2009 Sphinx Booster - Sphinx Shrine Temple

July ‐ Sept 2009
Sphinx
Booster
THE BIG GUY ARRIVES !
First Lady, Dawn and former First Lady, Linda Pahl, stand
next to the "Editorial Without Words" statue that they
helped carry into the Shrine Center! Potentate Dick Cassada
and Lady Dawn drove the 9‐foot statue in his pickup truck
back to CT from down South and delivered it to Sphinx
Shrine on Saturday, June 27th.
First Lady Linda helped kick off this Divan Ladies project in
her year (2007), and with the help of First Lady Alty Frink
last year, Lady Dawn is looking to bring the project to completion
within the year!
Be sure to be at Sphinx Shrine on Saturday, July 25th to see
the Grand Master of CT and his suite of officers commemorate
this statue being installed with a Cornerstone‐Laying
Ceremony!
This is a classic example of what we can all accomplish by
working hard toward a goal within Sphinx Shrine! The final
goal is in sight, and the Divan Ladies are asking that we all
get our donations in to help reach the $20,000 goal that will
not only enable the statue to be put in place, but to complete
the walkway with all the commemorative pavers!
Inside: News about your 2009 Sphinx Shrine!
Divan Directory..................................... 2
Pote's Message, Divan Ladies ............. 3
Unit and Club News.............................. 4
Thank you from grateful parent ........... 5
Odds 'N' Ends ....................................... 6
Special Message from new Noble ........ 6
MASA, Car Show................................... 7
Hanover Maple Sugar Bowl.................. 8
Sphinx Events ....................................... 9
Sphinx Reception, NESA ....................... 10
The “Sphinx Booster” is the magazine of Sphinx Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S.
"Fez"tival of Trees ............................... 10
Donation Forms.................................... 11
Chaplain' Corner .................................. 12
Sign Up Slips ......................................... 13
Motor Patrol......................................... 13
Sphinx Advertisers................................ 14
Donations / Booster Supporters .......... 15
Black Camel List.................................... 15
Events Calendar.................................... 16
Our Theme for 2009
Kids in our
Hearts!
Feature:
New Noble gives his
heartfelt speech to
the Nobility... what Shrine
Hospitals have meant to
his family!
See Page 6

Sphinx Booster
Oasis of Newington, Desert of Connecticut
Charter #73 Sphinx
The stated meetings of Sphinx Shrine
are held on the third Wednesday of
each month except July and August.
Meeting time is 7:30 PM at the
Sphinx Shrine Center.
Recorder’s Office
Sphinx Shriners
3066 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 310157
Newington, CT 06131‐0157
Potentate
Richard A. Cassada (Dawn)
72 Lamplighter La.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666‐0890 / (cell) 860‐622‐9750
Email: sphinxpote09@aol.com
High Priest & Prophet
Jean P. Maheu (Diane)
PO Box 328
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 608‐2796
Email: maheujean@yahoo.com
Recorder
Lewis P. Bither (Nancy)
1516 East Main Street, #10
Meriden, CT 06450
Tel (203) 634‐3442, cell (203) 214‐1101
lewisbither@sbcglobal.net
Phone Numbers
Recorder’s 0ffice: (860) 666‐5449
Fax: (860) 666‐1774
Email: sphinx073@juno.com
Sphinx Shrine Website:
www.sphinxshrine.org
Shrine of North America Website:
www.shrinershq.org
Sphinx Shriners Divan
Chief Rabban
David W. McDonough (Heidi)
176 N. Anguilla Rd.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599‐9076
Email: mcdbigdaddy@comcast.net
Oriental Guide
Howard "Skip" Northrop (Donna Oakes)
81 Joy Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
203‐758‐9592
203‐525‐1078 (cell)
skipNorthrop@sbcglobal.net
1st Ceremonial Master
Charles R. Hammond (Donna)
2 Christmas Tree Hill Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
860‐693‐8676
crh55chevy@sbcglobal.net
Booster Editor / Photographer
Bruce Fairclough
860‐666‐3435
Fax: 860‐667‐0795
Email: brufair@yahoo.com
Deadline‐next Booster
October Issue:
Sept 14, 2009
Assistant Rabban
Raymond A Basley Jr (Kathy Los)
10 Knob Hill Rd.
So. Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 213‐1154
Email: raybasley@yahoo.com
Treasurer
George E. Lincoln (Jo‐Ann)
358 New Britain Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667‐1801
glincoln2@cox.net
2nd Ceremonial Master
Edward Schilke (Joanne)
125 Lake Ridge Hgts
Middletown, CT 06457
Tel (860) 346‐8353
specialed1942@yahoo.com
Director
Paul E. MacDonald (Lila)
Tel: (860) 828‐9968
macdonald.paul@comcast.net
Marshal
Alan Hanks (Nancy)
Tel: (860) 873‐8700
alhanks@comcast.net
Imperial Representative
William Logvin (Barbara)
Tel: (203) 537‐7642
Captain of the Guard
Daniel M. Luft (Tammy)
Tel: (203) 630‐9132
Temple Outer Guard
Michael J. Lemieux
Tel: (203) 238‐1580
Chaplain
Vernon K. Cleaves, PP (Patsy)
Tel: (203) 269‐0336
sphinx97@juno.com
Temple Attorney &
Parliamentarian
Morton N. Katz, Esq. (Shirley)
Tel: (860) 677‐6771 (Office)
"During inclement weather, when the Newington Schools are closed, so also the Sphinx Shrine Center will be closed
for that day. This includes Unit and Club activities. If the inclement weather occurs on a weekend, the Sphinx
Shrine Center voice mail will provide the proper information and info will be posted on WVIT Channel 30"
Note: Content printed based on best available information provided at the time of publication.
** Reservations for Monthly meetings and functions
We are being charged based on the number of dinners ordered. We order based on the number of reservations received.
Unfortunately, if you reserved and are a “no‐show” you may be billed the charge for the meal!
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Potentate's Message:
Hello Nobles,
There have been so many events that I have
wanted to share with my fraternal Dad (the person
who appointed me to the Divan) Robert Radar.
A long time friend, he will be missed very
much. Hopefully, he would have been pleased
by the results.
Well, half the year has gone by already. I cannot
believe how fast that happened. We have been
very busy at our Shrine with the top to bottom
cleaning by some of our members. All the carpets
have been shampooed; there was a lot of
mud taken out of them. Next, that same crew
painted the Sphinx Room, walls and trim. Painting went out into
the front hallway and it sure looks good. Next, all the exit light
fixtures have been replaced with the newer LED style. A special
thank you to David, Skip, Ron, Ed, Warren and Russ. It sure is
great when Nobles join in together to get a job done. In addition,
Tony made the Member’s Room rack for our flyers.
Next, the ‘Editorial without words’ will be on our property June
27th. First Lady Dawn is working hard to get it here and setup
for all to enjoy. So much so, she has enlisted me to drive to
Florida and pick up the ‘big guy’ and truck him home. Please
make your calendars for July 25. This is the date the Grand Master
and his Officers will come to our Temple and perform the
Corner Stone Ceremony on the site where the statue will stand.
This is a very interesting program and I hope you can make it.
After the ceremony, we have a 200 pound pig on the barbecue
for all to enjoy along with all the fixin’s. Cost will be $15 per
person. Yes, there will be Chicken for those who do not care for
pork. This is not a formal gathering so wear your cowboy outfits
with hats. Details in this issue of the Booster.
Potentate Dick Cassada
While you are reading this, your elected representatives
will be in San Antonio, TX making
many serious decisions regarding our Hospitals, a
possible change to our ceremonial ritual and
other items to come before the Nobility. We all
promise to vote with your interest in mind and
will use a business mind to make these decisions.
We had a terrific trip to the Boston Hospital for
Burn patients on April 4th. The Easter Candy
Hunt, although a little wet, was a huge success.
Sphinx Shriners was very well represented at all
the Memorial Day parades in May. Thanks to all
the Units and Clubs that participated. The Paper
Crusades are off and running and already, some
very good returns are coming in. The Arabian
Shrine Club has again set the bar high for others to catch. Come
on the rest of the Units and Clubs let’s beat them this year!
Last, at very short notice, David McDonough pulled off a deal
with Coleman Brothers for the Sphinx Shriners to be the sponsor
for the Carnival. It promises to prove a great fundraiser. Good
work David.
As we go to refreshment for July and August, everyone please
take good care and drive safely, if traveling. I look forward to
seeing you at our scheduled parades East Hampton Old Home
Days, NSA, MASA and Maple Sugar Bowl in the coming months.
Check inside this issue of the Booster for sign up information.
Yours in the Faith,
Dick Cassada,
Potentate/CEO
Update on the "Big Guy…"
Remember – Most Worshipful Grand Master, Arthur Carlstrom
and his Grand Officers will be doing the corner stone ceremony
for the foundation of our Editorial Without Words statue at 3:30
PM on Saturday, July 25th. The Family Barbecue (pig roast, etc.)
will be following the ceremony. Be sure to sign up with your family
and friends.
More still needs to done with landscaping, lighting and other
items so we’re still seeking donations. Your purchase of a paver,
paver and statuette or a contribution in any amount will help us
meet our goal of $20,000. Many thanks to all those who have
already ‘claimed their name’ or have committed their time, services
and product to getting our Big Guy in place at his new home.
PLEASE SEE PAGE 11 for Donation Form
Thanks to all,
Lady Dawn
Sphinx Shrine Carnival Sponsorship in Manchester
was a huge success. Preliminary figures show we
brought in over
$10,000 to the
Temple!
Divan (above)
and
Motor Patrol
(left) at
Manchester
carnival
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UNITS and CLUBS ‐ News
Directors Staff
Directors President Ed Pahl, Director
Paul MacDonald, the Potentate and First
Lady, along with a total of 37 Nobles and
ladies headed North on a charter bus to
Gloucester and Rockport, MA on June
6th, 2009.
For 2 hours, we were fed a delicious
combination of chowder, corn bread,
steamed corn‐on‐the‐cob, lobster, and fresh strawberry
shortcake. Our host, the owner of the Gloucester House,
told stories of the history of Gloucester, and saw to our
ravenous appetites.
Legion of Honor
Things are happening with the Sphinx Legion
of Honor. MWPGM Bill Greene has
stepped up to be the Quartermaster and
has done a terrific job of inventorying our
supplies. He is a wonderful addition to the Officers for 2009.
The Sphinx Legion of Honor marched in the Newington and the
Portland Memorial day parades and presented our Nations Flag
up front. The Temple Guard and the Funsters led the way by
carrying the Sphinx banner.
At the June meeting the Legion of Honor we will be processing
three new applications for membership. We invite all veterans
or active service members to attend our meetings on the Last
Monday of each month in the members room at the Sphinx
Temple. To be part of the Legion of Honor, members must be
honorably discharged veterans or active service members.
To present the colors at the Sphinx Shrine meetings or to carry
our flags in a parade or at Grand Masters day, members must
be in uniform. However, our members who are not in uniform,
can be identified by the green, yellow, and red ribbon around
their neck with the Legion of Honor Medallion.
The Legion of Honor intends to participate in the Installation
Banquet for 2010, hosted by the Sphinx Arabian Shrine Club.
YITF, Russ Linsley
After a trip up the road past
the gorgeous homes along the
coast, our group spent the
rest of the afternoon strolling
among the shops in the
picturesque seaport town of
Rockport.
Arabian Shrine Club
On May 30 th seventeen members of the Arabian Shrine Club donated
their time and effort to collect $1285.00 for the Paper Crusade
at the Wal‐Mart in Wallingford, CT. We were there from
8:00 am until 3:00 pm and it was a rewarding time to hear people
thank us for what we do while they donate money. Arabian will
be doing two more Paper Crusades at Wal‐Mart on July 18 th and
Sept 19 th . If anyone would like to join us on these dates you will
be more than welcomed. We are there from 8:00 am till 3:00 pm.
The eleventh annual Walk for Kids will be held at Platt High
School in Meriden on August 22, 2009. We will be at the track
from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with plenty of food and drink to refresh
you. For anyone interested in walking, there is a form in this
Booster or at the Sphinx Shrine office. Anyone donating $10.00 or
more will receive tickets for door prizes. A dinner and drawing
will be held at the Meriden Masonic Lodge, 112 E. Main Street,
Meriden, starting at 5:00 pm. Join us for a great time!
All money donated to the Walk for Kids goes to the Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
The second annual Installation Dinner will be held on January 23,
2010 with a snow date on January 24 th . The dinner will be held at
The Sphinx Shrine Temple in Newington. Other than the Divan
installation on January 9 th , this is the only other event in which
the Potentate will be installing unit and club officers. We are having
it in Newington because we feel the Shrine Center should be
used more, and to make it more convenient for more Nobles and
their Ladies to participate and enjoy themselves. We will have
information on the menu and pricing in the next booster. We
hope to see you there.
To quote our Chief Rabban, “ISNT IT GREAT TO BE A SHRINER”
Robert Gimbel, Secretary
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Kaabans
Temple Guard News
The Temple Guard is very fortunate to have five new members
this spring:
Noble George M. Foertsch, Noble Geoffrey Foertsch, Noble
Richard Westman, Noble Terry Worster, Noble James Bender.
Additionally, Noble Robert Gimbel has reactivated his membership
in the Unit, so this brings the total new Temple Guard
members to SIX, and the year’s just started! WELCOME!
Congratulations to Noble Terry Worster who has been appointed
Temple Guard Quartermaster by Captain Dan Luft
and President Chris Schroeder at the June Unit meeting!
This summer, the Unit will be donating the Shrine Flag for the
Sphinx Temple Grand Lodge Dedication Ceremony on Saturday,
July 25th.
In August, look for Temple Guard members at their posts for
the August 15th Car Show!
Finally, the Temple Guard wishes to express it’s sincere appreciation
to Ill. Potentate Richard Cassada for attending our
spring monthly meetings. It is a privilege to have the Potentate
at our meetings, Thank you!
Dave Herbert, Scribe
The Umpty‐Ninth Annual Kaabans
Lobster/Steak Picnic
FUN! GAMES & A DOOR PRIZES!!
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 ‐ 3:00 P.M. UNTIL IT ENDS
KAABANS SHRINE CLUB ‐ CORNER OF CARTER & WILTON
ROADS, PLYMOUTH, CT (860) 283‐9002
LOBSTER, STEAK, CHERRYSTONE CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL,
STEAMERS, CHOWDER, CORN ON IT’S OWN COB, POTATO
SALAD, PASTA SALAD, COLE SLAW, COFFEE, SODA & EVEN
DESSERT ‐ BYOB
HOW MUCH?: $35.00
PER LOBSTER/STEAK LOVIN’ PERSON
PRICE REDUCED FROM LAST YEAR
FOR TICKETS, CONTACT:
ERNIE PHILLIPS @ 203‐574‐2835
Letter from a grateful parent to our former Transportation
Director….
Dear Mr. Cunningham,
I am writing to thank you again for your kindness in helping
my son, Ajani.
He is now 20 months old and doing remarkably well for a child
with Type III Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Ajani walks, jumps,
hops, dances and RUNS thanks to your help. I appreciate all
you have done to help Ajani. The Montreal Shriners Hospital
and Shriners like you have made it possible
for Ajani to experience a happier life.
Though he is still much smaller than others
his age and fragile, he is smart, very
happy and does things his own way.
Ajani has a zest for life and smiles in
spite of pain, fractures, fatigue or illness.
I am constantly amazed and inspired by
his spirit.
Thank you again for contributing to
those smiles.
Peace and Blessings,
Alisha Oliver
AISHA TEMPLE NO. 83
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
INSTALLATION OF
PR. PATTI PUGLISI
MARCH 22, 2009
Our Installation of Officers is over and though it was a nerve
racking day, it was wonderful. Our Elegant Past Supreme Queen
Eleanor Green paid us the honor of attending our Installation
along with Queen Teresa Brothers of Ahlem Temple No. 84 and
Lynn Fortier of Pyremus Temple #82. Worshipful Master of Unity
Lodge A.F.&A.M, Carl Ek and Illustrious Sir Richard Cassada Potentate
of Sphinx Shrine, we thank you all for your support. A
special thank you to Noble Gary Jensen, for playing his bagpipes
for my entrance into the Temple, it made me feel very special
Also, our wonderful Sphinx Shrine Chanters for their wonderful
music. SPECIAL THANKS TO P.Q. Michele Sawyers who was my
Installing Queen and whom I relied on the most to make this day
so special. She and Pr. Lorie Seely worked so very hard in setting
everything up. PQ Judy Tatters kept the kitchen going along with
Noble Bill DeLuca. P.Q. Grace Peterson and Pr. Lorie Seely were
there for me and quide me whenever I called them. Thank you.
A very special Thank You to all who brought in food it was a wonderful
showing of support and what a great group of ladies I am
proud to serve this year. Let’s all keep working together to make
it one of the best ever, it is the CHILDREN at our hospital who
count the most!!!
Congratulations to all of our officers of 2009‐2010
Ajani playing in
Montreal Shriners
Hospital
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Odds 'n' Ends...
Endowments, Wills, and Gifts
The Shriners Hospitals Donor Relations Program (previously
known as Endowments, Wills & Gifts) was organized in the late
1930`s and has grown progressively stronger since that time.
A gift to Shriner Hospitals for Children makes a positive difference
in the life of a child in need of orthopedic, burn or spinal cord
injury care. In fact, Shriners Hospitals for Children is funded entirely
through the generosity of our donors ‐ past and present. All
care and services are provided without charge to the patient and
family, and no payments are sought or received from any insurance
company or state and federal government agency.
Shriner Hospitals for Children depends upon gifts and bequest
from our donors to continue its mission. Many donors have a
relationship with a particular hospital and choose to support it
exclusively.
Most donors, however, choose to support our hospital program
without restriction. The challenge continues today to win the
support of our fellow Nobles for our great philanthropy.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss the benefits of charitable
giving with prospective donors and explain the many aspects to
our giving programs. For more information please feel free to call
me for any advice or assistance I may be in a position to offer
you.
Paul MacDonald, Chairman,
Donor Relations Program, Sphinx Shrine.
860‐666‐5449.
Sphinx Ladies announce Officers for 2009…
Pres. Sharon Madore ‐ Treasurer Della Arnold
Sec. Karen Bates.
Dawn Loves a Parade...
Two Temple parades have passed us by and
I’m loving it! You all look GREAT! Remember,
I’m keeping track of those units participating
in them. There still are opportunities
to get your unit in the $100 Million
Dollar Club just by parading in at least four
Temple parades.
Ladies, I am enjoying your company and
cheers! Our next parade will be July 11th in East Hampton. We’ll
be gathering on Summit Street in front of the green. I’ll try to get
a shady spot, so look up the hill from Main Street. The Maple
Sugar Bowl parade will be in Windsor, VT – about 20 minutes
from the Fireside Inn. I won’t have a location until we get there
and check it out. Call me (860‐985‐9418) any time after Thursday,
August 6th. We’ll also be doing the caravan from the Fireside
– same as in previous years – with those who offer to drive.
Mid‐Atlantic Association, Virginia Beach, VA (September 12th)
and Northeast Association, Burlington, VT (September 26th) will
be the others we’ll have to scope out spots for. Keep my number
handy!
Please call me at (860) 666‐0890 with any questions.
Remaining Temple Parade Schedule:
• July 11 East Hampton Old Home Days form up at 9:00 AM at
the High School, Maple St.
• August 1 Hanover form up at 8:00 AM at the Fireside and
then we head down to exit 9, I91, Windsor, for the parade.
• September 12 MASA Virginia Beach
• September 26 NSA Burlington, VT form up at University
Mall on Dorset St, South Burlington, VT at 11 AM.
NOTE: Sphinx drew #2 in the parade order!
New Noble Obligated with a Special Message to Nobility Present...
New Noble, Mike Garcia was obligated on 4/15 with a very special message to the Nobles present. It was a heartfelt speech that he
gave to us all, telling us what the Shrine Hospitals have meant to him personally, and his family. It was a moving moment and one
that brought the room to its feet in appreciation of him sharing this special story.
The following was an email written by Mike's wife Chris:
This week marks the one year anniversary of the fire that severely injured our nephew and greatnephew
‐little Garrett and his Dad Matthew.
They are both doing remarkably well. We consider it a great miracle that they are here with us today. I
think Garrett will be coming back to Boston Shriners in June for more procedures so we hope to see
them then. Matthew is back to work now, which is amazing. Little Garrett continues to have to wear his
clear, plastic face mask 24/7 and his pressure garments, but he is a playful, rambunctious, normal 5 year
old. God, with the help of the Shriners / angels, truly saved his life.
Thank you to all of you have remembered them, and our family, in your prayers. We are truly appreciate
and grateful that God has spared them and we have them with us today! We were beside ourselves
with anxiety this time last year, but today we are happy and grateful.
God Bless, Chris and Mike (and the entire family)
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ILLUSTRIOUS DICK CASSADA & LADY DAWN
Invite you to join them at the
MIDATLANTIC SHRINER’S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
BUS TRIP to Virginia Beach
Sit back, relax, let someone else do the
driving! Depart Sphinx temple September
10, 2009 @ 6 a.m.
Depart Virginia Beach September 13,
2009 @ 8 a.m,.
Price per person $125.00
Payment due AUGUST 10, 2009
Gratuities for driver will be collected at
end of trip.
Contact recorders office to
make reservations.
THURSDAY, SEPT 10, 2009 ‐ SUNDAY, SEPT, 13, 2009
We will stay at the Barclay Towers located at 809 Atlantic Avenue
(Next door to Quality Inn where we have been last 2 years...)
where you can enjoy the ocean view,
boardwalk or enjoy the shopping & many restaurants that are close by.
COST: $570.00 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY / $510.00 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Deposits must be ASAP! with full payment received by Monday
August 3 rd .
See event slips on pg. 13
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Sphinx Shrine ‐ Events
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Sphinx Shrine ‐ Events
Paper Crusade! July 18th...
ANNOUNCEMENT and INVITATION to all clubs and units: Paper
Crusade approval has been secured at the Wallingford Wal‐Mart
Super‐center for Saturday, July 18th. Location: July 18th ‐ 844
North Colony Road (Rte 5) ‐ Wallingford
Time available is from 3:00 P.M. 'till whenever ‐ for any and all
units that sign up. There are two entrances that can be covered.
There is overhang shelter from the weather and/or sun.
Jean P. Maheu, our High Priest and Prophet will schedule those
that wish to participate. Contact Jean at (860) 608‐2796
Groups of four to five Nobles with smiles and a Fez at each entrance
is the recommended participation. Plan on lawn chairs for
two or three while one or two hold collection fez containers is
the recommendation.
Arabian Shrine Club ‐ Eleventh Annual
Walk For Kids
Saturday August 22nd, 2009
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Platt High School ‐ Meriden, CT
Supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
We walk so that kids can walk.
Russell W. Linsley, President ‐ 203‐630‐7066
Get Sponsor Forms online from Sphinx Website!
Cornerstone Ceremony and Family BBQ!
Sphinx Shriners, come and see your “Editorial Without
Words” statue and be a part of the ‘corner stone ceremony’
with our Grand Master, Art Carlstrom and his Grand Lodge
Officers presiding.
We will then celebrate by having an old fashion BBQ with a
200 pound pig roasting all day. All the
rest of the goodies like corn bread, corn
on the cob, potato salad, green salad and
soda or water. Chicken for those who do
not want pork. All this for only $15.00
per person and kids under 12 free.
Where: Sphinx Shrine Newington
When: July 25, 2009
Ceremony at 3:30 PM
BBQ immediately following
Bring your friends, neighbors and other
Masons with you. Fun for all. We'll also
have a horseshoe competition!
Call the Sphinx office 860‐666‐5449 by July 17th
with your reservations.
THE BIG GUY IS HERE! COME CELEBRATE HIS
"INSTALLATION!"
Hello Family and Friends! Its time for the Walk‐A‐Thon!
Summertime is almost here, and Nicole has once again set her
sights on participating in this year's SHRINERS HOSPITAL WALK
FOR KIDS on Saturday, August 22nd. Nicole will be making her
way around the track in her walker & we hope you will support
her!
Why Shriners Hospital? Twice a year we travel with Nicole to
the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, MA where they offer expert
care. Our daughter is seen by the finest orthopedic doctors as
they monitor her growth and development. Nicole receives not
only the best in medical care, but all the adaptive equipment
she needs to be independent! This hospital and the care provided
to our daughter is nothing less than extraordinary!
We'd like to ask all of you to consider making a
donation in support of Nicole & her walk on August
22nd. ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL
FOR CHILDREN. Checks should be made out to SHRINERS
HOSPITAL and can be mailed to our home at:
Nicole Wheaton
10 Rainbow Drive
Riverside, CT 06878
This year, Nicole is finishing her Junior year at Greenwich High
School. Yes, she'll be a SENIOR in September! Nicole now has
her driver's permit and practices her driving most days in a
sporty, blue Toyota Matrix, equipped with hand‐controls! She
has started her college search and will be applying this Fall.
In late June, Nicole will travel with an organization called Diveheart
on a week long scuba diving trip to Key Largo in the Florida
Keys with her cousin Mallory. In
July she will spend 10‐days at Bentley
College in Waltham, MA to explore the
fields of Law & Trial Advocacy.
We want to thank you all for your continued
love and support as we watch
Nicole grow into a beautiful, young
woman making her way in this world.
Together we can make a difference in
the life of a child!
With love, Bill, Lauren, Jennifer &
Nicole
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Sphinx Shrine ‐ Events / Save The Dates!
Sphinx Potentate's Reception
October 16th ‐ 18th Friday ‐ Sunday.
Hartford / Windsor Marriott
28 Day Hill Road ‐ Windsor CT, 06095
Direction : I‐91 @ exit 38
Friday night will be a dinner for those that will be
arriving on Friday. Saturday... Breakfast
on your own. Noon will be the annual luncheon .
Saturday night will be the ball Tux / Suit and dinner with
After‐All is the entertainment for the evening.
Complete details to be sent out with formal invitations!
"FEZ"tival of Trees!
November 22nd through November 28th
What is a “Fez”‐tival of Trees? This is an
event where businesses and organizations
participate in an extravaganza of
artificial trees decorated in themes of
their choice to be displayed in our Shrine
Center. Attendees will enjoy the holiday
festivities while being given the opportunity
to purchase chances to win the tree
(s) of their dream. On the final day of the
“Fez”‐tival each tree will be given away
to one lucky winner, who will take home
a fully decorated tree.
The event will take place from November
22nd through November 28th at Sphinx
Shrine Center...
Right now, we are looking for 5‐6 committees to get things rolling
with this huge event.
1. ADMISSIONS
People to man the door to take the $$ and to sell the penny
tickets for the tree giveaway.
2. SETUP ‐ Mechanicals
People to build the fencing for the trees plus all the electrical
that will need to be run.
3. DECORATIONS
People to help set up the hall with all the decorations for
the event.
4. REFRESHMENTS
People to run the cafe and set‐up. With some kind of food,
drinks, Cookies etc...
5. CRAFT MARKET
We will also have a craft market we will need someone to
organize this set‐up.
2009 Northeast Shrine Association
South Burlington, VT
September 24 – 27, 2009
Parade Saturday the 26th
After the parade...
We are Going to Party!
Fun‐Food‐Friendship‐For All
If you wish to join us for the picnic,
after the parade only, cost is $20.00 PP
Prices include all Hotel room Charges, Taxes and Picnic.
1) Sat. Night = $195.00 per couple
2) Fri. & Sat. Night = $360.00 per couple
3) Thurs.. Fri. & Sat. Night = $525.00 per couple
All rooms are non‐smoking, most have king size beds microwave
and mini fridge. Sign up early !
Send your reservations to: Sphinx Recorder’s office,
860‐666‐5449 Before September 14th
Prices WILL go up after that date!
Use Sign up slips, page 13
Comfort Inn ‐ 5 Dorsett St. ‐South Burlington VT
Any Questions contact: Jean Maheu HP&P
(860) 608-2796
BROTHERS! SAVE THE DATE
JANUARY 23, 2010
ALL UNITS & CLUBS AND THEIR LADIES
AN INSTALLATION BANQUET
HOSTED BY THE ARABIAN SHRINE CLUB
A GREAT NIGHT OF FOOD AND FUN AT THE SPHINX SHRINE
DETAILS WILL FOLLOW IN THE NEXT BOOSTER
CONTACT: David McDonough or Ray Basley with input from
your unit, club, or group…
KICKOFF PLANNING MEETING ‐ Monday, July 27th, 6:30 PM at
Sphinx Shrine. ‐ all Nobility encouraged to attend!
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100‐MILLION‐DOLLAR CLUB!
I want to become a member of the 100‐Million Dollar Club:
I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the Hospitals
I prefer to make a tax‐deductible contribution at this time of at least $100.
No certificate is necessary – just list in the Booster
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Address:
In memory of:
In honor of:
________________________________________________________________
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P.O. Box 310157
Newington, CT 06131‐0157
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Shriners Hospitals for Children
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2009 SPHINX DONATION FORMS
SEND TO: Sphinx Shriners
P.O. Box 310157 ‐ Newington, CT 06131‐0157
(make as many copies of this form as you need…)
Submitted by (your name):
Sphinx Divan Ladies Fundraiser:
Commemorative paved walkway
Inscribed Paver Brick (any 3 lines of inscription)
Inscription: ________________________________
__________________________________
$125 for
Commemorative Paver
$175 for
Commemorative Paver
AND inscribed trophy‐sized
statue
$
__________________________________
Unit/club: _________________________________
(honor)
In memory of: ______________________________
$ ___________
(other)
Donation to Sphinx Shrine:
Name: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
Unit/club: _________________________________
In memory of: ______________________________
$_________
Booster Supporter
$_________
Van Replacement Fund
$_________
Transportation Fund
$_________
Other:
$
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Life is a journey ... NOT a guided tour
CHAPLAIN’S
CORNER
Vernon Cleaves,
Past Potentate
When I was quite young, my father
had one of the first telephones in our
neighborhood. I remember the polished,
old case fastened to the wall.
The shiny receiver hung on the side of
the box. I was too little to reach the
telephone, but used to listen with fascination
when my mother talked to it.
Then I discovered that somewhere
inside the wonderful device lived an
amazing person. Her name was
"Information Please" and there was
nothing she did not know. Information
Please could supply anyone's number
and the correct time.
One day while my mother was visiting a
neighbor. Amusing myself at the tool bench in the basement, I
whacked my finger with a hammer, the pain was terrible, but
there seemed no point in crying because there was no one
home to give sympathy. I walked around the house sucking my
throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway. The telephone!
Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlor and dragged it to
the landing. Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlor
and held it to my ear. "Information, please" I said into the
mouthpiece just above my head. A click or two and a small
clear voice spoke into my ear.
"Information..." "I hurt my finger..." I wailed into the phone,
the tears came readily enough now that I had an audience.
"Isn't your mother home?" came the question.
home but me," I blubbered.
"Nobody's
"Are you bleeding?" the voice asked. "No," I replied. "I hit my
finger with the hammer and it hurts." "Can you open the icebox?"
she asked. I said I could. "Then chip off a little bit of ice
and hold it to your finger," said the voice.
After that, I called "Information Please" for everything. I asked
her for help with my geography, and she told me where Philadelphia
was. She helped me with my math. She told me my pet
chipmunk that I had caught in the park just the day before,
would eat fruit and nuts.
Then, there was the time Petey, our pet canary, died. I called,
"Information Please," and told her the sad story. She listened,
and then said things grown‐ups say to soothe a child. But I was
not consoled. I asked her, "Why is it that birds should sing so
beautifully and bring joy to all families, only to end up as a heap
of feathers on the bottom of a cage?"
never thought of trying the shiny new phone that sat on the
table in the hall. As I grew into my teens, the memories of
those childhood conversations never really left me. Often, in
moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the serene
sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient,
understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a
little boy. A few years later, on my way west to college, my
plane put down in Seattle. I had about a half‐hour or so between
planes. I spent 15 minutes or so on the phone with my
sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was
doing, I dialed my hometown operator and said, "Information
Please." Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so
well. "Information." I hadn't planned this, but I heard myself
saying, "Could you please tell me how to spell fix?" There was a
long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess your
finger must have healed by now." I laughed, "So it's really you,"
I said. "I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to
me during that time?" I wonder," she said, "if you know how
much your call meant to me. I never had any children and I
used to look forward to your calls."
I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I
Asked if I could call her again when I came back to visit my sister.
"Please do", she said. "Just ask for Sally."
Three months later I was back in Seattle. A different voice answered,
"Information." I asked for Sally. "Are you a friend?"
she said. "Yes, a very old friend," I answered. "I'm sorry to
have to tell you this," she said. "Sally had been working parttime
the last few years because she was sick. She died five
weeks ago."
Before I could hang up she said, "Wait a minute, did you say
your name was Wayne?" "Yes." I answered.
"Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down in case
you called. Let me read it to you." The note said, "Tell him there
are other worlds to sing in. He'll know what I mean."
I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant.
Never underestimate the impression you may
make on others.
These impressions will lift you on eagle's wings.
Helping you to find the joy and peace you long for.
Life is a journey ... NOT a guided tour.
She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly,
"Wayne always remember that there are other worlds to sing
in." Somehow I felt better.
All this took place in a small town in the Pacific Northwest.
When I was nine years old, we moved across the country to
Boston. I missed my friend very much. "Information Please"
belonged in that old wooden box back home and I somehow
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JUL ‐ OCT Sign Up Slips ‐ Send to Recorder ‐ 1 Slip per Event
EVENT:
Yes, we will be attending:
Number Attending:
Enclosed:
July 25th
Family
Picnic
Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
Cost: $15 / person
________
$
Due 7/17
Email: ______________________________
EVENT:
MASA
Virginia Beach,
VA
Sept 10‐13
Yes, we will be attending:
Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
Email: ______________________________
Number
King Bed
_____
Staying:
Thurs
Friday
Saturday
Riding the BUS
Enclosed:
$
(Dep. $100 PP)
($125 PP ‐ bus)
EVENT:
NESA
Burlington, VT
Sept 24‐27
Yes, we will be attending:
Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
Email: ______________________________
Number _____
King Bed
Queen Beds
Staying:
Thurs
Friday
Saturday
Enclosed:
$
(Dep. $100 PP)
EVENT:
Sphinx
Reception
Windsor
Marriott
Oct 16th ‐ 18th
Yes, we will be attending:
Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
Email: ______________________________
Number _____
King Bed
Queen Beds
Staying:
Friday
Saturday
Enclosed:
$
(Dep. $100 PP)
Send to: Sphinx Recorders Office ‐ P.O. Box 310157 , Newington, CT 06131‐0157
SPHINX SHRINERS MOTOR PATROL
Captain Nickolos Daniolos, along with Lt. Bob Burns and
Lt. Charley Weiss, have successfully led the Motor Patrol
through the first eight parades of the year. with at least
15 to 18 showing up for each parade. The only problem
we had was at the Middlebury Memorial Day Parade on
Sunday. We arrived in Middlebury at about 4:00 pm, and
were followed by a bad thunder storm which arrived at
about 4:45 pm. Needless to say, the parade was canceled.
The Little Cars have been running especially well this year under
the watchful eye of Bob Burns along with his faithful crew of Hank
Wellin, Jack Markowski, Dave Fraser, Jack Sterry and all of the
others who worked hard during the winter months to get them all
in shape for the 2009 parade season. Thanks also to Bart Blonstein
and Weston Bedore for refurbishing the lighting systems on
all of the little cars.
The Tuesday night practices are being run by Past Captain Bill
Logvin. These practices are very necessary to insure that the
maneuvers that we perform look especially good in
our parades. These practices have not been as well
attended as they should be, consequently our performance
in some parades has been under par. All
members should plan to attend these practices so
that we can look as professional as possible.
The Motor Patrol held a Tag Sale on the 26th of April.
This Tag Sale was masterminded by Past Captain and
Present Lieutenant Bob Burns. In all the Sale was a
great success, and plans are underway to have another Sale in the
Fall. President Weston Bedore is also planning to have a car wash
later this Spring.
On a sadder note, on May 5th 2009 the Black Camel took our long
time member, Past Captain, and Past Treasurer of the Motor Patrol
Harold Geer. Harold was an active and very dedicated member
of the Motor Patrol for 48 years and he will be greatly missed
by all.
Truman E. Alderman Scribe
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Gordon C. Willoughby, Jr. ‐ Insurance Committee
161 Mountain Road Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: (860) 668‐3960 Fax: (860) 668‐4496
Coins / Stamps
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Lewis P. Bither CPCU
Commercial Sales Manager
360 Main St. ‐ P.O. Box 189 ‐ Durham, CT
Phone: 860‐349‐1715 Fax: 860‐349‐7799
Cell: 203‐214‐1101 Res: 203‐634‐3442
lbither@fersonsonmcguire.com
Are you a coin or stamp collector?
Perhaps you have some sitting around
gathering dust? No matter.
I can offer you a chance to turn them into cash!
As a devoted collector, coins and stamps are my love
not my living.
So, if you have any you are considering selling, call me.
Donald E. E. Anderson
(860) 649‐1111
Columbia, CT
Honest ‐ Discrete Dealings
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Donations from 3/16/09 - 6/7/09 Donation To: In Memory of In Honor of
Francis Caswell Booster supporter Paul Osypuk
John & Maura Arbuckle
Booster supporter
Loretta Clouse
Booster supporter
Russell Smith
Booster supporter
Sal Orlando Divan Ladies - Statue Project Grandson-Jensen Lynn
George & Jo-Ann Lincoln
Divan Ladies - Statue Project
Jean Carlson
Divan Ladies - Statue Project
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harrison, Sr. Divan Ladies - Statue Project
Mr. Bill Weisert
Divan Ladies - Statue Project
Sphinx Shrine Highlanders One-Hundred Million Dollar Club Jack Holt
Mrs. Mildred Wertz and Family One-Hundred Million Dollar Club Robert P. Wertz
Mr. & Mrs. Masslon One-Hundred Million Dollar Club Dorothy "Dottie" Christensen
Manchester Fire Dept. 8th Utility District Shriners Burns Hospital for Children
Sphinx Ritual Cast
Shriners Burns Hospital for Children
The Orange Hall Corp.
Shriners Burns Hospital for Children
Gary E.Malone
Shriners Hospital for Children
Mr. & Mrs. George Lincoln Shriners Hospital for Children Arnold Pfiel
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dobek
Shriners Hospital for Children
Paul Gianaris
Shriners Hospital for Children
Russell Smith
Shriners Hospital for Children
Washington L.O.L. #117 Shriners Hospital for Children John A. Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Carbonaro Shriners Hospital for Children Order of the Amaranth Visiting
Matrons/Patrons
George & Jo-Ann Lincoln Shriners Hospital for Children Paul Osypuk
Loretta Clouse Shriners Hospital for Children Paul Osypuk
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Brown and Family Shriners Hospital for Children Mary Taylor Holmes
Roger & Patricia Chadwick Shriners Hospital for Children Wilbur M. Chadwick
Sphinx Ritual Cast
Shriners Hospital for Children
Sphinx Shrine Band Shriners Hospital for Children Robert G. Brooks
Sphinx Shrine Motor Patrol Shriners Hospital for Children Robert Rader
Sphinx Shrine Motor Patrol Shriners Hospital for Children Harold Geer
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Peterson Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund Mary Riss 90th Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. Everett Caswell Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund Harold Geer
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Bendell Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund Harold Geer
John (Jack) Kuzmak
Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund
Samuel & Alty Frink Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund Paul Osypuk, Arnold Pfeil, Harold
Twitchell
The Office Cafe/Bob Bailey
Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Petras Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund Brett Somers Birthday
Arab Patrol Association Sphinx Shrine Transportation Fund Arnold Pfeil, James Tsolas, Paul
Osypuk
Black Camel
BARTLETT HOLLIS M JR 4/2/2009
GEER HAROLD A 5/5/2009
MIKULKA GEORGE A 3/26/2009
OBERG ALBERT W 5/7/2009
OSYPUK PAUL 3/28/2009
PFEIL ARNOLD E 4/6/2009
GODBURN JAMES K 6/2/2009
On behalf of Shriners Hospital, Boston, we wish to acknowledge
the contribution of $530.00 from the Manchester Fire
Department 8thUtilities District. Over a 12 year period, the
Fire District has contributed to the Boston Hospital a total
of $7,642.00. These funds have been contributed thru the
courtesy of Past Potentate A. Harry W. Olsen
Boston Board of Governors,
Kevin Hecht
John Boyce
In Loving Memory, Robert W. Radar, PP
1938‐2008
Consolation
Earth hath no sorrows that heaven can not heal,
As I softly repeat it, great comfort I feel.
And I long to reach out to those in the storm,
Of sorrows dark night and point to the morn.
When joy will abound up there in the skies,
As God gently wipes the tears from our eyes!
Oh then we will see clearly the face we adore,
And greet our dear loved one who has gone before.
Gone every heartache that here we may feel,
For earth hath no sorrows that heaven can not hear.
Farewell, Illustrious Sir
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Dates to Remember – Sphinx Shrine 2008
July
• July 3‐9 Imperial Session ‐ San Antonio
• July 11th Old Home Town Parade ‐ East Hampton
• July 25 ‐ Sphinx Family BBQ @ Sphinx
August
• July 30 ‐ Aug 2 ‐ Hanover, NH East/West Shrine Game
• Aug 15 ‐ Sphinx Car Show
September
• Sept 10‐13 ‐ MASA ‐ Virginia Beach, VA
• Sept 24‐27 ‐ NSA ‐ Burlington, VT
October
• Oct 16‐17 ‐ Sphinx Shrine Reception Weekend
November
• Nov 8 ‐ Veteran's Day Parade
• Nov 15 ‐ Remembrance Sunday
• Nov 22‐29 ‐ Fundraiser ‐ 'Fez'tival of Trees @ Sphinx
December
• Dec 5 ‐ Fall Ceremonial / Divan Ladies Tea
• Dec 13 ‐ Children's Holiday Party
Kids in our Hearts !
Sphinx Shriners
P.O. Box 310157
Newington, CT 06131-0157
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