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SHRINE NEWS 

Happy Holidays! 

Volume 77 DECEMBER 2012 

Number 12 

Children’s Christmas Party 

Dec. 15, 10am-Noon (see page 9) 

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Children’s 

Christmas party 

December 15 • 10:00-12:00 

• cookie Decorating 

• make & Take crafts: Door hangers, christmas ornaments, & more 

• clowns to delight! • Holiday tattoo’s 

• Inflatable to bounce and play in!! 

• christmas stocking filled with goodies for each child! 

Special appearance by Santa Claus (bring your cameras) 

Ararat Shrine 

5100 Ararat Drive 

Kansas City, MO 64129-1998 

New Nobles: Joseph A. Bonner, 

John P. Brewer, Michael Z. Burr, Keith 

A. Duffey, Jason L. Fuller, John M. 

Hernandez, Tony Hernandez, William R. 

Jennens, Clifford D. Lockard, Rayburn 

M. Mayfield, Paul S. Rader II, Frank J. 

Rodak, Robert B. Schaberg, Kenneth 

D. Smith, Christopher D. Soule, Aaron 

D. Stone, James L. Taylor, Joseph E. 

Thomas, Lonnie C. Tucker, Thomas L. 

Williams 

CAMEL’S 

MILK 

DECEMBER 31, 2012 

1-3 PM • ARARAT SHRINE 

All Nobles Welcome! 

John Nelson 

Class Honoree

REGULAR MONTHLY 

MEETING NOTICES 

A R A R AT S H R I N E 

5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 

Wednesday, DECEMBER 12, 2012 

Election of Officers for 2013 

~ AND ~ 

Wednesday, JANUARY 9, 2013 

Installation of Officers for 2013 

Meeting 7:30 PM • Regular Order of Business 

Balloting on Petitions 

Visiting Nobles Welcome 

2012 Card Required • Wear Your Fez 

Dan Smothers 

Recorder 

richard Floyd 

Illustrious Potentate 

Articles for JANUARY issue due by 

DECEMBER 10, please! 

If they are not received by this date they 

will not be in the January Shrine News. 

shrinenews@araratshrine.com 

ARARAT 

SHRINE NEWS 

Ararat Shrine News is published monthly by Ararat Shrine Temple, 

5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64129. 

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2012 DIVAN 

Richard Floyd...........................Illustrious Potentate 

Wayne Spencer................................. Chief Rabban 

Maurice Camerlynck, Jr.............. Assistant Rabban 

Clarence Kirby, Jr..................High Priest & Prophet 

Steve Johnson................................. Oriental Guide 

Michael Allen............................................Treasurer 

Dan Smothers...........................................Recorder 

Nick Baldi..........................First Ceremonial Master 

Randy Berry.................Second Ceremonial Master 

Jim Waggoner, Sr........................................Director 

Henry McDaniel, Jr......................................Marshal 

Jerry Grimes...........................Captain of the Guard 

Butch Pugh......................................... Outer Guard 

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

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL 





REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 

CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION 

Richard Floyd........................... Illustrious Potentate 




BOARD OF DIRECTORS 





Steve Johnson................................. Oriental Guide 

Michael Allen............................................Treasurer 

Dan Smothers...........................................Recorder 

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS 

UNIFORMED UNITS 

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

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

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

Ron Knold................................... Assistant Director 

Bill Lutman.................................. Assistant Director 

Don Pittier, Jr............................... Assistant Director 

Tim Rechterman.......................... Assistant Director 

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

*deceased 

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS 

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

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

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

Larry Potter................................. Assistant Director 

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORS 

Lew Kitson................................................. District I 

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

Shaun Robinson...................................... District III 

Mike Anderson.........................................District IV 

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

Morris Carter............................................District VI 

Ames “Les” Stewart................................District VII 

Gail Brown.............................................District VIII 

UNIT DIRECTORS 

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

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

To Be Announced.............................. Concert Band 

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

Paul Clampitt.......................... Drum & Bugle Corps 

Ian Ramage.............................................. Greeters 

Jeff Quibell...................................................Guides 

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

Curtis Wilson..................................Legion of Honor 

Chris Braley............................................ Mini Indy’s 

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

Jim Kerns.............................................Motor Corps 

To Be Announced................................Motor Escort 

Jack Everly..................................... Mounted Guard 

Charles “Mick” Owens............................... Ole Cars 

Hank Koontz..................................... Oriental Band 

Ron Berg........................................................Patrol 

Gary Mosby..................................... Pipes & Drums 

Larry Teters........................................ Sandbuggies 

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

ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICE 

Jerrie Bailey, Office Manager 

Sharon Elam • Linda Hickman 

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

Email: businessoffice@araratshrine.com 

Office Hours: 10am to 6pm, Mon.-Fri. 

ARARAT SHRINE RESTAURANT 

Joyce Brim, Manager 

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

Email: events@araratshrine.com 

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Pote’s Notes! 

By RICHARD FLOYD 

Thanks to our Chief Rabban, Wayne Spencer, for a great Circus. 

I would like to express my appreciation to all the Nobles and 

Ladies who spent many hours collecting donations, selling adds, 

novelties, program books, and helping with the set up and tear 

down of the Circus. A Huge thanks to Joe Snopek and Scott Towler 

for their many hours of working behind the scenes to make this 

Circus successful. To all the units and clubs who provided food during the Circus, thanks. 

The food was really great. 

The holidays are upon us and I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. 

A big thanks to John and Sherrill Nelson, all the Aides and their Ladies and all the 

Nobles and Ladies from the various units and clubs who helped decorate our Temple for 

the holidays. We can be proud of how our home at Ararat looks. 

Please come and share in Camel’s Milk at Ararat from 1:00 -3:00 pm on New Year’s 

Eve. Start the New Year with fellow Nobles. For the new Nobles this is a drink of eggnog 

or your favorite libation. 

Linda and I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Yours in the Faith, 

Richard Floyd 

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Hospital News 

Hospital System Heroes 

For the month of October 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. 

Leroy Graham 

Bud Higginbotham 

William O’Dell, Jr. 

Joe Snopek 

Bert Torrey 

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 October! 

Ed Aylward Arnold Parker 

Ernest Conner V J Phillips 

Leroy Graham Howard Silvers 

Clifford Hubert Gerald Tinsley 

Dennis Lindsay Curtis Wilson 

Bob Markle 

Tractor Pull Benefits Hospital 

Transportation Fund 

It was a chance meeting at the St. Louis Shriners Hospital between Noble Cotton Boyer and David 

Henke, whose child is a patient at the hospital that led to a Tractor Pull being held last year 

in Salisbury, MO. Due to the success of this event it was decided to have another one this year 

in September. 

We would like to thank everyone involved for making the Tractor Pull happen, and for the 

generous donation of $1,250.00 to the Hospital Transportation Fund. 

EVENT COORDINATORS: 

David Henke 

Jim Henke 

Ryan Henke 

Terry Henke 

Virgil Henke 

Mindy Henke 

Wesley Henke 

Regina Moore 

Steve Ousley 

Sam Strodtman 

EVENT SPONSORS: 

Agri Services, Brunswick, MO 

Brunswick Auto, Brunswick, MO 

Crown Power, Salisbury, MO 

County Bank, Brunswick, MO 

Deems Farm Equipment, Marshall, MO 

Farmers Grain, Slater, MO. 

Green Hill Pharmacy, Brookfield, MO 

Jake Halterman, Richmond, MO 

Harmon Service, Brunswick, MO 

Knights of Columbus, Salisbury, MO 

Kelly Linneman MFA Propane, Salisbury, 

MO 

MFA, Glasgow, MO 

MFA, Salisbury, MO 

Orscheln, Salisbury, MO 

Rascal Flats Truck Parts, Salisbury, MO 

Regional Bank, Keytesville, MO 

J.F. Roling & Son - John Deere Sales & Service, 

Salisbury, MO 

Salisbury Meat Market, Salisbury, MO 

Debra Sellers Insurance, Salisbury, MO 

Stallman’s Service Station, Glasgow, MO 

Terry Tschannen, Brookfield, MO 

Tri County Bank, Glasgow, MO 

Judge Andrea Vandeloecht 

“Christmas is a state of mind. It is found throughout 

the year whenever fait h overcomes doubt, 

hope 

love 

faith 

hope conquers despair, & 

love triumphs over hate.” 

~ Ronald Reagan 

Ed Stowell 

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE 

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

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

Ground Transportation Coordinator & Office Manager.................................Jim Vaughan 

Public Relations & Health Fairs..................................................................................... (Open) 

Commercial Airline Scheduler Cincinnati & Galveston........................ Dave McLaughlin 

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

Speakers Bureau Chairman...........................................................Maurice Camerlynck, Jr. 

Patient Coordinator & Data Base Manager.........................................................Lee Brown 

Patient Scheduling & Van Drivers......................................... Doug Urie, Steve Hanchette, 

Ken Nelson, Curtis Wilson 

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

Program Presenter & Public Relations.............................. Michael Avery, Pete Hickman 

Southern Jurisdiction & Public Relations.................................................................... (Open) 

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

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

Northern Jurisdiction & Public Relations.................................................................... (Open) 

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

Telemedicine Committee 

Telemedicine Facilitator.................................................. Steve Hanchette, Vernon Phillips 

Technicians........................................................Jim Vaughan, Pete Hickman, Marvin Cass 

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

Telemedicine Medical Personnel 

Telemedicine Nurses.............................. Christy Salisbury NP CD, Mary Ellen Kranz RN, 

Carol Surber RN, Velma Simmems RN 

Burn Team Committee 

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

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

Lee Brown, Steven Hanchette 


January 19, 2013 • Tropicana Field 

St. Petersburg, Florida 

“Strong Legs Run That Weak Legs May 

Walk” 

This year marks the 88th year the East-West Shrine Games has been more than just a football 

game. Since 1925 it has been a showcase for the next generation of NFL greats and a priceless 

benefit event for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The East-West Shrine Game is the 

longest-running all-star college football game, combining great football with a great cause and 

creating experiences for players that will last a lifetime. 

The players and coaches tour a Shriners Hospital for Children location before the game. 

Crafts, games, and other activities bring together college football players and children for a oncein-a-lifetime 

experience. 

This year the game will kick off at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be broadcast live 

on the NFL Network. 

Shriners Hospitals for Children 

Pediatric Specialty Hospitals 

My Dear Fellow Representatives, 

In July of this year our Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Peter 

Armstrong, retired. The Joint Boards set out to decide if our past medical 

direction was the right path to go in the future. In the interim, the Boards 

formed a “Physician Executive Team” to assist our Medical Affairs Department 

during the transition. 

Dr. Kenneth Guidera, Chief of Staff of our Twin Cities Hospital, was 

chosen as the Lead Doctor, on the new Shriners Hospitals “Physician Executive 

Team”. 

His fellow team members are Dr. Chip Iwinski, Chief of Staff of Lexington, Dr. Kit Song, 

Chief of Staff of Los Angeles, and Dr. Richard Kagan, Chief of Staff of Cincinnati. 

Doctor Iwinski’s area of responsibility is for the accuracies of our Medical Departments Information 

Systems endeavors. Doctor Song’s area of responsibility is to assure Shriners Hospital’s 

“Quality and Safety” methods, and Doctor Kagan’s area of responsibility is for our “Burns Hospitals” 

issues. 

The new directions this team has taken have been met with tremendous support from all of the 

Shriners Hospital’s physicians. We congratulate the entire team on their progress and leadership. 

At the just concluded Fall Board meeting of the Joint Boards of Shriners Hospitals, a decision 

was made on a very key leadership role for the “Home Office in Tampa”.. that of the Chief Medical 

Officer position. 

The “Physician Executive Team” will continue to exist and report to this new position of 

Chief Medical Officer (CMO). 

The Boards are extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Kenneth J. Guidera, has been selected 

for this position. Dr. Guidera has over 20 years of experience working in the Shriners Hospitals 

for Children organization. After initially being a volunteer surgeon at our Tampa Hospital, he left 

his private practice to join our healthcare system full time. He was soon promoted to Tampa’s Assistant 

Chief of Staff and then in 2004, advanced to the position of the Chief of Staff of the Twin 

Cities Hospital. 

Dr. Guidera served in the US Army in Korea and has participated in medical missions in Haiti 

immediately after that devastating earthquake, in Armenia, and missions 

for the Red Cross. 

His clinical interests are in the areas of spine and lower extremity 

surgery. He is a member of several Medical Societies and involved with 

numerous Research Projects. Ken is also a Shriner and an “Associate Member” 

of five Midwestern Temples. 

With Dr. Guidera as our Chief Medical Officer, we will continue moving 

forward in reconstituting the Medical Affairs Department within the 

Home Office and will continue to rebuild the functions of the staff based on 

the new priorities and directions from our Joint Boards. 

We all look forward to working with him in his new role and supporting 

his vision for the future of our medical staff and our hospital system. 

Dr. Kenneth Guidera 

Please join the Joint Boards in welcoming our new “Chief Medical Officer”, 

Yours in the Faith, 

Douglas Maxwell 

Chairman of the Board of Trustees 

COBT@shrinenet.org • Shriners Hospitals for Children 

The Recorder’s Corner 

BY DAN SMOTHERS 

Happy Holidays!!! 

As we move into the final month of the year I would like to 

say a great big “thank you” to all of the Nobles that worked at this 

year’s Super Circus. As with all of the other events that you are involved 

in throughout the year helping Ararat Shrine, the Circus is the one that is 

always the most fun and receives the best recognition from the citizens 

of the Greater Kansas City area that attend. 

In my last article I said that John Nelson was a member of the Oriental Band. He is actually a 

long time member of the Sand Buggies. Sorry John. 

To all of the new members that have joined this year, December is always one of the most 

special months on our calendar because of the parties and the socials that we have. The Children’s 

Christmas Party is set for December 15th with an appearance by the big man in the red suit! Also, 

don’t forget the famous Camel’s Milk on December 31st. This is the last day of the year to say 

hello to all of the Nobility. 

My wish is that you have a great Holiday Season, a great Christmas, a great Hanukah, and a 

great New Year! 

Fraternally, 

Yours in the faith, 

Dan Smothers, Recorder 

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ladies, hard Carol work everybody did to help us get back Imperial, but WOW! It doesn’t cost to be a 

ladies, Newport, Carol Newport, Vivian Vivian Snell, Snell, give or give get. or Think get. Think about about it!!!!!! it!!!!!! 

over a 100 in new Noble creations. With that Shriner if you believe in MEMBERSHIP!!!!! 

Marguerite 

comes Marguerite Merryman, 

some responsibility. Merryman, and Pat 

We and Stansell. 

as Pat “Top Stansell. Line 

Donald Beasley (2) Clarence Kirby (2) 

Signers” MUST be sure to get our new Nobles 

Bill Boynton (4) Ben Kropf (2) 

involved. That means ensuring they come to 

Garrett Budzinski (2) Rodney McGrath (5) 

Temple meetings, Temple and Shrine Club 

Chris Braley (2) Josh Mulkey (4) 

functions. Also every Noble should go out of 

Morris Carter (2) Jesse Page (2) 

their way to welcome a new Noble and get to 

Dave Coburn (3) Jeff Quibell (2) 

know them. It’s imperative for them to feel as 

Larry Cooper (2) Paul Rader (5) 

comfortable as you. So please make a pledge 

Teddie Harrison (4) Bobbie White (2) 

to get to know all Nobles in 2013! 

John Hooper (2) Charles Wittfield (2) 

I’m very excited to announce we will 

Alvin Kallenberger (6) 

begin having a monthly Masonic Study Club 

Pres. 

every 

Bill Pres. month 

Fickle Bill at 

& Fickle Ararat 

Noble & Shrine. Noble Clarence 

We’ve Clarence chosen 

Kirby Kirby leads 

Special leads the way. the Congratulations way. Noble Noble to 

James 

Alvin James Kallenberger 

and Paul Rader for earning 

Jordan Jordan Mitchell Mitchell 

Gargotta Gargotta 

their first 

Membership 

Diamond in their Crown Jewel for creating 5 

or more new Nobles in a year!!! What a super 

Job!!!! 

I’d also like to give a very special thanks 

Totals 

to Tom Riley who restored over 25 Nobles this 

As of 2012 

year and is still working! Tommy you took the 

11/21/12 YTD lead on a very difficult portion of Membership 

and Lknocked to R: L to Ambassador it R: out Ambassador of the park! BudGreat Job!!!! 

Lto Creations R: Carol Lto R: Newport, Carol Newport, Vivian 20 Vivian Snell, Snell, 98 Higginbotham, 

Tommy has also 

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2013 

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Ararat 

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Dues 

Marguerite Affiliations Marguerite Merryman, Merryman, & Pat 0 Stansell & Pat Stansell 2 Ceremonial Ceremonial Master Master Clarence Clarence Kirby. Kirby. 

paid for 2013 with over 10 restorations! 

Restorations 1 35 Our 2013 leadership has a very aggressive 

Associates 0 0 agenda for Membership in 2013. I’m very excited 

to welcome several new Team members 

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to the Membership committee. We will meet 

Deceased 15 115 December 17th after the Cold Sands and introduce 

Demitted 13 33 

our 2013 agenda. Everybody interested is 

Suspended 0 0 welcome, not just the Membership team. I hope 

to see you there. 

Resigned 0 0 

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to 

Total Gain (loss) –7 –13 all from your Membership team! 

Fraternally, 

Total Membership = 3,166 

as of November 21, 2012 

Rod McGrath 

Ararat Shrine Membership Chairman 

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Recently 31 Nobles and Ladies provided 

escort, traffic control and staffed aide stations 

during the Bison 50 relay race from 

Topeka to Lawrence, Ks. Several of our newest 

Nobles and Ladies were represented as well as 

members of the Divan, Motor Corps, Directors 

Staff, Oriental Band, Ole Cars, Provost, Cycles, 

Corvette Club, and Ladies of the Shrine. 

As a result of these efforts we were able to raise 

$1775 for this year’s Circus. 

Thanks to all that participated. 

Jim Kerns, Director Motor Corps 

Wayne Spencer, Chief Rabban 

New Patient Referral Process 

Approved at Imperial Session 

Ararat Legion of Honor 

FARRELL MORROW, P/C 2001/02 CSSA P/C 2006/07 

It is with great pride as Ararat Legion of Honor’s Central States Commander 2006/07, and Lady 

Mary to have made a trip to Arlington, VA with the International Legions of Honor Commander, 

Jack A. Tuomey Jr. and his Lady Sarabeth, other LT. Commanders and their Ladies, guests and 

Nobles all. This was my 5th trip. 

Every year on or about the date of Veterans’ Day, the International Legions of Honor lays a 

wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This year’s Ceremony was held on November 3rd. 

Imperial Sir Alan W. Madsen, Oasis Shrine; International Commander Jack A. Tuomey, Moslah 

Shrine; International Chief of Staff Don Gibson, Moslah Shrine; and guest was honored to lay the 

Legion of Honor Wreath. We were also honored to watch the Changing of the Guard by the most 

outstanding men of our Armed Forces. The perfection they have is unreal. 

The Arlington National Cemetery is a remarkable and rewarding place to stand and to thank 

all of our heroes for 

giving their ultimate 

for our freedom we so 

love and enjoy. Every 

day, thank a Veteran. 

May God protect those 

who are in harms way 

now and in the future. 

We are proud Veterans 

to serve our country 

and proud to serve our 

Shrine Centers. 

May GOD Bless 

America. 

Great news! It is now easier than ever to 

refer a patient to Shriners Hospitals for 

Children ® ! At the 138th Annual Session in 

July 2012, the attending delegates approved 

amendments to the Colorado Bylaws 

509.2 and 509.3 which simplified the way 

for patients to access Shriners Hospitals. 

Patients/families no longer need to fill out 

a two-page application form that must be 

processed before being considered for 

treatment. While this is a big change for 

our system and YOU, we want to assure 

you that our Shriners are more important 

than ever in finding children that need our 

help; as well as informing the public about 

the noble mission of Shriners Hospitals for 

Children. We need your participation now, 

more than ever, to reach more patients. This 

new process makes it easier for our patients 

and will still allow for engagement with the 

nobility. Travel and transportation support 

should not change. Contact your Shrine 

temple or hospital if you have questions. 

This new intake process continues to 

support your valuable referrals, without 

the added step of completing a patient 

application. Instead, simply provide patients/ 

families with the Shriners Hospitals for 

Children patient referral card, which may 

be obtained from your hospital or Shrine 

temple. In addition, a new Patient Referral 

Form will be forthcoming in the near future. 

However, the referral card is preferred, 

with the patient/family calling the hospital’s 

referral intake line directly. Why? This is 

the quickest and most convenient way for a 

patient to get the care they need. 

When did this start? In October 2012, 

Shriners Hospitals simplified the process 

for our new patients; allowing immediate 

scheduling for an appointment if their clinical 

needs meet the hospital’s scope of service. 

To avoid any confusion to our patients or the 

community, temple staff are asked to no 

longer use the application form and remove 

any reference to a patient application 

process in temple materials or website. 

Thank you for your continued hard work in 

helping the children. Please contact your 

local Shriners Hospitals facility if you have 

any questions. 

To learn more about our services, or to refer a 

patient, visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org 

to locate a hospital near you. Or call 800-237-5055 

in the U.S. or 800-361-7256 in Canada. 

www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org 

OSNOV12NPRP 


Nobody Told Me! 

BY STEVE DOWDY 

We, my bride and I, went to Warrensburg 

and attended the Festival 

of Champions. It’s old news now, 

but it happened about one day after deadline 

for the November paper, and that’s one of the 

problems of a monthly column. 

Nobles have tried to tell me, for about 25 

years now, that I should go watch these high 

school kids because they were really good. I 

always whined that it was so far away, and it 

took all day, and the weather would be bad, 

and I would get home so late, and on and on. 

You’ve heard all the excuses for not doing 

whatever, and I used most of them. 

But, this year, we decided that we should 

go and take a few pictures for publicity. So, 

we picked up our cameras and set out for the 

University of Central Missouri. 

Boyee, Howdy!!! (a Texas expression). 

We had a great time! Those kids are great! 

They played and performed like the whole 

world was watching. They were more disciplined 

than the US Marines. They took their 

work seriously. There was no goofing off. 

They started according to schedule, and they 

finished according to schedule. They were 

fantastic. 

The entire organization treated us Shriners 

like we all want to be treated everywhere 

and all the time. And the Shriners did their 

best to be Nobles of the mystic Shrine. Most 

of us smiled most of the time, and virtually all 

of us acted like it was a privilege to be there. 

I really think that most of us had a great time. 

And the Hospital Transportation Fund got 

some money. I got to meet the sister of one of 

our patients. I got to hear one young lady tell 

me she thought it was “neat” that all of our 

Divan members had matching suits. Now and 

then, somebody would walk up and just say 

“Thanks.” The whole day was a winner. 

I suppose that the really important part 

of Ararat’s participation was the opportunity 

to show that corner of the world that Shriners 

were willing to help others. We know 

that we’re ready and willing to help just about 

anywhere and any way that we can, but there’s 

a lot of people that don’t see that side of our 

fraternity. Maybe a few spectators at the Festival 

of Champions saw our best side. Maybe 

a couple of those kids on the field saw something 

that they will remember. 

I learned that we have an amazingly talented 

and dedicated bunch of high school ladies 

and gentlemen. The band that won the 

big trophy as the best of the best, marched to 

the end of the field where they stood at attention 

for at least a half an hour until the trophy 

presentation was complete. 

This column can’t be complete without 

a bit of praise for the judges. Judges were 

everywhere. Some were up in the press box 

about six stories above the field; a couple of 

them were on the field walking amongst the 

band members. They were all serious about 

their job, too. If you’ve ever judged any kind 

of competition with more than five competitors, 

you can understand the difficulty of judging 

thirty-one bands, each with at least a hundred 

bandsmen. 

And, finally, high praise is due to all those 

teachers and band directors that really weren’t 

evident during all this. Most of them stood 

quietly a bit off the field, biting their nails and 

maybe silently praying. Their dedication and 

pride in their charges was more than evident. 

Maybe the whole world isn’t going to hell 

in a handbasket, after all. 

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: 

JACK C. TERRY 

Independence, MO 

11/23/1919 – 4/16/2012 

Created in Ararat – 11/4/1955 

ROY L. DICKERSON 

Conway, AR 

7/9/1936 – 5/30/2012 


THOMAS H. BEHRMAN 

Marceline, MO 

8/22/1927 – 9/10/2012 


CHARLES S. ALLEN, JR. 

Raytown, MO 

9/21/1939 – 10/8/2012 


LOREN N. RAINS 

Independence, MO 

5/7/1920 – 10/15/2012 


ROGER W. FARMER 

Boonville, MO 

8/5/1923 – 10/20/2012 


WILLIAM E. BRADLEY 

Butler, MO 

11/26/1925 – 10/24/2012 


JAMES P. RENFROW, JR. 

Pleasant Hill, MO 

1/16/1930 – 10/26/2012 


ARTHUR R. CRESSMAN 

Overland Park, KS 

8/1/1922 – 10/27/2012 

Affiliated with Ararat – 12/17/1975 

ALWIN H. RECTOR 

Leawood, KS 

6/23/1915 – 10/28/2012 


JAMES “EDDIE” EDMONDSON 

Blue Springs, MO 

7/16/1919 – 10/29/2012 


WILLIAM J. GRUBB 

Temple, TX 

1/8/1922 – 11/5/2012 

Affiliated with Ararat – 9/11/1963 

DALE P. TITUS 

Blue Springs, MO 

5/5/1935 – 11/13/2012 


LLOYD D. HOYT 

Kansas City, MO 

8/13/1938 – 11/17/2012 



Food 

& Wine 

By STEVE DOWDY 

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In addition to the four tastes we discussed last month, wines can have other tastes and fragrances. 

In many cases, the vessels in which wine is stored impart a flavor to the wine. 

Wines can be stored in almost any kind of container before it is bottled. Stainless steel and 

epoxy-lined concrete vats can be found in almost every winery on earth. They are hygienic and 

long-lasting. They impart no flavor to the wine, and the wine will not change or develop while in 

them. They are also relatively easy to keep clean. 

Wooden barrels, usually oak, are different. They manage to be both liquid tight and porous, 

allowing some exchange of gases through the wood. Some wine also evaporates through the pores 

and some air gets in. The wine oxidizes, this enables the wine to develop and mature. 

There is a great difference between new oak barrels and old oak barrels. New oak will impart 

a flavor component to the wine, old barrels, five or more years old, will not add flavor to the wine. 

Both old and new barrels will allow the passage of air, and that oxidation will give the wine an 

impression of softness and roundness. 

When people talk about “oaky” wines, they are talking about wine aged in new oak barrels. 

The taste of new oak is unmistakable. You taste it and smell it, but it should be in balance with 

the rest of the wine. 

New oak barrels are expensive, and give the most flavors only in the first year. If the winemaker 

wants a wine with a vanilla flavor, but doesn’t want the high price, he can submerge a bag 

of oak chips in the fermenting vat, just like a tea bag in a cup. Or, he can insert planks of new oak 

in the vats. These techniques work, and are quite suitable for cheaper wines. But for premium 

wines, only the real, new oak, barrels will do. 

DEC.-JAN. EVENT CALENDAR 

December 8.............................Ballroom Dancers’ “Holiday Fling Dance” 

December 11......................................................Needle Guild Luncheon 

December 12................................................................Temple Meeting 

December 15................................................ Children’s Christmas Party 

December 17....................................................... Cold Sands Ceremony 

December 31..................................................................... Camel’s Milk 

January 9 ......................................................................Temple Meeting 

January 19................................................................... Officer’s Seminar 

Call Me for Special Rates for Shriners! 

Children’s 

Christmas party 

December 15 • 10:00-12:00 

• cookie Decorating 

• make & Take crafts: Door hangers, christmas ornaments, & more 

• clowns to delight! • Holiday tattoo’s 

• Inflatable to bounce and play in!! 

• christmas stocking filled with goodies for each child! 

Special appearance by Santa Claus (bring your cameras) 

www.araratshrine.com ARARAT SHRINE NEWS | 9 

SUPERIOR TREE SERVICES 

Spring is coming and so are the storms. 

Be sure to 

visit the 

Ararat Shrine 

Temple and 

see the beautiful 

holiday 

decorations!

Ararat Clowns 

by Bill DeMent 

Well, another Ararat Shrine Circus has come and gone, and a very successful circus it 

was for your Ararat Clowns. 

We had an excellent showing of our own clowns this year, with several “special 

guest” clowns in attendance. Among those traveling far to help us make this a truly “Super 

Circus” were “Dizzy” and “Silly Goose” from Kem Shrine in Grand Forks, North Dakota; 

“Spazz”, “Grease Monkey”, and “Slim” from Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, MO; 

and “Bo” and “Snickers” from Moila Shrine in St. Joseph, MO. Many thanks to these fine 

gentlemen for taking the time and traveling the miles to come and help us out. We look forward 

to hopefully seeing all of them again next year. 

Continuing what has become a tradition at the circus, we had several of our Divan Ladies 

( Linda Floyd, Kay Baldi, Connie Pugh, and Dale Grimes) dress out with us at our Saturday 

evening performance (pictured below left). Thank you, ladies for joining us, and we hope you 

had a great time as “Clowns For A Day”, and we look forward to doing it again next year! 

Another continuing tradition for us at the circus is having our Divan Liaison (this year 

Chief Raban Wayne Spencer) dress out for a performance. Wayne, pictured below right, decided 

he wanted to go “the extra mile” with us this year, and dressed out for not one, but three 

performances! But Wayne wasn’t done there, he also decided that he would like to perform at 

the circus, and was the “featured clown” in a skit designed especially for him at the Friday, 

Saturday and Sunday evening shows. He did a great job, and assured me that he had a great 

time doing it! On behalf of the Clown Unit, we wish to express our thanks and appreciation to 

Wayne for a job very well done this year, and we look forward to working with Wayne again 

next year as our Illustrious Sir! 

I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Clown Unit’s officers for 

2013 - Charlie “Buck-E” Parker, Director; Don “KB” McNeil, President; Benny “Bengie” 

Bigler, Vice-President; Will “Spanky” Self, Secretary; and thanks for the vote of confidence in 

electing me as Treasurer. 

Thanks to everyone in Ararat for your support of your Clown Unit this year, and always 

remember, “We do it for the smiles!” 

THE 2012 

SHRINE Circus 

WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 


Thank You! 

BY JOE SNOPEK, CIRCUS CHAIRMAN 

Twelve months of planning and anticipation for our annual Circus have come to another close. 

As Wayne and I look back over those months we recollect the visits to the Ararat Clubs and 

Units, the Temple Meetings with the monthly reports, the collection totals being posted on the 

office window, the ticket requests from the numerous schools in our jurisdiction and the long list of 

preparations, advertising campaigns and the inputs from all the Nobles on how to have a bigger and 

better circus than those in the past. These events are not what Wayne and I will remember the most 

about our 2012 circus though. 

There is no better memory than reflecting on the Nobility, their Ladies and Families who put 

their time, efforts and hearts into making the circus a success. What we will recall are the multitude 

of Nobles that attended the circus to work in the many jobs that are needed to put this event on. The 

smiling wide eyed faces of the Nobility, their Ladies and the Ladies Oriental Shrine who manned the 

novelty stand religiously throughout the circus and not showing how tired they really were on Sunday 

night. The ever bubbly demeanor of my buddy Noble Travis Hargrave asking me about Snow 

Dude with a smile and warmth I will never forget. The hard working and ever obliging Director’s 

Staff and their Ladies tolerating rowdy but friendly workers needing refreshment in the hospitality 

room after a long performance. Noble Scott Towler trying to figure out just what sword was needed 

for the Oriental Band booth and how twiddle dee and twiddle dum were going to get them delivered. 

The memories of Noble Newman escorting tired workers to their novelty stands before each 

performance with smiles on their faces and a joke on their tongue will always echo in our hearts. 

How can one forget the Provost directing the traffic to get our patrons to the yellow coated Greeters 

who scanned and welcomed them into the arena? Noble Mac McWilliams was always conscious of 

a patron looking for their seat and would direct one of his ushers to their assistance in a heartbeat. 

The food menus provided by the various Units and Clubs to provide nourishment to us all were 

out of this world! From steak and potato to chili, hoagie sandwiches, meat ball subs, salad, soups 

and of course donuts and coffee, most of our nobility went home a few pounds heavier on Sunday! 

Thank you Iron Horse for all your hard work! 

The excitement of the Clowns as they entered daily with their Ladies was expressed by their 

proud step as they marched to their dressing rooms with costume and makeup in hand. Let’s not 

forget the Noble Clowns who assisted from other Temples to make our circus one with such a huge 

diversity of clowns. The smiles on the grumpiest clown costume could be seen for miles by the 

children entering the arena looking for a picture with their favorite one. The shouts of the Mounted 

Guard who generously donated the proceeds from their Annual Bass Tournament to make the circus 

possible for over 6000 children on Friday was only muffled by Noble John McLaughlin’s Lady Fran 

who orchestrated those kids attendance. 

Noble Jimmy Jones relentless voice will always be remembered echoing through the seats as 

strong on Sunday night as it was on Thursday evening. His introductions of our very own Noble 

Jack Mote who flawlessly sang our National Anthem brought chills to one and all. Following his 

rendition our Harem presented the colors and one could feel the proud persona of each and every 

person in the auditorium as we honored our military, fire fighters, paramedics and police officers. 

The memories get more sentimental when we think about Noble Doug Rothgeb, not in his horns 

and tail, but in a somber moment when he whispered, “I sure miss my buddy Jimmie Runyan” to me 

on Wednesday morning. To cumulate this sentiment I need to apologize for an earlier than normal 

departure on Sunday night. As I looked into the empty hospitality room with only a few Nobles left 

trying to rest their eyes I saw in my mind a table with a few Nobles, Davy Bushakra, Jimmie Runyan, 

Tommy Horrell, Dave Gordon, Billy Parker, Pappy Nick, Arlene Kitson, Frank Ford and others who 

met the Black Camel over the past 9 years waving and telling the entire Nobility of Ararat Shrine 

what a GREAT JOB they did in 2012 and I knew that I could not say it any better. Seeing them along 

with Lady Molly Bushakra with her family accepting the poster honoring Noble Dave Bushakra on 

Friday night was what we are all about, a Fraternity of Brother Masons who work together for whatever 

cause we set our minds to! 

Thank you one and ALL for an outstanding job not only at the circus but throughout the year 

preceding it. Wayne and I truly wish you and your families a very Blessed Holiday Season and may 

God the Almighty Architect of the Universe pour down his blessings on you in the upcoming year. 

CONGRATULATIONS 

TO ALL OF OUR 2012 

TOP CIRCUS SALESMEN 

1. Jim McGuire $9,522.91 

2. Don Shaw $6,325.00 

3. Matt Terryberry $5,540.00 

4. Duane Steele $5,519.99 

5. Bob Ridinger $4,727.21 

6. Wayne Spencer $4,482.50 

7. Cleo Custis $4,330.87 

8. Curtis Wilson $3,483.52 

9. Stan Schierholz $3,288.40 

10. Lloyd Newman $3,140.00 

11. Bill Walker $3,072.24 

12. Fred Harle P.P. $3,044.26 

13. Don Purtle $3,034.93 

14. John Johnson $2,872.00 

15. Billy D. Smith $2,853.37 

16. John Kennedy $2,844.45 

17. Al Layton $2,831.46 

18. Mac McWilliams $2,829.00 

19. Robert Cummins $2,723.42 

20. Marvin Cleveland $2,713.75 

21. Lee Brown $2,649.54 

22. Nick Baldi $2,540.00 

23. Scott Towler $2,500.00 

24. Dennis Collins $2,388.30 

25. Henry McDaniel, Jr. $2,138.00 

TOP UNIT & CLUB 

CIRCUS SALES 

1. Greeters $38,098.66 

2. Legion of Honor $14,547.12 

3. Divan $13,829.00 

4. Director’s Staff $13,414.48 

5. Mounted Guard $10,140.00 

6. Warsaw S.C. $10,085.27 

7. Ole Cars $ 6,845.00 

8. Patrol $ 6,625.04 

9. Sedalia S.C. $ 6,500.64 

10. Sandbuggies $ 6,085.00 

THANK YOU to the Nobles, 

Ladies, Units and Clubs 

that contributed great food, 

financially or your time to the 

Circus Hospitality Room. It 

is much appreciated. 

Jerry McClary 

Coordinator 

2012 Ararat Circus 

BOOSTERS 

The following Nobles have contributed 

$100.00 or more to the Circus. 

Thank you for your continued support of 

the Circus and Ararat Shrine. 

Michael C. Allen 

Gerald B. Alumbaugh 

Michael D. Anderson 

Michael A. Aulgur 

Giuseppe J. Baldin 

Donald K. Beasley 

Zackary A. Beck 

Bobby L. Benedict 

Randy C. Berry 

Benny A. Bigler 

Floyd W. Boyer 

Ralph E. Britz 

Troy M. Brooks 

Walter W. Bruens 

Thomas E. Burke 

Brad D. Bunnell 

Martin K. Carignan 

David H. Coburn 

Clifford A. Cooper 

Larry E. Cooper 

Brent A. Corbett 

Gary L. Cordell 

Kenneth R. Cox 

Lowell D. Davis 

William J. Donahue 

Ralph E. Erwin 

Ronald Facklam 

Michael B. Farris, II 

Everett L. Fisher, Jr. 

Richard M. Floyd 

David L. Freeman 

Walter R. French 

Charles L. Greene 

John M. Hall 

Stanley W. Harrington 

James D. Harris 

Glenn E. Hartley, Jr. 

Kenneth W. Hawkins 

Donald E. 

Hendrickson 

Jerry W. Hess 

Floyd L. Hickman 

Robert P. Hill, Jr. 

Zachary C. Hill 

Benny J. Hoke 

Jeffrey J. Holloway 

Eldo V. Hosmann 

David L. Huddleston 

Ricky F. Hurshman 

Norman D. Johnson 

Gregory G. Kennedy 

James R. Kerns 

Clarence C. Kirby, Jr. 

John S. Lambros 

Donald W. Leimkuhler 

Lawrence R. Lyons 

Richard A. Mansfield 

Harry C. Marshall 

Michael R. Mitchell 

Don L. Moore 

Alfred J. Moritz 

Jacque D. Mote 

John R. Nelson 

Tom W. Northrup 

Michael T. Orlando 

Charles M. Owens 

William B. Palmer 

Ian Ramage 

Leroy J. Rohs 

John W. Ropcke 

William L. Rosanbalm 

Larry J. Schroeder 

Roy W. Schulenberg 

Gary D. Seger 

Joel D. Semler 

Kevin J. Sleyster P.P. 

Joseph S. Snopek 

Melvin G. Snyder 

William B. Stephens 

Alfred J. Stewart 

Charley A. Swafford 

William B. Tatum 

Darrin J. Taylor 

Verlin D. Ulshafer 

Douglas J. Walters 

Charles E. Wills 

Thank you to the following 

Nobles and Ladies for purchasing 

Circus Dad & Mom Pins! 

Remember, without your participation 

we would not be able to send “Children 

of all Ages” to the Circus, who otherwise 

would be unable to attend. 

CIRCUS DAD AND MOM 

Walter W. Bruens 

John W. Bryant 

Molly Bushakra 

David H. Coburn 

Lowell D. Davis 

Stephen W. Dowdy 

Donald C. Dunn 

James F. Gilpin 

Lawrence F. Gresham 

William B. Ham 

Stanley W. Harrington 

Glenn E. Hartley, Jr. 

James E. Lotspeich 

Richard A. Mansfield 

Jason M. Murphy 

John R. Nelson 

Ronald I. Nutter 

Verl L. Pogue, Jr. 

Larry J. Schroeder 

Gary D. Seger 

Anthony J. Shumate 

Douglas B. Urie 

Charles E. Wills 

CIRCUS DAD 

James R. Lamb 

Delbert E. Rodenberg 

William E. Stratton III 

Jack A. Weidmann 

CIRCUS MOM 

Barbara Abbas 

August O. Carrender 

Joyce Coonce 

Margaret Merryman 


Divan Meeting Notes 


The November, 2012, Divan Meeting was held on Monday, November 

12, 2012, in the Divan Office at Ararat Shrine. It was called to order at 

7:08 p.m. by Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd. 

Chaplain Loyd Gentry gave the invocation. 

Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd said that Imperial ordered Ararat to return 

the money to the Hospital Transportation Fund and make a more detailed 

reporting of the amount to be charged. Imperial also said that the Temple 

must inform the Imperial Council of the charges and request approval before 

taking the money. There must be a very careful and detailed accounting of 

the charges, even though General Order Number 1 delineates the allowable 

charges. The charges are allowable, but must be very clearly shown to be in 

accordance with all state, federal and Shrine laws, while maintaining a very 

clear separation of the philanthropic and fraternal organizations. 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer said that the phones have been out of 

order, and repairs are under way. 

The Circus VIP Party will be held in the Mezzanine Hospitality Room 

because there will be no separate Temple hospitality room. Some VIP’s have 

reported previous commitments and will not attend. 

The Hispanic Night is looking very successful. 

In general the entire Circus is looking very good. 

There was some discussion of Divan assignments for the Circus. Apparently, 

some Divan forgot to bring the assignment list to the meeting. 

There will be recognition of Dave Bushakra during the Circus. 

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several advantages. Insurance Director Jim Waggoner suggested that a letter be prepared 

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BINGO ASSIGNMENTS 

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 

May 6 – Mounted Guard 

May 13 – Liberty 

Shrine Club 

May 20 – Motor Escort 

May 27–Legion of Honor 

JUNE December JULY 27 -.................. Director’s Staff 

June 3 – Mini Indy’s 

June 10 – Northland 

Shrine Club 

June 17– Mini Model T’s 

June 24 – Hospital 

Transportation 

BINGO ASSIGNMENTS 

July 1–Motor Corps 

July 8 – Cass County 

Shrine Club 

July 15 –Divan 

July 22 –Ambassadors 

July 29–Assistant Directors 

of Uniformed Units 

Oriental Guide Steve Johnson stated that Units and Clubs need to get 

better at advertising the beneficiary of their events. We need to have better 

documentation of proceeds and expenses, as well as the beneficiary of the 

event. He asked all Divan members to review planning sheets and procedures 

with their Units and Clubs. Chief Rabban Spencer suggested reviewing 

procedures at the next Officers Seminar. 

Treasurer Mike Allen said that Imperial is confiscating funds distributed 

from a trust fund over the past several years. Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck 

called for due diligence disposition of trust funds. Chief Rabban 

Spencer suggested a legal review of the fund in question. The trust under 

discussion refers to Ararat Shrine and “Children’s Hospitals,” therefore leading 

to the requirement for all distributions go to the Hospitals. Confusion 

reigns supreme. 

Treasurer Allen also reported that the Restaurant losses are now about 

one third of last year’s losses. 

Chief Rabban Wayne recommended closing the Temple on Thanksgiving 

Day and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a long Thanksgiving weekend. 

Recorder Dan Smothers discussed several requests for Remission of 

Dues and Demits. 

First Ceremonial Master Nick Baldi discussed the Festival of Champions, 

and said that we need to “talk it up” in the future. He would like to see 

more Shriners volunteer to help in the future. 

Director Jim Waggoner discussed servicing the hospital van. In the future, 

his garage will do the service work. 

Marshal Henry McDaniel presented a bid for replacement of a leaking 

domestic hot water storage tank. He also reported that all of our rooftop air 

conditioning units need work. The performance of our last HVAC maintenance 

contractor was discussed. 

Captain of the Guard Jerry Grimes said that at least one Club is expected 

to contribute toward payment of the Ceremonial expenses. 

Outer Guard Butch Pugh discussed the Authorized Strength of Units. 

Much of the discussion centered upon Circus commissions and assessments 

which are based on Authorized Strength. 

Chaplain Loyd gave the benediction. 

The meeting adjourned at 10:42 pm. 

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 month of December 

2012. 

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, Jim Waggoner at 816-520-9344 so that he can 

find a replacement for your unit or club. 

December 6 -....................................Patrol 

December 13 -.........Drum & Bugle Corps 

December 20 -................Potentate’s Aides 

January assignments... TBA 

February assignments... TBA 

Provost News 

BY BILL HUFFMAN, SCRIBE 

Noble Benny Bigler was born on a farm 

near Springfield, Missouri on August 

27, 1944. He graduated from North KC 

High School in 1963. 

Benny has an extensive background in 

law enforcement, starting out as a volunteer 

with the Riverside, 

MO Police Department 

in 1963. This 

led to the Parkville, 

MO Police Department, 

the Clay and 

Platte County Sheriff’s 

Departments, 

and becoming the 

Chief of Police at 

Lake Waukomis. 

As Chief at 

Lake Waukomis an 

opportunity came along that would allow Noble 

Bigler a second career, while still remaining 

Chief of Police. This opportunity was with 

Sprint as the Head of Security. The association 

with Sprint wasn’t just security, but training 

that involved being sent to New York and being 

taught about eavesdropping equipment. 

Retiring after 23 years and with the knowledge 

gained on high tech surveillance systems, 

Benny was not ready to quit. Still the Chief of 

Police at Lake Waukomis, Noble Bigler was 

hired by the second largest electric company 

in the USA, Par Electric. This position stepped 

up things another notch, and dealt with internal 

counter intelligence. Benny didn’t comment 

further, and I didn’t ask any questions. :-) 

Noble Bigler is a Brother in good standing 

at Blue Lodge 659, North of the River. He became 

a Noble at Ararat Shrine in 2008. If you 

see a patrol car on Thursday nights, it’s Benny 

doing the driving. 

Last but definitely not least, Noble Bigler 

and Lady Sherry have shared the last 42 years 

together. They are the proud parents of Mark 

and Shannon and Grandma and Grandpa to a 

Grandson. Life is good. 

I have truly enjoyed being allowed to take 

part in this story and wish the Bigler family all 

the best. 

Until next time, God Bless. 

Write anytime about your ideas. 

billhuffman01@comcast.net 


November Temple Meeting Notes 


Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd called the November, 

2012, meeting to order at 7:35 pm, 

November 14, 2012 in the Frank S. Land 

Ballroom. 

Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck informed 

the Captain of the Guard that the Potentate 

was about to open Ararat Temple for business, 

who, in turn, informed the Outer Guard. 

Captain of the Guard Jerry Grimes reported 

that our Temple was under a double and 

trusty guard. 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer looked 

around and informed the Potentate that our 

Temple was free from jeopardy as there were 

none present save members of our order. The 

Potentate replied that “It is well.” 

Oriental Guide Steve Johnson prepared the 

Altar. 

High Priest and Prophet Clarence Kirby 

remembered our Nobles who had been visited 

by the Black Camel and gave the invocation. 

The Legion of Honor presented the colors. 

The assembled Nobles, led by the Chief 

Rabban, recited the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance. 

Noble Jacque Mote led the Nobility in 

singing the National Anthem. 

Illustrious Sir Richard suspended the 

meeting for a presentation of 50 Year Membership 

Pins to Nobles Bill Dean, Sr., Robert 

Beebe, Ronald Mason, Louis Hinck, Venton 

Goodnight, and Kenneth Bowen. Only Noble 

Bill Dean was present. 

The Minutes of the October Meeting were 

not read due to a previous motion waiving the 

reading of minutes for the entire term of Illustrious 

Sir Richard. 

Recorder Dan Smothers discussed the 

transfer of money from the Hospital Transportation 

to the Temple General Fund. He read 

a letter from the Imperial Potentate in which 

we were ordered to reimburse the Transportation 

Fund. The Recorder showed a copy of 

the check whereby the funds were reimbursed. 

Imperial requires a more completely defined accounting 

of the expenses to be reimbursed, and 

also requires that Imperial be informed before 

the funds are transferred to the Temple. Obviously, 

such transfers must be very carefully 

documented and approved to be sure that the 

separation between fraternal and philanthropic 

is maintained. 

Noble Tom Edgar presented a Souvenir 

Shovel from the Ground-breaking Ceremony 

for our Temple. 

Illus. Sir Richard told us that it was “Stepup 

Night,” and relinquished the podium to 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer. 

Recorder Dan then read two Petitions for 

Creation, one Petition for Restoration, and several 

requests for Demits and several requests 

for Remission of Dues. All petitions and requests 

were approved. 

Treasurer Mike Allen gave the Treasurer’s 

Report, which showed that, for the month of 

October, the Temple is still solvent, although 

expenses exceeded revenues for the month. 

Restaurant expenses for the year still exceed 

income, but the deficit is only about one third 

of last years. 

No visitors were present. 

Chief Rabban Spencer recognized the veterans 

among the Nobility. 

The Guides made a donation to the 2012 

Circus. 

The Provost Shrine Club made a donation 

to the General Fund. 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer reported 

that the Circus would start the next day. We 

have been getting good news coverage and income 

has been good. Chief Rabban Wayne presented 

Circus Jackets to Nobles Dennis Collins, 

Howard Silvers, Billy D. Smith, two to members 

of the Sedalia SC, and one to a member 

of the Warsaw SC. The jackets for members of 

the two clubs will be presented at their Clubs. 

He also read a letter from Noble Jim McGuire 

thanking everyone for the Kickoff Party honoring 

him for surpassing the $100,000 mark for 

Circus fund raising. 

Bates County Shrine Club made a very 

generous donation to the Circus. 

Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck 

asked for permission from the Nobility to enter 

into a contract with Municipal Auditorium for 

the 2013 Shrine Circus. A motion authorizing 

the contract was passed. 

High Priest and Prophet Clarence Kirby 

announced that the 2013 Swap Meets will be 

held in Lathrop, Missouri. Several Divan members 

recently visited the Lathrop site, and liked 

what they saw. 

First Ceremonial Master Nick Baldi said 

that the Fall Ceremonial was FANTASTIC! 

Donations have almost covered the cost of the 

Ceremonial, but money is still needed. He told 

us that Bingo is doing well, but still needs our 

help. The Children’s Christmas Party will be 

on December 15. 

First Ceremonial Master Nick then announced 

that he would not be a candidate for 

the Divan in 2013, citing business and personal 

reasons. He vowed to participate, bring in 

members and raise money for the Shrine. 

Chief Rabban Wayne thanked Noble Nick 

for his service. 

Second Ceremonial Master Randy Berry 

talked about the Festival of Champions. It 

was a lot of fun, won by the band from Buhler, 

Kansas, a small town north of Wichita. He 

described the contribution of the Festival of 

Champions, and what we do there. He reported 

that Noble Ian Ramage sold three cases of event 

programs. 

Bingo Chairman Buck Johnson said that 

Bingo goes on every week, and presented 

last month’s profits to the General Fund. The 

players also donated $600.00 to the Hospital 

Transportation Fund 

Hospital Chairman Ed Stowell told us that 

his office has been busy, transporting 134 kids, 

by air, to distant hospitals, and 144, by van, to 

St Louis. Southwest Airlines has saved us a lot 

of money with their Green Pass program. 

Membership Chairman Rod McGrath talked 

about making new Nobles feel welcome at 

functions and meetings. He announced a Cold 

Sands Ceremony, scheduled for December 17, 

with a cost of only, $185.00, including 2013 

dues. 

Upcoming events include the 2013 elections 

on December 12, the Children’s Christmas 

Party on December 15, and Camels Milk 

on December 31. 

High Priest and Prophet Kirby gave the 

benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 

8:58 pm. 

Potentate Richard presents Noble Bill Dean, 

Sr. with his 50 year pin and Certificate from 

the Imperial Council. 

Danny Smothers presents Ararat 

Shrine ground breaking shovel on 

behalf of Noble Tom Edgar. 

Guides make a donation to the 

2012 Circus. 

Provost Club makes a donation to 

the General Fund. 

Steve Untrif makes a donation to 

the General Fund for Bates County 

Shrine Club. 

Circus jacket awarded to Nobles. 


got something he didn’t like, but 

way the world works. It’s really 

prepare good food for that many 

d it’s even more difficult trying to 

many people, keeping the food 

not dropping a plate in anyone’s lap. 

me the band. Asmall band from 

all places. As far as I know, 

never been the music capital of 

orld, but with this rensburg, band, they’ve MO. 

y good chance. The band was 

versity,” and it was appropriate. 

ed stuff that the old guys like me 

nd they played stuff that the several 

Festival of 

Champions 

laughed and behaved politely while having 

a lot of fun. Some of them even danced 

with Nobles old enough to be their fathers, 

and at least one young lady talked one of 

our dance divas into giving her dance lessons. 

Lady Eva Horrell seemed to be having 

as much fun as her student. It was great 

seeing such a diverse group dancing to a 

band called Diversity. Can’t you just picture 

them telling their friends that those old 

people really know how to have fun! 

It taught me that we can attract young 

men to the Nobility, and we can enjoy being 

around each other. That means a lot to our 

was there at the Potentate’s Ball. 

I think a lot of the credit must go to the 

First Lady, because I just don’t see 

Illustrious Sir Kevin putting all of that 

together by himself. But, with Lady 

Dianna’s help, and guidance, he threw a 

helluva party! They’re quite a pair! 

If we, the Nobility of Ararat Shrine, can 

continue in that tradition, we are going to 

have a fantastic year. We CAN have fun while 

helping our kids, and it’s time we did so. 

BY DAVID KEY, PROGRAM COORDINATOR 

Ararat Shrine had a great time at the FESTIVAL 

OF CHAMPIONS held October 20th in War- 

The Festival of Champions is a high school band 

competition that is in its 12th season, continuing the 

32 year tradition of excellence established by Music 

Bowl Missouri. The University of Central Missouri, 

Meyer Music and the Ararat Shrine Temple of Kansas 

City host the competition that includes 32 high school 

bands from across the Mid-West, with 5 additional 

high schools participating in just the Drumline/Aux- 

S SHRINE iliary competitions. The ASSOCIATION average attendance has been CONVENTION 

8,000 consisting of families of the participants, area 

band enthusiasts and much of the local community. 

tember The profits 2 - are 5, used 2010 to offer scholarships • HYATT to the Uni- 

PLACE – Oklahoma City rounding Airport area. 

versity of Central Missouri students, with a portion 

donated to the Ararat Shrine Temple Hospital Transportation 

Fund. 

With a full stadium looking on, Potentate Richard 

Floyd presented the trophy from Ararat to the High 

School with the most pre-sold tickets. That trophy 

went to Buhler High School from Buhler, KS. The Potentate 

and his Divan were then asked to present trophies 

to the three top performing high schools in four 

divisions during the Preliminary Awards Ceremony. 

The 2012 Festival of Champions was fortunate 

to see performances from many schools in the Kansas 

City metro area; namely, Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit 

North, Lee’s Summit West, Pleasant Hill, Shawnee 

Mission North, Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee 

Mission West, Butler, Blue Valley Southwest, 

Warrensburg, Raytown, and Platte County. There 

were other schools that traveled a greater distance; 

namely, Branson, Monett, Topeka West and Buhler 

from the state of Kansas. 

Ararat Shrine was recognized by the stadium announcer 

for the service provided by Ararat in helping 

make this a successful event. Special “thanks” goes 

to the Divan and Nobles from the Greeters, Provost, 

Shrineta, Transporters and Warrensburg Houn Dawg 

Shrine Club, for helping Ararat shine. Our Nobles 

helped direct and park the school busses and their 

equipment trailers, sold programs, and manned the 

main gate where they took tickets and provided hand 

stamps. 

Mark your calendar now to attend next year’s 

Festival of Champions scheduled for October 19, 

2013. We’ll be looking for you. 

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Warsaw Shrine Club 

BY CHUCK ALLCORN, SCRIBE 

Hello from the Nobles and their ladies from the Truman Lake area. What a beautiful 

time of year in the lake area. We are in the middle of the holidays and we are 

looking forward to Christmas with our loved ones. We would like to welcome all 

Nobles and their ladies to attend our dinner meeting on December 21. We will have all of 

the trimmings and enjoy a wonderful evening. We have donated funds to help with many 

local charities during this holiday season. We have joined other civic organizations so 

we can provide food, clothing, and toys to less fortunate members of our community. We 

want to give the people in the area a Christmas they may not have enjoyed without the 

generous efforts of this caring community. 

The Haunted Trail was a success and we are looking forward to next year. Many 

people are talking about how scary the acts were. We have more acts coming aboard 

next year and we are looking forward to bringing this event to the public next year. We 

will be advertising next year so look for the dates and plan to come join in the fun. We 

also provided a booth for the community project called “Boo on the square”. This is an 

opportunity to join area businesses and other civic organizations to provide candy to the 

children in a safe happy environment. We are proud to be a part of Warsaw and the sur- 

I moved to the area a year ago and I would like to thank all of the Nobles, their wives 

and the Warsaw community for making this chapter in my life wonderful. If you haven’t 

visited our community or our club we would like to extend an invitation to you. Make it 

a point to plan a vacation to our area, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. That is all 

for this month. To our Ararat Shrine family--have a Happy, Safe, and Enjoyable Holiday. 

1984 to 2012 

Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary 


Sedalia Shrine Club 

BY RON HINKLE, SCRIBE 

Here’s hoping all of our Nobles & Ladies in Shrinedom had a most enjoyable Thanksgiving. The 

Sedalia Shrine Club wishes all of you the very best for the Holidays. Remember, there are less 

than 30 shopping days left until Christmas, and then “YIPPIE”, 2013, another year with limitless 

opportunities. When contemplating your choices of service and volunteerism please consider the many 

ways you can make a difference in the lives of disabled children. By keeping the many shrine clubs & 

units open and viable these children have a better chance to be whole. It all starts and ends with “YOU.” 

We hope you have enjoyed our monthly Breakfasts and if you haven’t tried it please come out and 

join us the first Saturday of every month. Be sure and give our crew a big thank-you for their faithfulness 

in making these Breakfasts a successful fundraiser for the Sedalia Shrine Club. 

Our Fun Kor has completed another year of parade showmanship in our surrounding communities. 

It’s really a pleasure to strut our stuff for those who come out and watch the many parades we are entered 

in. The big kick is in the faces of all the children. It’s really something when you hear adults talking 

about Shriners and parades when they were kids. 

We thank our Ladies for the many ways your volunteerism has made a huge difference in the success 

and survival of this club. There’s no way we can thank you enough. We ask our Creator to impart a 

special Blessing to each and every one of “you.” 

The Sedalia Shrine Club appreciates the input of our membership. Please come and share your 

ideas on how we can make this club more successful. Shriners help children, as we all know and Shriners 

are obligated to help each other, which I hope we haven’t forgotten. 

Remember our sick and disabled when you hit your knees and a special prayer for those who serve 

this Great Nation. 

DECEMBER CALENDAR 

Bar open Tuesday-Sunday…………………………………......3:00 pm – 9:00 pm or ? 

Saturday, December 1 ....................Monthly Breakfast ...........................7:00 am – 10:00 am 

Tuesday, December 11.................Shrine Ladies Meeting............................................ 6:00 pm 

Tuesday, December 11........Fun Kor Dinner at Golden Corral .................................. 7:00 pm 

Tuesday, December 25 ....................................................................................Merry Christmas 

Saturday, January 5.........................Monthly Breakfast............................7:00 am – 10:00 am 

Smile, it’s contagious. 

Golden Valley Shrine Club 

BY JAMES IRVIN, SCRIBE 

The Golden Valley Shrine Club has their Business Meeting on the first Friday of the 

month at 7:00 pm. The Social Dinner Meeting is the second Saturday of the month. 

These meetings are held at the Blue Lodge at 1109 East Ohio Street in Clinton. 

Everyone is invited to attend our meetings. 

The main event at the November Business Meeting was the Club voted to provide 

$425.00 to the Christmas Cheer Program at the Clinton Samaritan Center. 

Saturday night the club had their Social Dinner meeting with twenty five members present. 

Noble Ken Hawkins gave the invocation followed by the Shrine pledge. A delicious dinner 

was prepared and served by Lady Patty Moore. Four Ladies were the lucky winners of 

Candles. The 50/50 drawing of $17.00 was won by Ken Johnson. 


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e month of May, which means GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Waco 

ted. Hope that everyone had and the rest of us as well. 

ity and Richmond. 

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’s 

of months for a minute. In see! It was reported that our President Waco, who also 

rought his grandson to O.B. plays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratch 

t him and made him welcome. his back with one hand and continue to play well with 

watching his granddad play, the other. Who knew? 

ve made Art a little nervous. On another note, the O.B. would like to welcome 

started that his grandson back Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to England 

da. It seemed to me that we for a little while but had to come back because he did 

Mason in the works. not have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that he 

we also lost our last charle 

Loren Lundy. He got to go and see his son as well. So all in all the trip 

was having a great time over there with his wife, and 

e of 100, a milestone may have been short but the time was well spent. 

All our prayers and good Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B. 

s family. He was one had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from the 

rest in every way possible. pop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco would 

just like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't have 

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he best turnout we have crowded but we all managed to make it through. 

till did an outstanding Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout. 

ho did make it really So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of the 

and job well done,” to nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope 

forget our ladies for to see you in the fall for the next one. 

back of Bennett; “A Til then, be safe. 

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Thank You from Noble Jim McGuire… 

As a proud and happy Greeter and a member of the largest philanthropy in the world, I was 

given a most wonderful Circus Kickoff Party. My family also had a great time. I want to 

thank those who were responsible for producing the event: Chief Rabban, Wayne Spencer; 

Greeter President, Daryl Krause and his wife Lynn; Restaurant Manager, Joyce Brim; Cash Bar 

Waitress, Christina Masoner; Server, Martha Martin; Mr. Circus, Joe Snopek; Newspaper Photographer, 

Steve Dowdy and wife Jerri; Captain of the Guard, Jerry Grimes; Greeter Director, Ian 

Ramage; Assistant Director of Shrine Districts 3, 4 and 5, Tom Burke; our Business Office Ladies, 

Jerrie Bailey, Sharon Elam and Linda Hickman; Kickoff Party DJ, David Zamora, who came all 

the way from Pace, Florida; Building and Grounds Personnel, James Roland and Pete Starr. If 

I have forgotten anyone, I am deeply sorry. I sincerely thank all Shriners and their families and 

friends who came to the party and hope they had a wonderful time. 

Warm wishes, 

Jim McGuire 

Circus Kickoff Party 

Ole Cars 

BY DICK LEWIS, SCRIBE 

Our November meeting was held at the Temple on Monday, November 5th at 7:30 pm with 

all officers and several members present. It was good to have our President Noble Mike 

Aulgur presiding over our meeting. Noble Mike is still recovering from a serious fall he 

suffered from a 14 foot ladder while working in St. Joe. We all wish him a full recovery. 

Discussion was held covering our future Swap Meet location and Noble Butch Johnson reported 

that both he and Past Director Noble Gary Seger visited with contacts in Lathrop, Missouri 

to observe their Fair site location. They would welcome us. Noble Gary also reported that he will 

have driver’s passes for the upcoming Auction available the week of November 12th. 

Illus. Sir Noble Don Price reported that both he and his son’s trip to visit the World War II 

Museum in Washington D.C. have been postponed until a later date due to the storm that hit the 

east coast. 

This being the date for our annual election of officers the following was elected to serve our 

Unit for the year 2013: 

President - Noble Craig Barham 

Vice President - Past Director Noble Ben Kropf 

Secretary/Treasurer - Past Director Noble Mick Owens 

Member At Large - Noble Dave Johnson 

We look forward to another successful year. 

Our November Social Dinner was held on November 12th at El Jinete Mexican Restaurant 

with 33 members and ladies in attendance. This was a record turn out and the food was enjoyed 

by all. 

Our get well list still includes Noble Marty Hopkins, Lady Winnie Reiss who was fitted with 

a pacemaker and is much better and Noble Mike Aulgur who is still undergoing treatment for his 

shoulder injury. We wish them all good health. 

No December meeting will be held due to our annual Christmas Party which will be held at 

the Temple on Friday, December 14th. Your reservation should be made by now to our President 

Noble Mike Aulgur - Tel. 816-795-8774. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Ole Cars. 

Leawood Shrine Club 

BY R W THOMPSON, PRESIDENT (816-452-7281) 

Our next Club meeting is at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday, December 22, 2012. This will be 

a Christmas Party and we will be guests of the Abdallah Greeters in the Abdallah Activity 

Room on the 2nd floor. (Formerly the Oasis) 

Just as a reminder, each Noble member of Abdallah and Ararat is eligible to be a member of 

the LEAWOOD SHRINE CLUB at the annual cost of $10. Call me if you would like to join our fun. 

We took in a new member (Mike Phillips) at our October Meeting. Mike has promised 

to bring us new members in 2013. Welcome Mike and Thank You! We need all the help offered. 

The Leawood Shrine Club is open to all Shriners their Ladies and Widows of Shriners. No 

annual fee is assessed for our Ladies or Widows of Shriners. 

Regular monthly meetings are held on the fourth Saturday at the Pegah’s Family Restaurant: 

11005 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS starting at 11:30 a.m. Breakfasts or Luncheons are ordered 

from the menu and served during the meeting. 

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Lafayette County Shrine Club 

BY RON ELLING, SCRIBE 

The Lafayette County Shrine Club met Thursday, November 8, at the Victorian Peddler in Lexington for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with 

all the fixings. President Delmar Dothage welcomed Assistant Director of Uniformed Units Tim Rechterman and his Lady Linda, Ambassador 

Curt Karnes and his Lady Susan, and Henry McDaniel and his Lady Christine along with 28 others in attendance, as he called the meeting to 

order. He welcomed new members Brad Schaberg and his Lady Veronica from Wellington, and Kris Draisey and his Lady Ashley from Lexington. 

W.N. Gray read the October minutes as printed in the Ararat Shrine News. Bernie Miller gave the Treasurer’s Report. 

President Dothage recognized members that have bought Circus Mom and Dad pins to help support children to be able to attend the Circus. The 

Circus will be held November 15-18 and members are encouraged to help. An update was given on Bill Eastridge and the progress that he is making. 

A report was also given on Clinton and Morine Lieneke who are at the Odessa Nursing Home. 

Bill Oelrichs suggested the group adopt a couple of kids through DFS for Christmas. This was voted on and approved. He and his Lady Paula will 

buy gifts for the two. Bill Stratton brought up about donating to the Food Pantries in December. Members bringing bags of food for the food pantry 

next month will receive a free dinner. This was also voted on and approved. Massages will also be given at the December meeting and those donations 

are donated back to the Food Pantries. 

Election of officers was held as follows: President - Tim Rechterman, Vice President - Kenny Nadler, Secretary - W.N. Gray, Treasurer - Bernie 

Miller, Circus Chairman - Bill Dement, Membership Chairman - Delmar Dothage, Hospital Chairman - Kenny Nadler, Publicity Chairman - Bill Stratton, 

and Scribe - Ron Elling. 

Ambassador Karnes announced dates of upcoming events that will be held at Ararat Temple including the Aides Bathtub Gin Party and the 

December 15 Children’s Christmas Party. Bingo can always use help. The Richmond Shrine Club will also be holding a Chili Dinner on December1. 

Liaison Officer Henry McDaniel was glad to see new members and wants them to get and stay involved. He reported the Ceremonial was successful. 

The next meeting will be held Thursday, December 13 at the Victorian Peddlar in Lexington. 

Ladies Oriental Shrine 

of North America 

Tarrara Court# 83 Independence, Missouri 

By Jackie Burke • 816-810-3843 

Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America has had 11 months of fun filled activities and wants all Ladies from Ararat 

Shrine Center, Units and Clubs, and other Shrine Centers to know of the great support we give to help Shriners 

Hospitals. 

Just REMEMBER we have FUN. 

Monthly Meetings - Unit Meetings - Grand Council - Unit Meets - Ararat Pub Crawls - Breakfast Fundraiser - 

Fashion Show - Fundraisers support LOSNA General Fund – Special Project – Shriners Hospitals 

This sounds like a lot of work but when you see a smile on a Shrine child’s face it so worth it. 

The Ararat Fall Ceremonial and Pub Crawl were held on October 26th. What a great evening packed with lots of 

2012/2013 

High Priestess Lady 

Lynne Cooper 

816-510-4509 

excitement for family and friends. We welcome the new Nobles and their Ladies and hope you enjoyed receiving lots of information from the units 

and clubs during the Pub Crawl. Get active and you will find Ararat Shrine Center full of activities, fun filled events and the best support group you 

will find. Ladies, we hope you had a chance to stop by the table supported by the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America and collect some information. 

If you did not, please contact Lynne Cooper or Jackie Burke. 

Pictured at left is beautiful Lady Carol Sue Roberts, Grand High Priestess. She is a wonderful lady full of energy and smiles who 

has the responsibility of making sure all Courts in the LOSNA follow all guidelines, and visits each Court in the USA, Canada, Alaska 

and Hawaii from May 2012 to the end of her journey in May 2013. This may sound like fun but it is a lot of work. Tarrara Court had 

the honor of her visit on October 24, 2012. Carol Sue’s Egyptian Lady’s motto is the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would have 

them do unto you.” Always remember this and practice this in your day to day dealings with each other. Please respect and be kind 

and thoughtful to each other. 

The Ladies support various special projects with emphasis given to the LOS Special Project for the year, as chosen by the 

reigning Grand High Priestess. This special project is designed to assist an area of specific need within the Shriners Hospitals such 

as research into various childhood conditions. For the year 2012-2013, Lady Carol Sue Roberts, Grand High Priestess, has chosen “Psychological 

Rehabilitation of the Burn Child and Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy” as the Special Project. Other projects supported include 

but are not limited to Camp Ability for burned children, the “adoption” of special children and their 

families and Burn Education Programs. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of this wonderful Order, you may contact us by 

touching the shoulder of one of the lovely Ladies from Tarrara Court or call current High Priestess 

Lynne Cooper at 816-510-4509 or look-up the LOSNA website at: http://ladiesorientalshrine.org. 

Sandbuggie Unit 

BY MARTIN CARIGNAN, SCRIBE 

The Buggie family is very 

proud of their member, 

Noble John Nelson who 

was selected as the Class Honoree 

for the Fall Ceremonial. John handled the 

Housing Chairman and Chief Aide duties this 

year with the help of his Lady Sherrill. Together 

they met the challenges and made this year pleasurable 

for all attending the functions of Ararat. 

Again, thanks John and Sherrill for all your hard 

work. Also, let’s not forget all the work from 

each of the Potentate’s Aides for their time and 

work that went into making Ararat a fun time. 

Since my last article two of our members, 

Noble Lowell Davis and Noble Jim McCann 

have been through some difficult times. Lowell 

had an operation on his back and Jim had an 

accident which has slowed him down. Both are 

progressing and will soon be up and running. 

The Buggies are now in storage for the 

winter cold. I have in the past worried about the 

life span of the buggies as they are now 45 years 

old. BUT, they are outlasting their drivers (due 

mostly to availability of car spare parts.) 

At our November meeting the election of officers 

to keep our wheels turning in 2013 was completed. 

Noble Bill Smith was elected President and 

our new Noble Larry Schroeder as Vice President. 

Nobles out there that would like to become 

a member of a motorized unit and ride in parades 

please contact Ernie Wills at (660) 641-2504, or 

any member of the Unit. 

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Must Come 

Down 

Newton’s Law of Gravity 

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Market which has gone up-up-up 

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Blue Springs Shrine Club 

BY FRED “FINGERS” HARLE P.P. ‘82 

Ho! Ho! Ho! Said the jolly fella. You know the one with the red suit and the white beard who 

travels around this time of year in a sleigh pulled by all those reindeer. And as the story has 

been told and handed down from generation to generation, the sleigh is supposed to be full 

of presents for all the good little boys and girls. Now if you are like me, I’ll just bet that there is 

some of that little boy or girl still left in all of us, no matter how old we’ve become. However, I 

did say “good” didn’t I? Just remember that it’s not too late to start being a whole lot nicer to those 

around us if you would like to have that jolly fella with the sleigh make a stop at your roof top and 

unload a bunch of presents. 

Think about it, it’s not too late to start. 

Have you noticed all the new calendars you’re getting in the mail lately? I mean those for 

2013. While I’m thinking about it, don’t forget to mark this year’s calendar with all those dates for 

Christmas parties, so you don’t forget where you’re suppose to be, because without you where is 

Santa Claus going to be!!! 

Now for some BSSC, that’s short for Blue Springs Shrine Club news. Notice!!! At our November 

Shrine Club meeting we will elect our new corps of officers for 2013. They will have their 

hands full to keep up with our growing club. With all the enthusiasm in our club, be sure to get on 

board and hang on because 2013 is going to be a fun year. 

We’d like to extend a great big welcome to our newest members Noble Phil and Lady Brandy 

Meisenheimer. 

Our First Lady Gail Gargotta was a patient recently at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center 

and is now home. I understand she has made a full recovery, so President James will need to say 

yes, ma’am and take her out to dinner. 

As reported in our last issue of our Shrine News, Noble Bob Turner is improving, so is Noble 

Louie Sohn who is recovering from back surgery, Lady Martha Martin’s broken foot is improving, 

and Lady Vivian Snell’s arm is improving. All in all our club is doing well and everything is 

looking up. 

Our club’s Texas Hold’em Fundraiser held recently at Side Pockets in Blue Springs was 

again a rousing success. Thanks to all those who participated!! 

The Pub Crawl and Fall Ceremonial was a big hit thanks to our newest members Noble Tony 

Kenna and Lady Toni, and Noble Phil Meisenheimer and Lady Brandy. 

They passed out the hot dogs which were yummy. Special thanks to Noble Jeff Quibell for 

printing up our BSSC brochure for use at the ceremonial. There were 20 new candidates with 10 

of them being from eastern Jackson County. They will be receiving a special invitation to come 

check out our Blue Springs Shrine Club. 

Our club’s Christmas Party and Dinner will be on December 9th at V’s Italian Ristorante, so 

mark your calendars accordingly. 

Hope to see you next month when we greet the New Year. Whoopee, “Happy New Year”, 

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Mini Model T’s 

BY STEVE HARGRAVE, SCRIBE 

New members Phil & Brandi Meisenheimer and Tony & Toni Kenna helped out at the Pub 

Crawl. 

We have come to the end of another year for the Mini Model T’s. We have not done as 

much as we would have liked to do this year but we have had fun. The unit has gained 

another member and we are hoping to have several more in time for the next parade 

season. One of the sad things about coming to the close of the year is that we will have to say good 

bye to our Liaison Officer Henry McDaniel and get to know yet another Liaison Officer. We have 

had a good time with Henry and we hope that we have made another friend for years to come. On 

the bright side we look forward to making another friend in the coming year as we work with our 

new Liaison Officer. 

Congratulations to this year’s Unit Officers. The new officers for 2013 are: President James 

“Jamie” Blackburn, Vice-President Keith Preston, and Secretary/Treasurer Steven Hargrave. Of 

course at this writing we do not know who the Director of the unit is going to be, as the new Potentate 

of Ararat has not chosen anyone for the position. 

The ladies are in the process of setting up a Christmas Party for the Unit this year. They will 

let us know all of the details once they work out the location, time and menu for the party. I am 

sure it will be a wonderful surprise for all of us once the final details are worked out. It is the unit’s 

desire that this news will be read by all of the members that have not been able to make it to the 

meetings in past several months. For some reason we have not been able to reach some of the 

members that have moved from their address of record. If you are one of the members of the T’s 

in this category, give us a call, we would really like to see you again. 


Nobles and Ladies, 

Thank you to all that made 

the Fall one-day ceremonial a 

great success! This took a lot of 

coordination and hard work on 

everyone’s part. What seemed 

like a whirl-wind monumental 

task was made easier and came 

off perfectly because of the 

amazing team of Nobles, ladies 

and staff who made it happen. 

Thank you, also, to all of the 

ladies that contributed to, and 

participated in, the Ladies’ 

Social. 

Please remember to reach 

out to our new Nobles and 

their ladies to make them feel 

welcome at Ararat Shrine!! Buy 

them dinner, invite them to your 

unit/club function, a shrine party 

or just simply say hello and ask 

them to join you at your table! 

We have lots of new friends 

to make and perhaps a new 

member to your club or unit! 

Thanks, 

Nick Baldi & Lady Kay 

1st Ceremonial Master 

Randy Berry & Lady Shannon 

2nd Ceremonial Master

ARARAT

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