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Shrine Club Directory, 8Shrine Club News, 8Sahib Shriner’s Parade Schedule, 22Shrine Unit News, 18Thursday Luncheons, 30Masonic Digest, 32Officers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 44Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 45Sahib Shriners Calendar, 46

May 1 REPORTER DEADLINE 11 Stated Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 6 21 Club/Unit Head Mtg., 10:00 a.m. 30 MEMORIAL DAY / SAHIB CLOSED

June 1 NO REPORTER DEADLINE 9 Stated Meeting, 12:45 p.m., 6 11 Club/Unit Head Mtg., 10:00 a.m. 30 REPORTER DEADLINE for August Edition

Volume 35, Number 5 Sarasota, Florida May 2016

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!

SAHIB REPORTER May 2016

The Official Monthly Publication of

Sahib ShrinersShriners International

600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34232

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

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

Editor-in-ChiefEd Firquin

Phone: (941) 366-4449 ext. 305.Email: [email protected]

Staff Writer Editor Emeritus

Gary SchweinshauptPhone: (941) 356-5381

Email: [email protected]

Staff PhotographersBob Rodd

Phone: (941) 776-0937Email: [email protected]

Editor EmeritusGary Schweinshaupt

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

Staff AssistantWanda Firquin

The Reporter is dedicated to promoting the in-terests of Sahib Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shrine Burns Institutes and the Sahib Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry.

DEADLINEAll materials for publication must be submitted to the Sahib Shriners office no later than the first day of the month for publication in the fol-lowing month.

Text and images produced using computers may be submitted via email or on a PC-compatible floppy diskette or CD. Text should be submitted in ASCII format or in a commonly-used word proces-sor format. Photos, floppy diskettes or CDs from units or clubs will be returned to writer.

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

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by other Shriner publications. Requests for reproduction should be addressed to Sahib Shriners. Copyright © 2016.

SHRINE HOSPITAL INFORMATIONFor information or assistance in contacting the Shriners Hospitals for Children or a Shrine Burns Institute call:

National: (800) 237-5055 Florida: (888) 665-KIDS Sarasota: (941) 955-2494 Email: [email protected]

The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $125, by the Sahib Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.

For several years, Sahib Shriners had what was referred to as an “Angel Fund’ to assist nobles who were unable to pay their dues because of health, financial or age related issues. The “Angel Fund” remitted the necessary funds to keep them as current members, and to avoid suspension due to non-payment of Shrine dues.

This fund has been fully exhausted and there is no place in our budget to replenish the fund. This is where you can lend a helping hand to a fellow Shrine Mason, if he is in good standing within his Blue Lodge.

For your contribution of $20, you can keep one delinquent member from being removed from our membership rolls for another year pending his status as a Master Mason. You can personally select a member from the current delinquent list, or we will do it for you.

Please remember these nobles in need of a helping hand. Stop by the office and be responsible for keeping a fellow Shriner on the active list.

Sahib Shriners

“Angel Fund”

We can’t grow, if they don’t know!

May 2016 SAHIB REPORTER

Potentate’snotes

Here we go again. Another month, different activities, different events, always looking for something to attract you to become a more active Shriner.

Our Fair Director Butch Power ably assisted by Cliff Bloodworth did a great job and produced a beautiful display that drew people in with questions and comments at the fair. A “tip of the Fez” and a big hand for a job well done! Our club and unit volunteers did their usual great job and earned a few bucks for the group of their choice. Unfortunately, our Murder Mystery Dinner had to be postponed due to meager ticket sales and programs directly prior to and following our date. We will try again in the fall.

We have made the transition to a janitorial service and it seems to be meeting our needs. Our part-time janitor is working well and will ensure a cleaner and more welcoming building. The changes were necessary as our rentals are growing, and set-up and tear-down is needed in a timelier manner.

We are looking for ways and means to keep pace with building repairs and replacements and this is no easy task. Money, is as always, very tight! We are currently doing repairs on refrigeration problems, parking areas, canopies, overhead cover for our new van, and various smaller projects. It is an ongoing problem and if we fall behind we are in trouble. Our Five-Year Plan is our guide, as to priorities, and so far has kept up-to-date. There may well come a time when we call on our clubs and units to adopt a needed repair, but so far, we are okay.

Do not forget to join us at Sahib for a great meal in the Sahara Room! Things have changed, menus are improved and we have a whole new cook staff with different ideas to tempt you! May is a little quieter, but things to do and places to attend are still there. Try our second Cigar Night on May 6, Widows Sons annual concert May 14, our Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance May 10 and a Stated Meeting May 11. Your Divan will be at the Florida Shrine Association May 4 - 7. An easy month finally! Enough for now - support our temple!

Yours in the Faith, Carroll G. Scribner Sahib Potentate 2016



SAHIB SHRINE Contributions Made to Shriners Hospitals

Total Year To Date

Shriners Hospital ........................ - $ 36,163.41 Shriners Hospital - IMO .......... 200.00 6,190.00

Total .......................................... $ 200.00 $ 42,353.41

Contributions Made to Sahib Shrine Donations to Sahib ....................... 150.00 $ 104,333.43Donations To Sahib – IMO ............ 195.00 11,265.10

Total ............................................ 345.00 $ 115,598.53

SAHIB SHRINERS“HAWAIIAN” presented by The Greeters

LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE With Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, May 10, 2016• Social Hour – 6:00 p.m. • Dinner – 7:00 p.m.• Dancing – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m

• Choice of Entree:

13 - Patient visits to Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa 1 - Patient visit to other Shriners Hospitals for Children

Participating Drivers & Assisting Nobles:

Ben BlountBill BalkwillRon ConnerEd Cramer

Fred EllisJoel FurmanDennis JuddBob Martin

Paul PanteJim PinsonDorwin PulfordAl Racette

Bob SandersJoe SmedleyErnie Sturges

All nobles who are interested in taking part in the hospital transportation program are urged to contact Hospital Chairman Ken Clark, at (941) 313-9905.

Official Call

JUNE 2016STATED MEETING

THURSDAY NOONJUNE 9, 2016

• 11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship• 11:30 Band entertains• 12:00 Noon Lunch• 12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens• Balloting• 2016 Dues card and Fez required• No short pants

SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITALMarch Transportation Report

Ken Clark, Hospital Chairman

Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuityPurchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!Nobles – Hawaiian Attire (Bring Fez) Ladies – Commensurate attireMusic by “Jimmy Jay and J Men”No Ticket Sales after the Preceding Thursday Box O ce: 366 9, ext. 320

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

Hawaiian Ham with Pineapple SauceOR Crabmeat Stuffed Grouper

Official Call

MAY 2016STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY NIGHTMAY 11, 2016

• 6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship• 6:30 Band entertains• 7:30 p.m. Meeting Opens• Balloting• 2016 Dues card and Fez required• No short pants



Chief Rabban’s notesby Bill Balkwill, [email protected]

Recorder’s notesby Ed Firquin, [email protected]

As the days of 2016 seem to be flying by as fast as one can imagine, many of the visitors have migrated

to their summer homes. Although Sarasota County continues to grow in population of full-time residents, we at Sahib continue to have our membership diminish. So as our new neighbors move into the community step forward, greet them and invite them to visit Sahib Shriners. There could be no greater welcome to the community than bringing a new neighbor to Sahib. The lounge and restaurant have great meals and drinks to offer and just maybe you can get a neighbor interested in Masonry or Shrinedom.

I wish to say something to all those helping around the temple and grounds as there are fewer volunteering

their time to help. You few members and volunteers that keep the social activity and work around the temple going, and at times mistreated, sometimes yelled at and most of the time not thanked by those you are helping for all your work, a big thank you for all you do! Without you Sahib would not function and it’s becoming harder to find those willing to do what you do.

The Divan continues to work at new ideas for revenue production as the summer creeps toward us and the 2016 year continues. So, watch for ideas coming your way and get involved. Don’t forget that child within and I will see you around Sahib.

We just experienced a huge success with the 34th Annual Sahib Shrine Golf Tournament. The

tournament was held at Bobby Jones Golf Course and we had a great turnout. Lady Gail and I want to give a personal thank you to Noble Tom and Lady Norma Cunningham and to all that came and helped on April 9. It would not have been a success without you! From the efforts of all the nobles, ladies, volunteers, sponsors and our great golfers, we finished with a good fundraiser. Photos, winners and earnings will be posted in June’s “Reporter.”

Potentate Carroll Scribner and Lady Sandy, Personal Aide Duke Goranites and Lady Charlene and Lady Gail and I attended the Azan Potentate’s Ball in Melbourne, Florida. It was a lot of fun. We also attended Morocco’s Ball in Jacksonville, Florida with a western theme and Lady Gail and I got to wear our western fireball shirts

that Past Potentate Dale LaBell and Lady Donna gave us; we had a great time. “What time is it?” It’s Fireball time!

Your restaurant and lounge are growing stronger. As you know, we have had some changes with chefs. Chef Bob retired and is doing well, and General Manager Ed Shauan is changing the atmosphere. It is a fun and happy place to come and eat and enjoy each other’s company. We bring a lot of our neighbors and they enjoy coming in. Try inviting your friends and neighbors also.

The Rusty Mason night was a huge success again. Good job to the Past Masters that did the Ritual work. On the lighter side - when you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes when you are safe and happy, remember someone has prayed for you. I am proud to serve the nobility. Remember, support the Shrine and keep a child in your heart!

Assistant Rabban’s notesby Del Rawlinson, [email protected]

Hope all had a happy Easter. That being said, hope all returning to the north have a safe journey

home and we will be looking forward to your return in the fall. Before listing the events to take place this month, I need to encourage people to volunteer. We desperately need your help. Events such as Hillbilly Buffet and Pancake Breakfast are lacking support to the point that it is becoming hard for the few volunteers to keep up. These clubs and units financially help to keep the temple afloat. We understand some of you have worked these events for years, but just an hour or two of your time can keep the temple financially stable.

Even if your time to volunteer is limited, there will be something for you to do and there is fun to be had.

April’s Sahib Shrine Golf Tournament was a huge success. A big thank you to all the workers and committee. Remember, the Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. Come in for dinner, pick a number and become a winner. You can’t win if you don’t play. Hope you enjoyed the Sahib Derby at our temple.

Well (like it or not) summer is here. Time to slow down for a short time before we crank up again in the

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SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY

VENICE SHRINE CLUBPresident: Jim Fahey – 223-6533

712 Grassy Oaks DriveVenice, FL 34293

Email: [email protected] at Left Coast Seafood Co.

US Hwy 41 BypassIntersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N

3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.

NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUBPresident: Albert Sawdai - 941-625-5632

3413 Rock Creek DrivePort Charlotte, FL 33948

Email: no emailMeets at The Olde World Restaurant

14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FLEvery Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.Stated Meeting, 2nd Monday at 11:30 a.m.

HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB

Raban: Roger King – 924-6250Email: [email protected]

Meets 1st Thursday of each monthat Sahib Shrine

Conference Room A - 7:30 p.m.

MANATEE SHRINE CLUB President: Tom Willeman - 941-544-0926

4214 Caddie Drive East #102Bradenton, FL 34203

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

4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton 1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.

Social Events to be Announced

ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUBPresident: William Bond - 941-475-4854

28146 N. McCall RoadEnglewood, FL 34223

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

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

CLUB COUNCIL Sec./Treas.: TBA

MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUBPresident: John Hubbard - 941-776-9996

11543 28th Street Circle EastParrish, FL 34219

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

at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.

DIRECTOR OF CLUBSTBA

SHRINE CLUB NEWSHillbilly Shrine Clubby Bruce Porter, [email protected]

April showers bring May flowers. What do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims.

Menu for May: 05 - Baked Chicken w/BBQ Sauce on the side 12 - Beef Tips 19 - Sweet & Sour Pork 26 - Chicken MarsalaStay healthy and happy.



Motor Corps Shrine Clubby Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, glight @ ahoo.com

April showers bring May flowers. May also brings some pretty good weather for motorcycle riders. We

have been riding quite a bit since the last edition of “The Reporter” and we will be doing more this month. Hopefully, on Memorial Day, we will pause to remember the men and women that have died while serving in our nation’s armed forces. So, the Motor Corps, along with others, salute our veterans which have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The final number of our Spaghetti Dinner back in February was $930. That amount was given to the Shrine. Thanks again to all those who dined with us.

K. J. Young, Jeff’s son, presented a work of art to the Motor Corps and to Sahib Shriners in memory of Jeff Young (Snowman). Motor Corps members will soon be wearing Memory Patches as recognition that he will not be forgotten.

Members of the Motor Corps and Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association made the annual pilgrimage to the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg the weekend of March 18-20. Although members came and went at different times, there were at least fifteen motorcycles that made the trip from this area.

The weekend of March 26-27, twelve of our members took an overnight trip to Homosassa. Reports indicated it was a great ride and more importantly, there was no rain. Thanks to our Road Captain Eric Bock (Ironman) for making the arrangements.

The Rusty Mason Degree was held at Sahib Shriners on March 30. Two Motor Corps members were actively involved in the evening’s event. Special thanks to Barry Hart (Policyman) who served as Worshipful Master and Al Dahlberg (Big Al) who served as Junior Warden. This was the 20th year for the Rusty Mason program at Sahib Shriners.

On Sunday, April 10, members of the Motor Corps and the Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association supported the Tour de Cure in Lakewood Ranch in

support of the American Diabetes Association. This is the second year for this event which has proven to be very popular among our membership. Some of our members may be sporting the t-shirts they received at the event.

Several members of the Motor Corps rode to the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Tampa on Monday, April 25 for the presentation of checks from the Sam Swope Charity Ride. This is an annual event and we are happy to be a part of it.

The May Pancake Breakfast on the 1st will be your last chance to purchase a ticket on our Booze Wagon. Drawing will take place mid-morning on Sunday. Winner takes all!

The Motor Corps will be making its spring pilgrimage to Murphy, North Carolina the weekend of May 19-22. This is always a fun trip, albeit a long one.

Although it is only May, in about ten weeks the Motor Corps will be taking over for the Hillbillies during the Thursday night dinners. Instead of the Hillbilly buffet, the Motor Corps will be serving up their famous burgers, onion rings and maybe even some battered mushrooms, plus a number of other items on our menu. More details forthcoming in the next edition of “The Reporter” since there is no July publication.

The Motor Corps welcomes our newest member, Del Rawlinson (Backwards). We are pleased to have Sahib’s Assistant Rabban among our ranks. Motor Corps membership now stands at thirty-four. We would welcome a thirty-fifth!

We have three birthdays and three anniversaries to report this month. Birthdays include Lady Leslie Bock (Skittles) on May 10, Lady Muriel Young (Snow Angel) on the 19th and Scott Steelman (Gray Fox) on the 25th. Anniversaries include Eric Bock (Ironman) and Lady Leslie on the 3rd, Bryan Pullman (Shortcut) and Lady Terri on the 7th, John Hubbard (Hotrod) and Lady Carol on the 24th.

Manatee Shrine Clubby Tom Willeman, President, [email protected]

The May meeting date is set for May 6. Please note there will be no meetings in June, July or August.

We will resume on September 2.Manatee Shrine Club held a baseball appreciation

dinner on March 18 at Sahib Shriners, it was well attended by a group of 55; this was a very enjoyable evening. April was a very busy month as we hosted the Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance along with a Tram Tour of Port Manatee.

As of this writing, we have no scheduled speaker

for May. Our menu for the May 6th meeting will be chicken marsala, roasted potatoes, vegetable or chicken cobb salad, dessert is peach cobbler. Please make your reservations one week in advance so we have an accurate count on the meals to provide to Peridia. Russ Sexton will be taking reservations by email at [email protected], phone (941) 773-7280 or you can mail your reservations to Russ Sexton at 5406 White Blaze Terrace, Parrish, Florida 34219. Have a great summer.



North Port Shrine Clubby John Brophy, Scribe, [email protected]

A rather abbreviated column this month as a new scribe has yet to volunteer to carry on the duties.

It is difficult to report on affairs not attended in person. Once again the Black Camel has passed through our ranks. One of our senior veterans, Major B. John Ross has entered the unseen temple. Noble Ross was a B-17 pilot in what was then the Army Air Force during WWII, a dedicated Mason and Shriner, never missed a gathering, driving many miles to attend them. We will miss you Brother John.

It does not seem possible that the time for our sno-nobles to depart is almost here. How the time does gallop along. North Port Shrine Club wishes all a safe journey to whatever never-never-land you call up north. See y’all later.

April happenings: picnic on April 4, river cruise on the Caloosahatchee April 14, mixer at the Olde World restaurant April 17. As usual, NPSC meets for

breakfast every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. rain or shine at the Olde World Restaurant in North Port. You can’t beat (no pun intended) eggs any way, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, fruit cup, taters, toast and all the coffee you can drink at $5 plus. Why not join us?

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(Quotable Notable) (April) Rod Steward. For May, who said, “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down”? The usual comped breakfast for two for the correct answer.

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2016 Imperial Session ScheduleUp-dated: 2/11/2016

** Ticket or Invitation OnlyFriday, July 1st

2:00 pm – 5:00 pmIowa Representatives Registration

Colorado Member RegistrationTicket Exchange

Marriott WatersideSaturday, July2nd

8:30 am - 5:00 pmIowa Representatives RegistrationColorado Members Registration

Ticket ExchangeMarriott Waterside

Noon – 5:00 pm Marketplace West Hall Convention Center1:30 pm Imperial Marshal Aides meeting Marriott Waterside

Time (TBD) Potentate/Chief Rabban Photos Marriott WatersideSunday, July3rd

7:00 am Imperial Marshal Aides meeting Marriott Waterside7:00 am **Canadian Breakfast Convention Center

7:30 am - Noon Treasurer’s Annual Meeting & Breakfast Marriott Waterside (TBD)8:00 am Recorder’s Annual Meeting Marriott Waterside (TBD)

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Hospital tour Shriners Hospital, Tampa9:00 am – 4:00 pm Headquarters your Shriner International Headquarters, Tampa

9:00 am – 5:00 pmIowa Representatives RegistrationColorado Members Registration

Ticket ExchangeMarriott Waterside

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Marketplace West Hall Convention Center

Time (TBD) Potentate/Chief Rabban Photos Marriott Waterside9:00 – 11:00 am Daughters of the Nile TBD

10:00 am Parade Marshal’s Meeting Marriott (IMA meeting room)10:00 am Imperial Capt. Of the Guard &Outer Guard Meeting Marriott Waterside

1:00 pm Church Service Ballroom “B” Convention Center3:00 pm Public Opening East Hall Convention Center



6:00 pm **Recorders Annual Banquet Marriott Waterside (TBD)

2016 Imperial Session ScheduleUp-dated: 2/11/2016

** Ticket or Invitation OnlyMonday, July 4th

6:45 am **Texas Breakfast Marriott Waterside (TBD)7:00 am Imperial Marshal Aides meeting Marriott Waterside

7:00 am – 8:00 am Iowa Representatives Registration Colorado Representatives RegistrationTicket Exchange - Marriott Waterside

8:00 am Unit Competitions Convention Center and Various Location

Noon **Emeritus Members Lunch Convention CenterNoon **Chairman & Trustee Lunch Convention Center

6:00 pm Parade Ybor CityTuesday, July 5th

7:00 am Imperial Marshal Aides meeting Marriott Waterside7:00 am **Donor Relations Breakfast (TBD)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Kids Camp Convention Center11:00 am **Representatives Ladies Luncheon Grand Ballroom Convention Center

6:00 pm Ballyhoo and Walk for Love On the River walk from the ConventionCenter to Channelside

Wednesday, July 6th7:00 am Imperial Marshal Aides meeting Marriott Waterside

7:00 am **Cabiri Breakfast Convention Center (TBD)

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Kids Camp Convention Center

6:00 – 10:00 pm Kids Camp Convention Center

Thursday, July 7th7:00 am Imperial Marshal Aides meeting Marriott Waterside



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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection CanistersMarch 2016

Noble Location Club/Unit Amount Ed ramer ungr - almetto 8th MS 76.68 KF - almetto 8th MS 32.75Dorwin ul ord ast ome ooking 74.20

hickie illbill Night 29.00Bob Dell Cakes 18.35 Dr Cleaners 34.05Roadrunners Sahib Hospital 49.00Dick Schmidt KFC - arrish Hospital 10.95 KFC - Rt 64 & I-75 76.25 Hungr - Ellenton 102.07

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

A weekly email Webletter is sent to all subscribers of the Sahib Shriner’s Email List, it

contains reminders and updates to content here in the Reporter and in the area Shrine

and Masonic calendars, to subscribe or to update your email address, send email to:

[email protected].

If you’re a noble of the Shrine searching for brotherhood and camaraderie, remember that Sahib Shrine is yours. Find your way and enjoy your membership. Sahib is always in need of assistance with duties, there are many activities to become involved with for your pleasure.

Don’t travel alone, bring someone with you to travel the journey crossing the hot sands to the welcoming shade of our goodly temple.



( hrough month stated = New or Renewed this month)

December 2021Don and oan attersonDick and inn arner

(In Memor o Luther Bollman)September 2021

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August 2021Mar Ellen ickering

(In Memor o ustin ickering)(In Memor o Dottie La reco)

May 2021Burton Chandler

Jack & Iris KwitchoMarch 2021

Dr. Lawrence . Schae erle (El Kahir-Iowa) North ort Shrine Club

February 2021Bett onder

(In Memor o Elza & Samm onder)October 2020Dolores O’Neal

(In Memor o Loved Shriners) Norris and Barbara alker

September 2020Col. M. . SwindlerCarol n Fillmore

(In Memor o Carl Fillmore)Lester HelmichAugust 2020

illiam damsApril 2020

Everett & Evel n BlountJim Dunlap

March 2020udre Schmitt

(In memor o Donald Schmitt)December 2019

Jim DunlapNovember 2019Margaret Lawrence

(In Loving Memor o Donald Lawrence)Sahib ol Committee

August 2019egg Cloutier

(In Memor o Oscar Cloutier)

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May 2025S&B Carter

March 2025John R. Holland

(In memor o Carl E. Hohlt)John & Kitt BrophFebruary 2025Eleanor Herman

(In memor o Carl Herman)August 2024S. & B. Carter

December 2023Jerrit & Melinda Cla ton

September 2023Volkert and Helen Smith

February 2023North ort Shrine Club

January 2023Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memor o Donald Chase R)(In Memor o eorge Cumming)

April 2022Ro interbottom

(In Memor o Ed Lu )

Midge Jordan(In Memor o Doug Jordan)

David R. MagdalikKevin & Susan Sapio

July 2019Evel n L. Noe

(In memor o Frank Noe) June 2019

Col. M. . Swindler (In memor o Col. Swindler)

May 2019Kenneth & Bett err berr

Dale & Donna LaBellHarold & Mar Stuver

March 2019Michael Clarke

February 2019Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memor o Robert Berlund) (In Memor o reston Sturdevant Jr.)

(In Memor o Earl Hadle ) Laura tz

(In Memor o Eugene tz) December 2018Bud & Carole lidden

nn LassigN la emple 152 Daughters o the Nile

November 2018Charles H. Burke

Nanc Holmes(In Loving Memor o eorge Holmes)

August 2018Jack & Marti Br ant

April 2018ed & nita Moltz

February 2018Manatee Shrine Club

(In Memor o Robert Everl ) Joe & Marion Mitchell

(In Memor o hil Mitchell) January 2018

Charles & auline Baker(In Memor o Bets Baker)

September 2018In Memor o

Dr eorge & Doroth Robinson



SHRINE UNIT NEWS

April showers have come and gone and the May flowers should be out by the time you read this, but

the many hours put in by the Shriners at the Sarasota County Fair will have produced funds for their unit and that includes the Clowns. Their earnings will help fund its “Sneaker Fund” which goes directly to our Shriners Hospitals for Children through the International Shrine Clown Association. Oh yes, our “Red Sneaker” in the Main Hall always welcomes change or small greenbacks.

Once again, we “tip our hats” to Butch “Sparky” Power and Fair Chairman Emeritus Cliff Bloodworth for running a very efficient workers’ assignment schedule. Everybody reporting to work always had an assignment and a place to work. Oh yes, workers were provided with the necessary time away from their work station. I would hope that everybody had a chance to view the Shriners’ booth in the main Robarts Building.

The signs and video did an excellent job of presenting to the public our job as Shriners and how we get it done.

Our Imperial Potentate Jerry Gantt designated March as National Nutrition Month. All Shriners, including the Clowns, should as Imperial Sir Gantt says, “savor the flavor of eating right” so we can do our job of providing for our children. His advocate, Jennifer Hall, gives us the following tips: eat slowly; use smaller plates; choose more fruits and vegetables over processed meals and snacks; notice the unique flavors of different foods; turn off the TV and radio and enjoy the meal; learn where your food comes from and how it came to be on your plate; everything in moderation. Well folks, that is all for this month. Bye, bye and always remember our children at our Shriners hospitals.

Clown Cornerby Harold “Ding-a-Ling” Bell, scrapp [email protected]

The Sahib Shrine booth display at the 2016 Sarasota County Fair.Pictured are Herb Mueller, Casey “Felix” Jankowski, Past Potentate Gary “Rocky”

Kearney and work coordinator Butch “Sparky” Power.

Taking tickets at the 2016 Sarasota County Fair. James “Gabby” Cresap and Harold “Ding-a-Ling” Bell.



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I wish to thank all of the snowbirds for their great musicianship over the past several months. We had

a great time! Our wives enjoyed our concert at the Sarasota Fair. The highlight of our Lake Pleasant RV Park concert was their presentation of a check for $2,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Tampa. That donation was a great thank you to the Concert Band for all of our rehearsing to prepare for this year’s concert season. It was too bad they cancelled our last concert for the Nobles/Ladies Luncheon scheduled for April. We will

continue to rehearse a small band over the summer months and look forward to having a full Concert Band in the fall. We wish the snowbirds a safe trip north and look forward to their return. Stay healthy and may God bless you.

Concert Bandby C. Jarrett Miller, PP

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2016 DUES YET?Pay by credit card online at http://sahibshrine.org/shop.htm

ALL SHRINERS PLEASE NOTE: When sending in your dues payment you must send separate checksif you wish to make a donation to Shriners Hospital for Children.



Kentucky Colonelsby Col. James D. (Jim) Fleming, jd [email protected]

Kentucky Colonels is a Sahib Shrine unit helping our temple. Like all groups, we are competing

for our members’ time. The quid pro quo here, is what we have to offer, worthy of our members’ time to participate. What we offer is fine dining at a reasonable cost and good fellowship. Give us a look. Until further notice, we will continue to meet at Tara Country Club, September through June, on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Gather at 5:45 p.m., dinner at 6:15 p.m. RSVP at (414) 350-6061 for menu. See you there.

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

Sahib Legion of Honor Unit saves the day at the March 12 Arcadia Parade. Having sent several

emails to our LOH Unit about available golf cart sitting spaces for this great parade, and having received no responses, the LOH Commander and the LOH Adjutant were in their assigned step off parking space in the Potentate’s golf cart when the female parade marshal approached the adjutant with a sad but true, bad news bears’ story. Seems she had contacted the local JROTC High School Unit, VFW, American Legion, Police and Fire units but nobody could/would provide an American Flag to lead off the 2016 Arcadia Rodeo Parade. Do I need to go further here readers? Guess who was number one person and led the whole Arcadia Rodeo Parade in military uniform and Fez? You got it! Sahib Shrine’s current LOH Commander Bill Summerfield, walking by himself, led the whole parade. Should the LOH pat itself on the back? Yep! U betchem Red Ryder!

With the spring about to pop open with much needed warm weather, and the spring cycle of parades being over, the LOH continues to accept your flags to be retired due to fading, rips, tears, etc. Just place your old friend in a paper or plastic bag and drop off in the front office or Aide’s Office. Your old friend will live on forever, together with and mixed in, with the ashes of a military male or female veteran in the warmth and security of a burial urn someplace in the world. You all do know how your old friend, the American Flag and all retirement flags the Sahib LOH Unit handles,

have an extremely different and highly honorable way of being retired don’t you?

Seems the Army is at it again. Several years ago now (1985), the Army retired the tried and true .45 caliber pistol as their everyday sidearm due to being too heavy and not holding enough rounds. They adopted a sidearm of questionable reliability (M9, 9mm) for several years but now the Army COS is fighting to bring in the Glock 19’s, 15-17 rounds, $500-$600 retail; $320 military bulk buy price, as standard issue. Stand by for further updates.

The Army COS is trying to keep the following ultra-low-key and out of the newspapers: seems he has reversed the policy of burial at Arlington National Cemetery for a group of pioneering female WWII military pilots (WASP - Women’s Airforce Service Pilots) last year to deny them above-the-ground urn space. In 1977, Congress passed a law authorizing their burial at veterans’ cemeteries but does not provide them space at Arlington. However, there are currently some WASP’s buried at Arlington prior to 1977. Movement is underway in both Houses of Congress to change this law.

Your LOH is still in dire need of a noble (LOH or not) with a car that has a 2-inch ball to tow a trailer and golf cart to parades. You must have car insurance that would cover an accident while towing this combo. Contact Commander Summerfield if you can help. Keep in touch.



2016 SAHIB SHRINERS PARADE SCHEDULE

September 5 9:00 am Pioneer Days Parade Englewood

October 22 10:00 am Sun Fiesta Parade Venice

November 25 7:00 pm Holiday Parade Venice

December 3 7:00 pm Holiday Parade Sarasota

December 10 5:00 pm Poinsettia Parade North Port

Oriental Bandby Jim Austin, [email protected]

Have you ever wondered what the winters would be like if so many folks in cold climates did not come

down here to escape their local weather? From about November through, say, May. Remember when we first came (we were living in Illinois at the time) and first discovered Florida. This was back in 1971 when we became Floridians, then in rapid succession, business partners, then a Mason, then into the Shriners, then an Oriental Bandsman. The day that I joined the band, was the day I joined the Shrine, and could not see any sense in not joining that very day, and my wife was happy about the whole procedure.

At the time, Sarasota did not as yet have a temple so we did the Masonic work at Braidentown No. 99, then went to Egypt Shriners for entrance into the Shrine. Joined the “Egyptians” which was one of two Oriental Bands in Tampa at that time. Neither exist today. Along about 1980, this temple was chartered and thirteen members of the “Egyptians” came down here to start this band and now we are the only band left in this state of the original six.

It has been a lot of fun, but sad also, as we have all aged slightly and are just a wisp of the forty-some bandsman we put on the street back in Boston in 1984. In Atlanta in 1985, we were declared the best band in the land, an honor we have received in only one other city. But, this is just history, interesting as it is to us.

Back in March we did a parade over in Arcadia and were well received. One of the Shriners put on a real feast after the parade and it was wonderful. They say

the food could not have been better.A work party cleaned out our trailer one Saturday

and we discovered we have a penchant for holding on to things way beyond the time they should have been thrown or given away. Never again.

As we really haven’t been up to much lately, as we are preparing for the Imperial in Tampa over the 4th of July, let us introduce you to Noble Harold Eady, who is a triple drummer in the band and the person who is in charge of securing the speakers for the Thursday Luncheons here at Sahib Shriners.

Harold was born in Toronto, Canada and has spent most of his working life starting in high school in film labs. Did this type of work while in college, and afterward spent four years as an audio technician for the CBC. Spent some years as manager of the Kinescope television film service. Then things got really good as he married Lady Dorothy in December of 1951. They will be celebrating their 65th anniversary this year. He likes to do lap swimming, and is not a terrible golfer. Lady Dorothy plays tennis 4 or 5 times a week, while they both are fond of snow skiing. Some years ago they had a boat and a fishing career in post-production while in the film services. They are both fond of singing and Noble Harold belongs to a singing group locally and practices in our band, the singing group, and getting those programs for the temple. Other than that, he doesn’t do much. Makes one ashamed of our own weaknesses doesn’t it?



Oriental Guide’s notesby Bruce Porter, [email protected]

The following is taken from “A Short History of the Shrine.”

The Fez, which nobles of the Mystic Shrine have the privilege and honor of wearing, has been handed down through the ages as one of the most significant of all head-dresses. The Fez derives its name from the place where it was manufactured commercially - the holy city of Fez, in Morocco.

Some historians claim it dates back to about A.D. 980, but the name of the Fez or tarboosh does not

appear in Arabic literature until around the 14th century.

Nobles should enjoy the association of their fellows, men whose loyalty, worth and dependability were proven by the fact they are members.

Pleasure is something that one takes out of this life but happiness is something that you share.



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

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

Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building FundSince last Reporter

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

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

(Please Print)Samples for lettering: 1. John F. Doe 2. John F. Doe and Lady Mary 3. Mary F. Doe in memory of JohnDate: __________ Signature: __________________________Address: __________________________________________City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: _________Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shriners (Building Fund),600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

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

upkeep of the building and grounds.

How can you help? We need funds for the aboveDo you know? We can’t do any of these improvements until we have money!Do we need these improvements? Look at our Shrine building. The answer is YES!

Please send your contribution to the Sahib Shrine Building Fund NOW!

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

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Sahib Shriners Building Fund



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Kentucky ColonelsUnder the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

We meet 4th Tuesday September - May at Tara Golf & Country Club. Ladies are always included.

Col. James Fleming, President

hone: 414-350-6061 Email: jd [email protected]

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For Model Ts contact: Ron LeVene (941) 753-3769For Classic Cars contact: Ron Shrum (941) 961-0871

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1st WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS. – CRAWilliam A. Summer eld,

Commander (765) 760-0252

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Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar ClubSince last Reporter

It’s simple... Just indicate our desire to leave 100 (or more) in our will to this wonder ul cause or give 100 (or more) dollars

now. I have previousl made a will leaving a bequest to the

Shriners Hospitals or Children. I have added a provision in m will leaving a bequest to the

hospitals. I pre er to make a cash contribution at this time o at least

100 which is ta deductible.lease return application to:

Recorder’s Of ce Sahib Shriners600 N. Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 3 232

Make our check pa able to:SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENI am a member o ___________________________ Shriners.

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BLACK CAMELOur beloved Brethren live on in a new and

more glorious life and service. We carry their influence in our lives and their memories in our

hearts. They are not forgotten.

John Grant

Clare Mitchell

Carmel Passalacqua

B. John Ross

K. Jeffrey Young

SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAU NEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY

1. Schedule our clubs and organizations so we ma educate more o the public about the Shriners Hospitals or Children.

2. Schedule our Masonic groups so we ma speak about the Shrine its hospitals and the importance o keeping our Masonic amilies united and growing.

Contact Chairman: Harold EadyPhone: 351 60 Email: [email protected]

SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERSHugh Quigley; Edmund Campbell, Jr.; Bob Somerville; Anthony Vignocchi

In MemoriamRECORDER’S REPORT

by Ed Firquin – Recorder

MARCH 2016

Membership Status: Membership Reported to Imperial – February 2016 1,139Gains: Affiliated 2 Restored 1 Associates 1 Creations 5 Reversal 0

9 Losses: Demits 2 Expired 3 AMD 2 Suspended 0 Resigned 0

7 1,141

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Scottish Riteby Casey A. Fletcher, KCCH, c [email protected]

Master Architect, the 12th Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, fills in an important

gap in the Hiramic legend of Freemasonry. In our Masonic legend, Hiram, the chief Architect for the construction of King Solomon’s Temple (I Kings 7:13 et. seq.) was unable to complete his duties. At the end of the Master Mason Degree, we are left with the (mythical) dilemma, “how then, was the Temple completed?” History, outside of Masonic lore, indicates it was indeed completed. But, without Hiram, how, and under whose leadership? The 12th Degree supplies an answer to the riddle. According to Masonic mythology,

Adoniram (I Kings 5:14) is selected to complete Hiram’s tasks. The story line of the degree is clearly not intended to provide instruction in Biblical history. In the Biblical narrative, Hiram completes his task, goes home and fades from memory. The 12th Degree is clearly a myth, intended to teach us something. What? What is the degree’s point, its logos?

One possibility is this: the degree alerts us to a change in the Masonic syllabus. It directs our attention to a new course. In the 12th Degree, the Hiramic Legend ceases to be an instructional tool in

Masonic Digest

We have just gone dark until November, but we went out with a bang. On April 23, our club held

their annual Picnic at Emerson Park in Palmetto. The weather could not have been better and the view out into the inter-coastal waterway was magnificent. Everybody brought one of their favorite dishes to share. Enjoying the surrounding sights, watching the fisherman, the woodpecker in the nearby pole and the various flowers shining in the sunlight was just part of the day’s festivities. The most enjoyable part was the comradery amongst everybody in attendance.

Merv Harris, PP/PSP/PIP, who is also our district’s Wolcott Trustee and his Lady Pat came down from the Villages to share the day with us and to present our club an award to be added to our club banner along with presenting the club with The Dr. Phillip D. Grub Award of the Wolcott Foundation, Inc. for being the number one club in the district for the third year in a row in per capita donations to the Wolcott Foundation.

To become a member of Cortez Masonic Hi-12 Club No. 538 is to be a fellow Mason (3rd Degree). Your lady is

Cortez High Twelve Clubby Rob Rodd, Past State President, [email protected]



President Robert L. Rodd of Cortez High Twelve Club No. 538 accepting the Banner Patch and a certificate denoting the

Dr. Phillip D. Grub Award of the Wolcott Foundation, Inc. from Wolcott Trustee Merv Harris, and for being the #1 club in our

district in per capita giving for the 3rd year in a row.

Hi-12 Picnic participants, left to right, back row - Carl Anderson, Sandy Nardone, Jeff David,Ray Pittman, Jim Simpson, Merv Harris, Pat Harris, David Gardner; middle row - Bob Rodd,

Lewis Peter, Adrienne Davis, Phyllis Pittman, Carol Simpson, Linda Anderson, Jean Campbell,Sylvia Gardner; seated is Kathy Rodd.



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Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNAby Peggy Sue Mitchell, High Priestess, pegg [email protected]

Nyla Temple No. 152by Katherine A. Rodd, Queen, [email protected]

Nyla Temple had its installation the first of April. What a beautiful ceremony conducted by Past

Supreme Queen Laura Richardson. She was assisted by Pamela Gates PQ and Bobbie Lander. A welcome address by Queen Katherine Ann Rodd centered on friendships.

The new slate of officers are as follows: the elected officers are Queen-Elect Deanie Jacobi, Junior Past Queen Katherine Ann Rodd PQ, Princess Royal Glenda Dunning, Princess Tirzah Carol Voss, Princess Badoura Pamela Gates PQ, Princess Recorder Donna Kay Duffy, Princess Banker Elaine Ortt PQ. The appointive officers are LaVerne Mims PQ, Donna Fleming, Betty Howard, Barbara Roberge, Marlies Gluck PQ, Rebecca Zeissler, Joann Mueller, Marilyn Carlsen PQ and Jeanette Hocking. Due to a family emergency, the Queen-Elect was not installed, but will be when she returns. Refreshments were served with the help from the DeMolay Chapter following the ceremony. Five days later, we held our first session. It was so nice to see our new officers in place and hear them recite their rituals in only a short time.

Here it is May and plans are being made to attend our Supreme Session in Indianapolis, Indiana and we had our first ceremonial for the new year. We are moving forward by increasing our membership and bringing ladies back that have been away for a while. Come see and get to know the new officers in Nile.

Installation on March 26 went smoothly and everyone I believe had a great time. I know I did.

We had three Grand Line Officers and two Past Grand Officers attend. Our Grand Treasurer Lady Annette Lesser will be visiting our court on April 8; what an honor. The Ill. Sir Carroll Scribner visited us for a short time, but we were glad he was able to take the time from his busy schedule, and of course, to have had our very own Lady Sandy by his side. Our photographer Maria did a fantastic job, however, I don’t think we want any more champagne! That was a cute idea. And no, we did not really partake of any alcohol during our installation. Congratulations to all of our ladies. Many thanks to all the ladies and especially our Past High Priestesses for all of their help. I could not have had or asked for a better installation. A special thanks to first-year Grand Trustee Carol Sue Roberts for being my installing officer, my court momma Joyce Goacher PHP for being my inviting officer, and our very own Installing Grand Marshall Jennie Crawford PGHP, PHP. As always these ladies did a fantastic job and

they still have fun. They make it seem so easy. Thanks again ladies.

If you missed our units’ performances, you missed out on a big time, what a job they all did. I appreciated all of the new skits and had a great time watching and laughing with you. How about the new Songbirds’ new song? All of our units take pride in their skits and work very hard each year to have a different one, I do so admire their dedication and talent.

We will now be concentrating on going to California the middle of May for Grand Council and some of us have lots to do, but I am just as sure we will have a good time. Ladies, we have two new line officers, we want to encourage them and help them, they are just now beginning their journey to the East and what a view and wonderful perspective you get from the East (podium). Ladies, enjoy each year as they go by so quickly. I am certainly looking forward to presiding over our great court! Let’s have a great and fun year and as always, remember we are working for our Shriners Hospitals for Children so that they may have a better life.

Noble Giles Light presented Queen Katherine Rodd a Certificate of Appreciation as speaker at the Men’s Luncheon.



Sahib ShrinersLadies Night

April Anniversary WinnersNoble Paul and Lady Becky Zeissler

April Birthday WinnerLady Becky Zeissler

Photos courtesy of Noble Bud Glidden

Be a part of the team! Workers wanted each Tuesday. No experience necessary—just a sincere desire to help keep our Bingo program successful. We can always use more workers to allow flexible scheduling/split shifts, and for standby workers especially during the summer months. Units or clubs are encouraged to provide volunteer workers one week out of each month.

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Kitchen help in sandwich/coffee preparation(Two people 8-9 a.m. and one person 8-1:30 p.m.)

Serving of sandwiches/snacks/cashier(Three people 8-1:30 p.m.)(Either singles or couples are welcome)



New Procedure for Divan’s Birthday WishNobles your birthday will now be listed in the Reporter. The Divan will provide you a birthday well drink or beer in the lounge any time during your birth month or within 10 days from the end of your birth month. Present your ID and receive your birthday card wish from your Divan. After you have read your card please return it while in the lounge for our records of redeemed wishes.

MayMay 1Sanger, AllanRyder, ErnestKelty, Nathan

May 2Schultz, WilliamYeo, JamesErb, CalvinGlasgow, LoydLloyd, KennethMitchell, GlenKruse, Thomas

May 3Paxton, ThomasCoffman, DonaldSprague, Kevin

May 4Bryson, Donald

May 5Tobias, StewartBaxter, NorrisBaldinger, Roger

May 6Sims, DonaldRoss, Gilbert

May 7Jones, OlenBiegel, RobertCancro, George

May 8Marx, WayneYong, JohnFoster, Richard

May 9Arnold, CharlesHochroth, AlanLang, David

May 10Simmons, ConnieSmith, JamesDudash, Fred

May 11Flow, VincentArmstrong, Gordon

May 12Shrum, Ronnie

May 13Koerner, DonaldSmith, LowellComrie, Michael

May 14Robertson, JohnLitzenberger, ThomasJobe, JamesOsika, EdwardFoxworthy, Ronald

May 16Julian, JohnKendall, Adam

May 17King, AlbertSustman, FrederichAnderson, CarlHocker, RichardDunning, WilliamBrewer, MarkMitchell, Douglas

May 18Anthony, George

May 19Peterson, CharlesPahl, SiegriedDavis, RobertBaillie, NormanMcClaskey, Benjamin

May 21Dasso, ErnestSchurr, LeslieKraus, EugeneRockey, EmersonShelden, HaroldCampbell, Donald

May 22Ellsworth, JamesMartens, JohnChristian, GeorgeStafford, John

May 23Horton, MarvinHartley, Richard

May 24Otto, ByronStika, Arthur

May 25Steelman, ScottCare, Darrin

May 26Westerback, EdwinEspy, BurtonBaker, CharlesLevesque, Gary

May 27Gardner, David

May 28Taylor, Rick

May 29Oakley, JamesQuesnel, OmerZeissler

May 30Chaby, BerylSiegel, GlenSharff, Paul

May 31Baker, GlennEllis, SteveSanchez, Juan

Each month we have Reporters go undelivered,

because YOU don’t let us know when

your mailing address changes!



Englewood Shrine ClubThe Friendly Club

Meets First Tuesday of each Monthat Englewood Elk’s Lodge

All Shriners Welcomeresident: illiam Bond hone: 941-475-4854

Email: billandtinabond@ ahoo.com

Sahib Shriners Pancake BreakfastBy the Famous King Pins

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

Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee$6.00 per Person – Ages 7 & Over

$2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7Children Under Age 3 FREE

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

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

Come and

Get It!

Monthly Meeting2nd Thursday

11:00 a.m.

Contact:Ron Enger, President

918-8713

Sahib Shrine - Every Tuesday10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.Friendly Atmosphere

Jackpot – All Paper BingoElectronic eri ers

Door Prizes - Annual Reward ProgramInstant Bingo (Pull Tabs) 25¢ 50¢ & $1.00

Free Coffee!Sandwiches & Snacks for Sale

Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or LessComplimentary 9-On for Your Birthday

(Registration or Photo ID Required)Get a Free 6-On When You Bring a New Player

Come Play Bingo with the Shriners Every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. andSee For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida”

(Proceeds for the Bene t of Sahib Shrine)



SAHIB AIDES UNIT

DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIBTHE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM

Join the Prestige UnitCompliments of the

GREETERSof Sahib Shriners

President Dana Callanan

hone (941) 444-0327

JOIN THE FUN UNIT!

Sahib

7:00 p.m. Wed. Nitesat Sahib Shrine

CONTACT:Hans Wessels, President

(941) [email protected]

Compliments of

NORTH PORTSHRINE CLUBMeets every Tuesday morning at

The Olde World RestaurantBreakfast served at 8:00 a.m.

All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited

Contact Albert Sawdai, President – 625-5632

The Sahib Shriners Pipes and Drums

2:00 p.m.Every Thursday

Sahib ShrineCall John “Jack” McCall

941-460-8604

Sahib Shriners Mission StatementTo encourage and promote fun and fellowship for our Units and Clubs and provide the essential leadership that will guide them to accomplish the same.

Our prime focus at all times will be our philanthropic mission to support Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class network of specialty hospitals.

Sahib Motor Corps Shrine ClubShriners International

resident hone: (941) 776-9996 John Hubbard Email: [email protected]

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

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always invited to come and share the day’s festivities with you which helps make our get-togethers even more enjoyable. If you have friends staying with you bring them along. We all have one purpose - that is to have fun and enjoy each other’s company, however, we do have several areas that we support including: DeMolay for boys, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow for girls as well as the St. Petersburg Masonic Home. We also promote the Wolcott Foundation. Please add us to your calendar for this coming winter. We meet each Monday from November through April and meet at Duff’s Original Buffet at 6010 14th Street (Route 41) in Bradenton arriving between 10:30-11:00 a.m. to socialize. Lunch is at 11:00 a.m. where we continue to socialize and then around 11:45 a.m. to noon we start the festivities of the day. We usually finish around 1:00-1:30 p.m. Some even stay later for more food and more socializing. Hope to see you in November. If you have any questions, please contact me at the above email address or call me at (941) 776-0937.

. . .continued from page 32Cortez High Twelve Club

Freemasonry. The 15th and 16th Degrees are centered on the 2nd Temple period; commencing with the 17th Degree no Temple symbolism appears in our work. The instruction begins to draw upon other sources, be they religious, philosophical, historical or otherwise. The 12th Degree therefore signals a transition to a new, different way of learning, thinking and growing.

A second possibility: the degree focuses our attention on pursuing wisdom. Heretofore, our attention has been directed toward demonstrating proper conduct, continuing education, controlling passions, attaining knowledge, exemplifying virtue and cultivating morality. The 12th Degree suggests that all this preparation, all these endeavors, have had as their aim the pursuit of wisdom. Indeed, the narrative of the degree relies heavily upon language found in Proverbs and the Book of Wisdom.

Still a third point of the degree might be political. Remember, the basic plot of this degree concerns selecting a competent, qualified leader. While con-sidering the deep, esoteric, philosophical messages always veiled within our work, it is well not to overlook the obvious.

A salient passage that demonstrates a political message is “…no republican government can long endure when the people cease to select for their chief magistrates the best and the wisest of their statesmen.” (Over the last ten years, your writer has observed that about half of the Craft groans upon hearing this statement during the degree, no matter what administration is in office. Ouch.) So if a lesson of the degree might be political (but not partisan) and we should select “wise statesmen” as our leaders, perhaps we should pause to consider what a “statesman” is or looks like.

The late J. Rufus Fears, a distinguished professor of history and the classics at the University of Oklahoma, suggests four characteristics. First, a statesman must have a bedrock of principles. We may reflect on those principles espoused by our Founding Fathers, “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” Second, a statesman must have a moral compass. A moral compass recognizes absolute right and wrong; it is a flavor of morality that is more Kantian than utilitarian. Third, a statesman has a vision. Finally, a true statesman is able to build a consensus to pursue and attain the vision.

. . .continued from page 32Scottish Rite

Our thoughts might naturally be directed to the (relative) quality of our local, state and federal leaders and our instant elections – and those thoughts are fair game and should be. But we do well to remember that Freemasonry is largely about self-development and improvement. Our degrees are not about “them,” they are about “us.” Perhaps the lesson of the 12th Degree, in its completion of the Hiramic Legend, its discourses about wisdom or its political message, is really about us as individuals. We are to seek wisdom. We should strive to be leaders within our arenas of competence. We are to become statesmen in our own realms; men of character, of principle, morality, vision and leadership, to become men that others might chose to follow and emulate.

The Scottish Rite’s Degrees will next be conferred on October 29 (including the 12th Degree) and November 5. Petitions are available at http://tampascottishrite.org. The Valley of Tampa regularly meets at its Center in Tampa on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a 5:45 p.m. dinner. Our next meeting is May 9. An educational program will be presented by Brother Kenneth Carolan, 32nd Degree.

Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. He long ago gave up on the statesman and vision thing and will be satisfied with obtaining a small portion of that elusive thing called wisdom.

fall. This month is the FSA Convention in Orlando. As always, our Pancake Breakfast, Hillbilly Buffet, Monday night Bingo, Tuesday Bingo, Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, Thursday Men’s Luncheon, May 11th Stated Meeting at 7:30 p.m. and in addition, the Mahi Potentate’s Ball. Check your calendar for these dates. Keep membership your “number one” priority. Until next month, be kind to one another.

. . .continued from page 7Assistant Rabban’s Notes



Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenCollection Boxes

What are they?A plastic cube with a slot in the top.

What are the boxes for?To help collect donations, money for our Shriners Hospitals for Children to help relieve the pressure from the Hospital Days Fund Drive.

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

When are the boxes to be used?All year round, so our friends can donate small amounts of cash at any time.

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

Call the Sahib Of ce at 366 9if you can arrange a placement.

Pull Tabs for Shriners HospitalsThe Ladies of Sar I Court started in 1992 collecting and donating aluminum pull tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of January 31, 2016, they have collected 10 ,960 lbs., for a total of $56,6 6.36 for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.

Call: Laura Burgess (941) 758-9196 or Mar lou Ellis (941) 484-0089 or Chickie Johnson (941) 966-2678 or Connie Lawson (941) 758-8274 or

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

Frequentl sked uestions (F s) on LL BS

1. h not collect the whole can Collecting complete cans would require a great deal more storage space. ou should go ahead and rec cle the rest o the can in the normal wa in the dumpster behind Sahib.

2. How man tabs in a pound 1 267.3. How man tabs will a gallon milk jug hold bout 5 pounds

worth.4. How does it work and where does the mone go he tabs are

delivered to the Sahib o ce (or almost an Sahib club/unit loca-tion) and then taken to the rec cling center. he mone netted rom rec cling goes directl into the heel Chair Repair Fund at the ampa Shriners Hospital or Children.

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VENICESHRINE CLUB

ALL MASONS AND NOBLES WELCOME!

Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.at the Left Coast Seafood Co.

US Hwy 41 BypassIntersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N

Contact: Jim Fahey President 223-6533

(941) [email protected]



SAHIB SHRINE Officers and Appointees

GENERAL APPOINTMENTSAudio-Visual Unit Chair ................................................. Ed Shauan Audio-Visual Unit Members ........................................... Ed ShauanBlood Bank Co-Chairmen ................................ Fred & Marylou EllisBuilding Maintenance Co-Chairman ...... Ken Pederson, Ed Wallace Building Maintenance Committee .... Del Rawlinson, Steve Helin, PPChurch Service Chairman .................................... Lou Ortt, 33°, PPDirector of Clubs ..................................................................... TBDDirector of Security .................................................... Bruce PorterFinance Committee (Elected) Chairman ........................ Ron LeVene Finance Committee (Elected) .................. Jim Smith, Charles Titus David WaltersGolf Chairman ................................................... Tom Cunningham, Golf Committee ........................................................ John SholtisLegal Counsel ...................................................... David FinkelsteinLibrarian .................................................................... Jim KoehlerLuncheon Program Chairman ....................................... Harold Eady Program Committee Members............... Giles Light, Don AldersonMasonic Relations Chairman ................................ Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Masonic Relations Youth Groups ........................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°Membership Chairman ............................................................ TBDParliamentarian ....................................................................... TBDPhotographer .............................................................. Robert RoddProtocol Advisor ............................................................. Bill BattenProvost Marshal ............................................................. Ron EngerPublic Relations Director .............................................. Harold Eady Public Relations Committee ....................... Jim Lontz, Jim Smith, Anthony Vignocchi, Casey YniguezReporter Editor................................................................ Ed FirquinSpeakers Bureau ......................................................... Harold EadySunshine Committee Chairman ................................... Bud GliddenTicket Sales ........................................ LOSNA - Marylou Ellis, PHPUnit Council Chairman ............................................................. TBD Unit Council Vice-Chairman ................................................... TBD Unit Council Secretary ................................................. Ron LeVeneWebmaster .................................................... Gary Schweinshaupt

AIDESChief Aide ....................................................................... Dave Joly Assistant Chief Aide ................................................. Jim Smith, II Assistant Chief Aide ......................................................Don Sims Assistant Chief Aide .................................................. Ron LeVene Personal Aide ....................................................... Duke Goranites Personal Aide Special Duties ........................................ Ray Perez Chief Aide Emeritus ................................................. Joe Pegoraro Executive Aide ............................................................... Bill Athas Aides ................................ Fred Ellis, Tom Hardin, Marcel LeClerc,

Ken Pedersen, Dorwin Pulford, Ron Shrum,Charlie Titus, Tom Willeman, Fritz Wise, Jim Yeo

2016 DIVAN-ElectPotentate .................................................. Carroll Scribner Chief Rabban ................................................ Bill Balkwill Assistant Rabban ........................................ Del Rawlinson High Priest & Prophet ...................................... Dell HylandOriental Guide ................................................ Bruce PorterTreasurer ................................................... Dale LaBell, PPRecorder ............................................................ Ed Firquin

IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESCarroll Scribner, Potentate Bill Batten, Recorder EmeritusW. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus Connie Jacobi, PPBill Balkwill, Chief Rabban Del Rawlinson, Assistant Rabban

PAST POTENTATES1981-82 * Howard Noble 2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33°1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL 2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr.1984 * Tom Bing 2002 * Patrick E. Baessler1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton 2003 Ed Phillips1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski 2004 * Bob Goldenberg1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33° 2004 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH1988 * Wallace “Bubba” Tervin 2005 Dwain Jones1989 Walter Lander, KCCH 2006 Homer Cranmer1990 Lee E. Stewart 2007 Dale LaBell1991 * William “Bill” Magill 2008 * John N. Mitchell 1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie 2009 * Oscar Cloutier1993 * Les Taylor 2010 Don Vos1994 * Ralph E. Kaye 2011 Tom Millaway1995 * James Arendall 2012 * Charles Levan, 33°1996 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH 2013 William H. “Bill” Zurlo1997 Al “Bear” Robinson 2014 Gary “Rocky” Kearney1998 Ken Terryberry 2015 Conrad “Connie” Jacobi 1999 Curtis Toale * Deceased

APPOINTED DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master ............................................. Gene Marinelli2nd Ceremonial Master ............................................... Jules SimonDirector of the Arch ............................................. Past Masters UnitDirector of Ritual ................................................ Barry D. Hart, 33°Marshal ......................................................................... Ron EngerCaptain of the Guard ................................................... Bud GliddenOuter Guard ............................................................... Herb Mueller

SAHIB TRUST FUNDChairman .................................................................. Ken PedersenTrustees .......................................... Jules Simon, Charles Hamilton

OFFICE STAFFAdministrative Assistant ............................................ Sherri CliburnFinancial Assistant .............................................Cande Bustamante Event Coordinator .............................................. Linda GlendinningFood & Beverage Manager ............................................ Ed ShauanExecutive Chef .......................................................Kevin Tomlinson

CHAPLAINSChief Chaplain ....................................................... Lou Ortt PP 33° Chaplain ............................................................... Rev. Bill Carter Chaplain ........................................................... Rev. Dorè Patlian

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTSDonor Relations Chairman .......................................... Robert RoddHospital Benefit Month Chairmen ............................... Jules SimonPlaque Program Chairman ...................................... Robert L. RoddBusiness Collection Buckets ................................... Dorwin PulfordHospital Chairman ......................................................... Ken Clark Asst. Hospital Chairman .......................................... Dick Schmidt

FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS100 Million Dollar Club Chairman ........................................... TBDBingo Chairman .............................................................. Jack IvinsCircus Chairman ........................................................ Paul ZeisslerCounty Fair Chairman ................................................ Butch Power County Fair Co-Chairman ...................................................... TBDDog Track Chairman ............................................................... TBDFez & Clothes Sales ....................................................... Aides UnitJewelry Sales Co-Chairman .............................................. Jim Yeo Jewelry Sales Asst. Chairmen .................................... Ron Shrum Picnic Committee (Spring) ...................................................... Units Picnic Committee (Fall) ..................................... Club Council - TBDSpaghetti Dinner ....... Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters

AMBASSADORSChief Ambassador .............................................................. Sig Pahl Asst. Chief Ambassador .......... Robert “Bob” Pedersen (Lodge 99) Ambassadors-at-Large ..................... Barry Hart 33° (Lodge 301,)

William Merritt (Lodge 147,) Dave Mills (Lodge 147,) Ray Perez (Lodge 99), Dorwin Pulford (Lodge 31,)

Omer Quesnel (Lodge 346), Ed Shauan (Lodge 301),John Stafford 33°

UNIT HEADSUnit Council ............................................................................ TBDAides ............................................................ Dave Joly (379-0228)Band ...............................................C. Jarrett Miller, PP (756-1471)Camel Herder (Chief) .................. Malcolm H. VanDyke II (356-4614)Clowns ..............................................Casey Jankowski (504-1692)Greeters................................................ Dana Callanan (444-0327)Kentucky Colonels ................ Col. James Fleming (414-350-6061)King Pins ............................................... Del Rawlinson (951-0033)Legion of Honor ................... William Summerfield (765-760-0252)Mariners .................................................... Ron LeVene (753-3769)Marshal’s Staff ............................................ Ron Enger (918-8713) Model T’s ................................................. Ron LeVene (753-3769)Oriental Band .................................. Hans Wessels (941-800-4300)Past Masters ..................................... James Benjamin (780-3544)Pipes & Drums ..............................John “Jack” McCall (460-8604)Provost Guard ............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713)Rituals ......................................................... Barry Hart (355-6646)Roadrunners ................................................ Ken Clark (313-9905)Temple Guards ....................................... Bud Glidden, Herb Mueller

TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLESDon Albertson ................................................... Program ChairmanBill Athas ...................................................... County Fair ChairmanBill Batten ........................................................................ RecorderRay Bell .............................................................. Event CoordinatorCliff Bloodsworth ............................................... Hospital ChairmanBen Blount .................................................. Hospital TransportationCharlie Burke ............ Membership Chairman, Bloodbank ChairmanEd Firquin ....................................................... Ceremonial DirectorGerald Goacher, KCCH ........................................................... RitualArt Littman..................................................... Chairman Trust FundHerb Mueller .................................................. Captain of the GuardJoe Pegoraro ................................................................. Chief AideHarold Schatschneider ................................................. Outer GuardGary Schweinshaupt, .............................................. Reporter EditorW. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP .................................................. RitualLee Stewart, PP ................................................................. DirectorBud Stuver ......................................................................... DirectorLou Ortt, 33°, PP ..................................................... Chaplain Corps

COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLESMike Ash................................................................................ BandBill Athas ...................................... Finance Officer, Legion of HonorMario Bojsiuk ......................................................... Legion of HonorJack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ............................................. Flying FezzesJ.D. Copher ................................................. North Port Shrine ClubSelwyn Damron ...................................................... Director’s StaffWilliam F. Dokes ................................... Secretary, Gulf Shrine ClubRaymond Drury, Sr. ........................ Secretary, Manatee Shrine ClubEd Gremp .............................................................................. BandDarwin Heinzman ............................................................ King PinsEarl Huntzinger ..................................... Gulf Shrine Club TreasurerJim Macdonald ........................................... North Port Shrine ClubOtis Manchester ......................................... North Port Shrine ClubWilliam McKown ........................................................ Past MastersJarrett Miller, PP .................................................................... BandGeorge Mitchell, KCCH ..................................................... HillbilliesHerbert Mueller ..................................................... Legion of HonorGary Schweinshaupt, KCCH ....................................... Desert PatrolP.W. Towsley ............................................... North Port Shrine ClubClint Van Tassell .......................................... North Port Shrine ClubEd Wallace ...............................................................Camel HerdersAlf Weidner ................................................................ Desert Patrol

2016 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAILPOTENTATECarroll “Scrib” Scribner (Sandy)155 Grand Oak CircleVenice, FL 34292-2434(941) [email protected]

CHIEF RABBANBill Balkwill (Gail)2151 Riviera Dr.Sarasota, FL 34232-3517(941) [email protected]

ASSISTANT RABBANDel Rawlinson (Juanita)2301 Wood StreetSarasota, FL 34237(941) [email protected]

HIGH PRIEST & PROPHETDell Hyland (Sandra)4611 Hollingsworth Ave.Sarasota, FL 34233(504) [email protected]

ORIENTAL GUIDEBruce Porter 3961 Lancaster Dr.Sarasota, FL 34241(941) [email protected]

TREASURERDale LaBell PP (Donna)11315 Rivers Bluff CircleLakewood Ranch, FL 34202(941) [email protected]

RECORDEREd Firquin (Wanda)5417 Creeping Hammock Dr.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) [email protected]



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ATTORNEYS AT LAWDavid Finkelstein .................................... 43

CPAsBobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. .......... 15Cavanaugh & Co. LLP ............................. 20Albert A. Haab, CPA ................................. 19

COMPUTER REPAIRCTS - Karl Krausse .................................. 19

CONTRACTORS - GENERALD.R. Coffman Construction Co. . .............. 16

CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/CJim McDonald Heating & Cooling ............ 26

CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATIONDon Vos Sprinkler Company ................. 20

CONTRACTORS - REMODELINGD.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ............... 16

CONTRACTORS - ROOFINGConway Roofing Co., Sid Conway ........... 30

CREMATION/FUNERALYour Traditions Cremation & Funeral ....... 15

DOCTORSDr. Kimberly Walters, DC Sarasota Chiropractic Centre .................. 30

FINANCIAL SERVICESHart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart ....... 26

FUNERAL HOMESToale Brothers Funeral Homes ............... 43

FURNITURE - SALESSleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture ........ 19

GOLFPeridia Golf & Country Club ..................... 31

HANDYMAN SERVICESLittle Jobs, LLC, Steve Helin .................... 43

HOME INSPECTIONIndependent Home Insp. Srvs. ................. 19

JEWELRYDiamond Vault, Ali Chokr.. ........................ 2

MARINE PRODUCTSRhodan Marine/GPS Anchor .................... 25

MASONIC ORGANIZATIONSMasonic Organization ............................. 33

OPTICIANSOptical Service ...................................... 30

ORGANIZATIONSQ Club, Teocalli 183 ................................ 16

PAINTING CONTRACTORSEric’s Painting & Decorating ................... 19

PLUMBERS & A/CAqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ................ 19

POOLSGalaxy Pools .......................................... 33

REAL ESTATERobbins Assoc., G. David Walters ............ 15

RESTAURANTSSahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 31Terrace on the Green Restaurant ............. 31

SALES Metheny Motorsports, Inc. ....................... 43

SENIOR LIVING & CAREVilla Grande of Sarasota .......................... 30

SHRINE CLUBSEnglewood Shrine Club ............................39Hillbilly Shrine Club .................................. 9Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 31Motor Corps Shrine Club ......................... 40North Port Shrine Club ........................... 40Venice Shrine Club ...................................43

SHRINE SUPPORTERSPurmort & Martin .................................... 30Suncoast Communities Blood Bank ......... 30

SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATIONBirthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance ........... 6Hospital Transportation Report ................ 6Masonic Digest ....................................... 32Masonic Organizations ............................ 33Million Dollar Club ................................... 28Officers (Elected & Appointed) ................. 44Recorder’s Report .................................. 29Reporter Advertising Rates ........................ 9Sahib Bingo ............................................ 39Sahib Building Fund ................................ 26Sahib Parade Schedule ........................... 22

Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) ... 44Sahib Unit News ..................................... 18Shrine Club Directory ............................... 8Shrine Club News ..................................... 8Shriners Hospital Contributions ............... 6Stated Meetings .................................... 6Thursday Luncheons .............................. 30Trust Fund .............................................. 27

SAHIB UNITSAides ...................................................... 40Clowns ................................................... 40Greeters.................................................. 40Kentucky Colonels ................................. 28King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............... 39Legion of Honor ...................................... 28Mariners ................................................ 28Model Ts / Classic Cars ........................... 28Oriental Band .......................................... 40Pipes and Drums .................................... 40Provost Guard ......................................... 39

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION

NEW ADVERTISERS IN MAY



Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

June

1 2 3

5 6 9 10 11

12 13 1 15 16 1 1

19 20 21 22 23 2 25

26 2 2 29 30

10:30am TCOB Coffee - MH7:00pm Bar Bingo7:30pm Clowns7:30pm Model Ts

11:00am BINGO-MH2:00pm Band5:00pm Italian Buffet6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance

5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts7:00pm Motor Corps7:30pm Oriental Band

11:00am Men’s Luncheon5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner

1:00pm Andy Pool Service - MH5:00pm Friday Night Dinner

10:30am TCOB Coffee - MH 7:00pm Bar Bingo7:30 pm Clowns

11:00am BINGO-MH2:00pm Band5:00pm Italian Buffet

1:00pm BMI5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts7:30pm Oriental Band


5:00pm Friday Night Dinner

10:30am TCOB Coffee - MH 4:00pm Divan/Finance Committee Mtg7:00pm Bar Bingo7:00pm Past Masters7:30pm Clowns


10:30am TCOB Coffee - MH 7:00pm Bar Bingo7:30pm ClownsShriners International Awareness Day

8:00am Pancake Breakfast 11:00am BINGO-MH2:00pm Band5:00pm Italian Buffet

5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 5:30pm Mariners7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts7:30pm Oriental Band

10:30am Greeters11:00am Provost Guard11:00am Men’s Luncheon12:45pm Stated Mtg.5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner

10:00am Club/Unit Head Mtg.11:30am Scottish Rite Luncheon5:00pm Friday Night Dinner

May

1 2 3 5 6

9 10 11 12 13 1

15 16 1 1 19 20 21

22 23 2 25 26 2 2

29 30 31

10:00am TCOB Coffee - MH7:00pm Bar Bingo7:30pm Clowns


5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts7:30pm Motor Corps7:30pm Oriental Band

11:00am Men’s Luncheon5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner6:00pm Republican Mtg.

10:00am Club/Unit Head Mtg5:00pm Friday Night Dinner

10:00am TCOB Coffee - MH4:00pm Divan/Finance Committee Mtg7:00pm Bar Bingo7:00pm Past Masters


1:00pm BMI - MH5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts7:30pm Oriental Band



MEMORIAL DAYSAHIB CLOSED

PR Conference - Tampa11:00am Men’sLuncheon5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner


10:00am TCOB Coffee - MH7:00pm Bar Bingo7:30pm Clowns7:30pm Model T’s

11:00am BINGO-MH2:00pm Band5:00pm Italian Buffet 6:00PM Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance

5:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner 5:30pm Mariners7:00pm Drawing Queen of Hearts7:30pm Stated Meeting7:30pm Oriental Band

10:30am Greeters11:00am Provost Guard11:00am Men’s Luncheon5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner

6:00pm Widows Sons 2016 Annual Rock Concert Eagles Tribute

11:30am Scottish Rite Luncheon5:00pm Friday Night Dinner

REPORTER DEADLINEFor June Issue


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