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Volume 79 January Temple Meeting Notes
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llustrious Sir Wayne Spencer called the January, 2014, meeting to order at 7:34 pm, January 8, 2014, in Bennett Auditorium.
Chief Rabban-Elect Clarence Kirby
informed the Captain of the Guard that the Potentate was about to open Ararat Temple for
business. That done, Captain of the Guard
Jerry Grimes informed the Outer Guard, and
The Oath of Office was administered to the members of the 2014 Divan by Ill. Sir Paul Black
PP, Installing Officer and Ill. Sir Don Price PP, Installing Marshal.
Past Potentate Wayne Spencer says goodbye to members of the Divan.
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Potentate Maurice places a Fez on Marshal
Jim Kerns, his appointee to the Divan.
then reported to Noble Kirby, who informed Illustrious Sir Wayne that the Temple was under
a double and trusty guard.
Potentate-Elect Maurice Camerlynck surveyed the crowd and informed the Potentate
that our Temple was free from jeopardy as there
were none present save members of our order.
The Potentate replied “’Tis well.”
High Priest & Prophet-Elect Randy Berry
prepared the Altar.
High Priest and Prophet-Elect Randy Berry remembered our Nobles who had been visited by the Black Camel and gave the invocation.
Potentate Maurice presents Past Potentate Wayne Spencer with his Life Member
Certificate.
Past Potentate Wayne Spencer addresses
the Nobility.
Potentate Maurice with Captain of the Guard,
Bud Higginbotham, his appointee to the Divan.
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Membership Chairman Rodney McGrath
informs the Nobility of all the exciting things
happening in Membership this year.
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over $200! Cost to join is $150 dues
plus $150 initiation fee.
All petitions need to be turned in
no later than March 12th.
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Wednesday, FEBRUARY 12, 2014
~ AND ~
Wednesday, MARCH 12, 2014
Meeting 7:30PM • Regular Order of Business
Balloting on Petitions
Visiting Nobles Welcome
2014 Card Required • Wear Your Fez
Michael Wheeler
Recorder
Maurice Camerlynck
Illustrious Potentate
Articles for MARCH issue due by
fEBRUARY 14, please!
If they are not received by this date they
will not be in the MARCH Shrine News.
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2014 DIVAN
Maurice Camerlynck.............Illustrious Potentate
Clarence Kirby, Jr. ........................ Chief Rabban
Steve Johnson.........................Assistant Rabban
Randy Berry......................High Priest & Prophet
Henry McDaniel, Jr.......................Oriental Guide
Nick Baldi.............................................Treasurer
Michael Wheeler................................... Recorder
Jeff Quibell.....................First Ceremonial Master
Butch Pugh...............Second Ceremonial Master
Jim Waggoner, Sr....................................Director
Jim Kerns................................................ Marshal
Bud Higginbotham..............Captain of the Guard
Jerry Grimes.................................... Outer Guard
Loyd Gentry...........................................Chaplain
REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL
Maurice Camerlynck.............Illustrious Potentate
Clarence Kirby, Jr.......................... Chief Rabban
Steve Johnson.........................Assistant Rabban
Randy Berry......................High Priest & Prophet
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION
Maurice Camerlynck............. Illustrious Potentate
Clarence Kirby, Jr...........................Chief Rabban
Steve Johnson.........................Assistant Rabban
Randy Berry......................High Priest & Prophet
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maurice Camerlynck.............Illustrious Potentate
Clarence Kirby, Jr.......................... Chief Rabban
Steve Johnson.........................Assistant Rabban
Randy Berry......................High Priest & Prophet
Henry McDaniel, Jr.......................Oriental Guide
Nick Baldi.............................................Treasurer
Michael Wheeler................................... Recorder
DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
UNIFORMED UNITS
Don Pittier, Sr..........................................Director
Martin Carignan.......................Assistant Director
Bill Foley..................................Assistant Director
Pete Hickman..........................Assistant Director
Bill Lutman...............................Assistant Director
Don Pittier, Jr. .........................Assistant Director
Tim Rechterman......................Assistant Director
Rod Guzman.........................................Alternate
HOSPITAL BOARD
Wayne Spencer, PP..... St. Louis Board Member
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SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS
Vern Hilliard...................................................Director
Art Kinder.................Assistant Director, District I & II
Curt Karnes...... Assistant Director, District III, IV & V
Mike DeGraff... Assistant Director, District VI, VII, VII
SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORS
Lew Kitson ............................................ District I
Jim Lindley............................................ District II
Ray Lingrel........................................... District III
Howard Silvers.....................................District IV
Donnie Fowler.......................................District V
Bill Boynton..........................................District VI
Ken Sisemore......................................District VII
Dave Hutton.......................................District VIII
UNIT DIRECTORS
Charlie Parker ....................................... Clowns
Larry Sage..................................... Concert Band
Jerry McClary ..............................Director’s Staff
TBA....................................................... Greeters
Rocky Weaver .........................................Guides
Glenn Hartley .......................................... Harem
Steve Hoback............................ Legion of Honor
Mike Farris . ...................................... Mini Indy’s
Jared Hargrave . .......................... Mini Model T’s
Stan Harrington ............................. Motor Corps
Kevin Broderick ..............................Motor Escort
None........................................... Mounted Guard
Craig Barham........................................Ole Cars
Jim Guillaume................................ Oriental Band
Dave Bennefeld..........................................Patrol
Ian Evans.................................... Pipes & Drums
Larry Schroeder.............................. Sandbuggies
SHRINE NEWS
Jim Kerns....................................................Editor
ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICE
Jerrie Bailey, Office Manager
Sharon Elam • Linda Hickman • Kim Mahan
Phone: 816/923-1975 • Fax: 816/923-6743
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
(on Temple Stated Meeting Nights, open until 8pm)
ARARAT SHRINE RESTAURANT
Joyce Brim, Manager
Phone: 816/923-1995 Fax: 816/923-2610
Email: [email protected]
FEBRUARY 2014
A Moment with
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Maurice
reetings Nobles and Ladies,
Let me start off with saying that it is an honor and privilege to serve as your Potentate this year. I look forward to a
great and productive year for Ararat Shrine.
The Divan has gone directly to work for 2014 and has had six
Divan meetings already; working on much needed changes here at
Ararat. What a pleasure it is to have the opportunity to work with a
wonderful group of leaders. The Divan has the best interest of Ararat directing their motivation, and leaving personal gain and notoriety on the back burner. When
you see them around the temple please say thank you.
Well, our first party is in the history books, and what a party it was, complete with Elvis.
I hope everyone had as much fun as Judi and I did. What a great group of Aides this year. The
decorations were beautiful, food was great, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Ron and Debbie,
THANK YOU. Most of all THANK YOU 2014 Aides.
Let’s remember the Circus is a year long project. Kirby has hit the ground running. He has
some great ideas, great incentives, and willing to help Ararat is going to have another successful
Circus. So please let us all join Kirby and Joni in working for a GREAT Circus.
I would like to thank all of you one more time for allowing me to be Potentate; I am truly
humbled and honored. Lady Judi and I hope to get to visit with all of you throughout the year.
Maurice Camerlynck
Potentate 2014
“Dreams to Reality”
SAVE THE DATE!
Welcome to our Family!
T
he Temple is pleased to announce that we have a new employee in our business office. Her
name is Kim Mahan. She came to us with a huge variety of work experience and a very
friendly personality. She will be replacing Sharon who is planning to retire and only work
2 days a week. Kim knows she has a huge set of shoes to fill, but we know she will do a great job
for us. So stop by the office next time you come to the Temple and introduce yourself to Kim and
welcome her to our Shriners family.
3rd Annual
Saturday, March 29, 7pm • Bennett Auditorium
Dance to the
DIXIE CADILLACS!
• Enjoy Music by Dixie Cadillacs - 7:00-10:00 pm
• Moonshine Stomp Game -back by popular demand!!
• Raffle for Diamonds!
• Silent Auction!
Tickets: $7 at the Door • Make your reservations early!
For Info call 816.560.2103
Free Country Dance Lessons!
Fridays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 in A&B, 7pm
The
Potentate’s Ball
Saturday, April 26, 2014
at the Airport Hilton.
The 2014 Potentate’s Aides are excited about the upcoming year!
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Hospital News
Hospital System Heroes
For the year 2013 the following Nobles have sponsored children into the Shrine Hospitals. If your name has never appeared in this column, consider getting involved. It will
not only change your life, but will be a life changing experience for a child and his family.
Jim Brooks
Charles Hotchkiss
Maurice Camerlynck
Kenneth Ireland
Roger Cupp
Gary Kribbs
Charles Curry
Dave McLaughlin
Joe Cundiff
Jim McLaughlin
Jack Everly
Kenneth Nadler
Gilbert Head
Arlin Yount
Hospital Van Drivers
If you are a member of Ararat Shrine you are encouraged to call the Hospital Transportation Office (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and become one of those men who transport our
children to the St. Louis Hospital. This will be one of the most rewarding activities you will
ever experience.
We encourage every man in Ararat to become a driver. It will require you to go to your
State Driver’s License Office and obtain a copy of your driving record. As a matter of fact, all
drivers need to bring their records up to date in this manner.
A big Thank You to the following Nobles who have driven the Hospital Van in the month
of December!
Ernest Conner
V.J. Phillips
Clifford Hubert
Howard Silvers
Greg Kranz
Gerald Tinsley
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e’ve all heard of decanting wine, which means pouring it into another container. Somehow, that idea seems to be associated with classier people. But we don’t know if there is
a reason to decant our wine, or is it just for show?
There are very few wines that you need to decant. Only if the wine has a sediment deposit do
you have to decant, and only red wines that have been in the bottle for several years do this.
If you are drinking a 20-year old Cabernet Sauvignon, you may find that it has thrown a deposit, and the idea of decanting is simply to separate the wine from the deposit. Otherwise, every
time you pour from the bottle, the deposit will get mixed with the wine, and the sediment will
go into the glass. If you decant properly, the sediment stays in the bottle, and you pour from the
decanter.
Another reason for decanting wine is to improve a wine that you want to drink before its time
in the bottle has come. The aeration from decanting will help the flavors open up.
You might want to decant a wine just because it looks so good in that fancy, crystal decanter,
and it makes you feel, and look, just a little classier. It’s not terribly important when you decant
your wine, but it’s best not to decant very old wines too early. Fragile, old, wines can fade away
quite quickly.
It’s totally your choice when it comes to the style of decanter you buy. Some have handles,
some have stoppers, and some have both. Antique decanters can be beautiful and good buys.
Always rinse your decanter with water immediately after use, and never use a detergent. Always let a decanter dry completely before putting the stopper back in, and don’t leave a wet stopper in the bottle too long. It may get stuck.
FEBRUARY 2014
PROVOST FIRST AID & SAFETY
CPR & AED CLASS
February 15, 2014 • 9:00 am till 1:00 pm • Ararat Shrine
$10.00 per person (Includes Materials and Tests)
Learn the basics of how to give CPR & use the AED.
Please call Linda Hickman at the Business Office 816-923-1975
to reserve your spot in this class. Class is limited to 30 people.
NOBLES WHOSE LIVES
We Celebrate!
The Officers and Nobles of Ararat Shrine express their sincere sympathy
to the families and friends of these departed Nobles:
CHARLES E. RAYBERN
Farmington, MO
1/6/1939 – 7/23/2013
Affiliated with Ararat – 3/8/1989
WALLACE F. BUSBEA
Kansas City, MO
8/27/927 – 12/31/2013
Created in Ararat – 06/13/2001
LARRY L. KIMBLE
Brookfield, MO
10/22/1941 – 9/30/2012
Created in Ararat – 6/10/2006
MELVIN E. HALL
Leawood, KS
2/27/1922 – 1/3/2014
Affiliated with Ararat – 9/3/1952
MACK H. JOHNSON
Independence, MO
7/28/1931 – 10/10/2013
Created in Ararat – 11/19/1966
PHILLIP V. STEPHENSON
Grant City, MO
2/18/1931 – 1/3/2014
Created in Ararat – 11/30/1974
BEN E. KRULL
Kansas City, MO
10/24/1921 – 10/24/2013
Created in Ararat – 7/3/1976
JAMES R. LILES
Granby, MO
4/30/1924 – 1/5/2014
Affiliated with Ararat – 11/10/1976
BRUCE MILLSTEAD, JR.
Warrensburg, MO
2/11/1939 – 10/26/12
Created in Ararat – 8/23/1968
TERRY D. BOYD
Harrisonville, MO
9/27/1950 – 1/16/2014
Created in Ararat – 4/28/1972
IKE SKELTON IV
McLean, VA
12/20/1931 – 10/28/2013
Created in Ararat – 11/8/1958
ROBERT T. NOLAND
Liberty, MO
11/12/1922 – 1/19/2014
Created in Ararat – 11/30/1974
RAYBURN M. MAYFIELD
Lee’s Summit, MO
8/24/1944 – 11/7/2013
Created in Ararat – 10/26/12
ROBERT L. KINSEY
Independence, MO
8/19/1927 – 1/20/2014
Created in Ararat – 11/30/1956
ARTHUR E. LINVILLE
Liberty, MO
8/31/1923 – 11/7/2013
Created in Ararat – 5/24/1958
RAYMOND L. HOFFMAN
Liberty, MO
2/12/1923 – 12/2/2013
Created in Ararat – 8/6/1977
WAYNE R. JOHNSON
Kansas City, MO
10/6/1929 – 1/21/2014
Created in Ararat – 11/20/1982\
Boyd A. Durbin
Independence, MO
4/27/1942 – 1/22/2014
Created in Ararat – 8/12/1972 WILLIAM F. NOEL
Raytown, MO
10/2/1921 – 12/27/2013
Created in Ararat – 5/28/1966
Douglas B. Urie
Lee’s Summit, MO
8/22/1942 – 1/25/2014
Created in Ararat – 5/11/2002
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And, how quickly we forget. In only twenty years, we inhabitants of Earth were getting
ready to do it all again. Oh yeah, it wasn’t you and me that were preparing for war twenty years
later, it was those other guys. But we are all humans.
But for this period of commemoration, let’s forget our stupidity, and our inhuman proclivity
for killing each other, and celebrate the higher level of human actions as evidenced by the heroism of our soldiers, the compassion for the victims, and the sacrifices of the many.
And, let’s think about things that you and I can do to honor those brave men who fought in
this war. This will be a four year long event, with many smaller events scheduled throughout
the whole time. Let’s think about how we, Ararat Shriners, can participate, and improve both
the commemoration and the visibility of the Shrine. Can the Legion of Honor assist in presenting our nation’s flag at some events? Can the Patrol perform at something? The Amateur Radio
Shrine Club is planning to have some worldwide amateur radio conversations from the museum
grounds which will tell the world about the museum, Kansas City, and Ararat Shrine. How about
the Pipes & Drums Honor Guard?
All of these things are nothing more than ideas, because I have not talked to anyone actually
connected to the observance. I don’t know much about special events to be held during the four
years of the commemoration, but I’m sure that there will be more than a few.
It seems fitting that our fraternity should be more than willing to help honor those brave
men who fought and died in that war, and I’m willing to bet that we will be proud to help. Let’s
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FEBRUARY 2014
Membership Matters
By RODney MCGRATH
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adies and Gentleman, I cannot tell you an embroidered fez and Shrine Spirit Package!
how incredible of a year we have in store This allows New Nobles to eliminate the cost
for us. I can tell you, without a doubt, this of the fez. So total for March Ceremonial is
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We will be bringing back the
the complete support of the Temple
“3 in 1” Membership Program.
leadership and they are backing it
Each of us commits to bringing
up with actions and investment.
in at least 1 new Noble in the
So let’s get ready to rumble! The
next 3 years and we will initiate
foundation has been laid for us to
over 2500 new Nobles in the next
have the “Perfect Storm” as far as
3 years! A special Membership
Membership is concerned.
Awards Reception will take place
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after the last Ceremonial. There
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he is progressing great. He heard about
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with his so he got some.
Last, but also a very important part of
our BSSC team is Noble James Gar gotta.
He puts together our club newsletter , second to none, that keeps all our members
informed about what’s going to happen,
and what has happened. Not only about
anything and everything in and about our
club, but other clubs, uniformed units, and
our temple in general. If you don’t believe
it come see for yourself! BSSC meets on
the 4th Monday night of each month at
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The Legion of Honor presented the colors, accompanied by
the Dixieland Band.
The assembled Nobles, led by Potentate-Elect Maurice Camerlynck recited the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance.
Noble Jacque Mote, accompanied by the Dixieland Band,
led us in singing the National Anthem.
According to a motion passed at the April, 2013, meeting,
the Minutes were not read.
One visitor, from Za-Ga-Zig Temple in Des Moines, IA was
registered.
Recorder Mike Wheeler reported that there were no Petitions for Creation, no Petitions for Restoration, and none for Affiliation. Fifteen petitions for demit and no Petitions for Remission were read as a matter of record.
Treasurer Nick Baldi gave the Treasurer’s Report. We are
still solvent and able to pay bills. The restaurant showed a loss
for the year, but it was slightly less than 2012. The 2013 Circus
revenue was higher than last year, but final expenses are not all
in.
Marshal-Elect Jim Kerns presented a check for $2,000.00,
representing our proceeds for helping at the Thanksgiving Run,
to the fund for upgrading our Sound System.
Illustrious Sir John Hay, P.P., presented a check in honor of
Sharon Elam who is reported to be retiring from her position in
the Temple Business Office.
Illustrious Sir Wayne Spencer presented a check from the
Divan Ladies to the General Fund and the Cornerstone Fund, in
Memory of First Lady Lorraine Spencer.
The 2013 Potentates Aides presented a donation to the General Fund in Memory of First Lady Lorraine Spencer.
The Fez Head Shrine Club, formed by the Nobles who have
been providing his services, will receive its charter at the next
meeting.
Brothers,
Potentate-Elect Maurice Camerlynck was introduced and
took the podium. He introduced his appointments to the 2014
Divan as follows:
1st Ceremonial Master Jeff Quibell
2nd Ceremonial Master Butch Pugh
Marshal Jim Kerns
Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham
Outer Guard Jerry Grimes
Director Jim Waggoner, Sr.
Chaplain Loyd Gentry
The entire Divan assembled for Installation. Illustrious Sir
Paul Black, P.P., served as Installing Officer and Illustrious Sir
Don Price served as Installing Marshal. The 2014 Divan was
then presented with their Jewels of Office and our new Potentate
was fitted with a new fez.
Illustrious Sir Maurice Camerlynck spoke very briefly.
Illustrious Sir John Hay, P.P., rose and stated that the Potentate’s Jewel of Office must be removed from Illustrious Sir
Wayne Spencer, P.P. Illustrious Sir Paul Black politely stated
that “It’s already done.”
Illustrious Sir Wayne then spoke thanking the 2013 Divan
for their service and support. He also expressed appreciation
for the support of the Nobility, and thanked the Nobility for the
opportunity to serve. Then, he paraphrased President John F.
Kennedy, saying “Ask not what your Shrine can do for you, ask
what you can do for your Shrine.”
Illustrious Sir Maurice then spoke at greater length, presenting the following appointees with fezzes.
Marshal Jim Kerns
Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham
Chief Aide Ron Knold
A senior Noble was heard to remark that “Debbie will make
a good Chief Aide.”
The 2013 Aides presented a lifetime membership to Illustrious Sir Wayne Spencer, P.P.
Chief Rabban Kirby reminded us of the Officers’ Seminar
Here are the directions to sign in to Shriner’s Village. This is a
site designed for Shriner’s, by the Imperial Shrine and is about
EVERYTHING Shrine! Here you will be able to order Temple supplies,
hear the Imperial Sir and his Lady’s message, watch videos, stay
abreast of the latest news and events and keep current of all
Hospital happenings. It truly is a tremendous site for all Shriner’s.
Log on today and enjoy!
I have also included how to become a virtual mentor. This is a
program whereby you can get information about people interested
in Masonry or becoming a Shriner in your area. You DO NOT teach
them over the internet. You will receive their contact information
and you can call them. Interested candidates will be paired by
location and interests. Make yourself accessible to mentoring
prospective Nobles by signing up at Shriner’s Village. Remember, at
Ararat Temple, when you top line sign 2 candidates in one year your
Temple dues are paid! Sign up today!
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on Saturday, January 11.
Bingo Chairman Buck Johnson said that Bingo attendance
has been down, but he still needs workers. The Bingo crew presented a check for $3,000 to the General Fund, marking the first
month of this year when their goal was not met. For the month of
December, the players donated $633.00.
Hospital Committeeman Bert Torrey told us that the Hospital
Committee is still in need of Hospital Van drivers. We have more
Green Passes from Southwest Airlines. Ararat used about $27,000
worth of those tickets, transporting 145 kids to distant hospitals
and spent about $17,000 for other air fare. Our van traveled about
32,000 miles, using over 2,000 gallons of gasoline.
Membership Chairman Rod McGrath told us that our Ladies are taking charge of the Kids Room, which will allow us to
again offer child care during Temple events. Our first Ceremonial will be on March 15, at Ararat. Harry S. Truman Lodge meets
on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Temple. And last,
but certainly not least, the famous “1-in-3” pin is coming back!
Every Noble who recruits one new member in three years will
receive one of these pins, which means that, if every Noble wins
one, our membership will grow by over 2,000 Nobles.
Parade Chairman Don Pittier told us that there will be no
parades in January, February, March or April. Our first parade
will be in Richmond and Missouri City in May. If you plan to
operate your vehicle in a parade this year, you should get your
parade sicker from the office now.
New Office hours will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm this year.
We have Bingo games every Thursday Night, and we need
help!
There will be a Hillbilly get-together on February 15 at the
Jackson County Shrine Club. Bring food or an antique auction
item.
Noble Jack Everly won the 50-50 drawing, and donated the
winnings to the 2014 Bass Tournament.
High Priest & Prophet Randy Berry gave the benediction
and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
How to log in to Shriner’s Village
go to www.shrinersvillage.com
1.Select your Temple Name
2.Enter your Member Number
3.Enter your Last Name
4.Enjoy your visit looking at all the content!
How to Sign up to be a Virtual Mentor
1.Log in to Shriner’s village
2.Select Membership from Top Menu Bar
3.Select Virtual Mentor Program from the left navigation bar
4.Read the Information then click “ Sign Up Now”
5.Verify and fill out the screens and press Submit
6.Receive email welcome message from the Imperial Potentate
FEBRUARY 2014
feb/march EVENT CALENDAR
Show pride in your legacy.
Membership starts here.
For many men, being a Shriner is a family tradition. From
one generation to the next, Shriners have enjoyed a
unique brotherhood and shared in an important mission.
Phase 1 – New Members
February 2............................................................................ Super Bowl Party
February 12............................................................................ Temple Meeting
February 15...............Hillbilly Degree & Family Reunion (Jackson Cnty SC)
February 22........................................................Margarita Ville (Patrol Party)
March 1 ...................................................................... Provost Chili Cook-Off
March 12 ............................................................................... Temple Meeting
March 8 & 9 ............................................ Ararat Shrine Bowling Tournament
March 15............................................................................ Spring Ceremonial
March 22...................................................................................Invictus Fights
March 26-29 . Shrine Director’s Assoc. Convention (Charleston, S.C.)
March 29............................................................... Denim & Diamonds Dance
Shriners International will provide new members of the
fraternity with complimentary Legacy Program pins if
they meet the following criteria:
The Shriners Legacy Program is a way to show your pride
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BINGO ASSIGNMENTS
The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist in helping the Bingo
Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of February, March and April 2014.
Please report to Buck Johnson in Bennett Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled night. Directors or
Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, please contact the Temple Director, Jim Waggoner, Sr.
at 816/520-9344 so that he can find a replacement for your unit or club.
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March 6.......................................... Pipes & Drums
March 13.......................................... Oriental Band
March 20...................................... Potentates Aides
March 27........................................................Yoshi
April 3............................................... Ambassadors
April 10.......... Asst. Directors of Uniformed Units
April 17......................................................... Patrol
April 24..........................................................Yoshi
The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist
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May 13 – Liberty
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June 3 – Mini Indy’s
June 10 – Northland
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June 17– Mini Model T’s
July 1–Motor Corps
July 8 – Cass County
Shrine Club
July 15 –Divan
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Thank you to the following Nobles and Ladies for
purchasing Circus Dad & Mom Pins…
Remember, without your participation we would not have been able to send “Children of all Ages”
to the Circus, who otherwise would have been unable to attend.
Circus Dad & Mom
Brian V. Ashmore
Michael A. Aulgur
Nick A. Baldi
C. Gary Blankenship
Jack D. Bohne
Paul W. Brewer
William J. Carboneau
Marvin A. Cleveland
Samuel L. Coen
Russell W. Cooksey
Waco E. Dohn
Michael B. Farris II
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Anthony J. Fellers
Richard M. Floyd P.P.
James A. Gargotta
William N. Gray, Jr.
Steven J. Hanchette
Jared Hargrave
Harold H. Higginbotham, Jr.
Vernon L. Hilliard
Patrick J. Hoesly
David A. Hutton
David Johnson, Jr.
Jimmie R. Jones
Alvin W. Kallenberger
Benjamin C. Kenney P.P.
Clarence C. Kirby, Jr.
Jerry B. McClary
Henry L. McDaniel, Jr.
Richard W. Miller
Francis L. Mordecai
Graham C. Myers, Jr.
Charles M. Owens
Dwight Pugh
Jeffrey Quibell
Clayton Riley
William E. Rust
Wayne H. Spencer P.P.
Bill Spotts
Bert L. Torrey
James H. Vaughan
William R. Warren, Sr.
Michael C. Whiteside
Dennis W. Williams
Circus Dad
Randy C. Berry
Jerry C. Grimes
Lewis E. Kitson
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Cooper Lodge #36 & Boonslick
Shrine Club
BY ROY CARY & SAM THOMPSON
C
ooper Lodge #36 in Boonville donated $3,000 back to the community from the Chili Fundraiser that was held in October. Proceeds from the fundraiser were used to send 46 fruit baskets to widows and homebound members. The baskets were taken to Boonville, Columbia,
St. Clair and Richmond, Missouri. Brother Gary Whitehurse, Fundraiser Chairman and William
Todd Hill were thankful that Lodge members and the Community supported this fundraiser.
Gift certificates for food and paper products only were purchased from Snoddy’s Market,
Jennings Premium Meats and C & R Markets. A $900 certificate was given to Harvest House and
to the Agency on Aging, and $300 to other families in need. Ginger Wenger thanked the Lodge
and stated that 60 certificates would help a number of families. All together the fundraiser helped
104 families in the area.
The Boonslick Shrine Club donated toys brought to their annual Christmas Dinner for Harvest House and 50 other families with children. Shrine President Morris Carter and Noble Lonnie
Tucker agreed that this is one of the best things we do. Locally, 150 families had a little better
Christmas this year.
Pictured are Gary Whitehurse-Chair; Todd Hill-Lodge Master; Ginger Wenger-HDC; Roy Cary,
Duwayne Rahmer, Lodge and Shrine members, and members of local charities receiving donations.
Thank you to the following
people who prepared the fruit
baskets: L to R: Curtis Carter,
Emily Oerly, John Holtzclaw,
Sara Oerly, Allen Roettgen,
Dwight Friedrich, Amber
Oerly, Amanda Fredrich, Larry
Oerly, Becky Cary, Duwaune
Rahmer, Jacob Rahmer, John
Cary, Janice Cary. Not pictured: Gary Whitehurse, Morris
Carter and Roy Carter.
Jim Harris Reminds Us:
What Goes
Down
Can Go
Further
Down
For a long time, I’ve borrowed
from Newton’s law of gravity:
“What Goes Up Must Come
Down.” Well, gold and silver
markets have edged down,
So here’s a fair question:
How far will it go down?
The gravity of the situation is:
Now may be the time to sell!
I give free appraisals and
I’m always happy to talk
UP and DOWN.
Before you sell,
give me a yell…
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he second meeting in November was packing day. We packed articles for 6 hospitals and the
Ararat Telemedicine Room.
The Ararat Needle Guild would like to thank everyone who has given a donation this
past year. No matter how small a donation is, it helps us to do what we do. Donations help us
with the purchases we have to make including; thread, needles, scissors, elastic, buttons, patterns,
special fabrics, etc., as well as having the quilts quilted.
We still need your old, washed panty hose for use in stuffing Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.
Please bring them to the temple office.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (except July, Aug. & Dec.) from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium. We would like to see you at a meeting in 2014.
Ararat Shrine Bowlers
BY DON PERRY
fter week 17 it is a close race with Sherry’s Posse in first place, Bubba’s Boys in second
place, and Jerry’s Team in third place.
High Series Scratch- Male: Donald Perry with 760 – Female: Bonnie Brim with 600.
High Game Scratch- Male: Justin Dryer with 279 – Female: Sherry Perry with 234.
Mark your calendar for March 8th & 9th, for the Ararat Shrine Bowling Tournament. For
more information contact Ralph Smith via email at [email protected].
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BY RON ELLING, SCRIBE
he Lafayette County Shrine Club met
Thursday, January 10, at the Victorian
Peddler in Lexington for the regular meal
and meeting. The meal consisted of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salad, green beans, and
peach cobbler. President Tim Rechterman welcomed Ambassador Curt Karnes and his Lady
Susan along with 13 others in attendance.
W.N. Gray read the minutes from the December meeting. Everyone enjoyed the festivities from the Christmas meeting.
Bernie Miller gave the Treasurer’s Report.
Both reports were approved by the membership. The 2013 year-end financial report has
been turned in to Ararat.
It was reported that the Shriners had won
the United Airlines Mileage for SHC Kids.
This will provide plane tickets for children that
need to be transported to hospitals around the
country for treatment.
Nobles and their Ladies in distress included Bill and Virgie Stratton and Clinton and
Morine Lieneke.
Ambassador Karnes announced upcoming
January and February dates at Ararat Shrine.
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BY DOUG JONES, SCRIBE
he New Year is off and running already. There are a few changes coming up for the Shrine.
This year we will have three Ceremonials. The first is March 15th, the second will be in
Warsaw, MO on June 6th-7th and the last one will be Oct 11th. We will need help on all
three.
The Director’s Staff had to cancel its Awards Dinner in December because of the weather.
We have rescheduled the dinner to Feb 1st. The dress is semi-formal. Let Jerry know if you plan
to attend.
Jeff Quibell is our Liaison this year. See you at our meetings! Did you know Possum speaks
in tongues? Attend our meetings and find out.
SDA is approaching fast. The Convention is March 26-29th in Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston). We hope to have a large turnout. We have a choice of 5 hotels we can stay in. We would
like everyone to stay in the same hotel, so let us know if you wish to attend. We need to make our
reservations soon. You can go to SDA.com and see the hotels and how to make your reservations.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming. We go to Leavenworth for the parade. Bring your Lady and have
a fun day in Leavenworth, KS.
Mini Model T’s
BY STEVEN HARGRAVE, SCRIBE
t is hard to believe that we are already in the second month of the New Year. The new officers of
the unit have been sworn into their respective offices and they are ready to take the unit into this
year with renewed vigor. It is nice to have some of the names we have grown to trust and new
names in the offices of the unit. Everyone is looking forward to direction that our new Board of
Directors will take us.
If you were a member of the unit in years past, or are a new member of Ararat Shrine, come
by and see what is going on with the unit. Shriners are always welcome to the unit, and we would
like to be reacquainted with old friends. We still have Mini T’s to be driven and fun to be had at
parades and picnics.You can find President Scott Willi’s and Director Jared Hargrave’s phone numbers in the Ararat Calendar of Events Book.
Two things to remember about the rapidly approaching months, the annual onion sales and the
start of the parade season. The onion sales help us raise money for the unit and the parade season
starts our season of raising awareness to our charity and our membership. We all hope to see you
soon.
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www.araratshrine.com Leawood Shrine
Club
BY RW THOMPSON, PRESIDENT
(816-452-7281)
O
ur next Club meeting is at 11:30 a.m.
on the second Saturday, February 8,
2014. Our meetings are held at the
Pegah’s Family Restaurant; 11005 Johnson Dr.;
Shawnee, KS starting at 11:30 a.m. Breakfasts
or Luncheons are ordered from the menu and
served during the meeting. Menu offerings are
varied and ample.
MEMBERSHIP: Our year-end roster includes 36 men and 33 ladies. Four of the five
Ararat members (80%) have paid their 2014
dues @ $10. Seven of the 30 Abdallah members (23%) have paid their 2014 dues. All Ararat and Abdallah Shriners are invited to join our
club. Shrine Ladies and Widows may join the
club without paying dues.
APPRECIATION: There were 21 of us at
the Gaslight Grill to celebrate my Lady Lou’s
90th belated surprise Birthday Party on December 28th. Everybody enjoyed the music
and the food was excellent. Thank you one and
all for making her day. (She was clueless.)
We are making plans for a year of club activity for 2014. Join in at our regular meetings
and participate.
Please let me know your questions or concerns. Plan to attend our regular meeting, introduce yourself and your lady.
Thank you for reading our submission.
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Jimmie & Eleanor Jones
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Happy Birthday from the Divan and Nobility of Ararat Shrine
Birthday.......................................NAME
01 Feb.............. HARRY WOOLDRIDGE
01 Feb................. BOBBIE MCDONALD
01 Feb................RICHARD ROBINSON
01 Feb....... CHESTER HAROLD PRICE
01 Feb....................GEORGE FARROW
01 Feb............... CURTIS RAY KARNES
01 Feb...................... ALLEN GOODWIN
01 Feb............... WILLIAM BALLENGER
02 Feb........................ CHUCK ZUVERS
02 Feb........................MATTHEW MUTZ
02 Feb......................... DAVID WAYMAN
02 Feb.................. ROBERT KARBINAS
02 Feb................... DONALD QUARLES
02 Feb................. STANLEY ANDREWS
02 Feb............................. JOHN STONE
03 Feb............. LAWRENCE GRESHAM
03 Feb.......................... LLOYD MARTIN
03 Feb.......................... LOWELL DAVIS
03 Feb....................JOSEPH WILLIAMS
03 Feb....................... JESSE WM PAGE
03 Feb.............................. RON HINKLE
03 Feb.......................HUBERT BUTLER
03 Feb....................... LONNIE TUCKER
04 Feb................... JAMES LAWRENCE
04 Feb.............................. LLOYD LYON
04 Feb....................JACK GREENWELL
04 Feb...................... TEDDY CARLTON
04 Feb................................. KYLE LAKE
04 Feb..................... RALPH LARRISON
04 Feb.............................NEIL KOHLER
05 Feb.................... NORMAN PATRICK
05 Feb................ CLARENCE LAWSON
05 Feb................... MAYNARD REEVES
05 Feb.............QUENTIN BOURKLAND
05 Feb.................FORREST TOWNLEY
05 Feb...................... JOSEPH MAUZEY
05 Feb.......................... DWIGHT DIEHL
05 Feb........................ JASON MURPHY
05 Feb.................GRANT WALLANDER
06 Feb....................... BRUCE MCKEON
06 Feb.......... MAURICE CAMERLYNCK
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06 Feb...................DONALD THOMSEN
06 Feb...................................LEE PAGE
06 Feb...................NORMAN BOWMAN
06 Feb.......................... WILLIAM DAVIS
06 Feb.................. ROBERT KOLOSICK
06 Feb..............................JOSE REYES
06 Feb....................... ROBERT WREDE
06 Feb.......................J D SCHLOBOHM
07 Feb........................ CHARLES BAILE
07 Feb....................... DONALD COMBS
07 Feb.....................BENJAMIN KROPF
07 Feb......................BRUCE JACKSON
07 Feb.........................DAVID TOPPING
07 Feb...................STEVEN GERCONE
08 Feb......................ROBERT SPENCE
08 Feb................... MATTHEW LARSEN
08 Feb......................... PAUL FAUCHER
08 Feb...................... KENNITH MILTON
08 Feb...................... WILLIAM CASADA
08 Feb........................ JOHN MADGETT
08 Feb........................ FRED HARLE PP
08 Feb.................... LANDON SCHMIDT
08 Feb...........................LOYD GENTRY
09 Feb.................GEORGE CAMPBELL
09 Feb.............. VENTON GOODNIGHT
09 Feb............................WILLIAM HALL
09 Feb....................... CHARLES ALLEN
09 Feb....................SHAUN ROBINSON
09 Feb..................... MICHAEL INGRAM
10 Feb..................... ELDRIDGE CAPLE
10 Feb............................ROY WASHAM
10 Feb...........................FRED NELSON
10 Feb............................. GLENN HUFF
10 Feb...........................PAUL KIDWELL
11 Feb....................ROBERT COLEMAN
11 Feb.CHARLES WILLIAM WACKERLY
11 Feb........................CHARLES TETER
11 Feb..............................FRED BUNCH
11 Feb...................WILLIAM STRATTON
11 Feb................... JEFFERY ROBERTS
11 Feb............................ JAMES BURKS
12 Feb.......................... JOHN WATSON
12 Feb..................... JAMES THOMSON
12 Feb................... CHARLES GREENE
13 Feb..................GEORGE MARSDEN
13 Feb.......................... RANDY DOANE
13 Feb............................. BENNY HOKE
13 Feb.................OSCAR BARKHURST
13 Feb....................... MICHAEL GRAFF
13 Feb....................... WILLIAM PIERCE
13 Feb.....................STEVEN BITTIKER
13 Feb.CHRISTOPHER BUTTERFIELD
13 Feb....................... BRYAN BALDWIN
13 Feb................... RICHARD HODGES
13 Feb......................JOHNNY WATERS
13 Feb....................KEITH STONEKING
13 Feb.....................BERNARD MILLER
14 Feb................BLANTON HAMMOND
14 Feb................ DONALD ANDERSON
15 Feb....................RICHARD HANNER
15 Feb....................HARRY MARSHALL
15 Feb.................. ROBERT C TURNER
15 Feb....................... MELVIN SNYDER
15 Feb...................JAMES GUILLAUME
16 Feb....................NORMAN RECHLIN
16 Feb...................SCOTT MCCOLLUM
16 Feb......................... BRAD BUNNELL
16 Feb.............................. JOHN WHITE
17 Feb..................BENJAMIN CORDER
17 Feb..............................PHILIP RILEY
17 Feb.......................BRUCE COHOON
17 Feb..................... THOMAS PERDEE
18 Feb........................ WILLIAM TOOPS
18 Feb..................... DAVID WIEDEMAN
18 Feb............. PHILLIP STEPHENSON
18 Feb.................. EARL RICHARDSON
18 Feb........................... PAUL MURPHY
18 Feb................ LESTER PATTERSON
18 Feb...................... MELVIN CASTEEL
19 Feb.................................VAN WHITE
19 Feb........................ BRADLEY DAVIS
19 Feb................. OLIVER SCRIVENER
19 Feb...........................ROBERT CASS
19 Feb.......................FRANK HERRING
19 Feb..................... DON WOODWARD
19 Feb........................ LONNIE MARTIN
20 Feb...................CHARLES EDDY PP
20 Feb.......................... CARL IRELAND
20 Feb........... A. OVERTON DURRETT
20 Feb......................... TOMMY RYMER
20 Feb.......................CHARLES WHITE
20 Feb.............................MARK OLSEN
20 Feb..................... JOHN BRESSMAN
20 Feb....................GEORGE NEWTON
20 Feb....................... CLARENCE BIRK
20 Feb.................. DAVID HUTCHESON
21 Feb........ROBERT EMMET BARKER
21 Feb................CHARLES MCMULLIN
21 Feb......................RICHARD DUTOIT
21 Feb............................ JAMES OWEN
21 Feb....................RICHARD HUGHES
21 Feb................. RICHARD MCCRERY
21 Feb........................ JOHN NORBERT
21 Feb...........................ROLF SNYDER
21 Feb........................HAROLD GREEN
22 Feb................SHANNON FREEMAN
22 Feb........................... DAVID LEIGHR
22 Feb................ RAYMOND POULSEN
22 Feb........................ GAREY REEVES
22 Feb.....................GEORGE FAIRFAX
22 Feb......................WILLIAM DEMENT
22 Feb.............................. RON MILLER
23 Feb..............................WAYNE KING
23 Feb........................WILLIAM RAGAN
23 Feb.....................BERNIE SIMMONS
23 Feb...................... JAMES WILLIAMS
23 Feb.................CHARLES BEDFORD
23 Feb.............. BARRY BAUSENBACH
23 Feb.................. CRAIG FREERKSEN
23 Feb....................... EDWIN TRAINOR
23 Feb............ BOBBY GENE WARDEN
24 Feb...........DOUGLAS SHOEMAKER
24 Feb....................... OLIVER MCAFEE
24 Feb..................... ROBERT REAGAN
24 Feb..................... JEROLD SHAPIRO
24 Feb................ DOUGLAS ROTHGEB
24 Feb.......................... TOM WADDELL
24 Feb.........................REIGGE CROSE
24 Feb...................HAROLD MCKINNIE
25 Feb........................RICHARD SMITH
25 Feb..................... MICHAEL HOLLAN
25 Feb...................RICHARD GIBBONS
25 Feb................... LAWRENCE TITTLE
25 Feb................... JAMES LOTSPEICH
25 Feb........................... NATHAN CARY
25 Feb............ ROBERT CAIN TURNER
26 Feb.....................JEROME NERMAN
26 Feb....................... ROGER POWELL
26 Feb..............................BILL SPOTTS
27 Feb......................WILLIAM SEIBOLT
27 Feb............................JESSE BAGBY
27 Feb.....................THOMAS WALDEN
27 Feb...................... RICHARD STRAW
27 Feb............................. MELVIN HALL
27 Feb............................JAMES GASAL
27 Feb............CHESTER ALUMBAUGH
27 Feb........CHRISTOPHER CREASON
27 Feb................................ JOHN SAUL
27 Feb........................... JAMES STONE
27 Feb........................WILLIAM MILLER
28 Feb...................... JAMES JACKSON
28 Feb.....................RAYMOND RUARK
28 Feb..................MICHAEL WHEELER
28 Feb..................GEORGE QUEENER
28 Feb.......................MARCUS MAGEE
29 Feb..........................TOMMY BEARD
29 Feb......................... LARRY FOSTER
FEBRUARY 2014
Ladies Oriental Shrine of
North America
Tarrara Court# 83 Independence, Missouri
By Jackie Burke
Butterfly Hugs and Chocolate Kisses
W
ord of the month is B-E-G-I-N-N-I-N-G-S. With the New Year beginnings seems like the appropriate word. This is the beginning of a new
year, beginning of a new day. What you do today is important because
you
are
exchanging
a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes this day will
Lady LaDonna
be gone forever. In its place is something that you have left behind. Let it be
Seger,
High Priestess something good. With the new year we can work for the children and ensure our
Hospitals can leave some great, good things behind.
In December 2013 three Tarrara Court Ladies were fortunate to have toured
the construction site of the new Shrine Hospital in St. Louis. What a great feeling of pride to
see the progress of the
new hospital and to
meet the construction
team. These workers
have ownership in
this project because
of knowing the children who will be receiving service there.
What pride each of us
can take in knowing
we are helping make
the new hospital a reality, and being able
to provide first class
medical care to the
Shriners Hospital for
Children.
Thank you to these ladies for taking the time to visit the St. Louis Hospital construction site.
Jan Hiebert, Grand High Priestess -PHP from Wichita, KS.
LaDonna Seger, High Priestess
Sandy Jackson, Princess
Laurie Brewer, Treasurer
2 Nilah Court Ladies from St. Louis, MO.
This year Ararat Shrine Center and Tarrara Court have upcoming Events,
like the Second Chance Prom featured below. This is a great way to meet new
friends and have lots of FUN. So keep your eyes open for posters, flyers,
check the Ararat Shrine News and the Morning Buzz. Or just pick up the
phone and call and invite or pass on the information on the event you just
found out about. You may be surprised the person you call
may have great news for you, or you just made their day
by just hearing your voice.
HOLD DATE - (Saturday, April 5, 2014)
SECOND CHANCE PROM
Questions contact: Skinny Mini Dance Leader: Jan Hess - 816-254-3740
Did you know???
Smile, while talking on the phone.
Trust me it shows!
“If you are handed it, you can handle it.”
www.araratshrine.com Blue Springs Shrine Club
BY JAMES GARGOTTA, SCRIBE
A
fter a great 2013 our new President, Noble Phil Meisenheimer and the other officers have already started
planning some wonderful outings for BSSC in 2014.
We are planning a Hockey
Game, Picnic, Ladies Night Out and our Annual Christmas Party. I’m sure there will be more. Of course we will
be supporting our Shrine through our various fundraisers and
direct support contributions.
We want to extend our congratulations to Noble Bud
Higginbotham and Lady Carol, for his appointment to the Divan. Noble Bud was our Ambassador for several years. He
and Lady Carol were a great addition to our club, attending
every meeting and participating in many of our outings.
Of course they are still welcome to join us anytime in President, Noble Phil & First
the future. Noble Bud is being replaced by Noble Jim Lind- Lady Brandy Meisenheimer along
ley. We want to welcome him to our club and know he will be with their children Taylor (15) and
a great addition. Ava (7). The BSSC meets the fourth Monday of the month. Social time starts at 6:30 pm and the meeting and dinner begins at 7:00 pm. The location is the Blue
Springs American Legion Post #499 on 7 Hwy in the Lantern Room. If you would like to attend
call Lady Gail or I at 816-228-2401. “See You There!”
O
ur January meeting was held at
the Temple on Monday, January
6th with all officers and several
BY DICK LEWIS, SCRIBE
members in attendance. We were honored to have Noble Keith Duffey from the Jackson County Shrine Club with us, who requested
our help in scheduling an Antique and Classic Car Show this year. Following a brief discussion we
assured him that we would give him our support for such an event.
We regret that our annual Christmas Party which was to be held on Saturday, December 21st
had to be cancelled due to the weather, and we look forward to this party again in December 2014.
Our January dinner social was held on Monday, January 13th at Ernie’s Steak House in Sugar
Creek with 30 members, ladies and guests attending. We were honored to have Lady Winnie Reese
with us and hope she will join us again at our next social.
Our Past Director Noble Mike Aulgur was presented with a plaque during our January meeting thanking him for a most successful year serving us as Director in 2013. He thanked us and
recognized ten of our members who attended every Shrine meeting during 2013. Noble Mike
served us in an outstanding manor during last year and will be long remembered for his outstanding leadership.
During our November Shrine meeting our Unit donated a check for $1,000.00 to the General
Fund of our Temple.
We thank all those members, relatives and friends, Divan members and other unit members
who assisted us in driving cars through the recent car auction at Bartle Hall. We thank our Past Director Noble Gary Seger who for many years now has worked closely with the auction company in
making this another successful auction. We also thank our Past Director Noble Mick Owens, Lady
Jan, our Past Potentate, Past Director Ills. Sir Noble Don Price and Lady Opal for all the food,
sandwiches and refreshments prepared for the drivers during this 3 day auction.
We were saddened to report that we lost two of our former members in November. Noble Tom
Burke passed away on November 19th. Masonic services were held at the Temple on November
24th. Our condolences are extended to Lady Jackie and family. Also our former Past Director and
charter member, Noble Jr. Moon passed away on Thursday, November 14th, with services held on
Tuesday, November 19th. Our condolences are extended to Lady June and family. Many of our
older members remember the enjoyable swim parties always held at their home on July 4th, following the Sugar Creek parade. Noble Jr. drove 3 beautiful cars during his membership. A 1956
Ford Thunderbird Convertible, 1935 Ford Coupe and a 1940 Ford Coupe. He was also part of the
crew that helped restore the old 1940 Chevrolet party truck we enjoyed for several years.
Our get well list includes Noble Jim McAfoose who is still under doctor’s care, Nobles Jerry
Hess and Woody Woodward who both had back surgeries in late December. We wish them all good
health.
We welcome our new Director, Noble Craig Barham who was appointed Director by Illus.
Sir Maurice Camerlynck Jr. to serve our Unit in 2014. Noble Craig is the son of our deceased Past
Director Noble Don Barham and Lady Margaret. He and Lady Susie reside in Blue Springs. We
look forward to an enjoyable and successful year under his leadership.
Ole Cars
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FEBRUARY 2014
Enter the 3rd Annual Shriners
International Personal
Essay Contest
Shriners believe in fun, fellowship and philanthropy. For this year’s essay contest, we want to focus on the fellowship and brotherhood you have experienced during your time as a Shriner.
Shriners are brought together by shared values and interests, whether it’s a
love of motorcycles, playing music in a band, planning a circus or volunteering at a hospital. Over time, this camaraderie often grows into deeper longlasting friendships that last a lifetime. Shriners love to get together and have
fun, but they also stand by each other during times of struggle, providing comfort and support.
The people that you surround yourself with shape who you are as a person. As
a Shriner, your life has been influenced by some of the great men that make
up our organization. We hope that you share your story of friendship, brotherhood and fellowship with us and, in doing so, remind yourself and others how
great it is to be Shriner.
What should I write about?
*Please note: Your essay does not have to answer one of these questions.
These are just writing prompts to inspire you.
Have you had an experience as a Shriner that exemplifies the true meaning
of fellowship & brotherhood?
Do you and your Shriner friends have a special tradition that you take part
in?
Are you part of a tight group of friends that met through the Shriners?
Did your fellow nobles go out of their way to help you or someone else in a
time of need?
Are you part of a unit that shares a special bond or connection?
Did you meet your best friend through the Shriners?
How will the winners be recognized? The top three winning essays will be
printed in the new quarterly fraternal publication. The winners will also receive
plaques, pins and Amazon.com gift cards.
How do I submit an essay? Essays must be submitted to shrinepr@shrinenet.
org by February 28, 2014. To view the entry form and a complete list of rules
and guidelines go to Shrinersvillage.com. Please call 813-281-8162 with questions.
*Please note: only Shriners with current membership may enter this contest.
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Easy ways to pay your 2014 dues!
Y
our 2014 Ararat Shrine Dues notices have been sent. They were due January 1st. But this
year, there are several ways to pay for your convenience. The Temple has been hard at work
so that you can take and make it easy to enjoy being a Shriner.
1. You can always mail a check back in with your notice.
2. You can go to www.AraratShrine.com and pay via PayPal. PayPal is now offering a
6 months same as cash option for your convenience.
3. You may call our friendly office staff with a debit or credit card.
4. You may make installment payments, to the office, and when you’ve paid in full, you’ll
receive your dues card.
5. You may come by the office and pay directly with one of our happy office staff.
We appreciate your continued support of our Fraternity and Shriners Hospital for Children.
Regular stated Temple meetings are always the 2nd Wednesday of every month, beginning at 7:30
pm. Your attendance is greatly appreciated. We serve a buffet prior to every meeting or you may
dine from the Ararat Club menu.
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Our Illustrious Potentate Maurice Camerlynck has decreed that a caravan shall be formed at
the Temple for the purpose of elevating certain faithful Nomads to the brotherhood of the
Ancient Arabic Order
of the Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. Each
Noble of Ararat
Shrine is urged to bring a Nomad for this class and
to join this Caravan and witness these faithful Nomads as they cross the Hot Sands of the Desert on
our traditional visit to the sacred city of
MECCA.
Attest:
Mike Wheeler, Recorder
Aleikum Es Selamu
Maurice Camerlynck, Potentate
ARARAT 2014 SPRING CEREMONIAL
One Day Only
Saturday, March 15, 2014
NOBLES, come join us for an entirely
modernized Ceremonial!
This is an event that is not to be missed!
Candidates, their Ladies & Top-Line Signers to
arrive in the Ararat Lobby at 11am.
Restaurant opens for the Nobility at noon.
Ararat Shrine Nobles and their guests to arrive in
Bennett Auditorium at 3pm for
Public Ceremonial & Arch Production
Pub Crawl and Dancing the Night Away
begins at 5pm
ATTENTION
NOBLES!!!
All Candidate Petitions and accompanying fees must be turned in to the Business Office by 7pm on
March 12, 2014. NO LAST MINUTE PETITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!! Remember, dues and initiation
fees are a total of $300 and include an embroidered Fez and Shriner’s Gift Pcck for the New Noble.