DESERT DUST MARCH 2013 PAGE 1 - The Oasis Shriners

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Oasis Shrine is fortunate to have a wealth of members who are willing to give their time and
energy for the purpose that is so near and dear to all of us – Shrine Children’s Hospitals.
In addition, we are also very blessed to have members who work hard and diligently to raise the
money that is so badly needed to run our hospitals.
Noble Jim Turner is one of these individuals. You would never know it by being around him. He
is a quiet individual whom you seldom see in the limelight, which is his choice. Few outside
of his hometown know that for the past seven years, Noble Jim has hosted a car show at the
Greensboro Coliseum, with part of the proceeds going to Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
The car show began 11 years ago, in 2003, when Noble Jim found himself searching
for something to fill his time. He was owner and operator of a drag race track, and
a stock car track. He sold his race track and decided that, in order to stay busy, he
would conduct a car show for classic cars and modified cars.
The response to his venture was overwhelming. He filled the area provided at the
Greensboro Coliseum the first year. Because of the response, he expanded the show area,
and it has been a sell-out every year, to the point that, in 2013, he was forced to turn over
60 displays away. More than 130 displays of antique, classic, modified and hard to find
cars are shown, as well as tractors and motorcycles with dozens of vendors selling everything
from car wax to transmissions, to motors, to race car frames and bodies.
In 2007, Jim made the decision to donate a portion of the proceeds from the show to
Shriners Children’s Hospitals. Because of the popularity of the Shriners, attendance
increased about 50% that first year. Since making that commitment, he has donated a
total of $70,000.00 to our children.
Noble Jim is a member of Greensboro Shrine Club, and was awarded Life Membership
in his club by President, Noble Terry Cox, in 2009. He is also a member
of the Oriental Band. Due to his dedication and overall contribution to Oasis,
and to our Children’s Hospitals, Illustrious Sir John Sullivan, in 2011, named a
Ceremonial Class after him.
Our fez is off to Noble Jim Turner. He is truly among the elite in dedication
to a cause that we have all learned to love.