Summer 2009 Arabian Newsletter - Arabia Shrine Temple

TheArabianVOL. XLVII NO. 06 A.A.O.N.M.S. SUMMER 20092009 Texas Shrine Association CeremonialWichita Falls, Texas

Dear Nobles,Potentate’s MessageTSA is history and we came back with 9 trophies! I was very proud of our Unitsand the way they participated. They all did a great job and, in my opinion they ALLdeserved a First Place trophy!Sharyn and I cannot begin to thank Tony and Rosa Macias enough for chairingthe Housing Committee and making sure that we all had a place to stay at theheadquarters hotel. We all owe Sherman Markowitz and Jim and Ginny Spaldinga round of applause for one great Hospitality Suite! They were assisted by Wayneand Pat Kirkland and Jackie Cottrell, and others that I know I have forgotten tomention. Rosa made some delicious tamales and many of our ladies brought their delicious home madegoodies to share with everyone! We all had a place to kick back, relax and enjoy each other’s company.Great job and our thanks to all of you for making this a fun event!I would also like to thank Jerry and Corinne Glenn, Paul and Betty Weber and Linda for their helpin making sure we got our tickets and instructions for all the events at TSA. Our photographer, JohnMcGaughy, and his Lady Sheila were there taking pictures. They took some great photos that you willsoon be able to see on the Website.Potentate Sam Khoury of El Mina had one great TSA which was hosted by Maskat Shiners in WichitaFalls. Potentate Mark Elgin, his Lady Cathi, and all of the Nobles at Masket did an outstanding job oforganizing and planning.Now, it is on to Imperial in San Antonio in July! When we come back from Imperial, we should be aboutready to start the build out of the building.Our architect told me we can put the build-out up for bid in Mid-July and have the bid back and ready foryour approval in August. Then we can begin the Unit rooms, Ballroom and Parking. You know this meansthat we will need to have the warehouse empty so that construction can begin. We need to start workingon clearing out the warehouse in July, so please get your Unit or Club organized.Sharyn and I thank you for all the support and friendship that all of you have given us. Thank you forremaining positive and helping get the Temple back on the right road to fun and fellowship and buildingour new home.Fraternally yours,Ken Aldridge, PotentateA HUGE THANK YOU!TO ALL THE NOBLES AND THEIR LADIES WHO HELPED TOMAKE THE CLASSY CHASSIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.2

ARABIA TEMPLEPO Box 420549Houston Texas 77242or10510 Harwin DriveHouston Texas 77036Telephone: 713-664-3437Fax: 713-664-3439www.shriners-houston.orgARABIA SHRINE CENTER DIVANKen Aldridge (Sharyn) .......................... PotentateMike Ellis (Phyllis) ...........................Chief RabbanJohn McDonald (Terri) ..............Assistant RabbanDale DeFoor (Janet) .......... High Priest & ProphetRobert Sharpe (Linda) ...................Oriental GuideDavid Ashley (Melissa) ......................... TreasurerHarry Pressman (Joni)........................... RecorderELECTED IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVESKen Aldridge ......................................... PotentateMike Ellis ........................................Chief RabbanJohn McDonald.........................Assistant RabbanDale DeFoor ...................... High Priest & ProphetBOARD OF TRUSTEESL. Gene Hightower...............................2007-2009David Janda.........................................2007-2009Billy Alford ............................................2008-2010Jerry Parrish, P.P. ................................2008-2010A. J. DiCaro .........................................2009-2011Norm Miller ..........................................2009-2011Nobles,FROM THE DESK OF THE RECORDERThree issues to bring to your attention:1) In order to serve you better, now thatthe roster has been distributed, we mustknow when you move or change phones,spouses, or an e-mail address. Pleasee-mail Bill Walker at wow1b2@gmail.comand let us know.2) Arabia Temple only carries a noble for one(1) year if his dues are not paid. This hasbeen our policy for the last three (3) years.If you have not paid your dues for thecurrent year by December 31st, you will besuspended. A petition for reinstatement willbe required along with the past dues andthe dues for the current year.3) Starting with the September issue, we willbe starting the paperless process of TheArabian.Please help us so we can help you!!!NOTICE OF STATED MEETINGNotice is hereby given that the next regularlyscheduled meeting of Arabia Temple will be heldMonday, September 21, 2009.The stated meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.Business to be conducted will include suchbusiness as may come before the nobility.Wear your fez – 2009 dues card required.Ken AldridgePotentateHarry PressmanRecorderIN MEMORY3Melvin W. CockrellRey Del PostHayward “Haywire” AtkinsonCecil Graham

ARABIA SPORTSMENBy: Rudy StaudtThe Sportsmen Unit held our best FishingTournament ever on May 16th at MatagordaHarbor Marina. We had 220 fishermen competingfor over $5,000.00 in cash and prizes. Theweather cooperated this year and we weighedin plenty of large fish. Several trout were over 7pounds. After paying the bills, we show a profit ofover $15,000.00. Thanks to everyone that camedown to help with set up, refreshments, sponsors,weigh-ins, take down of the canopy and clean up.A very special thanks to Potentate Ken Aldridgeand the Divan members that helped us make thisa big success.If you haven’t signed up for our annual WhiteWing dove hunt, time is running short. We arehunting the same location as last year, Castroville,TX. Contact Ron Whitmore if you are interested.Room reservations are hard to find the closer itgets to dove season. The guide says that we willbe hunting over grain fields and, as of this time,there are plenty of birds.James VanMeter and I went to two SportingClay tournaments on May 29. The first onewas held at West Side Shooting Range. It wassponsored by the company that will be helpingour unit put on a tournament on August 15. Theirtournament benefited the Muscular DystrophySociety. With their help, we hope to have between300 and 500 shooters at our tournament whichwill take place at American Shooting Range. Nextwe went to a tournament held by the Scottish Ritebenefiting Rite Care. Their first ever tournamentwas held at the Greater Houston Gun Club. RonWhitmore and other members put on a veryenjoyable tournament. The competition was great,two shooters shot a perfect score and a shoot offwas held.By the next issue, I hope to report on anothersuccessful fishing trip to Lake Calcasieu inLouisiana. Our last twoplanned trips were rainedout. If you wish to be put ona list for our next trip, contactSherman Markowitz.At our May meeting, we were treated to chiliand hot dogs, compliments of James VanMeter.He wanted to try out a new chili recipe for nextyear’s chili cook off in Willis, TX. Judging by thecompliments, I think that he has come up witha winner. For our prospective members, we stillmeet at the Shrine Center on the second Tuesdayof each month.SAVE THE DATETHE FIRST LADY’S LUNCHEONHONORING LADY SHARYN ALDRIDGEWILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2009AT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTONMORE INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW INTHE SEPTEMBER ARABIANIF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALLBETTY WEBER AT 713-899-0404DOUBLE THE BENEFIT - WILLIS CHILICOOK-OFFBy: Dale DeFoor, High Priest & ProphetThanks to all the Nobles and Ladies for theirsupport of the 25th Annual Willis Chili Cook -Off onMarch 20-21. The Shriner’s Hospital for Childrenreally benefited this year as the American Legionannounced that they would “match” all proceedsfrom the cook-off, the cakewalk, and the auction.Special thanks to the brave souls that judgedthe Bloody Mary’s, the beans and of course, thechili! Thanks to all the Ladies that made cakes forthe cakewalk and all the donations to the Shriner’sLiquor Wagon were also appreciated.Also, a special thank you to Ginny Spalding forthe delicious breakfast tacos and to Jim Spaldingand Sherman Markowitz for bartending. A great big“thanks” goes to Ronnie Odell and to “Skeeter” forall of their efforts selling raffle tickets for the liquorwagon. We made $2,075.00 on the wagon!4

A LIVING MEMORIAL LIVES ONLest we forget our Hospital Benefit Programs are year round by virtue of their continuing needs. “ALIVING MEMORIAL” can add meaning to your remembrance for a friend or loved one and will help aphysically challenged child to walk or a burned child to live. “A LIVING MEMORIAL” will answer parents’prayers. More and more of our members are taking advantage of the postage paid memorial envelopes forsuch tributes.I respectfully ask and urge you to support this portion of our Hospital Benefit Program.Dale DeFoor, High Priest & Prophet2009 Benefit Chairman“LIVING MEMORIAL” envelopes can be obtained through the Temple Offi ce.The following is a list of DONORS:Herbert Byrd Freddie & Paul Croft Chandler Signs, L. P.Dolores Cox & Pam Margaret L. Godwin Martha HarrisRoss & Donna Herdejurgen Missouri City AARP Ted & Inge MosshartBernyce Mougey Randall’s/Safeway J. H. RaneySan Jacinto Methodist Hospital Wilma Simon Sheldon & Arline SpidellService Corps Vana Road Boring Services Ken & Betty VanwayORIENTAL BANDBy: John BarronBy the time this article hits themailing list TSA will be behindus and Imperial just steps awayfrom beginning. Our heartfeltthanks to the Nobility and Divanof Maskat Shriners for taking ona job of hosting the members ofthe TSA in such a short noticeafter the damage to Galvestoncaused El Mina to seek help.Galveston is recovering and hasa long way to go yet, but thededication of Galveston familieswill say much for true Texasspirit. Now it is time to make ourfinal preparations to attend theImperial session in San Antoniowhere Fiesta is a way of life. I’msure that those who make thetrip will come away with manymemorable impressions.June also marks the start ofthe dark season for the centerand many things will slow andawait the return of September. It isbeing discussed to have a sort ofdine around in the Oriental Band,having a get together with thosewho wish to fellowship. NoblePaul Corl will be recovering fromback surgery and suggested thePotato Patch in north Houston forour first get together. The idea isto have a member contact a localrestaurant and reserve seatingfor anyone desiring to come.No business to be discussed,just good food, good friends andplenty of laughter. Each monthwe would gather in a differentpart of town to dine. Sounds likefun to me.Be sure to be a part of Arabiain whatever capacity you choose.Join a unit or club, volunteer at thehospital; visit an ailing memberor his family when you can. Mostof all be aware of those aroundyou, they are watching you andthe actions you take will leave alasting impression of Masonry.Make that impression a good one.See you again in September.5

BAYTOWN SHRINE CLUBBy: Bobby Wilson, PresidentGreetings from Baytown! The Shrine Club has really been busy this Spring. We had one really successfulOyster Fry early in the year and one on the first of May. The Second was not nearly as successful as faras ticket sales but we started a new Marketing Plan that brought in almost as much money as the ticketsales. But both were really successful when it came to fellowship and community involvement.Mark your calendars for October 16 for our Fall Oyster Fry.The cooking committee traveled to Willis and served the BSC world famous Fried Corn. They served allof the hospital staff and patients at the Houston Hospital and all of the Bayou Bowl Players and Committeethe BSC world famous Fried Catfish. They have also thrown in several catering events.We also took two bus loads of students to the circus this year and provided them all a nice picture ofthe students with a Shrine Clown.The Club will also participate in the 4th of July Parade in Baytown and all Shriners and family areinvited to come back afterwards and enjoy some hot dogs and chili. We will leave the Club at 5:15 pm onthe 4th.We have had interesting speakers at all of our meetings except for one. Come see us and find out whatinteresting speaker we will have next. We meet at 7pm every fourth Monday. Come see us while Arabia isdark during the summer.I hear Raymond calling, the grease is hot and ready for the cooking.AUGUST MOVIE NIGHT!Wednesday, August 5th“Thomas Crown Affair”Starring:Pierce Brosnan, Rene RussoRSVP to Jean by Monday, 8/3SEPTEMBER MOVIE NIGHT!Wednesday, September 2nd“National Treasure”Starring:Nicolas Cage, Diane KrugerJon Voight, Christopher PlummerDON‛T FORGET!Game night starts in July.Join us on the 4th Fridayof each month for fun andrelaxation.See youJuly 31st at 6:30 PMRSVP to Jean by Monday, 8/316

BRAZOS VALLEY SHRINECLUBBy: Bob EppsIt was a full eveningof camaraderie, food andinformation for nobles and ladiesattending the April 22nd meeting.Club President Ed Staples andLady Kathy were at their bestin greeting the membership andvisitors. And, a meal of good-oldTexas chicken fried steak reallysatisfied hungry appetites.Our monthly program waspresented by Ms. BernieceThompson, President of BrazosValley Professional and BusinessWomen’s Association. A medicalspecialist, Ms. Thompson spokeof the importance of each personmaintaining their own personalemergency medical recordsinformation book. If, in the eventprofessional records were notreadily available, your personalmedical history book could makethe difference in successfultreatment.Club Ambassador ClydeCollins brought greetingsfrom Illustrious Potentate KenAldridge. Ambassador Collinsalso reported on upcomingArabia activities. Brenham’sMaifest Parade, Reliant Center’sClassy Chassis Auto Show,September’s Arabia Club Danceand First Lady Sharyn Aldridge’sHospital Truck Project.Club 2nd Veep John Halereceived an urgent call duringcircus week for hay assistance tofeed the Arabia Circus elephantsat the Fort Bend Fairgrounds.There was some hard mystic haybargaining involved with a localPlantersville nomadic hay traderand farmer. At last report, CircusRoustabout Mike Mantle was onthe lead camel for the hay haulingcaravan and hightailing it backto Rosenberg with 86 bales ofelephant nourishment. The largeherbivorous mammals were fedand were able to continue theircircus show routines withoutdietary shortfall. BIG thanksto Nobles John Hale and MikeMantle for their hay talents.Rumor has it that the headcameleer and camel caravanof consumed hay fodder wasreturning to Plantersville aftercircus to assist in future cropenrichment.BVSC Nobles workeddiligently to send out savory smokesignals throughout Brazos Valleyfor the BBQ Brisket and ChickenFund Raiser held Saturday, May2nd. BBQ cooks went the extramile to ensure meat tendernesswith mouth-watering flavor thatcouldn’t be challenged. Theefforts of cooks, fire stokersand workers were impressive.Spotted using sophisticated BBQtechniques were Nobles MontyYawn, Charlie Yeates, ForestWoods, Jr., Kenner Reinhardt,Eddie Menchaca, Randy Mena,Nick Combs, Daurent Bouchard,Past Pres. Kevin Karli, Secretary/Treasurer Tommy Light, P.P., 2ndVeep John Hale, 1st Veep HankSalzmann, President Ed Staples,7Club Ambassador Clyde Collins,Regional Ambassador Bob Epps,Masonic Bro. Royes Yeates,Lady Susan Karli, Lady KathyStaples, Lady Linda Collins andothers. Thanks to Past PresidentHenry O’Neal for providing coffeeand pastries to the BBQ workersat the customer pick-up location,Brazos Valley Masonic Libraryand Museum in College Station.Special thanks to Secretary/Treasurer Tommy Light, P.P., forhis assistance in securing theuse of the big pit BBQ units atthe Kurten Community Centerlocated next door to Cedar CreekLodge #300. Proceeds from theBBQ will be used to support clubactivities.A number of BVSC Noblesand Ladies joined with BrazosValley Chapter #378, NationalSojourners, to place more than650 American Flags on honoredveteran grave sites, MemorialDay, May 25th, at CollegeStation’s City Cemetery.Come be part of the BrazosValley Shriner camaraderieat the Wednesday, June 24,2009 meeting. Social, dinnerand program get underway at6:30 p.m. at Bryan’s BriarcrestCountry Club. There’s a placesaved for you.

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TOMBALL AREA SHRINE CLUBBy: Robert Robertson, PresidentThe rains came, but so did the BBQ Cookoffteams. Thirty-one teams, in fact , braved thetorrential downpours (5 and one-half inches ofrain in two days) to compete in the eighth annualcook-off which is the primary fundraiser for theclub.This year the event was held at the formerExxon natural gas compressor facility on OldHumble Road just south of Tomball on SH 249.Joe Bullard, owner of the property and friend of theclub, donated the use of the facility for the event andwas a most gracious host. He even participated asone of the cook teams. Recognizing the difficultythat many of the teams would have in removingtheir cookers, campers and vehicles from the sitedue to the muddy conditions he offered all theopportunity to stay longer than planned to allowthe ground to dry out and ease their departure.The weather could not dampen the spirit nor theenthusiasm of the teams. We witnessed dancingin the mud, singing in the rain and many mindlessacts of frivolity as the wind blew and lighteningflashed. Those that braved the weather and thethree inches of rain in their tents produced someof the finest bar-b-que in Texas. In addition, thesecook teams opened their hearts and their walletsduring the live auction as we saw many items farexceed what we had hoped to earn.Between the raffle, liquor wagon, auction andregistrations the club took in over $15,000 andshould net approximately $10,000 after expenses.Though this is down from previous years we feelblessed to have done this well given the extremeconditions we faced.ARABIA & IHOP - WHAT A TEAM!!!!From the IHOP National Pancake DayNewsletter…IHOP franchise group, ACG, has over 50+locations in Texas and their Regional Director ofOperations, Steve Sula, met a company wide goalof raising more that $180,000.00 for the ShrinersHospitals for Children. That particular dollaramount equals the cost of operating one Shrinershospital for a single day. He put together a programfor the month leading up to National Pancake Daywhere any guest who donated $5 or more waspresented with a $5 “bounceback” coupon. Then,he shared his idea with other franchisees in theSW Region and they started doing it.IHOP 3008, located at 15444 Hwy 105 W inMontgomery, was the Top Donating Restaurantin the Southwest Region by raising $10,240. Oneof the servers, Denise Dean, was so moved bya Shriners video, she asked local businesses todonate goods and services and hosted a benefitauction at the restaurant. More that 30 businessesparticipated and more than $4800 was raised infour hours.More IHOP News…Donor Recognition Awards are beingpresented to 8 Top Franchisees in our area. Oneof the honorees is Noble Mitchell Wang, memberof NASA Shrine Club. He owns the IHOP in ClearLake Shores on FM 2094 and also the one inWebster on NASA Road 1. Congratulations!Receiving the IHOP newsletter from TomSmith, Area Shrine Coordinator, and reading allarticles about their successes in raising moneyfor our Shriners Hospital was great. I encourageeveryone to participate on National Pancake Dayin 2010.Dale DeFoorHigh Priest and Prophet10

GREETER’SBy: Howard Pittman, PresidentCOUSHATTA BUS TRIPSeptember 12, 2009Coushatta Casino, Kinder, LABus will leave Arabia Center, 10510 HarwinAbout 7:30 a.m. & return about 7:00 p.m.$10.00 per person. Please RSVP by sending acheck made out to GreetersPlease mail to: Howard Pittman3180 CR 145Alvin, TX 77511Phone #: 281-756-0411 – Leave messageLOOKING FOR A DAY OF FUN & FELLOWSHIPAll Nobles and their Ladies are invited to theAnnual Hospital Benefit KickoffWednesday, August 12, 2009 – 6:30 PMShriners Hospital6977 South MainHouston, TX 77030There will be a short program along withvisits from our kids.Dinner with light refreshments will be served.In order to accommodate everyone, please RSVPto Jean Shaw at713-664-3437 by August 7th.Casual Attire – No FezDale DeFoorHigh Priest and Prophet11SAN JACINTO SHRINE CLUBBy: James Acton, PresidentThe San Jacinto Shrine Club hadtwo vans in the Pasadena StrawberryParade (May 9th). Thanks to NobleAlton Love and the Galveston hospital,to the drivers and all who rode in thevans. We had a great time before andduring the parade with plenty of goodfellowship.Also, the Pasadena Demolaychapter had a goose-neck trailer inthe parade with a good group of boysand their sponsors, with the Masterof Pasadena and some Nobles onthat float.There were plenty of peoplewatching the parade from Shaver andSpencer to the Memorial StadiumComplex.May I say a VERY GREAT THANKYOU to all who made the day a greatsuccess.

ARABIA SHRINERS & AMERICAN LEGION POST 61825 YEARS TOGETHER - HELPING OUR KIDSBy: Dale DeFoor, High Priest & ProphetThis year was the 25Th anniversary of the Willis Chili Cook-Off. Our special friends at American LegionPost 618 in Willis worked hard to make this year extra special. Before the event, they surprised us with theannouncement that they would “match” the net proceeds from the cook-off because of their concerns forour hospitals and their love of our “kids”. They raised over $10,000.00 so we thought that we were goingto receive a check for $20,000.00. We went to Willis on May 12 to present the Post with an appreciationplaque and to pick up the check. They surprised us again! They had rounded the check up to $25,000.00in honor of it being the 25th anniversary!Thanks to all the Nobles and Ladies that joined me in presenting the plaque to Post 618.COLONEL’S CORNERBy: Paul WeberFourth of July:Kingwood Parade (morning)Baytown 4th of July Parade (evening)August 2nd: Schulenburg ParadeAugust 15th: TSA and Imperial Victory Dance (see back page)September 5th: Alvin All American Parade (jointly with El Mina)More details will be provided when they become available for the above parades12

NEW CANDIDATESCandidate Lady Top SignerApril 14, 2009Jeffrey Bradley Ivey Shelley Floyd StrangmeyerApril 16, 2009Henry James Gohlke Cecilia Bruce BergerSeptember Meeting – Shopping!FROM THE FIRST LADY. . .At our September Stated Meeting, to be held on 9/21/09, we will havea guest, Denise Nelson, visiting us. She will be showing us her collectionof “Scentsy Wickless” ceramic warmers and she will also bring samples ofall the wonderful fragrances used in these warmers. The warmers comein many different styles and colors and the prices are very reasonable.Ladies, the holidays will be here before you know it, and this would be agreat gift idea! Please come and join us for some friendship and fun andget a head start on your holiday shopping!Hope to see you all there!SharynWIDOWS’ CLUBMEETING2nd Wednesday10:00 a.m.Arabia Shrine CenterWE CARE CORNERJohn Bentley713-634-0237Help us help you. Please contact Bill Walker atwow1b2@gmail.com to update your informationin the roster. He needs information for the clubsand units as well as everyone’s address, phonenumbers and e-mail addresses.Also, please contact John McLeod atmcleod-web-pub@sbcglobal.net with any articlesCALLING ALL SHRINERS!13you might want to add to The Arabian or updatesfor the web site. He also needs information forthe clubs and units (officer information, pictures,write-ups). Remember, all articles need to be tohim by the 5th of the month prior to the nextissue (i.e., May’s articles need to be e-mailed byApril 5th). All articles should be in Microsoft Word2003 format using Arial font.

MOTOR CORPSBy: Jack SanchezThe winner of the Mini 18 Wheeler donated by Brad Alford was won by Richard and Susan Manning of LaPorte TX. Talk about a couple of happy people.The Bluebonnet Bike Ride held at Yankee’s Tavern is history for2009. We had 17 bikes and riders participating in this ride. The weatherwas good to us that day, a good breeze and clouds to give us shade onthe ride over. We sold raffle tickets for a mini-chopper for $5.00 each.This unit was awarded at the June meeting.Seven Red Racers and Seven Motorcycles were in attendance forthe May 9th Brenham Maifest Parade and doings. This is always a funevent and the brethren in Brazos Valley always put on a good feed withgreat Blue Bell Ice Cream. I was a little disappointed myself after the parade and the feed. I drove around theBrenham back roads and did not find one singing or happy cow. Theymust keep them hidden from the public.Being a Shriner has been important to me, but I was never as proudas I was Saturday 5/23 when a group of individuals bonded together tohelp a brother and his daughter who has been diagnosed with Cancer.They gave of themselves and had fun helping a brother. We are stillworking for this cause. Just look at what one of the brothers and hislady donated for the cause. Buy a chance for this item from any MotorCorps member.We are still practicing hard for TSA in Wichita Falls. Arabia Goldwings has to defend their 1st Place title andI am told that if a Shrine Unit takes that trophy for three years running they get to keep that trophy for good.My money is on the Arabia Drill Team. Imperial Session will be held inSan Antonio starting July 4th thru 9thWe are coming up on the hot months on the Texas Gulf Coast.Don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Keeping yourself hydrated is thebest way to enjoy your summer activities, no matter what they are.Please remember that safety is everyone’s job not just your leaders.Come join the most exciting unit within Arabia Shrine. We meet atthe Shrine Center the 2nd Sunday each month. You don’t need to havea motorcycle or red racer to support your unit. Weather permitting apractice starts at 4:00 PM during the summer months to sharpen ourskills for TSA, Imperial and Obstacle Course. Contact: Cmdr McKinney at jmckineey16@comcast.net 281-253-5753 or Lt Cmdr Robles at robles@roblesexcavation.com 832-250-9735.14

CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING ISRETURNINGTO ARABIA SHRINE TEMPLEThe response to the Concealed HandgunCourse held at the Shrine Temple in Maywas remarkable. There were more peoplewanting to take the course than could beaccommodated. Illustrious Sir Ken Aldridgehas again given Arabia’s Nobility, their ladiesand families the opportunity to obtain theirTexas Concealed Handgun License.Noble Glen Payne, owner of PistolProwess Concealed Handgun training, willbe holding the classroom session at ArabiaTemple on Saturday, July 25th, starting at10:00 AM. The live fire qualification portionwill be at Memorial Oaks Shooting Club(1106 Witte Road, Suite B) on Sunday,July 26th at 11:00 AM. The regular cost ofthis course is $140, however, the cost to theNobility will be only $90. The tuition covers theCHL course instruction, classroom material,notary fees, fingerprinting and range fees.The only other expenditures you will have arethe ammunition you shoot to qualify, a set of2 passport photos (obtainable from your localCVS or Walgreens pharmacy for about $7 or$8) and the state’s application fee.Noble Payne is the Temple’s Outer Guard,the Security Marshall for Arabia’s ProvostGuard and a member of the Guard’s pistolteam. He is also an NRA and DPS certifiedinstructor and has shot competitively in local,state and national events.For more information or to reserve yourplace in the class, please feel free to contact himat 832-248-6887 or look him up on the web atwww.pistolprowess.com.15

Arabia TemplePO Box 420549Houston TX 77242Service Address RequestedNon-Profi t Org.US Postage PaidPermit 53Houston TexasVICTORY DANCESATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2009ARABIA SHRINE BALLROOMCOME OUT AND JOIN USCELEBRATING TSA & IMPERIAL VICTORIES & PARTICIPATION(ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES EVEN IF YOU DID NOT COMPETE)BYOB – SET UPS AVAILABLEBRING YOUR TROPHIES AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAYTABLES – 1ST COME BASIS ** DRESS - CASUAL