor Jim Gesell we became

synchronized to the point of excellence. You’ll have to hear us at one of our future performanc-es to which you are cordially invited!

We Chanters thank all fellow Nobles for making our time as pleasurable as it could ever have been with such a wonderful organization as our Moolah.

Thank you all, God Bless. We Chanters wish that this year be your best.

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Gateway 500 is getting ready for another out-standing parade year and we are looking for new drivers. Have you ever thought about driving a go cart in a parade? You know all your friends ask you all the time if you drive one of those little go carts. Well we do and we want you too as well! Did you know that gateway has two unit owned go carts that our members can drive in parades and several for sale? Well we do but only members can drive in parades so that means you need to join Gateway 500 today.

Make sure you are joining our own Ill. Sir Don Taylor and his Lady Diane for their ship shape Pote’s ball. We are sure it’s going to be ARRRG-GGHHHmazing.

Our first parade of the season is going to be March 2nd. It’s Mardis Gras time so drivers tune up your carts and get ready to start your engines. It is go-ing to be another busy parade season. If anyone is having problems with their carts please let us know. We have members who have volunteered their time to help make sure all of our vehicles are ready for this parade season. As Don Taylor says “Together we are one.” Gateway is showing that by working together to make our unit better to raise awareness for our hospitals every parade.

Please don’t forget to join us for our monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month in the Gateway room. Dinner at 6 meeting at 7. Come support your officers and unit. See you then.

President: Bill BradfordVice President: Ernie DeClueTemple Coordinator: Matt SchoonoverHospital Coordinator: Andy MaineTreasurer: John SpraulSecretary: Jim Gesell

The Hospital Reception Committee finished 2018 with a flurry of activities, including the hugely successful Racquet Ruckus racquet-ball tournament on Saturday, December 1, our Christmas Party on Friday, December 7, the Fall Ceremonial, the Stated Meetings and collecting, storing, and distributing donations for the Hospital Toy Chest. As you may or may not know, this Committee took over responsibility for the acquisition, storage and distribution of toys to our Hospital patients when we moved from the

The Drum Corps is very saddened to report the untimely passing of our Director/Secretary, Rick Gwydir on December 14, 2018. Rick joined the Drum Corps in September,1982 and followed in his fathers footsteps and became an excellent drummer and instructor for other drummers. He never missed a parade or practice except for health reasons and kept us well informed as Secretary and recently as Director. The Drum Corps held a funeral service on December 18 under the direction of Jay Traxel and the Drum Corps Brass. Our deepest sympathies are extended to wife Andra and the rest of the family. The revised list of officers is listed below:

Acting Director - Dave GlennDrum Major - Dave GlennPresident - Richard WattsVice President - Christian WestermayerSecretary - Don BaurTreasurer - Dave GlennSgt. at Arms - Joe ShapiroExecutive Committee - Tom Wigginton and Bill VomundTCAA Directors - Jim Hubeli, Bob Atwell and Jay Traxel

Director: Fred Zurfluh IV 636-677-4573President: Dave ( Beau ) Sommerhauser

636-215-5318V. President: Jimmy Naucke 314-882-9997Treasurer: Dennis Kelly SrSecretary \ Scribe: Nicholas Sommerhauser

Well here we are past the Holidays and into Feb already, time sure does fly. The Circus is approaching fast and surely has everyone busy selling adds and tickets, Right? We need the help of all Shriners to make the Circus a success, ask friends, co-workers, neighbors and family members to help you fill seats. Remember to ask all friends that own a business about ads, its a wonderful way to advertise and for a wonderful cause. Again the Directors Staff would like to invite any fellow Shriners to stop by a meeting (first Monday at 6:00 pm) and join us for some fun. We are looking for a few good men to join the Directors Staff this year, if you have interest in what we do, stop by let’s talk . God Bless you All!

old Hospital on Lindbergh to our current Hospital at 4400 Clayton Blvd. The toys are given out by volunteers from this Committee to all patients attending the medical clinics, POPs patients visiting for their orthotics and prosthetics, patients getting physical rehab. therapy, Research Center patients, and all their siblings. This can add up to hundreds of toys every week, and approximately 1,000 toys per month! A huge “Thank You” to all those who have donated to the Toy Chest Fund this past year, including the Guides Unit, the Hospital Reception Committee, the Clowns Unit, the Swing Dance Unit, the ECMO Shrine Club, the Joachim Shrine Club, the American Legion Post 253 in Festus, the Nailah Court #107 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Mid-Mo Shrine Club, Happy Hours LLC, the Air Patrol Unit and Hospital Patient Party Committee, the Recreational Therapy Department at Shriners Hospital St. Louis, Bob Daniels, Bill Bradford and the many other individuals and groups donating their money or toys. Receiving a toy at the end of a Shriners Hospital visit is a big part of a patient's positive experience, and we could not make this happen every day without your help. If you would like to make a donation, please contact either Bill Bradford at (314) 974-3084 or Jim Gesell at (636) 352-5146.

A special “Thank You” needs to go out to Patient Ambassador Connor Maine and his family. Connor has consistently supported both Hospital and Shrine activities, including our Hospital Awareness Days, our Ceremonials, our telethons, and his own fund-raising events. Connor gave a wonderful speech at the October 24 MRI Network Group benefit that raised $22,000 for our Shriners Hospital! Connor even threw out the opening pitch at the Shriner Recognition Day Cardinals Game! Most recently, Connor conducted a fund drive where he collected toys for the Hospital in-patients (distributed by the Recreational Thera-py Department) and the Toy Chest (distributed by the Hospital Reception Committee Volunteers to out-patients). He also donated money to each group for the purchase of toys in the future. Finally, Connor attended our Fall Ceremonial to speak with the new Shrine initiates. In the absence of a Hospital Tour, Connor was able to share the purpose and mission of our philanthro-py. Thank you Connor, Andy, Megan, and the rest of the Maine family for all you do.

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President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942Director: Rich Schomaker

CALLING ALL RETIREES!If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you belong here on the THIRD MONDAY of each month. This is our regular business meeting date.

In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MONDAY of each month. On both dates we meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor of the Temple and play Poker or Gin Rummy. We usually play until noon and then break for our brown bag lunch; then back to the game and play until 2:00pm.

Come when you want and leave when you want.

A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you will receive a card attesting to your membership.

This is a good opportunity to get out of those “honey do” chores for a while.

TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US. Call any one of the officers above for more information.

President Tim Carlson 314-774-06791st VP Patrick Hensley 314-774-06792nd VP Vacant 3rd VP John Jaegers Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917

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* * * Circus Circus Circus * * *It is that time of year again; please join us at the Moolah Circus. Sell those Tickets and hand out the Children’s passes for one of Moolah’s Biggest fundraiser of the year and another way to show off your Shriner pride, let the public know what we as Shriners do.

President: Larry BrockmeierSecretary : James Fiete 314-968-0295

NOBLES - The Shrine Circus is but a few weeks away. The Provost Guard Unit needs a few NEW active members to assist in "Parking and Guarding" the event. The work is not hard and pays accordingly.

We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7 pm in the Provost Guard Room which is straight down the hall from the elevator (main floor) , second door on the left. It will NOT be locked. You DO NOT need a security license to join our Unit. (You may wish to obtain one after you apply for membership). If you are or are not a member of another unit, please give us a LOOK. When we are licensed, we do carry handcuffs but we also carry the key to open them. When we are licensed, we are required by law to assist a police officer who may ask for our assistance. We may not have the "fun" that other units enjoy, but we do understand our value and obligation to the Shrine and it's members.

Work hard, play safe, enjoy life, and always re-member that you are a Mason and a Shriner. As such, you should be an example of good charac-ter to those you meet each day. Your words and your actions should be examples of the values and teachings of your moral foundation which is your Faith and Masonry.

Director: Bud Waters 6 3 6 - 2 2 5 - 2 3 5 4President: Dennis Martin 6 3 6 - 2 9 3 - 3 3 4 8Vice President: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361Secretary: Dwayne Hepler 314-324-3453Treasurer: Charlie Haas 314-575-5020

We Dance So Kids Can Walk

February and March are busy months for the Swing dance and the Shrine, so relax with us on Friday nights and enjoy good music and friends. During the month of February we have four Friday night dances. February 1 and 22 are DJ nights. February 8 and 15 are band nights.

In March we have four Friday night dances. March 8 is a DJ night. March 1, 15 and 29 are band nights. March 22 is the Circus so NO dance on March 22. Enjoy Friday nights in the Oasis and please remember we are open to everyone, please tell your friends.

On February 8, we have Trilogy in the Oasis. One of Saint Louis premier bands will be play-ing a wide assortment of dance-able music the Friday before Valentines day.

On February 15 the Moolah Shrine Swing Dance is proud to present Charlie Mann Band in the Oasis Room. They play a wide variety of music on the Friday after Valentines day.

On March 1 Pennsylvania Slim is back in the Oasis with 50's, 60's, Jump Jive and Swing music for everyone to enjoy.

On March 15 Fanfare returns to the Oasis keeping the dance floor full of dancers.March 22 NO DANCE DUE TO THE SHINE CIRCUSOn March 29 Charlie Mann Band plays in the Oasis

We provide a cash bar and sell pizza by the slice while they last, at each of our dances. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. No outside drinks are allowed.

Admission is $6 on DJ nights. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Basic dance lessons start at 7 pm. The DJ plays from 7 pm to 11pm.Admission is

$10 on band nights. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Band plays from 7 to 11 pm. No dance lessons are provided on band nights.

If you are looking for a place to have a party with music, a dance floor and a cash bar, the Friday night Swing Dance Club is the place to be. Reserve a spot for 20 or more guests and we will provide a cake and reserved tables for your celebration. Regular admission fees apply. Just give us advance notice in order for us to provide a cake.

Plan a date night and join us for a fun filled evening. Invite your friends, too. There is plenty of room to dance on our 2,600 square foot dance floor.

Meetings, running the Shrine Gift Shop, collect-ing tickets and donations at Shrine meals, and other duties requested by the Potentate. Our certified members conduct BBQs at the Hospital for patients, their families, and staff and also provide tours of the Hospital. We help staff the reception desk at the Hospital during clinic hours in the morning, afternoon, or both, and addi-tional volunteers are always needed. If you are available, please contact President Bill Bradford at (314) 974-3084.

If you like to interact with and support your fellow Nobles and our Shriner Kids and their families, then we would love to have you join us. Because of the responsibilities of the Committee members at Stated Meetings, we now meet the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. The new Hospital Reception committee meets in the room east of the Shrine Office. We look forward to seeing you there!

May last year be filled with good memories. May this year bring you happiness, success , and fulfillment of life. Again , please give us a LOOK. Thank you for reading this message. JIM

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Director: Illustrious Sir Lenny MartinPresident: Stan Zurosky1 Vice President: Dan Coffey2nd Vice President: DJ HermenTreasurer: Tim CarlsonSecretary: Bill Pires

We are YOMO, the guys that “zing those little yellow cars” down the parade streets.

We are also home to the Speakers Bureau. This group is charged with talking to organizations about being a Shriner. Noble Rob does an out-standing job of presenting Shriners to organiza-tions. They also do static events where we have cars on display, for kids to sit in and take pictures of. Please contact any of us if you’re interested in having a visit.

Our Presentation was Feb 2nd for the incoming officers, along with our brother units, Gateway 500, Air Patrol, and the Arab Patrol.

President Stan has several fun get togethers planned for the year.

There are no parades scheduled in February, we will start our season the first of March, then go from there.

We are looking forward to working with Illustrious Sir Don, to make this one of the best years we enjoyed.

We have several parades and outings planned that are family events. We always welcome the ladies, and families to join us when they can.

We meet the second Wednesday of the month in the YOMO room. General fellowship and good conversation usually starts around 5:30, with dinner around 6 pm. The business meeting starts at 7pm.

Please come by to check us out, you WON”T be disappointed.

Director: Ken Wright (636) 288-1130President: Derrick Bruce (636) 634-5357Secretary: Wayne Mosher (314) 308-6556Treasurer: Mark Ballance (314) 795-5868

The Unique Motor Unit would like to inform everyone that we have relinquished our room on the 1st floor of the Shrine as of January 1, 2019. We are in the works of finding a new place for our mettings. If you are looking to join us for one of our meetings, please contact on of our officers

Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also a member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you may also be a guest at one of our monthly board meeting (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Sheiks Club around 6:30pm), we just ask that you call the Secretary or President in advance so that we have head count for refreshments.

If you hear or see a child or a family with a child that may be able to use the services of our hospital, please let them know. Our Hospital needs patients. * * * What is TCAA * * *As members of Temple Charity Activities Associ-ation, we help provide and assist Our St. Louis Hospital with some of their needs and request for the hospital and/or patients. Ask your Unit Rep-resentative or call Bob (636-675-4590) and we can come out to your meetings and give a brief talk. Who are the Unit Representatives? Each Shrine Unit can have up to 3 of their members to represent your Shrine Unit and can have a vote at our TCAA Monthly meetings.

TCAA has "HLP-KDS" License Plate Stickers for sale--only $3.00 each. Ask your unit representative.

TCAA is looking for “Corporate Donations", to ultimately provide necessary funds to support The Saint Louis Shriners Hospital. Please give Bob a call (636-675-4590) if you know a company with surplus items to be donated that can be used to sell.

Ever thought about purchasing ID Theft Protec-tion and/or Pre-Paid Legal assistance, give us a call and we have a program in place that just may help you out while also supporting TCAA.

The new Hospital is going well and here are the newer Hospital statistics:

December – Inpatient 24, Outpatient 707, Outpa-tient Surgery 45, Telehealth -

January - Hospital statistics numbers not yet available.

REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO SPREAD THE WORD.

PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.

for the time and place.

Our unit is gearing up for the Shrine Circus on March 21-24. We are out selling Circus Tickets and Circus Ads. We look forward to participating in the Grand Entries and helping out during the perfor-mances. We also look forward to the Circus Parade on March 9, 2019 in downtown St. Charles.

This is the time of the year that the Unique Motor Unit starts scheduling for our fundraisers for the year. We have scheduled, on our calendars, the Festival of the Little Hills in August, and the Oktoberfest in September. We are currently look-ing for other festivals to sell our Gus' pretzels. If you know of a festival that we might participate in, please contact us.

A big "Thank You" to Mark and Nancy Ballance for letting us store our festival equipment at thier home.

President: Dave Larkin 636-734-7718

Our monthly Dinner Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month and the extra bonus is that while the guys have their meeting, our Ladies have a great time playing bunko! Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 28th and come to JJ’s in O’Fallon for fun and fellowship. Our Ladies are always encouraged and invited to attend! Arrive for dinner between 6:00 and 6:30; we order off the menu and have separate checks. They have great food and reasonable prices. At 7:30 the guys have a brief meeting and the ladies play bunko. For those Ladies that have never played, no need to be afraid – it takes only 2 minutes to learn.

Whether you are a member of Daniel Boone, or not -- we would love to have you and your Lady join us. We’ll make sure that you are greeted when you arrive and that you’ll always feel welcome. If you want to join us for one of our dinners, no reservation needed – just show up!!!

The Capital Shrine Club began the new year with our January 2019 Nobility Meeting. During the Social Hour, our members shared with one another the wonderful events that had transpired in their lives during the recent holidays. We gathered together for a nice Fried Chicken dinner and our Meeting immediately after. We were pleased to have our newest Shriner, Noble Corey Dawson and his lovely Lady Michelle in attendance. Pres-ident David Perkins welcomed all to the meeting and the meeting continued in harmony and frater-nal fellowship. We are looking forward to the New Year and the wonderful things it has in store for us. We will have one more meeting before the 2019 Installation of Officers hosted by our neighboring Club, The Little Dixie Shrine Club of Mexico, MO.

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MenuChicken Cordon Blue

Roasted TurkeyScalloped PotatoesVegetable Medley

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Worshipful Master: Tony White 314-704-8394 tonyw290@att.netSecretary: John Schembri 314-878-4129 jschembri4129@gmail.com

We would first like to congratulate Donald Taylor who was elected to the post of 2019 Moolah Shrine Potentate at the December 19th stated meeting.

Noble Lodge sponsored a “family night” in the Sheiks Club on January 29th with fun, games, and a light dinner. We had a great turn out and all left with a smile on their face and joy in their hearts.

Looking forward:Noble Lodge #684 and Meridian Lodge #2 will be cosponsoring another Chance to Advice Class (C2A) on Saturday April 27th from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. So, if you know of an Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft who would like to be raised to the degree of Master Mason, please tell them to put this date on their calendars. More details to follow.

Mark your calendars for March 21st through March 24th! Noble Lodge is giving away over $600 directly to a person, Unit, Lodge, or favorite Charity. Full details can be found on our website: http://www.noble684.com\lotteryrules.

Event location: 2002 Arena Parkway (Formerly the South River Road) Saint Charles, MO 63303 1-1/2 miles south of the 5th Street Exit on Interstate 70. Less than 8 miles from Lam-bert International Airport and two miles from the Saint Charles Historic District.

If you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Mason, you can be the 1st line signer of your candidate’s petition. Only 1 signer of a Masonic petition needs to be from Noble Lodge, the other signer can be from any Lodge. Keep this in mind if you have a candidate. It all starts with you submitting the petition for your candidate. The petition (and $150.00 initiation fee) will be received at our next meeting, and your candidate will be notified of the next steps.

Noble Lodge now has a book rack outside the Lodge Room. It has various books and publi-cations about Masonry. Feel free to borrow anything you’d like to read, or if you have some books you’d like to donate, please do so.

To get the most up-to-date information on what’s happening at Noble Lodge, check out our website at http://www.noble684.com. If you have any questions, contact the Master or Secre-tary from the information listed above.

President: Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721Vice President: Patti Aaron 314-954-2803 Secretary: Kathy Myers 314-329-6049Treasurer: Kathy Kelley 314-503-8026

February is a short, fun month, so break out your RED outfits. Flaunt your red on “Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health”, February 1st, and on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.

We have something for everyone in February. For the sports enthusiast, we have a Super Bowl Party on the 3rd. For you Game minded individuals, we have Bunco during the Stated Meeting on the 20th. We also have something for the Party people; you will have a “ball” at the Potentate’s Presentation Ball on the 23rd. On the 27th we cap off the month with Temple Club, which is another opportunity to wear red.

It’s a new year and a new chance to expand Temple Club. To do this, we need you to invite prospective members to one of our luncheons. Be one of the first to bring in a new member in 2019.

Greetings from Nailah Court!We are having a membership boom! We are welcoming three new ladies to our wonderful organization. We are beyond thrilled! If you would like to join our fine ladies, please see any member for information.

We will be having our RADA knife fundraiser going in February and March. See any member to order some quality, American made cutlery. Guaranteed for life! We also have a Savers fundraisers running. If you have clothing, shoes, or purses that need a new home, notify an officer and we aill see what we can do!

Congratulations to new Illustrious Sir Don Taylor and his lovely first lady Diane! I’m sure you will have a fun filled year!

Here’s to hard work,Lady Lisa KennedyHigh Priestess

President: Billy Neal 573-864-4500Secretary: Patrick Talbott 573-489-3539

By Mitch Weinsting

Thanks to everyone that came out for the chicken dinner last month. We are going to try and do one of these every month on the second Friday. For February that will be on the 8th.

Don’t forget we have the installation of officers this month. It will be held on 2/16/19 in Mexico at the Elks Lodge. This is the same location as before and it is al-ways a good time. We have a bus planned and there will be plenty of fun and fellowship for the evening. We also have the Potentate’s Ball on 2/23/19 at Moolah Temple, this will be a nice evening with good food, open bar and fun entertainment. Plan to attend if able, there are hotel rooms available.

The February meeting will be 2/25/19. Folks start showing up around 5:30pm. Come out and enjoy the club and have a good meal and some cool drinks.

The Tiger Shrine club is located at 2315 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202.

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Legendary rock band donates worldwide hit song to Shriners Hospitals for Children

FOREIGNER has recorded a special version of its classic song “I Want To Know What Love Is”

FOREIGNER, the classic British-American rock band, has announced that it will be donating its hit song I Want To Know What Love Is to Shriners Hospitals for Children. FOREIGNER recently recorded the song with Kelly Hansen as lead vocalist, and they will be creating a new music video featuring Shriners Hospitals for Children patients. The new release is available for download on Google Play and iTunes as of January 1.

FOREIGNER is donating all sales proceeds to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The Mick Jones composition I Want To Know What Love Is hit the top of the charts all over the world when it was released in 1984, and is FOREIGNER’s biggest hit to date. It remains one of the band’s best-known songs and is listed as one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s greatest songs of all time.

“There is a spiritual undertone to I Want To Know What Love Is, and when you apply the lyrics to a cause like Shriners Hospitals for Children, it brings a whole new meaning to the song,” said FOREIGNER lead guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones.

“It’s hard to put a dollar amount on the value of this gift, but this is truly a monumental donation in our mind,” said John McCabe, executive vice president of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Participating in the music video will be an invaluable experience for our patients. The fact that sales proceeds from the down-load of this song will go to Shriners Hospitals for Children is a wonderful bonus.”

“FOREIGNER has been involved with Shriners Hospitals for 10 years, and we’ve been looking for a way to make a more meaningful impact,” said lead singer Kelly Hansen. “The lyrics of this song really speak to the qualities we’ve observed in the children here at Shriners Hospitals. The kids show this amazing resilience and happiness that really makes one think how powerful love is.”

www.showthemlove.org/

Article provided by www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org | Photos provided by fox13news.com

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Units & CommitteesName Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. American Muscle 1st Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley, PP 314-330-7028Band Every Wed. Jack Scherrer 314-644-5362 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Wed. 7:30pm Unit Room Dennis Burkholder 314-570-1904Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. John Frederick 314-541-4985DeMolay 3rd Wed. 6:30pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 314-991-1511Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. David Glenn 314-560-4431 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Dave Hope 314-406-0744Guides Last Friday Wayne Price 314-540-5859Hospital Reception Comm. 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Unit Room Jim Gesell 636-352-5146Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454Provost Guard 2nd Mon. 7:00pm John Ledbetter 314-229-5824 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452Sound Unit 2nd Mon. Mike Reese 314-229-3682Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Gary Fanger 636-697-5290 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. Ken Wright 636-288-1130YOMO 2nd Wed. Lenny Martin, PP 314-795-6561

ClubsName Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:00pm Shriner’s Hall Albert Blumenberg 573-576-7414 5701 Old Cape Road East Jackson, MO 63755Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC David Lewis 573-338-5537Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant David Larkin 314-734-7718Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Todd Inserra 573-631-2278Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Tim Hopwood 573-226-3239Joachim SC 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Shekinah Lodge #256 William Kohout 636-399-4814Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park Larry Mitchell 573-721-1288Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Paul Rose 573-703-4182Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Daniel St. Lawrence 573-772-2085Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Billy Neal 573-864-4500Tri County SC Last Tues. 6:00pm Masonic Lodge - Sikeston Chester Marrow 573-620-5479

Stated MeetingsJanuary 16thFebruary 20thMarch 20thApril 17th

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Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and meetings begin at 7:00pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for memberships.

Bill Stears 636-279-0888

Jim Day, Jr. 636-297-4953Paul Kempke 573-470-3329

Appendant BodiesName Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Lisa Kennedy 314-471-8003of North AmericaTemple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721

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To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Moolah Temple, situated in the Oasis of St. Louis, Desert of Missouri, I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in_________________________ Lodge, #________, located at _______________________________,________ which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the By-laws of The Imperial Council. I respectfully request that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.

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Print Full Name:_____________________________________________ Wife’s Name:_____________________________Birthplace:___________________________________________________________Birthdate:______/________/________Were you ever a DeMolay?________ If so, what was the Chapter name and location?_____________________Profession or Occupation:______________________________________________________________________________ Hobbies/Interests:______________________________________________________________________________________Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? Yes________ ______No______________If so, to what temple?____________________________________________________________ When?________________Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone: (_____)___________________________ Business Phone: (______)________________________________Cell Phone: (______)____________________________ Fax: (_______)__________________________________________E-Mail Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________Signature:______________________________________________________________________________________________

Initiation Fee: $100.00 (Payment must accompany this petition)Dues: January-March= $135 April-June= $110 July-October= $85 November-December= $2525 years of age and younger= $45 (No initiation fee)

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February2nd Gateway 500, YOMO, Air Patrol, & Arab Patrol Presentation3rd Superbowl Party8th Ambassadors Meeting Swing Dance presents Trilogy9th ECMO & MidMO Installation15th Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann Band16th Tiger/Capital/Little Dixie Installation Motown at Moolah20th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome23rd Potentate’s Presentation Ball27th Temple Club

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April7th LOS Installation12th Ambassadors Meeting17th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome19th Good Friday - Office Closed20th Scottish Rite Reunion21st Easter24th Temple Club26th Swing Dance presents Trilogy28th Grand Masters Breakfast

May3rd Swing Dance presents Backstreet Cruisers4th Spring Ceremonial10th Ambassadors Meeting11th Lincoln Driven to Give12th Mother’s Day Brunch15th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome17th Swing Dance presents Roy, Dave, & Denny18th Hospital Awareness Day22nd Temple Club 27th Memorial Day - Office Closed31st Swing Dance presents Crossfire