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Al Kader OASIS
Published Monthly
Al Kader, Shriners International
25100 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9600
Phone 503-682-4420
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ELECTED DIVAN
Potentate...Dave Johnson
Chief Rabban...Tom Bland
Asst. Rabban...John Nerski
High Priest & Prophet...Ron Gamble
Oriental Guide...Art Hermanson
Treasurer...Robert Keller
Recorder...Dick Duer
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Cer. Master...Ron Eggers
2nd Cer. Master...Todd Weedman
Director...Carl Thompson
Marshal...Albert Martinez
Capt. of the Guard...Ray Glass
Temple Outer Guard...Tomey Greer
Chaplain…Carson Bailey
Outer Guard...Richard Crist
Outer Guard...Skip Weisgerber
Outer Guard...Bill Quier
Outer Guard...Fred Wendt
Outer Guard...Carey Huckaba
Outer Guard...Gary Dentinger
Outer Guard...John Koch
Outer Guard…Zack Balylack
Outer Guard…Don Denton
POTENTATE'S AIDES
Executive Aide…Pete Ohlman
Chief Aides…Fred Hardin
and Mearl Kroker
Aides…Hap Baldwin, Frank Brewington
Bob Brown, Mel DeHut, Justin Jones,
Keith Leamon, Bob Swan,
Chris Woolcock
TEMPLE UNIT STAFF
Director of Units...Gib Thonstad
Assistant – Rick Laird
Staff – Phil Strother
TEMPLE STAFF
Temple Attorney...Richard Lee
Temple Auditor...TBA
Hosp. Transportation...Dick Duer
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
Ambassador at Large
Skip Stanaway, Kenji Yaguchi
Gary Scott...Ambassador
EMERITUS
Ken Jubb - Photographer
Roy Armentrout...Recorder
Robert Timm; Ken Jubb...Ambassadors
Robert Keller...Treasurer
Noel Keister...Chaplain
OASIS
Publisher...Dave Johnson, Potentate
Acting Editor...Dave Johnson
Photographer...Art Thompson
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“Dave Says...”
First, let me say that it has been a privilege to serve as
your Potentate this year. It’s cliché to say how fast the
year went…but it did. Next, I would like to thank all of
you for your support of both me and Lady Lynn. I have
had the feeling that we were all working together to
make this a great year. I especially want to commend
the Elected Divan. We have truly come together as a
Board of Directors, and all of the major decisions that
have been made were made as a Board acting with one
mind. The successes we have had this year, and the
open communication we have had with the Nobility are
a direct result of the Board acting together. Please give
Tom and Kathy the same support next year.
Last month, as an extension of Central Oregon
Dave Johnson
Shrine Club’s Food Caravan donation, Lady Lynn and I
brought around 2000 pounds of squash for the Hospital. The Potentate 2014
Hospital can’t possibly use 2000 pounds of squash before it goes bad. The same is true
with many of the items that are delivered in the Food Caravan each year.
The Hospital has been a partner of Birch Community Services, Inc. for several years,
and I have been vaguely aware that they send excess food to Birch and receive needed
supplies from Birch. However, I had no idea as to the extent of the Birch operation, and
its primary mission of supporting the “working poor”. They are the embodiment of the old
Maimonides adage, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish
and you feed him for a lifetime."
From their website at http://www.birchcommunityservices.org/: “At Birch Community
Services we gave away 7.1 million pounds of food and clothing last year to working poor
families who we also held accountable to achieve their self-stated goals. The goal of our
adult education is to help people achieve their goals. We teach financial classes where
participants learn about budgeting and saving. On average, families while on our
program reduced their monthly debt by 26% and increased their emergency savings by
100%. We feel that accountability is a key component in the success we’ve experienced
in addressing the root levels of poverty.”
“BCS’ food-redistribution program serves about 930 families each year. Participant
families come to the BCS warehouse in NE Portland to pick up food, clothing, and other
essential items that have been determined surplus by over 110 local manufacturers,
wholesalers, retailers, farms, dairies, bakeries and businesses.”
Ray Keen, the BCS Director of Development gave me a tour of the facility, and I was
impressed, and those of you who know me that is not easily done. Ray told me that he is
available to speak to groups, so those Clubs that have outside speakers, his number is
971.235.2868, and his email is [email protected].
You can’t believe how proud I am that we, the Food
Caravan and our Hospital are a part of this!
Finally, we are scheduled for our PACE Program on
December 9. Please fill out your questionaries and attend
according to the schedule I distributed. I apologize for the
scheduling, but those were the instructions from the
Membership Department.
Thanks for again giving us this experience!
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Director’s Corner
by Noble Gib Thonstad
Nobles and Shrine Ladies,
This is my final message for the year (2014).
On behalf of IS Dave Johnson and myself, we
want to thank all the Units for their hard work
and all their participation this year. The
parades are done and, wow, what a year it has been. I have
asked each Unit to send me a “resume” of their activities so we
can determine the “Unit of the Year”. It will be announced at the
Installation of our 2015 Officers in January.
silver award for improving still and this year we are well on the
way to receiving a gold award, all through your valiant efforts at
improving our membership. Thank you for listening to my repetitiveness over the years preaching about membership, but it is
important as the life blood of our fraternity.
What day is it? It’s Membership Day, every day of the year is
membership day. Please remember that along with your elevator
speeches and how important it is to the kids we serve. And please
help Carl Thompson as he takes over as Membership Chairman
for 2015. Although he seems to be doing very well himself it is not
a single position, but one that is all our responsibility.
Each unit has represented the Shrine Center and the Hospital by
attending and participating in the many parades, events, and
fundraisers. Many Units had their own fundraising events helping
them operate during the year and to be able to monetarily
contribute to our many causes. I can’t thank you enough for all
your fine work.
Unit Head Captain’s, I have enjoyed working with you this year. It
has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve you and the Center.
Rick Laird will be your Director in 2015 and I know you will
support him as you have me. The Units are a team and an
integral part of the Shrine. Each Shriner is obligated to contribute
to our goal of “helping children in need of our medical assistance.”
Being a member of a Unit is one of the ways that you can
contribute, make new friends and have fun. This is where men
encourage each other’s well being and truly rejoice in each
other’s prosperity.
A highlight this year was our regional meeting at Newport and
Tillamook. I want to personally thank IS Dave Johnson for funding
both of these events. IS Dave also paid for our dinners at our Unit
Head meetings. I would also like to thank the rest of the Divan for
their support and wish you all the best for next year. The Divan
has the most thankless jobs of serving the Nobility and I, for one,
would not trade places with them.
Cris and I wish everyone a Great Holiday Season with a more
prosperous year in 2015. Remember always: TOGETHER “WE
CAN” and “WE WILL” DO IT BETTER. Wear your Fez.
PS: Don’t forget Unit Head training on Jan. 17th at the Shrine
Center.
Membership
by Noble John Nerski - Asst. Rabban
This will be my last article for the Oasis as
Membership Chairman. I have been the
Membership Chairman for the last three years
which seems to have been a long time but
short at the same time. Our journey has been
an interesting one and fruitful as well. In 2011 we were at an
approximate 5% loss in membership and no award, 2012 gave us
a bronze award for improving our overall membership, 2013 a
What’s Inside This Month
Pote’s Message
Christmas Honors Social
Director’s Corner
Membership
Transportation Fund Donors
2014 Cobra Replica Wunner
Chief Rabban Social
Birthday Card
OB Crab Feast
Unit News
History Display
Club News/East-West
Tech Tip
Food Caravan
installation Invitation
Ladies News
Proofreaders
Fundraising Activities
Stated Meeting Notice
Live at the Shrine
Black Camel
New Year’s Eve Party
Calendar
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Transportation Fund Donations for 2014
2013 Mary's Peak Trek Donation
Adamson, Dannie
Al Kader Caravaners - 2014 Donation - E/W Game Breakfast
Al Kader Concert Band
Al Kader Greeters
Thank You!
Al Zahrah Court #58
Your generosity
Antebi,Isaac & Fortuna
Armentrout, Roy
has been
Bethel #17 Job's Daughters
outstanding!
Chase, Darrell & Lettissia
Clark, Alvin & Norma
Colligan Family for James R. Colligan
Columbia Co. Shrine Club - Tips for Tots,Nov. 2013 to Feb. 2014
DeHut, Mel
Divan Training - Donations for not having a pocket petition
Duer, Dick - Donation from sale of See's Suckers
Ebar, Rozanne
Ellenson, Ron
Eugene Lodge #11 AF&AM Donation
Fager, Leland & Joan
Friedland, Kenneth E.
Grand Chapter of Oregon-Eastern Star
Gresham Shrine Club Final
Hanan,Jeanne C.
Hardin, Fred
Hermanson, Art & Lynne
These are donations
Hobson, Nellie
received through
Huckaba, Carey
November
17, 2014.
Johnson, Dave & Lynn
Donations
received
Keller, Bob
after this date will be
Lanman, Thomas & Edith
Lincoln Co. Shrine Club
reported next year.
Linn Co. Shrine Club
Lowrie, Karen
Magers, Dick
McDonald, Russel & Jean
Mid-Columbia Shrine Club
Nelson, Dale & Kay
Nerski, John - Donation for Shrine Coasters
Oregon Grand Court of Amaranth
Patterson, Pat & Millie
Paulsen, Richard
Riggs, Richard
Total Donations Robley, Wade
Ryan, Wayne
$24, 301
Salem Shrine Club
We have transported
Sandness, Leonard &
patients to the Portland,
Chrissie Jeanne
Sacramento, Salt Lake,
Schrock, Loren
Chicago, Spokane St.
Schuler, Margaret
Louis and Philadelphia.
Schulz, Rose M.
Transportation expenses
Scott,Gary & Gail
Scrivner,Bart & Donna
to date are $31,222.
Smith, John & Judy
As you can see, donations
Stanfill, Bernie & Shirley
are lagging outlay,
Star Electric Motor Svc. Inc.
substantially It is not too
Thompson, Carl
Timm, Nora
late to make a life-changToman, Albert
ing donation this year, to
Tri-Mountain Busy Bees
continue this great work.
Union Co. Shrine Club
Please be generous!
Walliker, Bob & Kathy
Weedman, Todd
Wennevold, Bettie
Wilson, Gale & Marjorie
Yaguchi, Kenji & Kazie
2014 Cobra Replica Winner
Timothy Caves of Stayton, OR
The winning number was 17344
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Chief Rabban Social
The whole first floor was decorated for a beach party. Greeters dressed in gaudy swim clothes, a
hammock at the entry, surf boards around Harrington Hall and tons of beach balls on the floor. I know
that there were some tired lips, because I saw some of the beach balls being inflated. The specialty
drinks were margaritas and creamsicle smoothies. The affair was conducted by next year’s crew, with
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with Noble Todd Weedman acting ac MC. The Patrol successfully dodged the beach balls as they presented the colors. As you can see, the
affair was well attended, and Noble Tom even had a DJ to entertain us and provide dance music. Beach food consisted of hot dogs and
hamburgers (with or without cheese) and dessert featured chocolate sundaes. The drawing of the winning raffle ticket is the highlight of the
evening. Lady Connie Doherty pulled the winner. Tom shared some ideas about next year, and introduced his and Kathy’s Potentate’s trip.
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Al Kader Nobles
Celebrating Birthdays
in December
Frank
Marv
Scott
Roger
Charles
Vincent
Stanley
Bill
Thomas
Charles
Jim
Eldon
Daniel
John
Maurice
Richard
Frederick
Hozian
Entis
Sanetal
Blecher
McCloskey
Richard
Miller
Quier
Bland
Johnson II
Lamb
Robinson
Gray
Dillard
Herron
Lee
Bushong
12/1
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Hugh
Joseph
David
Keith
Van
Lee
GJ
Thomas
Roy
Leon
Richard
Jim
Douglas
Tharrell
Douglas
Johnnie
Leigh
Donald
Wilfred
Rocky
Robert
Charles
Al
Gerald
IS Ken
Patrick
Robert
Norm
Stephen
Morgan
12/7
James
12/7
Goetz
12/7
Rogers
12/7
Burroughs 12/8
Noah
12/8
Fullman
12/8
Winbigler
12/9
Redman Jr. 12/9
Stanfill
12/9
Beers
12/9
Lang
12/9
Nielsen
12/10
Tilgner
12/10
Chipman
12/10
Osbourn
12/11
Cahill
12/11
Meier
12/11
Daggett
12/11
Fennell
12/12
Larkman
12/12
Nelson
12/12
Toman
12/12
Treber
12/13
Loughrey
12/13
Pinkerton
12/13
Tannler
12/13
Rosenbloom 12/14
Dyrnes
12/14
Richard
Stan
Donavon
Irv
Scot
Donald
Stanley
Bob
Pete
IS Warren
Nathan
Lowell
Lou
James
Peter
Robert
Leslie
John
Richard
Gary
Gene
James
John
Henry
William
Michael
George
Kerry
Tony
Martin
Schmidt
Davidge
Emmons
Duncil
Beaton
Hodes
Swetland
Frye
Gray
Potter
Patton
Gray
Lane
Bock
Hurford
Thompson
McAllister
Wilkinson
Harrel
Orwick
Kessler
Hatton
Jaeger
Evans
Baggs
Reid
Livermore
Becket
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Jerry
Mel
Carl
Raymond
Marc
John
Don
Kevin
Frank
Sky
Cecil
Ken
Norm
John
Kenji
Larry
Ken
Andrew
Vernon
Juan
David
James
Vernon
Alexi
Lynn
Don
Melvin
Marlin
Herman
Ashard
De Hut
Nelson
Jones Jr.
Bland
Gedlich
Stewart
Gifford
Harkenrider
Olsen
Tackett
Jubb Jr.
Angleen
Mushlitz Jr.
Yaguchi
Vermillion
McKenzie
Martz
Robinson
Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Kunkel
Lathrop
Gudishuili
Halliday
Turner
Lambert
Lovelin
Winter Jr.
Don't Miss The Al Kader Oriental Band's Annual
World's Greatest & Best Fresh Crab Feast!
A Sit Down Affair At Al Kader Shrine Center
Saturday – January 31, 2014
Cost Is $30.00 Per Person
Doors open at 5:00 PM
(Bring your own crackers & picks)
(Breast of Chicken will be available as
the alternative choice of entree.)
Tables of eight or more may be reserved in one name
- and full payment must accompany table reservation.
Seating is limited to 400 and prepaid reservations are
a must! No tickets will be sold at the door.
This event ALWAYS sells out, so... get your reservations in early!
Tickets are available from any Oriental Band member or by calling
your credit card to the Shrine Center, 503-682-4420.
There will be a Raffle and Gaming with many prizes!
All net proceeds benefit the Oriental Band & Al Kader Shrine General Funds.
Payments are not deductible as a charitable contribution.
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CONCERT BAND
by Noble Clem Norton
October 18 marked the 60th anniversary of the Al Kader annual
Eastern, Central and Southern Oregon Food Caravan, and the
Concert Band was there to help with the festivities. As the weary
travelers relaxed at the 5:30 PM Oasis, our Director, Jeff Hornick,
led the Band in a one-hour concert which brought much enthusiastic applause from our audience. We then played for the
March-In, the presentation of the Colors by the Patrol Color
Guard, the singing of our National Anthem, and the retirement of
the Color Guard. After the concert, we were the recipients of
many compliments on our playing.
Next up on our calendar is the Children's Christmas Party, a
Christmas concert at Jennings/McCall, and the 2015 Installation
of Shrine Officers. Fine for now.
Cyclowns
by Noble Patrick Sheehan
The Cyclown Christmas Party is scheduled for December 1 at
6:00 PM at the Macadam Spaghetti Factory. Nobles may choose
to participate in the open bar option for a flat fee of $735, but is
limited to well vodka and unfinished wine left by other diners.
The meeting was adjourned on the reminder that the Cyclowns
will be at the next ceremonial. Noble Ward suggested we sponsor
a 'clothing optional' area for the event, but was quickly and
thankfully overruled.
GREETERS
by Noble Don Slezak
See, I told you November would be busy. Now get ready for
December.
Our next meeting is December 1, 2014 at the Shrine Center.
There is the potluck at 6 with the meeting at 7:00 PM. The Ladies
are invited for the social hour and fine dining. Dues are due so if
you haven’t already paid them it would be a great idea to come to
the meeting and take care of this important detail.
The November Cyclown meeting began as they all do, with an
election to try and replace Don Hayhurst as President. Relatively
new member David Tate took the bait and was elected by a
narrow majority of 9-1, with the adverse voter later apologizing,
confusing the ballot for something to do with an Armenian arms
deal that was scheduled for new business later in the meeting.
The ABATE toy run is December 6th at the Hospital at 10:00 AM.
Come out and help hand out pins and welcome the bikers who
come bearing gifts.
In addition to Tate, the Cyclowns elected First Lieutenant Jeremy
Ward and Second Lieutenant Patrick Sheehan. Ward congratulated Sheehan on finally winning an election.
The Christmas Party and Honors Social is December 13th. Doors
open at 5:30 PM and the Greeters are at the door to welcome
everybody. This is formal with blazer, white shirt and tie etc. If you
haven’t made your reservation do it now.
Noble David Newgard was kind enough to bring Cyclown Bylaws
to the table. However, they were in the form of a 5 1/4 inch floppy
disk.
As committee assignments were being discussed, once again an
angry mob of Kader Clowns crashed the meeting. Recently
un-elected president Don Hayhurst emerged from his Singapore
Sling to try and smooth things over, citing at least they're better
than those "Desert Rodents." Hayhurst was immediately and
unanimously censured for his characterization of our esteemed
brethren in the Desert Patrol. Hayhurst then declared that he will
buy a drink for any Desert Patrol member who joins a Cyclown
meeting, as well as free cheese and peanut butter.
Staff from Chan's Steakery then interrupted the meeting demanding to know who made a mess of the restroom. The nervous
Kader Clowns denied responsibility, explaining that per their
bylaws they all do their business sitting down. The culprit was
never found, and the Kader Clowns made a quick exit by way of
their official transport, a pink Volkswagen Cabriolet emblazoned
with Mary Kay stickers.
A question of Quorum was brought and satisfied when David Tate
- for an unknown reason - was found in a distant corner by
himself.
The stated meeting is on the 8th with the annual election of
officers for 2015. Be sure to come and vote for your favorite
candidate.
The Shrine Center has a New Year’s Eve Party on the 31st of
course. If you plan on going get your reservations in.
The election of Officers for 2015 was as follows: President – Don
Slezak, V. P. - Gary Scott, Secretary – Jim Dixon, Treasurer –
Gary Scott, Chaplain – Earl Swenson, Quartermaster – Gary
Scott/Don Slezak. Be sure to come to the meeting to meet this
outstanding group.
Wayne Dennis just turned 81 but he is not the elder statesman of
the group. That honor goes to Earl Swenson. Apparently being
Chaplain helps.
KADER KLOWNS
by Freddieee
Goading a Clown Nose Off?
The first article we let it slide, but upon further
discussion with fellow Nobles while helping
build the haunted house I was assured, "No Freddieee you were
being alerted the Kader Klowns are in the Cy-Clowns sights." I
said "Really". My thoughts they confused us with another group,
as they ride in circles anyway. The November issue reassured
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their intentions.
What does Shirley Temples, lip stick, Shriner shiner, orange
pants/hats and mascara have in common? The Cy-Clowns of
course! The last two issues in the Oasis, the Kader Klowns were
mentioned in their articles. Check um out! The Kader Klowns will
enjoy a good Nose Off with them yet to be discussed.... at a later,
mutually accepted challenge to be determined. The challenge
may be but not limited to which unit attends the most parades with
the loser riding a goat (For Goading) the last parade of the year
and a donation to the Hospital/transportation fund. What do you
think? Are you up to a challenge ? Of course next year's unit head
leader would be the referee. I am sure you will see further
dialogue between the groups in the Oasis issues to come. HEE
HEE
Al Kader History Display
by Noble John Smith, Historian
Have you seen them?
These are part of over 100 antique photos we have.
The year is not over yet, we have a birthday party to perform for a
Past Potentate's mother, children's Christmas party, and the
Abate Toy run at the hospital to round out the year. During the
spring of 2015 we will perform at a special function for a Masonic
Lodge in recognition of their widows, orphans and Ladies annual
dinner . Which I am told it's a seven course meal with servers
being in Tux. This will be a fun event along with fellowship
continuing next year.
Look for us as we will look for you, around our nose of course. A
clown’s nose gets in the way.
If you want to clown around with us give me a shout. Our
meetings are at the Shrine Hospital 2nd floor starting at 6:30 in
the cafeteria the second Tuesday of each month. We clown for an
hour or so before each meeting on the third floor.
See you over the nose
541.298.4163
[email protected]
ORIENTAL BAND
by Noble Shaun Weaver, President
What a great year. A big Thank You to every member of the
greatest Unit in all of Shrinedom, What other group meets every
week and averages 40 people? And has a great time together?
The Al Kader Shrine Oriental Band. Come on a Tuesday night and
make some noise with us. 5:30 PM dinner, 6:30 PM we jam.
Talent is not needed or expected. Just come and have fun. We
will be dark for December so we will see you in January. It has
been a great honor to serve as your President for this 2014 year
so again, Thank You for making this one of our best years ever.
We did it together as a Unit.
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TUALATIN VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
by Noble Herb Richardson
In my November article I mentioned the Maureen and I would be
away on our long awaited Amazon cruise. According to my
schedule, if this is about December 1st, that is where we are.
Yesterday (November 30) we were supposed to be in the city of
Macapa, Brazil. One of the interesting sites in this town is that the
Equator goes through the center of town. There is a park with an
Equatorial Line Monument where you can stand with one foot in
the Northern Hemisphere and the other foot in the Southern
Hemisphere. The line cuts across the fifty-yard line of a high
school football field where the kids really do play the North
against the South.
At the November meeting of the Tualatin Valley Shrine Club we
were scheduled to hold second nominations for Club officers for
the year 2015. As you may recall, if you were in attendance at the
October meeting, Bob Strong announced that he desired to
withdraw from the line. So the nominations were for President; Bill
Blankenship, and First Vice President; Herb Richardson. There
were no nominations for Second Vice President, Secretary or
Treasurer. Hopefully those slots were filled at the November
meeting. Final votes and elections will be this month with the
installation of new officer at the meeting in January 2015.
I have no idea what President Ralph has cooked up for the
December Christmas Party but I am sure that it will be entertaining and will meet all of your expectations. Don't forget those
wrapped presents for the gift exchange.
The next business meeting, buffet dinner and Christmas Party will
be at the Peppermill Restaurant, 17455 SW Farmington Road,
(Intersection of Farmington and Kinnaman Road), Aloha on
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 with a social time at 5:00 PM
and dinner served at 6:00 PM. If anything changes between now
and then somebody will let you know by, email or phone call.
Have a very Merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year.
E-W SHRINE GAME
ASSOCIATION
by Noble Terry Griffith, Secretary
High School football season is winding down with either the
playoffs completed or almost completed. Now is an excellent time
to remind the coaches about the E-W All-star game. The letters
were sent out last month and all the coaches should have them.
Just a friendly reminder to them might be helpful, especially with
everything they have going on. We are looking at having as many
players nominated as possible. The more widespread the
nominations, the more people hear about the Shriners!
At our last committee meeting in October, elections were held,
which resulted in Rodger Hood as chairman, IS Greg Jenkins, 1st
Vice Chair, Bryan Braun, 2nd Vice Chair, Terry Griffith, Secretary,
Randy Guyer, Treasurer and members at large- Gib Thonstad and
Lloyd Thurman. Please check the E-W website for the entire
minutes of the meeting.
Remember our next E/W Committee meeting will be on January
24th in Prineville. This will be our player selection and an exciting
time. The Central Oregon Shrine Club will host an Oasis at the
Prineville Best Western Hotel (this is a change from past years),
with a dinner offering at the Prineville Elks. A breakfast will be
served at the Prineville Masonic Lodge prior to the 9:00 AM
meeting on Saturday.
Tech-Tips
by Randy Shepherd, Veara
Few things will disable a computer system faster than a nasty
virus hitting an under-protected system.
Today it is essential that you have installed on your systems good
spam and virus protection software – and ensure that it is updated
and running all the time. Also it is
Malware
recommended that you run a malware
• Viruses
scan frequently to protect against or
• Trojans
eliminate possible threats. These
treats can come from a variety of
• Rootkits
sources, chief among them is; email,
• Worms
software downloads and malicious
• Spyware
websites. In many cases you may not
• Crimeware
even know your system is being
• Adware
infected. Some software viruses do
not destroy or disrupt your system – they simply are there to use
your system when needed – for sending mail or other malicious
activities.
Most of us have some form of spam and virus protection already
installed. Some of it paid for and others are basic version downloaded at no charge. If your current approach is working then just
insure it is up-to-date and perhaps perform a Malwarebytes scan
occasionally to catch other malware lurking in the recesses of
your hard drive.
For those acquiring new systems or searching for a protection
solution, beware of the purveyors of protection software that use
the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) approach to sell you – well
known among these are Norton and Best Buy. While it is important that software authors are paid for their hard work – today
there is good protection software available from reputable firms.
Go to the Al Kader Shriners website using the following link for a
list of links to PC, Mac and mobile security software available to
you for no charge (premium versions with more features are
available for an added price).
http://alkadershriners.org/technology
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 11
Food Caravan
The usually 5-hour trip from Ontario takes about 9.5 hours with all of the stops. The one shown here was at the
Wildhorse Resort outside Pendleton. We also stopped for lunch where we picked up 2 semis (one with a double
trailer) graciously provided by Walmart and UPS. Both were filled with food. At about 9:00 AM, the Central Oregon
Shrine Club set out for the trip over Santiam, and a little later, a group from Hillah (for the first time) set out from
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 12
Medford. The Motor Escort picked up the Central caravan in Mill City and Hillah in Albany, escorted them to Wilsonville and dashed over to
meet the main group at Multnomah Falls. We were met by the Oriental Band, and the DeMolay, Jobies and Rainbows unloaded the trucks
and cars. Inside, the Concert Band played, we ate, and the Clubs recounted their donations. A new donor was Central Oregon’s Run for a
Child, with both a check and a quilt for the Hospital. After all of the Clubs reported, Noble Treasurer Bob announced a record $166,534.27.
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 13
Al Kader Shrine
Cordially invites you to the
2015 Installation of Officers
Al Kader Shrine Center
Wilsonville, OR
Saturday January 3, 2015
5:30pm Oasis
6:30pm Entry of 2014 Officers followed by Dinner
8:00pm Installation of 2015 Divan By IS Bob Waliker & IS Ard Pratt
8:30pm Entertainment and dancing by DJ Danny
Dinner is $25.00 per person
Appetizers
Choice of:
Tri tip Steak
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with gravy
Assorted vegetables
Dinner Roll
Dessert
Or
Chicken Marsala
Rice Pilaf
Assorted Vegetables
Dinner Roll
Dessert
Interlude Music by Al Kader Concert Band
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 14
Nydia Temple No. 4
Daughters of the Nile
by Queen Judy Smith
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or
present are certain to miss the future.
John F. Kennedy
What an amazing couple of months I have seen. I have visited 13
out of 21 Nile Clubs so far, and had two delightful social meetings
called unofficial visits with Ladies that live in Eastern and Central
Oregon. To date, I have turned over to the Temple $3070 for the
Daughters of the Nile Foundation (this money and or the interest
from the money goes to the Shriners Hospitals for Children) and
$500 for the General Fund from these hard working Nile Clubs. In
addition, I have received around 150 quilts, many shorts, and
hundreds of dollars’ worth of school supplies and money for the
snack cart and toys for the Birthday Parties. Such generosity is to
be commended and then on top of that I have received wonderful
personal gifts and donations to help keep my gas tank full. But I
cannot forget the Stepping Stones to Happiness…this represents
a donation to the Daughters of the Nile foundation endowment
fund and that certainly touches my heart.
Supreme Queen Marsha Sowers was an exciting success. We
wowed her with our class of
17 new members and with
the beautiful ceremonial that
the Ladies presented. She
was very impressed and
appreciated the enthusiasm
and dedication to Daughters
of the Nile. 112 attended our
banquet that evening and
the entertainment was our
own very talented units. It
was obvious that all three
worked very hard to
represent Nydia Temple well
The next day Supreme Queen Marsha had her Official Visit to the
Portland Shriners Hospital. She commented that it was the best
tour of a Shriners Hospital she had experienced to date. We were
all impressed with the EOS machine and the new CADCAM
system.
So, Nydia Temple is changing every day. Change is good and
represents what our founders wanted for this group of women…to
be forward thinking. We now have 18 new members who can
bring new ideas and enthusiasm to our temple. Our generosity is
growing every day and will change the lives of those sweet
children entrusted to the care of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Bless you all for working with this Queen who wants us to change
in a positive way and grow so that we can continue to focus on
our mission.
Al Zahrah Court #58
Ladies Oriental Shrine
by Lady Nora Timm, PHP
Al Zahrah Court is gearing up to do gift wrapping at both Johnson
Creek Fred Meyer beginning Dec. 8th and the Clackamas Town
Center Barnes & Noble beginning just prior to Thanksgiving. If
you shop at B&N, gift wrapping can be done while you enjoy a
Starbucks or just sit and rest a few minutes. Our concession at
Fred Meyer (located by Home Electronics on the East side of the
store) will wrap gifts you purchase anywhere - up until 5:00 PM on
Christmas Eve. Drop by, say hi and let us wrap your gifts while
you shop.
Several of our members have been in the hospital this last couple
of months and we hope they are all on the way to a full recovery.
If you are a member, or know of a member who might need our
help, a card or call of encouragement, please let our High
Priestess or any member know so that we can help out.
Our Princess and First Ceremonial Ladies are planning a
Membership Tea to be held on February 7th at the Odd Fellows
Lodge in Milwaukie. If you have an interest in finding out more
about our group and the fun we have, the philanthropic projects
that we participate in to benefit Shriners patients we'd love to
have you attend. More information next month.
The Forget Me Nots
By Lady Jan Ferlisi
We are starting into the holiday season and I hope that you are all
ready for the rush. I’m so sorry that we had to cancel our October,
2014 outing because of the conflict of events going on, but why
don’t we schedule our outing to Gustav’s in Tigard for our January
outing. I told the powers to be at Gustav’s since we had to cancel
in October, we would look forward to coming in January, 2015...
Now I would like to thank all the Ladies that called and sent card
while I was down. I’m getting back to somewhat normal health,
not up to my busy goings, but up
One again I want to wish you all a very “HAPPY HOLIDAY
SEASON” and also a very safe one.
Proofreaders’ Contest
Lady Jan Sundeen and
Nobles Clem Norton, Herb
Richardson and Shaun Weaver
were the proofreadeers, in
November.
In the blind , Noble Clem Norton was the
winner of Proofreader of the Year. He and his
Lady will be our guests at a social of their
choice next year. To win, you must enter!
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 15
AN EXCERPT FROM GENERAL ORDER NO. 1:
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
It is natural to associate the fez with Shriners Hospitals for Children. Because of
this, meticulous attention must be given to all fundraising activities, including circuses,
to make certain that such activities comply with the law of the land and that a
contributor is not led to believe that his money will be used for the Hospitals when all or
a portion thereof will be used otherwise. The integrity of our charity and of our
fraternity must remain above reproach.
Your specific attention is called to the following fraternal and charitable bylaws:
§335.3 USE OF NAME “SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR
CHILDREN.” The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or reference
to the Hospitals in connection with any fundraising activity by a temple or Noble
without the written consent of the Imperial Potentate and the Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the Hospitals is prohibited.
§503.11 COMMERCIAL USE OF NAME
The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or reference to the
Hospitals in connection with any commercial product or business enterprise is
prohibited unless the written consent of the Board of Directors and Trustees has
been first obtained.
Now, therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Fundraising for Fraternal Purposes:
(a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of Nobles or
affiliated or appendant corporations shall engage in any fundraising activity
without the express written consent of the potentate of the temple having
jurisdiction thereof.
(b) There can be no representation, express or implied, that the proceeds will be
for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
(c) The temple potentate shall carefully examine all phases of the advertising,
promotion and solicitation to determine that it complies with §335.3 and
§503.11 of the fraternal and charitable bylaws and that there is no
representation, expressed or implied, that would lead a reasonably prudent
person to believe that the proceeds will be for the benefit of Shriners
Hospitals for Children. If the potentate is in doubt, he must receive the
opinion of the Imperial Potentate who, after consultation with the Director
of Temple Accounting, shall make the final determination.
(d) The temple potentate must approve the terms and provisions of any contract for
a fundraising activity after receiving the advice of the temple attorney, and
additionally, as may be required by the temple bylaws.
(e) A copy of the temple potentate’s written consent shall be mailed to the
Executive Vice President, Shriners International. Further, such written
material pertaining to the fundraising activity, as requested by the Executive
Vice President, Shriners International shall be promptly mailed to him.
2. Fundraising for Charitable Purposes:
(a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of Nobles or
affiliated or appendant corporations shall engage in any charitable fundraising
activity other than for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Permission therefore
must be first obtained in writing from the temple potentate. The temple
potentate must then obtain written permission from the Chairmen of the
Boards of Directors and Trustees. This request for written permission shall
be sent to the Executive Vice President, Shriners International, P.O. Box 31356,
Tampa, FL 33631-3356. No charitable fundraising activity shall be held in the
jurisdiction of another temple without the written permission of the Potentate
of that temple.
(1) A joint charitable fundraising activity with another 501(c)(3) charity may
be authorized provided that a minimum of 50% of the net proceeds are
for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children, and the Chairmen of
the Boards of Directors and Trustees determine, on a case by case basis,
that it is in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children and they
grant their written permission for the activity.
(2) A charitable fundraising activity conducted by a temple located outside
of the U.S.A may be authorized for other charities, provided that the
chairmen of the board of directors and trustees determine, on a case by
case basis, that it is in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children
and they grant their written permission for the activity.
(b) 100% of net proceeds (as defined in the Charitable Fundraising-Approval And
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Reporting provisions of the current General Order) from charitable fundraising
must be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children except for such portion thereof
as may be permitted to be retained for the temple Shrine Hospital Patient
Transportation Fund, pursuant to the Special Purpose Funds provisions of the
current General Order. Provided, however, if the chairmen of the boards of
directors and trustees determine for good cause shown, that the law of the land
requires that a portion of the net proceeds must be distributed locally, then they
may, if they determine it to be in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for
Children, grant their written permission for such distribution.
(c) The temple shall report the result of each charitable fundraising activity
within sixty days of the activity, pursuant to the Charitable Fundraising–
Approval And Reporting provision of the current General Order.
(d) This section shall not apply to activities exempt under §335.4(b) of the
bylaws of Shriners International.
(e) Each independent corporation or entity that receives the permission of the
chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees to raise moneys for Shriners
Hospitals for Children, and which does not have its financial statements
reviewed pursuant to §334.6 & §337.8 of the bylaws of Shriners International,
shall have its financial statements audited by a certified, chartered or
licensed public accountant and shall submit such audit report to Shriners
International within 120 days of the activity.
Statement of Purpose and Disclosure:
(a) Every fundraising activity must contain factual information on its solicitation
material, tickets, programs and documents, including all electronically
transmitted materials, regarding the use of the proceeds.
Examples:
“Proceeds are for the benefit of (
Shriners) (
Shrine Club) activities.”
“Proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.”
(b) Every fundraising activity which is not entirely for the benefit of Shriners
Hospitals for Children shall prominently state on the solicitation material,
tickets, programs, documents and electronically transmitted material that
“payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.”
(c) There must be compliance with the Revenue Act of 1987 provision of any
existing general order by U.S. temples.
Compliance with Applicable Laws:
It is the responsibility of the temple potentate, after receiving the advice of the
temple attorney, to determine that there is compliance with all applicable laws in its
jurisdiction for the temple’s fundraising activities.
Financial Records:
(a) The temple shall maintain detailed financial records pertaining to all
fundraising activities involving Nobles, clubs, units, organizations of Nobles
and affiliated and appendant corporations. Details of all revenues and
expenditures shall be maintained in such financial records.
(b) The temple must retain such detailed financial records for a period of seven
(7) years.
(c) There must be compliance with Financial Reporting on Charitable Funds
and Activities provision of the current general order.
Notification to Nobility:
A copy of the Fundraising Activities provisions of the current general order shall be
printed in the temple publication at least once every calendar year. If there is no
temple publication, then a copy shall be mailed to each Noble in the temple not later
than the last day in March of each calendar year.
Discipline:
Any officer, Noble or temple which violates a provision of Fundraising Activities is
subject to discipline pursuant to the bylaws of Shriners International.
OSDEC13AEFG
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page16
NOTICE OF STATED MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014
Al Kader Shrine - Shriners International
Shrine Center - Wilsonville, Oregon
2014 DUES CARD REQUIRED
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Oasis available - Dinner at 6:00 PM - Menu available when you call.
Cost available when you call. Reservations required.
You will pay at the door. Those with reservations will be served first.
Those without reservations will be served as food is available.
Please call your reservations into the Center Office 503-682-4420 by
4:00 PM, Friday, December 5, 2014
Meeting Opens at 7:00 PM - Voting on 2015 Divan will start no later than 8:00 PM
Old Business - New Business - Necrology
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2015
and any other business that comes before the membership
(Your Attention Is Called To The Information Below)
By Order of: IS Dave Johnson, Potentate • Attest: Dick Duer, Recorder
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Potentate's Appointments Terminate When The Illustrious Sir's Term Ends!
When a Potentate's term of office expires, all appointments made by him during his administration terminate. Such appointments include
Potentate's Aides, Ambassadors, Unit Heads, Committee Chairmen, Appointed Divan members and any other appointed officers. No appointment is
permanent.
Under Imperial Shrine law, each Potentate, when he is installed as Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Center, must make his own appointments, including (in AI Kader's instance) seven officers of the Divan - First and Second Ceremonial Masters, Director, Marshal, Captain of the
Guard, Temple Outer Guard and Chaplain. Other specific Divan appointments, such as an Assistant Recorder, Orator, etc., may be made at the
discretion of the Potentate.
The Potentate has the power and the authority to replace every appointee - or he may, if he believes it to be in the best interest of the Center,
retain all appointees. Traditionally, for the sake of efficiency, many Nobles of demonstrated ability are continued in office by re-appointment. But this
is at the will and pleasure of the incoming Potentate.
Courtesy requires that a Noble holding an appointive office, position or assignment, tender his resignation to the incoming Potentate. If the
incoming Potentate desires a Noble to continue in his office by re-appointment, he will be notified by the Potentate to that effect.
In addition to appointed Divan Officers, this applies to Ambassadors, Aides, Committee Chairmen, Unit Heads. It does not apply to Shrine Club
Officers. They are generally elected and installed by their membership before the incoming Potentate takes office.
Al Kader Election Procedures
The first seven officers of the Center are the Potentate, Chief Rabban, Asst. Rabban, High Priest & Prophet, Oriental Guide, Treasurer and Recorder.
325.2(a) - The first seven officers shall be elected annually by ballot and constitute the Official Divan.
325.4 Each Center must elect its Officers and Representative (to Imperial Council) at its annual meeting in January unless its bylaws allow
the election to occur at the Center’s December stated meeting. (AI Kader's bylaws so permit and - we also elect member(s) of the
Finance Committee at the same meeting).
325.5 Election of officers shall be by separate written ballot and by a majority of those present and voting. A blanket ballot is prohibited.
325.6 Balloting must commence no later than 8:00 PM and when that hour arrives all other business must cease and none may be transacted
until the election is concluded.
325.8 Candidates for Officers and Representatives must be placed in nomination from the floor. Nominating Committees are prohibited.
325.9(a) - When a Center elects more than one Representative, all candidates must be balloted for on one ballot.
325.9(b) - Each member voting must vote only for the total number of Representatives to be elected, otherwise his ballot will not be counted as
a vote.
325. 9(c) - A majority vote of those present and voting is necessary to elect each Representative.
325.9(d) - Only those candidates who receive a majority of the vote shall be declared elected.
325.9(e) - Successive written ballots must be taken in the same manner on other candidates until all Representatives are elected.
325.9(t) - Blank ballots are not votes.
325.10(a) - Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a résumé
consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication,
circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a Unit, Club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending,
opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.
325.10(b) - For violation of (a), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble and he may declare the election of officers void and order
a new election.
325.10(c) - At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the Center Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof
containing this section.
This notice in the OASIS is recognized as an official notice by the Imperial Council
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 17
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CHANGE of ADDRESS
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City ______________State ___ Zip ______
NEW Address ______________________
City ______________State ___ Zip ______
Al Kader Shrine
Shriners International
NON PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 497
PORTLAND, OR
25100 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600
Dated Material
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25100 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600
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CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without notice
December 2014
Saturday, December 6
ABATE Toy Run - 10:00 AM
Parade of Lights
Independence - 5:00 PM
Monday, December 8
Stated Meeting Elections! - 5:30 PM
Saturday, December 13
Christmas Party and
Honors Social - 5:30 PM
Monday, December 15
Board Meeting- 6:30 PM
Sunday, December 21
Divan Appreciation Dinner - 5:00 PM
Stockpot Restaurant
Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Party
Think, Act
and Live
Shrinedom
January 2015
Friday, January 2
Divan Fellowship 6:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, January 3
Rehearsal
Installation of Officers 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 4
Caravaners Breakfast - 11:30 AM
Saturday, January 10
Hillah Installation of Officers 5:00 PM
Monday, January 12
Stated meeting 5:30 PM
Friday,January 16
Club/Unit/ Divan Networking 6:30 PM
Saturday, January 17
Club/Unit/Divan Training 8:00 AM
Monday, January 19
Board Meeting 6:00 PM
Saturday, January 24
East/West Football Committee Meeting
Prineville- 8:00AM
Monday, January 26
Divan Meeting 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 29
Unit Head Meeting 6:00 PM
Saturday, January 31
Oriental Band Crab Feed 5:00 PM
Nile Shrine Center Potentate’s Ball 6:00 PM
Al Kader OASIS - December 2014 - Page 20
February 2015
Sunday, February 1
Big Game Day Party 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 14
Mardi Gras Social 5:00 PM
Monday, February 16
Board Meeting 6:30 PM
February 19-22
Winter PNSA
Seattle
Monday, February 23
Divan Meeting
Dinner 6pm
Meeting 7pm
Thursday, February 26
Unit Head Meeting
Dinner 6pm
Meeting 7pm
Saturday, February 28
DeMolay Grand Master
Reception 12:00 PM