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Good things are happening in the clown unit. It has been an active first half of 2018. In March, we had two activities on the same weekend. With great response from all the clowns, we were able to split up and attend both. First was this year’s Shrine Circus. The clowns were well represented and provided great entertainment to all the kids and adults at the circus. I would like to thank all of the Clowns and Clown Ladies for helping us out. We could not do it without your support. On the same weekend, TSCA Mid-Winter was held in Galveston. Alan (Honey) Jones was voted in as State President. Al Amin Clowns competed in all competitions and placed in two categories. Michael (Giggles) Ashcraft placed 2nd for make-up in the Happy Hobo division. Billy (Bling Bling) Bird placed 2nd for make-up in the Senior division. We also competed in the Skits and finished right out of the running. There were some awesome skits. It was a great time and we made good friends with other clowns from all over Texas. We had a great turnout for the Charro Days, Portland Windfest, Buc Days and Shrimporee Parades. Good crowds! In May, we held our Annual Clown Casino Night. It was a huge success and everyone had a great time. I would like to thank everyone for supporting the clown unit. We look forward to doing it again next year. I also would like to thank all the Clowns and their ladies that came out and helped. The Temple Casino Night is scheduled for October 2018. I want to encourage everyone to help the Temple make it a hit. We all need to support the Temple, all the Units and each other. I look forward to seeing everyone there. In June, we attended TSA in Temple, TX hosted by Sharon Temple. They did a fantastic job! During the Clown Breakfast, Alan (Honey) Jones was sworn in as President of TSCA. Past Potentate and Right Worshipful, Paul Underwood, Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Texas was the installing officer. Paul did an outstanding job. The installation was a lesson in comedy as the entire TSCA officers added their own twist to the installation. Paul was a good sport and fell right in with the shenanigans while telling a funny story about Alan. It was great! 4 Clown News Chief Rabban, Tom (Tree) Mehrens, fezzed Alan. Tree had a huge smile on his face and so did Alan. It was a fun morning to say the least. Al Amin had two clowns compete at TSA, Roy (Bingo) Cantu and Billy (Bling Bling) Bird. Roy is a great clown and represented Al Amin very well. We placed in all four competitions. We placed 3rd in Unit Make-Up and Costume, 3rd in Unit Paradeability, 2nd in Unit Skit and 2nd in Unit Over All. This earned Al Amin Clowns the distinction of being the second best Clown Unit in the State of Texas. I am very proud of Roy. He is a great clown and represented Al Amin very well. The President of TSCA, Alan (Honey) Jones, is required to host TSCA Mid-Winter which will be held in Corpus Christi, TX, from February 28 – March 2, 2019. The host hotel, Emerald Beach and Conference Center, will be the location of all events and competitions. This is a large event that will be attended by all Texas Shrine Temple Clown Units. We will definitely need all the help we can get to host this event. Let’s show our support by representing Al Amin and Alan during this conference. To help fund this conference, the clown unit has two raffles going on. There is an Academy® gun and sports raffle for the guys and a James Avery® raffle especially for the ladies. We are also selling Red “We Clown for Kids” t-shirts. Please see any clown or clown lady to purchase raffle tickets and t-shirts. The Clowns look forward helping and attending all functions we can between now and the rest of the year. We all need to support the Temple and help wherever we can. I would like to thank the Divan and the Divan Ladies for supporting the clown unit. I know that every Divan member is stretched to the limit and keeps a very active schedule, but every time we have asked for your support you have been there. I wanted you to know that you are greatly appreciated by all the clowns for all the support you have given us. Thank You! Last, please keep all those who are ailing in your thoughts and prayers. We know every unit has individuals they are praying for as does the clown unit. You never know when someone right around the corner may need you more than you know. If we can unite, we can support each other in ways unimaginable. Prayers and much love to all. Billy “Bling Bling” Bird AL AMIN SHRINERS | JUL - AUG 2018
Noble Tom Wimberly, Sunshine Chairman 361-992-1946 David Alexander Pete Hinojosa Vince Muscarello Ralph Nelson Tom Wimberly James Woods Douglas Havemann Chick West Get well soon, we'll miss you! IN MEMORIAM William "Bill" Lemmons James "Jim" Smejkal Dale Bruce Fansler William Keas, Jr. John W. Whitley Floyd Bandy Memorial Gifts South Texas Opry Canceled In Memory of John Whitley From Jean Fourrier We regret to announce that the Opry band has decided they will no longer be performing at the Shrine, therefore the South Texas Opry has been canceled, effective immediately. We wish to thank all the volunteers and patrons who have supported this event for many years. Hospital van drivers are always needed. Please contact the office or Noble James Caughman (CC) or Gilbert Medina (RGV) if you can help. 5 AL AMIN SHRINERS | JUL - AUG 2018
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