ARARAT

ARARAT 

SHRINE NEWS 

Volume 76 MAY 2011 Number 5 

(The following article was submitted by Noble Gil Head) 

Masonic Ties 

On April 12, 1861, the opening shots of the civil war were fired on Fort Sumter, 

in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Forty eight days later, May 30, 1861, Clay 

Lodge # 207 was granted a charter from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. 

The history of Masons in Missouri goes back to 1816, with a charter being 

granted through the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. A Masonic Lodge was functioning 

in Missouri before Missouri was admitted as a state in 1821. The first Master 

of Clay Lodge was L.M. Lewis who served in that capacity for the years of 1861, 

1862, and 1863. Prof. Lewis (WM) erected a two story frame building about 1860 

and organized a school, called Normal College, because many of the young men and 

ladies of the surrounding area could take advanced work–above the elementary level, 

and become school teachers. The second floor was used by the Masonic Lodge (# 

207). The Lodge first met in this building in Greenville for about 23 years, which is 

located near the South entrance of Watkins Mill State Park. The building was long 

ago destroyed but the footer can still be seen in the area. The Lodge was located in 

Claysville for about 5-6 years and moved to Excelsior Springs in1889 and has been 

there since that time. 

There was a need for a permanent location for the Lodge, so on December 22, 

1908 the Excelsior Springs Masonic Building and Realty Company, was formed 

by 20 members of the Lodge, each buying two shares of the Corporation valued at 

$200.00, for a total of $4,000. The par value of each share was $100, One Hundred 

Dollars each share. The Articles of Incorporation of the Excelsior Springs Masonic 

Building and Realty Company was recorded by the Clay County Recorder of Deeds 

in Liberty, Missouri in Book 153, page 514, John Will Hall, Recorder. 

The Building Corporation purchased the present building in about 1936. It is 

located at the corner of Spring and Main Street, in downtown Excelsior Springs. The 

building was built in 1906-1909 and was known as The Auditorium. 

On October 18, 1926, a Lodge member, William E. Steck, donated a tract of 

land on the west edge of Excelsior Springs off of Crown Hill Road to the Lodge. This 

land was to be used for a Masonic Cemetery. A gift of $10,000 came with the land to 

be used for maintenance of the Cemetery. 

The Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary at the Lodge Hall in 1961, and celebrated 

its 140th anniversary at the United Methodist Church in 2001. Plans are being 

made to celebrate its 150th anniversary in late May and throughout the year of 2011. 

The history of the city of Excelsior Springs and Clay Lodge are intertwined. 

The past leaders of the city in Civic, Charitable, Religious, Educational, and Governmental 

organizations are found on the membership roles of our Masonic Lodge. 

Excelsior Springs has been good to Clay Lodge #207 and the Lodge has been good 

to the city of Excelsior Springs. 

Let Parade Season Begin! 

See page 3 for this year’s schedule. 

Let’s turn out in record numbers!! 

Do you have your 

Candidate for the 

Spring Ceremonial? 

Petitions are due May 11! 

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REGULAR MONTHLY 

MEETING NOTICES 

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Wednesday, MAY 11, 2011 

~ AND ~ 

Wednesday, JUNE 8, 2011 

Meeting 7:30 PM • Regular Order of Business 

Balloting on Petitions 

Visiting Nobles Welcome 

2011 Card Required • Wear Your Fez 

Michael Wheeler 

Recorder 

1984 to 2011 

Celebrating Our 27th Anniversary 

B.J. RICHARDSON 

Illustrious Potentate 

Articles for June issue due by 

MAY 12, please! 

If they are not received by this date they 

will not be in the June Shrine News. 

shrinenews@araratshrine.com 

2011 DIVAN 

B.J. Richardson................Illustrious Potentate 

Richard Floyd............................ Chief Rabban 

Dave Bushakra................... Assistant Rabban 

Wayne Spencer.............High Priest & Prophet 

Maurice Camerlynck, Jr........... Oriental Guide 

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

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

Clarence Kirby, Jr......First Ceremonial Master 

Steve Johnson.....Second Ceremonial Master 

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

Dan Smothers.................................... Marshal 

Bill Lutman.....................Captain of the Guard 

Randy Berry................................ Outer Guard 

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

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL 





REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 

CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION 





BOARD OF DIRECTORS 





Maurice Camerlynck, Jr........... Oriental Guide 

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

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

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT 

DIRECTORS UNIFORM UNITS 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS 

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

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

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

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

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORS 

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

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

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

Henry McDaniel...............................District IV 

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

Todd Hill...........................................District VI 

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

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

UNIT DIRECTORS 

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

Rex Nolen........................................... Clowns 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Larry Riggs.............................Legion of Honor 

Ray Green...................................... Mini Indy’s 

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

Greg Kennedy............................. Motor Corps 

Robert Knudsen..........................Motor Escort 

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

Paul Brewer...................................... Ole Cars 

Waco Dohn............................... Oriental Band 

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

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

Ernie Wills.................................. Sandbuggies 

To Be Announced..................................Trykes 

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 10am–6pm 

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 

A GLIMPSE OF 

ARARAT ACCOUNTING 

______________________ 

For all of your generous donations to our Distressed Nobles 

Fund, we have been able to help out 16 Nobles so far 

this year. Hats off to all of those who have supported our 

brothers in need! 

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Pote’s Notes! 

By b.j. richardson 

Hello Nobles and Ladies! 

I’m not sure about you but I am ready for some warmer 

weather and getting outside to soak up some sun. Speaking of getting outside, the 

parade season is upon us with Missouri City being our first parade on May 7 th with 

a lineup at 9am. Don’t forget that the lodge in Missouri City will have their annual 

breakfast at the lodge, prior to the parade. After Missouri City it’s off to Richmond for 

a noon lineup, the streets are always lined waiting for the Shriners to come through 

town, so let’s not disappoint them! On the 14 th of May we will be in Marshall for their 

parade lineup at 10am, followed by lunch at the fairgrounds after the parade. Other upcoming 

events include the Mounted Guards’ Buddy Bass Tournament on April 29 and 

May 1 taking off out of Long Shoal Marina on Truman Lake, as well as The Cinco De 

Mayo Party in Bennett at 6pm on May 6 th –I heard they have a new margarita recipe 

that is REALLY good–you won’t want to miss it!!! 

Since we are all in our planning and goal setting modes, I thought I would share 

some information that was passed on to me. 

Here are the 7 P’s in goal setting: 

1. Passionate: Are you fervently interested in what you intend to do. Not only 

that, are you able to do it easily and better than other people? Your goal is your inspiration 

and aspiration. 

2. Positive mindset: A positive mental attitude is essential to realize your objectives. 

You will look at things on the bright side and work diligently towards your goals. 

3. Practical: Is it achievable? Is it useful to yourself and others? Your goals 

should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. When you have 

many goals, set priority for each goal and work accordingly so that you are not overwhelmed. 

4. Put in writing: Written goals are powerful tool. It is precise, clear and written 

in positive terms. It spells out in great details the tasks for each stage and the completion 

dates. You will be kept posted to do your daily tasks because you notice it every 

day. 

5. Plan: You set yearly, monthly, weekly and daily tasks. Your plan is your road 

map. You follow accordingly to get what you want in life. 

6. Pay the price: A goal is not a goal when you can get something easily. It involves 

time and tremendous effort. It takes blood, sweat and tears to reach your goal. 

7. Perseverance: Do not be disheartened by setbacks along the way. Look at failures 

and problems as valuable lessons to learn. There is no overnight success. It can 

take many years to achieve your goals. 

Goals give you meaning in life. They provide direction and measure your success. 

You know what you are looking for and every day you strive to reach your objectives. 

So, lets all set those goals - as units, clubs, and as individuals. Let’s aim to achieve 

them, to grow beyond what we are, to be the best we can be. 

Fraternally yours, 

BJ 

2011 PARADE SCHEDULE 

DATE LINE-UP TIME / PARADE TIME LOCATION 

MAY 7 (Volunteer)........................ 9:00 am / 10:00 am......................... Missouri City, MO 

MAY 7........................................... 12:00 noon / 1:00 pm..............................Richmond, MO 

MAY 14.......................................... 10:00 am / 11:00 am................................Marshall, MO 

MAY 21.......................................SPRING CEREMONIAL.............................Ararat Shrine 

JUNE 11........................................ 10:00 am / 11:00 am.................................Warsaw, MO 

JUNE 25........................................ 10:00 am / 11:00 am............................... Boonville, MO 

JULY 2........................................... 10:00 am / 11:00 am................................... Clinton, MO 

AUGUST 20................................... 9:00 am / 10:00 am................................. Parkville, MO 

AUGUST 20.................................... 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm................................ Lexington, MO 

SEPTEMBER 1-2-3-4............. C.S.S.A (Abdallah Shrine)...................Overland Park, KS 

ARARAT 

SHRINE NEWS 

Ararat Shrine News is published monthly by Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat 

Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64129. Standard Presort Postage is PAID at 

Kansas City, Missouri Permit 595. Advertising rates: Contact 816-923-1975 

SEPTEMBER 10........................... 10:00 am / 11:00 am................................Edgerton, MO 

SEPTEMBER 16-17-18......................SWAP MEET.............................. Lee’s Summit, MO 

SEPTEMER 24............................... 9:00 am / 10:00 am.............................American Royal 

Lineup: West side of Liberty Memorial 

OCTOBER 8..................................FALL CEREMONIAL................................Ararat Shrine 

OCTOBER 29......................... FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS.................Warrensburg, MO 

NOVEMBER 17-20................................. CIRCUS............................Municipal Auditorium 

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Hospital News 

Hospital System 

Heroes 

For the month of March 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. 

Roger Cupp Charles Curry 

Steve Hanchette Jim Vaughan 

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 March. 

John Abbott 

Vernon Phillip 

Mike Anderson 

Bob Rojas 

Ed Aylward 

Howard Silvers 

Ernest Conner 

Hershell Spurlock 

Ron Cunliffe-Owen Ed Stowell 

Steve Hanchette 

Larry Sweeny 

Clifford Hubert 

Gerald Tinsley 

Wayne Loar 

Bert Torrey 

Bob Markle 

Rich Willdermood 

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.....................................Lyle Croisant 

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

Dale Wilson, Vernon Phillips, Steve Hanchette, Mike Anderson 

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

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........................................................................Dale Wilson 

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 


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May 7...................................................... Missouri City Parade 

May 7...........................................................Richmond Parade 

May 7............................................................Pull Tab Bonanza 

May 11............................................................. Temple Meeting 

May 14........................................................... Marshall Parade 

May 14.........................................................Mixed Martial Arts 

May 20........................................................ Ararats Big Dance 

May 20.....................................................................Pub Crawl 

May 21........................................................Spring Ceremonial 

June 3...................................................Liberty SC Golf Outing 

June 4...........................................................Pull Tab Bonanza 

June 5 ..............................................................Hillbilly Degree 

June 8............................................................. Temple Meeting 

June 10.........................................................Bike Night - Patio 

June 11............................................................ Warsaw Parade 

June 13........................................Wings of Mercy Golf Classic 

June 18 & 19............................................... Gun & Knife Show 

June 24.........................................................Bike Night - Patio 

June 25......................................................... Boonville Parade 

BLOOD DRIVE 

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Golf Classic 

Monday • June 13, 2011 

Winterstone Golf Course • Independence, MO 

All Units and Clubs please give a hand. This is for the kids. Whether you play 

golf for fun, recreation, relaxation, just to get out of the house, or as myself don’t 

play at all, the kids still need your help and support. So when a Liaison or Ambassador 

talks to you, listen and remember why you became a Shriner. Best to all and 

thank you. R2D2, Scribe 

U N I T S A N D C L U B S 

BLUE SPRINGS SHRINE CLUB 

By Fred Harle, P.P. 

Call Me for Special Rates for Shriners! 

They always say, “April Showers Bring Thank you ladies for continuing to share 

May Flowers.” Well, here it is April 10th, BSSC with all the rest of us. 

haven’t seen much rain here in our great Our President, Bill Fickle arranged a 

city of Blue Springs, MO, but you know spectacular program for our entertainment. 

what, if you are like me those May flowers Jordan Mitchell, a member of DeMolay, 

are already starting to bloom. You know presented a Ceremony of Life in full form. 

the kind I’m talking about, 4 those PM pretty little 

Close 

Wow, super impressive, you could hear a 

yellow flowers that we spend a small pin drop. What a treat to see and hear such 

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every year. Yep, they are called dandelions. 

If you don’t have any I’ll be more 

than happy to bring you some of the ones 

We treat our dignitaries with respect, 

and it’s always a pleasure to put out the old 

BSSC welcome mat for any and all temple 

SUPERIOR TREE SERVICES 

Spring is coming and so are the storms.

Membership Matters 

By Rod McGrath, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN 

May is a 

g r e a t 

m o n t h 

for our fraternity. 

In May, spring has 

sprung, golf clubs are swung, parades 

have begun and the Director’s Staff is 

having fun! It brings life to our fraternity 

and excitement to everyone! It also 

confirms something we don’t like to 

acknowledge. We are nothing with out 

members. Kaput, notta, nothing, done! 

We see how a lack of membership 

affects our fraternity already. Dues have 

more than doubled in the last 7 years. 

The hospitals have had to change the 

way they do business. Units and Clubs 

have difficulties filling their ranks. The 

Temple restaurant has difficulties sustaining. 

Our Temple budget suffers and 

all the “extras” we used to take for granted 

are gone. 

The difference between 7000 members 

and 3000 members is $420,000.00 

a year in temple revenue at the current 

dues rate. Yes, $420,000.00 a YEAR! 

When we have more members the work 

load is spread around more evenly. The 

restaurant has to take reservations. We 

have more people parading and creating 

awareness. The hospitals receive more 

donations. And more children receive 

care because of the number of Nobles 

offering the services of our hospitals. 

That is why it amazes me that it is 

not our number one priority. Sometimes 

we say it is our number one priority, but 

actions speak louder than words. We can 

make it our number one priority. But it 

will take a shift in the way we do “business”. 

It will take work and it might feel 

uncomfortable at first. But the rewards 

far out weigh the direction we are going. 

See, we have fewer than 3400 members 

as of today. I say this to only help you 

understand the severity of our situation. 

We welcome a new class of Nobles 

this month. How we do that makes a difference. 

We have to begin with ourselves 

and acknowledge that they will mimic 

us. We set the tone to how they will 

view the Shrine, what is expected, how 

to conduct themselves and the attitude 

in which they will do “business”. It’s 

almost like a child viewing 

a parent’s every action. You 

are accountable for your 

conduct, actions and attitude 

whether you like it or not. 

Is the Fraternity everything 

they were told when a petition 

was handed to them? I 

know it is. 

When we decide to ask ourselves 

the question “Will this action help create, 

restore or retain a member?” before 

3ONE IN 

we make any decision or any action, 

only then will we start to turn membership 

numbers around. I will say that the 

Shrine is growing rapidly around the 

country and even in Missouri. Abu Ben 

Adhem is again on pace for a positive 

increase. What are they doing? I went 

there and observed and asked. It is simple. 

They are active in their blue lodges, 

rite bodies and communities. They 

work together to build Freemasonry as 

a whole. They have a common goal and 

respect for everything they do. We can 

do the same. I don’t know of a Temple 

with better Nobles anywhere than Ararat 

Shrine. 

I am asking you to be a leader within 

your group and make any changes you 

need to in order to TRULY make Membership 

THE priority. Attend the ceremonial. 

Attend the Monthly membership 

meeting, 4th Thursday of 

each month at 7pm in the 

Sultan’s Lounge. Attend the 

temple meetings and become 

active. Look for qualified 

candidates and forever 

walk and act as a Master 

Mason. 

I’m excited about our future and 

where we can be, even by the end of the 

year. The Shrine is evolving every day 

the world turns. Do your part to make 

Ararat a better place. I know you will! 

Respectfully and fraternally, 

Rod McGrath 

Membership Chairman 

Rmcgrath@kc.rr.com 

816-651-7636 

Membership 

Totals 

3/23/11– 2011 

4/20/11 YTD 

Creations 0 0 

Affiliations 1 6 

Restorations 4 12 

Associates 0 0 

Associates Dropped 0 2 

Deceased 11 42 

Demitted 0 3 

Suspended 0 0 

Resigned 0 1 

Total Gain (loss) -6 -30 

Total Membership = 3,412 

as of April 20, 2011 

Ararat Membership 

January 1, 2011 = 3,442 

Don’t Let Dues Be An Issue 

By Rod McGrath 

I 

sometimes hear from Nobles that dues can become an issue, especially when they 

are all due at the same time! I hear several misconceptions every year about dues. 

I hope to clear up some of those and show you a way to make being a Shriner very 

affordable. 

First of all let’s examine what our dues are and where the money goes. Ararat’s 

yearly dues are $125.00 total. 

$105.00 - Ararat Shrine’s operating budget 

$15.00 - Imperial Shrine per capita 

$5.00 - Hospitals per capita 

$125.00 - Total dues 

I know times are tough. I’ve personally been hit very hard by the recent turn of 

the economy. But I know being a Shriner is important to me and I wanted to remain a 

Shriner. So I examined my options of how to make the Shrine affordable. 

Firstly, I had to put things in perspective. Really, how expensive are the Shrine 

dues? Well, if I bought 1 gallon of gasoline at $3.50 that would pay my Ararat dues for 

12.5 days. I can pay my Ararat dues for 20 days for the price of a Big Mac extra value 

meal ($5.59 without tax). If I want to pay my Ararat dues for 16 days, it will only cost 

me $4.50, about the average cost of a pack of cigarettes. And for just 3 ounces of that 

$1.25 can of soda pop, I can pay my Ararat dues today! 

So after looking at it a little closer, I realized it wasn’t expensive at all. It costs 

just 28 cents a day to pay my Ararat dues, and only 34 cents a day total, if I want to 

include Imperial and Hospital assessment. I never hear about anybody complaining 

about Imperial or Hospital dues though. 

So what am I to do about it, because I can’t pay my dues daily, weekly or monthly, 

can I? The Temple wants my dues all at one time, and at Christmas time at that! How 

dare they? Well, I have my work cut out for me. 

So here is what I‘ve come up with. Yes, dues are due January 1st of each year. 

NOT March 31st. I have two options that immediately jump out at me. I CAN PAY 

MY DUES MONTHLY, in advance! And I can BRING IN TWO NEW CREATIONS 

A YEAR and my Ararat dues are waived! Let me explain. If you are current on your 

dues, you can start making installments towards your dues for next year and at just $25 

a month, starting now, you will have your dues paid before Christmas! No pain, a lot to 

gain! Or you can help the Temple more, by recruiting 2 new Nobles, and earning your 

next years Ararat dues waived. I have options!! Yeah!!! I can do this! 

So my Brothers, let’s put our dues in perspective and plan for success. We have 

options and all we need to do is exercise these options. If you are not current on your 

dues now, start making installments until they are current and then the office will send 

you your current dues card. 

I know each man finds his own reward for being a Shriner. I’ve not addressed the 

benefits. Those benefits are yours individually. Are those rewards worth 3 ounces of 

soda pop a day? 

Fraternally, 

Rod McGrath 

Membership Chairman 


Once upon a time, I bought a bottle 

of wine described as the “best 

wine ever sold” by a friend and 

vintner who owned a vineyard. He was 

a real wine lover and connoisseur. He 

even drove a Citroen because he wanted 

to look like a French wine merchant. 

I took that bottle home with high 

expectations of pleasure. I carefully removed 

the cork, allowed the wine to 

breathe for half an hour, and poured a bit 

for tasting. 

It smelled like the spot where my 

dog had marked the carpet. It looked 

like water from a stagnant swamp. You 

can guess what it tasted like. 

I took it back to Dutton, and if he 

had truly been French, he would have 

Food 

& Wine 

By STEVE DOWDY 

fallen on his sword! Oh, the humiliation! 

One of the most disheartening experiences 

of drinking wine is opening 

a special bottle and realizing that there 

is something wrong. It’s also terribly 

embarrassing to give a tainted bottle to 

a friend. It’s particularly bad if you’ve 

been bragging. 

Two of the four most common flaws 

that you will encounter are the following: 

1. The Corked Bottle: A corked bottle 

will have the unmistakable aromas of 

a musty bathroom, moldy basement, and 

wet cardboard. To the taste, these wines 

will have an astringent quality, and much 

of the fruit taste will be masked. The 

contaminant is called TCA, and comes 

from natural corks. Synthetic corks, used 

in most of the wines that I buy, are becoming 

more and more common, and 

they don’t contribute to this problem. 

2. Over Oxidation: When a wine 

has been stored for too long under dry 

conditions, it may become oxidized. 

Arid environments will cause the corks 

to dry out and shrink, allowing air to enter 

the bottle and ultimately destroy the 

wine. Oxidized wines are the hallmark 

of improper storage, causing the wine 

to taste flat and unappealing. They will 

taste overly acidic, can actually taste 

like vinegar. Be especially cautious of 

oxidation when purchasing an older 

wine at the liquor store. 

Next month, we will look at more 

common flaws, and discuss some of possible 

ramifications and remedies. Remember, 

I returned my tainted wine to 

the man that sold it to me, and he was 

mortified. 

We Salute! 

Noble “Cotton” Boyer proudly salutes 

the American Flag that he donated to 

the children of Blue Ridge Elementary 

School in Raytown, MO, where he 

is a Crossing Guard. This flag was 

flown over the United States Capitol 

and was presented to him by the office 

of the Honorable Claire McCaskill, 

United States Senator, in recognition 

of service to his country during the Korean 

War. A special Dedication Ceremony 

was held March 31, 2011. 


Jackson County Shrine Club 

By Hank W. Koontz 

Golf Classic 

Monday, June 13, 2011 

Winterstone Golf Course • Independence, MO 

This is the 23 rd year for our “Wings of Mercy” Golf Classic that supports our 

Hospital Transportation Program. Yes, it’s the big one for “our kids” and we 

need you because they need you! Yes, Ladies are most welcome and have 

helped make this event so successful over the years. 

Registration deadline is June 8, 2011. Check in between 7:30 and 8:45 am. 

Shotgun start at 9am. Four player scramble format. $125 per player entry fee 

includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes. Contests include longest drive, 

longest putt and closet to hole on all par threes. Mulligans $10.00 each/$40.00 

per team. 

Dress code is proper golf attire and spikeless shoes. 

WANTED!...HOLE SPONSORS ($100) AND EVENT 

SPONSORS ($300). THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 

Your club/unit name will be proudly displayed at one of the tee boxes or at 

the clubhouse as a sponsor. Prize donors are needed 

…bring prizes to the golf course or drop by Ararat Shrine. 

If you can’t play… 

Make donations to Wings of Mercy. Any amount is most appreciated! And it 

is tax deductible. Drop off your donation at Ararat Shrine…or mail to: Ararat 

Shrine, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. Any questions?... 

phone 816-923-1975. 

ENTER TODAY! Fill out this form and enclose $125 per player, payable to 

Wings of Mercy Golf. You do not have to be with a full 4 player team. We 

will pair you up. Thanks for your participation! 

Name:______________________________________ Phone: _________________ 

Address: ____________________________________________________________ 

Name:______________________________________ Phone: _________________ 

Address: ____________________________________________________________ 

Name:______________________________________ Phone: _________________ 

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Forward to: Ararat Shrine, 5100 Ararat Dr., Kansas City, MO 64129 

If you haven’t been to Jackson County Shrine Club in awhile stop in and say hello. See the 

improvements we’ve made to our building and hear about other planned additions. We are 

trying to get enough money and skilled labor to hopefully install a handicap accessible ramp 

this year to make it easier for members and guests to get inside our building. It will happen, I 

just can’t say when. I will keep you posted on our progress. 

We are ready for our onions this year. We have an initial 200 bags ordered and 100 bags 

in reserve. Last year we sold 330 bags and we hope to surpass this number this year. Last year 

was our first attempt at this and thanks to many hard working members we even exceeded 

our expectations. Let’s do it again. With your help and support we can do it! Remember, this 

raises money for our club and our Temple, plus it lets you meet many non-Masons who may 

be interested in joining our family. Keep Blue Lodge and Shrine petitions handy. Explain Masonry 

and the Scottish and York Rite Bodies; tell of all the good they do to support our “Kids.” 

Even only signing up one new member is a start in the right direction. Remember when you 

asked to become a Mason and Shriner how elated and proud you felt when you entered the 

world of Masonry. Pass this feeling on. Believe me it does change people’s lives, if they live 

up to their Masonic obligations. 

Of course, this is dues time. Don’t drop out of any clubs, units or the Temple because of 

finances. We are all in this together. Call me (816-520-0183) and we will be glad to help you 

in any way the club can. We want you as a member, not for your money but for your friendship 

and the chance to have fun together. 

In April we started out the month with the “Return of the Turkey Fries.” This went real 

well, but our attendance from our own members was lacking. Remember, if this club is to 

grow and move forward, we need support from all members. 

The E-Board meets on the Tuesday night before Ararat’s monthly business meeting at 7 

p.m. Our next meeting is May 10th. All members are invited to join us and suggest ways we 

can improve our club. Remember, this is every member’s club and your input does count. 

We are planning several By-Law changes to be voted on at our Business Meetings. When 

all changes are finalized, we will send you a copy of the changes and then you as a member 

can vote to accept or deny these changes. You also have the right as a member to suggest other 

changes that need to be made. All members have the right to guide us in the right direction. 

We had a great turnout at our Annual Pancake Breakfast. Many thanks to all members 

who donated money, food, and other needed items to make this fundraiser for our club a huge 

success. We would also like to thank our cooks, servers and helpers who worked their tails off 

while serving the club. It was another fun event. If you missed out on all the great food – too 

bad – too sad, but don’t worry; we will do it again next Easter. 

Speaking of food, we have a great feast on our meeting nights starting at 6 pm – 7 pm. 

Then we hold our meeting. This is all for you and your Ladies to enjoy. We ask for a goodwill 

donation so we can buy food for the next month’s meeting. Bring your Lady as the women 

get together in the Lounge and enjoy each other’s company during our meeting. Yes, we want 

you and your Lady here to enjoy the club. We meet on the fourth (4th) Tuesday of the month. 

Hope to see more members at these dinners and meetings. Let’s continue the growth our club 

has experienced and let’s move forward. 

The Fun-Cor rode in the Independence St. Patty’s Day parade and had a ball!! Next parades 

are Martin City and Richmond. We will be ready and out in force. If you would like to 

join in our fun and ride one of our yellow devils call Fun-Cor Chairman Terry Slayton (816- 

833-3166) and we will make arrangements for a scooter to be available. As they say, “You 

don’t know how much fun you will have until you try it!” 

Our 4th Annual Old Timers BBQ Contest on August 12/13 is filling up. Please get your 

application in to Steve Holbrook (816-356-0447) and reserve your spot. I goofed up in last 

month’s article and said this is sanctioned by the KC BBQ Society. My fault – my mistake. It 

is governed by the Old-Timers BBQ Rules. Call Steve and he will explain everything. This is 

a full house event with great music, great food and a heck of a good time. Even if you don’t 

compete, stop by and enjoy. This event continues to grow as all Master BBQ Chefs find out 

about the great fun and hospitality we have to offer. Remember to support your clubs, units, 

and Temple. Find new nobles and support our “Kids.” 

Our donation to the Disabled American Veterans Queen City Chapter #10 for the use of 

our building, made their Rummage Sale that supports Veterans overseas and at home, a great 

success. Many shoppers took brochures and information home on becoming a Mason and a 

Shriner, plus they were very impressed with our building and our hospitality. How great it is 

when we can support our Vets and our community. This is Shriners at Work! 

If you are interested in renting our building for your next event, contact Aaron Gardner 

(816-316-3593) and he will handle all the details. Until next month, remember, at Jackson 

County Shrine Club we say, “Where the dues are cheap and the FUN is priceless.” 


Nobody Told Me! 

BY STEVE DOWDY 

Our Temple restaurant has been 

brought to my attention again. 

Seems like everybody has an opinion, 

and sometimes two or three opinions. 

Some of the most firmly held opinions are 

held by Nobles who have not had a meal in 

the restaurant in 10 years. 

We have to recognize that it is very 

difficult to operate a restaurant that can 

serve 800 meals at a time, but normally 

serves less than 50 meals a day. It might 

be possible to run a fast food joint like that, 

but there you don’t worry too much about 

good service. Ararat is expected to run a 

the fare on Pot Roast Night. As for sandwiches, 

the Reuben is wonderful, the tenderloin 

is excellent, and the burger is more 

than I can eat! And, I ate a Chicken-Fried 

Steak dinner a few days ago the likes of 

which I have not experienced for years; 

certainly not at any family-style place in 

this city. I love good chicken-fried steak. 

How about good service? We are 

fortunate to have a good, friendly staff of 

nice, pleasant, helpful, and patient bartenders 

and waitresses that treat me well. 

Sometimes I think I don’t give them the 

consideration they deserve. When the 

We have seen a considerable reduction “Serving in our Kansas deficit City Since 1922” 

in the past couple of years, and that’s a good thing. 

nice restaurant with good food, good service, 

room gets really busy, as it does just be- 

low prices, and a profit. 

fore an event, I sometimes think that my 

Taking those one at a time, Ararat thirst is more important than that Noble at 

has served good food for some time now. the other table. So I make an inappropriate 

We’ve got two chefs in our kitchen, and demand to be served right NOW. To date, 

they’re pretty good. In fact, they’re real no one has screamed back at me, except 

good. Steak Night has served good steaks my wife. Usually, one of the ladies smiles 

every time I’ve eaten one, and it’s hard to at me and brings me another drink right 

find 10• any ARARATSHRINE meal, anywhere, that’s NEWS tastier than May away. 2010 I’ve never been insulted by one of 

fish for us! 

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a “truckload” time. Come of fish in and and put invited your talents us to and their contact the next Don meeting. Timbers or Shirley Wiley. We 

Mount FreemanMount Moriah 

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Mount Moriah & Mount Moriah 

Our golfing public is taking off and none 

Funeral HomeTerrace Park Terrace Park 

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 

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

enjoy it. 

15th. Larry Foster, Director, reminds all 

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

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your club a large favor. Everything helps us All proceeds go to our hospitals. Come in 

DAVID President L. FREEMAN 

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

“Serving Kansas President City Since 1922” 

In April our membership had a wonderful 

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

boards. 

“Serving Kansas City Since 1922” 

by the sounds of Cedar Creek. If you month. When you hit your knees keep the 

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

www.araratshrine.com “Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletin well ARARAT as all of our SHRINE sick and disabled. NEWS Pray | for 9 

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

RAKLA SHRINE CLUB 

By Ernie Taylor, Scribe 

Mount Moriah & FreemanMount Moriah 

Funeral HomeTerrace Park 

our workers, either. I can’t say that about 

every place I’ve eaten at lately. I have 

found that a phone call in advance is a 

pretty good idea when I’m late. If I call in 

and say I want something at 6:15, I’d better 

not be late! It really helps if I’m bringing 

eight friends with me. Calling ahead 

also gives the staff a chance to tell you 

that they have 220 meals to be served at 

the precise time you want to be served, so 

have a little patience. 

OK, let’s talk about prices. Drinks 

are cheaper at Ararat than any place in 

town. Our drinks usually cost me about 

twice as much anywhere else, and sometimes 

even more. I usually get more of 

the good stuff in each drink at Ararat, too. 

All right, I’ll admit that you can’t get a 

double cheeseburger for a buck at Ararat. 

Just yesterday, I learned I can’t get one 

there, either. They’ve raised the price to 

$1.29! But a hamburger comparable to 

our Shrineburger runs about $3.00 more 

at the good burger place down the street, 

and I can eat all of it. Jerri and I ate a meal 

at Ararat last week, and the total charge 

was about $35.00. We also ate at a place 

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in a small town east of KC last weekend, 

for about the same price, except we didn’t 

get two drinks with the second meal. Order 

a steak at a good steakhouse and your 

bill will be considerably higher. 

If prices are higher at other good restaurants, 

then it follows that tips will also 

be higher. Many restaurants add a gratuity 

of 18% to the check, so that $3.00 extra 

cost really turns out to be $3.54 extra. No, 

we are not required by law to tip, but restaurant 

workers typically are paid about 

one half of the minimum wage, and really 

need, and deserve, that tip. 

We are not making a profit at the Ararat 

Restaurant. That’s probably the result 

of lower prices. We don’t need to make a 

profit, because our restaurant is a service 

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President 

RAKLA SHRINE CLUB 

We finally had great weather for our 

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

degrees and windy! Not that the weather 

had ever discouraged our members. We 

had the same great turnout, be the weather 

good or not so good! 

Dignitaries attending this month were 

By Ernie Taylor, Scribe 

to our members, not a livelihood for an 

owner. We have seen a considerable reduction 

in our deficit in the past couple of 

years, and that’s a good thing. 

The whole point of this diatribe is that 

we nobles of Ararat have a pretty good 

service in our restaurant. If we had more 

members, the volume of business might increase 

so that the deficit might decrease. 

SEDALIA SHRINE CLUB 

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Dave, incidentally, won the 50/50 drawing, 

but that was in no way connected to 

the invitation. We would never use any 

sort of bribery to get Dave and Nora to fix 

Our guest speaker was Sally Nance, 

Administrator for the Excelsior Springs 

Hospital. She gave us a brief history on 

the hospital and all the improvements 

they have made, and the new independent 

Our May meeting will be held again at 

Catricks Café in Lawson. Tell your 

Masonic friends what fun and fellowship 

we have, and bring someone with you to

Motor Corps 

BY JIM KERNS, SCRIBE 

The winter dust has been blown off the bikes and 

practice season is in full swing. Director Kennedy 

had us walking and riding parade maneuvers to be 

ready for Missouri City, Richmond and Marshall Parades in May. We look forward to parading 

with our brothers from Ararat and showing the communities who and what we are. 

Our unit fundraiser, cooking free hamburgers and hot dogs at Worth Harley Davidson 

North, started up as well with additional duties and fun. By the time you read this we will 

have already collected a huge pile of cash for the Circus–and this is just the first month! 

May 19th brings a big blowout FREE concert at Worth Harley Davidson with entertainment 

by national recording star Gretchen Wilson. This big event turns in to a nice fundraiser 

not only for the Motor Corps but our Noble Brothers in Motor Escort, Mini Indys, 

Directors Staff, Cycles, Corvettes, and Jackson County Shrine Club – Thank you all for 

helping out. 

We are looking forward to the shipment of Vidalia Onions and again being one of the 

top sales units in Ararat. Noble Woody Woodward his brother, Noble Jim “Deuce” Woodward, 

and Noble Jim Murray will be on the front lines for this project. 

Our President Robert “Doc” Gay and Noble Director Greg Kennedy were able to 

attend the CSSA Motor Corps Mid-Winter Meeting held in Kansas City. Congratulations 

to Ron Harvey, Past Director of Ararat Motor Escort on being elected Central States Association 

of Shrine Motor Corps President! Also more good news coming out from that 

meeting are some rule changes. We are crossing our fingers to see our “Don Father” Don 

Hendrickson, Past Director, return to the field with us. Don for the past few years has given 

his guidance and support to our drill team in an advisory position. As a new rider two 

years ago, it is hard to express how much his support has meant to me personally, as well 

as the team. Thank you Don. 

A look back in time – 

Longest term for Motor Corps Director - Harry Hodgins 1954-1962 

First – First Place CSSA win 1965 – Director Ken Kerns 

First – First Place International win 1974 – Director Virgil Bailey 

Special thanks to Erna Murphy, former First Lady of Ararat Motor Corps 1966, 1968- 

69, for providing history and pictures 

2011 Circus T-Shirts 

back 

“Our Wheels Turn So 

Children May Walk” 

Lewis Murphy, Director 1966, 1968-1969; 

Asst Director of Uniformed Units 1973-75 

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FRONT 

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: 

RICHARD L. KING 

Marceline, MO 

1/21/1932 – 9/7/2010 

Created in Ararat – 7/3/1976 

LEATHEL K. BRADLEY 

Camdenton, MO 

4/21/1924 – 2/16/2011 


EUGENE L. NOVORR 

Leawood, KS 

11/5/1924 – 4/1/2011 


DONALD W. BAKER 

Lee’s Summit, MO 

6/20/1927 – 4/2/2011 


JEROLD A. TAPSCOTT 

Kansas City, MO 

9/3/1953 – 4/3/2011 


DENNIS R. EARLY 

Lone Jack, MO 

8/7/1946 – 4/5/2011 


Boonslick Shine Club 

By Sam Thompson, Scribe 

ERNEST S. PREUITT 

Independence, MO 

1/30/1911 – 4/6/2011 


LOUIS S. ROGERS 

Raymore, MO 

2/7/1913 – 4/9/2011 


WILLIAM H. SEATON 

Overland Park, KS 

11/3/1924 – 4/10/2011 


WILLIAM A. PARKER 

Holden, MO 

11/18/1933 – 4/11/2011 


ROY D. BARNETT 

Liberty, MO 

3/5/1935 – 4/14/2011 

Created in Ararat – 12/2/1989 ∂ 

The dance with the ARARAT Band turned out so good that we are making plans 

to have another one this October 22nd at the same location, and in conjunction 

with the Knights of Columbus. Again we will have the ARARAT Big 

Band back with us. Noble Morris Carter along with Bill Barlow and John King of the 

Knights agreed that people enjoyed the Band in February. So it was decided that the 

two groups would partner together and bring them back. This had been done in past 

years. Noble Jim Marshall, Dance Chairman, said tickets will be on sale in October. 

Noble Roy Cary is betting on the Knights to sell the most tickets. Mark your calendars 

and plan to attend and enjoy the Big Band sound: Patsy Kline to POP to Rock and 

much more. 

The JC’s Rodeo is coming up soon, plan on helping to run our food booth. It takes 

a lot of planning and help during the Rodeo. Also, the Onions will be coming soon, 

support your Club and help sell them. We are also thinking about having another 

Poker Run this year. We have a lot going on this year and your Club needs your help. 

If a lot pitches in then no one has to work quite so hard. Try to come to the meetings 

and help out with the planning and decisions. 

The Parade schedule for the Cycle riders has been finalized and will be passed out 

shortly. We are planning to go to 14 parades this year. We would like to make a good 

showing at each one of them. Please plan to make as many of them as you possibly 

can. We would like to have more cycle riders, you don’t have to own a cycle, just join 

the unit and find a cycle owner who is not going to ride in a particular parade and see 

if you can ride their cycle. You will need to purchase a uniform. 


Attention All Nobles!! 

Do you know where your Crown of Honor Jewel Award is? 

If your name appears below we have it in the Business Office. 

Please make arrangements to pick it up at your earliest convenience. 

Fred L. Aichele 

Henry E. Backstrom 

Carl G. Baxter 

Robert A. Bradley 

Robert A. Brewster 

Anthony J. Broome 

Michael L. Caldwell 

Gary S. Campbell 

Edwin L. Cole 

Leo R. Coleman 

Michael R. Coon 

Mitchell B. Cross 

Jack M. Crownover 

Donald D. Deboard 

Richard E. Dickey 

Mark A. Dorrell 

Gary W. Dryer 

John E. Edwards, Jr. 

Robert A. Ford 

David L. Fulton, Jr. 

Robert A. Gage 

Vernon O. Hall 

Charles R. Harvey 

Leroy L. Heggy 

Gregory J. Henning 

John L. Hoeykens 

Rodney L. Hogan 

Junior L. Holt 

John S. Holton 

Barry Isdell 

Glendel O. Jenkins 

James V. Johnson 

David R. Jones 

Gerald D. Kinton 

Jerry A. Knight 

Charles A. Knoor 

Brad C. Kramer 

Ben E. Krull 

David M. Malecki 

George E. Marsden 

Charles W. Marsh 

Richard W. Mason 

Willard J. Milam 

David L. Mills 

Harvey B. Moore 

John W. Norman 

James C. North 

William E. Pfeiffer 

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David F. Phillips, Jr. 

Billy G. Pitts 

George D. Queener, Jr. 

Johnny G. Reynolds 

Philip L. Riley 

Richard D. Riley 

Kenneth D. Rose 

Edmund H. Russell 

Floyd E. Scheinost 

June A. Short, Jr. 

Louis T. Sohn 

Michael C. Strider 

Bobby J. Sullivan 

William E. Summers, Jr. 

Norman L. Thomas 

Jerry G. Vance, Jr. 

David M. Vaughn 

Charles W. Wackerly 

Dennis E. Wacknov 

Lee G. Weir 

Charles D. Whitmer 

Howard R. Woosley 

Richard L. Yates 

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We had a very successful Ballroom Dance Saturday, April 9th, with 220 in attendance. 

Our theme was “Dance into Spring” with spring bouquets, balloons, and 

streamers decorating the dance floor. Doors opened at 7:30 p.m. with soft music during 

seating, and at 8:00 p.m. the Ed Smith Band played a variety of dance music until 

11:00 p.m. 

We want to thank Steve Dowdy and his lady for taking pictures of the event, and 

of all the dancers. We appreciate your time and effort for us. You can go on the Buzz 

and view the pictures. 

We gave away many door prizes followed by three line dances. We were honored 

to have at the dance, Rodney McGrath representing the Membership Committee, 

Ambassador Shaun Robinson, and Dan Smothers of the Divan. They addressed a few 

highlights of the Ararat Shriners, and we appreciate their attendance at our dance. 

Dance Groups represented were: Camelot Ballroom, Walter’s Dance Center, T.C. 

Dance, A & W Ballroom, Meet-ups, Sherry Sharp Dancers, and Fit for Life. A Spotlight 

Dance was done by Jennifer and David Podor from Walter’s Dance Center. We 

thank all the groups for their support. 

It was a very enjoyable night of dancing, and if you missed it, please mark your 

calendars for Saturday, October 15th, and Saturday, December 10th, our last two dances 

of the year. We want you all to come and support our club, we’ll save a table for 

you! 

See you on the dance floor. 


April Temple Meeting Notes 

BY STEVE DOWDY; PHOTOS BY CLAYTON RILEY 

Illustrious Sir B. J. Richardson called the 

April, 2011, meeting to order at 7:34 PM in 

the Frank S. Land Ballroom. 

High Priest & Prophet Wayne Spencer 

informed the Captain of the Guard of the impending 

proceedings. 

Captain of the Guard Bill Lutman reported 

that our Temple was under a double 

and trusty guard. 

Chief Rabban Richard Floyd visually 

surveyed the audience and said “we are safe 

from jeopardy.” 

Oriental Guide Maurice Camerlynck 

prepared the Altar. 

Chaplain Loyd Gentry remembered our 

Nobles who had been visited by the Black 

Camel and gave the Invocation. 

The Legion of Honor presented the colors, 

accompanied by the Concert Band. 

Ararat’s Concert Band played the National 

Anthem. 

Recorder Mike Wheeler read the Minutes 

of the previous meeting. This was the 

first time the minutes have been read since 

33 years. Minutes were approved as read, and 

Noble Wheeler was given an ovation. 

There were four Petitions for Creation 

and one demit to Ararat, all of which were accepted 

upon secret ballot. There was also one 

Affiliation and 3 Restorations. 

Treasurer Mike Allen gave the Treasurer’s 

Report. Preliminary analysis of the Swap 

Meet income shows slightly higher net income 

than last year. All in all, the Treasurer’s 

Report shows that we are still solvent. Almost 

all revenue streams are up for the quarter, and 

most expenses are down. 

The restaurant reported a 1st Quarter 

loss. Salaries are down about 10%, but other 

factors resulted in a loss. 

Illustrious Sir Kevin Sleyster, P.P., made 

donations to the General Fund and the Distressed 

Nobles Fund. 

Noble Ian Ramage donated the profit 

from his Swap Meet concession stand to the 

General Fund. 

Noble Paul Brewer and the Ole Cars 

Unit contributed to the General Fund and the 

Cornerstone Fund. 

Noble Jim Nooning made a donation to 

both the General Fund and the 2011 Circus 

Fund in the name of Nobles Woody Woodward 

and Donnie Roscoe. 

Noble Travis Graham, a Shriner for 54 

1. 2. 3. 

4. 5. 6. 

7. 8. 9. 

years therefore relieved of dues payment, donated 

the equivalent of his annual dues to the 

Distressed Nobles Fund. 

The Lafayette County Shrine Club made 

donations to the Distressed Nobles Fund and 

the Hospital Fund. 

And, Noble Mac McWilliams, Mac 

Emeritus, presented donations from the visitors 

to the Swap Meet. 

Noble J. R. Latta, Regional Director, Region 

6, Imperial Public Relations Committee, 

was introduced. He spoke about the Justin 

Timberlake Golf Tournament which is a fund 

raiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

He asked for volunteers to work at the 2011 

Tournament, September 25 through October 

2, in Las Vegas. 

No visitors were registered. 

Illustrious Sir B. J. talked about his upcoming 

trip to Yellowstone and the Dakotas. 

This will be a ten-day trip on a luxury bus 

through some of the most beautiful scenery in 

this beautiful country. 

Chief Rabban Richard Floyd gave a 

short pep talk about Circus 2011, and announced 

that Circus Pins are still available. 

Three Units have each raised over $1,000 for 

the 2011 Circus. Posters for fund raising are 

now available. 

High Priest and Prophet Wayne Spencer 

told us that the Vidalia Onions will be shipped 

about May 2. Orders are running ahead of last 

year. 

First Ceremonial Master Clarence Kirby 

mentioned our Spring Ceremonial, scheduled 

for May 21 and preceded by a Pub Crawl 

to showcase our Units and Clubs on Friday 

night, May 20. 

Noble Kirby also spoke out about his 

dislike of negativity. We have all been challenged 

to fight negativity in Ararat. 

Noble Mike DeGraff, Chairman of the 

Wings of Mercy Golf Tournament announced 

that he would also serve as Chairman for the 

Potentate’s Golf Outing on September 26. 

Hole sponsors are needed for the Wings of 

Mercy Tournament. Hole sponsorships are 

$100.00 and event Sponsorships are $300.00. 

Bingo Chairman Noble Buck Johnson 

reported that the Bingo Committee had some 

money, spent some money, and donated some 

of what was left. 

Noble Bert Torrey reported for the Hospital 

Committee and spoke about the Blood 

Drive on May 11. Please remember Southwest 

Airlines when planning your next trip. 

Membership Chairman Rod McGrath 

told us that excitement over Shrine membership 

is building in the Blue Lodges. We have 

lots of new Masons. Go to your lodge and 

help build more excitement! Last month, we 

had 732 unpaid Nobles, but this month we 

have only 425 delinquent members! Membership 

is important! 

Director of Uniformed Units Don Pittier 

spoke about upcoming parades. 

Chaplain Loyd gave the benediction. 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:4pm. 

1.Seated next to Paul Black P.P. is Noble 

J.R. Latta, Regional Director, Region 6, 

Imperial Public Relations Committee. 

2. Kevin Sleyster P.P. made donations 

to the General Fund and Distressed 

Nobles Fund. 

3. Potentate BJ thanks Noble Ian Ramage 

for his donation to the General 

Fund. 

4. Noble Jim Nooning made a donation 

to the General Fund and 2011 Circus 

Fund. 

5. Noble Travis Graham made a donation 

to the Distressed Nobles Fund. 

6. On behalf of the members of the 

Lafayette County Shrine Club, President 

Delmar Dothage made a donation to the 

Distressed Nobles Fund and Hospital 

Fund. 

7. Noble Mac McWilliams “Mac Emeritus” 

presented donations received from 

visitors to the Swap Meet. 

8. Noble Buck Johnson, Bingo Chairman, 

presented donations received from 

Bingo. 

9. Members of the Ole Cars made 

donations to the Cornerstone Fund and 

General Fund. 


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By Rod McGrath 

Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a 

string from the top and then you place a set of stairs under the banana. Before long 

a monkey will go to the stairs and climb toward the banana. 

As soon as he touches the stairs, you spray all the other monkeys with cold water. 

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4/24/1919 – 4-01-2010 Springfield, MA 

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After a while another monkey makes an attempt with the same result. Pretty soon when 

another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it. 

Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey 

sees the banana and attempts to climb the stairs. To his shock, all of the other monkeys 

beat him up. After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs 

Next, remove another of the original five monkeys, replacing it with a new one. The 

newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. The previous newcomer takes part in the 

Then, replace a third original monkey with a new one, followed by a fourth, then 

the fifth. Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs he is attacked. Most of the 

monkeys that are beating him up have no idea why they were not permitted to climb 

the stairs. Neither do they know why they are participating in the beating of the newest 

Finally, having replaced all of the original monkeys, none of the remaining monkeys 

will have ever been sprayed with cold water. Nevertheless, none of the monkeys will try 

Why, you ask? Because in their minds... that is the way it has always been! 

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Flouride Is Just For Kids – NOT! 

William J. Donahue, DDS, FAGD, FICDR 

Introduction of Fluoride, in miniscule amounts of .7 

to 1 part per million, in public water supplies has 

been touted by the National Institutes for Health, as 

the biggest public health victory of the twentieth century. 

While there are some who still object to fluoride 

as “toxic,” there has never been any subject that has 

been as thoroughly researched. Every research study, 

no matter where in the world it was conducted, has 

never found any toxicity with fluoride used in the miniscule 

levels that are found in fluoridated water supplies. 

Every research study has concluded that fluoride 

has reduced the amount of dental decay, with some of 

the studies even finding that fluoridated water supplies 

have reduced decay by as much as 80%, as fluoride is 

incorporated into the tooth enamel of developing teeth, 

resulting in harder and more resistant enamel. Fluoride 

isn’t a panacea by itself, however. All the studies 

have also shown that without proper home care and 

routine preventive dental care, decay rates remain very 

high. There is a small problem with fluoride and it limits 

the amount that can be used in water supplies and 

incorporated into tooth enamel. Research has shown 

that the higher the concentration of fluoride, the better 

protection against dental decay. If fluoride levels are 

increased to more than about 1 part per million, however, 

the incorporation into the enamel of still developing 

teeth in very young children, results in white to yellowish 

spots on the teeth called mottling. They are better 

protected, but no longer pretty. Because of this, recent 

recommendations suggest limits of .7 parts per million 

in public drinking water supplies. 

Once the teeth have fully developed, however, 

additional fluoride can be applied topically to increase 

protection, and is taken up universally without any 

mottling or spotting of teeth. Higher concentrations of 

fluoride have become routine during every preventive 

dental appointment (cleaning,) and it is almost considered 

malpractice not to use topical fluorides. The 

problem is that these higher concentrated applications 

of fluoride are not permanently incorporated into the 

teeth, and begin to leach out of the teeth soon after application. 

Protection can only be maintained by reapplying 

the topical fluorides during each cleaning appointment. 

Somewhere along the way, though, the fallacy 

crept in that topical fluorides should only be used on 

children. This could not be further from the truth. In 

fact, older adults benefit from topical treatments even 

more than the kids do. This myth rates right up there 

with the myth that everyone needs a cleaning every 

six months, and the cause of both myths is the same. 

Cleaning appointment frequency should be determined 

by the dentist based on the past history, current oral 

home care, medical complications, etc., for each individual 

patient. For young and healthy patients with 

good home care, cleanings may only be needed once a 

year. For older patients, medically compromised patients, 

and patients with poor home care, cleanings may 

be needed every three months or even sooner. But insurance 

companies have decided that they will only pay 

for the cleanings every six months, so regardless of the 

actual need, people believe that they need their teeth 

cleaned every six months. The same is true for topical 

fluorides. Insurance companies have decided that they 

will only pay for topical fluoride on children under 14 or 

15, so the belief has become that since insurance won’t 

pay for it, it isn’t needed on anyone older than that, even 

though all of the research shows otherwise. 

Today we are all living longer, and becoming “long 

in the tooth” due to gum recession as we get older. We 

have more of the root surfaces of the teeth exposed as 

we get older and the gum tissue recedes. These exposed 

roots are 700 times more susceptible to dental decay than 

the enamel of the tooth, and many dentists state that because 

of materials and restorative techniques available, 

any decay on the root surface is considered the beginning 

of the end for the tooth, no matter how skilled the 

dentist restoring the decay is. Because of this, you can 

see that topical application of fluoride for protection is 

most important for adults, even more so than for children. 

But since insurance companies won’t pay for it, 

the perception is that it isn’t needed for adults. Unfortunately, 

many dentists do not keep up with current research 

or are tired of recommending needed treatment 

which patients reject because insurance won’t pay for it. 

What is sad is that topical fluoride application is NOT 

expensive. It never ceases to amaze me that insurance 

companies refuse to pay $20-$30 for topical fluoride to 

protect the teeth, but will spend thousands of dollars to 

restore, remove and replace teeth that could have been 

prevented with the small expenditure for the protection 

of fluoride. All of the research is there. 

If you are not receiving topical fluoride treatments 

as part of your preventive dentistry visit, talk to your 

dentist about it. Even though you will probably have to 

pay for it yourself, you now understand why it is so important 

in preventing time loss, pain, and hassles in the 

future. Think of it as insurance to prevent problems 

that will certainly develop down the road without it. 

Lafayette County Shrine Club 

By Ron Elling, Scribe 

The Lafayette County Shrine Club met April 14 at The Victorian Peddlar in Lexington. There 

were 17 Lafayette County Shriners and Ladies present for the meal. President Delmar Dothage 

welcomed Chief Rabban Richard Floyd and his Lady Linda, Ambassador Curt Karnes and his 

Lady Susan, and our former Ambassador Kenny Sisemore. 

President Dothage presided at the meeting. The reading of the minutes from the March meeting 

was read by W.N. Gray, Secretary. The Treasurer’s Report was also given. President Dothage 

reported the Mardi Gras Party and Swap Meet were successful events. He encouraged all members 

to purchase their Circus Mom & Dad pins to support children to attend the Circus. He also reminded 

members of the upcoming parades that the Shriners will participate in. He also praised all the Shriners 

Ladies with the support they give to the Shriners. 

Ambassador Curt Karnes covered events that will be held in the upcoming months. A Gun and 

Knife Show will be held in June. More details can be found in the Ararat Shrine News. Membership 

is still an active topic with everyone being encouraged to think of new members in their Lodges who 

would be eligible to join the Ararat Shrine. 

Chief Rabban Richard Floyd thanked everyone who helped at the Swap Meet and also mentioned 

that the food was great! He gave statistical details from the event noting that approximately 

4,500 people attended and over 1,900 cars were parked. He noted that the Onions will be available 

the first weekend in May. He recently attended the CSSA Midwinter Meeting and gave a report 

about the hospitals indicating that Imperial doesn’t want to close any hospitals, but would like to 

partner with teaching hospitals to save money. He also announced the next four Central States. The 

2011 event will be held in Overland Park, KS; while the 2012 will be in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; with 

the 2013 one to be held in Branson, Missouri; and the 2014 event will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

The Chief Rabban and his Lady Linda showed items that were available to be purchased to 

support the Ararat Circus. Some of the circus novelties were given out in a drawing. Lucky winners 

included Gwen Trumbo, Robin Miller, Susan Karnes, Thelma Dye and Wilma Sellers. 

Pipes and Drums 

By John Hall 

Well, March is over and Pipes and Drums raised money for 

the Circus at the Lawrence, Kansas St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

and piped in the Potentate at the Potentate’s Ball. 

Gary is still in limited action but hopefully he will be back at full 

speed soon. 

At our April meeting, Director Gary Mosby presented Life Membership 

in Pipes and Drums to Past Potentates Paul Black and Ben 

Kenney. Also at the meeting Gary was presented the Jamie Womelduff 

Award. This award is given annually to the person who gives 

outstanding service to the unit for that year. 

James Stout will be our Secretary for the rest of the year as Mike 

Allen has moved up to Treasurer on the Divan after being elected at 

the last meeting of Ararat Shrine. 

Watch your newsletters for up and coming events at CSSA. The 

Pipes and Drums are planning to put on the Highlander Degree at this 

years’ CSSA in Overland Park, Kansas. The time and location will be 

determined later. 

As always, if you need a piper or pipe band for any special event 

you can call band manager Gary Mosby at Ararat Shrine. 

BLOOD DRIVE 

May 11, 2011 

ARARAT SHRINE • 4:40 pm – 7:00 pm 


Provost News 

By Bill Huffman, Scribe 

In this issue I would like to highlight our 

Provost President, Noble Bob Zolotor. 

He was at work when we visited. That 

turned out to be a 12 hour day. Bobby Z, as 

he is known to many at the Temple, shared 

some thoughts about plans for 2011, and 

all the while I could hear voices in the 

background asking for his help. His plan 

was to write that evening, but a 12 hour 

day at work can slow you down. The next 

evening he e-mailed and I wasn’t amazed, 

but amused a little, because he had worked 

that 12 hour day, and apologized for the 

late response. 

His Top Line Signer was Past Illustrious 

Sir Ben Kenney, and he was involved 

with the Provost from day one. Imagine 

that. Among other things, our Provost 

President is the Time Keeper, keeping tabs 

on the hours worked by everyone in our 

club. This includes the Temple, OIC of 

Outside Events, such as the Circus, Swap 

Meet, and Music Fest. In Bobby Z’s own 

words, “and all the other wonderful, fun 

things that Provost is involved in away 

from the Temple.” 

The 2011 Line of Officers is as follows: 

Nobles Chuck DeGroff, Provost 

Leawood Shrine Club 

In Memory 

Dennis R. Early 

Dennis Early passed away April 5, 

2011. He was a long time member of 

the Provost Club and Shooting Team, 

and was a past CSSA Trap Shooting 

Champion and also Top Gun. He was 

always available to assist new shooters 

to the sport. Dennis sponsored and 

coached the Lee’s Summit High School 

Trap Team, taking them to nine Missouri 

State Championships, and one ATA 

Championship. Dennis will be missed 

by all who he competed with. REST IN 

PEACE BROTHER. 

Marshal; Waco Dohn, Assistant Provost 

Marshal; President, Bob Zolotor; Vice 

President, Robert Williams; Treasurer, 

Neil Cowan; Sgt. at Arms, Ron Facklam; 

and Secretary, Paul Brewer “Old Faithful.” 

The Provost Team has BIG plans and 

BIG needs for 2011, so please attend the 

meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each 

month. Plans are in the making for the annual 

Picnic, so support from all is important. 

Have a Lady that would like to be 

active; the Provost Ladies meet on the 

same nights. Write with any news or 

suggestions for this column to billhuffman01@comcast.net. 

Until next time, 

God Bless. 

By R W Thompson, President • (816-452-7281) 

The Leawood Shrine Club invites all Shriners and Widows of Shriners to join us at 

our monthly breakfast/luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday. 

Our next meeting is May 28, the last day of our Rodeo. For June we are 

asking each member or prospective member to attend the Cajun Party as a substitute 

for our usual annual picnic. The Cajun Party Committee includes some dual members 

and Illustrious Sir David Gordon is one of several from Ararat. The Abdallah Temple 

has tickets available at $20 per person. This June 25th event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and 

your ticket price includes food, libation, and live music. The best way to ensure your 

reservation is to buy your tickets in advance. We will make an effort to reserve table(s) 

space at for the Leawood Shrine Club. Tell them when you buy your tickets. 

We are dark in July and August each year. Our Christmas Party is still in the planning 

stage for early December. Now for the good news: In April we doubled the number 

of Ararat members in the Leawood Shrine Club. A special thank you goes to the 

Williams’ for their support. . 

Most of our members are buying/selling the Abdallah Cash Calendars issued to 

our Club for sale. As of May 1st the remaining cash prizes total $10,175. Those who 

think it is too late to pay $25 for a raffle calendar are missing out. Delays only bypass 

winning opportunities. By the by, these are great for gifts. One gift won a cash prize 

and was paid forward by purchasing another calendar with the $25 winnings. 

We look forward to the continuation of great fellowship and many pleasantries 

at our next meeting May 28th and it is open to all Shriners and Widows of Shriners. 

(Open Club membership for Abdallah and Ararat Shriners @ $10 annually and all 

Shriners Widows are gratis members. 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.) 

Our scheduled meetings for the balance of 2011 were published in the March issue. 

We welcome all guests and our friends from both Ararat and Abdallah. Please call 

Dillard Whitlow at 913-381-7485 if you wish to let us know in advance that you are 

planning to attend. Thank you for reading our submission. 

Mini Model T’s 

By Stephen Hargrave, Scribe 

The parade season is finally here. All of the Mini T’ers are looking forward to 

having fun in the upcoming parades. We plan to hit the streets in force this year. 

We even plan on having an extra T or two at the parades so those of you that 

have yet to decide if you want to drive one or not can give it a try. If you think that you 

would like to drive a T at one of the parades, call Jared Hargrave or James Blackburn 

to set up the trial. You know what they say, the more the merrier. Of course we need 

all of the members of the unit to show up for the parades. All but two of them are call 

out events. 

As a result of the April membership meeting, we are going to cancel the yearly 

work day in April. This year on the 25th we are going to let the ladies take a break 

from all of the cooking and cleaning up after the meal and take them out. Some of the 

details were still being worked out as of this writing, but we are meeting at the Ararat 

Restaurant for an evening of dining and camaraderie. 

Just like everyone else, we are looking for some Shriners to fill the cars that we 

have that do not have drivers. If you would like drive in the parade instead of walking 

or having to look for a ride, call our president or director and set up a date to come to 

one of our meetings and get to know us. You will find that we are a fun loving group 

that welcomes the ladies and children. If you don’t belong to a unit, find out what it is 

like to belong to a group that cares for one another. 

Our next stated meeting will be at the temple on Wednesday, May 4th. We meet in 

one of the meeting rooms upstairs, and get started at 7:00 PM. That gives you plenty of 

time to eat at the restaurant before the meeting. I hope to see you all there. 

Amateur Radio Club 

By Ronald Nutter, Scribe 

By the time you will be reading this, 

Hambash 2011 will have come and 

gone. Everyone in the Amateur 

Radio Club has been working for several 

months to make this a success that I know 

it will be. That included a field trip to a 

nearby Hamfest to see about lining up additional 

vendors. On behalf of the Amateur 

Radio Club, I would like to thank 

those in the Provost that stayed late on 

Friday while we got all the tables set up 

and helped open up Ararat early on Saturday 

so Hambash 2011 was enjoyable for 

all that came and enjoyed. I will also recognize 

others that helped in the June column 

since at the time I am writing this we 

are putting the final touches in place for a 

successful Hambash. To help those who 

will be coming to Hambash that have a 

problem with making the walk from the 

parking lot to where we will be holding 

that day’s festivities, we will have our 

cart out to help in ferrying those from 

where they parked to where the toys are 

(for non-hams, this is how we refer to the 

pieces/parts/goodies and other things that 

cash will be parted with to take home). 

We would also like to thank the Transporters 

for bringing by one of their carts 

to help us with our taxi service. 

Just a few weeks before Hambash, 

an announcement of a possible decision 

came out that stands to make another 

change to Amateur Radio that doesn’t 

appear to be in the best interest of the 

hobby. Many years ago, the FCC came in 

and took part of what we know as the 220 

Mhz range that had been assigned to Amateur 

Radio for many years and gave it 

to UPS for use by them nationally. With 

change in technology that occurred in the 

years since that change was made, I can’t 

find that those frequencies are being used 

by UPS. We recently found that another 

attempt to take some of our frequencies 

in the 440 Mhz range away from us is underway. 

A printer and computer will be 

present at Hambash which will be used 

to print a letter that every individual can 

sign that will be delivered to the appropriate 

elected officials in Washington by 

representatives of the ARRL (American 

Radio Relay League) a national organization 

of Amateur Radio Operators. We 

hope to be able to preserve these frequencies. 

Only time will tell how successful 

this process will be. 

If you are a new or existing Noble 

that has an Amateur Radio license or has 

thought about getting one, I hope that you 

will have been able to stop by Hambash 

and learn more about this very interesting 

hobby. Please seek out anyone from the 

club and we will be glad to talk to you 

as well as help getting the process started 

for your getting your license. Even if you 

don’t currently hold a ticket (Ham slang 

for Amateur Radio License), you will find 

other goodies at Hambash to take home 

with you. 


Bobby Benedict (left) teamed up 

with Past Potentate Al Cohen. 


2011 CIRCUS MOM & DAD PINS NOW AVAILABLE 

Chief Rabban Richard Floyd and his Lady, Linda, have unveiled their Circus Pins 

for 2011. Please show your support by purchasing a Mom or Dad pin for $25 each, 

or BOTH for only $40. Nobles will receive 25 Crown Jewel Points for 1 pin or 50 

when you purchase both! 

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

____ Circus Dad $25.00 Noble’s Name _____________________________________________ 

Shrine Number ______________ Unit/Club __________________________________________ 

____ Circus Mom $25.00 Lady’s Name _____________________________________________ 

____ Circus Dad & Mom $40.00 Noble’s Name _______________________________________ 

Lady’s Name ________________________________________ 

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 

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 AND MOM 

James C. Alley 

Paul W. Black P.P. 

Max L. Borron 

Walter W. Bruens 

Martin K. Carignan 

Gregory A. Christy 

William L. Comstock P.P. 

Jerry L. Cooper, Sr. 

Wesley A. Cravens 

Charles K. Dysart 

Ralph E. Erwin 

Montie L. Faught 

Dean R. Ferguson 

Lee A. Fisher 

John E. Foster 

Ryland R. Foster 

Travis A. Graham 

William N. Gray, Jr. 

Richard H. Hickman 

Frederick W. Higginbotham, Jr. 

Michael T. Hill 

Ron L. Hinkle 

Patrick J. Hoesly 

Benny J. Hoke 

David A. Hutton 

Kenneth D. Ireland 

Roger D. Krone 

Lonnie A. Martin 

Paul D. McGill 

John L. McLaughlin 

Richard W. Miller 

Billy J. Mott 

Ronald I. Nutter 

William L. Owsley 

Larry E. Potter 

Gary D. Seger 

Stephen W. Sellers 

Donald Shaw 

Howard R. Silvers 

Kenneth L. Sisemore 

James H. Snyder 

Duane O. Steele 

David A. Topping 

Bert L. Torrey 

Verlin D. Ulshafer 

Douglas B. Urie 

Rocky E. Weaver 

Elmore Wiggington, Jr. 

Dennis W. Williams 

Robert L. Williams 

CIRCUS DAD 

Dewey L. Corbett 

Dale A. Higginbotham 

Lawrence R. Lyons 

Harold E. Self 

CIRCUS MOM 

Florene Adams 

Sue Fennel 

Katherine Pautz 

Phyllis Sheeley 

Directions to sign in to Shriner’s Village 

This is a site designed for Shriner’s, by the Imperial Shrine and is about EVERYTHING Shrine! 

Here you will be able to order Temple supplies, hear the Imperial Sir and his Lady’s message, watch 

videos, stay abreast of the latest news and events and keep current of all Hospital happenings. It 

truly is a tremendous site for all Shriner’s. Log on today and enjoy! 

I have also included how to become a virtual mentor. This is a program whereby you can 

get information about people interested in Masonry or becoming a Shriner in your area. You DO 

NOT teach them over the internet. You will receive their contact information and you can call 

them. Interested candidates will be paired by location and interests. Make yourself accessible to 

mentoring prospective Nobles by signing up at Shriner’s Village. Remember, at Ararat Temple, when 

you top line sign 2 candidates in one year your Temple dues are paid! Sign up today! 

Circus Insulated 

Bags 

Small Bag 

$ 

8 

How to log in to Shriner’s Village 

go to www.shrinersvillage.com 

1. Select your Temple Name 

2. Enter your Member Number 

3. Enter your Last Name 

4. Enjoy your visit looking at all the content! 

How to Sign up to be a Virtual Mentor 

1. Log in to Shriner’s village 

2. Select Membership from Top Menu Bar 

3. Select Virtual Mentor Program from the left 

navigation bar 

4. Read the Information then click “ Sign Up Now” 

5. Verify and fill out the screens and press Submit 

You will then receive tn email welcome message from 

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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 2011. 

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. 

May 5 Sand Buggies 

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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. 

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Oriental Band 

By Hank W. Koontz, President 

Greetings from the members of the Oriental Band. 

Our practices have been going good. Our newest 

member “Tut” has almost mastered his musette 

and is now trying to keep up with the fast and furious 

drum section. (We miss you Tommy). We are all trying 

hard to get ready for our first parades in Missouri City and 

Richmond. We are also gearing up for our Spring Ceremonial. 

Besides our normal walk on at the Ceremonial playing 

our sweet music, we will be having a booth to interest 

our newest members to come and enjoy in our fun. 

We have talked with Abdallah’s Oriental Band and 

are coordinating practices together. Besides meeting new 

friends and fellow nobles, we will both enjoy our music 

and fun. Isn’t that what an Oriental Band is about? Although 

our number of active members is small our enthusiasm 

is huge! We have many former members who have 

stopped coming to our practices and meetings. I understand 

how hard it is to show up and be active, as the last 

4 years I’ve had 6 major operations, tons of doctor visits, 

and months of therapy. But I still tried to attend meetings 

if I could. Lucky for me my body is letting me be active 

with the Band and the chance to be President this year. We 

cannot let the Band get down to nothing! Come back to 

our practices and meetings. Don’t let your tempers prevent 

you from abandoning your Temple or your Band. Call me 

(816-520-0183) and let’s discuss what keeps you away. 

You have made many friends at Ararat and in the O.B. 

We miss you and want you back even if you can’t parade 

or practice. Come to the monthly O.B. Business Meeting 

and be among friends. Remember why you became a Shriner 

and a part of our Band. Remember the fun you had 

through the years. 

We have a new Fantasy Tune for CSSA that we are 

trying to learn. We need our Mystro back as he has kept us 

playing our sweet music for many years. 

Enough of my whining. All I can say is, we need 

you and the “Kids” need you. Hopefully we will see you 

soon. Until then keep the musettes howling and the drums 

pounding. 

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NOBODY TOLD ME! 

By, Steve Dowdy 

I went to the Potentate’s Ball last month, added something special. Then, the Nobles young people in the attendance really 

By but Fred it was too “Fingers” late for me to Harle write about P.P. it. looked like some kind of royalty in their There were several “kids” at the b 

It wasn’t too late to get the pictures in the masks. I didn’ t have much trouble identifying 

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

We’ve tell always all of liked you the that Potentate’s this is the Ball, third Friday The decorations night of the were month certainly and impressive, we are sitting in the beautiful “B” 

some of them were family of the Div 

Here we are at the Ararat’s Dance Party on this Friday night of March 18th. I guess I don’t need to 

paper, but I couldn’t write fast enough. 

some were sons and daughters of No 

Ballroom of Ararat Shrine listening to the fabulous Big Band Sound of the Ararats, and watching 

probably because Jerri likes to get dressed and the food was outstanding. I’m sure that Whoever they were, they danced an 

those couples on the dance floor who can really cut a rug. Lady Jennie and I arrived about 6:00 pm and had 

up, and when she’s happy, it’s easy for me somebody got something he didn’t like, but laughed and behaved politely while h 

a delicious dinner in the Ararat Club, and what a menu to choose from. The best part besides the wonderful 

to get happy. Besides that, wearing a tuxedo 

makes 

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

taste of the food is the very reasonable price you pay to enjoy dining in our very own private club. 

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unless you The count Ararats the James wish Bond to acknowledge outfit. I the and free award world, a special but with thank this band, you they’ve to Noble Steve ture them and telling Lady their Jerri friends for that tho 

being thought with that us would at our be the dance silliest parties thing and I taking got a all pretty those good super chance. great The pictures band was of all the people action really that know goes how on at to have fun! 

our ever dance did, but parties. I was wrong. I was really called “Diversity,” and it was appropriate. It taught me that we can attract yo 

wrong! I was wish great! I had Shriner’s a magic wives wand are that I could They played use and stuff convince that the old all of guys our like nobility me men that to the the Ararat’s Nobility, Dance and we can enjo 

Party beautiful held anyway, only on but the the 3rd air of Friday mystery night of enjoyed, the month and is they the played place stuff to be. that the several around each other. That means a lot 

Maybe I haven’t told you but you can invite your neighbor or special friend to come with you as your 

guest; not only to the Dance Party but also for dinner in our Ararat Club. Now I’ve taken away all your excuses, 

so I’ll expect to see you at our next Dance Party. 

You just might get a “HUG” from a pretty lady or a handsome gent. 

That’s it for this time. See you at our Dance Party. 

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Northland Shrine Club News 

By Bobbie White, President 

Hello Nobles and Ladies. If you are 

a Northlander we need YOU. We 

are a great bunch of guys with a 

WONDERFUL wives group who meet 

once a month for Good Food and Fellowship. 

On April 7th we had our regular 

meeting at the VFW in Claycomo (right 

there beside Stroud’s). We started the 

evening with a busy social hour and then 

had an excellent Baked Ham dinner with 

cheesy scalloped potatoes, Masonic green 

beans, several salads and dessert. Wow, 

what a feast. Next month we are gonna 

have Fried Chicken, always a crowd 

pleaser. I also have to say that it was truly 

a fantastic sight to see everyone there. I 

love it when the folks from the VFW have 

to come out and set more place settings as 

they did again this month. 

Prior to dinner Noble Dave 

McLaughlin led us in the Pledge of Allegiance 

and then Noble Bert Torrey led 

us in prayer. Thanks Guys. 

President White opened the meeting 

at 7:15 PM with introductions: Ambassador 

Shaun Robinson and his Lady Kayla 

– nice to see you two again; Assistant 

Shrine Club Director Art Kinder (minus 

his bride Janet who was doing her duty 

as an election judge); and Chief Rabban 

Richard Floyd and his always delightful 

Lady Linda. 

Our own hard working lady Mrs. 

Hoesly was there to do her magic with 

the drawing for a gas card. Thanks for all 

your work on that project and congratulations 

to our lucky winner, Beverly Cunliffe-Owen. 

Our ladies then slipped off to their 

own meeting. 

Our main business for the night was 

regarding the Float and getting ready 

for the new year of parades. The truck 

and float are both in the garage for some 

needed repair but will be ready to roll for 

the Richmond Parade. We really need 

your help so come on out to Richmond 

and let’s have a good showing. We were 

notified we won 15th Place in the Snake 

Saturday Parade. Thanks Howard for all 

your work on the truck and the Float. 

Membership Chair Pat gave us something 

to think about with his notes from the 

Membership meeting, and we need a couple 

of volunteers for the Ceremonial on 

May 20th & 21st. Please call President 

Bobbie or Member Chair Pat if you can 

help one of those days. We will have the 

float out as long as the weather allows. 

Quartermaster Ron says he has shirts, 

caps and coats. If you need one just see 

him at the next meeting. 

Our Ladies returned to the meeting 

and broached a fundraiser to us. 

They want to sponsor a garage sale. The 

Hoesly’s have volunteered their lawn and 

maybe good ole Bob Duncan’s during 

their neighborhood association wide sale 

in late May or early June (we should have 

the exact date at the next meeting). If you 

have something you can donate to the 

sale please contact the Hoesly’s so we can 

make sure it is there the day of the sale. 

Thanks to ALL who were there. 

Membership: We truly miss not seeing 

many of our old friends from the club. 

If you haven’t been to a meeting in a 

while come on back and see us. We miss 

your company and need you to keep our 

club active and functional. 

In Sickness this month we ask for 

prayers for Barb Newman who is to have 

surgery soon. Our best wishes for you and 

hope to see you soon. 

Ambassador Robinson and Assistant 

Director Kinder both had words of wisdom 

for us and reminded us of upcoming 

events (Swap Meet, Richmond Parade, 

Spring Ceremonial for a few). Thanks 

Gentlemen. 

We then had the pleasure of a discussion 

with Chief Rabban Floyd on the 

upcoming Circus and the Circus Ads. 

We look forward to another great year. 

Thanks Sir. 

Speaking of Parades and Circus 

don’t forget that the uniform has changed 

and we are wearing our red shirts with 

navy blue pants. If you don’t have your 

shirt yet let us know so we can get with 

our Quartermaster (Ron Owen) and get 

one for you. 

Noble President White also asks 

if you can please make it to the Temple 

Meetings and wear your Northland Shirt 

or Fez. 

Again, if you want some good food 

and want to meet some good people 

come on by our next meeting, May 3rd 

at the VFW in Claycomo. Come join us 

for dinner before the meeting and visit 

with old and new friends. Hope to see 

you there!!! 

Transporters 

By Ronald Nutter, Scribe 

I 

am writing this in the hours following the highly successful Car/Motorcycle Swap 

Meet that was held on April 9th and 10th. As a new Noble, I was impressed with the 

level of organization that I saw that had to be there for everything to come off to the 

level that it did. The Transporters were there in force to help. 

I took the day off from work on Friday the 8th to help however I could with the 

setup. I started out that morning after getting my Transporters Golf Cart off my trailer 

and assembled, by helping get the barrels that helped mark all the rows and doubled 

as trash barrels. Once that was done, it was time to begin working as a Spotter. Those 

of us with carts stood in something like a Taxi cab line waiting for the vendors as they 

arrived for check-in. We would be given the toe tags indicating the spot or spots that 

the vendor had paid for. Each toe tag was tied to a rubber block that was put over each 

spot that the vendor would be using. A quick review was given for first time vendors 

or those who hadn’t been there for a while to make sure they knew the lines they had 

to stay within. 

Friday came and went quicker than I expected. On Saturday morning, it was all 

hands on deck starting at 5 am to get ready for arrival of vendors that hadn’t arrived 

on Friday and the steady stream of patrons looking for that hard to find part that they 

hadn’t been able to find elsewhere or that next project to start working on. Starting 

around 9am, we had a steady stream of patrons that lasted well after 2 pm before 

things lightened up. Just after lunch, we managed to fill all of the parking lots available 

to us. If that wasn’t enough, imagine the picture of full parking lots, only to have two 

school buses arrive with even more attendees. The rain the night before made things 

a little messy but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those streaming in the gates. 

Sunday morning was a little quieter. Several of the vendors sold out early on Saturday 

afternoon and had left but quite a few were still present. The level of purchasing 

didn’t seem to drop much as I noticed several repeat trips from the vendor area to the 

parking lots by more than one person. 

If you are a new Noble or one that hasn’t helped with the Auto/Motorcycle Swap 

Meet before, this is not an experience to be missed. Don’t worry about having to sign 

up in advance to help, just show up and the work will find you. At one point Friday, I 

helped Captain Ron from the Provost ferry the Patrol car and the EMT cart from the 

Shrine to the Swap Meet. Hope to see you at the next Swap Meet in September! 

Ararat Needle Guild 

By Jerri Dowdy 

Every child who is an in-patient and at a Shrine Hospital for any length of time is 

given a quilt to take home. We make many of these quilts each year to send to 

the hospitals. The quilts require special fabrics that we must purchase, plus all the 

other fabric, thread, patterns, etc. to be used in making the articles. 

Our funds are low after purchasing all of these items plus other necessary materials. 

We would be happy to receive donations from your club or unit. We need your help 

to keep sewing for the kids. 

Please come join us at Needle Guild. We need all the help we can get to make as 

many items as possible to send for the children. We sew, visit, and visit, make new 

friends and have lunch at each meeting. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium each month except July and August. 

Even if you can’t sew, there are things you can do. You can cut hose for Raggedy Ann 

and Andy, stuff Raggedy Ann and Andy, make embroidered quilt blocks, cut out fabric 

to be sewn, etc. 

For more information please, get in touch with our President, Elaine Graham at 

816-524-0933. 

ATTENTION NOBLES!!! 

If you have a candidate for the Spring Ceremonial all petitions and fees must be turned in to the 

Business Office by May 11, 2011, at 7:00 pm. NO LAST MINUTE PETITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!! 


Blue Springs Shrine Club 

By Fred Harle P.P. 

Wow, how time flies! I can still remember the blizzard we had just a couple of months ago, now 

here it is almost spring. I know that’s so because the birds are chasing one another. I wonder 

why?? I just saw several new bunny rabbits hopping around our ponderosa, and the trees are 

spreading out new leaves that we will have to rake. Have you noticed all the pretty new flowers that are in 

bloom? Well now, isn’t all that sure signs that summer is just around the corner, so I’m going to get out the 

lawn chairs, fire up the barbeque grill, put my feet up and just let it all happen. 

Now for some tidbits in and about our super Blue Springs Shrine Club. 

Our last meeting held on March 28th at the American Legion Hall was really a barn burner. Our handsome 

President, Noble Bill Fickle was at the helm and we got off to a rip-roarin start with the usual opening 

ceremonies, you know, the pledge to our flag, and our super prelate getting us all off on the right foot. That 

is our Noble Don Meinsen doing a tremendous prayer while remembering our three loyal members who 

passed on to heaven this past year, Nobles Floyd VanDolah, Victor Walters and Willie Snell. Their presence 

is remembered and greatly missed among us. 

As usual all of us present were treated to a scrumptious, delightful, tasteful dinner prepared by our gals 

and the entrée by our President Bill Fickle, owner of Side Pockets in Blue Springs. Man oh man; you don’t 

eat any better anywhere, even at the Golden Corral or the Hometown Buffet. Now that ought to give you an 

idea of what you are in for when you visit our Blue Springs Shrine Club. 

Noble Phil Wendt, recovering from recent surgery, has volunteered to keep track of Onion Sales for the 

club. He knows about computers. 

Our good buddy Noble Gerald White is reported to be under the weather, so we are hoping he gets better 

fast. 

I happened to meet Noble Bob and Lady Roberta Hunsperger the other day at Walmart and Lady Roberta 

said she has some good days and some not quite so good. All of us at your Shrine Club wish for you to 

hurry up and get to feeling on top again. 

Our good buddy Noble Bud Higginbotham was with us minus Lady Carol; seems as though they had 

both just returned from Hawaii and still were suffering from jet lag. 

He told us about the Crappie Tourney April 23rd in Warsaw and the start of parade season May 7th in 

Missouri City, then on to the big city of Richmond, MO where they have their Annual Mushroom Festival. 

This is a super Festival you don’t want to miss. 

Our featured speaker of the evening was the Chief of Police from Blue Springs, along with Mr. Tom 

Echerd, Chairman Public Safety Board. Both gentlemen spoke about the forthcoming public safety sales tax 

on the ballot coming up. Now that the election for the tax has passed, we are pleased to note that it passed 

with flying colors. 

Our club is going on an outing April 17 to visit the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City. 

Then in July we are taking in a Royals game. Why don’t you make plans to join us for the Royals game? 

Come see for yourself how we operate and what a fun bunch of Shriners we are. 

I’m going to quit for this time. Remember; get off the couch, away from the “Boob Tube” and “Take me 

out to the old ball game.” 

Antique Auto Club 

BY THE PHANTOM 

Our March meeting was held on March 29th at 7:30 p.m. 

at the Temple. There were 12 members attending. 

The April Social was on the 12th at El Jinette at 40 

& 291 Hwy. The May Social will be at Longhorn Steakhouse 

either in Liberty or on Barry Rd. The June Social will be at RC’s 

in Martin City. Members are encouraged to come. It’s a great 

time for excellent food and outstanding fellowship. Mark it on 

your calendar! 

The Dust-Off was held April 30th. The Club toured the 

Downtown Airport Museum and then ate at Paul & Jack’s in 

NKC. 

The upcoming Edgerton parade and picnic were discussed, 

but no final decision was reached. 

By now the April Swap Meet is history. We had a good 

showing from our club working at the Swap Meet. Our club’s 

fundraiser had good support, and profit was made selling donated 

items. Thanks to all who participated. Job well done. 

It appears all the snowbirds are back in town. Looking forward 

to seeing them at future events. 

Greeter News 

By Daryl Krause 

It’s Never Been Greater To Be An Ararat Greeter” at the Ararat’s Swap Meet. Director Chuck and 

President Doug brought out the really big guns (Greeters) this spring to make sure every car possible 

was squeezed into the parking spaces available. George, Jim and Jack made sure every time we had a 

break we returned refreshed and ready to carry on the task at hand. 

The Greeter float looked grand making this year’s maiden voyage back and forth carrying the customers 

into the Swap Meet. The only thing that would have made it look better would be seeing Larry 

Jobe back at the helm. Thanks Ralph, Marvin and Gary for insuring the rider’s safety. 

You can’t talk about Greeter’s at the Spring Swap Meet without taking note of Ian and LeAnn Ramage’s 

“Hot Rod Café” and all the ladies that worked it. All though the weather was great they had the Tornadoes 

(Spud on a Stick) flying out of the fryers. If you did not start your morning off with their Biscuits 

N’ Gravy then your taste buds missed out big time. And the melt-in-your-mouth Pulled Pork Sandwiches 

were a hit with all who had them. But the biggest kicker of it all is “They are Donating all the Proceeds 

Back To Ararat”. 

Yes, it was a great day with the weather and all Ararat Nobles that took part got their first chance 

since winter to get out and visit with other Nobles. The work at times might have been hard and problems 

did pop up, but overall each and every Noble, no matter what Unit or Club they represented, put a smile 

on and made Ararat shine. 

“It’s Never Been Greater To Be An Ararat Greeter” 


2011 Potentate’s Trip to 

YELLOWSTONE 

AND 

THE DAKOTAS 

Call for 

more 

details! 

• Leave Kansas City arrive Mitchell, SD 

• Explore the Badlands 

• South Dakota | North Dakota - Mount Rushmore 

• Big Sky Country - Montana 

• Yellowstone National Park 

• Grand Tetons National Park 

• Jackson, Wyoming - Float Trip on Snake River 

• Jackson - Casper, Wyoming through the Grand Tetons 

• North Platte, Nebraska - Chimney Rock 

• North Platte: Golden Spike Tower and return to Kansas City 

Ararat Shrine 

Gun & Knife Show 

5100 Ararat Drive Kansas City, MO 

One mile south of I-70 on I-435 

Eastwood Trfy Exit west on Ararat Dr 

Buy - Sell - Trade Admission $6.00 

Information 816.923.1975 Fax 816.923.6743 

Saturday June 18, 2011 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Sunday June 19, 2011 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Dealer Only Set up 

Friday June 17 2:00 pm 

Show will be advertised in 

Trade Journals & Newspapers 

8 foot tables $35 for both days 

NO FLEA MARKET ITEMS - Table covers required 

Name: ___________________ Address: __________________________________ 

City, State: ______________________________ Zip: ________________ 

Reserve _________________________ Tables 

Phone: __________________ 

Credit Card # ___________________________ Expiration Date: __________________ 

Card Type: VISA Mastercard Discover Check Money Order 

Signature if using card: _____________________________________ 

Proceeds Benefit Ararat Shrine - No Smoking inside the Building 

LIBERTY SHRINE CLUB’S 15th 

Annual Illustrious Sir Dr. Jack 

Cummins Golf Outing 

Friday, June 3, 2011 9am Shotgun Start 

Singles, Foursomes, Men, Ladies, Shriners, & Potential Shriners 

are cordially invited to play a GREAT ROUND of GOLF 

at Beautiful HIDDEN VALLEY GOLF CORSE in Lawson, MO 

June 3, 2011 

Only $60 per person includes green fees, cart, beverages on the 

course and after play–Bratwurst and Burgers around the Turn! 

Fun on the course begins with a 7:30am Sign-In 

& 9:00am shotgun start! 

. 

Cash prizes for 3 Flights 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Place. 

Hole sponsors are $50, Food sponsors are $100. 

*Contact Joe Snopek @ work 816-517-5461, hm. 816-781-1854 

or Norm Hughes @ 816 254-9396 

MAIL COMPLETED FORM JOE SNOPEK 

Or Hole Sponsor checks to: 216 EAST HURT ST. 

LIBERTY MO, 64068 

NAME PHONE# NAME PHONE# 

1._____________________ 3.______________________ 

2._____________________ 4.______________________ 

“Proceeds are for the Liberty Shrine Club and entry fees are not tax deductible” 


Ole Cars 

By Dick Lewis, Scribe 

Our April meeting was held at the 

Temple on Monday, April 4th with 

all officers and 12 members present. 

Several of us enjoyed dinner in the 

Ararat Club before the meeting. We were 

honored to have our Liaison Officer, First 

Ceremonial Master Clarence Kirby with 

us. He enlightened us on all important 

events including the Spring Ceremonial. 

We welcome back our Past Director Noble 

Harold (Dub) and Lady Eunice Doubledee 

who had just returned after spending the 

winter at their winter home in Florida. 

We were saddened to hear of our 

departed charter member Noble Quincy 

(Deacon) Huddleston. Noble Deacon 

passed away on March 9th. Services 

were held on Saturday, March 12th at 

Park Lawn Funeral Home. He was a 67 

year member of Sheffield Masonic Lodge 

No. 625 and a 66 year member of Ararat 

Shrine. He was also a charter member of 

our Ole Car Unit and was Chairman of our 

Calling Committee for several years. He 

was the husband of Lady Eleanore Huddleston 

and grandfather of our member, 

Noble David Huddleston. Our condolences 

are extended to Lady Eleanore, David 

and family members. 

Our March social dinner was held on 

Monday, March 14th at the Salty Iguana 

on 40 Hwy, with 20 members and Ladies 

attending. Everyone enjoyed the delicious 

food and services. 

We thank all those members who 

worked the recent car auction and a special 

thank you to all of our many friends 

and nobles who helped us. We also thank 

our Past Director and Past Potentate, Ill. 

Sir Noble Don and Lady Opal Price for the 

sandwiches that they prepared for us and 

enjoyed by all of the drivers. 

We are sorry to report that our Lady 

Marj Langford was slightly injured while 

attending the Potentate’s Ball and has now 

recovered. 

In this issue we highlight the beautiful 

1937 Chevrolet coupe pictured below 

and owned by our member, Noble Vern 

Hall. Noble Vern has just recently finished 

restoring this vehicle. It is equipped 

with a small block LS1 V/8 Chevy crate 

engine, a 4L60 automatic transmission, 

air conditioning, power brakes, windows, 

steering, air ride suspension and 4-wheel 

disc brakes. The color is sports red. He 

is also the proud owner of a 1938 Ford 

coupe. 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

Let us put your Profession and Name in front of the 

Nobility. Only $125 per year! 

Business Brokerage Services 

MOORHEAD BUSINESS BROKERAGE, LLC..................................... (913) 402-6008 

Now offers the additional service of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisals (CMEA). 

We continue to list & sell businesses. For more information call or email: 

rwaynemoorhead@sbcglobal.net. Vist our web page at: rwmoorhead.com 

COMPUTER SERVICES 

CPROS INC, JEFF QUIBELL....................................................................816-224-2890 

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 

Let Us be Your IT Department 

YOUR CUSTOM SOFTWARE 

& IT PROFESSIONALS 

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CUSTOM SOFTWARE 

COMPUTER SALES & SETUP 

Jeff Quibell 

(816) 224-2890 

www.cprosinc.com 


Our Illustrious Potentate BJ Richardson 

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 

BJ Richardson, Potentate 

ARARAT SHRINE SPRING CEREMONIAL 

MAY 20-21, 2011 

FRIDAY, MAY 20 

PUB CRAWL (CANDIDATES, NOBLES & LADIES) Casual Dress 

7:00 pm Meet in Bennett Auditorium 

7:00-9:00 pm Membership Committee will direct new candidates, nobles and ladies to start 

the Pub Crawl in the garages, south parking lot, patio & Bennett Auditorium 

9:00-11:00 pm Return to Bennett Auditorium for introduction to the Shrine, comments from 

Illustrious Sir B.J. Richardson, music and dance. 

ALL CLUBS, UNITS, NOBLES AND LADIES ARE INVITIED TO PARTICIPATE 

SATURDAY MAY 21 CEREMONIAL Business Casual Dress 

9:30-10:00 a.m. Divan meet in Divan Office for last minute business and instruction 

SEE PAGE 22 FOR MORE DETAILS! 

10:00-10:30 a.m. Candidate Registration in the front lobby 

10:30-11:00 a.m. Mentor’s and Top Line Signers meet in the Truman Room 

11:00-11:15 a.m. Class Photos in front of the stage in Bennett Auditorium 

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Invocation 

Presentation of colors 

Pledge of Allegiance 

National Anthem 

Introduction of Past Potentates, Dignitaries and Divan 

Introduction of Class Honoree 

Potentate’s Comments 

Oration 

ritual Cast First Ceremonial Section 

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH 

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Second Section 

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Introduction of Candidates and their Ladies or Top Line Signer 

Fezzing by Illustrious Sir B.J. Richardson 

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Arch Degree Program 

4:30 p.m. Closing comments from Illustrious Sir B.J. Richardson 

LADIES SPRING CEREMONIAL LUNCHEON SCHEDULE 

11:00 - 12:00 a.m. Social 

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.. Lunch in A & B 

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Introduction of Divan and Ladies 

Comments from Illustrious Sir B.J. Richardson 

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Program and Guest Speaker 

3:00 p.m. Meet New Candidates and Nobles in Bennett Auditorium for the remainder of 

the Ceremonial (See Above Nobles’ Schedule) 

$16.00 per Lady. Please call the Ararat Shrine Office at 816-923-1975 to make your reservation! 

ATTENTION NOBLES!!! 

If you have a candidate for the Spring Ceremonial all petitions and fees must be turned in to the 

Business Office by May 11, 2011, at 7:00 pm. NO LAST MINUTE PETITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!

ARARAT

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