Magazine Your - Al Malaikah Shrine Temple

October/November 2008 

Al Malaikahan 

Your 

The Dromedary Award Winning Publication Dedicated To The Nobility Of Al Malaikah Shrine 

Al Malaikahans 

Cruising the Oasis with 

Illustrious Sir Hal Justice 

and First Lady Irene 

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www.almalaikah.com 

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON 

OCTOBER 

Sunday 5 

Silver Mounted Patrol POV 

Thursday 9 

Beach Cities POV 

Friday 10 & 11 

Paso Robles POV & Parade 

Sunday, 12 

North Valley Fall Classic 

Sunday, 19 

Orange Belt Shrine Club POV 

Monday, 20 

Stated Meeting 

Friday, 24 

Youth Halloween Dance 

Saturday, 25 

Fall Ceremonial 

Sunday, 26 

Chief Rabban’s FUNdraiser 

NOVEMBER 

Friday, 7 thru 9 

Oasis Patrol Captain’s Party 

Saturday, 15 

Grand Master’s Reception and 

French Degree 

Friday, 21 

Acacia Shrine Club POV 

Saturday, 22 

Awesome “A” 

Shrine Club POV 

Monday, 24 

Divan Meeting 

DECEMBER 

Friday, 5 

Pasadena Scottish Rite 

Saturday, 13 

Holiday Concert 

Sunday, 14 

Temple Kids Christmas Party at 

Shrine Auditorium’s Expo Hall 

TBD 

Los Angeles Shriners Hospital 

For Children Christmas Party 

details in Dec/Jan issue 

JANUARY 

Saturday, 10 

Annual Meeting & Election 

Sunday, 11 

Westwood POV 

Monday, 12 

Oasis Patrol POV 

Friday, 16 

RV’ers Installation & POV 

Saturday, 17 

Al Malaikah Band POV 

Wednesday, 21 

Al Malaikah Band POV 

Sunday, 25 

Encino Installation & POV 

Monday, 26 

Divan Meeting 

LA Trojan Installation & POV 

Saturday, 31 

North Valley Installation & POV

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Pote’s Notes..... 

Al Malaikahan Al Malaikahan - October -/ December November 2004 ‘08 

We have had some very exciting and fun events this last two months. The Ventura 

Parade was well attended and Al Malaikah looked so good that we have been 

invited to participate in the Agoura Hills Parade on October 4, 2008. They were 

very impressed with Al Malaikah and think that we would be a good addition to their parade. 

Obviously, they are right. The Honored Ladies Luncheon was another well attended event 

and I want to thank all who came to pay tribute to our widows. They are very important 

to us. The Smoke Out was a wonderful event with 200 people in attendance. I want to 

thank Merl Seastrom and his committee for their hard work in making this a premier 

event. It gets better each year. Don’t miss it next year. We are still exploring the 

possibility of forming a Cigar Society. If you enjoyed the Smoke Out this is the club 

for you. Please contact Wolfgang Kupka (his address and number are in the directory) 

if you have an interest. This would be a great club with Nobles getting together for fellowship while 

smoking a cigar. We are also still looking for boat owners to form a Yacht Club. If you own a boat please 

contact Sandy Pessell at sannbev@earthlink.net and join nobles with a like interest. 

There are several events left for this year. I hope that you will join us and share the good times. 

Paso Robles Parade is Saturday, October 11; Youth Dance, Friday, October 24; Ceremonial, Saturday, 

October 25; Chief Rabban’s Fund Raiser, Sunday, October 26; Grand Master’s Reception and French 

Degree, Saturday, November 15; Holiday Concert, Saturday, December 13; Temple Kids Christmas Party, 

Sunday, December 14. The details on all these events are elsewhere in the magazine. The Divan and I 

hope to see you there. 

As always I appreciate everyone who has worked so hard making this year a success. If you 

haven’t been here you are missing out on some great times. The Shrine is about having fun and helping 

kids. Join us in accomplishing both. 

Fraternally 

Hal Justice, Potentate 

SHC Hurricane “Ike” Update 

Jim Full, Executive Vice President of Shriners Hospitals for Children, recently sent out an update 

on the condition and status of our hospitals in Houston and Galveston following Hurricane Ike. The 

Houston hospital now has power. However, it did not re-open until Thursday, September 18th 

because the City of Houston issued a “boil order” for water. There is also a shortage of gasoline in 

the area. It does not look like our facility was severely damaged. Before the storm hit, our patients 

were transferred to the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, SHC-Shreveport or are residing in local 

hotels. 

In terms of Galveston, our hospital may be closed for at least a couple of weeks. Patients were 

transferred to Cincinnati or Shreveport. No one is allowed on the island and there is no power. 

We understand that there is a foot of water and mud throughout the first floor. One window on the first 

floor was broken. The emergency generators had failed to maintain power and a new portable one is 

being flown in and should be in service within 2-3 days. Unfortunately, many employees from both 

Houston and Galveston have suffered damage to their own homes and will have difficulty getting to 

work due to fallen trees and high water in the streets. 

Article by, Steven Brand 

Al Malaikahan - October / November ‘08 

Al Malaikah Shriners • 665 W. Jefferson Blvd. • Los Angeles, CA 90007 

(213) 748-0173 — FAX (213) 746-7417 

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 

Al Malaikah Website: www.almalaikah.com 

Shrine Club Contact Phone # 

Acacia Rio Santonil 310-561-2130 

Al Malaikah R.V. Omer Sewell 805-434-9974 

Amateur Radio Dennis McNaught 626-966-1191 

Antelope Valley ‘Hamp’ Hampton 661-723-2446 

Apple Valley Darrell Bunker 760-243-1530 

Awesome “A” Shant Muradian 818-658-0008 

Barstow Jim Fourr 760-762-6383 

Bay Cities Everett Maguire 310-454-0840 

Beach Cities Paul Galyean 310-833-5985 

Big Bear Lake Gene Longbrake 909-866-3012 

Burbank Norman Furman 818-843-1607 

Corona-Riverside Richard Emmons 951-785-5430 

Desert Legion of Honor Corps Roger Sherwin 760-366-2424 

Encino Harvey Tapper 818-883-1983 

Fillmore-Santa Paula Martin Schreffler 805-524-2841 

Five Cities Sig Vogel 805-489-3914 

High Desert Henry Kerce 760-367-1368 

Kern County Steve Worford 661-664-6297 

Lake Isabella Frederick Lorenz 760-379-3491 

Legion of Honor Corps Al Green 323-272-1004 

Lompoc Fred Holmes 805-733-3685 

Los Angeles-Trojan Donald Kuehne 310-216-6888 

Los Nietos Valley Sam Huston 310-328-0457 

Mystic/San Gabriel Valley Ramon Figueroa 626-442-3924 

North Valley Joe Goldwine 818-905-7219 

Old West ‘Gyd’ Gydesen 818-360-2884 

Orange Belt Lee Fogle 909-798-1615 

Palm Desert Robert Updyke 760-568-9889 

Palm Springs Byron Pesin 760-323-1213 

FREEMAN G .TEED * 1888 

MARVIN R. HIGGINS * 1889 

TROWBRIDGE H. WARD * 1890 

HERVEY LINDLEY * 1891 

FRANKLIN JORDAN * 1892 

CLARENCE E. DeCAMP * 1893 

FLORIN L. JONES * 1894 

FRANK RADER * 1895 

CORNELIUS W. PENDLETON * 1896 

CHARLES CAMPBELL * 1897 

ROBERT N. BULLA * 1898 

CHARLES J. WILLET * 1899 

ALONZO B. CASS * 1900 

FRED M. SMITH * 1901 

FRED A. HINES, P.I.P. * 1902-03 

WILLIAM D. STEPHENS * 1904 

WILLIAM W. LOVETT * 1905 

MOTLEY H. FLINT *1906-07, 1910-12 

WILLIAM P. JEFFRIES * 1908 

L. C. SPRUANCE * 1909 

LEO V. YOUNGWORTH, P.I.P.* 1913-14 

ROBERT WANKOWSKI * 1915 

FRANCIS B. SILVERWOOD * 1916 

ROBERT A. HEFFNER * 1917 

WILLIAM E. BUSH * 1918 

LOUIS B. COLE * 1919-25 

DAVID F. SMITH * 1926 

Al Malaikah Shrine’s Shrine Club and Unit Contacts 

Your 

Al Malaikahan 

Volume 46 Number 5 

Shrine Club Contact Phone # 

Pasadena James Halladay 626-798-1981 

Paso Robles Benjamin Winter 805-237-8614 

Past Masters Joseph Bullock 562-947-7747 

Petroleum Charles Barfield 661-832-2193 

San Bernardino Nicholas Romano 909-307-8848 

San Luis Obispo Kristoffer Pfister 805-783-2812 

Santa Barbara Alan Schweitzer 805-967-5358 

Santa Maria Charles Floyd 805-937-5341 

Santa Ynez Valley Ralph Beckler 805-688-5794 

Sons of the Desert Simon J. Karkenny 760-568-3919 

Transportation-Downey Mark Ansnes 562-425-9627 

Tri-Counties/Legion of Honor Corps Melvin Young 805-486-3444 

Twenty-First Century Mike Mulcahy 949-830-7790 

Westwood William Nemoy 310 479-1587 

Woodland Hills Marvin Short 818-363-2178 

Unit or Staff Unit Contact Phone # 

Oasis Patrol Robert Orgen 818-591-0130 

Shrine Band Merl Seastrom, P.P. 310-489-2295 

Stagecraft Richard Johnson 818-367-2642 

Guard Dennis Bolt 909-389-9037 

Silver Mounted Patrol William Berman 805-688-3388 

Hosts Dennis Bruecker 818-367-2456 

Koppers Kevin McGonagle 562-944-2890 

Clowns Stan Higgins 818-892-5100 

Masquers Robert Biggers 562-943-4169 

Medical Sidney Senter, MD 310-348-8450 

Motor Patrol Leo Anselm 661-253-1436 

Purveyors Brian Strong 818-281-5020 

Ritual Cast Carl Minton 626-576-8343 

MARK T. ELLIOTT 

Editor & Publisher 

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Al Malaikah Shrine’s Past Potentates 

SIMEON W. CRABILL * 1927 

KENNETH H. GILLETTE * 1928 

LEROY EDWARDS * 1929 

FRED J. WADLEY, JR. * 1930 

BRUCE H. GRIGSBY * 1931 

STANTON A. BRUNER * 1932 

JAMES E. SHELTON * 1933 

EVERETT W. MATTOON * 1934 

L. S. ROUNSAVELLE * 1935 

ALLAN G. RITTER * 1936 

LAWRENCE COBB * 1937 

JOSEPH H. PENGILLY * 1938 

HAROLD LLOYD, P.I.P. * 1939 

ARTHUR M. LOOMIS * 1940 

MARION J. WRIGHT * 1941 

CHARLES D. FIEL * 1942 

ALBERT R. MARTIN * 1943 

FRANCIS A. STEARNS * 1944 

WILLIAM G. PAUL * 1945 

VIERLING KERSEY * 1946 

ELMER P. BROMLEY * 1947 

EDWARD T. COOK * 1948 

GEORGE E. SAILOR * 1949 

VIRGIL F. FRIZZEL * 1950 

WILLIAM C. FROELICH * 1951 

CHARLES R. REICHERT * 1952 

ARCH L. FIELD * 1953 

WILLIAM J. VAUGHAN * 1954 

GLENN L. PEARCE * 1955 

C. STANLEY CHAPMAN * 1956 

RICHARD 0. BULLIS, M.D. * 1957 

CHARLES R. MacGREGOR * 1958 

LES WHITE * 1959 

MELVIN A. PIXLEY * 1960 

JAMES B. FINNEY * 1961 

JOE BERANEK * 1962 

ROGER E. MURDOCK * 1963 

MARK T GATES * 1964 

JOHN R. ROUNSAVELLE * 1965 

JAMES D. KENMUIR * 1966 

ARTHUR BURGAN * 1967 

LEO A. ANDERSON * 1968 

EDWARD P. SAFADY * 1969 

PAUL J. SMITH * 1970 

ALBERT S. GREENBERG * 1971 

JAMES J. CUNNINGHAM * 1972 

WALKER S. KISSELBURGH P.I.P. 1973 

MARSHALL J. WILKINGS * 1974 

DAN E. BUTCHER 1975 

KENNETH H. BOUCHER * 1976 

SIDNEY SENTER, M.D.. 1977 

RUDOLPH L. YUHAS * 1978 

EVERETT K. McMULLIN * 1979 

CECIL R. SUIT * 1980 

*Deceased 

LYNN B. WHITESIDES * 1981 

WILLIAM A. FROELICH 1982 

BENJAMIN KALAN M.D. * 1983 

DERRICK PAINE, JR. 1984 

REV. THOMAS M. BOLES 1985 

DALE R. BACON * 1986 

ANTHONY E.D. PARISIAN * 1987 

WILLARD VAUSBINDER * 1988 

HARVEY H. MALIN 1989 

EDWARD B. TRUSEL 1990 

DAVIS B. LEONARD 1991 

CHARLES R. KLASSEN * 1992 

NICK THOMAS P.I.P. 1993 

DAVID L. HALDEMAN 1994 

AARON GROSSMAN 1995 

CECIL A. STEVENS 1996 

DENNIS C. SHAFFER 1997 

N. “NED” DRIGGERS 1998 

GENE F. MOORE 1999 

STUART A. WRIGHT 2000 

AARON BLACKMAN 2001 

MERL H. SEASTROM 2002 

KENNETH G. JUDD 2003 

RONALD L. RITTER 2004 

MONTE L. STARR 2005 

GLEN CHRISTENSEN 2006 

NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE 

Unless otherwise stated proceeds from any advertising and activities announced in this 

publication are for the benefit of Al Malaikah Shrine, its Units or Clubs. 

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AL MALAIKAH SHRINERS 

CHARTERED JUNE 25th,1888 

HAROLD L. JUSTICE 

110th Illustrious Potentate 

RONALD BIANCHI.........................Chief Rabban 

JOSEPH STOUCH.................. Assistant Rabban 

SAM PITASSI...................High Priest & Prophet 

DAVID WEHMEYER......................Oriental Guide 

MERL SEASTROM, P.P. .......................Treasurer 

THOMAS REOCH..................................Recorder 

DAVE CHERNIK..............1st Ceremonial Master 

FRED BERNHARDT........2nd Ceremonial Master 

William Martin..........................Temple Director 

Bill Frankenstein................................... Marshal 

Vic Majarian..................................Chief of Staff 

Tim McBride.....................Captain of the Guard 

Jeff Winters....................Commandant of Units 

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, 

AL MALAIKAH SHRINERS 

John Everson, President 

Glen Christensen, P.P., Vice President 

Aaron Blackman, P.P., Investments 

Richard Ullman, Investments 

Harold Justice, Potentate, ex officio 

Ronald Bianchi, Chief Rabban, ex officio 

Merl Seastrom, P.P., Treasurer, ex officio 

with Tom Reoch as Secretary 

William Froelich, P.P., Trustee Emeritus 

David Haldeman, P.P., Trustee Emeritus 

Charles Gile, Trustee Emeritus 

Aaron Grossman, P.P., Treasurer Emeritus 

AL MALAIKAH MEMBERS OF THE 

IMPERIAL COUNCIL, A.A.O.N.M.S. 

(Voting members of the “Iowa” [fraternal] 

Corporation 

and the “Colorado” [Shriners Hospital] 

Corporation) 

Walker S. Kisselburgh 

(Ad Vitam & Emeritus) Past Imperial Potentate 

Nicholas Thomas (At Large) 

Past Imperial Potentate 

Elected Representatives 

Harold Justice 

Ronald Bianchi 

Joseph Stouch 

Sam Pitassi 

Also representing Al Malaikah as voting members, 

Colorado [Shriners Hospitals] Corporation only: 

Aaron Grossman, P.P., Stuart Wright, P.P. 

Nathan Grosher, Imperial Public Relations Liason 

Shriners Hospitals 

RICHARD WEISER 2007 

For Children 

Los Angeles 

Opened February 15, 1952 

3160 Geneva Street 

Los Angeles, CA 90020 

Telephone 213-388-3151 

Fax 213-387-7528 

Chairman - Board of Governors 

Stuart Wright ,P.P. 

Vice Chairman - Board 

Albert Davidoo, CPA 

Administrator: 

Terence Cunningham, FACHE 

Chief of Staff: 

Colin F. Moseley, M.D. 

Director of Patient Care Services: 

Cecilia Barrios, R.N., MN 


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Calling all Nobles! 

Stated Meeting 

Monday, October 20 

There is another great program 

planned for the October 20 Stated 

Meeting at the Shrine Auditorium. 

Dinner will be delicious (see menu, below). 

Al Malaikah will present the Officer of the 

Quarter Award to a most deserving member 

of LAPD. The guest speaker will be Detective 

Ed Whyte, LAPD, who will discuss identity 

theft. This is a subject of which everyone 

should be aware. Det. Whyte will discuss the 

history of this relatively new crime and will talk about what we can do 

as individuals to minimize our risk. But don’t go home yet, because we 

will have door prize drawings followed by special entertainment for our 

ladies and non-Shriner guests while the Nobles attend the tiled business 

meeting (so bring your 2008 dues card). 

Nobles, if you’ve been to the previous Stated Meetings this year, 

you know that you’re getting a first class dinner and that you’re having 

a fun time. If you haven’t had a chance to get to a meeting, this is the 

one to come to. Also, as before, your ladies and non-Shriner guests are 

welcome and will also enjoy themselves with line dancing instructions or 

just socializing. 

The social period begins at 5:30 pm (the Shrine Band will play); 

dinner is served 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm; followed by the program, door 

prizes and the Stated Meeting and separate entertainment for ladies and 

guests. The Purveyors will cook up another great meal as they have done 

all year: salad, choice of flat iron steak or chicken breast, twice baked 

potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, desert, and coffee, water, and soda. 

All this is provided for only $5.00 per person. 

Attendance has jumped at each of the quarterly Stated Meetings 

this year. Since this will be the last Stated Meeting in 2008, we want 

to try to boost attendance even higher. So Illustrious Sir Hal Justice, 

Potentate, will make dinner free to any Noble initiated during 2008 plus 

all candidates registered for the October 25th Ceremonial and their topline 

signers. You may bring your application to the Stated Meeting if you 

You will need your 2008 dues card to stay for the Stated 

Meeting. If you have not yet received your 2008 dues card, 

please contact Tom Reoch, Recorder, at 213-748-0173 as 

soon as possible. 

Bring your fez too. But if you can’t find it or want a 

new one, you can take care of that before the Stated Meeting 

begins. Other Shriners accessories will also be available for 

purchase at that time. 

So the Shrine does not waste food, please make your 

reservation by Wednesday, October 15 by calling the Shrine 

office at 213-748-0173. 


haven’t yet submitted it. 

Parking Structure entrance on 32nd street 

Enter the auditorium on Royal Street, near 

the Jefferson Blvd. corner 

Dave Chernik, 

1st Ceremonial Master 


OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE TO THE 

NOBILTY OF 

AL MALAIKAH SHRINE 

STATED MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2008 

AL MALAIKAH SHRINE AUDITORIUM 

STATED MEETING @ 7:45pm. 

PRECEEDED BY LIGHT DINNER @ 6:00pm 

and SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER @ 7:00pm 

********************************* 

YOUR ATTENDANCE IS DESIRED AND WELCOMED 

BY YOUR OFFICERS 

*********************************** 

WEAR YOUR FEZ DOOR WILL BE TILED 

Attest: Tom B. Reoch, Recorder 

Harold L. Justice, Potentate 

Map and directions to the Shrine Auditorium, 

665 W. Jefferson Blvd. (at Royal St.) 

FROM THE SOUTH 

Take the 110 Harbor Freeway north 

Exit Martin Luther King Blvd turn Left 

Turn Right on Figueroa (North). 

Pass Jefferson Blvd. 

Turn left on 32nd Street (Shrine 1/2 block on Left) 

FROM THE NORTH AND EAST 

Take the 110 Harbor Freeway south 

Exit Adams, which merges into Figueroa 

Turn right on 32nd Street (Shrine 1/2 block on Left) 

FROM THE WEST 

Take the 10 Santa Monica Freeway east 

Exit Hoover, turn right (south) 

Turn left on 32nd Street (Shrine 2 blocks on Right) 


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Recorder’s Roost 

This month, I would like to draw your attention to our 22 Hospitals. As you are aware we offer 

1st class care at our hospitals at no charge to the children or their parents, this is something we 

pride ourselves on, however I would like to single out our Los Angeles Hospital. 

L.A. Hospital ranks 1 or 2 in most fields surveyed by the Executive Board in Tampa, and 

never less than 4 in some areas. 

We should all be proud of this achievement, however most if not all the credit goes to the 

Administrative Staff, the Medical and Nursing Staff they my friends are “Second to None” 

It would also be remiss of me not to single out our Volunteer Drivers, these Nobles 

give their time and energy to pick up patients at the Bus, Train and Airports and it is always 

done with a cheery smile, what an ad this is for Al Malaikah. 

If you thought of doing some volunteer work this would be a great avenue, give us a call; 

we will direct you to the proper person. 

I am at the L.A. Hospital at least 6 times a month and I make a point of talking to the children and their parents, I feel 

I get a more positive or negative answer from them regarding their views of our Hospital. 

I can honestly say, I have never had a negative response from any of them, they are so grateful for the service and treatment 

they get and in 100% of the ones I spoke to, they want to pass on their appreciation for all the Shriners do for their children. 

As we approach the Holiday Season and we think, “what can we do for our kids” then here is a suggestion. The 

Hospital loves all the Toys you give but their real need is for children’s socks and underwear for boys and girls, they need 

them badly. 

My heartfelt thanks to all you Nobles, your Ladies, Units and Shrine Clubs who do so much to bring smiles to 

children’s faces. 

“God Bless You All. 

Fraternally, 

Tom B. Reoch - Recorder 

Save The Date! Saturday Evening February Seventh 

Ron Bianchi and his Lady 

KatieCordially invite you and your 

lady to Al Malaikah Shrine’s 

2009 Potentate’s Gala 

Recognizing Past Potentates, 

Temple Uniformed Units, 

Shrine Club Presidents and Secretaries, 

Temple Appointments 

And the General Nobility of Al Malaikah 

On Saturday, the Seventh of February, 

Two thousand and nine 

Los Angeles Airport Hilton 

5711 West Century Blvd., 

Times, Prices and all the 

Los Angeles, California 

details in your December/January Al Malaikahan Magazine 

www.almalaikah.com

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THE 100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB 

The 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children have 

provided lifesaving and life-changing medical care to 

more than 800,000 children — without cost to them or 

their families. 

The money to provide these needed services 

at 22 hospitals comes from many sources: community 

donations; fundraising events; investment income; and 

support from the Shriners of North America. 

As health care costs increase, Shriners Hospitals 

needs your help, more than ever, to continue to provide 

more specialized care, offer medical education and 

conduct more research. Too many people believe that if 

they cannot donate or leave a large sum or money, their 

gift will not count. Every contribution helps. In order to 

encourage donors to contribute to Shriners Hospitals for 

Children, the HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB 

was established in 1972. The club is named for its goal 

of adding 100 million dollars to the endowment fund 

through gifts or bequests of $100 or more. 

HOW TO JOIN 

There are three ways to become a member of the 

100 Million Dollar Club: (1) By contributing $100 or 

more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; (2) By having 

your will include a bequest of $100 or more to Shriners 

Hospitals for Children; or (3) By adding a provision 

to an existing will leaving $100 or more to Shriners 

Hospitals for Children. Shriners, please fill out the form 

on the right and send your contribution to Al Malaikah 

Shrine’s Recorder Tom Reoch. 

WHAT YOU RECEIVE 

Each donor receives a handsome 100 Million 

Dollar Club certificate. By contributing $100, you can 

feel like a million, knowing that you have helped to 

ensure that Shriners Hospitals for Children will be able 

to continue helping children in the years to come. 

100 MILLION 

DOLLAR CLUB DONORS 

Jamal Saman 

Merton A. Cohen 

Mr & Mrs Charles Wild 

Francis C. Mayle 

Denny Rushton 


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Next Ceremonial is October 25th! 

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HELP AL MALAIKAH 

REACH OUR GOALS. 

SIGN UP A MEMBER 

OR TWO TODAY! 

got candidates? 

There is an application on the back inside cover of this magazine. Please clip it off and give it to an eligible Mason! 

Saturday, August 23rd the roof-top of the Al 

Malaikah Parking Garage was the place to 

be. That’s where the 2008 Smoke Out was 

held. The event was a great success. This was the 

fourth year for the event. 

The Nobility really 

seemed to enjoy the fun, 

food and fellowship. The 

view from the top of the 

structure is magnificent, 

especially at dusk. If 

you weren’t there you 

really missed out. The 

good news however is 

that the 5th annual Big 

Smoke is planned for 

August 22, 2009! 

Lots of smiles all around 

at the 4th annual 

Big Smoke 

Smokin’ Good Time At The Shrine 

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Orange Belt Shrine Club & San Bernardino Scottish Rite 

Joint POV 

Sunday, October 19th 

WHERE: San Bernardino Scottish Rite Center 

4400 Varsity Ave., San Bernardino CA. 92407 

Social 11am 

March-in Noon 

Luncheon to follow 

Bring your family and friends 

Dress western casual and come out 

for an afternoon of feztivities! 

Only $8 for Adults & $4 for Kids 

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“Everyone is on the 

membership team!” 

In 

Memoriam 

“God rested them in Peace” 

To the land of promised rest, 

Their work is done and the setting sun 

Has sealed their life’s request. 

They have left this earthly strand 

For the house beyond the sea, 

Though the past is gone, 

They will still live on 

To us all- Sweet is our memory. 

Harold R. Ansnes 

Glenn Maurice Burrelle 

Oliver Philip Campbell 

Arthur Warner Cutts, Jr. 

Ernest P. De Tomaso 

William Ray Drexel 

Robert Marion Drummond 

John Campbell Durward 

Werlin Franklin Ellison 

W. Earl Goldberg 

Roland Harry Haffner 

Charles Edward Haupt 

Louis E. Jonos 

Eugene Wesley Kellogg 

William A. Leutz 

Jarvis Henry Luechauer 

Walter Magnus Malmberg 

Bruce Arthur Mc Gray 

Robert Benjamin Moss, Jr. 

Howard Leroy Mower 

John Waldo Nisbet 

Thomas Quinci 

Rodney William Reuting 

William Stanley 

Richmond 

George Robert Stevens 

James Stanley Tolin 

Gerald Hughes Williamson 


Got Candidates? 


Next Ceremonial 

Saturday 

October 25th at 

Shrine Auditorium! 

Postal regulations require the following “Statement of Ownership” to be 

posted once a year. So in order to comply... 


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Patients Thank Shriners for Helping Them Defy the Odds 

Patients Brian Howard, David Grassi and Shana Howard 

smile for the cameras at the 134th Imperial Council Session. 

Following the premiere of the 2008 patient success video, “Defy 

the Odds,” at the Imperial Council Session in St. Louis on July 

2, featured patient Brian Howard sang “Broken Vow” by pop 

singer Josh Groban. Brian and his twin sister, Shana, receive care for 

burn injuries at the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. David Grassi, who 

is being treated for spina bifida at the St. Louis Shriners Hospital, 

is also featured in the video. The teenagers thanked Shriners for the 

wonderful care they receive at Shriners Hospitals for Children, which 

has helped them “defy the odds.” 

David Grassi 

David was born with spina bifida, a congenital anomaly affecting the 

development of the spinal cord. Throughout his childhood, he has 

received extensive physical therapy and occupational therapy at the 

St. Louis Shriners Hospital. When he was 11, he underwent a special 

surgery to keep his hips from turning in. The surgery was successful, 

and he is able to walk with crutches and braces today. 

David, who will be a high school senior in the fall, has 

made a name for himself as a competitive athlete. His favorite sports 

include sled hockey, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair track. He 

Article by, Jerry “Pogo” Zeldes 

What It Means To Get Involved 

participates in a local sports organization, Disabled Athlete Sports 

Association, and travels all over the U.S. and the world to compete. 

On June 28, he won a bronze medal in the 1500-meter wheelchair 

exhibition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore. 

When David is not in school or training, he volunteers as a counselor 

for St. Louis Variety, an organization that buys medical equipment for 

kids with disabilities. After graduation, he hopes to attend a college 

with a wheelchair sports team. 

Brian and Shana Howard 

When Brian and Shana were 2 years old, a house fire left them with 

second- and third-degree burns on more than 40 percent of their 

bodies. They spent a month at a local hospital, where they were 

in medically induced comas for nearly two weeks. Once the twins 

stabilized, they were transferred to Shriners Hospitals for Children 

— Cincinnati to receive expert burn care and begin the healing and 

rehabilitation process. After several weeks, they were released to 

their parents’ care and returned regularly for outpatient visits. They 

have received many treatments and undergone several reconstructive 

surgeries at the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital throughout their lives. 

The twins, who recently graduated high school, have visited 

several Shriners temples (chapters) over the years to share their story 

and thank the men for their generosity. They enjoy connecting with 

other patients whenever they can and look forward 

to mentoring burn injury survivors at a week-long summer camp for 

Shriners Hospitals burn patients. Brian will begin studying business 

finance at DeVry University in Columbus, Ohio, this summer, and 

Shana will pursue a degree in veterinary technology at the Bradford 

School, also in Columbus, this fall. 

More Surprises 

After Brian sang, the patients’ families joined them on stage. Imperial Public 

Relations Committee Chairman Jerry Gantt presented Brian and Shana 

with iPods and David with a digital camera to thank them for sharing their 

stories. They also received Shriners Hospitals for Children jackets. 

While watching the Jerry Lewis telethon this year, I was reminded what it means to be a Shriner and to get involved in something 

worthwhile. Twenty seven years ago when I crossed the Hot Sands, I was told that if I wanted to get something out of the Shrine I 

had to get involved! 

That was good advice and fortunate for me, Ernie Feld from the Caravan Patrol was sitting at the same table as me that night after the 

ceremonial. Ernie invited me for a FREE dinner and after filling out an application (along with a check!) I was voted on and accepted to be a 

SUB in the Caravan Patrol. We had 79 members at that time and of those 6 became Potentate and one Imperial Potentate! After three years I 

left the Patrol due to business demands. The friendships made during that short time have lasted to the present time. Those guys were active 

then and many are still active and so when I go to a meeting I don’t feel like an outsider, but rather a real member - seeing old familiar faces. 

Fifteen years ago I was invited, by an ex-Patrolman, to another FREE dinner, he suggested I fill out an application just in case I wanted to 

join as they can’t vote on you without an “application”. After filling out the application, Jim Brown suggested that I write out a check, “just 

in case”, after all they can’t vote on you unless you have paid “your dues”! The night of the FREE dinner, I found myself a member of the Al 

Malaikah Clown Unit! What did I get myself into? 

Well, for all YOU NEW SHRINERS, that was one of the best things I have done in my life! Just seeing those smiles on the kids is 

a special feeling that words can not describe. Our organization is one of the best in the world (too bad others don’t know about it). When 

you get involved it is really true, you get much more than you give. The Clown Unit is a great way to have fun, and do something really 

worthwhile, but if it is not the Clowns, FIND A UNIT OR A CLUB AND GET INVOLVED….THAT’S WHAT SHRINEDOM IS ALL 

ABOUT. And remember…“A CHILD’S SMILE MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE” 

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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2008 

AL MALAIKAHAN SUPPORTERS 

Louis J. & Betsy B. Humble 

Gene & Ubelia Bowman 

Rosa & Fred Holmes (Lompoc) 

Rhett Reagan, in Loving Memory of Frank Allen Reagan 

James J. & Barbara Nix 

Bud & Jan Ringeisen 

Ned and Kaarin Driggers 

Jack D. Rowe 

Chad Richey 

Earl & Winnie Mortimer, In Memory of George (Ray) Wallen 

Charlie & Barbara Chastain 

Brian and Carol Strong 

Larry Brink 80 & 90’s Guard 

TJ, Benny and Madi Elliott 

Pat and Lew 

John E. Balmer 

Rio and Luisa Santonil 

Sandbar, in Loving memory of “Pinky Meredith” 

Fred & Paula Bernhardt 

Norman Wates In Memory of my Loving Lady Ivy L. Wates 

Joe F. Wood & Otheta Wood 

Roy & Cynthia White 

Neil F. Simmons 

Bob Thomas & Glenn McElroy, In memory of “Pinky Meredith” 

Anthony R. Pearson 

Yvonne & Larry Barnard 

Transportation Fund Donors 

Victor M. Warren 

Santa Barbara Shrine Club 

In Memory of Bruce McGray donated by Norman Wates 

Brownie’s Shrine Crew BBQ Trust 

Jennifer & Scott Whetstone & Family 

Emily Luk 

San Bernardino Shriners Widows Club 

In Memory of Harold “Bob” Ansnes donated by Keith G. Brazeau 

Fillmore-Santa Paula Shrine Club 

In Memory of Thelma Moore donated by Doris Hurd 

In Memory of Rodney W. Reuting donated by Doris Hurd 

In Memory of Robert Roark donated by Kathryn L. Roark 

John V. Irvine 

Melissa Taub-Rogers 

Stanley Taub 

John D. “Jack” Pellerin 

Robert & Kristine Lang 

Karen Wachsmuth 

Thomas & Shirley Guthrie 

Karl & Maurine Weishaupl 

In loving memory of Harold Ansnes, donated by Sharon Spoto 

Trojans Group, LLC 

Blanche Buckland, in loving memory of Donald Buckland 

Bob Strasser, Scimitar Patrol 

Encino Shrine Club, in loving memory of Jerome Harold Shatanoff 

Robert L. Exline 

Char & Cliff Dobbins 

Carlos & Josie Castro 

Rex Garner 

Dick & Leila Leonis 

Chuck and Fran Lovin 

Erv & Shirley Houlgland 

Philip A. Reyes, in memory of my Brethren and shipmates of 

W.W.II, Floyd “Red” Hayes & Clint McClish 

Erv and Carolyn Unvert 

Doug & Mary Scott 

Raymond S. Thomas D.D.S. 

Al J. Butler 

Bill Rogister 

Roy M. White 

John Kochheim, Jr 

Bob & Geri In memory of Jim Gosden 

Ellis L. Tiffany, Ph.D. 

Mike & Fran Taylor, Atlanta, GA 

Leonard Acreman 

Joann Thomas, In Loving Memory of, Jack (Jackson) Thomas 

J.J. and Harriet Friis 

Show your support for “YOUR” Al Malaikahan Magazine. For a minimum donation of $25.00 (Larger 

donations gratefully accepted) you can have your name appear in each remaining 2008 issue and benefit 

your publication! 

YES, I will be a Publication Supporter: Enclosed please find my check for $_____________. 

I would like my name(s) to read _____________________________ 

Proceeds from Publication Supporters will only be used to better the Al Malaikahan Magazine. 

Please mail your check to: 

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NEW For 2008 

From Your 

Al Malaikah Temple 

Store 

2008 Badge Bolo Tie 

2008 Grey Temple Golf Shirt......................._____ X $22.00 = $____.__ 

circle size S M L XL XXL XXXL 

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circle size S M L XL XXL XXXL 

Sub total $____.__ 

Shipping and handling...........................$ 6.00 

Total $____.___ 

Make checks Payable to Al Malaikah Shrine and Mail to: 

665 W. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Attn: Temple Store 

Master Card / Visa #__________________________ Expires ___/___ 

Signature _________________________________ 

Name:____________________________Daytime Phone ___/___/____ 

Address:__________________________________________________ 

City:_____________________State:________________Zip_________ 

These items and others are available from the Al Malaikah Temple Office. 

PLEASE CALL TEMPLE AT 213-748-0173 BEFORE MAILING 

ORDER TO CHECK AVAILABILITY 

We’re online www.almalaikah.com 

Place your ad here! 

One business card size or 1/16th of a page is $25.00 

Two business card size or 1/8th of a page is $40.00 

Four business card size is $65.00 

Six business card size or 1/3rd page is $70.00 

1/2 page is $125.00 

Full page is $200.00 

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LADIES 

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If not PLEASE send your 

name and E-mail address to 

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PLEASE DO IT TODAY! 

If you are thinking of hosting a 

FUNdraiser or event for your 

Shrine Club or Unit 

give the Purveyors a 

chance to really make 

it a success! 

Contact : Brian Strong at 

818-281-5020 


In celebration of the Masonic Family 

Al Malaikah Shriners are happy to announce the return of the 

“Family Holiday Concert” 

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Saturday December 13, 2008 3:00 P.M. (Doors open at 2:30 P.M.) 

At the World Famous Shrine Auditorium 

Holiday-themed entertainment will be preformed for you and your family by: 

The World-Renowned Los Angeles Police Concert Band, 

under the direction of Dr. Don Holcomb 

Plus Special Guest Performers 

Suggested donation $10 per person ($5 for children 12 and younger) 

Reduced parking for this event: 

Only $5 per carload! 

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P O T E N T A T E ’ S O F F I C I A L V I S I T 

I L L U S T R I O U S S I R 

H A R O L D “ H A L ” J U S T I C E 

WHERE: TORRANCE UNIVERSITY LODGE 

2326 CABRILLO AVE. 

TORRANCE, CA 90502 

WHEN: NOVEMBER 21, 2008 

SOCIAL - 6:00 PM 

DINNER - 7:00 PM 

$35/PERSON 

ATTIRE: 

NOBLE: BUSINESS CASUAL OR 

SHRINE TEMPLE SHIRT & FEZ 

LADIES & GUESTS: BUSINESS CASUAL 

PLEASE RSVP: RIO SANTONIL – (310) 561-2130 or 

FELIX AURE – (310) 938-1420 

S I L E N T A U C T I O N ! ! ! 

7pm to 11pm 


NEXT CEREMONIAL 

OCTOBER 25! 

Candidate Registration 8:30 am 

1st Section starts at 10 am 

2nd Section to follow 

immediately 

Light lunch and refreshments 

after Ceremonial 

Friends & family welcome! 

Friday October 24, 2008 

Exposition Hall at the Shrine Auditorium, 

700 W. 32nd Street Los Angeles CA 90007. 

Local DJ, Douglas Kirk, will provide the music as he has in past years. 

We expect over 800 youth from the DeMolays, Rainbow Girls and Job’s 

Daughters, as we have had for 15 years. This year Illustrious Sir Hal Justice 

our Potentate, wants to invite all Masonic related youth in the area, 12 to 18 to 

join them in the costume contest and all the fun, food and dancing. 

So put together a group of your children, grandchildren or what ever from 

your Blue Lodge or Shrine Club. They may meet new 

or old friends and could get involved in one of the youth 

groups or just have a good time. 

Please call the dance chairman Joe Goldwine 

at (818) 905-7219 to let him know how many you have coming so 

we will know how much food we need. 



Reception of the Grand Master of Masons in California 

and French Degree 

Al Malaikah Shrine Cordially invites you, your family and friends to a reception 

honoring Most Worshipful 

Larry L. Adamson 

Grand Master of Masons of California 

Saturday, November 15, 2008 

AlMalaikah Shrine Center 

665 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90007 

Program 

11:00 AM - Social 

12:00 PM - Lunch 

1:00 PM - Grand Master’s Reception 

- 50 Year Pin Presentations 

2:00 PM - French First Degree for all Masons (EA, FC, MM) 

- Fashion Show for the Ladies and Guests 

Music by Noble Rush Robinson 

Tie and Jacket for men. Shriners please wear your fez. 

Cost is $15.00 per person Parking $10 per car 

Please make checks payable to “Al Malaikah Shrine” and mail to the above address 

before November 8, 2008. 

In order to have an accurate food count, there will be no sales at the door. 

For reservations or information call: 213-748-0173 

As The Saying Goes 

Shriners Hospitals for Children Los Angeles 

is Looking for a Few Good Men (and Women) ! 

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We are in need of Shriners and their Ladies who have the passion, time and willingness to volunteer as van 

drivers and assistant drivers to provide local transportation for our patients and family members to and 

from the hospital. There are many benefits in becoming a volunteer: 

*Hospital volunteers receive free meals in our wonderful cafeteria 

*Attend our annual volunteer appreciation luncheon each spring 

*Enjoy the fellowship of your fellow Shriners while at the hospital 

*Gain the personal satisfaction of helping the Worlds Greatest Philanthropy 

We have immediate need for drivers on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer van driver, please contact 

Elizabeth Dever at (213) 368-3376 

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Our next Ceremonial is at 

the Shrine Auditorium on 

Saturday October 25th! 

There is an application on the inside of the 

back cover of this magazine. 

PLEASE give it to a fellow Mason. 

Help him fill it out and 

return it to the Temple. 

“Everyone is on the 

membership team!” 

Candidate Registration 8:30 am 

1st Section starts at 10 am 

2nd Section to follow immediately 

Light lunch and refreshments after Ceremonial 

This Ceremonial will be open to 

family and friends! 

In Memoriam 


Los Nietos Valley 

Shrine Club took their 

Mini-Cars to the Streets 

“God rested them in Peace” 

To the land of promiced rest, 

Their work is done and the setting of sun Ontario for the big 

Has sealed their life’s request. Fourth of July Parade! 

They have left this earthly strand 

For the house beyond the sea, Thanks to Therese Andrews for 

Though the past is gone, the pictures 

They will still live on 

To us all- Sweet is our memory. 

The North 

Valley 

Shrine Club 

takes pleasure in inviting you, 

your family and friends to join them for their 

20th Annual Fall Classic 

Honoring Noble Fred Bernhardt 

Second Ceremonial Master 

2008 Al Malaikah Shrine, A. A. O. N. M. S. 

Sunday, October 12, 2008 

Sportsman’s Lodge 12833 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, Ca 

Social Hour 6:00 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm 

Prime Rib or Salmon 

Black Tie Optional $50 per person R.S.V. P. 

Name____________________________ 

For information call Joe Goldwine at 818 905-7219 

For Reservations make check out to “NVSC” and send to 

4950 Louise Ave #301 Encino, CA 91316 


213-748-0173 

or visit us online 


SAVE 

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AL MALAIKAH SHRINE’S 

SPRING FLING 

THE 

DATE! 

MARCH 5 – 8, 2009 

RIVERSIDE CASINO/RESORT 

LAUGHLIN, NV 


Next Ceremonial 

October 25, 2008 


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