SHRINER SEPTEMBER 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 7 • • (PUBLISHED MONTHLY EXCEPT JUNE & JULY) & JULY) • • SEPTEMBER APRIL 2017
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ISSUE
Potentate’s Message
Page 3
Divan Messages
Page 4
Ladies
Shopping Feztival
Page 5
Scottish Rite
Golf Tournament
Page 6
Al Menah Car Show
Page 7
News from Lexington
Page 8
Spine Screen
Shriner’s Hospitals
Page 10
Notices
Ladies Only
Upcoming Events
Page 11
75th Anniversary
Shrine Circus
Page 12-13
Center News
Membership Notice
Page 14
To Be A Shriner
Page 15
Birdies for Charity
Page 16
Ringmaster Club
Back Page
Black Camel
Imperial Session

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
As you know these articles are written a couple of weeks before you read
them, so when you are reading this we will have returned from the SESA
Convention in Warner Robbins, GA. The Clowns, Legion of Honor, Motor Corps
and Provost Guard were all there and did a great job representing Al Menah.
We have one of our biggest and most important events this month, the Fall
Ceremonial on September 23rd. Please encourage all of the newly made 2017
Nobles to attend this event. And if you know of a good Master Mason that would
like to join our Fraternity, get them a petition and have them attend this ceremonial.
We also need our Nobility to come and be a part of this day as well. Nobles we
have obligated over 50 new Nobles at Shrine Club Meetings and at the Temple and
we are expecting a big turnout and hope you will come out and support these new
Nobles. There will be a lady’s program during the morning session, they will join
the men for lunch and the Arch Presentation in the afternoon. The unit rooms will
be open, so Captains get ready to meet and greet the new Nobles and their ladies.
The schedule for the day is listed in this publication.
Another big event this month is our annual Car Show which will be on
September 30th. Our Chairman Keary Fleenor and the committee is working hard
to make this bigger and better every year. There is still time to buy and/or sell a
sponsorship $500, $350, $250 or $100. I hope to see everyone there for a fun filled
day.
Our annual Circus is next month, October 6th thru 8th. Nobles and Ladies this
is our main fund raiser for the year. Circus Ads sales are due September 1st and
Banners Sales are due by September 15th. You should have received your Nobility
tickets in the mail and if not, please call the office. Nobles it is our obligation to
support our Fraternity with our time, talent and means. Please do your part to make
this year’s Circus successful.
Membership continues to be our top priority moving forward. Our goal this
year is 100 new Nobles and 100 Restorations. As of this writing we are almost
half way there and it will take a big push to make this happen. I am very confident
that we can meet this goal and I appreciate all of you that are working diligently
towards making this a success. The initiation fee is $100.00 and all you need to do
is “Ask a Master Mason to be a Shriner”. I AM COMMITTED R U?
Nobles and Ladies thank you for your hard work and your support of Al
Menah Shrine and the Shriner’s hospitals for Children.
Yours in the Faith,
Frank Hester
Potentate
“Pride, Passion & Purpose”

From the desk of...
CHIEF RABBAN
I hope everyone had a great summer!
There was a great crowd at the
August Stated Meeting. Thank
you Nobles for supporting Al
Menah. In September, don’t
forget the Fall Ceremonial and
the Al Menah Car Show.
Sell Circus Ads!! Please turn
them in before September 1st.
The Al Menah Shrine Circus is almost
here… October 6th, 7th and 8th at the Nashville
Municipal Auditorium. Bring your children,
grandchildren and friends. This could be the last time
to see and ride the ELEPHANTS! This will be a great
show, and please Nobles…buy your Circus tickets and
join the Ringmaster Club. I look forward to seeing
each of you, and THANK YOU!
Chief Rabban
Horace Perkins, III
HIGH PRIEST AND PROPHET
Summer may be coming to a
close, but Al Menah is just really
getting started. The Car Show is
upon us, so let’s shine up your
cars and trucks and have some
fun. If you are not entering
one, just spread the word so
it can get bigger and better.
Next up is our yearly fundraiser...
the Circus. We all need to support
this great event so we can raise the funds that allow
us to do what Al Menah does best, that is provide
the world class care for our children. The Circus
allows Al Menah Shriners the best opportunity for us
to tell our story of shrinedom and provide our local
community the best affordable family fun event.
May all your days be Circus days....
High Priest and Prophet
Scott Jones
ASSISTANT ASSISTANT RABBAN RABBAN
ORIENTAL ORIENTAL GUIDE GUIDE
THEY ARE COMING!
The 2019 Imperial Session in
Nashville will be here before
ASSISTANT RABBAN
you know it!
Pre-reservations for hotel
rooms are available for $20.
Drop off or mail your money
to the Al Menah Office, or
they can take a credit card by
phone. 615-226-7766. Room
reservations are on a first come first
serve basis, so don’t wait!.
Assistant Rabban
Randy Williams
Hope this finds you fat and happy
and ready to do some work! We
have two events coming up that
ORIENTAL GUIDE
require your time and help.
First, we have the ceremonial
on September 23rd. We need
your help rounding up the
victims--I mean candidates--for
a fun-filled day at their expense.
If you have a Shriner buddy that
needs a good laugh, bring them to the party on
the 23rd.
Second, we need you to put the circus on your radar
by selling ads and bringing your families down to the
show. We’re gonna have Elephants, lions and other 4
legged kitties, along with the high wire acts and pretty
girls. Well at least we will have Elephants....
That’s all from the land of OG for now!
Oriental Guide
Donnie Drayton
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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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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
STOP 30 ROAD
HENDERSONVILLE
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Cori slows down progression of scoliosis
Cori, a 12-year-old
patient from Ashland,
Kentucky, received
exciting news on July
11, 2017, during a
routine follow-up
appointment at Shriners
Hospitals for Children
Medical Center —
Lexington.
At the age of 9, Cori
was told by her
pediatrician that her spine presented a curvature. She was referred to a specialist
for further evaluation. The specialist recommended undergoing surgery to correct
the curved spine. Cori has double-sided scoliosis, creating a s-like curve to her
spine, both curves presenting at a 45-degree angle.
Devastated by the news and wanting to be proactive, Cori and her mother,
Janelle started researching and talking with others in their community. Shortly
after finding out that Cori had scoliosis she met Charlie Adkins, Shriner and
member of the Lexington Shriners Medical Center’s Board of Governors. Charlie
lives in the Ashland area and recommended that before Cori precede with the
recommendation of surgery, that she meet with a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at
the Lexington Shriners Medical Center.
The initial appointment at Shriners Medical Center was three years ago and an
appointment that Cori and her mom, Janelle will never forget. “We had been on
our knees praying for guidance, health and safety upon Cori being diagnosed with
scoliosis. I didn’t want my daughter to have to go through surgery if there was an
alternative,” said Janelle. “Neither of us really knew much of anything about
scoliosis and we were afraid.”
To read all of Cori’s story, click here:
https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/news/LEX_Cori Coburn
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Dear Nobles,
Shriners Hospitals for Children® has
launched a new health and wellness
program to highlight the importance of
regular scoliosis screening and to
position us as a leader in scoliosis care.
The program encourages parents to
make a spine check part of their annual back to school routine and to contact
Shriners Hospitals for Children if their child needs our care.
Under the leadership of Amer Samdani, M.D., chief of surgery for Shriners
Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia, a team of doctors, developers and parents
joined forces to create a new app called SpineScreen to check for possible signs of
scoliosis. This informative and easy to use app allows parents to perform a
preliminary spine check on their child in the comfort of their own home. We
encourage you to download SpineScreen for free on the App Store or Google Play
and try it today.
Please click here for more information.
https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/education/scoliosis
Please help us increase awareness about scoliosis by sharing the SpineScreen app
and encouraging family and friends to tune in tomorrow for the Facebook Live
event. For more information about this new program, please visit
shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/scoliosis.
Yours in the faith,
Gary J. Bergenske
Imperial Potentate
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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..............................................................................
Fall Ceremonial Schedule
2017 Ceremonial in Memory of Mike Martin
September 23, 2017
The schedule will be as follows:
8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 9:00 Shrine Overview and Class Picture
9:00 - 12:00 Ceremonial (First and Second Section)
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch (Men and Ladies)
1:00 - 2:00 Arch Program (Men and Ladies)
2:00 - 2:15 Fezzing Ceremony (Men and Ladies)
2:15 - 3:30 Video and Patient Presentations
(Men and Ladies)
3:30 - 5:00 Open House (Men and Ladies)
Times are approximate
SEPTEMBER 2017
Sept 12
Sept 14
Sept 19
Sept 23
Sept 30
Al Menah Ladies Golf Tournament
Directors Staff Golf Tournament
Captain’s Meeting/Stated Meeting
Al Menah Fall Ceremonial
Car Show
OCTOBER 2017
Oct 6-8
Oct 14
UPCOMING EVENTS
AS OF THIS PUBLICATION
Shrine Circus
Clown Paper Sale Auction
Ladies Only!
We had a great turnout last month for our Ladies
Nite….we had a hilarious time playing “Minute to
Win It” games. If you weren’t able to make it, we
truly missed you and you missed a great time!
Our Ladies Extravaganza is coming up soon on
November 4th. This is a big fundraiser for our temple
and we need vendors. If you know of someone
that would like to partake in this event, please call
or email Alicia Villines (see this month’s flyer for
contact info) for the Vendor Registration Form. We
need to get these in ASAP in order to plan our layout
of the space. In addition, we are excited about
adding Christmas Trees this year to our silent auction
options. Some of you have seen what beautiful
tablescapes we’ve had in the past; can you imagine
updating your holiday season with a gorgeous new
tree? New this year, our very own Legion of Honor
will be selling some delicious breakfast fare and
coffee for the early patrons. Each year this event
gets bigger and bigger and we hope you will invite
all of your family and friends and make this a great
Ladies Day! Feel free to share our flyer with everyone.
Our next scheduled Ladies Nite is coming up on
September 19th. We hope you will come out and
join us for an evening of FUN and Fellowship. 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
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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
The Clowns have been busy with
several dressouts, Putnam County
Fair and the Nightout Against
Crime to name a couple.
We also shared an evening bowling
at Hermitage Lanes, which
was a real hoot. Thanks to Captain
Vernon and Lady Trish for the
great evening.
This year is truly flying by, and
fall is quickly approaching. You
know what that means! Fairs, Fall
Ceremonial, Car Show, Clown
Auction and the Circus are all
coming up ever so quickly.
Just think of all the opportunities
we have coming up to share this
labor of love with one another. I
can’t think of a greater charity to
spend our precious time with, and
to experience the humbling gratification
that we are making a difference
in children’s lives.
James “Puzzles” Chambers
Secretary
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Director’s Staff
Summer is well on its way to
being behind us! We hope you
enjoyed the big Solar Eclipse and
your Labor Day and the heat has
not been too unpleasant. Fall is
nipping at our heels and will soon
usher in the cold.
Coming up we have our yearly
car show on September 30th. Be
sure to spread the word to any car
enthusiast you may know to enter
their pride and joy!
October 19th is the Scottish Rite
golf tournament, see more info in
the Shriner. Be on the lookout for
more information as well about the
circus in October and be sure to be
ready to donate time to the cause.
We will be selling coloring books
and our ladies are encouraged be
involved to help scan tickets.
We want to send prayers and
well wishes out to our sick brothers
and or their family members.
A BIG congratulation to Mike
Villines Jr. and his lady Ali on the
birth of their son Skylar in July!
Prayers for the protection of our
service members making the freedoms
we are able to enjoy everyday
possible and blessings on our
temple and the causes we work for
and hold dear to us.
Cordially,
Randy D. Byram
Hope everyone had an enjoyable
and safe summer break. Fall is fast
approaching us and Al Menah will
be in full swing.
September 14 is our golf tournament
at Nashboro Golf Club. If
you haven’t signed up yet see Eddie
Hill. September 23 is our fall
ceremonial starting at 8 o’clock.
Please come out and help initiate
our new Nobles. I will try Our
circus is October 6 - 8, so please
get your Circus ads in ASAP.
It is our responsibility to get
new nobles in to the Shrine so
please do your part.
We pray for our first responders
and our military for keeping us all
safe and enjoying all the freedoms
that we have today. Keep all our
world leaders in your prayers
every day.
Barry G Eldridge
Lieutenant
Legion of Honor
It was good to have PC Ron
Queen, our Finance Officer, back
with us at the August meeting.
He is recovering well from his
surgery. It was good to have PC
M.O. Pilkinton back with us following
his broken hip and surgery.
He seems to be recovering well
also.
We will soon be going to
Warner Robins, GA for the South
Eastern Shrine Association. We
have several members going and
I’m sure we will have a great time
there. Maybe we can bring home a
trophy or two.
The Legion of Honor is always
looking for new members. If
you are a military veteran and a
Mason, come on in and become
a Shriner. Then apply for the
Legion of Honor. You may be accepted
as a member of this patriotic
unit. You will be proud you did.
Please continue your support
for the Shriners Hospitals for
Children. Thanks to all Legion of
Honor members for the support
you have shown so far this year
with the paper sale, onion sales,

and all other events in which you
have participated.
Let’s all keep the hospitals and
patients in our prayers. Also, I
ask for prayers for our men and
women in uniform who are still
serving. Not only the military but
police officers, firefighters and all
first responders who put their lives
on the line everyday to protect us.
Thank you and may God bless!
Roy Lindsey
Commander
SHRINE
CLUB
NEWS
Hendersonville Shrine Club
This year is moving fast and we
still have a lot of work to do before
the year ends.
A BIG “THANKS” to all who
attended the Southeastern. A big
time was had by all the units that
competed in competition and participated
in the Saturday morning
parade.
Remember the Shrine Car Show
is coming up Saturday, September
30th at Al Menah Temple. If you
have a show car, or have a friend
who has a show car, tell them to
shine it up and come down and
win a trophy. Pray for a day of
good weather and NO RAIN.
There will be food vendors selling
their specialties…everything from
hamburgers to turkey legs.
Come on out for a good day of
entertainment.
We are looking at the biggest
fundraising event of the year for our
temple…our SHRINE CIRCUS.
There is something every Shriner
can do to make this year’s Circus
our very best ever. Start with
buying the Shrine Circus tickets.
If you can’t come, buy them and
give them to a friend who has kids
that want to come. Shriners are
about helping kids! Second, sell a
circus ad to a client or friend who
has a business and buys advertising.
If you will do only one of the
things suggested, our Circus will
be a success.
Our club meets on the 4th Monday
of each month. Our September
meeting will be on Monday,
September 25th at the Black-
Eyed-Pea at 164 Main Street in
Hendersonville. We will meet at
6:00pm for good food and fellowship
and our meeting will start at
7:00pm. Call a friend and bring
them to our meeting.
Remember our sick and those
suffering from cancer, our kids
in our Hospitals, those who have
lost loved ones, be with our troops
fighting for our freedom. God be
with each one is our prayer.
Boyd C. Parnell
President
Membership Notice
Our goal is 100 New Nobles and 100 Restorations.
2017 Membership Chairman Sam Isbell (sisbell@
eml1.com or 615-579-0765) & Co-Chairman Dale
Pewitt (dalepewitt@comcast.net or 615-533-6714)
are soliciting our help and support. Will you help us
find new Nobles?
One of the ways you can be active in this effort is
to sign up to be a virtual mentor for our candidates.
There are candidates waiting to hear from us. We
need a few good men!
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To Be A Shriner
To be a Shriners is
To have a faith to live by,
To be a person to live with,
To endlessly pursue excellence,
To believe in a Supreme Being,
To strive to follow the Good Shepherd
in deeds of compassion and caring,
To have a worthy cause to live for,
To be outspoken champions of Tolerance
and Religious Freedom,
To live Morally in accordance with the
highest standards of individual character
and social conduct,
To teach that it is better to live than to
hate and fear,
To strive to be better tomorrow than we
were yesterday,
To provide for those in need, especially
Crippled and Burned Children,
To express Brotherly Love toward
all mankind,
To seek to abide by the Biblical
“Golden Rule”,
To see God’s hand at work
in everything,
To admire the beautiful,
To cherish all mankind,
To serve the good.
Inspired with permission from the writings of Chaplain Frank G. Ladner,
Alhambra Temple by Janus 1993
*Submitted in the Memory of Noble Carl Johnson who gave this to us.
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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.
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1/28/37 – 8/2/17
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4/28/21 – 8/4/17
AUBREY NELSON, JR.
Columbia
6/16/27 – 7/19/17
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Burns
7/20/41 – 7/19/17
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Nashville
8/30/33 – 7/25/17
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VOLUME 36 • NUMBER 1 • (PUBLISHED MONTHLY
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE
PAGE 2
Potentate’s
Message
Al Menah Sh
DEADLINE FOR OCT SHRINER IS SEPT 20th
PAGE 3
Divan
Messages
PAGES 4
Notices
Upcoming Events
PAGE 5
From Lady Tracy
Dedication
Ceremony
Chief Rabban
Horace Perkins, III &
Lady Tammy
Il
Frank
PAGE 6-7
Unit News
PAGE 7
Membership Notice
High Priest & Prophet
Scott Jones & Lady Kim
PAGE 11
Message From
PR Chairman
BACK COVER
Black Camel
Imperial Session
Treasurer
Wes Frye & Lady Joyce