Summer 2009 Arabian Newsletter - Arabia Shrine Temple

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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
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