THE
BEKTASH NEWS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BEKTASH SHRINERS—CONCORD, NH
March 2015
Member Northeast Shrine Association
Volume XXVIII, Number 3
NSA
Mid-Winter
March 12-15
Stated Meeting
March 16
Monarchs /
Shrine Hospital
Night (Verizon
Wireless Arena—
Manchester)
April 18
Hobo
Dinner
May 2
Reverse Raffle
May 23
Poker Run
May 31
This page is available for your advertisement—contact the office.
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THE BEKTASH NEWS
Official Publication (USPS 549160)
Published Monthly
BEKTASH TEMPLE, AAONMS
189 Pembroke Rd., PO Box 4086
Concord NH 03302-4086
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Bektash Shriners
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Concord NH 03302-4086
Phone: (603) 225-5372
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Recorder….…………..Guild “Bushie” Hill
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[email protected]
BEKTASH NEWS
Editor………………………....Daniel E. Salo
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and photos. Please be sure to meet the deadline for each
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NOBILITY CALENDAR
March 2015
SUNDAY
1
8
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2
3
Drum Corps
Clowns
9
10
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
27
28
Poker Run Mtg.
15
16
17
Mini-Chopper
Mtg.
22
23
24
Patrol C
Bingo
25
26
Drum Corps
29
30
31
NOBILITY CALENDAR
April 2015
5
12
6
7
Drum Corps
Clowns
13
14
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
15
16
17
18
24
25
Patrol C
Bingo
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
Drum Corps
March 2015
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POTENTATE CALENDAR
March 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
NSA
Mid-Winter
NSA
Mid-Winter
NSA
Mid-Winter
15
16
NSA Mid-Winter
Finance Mtg.
Stated Mtg.
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
POTENTATE CALENDAR
April 2015
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
Rhode Island
Visitation
Rhode Island
Visitation
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Sphnix
Visitation
Sphnix
Visitation
26
27
28
29
30
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“DIVAN FOR 2015”
Potentate .……………………………………………………...………Richard A. Quindley
PO Box 1041, 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809 (603) 455-6212
Email: [email protected]
Chief Rabban ....……………….….……….......………...................……...Wesley E. Lord
13 Pine Ridge Road, North Reading, MA 01864 (978) 664-2472
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Rabban ....……………….….………...……...................……...Mark A. Simard
19 Whittemore Road, Pembroke, NH 03275 (603) 365-9937
Email: [email protected]
High Priest and Prophet…...…………………...………….………....Lloyd S. Doughty II
337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 860-0435
Email: [email protected]
Oriental Guide ....……………….….……….......………...................…..…...Rick Lavigne
1140 Page St., Manchester, NH 03109 (603) 668-3015
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer …..…………………………..…………………...……...……..Richard E. Melvin
72 Bow St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 783-6286
Email: [email protected]
Recorder ...…………………….…………...……………...……….Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP
84 Cameron St., Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 625-6833
Email: [email protected]
1st Ceremonial Master ……………………………………………………....Paul W. Mertz
47 Hawthorne Hill Rd., Contoocook, NH 03229 (603) 226-3631
Email: [email protected]
2nd Ceremonial Master ……………………………………………………..John Flaherty
193 Fieldstone Dr., Londonderry, NH 03053 (603) 391-2301
Email: [email protected]
Director ..………………………………………………………………...…Thomas S. Lowe
41 Beech Hill Rd., Mont Vernon, NH 03057 (978) 210-8203
Email: [email protected]
Chaplain …………………………………………………………….……………..John Geas
4 Gena Ave., Derry, NH 03038 (603) 818-8745
Email:[email protected]
Marshal ...……………….……………………..….……...……………,,,,,,,,,,…..Alan Tiede
14 Gray Road, Barnstead, NH 03218 (603) 269-3181
Email: [email protected]
Captain of the Guard ………………………….….……………………...George E. Hause
10 Brier Lane, Derry, NH 03038 (603) 437-4571
Email: [email protected]
Outer Guard ……...…………...…………….…...…………………..Robert L. Frawley Sr.
108 Farmer Rd., Hooksett, NH 03106 (603) 669-3010
Email: [email protected]
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MEMBER EMERITUS
Assistant Recorder……..……………….………………..…………..G. Raymond Palmer
Director ……………...…………………....…………………………,…C. Wayne Libby 33o
Outer Guard……………………………………………………………...….Walter J. Young
Major…………………………………………………………………….…..Alton M. Hopkins
Chief Steward………………………………………………………….C. Leonard Petersen
COLONELS & MAJORS
Colonel George A. Langwasser 603-746-4046
#82 Deer Path Contoocook NH 03229
Email: [email protected]
Major Craig A. Simmons
(603) 335-4504
14 Henry Drive, Gonic NH 03839
Email: [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHER
TBA
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
TBA
BINGO
Chairman—Lloyd Doughty II
484 Notre Dame Avenue #3, Manchester, NH
03102
(603) 860-0435
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne
1140 Page Street, Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 668-3015
Email: [email protected]
FEZ-TIVAL OF TREES CHAIRMAN
Ronald D. Perry
P.O. Box 32 East Derry NH 03041
(603) 819-8538
Email: [email protected]
TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR
Philip S. Mansfield
Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
(603) 515-9999
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 985,
HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES
BOSTON
Main Tel. (617) 722-3000
James O’Connor
P.O. Box 158, Strafford NH 03884
H: 603-767-0950
Email: [email protected]
Emeritus
James T Fary, P.P.,
Eddy W. Whitcomb, P.P.
SPRINGFIELD
Main Tel. (413) 787-2000
Edmond Daneault P.P.
76 Ruby Rd., Portsmouth NH 03801
H: 603-436-9323
Email: [email protected]
Emeritus—Willard R. Lemaire, P.P.
MONTREAL
Main Tel. 1-800-361-7256
Wesley E. Lord
13 Pine Ridge Rd., North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-2472
Email: [email protected]
Emeritus—William J. Lancaster
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“DIRECTORY OF UNITS AND CLUBS”
BEKTASH UNITS
BEKTASH MARINERS
YACHT CLUB
Commodore—Raymond E. Desrochers
162 Woodridge Rd.
Franklin, NH 03235
H: 603-934-5198
C: 603-387-5791
Email: [email protected]
BINGO
Chairman—Lloyd S. Doughty II
337 Saint James Avenue
Manchester, NH 03102
C: 603-860-0435
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne
1140 Page Street
Manchester, NH 03109
H: 603-668-3015
Email: [email protected]
CALLIOPE
President—Allan M. Zecchini
60 Lake St., Salem NH 03079
H: 603-893-1714
Email: [email protected]
CHEFS
Chief Chef—Brett Tiede
151 New Road, Barnstead NH 03225
C: 603-723-0564
Email: [email protected]
CHROME DOMES
Chief Dome—Richard D. Perry
13 Brook St., Derry NH 03038
H: 603-434-9993
Email: [email protected]
CLOWNS
Boss Clown—John “Chooch” V. Medaglia
55 Pillsbury Road, Londonderry NH 03053
C: 603-396-4345
Email: [email protected]
CYCLE PATROL
Secretary/Treasurer—TBD
DRUM CORPS
Leader—Ronald D. Perry
P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041
C: 603-819-8538
Email: [email protected]
FIRST SECTION
Director—Thomas S. Lowe
41 Beech Hill Road
Mont Vernon, NH 03057
C: 978-210-8203
[email protected]
HIGH ROLLERS MINI-MONSTER
TRUCK PATROL
President—Raymond W. Barbuto
105 Vassar St., Manchester NH 03104
H: 603-627-6458
C: 603-391-1287
Email: [email protected]
LEGION OF HONOR
Commander—Orrin G. Hakey
51 Glengarry, Stratham, NH 03885
H: 603-608-5149
Email: [email protected]
MINI-CHOPPERS
Chairman—John Flaherty
159 Glenn Forest Drive,
Manchester, NH 03109
C: 603-391-2301
Email: [email protected]
MINI-KAR PATROL
Captain—Edward J. Kelvington
P,O. Box 65, Sanbornville NH 03872
H: 603-522-8578
Email: [email protected]
PATROL C
President—Peter E. Wiggin
PO Box 1193
Portsmouth, NH 03082
H: 603-778-1910
Email: [email protected]
PROVOST GUARD
Captain—Ronald N. Crane
23 Garland Rd., Lancaster NH 03584
C: 603-611-1828
Email: [email protected]
March 2015
SHORT SHRINERS
President—Ill. Richard A. Quindley
PO Box 1041
321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809
C: (603) 455-6212
Email: [email protected]
SHRINE GUARD
Captain—David E. Kinson
4 Lindy Ave., Claremont NH 03743
H: 603-542-4988
STEWARDS
Chief Steward-Richard A. Quindley
PO Box 1041
321 Halls Hill Rd. Alton, NH 03809
C: 603-455-6212
Email: [email protected]
Emeritus—Carl “Len” Peterson
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BEKTASH CLUBS
CHESHIRE SHRINE CLUB
President—David R. Bean
36 Acre Brook Road, Keene NH 03431
H: 603-352-4533
Email: [email protected]
PORTSMOUTH SHRINE CLUB
President—TBA
SIMADI SHRINE CLUB
President—Ronald D. Perry
P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041
C: 603-819-8538
Email: [email protected]
WHITE MOUNTAIN SHRINE CLUB
President—Marc P. Pouliot
137 Success Road, Milan NH 03588
H: 603-449-3326
C: 603-723-4157
Email: [email protected]
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I recently received via email a request from the Clown unit to participate in 27 activities this year. This
is truly amazing to me. I had no
idea how many things the Clowns
do in the name of the Shriners
Hospitals and Bektash Shriners.
Congratulations and thank you for
all of your hard work!
POTENTATE “2015”
RICHARD QUINDLEY
Thoughts From The Potentate
Here we are almost into the third
month of the year. I can't believe
it's going so quickly , although
winter does not seem to want to
end.
Lady Connie and I have been really busy traveling around the
north east. We also have been
visiting the clubs and unit meetings.
We most recently visited the Mini
Choppers which first ceremonial
master John Flaherty is trying to
get off the ground. If you would
like to help with this endeavor
please contact Noble John. They
are planning to participate in some
parades and other Shriner events.
It is good to see some enthusiasm
in forming a new unit and need
more of this kind of activities.
In regards to membership, I urge
each and every one of you to go to
your Blue Lodge meetings.
We
need new members and this is
where we will find them, plus I
guarantee you will enjoy the experience. Do not forget this is from
where we came. The lodge is a
place we can go where we are all
equals. It's where you can relax
and feel good about yourself and
enjoy the friendship of your brothers.
I went this week with Noble Bill
Greenan to an elementary school
in Brookline, NH where the teacher, Mrs Calkins and her classes for
the past 4 years have been collecting tabs as a class project. They
collected 1,000,140 tabs. The project was done to show the students
what 1,000,000 items looked like.
They chose tabs to help the
Shriners hospital. Incidentally,
Past Potentates Eddy Whitcomb's
granddaughter is in this class. Noble Bill and I discovered that
1,000,000 tabs weigh 632 lbs,
March 2015
which at 69 cents a pound is
$411 they have raised so far for
Shriners Hospitals and Bektash
Shriners. Thank you Mrs. Calkins and her class for a job well
done! (See photos on page 29).
I would like to close on a sad
note. This week we lost a Noble
who had only joined in January at
the age of 18. This young man
will be sorely missed by all who
knew him. Rest in peace Corey
Lobdell. Lady Connie and I loved
you dearly.
Just Thinking,
Ill Dick Quindley Potentate 2015
Proud to be a Shine Mason
Save Your
Aluminum
Can Tabs
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WANTS YOUR PHOTOS
FROM RECENT
SHRINE EVENTS
Let your fellow Shriners know
what your Unit or Club is doing.
Please submit photos and supply
event name, date and location,
and a brief caption.
Email photos to:
[email protected]
BEKTASH
WANTS YOU!
HELP THE CHILDREN!
Bring your tabs
to the Bektash Shrine Center
Money received from sale of
tabs will be used for patient
transportation to and
from Shriners Hospital.
GET INVOLVED!
JOIN A UNIT!
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BEKTASH 2015
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Installation
January 16-18
Valentine's Dinner & Dance
February 28
NSA Mid-Winter
March 12-15
Stated Meeting
March 16
Monarchs/Shrine Hospital Night
(Verizon Wireless Arena—Manchester)
April 18
Hobo Dinner
May 2
Grand Lodge
May 16
Reverse Raffle and Dinner
May 23
Bektash Poker Run
May 31
Spring Ceremonial
June 12-14
Stated Meeting
June 15
Imperial Session
July 5-9
Bektash Picnic
July 26
Fall Ceremonial & Visitation
August 28-30
Stated Meeting
September 14
NSA Field Days
September 18-19
“Fez"tival of Trees
November 20-29
Christmas Party
December 5
Stated Meeting & Election of Officers
December 14
March 2015
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BEKTASH MARINERS SHRINE YACHT CLUB
WANTS YOU
Shriners of North America, is an Interna onal fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and
the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of hospitals dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind specialty pediatric
care, innova ve research and understanding teaching programs.
In April 1973 the Board of Directors of the Interna onal Council oﬃcially recognized
the Interna onal Associa on of Shrine Yacht Clubs "IASYC".
The IASYC body represents among its aﬃliated Shrine Temple Yacht Clubs the ambassadors of good will among the boa ng fraternity.
Bektash Mariners Shrine Yacht Club was founded in March 2012, and Joined the IASYC
in May that same year. BMSYC is an inner body providing good fellowship among members of Bektash Shrine who share an interest in boats, boa ng and kindred pleasuressuch as skiing, ﬁshing and cruising. Since its incep on the club has lived up to its Masonic principals and has grown in membership each year.
During 2014, all summer mee ngs have been well a ended and held at waterfront
loca ons. Boat cruises have taken place as well. All Nobles interested in joining this
res ul and adventurous BMSYC should get in touch with Commodore Noble Ray
Desrochers at (603) 934-5198 or (603) 387-5791.
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RECORDER’S CORNER
My message to all: “Spring will arrive on March 20,
2015”. By then, we will probably be buried alive in
snow and the three-day cycle will con nue on un l
June. Wow, what a winter. We had to change the Valen ne
Dinner Dance from February 14 to February 28. We had 3
couples cancel but we added 5 couples.
I con nue to learn my new posi on as Recorder with the help
of Joel, Jess and Richard. They are very helpful and great to
work with. Dan Salo, our Editor, is also a great help and does a
wonderful job for Bektash and the Bektash News.
The ﬁrst week of March, I will be oﬀ to San Diego, California
for the Recorder’s Conference. They will be introducing a new
computer Membership Program. I understand that it has
been in the works for some me and will give the Shrine Centers much more informa on and be easier to use than the
program we have now. We will have a hands-on introduc on
to this tool at the Conference.
Next up in March is the NSA Mid-Winter Mee ng March 12-15
in Lewiston, Maine. This is the planning session for the Fall
Field Days slated for September 17-19, 2015.
Pro-Temp Staffing, LLC
316 S. Main Street
Concord, NH 03302
Phone: 603-228-6535
or 1-800-261-TEMP(8367)
E-mail:[email protected]
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In Mid-February, Ill. Richard Quindley was presented with a 5year Tab Collec on Project from Captain Samuel Douglas Academy in Brookline, NH. The total number of tabs collected were
one million two thousand one hundred and four (1,002,104).
This collec on was accomplished by the school’s 4th graders
and took 5 years to complete. The 4th grade teacher, Debbie
Calkin, spearheaded the eﬀort and helped to introduce the
project to each fourth grade class over the last 5 years. It was
quite a story and made the front page of the Nashua Telegraph. We all say “thanks a million” to Debbie and the kids.
Great job!
As promised, I must again remind one and all about Shrine
membership. Please get to your Blue Lodge -- support the Masonic Order and promote the Shrine to all the Brethren. If you
ﬁnd a candidate, remember “the bo om line is where we ﬁnd
the answer that will cure the decline”. Let’s help Ill. Richard
cure the Bektash decline in membership.
Well, it is snowing again. I, like everyone else, must go out and
shovel again. When does it stop?? Stay safe and think SPRING!
Yours in the faith, Guild “Bushie” Hill PP, Recorder
ALAN’S OF BOSCAWEN
133 N MAIN ST
BOSCAWEN NH 03303
603.753.6631
Any event booked
by the Shriners will
receive a 10%
discount.
Restaurant and Catering Services
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BEKTASH BOOSTERS
Spiro Anastos
Robert B. Arnold PP. & Lady Ruth
Leo Axtin
George & Roberta Langwasser
Richard & Phyllis LaPointe
Wes & Ellie Lord
Donald C. Berwick PP. & Lady Ginny
Joe & Ginny Bigwood
Ginny Brison
Barbara Brown
Greg “Scotty” & Donna Mackay
Donald March PP. & Lady Judy
Jack Murray PP.
Jack Murray Jr.
Joe Murray
John R. Cannon & Lady Martha
Kevin & Melanie Carter
Peta Chandler
Jerry & Dolly Classon
David C. & Betty Collins
David S. Collins
Ed Daneault PP. & Lady Elly
Jack & Judi Dempsey
Dick & Mary Dewing
Barbara Calt Dooley
Richard “Ted” Dooley PP.
Richard Donahue
& Barbara Mortimer
Al Durfee PP. & Lady Dot
Charles Durgin
Mary Durgin
Cedric & Elinor Dustin
John & Teresa Flaherty
John & Amy Freeman
Dave & Martha Gaudes
Richard & Joan Gosselin
Bill E. Greenan & Pamela A. Boyer
Bill Hebert PP. and Lady Sharon
Guild “Bushie” Hill PP. and Lady Judy
Al & Dot Hopkins
Dean & Suzanne Ingram
Dave Jurta & Sandy Goodwin
Bill Kahlan
Raymond F. Kershaw Sr.
Ron Perry
Frank & Ruth Quimby
Everett & Keitha Richer
Fred & Nancy Robertson
Charles F Rossoll
Fred & Nancy Simmons
Georgia & Len Sousa
Helen Taplin
John Walker PP. & Lady Cathie
Jerome & Rose Weinrieb
Joel & Jean Weinstein
Eddy Whitcomb PP. & Lady Barbara
Bernie Wildove PP. & Lady Marty
Walt & Ginny Young
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In Loving Memory of David B. Balfour from his wife Beverly
In Loving Memory of Bill Brown fom his wife Barbara
In Loving Memory of Carls S. Brown from his wife Joann
In Loving Memory of Willis S. Dyment Jr from David & Betty Collins
In Loving Memory of Jean L. Pecunies from her family
In Loving Memory of William H. Perry from his loving wife Barbara
In Loving Memory of Robert B Taplin from his wife Helen
Bektash Booster Rates
One Line (One or Two Names) $10 for 1 Year
Two lines (One name on each line) $20 for 1 Year
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Portsmouth Shrine Club
St. Patricks Day
March 21, 2015
Strafford Lodge
6th St
Dover, NH
Social Hour: 6:00-7:00 PM
7 PM Old Fashioned Corned Beef
and Cabbage Dinner
$15.00 Per Person
Pound Auction to follow dinner. Bring a
pound of something for the Auction.
(In good Taste only)
RSVP by March 13, 2015
Limited seating.
Reservations must be made.
ILL. Steve Peterson 964-6590
March 2015
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Memories Studio
101 Lafayette Road
Rye, NH 03870
Wedding Photography
Portraits
[email protected]
603.964.6551
BEKTASH PATROL C
IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Attention All Shriners:
Patrol C, the last of the marching units with a stellar history with the Bektash
Shrine is looking for new members who are interested in joining a New
Hampshire seacoast based Shrine unit that is in the process of rebuilding !
Our business meetings are held once a month in Portsmouth. If you would
like to be part of an organization of good men brought together for the betterment of children in New Hampshire, New England and around the world we
would like to have you. Uniforms will be provided ! Dues are cheap ! And
hospitality is guaranteed !
For additional information contact;
President, Peter Wiggin at : (603) 778-1910
NOTICE
Current 2015 dues cards are
required to attend all Bektash
meetings.
603-225-5372
All Nobles must have 2015
dues card to march in
any Bektash parade.
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JANUARY 2015
Regular & Associate
Membership Report
Beg. January 1, 2015
Membership
(Regular & Associate) ……………..1,058
Affiliations ...……………..….….……...0
Associated ………….…………………..0
Associated Member Drop ...…….….….0
Creation …………..……....…….……...7
Demitted …………...….…...….……...(1)
Expelled ……………..…………………0
Expired-Active Member ..……….…...(5)
Resigned ……..………..…....………….0
Restored ……..…………….…………...0
Suspended ..…………................……….0
End of Month Membership
(Regular & Associate) ………..…. .1,059
Net gain (loss) for Month ……………. 1
Living Past Potentates
James T Fary (1978)
Victor A Elder (1986)
Donald F Walentuk (1987)
Bernard H Wildove (1989)
Robert B Arnold (1991)
Donald G March (1992)
Robin A Guthrie (1993)
Donald C Berwick(1994)
Nelson J Murray (1996)
John M Walker (2000)
Guild F Hill (2001)
Thomas E Brison (2002)
Willard R Lemaire (2003)
Allen D Durfee, Sr. (2004)
Stephen H Peterson (2005)
James L Chase (2006)
Richard F "Ted" Dooley (2007)
Bradford J Durfee (2008)
Edmond Daneault (2009)
Eddy Whitcomb (2010)
Richard “Rick” Perry (2011)
Robert St. Jacques (2012)
William J. Hebert (2013)
Kevin J. Carter (2014)
Come Join Us
Support your Bektash
Fund Raiser!
Every Thursday Night
Doors Open-4:00 PM
Regular Bingo-6:45 PM
Progressive Jackpot!
Bektash Shrine Center
Concord NH
March 2015
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NOBLES THE UNITS NEED YOUR HELP.
We need our new NOBLES who are not yet involved,
and our more seasoned NOBLES to come out and join us.
We need your help.
If you play a musical instrument or want to learn.
The Drum Corps needs YOU!
If you are into law enforcement or the Military.
The Provost Guard or the Legion of Honor need YOU!
If you ride a motorcycle.
The Cycle Patrol needs YOU!
If you want to get back to your youth and drive a vehicle.
The Mini-Choppers, Mini-Kar
or the High Rollers need YOU!
If you want to bring a smile to a kid, young or old.
The Clowns need YOU!
If you like to cook or bartend.
The Stewards need YOU!
If you like boating.
The Yacht Club needs YOU!
If you are an avid Casino attendee.
The Bingo Committee needs YOU!
More Units and Clubs to choose from are
are listed in this edition of the Bektash News.
Please call one of the Nobles listed in the Directory of Units and
Clubs on pages 6 and 7 in this Bektash News. Call today to find
out how easy it is for you to get started. Thanks.
Bektash really needs you, yes Bektash really needs YOU!
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Love to the Rescue™……
Changing the World through Caring for Kids
Accessing Care is Easy……
No Written Application Required!
Any child under 18 with a condition
that can be treated at one of the Shriners
Hospital for Children is eligible for care,
regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
All care and services are delivered in a
family-centered environment.
A few conditions that can be treated are; Orthopaedic problems, Clubfoot, Hip Disorders, Limb Deficiencies & Deformities, Scoliosis, Cleft
Lip & Palate, Spinal Cord injuries and Burn injuries.
Shriners Hospitals for Children
To learn more about the hospital services, or to refer a patient,
visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org to locate
a hospital near you or call one of the numbers listed below:
Ask the family to call the hospital’s outpatient clinic at either
one of our local hospitals or the
national toll free number for our other hospitals.
The numbers are listed below.
Springfield, Mass.
1-800-322-5905
1-413-735-1234
Boston, Mass.
Montreal, Quebec Canada
1-617-726-3675
1-800-361-7256
1-800-255-1916 (ӿ)
1-518-842-4464
All Other Hospitals
1-800-237-5055
(ӿ) Burn Emergency Only)
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Bektash Shriners
Poker Run—Planning Meeting
Come help us plan for
2015 Poker Run
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Bektash Shrine Center at 7:00 PM
To All Noble and Lady Riders. It's
time to set up our Poker Run again.
Looking for help with Setting up
Blue Lodges, Riders map , Getting
Vendors.
If you like to ride and have some
suggestions on how to make our run
more fun . So bring some new ideas and come on down.
See You There
John D. Flaherty.
For further information please call
John Flaherty at 603-391-2301
Company Stores
Special Events
Onsite Printing
Embroidery
Screenprinting
www.shirtshappen.net
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TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR
PHIL MANSFIELD
Call him to volunteer to drive or to schedule taking children to our hospitals
Phone: (603) 515-9999
Email:[email protected]
NOTICE
WITH THE ADDITIONAL RENTALS OF THE SHRINE CENTER, WE NEED ADDITIONAL NOBLES TO PROVIDE SECURITY DURING RENTALS.
THIS JOB PAYS $10.00/HOUR. IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE.
"Bingo Oﬃce Staﬀ Needed"
We have openings in our Bingo oﬃce. Bingo is growing and has
created several new openings. The job func on for these posions is to prepare ﬁnancial records and/or to prepare bank deposits. Computer experience is required. We will train. Bingo
operates every Thursday night throughout the year. Your schedule can be ﬂexible either working one Thursday a month or every Thursday of the month. It is required that we have two oﬃce
personnel every Thursday, week a er week. Nobles or their Ladies are welcome to apply. The shi starts at 4 PM and ends between 9:30 to 10:00 PM.
If you are interested please call Lloyd Doughty II, Bingo Chairman at 603-860-0435 or Rick Lavigne, Bingo Assistant Chairman
at 603-668-3015. Or call the oﬃce at 603-225-5372. Thanks.
December
March
20152008
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Shriners & Family Members. N.H State Inspections and Emission $20.00, call for
appointment. #1 Quality Dealer of New
England. David Chandler & Sons David &
Michael.
toystoreautosales.net
Support our Adver sers
They Support Bektash
Aubin Hardware
762 Mast Road
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 668-5533
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ANNOUNCING FORMATION
OF
BEKTASH MINI-CHOPPER UNIT
How would you like to ride this beauty???
Next Mini-Chopper Meeting on
Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 PM
Bektash Shrine Center
If interested in joining a new Unit contact:
John Flaherty at 603-391-2301
or [email protected]
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NOTES FROM THE BEKTASH
DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS—Est. 1916
Noble Ron Perry, Leader
♫ Mother Nature decided that we really didn't need to prac ce in January, thus presen ng us with two winter storms on two
consecu ve Mondays. So now we have a
li le catching up to do. The prac ces for
March will be on the 2nd and 23rd.
♫ It is with sadness that we have to report that our friend and
brother, Noble Steve Lank took the ride on the black camel on
Thursday, February 5 in North Carolina. Marge and all three of
their sons were at his bedside when he passed. Noble Steve was a
member of the Drum Corps for 22years. There are no immediate
funeral plans as they intend to have a service and Masonic service
in Barnstead in April. We will keep you informed as the plans are
conﬁrmed. Cards may be sent to the family at 165 John Tasker Rd.,
Barnstead, NH, 03218. (all of their mail is being forwarded to N.C).
In Memoriam
Noble Steve Lank
Member of the Bektash Drum and Bugle
Corps for 22 years. He played the
Artillery Drum.
Fraternally,
Ron Parsons,
Secretary
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BEKTASH TAB COLLECTION PROGRAM
1,000,000 Tabs from Elementary School Students
Ill. Richard Quindley and Noble Bill Greenan visit Elementary
School in Brookline, NH , where Mrs. Calkins class has been collecting pull-tabs for the last four years. They have collected over
1,000,000 tabs, weighing 632 pounds. Thank you Mrs Calkins and
your students for this great effort in helping Shriners Hospitals and
Bektash Shriners.
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OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:
TO THE NOBILITY OF BEKTASH
QUARTERLY
STATEDMEETING
Monday,March16,2015
7:00 PM – Bektash Shrine Center
A Business Session of Bektash Shriners will be Conducted in Accordance with the Imperial Council Regula ons and as Required by the ByLaws of Bektash Shriners at the Bektash Shrine Center on Monday,
March 16, 2015 at 7 PM for the Purpose of Ballo ng Upon Pe ons
for Ini a on and Aﬃlia on and to Conduct all other Business as Directly Related to the Aﬀairs of Bektash Shriners. Dated at Concord,
NH, on February 1, 2015. Your A endance is Requested.
Camels Milk and Light Faire
Served Beginning at 6 PM.
WEAR YOUR FEZ
CURRENT DUES CARD REQUIRED
DOORS WILL BE TILED
Attest: Guild “Bushie” Hill, Recorder
REMEMBER!
SUPPORT YOUR
BLUE LODGE
YOU MIGHT EVEN
FIND A
FUTURE
SHRINER
SUPPORT
OUR
ADVERTISERS
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BEKTASH AT ALEPPO
VISITATION—FEBRUARY 2015
Ill. Richard Quindley and First Lady Connie
Chief Rabban Wes Lord and Lady Ellie
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Montreal Hospital Representative, Noble Wes Lord (left) and Chairman of the Board
Montreal Hospital, Noble Gino Beretta (right) accepting Signed Hockey Stick
donated by Bektash First Lady Connie Quindley.
(Left to Right): First Lady Connie, Ill. Richard Quindley, Montreal Hospital
Rep. Noble Wes Lord and Lady Ellie.
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2015 Annual Cash Calendar Sale
To enter the daily cash drawing? It's simple; just follow the instructions on
the back of the Cash Calendar above.
They are $20.00 each and can be obtained from the
Bektash Shrine Center or from some of our Shrine Units and Clubs.
A $20.00 purchase per calendar year will get you
365 CHANCES TO WIN!!!!!
There will be one drawing each month for the total days
in that same month.
After each drawing the winning ticket goes back in.
That's right! "Each Calendar lasts all year".
Payouts as follows: 41-$100 Winners, 12-$200
Winners and 312-$25.00 winners.
Proceeds benefit the Bektash Shrine Center
The Cash Calendar is not tax deductible.
First Drawing, January 2015 for the month of January, 2015.
Calendars are on sale NOW!
Purchase your 2015 Bektash Cash Calendar now. They are $20.00 each
for pickup or $22.00 each shipped by USPS. They may be purchased by
calling the Bektash Office at 603-225-5372 or purchase online at
www.bektashshriners.org
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Want to earn money for your Unit, Club or a Bektash
Charity with no cash investment on your part?
Sell Bektash 2015 Cash Calendars
We hope you all purchase or get involved on becoming part of the
2015 Cash Calendars Raffle. A repeat of our successful past events will
be made for 2015. A copy of our ad is on the adjacent page. Take a
look, it’s great!
We will have a total of 2500 to sell as we did in 2014. This is a major
fund raiser for Bektash. It is in the same league as Bingo and the
“Fez”tival of Trees. It is and has been the major fund raiser for several
of our sister Shrine Centers.
Here’s how you can easily become part of this exciting fund raiser! No
upfront investment or upfront cash required. We supply the calendars
on consignment to your Unit, Club or a Noble, your choice. Your Unit,
Club or Bektash Charity can earn a commission of $2.00 for each calendar sold. The $2.00 commission will be paid in July 2016.
As a bonus, when all 2500 calendars are sold the commission will be
increased to $3.00 for each calendar sold by the Unit, Club or Noble.
The $3.00 commission will be paid in 2016 to the Unit, Club or Bektash
Charity of your choice, once we sell all 2500 calendars. 1900 were sold
0n 2013. Help us sell all 2500 for 2015. We can do it!
If the Noble does not belong to a Unit or Club, the Noble, his family
and friends can sell the Calendars with the commission paid to a
Bektash Charity of their choice.
We will have these beautiful full color calendars in July. Based on what
we have experienced for in the last two years we feel that the calendars
will sell out quickly. So, get yours in July and help Bektash sell all
2500.
Contact the Bektash Office at 603-225-5372 so that we can get you
started. Thanks.
Joel Weinstein
Recorder
2015 will be here before we
know it. Help Us Sell Out!
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Did You Ever Want to Run Away
& Join the Circus?
Now you can (sorta) with
Bektash "Clown-For-A-Day"!!!
You've heard about the Bektash Clown Unit - a bunch of slightly crazy Shriners who
have more fun than ... well, a barrel-full of clowns. We make people laugh and especially make kids smile (a very Shriner thing to do, don't you think?). And we're looking for a "few good wannabe clowns" to join our unit.
Admit it, you know you've thought about how it would be so much fun to try!! And
now you can with the Bektash Clowns "Clown For A Day". Try being a clown for just
one day and see what it's all about. Join us at a parade or other event. We'll get you
into a costume, put on your clown face, pair you up with a Bektash Clown for the day,
and make sure you have the best time ever! Maybe you'll want to do it again and join
our unit, but even if you don't you'll have a day to remember! And we'll even take a
photo of you with the unit.
For over 25 years the Bektash Shrine Clowns have entertained generations of families
and children across New Hampshire. From St. Patrick's Day through 4th of July, all
summer long, and into the Holiday season you've found us at town parades and other
events, putting smiles on faces of all ages!
What are you waiting for?
Email WooHoo at [email protected]
to get all the details or call (603) 485-3918
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45 Centre Street, Concord, NH 03301
office: 603.226.3900
toll free: 1.866.898.1135
fax: 603.225.5398
www.tarbellpa.com
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CASINO
FUNDRAISER’S
Thu 02/05/2015
Fri 02/06/2015
Sat 02/07/2015
Fri 09/11/2015
Sat 09/12/2015
Sun 09/13/2015
Mon 09/14/2015
Tue 10/13/2015
Wed 10/14/2015
Thu 10/14/2015
Ocean Gaming Casino
Hampton, NH
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Bektash Pe
on Instruc ons
Listed below are a few helpful steps so that a pe
cessed without delay in me to be voted on.
on can be pro-
1. Prior to either a Stated Mee ng or a Ceremonial, please get
your pe ons in early so that there is enough me to process
them.
2. All Pe ons have to be submi ed to the Bektash
Oﬃce seven days prior to the mee ng.
3. A current copy of the applicant’s Masonic Blue Lodge card must
be a ached to the pe on when it is
submi ed.
4. All line items on the pe on must be complete and accurately
ﬁlled out. If no informa on is listed either draw a line or write
N/A.
5. Be sure to list the candidate’s hat or Fez size.
6. The Bektash Oﬃce will not accept faxed or emailed pe
ons.
7. All Candidates must report to the designated
mee ng place at the mes scheduled.
First and second line signers please do not abandon your candidate
a er you submit his pe on. It is your responsibility along with the
Membership Commi ee to insure that the candidate experiences an
ini a on never to be forgo en. Addi onally, you must make sure
that he is mentored a er his ini a on ensuring that his Shrine learning experience and his personal involvement is fulﬁlled. His success
and personal sa sfac on is up to you!
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ATTENTION ALL BLUE LODGES
WANTED FOR BEKTASH DEGREE TEAM
Wanted is a dona on of your extra Master Mason degree
Costumes—one or all.
These will be used by the newly formed Shriner’s Blue Lodge
Degree Team when invited by any Blue Lodge in New Hampshire to perform an
oﬃcial Master Mason Degree.
Please contact Ill. Richard Quindley, Potentate at 603-455-6212
John L. Carter
SPRINKLER COMPANY INC.
Design  Service  Installation
9 DUNKLEE RD
BOW, NH 03304
603.224.5438
Septic System
Design/
Installation
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BEKTASH
CAR DONATION PROGRAM
Now you can donate your car to the Bektash Shriners!
Now, you can donate your un-wanted car, van, truck, motorcycle, RV, or
boat directly to Bektash Shriners in association with Donation Angel. Donation Angel will come tow your vehicle away absolutely free! Donation Angel
is a nationwide service, so don’t worry... even if your vehicle is far away
from Concord, New Hampshire it can still help the Bektash Shriners.
Donate your Car
Running or Not
You can also donate your Boat, Camper or Trailer
And Receive a Tax Deduction
Fast and reliable, we come and tow it away!
It’s fast and easy just contact us at:
www.donationangel.org/bektashshriners
866-434-1131
Donation Angel Does the Rest!
March 2015
BEKTASH
Adver sing Rates
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Advertising in
The Bektash News
is effective, easy and
affordable.
Annual—12 Issues
If you adver sed here your ad
would reach 6000 viewers consis ng of 2000 Shriners, their
friends and rela ves.
No matter what you’re
advertising, it will be seen
by every Shrine
family in the area.
1/4 Page……………………..$195
1/3 Page……….…………….$290
1/2 Page………………...…...$335
Full Page…………………...$625
F/B Cover…………………..$775
Every issue of
The Bektash News
can also be read and seen
on the internet—
increasing your audience.
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BEKTASH PULL-TAB DONATION PROGRAM
RECENT DONORS
US Post Office
Concord NH
D&L Auto
Manchester NH
Molly Schaeffer
Kingston MA
Hudson VFW 5791
Al Hopkins
Hudson NY
THANKS
TO ALL!!!
Save Your
Aluminum Can Tabs
HELP THE CHILDREN!
Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center
Money received from sale of tabs will be
used for patient transportation to and
from Shriners Hospital.
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BEKTASH CASH CALENDAR RAFFLE
WINNERS—FEBRUARY 2015
Thank you for Supporting Bektash!
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2015 BEKTASH SHRINER FEES AND DUES
2015 annual memberships dues are $75.00
2015 new member initiation fee is $150.00.
(Includes dues only for the year joined)
The initiation fee and the annual dues both include an Imperial.
per capita fee of $15.00 and a tax deductible $5.00 hospital fee.
Petitions must be in the office seven days
before the initiation date.
Stated Meetings and Ceremonials will be held
to vote on Candidates.
Make checks payable to the Bektash Shriners and mail
to the Bektash Office at PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302
If you have any questions or need a membership petition,
please call the Bektash Office at 603-225-5372 or
Email to [email protected]
BINGO WORKERS NEEDED FOR THURSDAY BINGO
Bektash Bingo is on the increase and that creates a need for additional workers. With your help we can make Bingo even more
successful.
Bektash is looking for part-time and full-time volunteer Bingo
Workers for most positions. We are sure that we have a fun position for you. Come and join your fellow Shriners and their Ladies
to help support our biggest fundraiser, in our smoke-free environment.
TO PARTICIPATE, USE CONTACTS BELOW
Chairman—Lloyd Doughty II
337 Saint James Avenue
Manchester, NH 03102
C: 603-860-0435
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne
1140 Page Street
Manchester, NH 03109
H: 603-668-3015
Email: [email protected]
February
March
2015
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Help Wanted!
The advertising staff of the Bektash News
is seeking help to sell advertising space
to local business outlets.
Candidate must be a Shriner,
retired, good knowledge about the Shriners,
provide own transportation and have
good communication and enjoy
meeting new people.
Interested? Call (401) 461-0690
and speak with Noble, Wayne "Wes" Sutton
DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM
GAMES START AT 6:45 PM
STOP BURNS
Anthony the Fire Ant wants to
remind everyone to check
their smoke detectors and
replace the ba eries.
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THE100MILLIONDOLLARCLUB
The 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children have provided lifesaving
and life-changing medical care to more than 800,000 children,
regardless of their ability to pay.
The money to provide these needed services at 22 hospitals
comes from many sources: community donations; fundraising
events; investment income; and support from the Shriners International.
As health care costs increase, Shriners Hospitals needs your
help, more than ever, to continue to provide more specialized
care, offer medical education and conduct more research. Too
many people believe that if they cannot donate or leave a large
sum or money, their gift will not count. Every contribution helps.
In order to encourage donors to contribute to Shriners Hospitals
for Children, the HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB was established in 1972. The club is named for its goal of adding 100
million dollars to the endowment fund through gifts or bequests of
$100 or more.
HOWTOJOIN
There are three ways to become a member of the 100 Million
Dollar Club: (1) By contributing $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; (2) By having your will include a bequest of
$100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; or (3) By adding
a provision to an existing will leaving $100 or more to Shriners
Hospitals for Children. Shriners. Please fill out the form on the
right and send your contribution to Bektash Shriner's Recorder
Joel Weinstein.
WHATYOURECEIVE
Each donor receives a handsome 100 Million Dollar Club certificate. By contributing $100, you can feel like a million, knowing
that you have helped to ensure that Shriners Hospitals for Children will be able to continue helping children in the years to
come.
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100 Million Dollar Club
Please enroll me as a member of the
100MillionDollarClub
I have previously made a will leaving a bequest
to the Shriners Hospital For Children.
I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest
to the Shriners Hospitals For Children
I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100,
which is tax deductible. A certificate will be sent.
Make your check payable to:
Shriners Hospital For Children
I am a member of Bektash Shrine: _______
Signed: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________
Please have the Certificate read: _______________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Please return to:
Bektash Shriners, ATTN: Recorder
PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302
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BOSTON HOSPITAL
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF:
DONATED FROM:
Corey Lobdell
Lloyd Jensen
HOSPITAL PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUND
AMOUNT:
DONATED FROM:
Steve Lank
Steve Lank
Donald Duchano
Sue Bleckmann
BEKTASH GENERAL FUND
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF:
DONATED FROM:
Corey Lobdell
Elsie Puchacz
Steve Lank
Steve Lank
Elsie Puchacz
Steve Lank
Steve Lank
Steve Lank
Steve Lank
Steve Lank
NH Demolay
Richard Anderson
Tom Brison PP & Lady Marilyn
Nancy Fogg
Elizabeth Puchacz
James & Sandra Adams
Joan and Thomas Boyd
Mary Jane Greenwood
Florence Freese
Reny Boyd, Nancy & Tom Kennedy,
Bob & Lynn Boyd
$100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF:
DONATED FROM:
Steve Lank
Bektash Drum Corps
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DONATIONS FORM
IN MEMORY OF: ______________________________________________
IN HONOR OF:
______________________________________________
Person to be notified:____________________________________________
At the following address:_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Apply this donation to the Boston ( ) Springfield ( ) Montreal ( ) Hospital,
Hospital Patient Transportation Fund ( ) or keep it as a donation to the
Bektash Shrine Center ( ).
Amount $_____Name___________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
__________________________________________Phone #____________
(Please use this form when mailing check or using Member Incentive points)
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In Memoriam
COREY LOBDELL
ALTON BAY, N.H.
STEPHEN D LANK
BARNSTEAD, N.H.
Deceased: 02/17/2015
Born: 05/13/1996
Created: 01/01/2015
Deceased: 02/06/2015
Born: 06/02/1943
Created: 05/29/1993
GARY STAPLEFORD
LONDONDERRY, N.H.
HARRY E KEEFER JR
THE VILLAGES, FL
Deceased: 01/30/2015
Born: 12/06/1942
Created: 06/08/1974
Deceased: 12/02/2014
Born: 11/24/1929
Created: 01/10/1987
WARREN S PYLES
NASHUA, N.H.
BARRY N GLASS
LAKE FOREST, CA
Deceased: 12/03/2014
Born: 02/27/1935
Created: 01/01/2005
Deceased: 09/21/2013
Born: 08/15/1939
Created: 05/06/1972
To the promised land our friends have gone,
To the land of perfect rest;
Their work is done—and the setting sun
Has sealed their life’s request.
They have left this earthly strand,
For the house beyond the sea,
Though the past is gone, they will still live on
To us all—Sweet in our Memory.
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BEKTASH SHRINERS
PO BOX 4086
CONCORD NH 03302-4086
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