SHRINER DECEMBER 2017

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I hope everyone had a wonderful
Thanksgiving. This year has really
went by so very fast. Now that we are
in the thick of the parade season, I
hope everyone can enjoy all of the
events coming up in this month.
This year has been a busy one, and
as it is drawing to an end. I would like
to thank the ones who have helped
me, and given me advice during this
year. We have many events coming
up this month, and I for one look
forward to seeing everyone during
this eventful season.
We have a wonderful effort we are
working towards. May we do all we
can for our mission for the Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
James “Puzzles” Chambers
Secretary
Director’s Staff
As 2017 is winding down we will
soon be ushering in the 2018 New
Year! A big thanks to the supporters
of our dinner and auction this past
November.
December 9th, 2017 will be our
Director Staff Christmas party,
sharing the night with other units.
NOTE: This dinner required an RSVP
to attend, please contact Emily Byram
to see if an accommodation can be
made 913-306-6423 or
Emily.byram@live.com.
December 17th, will be
9
our annual Patient Party. Please plan
on attending this event and bringing
a desert for the kids that does not
require any utensils or cutting. On
December 14th is election night and
stated meeting. Come out and show
your support for the candidates.
As we always do in each edition of
this newsletter and our meeting, we
ask God to be with us and to be with
our Military through these Holidays
and in the New Year. God bless
our Temple, the work we do and all
those who contribute to the success
of Al Menah Temple and our shared
mission.
Cordially,
Randy D. Byram
Legion of Honor
We are well into the parade season
already. Veterans Day parades
have come and gone. Now for the
Christmas parades. Let’s all be merry
and enjoy as many of these as we can.
I love this time of year!
The Pirate’s Party was really
good fun for all who attended. The
Legion of Honor Booth looked
fantastic thanks to pirate ship
builder Wayne Steele and the entire
Hospitality Committee chaired by
Steve Singleton. Of course, we could
not have done it without the help
of our ladies. Everybody loved the
decorations!
The Ladies Extravaganza turned
out really great. It was fun, exciting
and we did alright with our sales.
We had lots of help at our booth
under the direction of Art Devooght
and Bob Silva and I want to thank
everyone for their participation.
Several of our members donated their
time and some products for the sale.
Thank you all, it went well and we are
looking forward to doing it bigger and
better next year. Also a special thanks
to Lady Darlene Clark for creating
the Legion of Honor tablescape for
us again this year. She has done this
for several years now and we just
want to show our gratitude. She does
a great job. Thank you, Darlene, we
appreciate you.
The Legion of Honor Christmas
Dinner and Installation of Officers is
coming up on Friday Dec. 15th 2017.
We certainly hope to see all of you
there with your ladies. It will be a fun
time you don’t want to miss, not to
mention good food and drink. This
is when I surrender my command to
Vice Commander Art Devooght. I’m
sure the Legion of Honor will be in
good hands with Art as Commander,
Wayne Steele as Vice Commander,
Steve Singleton as Lt. Commander,
Ron Queen as Finance Officer and
Gene Ornes as Adjutant.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time
as your commander. You have made
it easy for me with your enthusiasm
and full participation. I want to
thank all of you from the bottom of
my heart for allowing me to serve as
your commander. I will continue to
support the Legion of Honor and the
new leadership team.
I highly recommend the Legion of
Honor if you are a Shriner and a
military veteran. Talk to any of our
members for an application. You may
be eligible to become one of us.
Please keep our hospitals, doctors,
nurses, patients, military, police,
firefighters and all first responders in
your prayers.
May God Bless.
May God Bless,
Roy Lindsey,
Commander
Provost Guard
Thanksgiving has passed and now we
are into the parade season. Everyone
is looking forward to this time of year.