ARARAT

ARARAT 

SHRINE NEWS 

Volume 75 OCTOBER 2010 Number 10 

Cheers! 

“So take a break from all your worries”… and go “where 

everyone knows your name.” These lines from the Cheers TV series 

certainly describe our own Ararat Club. Many friendships began in our restaurant 

and will last a lifetime. 

Even friends from long past 

will surface, ones we thought 

we would never see again. So 

take the opportunity to visit 

on non-meeting nights and 

enjoy yourselves with great 

food and drink. Christmas 

parties are now being booked 

and fill up fast. Reserve your 

room for a family party, company 

holiday party or your 

unit and club parties. 

BJ Richardson, Director 

of the Ararat Club, has 

worked hard to increase 

quality and improve service. 

With the help of Tiffany and 

the entire staff, the change 

has been notable. BJ is also 

focusing on cost reduction, 

which has vastly improved 

from previous years. Additional 

revenue being generated 

from outside events, 

along with reduced costs, aid 

in ensuring the future of 

the Ararat Club – a place 

where we all can meet, 

relax and fraternize. 

Top Circus 

Ad Salesman 

Noble Don Shaw stands out front of the 

pack in the number of 75th Annual Ararat 

Shrine Circus ads sold. Don went 

door to door, visiting many businesses in the 

Excelsior Springs and Liberty areas to help our 

fraternity. His efforts ae helping us attain the 

goals set to support the Ararat activities from 

which we all benefit. Don says this was his first 

venture selling circus ads. He was surprised and 

pleased with the results, as well as the interest 

in the internet advertising portion of the program. 

He claims he is not a salesman, but with 

his success I think we can give him the title Super 

Circus Ad Salesman for the month. Don has been a member of Ararat since 1988. He 

is a dedicated Provost member working for Ararat on Wednesdays. Thanks Don! 

We welcome our new Ararat sponsors which Don developed for us: 

All Hands on Deck 

Liberty, MO 

Alterations & Custom Sewing 

Excelsior Springs, MO 

Broadway & Penn 


Drive Now Auto Credit 

North Kansas City, MO 

Hawthorn Bank 

Warsaw, MO 

Heritage Home Place 

Liberty, MO 

Pyper’s Pretty’s 


Ray’s Diner 


Redmonds Furniture & Gifts 


Richard’s Carpet & Tile 

Liberty, MO 

2K Auto Repair 

Kansas City, MO 

Ventana Gourmet Grill 


The Wooden Spool Quilt Shop 


Walton’s 9 Minute Lube 

Liberty, MO 

Whitworth Dry Wall Co. 


Ararat Shrine 

5100 Ararat Drive 

Kansas City, MO 64129-1998 

Non-Profit Org. 

US Postage 

PAID 

Kansas City, Mo. 

Permit No. 595 

Address Service 

Requested

REGULAR MONTHLY 

MEETING NOTICES 

A R A R AT S H R I N E 

5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 

Wednesday, OCTOBER 13, 2010 

~ AND ~ 

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 

Meeting 7:30 PM • Regular Order of Business 

Balloting on Petitions 

Visiting Nobles Welcome 

2010 Card Required • Wear Your Fez 

Michael Wheeler 

Recorder 

Kevin Sleyster 

Illustrious Potentate 

Friday Night 

Bike Night 

at Ararat Shrine….. 

October 8 & 22 • 6 pm-Midnight 

Evening Specials 

Come join us FOR THE LAST 2 BIKE NIGHTS THIS YEAR! 

1984 to 2010 

Celebrating Our 26th Anniversary 

2010 DIVAN 

Kevin Sleyster.................. Illustrious Potentate 

B.J. Richardson.......................... Chief Rabban 

Richard Floyd.......................Assistant Rabban 

Dave Bushakra............. High Priest & Prophet 

Wayne Spencer.........................Oriental Guide 

Dan Smothers...................................Treasurer 

Michael Wheeler............................... Recorder 

Maurice 

Camerlynck, Jr...........First Ceremonial Master 

Clarence Kirby, Jr....Second Ceremonial Master 

Tom Burke........................................... Director 

Steve Johnson.................................... Marshal 

Steve Untrif.....................Captain of the Guard 

Bill Lutman................................... Outer Guard 

Loyd Gentry.......................................Chaplain 

REPRESENTATIVES TO 

IMPERIAL COUNCIL 

Kevin Sleyster..................Illustrious Potentate 

B.J. Richardson......................... Chief Rabban 

Richard Floyd...................... Assistant Rabban 

Dave Bushakra.............High Priest & Prophet 

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 

CENTRAL STATES SHRINE 

ASSOCIATION 





BOARD OF DIRECTORS 





Wayne Spencer........................ Oriental Guide 

Dan Smothers..................................Treasurer 

Michael Wheeler.............................. Recorder 

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT 

DIRECTORS UNIFORM UNITS 

Jerry Grimes........................................Director 

Rod Guzman....................... Assistant Director 

Pete Hickman...................... Assistant Director 

Bob Johnson ...................... Assistant Director 

Don Pittier, Sr...................... Assistant Director 

Butch Pugh......................... Assistant Director 

Jim Runyan......................... Assistant Director 

Bill Smith............................. Assistant Director 

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS 

Charley Swafford.................................Director 

Vern Hilliard......................... Assistant Director 

Art Kinder............................ Assistant Director 

Lowell Davis........................ Assistant Director 

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORS 

Robert Rojas...................................... District I 

Bud Higginbotham............................ District II 

Howard Silvers................................. District III 

Henry McDanie................................District IV 

Curt Karnes.......................................District V 

Richard Hickman..............................District VI 

Ken Sisemore.................................District VII 

Bob O’Dell......................................District VIII 

UNIT DIRECTORS 

Bill Dean, Sr.........................................Ararats 

Charlie Parker..................................... Clowns 

John D. Williams*...................... Concert Band 

Jerry McClary...........................Director’s Staff 

Paul Clampit................... Drum & Bugle Corps 

Chuck Hotchkiss............................... Greeters 

Bob Stivers...........................................Guides 

Clayton Riley........................................ Harem 

Dennis Collins........................Legion of Honor 

Tom Riley ...................................... Mini Indy’s 

Jared Hargrave........................ Mini Model T’s 

Mike Allen.................................... Motor Corps 

Kelly Lanigan..............................Motor Escort 

Tom Krahenbuhl..................... Mounted Guard 

Gary Seger........................................ Ole Cars 

Bill Spotts.................................. Oriental Band 

Richard Newport....................................Patrol 

James Stout............................ Pipes & Drums 

Ralph “Gene” Erwin................... Sandbuggies 

Dave Ireland..........................................Trykes 

*Deceased 

ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICE 

Jerrie Bailey............................Office Manager 

Sharon Elam • Linda Hickman 

Phone: 816-923-1975 • Fax: 816-923-6743 

businessoffice@araratshrine.com 

Office Hrs: M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

ARARAT CLUB 

B.J. Richardson.... Director of Food & Beverage 

Phone: 816-923-1995 • Fax: 816-923-2610 

events@araratshrine.com 

SHRINE NEWS..........Jim Kerns, Editor 

Articles for November issue due by October 15th, please! 

If they are not received by this date they will not be in the Nov. Shrine News. 

shrinenews@araratshrine.com 

2 | ARARAT SHRINE NEWS OCTOBER 2010

One Moment 

of Your Time 

Please! 

By KEVIN SLEYSTER 

Have you Purchased 

YOUR Calendar Yet??? 

Hello Nobles, Ladies and Friends, 

September was a busy month for Ararat and I appreciate all the support and 

participation for the activities and events during September. Thank you for 

a very successful and fun CSSA this year. The weather was beautiful and the 

parade was amazing. The competition was fierce, but we had many units come out 

on top which made Ararat proud. Congratulations to all that participated in the 

competitions. 

Thank you also for a great Ararat Family Picnic on September 12 at Blue Springs 

Lake. The weather was beautiful; food plentiful and there was much fun for all that 

attended. The Potentate’s Golf Tournament was held at Fred Arbanas Golf Course 

and the Patrol did a great job organizing and hosting the tournament. One of our 

biggest fundraisers, the Fall Swap Meet, was also held in September and from what 

we can tell of the writing of this article it was successful and should help our General 

Fund account. 

October is shaking up to also be a very busy month. Look forward and plan to 

participate or attend the Chili Cook-Off on October 9th. This event always brings 

the best chili around and generates fun for all that attend. 

We are looking forward to the Fall Ceremonial on October 15th and 16th and 

hope that each of you plan to support our new Nobles and be a part of the class 

which will honor Dave Bushakra, our very own High Priest and Prophet. I am very 

proud to have Dave as the 2010 Fall Ceremonial Class Honoree as he has provided 

Ararat with many years of dedicated and relentless support. Dave is an excellent role 

model for all Nobles and will be a perfect honoree for our new Nobles. Please plan 

to attend the Ceremonial and show your support for not only a great Noble, but a 

wonderful friend as well. Good luck Dave with your treatments and battle ahead – 

we are all behind you and wishing you the best. 

The Temple building operation hours will change and beginning October 14th 

the building will not open for business until Noon. This is necessary to conserve 

Temple expenses. 

Dianna and I appreciate the continued support that all of you have provided for 

the Ararat Shrine and know that it will continue for years to come. Ararat is a great 

place to have fun and make friends all the while to support and help the children in 

need. 

Fraternally Yours, 

Kevin Sleyster 

Potentate 2010 

There is still a lot of cash out there waiting to be 

claimed. Hurry and get into the drawing by purchasing your calendar today 

from the Ararat Business Office 

or any Potentate’s Aide. The cost is 

Get YOUR Cash 

only $10, and remember, if you purchase 

a calendar now and it was drawn Calendar Today– 

in a previous month, you could be an 

Price is only 

instant winner. That means you still 

have 365 chances to be a winner!! $10 each 

Drawings will be made randomly 

It could already 

and winnings will be mailed monthly. 

The winning numbers will be posted be a winner! 

on the Ararat website: www.araratshrine.com. 

You do not have to be a Shriner to purchase a calendar or 

be in the drawing. Calendars will be on sale until the end of the year. Get 

yours now! 

2010 PARADE 

SCHEDULE 

DATE LINE-UP TIME / PARADE TIME LOCATION 

OCT 2.................................CANCELLED............................ Gladstone, MO 

OCT 9..............................10 a.m. / 11 a.m. ........................ Smithville, MO 

OCT 16 ....................... FALL CEREMONIAL........................ Ararat Shrine 

OCT 30 .................FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS......... Warrensburg, MO 

NOV 11-14 ............................CIRCUS.....................Municipal Auditorium 

Call if you have any questions • JERRY GRIMES: 816-805-4444 

www.araratshrine.com ARARAT SHRINE NEWS | 3

Hospital News 

Hospital 

System 

Heroes 

For the month of August the following 

Nobles have sponsored children 

into the Shrine Hospitals. If your name 

has never appeared in this column, 

consider getting involved. It will not 

only change your life, but will be a life 

changing experience for a child and his 

family. 

Roy Barnett (1) David Ingram (1) 

Marvin Cass (1) Eric Miller (1) 

Joe Clyburn (2) Robert Turner (1) 

Dennis Collins(1) Dale Wilson (1) 

Ron Fountain (1) James Vaughan (1) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hospital Van Drivers 

If you are a member of Ararat Shrine you are encouraged to call the Hospital 

Transportation Office (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and become one of those 

men who transport our children to the St. Louis Hospital. This will be one of the 

most rewarding activities you will ever experience. 

We encourage every man in Ararat to become a driver. It will require you 

to go to your State Driver’s License Office and obtain a copy of your driving 

record. As a matter of fact, all drivers need to bring their records up to date in this 

manner. 

A big Thank You to the following Nobles who have driven the Hospital Van in 

the month of August. 

Ed Aylward Clifford Hubert Kenneth Sisemore Curtis Wilson 

Ralph Britz Gregory Kranz Carl Stanfill 

Lee Brown Robert Lee Ames Stewart 

John Cardin David McLaughlin Thomas Thurman 

Marvin Cass Donald Patterson Gerald Tinsley 

Ernest Conner >Robert Rojas Doug Urie 

Steve Hanchette Howard Silvers Rich Willdermood 

Floyd “Cotton” Boyer drove the van to participate in the Lexington Parade. 

Ed Stowell 

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE 

Hospital Chairman....................................................................................... Ed Stowell 

Assistant Hospital Chairman....................................................................Bert Torrey 

Ground Transportation Coordinator & Office Manager...................Joe Clyburn 

Public Relations & Health Fairs..............................................................Ernie Taylor 

Commercial Airline Scheduler Cincinnati & Galveston...................... Ed Stowell 

Commercial Airline Scheduler Chicago & Philadelphia....................Bert Torrey 

Speakers Bureau Chairman.............................................................Dave Bushakra 

Patient Coordinator & Data Base Manager......................................Lyle Croisant 

Patient Scheduling & Van Drivers..........................Rocky Weaver, Jim Vaughan, 

Doug Urie, Dale Wilson 

Patient Scheduling, Interpreter & Data Base Manager................Jose Esteban 

Interpreter..................................................................................................David Bower 

Program Presenter & Public Relations......................... Maurice Camerlynck, Jr., 

Don Wilson, Harry Marshall, Michael Avery, Pete Hickman 

Southern Jurisdiction & Public Relations........ Richard Hickman, Walt Bruens 

Eastern Jurisdiction & Public Relations........Thomas Thurman, Russ Cooksey 

Southeast Jurisdiction & Health Fair Consultant............................. Marvin Cass 

Northern Jurisdiction & Public Relations.................................Skip Willdermood 

Health Materials Coordinator.................................................................Donna Hunt 

Maintenance........................................................................................ Howard Silvers 

Telemedicine Committee 

Telemedicine Facilitator............................................................................. Ed Stowell 

Technicians.................................................................. Jim Vaughan, Pete Hickman, 

Dale Wilson, Marvin Cass 

Technician & Interpreter.......................................................................Jose Esteban 

Telemedicine Medical Personnel 

Telemedicine Nurses........................................................ Christy Salisbury NP CD, 

Jo Nelson RN, Patricia Guzman RN, Mary Ellen Kranz RN, 

Carol Surber RN, Velma Simmems RN, Mary Jo Halberg RN 

Technician......................................................................................................Eric Miller 

Burn Team Committee 

Chairman........................................................................................................ Ed Stowell 

Burn Team...................................................................... Lowell Harmon, Ernie Taylor, 

Leland Brown, Steven Hanchette 

The Official Airline of Ararat Shrine 

Hospital Transportation. 


September Temple Meeting Notes 

By Steve Dowdy 

Photos by Ed Stowell 

Illustrious Sir Kevin Sleyster called 

the September, 2010, meeting to order 

at 7:35 PM in the Frank S. Land 

Ballroom. Our Temple was under a 

double and trusty guard, and there 

were none present save members of 

our order. 

Chaplain Loyd Gentry gave the 

Invocation and remembered our Nobles 

who had been visited by the Black 

Camel. 

The Legion of Honor presented 

the colors and the Chanters led the 

singing of the National Anthem. 

In accordance with long standing 

tradition, Noble Possum Belly moved 

to dispense with the reading of the minutes 

of the last meeting, and the motion 

was passed. 

Oriental Guide Wayne Spencer 

prepared the altar, and eight Candidates 

were accepted for initiation into the fraternity. 

Three restorations, 2 demits, 

and five remissions were also accepted. 

Treasurer Dan Smothers reported 

that yearly receipts have exceeded disbursements, 

and we still have money. 

The report was approved. 

The Director’s Staff made a donation 

to the Distressed Nobles Fund, and 

challenged the other Units to match 

their donation. The Oriental Band accepted 

the challenge and made a similar 

donation. 

No visitors were present. 

Chief Rabban B.J. Richardson told 

us that in August of 2009, the Restaurant 

lost $5,000, and in August, 2010, 

we made $500. Not lot of money, but 

we’re getting better! 

Chief Rabban B. J. also reported on 

the status of collections and donations 

to the Circus fund and told us that one 

Noble accepted the challenge to go sell 

ads, and in1-1/2 weeks sold 19 ads. B. 

J. said he appreciates the efforts of the 

Nobles who are out there collecting 

donations, and singled out Noble Roy 

Barnett who has now collected over 

$13,000. 

First Ceremonial Master Maurice 

Camerlynck said “thanks” for a great 

CSSA. 

Our next Ceremonial will be October 

16. All candidates’ names must be 

read in a stated meeting before the Ceremonial. 

We need more candidates. We 

will have a “Show and Tell” on Friday 

evening, starting at 7:00 PM. Ladies 

will be welcome at Show & Tell. Registration 

for the Ceremonial will begin at 

11:00 AM on October 16. 

Noble Buck Johnson reported that 

the Bingo Games had provided $42,000 

for the Temple General Fund and the 

players had donated $5,460 for the year. 

Hospital Chairman Ed Stowell said 

that our Telemedicine operation is seeing 

patients from everywhere! Ararat 

has been selected by Imperial to take 

part in a conference on internet usage. 

Our internet access system is being upgraded 

to be bigger, better, faster, and 

cheaper. Our more traditional efforts 

are also working hard, transporting 46 

patients in 16 trips in the van. 

Membership Chairman Rod Mc- 

Grath gave another great pep talk. Remember 

that if you sponsor two new 

Nobles, or reinstatements, your temple 

dues will be paid for 2011. 

Ararat had the largest contingent of 

all Temples at CSSA in Oklahoma City. 

Under “Good of the Order,” Assistant 

Rabban Richard Floyd spoke for 

High Priest & Prophet Dave Bushakra, 

and asked for a vote to enter into a 

contract for CSSA 2013. A motion was 

made and passed. 

The Benediction was given by 

Chaplain Loyd Gentry, and the meeting 

was adjourned at 8:46pm. 

“This is better than a garage 

sale,” says Noble John Kennedy, 

as he browses through the rack of 

clothes before the temple meeting. 

Nobles Gary Blankenship “Possum Belly” 

(center) and Director Jerry McClary, present 

Potentate Kevin with a donation to the Distressed 

Nobles Fund, from the members of 

the Director’s Staff. 

Potentate Kevin accepts a donation 

from Rajah Bill Spotts, Oriental 

Band. 

Potentate Kevin thanks Bingo Chairman, 

Noble Buck Johnson, for the 

donation to the General Fund and 

donations from the Bingo players. 

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“Hey Ill. Sir, this jacket looks 

like it is your size,” says Treasurer 

Dan Smothers, to Past 

Potentate Don Price. 

Membership Chairman, 

Rodney McGrath, displays 

new Membership 

Material. 

The collection barrel for 

the “Socks in September” 

Program was overflowing, 

thanks to the generous 

donations of our Nobles 

and Ladies. 

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Or call toll-free (866) 925-7001. 


Membership Matters 

By Rod McGrath 

I 

love this time of year when I get to 

congratulate all the units, clubs and 

members who made their annual trek 

to CSSA. I’ve heard nothing but exciting 

stories of fun competition, new 

bonds of friendship and fellowship 

established and what an 

incredible time everyone had. 

If you’ve never experienced a 

weekend of CSSA or Imperial, 

it’s an adventure all by itself. 

There are Shriners and 

their ladies everywhere. More 

cars, bikes, go-karts, fancy uniforms 

and every conceivable toy imaginable! 

People are having fun and sharing 

laughs everywhere. It really is fun to be 

a Shriner and it goes without saying, that 

this is one of the “benefits” of a year of 

hard work. Thank you to all who made it 

possible and mostly to Ill. Sir Kevin and 

Lady Dianna. 

The year is not over by any stretch 

of the imagination. We have 

just begun the home stretch! 

We just completed the Fall 

Swap Meet and are focused 

in on the Circus! All Nobles 

should plan to help with 

the Circus if possible. You 

may contact Chief Rabban 

BJ Richardson at 816-419- 

8266 and he will direct you 

to where your labors can best be welcomed. 

I recommend all Nobles try to 

work the Circus in some capacity. You 

can contribute somewhere no matter 

your age or mobility. The best part about 

working any of the fundraisers is that you 

might get paired to work with someone 

you haven’t really met yet, and you will 

have a new friend and brother 

before it’s over! 

We have a Ceremonial 

coming the 15 th and 16 th of 

this month!!! All petitions 

will need to be in to the office 

BEFORE the October 

13 th Shrine Center Meeting. 

This will be a 2 day event and 

the ladies are welcome both days. The 

“Show & Tell” will be Friday evening 

and you will not want to miss it! Bring 

your candidates and their ladies and you 

will not be disappointed. All Nobles from 

the Spring Class are expected to be there 

both days. This is a great time, let’s make 

it special for the Fall Class. 

Remember, if you top line sign 2 

nobles this year or restore 2 nobles this 

year, your 2011 Ararat 

dues will be paid! Yoo 

Hoo! It does not cost to 

be a Shriner, just do the 

right thing, 1 in 3! Let’s 

grow together, let’s play 

together and let’s enjoy 

all there is to being 

a Shriner in one of the 

most respected Shrine Centers in the 

world. 

Best Regards, 

Rod McGrath-Membership Chairman 

816-651-7636 

Rmcgrath@kc.rr.com 

www.BeaShrinerNow.com 

3ONE IN 

Membership 

Totals 

Aug 16 - 2010 

Sept 15 YTD 

Creations 0 35 

Affiliations 0 3 

Restorations 3 29 

Associates 0 0 

Deceased 7 62 

Demitted 2 14 

Suspended 0 3 

Total Gain (loss) -6 -12 

Total Membership 3,727 

as of Sept. 15, 2010 

Ararat Membership January 1, 2010 = 3,739 

As of Sept. 26, 2010 there were 272 unpaid dues. 

*DISTRESSED NOBLE’S FUND!* 

***** I have a 5 star alert! ***** Nobles, Units and Clubs, may I have your attention? Your Membership 

team, along with the Divan, Ambassadors and the front office has an opportunity for you to win a life time 

endowment to Ararat Shrine. That means NO MORE DUES to Ararat for you! This is a $2700 value. You can 

receive an opportunity to win this for just $20. 

You may purchase as many as you wish and you 

can purchase them for others. They make great 

Christmas gifts and awards for jobs well done 

within the club or unit. The best part about supporting 

this cause is the proceeds go toward the 

“Distressed Noble’s Fund” Brothers and Ladies I 

can’t tell you how much we need help in this area. As our members get older and some fall on tougher economic 

times, we have depleted this fund. It hurts me to know that some of our Brothers, who have put in many years 

of hard work and labor towards the fraternity, may lose their membership which has meant so much to them . 

Please support this program. If a unit or club wants to make a donation towards the Distressed Nobles Fund, do 

so through this program and we will give you 1 ticket per $20 donated and you may give the chances away to your 

members. Contact me personally for any questions you may have. Ladies if you want to purchase a ticket for your 

Shriner as a Christmas/Birthday gift or stocking stuffer please contact me and I will make sure he doesn’t know 

about it! If you already have a life endowment, and you win, you may transfer this to another Noble. Please contact 

Rod McGrath -816-651-7636 for details. 

Mini Model T’s 

By Steve Hargrave 

It’s hard to believe that 10 months have already gone by this year. There are just a 

couple of parades left in the parade schedule. I hope that the turn out for the next 

parade is as good as the one for the American Royal. The Smithville parade is on 

October 9th. This is also the same day as the Elders are performing at Winnetonka 

High School. It is going to be a busy day for the some of the Mini T’s. 

We were very happy to have Hank Sprague back out of the hospital. We were all 

worried about one of our veteran members. He has been with the Mini T’s for some 

time now and there is no one to replace him because he is one of a kind. 

There are several Mini Model T’s available for new members that would like to 

ride in the parades and have the company of family oriented Shriners. If any of the 

new members to the temple or any of the not so new members would like to visit with 

the T’s, give our Director, Jared Hargrave, or our President, Jamie Blackburn a call. 

They can arrange a greet and meet at one our stated meetings and give you and your 

lady a chance to visit with all of us. 

Don’t forget that the Circus is next month. This is the time that all of Ararat, 

especially the Mini Model T’s stand tall. I hope to see all of the members there for 

this annual event. All of us like to visit while we are helping to provide a fun time for 

all of the guests seeing the Circus. 


Nobody Told Me! 

By STEVE DOWDY 

I 

recently introduced a friend to the mysteries of Masonry. It’s been a really 

long time since I became an Entered Apprentice, and a pretty long time since 

I helped anyone else become an Entered Apprentice. 

In my life, I have helped about 6 or 8 men become EA’s, but I don’t remember 

much about it. Some of them joined a lodge in some faraway city and 

I couldn’t go there to watch or participate. Some were initiated when I was in 

some other city. I guess I just ignored a couple of them as they went through the 

degrees. 

Regardless, I helped this young man; he’s about 50 year’s old, get on the 

road to Master Mason. Wow! He’s so excited and enthusiastic that it makes me 

Remember those words. It is “our fraternity” and we should 

support it. We will receive more support than we will give. 

feel like some kind of fool for not being more excited than I have been. He talks 

about Masonry with so much awe and amazement, and he just can’t wait to move 

up to Fellow Craft. He’s going to do that in about one week, and I presume he 

will be raised to Master Mason in another two weeks. 

He even went to Barnes & Noble and bought a book on Masonry, which he 

is reading voraciously. It’s called “Freemasonry for Dummies”, but it seems to 

be respectful and accurate. It’s increased his knowledge of the craft, and I think 

I’ll go buy my own copy. I hate the title, but maybe I can swallow my pride and 

read it any way. 

This guy is so enthused that he’s already looking for other new members. 

He claims he doesn’t know anybody that wants to join today, but surely he knows 

somebody who will join once he hears about it. I’m quite convinced that he will 

find several men who will be interested. 

I can’t help but wonder how many of us were similarly excited about becoming 

a Master Mason? How many of us followed through and actually found 

someone who became a Master Mason? Why haven’t we found someone who 

wants to become a Master Mason? 

This man’s father was present for his First Degree. He admitted that he 

hadn’t been to lodge for some time; he’s been involved with the Shrine. He’s a lot 

like me. Perhaps we will both find time to visit our own Blue Lodge now. There’s 

simply too much inspiration in the Blue Lodge for us to ignore it; funny how we 

couldn’t see it without the 

help of a new member of our 

fraternity. Remember those 

words. It is “our fraternity” 

and we should support it. We 

will receive more support than we will give. 

Now, we can think back to the days when we joined the Shrine. We probably 

weren’t sure what we were getting into, but we had an idea that it was something 

good. Then we learned a lot about the purposes of the Shrine, and we became 

enthused. Maybe we’re still enthused, but not enough to go out and spread the 

word. We’re not excited enough to want to share our fun. 

I’ve heard Nobles complain that they don’t know any young men. Well, my 

friend, the Entered Apprentice, is not terribly young, except in his knowledge of, 

and experience in, Freemasonry. Many of us know men who are similarly young 

in Shrinedom. Wouldn’t it be a great experience if you could share that thrill and 

excitement with a new Noble? 

MINI INDY’S PRESENT 

COSTUME PARTY & DANCE 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 30TH 

7 PM ’TIL MIDNIGHT 

ARARAT SHRINE 

Cash Prizes for best 

and most original costumes 

$ 10.00 admission 

Tickets on sale at Ararat Shrine Business Office 

Visit the Ararat Restaurant 

before the dance and enjoy a 

“Ghoulishly, Delicious Meal” 

Proceeds from the sale of tickets are to benefit the Mini Indy’s and are not deductible as a charitable donation. 


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Greetings to all from the Sedalia Shrine Club. Since there was no article in last 

month’s paper, there are a few things to catch up on. First, it is our sincere 

hope that all of you By are Fred fairing By Fred Harle, well, your Harle, P.P. health P.P. is good, and your wallets are 

bulging. May your Creator richly bless you all. 

They always They say, always “April say, Showers “April Showers Bring 

Bring Thank Thank you ladies you ladies for continuing for continuing to share 

Starting in late July if you missed our Dinner Meeting you missed some to of share the 

May Flowers.” May Flowers.” Well, here Well, it is here April it is 10th, 

April 10th, BSSC BSSC with all with the all rest the of rest us. 

best smoked, barbecued ribs that have ever come out of Don Weaver’s of us. cooker. We 

haven’t haven’t seen much seen rain much here rain in here our great 

in our great Our President, Our President, Bill Fickle Bill Fickle arranged arranged a 

would like to thank our Potentate, Kevin Sleyster and our Director of Shrine Clubs, 

a 

city of Blue city of Springs, Blue Springs, MO, but MO, you but know 

you knowspectacular spectacular program program for our for entertainment. 

our entertainment. 

what, Charley if what, you are Swafford if you like are me for like those gracing me May our those flowers Dinner May flowers Jordan Meeting. 

Jordan Mitchell, Mitchell, a member a member of DeMolay, 

of DeMolay, 

are already If you are already starting came starting to to bloom. our Les to bloom. You Webb knowMemorial You knowpresented Bloody presented a Ceremony Mary Breakfast, a Ceremony of Life of in thank 

Life full in form. you for 

full form. 

the kind your the I’m support kind talking of I’m about, our St. 

talking those Louis about, pretty Shriners those little 

yellow sellers, tle flowers yellow 

pretty Wow, Hospital lit- 

Wow, super for impressive, Children. 

super impressive, you To all could of you could hear our ticket 

ahear a 

our donators, flowers that we that spend our we 

cooks, a spend small our a small 

preparers pin drop. pin 

and drop. What helpers, What a treat the a to treat 

Sedalia see to and see 

Shrine hear and such hear 

Club 

such 

fortune thanks trying fortune you to trying for eliminate your to eliminate very from successful our from yard 

our efforts. yard a talented You a made talented young our young man. Club man. shine with a very sizeable 

year. every donation Yep, year. they to Yep, the are they hospital. called are dande- 

called dande- 

We treat We our treat dignitaries our dignitaries with respect, with respect, 

every 

lions. If lions. The you don’t Missouri If you have don’t State any have I’ll Fair any be has more I’ll come be more and and gone it’s and always and it’s the always a club pleasure has a pleasure a to large put to list out put of the out people old 

the old 

than to happy thank to happy for bring another to you bring some successful you of some the ones 

of year the at ones our BSSC stand. BSSC welcome Our welcome Fair mat Stand for mat any for Committee and any all and temple 

all Chair- 

temple 

from 

man, 

my from front 

Joe my Wasson, 

yard. front That yard. was 

is That more 

just before is than just before I 

ready officers. Ifor the officers. task, 

Please 

as Please don’t 

were don’t wait 

all of for wait our 

a special for faithful a special volunteers 

who gave their time so graciously. Thank you to all of the Shrine Units and who we 

try to get try rid to of get them. 

rid of them. 

invite. invite. The door The is door always is always open open and we 

Today Jennie’s Today Jennie’s brother brother Kenny Kenny and his 

and his want you want to you come to come and join and us. join See us. photo 

took the time to help our Club. From our Potentate, the Divan, the Ambassadors, 

See photo 

Lady Emma Lady who Emma live who in Warrensburg, live in Warrensburg, MO 

MO of President of President Bill Fickle, Bill Fickle, 2nd Ceremonial 

2nd Ceremonial 

drove 

the 

up 

Greeters, drove to see up us. 

the to see We 

Provost, us. met We at Bob 

Saline 

met at Evan’s 

County, Bob Evan’s Master 

and our Master Clarence 

Blue Lodges, Clarence Kirby, Kirby, and 

we 

Ambassador 

thank you all. A 

and Ambassador 

Restaurant special Restaurant in thank Lee’s you in Summit, to our Lee’s Summit, after Ladies, which to Rich after whichBud Meyer Higginbotham. for driving our van, to Terry Arnold 

Bud Higginbotham. 

all four for of donating 

all us four visited the of us the van, 

visited Swap and the Meet. to Don Swap Meet. Wow, Weaver for Wow, Our taking good Our buddy our workers 

good buddy Noble Noble Lou in and Sohn out. Lou Sohn had For all 

had 

what of a you super what who extravaganza. a super attended extravaganza. our An Fish even An Fry big- 

even for bigger 

fish. 

surprise was to be was greeted to be greeted by Ill. Sir by Ill. Sirhe is progressing he is progressing great. great. He heard He heard about 

about 

our some Fair stents some Stand stents inserted workers, inserted close we close to hope his to heart you his enjoyed heart and 

and 

ger surprise the Kevin Sleyster Kevin Our Ladies Sleyster and being had and a chauffeured being very good chauffeured time by at by our Past “Chicks President Past President with Bill Sticks Clinton Bill Tournament” Clinton doing doing okay 

okay thanks 

our Recorder, to the our efforts Recorder, Mike of Wheeler. Mike Pat Rinehart, Wheeler. Upon enter- 

Upon Debbie entering 

the gate our rear we volunteers, gate were we greeted were our greeted by course the 

by crew, the Last, and all but Last, of also but our a also very gentlemen a important very important who part groomed 

of part of 

with Fillinger, his with so Karen his he so got he Brogden, some. 

got some. all of our Lady 

ing the players, rear hardest the working hardest sands and working Shriner worked Shriner I know behind I know , the Noble scenes , Noble our to make BSSC our this BSSC team a successful is team Noble is Noble James and James enjoyable Gar gotta. Gar golf gotta. 

Mac McWilliams. Mac McWilliams. Try and Try keep and up keep with 

up with He puts He together puts together our club our newsletter club newsletter , second 

to ond none, to none, that keeps that keeps all our all members 

tournament. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors for the “Chicks with ,, sec- 

this Noble this and Noble you’ll and find you’ll it’ find s impossible. 

it’ s impossible. 

Sticks Tournament.” 

our members 

Thanks Mac Thanks for Mac all that for all you that do you for Ararat. do for Ararat. informed informed about about what’s what’s going going to happen, 

to happen, 

Our course is still open for the golfing public. Friday’s seniors are still playing 

Let me tell Let you me tell about you our about March our March BSSC 

BSSC and what and has what happened. has happened. Not only Not about only about 

meeting. and our meeting. To driving begin To with, range begin our has with, meetings plenty of our meetings with balls. with anything Come out anything and and everything enjoy your and everything and Club. 

in about and about our 

our 

Noble Bill Noble 

If Bingo Fickle Bill 

is at Fickle 

your the helm game at the just helm 

we get still just better 

and Don better. ter Timbers and better. Following and Following Shirley the usual Wiley the open usual and - 

open our our kitchen - temple our crews temple in general. will in general. take If care you If don’t of you feeding don’t believe 

believe you, 

start get bet- 

at club, 6:30 but pm club, other every but clubs, Monday. 

other clubs, uniformed Come out uniformed units, and units, and play. 

and 

ing ceremonies so come ing ceremonies for out our and Shrine for enjoy our Club, Shrine the evening. we Club, get 

we it get come it see come for see yourself! for yourself! BSSC BSSC meets meets on 

on 

down to down The the business Club to the Bar business of is trying still of open to trying catch for to the 

your catch business the 4th the Monday so 4th come Monday night out and night of each enjoy of month each your month at favorite 

at 

fatted libation. calf fatted so to calf speak. so to speak. See picture See picture of our 

of our 6:30 pm 6:30 in pm the in American the American Legion Legion Building 

Building 

Divan Liaison Divan Our Club Liaison Officer, needs Officer, 2nd your Ceremonial 

2nd volunteerism Ceremonialand 7 participation Hwy 7 in Hwy Blue in to Springs, Blue survive, Springs, MO. so take Call MO. the us, Call time 

us, 

Master and Clarence Master keep the Clarence Kirby dream followed Kirby alive. 

followed by a 

by a we’ll tell we’ll you tell how you to how get to here. 

get here. 

legion of legion hungry of Shriners. hungry Shriners. We also We treat 

also treatThat’s That’s enough enough for this for time! this time! So until 

So until 

our ladies our okay. ladies Please okay. note Please picture note October picture with 

with next Calendar 

time, next a time, hug a doesn’ hug doesn’ t cost t t anything cost anything to 

to 

ladies, Carol ladies, Newport, Carol Newport, Vivian Vivian Snell, 

Snell, give or give get. or Think get. Think about about it!!!!!! 

it!!!!!! 

Marguerite Marguerite 

Mondays........................................ Merryman, Merryman, and Pat and Stansell. 

Pat Stansell. 

Bingo.................................6:30 pm till -- 

Monday – Sunday..................... Bar Open............................. 3:00 pm till -- 

October 2..............................Monthly Breakfast.............7:30 am -10:00 am 

October 12.............................Fun Kor Meeting .............................. 6:30 pm 

October 12 ............................. Ladies Meeting.............................. 6:30 pm 

October 27................... Board of Director’s Meeting.................... ..7:00 pm 

October 28............................. Dinner Meeting .6:00 pm Social 7:00 Dinner 

Pres. Bill Pres. Fickle Bill & 

Fickle Noble & 

Clarence Noble Clarence Kirby leads Kirby leads the way. 

the way. Noble Noble James 

James 

Jordan Jordan Mitchell 

Mitchell 

Gargotta 

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Remember the families of those who have passed on, those in service to this great 

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L to R: L to Ambassador R: Ambassador Bud 

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Lto R: Carol Lto R: Newport, Carol Newport, Vivian Vivian Snell, 

Snell, Higginbotham, Higginbotham, Pres. Pres. Bill Fickle, Bill Fickle, & 2nd 

& 2nd 

Marguerite Marguerite Merryman, Merryman, & Pat Stansell 

& Pat Stansell Ceremonial Ceremonial Master Master Clarence Clarence Kirby. 

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By STEVE DOWDY 

The point of wine is to give pleasure. 

And, wine is easy to enjoy. 

The business of tasting wine 

should not be intimidating, but fun. 

The following steps take just a little 

time, yet they give you the benefit of 

truly appreciating and understanding 

the nuances of each variety. Besides 

that, following these steps will make 

you look like you really know your way around the finer things of life. 

First, take the glass by its stem, lift it off the table. It should have only a little 

wine in it. Tip it away from you, preferably against a white background. The white 

allows you to see the different shades of color, particularly at the rim where the age 

of a wine tends to show. Now, you should smile a bit, as though you understand 

what you see. Red wines range from deep purple to pale tawny; white wines go 

from pale greenish-yellow to deep gold. As a rule, red wines lose color with age; 

whites deepen in color with age. Usually. The browner a wine, the older it is. 

Next, swirl the wine around in the glass. Try not to swirl it out of the glass. 

Wine’s flavor molecules are given off only on the surface of the liquid. By swirling, 

you maximize the wine’s surface area and release more of the bouquet. As you 

swirl, lift the glass to your nose. 

Smelling is a very important part of the tasting process. Think about how 

smell affects your enjoyment of food. You should smell the wine three times, swirling 

each time to release the bouquet. Notice if the wine is clean and attractive, the 

intensity of the smell, and what the aromas bring to mind. 

Negative smells, or “off” smells may be: 

Vinegar: Too much acetic acid in the wine. 

Sherry: Too much oxygen in the wine. 

Cork: The wine has absorbed the taste of a defective cork, making it musty 

or moldy in flavor. 

Sulfur: Too much sulfur dioxide is present in the wine. 

Now, take a sip of wine and try to be sure that all of the tongue is exposed to 

the liquid. Hold the wine in your mouth for 3 or 4 seconds before swallowing; notice 

how sweet or sour, bitter, astringent, or alcoholic the wine is. Gauge the body 

of the wine. Think skim milk, whole milk, heavy cream. Also, how does the wine 

feel in your mouth? The term “mouth feel” is used for the sensations experienced. 

Now is the time to assess the wine as a whole. Do I like this wine? Why or 

why not? Were all of the elements in balance or did one of them seem obtrusive. 

In young reds, tannin often dominates while young whites are often very acid. In 

older wine, this lack of balance would be a fault. Is the wine light, medium, or full 

bodied? Finally, what kinds of food would work well with this wine? 

Liberty Shrine Club 

By Joe Snopek, Scribe 

By the looks of the leaves turning colors, the crisp morning and evening 

air and the shorter days it must mean one thing and one thing only – 

IT’S TIME FOR THE CIRCUS KICK-OFF AT CAROLYN’S PUM- 

KIN PATCH!. For the past 4 years the Liberty Shrine Club, along with the 

Oriental Band, Clowns, Drum and Bugle and the Banjo Band, have spent two 

Saturday mornings promoting the Circus at Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch, located 

just off 291 & 210 Highways. Noble “Buddy” Raasch and Lady Carolyn have 

graciously had us, along with the Ararat Nobility, at their farm to tell one and 

all about the Circus. We give away trinkets to the kids and spin our famous 

“Wheel of Fortune” to win exciting prizes and Circus tickets. This year we are 

going to return on Saturday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 30th from 

9:00 am till 1:00 pm. We would like to see as many Nobles and their families 

come out and join us. Wear your Fez or appropriate Unit or Club jackets and 

caps, and you will get in free to help us out and check out the venue at the 

Pumpkin Patch. If you need any more information feel free to call me at 816- 

517-5461. 

Our One and Only, President Norm Hughes served us up with another 

great meeting in September. The menu included ham and beans, fried taters, 

cornbread and was highlighted with an open beverage bar to show the club’s 

appreciation for everyone’s hard work throughout the year. The guest speaker 

was the one and only, Past Rajah from the Oriental Band, Noble Dick Hanner. 

Noble Dick is a retired weatherman who worked for the FAA, and he presented 

a fine Program on the reasons why the forecasters are so accurate! The money 

presented to him showed the gratitude and appreciation we have for these fine 

forecasters of our weather. Are you picking up any of my tongue in cheek yet? 

All kidding aside we enjoyed his Program and thank him for joining us for the 

evening. 

As we look forward to October our speaker will be the one and only Circus 

Chairman who will go over all of the fun activities, exciting job opportunities 

and delicious meals that will be served at the 2010 Ararat Circus. We are the 

longest running venue at Municipal Auditorium with 2010 making our 75th 

year of presenting the Shrine Circus, and are looking forward to this years’ 

event and the 5 exciting days we will be spending in downtown Kansas City. 

The raffle will be for dinner at Houlihans Restaurant so plan on coming 

out to the Claycomo VFW on October 21st and enjoy some fine food and conversation 

with the very active and growing Liberty Shrine Club! Remember, 

new Nobles and their Ladies attending for the first time get their dinner on us 

and nearly all of them have joined for only $10.00 a year in dues. 

Until next month stay healthy and God Bless! 

Transporters 

By Ray Philpott, Scribe 

The September meeting was held 

at Ararat beginning with dinner 

in the Restaurant. Eight 

Nobles and six Ladies, along with our 

Ambassador Bud Higginbotham and 

his Lady Carol were present. A lot 

of GOOD fellowship was shared and 

even some business was conducted! 

Lloyd and Barb Newman represented 

the club at CSSA. Lloyd said 

the Hospitality Room was GREAT!!! 

They had a good time. It will be in 

Overland Park, Kansas next year, so 

maybe we can have full participation. 

Henry McDaniels’ wife Christine 

fell and broke her leg very badly, 

and has plates and screws to prove it. 

Hope you are progressing nicely with 

a walking cast by now. 

Lloyd and Henry provided transportation 

at an Art Show in the Englewood/Independence 

area, and 

those golf carts and drivers earned a 

$125 donation that was donated to the 

General Fund at Ararat. Thank you 

two for all the work and time you have 

spent!!! 

Well, the SWAP Meet will be 

over by the time this paper goes to 

press. Hopefully lots of vendors, customers 

and volunteers participated 

and it was a HUGE success. 

Mark your calendar now for December 

12, 2010, the date for our 

Annual Christmas Party. Invitations 

will be mailed out around November 

1st. Be sure to save that day for another 

fun filled party where we can 

relax and enjoy each other’s company 

(maybe steal someone’s Christmas 

present – the game we play!!!) 

For fear that a list of hurt or sick 

members will leave someone out 

please check on each other and be 

sure to let us (Kathy or Ray) know 

so we can send cards. Thanks in advance. 

Hope Pam Ireland (8-9) had a 

fun surprised Birthday Party. Illness 

kept us at home but sure those that 

went had FUN. 

Now to catch up on Birthdays 

for August, September and October 

(hope none are missed): Cookie 

Cantwell 9-4; Sissy Coen 9-13; 

George Duncan 9-18; Christine 

McDaniels 8-13; Paul McGill 10- 

30; John McLaughlin 8-15; Fran 

McLaughlin 10-17; Barb Newman 

10-17; Don Shaw 9-25; Rogene Torrey 

8-17. Hope one and all either 

have or will have a wonderful special 

DAY!!! 

Till later – keep us posted and 

ENJOY 


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to 

to always bring on a renewed vigor for the requires the same amount of volunteerism. 

coming year . If you find yourself overwhelmed 

with all this renewed vigor and evenings from 6:00 pm till --- contact our 

If you have time to spare on Monday 

spirit we have just the place to channel it. Bingo Chairman, Ron Bush, or if you can 

The Sedalia Shrine Club can use your spare help in the kitchen on Monday evenings, 

time. Come in and put your talents and contact Don Timbers or Shirley Wiley. We 

energies to good use. We need you! would like to take this time to thank all of 

Our golfing public is taking off and none our Bingo volunteers. You are a Godsend. 

to soon for all of us. Our course is a beautiful 

green and the guys are doing a good for a new pistol. It’s a fundraiser for the 

The Fun-Kor is selling chances in a raffle 

job in keeping it playable. Come out and Fun-Kor so get your tickets before May 

enjoy it. 

15th. Larry Foster, Director, reminds all 

If you have a spare morning till noon, we Fun-Kor members that 2010 dues were due 

have a place for you in our Pro Shop. It April 1st. Be sure to attend Fun-Kor meetings 

to be aware of upcoming parades and 

only involves using a cash register and 

greeting our players and meeting their golfing 

needs. If you have no experience we’ll Our Ladies are still having game nights 

parade line-up times. 

show you. It’s easy and you’ll be doing so come in and play and have a good time. 

your club a large favor. Everything helps 

Coon 

us All proceeds 

Creek 

go to our hospitals. Come in 

to be able to help our special children. and check time and dates posted on bulletin 

In April our membership had a wonderful 

evening of dance, and being entertained Shrine We’ve lost another Club Noble this past 

boards. 

by the sounds of Cedar Creek. If you Charley month. Swafford, When you Director hit your knees of Shrine keep the Clubs, presented 

Crown as all of of our Honor sick and Jewels disabled. to the Pray Nobles for 

pictured 

missed it, you missed out on an evening of family of Jim Treece in your prayers, as 

“Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletin well here, at the August meeting of the Coon Creek 

boards and calendars for upcoming events. all in service to this great country. 

Shrine Club. Also pictured, left, is Lady Connie Pugh and 

Charley Swafford, as he congratulates her on once again 

MAY celebrating CALENDAR her “29th Birthday.” 

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm till -- 

Tuesday – Sunday. . . . . . . . . Bar Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm till -- 

May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club Breakfast . . . . . . . 7:30 am -10:00 am 

May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fun Kor Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm 

May 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm 

May 26. . . . . . . . . . Board of Director’s Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm 

May 26. . . . . . . . . General Membership Meeting. . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm 

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IN MEMORIAM 

NOBLES WHOSE 

LIVES WE 

CELEBRATE! 

The Officers and 

Nobles of Ararat Shrine 

express their sincere 

sympathy to the 

families and friends of 

these departed 

Nobles: 

10• ARARATSHRINE NEWS May 2010 

JOSEPH H. SMITH 

Curryville, MO 

3/13/1931 – 8/25/2009 

Created in Ararat – 11/26/1977 

JOHN M. HEMMINGFORD 

Independence, MO 

4/1/192 – 8/26/2010 


ERIC L. OLSON 

Gladstone, MO 

11/15/1946 – 8/30/2010 


CECIL L. CRAIG 


11/30/1924 – 9/7/2010 


LINDEN J. PANKNIN, JR. 


11/9/1923 – 9/18/2010 


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RAKLA SHRINE CLUB 

By Ernie Taylor, Scribe 


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went to the Potentate’s Worshipful Ball last month, Brother, added Harry something S. Truman, special. and Then, celebrating the Nobles our club’s young 50 people years in of the fun. attendance really 

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but it was too late for me to write Our about annual it. BBQ looked Contest like some was a kind success. of royalty It was in their a lot of fun There and were had several a lot “kids” of at the b 

a trip to England By Hank W. Koontz 

It wasn’t too late to get the good pictures food. in I the met a lot masks. of good I didn’ people t have and much I learned trouble identifying 

anybody, but it was fun to pretend. some were young Nobles and Ladies 

a lot about some BBQ. of them It was were just family an of the Div 

ck e because he did 

We had our 50 Year Building Celebration on July 27th with paper, approximately 

but I couldn’t write all fast around enough. good time. 

nd ger. He said that he 

We’ve always liked the Potentate’s Ball, 

did ith his wife, and 80 members, and 10 Past Presidents in attendance. We had plenty of hard Our own Hank Koontz The decorations entered were the certainly contest impressive, for the first some time were and sons actually and daughters had of No 

probably because Jerri likes to get dressed and the food was outstanding. I’m sure that 

hat all in heall the trip working Nobles and Ladies help with this event; hats off to each and every some placing out of 22 BBQ teams. I don’t think it is too bad for Whoever his first they contest. were, they But danced an 

and well spent. one of you and thank you. 

up, and when she’s happy, as usual it’s easy he for did me not place somebody in the got stuff something he thought he didn’t he like, did best but in. laughed Better and luck behaved next year, politely while h 

trip p Meet, the O.B. We had a lot of fun with plenty to eat. If you were not there you to get missed happy. a Besides great that, brother. wearing a tuxedo 

makes me feel like James Bond! Of difficult to prepare good food for that many 

that’s the way the world works. It’s really a lot of fun. Some of them even dan 

l areas from the time. You only have 50 years to wait for the next party. Our Club’s Vice President, Hank Our next upcoming event is the return of the turkey fries. 

with 

It will 

Nobles 

be on 

old 

Saturday, 

enough to be their fa 

O.B. ent Waco would 

course, it’s not the getting beat up twice in people, and it’s even more difficult trying to and at least one young lady talked on 

Koontz, arranged the whole event. Thanks Hank, it was a good time. And may I add that October 2nd from 4 pm till 8 pm. Tickets are $10.00 each and the menu will be turkey 

fries, and for the finicky eater we will have chicken strips. The sides will be cheese 

the e couldn't have 

every movie that I like to imagine, but serve that many people, keeping the food our dance divas into giving her danc 

est ould he pulled this off at no cost to the club or its members. He had placemats made up that 

day. It was 

there’s enough other cool stuff to keep my warm and not dropping a plate in anyone’s lap. sons. Lady Eva Horrell seemed to b 

have through. 

are worthy of framing. 

And yes, our is all you can eat. I personally think this is the most tasty part of the bird. A lot of 

potatoes, mac & cheese, and vegetable. Beverages will be coffee and tea. Oh yeah, it 

inner Walter Mitty quite happy. 

Then came the band. Asmall band from ing as much fun as her student. It wa 

y was good turnout. 

This time, the ball was a masquerade Joplin, of all places. As far as I know, seeing such a diverse group dancing 

to all of the 

first ever bumper turkeys gave up their manhood for this tasty meal, so come out and enjoy. You can 

nout. 

party. We only wore masks on our faces, Joplin has never been the music capital of band called Diversity. Can’t you ju 

JOB! Hope 

he 

sticker that said: contact Steve Holbrook at 816-356-0447 or Doug King at 816-507-6102 for info. 

unless you count the James Bond outfit. I the free world, but with this band, they’ve ture them telling their friends that tho 

ope 

“Where the dues The Fun-Cor is looking at finishing this year’s parade season, because we are 

thought that would be the silliest thing I got a pretty good chance. The band was people really know how to have fun! 

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No relation to Moe, Larry and Curley, the above trio 

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a great playing schedule and help with Ararat’s vital fundraisers. 

No. 2 Driver Larry Jobe was the go-to-guy whenever something 

was needed, and Secretary/Treasurer Herb Gronemeyer 

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our obligations. 

These leaders thank us for a great 2010 Golf Season..and 

the membership owes them a big THANKS FOR ALL THE 

WORK THEY HAVE DONE! 

Please note that our final day of golf on Thursday, October 

7 th has been changed to Shamrock Hills with start time at 9:00 

am. There will be a big FREE Barbeque Lunch thanks to Noble 

Roy Orth who will be firing up the grill. Yes, there is such a 

thing as a FREE LUNCH. Just come to Shamrock Hills on October 7 th . 

We remind you to make reservations for the Fall Dinner Meeting, which is being held on Monday 

night, October 11, in Rooms A&B. “Election of officers for 2011 will be held and a good time is planned 

for all Sandblaster Nobles and their Ladies,” says Rocky. Herb reminds us “We must have the dinner reservations 

in no later than Friday, October 8. Send check for $18.00 per person made out to Sandblasters and 

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If it is getting too late to mail your check, please call Herb at 816-941-0786 and he will do his usual fine 

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Motor Corps 

By JIM KERNS, Scribe 

Above: Competition Inspection. 

Left, The Don Father explains 

to hotel management why 

Stanley and his Harley will be 

going thru the lobby. 

Below, Greg Kennedy and 

Stanley Harrington do the obstacle 

course. 

Our Harley wheels rolled into Oklahoma City for CSSA in September. Ill. Sir 

Kevin, Lady Dianna, Chief Aide Tom Burke and Lady Jackie worked hard in 

getting us a great hotel and great hospitality room. 

Thanks! 

Not to mention names, but our President Doc Gay 

found out why you don’t ride too close behind a cattle 

truck! And to think he is from Oklahoma, one would think 

he would have already known that. This “close encounter” 

experience has made for some good ribbing and in Doc’s gentle manner muttered something 

about paybacks! We are watching our backs. 

Ararat Motor Corps brought home a first place trophy for drill competition. Our 

wonderful Ladies and the “Don Father” past director Don Hendrickson lined us up 

and checked us over for inspection. Our support team is the best! Greg Kennedy and 

Stan Harrington smoked through the obstacle course on a 900 pound full dress Harley 

to take second place team in obstacle course. When we compete against any and all size 

two wheels on obstacle to take second speaks to the skill level of our riders. We enjoyed 

the parade in Yukon, Oklahoma and comparing riding stories with one of their finest 

Motor Police Officers. 

Our team and ladies enjoyed time in Oklahoma City enjoying the great restaurants 

and great friendship with all. After some talking, our “Don Father” was able to convince 

the hotel manager that is was “ok” to let a Shrine Harley thru the hotel lobby; however 

it did not quite fit in the elevator. Now tell us we don’t have fun! 

We are lucky enough to have another great month at Worth Harley Davidson 

cooking burgers and hot dogs while still making it to parades and Ararat events. Circus 

collections at this event have been great and we do appreciate the Worth customers that 

contribute to the 75th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus. 

The 140th Shrine Edition Harley Davidson Ultra Classics are available to order 

from the great guys at Worth Harley. Go talk to them and join us on the drill and parade 

field! We also welcome those wishing to become social members and join our fun. 

Lafayette County Shrine Club 

By Ron Elling, Scribe 

The Lafayette County Shrine Club met September 9th at The Red Shanty in Higginsville. 

There were 16 Lafayette County Shriners and Ladies present for the 

meal. President Delmar Dothage welcomed Ambassador Curt Karnes and his 

Lady, Susan; and Liaison Officer Clarence Kirby and his 

Lady, Joanie. 

President Dothage presided at the meeting. W.N. 

Gray, Jr. read the minutes from the last meeting. The 

October bus trip to the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis has 

been cancelled due to other commitments. The Lafayette 

County Shrine Club has been asked to help with the Hospitality 

Room at the Circus. More details will be obtained 

and discussed at the next meeting. President Dothage also 

discussed the Distressed Nobles Fund being depleted. It 

was voted to donate $250 to the fund. All Lafayette County 

Shrine Club members were encouraged to purchase the 

Circus tickets for use by children. Ambassador Karnes discussed 

upcoming events which included various parades, 

CSSA, the Potentate’s Golf Tournament, an upcoming 

Ceremonial to be held October 16 and the Circus to be 

held in November. He also shared that there have been 

four Telemedicine patients with five more scheduled, plus 

many children being sent to the various Shriners Hospitals. 

Liaison Officer Kirby announced the Masonic Home 

presentation will be made at the October Divan meeting. 

He also discussed membership being down and plans are in the works to help with this 

situation. Linda and Tim Rechterman and Bernie Miller were thanked for helping with 

the Luau at Ararat Temple. He also shared information about the business advertisements 

on-line being available. 

The October meeting will be a joint meeting with the Knights of Columbus. More 

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2010 Ararat Shrine Circus Incentives 

NOBLES Circus Credit Campaign/Incentives 

‣ $250 or more turned in as circus credit – Noble will receive a 

circus t-shirt. 

‣ $500 or more turned in as circus credit – Noble will receive a 

circus shirt. 

‣ $1,200 or more turned in as circus credit – Noble will receive an 

embroidered fleece vest. 

‣ $2,500 or more turned in as circus credit – Noble will receive 

their 2011 Ararat Shrine dues paid. Please note this does not include 

Hospital Assessment or Per Capita Tax. 

‣ $5,000 or more turned in as circus credit – Noble will receive 2 

tickets to 2011 Ararat Shrine Potentate’s Ball. 

‣ Top 3 salesmen of circus credits will be invited to the Circus VIP 

Reception hosted by the Chief Rabban. 

‣ The Unit or Shrine Club with the highest average of paid circus 

credits per membership quota will receive a special private party 

for Nobles and their Ladies hosted by the 2011 Potentate. 

(Shrine Clubs = 50% of membership) 

Monthly Incentives 

(May – November) 

‣ Each month, the first Noble turning in $1,500 circus credit will 

receive a $50 Ararat Shrine Restaurant gift certificate (food only) 

for 2011 and will be recognized in the Shrine Newsletter. 

Note: Funds must be turned in by the last day of the month. Awards will be given 

at the following month’s Temple Meeting. November funds must be turned in by 

November 10th. (Incentive is available to Nobles only.) 

Program Book Sales Campaign 

($1 = 1 Circus Credit) 

‣ Full color Business Card ad on Shrine Supporters website and 

Sponsorship listing in the Shrine Circus Program – $125 – Topaz 

Sponsorship 

‣ Quarter page coupon ad and 4 Reserve Seat Circus Ticket 

OR half page ad and 4 Reserve Seat Circus Tickets – $550 – 

Pearl Sponsorship 

‣ Full page ad and 8 Reserve Seat Circus Tickets – $750 – Jade 

Sponsorship 

‣ Full page ad, 2' X 10' Banner and 10 Reserve Seat Circus Tickets 

– $2500 – Ruby Sponsorship 

Targets – Businesses, Shrine Clubs, Shrine Units, Individuals, Memorials, 

In-honor, Celebration. 

IMPORTANT: Existing Program Book and Banner Sales – All Nobles 

with credit for ads/banners sold in 2009 will be given first chance to resell 

the ads/banners for 2010. 

The Program Book Ad and Banner Sales Forms must be used 

and turned into the office immediately. Incentives are available for 

Nobles and Ladies. Program sales will count for either Noble or the 

Lady Incentive, but not both. The Club or Unit will get credit for both 

Noble and Lady sales. (Incentive not available for specific Noble or Lady for 

Club or Unit purchasing Banners.) 

LADIES Incentive Program Monthly Incentives 

‣ Any Lady with at $500 or more in sales from any of the campaigns 

designated for the Ladies Program will receive a Ladies Circus 

shirt. 

‣ All Lady Participants with $250 or more in sales from any of the 

campaigns designated for the Ladies Program will receive a Ladies 

Circus T-shirt. 

‣ The top fundraiser for the total monthly incentives will be invited 

to the Circus VIP reception hosted by the Chief Rabban. 

Circus Mom and Dad Campaign 

‣ Purchase a Mom or Dad pin for $25 and Noble will receive 25 

crown jewel points and recognition in the Shrine Newsletter. 

‣ Purchase both a Mom and Dad pin for $50 and Noble will receive 

50 crown jewel points and recognition in the Shrine Newsletter. 

‣ For any additional pins purchased ($25 each) or for any additional 

money applied to the Circus Mom and Dad program Noble will 

receive equal number of crown jewel points up to 500. 

Note: Funds turned in for the Circus Mom and Dad Program are not eligible for 

any other Circus Program incentives or Circus ticket vouchers. 


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The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist 

in helping the Bingo Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of May, June 

and July 2010. 

Please report to Buck Johnson in Bennett Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your 

scheduled night. Directors or Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, 

please contact the Temple Director, Tom Burke at 816-810-8216 so that he can find 

a replacement for your unit or club. 

May 6 – Mounted Guard 

May 13 – Liberty 

May 20 – Motor Escort 

May 27–Legion of Honor 

BINGO ASSIGNMENTS 

ARARAT NEEDLE GUILD 

The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to 

By, Jerri Dowdy 

assist in helping the Bingo Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of 

THANK YOU NOBLES for October, the money November you individually and December are cutting 2010. out the patterns we are sewing and making the 

donated at the April Ararat Business Please Meeting. report President to Buck Johnson squares to in be Bennett embroidered. Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your 

Elaine Graham, Lady Dianna and scheduled Jackie Burke night. attended Directors the or Presidents, If you are interested if you are in helping not able make to fulfill articles the to assignment, 

be sent to 

BINGO Ararat meeting, ASSIGNMENTS 

please 

and 

contact 

displayed 

the Temple 

articles for 

Director, 

the Nobles 

Tom 

that 

Burke at 

the 

816-810-8216 

Shiners Hospitals 

so that 

for Children 

he can find 

and 

a 

making 

replacement 

new friends, 

for 

were made by the ladies. 

we would love to have you come to a meeting on the 2nd 

your unit or club. 

Our meetings are full of activity. The ladies are making and 4th Tuesday of each month (except Aug. & Dec.) from 

things October for the 7 Children’s Clowns Hospitals. We send Nov. boxes 4 to the Guides 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in December Bennett Auditorium. 2 Ole Cars We also 

hospitals 

October 

twice 

14 

a year 

Ararat 

in May ARARAT 

Cycles 

and November. 

Nov. 

Some NEEDLE 

11 

of our 

NO BINGO 

have a 

(Circus) 

short GUILD business meeting, 

December 

enjoy 

9 

lunch and 

Oreintal 

visit while 

Band 

ladies are busy on the sewing machines making matching working to help the children of the Shrine Hospitals. 

October 21 Grandview Nov. By, Jerri 18 Pipes Dowdy and Drums December 16 Harem 

shorts and tops, surgical hats, halters for use during x-rays, If you would like more information, you may get in 

Shrine Club Nov. 25 NO BINGO 

December 23 Transporters 

MAY robes 

THANK 

and pajamas. JUNE Other ladies JULY are cutting, sewing, and 

October YOU 28 NOBLES Houn for the Dawg money you individually (Thanksgiving!) 

are cutting 

touch 

out 

with 

the 

our 

patterns 

President, 

we are 

Elaine 

December sewing 

Graham 

and 30 making 

at 816-524-0933. 

Mounted the 

stuffing Raggedy June 3 – Mini Indy’s Ann and July Andy 1–Motor Corps 

donated at the April Ararat 

dolls. There are many 

June 10 – Northland Shrine Business July 8 – Club Cass County Meeting. President squares 

We 

to 

hope 

be embroidered. 

to see you at a meeting this year. 

ladies busily embroidering squares 

Guard 

Elaine Shrine Club Graham, Lady Shrine Club Dianna and Jackie 

Shrine Clubfor Burke 

quilts. 

attended 

Other 

the 

ladies 

If you are interested in helping make articles to be sent to 

July 15 –Divan 

June 17– Mini Model T’s 

Ararat meeting, July 22 –Ambassadors 

June 24 – 

and 

Hospital 

displayed articles for the Nobles that the Shiners Hospitals for Children and making new friends, 

July 29–Assistant Directors 

were made by the Transportation ladies. 

of Uniformed Units 

we would love to have you come to a meeting on the 2nd 

Our meetings are full of activity. The ladies are making and 4th Tuesday of each month (except Aug. & Dec.) from 

things for the Children’s Hospitals. We send boxes to the 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium. We also 

hospitals twice a year in May and November. Some of our2010 

have a short business meeting, enjoy lunch and visit while 

ladies are busy on the sewing machines making matching working to help the children of the Shrine Hospitals. 

shorts and tops, surgical hats, halters for use during x-rays, If you would like more information, you may get in 

robes and pajamas. Other ladies are cutting, CIRCUS sewing, and touch with our PINS 

President, Elaine Graham at 816-524-0933. 

stuffing Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. There are many We hope to see you at a meeting this year. 

ladies busily embroidering squares for NOW quilts. Other ladies ON SALE 

Circus Dad 

Circus Mom 

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This year marks the 75th “Diamond Anniversary” of the Ararat Shrine Circus, and Chief Rabban B.J. Richardson’s 

Mom and Emerald Dad pins reflect – this $25,000 special event. (approximate Purchase your collectable return on Circus investment pins now, and enjoy $45,000) a special “Mom 

& Dad Night” at the Circus in November. 

Please fill out the order form below and mail it back to us with your check or credit card information and your pins 

will be Diamond mailed to you and – $100,000 your lady, or drop (approximate it off at the Shrine return and get your on pins investment TODAY! Your $212,500) continued support 

is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you wearing your new pins at the Shrine. 

Circus Dad 

Circus Mom 

These advertising opportunities offer a great return on investment for the sponsor. To schedule 

YES!I’ll support Ararat and the Kids in 2010! 

a presentation to a potential sponsor please coordinate with the Chief Rabban, BJ Richardson 


to ensure that you have all the marketing information for these levels of sponsorship. 

Mom and circus-newsletter Dad pins reflect HJ adREVol.pdf 

25 this Crown special 1 7/26/10 

of HonorPoints event. 9:24 AM Purchase forDad your collectable pin, 25 forMom Circus pins pin now, or50 and forboth enjoy a special “Mom 

& Dad Night” at the Circus in November. 

Please ____ fill Circus out the Dad order $25.00 form below Noble’ and s mail Name it back ___________________________________________________________ 

to us with your check or credit card information and your pins 

will be mailed to you and your lady, or drop it off at the Shrine and get your pins TODAY! Your continued support 

is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you wearing your new pins at the Shrine. 

Shrine Number _________________________________ Unit/Club ____________________________ ________ 

_____ Circus Mom $25.00 

Corporate Sponsor Campaign 

Amethyst – $10,000 (approximate return on investment $18,850) 

2010 

CIRCUS PINS 

NOW ON SALE 

Sapphire – $50,000 (approximate return on investment $97,500) 

Double Diamond – $200,000 (approximate return on investment $417,850) 

YES!I’ll support Ararat and the Kids in 2010! 

Lady’s Name ________________________________________________________ 

_____ Circus Dad 25 & Crown Mom $50.00 of HonorPoints Noble’ forDad s Name pin, _________________________________________________ 

25 forMom pin or50 forboth 

Lady’s Name __________________________________________________ 

____ Circus Dad $25.00 Noble’ s Name ___________________________________________________________ 

Total enclosed $ _________________________ ( ) Check ( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover 

Shrine Number _________________________________ Unit/Club ____________________________ ________ 

Card number: ___________________________ Expiration date: _______________________ 

_____ Circus Mom $25.00 Lady’s Name ________________________________________________________ 

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

_____ Circus Dad & Mom $50.00 Noble’ s Name _________________________________________________ 

For Visa Cards we also need the VIN Lady’s number Name (3 numbers __________________________________________________ 

located to the right of the signature line) on the back of 

the card: _____________________________________________________________ 

Total enclosed $ _________________________ ( ) Check ( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover 

Mail to: ARARATSHRINE, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129 

Card number: ___________________________ Expiration date: _______________________ 

14 | ARARAT SHRINE NEWS 

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

OCTOBER 2010

Circus Mom and Dad Program Supporters 

Thank you to the following Nobles and Ladies for supporting the Circus Mom and Dad Program by purchasing your pins. 

Remember, without your participation we would not be able to send “Children of all Ages” to the Shrine Circus, who otherwise 

would be unable to attend. 

CIRCUS DAD & MOM 

Don R. Barham 

Al Cohen P.P. 

Fred W. Higginbotham, 

Jr. 

Clarence C. Kirby, Jr. 

Wilhelm F. Leuszler 

Clinton O. Lieneke 

Donald R. McNeil 

Don E. Pittier, Jr. 

Arthur L. Reece 

Oliver E. Scrivener 

Ralph W. Seward 

Rex A. Taylor 

Perry G. Vandiver 

Walton C. Whitney 

2010 Circus Pins 

CIRCUS DAD 

Robert E. Barker 

Lee W. Brown 

Kenneth J. Hollstrom 

David Johnson, Jr. 

Jerald G. McDaniel 

Michael Troy Orlando 

Billy D. Smith 

CIRCUS MOM 

Marvin A. Cleveland 

Mrs. Bobby Nelson 

now on sale! Circus Mom Circus Dad 


Mom and Dad pins reflect this special event. Purchase your collectable Circus pins now, and enjoy a 

special “Mom & Dad Night” at the Circus in November. 

Please fill out the order form below and mail it back to us with your check or credit card information and your 

pins will be mailed to you and your lady, or drop it off at the Shrine and get your pins TODAY! Your continued 

support is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you wearing your new pins at the Shrine. 

Yes! I’m happy to support Ararat and the Kids in 2010! 

25 Crown of Honor Points for Dad pin, 25 for Mom pin, or 50 for both 

____ Circus Dad $25.00 Noble’s Name ___________________________________________________________ 

Shrine Number ______________ Unit/Club __________________________________ 

____ Circus Mom $25.00 Lady’s Name ________________________________________________________ 

____ Circus Dad & Mom $50.00 Noble’s Name _________________________________________________ 

Lady’s Name __________________________________________________ 

PAYMENT: 

Total enclosed $ __________________ ( ) Check ( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover 

Card number: _______________________________________________ Expiration date: ___________________ 

For Visa Cards we also need the VIN number (3 numbers located to the right of the signature line 

on the back of the card): ___________________ 

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Mail to: ARARAT SHRINE, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129 

TOP 

CIRCUS 

SALESMEN 

( As of sept. 24, 2010) 

1. Roy Barnett $12,562.98 

2. Cleo Custis $ 3,782.21 

3. Roy Tadlock $ 3,655.61 

4. Al Layton $ 3,295.68 

5. Bill Walker $ 3,169.22 

6. Marvin Cleveland $ 2,825.60 

7. Rod McGrath $ 2,825.00 

8. Don Purtle $ 2,665.22 

9. John Kennedy $ 2,591.88 

10. Neil Cowan $ 2,564.87 

11. Don Shaw $ 2,533.10 

12. Stan Schierholz $ 2,380.17 

13. Fred Fulton $ 2,296.33 

14. Gabe Buser $ 1,867.81 

15. Joe Chennault $ 1,774.16 

16. Dennis Collins $ 1,720.26 

17. John Johnson $ 1,707.00 

18. Duane Steele $ 1,663.73 

19. Reuben Jamison $ 1,433.03 

20. Mike Allen $ 1,300.96 

21. Jack Everly $ 1,300.00 

22. James Guillaume $ 1,286.30 

23. Sam Coen $ 1,250.00 

23. John McLaughlin $ 1,250.00 

24. Robert Cummins $ 1,225.43 

25. Tom Krahenbuhl $ 1,200.00 

25. John Myers $ 1,200.00 

TOP UNIT 

& CLUB 

CIRCUS 

SALES 

( As of sept. 24, 2010) 

1. Greeters $23,516.67 

2. Legion of Honor $15,700.00 

3. Director’s Staff $12,427.93 

4. Mounted Guard $10,400.00 

5. Patrol $ 8,985.33 

6. Sedalia S.C. $ 7,012.96 

7. Chanters $ 6,622.97 

8. Clowns $ 4,467.00 

9. Cass County S.C. $ 3,872.15 

10. Warsaw S.C. $ 3,046.38 


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e attendance really liked. fraternity. Too many young men look at us 

ral “kids” at the ball, and think that they have nothing in common 

family of the Divan, 

with us. My own son, a Noble him - 

Nobles and Ladies, and self, doesn’t like to come to our parties and 

d daughters of Nobles. dances because he doesn’t like “our music.” 

re, they danced and We need to find common ground, and it 

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was there at the Potentate’s Ball. 

of them even danced I think a lot of the credit must go to the 

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to e giving hospitals. her dance He then les- 

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Golden Valley Shrine Club 

Presents 

Shriner’s Open Buddy 

Crappie Tournament 

You do not have to be a Shriner to fish 

WHEN: SATURDAY, May 22, 2010 

WHERE: 

TIME: 

If you have a candidate 

for the Spring Ceremonial 

all petitions and fees 

must be turned in to the 

Business Office 

by May 12th at 6:00 pm. 

NO LAST MINUTE 

PETITIONS WILL BE 

ACCEPTED!! 

TRUMAN LAKE 

LONG SHOALMARINA 

7:00 A.M. TILL3:00 P.M. 

ENTRY FEE: $90.00 PER BOAT 

Wednesday Night 

is Italian Night 

in the Ararat 

Restaurant… 

Build Your Own Pasta Bowl 

Cooked on the Spot 

Choice of Sauces, Pasta, 

Noodles & Vegetables 

16 | OF TWO PEOPLE 

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(70% PAYBACK ONE PLACE 

PAID PER 5 BOATS ENTERED) 

Served with Salad and 

Breadsticks. 

Scenes from CSSA 

HILLBILLY 

DEGREE 

Hillbilly Clan #124 

Saturday, October 23, 2010 

Photos by 

Steve Dowdy 

Now all you Flatland Shriners and yur Ladies that bin hankerin to git in on da fun we 

bin havin jest git yerself to 

Jackson County Shrine Club – 120 ½ Pleasant in Inde pendence, MO 

Register 5:30 

Vittles nearbout 6:00 til 7:00 • Degree starts at 7:00 

Don’t y’all fret, the degree is as ez as slidin off a gresed hog backerd. 

Yur lifetime membership is only $20 bucks. 

And all you cuzzins we aint seen in a coons age otta git t yer duds on and carry a dish of 

vittles wit ya. We gotta make sure we put on a good feed!

May 2010ARARATSHRINE NEWS • 11 

Ole Cars 

By DICK LEWIS, SCRIBE 

Due to the Labor Day Holiday our September 

meeting was delayed for one week. It was held 

at the Temple on Monday, September 13, 2010, 

with three officers and seven members present. We were 

again honored to have our Liaison Officer, 2nd Ceremonial 

Master Clarence Kirby with us. 

Our Annual Picnic was held 

at Lake Jacomo on Sunday, August 

15 th , with thirty-one members, ladies 

and guests in attendance. We 

thank our Liaison Officer Clarence 

Kirby and Lady Joanie for furnishing 

the cooking grill and grilling the 

hamburgers and hot dogs. We were honored to have several 

guests with us including the Richard Price Family, 

son of Past Potentate Don and Lady Opal Price; also, 

Keith and Mary Hatfield from upstate New York, who 

were guests of Noble Jim and Lady Judy McAfoose. 

Keith is a 40 year member of Scipio Center Masonic 

Lodge. Assistant Rabban Richard Floyd and Lady Linda 

also joined us. 

Our only parade during the month of August was in 

Lexington, Missouri on Saturday, August 21 st , where we 

had 14 cars parading. We were glad to have two of our 

Ladies, Eunice Doubledee and Judy McAfoose with us. 

It was a warm day and some of us enjoyed the Beer Garden 

following the parade. 

On Thursday, September 2 nd , nine members, Ladies 

and guests departed for CSSA in Oklahoma City. Our 

Ole Car Unit won a first place trophy in the Antique 

Class. Pictured below are Director, Noble Gary Seger; 

President, Noble Paul Brewer; and our “high point 

member”, Noble Mike Aulgur with the trophy. 

A special thanks goes to Noble Mike Aulgur whose 

74 Chevy Camaro was judged a 99 

point vehicle. We thank our Director, 

Noble Gary Seger and Lady 

Ladonna for all the hard work in 

making this trip enjoyable. We also 

thank our guests Noble Jerry Hess 

and Lady Jan for all their support 

during this fun weekend. 

Our get well list includes our President, Noble Paul 

Brewer who had additional tests on his back. Also, our 

Past President, Noble Jerry Alumbaugh had more knee 

surgery in late August and Past Director, Noble Don 

Barham and Noble Marty Hopkins have been confined 

at their homes with health issues. We wish them all improved 

health. 

The time is drawing close for Circus ticket sales and 

Mom and Dad pin sales. 

Our next dinner social will be on Tuesday, October 

12 th at the Rib Crib in Independence, Missouri. Be there 

at 6:00 pm. 

Attention, 

Shriners... 

Get this 

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By Fred “Fingers 88” Harle P.P. 

Welcome to the friendliest Shrine Club within 

Ararat Shrine; a place where a Noble and his 

Lady can feel completely at ease, because you 

are with other Nobles and Ladies who believe in having 

fun and are dedicated to the same thing. 

Our President, Noble Bill Fickle, is really a go-getter 

who is working hard to see to it that our club has all 

the tools to make our club the type you will enjoy being a 

part of. So, why not give us a try and come on out to our 

next meeting on the 4th Monday night of each month. 

We meet in the beautiful city of Blue Springs, which is 

15 minutes from everywhere in the greater KC area. Our 

meetings are held in the American Legion Building located 

on 7 Hwy, a couple blocks north of 40 Hwy. It is a 

large, two story red brick building and you can’t miss it. 

Should you want more information just look in your Ararat 

Calendar Book under Shrine Clubs and our officers 

are listed with their phone numbers, under Blue Springs. 

Give us a ring and we’ll be glad to hear from you. 

Isn’t it great to meet friends when you least expect 

it? Jennie and I were at the Santa-Cali-Gon Festivities 

in Independence, MO, just sitting on Main Street by the 

Fire Station, when someone covered my eyes from behind, 

and guess who? It was our BSSC Treasurer, Noble 

Jeff Quibell with his pretty Lady Wanda, and then we 

ran into them again in one of the craft tents. Quite a 

coincidence when you consider the thousands of people 

who were there. In Shrine meeting in September I ran 

into Noble Jeff and pretty Lady Wanda along with Noble 

James Gargotta and pretty Lady Gail 

I must tell you about our BSSC Treasurer, Noble 

Jeff Quibell and Lady Wanda. They are the proud owners 

of a yellow, Gold Wing Motorcycle, and they recently 

rode their cycle to South Dakota. And that not being 

enough, as I put together this news item they are riding 

their Gold Wing up into Michigan. We wish them a safe 

trip. 

Lady Jennie and I are the proud possessors of a Pekingese 

dog, a puppy who thinks she owns us. On a particular 

day a couple weeks ago I took Tasha, our dog’s 

name, to the Puppy Boutique for grooming, and who 

should I run into but Noble Bob Hunsperger. He was 

there to pick up his and Roberta’s pooch that was there 

also to get beautiful. Boy, don’t we pamper our pets. 

Well now, it’s really great to get into the fall season 

and start back into our Shrine and Masonic meetings. It 

is nice to once again be with our friends and brag about 

what we did over the summer months. Why don’t you 

come and be with us, you might have something you 

want to share with the rest of us. Think about it! You 

don’t know what you are missing unless you give us a try. 

And also you members of our BSSC we hope to see you 

at our next meeting. 

Whoopee! I think I pretty much covered the ball 

park for this time, so be good to one another and we look 

forward to seeing you. 

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We’re just West of Raytown Rd. 

Open Daily 7-6 Sat, 7-6 

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SUPERIOR TREE SERVICES 

Spring is coming and so are the storms. 

* Complete Funeral Services 

* Full Service Flower Shop 

* Cemetery and Mausoleums 

* Full Pre-Arrangements 

* Cremations 

LADIES’ CEREMONIAL 

DAVID L. FREEMAN 

LUNCHEON 

President 

“Serving Kansas City Since 1922” 

FALL FUN FEST 

only involves using a cash register and 

greeting our players and meeting their golfing 

needs. If you have no experience we’ll 

show you. It’s easy and you’ll be doing 

your club a large favor. Everything helps us 

to be able to help our special children. 

In April our membership had a wonderful 

evening of dance, and being entertained 

by the sounds of Cedar Creek. If you 

missed it, you missed out on an evening of 

“Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletin 

boards and calendars for upcoming events. 

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 

EVENT CALENDAR 

ings to be aware of upc 

parade line-up times. 

Our Ladies are still h 

so come in and play an 

All proceeds go to our 

and check time and dat 

boards. 

We’ve lost another 

month. When you hit 

family of Jim Treece 

well as all of our sick a 

all in service to this gre 

Let’s Welcome the 

October 8..............................................................................Bike Night 

RAKLA New Candidate SHRINE Ladies CLUB 

October 9.........................................................................Chili Cook Off 

October 9................................................................. Smithville Parade 

By October Ernie Taylor, 16, Scribe 2010 

October 13..................................................................Temple Meeting 

12:00 Noon – Social Time (cash bar) 

October 15............................................ Fall Ceremonial Show & Tell 

MAY CALENDAR 

We finally had great weather for our Dave, incidentally, won the 50/50 draw-Octobeing, but that was in no way connected toOctober 22............................................................................Bike Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bingo. . . . . Night . . . . . . . . . . 

16...................................................................Fall Ceremonial 

12:45 – Lunch 

eeting in April: no rain, no snow, no 20 

egrees and windy! Not that 2:00 the weather – 4:00 – Program the invitation. We would never use any 

October 22.................................... Tuesday – Sunday. . Oriental . . . . . Band . . Bar Annual Open. Fall . . . Dance . . . . . . . . . . 

ad ever discouraged our members. 4:00 – Arch We Program sort of and bribery Fezzing to get Dave and Nora to fix 

October 23...................... May 1 . . . . Circus . . . . . Kick-Off . . . . . . Carolyn’s . Club Breakfast Pumpkin . Patch . . . . . . 7:30 

ad the same great turnout, be the weathr 

good or not so good! 

May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fun Kor Meeting. Dance 

fish for us! 

$15 per person 

October 23..................................................................Ballroom 

Our guest speaker was Sally Nance, 

. . . . . . . . . . 

Dignitaries attending this All month ARARAT were Ladies Administrator Welcome! 

October 30....................................................... Festival of Champions 

for the Excelsior Springs May 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . 

iaison Officer Dave Bushakra and Lady Hospital. She gave us a brief history on October 30...................... Circus Kick-Off Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch 

May 26. . . . . . . . . . Board of Director’s Meeting. . . . . . . . 

olly, and Ambassador Curt Karnes and the hospital and all the improvements October 30 .............................. Mini Indy’s Costume Party & Dance 

May 26. . . . . . . . . General Membership Meeting. . . . . . . 

ady Sue. These two couples truly repreent 

they have made, and the new independent November 4-11.............................................................. Shrine Circus 

good works and good fellowship for living center completed recently. November 10.............................................................Temple Meeting 

e Shrine and we look forward each 

onth to seeing them. 

We were happy to welcome back Dave 

Our May meeting will be held again at 

Catricks Café in Lawson. Tell your 

Masonic friends what fun and fellowship 

nd Nora Hutchison. RSVP They to the brought ARARAT back Office by we Oct have, 13 th – and 816-923-1975 bring someone with you to 

“truckload” of fish and invited us to their the next meeting. 

omefor the June meeting and a fish fry! 

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2010 Family Picnic Created Memories for All! 

Drum & Bugle Corps 

By Ray Philpott, Scribe 

The Ararat Family Picnic was a great chance to visit with your Shrine friends 

and their families. Dolores Reeves, Kathy and I represented the group. We 

enjoyed the afternoon, beautiful weather, great conversations, seeing long lost 

friends and of course the FOOD!!! 

The D&B had a good turnout for the September meeting starting with dinner 

in the Restaurant. The Nobles had a meeting while the Ladies visited and got caught 

back up. 

The October Dinner/Meeting will be a picnic at Norm and Kate Gross’ house. 

We are to bring a covered dish (as the saying goes, with FOOD IN THEM!!) It will 

start earlier than normal, 4:00 pm. Hope to see you there. 

Edwin Askins has been recuperating from a bad fall and had to spend time in a 

rehab center and in a wheelchair at home. Hope this finds you both (ED and Aurelia) 

fairing much better. You two are MISSED!!! 

Please keep us posted on any news worthy events: health issues, travel, or whatever. 

Hard to write articles without input so please call either of us. Thanks in advance. 

Happy Birthday for August, September and October: Arnold Parker 8-1; Aurelia 

Askins 8-10; Donna Thomas 8-17; Sharon Parker 8-20; Margaret Hampton 9-9; 

and Larry Thomas 10-23. 

THIS IS A DIRECT PLEA TO NEW OR INACTIVE SHRINE MEM- 

BERS. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS. 

WE NEED MEMBERS. A GROUP OF YOU COULD HELP THIS STRUG- 

GLING GROUP WHO WANTS TO STAY ACTIVE. WHAT IS A PARADE 

WITHOUT MUSIC??? IF YOU OR YOUR FRIENDS ARE INTERESTED, 

PLEASE CALL ANY OFFICER OR MEMBER LISTED BELOW. I HAVE 

BEEN ACTIVE SINCE JOINING THE SHRINE IN 1968. COME JOIN IN 

THE FELLOWSHIP AND FUN AND JUMP START A UNIT WHO WANTS 

AND NEEDS YOU! Paul Clampitt 816-690-3128; Denny McCarty 816-833-2049; 

Norm Gross 816-525-3158; Arnold Parker 816-350-7205; Larry Thomas 816-223- 

1057; Ken Bennett 913-780-0092; Lee Fisher 660-565-2930; or Ray Philpott 816- 

356-7973. HOPE SOME OF YOU ANSWER THE PLEA!!! 

Entry Guidelines 

OCTOBER 9, 2010 

Ararat Shrine Center 

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Chili Dinner 

7:00pm - 10:00pm – DJ Music and Dancing 

$5.00 per person 

Prize for best guest table decorations 

• Anyone can enter the Chili Cook-off Contest (non-Shriners welcome) 

• 5 gallon chili minimum entry 

• 4:00pm – 6:00pm set up time – Bennett Auditorium 

• Prize for best decorated cook-off area (be creative) 

• Must bring your own cooking equipment and set-ups (Ararat will provide 

bowls, silverware and crackers) 

• 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place prizes 

• Contact Tom Burke to enter contest– 816-810-8216 


Provost Makes the 

Mark at CSSA 

By Ben Allen 

Nobles and Brethren, great weather, three great venues, and Guns and 

Ammo; it just doesn’t get any better than this. OK, there was that nasty 

little storm on Thursday night, but all the days’ events were over. 

Thursday’s events, the Sporting Clays and the Balloon Match were held at 

Quail Ridge Hunting and Sporting Clays. The guys running this place were very 

hospitable. They even built a pistol range just for our Balloon Match. Great 

Place 

Friday’s Trap event was held at the Oklahoma Trap Association Shooting 

Park. Thanks go out to these guys. Everything ran well and they stayed around 

as long as it took to get all the scoring completed and the shoot off was done. A 

Big thanks to OTA. 

The Pistol events for the day were held just around the corner from OTA, 

at the Canadian Valley Range. They basically gave us the run of about half the 

range. Rusty Warren was the Range Master and kept everything running smooth. 

This was another fine facility. 

I am sure that everyone will say they wish they had shot better, (Well - 

Maybe just me), but I know they will all say. WE HAD A GREAT TIME!! 

2010 CSSA Oklahoma City, OK 

September 2-4, 2010 

1ST Place Level “A” Trap Team 

J.W. Page – 87/100 

Ben Allen – 90/100 

Dennis Early – 92.100 

Warren Pinson – 87/100 

Rick Wagner – 90/100 

Individual Level “A” Trap 

Dennis Early, 1st Place 

Rick Wagner, 2ND Place 

Ben Allen Tied for 2nd Place - 

lost 5 man shoot off 

3nd Place Team Sporting Clays 

Ben Allen - 66 

Dennis Early - 68 

J.W. Page - 79 

Warren Pinson - 60 

Rick Wagner - 84 

Robert “Bob” Gomez Traveling Trophy, 

for High Overall Temple 

1st Place Level “B” Team Pistol 

Team Pistol “A” Level 1st Place 

Ben Allen – 277/300 

Gary McMullin – 280/300 

Larry Riggs – 274/300 

Carleton Voorhies – 286/300 

Individual Level “A” Pistol 

Carleton Voorhies, 2nd Place 

Optical Pistol 

Larry Riggs, 2st Place – 290/300 

Rick Wagner, 3rd Place 

– 286/300 

Balloon Match 

Larry Riggs, 1st Place - 221/230 

Carleton Voorhies, - 3rd Place 

– 215/230 

Rick Wagner was runner up to Top 

Gun 451 (453 won) 

11 TOTAL TROPHIES 

GREAT JOB !!!!! 

Provost News 

By Bill Huffman, Scribe 

Greetings!! Fall is getting closer and 

some cooler temperatures will be 

welcome. 

We now have a second defibrillator, so 

while we are away at parades and all other functions the Provost is protected, as well 

as everyone in the temple. The new one is the same model as the one we already have. 

Harvey Mansfield is not doing well as of this writing. Bob Wrede had surgery 

and has been back to the temple. Also, Larry Riggs has spent some time with his 

parents while his Dad was in the hospital, and his Mother needed help because of a 

knee problem. God Bless. 

Bill James and Dave Bennefeld have been promoted to Sergeant. Congratulations 

to both of you and thank you for your dedicated service. Randy Berry has been 

promoted to Major, and also Night Commander. Commendations are in order to all 

of you. 

I would like to point out one Noble at this time for his service to his life time 

partner. Leonard Huff has always had my respect as a friend, but his standing by 

Lady Sue during her time of need is impressive. All of us would do the same, given 

the circumstances. During a recent conversation, Leonard mentioned how much his 

cooking had improved. I’ll pass on that one. Until next time, God Bless. 

Oriental Band 

By Dave Wilbanks, Scribe 

Well here we are in the month of October, just one month to go until 

elections for next year’s officers. I guess the question is; are we going to 

have any officers at all??? Reason being, nobody wants to be an officer 

anymore. It used to be you had to wait to be able to even run for office. But then 

again we had a lot more members, and they were a group of younger nobles full of 

life and really liked to party, and were able to as well. However, with all things, as 

time goes on so do we. Even in the good times as well as the not so good times we 

all have to say “Till we meet again in the great temple in the sky.” I know that all of 

the Noble Brothers I met back in 1987 and who welcomed me as a fellow brother 

in 1999, some are still here while others have moved on to the temple in the sky. 

So maybe instead of getting upset because of the lack of members not showing up, 

why not try to remember the ones that got it all started and see what they did to 

get and keep the members that made the O.B. one of the best units in the temple. 

OK moving on. C.S.S.A. I’m here to tell you that the O.B. had a lot of fun, even 

for being a small group. It was pointed out to me that Past Potentate Ben Kenney 

jumped in to give the O.B. a hand on the drum and gave us a new drum beat. Hey, 

there is nothing wrong with a Scottish beat for an Oriental song. Thanks Benny, 

for being a part of the O.B. and for giving us something to remember. And in true 

fashion, Noble Steve Dowdy may have lost his mouth piece but he still kept going 

and didn’t skip a beat. (Way to go, Steve!) We all made it back safe and that’s what 

is important. 

We had the O.B. picnic out at my place in Belton on Saturday, September 11. 

It was a very nice day for a picnic. As one by one the cars pulled up the drive it became 

apparent to me that it was going to be a great time. And it was. We had about 

30 people show up and everybody got treated to some really good food. The O.B. 

paid for the meat and everybody else brought a dish. While Noble Clyde Alana did 

the cooking on the grill everybody else talked and got caught up on what was going 

on. I guess if I had to pick the best part of the day that made it perfect would have 

to be when Noble Tommy Horrell and his Lady Eva pulled in the drive. But then 

again it was good to have all the members of the O.B. together on such a perfect 

day. Don’t forget our Annual Fall Dance is being held at the Shrine on October 22, 

featuring Freddy and the Doo Wops, who play music from the Classic Rock Era. 

Till Next Month. “Be Safe” 


Saline County Shrine Club 

By Dave Duffer, Scribe 

August was a busy month for the Saline County Shrine Club. We participated 

in the Lexington and State Fair Parades, worked the food stand at the State 

Fair for the Sedalia Shrine Club, and held our quarterly meeting. The meeting 

was well attended especially after word got out that the meal would be prepared 

by Lady Denise Potter. This Lady can cook. Thank you, Denise. 

Summer is officially over but Saline County Shrine Club has a busy schedule 

right into fall. In September we have parades coming up in Higginsville, Concordia 

and in Marshall for the State Corn Husking Competition. We will also be manning 

the concession stand for the Corn Husking event. 

We are pleased to welcome back into action Noble John Reeves who has been 

sidelined for the last few weeks. Welcome back Noble John, we’ve missed you. 

Houn Dawg Shrine Club 

By Fred Higginbotham, Scribe 

Greetings from “the burg” and the Houn Dawg Shrine Club. Twenty-six nobles, 

ladies and guests returned from the summer hiatus to attend our September 

dinner meeting. Guests included Liaison Steve Untrif and Lady Beverly, 

and Ambassador Ken Sisemore and Lady Mary. 

Highlights of the meeting included Liaison Officer, Steve Untrif, presenting 

Crown of Honor Jewels to the eight nobles pictured below. Other items discussed at 

the meeting, by David Key, included the following: 

Our Circus collections are scheduled to begin October 9th for five Saturdays. 

And, this year we are designated both doors. Hopefully, this will increase this year’s 

donations. 

Plans are in progress for the Festival of Champions (Music Bowl), scheduled 

for October 30th, in Warrensburg, at Central Missouri University. For those of you 

who can help, and have not been contacted by David Key, please call him at 660-441- 

5346. He will be glad to hear from you. 

A plea has been made to the Houn Dawg Mini-Cycles (for those who can) to ride 

in the Warrensburg UCM Homecoming Parade scheduled for October 23rd. 

Sickness & Wellness Report: We would like to see more of our “well” members 

attending our monthly meetings. We do have a great time each month, even though 

it may be just poking fun 

at our president! We are 

sorry to report we have 

received word that some 

of our members have 

not had an easy time 

this month: 1) Lady Katie 

Pautz is recovering at 

home from breast cancer 

surgery. Preliminary test 

reports are good. 2) Lady 

Faye Kimbley was admitted 

to Harmony Gardens Care Center in Warrensburg. Length of stay is unknown 

at this time. 3) Following extensive back surgery and prolonged stay at Research 

Medical Center, Lady Lyla Marshall is now at the Country Club Care Center in 

Warrensburg. The surgery appears to have been successful but extensive therapy will 

be required for the next three months. We’ll keep thinking “the good thoughts” for 

these great ladies and hope to see them back soon. 

Marilyn Cass won the 2 free dinner tickets to the October meeting. 

The nobles receiving Crown of Honor Jewels included (in back) Fred Higginbotham, 

Bill Ketcherside, Robert Cass, Marvin Cass and Les Stewart. David Key (seated 

in front). Nobles Bill Marshall and Zack Murrell were not available for photo. 

October 30, 2010 

The Festival of Champions will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 

on the campus of the University of Central Missouri, at Warrensburg, 

Missouri. This is the 9th season, continuing the 25 year tradition 

of excellence established by Music Bowl Missouri. The University of 

Central Missouri, Meyer Music and Ararat Shrine host the competition that 

includes 32 high school bands from across the Mid-West, with up to 7 additional 

high schools participating in just the Drumline/Auxiliary competitions. 

The average attendance has been 8,000 consisting of families of the 

participants, area band enthusiasts and much of the local community. The 

cost is $10.00 General Admission for all events. No charge for Indoor only. 

Children 6 and under are FREE. 

This event is a CALL-OUT. We will be needed to help park busses 

and trucks with the band members and equipment, man the gates, take tickets, 

sell programs, help the bands line-up to get on and off the field, handle 

traffic control in front of the stadium, and provide directions to those that 

need assistance. If you have any questions please contact Noble David Key, 

at 660-747-3901. 

The Department of Music, Band Staff, and Division of Winds/Percussion, 

are pleased to continue their association with Ararat Shrine. In return 

for our assistance, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ararat 

Shrine Hospital Patient Transportation Fund. 

If you need further information please contact Noble David Key at 660- 

441-5346. 

DON’T MISS OUR 

BIG CIRCUS KICK-OFF 

OCTOBER 23 rd and OCTOBER 30 th 

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

AT 

CAROLYN’S COUNTRY COUSINS 

PUMPKIN PATCH 

Free Give-Aways for the kids… 

Spin the Circus Wheel of Fortune 

and win tickets to the Circus 

CLOWNS, MUSICAL UNITS 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! 



The Ararats 


By Fred “Fingers 88” Harle, P.P. 

The first part of our news is a report from last month, the reason being it explains 

again important info about the Ararats you need to know about us!!!!!!! 

A 

great big musical hello to all of you from the best darn Big Band Sound 

in all of Shrinedom. Yes, I’m talking about the Ararats, our very own Big 

Stage Band led by our Ill. 33rd degree Director, Noble William Benson 

Dean, Sr. Noble “Bill” as all of his friends know him by, is a dedicated director 

who rides herd over some 20 individuals who make up the Ararats. Our Ararats 

can always be found performing in the American Legion Building on the 4th 

Sunday of each month, in beautiful Blue Springs, MO. 

HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION 

GOLF CLASSIC 

We are located on 7 Hwy about a quarter mile north of the 40 Hwy and 7 

Hwy Intersection. We are on the west side of 7 Hwy located in a two story red 

brick building. You can’t miss it. Our next dance is scheduled for October 24th 

from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Now that you are fully informed as to when and where 

the Ararats are playing, you have no excuse not to come and be with us for an 

exciting Sunday 

Monday, 

afternoon of listening 

June 

and dancing 

14, 

pleasure. 

2010 

Its your fault if you 

can’t get off the Winterstone couch and come be with us. Golf You’ll be Course 

glad you did. 

Now, I want you to pay attention to the foregoing commercial. Entrance fee 


is only $5.00, with all the popcorn you can eat, plus the Legion runs a cash bar 

to keep you from getting thirsty. It’s the best deal in town, so come on, what are 

This is the 22nd year for our “Wings of Mercy” Golf Classic that supports our Hospital 

you waiting for? We look forward to seeing you. Sure would be nice to see some 

Transportation Program. Yes, it’s the big one for “our kids” and we need you because they 

Dian representation. 

need you! Yes, Ladies are most welcome and have helped make this event so successful 

over Now the for years. some current news for those of you who are our fans and who like 

to keep Registration up to date deadline on what’s is June going 8, 2010. on within Check in the between Ararats. 7:30 Here’s and 8:45 the am. latest Tee scoop Time 

from at 9am. my undisputable Four player scramble sources format. of information. $125 per player entry fee includes green fees, cart, 

lunch Lady and Jennie prizes. and Contests I were include at the longest Blue drive, Springs longest Wal-Mart putt and closet and as to hole it occurs on all par so 

many threes. times, Mulligans as I’m $10.00 sure its each/$40.00 happened per to team. each of you out there who frequent Wal- 

Mart, Dress you code will meet is proper a friend, golf attire possibly and spikeless a brother shoes. Shriner. WANTED!...HOLE And when you do you SPON- get 

SORS…$100 AND EVENTSPONSORS…$300. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 

caught up on the latest happenings on their side of the street, so to speak. Turns 

Your club/unit name will be proudly displayed at one of the tee boxes..or at the clubhouse 

out on this particular day we had just exited through the checkout when we ran 

as a sponsor. Prize donors are needed…bring to the golf course or drop by Ararat Shrine. 

into, figure of speech, our good friend Noble William Dean. He plays trumpet 

with the Ararats. Upon talking If you to Noble can’t William play… I discovered that he and his 

lovely Make wife donations had just to recently Wings of purchased Mercy. Any a amount new home is most right appreciated! here in And Blue it Springs is tax 

and deductible. were in the Drop process off your of donation moving at in. Ararat Now Shrine…or see just how mail easy to: it Ararat is to find Shrine, out 5100 new 

news. Ararat I’ll Drive, just bet Kansas that the City, rest MO of 64129. you Nobles Any questions?...phone and pretty Ladies 816-923-1975. have similar happenings 

while out doing your shopping. So, when it happens to you give me a 

ENTER TODAY! Fill out this form and enclose $125 perplayer… Payable to Wings 

shout, and right away we have news that is of interest to the rest of our Ararat’s 

of Mercy Golf. You do not have to be with a full 4 playerteam. We will pairyou up. 

family. 

Thanks foryourparticipation! 

Another tidbit. Lady Jennie and I were fortunate last Friday to have lunch 

with Name:_______________________________________ Noble Billy Dean, Jr. We met at Vesper Hall in Phone: Blue Springs ____________________ 

and proceeded 

to have a great time. He said that he, sweet Lady Teresa and Teresa’s mom had 

just Address: returned ________________________________________________________________ 

from their vacation into the Black Hills of South Dakota where they 

viewed the past Presidents sculptures. I still think President Bill Clinton deserves 

one Name:_______________________________________ too, because when he left office he left the country Phone: in great ____________________ 

fiscal shape. Just 

look at us now. That’s enough about politics for this time. 

Address: ________________________________________________________________ 

I think I’ve said enough. If you don’t have the picture by now, I’ll try to do 

better Name:_______________________________________ next time. All the Ararats know where or when, Phone: so ____________________ 

now you do toooo. 

Come see us, you’ll be happy that you did!!!! 

Address: ________________________________________________________________ 

Name:_______________________________________ Phone: ____________________ 

New Sales Team Member 

Address: ________________________________________________________________ 

Linda Alexander has joined our Shrine News sales team to 

help us reach Forward outside to: our Ararat membership Shrine, 5100 for ad Ararat revenue. Dr., Linda Kansas has City, MO 64129 

enjoyed a long career in marketing and advertising sales for several 

publications including New Theater Restaurant and the Fringe 

Festival program. Linda says “I feel honored to represent Ararat 

Shrine News…” For non-member advertising contact Linda Alexander 

at 816-582-7720 or email to Linda.tntads@yahoo.com 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

Let us put your Profession and Name in front of the 

Nobility. Only $100.00 per year! 

Business Brokerage Services 

MOORHEAD BUSINESS BROKERAGE, LLC..................................... (913) 402-6008 

We list & sell businesses. Over 30 years experience. 

Wayne Moorhead & Polly Johnson 

COMPUTER SERVICES 

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Your Custom Software & IT Professionals. Viruses & Security Issues a Concern? Put an 

end to your distress. Call Our Professional IT Specialists Today! www.cprosinc.com 

Embroidery 

DREAMWEAVER EMBROIDERY..........................816-645-6178 - Fax: 816-988-8828 

Rocky & Janet Weaver, 1500 N.W. Wildwood Drive, Blue Springs, MO 

rockandjan@comcast.net 

Home Improvements 

BRUCE BROSKO – AAA Lifetime Exterior Remodeling.................. .(816) 589-6909 

Siding – Windows – Roofs – Decks – Sun Rooms 

www.aaalifetimeexterior.com 

Insurance 

CARLETON VOORHIES STATE FARM AGENCY.................................(816) 741-3558 

Auto Home Life Health Insurance 

www.parkvilleagent.com 

Roofing 

RON’S ROOFING, Ron & Vonda Williams.......................................... (816) 252-9496 

15632 E. 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64050 

Real Estate 

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Our Illustrious Potentate Kevin Sleyster 

has decreed that a caravan shall be formed at the 

Temple for the purpose of elevating certain faithful 

Nomads to the brotherhood of 

the Ancient Arabic Order 

of the Nobles of 

the Mystic Shrine. 

Each Noble of Ararat Shrine is urged to 

bring a Nomad for this class and to join this 

Caravan and witness these faithful Nomads 

as they cross the Hot Sands of the 

Desert on our traditional 

visit to the sacred city 

of MECCA. 

Attest: 

Michael E.Wheeler, Recorder 

Aleikum Es Selamu 

Kevin Sleyster, Potentate 

ARARAT SHRINE FALL CEREMONIAL 

OCTOBER 15 & 16, 2010 

Honoring Dave Bushakra, 

High Priest & Prophet 

CEREMONIAL AGENDA 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 (All Nobles & Ladies welcome!) 

6:30 pm Units & Clubs set up in Bennett Auditorium for Show & Tell 

Contact Jerry Grimes for table reservations: 816-805-4444 

(Please provide finger food for Show & Tell) 

7:00 pm Show & Tell in Bennett Auditorium; Entertainment on Stage; Cash Bar 

Saturday, October 16, 2010 

11:00 - 11:45 am Registration in Patio Room (Nobles & Ladies ) 

11:45 - 12:45 pm Lunch for Candidates & Nobles in Restaurant 

12:45 - 1:00 pm Class photo in front of stage in Bennett Auditorium 

1:00 - 2:00 pm First Ceremonial Section & Introductions in Rooms A & B 

2:00 - 3:30 pm Second Ceremonial Section in Bennett Auditorium 

3:30 - 4:00 pm Break and recovery 

4:00 - ???? Arch Production and Fezzing in Rooms A & B 

Introduction of New Nobles and closing comments 

Dinner & cocktails on your own in the Restaurant after the Ceremonial 

for anyone wishing to stay. 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 

Ladies Ceremonial Schedule 

Attention Ladies of Ararat Shrine. Please join First Lady Dianna for the Ladies’ Ceremonial Luncheon to 

welcome the new Candidates’ Ladies. 

Schedule: 12 Noon: Social Time (Cash Bar) in Rooms A & B; 12:45pm: Lunch; 2-4pm: Program; 

4pm: join Nobles for Arch Program and Fezzing. 

Cost $15.00 per person. Please make reservations through the Shrine Office at 816-923-1975 by October 13 th . 

ALL ARARAT LADIES WELCOME! 

ATTENTION NOBLES!!! 

If you have a candidate for the Fall Ceremonial all petitions and fees must be turned in to the 

24 | Business Office by October 13th at 7:00 pm. NO LAST MINUTE PETITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!! 

ARARAT SHRINE NEWS OCTOBER 2010

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