March/April 2015
ILL. POTENTATE PAUL MOSHER, LADY TERRY and SONS ROY & CARL
Divan Officers 2015
Potentate…….…......Paul C. Mosher, 1116 Simpson Hill Rd., Sutton, VT 05867
Chief Rabban…....…Kenneth G. Canning, Jr., P.O.Box 695, Montpelier, VT 05601
Assistant Rabban.…Pierre Letourneau, P.O. Box 811, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
High Priest.…..….… Donald Karlovich, P. O. Box 104, North Troy, VT 05859
Oriental Guide....…..Michael A. Bamforth, 24 Main St., Springfield, VT 05156
Treasurer……...…...Michael P. Luurtsema, P.P., 96 Chester Rd., Springfield, VT 05156
Recorder……..….…Mike G. Gunn, 83 Fairgrounds Rd., Springfield, VT 05150
APPOINTED OFFICERS
1st Ceremonial…....John Anderson, 110 Folsom Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658
2nd Ceremonial..….Dexter L. Rowe, P.O. Box 3, Northfield Falls, VT 05654
Marshal……….…...Gary Luman, 1626 VT Route 10, Chester, VT 05143
Captain of Guard... Harold K. Rock, P.O. Box 470, Charlestown, NH 03603
Outer Guard……... Adam Johnson, 81 Creek Rd., Irasburg, VT 05845
Shrine Chaplain…..Robert L. Coon, 560 Hathaway Point Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478
Julie Stark, 288 Gallison Hill Rd., Montpelier, VT 05602 Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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POTENTATE'S Message
Nobles of Mount Sinai,
Thank you again for the honor of electing me to serve as your Potentate for 2015, Lady Terry and I have already
represented Mt. Sinai at several functions and are looking forward to the rest of the year.
Mt. Sinai faces several challenges this year, first among them is the continuation of the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl
football game. The Board of Governors has moved forward with the game after the withdrawal of Bektash Shriners,
the game will be held at Castleton State College on August 1st. Your support and participation will be key to making
the game a success this year. Mt. Sinai has two positions open on the Board of Governors, one full and one
associate, anyone interested please contact me right away at [email protected] or 802-473-0132.
Also coming soon is the move of our office to Granite Lodge in Berre, we hope to accomplish this by May 1st.
I am looking forward to meeting with as many units as possible this year, we'd like your meeting minutes at the
Recorders office so we can know about issues we can help with and any interesting items to distribute to the Turban
Times.
Please notify me, the Recorder or any Divan member of any death, illness or destress of any Noble or family
member. We should be doing a better job of reaching out to the Mt. Sinai family, we cannot do this if we are not
informed.
The Spring Ceremonial is coming soon, April 18th. Hopefully we have some candidates to obligate in addition to
discussing business. A good turnout always makes a Ceremonial better, please attend if you can. Lunch is served
following the first section of the meeting.
Mt. Sinai and Cairo Shriners are having a joint visitation on May 1st and 2nd, details are in this issue. Hope to see
many of you there.
Divan meetings are the second Tuesday of every month, except for months having a stated meeting (April, October
and December). Meal is at 6:00, meeting starts promptly at 6:30, all are welcome.
Again, we are looking forward to an interesting and fun year. Please feel free to contact me about anything.
Paul Mosher
Illustrious Potentate 2015
Mt. Sinai Shriners
Scholarship Application
To qualify, an applicant must be the child, grandchild, nephew or niece of a member of Mt. Sinai Shriners in good
standing.
An applicant must be a full time student, having graduated or graduating from an accredited secondary education system
and proceeding directly into a post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Pursuing an education in any medical field is preferable, but not mandatory.
The scholarship will be awarded without regard to race, gender, religion, age, or handicap at the discretion of the
Scholarship Selection Committee at its spring meeting.
For an application contact: Mt. Sinai #3 at 1802-223-7661, E-mail [email protected] or Mt. Sinai #3, 288 Gallison
Hill Rd., Montpelier, VT 05602. (Mt. Sinai's office is open Monday, Wednesday or Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm).
Cairo and Mt. Sinai Shriners
Potentates Reception
May 1 and 2, 2015 – Hampton Inn, Colchester, Vermont
Name:________________________ Lady:______________________________
Telephone: (
)_______________Shrine Center:_______________________
E-mail: ________________________
•Friday, May 01, 2015
____________ I/we will arrive on Friday, I will reserve my suite at The Hampton Inn at the
cost of $179.00. Reservations to be made with The Hampton Inn directly by calling (802)
318-9039.
______I/we will attend the Friday evening Buffet. Cost for the evening is $40.00 per
person. Attire is informal, Cash bar.
• Saturday, May 02, 2015
____________ I/we will arrive on Saturday, I will reserve my suite at The Hampton Inn at
the cost of $179.00. Reservations to be made with The Hampton Inn directly by calling
(802) 318-9039.
______ Number of Nobles and ladies attending the Potentates Banquet and Dance at the
cost of $40.00 per person. Choices are Grilled Rib or Asparagus and Provolone Chicken or
Pasta Vera (Vegetarian) (Please indicate choice(s)_______________________.
Total Due:_____________________
Please list any special needs or requirements: ______________________________
Please RSVP by April 9, 2015.
Return this form and payment to:
Ken Canning, P.O.Box 695, Montpelier, VT 05601
Make check payable to Mt. Sinai #3
Dear Nobles,
I would like to bring your attention to the Joint Visitation mentioned in the Potentates message. Although called the Potentate's Reception,
it is not just for the Divan: it is truly a fun event for all Nobles and their Ladies' It is a great opportunity for you to meet the Potentate, his
Lady, your Temple leadership team and fellow Nobles from Mt. Sinai, Cairo and the region. I have attended several Potentate's Receptions
throughout the Northeast Shrine Association (NSA) and have been impressed by the turnout of the nobility of the various temples; it really
is the pinnacle event of the year for the nobility and greatly enjoyed by all who attend. This year, as we have been doing for the past few
years, is a joint visitation with Cairo Shriners. It is a great time for ALL Vermont Shriners, and their Ladies, to gather in fellowship and
cheer. In addition, there will be many Nobles visiting from all over New England and Canada. What a fantastic opportunity to meet Nobles
and Ladies from different Temples and parade units. There will be free time on Saturday to explore the greater Burlington area and then
gather for a banquet and dancing Saturday night. Friday night is a more casual atmosphere and equally as fun!
Also save the date for the NSA Field days which will be hosted by Kora Temple in Lewiston, Maine on September 17 - 20, 2015. This has
always been an extraordinarily enjoyable event every year, you don't want to miss it! And one more date to keep in mind - The Shrine
Maple Sugar Bowl will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 in Castelson, VT.
So clear your schedules and mark your calendars to join us in Colchester on May 1 and 2nd!
YIF - Ken Canning, Chief Rabban
MT. SINAI SHRINER'S
RED SOX TICKETS RAFFLE
FIVE CHANCES TO WIN TWO TICKETS
Proceeds to benefit Mt. Sinai Shrine Center Only.
Ticket price is not deductible.
Drawing TBD
Five pair of tickets for the 2015 game.
I wish to purchase _____ ticket(s) at
NAME: ___________________________________________
$2.00 for (1)
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
or
CITY/TOWN:______________________________________
$10.00 for (6).
STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________
Mail entries to: Bruce Pelletier
TEL: _____________________________________________
18 Laurie Avenue
E-MAIL: __________________________________________
St. Albans, VT 05878
Make check payable to: Mt. Sinai #3
TURBAN TIMES BOOSTERS
Fellow Shriners,
We are looking for Shriners, Ladies, Shrine clubs or friends of the Shrine to sign up to have their name in Mt Sinai's
Booster section of the Turban Times. For $10.00 you will have your name or club listed for the rest of 2015.
Please see the information below and help support the Turban Times.
2015 Turban Times Boosters
Listings Now available!
The 2014 editions of the Turban Times will again offer the nobility the
opportunity to participate in and support the Turban Times through purchase
of Booster Page recognitions.
“Mr. & Mrs. Joe Noble”
“Unit Name”
“Noble's Name”
“noble & Special Friend's Name”
Single line Column Entry will appear in all editions for the low price of
$10.00. A great gift idea for families and friends. Unit Membership lists
accepted @ $8.00 per line for the entire unit submission. Payment made to:
Mt. Sinai #3
Forward your list and funds to:
Mt. Sinai #3
P. O. Box 742
Montpelier, VT 05602
Turban Times Boosters 2015
Joyce Richardson
Harry & Mickey Richard
Mike & Gloria Gunn
Robert & Kathleen Coon
George & Judith Fuller
Chester Chabot, Jr
Mt. Sinai #3
Spring Ceremonial April 18, 2015
Boutwell Lodge Montpelier, VT
8:00 A.M.
New Candidates Registration.
8:00 to 10:00 A.M. coffee & muffins in Lodge dining area.
9:30 A.M.
Business Meeting (Nobles only).
10:30 A.M.
Ceremonial (Ladies welcome to observe).
12:00P.M.
Luncheon open to all Nobles and Ladies. Lunch courtesy of Mt. Sinai.
1:00 P.M.
Return to meeting , if necessary.
Please bring your Lady, a Candidate and his Lady and a Brother Noble with his
Lady for a day of Fraternal fun.
Reservation, for meal count, deadline is April 11, 2015. Contact: Ken Canning, P.O. Box 695,
Montpelire, VT 05601
IN MEMORIAM 2014
Floyd E. McNally
Arthur St. Onge, Sr.
Enos A. Bertolini
Stanley Grandfield
Williamstown, VT
Montgomery, VT
Port Charlotte FL.
Montpelier, VT
Deceased: 01/29/2014
Born: 04/04/1937
Created: 10/20/2007
Deceased: 02/26/2014
Born: 04/23/1932
Created: 05/01/ 1982
Deceased: 06/10/2014
Born: 02/14/1926
Created: 05/17/1969
Deceased: 04/21/2014
Born: 07/21/1926
Created: 05/14/19
Russell A Reed
Maynard R. Young
Sterling W. Kenney
Amory C. "Doc" Smith P.P
St. Johnsbury, VT
Newport Richey, FL
Enosburg Falls, VT
Louisville, KY
Deceased: 04/24/2014
Born: 05/10/1920
Created: 05/05/1973
Deceased: 04/28/2014
Born: 08/23/1936
Created: 05/19/1984
Deceased: 06/01/2014
Born: 07/02/1931
Created: 05/19/1984
Herbert H. Hartford
James D. Taylor
Herbert L. Dodge Jr.
Maurice A. Brown
Auscutney, VT
Shelburne, VT
Ormond Beach, FL
So. Burlington, VT
Deceased: 06/10/2014
Born: 03/16/1928
Created: 10/04/1952
Deceased: 07/24/2014
Born: 07/10/1923
Created: 01/19/1974
Deceased: 03/28/2014
Born: 12/20/1926
Created: 05/13/1961
Deceased: 08/31/2014
Born: 08/29/1935
Created: 01/19/1980
Deceased: 04/15/2014
Born: 02/08/1917
Created: 05/16/1947
Dallas R. Boushey
William P. Fraser
Eugene F. Ellingwood
Burlington, VT
Barre, VT
St. Johnsbury, VT
Deceased: 07/06/2014
Born: 07/29/1919
Created: 00/01/1986
Deceased: 11/05/2014
Born: 05/21/1935
Created: 11/05/1973
Deceased: 03/05/2014
Born: 08/11/1923
Created: 05/08/1950
Elected Heads of Shrine Clubs
Elected Heads of Units
President – Ianis Shrine Club
Mt. Sinai Cabiri
President - Kristi Morris, 59 Coolidge Rd., Springfield, VT 05156
885-2949
Mount Sinai Patrol
President – David P. Gulbrandsen, 230 Gould Road, Weathersfield, VT 05151 263-5818
Bruce Pelletier, 18 Laurie Ave., St.
Albans, VT 05478
527-1139
President – Northern Vermont
Shrine Club
Gerald A. Morong, 76 Prospect Hill Rd.,
St Albans, VT 05478
524-6637
Mount Sinai Provost Guard
Provost Marshall – James G. Murphy, 336 Union Street, Newport, VT 05855 334-5326
Mount Sinai Joes
Boss Clown - Harold Rock, P.O. Box 470, Charlestown, NH, 03603
2401
603-504-
Mount Sinai Motor Corps
Corpmaster – David Baker, 11 Sunset Terr., St. Albans, VT 05478
524-9315
Mount Sinai Clown Jewels
Boss Clown – Alan G. Clark Sr., P.O. Box 277, E. Barre, VT 05649
479-1938
Northeast Kingdom Fire Brigade
Chief- Kenneth Johnson, 4714 Rt. 14 So. Irasburg VT 05845
754-8417
Mount Sinai Cycle Unit
President – Dean L. Goulet, P.O. Box 450, South Royalton, VT 05068
291-0217
Mount Sinai Drama-Dairies
President – Gerald A. Morong P.P., 76 Prospect Hill Rd, St. Albans, VT 05478 524-6637
Mount Sinai Mini Choppers
President - Donald J. Karlovich, P.O. Box 104, North Troy, VT 05859
988-4089
NOTICE
If you would like to receive your copy of the Turban Times (in color) via
E-Mail please send an E-Mail to Harry Richard at
[email protected] with your E-Mail address.
Also if you would like to continue to receive the Turban Times please
send E-Mail changes to [email protected] and address changes
to Harry Richard P.P., 89 Woods Hill Rd., Swanton, VT 05488
Living Past Potentates
Homer R. Fitts
1977
Frank C. Maynard
1980
Robert L Barker, Jr.
1984
C. Harry Behney
1986
Jack C. Bacon
1988
Homer D. Selby
1991
Donald E. Tessier
1992
Roy C. Vance
1994
Fred T. Wall
1995
Gerald A. Morong
1998
Winston W. Harper
1999
C. J. Murray
2000
Gary G. Centabar
2002
Michael A. Parent
2004
Robert M. Beattie
2005
Leo A. LaFlamme
2006
Michael P. Luurtsema
2007
Harry E. Richard
2008
Kristi C. Morris
2010
J. Patrick Sloan
2011
Shawn E. Kincaid
2012
Alton Willard
2013
Bruce Pelletier
2014
Ill.Winston Harper P.P presents Noble Rudolph Racine with his 50 Year Pin
Assistant Rabban's message
Greetings, well we've almost made it through anothermade it through another year of great achievements for Mt. Sinai #3.
Special thank you goes to all that made it happen. We got to say good bye to Ill. Sir Bruce and Monica and welcom to Ill.
Sir Paul and Terry Mosher. As you know we need to have everyone on board to bring Shriner's International, Mt Sinai #3to
the top. The advancement of the new Divan have been installed for the ensuing year.
We the Divan welcome you all to partake in our meetings and look at any ideas you may have in the awareness of our
organization. Membership is one of the most important ways to grow. Do you have a game plan, schedule of events,
member participation, equipment check-up, insurance update and have informed the Mt. Sinai Recorder's office of any
changes? It is impottant that have good coverage and exposure in making that first impression. A report of each event
would be a good thing for accountabily to the (Divan) office.
Some important events coming up: Shrine Bingo in Essex, Spring Ceremonial April 18th, Mt Sinai Visitation May 1st,
Annual Communication of Grand Lodge of VT F & AM and Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl August 1st. Any questions please
call.
On another note: The Office relocation is planned for May to the Barre Lodge. More to come. Also Shrine International
(Tampa) is looking to raise the Per Capita assessment of each member to maintain the operation of the organization. More
to come.
I would like to thank Ill. Sir Leo LaFlamme and Mt. Sinai #3 for recognizing the time and effort that I have put into the
organization. Thank you! My goal is to keep doing my best in represention Mt. Sinai #3.
Pierre Letourneau
BINGO SCHEDULE & Assigned Unit
2015
March 15 - Cabiri & Mini-Choppers
May 3 - Sinai Joes
June 7 - Motor Corps
July 19 - Fire Brigade
September 13 Cycle Unit & Northern VT Shrine Club
October 4 - Cabiri & Mini-Choppers
November 8 - Sinai Joes
December 6 - Motor Corps
NOTE:Anyone collecting can tabs “PLEASE” check them with a magnet for steel
items as they will not take them when the buyer checks them with his magnet.
Thank you
NOTE:Anyone collecting can tabs “PLEASE” check them with a magnet for steel
items as they will not take them when the buyer checks them with his magnet.
Thank you