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ARARAT<br />
<strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Volume 77 APRIl 2012 NumbeR 4<br />
Nobody Told Me!<br />
by STEvE DowDy<br />
Someday soon, we’re going to hold a thing<br />
we call a “Ceremonial.” That’s an event<br />
that we hold to create new Nobles. It’s a<br />
pretty impressive thing, and more of us old Nobles<br />
should attend. We all went through a Ceremonial,<br />
and I don’t know of anyone that was<br />
ever hurt, although some us might have been<br />
embarrassed just a little bit. All of us met men<br />
who would become close friends for the rest of<br />
our lives.<br />
Personally, I made friends that I have never<br />
met, and I’ve never met a <strong>Shrine</strong>r who was not<br />
my friend. I’ve met <strong>Shrine</strong>rs in some strange<br />
places and in some strange situations. I’ve met<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>rs in tuxedos, in cowboy boots and shirts,<br />
and in ragged jeans and tee shirts. I’ve met a lot<br />
of <strong>Shrine</strong>rs on the phone, and a few on the ham<br />
radio. I even met one <strong>Shrine</strong>r standing beside<br />
me, wearing a police uniform. I’ve never met a<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>r that wasn’t my friend.<br />
All this friendship starts at a Ceremonial.<br />
Some of that friendship and brotherhood grows<br />
to the point of family, and some of it will continue<br />
even after the Black Camel takes us away.<br />
Ceremonials usually start the night before<br />
the Ceremonial; in a party we call a “Pub<br />
Crawl.” It was once called a “Candidate’s Reception,<br />
but we loosened up just a bit. Now we<br />
meet outside, in our backyard, and we have a<br />
party. Most of our units and clubs serve up some<br />
snacks and maybe a libation of some sort. And<br />
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we get our first shot at making<br />
friends. That’s when we meet<br />
these new friends and their Ladies.<br />
Then we all try to show<br />
that “my group has more fun<br />
than that other bunch.” When we are all tired<br />
and ready for sleep, we eventually go home and<br />
get ready for the Ceremonial.<br />
Saturday morning, we show up at the <strong>Temple</strong>,<br />
all ready for the official business of creating<br />
new Nobles of the Mystic <strong>Shrine</strong>. First, we<br />
register the Candidates, so we will know the new<br />
Nobles’ names. Then, we will lead them into an<br />
interview with Nobles representing the various<br />
units who will try to convince them that their<br />
unit has more fun or eats better food than any<br />
other unit. They will also explain the differences<br />
between units and clubs. Then we will have<br />
lunch. Our Ladies will take the Candidates’ Ladies<br />
to the Ladies Luncheon and there they will<br />
make new friends and learn about the <strong>Shrine</strong>.<br />
Eventually, we will begin the serious business<br />
of creating new Nobles. You should be<br />
there when the Ceremonial begins. Your presence<br />
will give the Novices a more memorable<br />
experience, and it will remind you of the obligations<br />
that you accepted and the benefits and<br />
joys of <strong>Shrine</strong> membership. In my experience,<br />
the Novices will be pretty absorbed in the Ritual,<br />
but when they look around, three hundred fezzes<br />
behind them will make them more aware of the<br />
brotherhood of the <strong>Shrine</strong>. They will also learn<br />
that we old guys take our obligations seriously.<br />
We experienced Nobles might learn, or re-learn,<br />
something, too.<br />
Soon, the Ritual Cast will have completed<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
5100 <strong>Ararat</strong> Drive<br />
Kansas City, mo 64129-1998<br />
its task, and the Director’s Staff will inject their<br />
brand of fun and frivolity into the Ceremonial<br />
experience. The stuff the Director’s Staff does<br />
with, or to, the new Nobles is not intended to<br />
ridicule them in any way, it is simply intended to<br />
add some relaxation to the day.<br />
After a short break, the Arch Presentation<br />
will give the new Nobles insight into the meaning<br />
of <strong>Shrine</strong>dom. This is another experience not<br />
2012 PARADE SCHEDULE<br />
Don Pittier, Director • 913-620-9957<br />
Attention Units & Clubs!<br />
HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR ORDER?<br />
The 25th Annual Vidalia Onion Sale is just around the corner. Don’t<br />
miss out on this opportunity to increase your budgets and help your<br />
<strong>Temple</strong>. Please place your order of commitment with Clarence Kirby,<br />
High Priest and Prophet at 816-506-2126. Once again <strong>Ararat</strong> will be the sole<br />
distributor of onions for our jurisdiction. This year we will be selling jumbo<br />
onions. As in the past the onions will come in 10-lb bags. Delivery is expected<br />
around the first week of May.<br />
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:<br />
Pote’s Notes ..........................................3<br />
Hospital News........................................4<br />
membership matters ..............................6<br />
food & Wine ..........................................8<br />
CSSA Registration .................................8<br />
bingo Assignments ................................9<br />
to be missed by Nobles of all ages and experience<br />
levels. It is truly impressive.<br />
The conclusion of the Arch Presentation<br />
marks the time for friendship and brotherhood.<br />
It is the time to place fezzes on the heads of<br />
new Nobles, shake their hands, and answer their<br />
questions. It is time to make them feel welcome.<br />
It is time strengthen the bonds of our fraternity.<br />
It’s time to be pleased with our fraternity.<br />
DATE LINE-UP TIME / PARADE TIME LOCATION<br />
April 14-15 ..................................................................... Swap Meet, Lee’s Summit<br />
May 5 ............................. 9:00 am / 10:00 am ...........................(Volunteer) Mo City<br />
(Breakfast @ Mo City Masonic Lodge 7:00)<br />
May 5 ............................ 12:00 noon / 1:00 pm .........................................Richmond<br />
May 12 ........................... 10:00 am / 11:00 am ........................................... Marshall<br />
(Lunch at the fairgrounds after the parade)<br />
May 18-19 ..................................................Pub Crawl & Spring Ceremonial, <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
June 9-10 ......................................................................................Gun Show, <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
June 9 ............................ 10:00 am / 11:00 am ............................................Warsaw<br />
June 23 .......................... 10:00 am / 11:00 am .......................................... Boonville<br />
June 30 ........................... 9:00 am / 10:00 am .............................................. Clinton<br />
July 4 ............................. 10:00 am / 11:00 am ...................(Volunteer) Sugar Creek<br />
August 9-12 …………………… ............................ Central States , Cedar Rapids, IA<br />
August 18 ....................... 9:00 am / 10:00 am .............................................Parkville<br />
August 25 ........................3:00 pm / 4:00 pm ........................................... Lexington<br />
September 14-16 ......................................................... Swap Meet , Lee’s Summit<br />
September 29 ........................ TBA / TBA .................... American Royal, Kansas City<br />
October 6 ............................... TBA / TBA ............................................... Grain Valley<br />
October 20 ..................................................... Festival of Champions, Warrensburg<br />
October 26-28 .................................................Pub Crawl & Fall Ceremonial, <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
November 15-18 ........................................................Circus, Municipal Auditorium<br />
event Calendar ......................................7<br />
temple & Divan meeting Notes ...........10<br />
Circus ..................................................11<br />
In memorium........................................15<br />
Club and unit News ....................... 12-19<br />
business listings .................................19
REGULAR MoNTHLy<br />
MEETING NoTICES<br />
A R A R At S H R I N e<br />
5100 <strong>Ararat</strong> Drive, Kansas City, missouri<br />
wEDNESDAy, APRIL 11, 2012<br />
~ AND ~<br />
wEDNESDAy, MAy 9, 2012<br />
Meeting 7:30 PM • Regular Order of Business<br />
balloting on Petitions<br />
Visiting Nobles Welcome<br />
2012 Card Required • Wear Your Fez<br />
Dan Smothers Richard Floyd<br />
Recorder Illustrious Potentate<br />
Articles for MAy issue due by<br />
April 10, please!<br />
If they are not received by this date they<br />
will not be in the May <strong>Shrine</strong> News.<br />
shrinenews@araratshrine.com<br />
ARARAT<br />
<strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> News is published monthly by <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> temple,<br />
5100 <strong>Ararat</strong> Drive, Kansas City, missouri 64129.<br />
Standard Presort Postage is PAID at louisiana, missouri Permit 11.<br />
Advertising rates: Contact 816-923-1975<br />
Please send questions, comments or suggestions to<br />
the editor: Jim Kerns • jim.kerns@sbcglobal.net<br />
2012 DIvAN<br />
Richard floyd ..........................Illustrious Potentate<br />
Wayne Spencer ................................ Chief Rabban<br />
maurice Camerlynck, Jr. ............. Assistant Rabban<br />
Clarence Kirby, Jr. ................High Priest & Prophet<br />
Steve Johnson ................................. oriental guide<br />
michael Allen ...........................................treasurer<br />
Dan Smothers...........................................Recorder<br />
Nick baldi..........................first Ceremonial master<br />
Randy berry.................Second Ceremonial master<br />
Jim Waggoner, Sr. ......................................Director<br />
Henry mcDaniel, Jr. ....................................marshal<br />
Jerry grimes ..........................Captain of the guard<br />
butch Pugh ......................................... outer guard<br />
loyd gentry .............................................. Chaplain<br />
REPRESENTATIvES To IMPERIAL CoUNCIL<br />
Richard floyd ..........................Illustrious Potentate<br />
Wayne Spencer ................................ Chief Rabban<br />
maurice Camerlynck, Jr. ............. Assistant Rabban<br />
Clarence Kirby, Jr. ................High Priest & Prophet<br />
REPRESENTATIvES To THE<br />
CENTRAL STATES <strong>SHRINE</strong> ASSoCIATIoN<br />
Richard floyd ..........................Illustrious Potentate<br />
Wayne Spencer ................................ Chief Rabban<br />
maurice Camerlynck, Jr. ............. Assistant Rabban<br />
Clarence Kirby, Jr. ................High Priest & Prophet<br />
boARD oF DIRECToRS<br />
Richard floyd ..........................Illustrious Potentate<br />
Wayne Spencer ................................ Chief Rabban<br />
maurice Camerlynck, Jr. ............. Assistant Rabban<br />
Clarence Kirby, Jr. ................High Priest & Prophet<br />
Steve Johnson ................................. oriental guide<br />
michael Allen ...........................................treasurer<br />
Dan Smothers...........................................Recorder<br />
DIRECToR AND ASSISTANT DIRECToRS<br />
UNIFoRMED UNITS<br />
Don Pittier, Sr..............................................Director<br />
Rod guzman .............................. Assistant Director<br />
Pete Hickman ............................. Assistant Director<br />
Ron Knold ................................... Assistant Director<br />
bill lutman .................................. Assistant Director<br />
Don Pittier, Jr. ............................. Assistant Director<br />
tim Rechterman ......................... Assistant Director<br />
Jim Runyan................................. Assistant Director<br />
<strong>SHRINE</strong> CLUb DIRECToRS<br />
Charley Swafford .......................................Director<br />
Vern Hilliard ................................ Assistant Director<br />
tom burke .................................. Assistant Director<br />
larry Potter ................................. Assistant Director<br />
<strong>SHRINE</strong> CLUb AMbASSADoRS<br />
lew Kitson ................................................. District I<br />
bud Higginbotham .................................... District II<br />
Shaun Robinson ...................................... District III<br />
mike Anderson .........................................District IV<br />
Curt Karnes ..............................................District V<br />
morris Carter ............................................District VI<br />
Ames “les” Stewart ................................District VII<br />
gail brown .............................................District VIII<br />
UNIT DIRECToRS<br />
bill Dean, Sr. ................................................<strong>Ararat</strong>s<br />
Charlie Parker..............................................Clowns<br />
to be Announced ............................. Concert band<br />
Jerry mcClary ..................................Director’s Staff<br />
Paul Clampitt ......................... Drum & bugle Corps<br />
Ian Ramage .............................................. greeters<br />
Jeff Quibell ...................................................guides<br />
Clayton Riley ................................................Harem<br />
Curtis Wilson .................................legion of Honor<br />
Chris braley ........................................... mini Indy’s<br />
Jared Hargrave ................................ mini model t’s<br />
Jim Kerns.............................................motor Corps<br />
Robert Knudsen..................................motor escort<br />
Jack everly .................................... mounted guard<br />
Charles “mick” owens .............................. ole Cars<br />
Hank Koontz ..................................... oriental band<br />
Ron berg .......................................................Patrol<br />
gary mosby .................................... Pipes & Drums<br />
larry teters ........................................ Sandbuggies<br />
Dave Ireland .................................................trykes<br />
ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> bUSINESS oFFICE<br />
Jerrie bailey, office manager<br />
Sharon Elam • Linda Hickman<br />
Phone: 816/923-1975 • Fax: 816/923-6743<br />
email: businessoffice@araratshrine.com<br />
office Hours: 10am to 6pm, mon.-fri.<br />
ARARAT CLUb<br />
Wayne Spencer, Interim general manager<br />
Phone: 816/923-1995 Fax: 816/923-2610<br />
email: events@araratshrine.com<br />
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by RICHARD FLoyD<br />
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big thank you goes to the Greeters for their country western<br />
dance lessons on Friday nights in March. It was great fun and<br />
fellowship learning some new steps for their Denim & Diamonds<br />
Dance.<br />
Don’t forget the Swap Meet is just around the corner and help<br />
from all of the nobility is needed to make this a successful event.<br />
Just a reminder we are having a Masonic and <strong>Shrine</strong> Unity Evening<br />
on Monday, April 30, 2012 starting at 6:30 pm. There will be<br />
hamburgers and hot dogs and a presentation of the Arch Production and a Hospital presentation.<br />
This is for the local lodges to get together with the <strong>Shrine</strong>. We are looking forward to this special<br />
evening.<br />
Fraternally,<br />
Richard Floyd<br />
Potentate, <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>, 2012<br />
Do you have your Candidate for the<br />
May 18th & 19th Spring Ceremonial? Initiation<br />
Fees have been waived; only $150.00 to<br />
join <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>. All petitions need to be<br />
turned in no later than May 9th .<br />
Call Me for Special Rates for <strong>Shrine</strong>rs!<br />
Only<br />
$11.95!<br />
Italian Night!<br />
Every Wednesday in the<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> Restaurant!<br />
• Build Your Own Pasta Bowl<br />
• Cooked on the Spot<br />
• Choice of Sauce, Pasta,<br />
Noodles & Vegetables<br />
Served with Salad and Breadsticks<br />
Ed Says: “Help Support the<br />
Hospital Transportation Program by<br />
Recycling at <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>”<br />
Hospital Chairman Ed Stowell is seen at left, with the inside<br />
scoop on how recycling your old papers can help us provide<br />
transportation to the <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Hospitals for “our kids.” The<br />
money that is received from recycling goes directly to our Hospital<br />
Patient Transportation Fund. Use the bright yellow and green paper<br />
retrievers in <strong>Ararat</strong>’s south parking lot. If you have any questions,<br />
call the Hospital Office: 816-923-1319.<br />
www.araratshrine.com ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> | 3<br />
SUPERIOR TREE SERVICES<br />
Spring is coming and so are the storms.
HOSPitAL NEwS<br />
Hospital System Heroes<br />
For the month of February the following Nobles have sponsored children into the <strong>Shrine</strong> Hospitals.<br />
If your name has never appeared in this column, consider getting involved. It will not<br />
only change your life, but will be a life changing experience for a child and his family.<br />
Curt Karnes Bert Torrey Kenneth Wasson<br />
Hospital Van Drivers<br />
If you are a member of <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> you are encouraged to call the Hospital Transportation<br />
Office (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and become one of those men who transport<br />
our children to the St. Louis Hospital. This will be one of the most rewarding activities you<br />
will ever experience.<br />
We encourage every man in <strong>Ararat</strong> to become a driver. It will require you to go to your<br />
State Driver’s License Office and obtain a copy of your driving record. As a matter of fact,<br />
all drivers need to bring their records up to date in this manner.<br />
A big Thank You to the following Nobles who have driven the Hospital Van in the<br />
month of February!<br />
John Abbott<br />
Ed Aylward<br />
Ralph Britz<br />
Ed Stowell<br />
John Cardin<br />
Marvin Cass<br />
Ernest Conner<br />
Ron Griep<br />
Robert Rojas<br />
Ken Sisemore<br />
Ames Stewart<br />
Gerald Tinsley<br />
HOSPITAL COMMITTEE<br />
Hospital Chairman ..................................................................................................... Ed Stowell<br />
Assistant Hospital Chairman ..................................................................................Bert Torrey<br />
Ground Transportation Coordinator & Office Manager ................................Jim Vaughan<br />
Public Relations & Health Fairs ..................................................................................... (Open)<br />
Commercial Airline Scheduler Cincinnati & Galveston ........................ Dave McLaughlin<br />
Commercial Airline Scheduler Chicago & Philadelphia...................................Bert Torrey<br />
Speakers Bureau Chairman ...........................................................Maurice Camerlynck, Jr.<br />
Patient Coordinator & Data Base Manager ........................................................Lee Brown<br />
Patient Scheduling & Van Drivers ........................................ Doug Urie, Steve Hanchette,<br />
Ken Nelson, Curtis Wilson<br />
Patient Scheduling, Interpreter & Data Base Manager...............................Jose Esteban<br />
Program Presenter & Public Relations .............................. Michael Avery, Pete Hickman<br />
Southern Jurisdiction & Public Relations ................................................................... (Open)<br />
Eastern Jurisdiction & Public Relations .......................Thomas Thurman, Russ Cooksey<br />
Southeast Jurisdiction & Health Fair Consultant ............................................Marvin Cass<br />
Hospital News<br />
On behalf of the <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> Hospital Committee, we want to express our thanks and appreciation<br />
to all the Nobles who participated in the Special Olympics event held at William<br />
Jewell College on March 13, 2012.<br />
We know you feel, as we do, that seeing the joy on the children’s faces when they received<br />
their ribbons was the greatest reward we could have had. The organizer of the event asked us to<br />
express her appreciation to each and every one of you and hope you will be able to participate in<br />
the next Special Olympics.<br />
Hospital Chairman ed Stowell shows off the new Hospital flag that is on display in the george<br />
Wilkerson Room, Hospital transportation office. Pictured at left is the special memorial wall<br />
dedicated to our former Hospital Chairman, george.<br />
Northern Jurisdiction & Public Relations ................................................................... (Open)<br />
Maintenance Van ............................................................................................. Howard Silvers<br />
TELEMEdICInE COMMITTEE<br />
Telemedicine Facilitator .................................................. Steve Hanchette, Vernon Phillips<br />
Technicians .......................................................Jim Vaughan, Pete Hickman, Marvin Cass<br />
Technician & Interpreter ....................................................................................Jose Esteban<br />
TELEMEdICInE MEdICAL PERSOnnEL<br />
Telemedicine Nurses .............................. Christy Salisbury NP CD, Mary Ellen Kranz RN,<br />
Carol Surber RN, Velma Simmems RN<br />
BuRn TEAM COMMITTEE<br />
Chairman ..................................................................................................................... Ed Stowell<br />
Burn Team ...................................................................................Lowell Harmon, Ernie Taylor,<br />
Lee Brown, Steven Hanchette<br />
4 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012
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our Recorder, our Recorder, Mike Wheeler. Mike Wheeler. Upon enter- Upon enter- with his with so his he so got he some. got some.<br />
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meeting. meeting. To begin To with, begin our with, meetings our meetings with with anything anything and everything and everything in and in about and about our our<br />
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it get come it come see for see yourself! for yourself! BSSC BSSC meets meets on on<br />
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ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> | 5
Membership<br />
Matters<br />
by RoD MCGRATH<br />
When is the best opportunity to become<br />
a <strong>Shrine</strong>r? That would be THIS<br />
May 18 th and 19 th !!! The Illustrious<br />
Sir has waived the initiation fee of $150 to all<br />
Master Masons wishing to join <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
this spring. A Master Mason may join for just<br />
the 2012 dues of $150! So if<br />
you have a friend, relative or<br />
neighbor who has expressed an<br />
interest, LET THEM KNOW!<br />
I’d like to share a story<br />
with you. Those that know<br />
me personally know I’ve<br />
been very active in my blue<br />
lodge for years. I never pass<br />
up a good opportunity to<br />
share the <strong>Shrine</strong> story. So<br />
I’ve been asking members of<br />
our lodge to join the <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
for over 10 years. Well, this<br />
year, with the waiving of<br />
the initiation fee, I’ve had a<br />
couple members whom I’ve<br />
shared fellowship for many<br />
years, come and tell me they<br />
would like to become a <strong>Shrine</strong>r!<br />
Nobles, don’t under estimate the power<br />
of this fee waiver. The secret to making it effective<br />
is sharing the story. Try it with your<br />
grandsons, nephews, neighbors, and golf<br />
buddy. You will find success.<br />
Speaking of sharing the <strong>Shrine</strong> experience<br />
with relatives, the “Legacy Program” is<br />
Membership<br />
Totals<br />
AS oF 2012<br />
3/23/12 yTD<br />
Creations 0 0<br />
Affiliations 0 1<br />
Restorations 3 9<br />
Associates 0 0<br />
Associates Dropped 0 0<br />
Deceased 12 36<br />
Demitted 1 2<br />
Suspended 0 0<br />
Resigned 0 0<br />
total gain (loss) -9 –28<br />
Total Membership = 3,151<br />
as of March 23, 2012<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> Membership as of<br />
January 1, 2012 = 3,179<br />
something you can share with your family.<br />
For many men, being a <strong>Shrine</strong>r is a family<br />
tradition. “From one generation to the next,<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>rs have enjoyed a unique brotherhood<br />
and shared in an important mission. The<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy Program is a way to show<br />
your pride in being a <strong>Shrine</strong>r<br />
and to celebrate your part<br />
in the special brotherhood<br />
that comes from membership.<br />
The <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy<br />
Program is open to any male<br />
family member* related<br />
to a <strong>Shrine</strong>r, including: •<br />
Fathers • Grandfathers •<br />
Brothers • Uncles • Sons •<br />
Grandsons • Nephews • Inlaws”<br />
You and your legacy<br />
will receive a special Legacy<br />
pin.<br />
The Masonic <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
Unity evening is April 30 th .<br />
All Masons and significant<br />
others in the <strong>Ararat</strong> Jurisdiction<br />
are invited to this amazing<br />
evening. Complimentary<br />
hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, coffee,<br />
tea and soda pop will be provided. <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> will present a <strong>Shrine</strong> Hospital presentation<br />
and an “Arch” Production for all<br />
Masons and their guests who attend. Dress<br />
will be casual. We’re asking our <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
members to attend, seek out the Blue Lodge<br />
with which they’re a member, and reengage<br />
their involvement in their home lodge. For<br />
any lodge needing more active members,<br />
this will be an opportunity. Feel free to wear<br />
your lodge insignia and name tags! Refreshments<br />
will be served from 6:30pm-7:30pm,<br />
with the presentations beginning at 7:30pm.<br />
We just ask that you call the <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
business office, at 816-923-1975, with a<br />
count of how many you’ll have in attendance,<br />
by April 25, 2012, so we may provide<br />
adequate refreshments.<br />
Please remember we have a <strong>Temple</strong><br />
Membership meeting the 4 th Thursday at<br />
7:00 pm every month. I urge all Units and<br />
Clubs to send representation. I assure you it<br />
will help your club or unit grow and <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
as a <strong>Temple</strong>. I hope to see you there.<br />
Fraternally,<br />
Rod McGrath<br />
Membership Chairman<br />
816-651-7636<br />
Rmcgrath@kc.rr.com<br />
www.Bea<strong>Shrine</strong>rNow.com<br />
www.<strong>Shrine</strong>rsvillage.com<br />
Show pride in your legacy.<br />
For many men, being a <strong>Shrine</strong>r is a family tradition. From<br />
one generation to the next, <strong>Shrine</strong>rs have enjoyed a<br />
unique brotherhood and shared in an important mission.<br />
The <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy Program is a way to show your pride<br />
in being a <strong>Shrine</strong>r and to celebrate your part in the special<br />
brotherhood that comes from membership.<br />
The <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy Program is open to any male family<br />
member* related to a <strong>Shrine</strong>r, including:<br />
• Fathers • Grandfathers • Brothers • Uncles<br />
• Sons • Grandsons • Nephews • In-laws<br />
Be a part of special Legacy events.<br />
<strong>Temple</strong>s will be encouraged to host Legacy nights to<br />
honor members of the program. Legacy members in all<br />
generations will be invited to participate in a variety of<br />
fun events and activities with their family members and<br />
fellow nobles.<br />
Wear your Legacy pin with pride.<br />
To show our gratitude for you and your<br />
family continuing the <strong>Shrine</strong>rs legacy,<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>rs International has designed<br />
an elegant gold pin that showcases<br />
your pride in your <strong>Shrine</strong>rs heritage.<br />
The <strong>Shrine</strong>rs <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy Legacy pin will become become<br />
available in two phases.<br />
* If your family member is a deceased <strong>Shrine</strong>r you will still be eligible to be part of the program.<br />
† Contributions are for the benefit of membership development of <strong>Shrine</strong>rs International and are not tax deductible.<br />
Membership starts here.<br />
Phase 1 – New Members<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>rs International will provide new members of the<br />
fraternity with complimentary Legacy Program pins if<br />
they meet the following criteria:<br />
• The member must have joined after October 17, 2011.<br />
• He must also be a part of a <strong>Shrine</strong>rs legacy, meaning that<br />
one or more of his relatives (either living or deceased)<br />
is/was a <strong>Shrine</strong>r.<br />
New members will also need to fill out a Legacy<br />
Program application at www.shrinersvillage.com. Upon<br />
review and acceptance of the application he will receive<br />
a complimentary pin for himself, and a pin for up to two<br />
additional <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy family members who have<br />
signed his petition.<br />
Phase 2 – Existing Legacies<br />
Beginning January 1, 2012 the Legacy Program Pin will<br />
become available to current <strong>Shrine</strong>rs who are part of a legacy<br />
for a $5 contribution † . While all <strong>Shrine</strong>r family members<br />
may purchase a pin, each member must fill out a separate<br />
application at www.shrinersvillage.com. The application for<br />
current members will be available online January 1, 2012.<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>rs International appreciates your role in<br />
building and continuing its legacy. For more<br />
information about the <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Legacy Program<br />
please visit www.shrinersvillage.com<br />
6 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012
he month of May, which means GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Waco 4/24/1919 – 4-01-2010 Springfield, MA<br />
By rted. Dave Hope Wilbanks, that everyone Scribe had and the rest of us as well.<br />
He Will Be Missed Dearly By the Croft Family<br />
City and Richmond.<br />
Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’s<br />
, of which months means for a minute. GREATBIG In THANK see! It YOU,” was reported from President that our President Waco Waco, who also COMING SOON<br />
everyone Changes had and to the rest the of us 2012<br />
brought his grandson to O.B. plays as well. the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratch NEW LOCATION<br />
et<br />
nd.<br />
him Calendar and made him<br />
Now<br />
welcome. of how Events about<br />
his back<br />
the Book month<br />
with one<br />
of April?<br />
hand and<br />
Hmmmm,<br />
continue<br />
let’s<br />
to play well APRIL/MAy<br />
with SMITHVILLE,MO<br />
minute. • gun InShow<br />
will see! be June It was 8-10 reported not June 15-17. that our President Waco, who also COMING SOON<br />
watching • <strong>Temple</strong> his meeting granddad in August play, will the be August other. 15 Who not August knew? 8<br />
ndson to O.B. plays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratch EVENt NEW CALENDAR<br />
LOCATION<br />
ave made (we Art will a be little at Central nervous. States) On another note, the O.B. would like to welcome<br />
e him welcome. • Fall Swap Meet his will back be September with one hand 14-16 and not September continue 21-23 to play well with SMITHVILLE,MO<br />
April 11 ........................................................................................... <strong>Temple</strong> Meeting<br />
randdad<br />
started • Family that<br />
play,<br />
his Picnic grandson will be September the other. Who<br />
back 23 knew?<br />
Noble not September Don Lanning. 15 He took a trip to England<br />
April 14 & 15 ......................................................................................... Swap Meet<br />
ada. little It •<br />
nervous. seemed Fall Ceremonial to me will<br />
On that be<br />
another we October for 26<br />
note, a little for Pub<br />
the while Crawl<br />
O.B. would but not had October<br />
like to come 19<br />
to welcome back because he April did<br />
and october 27 for the Ceremonial and ladies luncheon not october 20<br />
21 ..................................................................................................... Hambash<br />
April 21-28 .................................................................. Potentate’s Caribbean Cruise<br />
s Mason grandson in the works. back Noble Don not have Lanning. a visa He to took be able a trip to stay to England longer. He said that he<br />
April 28 ............................................................... Warsaw S.C. Crappie Tournament<br />
we to me also that lost we our last for a char- little while was but having had a to great come time back over because there with he did his wife, April and 28 ........................................................................................ Ballroom Dancing<br />
April 30 .................................................................Masonic & <strong>Shrine</strong> Unity Evening<br />
works. le Loren Lundy. not He have a visa got to be go able and see to stay his son longer. as well. He said So all that in he all the trip<br />
May 4 .......................................................................................Cinco DeMayo Party<br />
e our of 100, last char- a milestone was having may a great have time been over short there but with the his time wife, was and well spent. May 5 & 6 ...........................................................Mounted Guard Bass Tournament<br />
ndy. All our Heprayers<br />
and got good to go and see Just his to son touch as a well. little So bit all on in the all Swap the trip Meet, the O.B. May 8 .................................................................................. Needle Guild Luncheon<br />
May 9 ............................................................................................. <strong>Temple</strong> Meeting<br />
s ilestone family. He was one may have been had a short pretty but good the time turnout was to well help spent. in all areas from the May 18 .......................................................................Spring Ceremonial Pub Crawl<br />
yers rest in and every good way possible. Just to touch pop wagon a little to bit picking on the up Swap trash. Meet, President the O.B. Waco would May 19 ........................................................ Spring Ceremonial & Ladies Luncheon<br />
e was one had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from the May 23 ......................................................................... Worker’s Appreciation Party<br />
just like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't have<br />
y ut way the possible. O.B. Springpop<br />
wagon done to picking it without up trash. us. Saturday President was Waco the best would day. It was<br />
he best turnout we just have like to crowded say, “THANKS but we all GUYS.” managed He to couldn't make it through. have<br />
till . Spring did an outstanding done it without Sunday us. was Saturday not as busy, was the but best still a day. pretty It was good turnout.<br />
nout<br />
ho did<br />
we<br />
make<br />
have<br />
it really<br />
crowded<br />
So<br />
but<br />
from<br />
we all<br />
the<br />
managed<br />
nobles of<br />
to<br />
the<br />
make<br />
Oriental<br />
it through.<br />
Band to all of the<br />
outstanding Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.<br />
nd job well done,” to nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope<br />
ake it really So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of the<br />
orget our ladies for to see you in the fall for the next one.<br />
ell done,” to nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope<br />
ladies<br />
ack of<br />
for<br />
Bennett; “A<br />
to see you<br />
Til<br />
in the<br />
then,<br />
fall<br />
be<br />
for<br />
safe.<br />
the next one.<br />
ennett; “A Til then, be safe.<br />
OWN COUNTRY CLASSICS<br />
N COUNTRY CLASSICS<br />
By Jeff Davis, Scribe<br />
By Jeff Davis, Scribe<br />
tled, “Look at Us.” Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the <strong>Temple</strong> so<br />
“Look e for this at Us.” month. Ceremonial. come on This out, enjoy is a fundraiser some good for music the <strong>Temple</strong> and help sothe<br />
r to this be month. very busy all come <strong>Temple</strong> on out, with enjoy your some donations. good music and help the<br />
e very busy all <strong>Temple</strong> And, with of your course, donations. we love playing at the Warsaw<br />
Abdallah And, of course, we love playing at the Warsaw<br />
Let <strong>Shrine</strong>’s Us be <strong>Shrine</strong> Your Club’s IT pre Department<br />
parade party on June 4th. We have as<br />
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party and<br />
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www.araratshrine.com ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> | 7
To the ancient Greeks, cultivation of olives and wine defined<br />
civilization. Cultures who did not grow grapes and olives<br />
were barbarians. Scenes of wine making and more or less<br />
decorous wine drinking decorate Greek pottery and are featured<br />
everywhere in Greek literature. The Greeks added water, usually<br />
seawater, to their wine, and then added spices and such, presumably<br />
to mask the taste of the seawater. The Greeks considered it<br />
most uncivilized to drink unwatered wine.<br />
The Greek god Dionysus traveled the world, spreading wine<br />
and civilization. His followers, the bacchants, were women, usually<br />
respectable housewives, who frequently engaged in mass intoxication.<br />
In one version of this story, the king of Thebes, Pentheus,<br />
refused to believe in the divinity of Dionysus, and dressed<br />
Food<br />
& Wine<br />
by STEvE DowDy<br />
up as a woman to join the crowds and spy on the revelry. But the<br />
women were drunk, and Dionysus incited them to attack Pentheus.<br />
The women tore Pentheus to pieces, believing they were hunting<br />
a mountain lion. Pentheus’ own mother tore off his head. To the<br />
Greeks, both wine and the gods could be merciless if they were<br />
mishandled. Obviously, women could also be merciless, if not<br />
treated correctly.<br />
The image of Dionysus spreading the vine across the known<br />
world was not so far from the truth. The Greeks brought the cultivation<br />
of grapes and winemaking to southern Italy, from whence<br />
it spread northward, helped by trade and, later, by the vast empire<br />
of Rome. Every city that could afford wine wanted it. And most<br />
learned to make it, some very well; some perhaps not so well.<br />
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8 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012<br />
By<br />
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Harris<br />
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May 2010ARARAT<strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> • 23<br />
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BINGO ASSIGNMENTS<br />
The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist<br />
in helping the Bingo Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of May, June<br />
and July 2010.<br />
Please report to Buck Johnson in Bennett Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your<br />
scheduled night. Directors or Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment,<br />
please contact the <strong>Temple</strong> Director, Tom Burke at 816-810-8216 so that he can find<br />
a replacement for your unit or club.<br />
MAY<br />
May 6 – Mounted Guard<br />
May 13 – Liberty<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
May 20 – Motor Escort<br />
May 27–Legion of Honor<br />
April 5 ..........................................Ambassadors<br />
April 12 ................................. Asst. Directors of<br />
Uniformed Units<br />
April 19 ....................................................Patrol<br />
April 26 ..........................Drum & Bugle Corps.<br />
JUNE<br />
June 3 – Mini Indy’s<br />
June 10 – Northland<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
June 17– Mini Model T’s<br />
June 24 – Hospital<br />
Transportation<br />
JULY<br />
July 1–Motor Corps<br />
July 8 – Cass County<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
July 15 –Divan<br />
July 22 –Ambassadors<br />
July 29–Assistant Directors<br />
of Uniformed Units<br />
Sandbuggie Unit<br />
by MARTIN CARIGNAN, SCRIbE<br />
The Sandbuggie family once again is saddened by the loss of one of our member’s sons,<br />
Bryan Rushton. Our hearts and prayers go out to David and his family.<br />
Attention All Nobles<br />
Do you have your Candidate for the May 18th & 19th Spring Ceremonial? Initiation Fees<br />
have been waived; only $150.00 to join <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>. All petitions need to be turned in no later<br />
than May 9th.<br />
BINGO ASSIGNMENTS<br />
Try out the <strong>Ararat</strong> Club<br />
for your next night out!<br />
The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist in helping the Bingo<br />
Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of April, May and June 2012.<br />
Please report to Buck Johnson in Bennett Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled night. Directors or<br />
Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, please contact the <strong>Temple</strong> Director, Jim Waggoner at<br />
816-520-9344 so that he can find a replacement for your unit or club.<br />
May 3 - ......................................Director’s Staff<br />
May 10 - ........................................... Flying Fez<br />
May 17 - ........................................Sandbuggies<br />
May 24 - ................................................ Provost<br />
May 31 - ......................................Antique Auto<br />
June 7 ..................................................... Trykes<br />
June 14 .................................................. Clowns<br />
June 21 ....................................................Cycles<br />
June 28 .....................................Grandview S.C.<br />
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March <strong>Temple</strong> Meeting Notes<br />
by STEvE DowDy<br />
Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd called the March, 2012, meeting<br />
to order at 7:34 PM in the Frank S. Land Ballroom.<br />
Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck informed the<br />
Captain of the Guard that the Potentate was about to open<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Temple</strong> for business, who, in turn, informed the Outer<br />
Guard.<br />
Captain of the Guard Jerry Grimes reported that our <strong>Temple</strong><br />
was under a double and trusty guard.<br />
Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer looked around and informed<br />
the Potentate that our <strong>Temple</strong> was free from jeopardy as there<br />
were none present save members of our order.<br />
Oriental Guide Steve Johnson prepared the Altar.<br />
Chaplain Loyd Gentry remembered our Nobles who had<br />
been visited by the Black Camel and gave the invocation.<br />
The Legion of Honor presented the colors.<br />
The assembled Nobles, led by the Chief Rabban, recited<br />
the <strong>Shrine</strong> Pledge of Allegiance. Noble Jacque Mote then led<br />
the assembled Nobles in singing the National Anthem.<br />
Recorder Dan Smothers did not read the Minutes of the<br />
February meeting, thanks to a motion by Noble Possum Belly.<br />
He did read nine Petitions for Creation, all of which were accepted<br />
by secret ballot of the Nobility. Three petitions for one<br />
Restoration, one Demit, three permanent Remissions and one<br />
temporary Remission were read, all of which were approved.<br />
Treasurer Mike Allen gave the Treasurer’s Report, which<br />
showed that we are still solvent, but certainly not well financed.<br />
Our expenses are lower than last year, but our revenues are<br />
down slightly more.<br />
The Restaurant Financial Report was read, showing that<br />
business was down in February compared to February of 2011,<br />
which, coupled with reduced revenue in January, lead to a deficit<br />
almost twice as big as in 2011.<br />
The Greeters made a donation to the <strong>Temple</strong> General<br />
Fund.<br />
The last members of the Chanters, which have now been<br />
dissolved, donated the entire remaining contents of their treasury<br />
to the <strong>Temple</strong> General Fund.<br />
The Ole Cars Unit made a donation to the Cornerstone<br />
Fund and a matching donation to the General Find.<br />
The Ballroom Dance Club made a donation to the<br />
Divan Meeting Notes<br />
by STEvE DowDy<br />
The March, 2012, Divan Meeting was held on Monday,<br />
March 12, in the Divan Office at <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>. It was<br />
called to order at 7:13 p.m. by Illustrious Sir Richard<br />
Floyd.<br />
Chaplain Loyd Gentry gave the invocation.<br />
Illustrious Sir Richard announced that he would host a VIP<br />
Reception for Potentate’s Ball visitors from other <strong>Temple</strong>s from<br />
1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Quail Room before the Ball.<br />
He also announced that Noble Jeff Quibell will donate labor<br />
and some materials to repair and upgrade the <strong>Temple</strong> computer<br />
systems.<br />
Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer discussed increased activity<br />
of the Motor Corps, noting that other units are being offered opportunities<br />
to participate in fundraising activities.<br />
Circus fundraising is going quite well. Noble Jim McGuire<br />
is the leading individual fundraiser, and is the first Noble to earn<br />
Cornerstone Fund.<br />
Profits from the Masonic Open House were donated to the<br />
Membership Fund.<br />
The Director’s Staff made a donation to the Distressed<br />
Nobles Fund.<br />
The Saline County <strong>Shrine</strong> Club made a donation to the<br />
Cornerstone Fund.<br />
No visitors were registered.<br />
Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer reported that the 2012 Circus<br />
is doing quite well. He said that he is very proud of the<br />
work that everyone is doing. Noble Jim McGuire is leading the<br />
pack of individual fundraisers; and the Greeters are out in front<br />
of all the units and clubs. Noble McGuire is the first Noble to<br />
earn a 2012 Circus Jacket.<br />
Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck said that the 2012<br />
Swap Meets are on schedule, coordination with the City of<br />
Lee’s Summit is complete. The Spring Swap meet will be held<br />
on April 14 & 15, with setup on April 13.<br />
First Ceremonial Master Nick Baldi spoke of the Spring<br />
Ceremonial on May 19, and the Pub Crawl to be held the night<br />
before, May 18. The Patrol will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast<br />
on Saturday morning before the Ceremonial. We will also have<br />
Candidate Interviews at 9:00 am in the Sultan’s Lounge. There<br />
will also be free beer available after the Ceremonial.<br />
High Priest & Prophet Clarence Kirby said that Vidalia<br />
Onions will arrive by the last week of April, and they will be<br />
Jumbo Onions. Onion delivery to jurisdictional locations will<br />
require an additional charge of $50.00 to offset the cost of<br />
transportation. Get your orders in early<br />
Wings of Mercy Golf Tournament Chairman Mike De-<br />
Graff reminded us that the Tournament will be played on June<br />
11 at Winterstone Golf Course. Hole sponsors and event sponsors<br />
are needed.<br />
Bingo Chairman Buck Johnson told us of two Divan members<br />
who work Bingo every week, and several Past Potentates<br />
who also help out regularly. He did not name names. He said<br />
that Bingo attendance is growing. He then presented Bingo<br />
profits to the General Fund and an additional $870.00 from the<br />
Bingo Players to Hospital Transportation.<br />
Hospital Chairman Ed Stowell told us that the “Green Pass”<br />
a Circus jacket this year.<br />
Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck told the Divan that<br />
the Jackson County <strong>Shrine</strong> Club wants to hold a general merchandise<br />
Swap Meet on May 12 at the club’s facility. The Meet<br />
will focus on collectibles and other common articles. No firearms<br />
will be allowed. The event will raise money for the club.<br />
The request was approved.<br />
High Priest and Prophet Clarence Kirby said that a letter<br />
covering the Vidalia Onion Sales has been sent out. Onion orders<br />
have reached 2300 bags in the first week.<br />
Treasurer Mike Allen reported that the <strong>Temple</strong> is solvent,<br />
but cash flow is becoming troublesome. The biggest upcoming<br />
expenditure is the Imperial commitments for hospital assessments<br />
and per capita costs.<br />
In subsequent discussions, the Divan decided to meet and<br />
call delinquent Nobles and solicit payment. They will also attempt<br />
to ascertain reasons for failure to pay.<br />
Oriental Guide Steve Johnson discussed the Greeters upcoming<br />
Denim and Diamonds Dance. The lessons are a big success.<br />
More units should do likewise.<br />
program of free travel on Southwest Airlines has been restored.<br />
Otherwise, our air travel bill for February would have been about<br />
$9,000.00. Gasoline prices continue to rise, and van gasoline for<br />
a round trip to St Louis has reached about $115.00.<br />
Membership Chairman Rod McGrath thanked the Ole<br />
Cars, Blue Springs <strong>Shrine</strong> Club, and Antique Auto <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
for their support of the Masonic Get Togethers. On Monday,<br />
April 30, we will sponsor a Masonic and <strong>Shrine</strong> Unity Night<br />
with food, a Hospital Presentation, and an Arch Production.<br />
Noble Rod informed us that the average age of <strong>Ararat</strong> Nobles is<br />
now 68.75 years, but we now have 150 Nobles under the age of<br />
45. As of meeting night, we have 656 unpaid Nobles.<br />
Substituting for Parade Chairman Don Pittier, Noble Jim<br />
Runyan reminded us that our first Parades will be a volunteer<br />
parade at Missouri City and a callout at Richmond on May 5.<br />
He told us that Assistant Directors would not carry insurance<br />
stickers this year. Nobles who need stickers to drive in the parades<br />
must obtain them from the <strong>Temple</strong> Business Office.<br />
Illustrious Sir Richard told us that the Needle Guild needed<br />
money, and a hat, or maybe it was a bucket, was passed.<br />
Don’t know yet how much money was collected, but a lot of<br />
Nobles dug into their pockets for this cause.<br />
Emeriti members and Past Potentates were recognized.<br />
Chaplain Loyd then gave the benediction.<br />
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 pm.<br />
CORRECTION…<br />
We would like to thank Noble Jimmie Jones<br />
for advising us of the following incorrect<br />
information that was reported in the March<br />
issue of the <strong>Shrine</strong> News. Please accept our<br />
apologies.<br />
The Concert Band did not play the National<br />
Anthem at the February <strong>Temple</strong> Meeting. The<br />
song was played by Fred Harle P.P.<br />
The pre-meeting music was not provided by<br />
the Banjo Band. The music was provided by<br />
six <strong>Ararat</strong> musicians playing Dixieland music.<br />
First Ceremonial Master Nick Baldi wants to print flyers<br />
advertising the upcoming Ceremonial.<br />
He also noted that Bingo needs more workers. Attendance<br />
is growing and the Greeters are encouraging members to play.<br />
Recorder Dan Smothers discussed remission requests,<br />
resulting in approval of two permanent remissions, one temporary<br />
remission, and three requests requiring further investigation.<br />
Two units and five clubs have not yet submitted financial<br />
reports for 2011.<br />
Second Ceremonial Master Randy Berry discussed the<br />
Spring Ceremonial.<br />
Marshal Henry McDaniel said that several Nobles active in<br />
units are on the delinquent list. He also discussed the existing<br />
Mechanical Maintenance Contract with Trotter-Morton, and the<br />
Divan decided to terminate the contract.<br />
Outer Guard Butch Pugh asked if a note regarding the delinquent<br />
dues could be published in the newsletter. It was decided<br />
that publishing names would be an unnecessary embarrassment.<br />
The Meeting was then called into Executive Session.<br />
10 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012
Support the<br />
2012 <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
CIRCuS!<br />
2012 <strong>Ararat</strong> Circus<br />
booSTERS<br />
The following Nobles have contributed $100.00 or more to the Circus. Thank<br />
you for your continued support of the Circus and <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>.<br />
Loyd R. Gentry<br />
James D. McGuire<br />
Edward L. Paul<br />
Howard R. Silvers<br />
Circus Ad and Banner forms and directions may be picked up at the <strong>Ararat</strong> Business Office<br />
during normal business hours. Copies have been sent to Unit Directors, Presidents and <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
Presidents. To have forms e-mailed, please send e-mail request to Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer.<br />
77 th Annual<br />
ARARAt SHRINe CIRCuS<br />
mom and Dad Pins<br />
Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer’s 2012 Circus Mom and Dad Pins have<br />
arrived and we are ready to start our promotion of the 77 th Annual <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
Circus which will be at municipal Auditorium November 15 th through the 18 h 2012.<br />
Join Wayne in supporting this event by purchasing your mom and Dad pins<br />
toDAY! they are $20 each and when purchasing both mom and Dad pins, you<br />
will get 50 Crown Jewel points!<br />
Noble: _________________________________________ <strong>Shrine</strong> #:_________<br />
Spouse: _________________________________________________________<br />
unit or Club: ______________________________________________________<br />
mom: __________________________ Dad: ____________________________<br />
Credit Card type: __________ #: ____________________________________<br />
Cash: ___________ Security Code:____________<br />
SeND foRm AND PAYmeNt to tHe SHRINe offICe.<br />
Thank you to the following Nobles and Ladies<br />
for purchasing Circus Dad & Mom Pins…<br />
Remember, without your participation we would not be able to<br />
send “Children of all Ages” to the Circus, who otherwise would<br />
be unable to attend.<br />
Happy Holidays!<br />
Michael C. Allen<br />
CIRCUS DAD & MOM<br />
Freddie D. Adams<br />
Nickolas A. Baldi<br />
Kermit D. Bright P.P.<br />
Wallace F. Busbea<br />
William J. Carboneau<br />
Paul R. Clampitt<br />
Charles E. DeGroff<br />
David Drake<br />
Ian P. Evans<br />
Ray K. Fisk<br />
John E. Foster<br />
Loyd R. Gentry<br />
Jerry W. Hess<br />
Harold H. Higginbotham, Jr.<br />
James K. Marler<br />
Brian Marrs<br />
Harry C. Marshall<br />
James C. McCann<br />
John L. McLaughlin<br />
Bernard P. Miller<br />
John W. Miller<br />
Gary W. Mosby<br />
Graham C. Myers, Jr.<br />
Ronald I. Nutter<br />
Raymond E. Poulsen<br />
Donald R. Price P.P.<br />
FroM your Dwight 2011 Pugh ArArAT DiVAN<br />
Tim A. Rechterman<br />
Bradley J. Richardson P.P.<br />
Robert E. Ridinger<br />
Douglas D. Robins<br />
Lewis W. Ross<br />
Perry H. Self<br />
Danny D. Smothers<br />
James R. Stout<br />
Russell R. Tindill<br />
Edward R. Tryon<br />
George H. Underwood<br />
Dennis E. Wacknov<br />
Russell J. Warren<br />
Dennis W. Williams<br />
Robert J. Zolotor<br />
CIRCUS DAD<br />
Robert L. Beeler P.P.<br />
August O. Carrender<br />
Brent A. Corbett<br />
Dewey L. Corbett<br />
Brent Marchant<br />
Bernard Proper<br />
CIRCUS MOM<br />
Faye Brandt<br />
Beverly Fowler<br />
Dixie Vogt<br />
Nellie Yost<br />
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Blue Springs <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
by FRED HARLE P.P.<br />
Wow! Here it is already March and it looks as though March will come in as a lamb. Let’s<br />
hope it doesn’t plan on going out as a lion. We old timers can relate to those old sayings<br />
out of the Farmer’s Almanac, but enough of those tidbits. Let’s get down to club business.<br />
I mean BSSC, short for Blue Springs <strong>Shrine</strong> Club.<br />
To begin with, as is usually the custom, our esteemed President Noble James Gargotta<br />
with First Lady Gail proceeded to open our club for business by calling all members to attention<br />
and leading all of us with the <strong>Shrine</strong> Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country. Following our<br />
flag ceremony our Noble President next calls upon our club Chaplain Noble Donald Meinsen with<br />
Lady Roma, to lead our devotion to the one and only living true God. Next our Noble President<br />
proceeds to introduce our distinguished guests in attendance. Our number one distinguished guest<br />
was our own Illustrious Potentate of <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>, Richard Floyd accompanied by First Lady<br />
Linda. Our Illustrious Sir was given a rousing welcome from all of us, which was a packed house at<br />
good ole BSSC. Next was our good buddy from Warsaw, Ambassador Noble Bud Higginbotham,<br />
who noted Lady Carol remained at home this evening due to being under the weather. Carol we<br />
want you to know you were missed and we hope this finds you feeling much better. It’s a long drive<br />
all the way from Warsaw for Noble Bud to be driving by himself, so all of us at BSSC wish you a<br />
speedy recovery.<br />
Our next guest was our distinguished and versatile Membership Chairman for <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>,<br />
Noble Rod McGrath whose very articulate gift of gab will cause you to think membership. Also<br />
in attendance was one of the most important nobles in <strong>Ararat</strong>, Ed Stowell with pretty Lady Judy.<br />
Noble Ed is our Hospital Chairman who never ceases to amaze me and everybody else by handling<br />
all the details associated with taking care of kids who need our help.<br />
BSSC was excited to have as visitors Nobles Steven Becka, Arthur Maison and Leonard Huff.<br />
We hope that you had a good time with us and extend a hearty invitation to return to our next meeting.<br />
A big welcome to our newest members Noble Richard and Lady Dorothy Conn.<br />
We wish Lady Vivian Snell a speedy recovery. We need you back with us.<br />
Remember; if you know of anyone who is feeling under the weather please give me a call at<br />
816-228-2210 to let me know.<br />
Just to let you know what we have been doing since our last meeting, a good group from our<br />
club journeyed to Kansas City, MO where we toured the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.<br />
You must see this magnificent structure. It will boggle your mind.<br />
We met at Side Pockets in Blue Springs and rode the bus together. All of us really had a super<br />
fine time. You should have been there. Well, maybe next time. Here is a picture of the bunch that<br />
went.<br />
Another fun event is planned for the club on March 11th. We will be going to the Maverick’s<br />
Hockey Game at the Independence Events Center. I am sure everyone will have a great time.<br />
Mark your calendars for April 1st. Another Texas Hold’em Tournament is planned for this<br />
date at Side Pockets in Blue Springs beginning at 2:00 p.m.<br />
That’s all for this time. I look forward to next time.<br />
Pipes and Drums<br />
by JoHN HALL, SCRIbE<br />
The March business meeting opened with the sound of the gavel by President Brian Thompson.<br />
He welcomed Past Potentate Ben Kenney, associate member Gerald Hardy, Past Potentate<br />
from Mirza <strong>Temple</strong>, and Mike Allen, Liaison Officer.<br />
Membership was next on the agenda as Director Gary Mosby stated that Bob Wrede had<br />
agreed to be Membership<br />
Chair. He<br />
also mentioned that<br />
Bob was eligible for<br />
Life Membership.<br />
All present agreed.<br />
Director Mosby then<br />
stated that he had<br />
received a letter of<br />
resignation from the<br />
unit from Bill Palmer.<br />
He suggested<br />
that rather than accept<br />
the resignation<br />
the Unit offer Bill<br />
Palmer an Associate<br />
Membership. All<br />
present agreed.<br />
Next, the new<br />
uniform was discussed.<br />
We will be<br />
wearing the Kitchner<br />
uniform for the<br />
Lawrence, KS St.<br />
Patrick’s Day Parade. Be sure and check us out. The new uniform is awesome!<br />
Director Gary Mosby stated that each year a noble that goes above and beyond the call of<br />
duty is awarded the ‘Jamie Womelduff Award’. This year that well deserved honor goes to President<br />
Brian Thompson. Congratulations, Brian!<br />
It was hard to top that award but I think Ben Kenney’s did just that. The Pipes and Drums<br />
have had five Potentates from their membership and two associate members were elected Potentates.<br />
This is a very big honor for our Unit. We have presented our Potentates with gifts such<br />
as bass drums, tenor drums, etc. This year we decided to present our Potentate for 2009 with a<br />
feather bonnet which I think surprised Illustrious Sir. First time I have seen Benny speechless! He<br />
thanked the membership for the feather bonnet and modeled it for everyone to see. (See picture)<br />
The meeting was adjourned to the <strong>Ararat</strong> Club for refreshments enjoyed by all.<br />
If you need a piper for a special event or the band, please contact Gary Mosby at <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>. If you have information for the newsletter, please contact John Hall.<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> Needle Guild<br />
by JERRI DowDy<br />
Thank you Amateur Radio Club Ladies for the donation of tray favors for the <strong>Shrine</strong> Children’s<br />
Hospitals. Thank you to those who have recently donated fabric. We appreciate all<br />
donations. Donations of all kinds are what help us to be able to do what we do.<br />
We use our money to buy fabric, thread, scissors, elastic, needles, patterns, new sewing machines,<br />
new sergers etc. Through the years the Needle Guild has depended on donations, both<br />
monetary and material, to continue to provide the hospitals with the items they request. With the<br />
help of outlying sewing clubs, we provide the <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Hospitals for Children with quilts, pillows,<br />
book bags, laundry bags, toy bags, therapy balls, favors and stuffed toys (especially Raggedy Ann<br />
and Andy dolls). We also sew lap robes, afghans, robes, pajamas, IV gowns, shorts, tops, sweat<br />
suits, pants and shirts of all sizes from 4 to Adult.<br />
Many of our ladies have been ill and haven’t been able to attend meetings recently. We would<br />
like for you to become a member of Needle Guild. We do other things besides sew, we do embroidery<br />
and we stuff the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. The hose have to be cut to stuff in the dolls.<br />
If you are interested in making articles for the <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Hospitals for Children and making new<br />
friends, come to a meeting on the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of each month (except July, Aug. & Dec.)<br />
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium. For more information, get in touch with our<br />
President, Elaine Graham at 816-524-0933. We hope to see you at a meeting soon.<br />
12 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012
Sedalia<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong><br />
Club<br />
by RoN HINKLE, PRESIDENT<br />
Spring has sprung and what a beautiful<br />
time of the year. Our Father unleashes<br />
the rebirth of all his plant life. No one can<br />
paint a landscape like our Creator. Look around<br />
you and be amazed, it’s very therapeutic. As<br />
you plant your flower gardens and pick out<br />
those weeds so the beauty of your plants show<br />
through, do a little meditating and kick out<br />
some of that old baggage that keeps you from<br />
being the person your Creator made you for.<br />
We all need this spring cleaning and weeding.<br />
It makes us better people and better <strong>Shrine</strong>rs.<br />
We thank all of our volunteers for our<br />
successful monthly fundraiser breakfasts. For<br />
$6.00 you can enjoy an all you can eat breakfast<br />
with scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage,<br />
bacon, pancakes, milk, coffee, orange juice,<br />
and all the accompanying condiments on the<br />
first Saturday of every month from 7:30 am till<br />
10:00 am. If you can lend a hand our volunteers<br />
will gladly make room for you.<br />
Our ladies had a Rummage Sale in March<br />
that turned out to be a big successful club fundraiser.<br />
We thank all of our ladies & friends and<br />
our guys that helped in setting up tables and<br />
racks and handling the heavier stuff to be sold.<br />
Kudos, folks.<br />
Our Grounds Staff of Lee Weir, Bill Hammerly,<br />
and Groundskeeper Jack Richardson<br />
have been busy sprucing up the Golf Course for<br />
your golfing pleasure. So come out and make it<br />
an enjoyable golf outing.<br />
Remember our bar is always ready to<br />
serve your favorite libations and provide an atmosphere<br />
of camaraderie.<br />
Our Fun Kor opened its season with a St.<br />
Patty’s Day parade at Osage Beach. Another<br />
fine showing guys.<br />
Our Pro Shop still needs a couple of volunteers<br />
that will be cashiers and tenants for 4<br />
hours once a week during the course of the golf<br />
season. Please consider these positions and call<br />
221-8968. Its easy stuff and we are very accommodating.<br />
Remember our sick and disabled when you<br />
hit your knees and a special prayer for those in<br />
harms way that serve this great nation.<br />
Smile, it’s<br />
contagious.<br />
SEDALIA S.C. APRIL 2012 CALENDAR<br />
bar open tuesday thru Sunday ...............................................................3:00 pm – 9:00 pm<br />
golf Course .............................open monday thru monday .....................8:00 am – 7:30 pm<br />
Saturday, April 7 .....................................breakfast ...............................7:30 am – 10:00 am<br />
tuesday, April 10 ........................ <strong>Shrine</strong> ladies meeting .........................................6:30 pm<br />
tuesday, April 10 ..............................fun Kor meeting ..............................................7:00 pm<br />
Saturday, April 21 ............................... Spring Dance .................................8:00 pm – 12 am<br />
Wed., April 25 .......................... board of Director’s meeting .....................................7:00 pm<br />
Wed., April 25 ........................ general membership meeting ...................................7:30 pm<br />
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Liberty <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
Club News<br />
by DARyL KRAUSE<br />
How far will you go<br />
to have Fun?<br />
The costs of consumer goods are paralleling<br />
the rising gas prices. With gas prices<br />
nationwide heading toward the $4 a gallon<br />
mark, analysts expect the pocketbook pain<br />
to get worse. “Fuel prices hit retail food prices<br />
in two ways, in processing and transportation,”<br />
said Ricky Volpe, a research economist with<br />
the USDA Economic Research Service. “It’s<br />
really all along the whole food supply chain,<br />
but some commodities certainly get hit harder<br />
than others.” The Consumer Price Index shows<br />
the correlation of rising gas prices to consumer<br />
goods. Food prices increased by 4.4 percent<br />
from January 2011 to January 2012.<br />
OK, OK! Out with the bad, in with the very<br />
good news. For the price of one gallon of gas<br />
you can drive from 5100 <strong>Ararat</strong> Drive to 5406<br />
NE Oak Ridge Rd and you can do it in about 20<br />
minutes. Now how is that for Good News?<br />
What do you mean you don’t understand?<br />
10• ARARAT<strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> May 2010<br />
You mean nobody ever told you that if<br />
you make that trip on the third Thursday of<br />
any month and get there about 6 pm that you<br />
will have one of the most welcomed experiences<br />
you’ve ever had in your <strong>Shrine</strong> Life!<br />
Well I guess it is one of the best kept secrets<br />
at <strong>Ararat</strong>. But it’s time to let everyone know<br />
what goes on there. It all started for me about<br />
three years ago. Seems this noble named Norm<br />
decided it was time to get things going again.<br />
So he took the reins of Liberty <strong>Shrine</strong> Club and<br />
started making it fun to join in. For two years he<br />
led one of the biggest growth spurts any <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
club has ever seen. Last year Norm had it so under<br />
control he even let me set up in the big chair<br />
and play important.<br />
All joking aside, for over 51 years Liberty<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Club has been around. While others are<br />
dwindling in numbers, Liberty <strong>Shrine</strong> Club continues<br />
to add. This year under the leadership of<br />
President Ron Griep and Lady Debra there is no<br />
change to that growth. In February they dressed<br />
the tables for Valentines and made sure the<br />
chocolate and wine were a plenty. And that was<br />
just the start of what’s to come this year.<br />
So before April 16th call President Ron or<br />
Secretary Marvin Cleveland, make reservations<br />
and spend a gallon of gas on April 19th to see the<br />
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RAKLA <strong>SHRINE</strong> CLUB<br />
By Ernie Taylor, Scribe<br />
Northland <strong>Shrine</strong> Club News<br />
by bobbIE wHITE, PRESIDENT<br />
Hello Nobles and Ladies. If you are a Northlander we need YOU. We are a great bunch of<br />
guys with a WONDERFUL wives group who meet once a month for good food and fellowship.<br />
On March 6th we had our regular meeting at the VFW in Claycomo (right there beside<br />
Stroud’s). We started the evening at 5:30 PM with a busy social hour and then at 6:30 PM had an<br />
excellent meat loaf dinner with potatoes and gravy, plus several salads and dessert. Wow, what<br />
a feast! Next month we will have baked ham in honor of Easter. Come enjoy a meal with us.<br />
Prior to dinner President Bobbie White led us in prayer and then Chief Rabban Wayne<br />
Spencer led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thanks Gentlemen!<br />
The Ladies with our own wonderful Bev Cunliffe-Owen running the sales had a drawing for<br />
a gift certificate from Applebee’s Restaurant. Secretary Dave Dowell was lucky enough to win<br />
the drawing and will enjoy a fine meal. Thanks Ladies for all your efforts.<br />
President White opened the meeting at 7:15 PM by introducing Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer.<br />
We then had a discussion regarding our float. We received the letter from Potentate Floyd<br />
authorizing us to proceed with the sale of the truck and float. Float Chairman Silvers is trying<br />
to make contact with a group that has expressed interest and we will begin advertising the sale<br />
shortly.<br />
We will be selling onions again. If you want some to sell you may call President White to<br />
order with the club or contact Clarence Kirby yourself.<br />
Chief Rabban Spencer then reminded us of upcoming events and gave us some excellent<br />
information on the Circus Sales Program. Thank you Sir.<br />
We truly miss not seeing many of our old friends from the club. If you haven’t been to a<br />
meeting in a while come on back and see us. We miss your company and need you to keep our<br />
club active and functional.<br />
Speaking of Parades and Circus don’t forget that the uniform has changed and we are wearing<br />
our red shirts with navy blue pants. If you don’t have your shirt yet let us know so we can get<br />
with our Quartermaster (Ron Owen) and get one for you.<br />
Noble President White also asks if you can please make it to the <strong>Temple</strong> Meetings and wear<br />
U N I T S A N D C L U B S<br />
your Northland Shirt or Fez.<br />
Again, if you want some good food and want to meet some good people come on by our<br />
next meeting, April 3rd at the VFW in Claycomo. Come join us for dinner before the meeting<br />
SEDALIA <strong>SHRINE</strong> CLUB<br />
By Ron Hinkle, Scribe<br />
and visit with old and new friends. Hope to see you there!!!<br />
Boonslick <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
Greetings and good tidings to all of our Have fun and be a part of your club.<br />
Ladies and Nobles. We hope our article Bingo is still a little slow, and the econo-<br />
finds by SAM you all THoMPSoN, in good spirits. SCRIbE Spring seems my doesn’ t help. It’s still floating and<br />
to The always bring Boonslick on a <strong>Shrine</strong> renewed Club vigor Clowns for the and three requires clowns the from same <strong>Ararat</strong> amount <strong>Shrine</strong> of volunteerism.<br />
visited Lakeview<br />
coming Care year Center . If you in find Boonville. yourself The over- residents enjoyed If you the have clown time show to spare as well on as Monday the stuffed aniwhelmedmals<br />
with and all balloons this renewed they were vigor given. andThe<br />
visit evenings was made from in honor 6:00 pm of Noble till --- Robert contact Bradshaw our<br />
who recently passed away and his wife Joan Bradshaw (who since has passed away). Robert was<br />
spirit we have just the place to channel it. Bingo Chairman, Ron Bush, or if you can<br />
a 50+ year member of Cooper Lodge #36, <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>, and Boonslick <strong>Shrine</strong> Club. He was a<br />
The Sedalia <strong>Shrine</strong> Club can use your spare help in the kitchen on Monday evenings,<br />
very active member. (See photo)<br />
time. Come We are in coming and put into your another talents Parade and season; contact our schedule Don has Timbers been set or Shirley and mailed Wiley. out to We you.<br />
energies Our first to parade good is use. March We 17. need you! would like to take this time to thank all of<br />
Now Our golfing is the time public to is check taking off and none our Bingo volunteers. You are a Godsend.<br />
to out, soon shine for all up, of and us. get Our your course is a beau- The Fun-Kor is selling chances in a raffle<br />
tiful cycle green ready and for the parades. guys are Our doing a good<br />
job new in keeping (to us) trailer it playable. for haulCome<br />
out and<br />
ing the cycles is being pre-<br />
enjoy it.<br />
pared by Wayne Rucker; it<br />
is If really you have looking a spare good, morning you till noon, we<br />
have will a be place proud for of you it. in our Pro Shop. It<br />
only involves Onion using sales a will cash be register and<br />
for a new pistol. It’s a fundraiser for the<br />
Fun-Kor so get your tickets before May<br />
15th. Larry Foster, Director, reminds all<br />
Fun-Kor members that 2010 dues were due<br />
April 1st. Be sure to attend Fun-Kor meetings<br />
to be aware of upcoming parades and<br />
greeting coming our up players about the and end meeting of their golf- parade line-up times.<br />
ing April. needs. Be If prepared you have to no help experience we’ll Our Ladies are still having game nights<br />
show sell the you. onions. It’s easy They and tell you’ll us be doing so come in and play and have a good time.<br />
your<br />
they<br />
club<br />
will<br />
a<br />
be<br />
large<br />
larger<br />
favor.<br />
than<br />
Everything<br />
last<br />
helps us All proceeds go to our hospitals. Come in<br />
years. This is a big fund-<br />
to be able to help our special children. and check time and dates posted on bulletin<br />
raiser for us, be prepared to<br />
In April our membership had Pictured a wonder- (l to R): boards. Candyman (morris Carter), Roy Cary, Joan<br />
help. Get involved in your<br />
bradshaw, and Jasper (todd Hill). Not pictured: Jim, Nan, &<br />
ful Club evening and our of <strong>Temple</strong>. dance, and being entertained We’ve lost another Noble this past<br />
emily Painter.<br />
by the sounds of Cedar Creek. If you month. When you hit your knees keep the<br />
missed it, you missed out on an evening of family of Jim Treece in your prayers, as<br />
14 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> “Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletin well as all of our sick and disabled. APRIL Pray 2012 for<br />
boards and calendars for upcoming events.<br />
all in service to this great country.
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong><br />
Bowlers<br />
by DoN PERRy<br />
Busy week #27. Triumph Structures leading<br />
the way with 69 wins. The Bowlers<br />
Friend in second with 65 wins, and Danny<br />
& the Seniors in third with 62.5 wins.<br />
High Series Scratch: Tony Broome 719,<br />
Sherry Perry 583.<br />
High Game Scratch: Danny Best 278,<br />
Debby Pointer 225.<br />
Next month, results and maybe pix from<br />
the <strong>Shrine</strong> Bowlers Tournament held on March<br />
10 & 11.<br />
Leawood<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
by R w THoMPSoN, PRESIDENT<br />
(816-452-7281)<br />
Our next Club meeting is Saturday, April<br />
21, 2012. We will share information provided<br />
by a special speaker for 15 to 20<br />
minutes. Much of our meeting is consumed with<br />
friendly conversations.<br />
Abdallah <strong>Shrine</strong>’s 2012 Cash Raffle Calendars<br />
are being offered by our Club. The sooner<br />
bought, the greater the odds of winning. There<br />
are still 275 daily cash prizes ranging from $25<br />
to $1,000 and totaling more than $10,000 yet<br />
to be awarded in 2012. The calendars are also<br />
handy references to Abdallah events.<br />
We are about to commence the most inspiring<br />
season of the year, Spring! Colorful flowers,<br />
nutritious vegetables, and gardening in the moist<br />
fertile soil with seeds and seedlings. Dreaming<br />
of the luscious tomatoes, fresh crisp peppers,<br />
well filled ears of corn to be roasted, each of us<br />
in our own way being stimulated with thoughts<br />
of optimism about the future, Ah! ‘Tis great to<br />
enjoy good health and a love for life simultaneously.<br />
It is almost infectious. Won’t you please<br />
join us in our Leawood <strong>Shrine</strong> Club’s pleasantries?<br />
Please bring a happy face and be of good<br />
cheer.<br />
An agenda is distributed to all attendees at<br />
each meeting. The Leawood <strong>Shrine</strong> Club is open<br />
to all <strong>Shrine</strong>rs and Widows of <strong>Shrine</strong>rs regardless<br />
of where you live. Open Club membership<br />
for Abdallah and <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>rs @ $10 annually<br />
and all <strong>Shrine</strong>rs Widows are gratis members.<br />
Meetings are held at the Pegah’s Family Restaurant;<br />
11005 Johnson Dr. – Shawnee, KS starting<br />
at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m. Breakfasts<br />
or Luncheons are ordered from the menu and<br />
served during the meeting.<br />
We warmly welcome all Masonic visitors<br />
and friends from both <strong>Ararat</strong> and Abdallah.<br />
Please call me at 816-914-0173 or Dillard Whitlow<br />
at 913-381-7485 if you wish to let us know<br />
you are planning to attend. Thank you for reading<br />
our submission.<br />
Warsaw <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
by CHARLES ALLCoRN, vICE PRESIDENT<br />
What a wonderful time to live in the Truman Lake area. We are looking forward to several upcoming events. The first one to put on your calendar<br />
is the Warsaw <strong>Shrine</strong> Club Crappie Tournament to be held on April 28th between 7:00 am and weigh-in is 3:00 pm. This tournament<br />
will take place at Long Shoal Marina. Come early to register for this one. We are excited about this opportunity and you should be also. One<br />
does not need to be a <strong>Shrine</strong>r to fish in the tournament, so bring your old fishing buddy, child or grandchild, wife, or a prospective member. Fun is the<br />
name of this game. It is a very affordable day, with an $80 entry fee per boat (70% payback) and $10 entry fee for big fish (100% payback). How can<br />
one go wrong, and with your skill and a little luck you can go home with some extra money. There will be one place paid for each six boats entered in<br />
the tournament. The more boats entered the better the odds of winning.<br />
Next on the agenda is the Mounted Guard Bass Tournament. This event will take place May 5th and 6th. Competitors do not need to be a <strong>Shrine</strong>r<br />
for this event either. Pre-registration for this event will be on Friday May 4th from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. At 7:00 pm, a competitor’s meeting will be held<br />
to explain the tournament rules and answer any questions. This tournament will also take place at Long Shoal Marina. The first flight of boats will take<br />
off at 6:00 am Saturday and at the same time on Sunday. The weigh-in time is 3:00 pm on Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday. The entry fee is $230 per<br />
boat and $10 for big fish. The places that are paid will depend on the number of entries. Jack Everly, Captain of the Mounted Guard said if 300 boats<br />
entered then they would pay 30 places. The Warsaw <strong>Shrine</strong> Club is excited to share their facilities to accommodate this event. We are looking forward<br />
to meeting and visiting with the bass tournament<br />
competitors. See you in May.<br />
Last but not least is the Warsaw Jubilee<br />
Days Parade. The town is already buzzing about<br />
this event. Adults and children alike are excited<br />
to see the <strong>Shrine</strong>rs and all of their parade equipment<br />
and attire show up for this annual event.<br />
There is nothing like <strong>Shrine</strong>rs bringing smiles to<br />
a parade to share with the local community. The<br />
Warsaw <strong>Shrine</strong> Club will again host a meal after<br />
the parade. I will have more news on this event in<br />
the May newsletter.<br />
Remember to put the Warsaw <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
on your calendar for these events. You are also<br />
welcome to join us for Bingo every Saturday<br />
night. We have had a large turnout for Bingo<br />
which makes our club successful and able to host<br />
events and provide contributions to the ones we<br />
are gathered to support - the Children. Until next<br />
time, good bye and be safe.<br />
iN MEMORIAM<br />
NobLES<br />
We<br />
wHoSE<br />
Celebrate!<br />
LIvES<br />
The Officers and Nobles of <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> express their sincere<br />
sympathy to the families and friends of these departed Nobles:<br />
DoNALD A. woLTHUIS<br />
Weatherford, tX<br />
8/28/1929 – 2/17/2011<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 12/2/1989<br />
JACK LUKEHART<br />
brunswick, mo<br />
8/14/1935 – 4/25/2011<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 8/23/1968<br />
LEoNARD E. THURMAN<br />
linn, mo<br />
11/23/1938 – 1/30/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 8/26/1978<br />
JoHN A. CoRKRAN<br />
Kansas City, mo<br />
6/23/1929 – 2/14/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 5/31/1975<br />
<strong>SHRINE</strong>RS WELCOME TO<br />
CORNER GARDENS BAR & PIZZARIA<br />
317 E MAIN, WARSAW MO<br />
COME VISIT US BEFORE AND AFTER THE PARADE<br />
Bloody Mary Specials From 8Am Until ?<br />
PAUL D. HoLMAN<br />
blue Springs, mo<br />
2/10/1929 – 2/19/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 5/19/1990<br />
DARL R. JACKSoN, SR.<br />
Independence, mo<br />
1/20/1940 – 2/20/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 5/28/1966<br />
DARREL LoyD<br />
orrick, mo<br />
3/8/1922 – 2/25/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 11/12/1959<br />
wILbUR J. bRowN<br />
lee’s Summit, mo<br />
1/29/1927 – 3/3/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 6/11/1977<br />
BEER GARdEN OUTSIdE<br />
Sandwiches – Food – Fun<br />
Bands Will Be Playing In The Park 2:00pm To 9:00pm<br />
Karaoke Will Be In The Bar 1:00pm To 1:00am<br />
CLARENCE J. REGAS<br />
gladstone, mo<br />
7/7/1923 – 3/3/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 11/1/1948<br />
wILLIAM L. MACKAy<br />
Independence, mo<br />
4/26/1929 – 3/4/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 11/28/1970<br />
RobERT w. MUTZ<br />
belleville, KS<br />
7/15/1926 – 3/15/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 5/14/1960<br />
GEoRGE L. CARTER<br />
Kansas City, mo<br />
5/21/1941 – 3/20/2012<br />
Created in <strong>Ararat</strong> – 5/22/1999<br />
JoSEPH w. CLybURN<br />
Kansas City, mo<br />
4/4/1932 – 3/20/2012<br />
Affiliated with <strong>Ararat</strong> – 9/8/1982<br />
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Golf Classic<br />
Monday, June 11, 2012<br />
winterstone Golf Course<br />
Independence, Mo<br />
this is the 24 th year for our “Wings of mercy” golf Classic that<br />
supports our Hospital transportation Program. Yes, it’s the big one for<br />
“our kids” and we need you because they need you! Yes, ladies are<br />
most welcome and have helped make this event so successful over<br />
the years.<br />
Registration deadline is June 6, 2012. Check in between 7:30 and<br />
8:45am. Shotgun start at 9am. four player scramble format.<br />
$125 per player entry fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes.<br />
Contests include longest drive, longest putt and closest to hole on all<br />
Par threes. mulligans $10.00 each/$40.00 per team. Dress code is<br />
proper golf attire and spikeless shoes.<br />
wANTED! HoLE SPoNSoRS…$100 AND EvENT<br />
SPoNSoRS… $300. THANK yoU! THANK yoU!<br />
Your club/unit name will be proudly displayed at one of the tee<br />
Boxes..or at the clubhouse as a sponsor. Prize donors are needed…<br />
bring to the golf course or drop by <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>.<br />
If you can’t play…<br />
make donations to Hospital Patient transportation fund. Any amount<br />
is most appreciated! And it is tax deductible. Drop off your donation at<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>…or mail to:<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>, 5100 <strong>Ararat</strong> Dr., KC, Mo 64129.<br />
Any questions?...phone 816-923-1975.<br />
ENTER ToDAy! Fill out this form and enclose $125 per player…<br />
Payable to wings of Mercy Golf. you do not have to be with<br />
a full 4 player team. we will pair you up. Thanks for your<br />
participation!<br />
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Address: _________________________________________<br />
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Forward to:<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>, 5100 <strong>Ararat</strong> Dr., Kansas City, Mo 64129<br />
Harem News<br />
by JIM NoRMAN, SCRIbE<br />
The Harem would like to welcome Vern Hilliard as a new member and also Randy Berry as our new liaison<br />
officer for 2012. Welcome aboard!<br />
Best wishes to Mike Anderson as he recovers from recent surgery. We look forward to your full<br />
recovery. Also condolences go out to Ray Ruark who lost his mother recently. Our thoughts and prayers go<br />
out to the Ruark family.<br />
Harem member and our Illustrious Potentate Richard Floyd received quite a surprise at the January<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Meeting. The Harem presented Richard with an 18K gold Dancing Girl Pin. The pin also had Harem<br />
printed on it. The pin was given to him with the usual pomp and circumstance that the Harem provides. I believe<br />
a good time was had by all! Richard has been a valuable member of the Harem for years and we know<br />
his tenure as our Illustrious Potentate will be very successful. Congratulations Richard!<br />
Parade season is just around the corner! The Harem will present colors and look forward to riding in<br />
the parade at Richmond on May 5th.<br />
Did you know the Harem was the third uniform unit to be organized in the <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Temple</strong>? The first<br />
mention of the Harem was in the January 6, 1915 <strong>Ararat</strong> minutes and refers to them as “Pote’s Dancing Favorites.”<br />
Members of the group were listed as “Fat Emma, Chief Dancer, Nemo, Zulieka, Allapozaza, Gezaztac,<br />
and Zeepoobah.” Stay tuned for future Harem history in the coming months!<br />
Ole Cars<br />
Our March Meeting was held at the <strong>Temple</strong> on<br />
Monday, March 5th with all officers and several<br />
members present. We were honored to have our<br />
by DICK LEwIS, SCRIbE Liaison Officer, First Ceremonial Master Noble Nick<br />
Baldi with us and also High Priest and Prophet Noble<br />
Clarence Kirby who joined us later in the meeting. We were pleased to announce that by the vote of the membership<br />
two new members were elected as Ole Car members, Noble Dave Johnson who owns a beautiful 1971<br />
Chevrolet Cheyenne pickup and Noble Woody Woodward who is the owner of a beautiful 1971 Cadillac Eldorado<br />
Convertible. We welcome them and look forward seeing them on the parade route and other social events.<br />
Our Director Noble Mick Owens announced that we would be participating in the Martin City St. Patrick’s<br />
Day parade on Saturday March 10th. Our Past Director Noble Gary Seger reported on the upcoming<br />
Auction dates Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 29th, 30th and 31st, with a driver’s meeting on Thursday<br />
morning March 29th at 9:30 am. We look forward to a full slate of drivers as in the past.<br />
Our get well list includes our member Noble Marty Hopkins who was hospitalized briefly in late February<br />
and is now recovering at Golden Living Community.<br />
We were saddened to report the death of Bryan Rushton son of our Honorary member Noble Dave Rushton<br />
who passed away on Monday March 5th. Services were held on March 9th. Our condolences are extended<br />
to Noble Dave and family.<br />
Greeter News<br />
by DARyL KRAUSE<br />
“It’s Never Been Greater To Be An <strong>Ararat</strong> Greeter.”<br />
By the time this article goes to press the Greeter’s Denim & Diamonds Dance will be in the history books.<br />
If the Country Dance Lessons are any indication of its success, then it will have been a real Barn Burner.<br />
Linda & Boyd Williams, along with the help of Brenda & Bobby Rojas and Leann & Ian Ramage,<br />
have done an excellent job of presenting the Country Dance lessons. I have had several comments thrown my<br />
way such as:<br />
“This is the most fun I’ve had here in five years.” “We use to have fun like this every weekend.”<br />
“How come we don’t have something like this every Friday?”<br />
As president of the Greeters, it would be easy to take credit for all of this. But truthfully the success lies in<br />
the dedication of the three couples listed above and the others that will be making other Greeter events this year<br />
just as successful.<br />
When writing this article I was reminded of a quote by an American academic Dr. John M Richardson Jr.,<br />
“When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen,<br />
and those who wonder what happened.”<br />
Everyone enjoys having Fun! There is a movement in the Greeters this year to “make it happen.” I encourage<br />
all Greeters and Non-Greeters to join the Nobles and Ladies above and get involved with <strong>Ararat</strong> again<br />
and don’t just “let it happen” without you.<br />
For those who want to get involved in having fun and want more information about what the Greeters are<br />
doing e-mail us at greet@on2kc.com. We’ll send you info on how to get on our e-mail newsletter list and you<br />
will not “wonder what happened.”<br />
These items, along with many others to come during 2012, are how the Greeters will move in an Active and<br />
Positive Direction to bring Fun and Friendship back to the <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>. Which once again proves …<br />
…“It’s Never Been Greater To Be An <strong>Ararat</strong> Greeter.”<br />
16 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012
was outstanding. I’m sure that<br />
ot something he didn’t like, but<br />
y the world works. It’s really<br />
Whoever they were, they danced and By We Ernie need to Taylor, find common Scribe ground, and it<br />
laughed and behaved politely while having was there at the Potentate’s Ball.<br />
a lot of fun. Some of them We finally even danced had great weather for I think our a lot Dave, of the incidentally, credit must won go the to 50/50 the draw-<br />
MAY CALENDAR<br />
repare good food for that many with Nobles old enough meeting to be in their April: fathers, no rain, no snow, First no Lady, 20 because ing, but that I just was don’t in no way see connected to Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30<br />
t’s even more difficult trying to<br />
any people, keeping the food<br />
t dropping a plate in anyone’s lap.<br />
and at least one young degrees lady talked and windy! one of Not that the Illustrious weather Sir the Kevin invitation. putting We all would of that never use any Tuesday – Sunday. . . . . . . . . Bar Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:0<br />
had ever discouraged our members. We sort of bribery to get Dave and Nora to fix<br />
our dance divas into giving her <strong>Ararat</strong> dance les- Ladies together by himself. Without But, with Lady NoblesMay<br />
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club Breakfast . . . . . . . 7:30 am<br />
had the same great turnout, be the weath- fish for us!<br />
sons. Lady Eva Horrell er good seemed or by not DoRoTHy to so be good! hav- bREECE, Dianna’s SCRIbE<br />
help, and Our guidance, guest speaker he was threw Sally a Nance, May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fun Kor Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .<br />
e the band. Asmall band from ing as much fun as her Dignitaries student. It attending was great this month helluva were party! Administrator They’re quite for the a pair! Excelsior Springs May 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .<br />
l places. As far as I know,<br />
ever been the music capital of<br />
ld, but with this band, they’ve<br />
good chance. The band was<br />
seeing such a diverse Liaison group Officer The dancing Dave ALWN to aBushakra<br />
welcomed and If we, Lady visitor the Nobility Hospital. Henrietta of She Morton <strong>Ararat</strong> gave us and <strong>Shrine</strong>, a brief also history can wel- onAnderson,<br />
Alberta May 26. McQueen . . . . . and . . . Gloria . Board Sutton. of Director’s Meeting. . . . . . . . . .<br />
Molly, and Ambassador comed back Curt Lynn Karnes Goode, and along the hospital with new and all members the improvements Glenda Veita Anderson was our hostess this month.<br />
band called Diversity. Can’t you just pic- continue in that tradition, we are going to<br />
May 26. . . . . . . . . General Membership Meeting. . . . . . . . . .<br />
Lady Sue. These Jobe two and couples Mary Tadlock. truly repre- they have made, and the new independent A few more things every woman should know:<br />
ture them telling their sent friends good works that Entertainment those and good old fellowship was have provided a fantastic for by living Buck-E year. center We and CAN completed Sir Clarence have recently. fun of while our • When to try harder and when to walk way.<br />
people really know how the <strong>Shrine</strong> to have Clown and fun! we Unit. look They forward performed helping each our many kids, “illusions” Our and May it’s meeting time as Clown we will did be Buck-E so. held again at • That her childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.<br />
rsity,” and it was appropriate. It taught me that we month can to called<br />
attract seeing them,<br />
young them. and it was really enjoyed Catricks by all Café our Ladies. in Lawson. Tell your • How to live alone, even if she doesn’t like it.<br />
We were happy Roses to were welcome presented back Dave to our Masonic March friends Birthday what Ladies: fun and Veita fellowship Until next time.<br />
stuff that the old guys like me men to the Nobility, and we can enjoy being<br />
and Nora Hutchison. They brought back we have, and bring someone with you to<br />
they played Ladies stuff that the several Oriental<br />
BUY A NEW OR USED VEH<br />
around each other. That a “truckload” means a of lot fish to and our invited us to their the next meeting.<br />
I will pay for your Personalized “Engrav<br />
homefor the June meeting and a fish fry!<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> of North<br />
be placed on the Warren F. Muncie Mem<br />
at <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>.<br />
010ARARAT<strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> • 15 <strong>SHRINE</strong> America ASSOCIATION CONVENTION<br />
(Benefits to Cornerstone Fund)<br />
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mber FOOD 2 - 5, & 2010 WINE•<br />
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by JACKIE By, bURKE, Steve Dowdy 816-810-3843<br />
2012/2013 Officers<br />
month we talked about the labels with a Sauvignon Blanc like beer with hot<br />
stick on a bottle<br />
High<br />
of<br />
Priestess<br />
wine. So now<br />
Lady<br />
dogs.<br />
Lynne<br />
Maybe<br />
Cooper<br />
I should tell you that Pinot<br />
uld have a little Princess knowledge Lady of how Ladonna Noir is Seger a deep red and Blanc means<br />
a wine label. 1st But Ceremonial that doesn’ t help Lady “white.” Rachel Aulgur<br />
less you know 2nd something Ceremonial about the Lady Don’t Helen forget Adolphsen that sauces have a great deal<br />
the wine. Some<br />
On<br />
wines simply taste to do with pairing because they can com -<br />
March 24, 2012 we had our Officer Instal-<br />
ith some foods.<br />
pletely change the taste and texture of the<br />
lation. Congratulations to all elected and<br />
entional wisdom has been to drink food. Alightly flavored sauce can comple-<br />
es with red meat, and white<br />
appointed<br />
wines<br />
officers.<br />
ment a delicate<br />
It was<br />
wine,<br />
a beautiful<br />
but a more<br />
event.<br />
robust<br />
hite” meat. Great But what job to you and drink thank you sauce to needs everyone a heavier that wine made with more this body.<br />
? Ham looks day pink special to me, but for noHigh<br />
Priestess Of course, Lady this is Kansas Lynne City, Cooper and we eat<br />
ver says you and should all drink LOSNA pink wine Ladies. a lot of barbeque. Folks, I don’t know what<br />
thing. That could A be group becauseof<br />
20 LOSNA wine to suggest Ladies with will barbecued be visiting ribs or beef<br />
s called “blush,” the <strong>Shrine</strong> but I really Hospital suspect in brisket. St. Louis, Some full-bodied, Missouri red on wine April with a<br />
mostly snobbery. 14, 2012. They will lot be of making character a would special probably presenta- be best,<br />
ost important tion aspect of of handmade pairing Whoopee maybe a Pinot Blankets Noir or made even a Shiraz? by the I’ve<br />
d wine is not LOSNA color, but “body.” Ladies. On had April some 15 wonderful they Shiraz, will visit and I’ve the had<br />
or lightly flavored <strong>Shrine</strong> foods Center work in best St. Louis some that for were the too 2012 spicy. Officer How about In-<br />
ht bodied wines.<br />
stallation<br />
Stronger,<br />
for<br />
heavier<br />
Baby Court<br />
Champagne?<br />
Nila.<br />
White Zinfandel probably<br />
ould be paired with medium to full won’t work for me, but you might like it.<br />
ines. There are several, perhaps Go ahead and try something and don’t<br />
Topics Highlight: LOSNA Wrecker Unit<br />
chemes to help evaluate which wine blame me. Tell me if it works.<br />
th which food, but Small the most group reliableof<br />
Ladies The important (11 Members) thing about meet all of once this is to<br />
y “personal taste.” month, But in personal one of the try ladies something, home and if for you Friendship/<br />
don’t like it, don’t<br />
st be developed, Fun so & let’s short look business for a do meeting. it again. You We will are probably the Greeter find that a<br />
point. Unit for Tarrara Court good #83. red We wine support is best with Grand steak, High and a good<br />
ld rule of red Priestess with red and special white project white for wine <strong>Shrine</strong>rs is best with Hospitals, chicken. Chianti and<br />
ite works to other some degree, <strong>Shrine</strong>rs but Children goes events. well with We most may Italian be dishes, a small and<br />
lot of room group for experimentation. but we carry a Liebfraumilch big punch. might Contact be good any with LOS- German<br />
point of confusion, NA lady all red and wines ask how food. you I can don’t join know in any on good the FUN Mexican & wine<br />
ste the same, FRIENDSHIP.<br />
and neither do all that complements tamales or tacos.<br />
ines. Sometimes this approach The “rules” of wine drinking don’t even<br />
ut there might be a better way. qualify as suggestions these days. But they<br />
ther approach to pairing is to try to probably deserve more than lip service.<br />
he character of the food with the Respect the judgment of those who have<br />
r of the wine. Some fish dishes, made mistakes before you, and think about<br />
broiled salmon, have a very robust their choices before you make your own<br />
nd pair very well with a robust mistake. Of course, you can always spit it<br />
ch as a Pinot Noir. And veal fits in out and order something else.<br />
May/June Calendarof Events:<br />
y 1.................................................................................................Missouri City Parade<br />
y 1 ......................................................................................................Richmond Parade<br />
y 1-2...........................................................Mounted Guard Bass Tournament Warsaw<br />
y 7....................................................................................................Tex-Mex Hoedown<br />
y 8.........................................................................................................Marshall Parade<br />
y 12 ......................................................................................................<strong>Temple</strong> Meeting<br />
y 15.............(In Memory of Noble Skip Sleyster, Class Honoree) Spring Ceremonial<br />
y 21 ...............................................................................................................Bike Night<br />
y 22..................................................................Golden Valley SC Crappie Tournament<br />
Wednesday Night<br />
is Italian Night<br />
in the <strong>Ararat</strong><br />
Restaurant…<br />
Build Your Own Pasta Bowl<br />
Cooked on the Spot<br />
1984 to 2012<br />
Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary<br />
www.araratshrine.com Choice of Sauces, Pasta,<br />
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y 22.......................................................................................................Patrol Steak Fry<br />
e 4 ............................................................................................Liberty SC Golf Outing<br />
e 5..........................................................................................................Warsaw Parade<br />
e 9........................................................................................................<strong>Temple</strong> Meeting<br />
ATTENTION NOBLES!!!<br />
If you have a candidate<br />
for the Spring Ceremonial<br />
all petitions and fees<br />
must be turned in to the<br />
Business Office<br />
by May 12th at 6:00 pm.<br />
NO LAST MINUTE<br />
PETITIONS WILL BE<br />
ACCEPTED!!<br />
Golden Valley <strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
Presents<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>r’s Open Buddy<br />
Crappie Tournament<br />
You do not have to be a <strong>Shrine</strong>r to fish<br />
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WHERE: TRUMAN LAKE<br />
LONG SHOALMARINA<br />
TIME: 7:00 A.M. TILL3:00 P.M.<br />
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OF TWO PEOPLE<br />
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Noodles & Vegetables<br />
Served with Salad and<br />
Breadsticks.<br />
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Provost News<br />
by bILL HUFFMAN, SCRIbE<br />
Noble Russell “Rusty” Warren was born on April 11, 1928, in<br />
Inland, Nebraska, population 200. The current number of folks<br />
in Inland is 30. Like many small towns everywhere the younger<br />
people leave and only return to visit relatives.<br />
Rusty’s father was the Superintendent of schools in five districts<br />
in Nebraska, so Noble Warren changed schools the same number of<br />
times. He graduated from high school in Papillion, Nebraska.<br />
The Regents at the University of Nebraska during that period<br />
offered a scholarship, one to each high school in the state, to the Top Rusty Warren<br />
10% of the students. They also selected an alternate from each school,<br />
if for any reason the first chosen didn’t want to attend college there. Rusty was made the alternate,<br />
and he ended up with the scholarship. Noble Warren attended college for two years.<br />
Although it often comes up about those who are part of the Greatest Generation leaving home<br />
to make it on their own, some made the choice out of necessity, and those who weren’t faced with<br />
those conditions left because it was the way of life during that period.<br />
Noble Warren went to work for Watson Brothers Transportation Co. in Omaha, Nebraska as a<br />
common laborer, and worked his way up to Shop Superintendent. In 1965 Yellow Freight bought<br />
them out, and Rusty was sent to their Des Moines, Iowa facility as the Shop Superintendent. In<br />
1967 there was a cut in the work force and he was transferred to Kansas City, Missouri. The decision<br />
was made to open a Trailer Shop and Noble Warren was made the Shop Foreman.<br />
He was able to bring some friends from Des Moines. When 1975 rolled around Rusty was sent<br />
to the General Office at I-435 and Roe where he remained until 1980, when another cut in the work<br />
force sent him back to the Trailer Shop, where he retired in 1990.<br />
Noble Warren has been a competitive shooter for many years. He was involved with the NRA,<br />
and was the World Champion in gallery shooting in 1957. He shot trap and pistol at CSSA starting<br />
in 1984 and won that four times. Rusty won only once when shooting against Noble Bob Gomez.<br />
As the Civilian World Champion he hit 293 out of 300.<br />
Rusty joined Blue Lodge #391 in Raytown, MO in 1975, Scottish Rite, Valley of Kansas<br />
City in the Spring of 1976, and <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> in the Spring of 1976. After retirement he worked<br />
special events, and in 1999 began working <strong>Temple</strong> Security two days a week until 2010, when<br />
macular degeneration forced him to stop. He wears a 7000 Hour Pin. His good friend, Noble Larry<br />
Riggs, makes sure that Noble Warren attends Provost Meetings and special events where he can<br />
participate. Everyone thanks and appreciates you Larry for doing this.<br />
Noble Warren is the proud recipient of the Forrest Kenney Award, the Distinguished<br />
Award, the Meritorious Service Award, and many Pistol shooting awards.<br />
Noble Warren and Lady Linda have six daughters and one son, fifteen grandchildren and<br />
sixteen great-grandchildren.<br />
Rusty said and I quote, “I miss working with everyone”, and the “highlight of my time at the<br />
<strong>Temple</strong> was meeting Lady Linda.”<br />
It has been my pleasure visiting with Noble Warren and Lady Linda.<br />
I would like to thank Noble Bill Crotty for suggesting Rusty for this month’s spotlight.<br />
Until next time, God Bless.<br />
Grandview<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong> Club<br />
by bILL DIETZ, SCRIbE<br />
Grandview <strong>Shrine</strong> Club members got new Potentate<br />
pins from our new Ambassador, Mike Anderson. Seen<br />
at left at our March dinner meeting, Richard Conn<br />
took one in the forehead and was glad to get it. Mike brings a<br />
lot of PZAZZ to his job and we are glad to have him with us!<br />
Potentate Richard Floyd’s pins are golden replicas of<br />
the Thunderbird art used by the Thunderbird District of Boy<br />
Scouts. Our Illustrious Sir was an Eagle Scout and has served<br />
the district for many years. <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>rs can wear these<br />
pins and make them a treasured keepsake.<br />
Sandblasters’ 2012 Golf Schedule:<br />
4/19 Hodge Park, Kansas City North, 9Am<br />
4/26 Royal meadows, KCmo, 8Am<br />
5/3 Shamrock Hills, lee’s Summit, 8Am<br />
5/10 lakewood CC, lee’s Summit, 9:30Am<br />
5/17 Stone Canyon, blue Springs, 8Am<br />
5/24 Country Creek, (Rock) Pleasant Hill, 8Am<br />
5/31 Winterstone, Independence, 7:30Am<br />
6/3-5 Dogwood Hills golf outing, lake ozarks<br />
6/7 Shamrock Hills, 8Am<br />
6/11 Wings of mercy golf tourn, Winterstone<br />
6/14 Royal meadows, 8Am<br />
6/21 fred Arbanas, longview, 8Am<br />
6/28 Painted Hills, KS, 8 Am<br />
7/5 Country Creek (Hoots), 8Am<br />
7/12 Hodge Park, 8Am<br />
7/16-17 golf outing, Joplin, Schiffendecker, eagle<br />
Creek Casino<br />
7/19 Adams Pointe, blue Springs, 8Am<br />
7/26 eagles landing, belton, 8Am<br />
8/2 Royal meadows, 8Am<br />
8/9 Swope Park memorial, KCmo, 8Am<br />
8/16 River oaks, grandview, 8Am<br />
8/23 Country Creek (Quarry), 8Am<br />
8/26-27 golf outing, boonville, Hailridge<br />
8/30 fred Arbanas, 8Am<br />
9/6 Adams Pointe, 8Am<br />
9/10 Potentate’s golf tourn., fred Arbanas<br />
9/13 Royal meadows, 8Am<br />
9/20 eagles landing, 8Am<br />
9/27 Stone Canyon, 8Am<br />
9/30-10/1 Prairie band Casino, firekeepers gC<br />
10/4 teetering Rock, 9Am<br />
10/8 Wrap up Dinner, 6Pm Social, 7Pm Dinner<br />
Brothers,<br />
Here are the directions to sign in to <strong>Shrine</strong>r’s Village. This is a site designed for <strong>Shrine</strong>r’s, by the<br />
Imperial <strong>Shrine</strong> and is about EVERYTHING <strong>Shrine</strong>! Here you will be able to order <strong>Temple</strong> supplies,<br />
hear the Imperial Sir and his Lady’s message, watch videos, stay abreast of the latest news and<br />
events and keep current of all Hospital happenings. It truly is a tremendous site for all <strong>Shrine</strong>r’s. Log<br />
on today and enjoy!<br />
I have also included how to become a virtual mentor. This is a program whereby you can get<br />
information about people interested in Masonry or becoming a <strong>Shrine</strong>r in your area. You DO<br />
NOT teach them over the internet. You will receive their contact information and you can call<br />
them. Interested candidates will be paired by location and interests. Make yourself accessible to<br />
mentoring prospective Nobles by signing up at <strong>Shrine</strong>r’s Village. Remember, at <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Temple</strong>, when<br />
you top line sign 2 candidates in one year your <strong>Temple</strong> dues are paid! Sign up today!<br />
How to log in to <strong>Shrine</strong>r’s Village<br />
go to www.shrinersvillage.com<br />
1. Select your <strong>Temple</strong> Name<br />
2. Enter your Member Number<br />
3. Enter your Last Name<br />
4. Enjoy your visit looking at all the content!<br />
How to Sign up to be a Virtual Mentor<br />
1. Log in to <strong>Shrine</strong>r’s village<br />
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18 | ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> APRIL 2012
Antique Auto Club<br />
by JoHN w SAUL, SR., SCRIbE<br />
We are fresh from our March Social which was at Margarita’s in Liberty Tuesday night;<br />
we had 23 in attendance. Once again our Social Chairman, John White did a great job.<br />
It is very difficult working out places and reservations for a large group and John (with<br />
help from Doris) does a fine job. This month’s door prize was won by Glenda Kitson, daughter of<br />
our Ambassador Lew Kitson. Our snow birds are starting to come home after their stay in Texas<br />
and there were lots of stories, mostly they could not agree on. We’re glad to have them back.<br />
It is time to get our cars out for the season with our Annual Dust-Off next month. We will be<br />
heading to Leavenworth, KS to the Buffalo Soldier’s Museum at Ft. Leavenworth, and then having<br />
lunch somewhere on the way home. This will also serve as our April Social. Our President Gary<br />
Budzinski came up with this idea and it sounds like fun. Please get your cars road bound and help<br />
us make some more memories.<br />
This month we want to honor one of our most beloved members of all time, Dean Ferguson<br />
who we lost to the Black Camel on January 19. No one ever did more for our club than Dean and<br />
his Lady Virginia. There are those that thought Virginia was our “Phantom Scribe” for years, if so<br />
what a great job. Dean was our Social Chairman and did such a great job which included Xmas<br />
parties and parties, but most of all both Dean and Virginia were the absolute “life of the party.” We<br />
are showing his 1955 Ford Thunderbird which was his favorite of his Thunderbird collection from<br />
his “Birds nest” as he called it.<br />
Our Secretary-Treasurer Curt Dougherty is once again running for office in Independence,<br />
any of you living in that area please get out and vote for him.<br />
Once again it is parade season and please let’s make a real showing this year so please join us.<br />
That is what part of owning these cars is all about. Let’s show them off.<br />
Anyone wanting to join our group, we meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm.<br />
Until the next time.<br />
Mini Model T’s<br />
by STEvEN HARGRAvE, SCRIbE<br />
We are one month from the parade season. The summer fun will be upon us before we<br />
know it. This is the fun time for the T’s. Good friends and brothers and running amok<br />
through the streets of many towns and cities. What could be more fun? It has been a<br />
while since we have seen several of our members. Remember we are all here and we would like to<br />
see you again. If you haven’t been to a meeting or one of the temple events with us come by and<br />
see us.<br />
Don’t forget about the onion sales this year. While this is not strictly a Mini Model T’s function<br />
it is a great fundraiser for the <strong>Temple</strong> and the unit. Besides it is a great way to meet people<br />
and get our message out to those that are not part of the Masonic order. Contact Jared Hargrave or<br />
Jamie Blackburn for more information. It all depends on when the onions can be harvested as to<br />
when we will start selling. Hopefully we will have them in before Memorial Day.<br />
If you are planning to parade with us this year let Jared know as the insurance is due this<br />
month. Also, if you would like to be a member of the unit and parade with us let Jared or Jamie<br />
know so we can have you come by and meet the nobles, and maybe try one of the cars out at one of<br />
the parade practices. We will be at the Ceremonial Pub Crawl again this year so come by and visit<br />
with us at that time. As they say the more the merrier.<br />
On a more sober note, we lost one of the widows of one of our long time veteran members<br />
of the Mini Model T’s. Donna Tubbesing passed away March 9th. She was the widow of Richard<br />
Tubbesing one of the Past Directors and a long time member of the Mini Model T’s.<br />
Now is as good time as any to remind the members of our obligation to collect money for the<br />
circus. If you haven’t secured a place to collect money for the circus it would be a good time to<br />
set that up.<br />
BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
Let us put your Profession and Name in front of the Nobility for only $125 per year!<br />
BIG BAND AND COuNTRY MuSIC<br />
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BuSINESS BROkERAGE SERvICES<br />
MoorHEAD BuSiNESS BroKErAGE, LLC .................................... (913) 402-6008<br />
Now offers the additional service of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisals (CMEA).<br />
We continue to list & sell businesses. For more information call or email:<br />
rwaynemoorhead@sbcglobal.net. Vist our web page at: rwmoorhead.com<br />
COMPuTER SERvICES<br />
CProS iNC, JEFF QuiBELL ............................................................... (816) 224-2890<br />
your Custom Software & iT Professionals. Viruses & Security issues a Concern? Put an<br />
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EMBROIDERY<br />
DrEAMWEAVEr EMBroiDEry.....................(816) 645-6178 - Fax: (816) 988-8828<br />
rocky & Janet Weaver, 1500 N.W. Wildwood Drive, Blue Springs, Mo<br />
rockandjan@comcast.net<br />
HAvE BAND, WILL PLAY<br />
“THE CASCADES” .........playing for <strong>Shrine</strong>rs since 1973<br />
offering a wide array of music for your listening and dancing pleasure.<br />
Country, rock’n roll Classics, rhythm & Blues, Classic Standards and more.<br />
Music for all occasions. Don Freeman .............................................(816) 401-4448<br />
HOME IMPROvEMENTS<br />
BruCE BroSKo – AAA Lifetime Exterior remodeling ................. .(816) 589-6909<br />
Siding – Windows – roofs – Decks – Sun rooms<br />
www.aaalifetimeexterior.com<br />
INSuRANCE<br />
CArLEToN VoorHiES STATE FArM AGENCy ................................(816) 741-3558<br />
Auto Home Life Health insurance<br />
www.parkvilleagent.com<br />
LAWN CARE & HAuLING<br />
CALL WENDELL AT KC LAWN CArE & LANDSCAPiNG ................. (816) 316-9262<br />
recommended by <strong>Shrine</strong>r customers. Mowing, yard clean up, and hauling off<br />
unwanted items. Call or email: Wendell@KCLawnAndLandscaping.com<br />
PAINTING<br />
ALPiNE PAiNTiNG Co ....................................................................... (816) 898-4671<br />
residential - interior & Exterior, Deck & Fence Staining, Power Washing<br />
references - insured Call Brad for Free Estimates<br />
ROOFING<br />
roN’S rooFiNG, ron & Vonda Williams ........................................ (816) 252-9496<br />
15632 E. 24 Highway, independence, Mo 64050<br />
<strong>Ararat</strong>s<br />
by FINGERS ‘82<br />
The <strong>Ararat</strong>s are well and happy for the most part. I am glad to report that our famous Director,<br />
Noble Bill Dean Sr. is now on the mend after undergoing a serious operation just last week.<br />
It seems that Noble Bill made a visit to his friendly Chiropractor for some adjustments to<br />
make him feel better. Upon viewing the x-ray films the good Doc told Noble Bill he should take<br />
the films to his family Doc for further examination, which he did. His family Doc noted upon examining<br />
the films there was an aneurism in his lower back, so he referred him to a specialist. The<br />
specialist noted the seriousness of the problem and immediately scheduled Bill for an operation.<br />
To make a long story short, Noble Bill had the operation which was successful and now he must<br />
recuperate to recapture his vim, vitality and good nature.<br />
So, the <strong>Ararat</strong>s will take a short sabbatical to get our Director back up to running speed. Until<br />
then, keep whistling that favorite happy song. We’ll be back before you know it.<br />
That’s it for this time. See you soon.<br />
www.araratshrine.com ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> | 19
Our Illustrious Potentate Richard Floydhas<br />
decreed that a caravan shall be formed at the<br />
<strong>Temple</strong> for the purpose of elevating certain faithful<br />
Nomads to the brotherhood<br />
of the Ancient Arabic<br />
Order of the Nobles<br />
of the Mystic<br />
Attest:<br />
Dan Smothers, Recorder<br />
Aleikum Es Selamu<br />
Richard Floyd, Potentate<br />
SEE PAGE 22 FOR MORE DETAILS!<br />
<strong>Shrine</strong>. Each Noble of <strong>Ararat</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> is urged<br />
to bring a Nomad for this class and to join this<br />
Caravan and witness these faithful Nomads as<br />
they cross the Hot Sands of the<br />
Desert on our traditional<br />
visit to the sacred<br />
city of MECCA.<br />
ARARAT <strong>SHRINE</strong> SPRING CEREMoNIAL<br />
mAY 18-19, 2012<br />
FRIDAy, MAy 18 PUb CRAwL (CANDIDATES, NOBLES & LADIES) Casual Dress<br />
ALL CLUbS, UNITS, NobLES & LADIES ARE ENCoURAGED To PARTICIPATE<br />
6:30pm meet candidates in truman Room<br />
6:45-7:00pm meet in bennett Auditorium<br />
7:00–11:00pm Commence to Pub Crawl to south parking lot garages<br />
SATURDAy, MAy 19 CEREMoNIAL Business Dress (no jeans please)<br />
7:30am-9:30am Pancake breakfast provided by the Patrol<br />
(Net proceeds from donations go to General Fund)<br />
9:30am-10:30am Divan meet in Divan office for last minute business<br />
10:00am-10:30am Candidate Registration in the front lobby<br />
10:30am-11:00am mentor’s & top line Signers meet in the truman Room<br />
11:00am-11:15am Class photos in front of bennett stage<br />
11:15am-12:30pm Invocation<br />
Presentation of colors<br />
Pledge of Allegiance<br />
National Anthem<br />
Introduction of Past Potentates, Dignitaries & Divan<br />
Introduction of Class Honoree<br />
Potentate’s comments<br />
oration<br />
Ritual Cast first Ceremonial Section<br />
12:30pm-1:30pm luNCH in Patio Room<br />
1:00pm-1:30pm Introduction of Divan & ladies at ladies luncheon<br />
1:30pm-3:00pm Ritual Cast Second Section<br />
3:00pm-3:30pm Intro of Candidates & their ladies or top line Signer<br />
fezzing by lady or top line Signer<br />
3:30pm-4:30pm Arch Degree Production<br />
4:30pm Closing comments by Illustrious Sir Richard floyd<br />
LADIES’ SPRING CEREMoNIAL LUNCHEoN<br />
DReSS oR PANtSuIt, PleASe.<br />
SATURDAy, MAy 19<br />
11:00am-12:00Noon Social (Rooms A & b)<br />
12:00pm-1:00pm lunch & New ladies Welcome Video<br />
1:00pm-1:30pm Introduction of Divan & ladies<br />
Comments by Illustrious Sir Richard floyd<br />
1:30pm-3:00pm fashion Show<br />
3:00pm meet New Candidates & Nobles in bennett<br />
$16.00 per lady. New candidates’ ladies at no charge. Call <strong>Ararat</strong> office to make your reservations. 816-923-1975<br />
ATTENTION NOBLES!!!<br />
If you have a candidate for the Spring Ceremonial all petitions and fees must be turned in to<br />
the Business Office by May 9, 2012, at 7:00 pm. NO LAST MINUTE PETITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!
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