ASIYA SALAAM
It’s with great excitement that I announce that Asiya Center will be closing for the next two years for remodeling. The Divan has decided to tear
down the Center and rebuild it in the
image of the world famous Taj Mahal.
The project will cost roughly $150
million dollars……Not! April Fools!
Now that I have your attention, there
are a lot of great activities going on at
the Shrine Center each and every
month. Our Units and Clubs are very active and creating
a good atmosphere for brotherhood and charity. I hope
you have made time to participate and join in the fun.
One of the newest activities at the Center is our 6 PM
Thursday Movie Nights. Many of our Nobles have
viewed a unique array of films. The movie night is truly
becoming a fun evening out with friends. Movie nights
are becoming a great snack “pot luck” event with people
bring their favorite snacks to share. Our 80 inch Smart
TV provides a wonderful viewing experience.
Oh, by the way the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was once
again a great day to be a Shriner. This parade continues
to be one of the premier events of the year. We had a
good turn out and a wonderful time marching and showing our community interest and support. Thanks to those
who worked so hard to prepare our after parade meal.
Last month we had Shrine representatives attend the
Chamber of Commerce annual awards event. This continues to be an important outreach event for the Shrine.
Next year our Arabians will be performing at this event.
In April the Divan will be heading off to the WSA, in
Las Vegas. The WSA is hosted by “El Zaribah”, April
22 thru the 26th. This does promise to be a fun weekend.
If you’re planning to attend see our Assistant Rabban,
Mike Dwyer for details.
Finally, I hope you will mark your calendars and plan to
attend our “Roaring 20’s Speakeasy Night”, Saturday
May 23rd which will be held here at the Asiya Center.
The fun begins at 5:30 PM, for more details see the flyer
within the Salaam.
Again, thank you to everyone who has been there support
the Shrine this year. You have all been noticed and appreciated. Let’s continue having fun and remember it’s
all about you; “It’s Nobility Time” and lets continue to
bask in the sunshine of the Shrine.
John A. Bermudez
Potentate, Asiya Shrine
Elective Divan
John Bermudez, Potentate ……………
(650) 333-6823
Thomas Burkard, Jr., Chief Rabban …… (415) 850-4858
Michael Dwyer, Assistant Rabban ………(415) 271-2300
Ronan Erickson, High Priest & Prophet …(415) 740-9563
John Anson, Oriental Guide ……………. (831) 234-2310
Lawrence Leon, Treasurer ………………(650) 345-4300
Sam Yee, Recorder ………………………(650) 345-4300
Appointed Divan
Howard Feinberg………….…...1st Ceremonial Master
Michael Castelan ………….…..2nd Ceremonial Master
George Terry …..……………....Marshal
Richard Modolo …………….…Executive Director
Floyd Sargent ……………….…Captain of the Guard
Paul Ladd ……………………...Outer Guard
Bill Fisher..………………….…Outer Guard
Issac Mejia……………….…….Outer Guard
John Conlan ……………….…..Outer Guard
Roberto Bradford………….…...Outer Guard
Paul Salamy …………………...Outer Guard
James Toy…… ………………..Chaplain
Ron Sickler …...……………….Orator
Kenneth N. Haukaas …………..Jr. Past Potentate
Hospital Board Members
from Asiya Shrine Center
Gordon W. Markley,
Chairman Human Resources
Howard Feinberg
Frank Kastl, PP
John “Jack” Kempf, Jr.
Richard “Dick” Stenstrom
Chairman of Building & Equipment
Ronan Erickson, Associate Member
Shriners Hospital for Children
Northern California
2425 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Tele: (916) 453-2000
Note: All announcements for events listed in the Salaam are for the benefit of Asiya Shrine Center, Units
and Clubs. Payments are not deductible as charitable
contributions, unless otherwise stated.
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Shrine Calendar of Events
April
Nobles All
Please note the new Asiya Stated Meeting dinner time will be,
6:15 PM. All other stated
meeting evenings times will
remain the same. The Asiya
stated meetings will start
promptly at 7:30 PM, as always.
PP
May
1
Monterey County Club 5 PM
2
R&G Shasta Trip (April 29-May 3)
3
Good Friday
6
Monterey Shrine Club 5:30 PM
5
Easter
9
DUCS Meeting 8:30 AM
8
South Bay Stated Mtg.
10 Mother’s Day
R&G Stated Mtg. 5:30 PM
11 Legion of Honor 12:30 PM
12 Greek Easter
Divan Mtg. 6:00 PM
13 Legion of Honor 12:30 PM
12 Arabians Stated Mtg. 6:00 PM
14 Divan Meeting 6 PM
13 Southbay Shrine Club Stated Mtg.
15 –19 SDA Savanna, GA
R&G Club Stated Mtg. 5:30 PM
Past Masters Shrine Club
18 Section Crew Mtg.
Santa Cruz SC Lunch 11 AM
19 Los Gatos Camel Herders
16 Patrol Stated Mtg.
Mounted Patrol Stated Mtg.
17—19 Nomads Shrine Club Weekend
San Benito Shrine Club Stated Mtg.
20 Crew Stated Mtg. 5:30 PM
Twin Peaks Shrine Club
21 Los Gatos Camel Herders
20 Past Masters Stated Mtg.
Mounted Patrol Stated Mtg.
Executive Director
Drum Roll Please!!
DUCS Meeting Reset
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Santa Cruz Shrine Club 11:00 AM
San Benito SC Stated Mtg.
21 Patrol Stated Meeting 6:00 PM
Twin Peaks SC Stated Mtg.
23 Special Event: Roaring 20’s Dinner &
Dance
22 –26 WSA Las Vegas, NV
Clowns Stated Mtg.
23 Temple Greeters Stated Mtg.
28 Arabian Band Practice 6 PM
29 Tri-Shrine Yacht Club
29—May 2 R&G Shasta Trip
24 Carnival Parade San Francisco
25 Memorial Day
26 Arabian Band 6:00 PM
27 Tri Shrine Yacht
Clowns Stated Mtg. 5:30 PM
28 Temple Greeters Stated Mtg.
29—31 Nomads Weekend
8:30 AM Donuts
9:00 AM Meeting
June
6
Spring Ceremonial
“I am going to be there,
hope you will too.”
LT
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ASIYA SALAAM
The history of April Fool's Day
or All Fool's Day is uncertain.
Many think it began around
1582 in France with the reform
of the calendar under Charles
IX. The Gregorian Calendar was
introduced, and New Year's
Day was moved from March 25
- April 1 (new year's week) to
January 1.
Communication traveled slowly
in those days and some people
were only informed of the
change several years later. Still
others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge
the change and continued to
celebrate on the last day of the
former celebration, April 1.
These people were labeled
"fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule
and sent on "fool errands,"
sent invitations to nonexistent
parties and had other practical
jokes played upon them. The
butts of these pranks became
known as a "poisson d'avril" or
"April fish" because a young
naive fish is easily caught. In
addition, one common practice
was to hook a paper fish on the
back of someone as a joke.
This harassment evolved over
time and a custom of prankplaying continue on the first
day of April. This tradition
eventually spread elsewhere
like to Britain and Scotland in
the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies
by the English and the French.
Because of this spread to other
countries, April Fool's Day has
taken on an international flavor
with each country celebrating
the holiday in its own way.
Potentate Message
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Elected/Appointed Divan
(USPS 270-420) ISSN 1084-9726
Vol. 47 No. 3
Published Monthly except during
July and August, as official news
bulletin by Asiya Shriners, 1925
Elkhorn Court, San Mateo, CA
94403, (650) 345-4300. Outside
local area call (800) 953-4300.
Annual Subscription estimated at
$20.00 (included in dues).
Periodicals Postage Paid at
San Mateo, California
Postmaster: Send changes to:
Salaam,
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San Mateo, CA 94403-1308
Hospital Board
Special Announcement
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2016 DUCS Meeting Announcement
Calendar of Events
Table of Contents
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April Fools Day History
WSA 2015 Las Vegas
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Four Star Visitation
Roaring 20’s Speakeasy Night
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Editor: Adolph Gus Lopez, Noble
Norwegian Club Masonic Night
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The name “SALAAM” is registered
and no use of this name can be
reproduced unless permission is
granted from Asiya Shriners.
Asiya Ceremonial
SALAAM DEADLINE SCHEDULE:
News items and photographs
must be received by the 5th of the
month prior to each preceding
new month’s issue. All materials
should be addressed to:
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Attn: Salaam Editor
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San Mateo, CA 94403-1308
Editor e-mail: [email protected]
Around ASIYA Country
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Asiya Ladies Luncheon
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Legion of Honor Special Event
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San Benito Article
Asiya Patrol Roll Call Article
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Congratulations Message
Asiya Shrine Petition
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Arabian Director Message
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Sultan’s of the Salaam
Black Camel
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Temple Business Message
Coming Events
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Wishing to attend see Mike Dwyer, Assistant Rabban
Via, Via Las Vegas!
April 22—April 26, 2015
Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Room Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/WSA2015
Or 1-800-635-7711 Convention Code: WSA2015
Go to website to see Schedule of Events and for Registration.
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The Norwegian Club of San Francisco
Since 1898
1900 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
www.norwegianclub.org
May 28, 2015
Open Bar 6:00 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM
$30.00 per person
Entertainment: ASIYA ARABIAN Oriental Band
RSVP: Ronan Erickson
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 1-415-740-9563
Please RSVP by May 20, 2015
“Shriners are not made they are Created”
Petitions for the Ceremonial are in the office or online
Shrine Ceremonial is $225.00*
Includes meals for both candidate and significant other, Fez, Dues
Card and fellowship. There will be a special event for the ladies.
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The Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of
North America (LOSNA) was
founded in Wheeling, West
Virginia in 1903, when the Ladies of Osiris Shriners were
invited to attend the social
events and festivities of a
Spring
Ceremonial.
The
Shriners departed for their Initiation Ceremony, the Ladies
were having so much fun,
they didn't want to stop. They
surveyed the McClure Hotel
and in a joyous mood, began
to
parade
through
the
halls. They eventually arrived
at one of the hotel’s conference rooms. The doors were
closed, a guard was set, and
within that room, with dignity
and sincerity, and the first
session of the Ladies’ Oriental
Shrine of North America was
held and Isis Court No. 1. The
LOSNA is not an auxiliary of
the Ancient Arabic Order of
the Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine.
Today, the LOSNA has over
16,000 members in 76 Courts
across North America.
Islam Temple No. 25
Daughters of the Nile
Daughters of the Nile is an international fraternal
organization that has prospered as a social and
charitable organization since 1913.
Their members:
Contribute more than 1.7 million dollars
annually to the Shriners Hospitals
Volunteer and sew garments, quilts, and
other necessary items
Support over 139 Daughters of the Nile Organizations in the United States and Canada
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Saturday, 5:00 PM
November 14, 2015
Hosted by Asiya Legion of Honor
ASIYA SHRINE CENTER
1925 Elkhorn Court, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-4300
Presentation on “Constitution & the Bill of Rights” the Roots of Liberty by Kris Anne Hall. 200+ year history proving that our founding documents that are reliable and relevant.
The Legion of Honor Shriners are current & former members of all
branches of the Military Services
The San Benito Shrine Club has been meeting regularly since 1957.
Members meet at local restaurants in the Morgan Hill, San Juan
Bautista and Hollister area.
One f the major charity actions of the club is its “San Benito Toy
Barrel’s”. This campaign is based upon putting “Toy Donation Barrels” around the San Benito Area. As we all know the Hospital
gives toys and games to the kids the year-around, not just in December during
the Holiday period.
The San Benito SC started its “Toy Barrel” charity program at one location,
Betsy’s Restaurant in Morgan Hill, and it has grown gradually to nine locations
last year. Great work San Benito!
If you would like to join or make a donation of a new toy or toys contact Noble
Warren Blakeley at :
P.O. Box 1881 Morgan Hill CA 95038 or [email protected]
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lustrious Potentate John Bermudez, who handed it to Captain Barry Gwin. The roll as called
and many messages were read from those Patrolmen who could not attend. It was a great
evening!
On Thursday, February 19 the Patrol once again
held their Annual Roll Call and Passing of the
Saber.
With over 30 Patrolmen and Honorees, the 2015
Patrol call of the roll and passing of the saber
honored a time honored tradition that has it ruts
going back to 1902, when Ill. Charles H. Murphy, Potentate of Islam Temple now Asiya
Shriners organized the Asiya (Islam) Patrol.
The 40 new Patrolmen quickly elected George
Filmer as their First Captain. Under his leadership and at the 28th Annual Imperial Session
held in San Francisco, in June of that year; the
Patrol performed so well, it was made the first
Unit of Islam Temple. Thus the Passing of the
Saber and Call of the roll began when the Illustrate Potentate first handed the Ceremonial saber to Noble Captain George Fulmer. The tradition continues today, when Captain Barry Gwin
handed the saber of authority back to Illustrious
Kenneth Haukaas, who handed the Saber to Il-
Congratulations !
Crowned Queen
Of
Islam Temple No. 25
Daughters of the Nile
March 21, 2015
Burlingame, CA
Nolan and Shirley Katz
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You Know!
It’s Time to join
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Arabian
Director
Message
This month at the Stated
Meeting the Arabians discussed the immediate future of the Unit and its participation in future parades.
The Arabians are enjoying a new awakening with
four new members. Our 200 plus trophies which
been accumulating over the last 60 years are now
displayed on shelves in our meeting room upstairs
next to the Entertainment Room (movie room); drop
be and take a look. Do it soon before we set a Museum similar to Levi Stadium to few our Awards. LOL
The Arabians are the hardest working Unit in Asiya
Shiners, and the hard work is paying off.
We are being asked to play at Masonic as well as
public events, (San Mateo Chamber of Commerce
Awards Dinner) and with other combined Shrine
Temple organizations. This year we are the Host for
the Western Association of Shrine Oriental Bands
(WASOB). If you can play an instrument or beat a
You can become a “Sultan of the Salaam” and have
your name listed in each 2015 issue of the Salaam
for a small donation of $25. Donations will be used
to improve the Salaam. Send your check to “ASIYA
Shrine” notation SALAAM Supporter. Mail to ASIYA
Center or call (650) 345-4300 with Credit Card info.
World Renown Asiya Arabian Oriental Band
drum or shake a hand, we have a place for new
members and you get to wear a costume and work
with a great bunch of guys having fun.
Thanks for your continual support.
, Director
Sultan’s of the Salaam
Charles Dobbs
Gus Lopez
Alvin & Betty Lai Wong Patrick Judge
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Dear Ladies, Nobility
and Friends,
First things first, Shriners
International are switching to a new web-based
database, and the good
news is that all of you
dear Nobles will be able
to contribute to it and add
changes to your contact
information on the go.
Soon you will receive an
email from us with the
directions to help you access the new WebFez.
charity. Now you will
have a chance to brag
about our Asiya Family in
style! Check your emails
for updates!
As the last month, we
would like to request
something from you, our
dear Nobles. It’s Nobility
time in 2015! Starting this
year, we would like to
begin cultivating a new
culture at our Shrine, the
culture of participation,
and you will hear more
about it throughout a year.
However, one thing we
already know for sure, we
have a lot of work to do to
make Asiya Shriners the
best Temple in the realm,
and we need volunteers to
make this dream come
true! If you happened to
have free time and if you
are interested please email
us at:
We are also pleased to
announce that this year,
once
again,
Asiya
Shriners will try ourselves
in a fight for the 1st place
at the Dromedary Awards.
With that said, we are
planning a few exciting
changes to our website
[email protected]
layout, as well as updated
Facebook and Twitter proHave a wonderful month!
files. Stay tuned!
Another exciting thing to Sincerely,
look into, is a new Merchandise section on our
website that will allow Business Administrator
you to purchase shirts,
jackets, caps, and many www.asiyashriners.com
other things that were
carefully crafted with Asiya insignia on them. We
are very proud of our fraternity, our temple and our
BLACK CAMEL
In Memoriam
Amador D. Cuvin
Charles J. Simontacchi, Jr.
Kevin L. Conragan
Bayani G. Salcedo
Hayward, CA
So. San Francisco
Daly City
Akron, OH
9 yrs.
38 yrs.
19 yrs.
54 yrs.
For membership call :
(408) 832-1233
Children’s Transportation Fund
Alvin & Betty Wong - In Memory of Bobby D. Holloway
Judson Chu
Ray & Marcia Piombo
Building Fund
Kenneth Kent
“Coming Events”
May 23 -“Roaring 20”s Night”
May 24 - Carnival Parade, SF
May 25 —Memorial Day
June 6—Spring Ceremonial
June 20—Scotch & Cigars
July 4—Redwood City Parade
August 15—Arabians Luau
August 27-30—WSOB
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