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Volume 34, Number 4
Sarasota, Florida
April 2015
2015 Potentate
Connie Jacobi’s Ball
Special guests David Jacobi (Brother) and Imperial Sir Doug Maxwell
Shriners
April
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Fun &
Helping
Kids
May
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Reporter Deadline
Good Friday Fish Fry, 5:00 p.m.
Sahib Golf Tournament, 8:00 a.m.
Golf Tournament Party, 1-4:00 p.m.
Easter
King Pin Pancake Breakfast Cancelled
Easter Brunch, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 25
Shriners & Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 21
Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m., 6
Palmetto Children’s Parade, 10:00 a.m.
Club/Unit Head Meeting, 10:00 a.m.
Shrine Club Directory, 8
Shrine Club News, 8
Shrine Unit News, 18
Thursday Luncheons, 30
Masonic Digest, 32
Ladies Calendar, 42
Ofﬁcers, Appointees and Unit Leaders, 44
Index of Advertisers & Shriners Info, 45
Sahib Shriners Calendar, 46
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SAHIB REPORTER
April 2015
Chaplain’s corner
by Rev. Dorè Patlian, [email protected]
The Ofﬁcial Monthly Publication of
Sahib Shriners
Shriners International
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Phone: (941) 366-4449
FAX: (941) 366-8578
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Ed Firquin
Phone: (941) 366-4449 ext. 305.
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Editor Emeritus
Gary Schweinshaupt
Phone: (941) 356-5381
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Gary Schweinshaupt
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Email: [email protected]
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Wanda Firquin
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Children, Shrine Burns Institutes and the Sahib
Shrine Clubs and Units and Freemasonry.
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For information or assistance in contacting the
Shriners Hospitals for Children or a Shrine Burns
Institute call:
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Email:
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T
he coming of spring. Spring is
perhaps the most delightful
season of the year from a spiritual
perspective. It is the time when
the Earth is reborn with new life
springing up all around us. The
days are still crisp up north but
we can see the signs that Old Man
Winter’s lease on our lives is about
to expire! What a joy it must be to
experience the ﬁrst buds on the
trees and ﬂowers. I say must be
because I was born and raised in
Southern California and have lived
here in Sarasota for 23 years so I
am a stranger to real winters. Sure,
when I was a speaker traveling the
country I would always seem to get
the gigs in Chicago or Minneapolis
in the dead of winter but it is one
thing to visit misery and another
to have to live in it! Even a day or
two of freezing temperatures and
piles of dirty snow were more than
enough to make me kiss the ground
at LAX upon my return.
Spring brings hope and I believe
that is part of the Architect’s plan.
Just when winter seems to be
endless, here comes the thaw. The
leaves and ﬂowers begin to pop up
then out. Our spirits are renewed,
our hearts are glad, even though
here in Florida we prepare to say
farewell for another year to our
northern snowbird friends.
Spring is the season of renewal,
when all things are born again, when
the horse foals, the lambs are born,
the puppies and the kittens come
and children and grandchildren
(some of us great grandchildren)
often grace our spring.
Spring is celebrated by every
great religion in the world as the
season of rebirth and renewal. In
Christianity, Easter is perhaps
the most sacred holiday on the
church calendar for it celebrates
the ultimate re-birth; the rebirth
of humanity, the coming of Light to
the world in the person of Jesus of
Nazareth. It is no accident that this
event usually takes place in April
for this month is the harbinger of
all things new.
April is a good time to think a
new thought about your life, your
Fraternity, your friends, loved ones
and family. It is the perfect time
to lay aside old hurts, cast away
resentment and cleanse your heart
and soul for the new season of joy,
fun and happiness that is dawning.
Your thoughts are creative; indeed,
they are the building blocks of your
life experience. As the Master put it
so well: As a man thinks, so he is.
Why not do some spring cleaning in
your spiritual and mental basement
(your heart and mind) and renew
and refresh your life?. 6
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.
Photo on Page 1: Photo by Noble Bob Rodd
The Reporter: is published monthly (except in July), a subscription is included in our member’s annual Sahib Shrine dues of $100, by the Sahib
Shrine Temple, Inc., 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. Third-class postage paid at Manasota, FL.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
SAHIB REPORTER
Potentate’s
notes
Nobles and Ladies,
Imperial Potentate Dale W. Stauss and First Lady Cheryl visited us here at Sahib
Shriners and was impressed by the way that we all meet and do things together. He also
gave us some ideas on Shrine membership to help us grow.
So here goes our fundraisers. So far, they are doing well. We have the return of the Queen
of Hearts on Wednesday evenings. The Pick #3 Rafﬂe is on its way and if you have not
purchased your lucky ticket yet, be sure to see a Divan member, Chief Aide Jim Smith or
Sherri in the ofﬁce. You have a chance to win each evening of the week, except Sunday, if
you pick the same number as the Florida Lottery Pick 3, so get them as soon as possible.
Every time your number is drawn, you are a winner. The tickets are only $20, which is
about 10 cents a day. Bar Bingo is back on Monday nights and this is a lot of fun so go to
the Shrine and try your luck.
Our next big fundraiser will the 33rd Annual Golf Tournament at Bobby Jones on April 4.
Chairman Assistant Rabban Bill Balkwill and his committee said they have a large group
of men and ladies playing this year, but there is still time to get in your foursome. There
are many prizes to win. Let Bill know as soon as you can.
Hospital Transportation Days are upon us and the clubs and units are doing great. It sure
is super to have the nobles, ladies and friends out there helping to make the difference in
our collections. Second Ceremonial Master Jules Simon is heading up a great team. Thank
you all for your hard work.
It looks like the words “team work” is going well. It takes all of us to make it work and
together we can do it!
Respectfully,
Connie Jacobi, Potentate
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB REPORTER
April 2015
SAHIB SHRINERS
“Spring Swing Celebration presented by The Manatee Shrine Club”
LADIES NIGHT DINNER DANCE
With Birthday and Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, April 14
• 3OCIAL(OURnPMs$INNERnPM
• $ANCINGnTOPM
• Choice of Entree: Chicken Cordon Bleu
OR Mahi Mahi
Tickets: $19.50 per person, includes sales tax and gratuity
Purchase Ticket Reservations in Advance a Must!
Nobles – Fez, Jacket and Tie
Ladies – Commensurate attire
Music by “John and Tony”
No Ticket Sales after the Preceding Thursday
Box Office: 366-4449, ext. 320
Proceeds are for the Beneﬁt of Sahib Shriner’s Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
SAHIB SHRINE
Ofﬁcial Call
Contributions Made to Shriners Hospitals
Shriners Hospital ........................
Shriners Hospital - IMO
..........
50.00
125.00
Total Year
To Date
$ 6,342.16
4,835.00
Total ..........................................
$175.00
$ 11,177.16
Contributions Made to Sahib Shrine
Donations to Sahib .......................
Donations To Sahib – IMO ............
$2,788.00
410.00
$ 34,777,80
4,097.00
Total ............................................
3,198.00
$ 38,874.80
MAY 2015
STATED MEETING
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MAY 13, 2015
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6:00 p.m. Fun and Fellowship
6:30 Band entertains
7:30 p.m. Meeting Opens
Balloting
2015 Dues card and Fez required
No short pants
SAHIB SHRINE HOSPITAL
February Transportation Report
Ofﬁcial Call
Ken Clark, Hospital Chairman
AUGUST 2015
STATED MEETING
15 - Patient visits to Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa
2 - Patient visit to other Shriners Hospitals for Children
THURSDAY NOON
AUGUST 13, 2015
Participating Drivers & Assisting Nobles:
Gill Baker
Chip Chase
Ron Conner
Ed Cramer
Don Cowie
Jim Gates
Connie Jacobi
Jim Macdonald
Bob Martin
Jim Pinson
Dorwin Pulford
Bob Sanders
Ken Shipley
Joe Smedley
Ernie Sturges
Fritz Wise
Paul Zeissler
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.
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11:00 a.m. Fun and Fellowship
11:30 Band entertains
12:00 Noon Lunch
12:45 p.m. Meeting Opens
Balloting
2015 Dues card and Fez required
No short pants
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
SAHIB REPORTER
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Recorder’s notes
by Ed Firquin, [email protected]
A
pril showers are here lending well-needed water for
the plants. The spring weather also brings growth
to activity at Sahib Shriners, Monday Bar Bingo and
Wednesday Queen of Hearts are in full swing. Our
Golf Tournament will have occurred with all its great
stories told around the Sahara Lounge for the next few
months.
Some of our nobles may head to Pikeville, Kentucky
for one of the largest community activities in the country
known as Hillbilly Days. Hillbilly Days improves each
year as Shriners, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce, Pike County Government, City of Pikeville
and local volunteers transform downtown Pikeville into
one of the unique festivals in the world.
The Florida Shrine Association will be hosted here
at Sahib Shriners on May 7, 8 and 9. Volunteers will
work and welcome our fellow Shriners and their ladies
for a fun-ﬁlled three days. If you can lend a helping
hand, contact Past Potentate Rocky Kearney, I am sure
he will ﬁnd a spot for you to help.
Sarasota County Fair in March was a success and
those volunteers did a wonderful job in ﬁlling the roles
needed by the fair board. A few months away is the
Sahib Car and Motorcycle Extravaganza. June 6 will be
a great show for those car and motorcycle enthusiasts
around our community. Your help, as members of Sahib
Shriners will be needed, additional information coming
as the volunteer program is developed.
Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi will ﬁnd himself, Lady Deanie
along with other Sahib nobles in Punta Cana on the
Potentate’s Trip April 20 through 27. They will be
missed, as they enjoy a trip to an all-inclusive vacation
spot.
Remember there are many activities at your Shrine
and more planned for this year. So remember the child
within and I will see you at the temple. 6
Chief Rabban’s notes
by Carroll G. Scribner, [email protected]
H
i again, I hope your month has been good to you.
Please remember all of our friends and brothers
who have passed to the greater life above and pray for
those left behind.
My thrust in the next few weeks is three-fold, assist
Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi with his plans for the year, continue
planning for 2016 activities and preparing the 2015
FEZtival of Trees to be bigger and better. A tall order in
any man’s view!
We have organized our FEZtival team and will
be looking for your help soon. I will be chairman
again this year with Duke Goranitis agreeing to be
co-chairman. We are working on a website <www.
feztivaloftreessahibshrine.com>. This is a work in
progress, set up by my granddaughter and Lady Sandy,
so if you notice errors or omissions, please let us know.
Please be sure to support our Golf Tournament
coming up on Saturday, April 4. There is a Shriners’ and
Ladies’ Luncheon on April 9. We hope to see you there.
Our Queen of Hearts is back up and running. Come by
any Wednesday to have a good meal and try your luck!
As always at Sahib, there is more than enough to
do. Check your calendars for all activities. If I can help,
please see me at Sahib or email me at the above. 6
Assistant Rabban’s notes
by Bill Balkwill, [email protected]
M
any of you know I was gone for a couple weeks
in February to see our new granddaughter, baby
“Luna.” What a Princess she is already. It sure was cold
up in Michigan. Now I remember why I moved south
in 1975.
Boy, March is sure a busy month. We had the Unit/
Club Head Meeting and it was followed by setting up
for, and participating in, the Annual Hillbilly Hoedown
for Clan #78. The next morning we got up at 4:00
a.m. for Pancake Breakfast, which has been very well
attended the last few months. We can always use more
volunteers to help the King Pins continue to make this
a great monthly event. Please see King Pin President
Del Rawlinson or Noble Ron Conner to be signed up.
We do have a good time.
Lady Gail and I attended the Assistant Rabban
Seminar in Tampa. We gained a lot of knowledge, had
a good time talking to our counterparts and shared
some new ideas. This was a great time to network. Go
Fireballs!
Imperial Sir Dale Stauss visited both our Sahib
Shriners and the Seminar. He seems to be very
enthusiastic about the future of Shrinedom.
The Sarasota County Fair was very successful with
High Priest and Prophet Dorè Patlian and Oriental
Guide Dell Hyland leading the way. A number of people
asked me to be sure to tell all the Shriners “thank you
for what you do.” That was great exposure for Sahib
Shriners.
Treasurer Ken Shipley and I have been selling the
Potentate’s Rafﬂe tickets. If you want a chance at 228
payouts, make sure you see us. Tickets are only $20
each.
. . .continued on page 35 
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB REPORTER
April 2015
SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORY
DIRECTOR OF CLUBS
Del Rawlinson
CLUB COUNCIL
Sec./Treas.: TBA
ENGLEWOOD SHRINE CLUB
GULF SHRINE CLUB
President: Danny Holloway – 950-699-1652
12 Caddy Road
Rotonda West, FL 33947
Email: [email protected]
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month
at the Englewood Elks 11:30 am.
Lunch 12 Noon
President: Robert Dewart - 795-0088
Meets at American Legion Post 24, Bradenton
2nd Tuesday each month – 11:00 a.m.
Ladies Night Dinner - 3rd Wednesday
each month – IMG & Academy Golf Club
HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB
MANATEE SHRINE CLUB
MOTOR CORPS SHRINE CLUB
Raban: Roger King – 924-6250
5413 Creeping Hammock Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231-7313
Email: [email protected]
Meets 1st Thursday of each month
at Sahib Shrine
Conference Room A - 7:30 p.m.
President: Jim Fletcher - 807-2838
108 72nd Street
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Email: ﬂetch@jimﬂetcher.net
Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club
4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton
1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.
Social Events to be Announced
President: David Bell - 755-1437
6303 4th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34203
Email: [email protected]
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
NORTH PORT SHRINE CLUB
VENICE SHRINE CLUB
President: Robert Somerville - 941-429-6433
2504 Dalhart Ave.
North Port, FL 34287-7237
Email: no email
Meets at The Olde World Restaurant
14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL
Every Tuesday, breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.
Stated Meeting, 2nd Monday at 11:30 a.m.
President: Jim Fahey – 223-6533
712 Grassy Oaks Drive
Venice, FL 34293
Email: [email protected]
Meets at Left Coast Seafood Co.
US Hwy 41 Bypass
Intersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N
3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.
SHRINE CLUB NEWS
Hillbilly Shrine Club
by Bruce Porter, [email protected]
H
owdy. Welcome to our new members, old members,
young members, the April fools and anyone that
can read or be read to. We all had a great time at the
Hillbilly Hoedown, see photos on page 36, if you were
not there come next time. Spring has sprung, the
ﬂowers has riz; we’re wondering where you iz.
Join us every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00
p.m. for our Hillbilly Buffet (everyone is welcome to
come). We have a great menu, and for only $9.00, you
get a beverage, a meal and dessert. You can eat as little
or as much as you want. Stay healthy and happy. We
hope to see yall soon. 6
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
SAHIB REPORTER
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Motor Corps Shrine Club
by Giles Light (G-man), Secretary, [email protected]
H
ave you heard? The Potentate has joined the Motor
Corps! He has even ordered a Harley Davidson
white Shrine Motorcycle. He says he wants to be at the
head of all the parades on his white bike. Sorry nobles
but, April Fools! I am afraid the Potentate is not joining
the Motor Corps (though we would be glad to have him),
is not buying a Harley and will not be at the front of
parades on a motorcycle. Did we catch any of you, even
if just for a brief minute?
Okay, we really do have some serious news to report.
This is not an April fool’s joke. First, we can report a
successful Spaghetti Dinner back in February. Looks
like we served 396 fellow Shriners, friends and family.
That may not be a record, but it sure comes close. As
usual, many people deserve thanks for making this
February’s dinner a success. Muriel Young and Nicole
Crimi sold tickets at the front door. Tony Galanti (G),
Bob Hammer (Hammertime) and Giles Light (G-man)
sold tickets on our Booze Wagon. Wally Lacey (Red Dog)
and his crew performed admirably in the kitchen. Past
Potentate Lou Ortt, 33°, collected tickets.
The Rainbow Girls, who have helped us for so
many years, were at the Spaghetti Dinner once again.
Special thanks to the ﬁve girls from Venice and the two
from Bradenton. They were accompanied by Bonnie
Christian, Mother Advisor of the Bradenton Assembly
and Grand Deputy of Florida and Shelly RedmondCombs, Past Worthy Advisor of Venice Assembly. Also to
Molina Austin, Worthy Advisor of Bradenton Assembly
and Crystal Vangungburg, Worthy Advisor of Venice
Assembly, we say thanks as well. We also owe thanks
to Sleep King of Sarasota for their contribution of $100
to the Motor Corps Spaghetti Dinner. Final ﬁnancial
amounts are not yet conﬁrmed, but we count this as
another successful event.
Second bit of news is that we had a successful
Hospital Days on St. Armand’s Circle back in February.
The most exciting part of that news is that one of our
members had two C-notes dropped into his plastic fez.
That is right; two brand new one-hundred dollar bills.
The Motor Corps is deeply appreciative of this man’s
generosity in support of the Hospital Transportation
Fund. Although all contributors are thanked, we owe
this one special individual a special tip of the fez.
At the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 1,
we had the drawing for our Booze Wagon. This year’s
winner was Ann Trzecki from the Buffalo, New York
area. When we contacted Ann by telephone to let her
know she had won, she was in Houston, Texas. She is
currently traveling and will not be back in our area until
the end of April. We also held the drawing on the Quilt
on March 1. Winner was Harriet Pearson of Sarasota.
Harriet came by shortly after the drawing and picked
up her prize. For those of you who did not win the Booze
Wagon this year, we expect to be back next year with
another rafﬂe, so stay tuned.
As in years past, the Motor Corps provided escort
duty for Imperial Potentate Ill. Sir Dale W. Strauss
and First Lady Cheryl during their visit to the Sahib
. . .continued on page 11 
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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB REPORTER
April 2015
Manatee Shrine Club
by Jim Fletcher, [email protected]
W
e are looking forward to our next meeting,
enjoying family, fun and fellowship. We meet at
Peridia Golf and Country Club on the ﬁrst Friday of
the month with our friends and brothers. Come join
us, share with your friends and bring your lady as our
ladies meet at the same time.
We will sponsor a hole at the Sahib Golf Tournament
at Bobby Jones Golf Club on April 4 and sponsor the
Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance at temple on April
14. Do not forget the Shriners and Ladies Luncheon
on April 9 and the Good Friday Fish Fry on April 3.
Get your tickets for all of the coming events. There are
many things going on at Sahib Shriners.
St. Patty’s Day was great, as always. God bless the
Irish and the Scottish. They know how to throw a party
with great food, music, dancing and fellowship.
Thanks to Bill Padelford for storing the Christmas
tree for the next FEZtival of Trees. Thanks again to
Rob Rodd and his team for collecting over six thousand,
eight hundred dollars ($6,800 plus) for the Shriners
Hospitals for Children Fund. A big thank you, to all
that worked collecting, to make this happen. 6
North Port Shrine Club
by John Brophy, Scribe, [email protected]
A
very nice surprise at our February 3 breakfast.
John (Jack) Watson, III escorted his young
daughter Leah to our meeting. She apparently enjoyed
herself, what young lady does not enjoy being the center
of attraction. Also, it was announced that Jack’s son
Angelo is receiving his EA Degree February 18. Very
nice to see young blood entering our fraternity.
Your Scribe thinks he has ﬁnally gotten the
Watson clan sorted out. Whom he thought was the
Junior Watson is really the son of Past President Jack
Watson, father of the true Junior Watson, John (Jack)
G. Watson, III. That leaves James H. Watson who does
not have a number, as he is the brother of the Past
President Watson who is the father of the Watson, III
who is the father of the Watson taking his EA. Got it?
Explain it to me please.
Our President Bob Somerville has returned and
had to reintroduce himself after some lengthy medical
problems and taking care of his Lady Wally whose
back caused her some further difﬁculties. Bill Shipley
reported his Lady Alice coming home from hospital.
Noble Charles Hamilton’s Lady Betty has passed
away and North Port Shrine Club extends sincere
condolences.
February’s Hospital Days was successful thanks to
all who participated including some ladies of North Port
Shrine Club. Bless them, what would we do without
them. Our Picnics would certainly suffer if not for the
extra delicious dishes they prepare.
There have been several stories told by our
members of people stopping to donate and relating
experiences with our Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Here is another one: A mom pushing a Publix child
cart with steering wheels and a young fellow driving,
stopped to donate and said one of her other children had
undergone surgery at the Tampa Hospital and thanked
us for taking care of her youngster. When turning to
leave the young lad in the cart insisted on donating also
and he promptly deposited all he had into the canister
(a penny)! That is a very special penny wouldn’t you
say?
February 17 saw 39 members in attendance. Our
snow nobles are still with us. Stefanos (Stef) Loisou and
dad Jim present along with Past Potentate Dale LaBell,
Past Potentate Rocky Kearney and Chief Rabban
Carroll Scribner, winner of the 50/50, who graciously
contributed his winnings to our club, many thanks to
Scrib.
Our February 15 mixer, at the Left Coast Seafood
restaurant, was very well attended and all appeared
to be having a good time. Our 2nd Vice President Al
Sawdai arranged this mixer. Next, possibly Luigi’s, so
stay tuned.
On February 24, it was nice to see Noble Bill
(Skipper) Schultz with us again. Welcome to our
guest, Noble Dale Thomas of Elf Khurafeh Shriners in
Saginaw, Michigan.
(Bits and Pieces) Overheard in the hospital, a
patient asked an attractive young nurse if she was a
good girl or a naughty girl. The indignant response was
a good girl of course. Too bad said the patient and when
asked why so replied, “good girls go to heaven, naughty
girls go everywhere.”
(Quotable Notable) As of this writing, no one
identiﬁed American author Robert Collier who said,
“Visualize this thing you want. See it, feel it, believe
in it. Make your mental blueprint and begin.” For
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
. . .continued on page 35 
April 2015
SAHIB REPORTER
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Venice Shrine Club
by Tim Kinchla, Secretary, [email protected]
T
he Venice Shrine Club held its monthly meeting
at the Left Coast Seafood Restaurant on U.S. 41
bypass in Venice on February 17. The restaurant offered
the forty nobles and guests a marvelous menu selection
for the luncheon. The choices were fried grouper, beef
stroganoff or California salad with grilled chicken.
Each selection was of large portions and very delicious.
The cost of the luncheon was $15.00.
One of the key messages from President Jim Fahey
was the current investigation that is ongoing regarding
the club’s building located on Auburn Road in Venice.
The goal is to bring water and sewer from Auburn
Road to our building. More to come on this important
improvement as we progress through these exciting
times.
Each monthly luncheon features not only scratch
tickets for seven lucky nobles or guests as well as
Money Mania. To win the Money Mania prize you need
to be a member of the Venice Shrine Club and to be
present for the drawing. Last month a Past Master of
one of our local Blue Lodges walked away with $200
plus. Yesterday, another winner collected in excess of
$80. Great job noble!
Nobles, why not consider joining us for lunch at
our April 21 meeting at Left Coast. Social hour is at
11:00 a.m. with lunch beginning at 12:00 p.m. Guests
are always welcome. 6
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Motor Corps Shrine Club
Shriners’ Luncheon on Thursday, March 5. A special thanks
to our members who were able to break away from their work
responsibilities for this escort duty.
The Annual Sam Swope Charity Ride was held in Orlando
on March 7-8. This was a special year for the ride as Sam Swope
passed away last December. Sam had been a very generous
supporter to Masonic and Shrine causes over the years, including
the Shriners Hospitals for Children. A Memorial Service was held
for Brother Sam at Bahia Shriners on Friday night, March 6. The
ride was on Sunday, March 8. Motor Corps members traveling
to Orlando were Dave Bell (Jetfoot), Bryan Pullman (Shortcut),
Hampton Crimi (Sambo) and Barry Hart (Policyman).
This year’s Arcadia Rodeo Parade was held on Saturday, March
14. Although the ride over and back is longer than the parade
itself, we had a good representation from the Motor Corps.
The annual ride to the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg took
place on Saturday, March 21. Several of our members, who are
also members of the Masonic Riders Association, participated in
the ride.
We have seven Motor Corps members and their ladies with
birthdays in April. Birthdays include: Lady Barbara Hart on the
6th, Lady Cathy Cason on the 8th, Lady Joanie Steelman on the
16th, Lady Carol Hubbard on the 21st, Lady Jan Dahlberg on
the 21st, Bryan Pullman (Shortcut) on the 25th and Joe Stella
(Stroker Joe) on the 27th. There are no anniversaries in April. 6
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine Club receives plaque at the Sam Swope
Charity Ride in Orlando for their contribution to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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North Port Shrine Club
John Watson III with daughter Leah.
President Bob Somerville and 1st Vice President Al Sawdai.
Marsha Cohen collecting for Hospital Days.
Jim Loisou and son Stef.
North Port Shrine Club Breakfast.
Guest Dale Thomas from Elf Khurafeh, Saginaw, Michigan.
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Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi is presented with checks
Chief Aide Jim Smith presents $50 for Transportation Fund from
hospitality room at Potentate’s Ball.
Noble Jack Gardner of Gulf Shrine Club presents $2,690 for General Fund
in name of Bill Winslow of the now dissolved Banjo Band Unit.
North Port Shrine Club presents to Circus Chairman & PP Dale LaBell
$1,000 from the sales of Circus pins.
Manatee Shrine Club Team Captain Bob Rodd presents $6,600 from
Hospital Day collections from Parrish, Florida.
Clown Harold Bell presents $1,150 from Hospital Day collections.
Nobles Don Gatell & Lowell McCarty of North Port Shrine Club presents
$5,200 from Hospital Day collections to go to Sahib Transportation Fund.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Collection Canisters
February 2015
Noble
Location
Ed Cramer
Hungry-Palmetto
KFC - Palmetto
Hungry-Desoto Mall
Hungry-59th & Cortez
KFC-63 & 15th St.
KFC-Parrish
KFC-Rt 64 & I-75
Hungry- Ellenton
Hillbilly Night
Shrode Jewelry
Crager’s Family Diner
Leroy Hocking
Dick Schmidt
Chickie
Eugene Kraus
Jim Pinson
Club/Unit
MSC
Amount
69.29
21.10
84.99
28.72
22.02
10.05
41.01
82.21
27.00
115.01
38.43
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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. 6
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April 2015
December 2080
Robert & Ruth Riegel
December 2056
Manatee Shrine Club
December 2033
Sahib Golf Assoc.
(In Memory of James Ericsson)
(In Memory of John Lewellen)
(In Memory of Bill Simon)
Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Austin Pickering)
(In Memory of Philip Staples)
(In Memory of Arthur Monson)
(In Memory of Oscar Cloutier, PP)
April 2030
Charles S. Marston
(In Memory of Anne M. Marston)
May 2029
Desert Patrol
August 2027
Fred & Marylou Ellis
March 2025
John R. Holland
(In memory of Carl E. Hohlt)
February 2025
Eleanor Herman
(In memory of Carl Herman)
August 2024
S. & B. Carter
December 2023
Jerrit & Melinda Clayton
September 2023
Volkert and Helen Smith
February 2023
North Port Shrine Club
January 2023
Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Donald Chase, PPR)
(In Memory of George Cumming)
April 2022
Roy Winterbottom
(In Memory of Ed Luff)
December 2021
Don and Joan Patterson
Dick and Jinny Warner
(In Memory of Luther Bollman)
May 2021
Burton Chandler
Jack & Iris Kwitchoff
March 2021
Dr. Lawrence G. Schaeferle
(El Kahir-Iowa), North Port Shrine Club
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April 2016
Col. M.G. Swindler
March 2016
(Through month stated, μ = New or Renewed this month)
Jerry & Joyce Goacher
Dottie Pinkley
October 2020
September 2018
(In Memory of John Pinkley)
Dolores O’Neal
In Memory of
Don and Elayne Sims
(In Memory of Loved Shriners)
Dr George & Dorothy Robinson
February 2016
Norris and Barbara Walker
December 2017
Manatee Shrine Club
December 2019
William & Maryann Adams
(In Memory of Ed Luff)
Everett & Evelyn Blount
(In Memory of Christopher Weeks)
September 2017
(In Memory of Dick Reese)
Marion Podewitz
Sandy Scribner
November 2019
(In Memory of Bill Podewitz)
January 2016
Margaret Lawrence
Manatee Shrine Club
Jim & Eileen Jensen
(In Loving Memory of Donald Lawrence)
(In Memory of Paul Tobias)
December 2015
Sahib Golf Committee
August 2017
Aides Office
August 2019
Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)
Peggy Cloutier
(In Memory of Philip Mitchell, PP)
Luke and Kathy Doyle
(In Memory of Oscar Cloutier)
June 2017
September 2015
Midge Jordan
Manatee Shrine Club
Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Doug Jordan
May 2017
(In Memory of Richard G. Morris)
David R. Magdalik
Margaret Hayes
August 2015
Kevin & Susan Sapio
(In Memory of Barry Hayes)
Chris & Peg Kellogg
May 2019
Sahib Shrine Mariners
Manatee Shrine Club
Kenneth & Betty Terryberry
April 2017
(In Memory of Kenneth Gerrard, Sr., PP)
Dale & Donna LaBell
Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Walter J. Kunkel)
Harold & Mary Stuver
(In Memory of Arthur Bieser)
June 2015
March 2019
(In Memory of John Bohenkamp)
Manatee Shrine Club
Michael Clarke
(In Memory of Larry Swanson)
(In Memory of Michael A. Cipullo)
February 2019
(In Memory of Earl Woodring)
(In Memory of Irene Krakow)
Manatee Shrine Club
Roy’s Automotive
May 2015
(In Memory of Robert Berlund)
(In Memory of Gerald Netzley - Egypt Shrine)
The Builders Lodge No. 376
(In Memory of Preston Sturdevant, Jr.)
(In Memory of Danny O’Harold – Egypt Shrine)
(In Memory of Irene Krakow)
(In Memory of Earl Hadley)
(In Memory of Austin Pickering - Sahib Shrine)
Donald & Audrey Schmitt
Laura Atz
March 2017
Sahib Greeterettes
(In Memory of Eugene Atz)
Christopher Weeks &
(In Memory of Evelyn Holland)
December 2018
Barbara Hershey
April 2015
Bud & Carole Glidden
February 2017
Harold Bell
Ann Lassig
Charles & Mary Jane Hamilton
John H. Brophy
Nyla Temple #152 Daughters of the Nile
January 2017
(In Memory of Catherine F. Brophy)
November 2018
Charles & Suzanna Krueger
James & Caroyl Dunlap
Charles H. Burke
Manatee Shrine Club
November 2016
Nancy Holmes
(In Memory of Fred Rye)
Lindy & Sandy Nardone
(In Loving Memory of George Holmes)
(In Memory of Charles E. Slater)
October 2016
August 2018
(In Memory of Fred W. Nason)
Patricia A. McLain
Jack & Marti Bryant
(In Memory of Lowell L. Sutton)
(In Memory of BG John H. McLain)
April 2018
(In Memory of Joseph P. Kelley)
August 2016
Ted & Anita Moltz
Doug & Joan Patterson
Giles Light
(In Memory of Luther Bollman)
February 2018
May 2016
Bill & Stacey Lee Zurlo
Manatee Shrine Club
Manatee Shrine Club
(In Memory of Robert Everly)
(In Memory of Al McKenzie, PP)
Joe & Marion Mitchell
(In Memory of John Pinkley)
(In Memory of Phil Mitchell)
(In Memory of Fordon Harris)
January 2018
Evelyn Noe
Charles & Pauline Baker
(In Memory of Frank Noe)
(In Memory of Betsy Baker)
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SHRINE UNIT NEWS
Clown Corner
by Harold “Ding-a-Ling” Bell, [email protected]
A
s you can see by the pictures, the clowns had a great
time while not in face, working to provide funds
to Sahib Shriners Transportation Fund. We had
fun greeting parents and children with a smile and
handshake and telling the children that we were Shrine
Clowns. Then as we pointed to the clown poster on the
tri-pod, they would say, “Where is your red nose?” It
was a pleasure to talk with a mother whose son had
a great medical experience at the Shriners Hospitals
for Children – Tampa. She was certainly all smiles and
very happy to slip her contribution in our little red
collection container.
The nine participating Clowns for this fundraising
activity were very happy to present to Ill. Sir Connie
Jacobi one thousand, one hundred thirty dollars and
three cents ($1,130.03) for the Transportation Fund. If
you happened to be at the temple on Monday evening,
you would have witnessed many colorful balloons of all
shapes on the table and in the Main Hall. Of course, the
two most popular were the poodle and the hat.
The Clowns have some gigs in progress at our local
Home Depot on Cattlemen Road so if you are in the
area on the ﬁrst Saturday of the month, make sure you
stop by or, even better, bring your grandkids for a great
experience with tools and get a balloon sculpture.
The Clowns will be the sponsor of the Birthday/
Anniversary Dinner Dance on May 12. Once again,
the theme will be “Hawaii” and the Main Hall will be
decorated accordingly. Like last year, our Chef Bob
has selected great food. Of course, all you dancers and
party people will dress with those bright colors of the
Islands. If the Clowns can come up with the funding
to secure them, I am sure that all of those coconut
dancers will be available so you can stuff those dollars
as they wiggle and do their dance. An added attraction
this year will be the rafﬂe of a selected “Booze Basket.”
Remember, all of you having a May birthday or a May
anniversary, be prepared to enter the competition so
you can be selected.
Talking about birthdays, the Clowns are always
ready to help the young and the elderly celebrate their
birthdays in their homes. Call a Sahib Clown and see
what a small donation to the hospital “sneaker fund”
will provide for your party.
The Clowns will be looking for many of you nobles
at the Palmetto/DeSoto Children’s Parade on Friday,
April 3. Thanks for reading the Clown Corner and until
we meet again, remember the children. 6
Concert Band
by Jarrett Miller, PP
T
he Concert Band welcomes three new Shriners who
joined us last month: Richard McIntyer, a baritone/
euphonium player, who has moved to Longboat Key;
William Bauer a baritone and alto saxophone player
who moved to Sarasota from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;
Clair Miller, a trombone player from Dayton, Ohio.
The Concert Band holds rehearsals every Tuesday
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Sahib Shriners. We always
welcome Shrine musicians who read music to join with
us.
We are now rehearsing new music for two Concerts
scheduled in April. The ﬁrst is the Shriners’ and Ladies’
Luncheon on Thursday, April 9 at 12:00 p.m. Nobles if
your lady cannot attend we hope you will still attend
the Luncheon. It seems we miss many of the faithful
Thursday Luncheon nobles.
Our second Concert will be at the Westminster
Manor in Bradenton on Friday, April 10. Our host is
Noble William Arbuckle and his Lady Bonni.
It is just great having our snowbird musicians back
with us. Last month’s Concerts at Pleasant Lake Park,
hosted by Ill. Sir Ray Causton of Rameses Shriners and
our Annual Concert at Freedom Village, Bradenton,
were very well received. Many nobles were present at
both Concerts. 6
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Kentucky Colonels
by Col. Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, President, [email protected]
T
he members and guests that have been attending
the Kentucky Colonels monthly get-togethers at
Tara Golf and Country Club seem to have much praise
for the cuisine and the great speakers and entertainers
we have had. Including Country Western Singer Sharon
Rhyno; Sheryl Schleicher showing and sharing ideas of
making quality quilts; Bill Deighton and his mighty
ﬁddle, etc. along with the great camaraderie and stories
shared to the delight of those attending.
Are you a Kentucky Colonel? Do you have a
Commission from the Kentucky Colonels in Kentucky?
If you do and are not yet involved with the Sahib
Shriners Kentucky Colonel Unit we invite you to come
and see how our unit operates. If you are a member
of Sahib Shriners and you wish to become a Kentucky
Colonel, we can arrange for you to obtain a Kentucky
Colonel Commission of your very own.
Please come and check us out. We meet on the fourth
Tuesday of the month and in April and May we will be
meeting again at the Tara Golf and Country Club. Plan
to arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to socialize.
Our program for the evening starts at 6:00 p.m. with
dinner being served at 6:15 p.m. where socializing
continues. After dinner, our speaker or entertainer is
introduced and we all sit back and enjoy the program.
Then a few tidbits are taken care of including singing
to those having a birthday or anniversary during the
current month. Give one of our ofﬁcers a call and see
how easy it is to visit and/or join:
President Colonel Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, (Kathy),
(941) 776-0937
Vice President Colonel James (Jim) Fleming, (Donna),
(414) 350-6061
Secretary Colonel Charles (Bud) Glidden, (Carole),
(941) 358-2285
Treasurer Colonel Donald (Don) Clements, (Mary),
(941) 755-3655
If transportation is a problem, let us know and we
will try to remedy that, if possible. If you have any
questions or need more information, please call or email
me or call any of the above ofﬁcers. Come and enjoy a
great evening. 6
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King Pins
by Del Rawlinson, [email protected]
Good morning, breakfast lovers! Wake up and smell
those (all-you-can-eat) pancakes smothered in butter,
scrambled eggs, sausage and piping hot coffee. Oh yeah,
don’t forget the cold orange juice.
Please note the April 5th Pancake Breakfast
has been cancelled since Sahib Shriners will
have an Easter Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Come join us on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month.
We serve from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. I promise you
won’t go home hungry.
Volunteers are always appreciated. See me if you
are interested in lending a hand. We look forward to
serving you. Until then, be kind to one another. 6
Mariners
by Lacey Cross, Commodore, [email protected]
T
he Mariners have a very busy April, beginning
with our meeting on Wednesday, April 8, at Sahib
Shriners. Bridge will meet at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:00
p.m., followed by our membership meeting at 7:00 p.m.
All Mariners and their mates are urged to attend.
Our April Rendezvous will be April 18 at the
Sarasota Kennel Club, (Dog Track). Buffet dinner will
be at 6:00 p.m. in the Miss Whirl Club. We will have
Hospital Days on April 11 at Sam’s Club. We do need
volunteers to help. The FSA is May 7, 8 and 9. Please
mark this important event on your calendars.
If you are not a member of the Mariners, we
encourage you to join this fun unit. You do not need to
own a boat. But, you will enjoy riding on our boat at the
many parades. 6
Thursday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.
Prime rib (lunch-cut), Parsley potatoes, Vegetable medley & Dessert
$14.00 per person (incl. tax & tip). Tickets may be purchased in advance on Thursdays at Sahib Shrine.
Reservations by April 3. You may get tickets at door.
Dress is smart casual & ladies dress or pantsuit.
Proceeds are for beneﬁt of Sahib Shriners not tax deductible
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Oriental Band
by Jim Austin, [email protected]
T
he Oriental Band had a visit from Ill. Sir Connie
Jacobi back in February. While we discussed many
subjects that evening, we asked for and got permission
from him to march in the Bradenton Parade on Saturday,
April 25. This news was welcomed, as it is our favorite of
the parades we attend in the area. Bigger crowds, many
more ﬂoats and marching bands, and just more fun for
us as the crowds have always cheered us mightily. We
understand that this particular parade is rated No. 2 in
the state for attendance and length.
We have not performed since the Potentate’s Ball
so we welcome this opportunity to warm up for the
Florida Shrine Association Convention that is being
held in Sarasota during May 7, 8 and 9. That is all of
our news except for our bandsman of the month, who
is none other than Bill Caraker. Bill was born in 1932
in Hadon Heights, New Jersey, which is just across the
river from Philadelphia. He started his working life in
a sheet metal shop as an apprentice, and then joined
the Seabees when he was 21. He was stationed in Little
Creek, Virginia working on fabricating steel most of the
time while in the military. He married Dee in January
of 1994 and our fearless little group in 1995. Started on
a conga drum, went to the cymbals and when he had
some back problems played the blocks. Just now he is
on injured reserve, but he will be back soon, we hope. 6
Past Masters
by Al Dahlberg, President, [email protected]
T
he Past Masters Unit of the Sahib Shriners
presented their annual Rusty Mason Night on
Thursday evening, January 29, 2015. The purpose of
the Rusty Mason Night is to assist Master Masons who
have not attended Stated Meetings at their Masonic
Lodges for some time and have the need to “refresh”
their Masonic rituals, signs, tokens and passwords.
In addition, those who attend the Order of the Rusty
Nail Degree receive a complimentary pass card that
will allow them to visit any Masonic Lodge in District
27 without being investigated; however, they will
need to present their paid up dues card prior to their
admission to a Lodge meeting. This has been especially
helpful to those out-of-state Masons who have been a
little reluctant to attend Masonic Lodge meetings in
Florida.
In all, 81 Master Masons attended the Order of the
Rusty Nail Degree of which ﬁve were from Masonic
Lodges in other states or Canada. As in past years, the
feedback from those who attended was very favorable.
The participants who performed the Order of the Rusty
Nail Degree were all members of the Past Masters Unit
and they presented yet another outstanding program.
The Brothers who served as candidates for the
Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason
Degrees respectively included W:.Edgar Coles, Florida;
W:.John Steiner, Florida and W:.Denis Doome, Florida.
The degree team and program were guided and
instructed by R:.W:.Frank Albinson and R:.W:.Gerald
Goacher.
Degree Team of Past Masters
Worshipful Master, R:.W:.Allen Sorbie, Scotland
Marshall, W:.Fred Ellis, Florida
Senior Warden, W:.Kenneth Latham, Mass.
Junior Warden, W:.Les Ruggiero, Florida
Chaplain, W:.James Koehler, New York
Senior Deacon, R:.W:.Gerald Goacher, Florida
Junior Deacon, W:.James Benjamin, Florida
Senior Steward, W:.Joseph Goggin, Florida
Junior Steward, W:.Edward Maier, West Virginia
Tylers
W:.Albert Dahlberg, New York/Florida
W:.Robert Davis, Georgia
W:.Joseph Goggin, Florida
W:.Kenneth Latham, Massachusetts
W:.Gene Marinelli, Florida
W:.Henry Nofsker, Pennsylvania
W:.Jeff Pick, Florida
W:.Derl Smith, Florida
The Past Masters who presented the lecturers for
the three degrees included W:.Edward Maier, West
Virginia, for the Entered Apprentice Degree; W:.Ken
Latham, Massachusetts, for the Fellow Craft Degree;
W:.David Huaraney, Canada, for the Master Mason
Degree.
The Closing Charge was given by R:.W:.Allen Sorbie,
District Deputy Grand Master, Scotland.
The meeting culminated with the introduction
of our honored guest speaker the M:.W:.James W.
Ford, Grand Master of Florida Masons by R:.W:.Allen
Sorbie, District Deputy Grand Master. M:.W:.Ford’s
presentation focused on the history of Freemasonry
with respect to morality, fellowship, friendship and
brotherly love. He also addressed the ﬁnancial needs for
the Masonic Home, the need for some less active Lodges
to consolidate with others to create more active Lodges,
and the First Lady’s Wheelchair Van Fundraiser. He was
pleased to report that enough money had been raised to
purchase a new wheelchair van for the Masonic Home,
and that it will be dedicated at 10:00 a.m. on March
21, the day of the Annual Pilgrimage to the Masonic
Home. In closing, he mentioned his proposed resolution
that a new system for the nomination of Lodge Ofﬁcers
be established whereby the qualiﬁcations of a Brother
could be openly discussed outside the Lodge room and
thus the best-qualiﬁed Brethren can be nominated for
speciﬁc ofﬁces within the Lodge. M:.W:.Ford ended his
remarks by saying that he was pleased to be a part of
our Rusty Mason Night and he would be available to
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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High Priest & Prophet’s notes
by Dorè Patlian, [email protected]
T
his is the month when some of our friends leave us
to return north; this year we may get their company
a bit longer with the blizzard conditions in much of the
north. Personally, I am happy to see them stay longer,
wish we had them all year.
Golf at Bobby Jones leads off our month on Saturday,
April 4. Check with Assistant Rabban Bill Balkwill to
see if there is a spot open or reservations available for
dinner. It is the last minute but you never know. I will
see you at dinner; you do not want to see me swing a
club!
The big push all year, but particularly this month,
is membership. I will be visiting as many Lodges in
District 27 as I can, making Shrine presentations to
the Craft at each Lodge. I will be emphasizing that
the Blue Lodge is the root and trunk of Masonry
and that the Shrine is its largest and perhaps most
important branch. The Shrine is the public, happy face
of Freemasonry and that is vitally important to us and
to all Masonic bodies.
Everyone loves a Shriner but what most people do
not realize is that we do what we do for children in
our 22, soon to be 23, hospitals because of our Masonic
obligation that teaches us tolerance, charity, harmony
and brotherhood. We do what we do because ﬁrst and
foremost we are good men and Masons.
We owe much to the Craft, may we all sit in Lodge
often and never forget that before we were Shriners,
we were made Masons. If we wish to have the Lodges
support the Shrine with membership and goodwill,
then we must support the Lodges by sitting in Lodge
as often as we can, being as active as time allows and
keeping Masonry in our hearts. 6
New Procedure for Divan’s Birthday Wish
Nobles 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.
April
April 1
Haab, Albert
Rawlinson, Del
Kunkle, Paul
Conway, Sid
Gabriel, Richard
Behmer, Lloyd
April 2
O’Diam, Clarence
Park, Edward
Kinzly, Richard
!PRIL
Yoder, John
Pegoraro, Joseph
Schroeder, Gary
Regan, Charles
Hankinson, John
April 4
Godshall, James
Chandler, Burton
April 5
Pulford, Dorwin
Carter, Samuel
Munson, Robert
Potocki, Don
Lebson, Evan
April 6
Max, Martin
!PRIL
Bond, William
Goodman, Donald
McCall, John
April 8
Manuel, Robert
Meschelle, Todd
Wolfe, Edward
Jones, Lee
!PRIL
Pedigo, Donald
Toney, William
Campbell, Gerald
April 10
Burns, Leroy
April 11
Brown, John
Pante, Paul
Sapio, Kevin
Howay, Leonard
April 12
Girdwood, Eugene
!PRIL
Williamson, Warren
Campbell, William
Davidson, Richard
Knop, Thomas
April 14
Castel, Frank
Dewey, David
April 15
Cobb, Alfred
Lane, James
Johnson, Charles
Livani, Dr. Asdollah
Ramieh, Robert
April 16
Simek, Joseph
!PRIL
McCaw, Douglas
Donald, John
Guest, James
Silverman, Sanford
April 18
Poirier, Neal
Stetson, Kenneth
Squier, Guy
Swindler, Murray
Snyder, Jack
Hobaugh, Ronald
Kroll, Geoffrey
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
!PRIL
Allen, Robert
Libby, Willard
Badger, Thomas
Pinson, James
April 20
Ivins, John
McDonald, James
Fowler, William
Herpel, Douglas
April 22
Yahraus, Roy
Gremp, Edward
!PRIL
Bennett, Hugh
Blakely, Robert
April 25
Scott, James
Pullman, Bryan
King, Roger
Van Valkenburg, George
April 26
Gibson, Francis
Gardner, John Jr
!PRIL
Dittmer, Peter
Stella, Joseph
Beichler, William
Loos, Cornelis
White, Donald
April 28
Randolph, Frank
!PRIL
Foster, Robert
Small, Gilbert
!PRIL
Davis, Kenneth
Horne, Leo
Cox, John
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Past Masters Unit
Motor Corps members Steve Hilin, Scott Steelman and Dave Bell with
Lady Deanie Jacobi drawing winning ticket for Booze Wagon.
Motor Corps President Dave Bell & his Lady Rita, Harriet Pearson
(winner of quilt) and John Hubbard.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
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We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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April 2015
Contributions to the Sahib Shriners Building Fund
Since last Reporter
Shaddai Potentate R. Chapel & Lady Barb $100.00
Sahib Shriners Building Fund
T
he Sahib Shrine Building Fund is for the improvement,
replacement and expansion of equipment, furnishings and
upkeep of the building and grounds.
How can you help?
We need funds for the above
Do you know?
We can’t do any of these improvements until 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.
—From TBA, Building Fund Chairman
BUILDING FUND DONATION FORM
Yes, 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 John
Date: __________ Signature: __________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ___ Zip: _________
Send and make checks payable to: Sahib Shriners (Building Fund),
600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
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.
Sahib Shrine Building Fund Plate Descriptions
$ 100
$ 500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
–
–
–
–
–
A Brass Plate
A Silver Plate
A Red Plate
A Blue Plate
A Green Plate
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
–
–
–
–
–
A Purple Plate
A Gold Plate
An Orange Plate
A Black Plate
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.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
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Sahib Shrine Trust Fund
“The Permanent Building Fund”
Million Dollar Recognition Wall Fund
Pledge Card
Q
Q
Q
$ _______________ Cash, Check, or Money Order
$500 Cash, Check, or Money Order
$500 Cash, Check, or Money order.
Minimum ten payments over a one year period.
Q $2,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money order
Other tangible items over a 5 year period.
Q $5,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order
Other tangible items over a 5 year period.
Q $7,500 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order
Other tangible items over a 5 year period.
Q $10,000 Lump Sum Cash, Check, or Money Order
Other tangible items over a 5 year period.
Q Larger Amounts designated by Board of Trustees with
wishes of donor considered.
Living Tree
of Our Future
Sahib Shrine Trust Fund
Donor Recognition
We wish to thank the following who have given up to this
point and those who qualifying will be engraved on the
“Tree” in the appropriate manner.
Signature of Donor: _________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Inscription to read: __________________________________
__________________________________________________
Proceeds are for the Beneﬁt of Sahib Shriners, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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April 2015
Contributions to the 100 Million Dollar Club
Since last Reporter
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
for the benefit of
Shriners Hospitals for Children
It’s simple... Just indicate your desire to leave $100 (or more) in
your will to this wonderful cause, or give $100 (or more) dollars
now.
I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to the
Shriners Hospitals for Children.
I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the
hospitals.
I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least
$100, which is tax deductible.
Please return application to:
Recorder’s Office Sahib Shriners
600 N. Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Make your check payable to:
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
I am a member of ___________________________ Shriners.
Signed __________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City
_________________ State ______
ZIP __________
Please have the certificate read:
_________________________________________________
(Please print full name)
For More Information Call: (941) 366-4449
Model “T’s” and Classic Cars
of Sahib Shriners
THE LEGION OF HONOR
1st WEDNESDAY – 1900 HRS. – CRA
Legionettes meet same time in Sahara Room
Meetings Are Held
2nd MONDAY of
the Month
7:00 P.M.
“AT SAHIB SHRINE”
Malcolm H. VanDyke II, Commander
(941) 356-4614
Email: [email protected]
For Model Ts contact: Ron LeVene (941) 753-3769
For Classic Cars contact: Ron Shrum (941) 961-0871
We Welcome Veterans!
WE RIDE SO THAT CHILDREN CAN WALK
Kentucky
Colonels
Under the Jurisdiction of Sahib Temple
Sahib Mariners
Do You Enjoy Boating?
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
Join us 2nd Wednesday –
6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting
We meet 4th Tuesday September - May at Tara Golf &
Country Club. Ladies are always included.
Col. Robert L. (Bob) Rodd, President
AT SAHIB SHRINE
Lacey Cross
Commodore
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 377-9491
Phone: 776-0937
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Email: [email protected]
April 2015
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SAHIB SHRINERS SPEAKER BUREAU
NEEDS YOU TO HELP US TELL THE STORY
1. Schedule your clubs and organizations so we may educate more of the public about the
Shriners Hospitals for Children.
2. Schedule your Masonic groups so we may speak about the Shrine, its hospitals and the
importance of keeping our Masonic families united and growing.
Contact Chairman: Harold Eady
Phone: 351-7860 ü Email: [email protected]
SPEAKER BUREAU MEMBERS
Hugh Quigley; Edmund Campbell, Jr.; Bob Somerville; Anthony Vignocchi
RECORDER’S REPORT
by Ed Firquin – Recorder
In Memoriam
FEBRUARY 2015
Membership Status:
Membership Reported to
Imperial – January 2015
Gains:
Afﬁliated
Restored
Associates
Creations
Reversal
Losses:
Demits
Expired
AMD
Suspended
Resigned
1,194
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
6
BLACK CAMEL
Our 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.
Gerald Cavanaugh
Ernest Ovitz
Stanley Matable
Olindo Nardone
Carl Fillmore
Robert Manuel
1,188
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB SHRINERS THURSDAY LUNCHEONS
April
Master of Ceremony
Every Thursday at Sahib Shrine • 11:00 a.m. Camel’s Milk • 12 Noon Lunch
Interesting Speakers Weekly
Invocations .......................
Organ Music .....................Gus Spurr
Dell Hyland
Oriental Guide
April 2
TBA
April 9
Shriners & Ladies Luncheon
April 16
TBA
April 23
TBA
April 30
TBA
Contact Program Chairman: Harold Eady <[email protected]> with questions or program suggestions.
(Programs are subject to speaker changes.)
Villa Grande at Sarasota
4 Maggie Lane (Corner of Fruitville & Beneva)
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 366-2200 Ofﬁce
“Live Life... at Villa Grande at Sarasota
A new concept in senior living.”
3% Discount to All Shriners
Plus a No Interest Finance Plan for your Rooﬁng Needs
www.VillaGrandeatSarasota.com
At Sahib Shrine same
day and time as our
Sunday Pancake
Breakfasts.
January March May
September November
2301 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237
Agents for Sahib Shriners and Araba Shriners
Phone: 941-366-7070
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
Fax: 941-953-4901
April 2015
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We Care
Manatee Shrine
Club
Your
Ad
President: Jim Fletcher
108 72nd Street
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Phone: 807-2838
Email: [email protected]
Here?
Meets at the Peridia Golf & Country Club
0ERIDA"LVD"RADENTION
1st Friday each month - 11:00 a.m.
3OCIAL%VENTSTOBE!NNOUNCED
Under The Jurisdiction of SAHIB SHRINERS – Sarasota, Florida
Tired of the commotion and long waits to be
served at your business lunches?
Give the
Sahib Shrine
Restaurant
a try!
http://twitter.com/sahibshriners
Or
Look for this icon on the Sahib Shriners
Web Home page and click on it!
Follow via Mobile Web using a Mobile Browser
http://mobile.twitter.com
Search for “sahibshrine”
Follow Sahib and others on your own Twitter Account.
https://support.twitter.com/
Go to Twitter Basics
You’ll want to follow:
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shriners
shrinershosp
Shrine Game
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Reasonable prices, Free Wi-Fi,
no crowds, quiet atmosphere for
serious business discussions to
help you make that sale.
Clients are often impressed that you are
connected with the Shrine philanthropies,
and they may be impressed with our rental
banquet facilities.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Masonic Digest
Cortez High Twelve Club
by Rob Rodd, Past State President, [email protected]
A
s another season is ending, we look over our past
several months and see how our light has shined
since November 2014. We will be entering darkness
at the end of this month, but what has taken place for
Cortez High Twelve Club, will be remembered for a
long time.
The buffet we thrived on for these past several months
at Duff’s Original Buffet in Bradenton. The speakers
and entertainers we got to enjoy. The wonderful setting
we had to hold our weekly get-togethers in along with
the memories made. The camaraderie that developed
among all of us. The great stories and anecdotes shared
and the monthly auctions all have contributed to having
a great year for Cortez Hi-12 Club and I hope you can
say, “I was part of that experience.”
For the past two years, our club has held the honor
of being the No. 1 contributor in our zone, which
includes Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina
and South Carolina to Hi-12’s main philanthropy, The
Wolcott Foundation. The Wolcott Foundation is for
post-graduate students attending George Washington
University in Washington, D.C. and if they are accepted
into the Fellowship Program and graduate and then
spend at least 4 years in government service, be it local,
national or international they do not have to repay.
Currently the grant costs about $60,000 per student.
As you can imagine, being accepted into the program is
not an easy task but well worth it for those that make
it. The Wolcott Foundation has their own trustees who
spend many hours reviewing the many applications for
this very prestigious Fellowship. To learn more about
this program please contact me.
Our guest speakers and entertainers helped make
the year unforgettable including but not limited to 90
year-old Chuck Estano who just lit up the room with
his broad smile and his wonderful approach to life.
He is a historian and shared his knowledge about the
Civil War, especially the Battle of Gettysburg and the
stories of many Freemasons during that time. Sharon
Rhyno, from Canada, a Country Western singer, shared
her love of music and her dedication to the Shriners
Hospitals for Children with outstanding performances
for all of us to enjoy. She also shared her passions at one
of Sahib’s Thursday Luncheons and for the Kentucky
Colonels. Some of our others were Cheryl Fekete about
nutrition, Phil Billard about collecting coins and Jim
Hegemier bringing us up to date about the local real
estate market.
. . .continued on page 35 
Scottish Rite
by Casey A. Fletcher, KCCH, [email protected]
R
eligion is an important element of Masonic life.
Our ritual and ceremonies are replete with prayers
and passages from religious texts. Our founding legend
is derived from events in the Hebrew Bible and many
of our degrees call upon the Volume of Sacred Law to
teach valuable lessons and messages.
However, we go to some lengths to inform the
profane, and to remind ourselves, that Freemasonry
is not a religion. It professes no particular doctrine,
has no sacraments, offers no theology; neither does it
recommend any pathway to salvation. The fraternity
may appear to be religious in its pursuits and
methodology, but it makes no claims of religious truth
or to the relative merits of one belief system compared
to any other.
So what is a religion? The plethora of possible
answers demonstrates the complexity of what appears,
at face value, to be a simple question. Rudolf Otto
deﬁned religion as that which helps us ﬁnd the Holy
in our lives. The philosopher Alfred North Whitehead
described religion as that which an individual does in
his solitariness. Emil Durkheim, on the other hand,
described it as a social, communal activity. Immanuel
Kant characterized religion as the recognition that our
duties are divine commands. Paul Tillich said religion
comprised those practices and thoughts that address
matters of “ultimate concerns” and the meaning of life.
Even Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx weighed in with
deﬁnitions, though theirs were not so benign.
Religion has been described as a way of life, organized
around experiences and convictions, that is concerned
with divine power. It has been described as a vehicle
for transmitting traditions and symbolism, a social
expression of identity, a spiritual doctrine embedded
in ritual and myth; it has been described as a system
of modes for moral behavior, and even as a mystical
endeavor.
What is a religion? Freemasonry offers no answer,
but only reﬂects on religious ideas, customs and
writings to teach its lessons.
The four degrees in the Chapter of Rose Croix of
the Scottish Rite are referred to as the “historical and
religious” degrees. The 15th Degree, Knight of the
East, and the 16th Degree, Prince of Jerusalem, refer
to the building of the second Temple in their narrative.
The 17th Degree, Knight of the East and West leaves
both Temples behind, without historical comment, and
weaves its lessons from the teachings of the Essenes
early in the Common Era. The 18th Degree, Knight
Rose Croix, speaks of a new law, a law common to all
religions and belief systems, a law within us.
. . .continued on page 35 
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Cortez High Twelve Club
Country Western singer and guitarist Sharon Rhyno.
Historian Chuck Estano speaking on the Battle of Gettysburg
and the role of Freemasons.
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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April 2015
Nyla Temple No. 152
by Katherine A. Rodd, Queen, [email protected]
H
as a year already gone by? It just seems like
yesterday that I was installed as Queen. This year
has had many challenges, happy moments and very
sad good-byes to dear ladies in our Order in both our
temple and my associates. We sure enjoyed each month
celebrating birthdays with each birthday lady receiving
a mini-crown and corsage to wear. The luncheons were
themed by a speciﬁc holiday that month. It was fun
celebrating Mother’s Day with a meal that we did not
have to prepare. We even brown bagged our lunch for
a fun time.
Working at the Pancake Breakfast selling our
handmade items and due to some creative minds, we
were able to add to our treasury money needed for
purchasing supplies to make items for the children
and also to donate money and toys to the hospital. How
wonderful to see the twinkle in the eyes of the children
as they selected their toys. Being the ambassador for
Nyla Temple and representing all of you at functions,
the East/West Shrine games, sportsmen show and the
list goes on. It was a pleasure to be introduced at the
Potentate’s Ball. Wow! This has not been done in over
25 years. Thank you Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi.
I cannot express the joy it was to initiate a candidate
in a nursing home. She is now an active member in
our Order. Our Supreme Queen’s visit was so nice in
that we all got to know personally the bubbly woman
representing our Order on a national level.
In closing, I wish to thank my ofﬁcers for your
support and all that you have done this year to make
it a successful one. To the members of Nyla Temple
I want to thank you for your conﬁdence and support
throughout my term in ofﬁce. Working together, we
shared a great year. There were some challenges but
we worked together and found the solutions. This
month is our election of ofﬁcers. I want to wish the
new slate of ofﬁcers a great year and one full of many
beautiful memories working for the Shriners Hospitals
for Children. 6
Sar-I Court No. 79 - LOSNA
by Mary Nell Fletcher, High Priestess, [email protected]
M
arch was hectic with visitations at other courts
around Florida for Installations and Sar-I Court’s
Installation on March 21 at the Scottish Rite Building.
We have many plans for the New Year starting with
the Shriners and Ladies Luncheon on April 9 and then
the “West Coast Courts Get-Together” with a program
on Rituals and Traditions on April 18 at Masonic Lodge
No. 147.
We will be having a Ceremonial to take in new
members, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Scottish Rite
Building. Any ladies interested in learning about
Ladies Oriental Shrine and our work for Shriners
Hospitals for Children, plus all the fun we have doing
it, please contact me at (941) 807-4011 or the above
email.
We have fun units for two kinds of dancing, singers,
skits, clowns, precision marching and greeters. We sew
clothes, sew and paint quilts, collect pull-tabs and have
fundraisers for the hospitals. Our meeting is at Sahib
Temple on the second Friday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
for lunch followed by our meeting. You can ask any of
the LOSNA ladies for a petition. They all should have
one in their purse.
If there is an interest, we are considering starting
an LOSNA Club at night for ladies that are working
or unable to attend a meeting during the weekday. You
would be a member of Sar-I Court and we would have
several dual meetings a year. I am looking forward to
being the High Priestess this year and know that you
will enjoy working with us for the children. I am looking
forward to hearing from you. 6
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
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Ô . . .continued from page 7
Assistant Rabban’s notes
Ô . . .continued from page 22
Past Masters
Ô . . .continued from page 32
Scottish Rite
The Golf Tournament winners will be
announced in the June Reporter. Thank
you to everyone who helped and golfed.
Do not forget to support Past Potentate
Dale LaBell in selling the Ringmaster
and Clown pins. We will also need help
in selling ads for the Circus magazine.
Also, take a moment to thank him for all
the work he does on the Circus year-afteryear.
One thing all of us have learned is that
we have the best Box Ofﬁce Manager,
Lady Marylou Ellis, aka LOSNA. Make
sure you tell her how much you appreciate
all that she does for the Shrine!
Finally, I want to thank all the nobles
for helping me in all the projects we are
doing. Your dedication to Sahib Shriners
makes us the best Shrine. Do not forget that
Monday night Bar Bingo and Wednesday
night Queen of Hearts has started up
again. Remember to support your Shrine
and keep a child in your heart. 6
talk with the Brethren after the meeting.
Twenty-seven of the Brethren who
registered for the Order of the Rusty
Mason Degree indicated that this was
their ﬁrst time to attend a Rusty Mason
Night at the temple. Seventeen of those
Master Masons also indicated that they
are not currently Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, Potentate of
the Sahib Shriners, gave those Brethren
a warm welcome and encouraged them to
submit their petitions to become nobles of
the Sahib Shriners. 6
None of these four degrees teaches
history or “preaches” religion, but they
do keep our minds focused on matters,
concepts and ideas of great importance.
Freemasonry is not a religion and it
does not even deﬁne what religion is.
Nevertheless, Freemasonry suggests that
religiosity is of great consequence.
The Scottish Rite’s Degrees will next be
conferred on April 11 and 18. Petitions are
available at http://tampascottishrite.org.
The Valley of Tampa regularly meets at
its Center in Tampa on the second Monday
of each month at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a
5:45 p.m. dinner. On April 13, after dinner
and before the meeting, a program will
be presented investigating the Masonic
symbolism found in Raphael’s painting the
“School of Athens.” During the Consistory
meeting, Illustrious Patrick Palmer, 33˚,
will present a program on the symbolism
of the 32nd Degree, Master of the Royal
Secret.
Casey Fletcher is Past Master of Tuscan
Lodge No. 6 in Bartow, Florida. He often
considers what different religions have in
common. 6
Granddaughter Luna.
Ô . . .continued from page 10
North Port Shrine Club
what well-known entertainer said, “To
succeed in life you need three things: a
wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone?”
The ﬁrst non-member correctly identifying
this QN and responding to the above email
or calling (941) 426-0743 will receive a
breakfast for two as guests of the North
Port Shrine Club. 6
Ô . . .continued from page 32
Cortez High Twelve Club
We lost four of our Brothers these past
few months and they will be remembered
for the many fond moments they brought
to us. Robert Armstrong, Jim Jensen,
Robert Manual and Lindy Nardone. May
they stay in our thoughts and prayers.
In March, many of us enjoyed a day at
Emerson Point in Palmetto for a lovely
picnic by the river with an excellent
selection of dishes provided by all that
participated. A special thank you goes to
Sylvia Gardner and her team for heading
up this annual get-together.
A very special thank you goes to our
Assistant Secretary Jean Campbell for her
outstanding devotion in taking minutes,
making up appreciation certiﬁcates, etc.
for our club.
Hi-12 is a man’s Masonic organization
but at our club, we always include the
ladies and they are an integral part of our
overall success.
One group I have not mentioned is our
group of High Twelve Club Ofﬁcers who
gave of their time and energy to make sure
our club was a very successful one and for
which we all thank them.
There are still a few Mondays left in
April for you to break bread with us in
the event you have not done so. Put it
on your schedule and remember to bring
your lady. We are still at Duff’s Original
Buffet at 6010 14th Street, (Route 41) in
Bradenton. If you have any questions or
need information please give me a call at
(941) 776-0937. 6
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
Bingo Help Wanted
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.
Contact the following ahead of time
for details.
Bingo Ofﬁce at 366-4449 Ext. 214 for:
Substitute Bingo caller
Bingo sheet (card) sellers
Ink Dauber sales
Floor workers
Pull tab sales
Charlie Titus at 896-8426 for:
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)
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Sahib Shriners
Ladies Night
Dinner Dance
Birthday & Anniversary
Winners
March Birthday Winner
Lady Bobbie Bruce
March Anniversary Winners
Outer Guard Herb Mueller
and Lady Joanne
Photos courtesy of Noble Bud Glidden
Hillbilly Hoedown
Lady Gail Balkwill and Assistant Rabban Bill Balkwill.
Hillbilly Shrine Club President and Possum King Roger King.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
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SAHIB SHRINERS 2015 POTENTATE CONNIE JACOBI
RECEIVES “THE LEWIS JEWEL”
Conferred by Meridian Lodge No. 2, St. Louis, Missouri/Grand Lodge of Missouri
Ill. Sir Connie Jacobi, Lady Deanie Jacobi and
David Jacobi brother of Potentate.
The symbolism of the Lewis Jewel
A Lewis is a simple but ingenious device employed
by Operative Masons to raise heavy blocks of stone
into place. It consists of three metal parts: two wedge
shaped sidepieces and a straight centerpiece that
ﬁt together. A dovetailed recess is cut into the top of
the stone block (mortise). The two outer pieces are
inserted ﬁrst and then spread by the insertion of the
centerpiece. The three parts are then bolted together,
a metal ring or shackle is attached and the block
is hoisted by hook, rope and pulley. By this means,
the block is gripped securely. Once set in its place
in the structure, the Lewis is removed leaving the
upper surface smooth with no clamp or chains on the
outside to interfere with the laying of the next course
of stones.
A Lewis is the son of a Mason. Lewis denotes
strength and is depicted by a lifting tool for heavy
stones used by Operative Masons to construct a
building. It is his duty to bear the burden in the heat
of the day that his father may rest in his old age, thus
rendering the evening of his life peaceful and happy.
The Lewis Jewel may be worn by a Master Mason,
if at the time of his initiation his father was a Mason
in good standing. The initiate of a deceased father,
in good standing at the time of his death, would
also qualify. The Lewis Jewel is suspended from two
chains, with two or more bars. The upper bar contains
the name of the oldest father (Grandfather Louis
Jacobi) and date of his initiation (March 15, 1921).
The middle bar contains the father’s name (Louis C.
Jacobi) and date of his initiation (December 8, 1949).
The lower bar contains the son’s name (Conrad H.
Jacobi) and date of his initiation (April 18, 1968).
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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Potentate Connie Jacobi and Lady Deanie
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Englewood Shrine Club
The Friendly Club
Meets First Tuesday of each Month
at Englewood Elk’s Lodge
All Shriners Welcome
Monthly Meeting
2nd Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Contact:
Ron Enger, President
918-8713
President: Danny Holloway
Phone: 859-699-1652
Email: [email protected]
Sahib Shriners Pancake Breakfast
By the Famous King Pins
FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
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8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee
$6.00 per Person – Ages 7 & Over
$2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7
Children Under Age 3 FREE
Please Come – Bring Your Friends & Neighbors
We Always Use Our Best Dishes & Silverware
Proceeds are for the Beneﬁt of Sahib King Pin Activities, Payments are not Deductible as Charitable Contributions.
Sahib Shrine - Every Tuesday
10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Early Bird Game – 10:45 a.m.
Friendly Atmosphere
Jackpot – All Paper Bingo
Electronic Verifiers
Door Prizes - Annual Reward Program
Instant Bingo (Pull Tabs) 25¢ 50¢ & $1.00
Free Coffee!
Sandwiches & Snacks for Sale
Pay Double with Bingo in 5 Numbers or Less
Complimentary 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. and
See For Yourself “The Most Unique Bingo in All of Florida”
(Proceeds for the Benefit of Sahib Shrine)
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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GULF
SHRINE CLUB
MEETS 2ND TUESDAY 11:00 A.M.
at American Legion Post 24
2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, Florida
(except during June, July and August)
LADIES NIGHT DINNER
3rd Wednesday at IMG & Academy Golf Club
For Information Call: Robert Dewart (941) 479-4483
Sahib Motor Corps Shrine Club
The Sahib Shriners
Pipes and Drums
Shriners International
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
at Sahib Shrine - 7:00 p.m.
President
David Bell
2:00 p.m.
Every Thursday
Sahib Shrine
Call John “Jack” McCall
941-460-8604
Phone: (941) 755-1437
Email: [email protected]
Join the Prestige Unit
Compliments of the
SAHIB AIDES UNIT
GREETERS
of Sahib Shriners
Phone – 366-4449
DEDICATED TO MAKING SAHIB
THE BEST IN ALL OF SHRINEDOM
Compliments of
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS INC.
SARASOTA CHAPTER 533
NORTH PORT
SHRINE CLUB
Monthly, contact Secretary for monthly schedule.
President: Howard House
Phone: (941) 924-3823
Email: None
Secretary: Chuck Barrett
Phone: (941) 922-5514
Email: [email protected]
Meets every Tuesday morning at
The Olde World Restaurant
Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.
All Nobles and Masons Cordially Invited
Masonic Military Ofﬁcers and Senior NCOs
Contact Robert Somerville, President – 429-6433
JOIN THE FUN UNIT!
Sahib
CONTACT:
7:00 p.m. Wed. Nites
at Sahib Shrine
Floyd LaDue, President
(941) 725-0555
Sahib Shriners Mission Statement
To 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.
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
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Remembering Bill Winslow
of
Sahib Shriners Banjo Band
When Bill Winslow joined Sahib
Shriners in 2000, he was scheduled for
his swearing in, but ended up in the
hospital. He told Bev, his wife, that
he just needed to go to the temple for
about an hour and he promised her he
would promptly return. Some argument
followed but Bev took him and they
returned to the hospital where the nurse
was looking for Bill and asked, “Where
have you been?” Bill said that he needed
a little air and they took a walk but the
doctor, who just arrived, replied, “If a
patient can make decisions like that
you have no need for me!” Such was
Bill’s great need to become a Shriner.
Shortly thereafter, Bill saw his calling
and he became the Business Manager
for the Sahib Shriners Banjo Band. It
was the next phase of Bill’s service in
life, and one that he cherished with the
pride of Shrinedom.
William Harlan Winslow, born July
14, 1932, the ﬁrst of ﬁve children, grew
up in Dayton, Ohio, as his Mom and
Dad plied careers and he and brothers,
Bob and Joe, followed by sisters Anne
and Susan, led the family in challenges.
We will skip the trip Bill took under the
bakery wagon horse after challenging
his brothers to “go ﬁrst.” Bill was too
focused on being busy and working at
an early age. After newspaper delivery,
then retail merchandise delivery, he
became involved with the local parcel
delivery company through high school,
pretty much running the operation.
He graduated from Fairview High
School in 1950 and went on to Miami
University of Ohio but was drafted after
his ﬁrst year due to the Korean Conﬂict
and chose to join the US Air Force. After
basic training and advanced school, he
ended up a tail gunner on a B-29, stationed
in Okinawa, but as aviation advanced, he
moved on and cross-trained as a “boom
operator” on a KC-97 Air Refueling Tanker.
He ﬁnished his term, after discharge in
1955 went back to Dayton, bought the
Retail Merchandise Delivery and built
it up to 30-trucks before parlaying his
management/operator skills into a moving
company.
Along the way, he met a lovely
Kentucky girl, Beverly, who was a wellrespected nurse at Miami Valley Hospital
and they cemented their vows for 57
years while raising two daughters, Cindy
(Manges) and Patricia (Robles) who
expanded the family with 3-grandchildren.
By now Bill and Bev were a working team,
Bev kept the family base stable with her
nursing skills and Bill moved on to acquire
a 12-acre picnic grounds, pool, mini-golf,
baseball and tennis facility. This project
ﬁnalized their ultimate retirement plans.
After several trips to Florida to scout the
areas, they bought on the West Coast
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
in preparation for full retirement.
However, Bill did not stop his love for
travel and often chartered buses for
holiday trips, often driving the run to
Branson, Missouri, with full narration.
Fellow Shriners who accompanied Bill
and Bev on these trips remember how
the entertainers at Branson got to know
Bill so well they frequently gave special
perks to the group.
The Sahib Shriners Banjo Band
worked like a well-oiled machine
with Bill in the wings booking the
jobs (seventeen plus for January March) coordinating the band trailer
and sound system and managing the
collections at the shows. Our annual
show at Sahib was always a sellout and
the band generously returned much of
the income to support Sahib Shriners
and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Audiences generously responded to the
need.
On Thursday, February 12,
2015, the remaining ofﬁcers of the
Banjo Band ﬁnally yielded to the
overwhelming tide of time and donated
the ﬁnal book balance of the Band to
the Sahib Shriners Operating Fund
in the name of William H. Winslow, in
grateful recognition of Bill’s dedication
to Sahib and the Banjo Band. A plaque
will be dedicated to Bill’s wife Bev in
his name. 6
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SAHIB SHRINE
LADIES CALENDAR
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Collection Boxes
APRIL
1
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?
3
5
6
7:00pm
7:00pm
10:00am
8:00am
11:00am
11:30am
11:30am
11:00am
7
8
9 11:00am
10 11:15am
14 1:00pm
6:00pm
15 11:00am
17 10:00am
20 12:01pm
7:30pm
21 10:30am
28
LOS-Greeters
Legionettes – SL
LOS – Songbirds
Pancake Breakfast - CANCELLED
Easter Brunch
Jewels of Service
LOS Tigress Class-SL
Pirate Class – SL
LOS – Swingers
Greeter – Ettes-SL
Sar-I Court MH
NYLA Temple at Manatee Lodge #31
Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance
LOS – Orphan Annies – SL
Oriental Dancers
Diamonds in the Sky
Clown Dolls – SL
LOS – Merrie Makers - SL
LOS – Precious Pandas
Call the Sahib Office at 366-4449
if you can arrange a placement.
Pull Tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals
The Ladies of Sar-I Court started in 1992 collecting and donating aluminum
pull-tabs to the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund.” As of March 31, 2015, they
have collected 104,007 lbs., for a total of $54,753.66 for the Shriners
Hospital for Children in Tampa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PULL TABS
1. Why not collect the whole can? Collecting complete cans would
require a great deal more storage space. You should go ahead
and recycle the rest of the can in the normal way, in the dumpster
behind Sahib.
2. How many tabs in a pound? 1,267.
3. How many tabs will a gallon milk jug hold? About 5 pounds
worth.
4. How does it work and where does the money go? The tabs are
delivered to the Sahib office (or almost any Sahib club/unit location) and then taken to the recycling center. The money netted
from recycling goes directly into the “Wheel Chair Repair Fund”
at the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children.
Call:
Laura Burgess
Marylou Ellis
Chickie Johnson
Connie Lawson
(941) 758-9196 or
(941) 484-0089 or
(941) 966-2678 or
(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!
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
MAY
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
14
15
15
18
19
20
26
8:00am Pancake Breakfast
8:00am Blood Mobile
11:30am Jewels of Service
11:30am LOS Tigress Class-SL
11:00am Pirate Class – SL
7:00pm LOS-Greeters
7:00pm Legionettes – SL
10:00am LOS – Songbirds
11:15am Sar-I Court MH
1:00pm NYLA Temple at Manatee Lodge #31
6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance
11:00am Greeter-Ettes - SL
11:00am LOS – Orphan Annies – SL
10:00am Oriental Dancers
11:00am Klassy Kickers
12:01pm Diamonds in the Sky
7:30pm Clown Dolls – SL
10:30am LOS – Merrie Makers - SL
11:00am LOS - Orphan Annies - SL
LOS – Precious Pandas
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VENICE
SHRINE CLUB
ALL MASONS
AND NOBLES WELCOME!
Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.
at the Left Coast Seafood Co.
US Hwy 41 Bypass
Intersection of Albee Farm Road & US-41 N
Contact: Jim Fahey
President 223-6533
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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SAHIB SHRINE
Ofﬁcers and Appointees
DIVAN
Potentate .................................................... Connie Jacobi
Chief Rabban .......................................... Carroll Scribner
Assistant Rabban ............................................ Bill Balkwill
High Priest & Prophet ..................................... Dorè Patlian
Oriental Guide .................................................. Dell Hyland
Treasurer .........................................................Ken Shipley
Recorder............................................................ Ed Firquin
IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVES
Connie Jacobi, Potentate
Bill Batten, Recorder Emeritus
Glenn Walters, PP, Emeritus
Carroll Scribner, Chief Rabban
W. Bruce Steube, III, PP, Emeritus
PAST POTENTATES
1981-82 * Howard Noble
1983 Glenn “Buck” Walters, ITL
1984 * Tom Bing
1985 * Theodore S. “Ted” Barton
1986 * Paul N. Jaworowski
1987 W. Bruce Steube, III, 33°
1988 Wallace “Bubba” Tervin
1989 Walter Lander, KCCH
1990 Lee E. Stewart
1991 * William “Bill” Magill
1992 * Al “Spuds” McKenzie
1993 * Les Taylor
1994 * Ralph E. Kaye
1995 * James Arendall
1996 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH
1997 Al “Bear” Robinson
1998 Ken Terryberry
1999 Curtis Toale
2000 Louis H. Ortt, 33°
2001 * Kenneth R. Gerrard, Sr.
2002 * Patrick E. Baessler
2003 Ed Phillips
2004 * Bob Goldenberg
2004 * Philip Mitchell, KCCH
2005 Dwain Jones
2006 Homer Cranmer
2007 Dale LaBell
2008 John N. Mitchell
2009 * Oscar Cloutier
2010 Don Vos
2011 Tom Millaway
2012 Charles Levan, 33°
2013 William H. “Bill” Zurlo
2014 Gary “Rocky” Kearney
* Deceased
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master ..............................................Del Rawlinson
2nd Ceremonial Master................................................Jules Simon
Director of the Arch ..................................................... David Bruce
Director of Ritual ................................................ Barry D. Hart, 33°
Marshal ......................................................................... Ron Enger
Captain of the Guard ................................................... Bud Glidden
Outer Guard ............................................................... Herb Mueller
SAHIB TRUST FUND
Chairman ...................................................................Ken Pedersen
Trustees...........................................Jules Simon, Charles Hamilton
OFFICE STAFF
Administrative Assistant .............................................Sherri Cliburn
Financial Assistant ..................................................... Barbara Hays
Event Coordinator ............................................... Linda Glendinning
Food & Beverage Manager ............................................. Ed Shauan
Executive Chef ........................................................ Robert McClain
CHAPLAINS
Chief Chaplain ............................................................. David Bruce
Chaplain ............................................................... Rev. Bill Carter
Chaplain ............................................................Rev. Dorè Patlian
Chaplain ..........................................................Elder Bill Arbuckle
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Donor Relations Chairman ...........................................Robert Rodd
Hospital Beneﬁt Month Chairmen ................................Jules Simon
Plaque Program Chairman ....................................... Robert L. Rodd
Business Collection Buckets ....................................Dorwin Pulford
Hospital Chairman ..........................................................Ken Clark
Asst. Hospital Chairman .......................................... Dick Schmidt
FUNDRAISING APPOINTMENTS
100 Million Dollar Club Chairman ........................................... TBD
Bingo Chairman .............................................................. Jack Ivins
Circus Chairman .....................................................Dale LaBell, PP
County Fair Chairman ................................................. Dorè Patlian
County Fair Co-Chairman ...................................................... TBD
Dog Track Chairman ............................................................... TBD
Fez & Clothes Sales ........................................................ Aides Unit
Jewelry Sales Co-Chairman ........................Tom Willeman, Jim Yeo
Jewelry Sales Asst. Chairmen .....................................Ron Shrum
Picnic Committee (Spring)............................................. Units - TBD
Picnic Committee (Fall) ......................................Club Council - TBD
Spaghetti Dinner ........ Motor Corps, 1st & 2nd Ceremonial Masters
GENERAL APPOINTMENTS
Audio-Visual Unit Chair .................................................. Ed Shauan
Audio-Visual Unit Members ............................................ Ed Shauan
Blood Bank Co-Chairmen ................................. Fred & Marylou Ellis
Building Maintenance Co-Chairman ....... Ken Pederson, Ed Wallace
Building Maintenance Committee .......................... Del Rawlinson
Church Service Chairman .................................... Lou Ortt, 33°, PP
Director of Clubs ...................................................... Del Rawlinson
Director of Security .................................................... Bruce Porter
Finance Committee (Elected) Chairman ....................Dale LaBell, PP
Finance Committee (Elected) .....................................Bill McKown
Anthony Vignocchi
Golf Chairman ................................................... Tom Cunningham,
Golf Committee .........................................................John Sholtis
Legal Counsel ................................................. William B. Padelford
Librarian ................................................................................ TBD
Masonic Relations Chairman ................................ Lou Ortt, PP, 33°
Masonic Relations Youth Groups ........................... Lou Ortt, PP, 33°
Membership Chairman .............. High Priest & Prophet Dore Patlian
Parliamentarian ....................................................................... TBD
Program Committee Chairman ..................................... Harold Eady
Program Committee Co-Chairman ......................................... TBD
Protocol Advisor ............................................................. Bill Batten
Provost Marshal ..............................................................Ron Enger
Public Relations Director .............................................. Harold Eady
Public Relations Committee........................ Jim Lontz, Jim Smith,
Anthony Vignocchi, Jeff Young
Reporter Editor................................................................ Ed Firquin
Speakers Bureau ......................................................... Harold Eady
Sunshine Committee Chairman ................................... Bud Glidden
Ticket Sales .........................................LOSNA - Marylou Ellis, PHP
Unit Council Chairman ............................................................. TBD
Unit Council Vice-Chairman ................................................... TBD
Unit Council Secretary ..................................................Ron LeVene
Webmaster ..................................................... Gary Schweinshaupt
AIDES
Chief Aide ....................................................................Jim Smith, II
Assistant Chief Aide ......................................................Dave Joly
Assistant Chief Aide ......................................................Don Sims
Assistant Chief Aide ..................................................... Jim Smith
Personal Aide .................................................................Fred Ellis
Personal Aide ............................................................. Tom Hardin
Personal Aide ..........................................................Ken Pedersen
Personal Aide Special Duties .........................................Ray Perez
Event Photographer .......................................................Bob Rodd
Chief Aide Emeritus ................................................. Joe Pegoraro
Executive Aide........................................... Bill Athas, Jack Bryant
Aides ................................................Bob Bordner, Cub Dickerson,
Ron Shrum, Charlie Titus, Tom Willeman, Fritz Wise, Jim Yeo
2015 DIVAN ADDRESSES, PHONES AND EMAIL
POTENTATE
Conrad “Connie” Jacobi (Deanie)
6333 Stone River Rd.
Bradenton, FL 34203-7895
(941) 727-0150
[email protected]
ORIENTAL GUIDE
Dell Hyland (Sandra)
4611 Hollingsworth Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34233
(504) 296-9187
[email protected]
CHIEF RABBAN
Carroll“Scrib”Scribner (Sandy)
155 Grand Oak Circle
Venice, FL 34292-2434
(941) 488-4363
[email protected]
TREASURER
Kenneth M. Shipley (Beatty)
2909 Concord Street
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 921-3684
[email protected]
ASSISTANT RABBAN
Bill Balkwill (Gail)
2151 Riviera Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34232-3517
(941) 923-1168
[email protected]
RECORDER
Ed Firquin (Wanda)
5417 Creeping Hammock Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 922-1981
[email protected]
HIGH PRIEST PROPHET
Dore Patlian (Susan)
8118 Villa Grande Ct.
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 320-8291
[email protected]
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
AMBASSADORS
Chief Ambassador .................................................................... TBD
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 HEADS
Unit Council ............................................................................ TBD
Aides .........................................................Jim Smith II (907-0746)
Band ............................................... C. Jarrett Miller, PP (756-1471)
Banjo Band ...............................George Van Valkenburg (215-7086)
Clowns ........................................................Rick Taylor (918-1175)
Directors Staff............................................David Bruce (924-5157)
Greeters...........................................Warren Williamson (524-5860)
Kentucky Colonels ............... Col. Robert L. (Bob) Rodd (776-0937)
King Pins ............................................... Del Rawlinson (951-0033)
Legion of Honor ......................... Malcolm H. VanDyke II (356-4614)
Mariners ....................................................Lacey Cross (377-9491)
Marshal’s Staff............................................ Ron Enger (918-8713)
Model T’s .................................................. Ron LeVene (753-3769)
Oriental Band ........................................... Floyd LaDue (725-0555)
Past Masters ....................................... Albert Dahlberg (371-7924)
Pipes & Drums ..............................John “Jack” McCall (460-8604)
Provost Guard ............................................. Ron Enger (918-8713)
Rituals ............................................. Barry D. Hart 33° (379-9147)
Roadrunners ................................................ Ken Clark (313-9905)
Temple Guards....................................... Bud Glidden, Herb Mueller
TEMPLE EMERITUS NOBLES
Don Albertson ....................................................Program Chairman
Bill Athas ...................................................... County Fair Chairman
Bill Batten .........................................................................Recorder
Ray Bell .............................................................. Event Coordinator
Cliff Bloodsworth ................................................Hospital Chairman
Ben Blount .................................................. Hospital Transportation
Charlie Burke .............Membership Chairman, Bloodbank Chairman
Ed Firquin ........................................................ Ceremonial Director
Gerald Goacher, KCCH ............................................................Ritual
Art Littman......................................................Chairman Trust Fund
Herb Mueller ................................................... Captain of the Guard
Joe Pegoraro ................................................................. Chief Aide
Harold Schatschneider ................................................. Outer Guard
Gary Schweinshaupt, ...............................................Reporter Editor
W. Bruce Steube, III 33°, PP ...................................................Ritual
Lee Stewart, PP ..................................................................Director
Bud Stuver..........................................................................Director
COMMITTEE / UNIT / CLUB EMERITUS NOBLES
Mike Ash.................................................................................Band
Bill Athas .......................................Finance Ofﬁcer, Legion of Honor
Mario Bojsiuk......................................................... Legion of Honor
Jack Bryant (Chief Pilot) ............................................. Flying Fezzes
J.D. Copher.................................................. North Port Shrine Club
Selwyn Damron .......................................................Director’s Staff
William F. Dokes ....................................Secretary, Gulf Shrine Club
Raymond Drury, Sr. ........................ Secretary, Manatee Shrine Club
Harry Falck ................................................................Oriental Band
Ed Gremp ...............................................................................Band
Darwin Heinzman ............................................................ King Pins
Earl Huntzinger ......................................Gulf Shrine Club Treasurer
Jim Macdonald ............................................ North Port Shrine Club
Otis Manchester .......................................... North Port Shrine Club
Willis “Bill” Mather ........................................................... King Pins
William McKown .........................................................Past Masters
Jarrett Miller, PP .....................................................................Band
George Mitchell, KCCH ...................................................... Hillbillies
Herbert Mueller...................................................... Legion of Honor
Gary Schweinshaupt, KCCH ........................................Desert Patrol
P.W. Towsley ................................................ North Port Shrine Club
Sam Upton (Flight Director) ........................................ Flying Fezzes
Clint Van Tassell ........................................... North Port Shrine Club
Ed Wallace ...............................................................Camel Herders
Alf Weidner .................................................................Desert Patrol
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AND SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Jack Wm. Windt ...................................... 19
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Hart & Hart Financial Svs, Barry Hart ....... 16
POOLS
Galaxy Pools .......................................... 33
BANKS
Iberia Bank, Jules Simon, VP ....................19
FUNERAL HOMES
Toale Brothers Funeral Homes ............... 43
CPAs
Terry L. Armentrout, CPA, PA ................... 16
Bobbitt, Pittenger & Company, P.A. .......... 15
Cavanaugh & Co. LLP ............................. 20
Albert A. Haab, CPA, EA ............................. 9
FURNITURE - SALES
Sleep King Inc., Bedroom Furniture ........ 19
REAL ESTATE
Robbins Assoc., G. David Walters ............ 15
Michael Saunders, Omer Quesnel ........... 31
COMPUTER REPAIR
CTS - Karl Krausse.................................. 19
CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL
Electricity of Sarasota, Inc. ..................... 26
CONTRACTORS - GENERAL
D.R. Coffman Construction Co. . .............. 16
CONTRACTORS - HEATING & A/C
Jim McDonald Heating & Cooling ............ 26
CONTRACTORS - IRRIGATION
Don Vos Sprinkler Company ................. 20
CONTRACTORS - REMODELING
D.R. Coffman Construction Co.. ............... 16
CONTRACTORS - ROOFING
Conway Rooﬁng Co., Sid Conway ........... 30
DENTISTS
Michael K. McRoyan, DDS ........................ 9
DOCTORS
Dr. Kimberly Walters, DC
Sarasota Chiropractic Centre .................. 21
GOLF
Peridia Golf & Country Club ..................... 43
HOME INSPECTION
Independent Home Insp. Srvs.................. 19
INSURANCE
Purmort & Martin. ................................... 30
JEWELRY
Diamond Vault, Ali Chokr.. ........................ 2
MARINE PRODUCTS
Rhodan Marine/GPS Anchor .....................14
MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS
National Sojourners ................................ 40
OPTICIANS
Optical Service ...................................... 30
ORGANIZATIONS
Q Club, Teocalli 183 ................................ 16
ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE
Advanced SportsMedicine Center............ 19
PAINTING CONTRACTORS
Eric’s Painting & Decorating ................... 19
PLUMBERS & A/C
Aqua Services, Inc., Plumbing ................ 19
RESTAURANTS
Sahib Shriners Restaurant .................... 31
Terrace on the Green Restaurant ............. 43
SENIOR LIVING & CARE
Comfort Keepers ..................................... 29
Villa Grande of Sarasota .......................... 30
WATER TREATMENT
Aqua-Soft, Roger King............................. 30
WELLNESS & BEAUTY
L’Ural Spa ............................................... 21
SHRINE CLUBS
Englewood Shrine Club .......................... 39
Gulf Shrine Club ..................................... 40
Hillbilly Shrine Club .................................. 9
Manatee Shrine Club ............................. 31
Motor Corps Shrine Club ......................... 40
North Port Shrine Club ........................... 40
Venice Shrine Club ................................. 43
SHRINE SUPPORTERS
Purmort & Martin .................................... 30
SAHIB SHRINE INFORMATION
Birthday/Anniversary Dinner/Dance........... 6
Hospital Transportation Report ................ 6
Masonic Digest ....................................... 32
Million Dollar Club................................... 28
Ofﬁcers (Elected & Appointed) ................. 44
Recorder’s Report .................................. 29
Reporter Advertising Rates ........................ 9
Sahib Bingo ............................................ 39
Sahib Building Fund ................................ 26
Sahib Rafﬂe ............................................ 27
Sahib Unit leaders (w/ phone numbers) ... 52
Sahib Unit News ..................................... 18
Shrine Club Directory ............................... 8
Shrine Club News ..................................... 8
Shriners Hospital Contributions ............... 6
Stated Meetings .................................... 6
Thursday Luncheons .............................. 30
Trust Fund .............................................. 27
SAHIB UNITS
Aides ...................................................... 40
Clowns ................................................... 40
Greeters.................................................. 40
Kentucky Colonels ................................. 28
King Pins – Pancake Breakfast ............... 39
Legion of Honor ...................................... 28
Mariners ................................................ 28
Model Ts / Classic Cars ........................... 28
Oriental Band .......................................... 40
Pipes and Drums .................................... 40
Provost Guard ......................................... 39
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NEW MEMBERS ARE VITAL
to SHRINEDOM’S very existence!
New Nobles bring to
SAHIB SHRINE
New ABILITIES
New LOYALTY
New FINANCES
New DEVOTION
New SINCERITY
New MANPOWER
New ENTHUSIASM
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
New Members
Mean Much More
than a Gain in Numbers
or a
Percentage Increase –
THEY ARE
SAHIB SHRINE’S CONTINUED
LIFE AND ACTION
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SAHIB REPORTER
Sun
Mon
Tue
April 5 Pancake
Breakfast cancelled
Wed
April 2015
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:00pm LOH-CRA
7:30pm Oriental Band
REPORTER
DEADLINE For May Issue
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
5:00pm Tea Dance
5:00pm Good Friday Fish Fry
8:00am Sahib Golf Outing
Bobby Jones
1:00pm Golf Tournament Party
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Pancake Breakfast
Cancelled
11:00am Easter Brunch
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:30pm Clowns
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
5:30pm Mariners
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:30pm Oriental Band
10:30am Greeters
11:30am Shriners and Ladies
Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
11:30am Scottish Rite
Luncheon
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
6:30am Scottish Rite Reunion
1 Tampa
April
12
19
SCOTTISH RITE REUNION
1 - TAMPA
13
14
15
16
17
18
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:30pm Clowns
7:30pm Model T’s
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary
Dinner Dance
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:00pm Motor Corps
7:30pm Oriental Band
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
5:00pm Tea Dance
10:00am Palmetto Children’s
Parade
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
7:30am Scottish Rite Reunion
2 Tampa
21
22
23
24
25
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:30pm Oriental Band
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
Marzuq Potentate’s Ball
20
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:30pm Clowns
SCOTTISH RITE REUNION
2 - TAMPA
HILLBILLY DAYS - PIKEVILLE, KY
POTENTATE’S GETAWAY - PUNTA CANA
26
27
28
29
30
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:00pm Past Masters
7:30pm Clowns
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
4:00pm Divan Finance
Committee Meeting
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:30pm Oriental Band
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
POTENTATE’S GETAWAY - PUNTA CANA
Reporter Deadline
Always the First Day of the Month
1
2
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
10:00am Club/Unit Head Mtg
REPORTER
DEADLINE
For June Issue
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00am Pancake Breakfast
8:00am Blood Mobile
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:30pm Clowns
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:00pm LOH-CRA
7:30pm Oriental Band
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
11:30am Scottish Rite
Luncheon
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
9
FSA CONVENTION - SARASOTA
May
10
17
24
FLORIDA GRAND
31
11
12
13
14
15
16
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:30pm Clowns
7:30pm Model Ts
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
6:00pm Birthday/Anniversary
Dinner Dance
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
5:30pm Mariners
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:30pm Oriental Band
7:30pm Stated Meeting
10:30am Greeters
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
11:30am Scottish Rite
Luncheon
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
8:00pm Widow Sons Event
18
19
20
21
22
23
4:00pm Divan Finance
Committee Meeting
7:00pm Bar Bingo
7:30 pm Clowns
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:00pm Motor Corps
7:30pm Oriental Band
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
25
26
27
28
29
30
MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED
11:00am BINGO-MH
2:00pm Band
5:00pm Wednesday Night
Dinner
7:00pm Drawing Queen of
Hearts
7:30pm Oriental Band
12:00pm Mens Luncheon
5:00pm Hillbilly Dinner
5:00pm Friday Night Dinner
Hadji Potentate’s Ball
Mahi Potentate’s Ball
FLORIDA GRAND LODGE - ORLANDO
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional!
April 2015
SAHIB REPORTER
We can’t grow, if they don’t know!
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