The
Rhode Island
Shriners
Newspaper
October/November
2014
Vol.16
Issue 172
Bringing
Rhode Island Shriners’ News
to the Community
Since 1953!
November 8, 2014
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There is a Stated Meeting scheduled for
Monday night Oct. 27, at 7:30 PM. This will
be an important meeting and I am requesting
as many Nobles as can, please try to attend.
This is the last meeting of the year and we
have a lot to cover. We will need at least 40
Nobles present to conduct the business of the
evening.
Greetings,
Labor Day has come and gone as I write
this. This signals the end of summer, but it
sure seems like the calendar is off. It is hotter
now than it was in August, though I am not
complaining. The longer it stays warm the
happier I am.
Fourteen Nobles and Ladies went to Boston Hospital on Aug 19, 2014. We left the
Shrine at 8:15 AM and arrived in Boston at
9:30 AM. Miracle of miracles, the traffic was
extra light that morning. We were escorted
to the Boardroom and introduced to the Administrator who gave us a rundown on the
hospital and what they do. We were shown
a couple of videos and then taken on a tour.
The tour took just over an hour then we met
in the cafeteria for lunch. After lunch we got
in the vans for the trip back to the Shrine arriving about 2:30 PM. The traffic on the return trip was extremely light and took us just
over an hour. All in all a very rewarding day.
Illustrious PP William J. Hall
Steak Fry on Friday Sept. 5, which according to last report promises to be a sellout. Friday Sept 12 is the Country Western night and
participation is expected to be high. Sept. 14
we are trying some thing new. We are holding a three gun shoot at the Saylesville Rod
and Gun Club. More on this day next time.
The Legion of Honor is hosting its Car Show
at Buttonwoods Park on Sept. 27.
November will bring in the Pumpkin
Patch Bazaar on Nov. 8. The Ladies have
been working hard all year to make this the
best Bazaar ever. Please save the date and
take a trip to the Shrine and visit the bazaar.
On Friday Nov. 21 we are hosting our annual
Turkey Trot. This is always a well attended
and fun evening.
We are adding something new this year.
Our Chief Rabban and his Lady are hosting
the “Festival of Lights” on Friday thru Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 and 30. Please look for future ads for this important Temple fundraiser.
October is also a busy month with two
parades, the appreciation dinner, Legion
of Honor Spaghetti dinner and Halloween
Havoc. The two parades are the Woonsocket
Autumn fest on Oct. 12 and the Federal Hill
parade on Oct. 13. The Legion of Honor spaSeptember promises to be a busy month ghetti dinner is being held on Friday Oct. 24.
at the Shrine beginning with the Artisan
William J. Hall
William J. Hall
Potentate/CEO
Protecting
what matters most
since 1910
Artisans Unit Report............................ 6
Birthdays in October and November 2014..19
Calendars for October-December 2014.10-11
Current and Upcoming Events...........12-14
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Editor’s Column................................. 3
Fred Sez.......................................... 5
Help Wanted..................................... 9
Leadership In Research and Patient Care.. 8
Legion of Honor Unit Report.................. 5
National Patient Ambassadors for 2014-15.4
Potentates Message........................... .2
Providing Life-Changing Care...............15
Rainbow for Girls Message..................17
Recorders Message...........................16
R.I. Shriners Parade Schedule..............14
Scimitar-Free Copy Locations...............20
Scimitar News Boosters....................... 7
The Ladies Corner.............................18
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Editor’s Column
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Secretary, Pat Deitch .................... #10
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Restaurant, Christopher Kurtzo......#11
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PP Andrew Hencler
High Priest/Prophet
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Oriental Guide
Louis Sherman
Treasurer
Bryan Martin
ELECTED OFFICERS 2014
Potentate/CEO
Noble Wayne E. Sutton
Dear Shriners, Ladies and
Rhode Island Friends:
This past August I celebrated
my 16th year of membership in
the Rhode Island Shriners. When I
think back about the many changes
that I have witnessed over these 16
years I truly am proud to be a member of one of the greatest Fraternal
Organizations in the world. I often
pass by the wall that hosts framed
pictures of all the Past Potentates
that have served our Shrine and I
wonder about the many changes
that they endured during their time.
Many of these Past Potentates have
since passed and now rest in peace,
but many are still with us and these
are the men that we need to draw
knowledge from, to guide us and
mentor new and upcoming officers
to lead us into our future so that our
officers can pass this treasure down
to our current and incoming members.
The buzz and word that we
should be speaking is that Shriners
are born out of men that are Masons. Men that were already good
men, and made better. Taking care
of their family, being good and upstanding members of society, helping those in need and spreading the
gospel of why a Mason needs to
become a Shriner. Being a member
of the Shriners is a step that should
not be taken lightly. Although Shriners are known for being lighthearted and having fun, we also have a
duty to perform. On a grand scale
every Shriner member is a participant in offering the greatest gift to
help those in need. Shriners Hospitals for Children makes helping
those in need very possible. Taking
children and young adults into our
22 Nationwide Shriners Hospitals
for Children network and helping
to improve their quality of life.
I remember those days not so
long ago when you would spend
two or three nights a week down at
the Rhode Island Shriners lounge
enjoying good food, entertainment,
camaraderie and much more. Yes,
those days have changed and it’s a
little more quiet and I’m sure that
I speak for many members when I
say that I miss those days, but that
should never change your feelings or make you feel like less of
a member. In our hearts and by the
oath we swore and the creed we
stand by, we are Shriners and it’s
our mission to continue to help
those in need, right here in Rhode
Island and around the world whenever possible.
Like so many changes over
time, maybe it’s time for us to
change the way that we see our
Shrine today and find a new way
within ourselves to continue to be
proud and excited about being a
Shriner. It’s nice to have a special
place/club that we call home and
the welcome mat should always be
out, but we have made some major changes to our day-to-day operations of our club that sometimes
makes many members feel not so
welcome. Change is so difficult,
especially for those who stand firm
on their belief of the old days. Open
your heart and mind and maybe the
new changes won’t appear to be so
challenging.
Take some time and think about
when you became a Shriner and
how proud you were to wear your
Fez and tell everyone about your
accomplishment, then take that
pride and excitement and bring it
to your Masonic Blue Lodge and
stand up at your next meeting and
tell your Brother Masons to come
and join you by becoming a member of the Rhode Island Shriners
and being part of one of the greatest Fraternal Organizations in the
World. Tell them what it means to
be a Shriner and the undying service that we offer to those in need,
tell them that together we truly can
make a difference in the world.
Pass the word to every Masonic
Body that you belong to that “Shriners need Masons”.
Shriners offer the gift of the
best medical care in the world for
children in need, but that’s not all
we do. Membership in the Rhode
Island Shriners can offer you many
different opportunities to be involved at whatever level you chose.
There is a great world of Shriners
waiting for you. All you need to do
is make that step. We have an application with your name on it, so
hurry down and join us. We need
good men!!
Find yourself a comfortable
chair in front of your computer,
laptop, tabloid or smart-phone,
click on our web site, sit back, relax and enjoy all of the exciting articles, stories, events and a wealth
of information that we have made
available to you at your fingertips
in the “Award Winning” Scimitar
Newspaper.
Love the Fall. Happy, Healthy
Thanksgiving to all!
Fraternally and Sincerely Yours,
Noble Wayne Edward Sutton,
Editor-in-chief
Recorder
Paul Healy
APPOINTED OFFICERS 2014
First Ceremonial Master
Donald Williamson
Second Ceremonial Master
Robert St. Jean
Marshal
William Dawless
Director
Robert Chase
Public Relations Chairman
Wayne E. Sutton
All materials for the December 2014/January 2015 issue
will be due by
Friday,
November 5, 2014
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Meet Our 2014-15 National Patient Ambassadors
Joe Dertinger of Waconia, Minn., and Katie
Ladlie of Troy, Mo., have been selected as
the health care system’s national patient
ambassadors for 2014- 2015. The announcement
was made after the premiere of their video,
“Born to Inspire” during the July 2014 Imperial
Session of Shriners International in Minneapolis.
Every year, Shriners Hospitals for Children® chooses
two national patient ambassadors to represent the
thousands of children who receive care at the health
care system every year. The Ambassadors share
their stories to inspire others and raise awareness of
Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Joe: A Champion Skier
Joe was born with an unusual condition that involved
all four of his extremities. He had a short fibula and
no tibia on his right leg, and only three toes on his
right foot. His left ankle has an unusual “ball and
socket” type of joint. He was also born with only
two fingers and a thumb on each hand, and the
fingers on the right hand were webbed together.
At our Twin Cities hospital, Joe was initially seen
by an orthopaedic surgeon and a hand specialist,
who recommended surgeries to separate the fingers
on his right hand and amputation of the right foot
so that a prosthesis would fit better. Over time,
Joe received physical and occupational therapy at
Shriners Hospitals for Children, combined with
lots of encouragement. That, and having a twin
sister to keep up with, helped Joe continue to
make progress.
Joe, now 18, has been involved in adaptive skiing
for many years. In the last two seasons at the
national competition in Park City, Utah, Joe has won
the Men’s Junior National overall Alpine Skiing title.
He is currently training for the Giant Slalom World
Cup and the 2018 winter Paralympic games, which
will be held in South Korea.
While Joe is passionate about his sport, he also
wants to give back and help others with similar
conditions and has enrolled in Century College’s
Prosthetics Technology program; he is set to start in
the fall of 2014.
Katie: An inspiration to Others
Relatively quickly after her birth, Katie was
diagnosed as having a vascular malformation, a very
rare condition. She has been a patient at our St.
Louis hospital since she was 2 years old.
Katie struggled with severe knee pain and other
difficulties for years. By the time she was 12 years
old, her knee had deteriorated to the point that her
physicians gave her two options, knee fusion or
amputation above the knee. Young Katie bravely
determined to have the amputation as this would
free her from the pain and from the anchor that held
her back, which is how she viewed her leg.
Shortly after the surgery, Katie was introduced
to adaptive sports, which was a turning point. She
became very active and is no longer sitting on the
sidelines in pain. And then she discovered public
speaking, and became a patient ambassador for our
St. Louis hospital.
Katie, now 16, hopes to be able to give back and
inspire others through her new role as a national
patient ambassador.
We know that both Katie and Joe will do exactly
that in the coming months.
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Hi Nobles,
I hope everyone enjoyed their
summer. The weather was perfect
for those who like cooler temperatures. Our busy fall schedule is
once again upon us.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
The ceremony was held at the
Kent Regency Nursing home on
Saturday, September 6th. We had
approximately nine members take
part in the ceremony.
Operation Stand Down
We took part in the closing ceremonies on Sunday, September
21st. The Legion members donated approximately $300, as well as
other helpful items, at this event to
support our veterans.
Our Car Show
Our Car Show was held on September 27th. The top 25 cars were
awarded trophies in the afternoon.
Our members, as always, did a
great job with the food and preparations.
Parade Schedule
On Sunday, October 12th we
will be marching in the Columbus
Day Parade on Federal Hill. In
addition, the Autumnfest Parade
will be held on Monday, October
13th in Woonsocket. In the past,
we have had strong attendance at
the parades. Let’s keep this up!
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The Legion of Honor’s
Spaghetti Supper
This year’s event will be held on
Friday, October 24th at the Shrine
Center. This is always a good
time with plenty of food. As always, we will have to sell as many
tickets as we can to support this
function.
Pumpkin Patch Bazaar
Saturday, November 1st or 8th
is the Rhode Island Shrine Pumpkin Patch Bazaar. Our ladies work
hard to make this a successful
event.
Our next meeting will be held on
Monday, September 8th and Monday October 13th. Our attendance
at our Legion meeting has been
very good. Hope to see you at our
next meeting. As always, please
keep in mind our Military during
these difficult times.
Sports Tidbit – What an inspiration to listen to manager Dave
Belisle of the Cumberland American Little League talk to his team
during the Little League World
Series!
Fraternally Yours,
Bob Kaloostian
Commander
R.I. Shriners
Legion of Honor
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prayer in public schools.
These days I spend a lot of time in the hereafter.
I go somewhere to get something and
wonder what I’m here after.
When the insects take over the world,
I hope they will remember with gratitude how
we took them along on all our picnics.
The best safety device yet invented is a
rear-view mirror with a police car in it.
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Tidbits, Tidbits and More Tidbits
Artisan Unit 19th Annual Steak
Fry – no doubt it was a huge
success due to the efforts of
many Artisans. Unfortunately
our attendance was down but
we still had a great time, as all
one hundred and twenty attendees will attest. Next year
we all need to sell more tickets
and at the least buy a ticket.
Thank you to the Legion of
Honor for their continued support and their help in clearing
the tables.
• Parades –as the season
comes to a close, we still have
the opportunity to participate in
the Federal Hill and Woonsocket
Octoberfest parades on Columbus Day weekend.
• Summer Picnic – the weather
was perfect, the food plentiful
and delicious, and most importantly everyone had a great time.
Congratulations to the Divan’s
rookie oarsmen, Bill Dawless,
who won the annual cardboard
boat race regatta. Bill was on a
mission to finally bring recognition to the Divan who always
embarrassed themselves in prior
years. Rookie Artisan oarsmen,
John Codiero, finished in second
place. His punishment for not
winning the race is he has to hold
the runner up trophy at all Artisan meetings as a reminder that
winning is not the only thing, it
is everything.
• Han’g’over – from all accounts everyone had a wonderful
time. The Motel Section 8 was
as lovely as always. You never know what kind of surprise
awaits you in your room.
• Northeast Field Days – the
Artisans who marched in the
Saturday parade had a great time.
Unfortunately, the Rhode Island
Shriner attendance was lacking.
• October/November,
Who
am I? I am an Artisan but have
yet to be Chief. I really enjoy
participating in the parades. I am
always willing to pitch in and
help out. Also, I always enjoy,
One More!
• August/September, Who am
I? Dave Graham
• Internet – the Scimitar is
available on line at www.rishriners.com. All you have to do
from our homepage is click on
‘Read RI Shriners Newspaper.’
If I can do it, anybody can.
• Ladies Bazaar – no doubt
the November bazaar will be the
number one Shrine fundraiser for
the year. Great job, Ladies!!!!
• Bung Hole Award – who will
win the dishonor of the most
non prestigious award in all of
Shrinedom. The only qualification is that you need to be yourself. Therefore, many Artisans
are in the running.
• Derek Jeter – I hate to admit
that he was a class act. Too bad
he played for the evil empire, the
New York Yankees.
• World Series – definitely not
the Red Sox and Yankees. How
the mighty have fallen!!!!
•Uniforms – all Artisans are
required to purchase the formal uniform as stated in our Operating Procedures, Article II,
Section 3. Paul Healy can provide you with all information to
purchase them at Leader’s Uniforms.
• November Elections – please
remember to vote for the best
candidate and not the party!! Pat
Paulson, where are you when we
need you the most?
• Winner, Winner Chicken
Dinner – could this be another
possible great time of food and
fun? Time will tell!
• Always Invited – an invitation is always there for all Nobles
to join us at our monthly meeting
on the fourth Thursday, October
23rd and the third Thursday, November 20th at 7:30PM.
Wishing you and your family a
wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving Day …. The Artery
PS – As always, I look forward
to your feedback, positive and
definitely negative.
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Charles & Elma Tweedly
Richard & Nancy Urquhart
In Memory of PP Roy E. Wareham
2014 Divan of Officers
2014 Potentate, William Hall
Assistant Rabban, PP Andrew & Jan Hencler
Treasurer, Bryan & Denise Martin
1st Ceremonial Master, Donald & Hillary Williamson
2nd Ceremonial Master, Robert & Deb St. Jean
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Shriners Hospitals for Children: Continuing
Leadership in Research and Patient Care
Research is one of the cornerstones of the threepart mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
Our in-house research teams include renowned
experts whose discoveries have changed treatment
methodologies and improved the lives of countless
children coping with debilitating conditions. Shriners
Hospitals for Children is committed to the pursuit of
knowledge that improves medical care.
Researchers’ Genetic Breakthrough
Recently, researchers at Shriners Hospitals for
Children — Canada were the first to identify the
genetic defect underlying a painful bone disease
in children and teenagers. Led by Frank Rauch,
M.D., a pediatrician, and Pierre Moffatt, Ph.D., a
basic scientist, the team discovered that when a
part of the RUNX2 gene is duplicated it causes a
disease called metaphyseal dysplasia with maxillary
hypoplasia and brachydactyly or MDMHB. The
discovery was published in the February 2013 issue
of The American Journal of Human Genetics.
Those with this condition endure a life of pain.
Their teeth break easily and can be so painful that
they have them pulled by the age of 20. As these
patients grow, many have breaks in their spines,
similar to what occurs in elderly people with
osteoporosis. According to Dr. Rauch, “Now that we
know the cause, we can identify patients with this
disease earlier, and address their problems sooner.”
Frank Rauch, M.D
Pierre Moffatt, Ph.D.
The EOS Imaging System
provides a 3-D full body
scan, capturing patients
in a natural standing or
seated position.
State-of-the-art Imaging System
Offering the most up-to-date treatment options is
also a hallmark of our health care system. Shriners
Hospitals for Children — Portland recently opened its
state-of-the-art imaging center, complete with a new
EOS Imaging System. This imaging system is the
first technology capable of providing 3-D full-body
images of patients in a natural standing or seated
position, with a low radiation dose. According to
Michael Aiona, M.D., chief of staff, “EOS represents
a true breakthrough, offering the most advanced
low-dose X-ray technology for orthopaedic imaging.”
The EOS system provides high-quality
radiographic images of the skeleton. It also delivers
a radiation dose up to nine times less than a
computed radiology X-ray, and up to 20 times less
than a CT can. This low dose makes the system
of particular value for pediatric patients, especially
children who need to be imaged frequently to
monitor disease progression, such as those
with scoliosis.
Three-dimensional body images of the skeleton
allow physicians to make more informed diagnosis
and treatment decisions. The new imaging center
was made possible through a direct-use gift from a
friend of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland.
To learn more about how you can support Shriners
Hospitals for Children, please visit donate2shc.org.
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SCIMITAR October/November 2014
SUNDAY
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hriner Calendar
MONDAY
TUESDAY
October
WEDNESDAY
1
2014
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3
2
Ladies Charming
Treasures Fundraiser
5:30
4
Yom Kippur begins
at sundown
Hillbilly
Clan Meeting 7pm
5
6
7
6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
8
9
Ladies Luncheon
11:30
10
Shriners Supper Club
4pm
11
Directors Staff Bingo
Night 7pm Sharp
12
Columbus Day Parade
Federal Hill 11:00am
13
Autumnfest
Woonsocket Parade
9:00am
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15
16
17
Shriners Appreciation
Dinner 6:30
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11am Temple Guard
Legion of Honor 7:30
Columbus Day
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20
21
22
Directors Staff
Meeting 7:30
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SUNDAY
28
hriner Calendar
MONDAY
Artisans/Motor Corps
7:30
29
TUESDAY
24
31
Halloween
November 2014
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Happy Thanksgiving!
2
3
6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
9
Smoking Game
Dinner 12noon
16
10
Legion of Honor
7:30
17
4
5
6
7
8
12
13
14
15
Election Day
11
Veterans’ Day
18
11:30
Ladies Luncheon
19
7:30 Directors Staff
Meeting
23
30
9:30am
Clown Meeting
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25
Legion of Honor’s
Spaghetti Dinner 6pm
30
RI Shriners Halloween
Havoc 7:30pm
100/Marhaba Club
Annual Meeting 6pm
9:30am
Clown Meeting
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23
25
11am Temple Guard
20
Artisans/Motor Corps
7:30
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Thanksgiving Day
21
22
Shriners Turkey Trot
6pm
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hriner Calendar
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
December
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
11
2014
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
18
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6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
7
8
Legion of Honor 7:30
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15
Ladies Luncheon
11:30
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11am Temple Guard
Directors Staff
Meeting 7:30
Hanukkah begins at
sundown
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23
First Day of Winter
24
Christmas Eve
25
Artisans/Motor Corps
7:30
Christmas Day
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29
30
9:30am
Clown Meeting
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New Year’s Eve
South Kingstown Assembly #6
International Order of the
Rainbow for Girls
is hosting a
Rainbow Girls Reunion
October 25, 2014 from 1-4pm
Hope Masonic Center
64 Columbia St. Wakefield, RI
Once a Rainbow Girl, always a Rainbow Girl!
Please join us for some fun and to share some memories.
RSVP by October 15th or for more information contact:
Diane Miller
[email protected]
401-792-8965
Ellen Hefler
[email protected]
401-364-6551
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SCIMITAR October/November 2014
Current & Upcoming Events
RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS
100/MARHABA CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING
Ladies invited to accompany Nobles
Monday, October 27, 2014
One Rhodes Place
Cranston, RI 02905
McIntyre Room
Social Hour: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dinner : 7:00 PM $20.00 Per Person
Short Business Meeting to follow
Please complete the portion below and return to the Treasurer:
James R. Rapson, 244 Park View Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888 before October 23, 2014
Checks payable to 100/Marhaba Club
_____________________________________
Noble’s and Ladies names: _______________________________
Meal choice: (special requirements by request only)
Baked Scrod
Yankee Pot Roast
# ___ @ $20.00 =
# ___ @ $20.00 =
$ ______________
$ ______________
Dues for 2015 at $10.00 per member:
$ ______________
Total enclosed with this return:
$ ______________
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Current & Upcoming Events
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Current & Upcoming Event Notices
Rhode Island Shriners
2014 parade schedule
Noble William Dawless • Parade Marshal
Phone: 401-258-0704
Date
Time
October 12, 2014
11:00 AM
October 13, 2014
9:00 AM
Parade
Location
Columbus Day Parade
Federal Hill Autumfest
Woonsocket
November 11, 2014
Veterans Day Parade
East Greenwich (Tentative)
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Shriners Hospitals for Children:
Providing Life-Changing Care
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a unique health
care system with 22 locations in the U.S., Canada
and Mexico. The specialized pediatric health care
system provides expert care for orthopaedic
conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip
and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to
pay for services. Since 1922, Shriners Hospitals
for Children has provided care to more than 1
million children.
A History of Expert Specialty Care
The first Shriners Hospitals for Children – opened in the
1920s – were established primarily to care for children who
had contracted polio. Today, the majority of the 22 Shriners
Hospitals for Children provide care for children with all
types of orthopaedic conditions, including clubfoot, hip
disorders, limb deficiencies and deformities, scoliosis, and
orthopaedic difficulties related to cerebral palsy and other
neuromuscular conditions.
In the mid-1960s, Shriners became aware of a lack of
medical expertise in pediatric burn care and opened three
hospitals specializing in acute and rehabilitative burn care.
These hospitals are the only ones initially established
exclusively for the treatment of pediatric burns and
related conditions.
A fourth hospital in our health care system offering
treatment for burns also provides care for orthopaedic
conditions, spinal cord injury and cleft lip and palate.
These hospitals continue to be pioneers in pediatric burn
treatment and research and are recognized as leaders
in the development of improved and innovative
treatment techniques.
In the early 1980s, the Shriners fraternity opened the
nation’s first pediatric spinal cord injury rehabilitation
centers. There, patients found a complete range of services
needed to recover to the fullest extent possible. Today,
these rehabilitation centers continue to provide the best
possible comprehensive care.
Cleft lip and palate is the health care system’s fourth
service line. Facial clefts are one of the most common birth
defects in the U.S. Despite the frequency of its occurrence,
and the severity of the deformities, care for patients
with cleft lip and palate can be difficult to obtain. Shriners
Hospitals for Children is committed to improving care for
children with this condition through a comprehensive,
coordinated program of clinical excellence, teaching
and research.
Educating Future Health Care Leaders
Shriners Hospitals for Children is dedicated to
conducting innovative research to provide answers to
complex medical difficulties affecting children. The
organization’s research efforts not only benefit our
patients, they contribute to the overall body of
medical knowledge.
The health care system is also proud of its role in
medical education. By maintaining relationships with
several medical teaching facilities, Shriners Hospitals for
Children fosters an academic environment committed to
providing high-quality education for its medical staff and
expert care to all patients.
Be Part of Our Mission
At all Shriners Hospitals for Children locations, our
patients receive both expert treatment and emotional
and developmental care that fosters healthy, highquality independent lives. The health care system
depends on the generosity of donors to carry out this
mission of improving the lives of children.
To learn how you can support our efforts, visit
donate2shc.org or call 800-241-GIFT (4438).
2013 Patient Care Statistics:
In 2013, Shriners Hospitals for Children provided care
to 124,353 patients regardless of the families’ ability to
pay for services. To learn more about the health care
system, please visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
Eligibility
Admission to our hospitals is based solely on medical
need. All children, under the age of 18, are eligible for care
if there is a reasonable possibility they could benefit from
the specialized services available. All services are provided
regardless of the ability to pay.
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A Short Note From The Desk Of The Recorder
With fall fast approaching
I hope you can allow time in
your busy schedules to attend
the upcoming meetings. The
first will be the scheduled Stated Meeting on Monday, October 27,2014 @ 7:30 PM. Then
on Monday,
December 8, 2014 @ 7:30
PM , will be the Annual Budget Meeting conducted by the
Chief Rabban. Then to start
the New Year we have the Annual Meeting taking place on
Monday , January 5, 2015, @
7:00 PM. I certainly hope that
all Nobles will make an effort to attend these meetings
and participate in the decision
making process to operate our
Shrine Center.
Addressing another issue I
must ask for your assistance.
In order for the Recorder to
properly meet the record keeping requirements of the Annual
Meeting , he will be unable to
accept dues payment just prior
to the meeting.
Dues will be accepted in
the office on the day of the Annual Meeting until !2:00 noon.
Please extend your co-opera-
tion in this effort to ensure a
successful meeting.
Please enjoy the rest of the
Summer , perhaps we will finally get some warm weather.
Fraternally yours:
Paul M. Healy / Recorder
Paul M. Healy / Recorder
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Rhode Island Grand Assembly
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
We had a great time doing face
painting at the Masonic Family picnic
and appreciate the friendship shown
to us by all in attendance. Our first
Grand Officers’ Day was held August
16th at Scottish Rite. We initiated one
new member and were pleased to have
the MWGM and the WGM and WGP
there to witness this great afternoon.
The afternoon ended with some of our
girls and adults taking the ice bucket
challenge for ALS. Picture included.
We are looking forward to doing
a special presentation at Eastern Star
Grand Chapter on Saturday morning,
October 11th, about 11:30 AM. Hope
many of you will be there. We are also
looking forward to the Hayride and
Halloween party being planned by the
Youth Committee for October 18th at
Friendship Lodge. Please bring your
sons and daughters that night. They
might to join either Rainbow of DeMolay. More information will be in a
separate article from the Youth Committee. Also, plans are in the works for
a star gazing party on November 29th
and the holiday party on December
298th. Make plans to join us at any or
all events.
Please note that our Grand Assembly date has changed and that our
2015 Grand Assembly will be July 1719, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza. This
way will be able to have all of our
activities in the Plaza Ball room and
not have to move our banquet. Mark
us on your calendar. This is our 75th
Grand Assembly, our 90th anniversary
of Rainbow in RI, and our 20th year
at the Crowne Plaza. Please come join
us for the festivities. Friday night will
end with a big birthday cake and ice
cream and the party will be hosted by
the JGEC.
We are still selling gift cards. We
receive a percentage of each card ordered although if you order a $100
card you pay $100. Remember that
the holidays are coming and we would
love your support. Please contact Mrs.
Donna Fox, GEC, at 401-738-9222 for
more information and to send checks
in. We will be doing at least one order
a month between now and Christmas.
You may see the list of cards on the
scrips.com web site.
Looking forward to seeing you all
at some of our events.
Rhode Island Rainbow Girls participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge
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The Ladies Corner
SCIMITAR October/November 2014
By Janet Hencler
This is our second article we’ve
put in the online Scimitar and I hope
you are getting on your computers,
laptops, tablets and iphones and
keeping up with what the Shrine Ladies are up to. I have to admit that I
do miss the paper Scimitar! I used to
look forward to finding a little time
and sitting down and reading through
the articles, upcoming events and
once in a while seeing a picture or
two of our Nobles and Ladies in action! Hey, how many of us remember when the Providence Journal put
out two editions of the paper a day?
I know I’m aging myself admitting
to that but now even the Journal is
on-line and I’m sure it is more cost
productive for them as it is for the
Shrine. As they say,”You got to go
with the flow!”
As I sit here and type this today
there is definitely a Fall nip in the air.
It’s getting darker earlier and it won’t
be long before we turn the heat on to
take the chill off in our homes. I love
the Fall! It is my favorite Season but
it is always a little sad watching the
Summer slip away. Fall is officially only one week away but for the
Shrine ladies it only means one thing
- the Bazaar is only two months
away!!! November 10th!!
The Ladies Bazaar has always
been our biggest fundraiser! I’m sure
that with everyone’s help this year it
will be no different. Maureen McGuire, our Chairwoman, has done
this for many years and she truly is
one of the most organized and hardworking ladies I know! However, we
need everyone’s help! It would be
especially helpful if we had a great
turn-out at our next two ladies meetings! We meet on the first Monday
of each month at 6:30 PM down in
the Ladies Activity room. We have
much to do and everyone is welcome
and encouraged to atend!
We always need donations for
our big raffle table. If you are a regular at a restaurant near you or frequent certain businesses in your area
please ask for a donation or gift certificate. We have letters all printed
that you can present to them which
explain who we are and what their
donation is going to. You would be
surprised how many places will say
yes! We need baskets for the Basket
table, gifts for the Penny Social table
and Gift Shoppe table, baked goods
the day of the Bazaar for the Bake
Sale and prizes for the Kid’s table.
Pizza
&
Deli
Also clean out some of the closets
you’ve been meaning to and we can
use your items for Grandma’s Attic.
We all have stuff we need to find
new homes for!
Our next group activity is our
shopping party at Charming Tresures
.Please check the ad for the details.
Why not start your Christmas shopping or even better, treat yourself
to something nice! Come join us,
shop, have a little wine and cheese
and have a night out! The ladies get
a percentage of the total sale amount
which we use to purchase unique
gifts for our big Raffle table or the
Silent Auction table.
The Ladies have selected our
Shrine shirts for the remainder of
this year and next year as well. The
color is royal blue and is available in
either a button down or polo. Dawn
Neto will be ordering and embroidering the shirts. The cost is $30.00
with the plus sizes costing a little
extra. If you are interested please
contact Kerrie Medeiros or Dawn
directly with your size and style and
what you would like embroidered
as soon as possible! Checks should
be made out to FLP and mailed in
care of Dawn Neto,526 Havenbrook
Way NW,Concord, North Carolina,28027. Dawn, by the way, does
not make any money doing this, she
does this out of the kindness of her
heart and we greatly appreciate all
her hard work! Thank you Dawn!
A special hello goes out to our
dear friends, Ann Adams and Ruth
Wilkinson! Ladies, we miss you
both and are keeping you are in our
thoughts and prayers! We look forward to seeing you soon!
In closing, 2014 is flying by and
I know our Chief Raban and Lady
Kerrie are busy making plans for a
fun and exciting 2015! Any one that
knows Kerrie and Glenn knows how
much fun they are, knows how hard
working they are and certainy know
how much thay love the Shrine and
what it stands for. They are undetaking some new and exciting projects
as well as continuing many of our
successful events. Next time you see
Glenn and Kerrie why not approach
them and ask them what can I do and
how can I help? Let’s give them our
support and encouragement! Let’s
make 2015 the best year we can for
RI Shrine!
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Harold Ritter
Robert A. Blythe Jr.
Frank A. Knight III
David J. Sousa
Ralph Lewis Jr.
Kenneth H. Gebler
Medmund B. Armstrong Jr.
Michael T. MacNeil
Douglas R. Kenney Sr.
Craig W. Carpenter
James R. Rapson
Stephen F. Brander
Jonny Shay
Fred E. Dale
S. H. Forte
Russell V. Howard
Donald H. Buck
Donald P. Higgins
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Donald W. Kennedy
Clifford R. Ousley
Jason L. Blank
Peter J. Kindeforski
Walter M. Anderson
PP John K. Takian Jr.
John M. Hattayer
Kenneth B. Phillips
Philip S. McGrath
Alvin H. Mandly
Kevin J. Foley
David E. Whiteside
James R. Day
Raymond W. Cahoon Jr.
Edwin E. Fielder
Dennis R. Moss
Robert J. Stearns
Kenneth R. Franklin
Scimitar Editor Wayne E. Sutton
David A. Collier
David Gervais
Robert T. Spitler
Nicholas R. Dalicandro
Lancelot B. Giuffrida
Edwin Shivell
Charles R. Sinel
Steven E. Smith
Kenneth E. Sundberg
Daniel J. Myers III
Walter E. Paterson
Raymond F. Kershaw Sr.
Howard S. Weiss
David F. Bouchard
David E. Penn
Josef A. Polichetti
Stephan Saraidarian
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Robert Avakian
Alan French
Philip L. Russell
Bruce H. Corp
Arnold L. Pepper
Joseph A. Lopes
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David D. Lancaster
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Clayton D. Lanphear Jr.
Alfred H. Erdos Jr.
Mekawy E. Elmekawy
Felix L. Fernandes
Russell A. Kawa
Albert Wildgoose
Elmer E. Angell Jr.
Raymond E. Hassell
Joseph Mozzone
Stephen M. Kemp Jr.
Lance W, Chappell
PP Betram J. Garceau
Robert B. Colburn
Joseph H. Wilkinson
Michael M. Megrdichian
Elliott R. Greene Jr.
David W. Jervis
William M. Gates III
Eri J. Nihill
Manfred Diel Jr.
George E. Hampson
Richard A. Belham Sr.
Melham Rizk
Steven G. Salois
Frank E. Maxim
George M. Morgan Jr.
Michael Muksian
Michael J. Barboza
Jacob Strashnick
Donald Lowden
Marcus Channell
Robert A. Cole
Francis M. Hartley Sr.
Scott J. Slocum
Illustrious Potentate Robert J. O’Brien
Walter Berg
Norman D. Marshall
Franklin A. Ball
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