Murat Shrine Circus

Highlanders
FAREWELL TO AN OLE FRIEND – The Highlanders and
many friends said good-bye to an ole friend. Bill Earle
was laid to rest January 21, 2013. A piper of more than 50
years, a firefighter of more than 30, a tall and quiet man,
Bill through his long life had gathered many friends. His
life was simple: love my family, love thy brothers. I learned
a lot from this kind gentleman. Although our trades were
the same, it was his look at life, his kind words, and the
love and respect he gave to people that I remember most
about him. At 89 years of age, Bill was the oldest living Murat
Highlander. If there was ever a firefighter’s firefighter,
Bill’s name would be there. A traditional firefighter’s Call
Montgomery County
Shrine Club
Bob Vanderkolk
The elections for 2013 are over! The following officers
and directors of the Montgomery County Shrine Club
were sworn in by Past Potentate Charlie Crabtree. They are
Bob Suiter, President; Steve Wicks, First Vice President; Ed
Stephens, Second Vice President; Mike Hargrove, Secretary;
and Greg Miller, Treasurer. Directors were Steve Middleton
and Jim Stevenson, one-year; Mark Hampton and Eric Oliver,
two-year; and Todd Stevenson and Steve Lewis, threeyear.
Chairman Bob Chezem related the Countdown of 2013
will be held on April 20. Chairman Greg Miller related the
2013 Golf Outing will be Friday, July 12, at Rocky Ridge.
At the January meeting, Steve Wicks brought as his
guest, Billie Hallett, and he will be our newest member.
Welcome aboard, Billie.
It was announced that Murat will not be going to Pigeon
Forge as in past years, but will be going to the Brown
County Summer Festival in its place.
It was also announced that Masonic Lodge #50 will be
having its Fish Fry on October 12 and our Club will be
doing the cooking. Steve Lewis and Mark Hampton will be
heading this project for us again.
We have been informed that Dick Foxworthy (our first
president in 1975) is in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis,
and Howard Cook has returned from Arizona already
this year. Hang in there guys!
Big Edd, let’s hope wherever you are that you’re over
that first sunburn by now.
God Bless!
SPEAKERS
BUREAU
Jerry Lance
to Home was given and Bill received his last alarm. May
you ever rest in peace, ole friend.
ANOTHER OLE FRIEND – The Highlanders also said
good-bye to Sam Thompson. The pipers played at the
recessional as Sam left the Scottish Rite for the last time.
“Amazing Grace” was piped to a nearly packed cathedral
as Sam’s casket left the Rite. May you ever rest in peace,
ole friend.
ST. PAT’S DAY – The Highlanders are now getting ready
for the big St. Pat’s Day weekend. This is our major fundraiser
of the year. Hope all Highlanders will be ready to
pipe and drum for a long weekend.
IMPERIAL, INDIANAPOLIS – This is Indianapolis’ time
to shine. Hoping to see many pipe bands come to Indy.
The parade will be Monday, July 1, with step-off at 7 p.m.
Talking with Highlanders’ own Jeffery Zaring, who is
the director for Murat temple for this year’s Imperial, he
stated many RSVPs are coming in and to expect between
10,000 to 15,000 Shriners to be in Indy for the Imperial.
As more information becomes available, it will be passed
on at our regular business meeting and/or e-mail.
That’s it for this month—spring is on its way.
Until next time …
Murat has now revived the Speakers Bureau from years
ago.
This group of knowledgeable nobles is ready, willing and
able to speak at any function where people are willing to
listen. Each member of the Bureau will have PowerPoint
presentations and will be able to answer questions after the
presentation. They are ready to speak on the topics of
Shrinedom and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
If you know of any group such as church, Rotary, nursing
groups, doctors, or any group including the Blue Lodges
in your area, just let us know.
Craig Hinshaw is the coordinator of the Speakers Bureau
and all that is needed is to call him at (317) 271-7179 to
arrange for a noble to speak.
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