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2. welfare
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Al Bedoo Divan
2015
Potentate- Gerald Granning
Chief Rabban-Fred Thompson
Assistant Rabban- Wallace Hall
High Priest and Prophet-Randall Becker
Oriental Guide-Dave Schantz
Treasurer-Frank Glasgow
Recorder-Larry Tipton PP
First Ceremonial Master-Del Aman
Second Ceremonial Master- Mark Burgad
Director-Bart Hensley
Marshal-Steve Russell
Captian of the Guard-Jason Smith
Outer Guard-Mike Kirschenmann
Chaplain-David Bergeson PP
Potentates Aides:
Tim Hert
James Wingenbach
Black Horse Patrol- Present and
Past
The Divan meets the 3rd Tuesday at
6:30pm every month except
December.
If you have any questions for any of
the Divan, contact the
Al Bedoo Temple Office
@ 406-259-4384.
Thank You
Potentate’s Notions
Ain’t nothin’
like ridin’ a
fine horse in
new country.
-Augustus MacCrae
Nobles , Wives and Friends of the Shrine;
March will be a “Giddy Up Bro” month.
We have the St Patrick’s Day Parade, a free
social meeting March 19th, as an
Appreciation Meal for the Circus workers
and the start of the Circus March 25th
@ 1:00pm for our Special Friends.
Also in March on the 28th there will be a
one day class for new Mason’s set up by the
Grand Master. Anyone who knows of
someone that might be interested must be
connected with a lodge and voted on before
that day. It’s more complicated than that,
but here are the guidelines. (Page 3)
“Giddy up Bro”
Jerry Granning, Potentate
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Al Bedoo Shrine
Temple
1125 Broadwater Avenue
Billings, MT. 59102
406-259-4384
Terri Widdicombe Ext. 1
Larry Tipton PP Ext. 2
Frank Glasgow Ext. 3
Fax 406-259-2316
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Illustrious Brother and Noble, Roy
Rogers, 33°; Comedian, Actor and
"The First and only Honorary
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Don’t forget that the end of the year
means it’s time to turn in the election
reports for your units and clubs. We
need this information so the directory
can be printed. Also, the end of the
year financial reports are due so that
they can be filed. According to the
Imperial bylaws:
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Requirements.
Every temple unit must, at the end of each
calendar year, complete the Report of
Shrine Clubs and Temple Units form,
which is available from the Imperial
Recorder, and file it with the temple
recorder before the first day of February
following the end of the calendar year.
These reports must be in to the Imperial
office by the first day of February, 2015.
Thank you for your attention to this
matter.
Larry Tipton PP
Recorder
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Memorials and Donations
Al Bedoo Hosptial
Transportation Fund
Memorials
James Duffy
Ryan Duffy
Nina Hernandez
Spokane Hospital
Donations
Nobles, Units, and Clubs must work
together in harmony and camaraderie to achieve our
goals:
Dorothy Lou Repac
William and Sharon
Stanton
Vera and Linda Carlson
Pam Beck
Scott and Carmen Mullen
1.
To perpetuate our commitment to
our Shriners Hospitals for Children; by
promoting community awareness of this
great Philanthropy, which is really the
“Heart and Soul” of the Shrine.
Donations HPTF
Piggy Bank Fund
Cash King Pawn
Black Camel Report
Al Bedoo Mission
Statement
C Cummings
Steven Heinkin
2.
To help our Hospital Corp. Find
qualified patients for the screening and
outreach Clinics and to assist the
Doctors and Patients receiving medical care.
3.
To be forever thankful for the
tireless dedication and joy “Our Ladies”
bring to Al Bedoo as they work beside us.
4.
To perpetuate the Masonic
principles of truth, brotherly love,
trust and laughter and to share these
principles with Non-Shriners throughout
our communities; and thereby provide
an opportunity for Non-Shriners to join
Al Bedoo and carry our Masonic
Fraternity and our Hospitals for
Children, our fellowship and
camaraderie year after year.
5.
To make the “Red Fez” of Al Bedoo
we so proudly wear, an emblem of
distinction in our community for service
and a symbol of our responsibility to
our charity and our fraternity.
3/01
William Harris
Ivar Lund
3/03
Ernie Tompkins
3/04
Bruce Getter
3/05
Edward Douthitt
Darryl McKenzie
Harry Murphy
Henry Stokke
3/06
Marvin Beck
Lane Saunders
Bradley Johnson
3/07
James Halverson
3/08
Dennis Massey
Leonard Wall
Lance Johnson
3/17
Kenneth Chase
John Cooke
Herbert Schildt
3/09
James Barr
Charles Yaeger
3/18
Robert Green
3/11
Jack Fawcett
3/13
Ernest Pallett
3/14
Everett Bullis
Charles Fowler
Clayton Costner
3/15
Daniel Massey
3/16
Jack Humphrey
3/19
Richard Mihalovich
3/24
Joe Brinkel
James Craig
Samuel Mourich
Keith Wallace
3/26
William Funk
Myron Redenius
3/20
Steven Shuck
3/27
Bruce Branick
Douglas Harvey
3/21
James Ahlquist
3/28
Horace Hudson
3/22
Perry Maddox
William Whitmus
3/29
Roy Brewington
Larry Sokoloski
3/23
Norman Anderson
John Honaker PP
3/30
Jackson Salisbury
3/31
Jon Funk
Thomas Guldborg
Dale Knox
Life would be
infinitely happier
if we could only
be born at the
age of eighty and
gradually
approach
eighteen.
-Mark Twain
Al Bedoo Birthdays
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
BY: PAT WILLIAMS
PRINCESS TIZRAH
This is my last article for Daughters of the Nile, I can’t believe the year is almost
over.
Winter Ceremonial was on February 7th before this article came out. Daughters of
the Nile will have two new Princess: Princess Leslie Boothroyd and Princess Darcy
Russell.
The temple fund raiser was held February 14th and will also be
completed . Everyone should have had a great time roasting Dan Miller. Thank you everyone who
help prepare, set up, work the night of the fund raiser and the cleaning up.
The 92nd installation of officers for Bath Zabbia Temple #21 Daughters of the
Nile will be held Saturday March 21, 2015 at the Masonic Center at 2:00 p.m.
Please plan on attending and support our new Queen Elect Kathleen Jorgensen and
her line of officers. A short reception will follow the performances.
I wish the new elected officers and the appointed officers of 2015-2016 a fun and
exciting year.
Princess Tirzah
Pat Williams
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Black Horse Patrol
It has been a very busy 2015 up to this point and I
do not see it slowing down anytime in the future.
The BHP attended the installation of our new
Potentate and BHP member Illustrious Sir Jerry
Granning and then jumped knee deep into
preparations for our annual Calcutta which was
held on January 26th.
This year’s Calcutta was one of the best attended to
date, I did not hear of anyone that did not enjoy the
meal, entertainment and fellowship. I would like to
thank Bob Snow for the outstanding meal and each
and every BHP member and their wife’s and or
significant others. We could not make this the
success it is without 100% effort from everyone
involved.
We are in the process of getting the barn repaired
from the 2013 tornado and hope all repairs are
completed by the middle of February. There is still
an awful lot of work to be completed as a result of
this storm but we are slowly whittling away at the
“to do “ list.
I am in my second (and final) term as President of
the BHP, Dave Green is VP and Duane Cowdin is
Captain this year. We are still in the process of
lining out the parades and events we will attend in
2015 but as the Potentate is a BHP member I am
sure we will be very busy.
As Circus is fast approaching the BHP is looking
forward to our annual duty in the parking lot. If
anyone would like to volunteer to assist in our
parking efforts please call Dennis Sheridan 690
2218 or Marty Steffes at 855 7674.
We are all looking forward to spring and warmer
weather so we can get back into the arena and on
horseback to brush off the rust and prepare for the
upcoming parade season. Practice will be each
Friday evening starting sometime in March or
April, weather permitting. Please feel free to drive
out and watch practice as we can be somewhat
entertaining at times.
Yours in the Brotherhood
Dennis Sheridan
President Al Bedoo Black Horse Patrol
Calcutta
2015
Dear Nobles and Friends:
It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye to Al Bedoo. I have been with the temple thru 5 potentates and all were
great gentlemen. I will miss all of you. The friendships I leave with, I will cherish forever. I just want you all to
know it has been a great pleasure serving as the temple secretary and the knowledge and wisdom passed down to
me thru all of you will stay with me always and help me through future endevers. Best wishes and keep the temple
strong!!! Because what you do here, helps the Community, helps the Children and makes all of you Noble Men!!!
P.S. A special thank you to Frank, Debbie, Larry, Paul, Randy , Stan and Bob…You
work hard everyday at the temple and I appreciate everything you have done.
Terri Widdicombe
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is the 10th of the
month preceding
publication. Please
send articles,
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by email to
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Longer articles will
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Petition for Initiation and
Membership
Date: ______________________________
Shriners International
To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of ______________________________Shriners, Situated in the City of
_______________________,State of ______________________________________________:
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in
_________________________Lodge No.________, Located at ______________________________ Which is
a lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have
resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the By-Laws of Shriners International.
I hereby make application to become a Noble of the Order, and a member of your temple. If granted
membership, I promise to conform to the articles of incorporation and By-Laws of Shriners International and the
By-Laws and and ceremonies of your temple.
Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order?__________________________ If yes ,
what temple?______________________________________________________________________
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Residence________________________________________________________________________
Thank You
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Al Bedoo Shrine
BIG BAND PRESENTS:
2014/2015 Season of
" Shall We Dance"
Ballroom Dancing
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SHRINE AUDITORIUM 1125 BROADWATER AVE.
CALL 406-259-4384/albedoo.org FOR TICKET INFORMATION
Proceeds benefit the Shrine Auditorium and are not tax deductible
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Luncheon
April 11, 2015
11:30 am Social, 12:30 Lunch
For the Honored Ladies
of
Al Bedoo Shrine
At the Al Bedoo Shrine Temple
Wear your favorite apron for the
APRON PARADE
Oldest Apron, fanciest with handwork, and loudest apron will win prizes.
$15.00
Widows are the guest of
Illustrious Sir Jerry Granning
Your a brother and a
friend. You know you
can make a difference.
Your’e a
Shriner.
When you become a Shriner you become
part of a brotherhood of men committed to
family, engaged in ongoing personal growth,
and dedicated to providing care for children
in need. While our backgrounds and interests
may be diverse, what binds us together are
shared values and a desire to have fun, do
good, and build bonds that can last a lifetime.
Becoming a Shriner is easier than you think
and its rewards can be far more than you
expect.
Visit our website.
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Al Bedoo
Shriners
1125 Broadwater Avenue
Billings, Montana 59102
Official Call of the Potentate to
The Nobility of the Al Bedoo Shrine
Circus Volunteer Dinner and Meeting
At the Al Bedoo Shrine Temple
March 19th , 2015
Oasis at 5:30pm
Dinner at 6:30pm
Stated Meeting 7:30pm
Your attendance is desired and welcomed by your Divan
Wear you Fez
UU News
The countdown is starting. The
circus will be here soon.
Attention all volunteers:
News from the UU Director
Remember all Nobles, the first Thursday of the month is a UU meeting.
Only $5 for your meal. Best way to
keep informed with shrine events is to
attend meetings. All are welcome not
just the unit representatives.
The circus committee would like to invite you
to a FREE Italian Dinner on March 19th. This
will be a pre-circus party. Like I said this will
be NO CHARGE.
Woops I forgot this is the same night as the
Social meeting, looks like we killed two birds
with one stone. Can’t wait to see everyone.
The bar is NO HOST.
I would love to see you all there!!
Bart Hensley
UU Director
Al Bedoo shrine circus is March 25th – March
29th. Any questions give me a call.
Bart Hensley
Circus Chairman
672-9551
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Spring Events:
3/05/2015
3/17/2015
3/19/2015
3/25-3/29
UU Meeting
Divan Meeting
Circus Dinner and Social
Shrine Circus
4/02/2015
4/11/2015
4/14/2015
4/16/2015
UU Meeting
Honored Ladies Luncheon
Divan Meeting
Social Meeting @Cactus Creek
Open House – Come visit during
Divan Days
April 11th -12th
Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to:
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Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other
special healthcare needs within a compassionate,
family-centered and collaborative care environment.
·
Provide for the education of physicians and other
healthcare professionals.
·
Conduct research to discover new knowledge that
improves the quality of care and quality of life of
children and families.
This mission is carried out without regard to race, color,
creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a
patient or family to pay.
Our vision
Become the best at transforming children’s lives by providing exceptional healthcare through innovative research, in a
patient and family centered environment.
When you become a Shriner you become part of a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal
growth, and dedicated to providing care for children in need. While our backgrounds and interests may be diverse, what
binds us together are shared values and a desire to have fun, do good, and build bonds that can last a lifetime.
Becoming a Shriner is easier than you think and its rewards can be far more than you expect.
Visit our website.
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Billings, Montana
By: Scott Mullen- Board of Goveners, Spokane Shriners Hospital for Children
The Al Bedoo Shrine
Hospital Corps stepped out
from a month of planning in
January into the heart felt
month of February with
Valentine’s Day giving us
all a chance to tell our
Loved Ones how much they
mean to us every second of
every day. Sometimes it
seems so easy to be there
every day with our partners,
almost taking for granted our
homes, health and daily
routines. However, when the
unexpected does occur, such
as an accident or an illness,
we enter into another life
style that brings us into the
reality of change. It could be
a brief moment or an
eternity.
Think
about
the
children that are living in
their worlds with a medical
difficulty and trying to
adjust to the lifestyles of all
those around them as they
grow. It appears to them
with the blink of an eye,
starting at birth or being
thrust upon them in an
accident or a medical
anomaly. It is easy to see
them, even easier to notice
how they are a little
different. (Similar to how we
feel/become
when
we
suddenly experience an
accident or illness.)
cleft lip and palate during
your youth. Burns have left
many a child with lifetime
scars, both physically and
mentally.
Our
22
Shriners
Hospitals have specialists
in
all
these
fields,
dedicated to the single goal
of helping Kids to a
Quality
life.
The
dedication of the Medical
Staff and their research and
accomplishments
are
second to none. When a
child is located that we can
help, we offer that child the
best treatment available in
an environment of caring
and supportive individuals
for the full term of that
patient’s visits. No other
hospital is able to treat their
pediatric patients with the
family like settings that we
provide.
Help us let others
know about our Shrine
Hospitals. Do you belong
to an organization or Social
group or Church that
would like to have a short
presentation on the Shrine
Hospital Mission? We are
all
Hospital
Corps
members,
an
honor
bestowed upon us when we
became Shriners. Talk to
your neighbors & Family
& Friends. Talk to those
you do business with. Visit
with the folks you see
every day, and through
these brief conversations,
you might just make the
difference in the life to a
child who needs us most.
This is where we, as
Shriners, can (and do) make
a difference. A simple act of
kindness to a child and their
family in any setting could
result in a lifetime of quality
for a potential patient. Put
yourself in the position of
Visit the Hospital
constant adjustment for an
orthopaedic problem that Corps meeting every
has gone untreated. Or Tuesday morning at the
envision living with the Shrine at 9 AM.
appearance of a facial
deformity associated with
Diane Fossey - (1932-1985) is shown here when she working
as an Occupational Therapist at Kosair Crippled Children's
Hospital - Circa 1965. A collection of her personal
correspondence is held by Kosair Charities from her period in
Louisville in the 1950s and early 1960s. Noble Patrick Miller
knew her when he was a patient at the hospital. She was called
"The Pretty Lady" by the children. Each holiday season she
painted the windows of the children's wards like holiday
postcards and handmade nativity scenes. Ms. Fossey later
gained international fame as a zoologist who extensively
studied gorillas in Rwanda, and in 1985 met an horribly
unfortunate death by poachers. Several books about her life and
untimely death have been penned over the years, but everyone
at Kosair simply remembers her as she was; "The Pretty Lady"
Brass Band
The St. Pat’s Parade is on for Saturday, March 21st. Regardless of
weather the Band will muster at Tiny's Tavern corner of 4th Ave & North
24th at 10:00 am for a warm up and possibly even a few tunes. Weather
permitting we will ride in the Parade at 11:00 am.
As you read this we have only three rehearsals left to get our chops up
for the Circus. Bring a friend or neighbor down on Tuesdays and bolster
our Circus Band!
We will kick off Circus week on Tuesday, March 24th in the Auditorium
parking lot. The band will play! Downbeat is 6:00 pm.
We will play the
Circus concert prior to each performance
except for the Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday matinees.
Here’s our Circus Schedule:
All times are Downbeats!
Tuesday
March 24
6:00 pm
Wednesday
March 25
6:15 pm
Thursday
March 26
6:15 pm
Friday
March 27
6:15 pm
Saturday
March 28
12:15 pm
3:15 pm
6:15 pm
Sunday March 29
12:15 pm
3:15 pm
A big “Thanks” in advance to all members, new and old and the “Guest
Artists” who join our Circus Band. What fun it is!!!
Help is needed at 12 Noon Wednesday March 25th at the free Circus
performance for the physically challenged, nursing homes, group homes, and
the like. Many “escorts” are needed at the Auditorium and anyone who
has time to help should show up at Noon in civvies and your Fez. It’s only
a one-hour show beginning at 1:00 pm, so we should have them out by
3:00 pm.
Following the Circus it‘s Onion time again. You may pick up your sales
packets at rehearsal, gather up orders from your regular customers, and
get them in as soon as possible. The Onions will arrive early in May and
we should plan for the usual Saturday roadside sale. Possibly with a
concert, weather permitting. We’ll undoubtedly cook (and eat!) some
samples again this year!
Meanwhile, we hope to see you and all your musician friends each
Tuesday @ 7:30 pm on the lovely lower level!!!
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The Al Bedooings is changing!! All future issues
will be a two month publication. The next issue
will be for the months of May and June. Unit/Club
information should be sent to [email protected].
Be sure to always send two months worth of
events. This will save the temple a large amount of
money and it will keep the Al Bedooings going
strong!!