SHRINER AUGUST 2017

AL MENAH SHRINERS OASIS OF NASHVILLE DESERT OF TENNESSEE
P.O. BOX 78545 • NASHVILLE, TN 37207 • 615.226.7766 • 1.877.505.7764
VOLUME 36 • NUMBER • NUMBER 4 6 • • (PUBLISHED MONTHLY EXCEPT JUNE JUNE & JULY) & JULY) • AUGUST APRIL 2017
INSIDE
THIS
Page 2
ISSUE
Potentate’s Message
Page 3
Divan Messages
Page 4
Ladies
Golf Tournament
Page 5
Southern Gospel
Concert
Page 6
Scottish Rite
Golf Tournament
Page 7
Shrfiners: A History
of Fellowship and
Philanthropy
Page 8
Director’s Staff
8th Annual
Golf Tournament
Page 10
Notices
From the Editor
Ladies Only
Upcoming Events
Page 11
75th Anniversary
Shrine Circus
Page 12-13
Center News
Page 14
Car Show
Page 15
Birdies for Charity
Page 16
Ringmaster Club
Back Page
Black Camel
Imperial Session
Shriners' public awareness is high.
The stars are aligned.
We're counting on you...
Who do you know that would make a good Shriner?
A friend? A family member? A coworker?
Commit to making a difference!
The future of our fraternity relies on your commitment.

Al Menah Temple
Oasis of Nashville
Desert of TennessEE
P.O.Box 78545 •• Nashville, TN 37207
Phones 1.615.226.7766
1.877.505.7766
www.almenahShriners.org
The Publication Committee
The Divan/Board of Directors
Potentate .. ................... Frank Hester
Chief Rabban .. .......... Horace Perkins III III
Assistant Rabban .. .........Randy Williams
High Priest & Prophet .. ......... Scott Jones
Oriental Guide .. .......... Donnie Drayton
Treasurer .. ....................... Wes Frye
Recorder ...................Robert Daniel
Editor ..................... Maurice Smith
Published monthly except June and July
www.almenahShriners.org
PAST POTENTATES
*Charles Barham
*John E. E. Patton
*V. K. K. Stevenson
*John D. D. Whalley
*W. F. F. Hunt
* Jack Norman, Jr. Jr.
*J. *J. Pink Lawrence
*Albert Bennett
*Ed R. R. Burr
*Clyde R. R. Watson
*J. *J. Harry Murphy
*Marshall S. S. Whitley
*Charles N. Rolfe
*James J. J. White
*Paul DeWitt
*G. Cooper Holt
*E. M. Kelly
*J. *J. Coleman Hayes
*Joseph Higgins
*Donald R. R. Dunning
*Ira E. E. Parker
*J. *J. P. P. Foster
*Martin S. S. Roberts
*Gale Robinson
*R. C. C. Derivaux
*C. V. V. Cramb
*Oren A. A. Oliver
*J. *J. Nelson Bryan
*Lee L. L. Gamble
*Robert Battle
*R. R. R. Clark
*Jerry N. Tate
*William Raine
*Fred H. Gay, Jr. Jr.
*Hugh F. F. Smith, Jr. Jr.
James A. A. Campbell
*W. A. A. Bryan
*Claude G. Southall
*Charles L. L. Cornelius
*W. B. B. Lawson
*W. Bush Herbert
*Gale Robinson
*Marshall Hotchkiss J. J. Dudley Phillips
*Jess B. B. Templeton
*M. Norris Jenkins
*T. A. A. Springfield
*James F. F. Scalf, Jr. Jr.
*James G. Stahlman
*William B. B. Jones
*J. *J. Clark Akers
Jack C. C. Phelps
*R. E. E. Baulch
*David P. P. Brumfield
*Thomas E. E. Doss
*Zack S. S. Parrish, Sr.
Kerbela Temple ‘28
*Robert E. E. Newman
*Maurice Weinberger *George Cook
*S. N. Allen
*R. Parker Graham
*W. B. B. Hager
H. Parker Toler
*O. Lynn Meek
*R. T. T. McNaney
*Jack Norman
James L. L. Ham
*James J. J. Vaughn
Charles H. Williams
*C. H. Smith
William D. D. Jones
*Fred C. C. Laskey
John L. L. Weaver, III
*Ivo A. A. Burton
Gale B. B. Robinson
*T. W. Bray, Jr. Jr.
Joe Bell
*James R. R. Cox
Ronny L. L. Greer
*Paul R. R. Jarratt
Charles E. E. Cardwell
*J. *J. Sumpter Anderson J. J. Franklin “Jay” Scalf, III
*Hugh W. Robertson
Conley Dykes
*M. T. T. Gossett
David Smith
*Joe C. C. Carr
Jim Cain
*James T. T. Hayes
*Mike Martin
*E. Lee Bennett
Johnny Dudley
*Orris E. E. Davis
David Wantland
*Raymond H. Leathers
Melvin Meadows
*Hilry H. Shaffer
Dennis Belford
*James N.
David Vaughn
Stansell
Carl E. E. Barnes
Mike Van Sant
Jeff Head
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** Deceased
Summer is going by fast and we have been busy representing
Al Menah at many functions and events. We have traveled to several
out of town events and had quite a few functions at Al Menah too.
The Ladies Luncheon was outstanding and the guest speaker
and her daughter, one of our patients, gave a great performance.
Thanks to Debbie Parman and Mary Ann Phelps and their committee
for a job well done.
Another thanks goes to Vernon Blackburn, Geoff King, Ronnie
Brown and James Lampley and all those that work hard to make the
Casino Party a success.
Your Divan and several Nobles and Ladies attended the Imperial
Session in Daytona Beach, Florida last month…the weather was hot
and humid, but we managed to get thru it. Thanks to Billy Cullen and
Everett Vanhoosier for driving us to and from the events all week.
Congratulations to Imperial Sir Jim Cain on being elected
Imperial Chief Rabban!! There were lots of meetings and activities
to attend. Our new Imperial Potentate, Gary Bergenske, has set a
membership goal of 12,000 new Shriners in the next 12 months.
Nobles and Ladies, the Front Cover of this month’s Shriner is
Imperial Sir’s statement and logo. In order to achieve this goal,
Al Menah will need to create and/or restore 225 nobles in the next
12 months. Your Divan is committed to this challenge, are you???
Our Fall Ceremonial will be September 23 rd , please do your part to
help us achieve this goal. The initiation fee is $100.00 and all you
need to do is “Ask a Master Mason to be a Shriner”.
The August Stated Meeting is the 15 th . Come out and enjoy
some good fellowship and learn what is on the agenda for the coming
months.
Nobles and Ladies, again thank you for all you do for Al Menah
and our Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Yours in the Faith,
Frank Hester
Potentate
“Pride, Passion & Purpose”

From the desk of...
From the desk of...
CHIEF RABBAN
CHIEF RABBAN
Nobles, thank you for what you do!
Please don’t forget to sell your
Circus Ads. The Circus is right
around the corner on October
6th, 7th and 8th. There will be
animals, so bring your children
and grandchildren for a great
show.
The Divan has been very busy…
Hospital Day at Lexington was great.
We have a hospital that we can be proud of. We will
be attending Divan Hospital Days at Lexington and
Cincinnati in the coming weeks. We just got back
from Imperial Session in Daytona Beach, FL. It was
a wonderful time. Please make plans to be there next
year July 15th-July 19th to see your very own Illustrious
Sir Jim Cain be installed as Potentate of Shriners
International. This will be Potentate’s Trip.
Again, thank you for letting me serve on your Divan.
ASSISTANT RABBAN
Chief Rabban
Horace Perkins, III
HIGH PRIEST AND PROPHET
A big thank you to everyone
involved with the Easter Egg
Hunt. It was a great crowd
and everyone had a wonderful
time. May is going to be a
busy month and we hope
to see everyone at some
of the following events:
Paper Sale, Dedication of the new
Lexington Hospital and Fun Fest, just
to name a few.
We are off to a great start for 2017 with our membership
drive. We have over 25 new nobles at this
point. If your Shrine Clubs have some candidates,
then just contact the office or any Divan member to
schedule an initiation. Keep up the great work!
High Priest and Prophet
Scott Jones
ORIENTAL GUIDE
News from the land of OGG!
Just got back from the Imperial
Session in Daytona Beach
where I learned how the
ASSISTANT RABBAN ORIENTAL GUIDE
ASSISTANT RABBAN ORIENTAL GUIDE
other half lives. Down there
THEY ARE COMING!
Yes the talk at this year’s Imperial
in Daytona was “We Can
Not Wait Till 2019 To Come
To Nashville “. Our 12 Hotels,
outside of the 2 Hotels Imperial
Shrine has, is Over 80% Sold
Out within the 3 days that our
2019 Housing Office was open
at Imperial. I had Temple’s
telling me that their Shrine Clubs along
with Units are asking to be a part of this 2019 Imperial
Shrine and the Parade
So Nobles of Al Menah...”LET BE SEEN IN 2019”.
It’s our time to show what Music City and Al Menah
is ALL ABOUT.
Assistant Rabban
Randy Williams
HIGH PRIEST AND PROPHET
you couldn’t swing a dead cat
without hitting a Potentate, Past
Potentate, or an Imperial officer.
We all got on the stage to
announce the Imperial Session
in Nashville 2019 for Imperial Sir Jim Cain and you
needed sunglasses for all the jewels and bling reflecting
off the fezzes the crowd had on - it was great.
If you have the time next year, you really should
plan to go with us to Daytona for Jim’s installation. It
will be a great party and we can finally determine if
spitting in the ocean really does raise the water level...
that is if we can find the ocean after the party.
Oriental Guide
Donnie Drayton
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Al Menah Ladies Golf Tournament
In Loving Memory of Lady Patti Ham
Tuesday, September 12 th , 2017
Cheekwood Golf Club (Formerly Spencer Creek)
Four Golfer Scramble--Entry Fee $50.00 per player
Putting Contest, Lunch, Prizes 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and Hospitality
9:00am Shot Gun Start
Lunch and Prizes at Finish of Play
PLAYERS
NAME________________________PHONE_______________________
NAME________________________PHONE_______________________
NAME________________________PHONE_______________________
NAME________________________PHONE_______________________
Contacts: James Ham (615) 804-7411 or Al Menah Office 615-226-7766
Entry Deadline Friday September 1 st 2017
Sign up early Maximum players 48 ---12 Teams
Al Menah Ladies Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship
______Yes, I would like to sponsor a hole, $100.00
Name, Business or information to be displayed on hole sign:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Purchased By:__________________PHONE____________________
PLEASE MAIL CHECKS TO:
Al Menah Shrine Center
Ladies Golf Tournament
P.O. Box 37207
Nashville, TN 37207
615-226-7766
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To benefit Shriner’s Hospitals for Children
Featuring
WORK IN PROGRESS
SON RISE
WHERE: AL MENAH SHRINE CENTER
1354 BRICK CHURCH PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37207
WHEN: AUGUST 27, 2017
COME JOIN US FOR SOME
GOOD OLD FASHION CHRISTIAN ENTERTAINMENT
FREE ADMISSION
DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 pm
DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED & APPRECIATED
Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children and are tax deductible.
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Scottish Rite Golf Tournament
October 19 , 2017
12:30 Tee time
Nashboro Golf Club
1101 Nashboro Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
Tournament package includes:
• Green Fee
• Cart fee
• Range Balls
• BBQ buffet lunch
Registration:
Name
Name
Name
Name
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Shriners: A History of Fellowship and Philanthropy
Introducing a new book that charts the history of the Shriners International fraternity and its
official philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, from their beginnings to approximately
June 2017.
The history of Shriners International is the story of individuals who, in 1872, came together
in the spirit of Masonic values, fellowship and fun. These inspired, passionate men formed a
worldwide fraternity of brotherhood and later established a globally recognized pediatric health
care system.
Shriners International became an established part of American culture and ultimately spread
its influence and good works across the world. Along the way, an official philanthropy was
created that has helped more than 1.3 million children enjoy healthier, more productive lives.
Thanks to the unwavering determination, dedication and hard work of millions of Shriners
and supporters over the years, two organizations have left a lasting impact on humanity. And
with the help of new generations who share this passion for enjoying life and helping others,
Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children will continue making a difference for
decades to come.
You may purchase this and other interesting Shrine items at the following site (copy and paste
in your browser) :
https://secure2.convio.net/shfc/site/Ecommerce;jsessionid=00000000.app272b?store_id=2281&NONCE_TOK
EN=4D246935F74F01D7DEBCA5C8C942CBA2
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AL MENAH SHRINERS
DIRECTOR’S STAFF
8th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
2017
PLACE: NASHBORO VILLAGE (PHONE 615-367-2311)
DATE:
SEPT. 14, 2017 (THURSDAY)
CHECK-IN:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LUNCH:
11:30 AM
TIME:
12:30 PM SHOTGUN START
COST: $80.00 PER PLAYER at golf course pre paid registration-$75.00
INCLUDES LUNCH, GOLF, CART, PUTTING CONTEST,
FREE RANGE BALLS & SPECIAL DOOR PRIZES
FORMAT:
FOUR MAN SCRAMBLE —- 59 & under White Tees
60 to 69 Gold tees —70 up and Ladies Red Tees
PRIZES
* FLIGHTED ( 3 flites 1 & 2) * CLOSEST TO HOLE/ ALL PAR 3’S
PLAYER (1)______________________________
(NAME & PHONE)
PLAYER (2)______________________________
(NAME & PHONE)
PLAYER (3)_______________________________
(NAME & PHONE)
PLAYER (4)_______________________________
(NAME & PHONE)
CONTACTS
JIM BELLAR (615) 330-3343****JAMES HAM (615) 804-7411****EDDIE HILL (615) 973-4789
DON HEATH (615) 642-8694****GARY GRAF (615) 516-1341****DON HILL (615) 394-5962
RANDY WOODARD (615) 943-0704
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS payable to:
AL MENAH Directors Staff
P. O. BOX 78454 — NASHVILLE, TN 37207
(615) 226-7766
Remember to add your $25.00 per team
Mini Hole Sponsorship—-the kids need you
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Paper Sale Donation from Kroger
On Monday, 7/18 Potentate Jeff Head and members of the Williamson
County Shrine Club were with Kroger Management at their Belle
Meade store where they presented a $1,000.00 to us for the Shrine
Hospitals for Children. The Kroger Manager was an acquaintance of
Scotty and Teresa Travis who put this together for the Al Menah Shrine
Hospitals for Children Paper Sale.
This is a portion of a message from Phyllis Berry, wife of this
Kroger Store Manager, Michael Berry.
Let me tell you, our son was a Shrine Hospital patient
and we are forever grateful The experience was an
awakening in humanity. The care was phenomenal. The
friendship my family made. The support from the men in
your fraternity was phenomenal. We thank you for all you
and your members do for children across the country.
Sincerely
Phyllis Berry
Fraternally,
Butch Mayes, WCSC
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Notices..............................................................................
(see yellow arrow).
Ladies Only!
UPCOMING EVENTS
AS OF THIS PUBLICATION
I hope all of you have enjoyed
your summer so far. The Ladies
Luncheon was a wonderful
event and I’m thankful for
all of the ladies that came out
and enjoyed this day with us as
well as our dedicated Nobles
that cooked, served and waited
on us. It was a fantastic day
and what a blessing to have
heard such a great testimony
of one our Shrine Patients.
Our Ladies Golf Tournament
is scheduled for September
12th and it is being
dedicated in honor of Lady
Patti Ham. We would love
for you to get a team
together and join us
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for a FUN day. A flyer with
the details is included in this
month’s Shriner as well as
available at the temple office.
Our next scheduled Ladies
Nite is coming up on August
15th. We hope you will come
out and join us for an evening
of FUN, Fellowship and ICE
CREAM. Stay tuned for details
about our activity planned
and don’t forget to bring your
50/50 money! Dinner with
the men will begin at 6:00pm
at the Shrine Center. We look
forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you!
Lady Tracy Hester
615-308-3920
AUGUST 2017
Aug 15 Captain’s Meeting/Stated Meeting
Aug 23-26 Southeastern Shrine Association
Aug 27 Gospel Concert
SEPTEMBER 2017
Sept 12 Al Menah Ladies Golf Tournament
Sept 14 Directors Staff Golf Tournament
Sept 19 Captain’s Meeting/Stated Meeting
Sept 23 Al Menah Ceremonial
Sept 30 Car Show
OCTOBER 2017
Oct 6-8 Shrine Circus
Oct 14 Clown Paper Sale Auction

1943
2017
Coming
soon!
October 6-8,
2017
Municipal
Auditorium
All circus ads must be turned into
the office by September 1st.
*Ads turned in after this date will not be in the
program book.
The deadline for Circus Banners
is September 15th.
Please contact your unit captain/club president if you
need materials to sell circus ads (renewal contracts,
new order forms, pricing, etc)
PLEASE SUPPORT THE CIRCUS
BY PURCHASING YOUR
NOBLE TICKETS
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CeNter
NeWS
Clowns
My how time flies, and from dark
to light it’s time to gear back up for
our Shrine Stated meetings. June
and July were busy months with
the Fishing Trip, Casino party, 4th
of July parades, Imperial Sessions,
and the Casino Trip. The memories
made were to last a lifetime.
Now as we move into August
we have the Southeastern Shrine
Association in Warner Robbins
GA on Aug. 23-26. It is sure to be a
great time as we prepare to compete
in the competitions that await
in the peach state.
It’s a privilege to be a Shriner,
but it is a honor to serve our goals
as Shriners.
James “Puzzles” Chambers
Secretary
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Legion of Honor
It has been a long hot summer but
seems like it’s going too fast as the
Legion of Honor has been so busy.
We had a successful paper sale in
early May. After that nine of us
went to Fun Fest in Pigeon Forge
and took our van and float for the
parade. It was fantastic, we all enjoyed
it. No trophies but fun and
lots of food and drink. Thanks to
all of you who participated. Onion
sales not as good as in previous
years but not due to lack of participation
or hard work. The onions
were just not as good as usual but
it all went for a good cause.
Several of us went to the new
Lexington Shrine Hospital for the
opening ceremony on 21st of May.
It was great to get to see the new
modern facility which will help
our Shrine patients so much.
On Memorial Day we did the
massing of colors for ceremonies
at two Veterans cemeteries as we
do every year. On Sunday at the
one in Pegram and on Monday at
the one in Madison. We used our
new set of American flags which
looked beautiful and our troops all
looked sharp. Good job guys.
We had a Legion of Honor get
together on 21st of June at Colton’s
Steak House in Dickson. This was
also Noble Gene Hunter’s birthday
which we celebrated at the event
and surprised him. It was great!
On the 26th of June we posted
colors for Teamsters Union #327 at
Embassy Suites and received a nice
donation for the Shrine Hospitals.
We were in the Greenbrier 4th
of July parade and as always it was
great along with the hospitality
which had good BBQ and fixings.
Thanks to the Greenbrier Lodge
and the Robertson County Shrine
Club.
We posted colors for the Tennessee
Labor Management Conference
on 25th July at Lowe’s Vanderbilt
and received another nice
donation for the Shrine Hospitals.
We are all looking forward
to SESA in Warner Robins, GA
on 23rd thru 26th August. We
will have some practice for competition
before that. Watch your
emails for more information.
We have a Ladies Extravaganza
coming up on the 4th of Nov. The
Legion of Honor will be participating
with a booth selling breakfast
foods like donuts, cinnamon rolls,
coffee, etc. Also we will be selling
soft drinks, iced tea, etc. Please
attend and bring your wives. This
is not just for ladies, there’s something
for everybody. So come on
down and enjoy it.
Thanks to all of you who do so
much for the Legion, the Shrine
and the children by helping the
hospitals.
Prayers for our military, first
responders, doctors, nurses and
police officers.
May God Bless,
Roy Lindsey
Commander

Provost Guard
The Provost Guard Drill Team,
went to Dixie in Panama City and
represented Al Menah Temple really
well. They knew that Al Menah
was there. The Drill Team won
1st place trophy. The Competion
Team won 1st place. At the drawing
at the banquet. Barry Cassetty
won Half gallon Jack Daniel
Whiskey engraved in Gold lettering
with Dixie engraved on it. Ken
Loftis won M&P 9mm Pistol and
Phillip Waynick won a $600.00
Ladies bracelet, so Al Menah Temple
was well recognized. Looking
forword to going back next year.
The Completion Team is now
practicing for S.E.S.A. in August.
Hope everyone has had a good
couple months in the Dark.
Secretary
Ken Loftis
MOTOR CORPS
Well, here we are in midst of the
dog days of Summer.
Although the Temple may have
been dark, we certainly haven’t
been idle. Parades, dinners, Imperial
and upcoming Southeastern.
And there is still lots more to do.
We are still focused on Membership,
having fun! BROTHER-
HOOD: Don’t call me brother unless
you know it’s meaning; Don’t
call me brother unless we ARE
brothers: Those that say you can’t
choose family do not understand
the meaning of BROTHERHOOD.
I choose to call you my Brother for
life, through the bad and through
the good.
I challenge each one of you to
come out to the events planned,
join us at Stated Meeting to see
what is going on in YOUR Shrine
Center, volunteer to help whenever
and wherever you can without
being asked to, visit a Hospital,
encourage new membership.
Worth repeating… Find the
F-U-N in being a Shriner! I did,
although it sadly seems to be missing
from a few.
“It’s a typical American phenomenon
where all the members
have a fine old time..” — Ray
Stevens
‘Til Next Time,
“Fat Rabbit,” PC
Journalist
SHRINE
CLUB
NEWS
Williamson County Shrine Club
& Motor Division
This summer we had a very successful
Paper Sale and a fantastic
Franklin Rodeo Parade. A great
big thank you goes out to all the
Nobles and ladies who are helping
to make our club successful.
Our Motor Division now has 23
members now. We have been out
there in the parades looking good
and having fun. We are looking
for new members and you may
already own a vehicle that would
qualify! We have Golf Carts, Dune
Buggies and a third Sub-Division
which consists of Antique
Cars – Sports Cars – Hot Rods &
Convertibles. Take a look in your
garage and see if you see a vehicle
there that you might use!
Let’s keep on selling those
Plaques for a strong finish for the
year. WCSC is doing our part to
support the Shrine Hospitals for
Children! We are having fun at
the same time. That is why we are
Shriners.
All Shriners and their Ladies
are invited to visit WCSC on the
third Thursday of each Month,
6:00 pm at Logan’s Steakhouse.
We think you will like it! We have
great speakers at the meetings and
a good time.
Let’s remember to keep those
who have lost loved ones, our sick
list, police, firefighters and our
military in your prayers. Also, to
thank God, every day for this great
Country of ours and the freedom
we enjoy here.
Shriners Help Children!
Butch Mays
Ambassador
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Dash Plates Awarded To All Entries
Trophies To Be Given For All Classes
Special Awards:
Potentate’s Trophy
Original Best of Show
Modified Best of Show
Ladies Choice
Farthest Traveled
Oldest or Most Unusual Vehicle
Club Participation
14 Acre Show Site
At
Al Menah Shrine Center
1354 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Exit 87, Trinity Lane
Call for directions
615-226-7766
Gates open at 7:30am
All vehicles will be classed at registration from 8:00am until 11:00am
Judging will be from 11:30am until 1:30pm / Awards will be presented at 3:00pm
“RAIN or SHINE”
Entry fee per vehicle is: $20.00 at the gate
Vendor space is available for $25.00 / 10’ x 10’
Class Sponsorships are available
Kids Model Car Show is $5.00
To be judged, all vehicles must have the hood up, doors open or unlocked and the trunk open. Vehicles failing to be properly displayed
will not be classed or judged. Al Menah Shriners reserve the right to reclassify, add, delete, split or combine classes on the day of the
show based on participation. Al Menah Shriners reserve the right to remove offense, lewd or objectionable material.
All proceeds benefit Al Menah Shrine Center and are not deductible as a charitable donation
Make all checks payable to:
Al Menah Shriners
Attn: Car Show
P.O. Box 78545
Nashville, TN 37207
For More Information:
Shrine Center Office: 615-226-7766
Or
Keary D. Fleenor: 615-289-8272
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HENDERSONVILLE

Announcing Birdies for Charity
We are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new initiative, Birdies for Charity — a fun
and friendly golf-themed fundraising competition.
Now through November 1, 2017, golf fans
nationwide can guess the number of birdies that
will be recorded during the 2017 Shriners
Hospitals for Children Open while supporting
life-changing care for kids.
Supporters who guess the correct, or closest,
number of birdies will automatically be entered
to win an ultimate Las Vegas getaway, which
includes: round trip airfare for two (2) to Las
Vegas, Nevada for the 2018 Shriners Hospitals
for Children Open, three (3) nights hotel
accommodations, VIP experience at the
tournament during the 3rd and 4th rounds, two
(2) tickets to a Las Vegas show, and a meet-andgreet
opportunity with the 2018 tournament
champion.
HOW IT WORKS:
• Supporters visit lovetotherescue.org/birdies-for-charity to guess the number of birdies
that will be made during the 2017 tournament and donate to their favorite hospital.
• The individuals with the correct, or closest, guess will automatically be entered to win a
VIP experience at the 2018 tournament in Las Vegas. Other great prizes include
autographed tournament pin flags and tournament apparel packages that will be
awarded to the next closest guesses.
• The hospital that receives the most monetary donations via the Birdies for Charity
program will be awarded the opportunity to host the 2018 Shriners Hospitals for
Children Open Media Day. The event will include an appearance from the 2017
tournament champion, a patient visit, press conference and meet-and-greet
opportunity for local hospital supporters.
• The tournament covers all administrative costs for the program and turns over 100% of
all monies collected to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Spread the word.
Tell your friends, family and anyone else who is interested in helping Shriners Hospitals for
Children that Birdies for Charity is underway!
Raise funds.
Go to https://lovetotherescue.org/birdies-for-charity/
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Chief Rabban Horace Perkins
invites you to become an
Elite Member of the 2017 Ringmaster Club
Contact: Horace Perkins 615-943-5913
Randy “Slappy” Slapak 615-474-1610
Dan Clark 615-596-7269
Men’s Membership—$150.00
Includes: Ringmaster shirt, Ringmaster cap, 4 Shrine Circus tickets for
VIP Ringmaster seating and 1 entry to the Ringmaster Club Breakfast on October 7th.
Ladies’ Membership—$125.00
Includes: Ringmaster Shirt, Ringmaster tote bag, 4 Shrine Circus tickets for
VIP Ringmaster seating and 1 entry to the Ringmaster Club Breakfast on October 7th.
Name________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
City_______________________________State___________Zip_______________
Phone_____________________Email____________________________________
Man’s Shirt Size: (circle one) Small Med LG XL 2-XL 3-XL 4-XL
Lady’s Shirt Size: (circle one) Small Med LG XL 2-XL 3-XL 4-XL
FOR OFFICE USE:
Amount Paid:________________ Method of Payment:__________________ Date Paid:_______________
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PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF AL MENAH SHRINERS AND ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS A CHARITABLE DONATION

REMINDER!
NOTICe:
ALL communications
for the Shriner
should be sent to
editor.amsc@gmail.com
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McWhirter, J B
Goodlettsville
1/24/23 - 6/12/17
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Cook, George PP
Greenbrier
6/15/30 - 4/28/17
Moorehead, Johnnie R
Winchester
12/18/38 - 5/13/17
AL MENAH TEMPLE
A.A.O.N.M.S.
1354 1354 BRICK BRICK CHURCH CHURCH PIKE PIKE
P. O. P. Box O. 78545 Box 78545
NASHVILLE, TN 37207 TN 37207
www.almenahshriners.org
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Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
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Nashville, TN
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King, Frank S Jr
Brentwood
6/28/24 - 6/12/17
Davis, Howard E
Nashville
1/1/32 - 4/5/17
Sledge, Alvin E
Eagleville
10/7/39 - 7/2/17
VOLUME
Weatherford, John E Jr
Hendersonville
11/28/24 - 5/30/17
Johnson, Carl G
Brentwood
11/28/24 - 5/30/17
Danner, Charles W
Mount Juliet
9/7/27 - 5/19/17
Rainey, Marvin E
Franklin
5/4/28 - 6/16/17
Nolen, W T Jr
Lebanon
11/16/28 - 6/14/17
Ward, Thomas H
Belvidere
10/18/29 - 4/15/17
Head, Billy M
Adams
1/16/34 - 7/9/17
Byrd, William C
Nashville
8/29/34 - 5/20/17
Zimmerlee, Ronald F
Nashville
7/28/36 5/12/17
Willoughby, Robert A
Port Orange, FL
11/9/36 - 6/16/17
Young, Donald L
Madison
9/30/37 - 4/14/17
Loveless, Donald D
Centerville
11/7/38 - 6/4/17
Bishop Clifton D
Brush Creek
11/15/42 - 6/4/17
Hudson, Lawrence M
Joelton
12/24/43 - 4/23/17
Heithcock, John P
Primm Springs
10/9/46 - 5/6/17
Wakefield, Jerry T
Murfreesboro
8/23/48- -6/17/17
Hire, Michael L
Lafayette
7/23/53- -4/12/17
Carver, Tim S
Ridgetop
6/19/66 - 6/23/17
DEADLINE FOR SEPT SHRINER IS AUG 16th
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