August 2012 - Alzafar Shriners

ACHBAR
AUGUST 2012
Let’s support our
New Hospital
Charity event with
our time, talent and
sponsorship
READY...AIM...PULL….
READY...AIM...PULL….
READY...AIM...PULL….
THE ELEPHANTS ARE COMING, THE ELEPHANTS ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PULLING FOR KIDS
Saturday, August 25
National Shooting Complex
WWW.PULLING4KIDS.ORG
Sept 6-9, 2012
The Alzafar
Shrine Circus
Will be here before
you know it!! Get
your nobility tickets
NOW!!!!

The Alzafar ACHBAR
Official publication of Alzafar Shriners
Published monthly by Neighborhood News
Stated Sessions ............. Second Thursday
Chartered ....................... July 12, 1916
PHONE 496-1625
901 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, Texas 78232
Alzafar Shriners E-mail Address:
(Recorder’s Office) alzafar@flash.net
Internet Address:www.alzafar.org
2012 ELECTIVE DIVAN
Potentate.........................Bob Jones
Chief Rabban.................. Tom Young
Asst. Rabban .................. Mario Vargas
High Priest & Prophet ..... J.D. Thomas
Oriental Guide ................ John Dunn
Treasurer ........................ P.P. Stuart Simms
Recorder ......................... George Garza, Jr.
2012 APPOINTIVE DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master ... Douglas Anderson
2nd Ceremonial Master...Danny Garcia
Director ........................... Ronald G. Trine
Marshall .......................... Steven Aikens
Captain of the Guard ...... Thomas A. Kinsey
Outer Guard.................... Jason Triggs
Chaplain ......................... Ron Amos
2012 Imperial Representatives
Potentate.........................Bob Jones
Chief Rabban.................. Tom Young
Marty Hutchison, Emeritus Representative
P.P. Reese L. Harrison, Jr. Emeritus Rep.
P.P. Robert Jett, P.P. Robert W. Hunt
2012 Finance Committee
Potentate ........................Bob Jones
Chief Rabban.................. Tom Young
Asst. Rabban .................. Mario Vargas
Charles Davenport (4 yr.)
Louis Rocha (3yr.)
Tom Leverett (2yr.)
Gary Bausell (1yr.)
STATED MEETING
A Stated business Meeting of Alzafar Shriners,
A.A.O.N.M.S., will be held Thursday, August 9, 2012 at
7:30 p.m., in the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop
1604 W. San Antonio, Texas 78232 Dinner is at 6:00 p.m.,
first come first served. The purpose of this meeting is
to receive and ballot on petitions and act on such other
business as might come before it.
YOUR 2012 DUES CARD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
ADMITTANCE AT ALL STATED MEETINGS. BE SURE TO
BRING THESE THREE THINGS:
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Your Fez on your head
Your Card in your pocket
The spirit of fun and good
fellowship in your heart.
WEAR YOUR FEZ
Recorder George Garza, Jr.
Potentate Bob Jones
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POTENTATE
Bob Jones
Many thanks to the Roustabouts for their revitalizing of our
“Editorial Without Words” statue that is out front of our building.
This was a several months long project as they found that repairs
were more extensive than originally thought. Good job guys. I
also want to thank Steve White for providing us with the crane to
lift it into place.
Thanks to the Director Staff for their efforts in putting up a cover
in back of the Roustabout/Director Staff building to shelter the
workers as they cook. That was a heavy duty job and the materials
and labor were all donated. Thank you very much.
Thanks to the Boerne Shrine Club for their donations to the Shrine
and the Hospitals. We appreciate your efforts in doing your
fundraisers. It makes our Temple look good when we can present
checks to the two Hospitals in Texas.
JD Thomas has been working very hard putting together the Pulling
4 Kids project and it is about to happen. Please cooperate with JD
if asked to help. He will need a lot of volunteers.
Don’t forget the Tea Dance again on August 26th. It keeps building
and we may even have a crowd this time. Richard Wallace and the
River City Band will provide us with excellent dance music.
Cheryl and I will be leaving for New York City on August 26th for
a week. We plan to see some old friends and take in some of the
tennis at the U S Open. Plus, there is always something to do in
the Big Apple.
AUGUST STATED MEETING MENU
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes w/gravy,
mixed vegetables,salad, bread and tea
SEPTEMBER STATED MEETING MENU
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Chopped steak w/mushrooms and onions, mashed
potatoes w/gravy, green beans, salad, bread and tea

Assistant Rabban
Mario Vargas
It’s Hospital Gala time and Chris and I have started getting
things together with the help of some very loyal friends.
The 6th annual Hospital Charity Gala is officially under
way. Remember this year’s Gala theme will be country,
yes a Glitzy Country Gala. Put on your fancy western duds
and join the fun while supporting your Hospitals. Price is
$50 per person, $100 a couple or $450 for a table of 10 with
music, food, drinks, silent and live auction. Remember the
date: October 13th, 2012 at the Alzafar Auditorium. If you
have any great items you would like to donate for either
auction please bring it by, we need them. If you know of a
sponsor we have forms in the office or see me and I will give
you a form or two. Remember, a family that sticks together
stays together.
Remember to keep your friends close. A real friend will
always walk with you when the rest of the world tries to
walk on you. Also, care for the ones that matter, because the
ones that don’t care, don’t matter. May God bless us and
keep us forever in his loving hands wherever he should lead
us. May we make it to the end of the road and give thanks
for his blessings.
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High Priest and Prophet
J.D. Thomas
Freeman Corp. is Pulling4kids! Trotter and Morton is
Pulling4kids! RJWorks continues with Pulling4kids!
Please visit www.pulling4kids.org and admire their work.
Pulling4kids has been in development for almost a full year
and the level of effort is at an all time high. Registration,
auctioneers, sound systems, seating, food, refreshments,
volunteers, firearms transfers….the list of details goes on
and on. The silent auction list has continued to develop and
participants are beginning to register. Noble LaLoge and
Noble Scott Brown have toiled with me for over a year to
coordinate the immense effort while our advisors Noble J.
Harry Frey and Noble Les Ratcliff whispered encouragement
at appropriate moments. Thank you Nobles, your Fez’s stand
tall!
Our cable-tows will continue to be stretched tight as we work
from Pulling4kids-Circus-Masonic Picnic-Charity Western
Gala all within the span of about 45 days. Your participation,
volunteerism and guidance are greatly appreciated.
Camp Alzafar is Pullig4kids! Rebecca Creek Distillery is
Pulling4kids! Nobles Doug Anderson, David Boudreau,
Danny Garcia and Shelby Herber are certainly Pulling4kids!
Are you and your friends going to be pullig4kids on 25
August?

Oriental Guide
By: John Dunn
The conclusion of the Imperial Session in Charlotte N.C. marks the
mid-point of the Shrine year. Now the fun really begins.
The August stated meeting brings us back from being dark and
the following day we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Laredo
Shrine Hospital Clinic, Friday August 10th. This facility relieves
some of the patient travel for outpatient visits and follow-up
treatment. The Hospital fundraiser “Pulling 4 Kids” will take
place August 25th and then we begin another great Circus season
in early September, the crown jewel being the San Antonio Circus,
at the Freemen Coliseum, September 6th through the 9th. All of
these events require extreme planning, development, production,
and participation. None of the projects we promote can get off the
ground without our nobles and their ladies. When we pull together
and work on these projects, the date of the event, the money raised,
or the children helped, is not all there is. We should also have fun.
The peculiar characteristic of this fraternity, we call Masonry, is
that we have fun and enjoy each other’s company.
The pizza party/egg stuffing session we had for the children’s
Easter egg hunt, last fall, comes to mind. That was the last time
I would ever see my good friend John Quebe. I don’t remember
the degree of work or the logistics of the task at hand. What I do
remember is that we were all having fun. I can’t think of a better
way to spend my last day with a good friend than with hard work
and good fun.
Remember, we are Shrine Masons, helping kids and having fun.
DIRECTORS STAFF
By: Charley “D”
We are back at our regular meeting night this month on August
14, 2012. We need for everyone to attend as we will be discussing
the Circus which runs September 6th thru the 9th. Alzafar moves
into the coliseum on Wednesday, the 5th. Hope everyone had an
enjoyable summer as well as a safe one.
If you haven’t looked at the patio outside our backdoor, do so as
you will see the work performed by mostly Directors Staff people,
namely Harry Kinsey, Walter Koehler, Ron Trine, Mike Duplantis
and others. We now have a new cover over the area. The materials
and labor were all donated and it was constructed in a very
professional manner which is evident when you see it. Now we all
need to keep that area clean and nice after we use it. This building
is used by a number of Units and they all bear the responsibility to
keep it clean and in good shape, so do your part as it belongs to all
of us and not just a few. Some of us get a little too lazy at times, do
as the Boy Scouts do and leave it better than you found it.
Our Past Director Ed Lee had serious surgery and is on the mend
and Jim Pollard is still on the road to recovery after a third back
surgery. Not aware of any major health issues at this time. We do
miss our departed brothers and hope that the good Lord is with
their families and comforting them.
It is almost Circus time, so get ready as we need help from everyone
for it to be a success.
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RECORDER
By: George Garza Jr.
Where has this year gone for it is August already. I guess time goes
by fast when you are having fun. Please remember to attend your
temple stated meeting on the 9th of August.
Let us not forget to attend and compete in the TSMPA Obstacle
Course here at the Alzafar Temple Parking Lot on the 9th-12th of
August. Also remember to help support the Pulling 4 Kids Clay
Shoot on the 25th of August at the National Shooting Complex.
We have been trying hard to get the Alzafar Camp Lessees to
comply with their lease agreement. So far we still have about 70
lessees that have not complied with their lease by providing proof
of liability insurance as stated in paragraph 6.12 of their lease
agreement and also in Section VI LEASEHOLDS, paragraph 12
of the CAMP ALZAFAR RULES AND REGULATIONS. Failure
to comply with this could result in termination of your lease and/
or your lease not being renewed. We have also noticed that a lot of
children at Camp are riding scooters, skateboards, bikes and other
things and are not being very careful. As a result of this, we have
had several near missed accidents. Our children are our future and
we as parents and adults need to protect these precious children.
That being said we have noticed that most of the children are not
wearing any type of head gear to protect themselves if they are
involved in an accident. Safety is the responsibility of all of us.
Please help to keep everyone safe. We have also noticed a number
of kids driving golf carts. According to the ALZAFAR CAMP
RULES AND REGULATION section VII Vehicles paragraph 2;
“The use of electrically powered golf carts on Camp Property is
authorized only if the vehicle is driven by a person with a Texas
Class C or other State equivalent, driver’s license or Learner’s
Permit under the same State Licensing provisions”. Any suspected
violation will be taken up with the adult of said minor after asking
the child who his or her parents are.
Water is a precious resource these day and we need everyones help
in protecting our water supply. We have asked repeatedly for the
lessees to help us by turning off the water to your cabin/trailer
when you leave camp. Yet we have found many that are not turned
off. We need your help so please turn your water off when you
leave Camp. If for some reason we have to turn off your water
supply because you did not, there will be a fine levied of $ 25.00.
The school year is here so please be sure to watch for kids going
to school and after school on their way home. Please obey all laws
in school zone.
Burning Sun
By: Dennis Stevens
Greetings from the Burning Sun. It’s been a slow summer so far.
Hope that everyone has had a chance to soak up the sun at Camp
Alzafar and enjoy time with family and friends over the 4th of July
holiday. We’ve got a few extra carts available, if you or someone
you know wants to join in the fun of the Burning Sun, just let
any member know. As a reminder, we are raffling a Las Vegas
style slot machine. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Contact Doug
Anderson (512) 773-7308, Eddie “Mike” Fischer (210) 835-6515,
Dennis Stevens (210) 241-1947 or look for a Burning Sun member
for tickets. We will announce the winner at the Chili Cook-off later
this year. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the parades!

TREASURER’S
TWO-CENTS-WORTH
By Stu Simms
Temple: (210) 496-1625
Office: (210) 659-1956
Happily, Imperial has concluded and there were, to my knowledge, no
significant non-reimbursable Temple expenses. As to what happened
there; we are still dealing with the Arkansas issue, and one can only
hope that the matter will be resolved without harm to Masonry in
Arkansas or damage to the Shrine. Certain issues regarding Fraternal
and Hospital Expenses, running Imperial Sessions, and related
matters arose, and I would be happy to personally discuss those
with anyone who has an interest. In addition, we welcomed Agila
Shriners into the fold. They are headquartered in Mindanao, The
Philippines and join Emirat (Germany) Mabuhay (Philippines) and
Al Rai’e (Puerto Rico) as the newest Shriner Temples. The hospital
report suggested that we have reduced spending, but not enough,
and improved our charitable giving program. You can also expect to
see continued changes in the operating models of our hospitals and
further regionalization, similar to the effort undertaken at Galveston
and Houston. We are still faced with a significant challenge, however,
and can’t afford to allow either Shrine politics, at any level, or poor
management, at any level, to reduce our ability to help the kids we
serve. Others will, I am sure, talk more about Imperial, so I will
move on to other matters.
As you know, our Temple is a non-profit entity that, in addition to
controlling its own funds, acts as a steward for certain charitable
funds. In that connection, we have been informed by the United
States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the Temple’s 2010 Form
990 Tax Return will be audited on 24th July 2012. I am advised by
Imperial that, at least, twenty Temples have received such audits
within the last few years and even our Scottish Rite Library and
Museum Corporation received such an audit in the recent past. As
many of you know, the IRS is looking closely at the entire question
of organizations that hold some sort of tax exemption, so the audit is
not a significant surprise. The Potentate is leading the preparations,
the accounting firm that prepared the 990 for us will be involved,
and the Divan will ensure that you are informed of the outcome.
In my last article, I discussed hospital donations, and I have been
told that I was “unclear”. Let me try again. Please note that my
comments relate ONLY to donations to the hospital corporation and
hospital fund raising. Please do not apply any of these comments to
either Temple fraternal funds, (the operating budget, for instance) or
Masonic Youth Funds.
From our level, donations to the hospital corporation generally
go to the following recipients: The Hospital Endowment Account
maintained by Tampa (100 Million Dollar Club Donations, for
instance); The Alzafar Hospital Transportation Fund; One or
more of the hospitals within the system; or, A specific, Tampa
approved, fund raising project. 1) The Hospital Endowment Fund
is maintained by Tampa. It is the main account from which hospital
budgets are drawn, hospital buildings refurbished, etc. These funds
are expended at the order of the governing boards in Tampa. If you
want your donations to go to that fund, you simply make the check
payable to “Shriners Hospitals for Children” and that is where the
money will go. 2) The Alzafar Patient Transportation Fund is not
our money. It belongs to the Hospital Corporation, and may only be
expended by us in a manner approved by the corporate governing
documents and corporate leadership. We can, for instance, use that
money to help defray approved transportation expenses for our
patients and some other approved costs. If you want your donation
to go there, the check should be made payable to the “Alzafar
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Patient Transportation Fund”. At the end of every year, we provide
Tampa with the Alzafar Patient Transportation Fund accounting, and
Tampa decides how much of the Fund we are allowed to retain, if
any. 3) You can also give a donation to a specific hospital within our
system. If you want to do that, the check should be payable to, for
example, “Galveston Shrine Hospital” or “Houston Unit, Shriners
Hospitals for Children”. You must specifically state that you want
the money to go to a specific hospital. Before you make such a
gift, however, you should talk to one of the Board members for the
hospital in question because hospital requirements change and they
may ask you to direct your donation to a specific purpose within that
hospital. Remember, if your desired recipient within the system
can’t be indentified, the donation will go to the Hospital Endowment
Fund in Tampa.
I’ve left the most confusing bit for last. We are allowed to conduct
approved charitable fund raising activities for the hospitals.
When we do that, we have to identify where the money is going.
If you want to make a donation to one of those events, our Golf
Tournament, Pulling for Kids, or the Gala, for instance, make your
check out accordingly. The funds raised by the event sponsor may
be maintained by them during the event, but a final accounting must
take place and all of the funds placed, at least temporarily, in the
Alzafar Patient Transportation Fund from which they can then be
disbursed under Tampa’s guidance. In answer to a specific question
I was asked, there is no such thing as “Unit” hospital fund, but some
Units and Clubs, obviously, do handle Hospital money. The special
accounts that are temporarily maintained by our Shrine units and
clubs, and sometimes by the Divan, would include, for instance, the
Golf Unit’s accumulation of funds during the tournament and the
special account created to control income and expenses for Pulling
for Kids.
In addition to the above, there appears to be confusion regarding
the “Galveston Transportation Fund” and the “Alzafar Patient
Transportation Fund”. The Galveston Fund is maintained by Hella
Temple, and its purpose is to move our patients from Mexico to
the Galveston Hospital. Recalling that a medevac flight can cost
$10,000.00 to $20,000.00, the viability of that fund is critical to
keeping patients alive and on the road to recovery. We, on the other
hand, manage the Alzafar Fund, and it may pay for the costs of
moving patients to any hospital, not just Houston or Galveston. The
funds have similar purposes, are separately managed, and a donation
to one is not a donation to the other.
I hope this helps those who still had questions, and I that have not
put you to sleep. Moreover, I can’t impose on the Recorder with
another long article next month, so let me repeat that I am more than
happy to meet with you at your unit or club to discuss the issue.
Fund raising is going to become more critical every year, and we
simply have to get it right.
Finally, I recently had a conversation with a Noble while we stood
outside in a slight drizzle. Although that suggests that neither of us
knew enough to come in out of the rain, we addressed all sorts of
issues, including policy matters on which we had various differences.
No harsh words were spoken, we eventually agreed on some matters
and may have differed on others, but we left the conversation as we
began it, except that we were damp, as friends and Brothers. I think
that should always be our objective.
Do please plan to attend the Divan and Finance Meeting on the
Monday before the Stated Meeting. We start at 4:00 P.M., and if you
have any 2012 budget issues or requests, I urge you to make them
known earlier rather than later.
Yours Aye
Stu

GOLF SHOTS
By: Bogeybuck
By the time you read this, many of us will be in the beautiful
Ozarks playing golf on the President's Trip. Been looking forward
to going back to Bella Vista since the last trip was marred by 9/11.
It put a damper on what was otherwise a great trip to a beautiful
location. I'll have a story or two to share from this trip I'm sure.
We have the circus next month and I hope you all turned in many
ad sales. It is our only fund raiser. One of our Vice Presidents will
be asking for folks to "pull curtains" at each performance while
wearing our famous Red, Yellow and Green. If that is not your
thing, they always need ushers (especially on Saturday) and they
need help in the Branding Iron to help serve meals to the workers.
That duty is everyday and every performance of the circus. The
Ladies are usually the bulk of the volunteers there. I'm a fixture
there myself and welcome the help and the company.
The monthly tournament is scheduled for August 23rd at Olympia
Hills in Selma. You may want to try and correct your slice before
we go there, as most of the fairways slant to the right. A tough
course, but fair.
If you're afraid a full shot might reach the green while the
foursome ahead is still putting out, you have two options: You can
immediately shank a lay-up, or you can wait until the green is clear
and top a ball halfway there. FORE!
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ALZAFAR SENIORS
By: Donald P. Garrido, P.P.
Our July meeting was called to order by our President, Roger
Hopkins, at 1200 hours. The Invocation was given by Dan Mason
and the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flags was led by Donald P.
Garrido.
The delicious lunch was provided by Grady’s Catering and included
a brisket plate and all the trimmings that complete a grand meal.
This was followed by the delicious desserts furnished by Ladies
Margie Estlack, Martha Nasse and Mary Sue Cox. Next month’s
menu will be a chicken fried plate.
Our guest speaker for the day was Brother Donald P. Garrido whom
was introduced by our President, Roger Hopkins. Brother Garrido
gave a very interesting and updated talk on the High Twelve
International and the Wolcott Foundation, Inc. A Certificate of
Appreciation was presented to Brother Garrido by President Roger
Hopkins.
President Hopkins then asked for special committee reports.
Brother Dan Mason gave his report on sickness and distress while
Brother Hopkins mentioned that there will be a Masonic Widows
program on July 24th at Davy Crockett Lodge. The motion of
putting a membership article in the Achbar was placed on hold for
further review. Birthday and wedding anniversary congratulations
were given to Ken Tucke and John & Olga Yeglic respectively.
The departing prayer was given by Brother Mason and the meeting
was adjourned with the reminder that our next meeting is on
Thursday, August 2nd at 1200 noon.

REPORT OF 2012 IMPERIAL
SESSION
By: Bobby Hunt, Imperial Representative
We had a great time in Charlotte, NC at the 138th Session of the
Imperial Council of Shriners International. It was hotter there than
in San Antonio.
Last year in Denver there was a record 44 items to vote on. In
Charlotte, there were 22 items-20 on the fraternal side and 2 on the
hospital side. Some of the items voted on were tough decisions.
Most of the first morning was addressing the issue of over-spending
by the Imperial Potentate, Michael Severe and his committee
for entertainment at Denver. There was a huge monetary loss to
Shriners International. The Imperial Potentate was reprimanded
and a committee was appointed to set guidelines that this will not
happen again. We currently have a membership of 309,894 nobles,
which is down 15,356 from 2011.
On the fraternal side, the Iowa Corporation business, 12 amendments
passed while 5 failed with 2 tabled and 1 withdrawn. Those of
importance that passed were: (1)Beni Kedum, Sahara and Scimitar
Shriners would join with the Canadian Shriners which would permit
alternative balloting based on election by paper ballot; (2)Members
of the immediate family of a Noble would be permitted to participate
in civic exhibitions, including parades with the approval of the
Potentate; (3)Shriners International does hereby grant a charter to
Agila Shriners, Mindanao, Phillippines.
Amendments that failed: (1)Electioneering-which now only permits
limited campaigning; (2)The Recorder would be known as the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Temple under the supervision of the
Potentate.
Amendments that were tabled: (1)In the State of Arkansas, unless
the Imperial Potentate’s certification is withdrawn, or these by-laws
are amended, candidates may be initiated even though they are not
Freemasons. The Imperial Potentate and his committee will meet
with the Grand Master of Arkansas in the near future to try and
resolve the differences that exist between the 2 parties. Everyone
hopes this will resolve the problem between the 2 organizations.
There were 2 candidates for Imperial Outer Guard-William Bailey
of Orak Temple, Michigan City, IN and Joseph Savaglio of Kismet
Temple, Hickesville, N.Y. William Bailey was the winner. There
were 2 candidates for Imperial Treasurer-James McConnell of Kem
Temple, Grand Forks, ND and Imperial Sir Ralph Semb of Melha
Temple, Springfield, MA. James McConnell won.
On the hospital side, the Colorado Corporation had 2 amendments:
(1)Any Noble can sponsor a patient-Passed. (2)This would permit
the members to terminate the membership of any Noble who fails
to attend 2 consecutive annual (it is currently one) meeting of the
Corporation-Failed.
There were 2 candidates for Trustees. Both Bobby Simmons and
Imperial Sir Ralph Frevel won. There were 2 candidates for Board
of Trustees-Chairman, Imperial Sir Douglas Maxwell and Imperial
Sir Michael Severe. Imperial Sir Douglas Maxwell won 891-193.
This finishes my report. Thank you for electing me as an Imperial
Representative of Alzafar Temple.
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Laredo Shrine Club
By: Charles Whitfield
The Laredo Shrine Club has remained active during the summer
months. On Saturday, June 23, Nobles Kenn Schmies, Elias
Mendiola, Joe Sosa and Lalo Cruz met at Laredo Lodge and then
went out in groups of two to make the restaurant collections for the
Hospital Fund. They were able to collect $832.72 that morning.
Then on Saturday, June 30, seventeen nobles attended the joint
installation of officers of Laredo Lodge #547 and Zapata Lodge
#1402. Eleven of the nobles are officers in one of the lodges.
We had a great meeting at El Pescador on San Dario on July 11
with 30 in attendance. President Mike Harper encouraged the
nobles to attend the training so we can all help out with driving the
van. The first patients to be served at the clinic in Laredo will be
on August 10. Several nobles and ladies volunteered to help that
day. Noble Elias Mendiola reported on the plans for the dance
on September 15. The circus will be in Laredo September 15-16.
Joe and Mary Lou Sosa are looking into new shirts for the club
members. Noble Larry Lowe collected a dollar from all present
for the Buck-a-Line for the circus programs. Our next meeting
will be August 1.
Antique Carriage Club
By: Steve Williams
On June 19th the members of the Alzafar Antique Carriage
Club and their Ladies met at the Salt Grass Restaurant for food,
refreshment and fellowship. We had a great turnout and a good
time was had by all.
Antique Carriage has a Birthday coming up, 50 years! The party
will be Saturday August 25th at the Alzafar Shrine Temple. We
will be in both the Directors Staff and Roustabout’s rooms. Social
hour begins at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00. We are expecting
quite a turnout with many old friends in attendance. I have it on
good authority that Alzafar Antique Carriage Club is the oldest
“motorized” unit at Alzafar.

FOR MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Enclosed is a contribution in the amount of $______________
In Memory of______________________________________
In Honor of _______________________________________
On the Occasion of _________________________________
Please send acknowledgement card to:
Name ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________
Contributed by:
ROD & GUN CLUB
By: Mac
I want to thank everyone who made it to our July meeting. We
had a total of sixty one in attendance. This was a pleasant surprise
with the extra things happening such as the 4th of July activities
at camp and Imperial occurring the same time. We all enjoyed a
wonderful meal and more especially, we enjoyed the fellowship
among our members, ladies and widows.
At the meeting, we agreed to continue a $500.00 quarterly donation
to the Alzafar Transportation Fund. After speaking with the
Directors on hand and with Charlie D. (on the Finance Committee)
we decided that the Transportation Fund needed the most help at
this time. I have been told by Jim McDougall (Treasurer) that we
are coming up a little short of our quarterly goals and need to step
up raffle participation a bit to attain our goals.
Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, August 5th in the dining
room. The meal will consist of chicken cordon bleu, mashed
potatoes, garden salad, sweet corn, rolls, iced teas and assorted
desserts. The price of the meal is $11.50 per person. Please reply
to bexarpro@swbell.net or call Steve or Peggy Koepke at 210-
422-7519. Mail checks to 2816 Jackson Keller #330, San Antonio,
TX 78213.
Name ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________
Mail to: Alzafar Shrine Center
901 N. Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78232
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Honor Guard
By: Al Aranda
I want to thank Bob Ashley for his help unloading and putting
our new refrigerator in our unit room as the old one decided to
retire after a long, long time of service. One of the Nobles said
that probably Murray had donated it to the club before he went to
Korea. I also need to thank our new member from the maintenance
staff, Manuel Pagan, as he also helped with the fridge.
The club would like to thank Ron and all his crew, as they have
done a wonderful job within the temple. We had a super time
honoring our teenager, Frank Belzung. If you were not there, you
really missed out because everyone had a great time. Lots of great
food and tea. It was really a nice turn-out.
Everyone that supported the club in Uvalde really had a great time.
This time we kept a close watch on our dancing cowboy to insure
that he did not break another horseshoe.
Don’t forget to keep all our members in your prayers and may the
Great Architect keep us safe and in good health.
The Galveston Hospital
Report
PP Philip Knight-Sheen
As I am preparing this article I have just returned from Charlotte,
North Carolina attending the Imperial section. The Hospital report
was very encouraging. During the last few years it had become
necessary to take as much as 25 million out of our endowment
principal each year just to keep the hospitals open. With the advent
of third party payments, the realignment of services at a number of
our hospitals and the close cooperation between a several University
Medical School’s we have reduce the amount to 10 million and
within the next two years it looks as if we can eliminate the need
to take any money from the endowment. All good news. No one
is talking about closing any hospitals now!
The main change that affects Galveston is the need to raise
money to offset our withdrawal from the national budget, we
have the largest number of noninsured patients and we are unable
to get much money from the third-party payers so it’s up to us.
Remember, any money you, or your unit raise for the hospital will
stay at the Hospital you designate. Galveston was rated the second
most affiant hospital in the system.
Tom the Handyman
Same as Apr 12

HOSPITAL CORPS
By: Charlie E.
It has been a very busy month with a lot of add ons and
changes. There has also been an additional mission tacked
onto our unit. The Mexico City hospital is flying patients
to San Antonio and it is our task to drive them to the bus
terminal for transportation to the Houston and Galveston
hospitals. This program is still in the trial stage. We may get
more involved in transporting the patients in our vans to the
hospitals. Logistical issues are still being worked out. More
information will be passed along as soon as we get it.
The Houston hospital will open an outreach clinic in Laredo
on August 10, 2012. We may be picking up more patients.
We will also be assisting the Laredo Shrine Club and the
Houston hospital in transportating patients. By the time
this article is published, we should
have three new fully qualified
drivers. They are Ernest Ramirez,
Sean Thomas and Bill Wassberg.
Welcome aboard fellow Nobles.
Don’t forget the Pulling for Kids on
August 25th and the Kendall County
Fair Parade on September 1st. The
unit will have its monthly meeting
on Tuesday, August 21st in our room
at 7:00 pm. We are fortunate in that
we may be the only Shriners the
patients really get to know. They
are the reason we spend the long
hours. Savor every moment.
CANYON LAKE
SHRINE CLUB
By: Lee Stroman
To our members and visitors, the
Canyon Lake Shrine Club will
come from darkness on Monday,
September 17th. Our guests will
be the Blue Star Mothers and Rep.
Doug Miller. Hope the summer was
great to all and we look forward to
seeing you in September.
For more information about our great
club, contact Lee Stroman, Secretary,
for directions or information at 830-
237-7649 or email stroman46@
gvtc.com.
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MOTOR PATROL
By: Russ Griffith
The unit met one Sunday morning for a nice ride through the
Hill Country to Wimberley. We left from Alzafar at 10 AM
and enjoyed a very pleasant ride over many back roads to
Wimberley. Since we were able to park all the bikes in front of
the CCC, we decided to stop there for lunch. At that point, cold
water and iced tea were both a big hit. After a filling meal, we
left Wimberley for the ride home which we were able to enjoy
at much higher temperatures than the ride to get there. We will
plan more rides this year just for the fun of it. Anyone with a
bike is welcome to participate.
Our meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 PM in
Room 5. For more information about our unit, please call me
– (210) 771-7335.
WHAT A PERFECT TIME TO CELEBRATE THAT
SPECIAL OCCASION…
OR JUST HAVE PLAIN FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS
AT OUR FINAL
Alzafar Shrine Auditorium
901 N. Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78232
We would like to invite you to bring
your family and friends to our last
dance of the summer. We will be
featuring our own AWARD WINNING
ALZAFAR SHRINE BAND
Sunday, August 26 from 5-8 PM
Dress: Sunday casual
$10.00 PER PERSON... REFRESHMENTS AND LIGHT SNACKS AVAILABLE
RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED (210) 496-1625
PROCEEDS BENEFIT ALZAFAR SHRINE AND ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTABLE

CLOWN ALLEY
By: Sunshine
Here we are in the middle of summer and the Nemnufs are
all over the place. Good to see our Pres. Randy (Howdy)
Hodnett back with us. His job takes him away from us
regularly.
Our next parade will be on September 1st in Boerne for the
Kendall County Fair. Hope all are making plans to attend.
We need you and your support and we’ll find you a ride to
and from and a float or truck to ride during the parade. If you
need one, let Smiley know.
Did you know that “Pulling for Kids” is coming August 25th?
Our Nemnufs worked at two special events in July; one was
entertaining the kids at the “Christian World Summitt” and
we also had clowns working at the gymnastic “Under the
Big Top” event. Special thanks to all the clowns that gave of
their time for these events. Our production clown (Smiley)
is very grateful.
Our Nemnuf yearly picnic has been scheduled for August 18th
at Sunshine and Mrs. Sunshine’s home. Bobby (Ice-Bucket)
Miller will cook again. Be sure to bring your swimsuit. The
time will be announced at our August meeting.
Our Boss Clown Steve (Boinky) Starr and 1st VP confirmed
the skit for the circus. Come to the meetings on Thursday
at 6:30 pm in clown alley to find out. Please show up to
participate in the skit; practice really helps. No photo booth
this year.
Karl D., we are thinking of you and pray you’ll be back soon
and congratulations to Ed (Bugsy) Tuma on his new marriage
and may they be happy for many years.
See ya and don’t forget to powder.
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RV Club
By: Dave Browne
The Alzafar RV club met at the Fredericksburg RV Park June
21st through the 24th. We had 13 rigs and 24 members and
one guest attending. The days were hot but the nights were
pleasant so we could sit outside and socialize. The peaches
we were looking forward to sampling were in season and
spectacular. Sharon Browne made a peach cobbler for
desert Saturday night with ice cream that was wonderful. As
usual Jim Keele and Bob Drake whipped up a great batch of
blueberry pancakes for breakfast on Friday.
Pam Addington had a special treat scheduled for the ladies.
Since she is English, who better to set up a true English High
Tea. This was ladies only and formal dresses with hats were
called for. Ken Skinner served as butler. The ladies had a
great time judging from the laughter.
We took advantage of all the great places to see and visit in
Fredericksburg. Some went to the Pioneer Museum and the
Nimitz Museum which houses the George Bush Gallery of
the Pacific War and other attractions. The Fredericksburg
Brewery was also a good place to sample the German food
and local beer.
At the meeting Friday, birthdays and anniversaries were
announced and celebrated with melodious song.
Our July rally will be held at the Lagoons RV Resort July
19th through 22nd. I am sure that seafood will be on the
agenda.
If you have an RV, come and join us. You will have great
fun! Call Wagon Master Addy Addington (830-931-9707)
or Assistant Wagon Master Dave Browne (210-679-7356)
for additional information.
Lady Pam serving tea.

ROADSTER RUMBLINGS
By: Bud Martin
Come on one and all as we are still looking for men who are
interested in becoming members of the Red Roadster Unit.
We also have three cars just dying to have new owners to
drive in the parades with the unit. Just give President, Noble
Baldy Tamayo a call on his cell phone, 210-379-3933, we
want you! We know that you will love being a member of
our unit.
I knew that it was going to get hot; however, I didn’t know
that it was going to get this hot. We broke a record high
of 103 to 106. What happened to hot temperatures that we
are supposed to have in July? I hope that it is not going
to continue with record highs. Come on rain just keep on
showering with your gift of life.
The parade in Schertz on July 4, 2012 was a complete
success. Seven roadster vehicles lined up all shinny and
bright with the United States flag on the right side of the
front bumber and the Texas flag on the left side. On the rear
bumber was a red roadster flag flying high on a long thin
mast. They looked outstanding. Nobles Jim Lacarde, Adam
Apolinar, Bob Eades, Jimmie Martinez, Rey Lopez, Baldy
Tamayo and Buck Bourne participated in the parade. I am
so proud of these men and they just happened to win a huge
1st place trophy. Way to go Red Roadsters. All cars finished
the parade with no breakdowns. Afterwards the Roadsters
and their families gathered for a “Buck-n-Bob’s Burgers and
Brats” cookout. A great time was had by all. I am running
out of space and time. Remember, a man never stands so tall
as when he stoops to help a child. God Bless
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Charity Gala and Auction
Join us for a Country Glitz Gala
Saturday, October 13, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
Dress: Men – Texas Tuxedo (Jacket)
Ladies – Country Glitz
Appetizers, Dinner, Music, Dancing, Live and
Silent Auctions
Cost: $50.00 per person or a table for 10 at
$450.00
San Antonio Shrine Ballroom
901 N. 1604 West, San Antonio TX 78232
210-496-1625
Please RSVP by October 8, 2012

Hillbilly Clan #152
R next meetin’ will be 12 AwGust and r esteemed chef David
Hadley will probably be in tha kitchen fixin’ up sum kind o
road kill, so we’ll ask tha cuz’ns ta hep with tha following:
A-G desserts, H-K veggies and L-Z appetizers.
We’uns got 2 vary nice “Thank You” letters frum the Houston
an Galveston hospitals, thankin’ us fer tha donation we’uns
sent ta them. We’uns also received a “Thank You” frum PP
Philip Knight-Sheen thankin’ us fer tha donation we’uns
gave ta tha transportation fund.
We’uns had 5 flatlanders decide thay’s wanted ta becum
hillbilly cuz’ns, so seein’ as how thay filled out tha application
right proper like, and had the right color money (green that
is) we’uns were glad ta accept them. So a big welcum ta
Dale Curry, Dora & Rich Orr an Mary & Ron Trine. Next
cums tha initiation, then y’all will be full fledged hillbilly
cuz’ns
Don’t fergit thet we’uns hav 2 hillbilly gals runnin’ fer thet
covetous title of “Possum Queen”. So be sur ta hep Shirley
Basham an Dee Ditmore in this endeavor. Remember thet
tha kids at tha hospitals r tha real ones who benefit frum this,
as all their donation funds go ta tha hospitals.
Hope’n ta see y’all at tha meetin’ on AwGust 12, 2012.
Richard Thompson,
Rabban of the Clan 2012
Come peddle your wares at the
Annual Masonic Family Picnic
Camp Alzafar Chili Cook off
October 6, 2012 - - - 9 am set-up
$10 booth-bring your own display
Electricity not available
Contact Noble Tom Schwab tksch@satx.rr.com to register
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Altrui Court No. 89, Ladies’
Oriental Shrine of NA
Lady Karen Tilghman, Past High Priestess, Recorder
The Altrui trip to the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas was
terrific. Thanks to Lady Charlene Carpenter, PGHP and
Lady Mary Sue Cox, PHP, Hospital Chairman for making the
arrangements. All who went were treated to an in-depth tour
of the hospital as well as a marvelous lunch.
We extended our deepest sympathies to the families of Lady
Lois Long, Charter Member and Lady Betty Floyd, PHP,
Recorder Emeritus. We lost both of these lovely ladies during
the month of June.
The next fund raiser is the Craft/Garage/Rummage Sale on
Saturday, August 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm in the Alzafar
Shrine Center Ballroom. Come out and discover the joy of
Power Shopping in one place for a variety of items. If you,
your unit, or friend would like to rent a table, please contact
Lady Debbie at (210) 365-6771 or email dshshopper@satx.
rr.com.
The annual Garden Party will be held on Saturday, August
25 in the Parlors at Alzafar. The Greeters Unit is hosting this
event. It will start at 11:00 AM for fellowship. Plan to bring
your significant other and enjoy the fellowship and food.
Altrui will be getting back in the swing of things as we come
out of the dark at our regular meeting on Thursday, September
6. We will have a ceremonial to bring in new members. Please
ensure that this is on your calendar so that we can welcome
these newest ladies as they become part of us. Don’t forget
that we have light snacks starting about 6:20-ish before our
7:00 PM meeting.
If you know of a lady who is interested in becoming a “Lady
Oriental Shriner” with Altrui Court No. 89, please contact any
member for details.
Hope to see each of you at our next meeting. If you need
to contact Lady Joanne Fields, High Priestess, her number is
210-259-6989 and email is egyptianlady89@yahoo.com.

NEKODAH TEMPLE NO.44
It has been a very busy summer and it’s not even August yet as I
write this article. First, we were off to Portland, Oregon on June
6th to attend the Supreme Session. Great turn out from our Temple
with 20 ladies in attendance. From what I understand, everyone had
a great time. The best part was the six new Supreme Appointees for
Nekodah. Our new Supreme Appointive Officer is Evelyn Flanigan,
PQ, Supreme Princess Zora. She will be busy attending official visits
when time permits with Supreme Queen Suzie Schumacher. The
Supreme Appointees are as follows: Supreme Goodwill Ambassador
Central Area, Betty Gimbel, PQ and Peggy Songer, PQ; Supreme
Escort to the American Flag is Kay Stewart, PQ; Supreme Escort to
the Canadian Flag is Beverly Jorgensen, PQ; Supreme Temple Banner
Escort is Cindy Bausell, PQ and our dual member Carol Biddlecome,
PQ, is Membership/Public Relations Committee appointee. It was a
great trip and so much fun seeing friends from all over the country.
Everyone is looking forward to Fort Worth next year. If you have not
attended a Supreme Session, then next year it will be just up the road.
Let’s double the number and show that Nekodah is committed to
helping make the 100th anniversary of the Daughters
of the Nile a success.
On June 28th, I was off to Charlotte, NC for the
Imperial Session with my Noble Paul. Our Supreme
Queen was in attendance and it was good to see her
again so soon. As usual, great to see old friends and
find out what is going on with Shriners International
and also our hospitals. Too bad the heat followed
us to North Carolina. On July 24th we will have
visited the Galveston Children’s Hospital. A great
trip for our new members and some old ones also,
to see the results of all the hard work done by our
lovely ladies who come faithfully to the sewing
room and work their magic on the different projects
requested by the hospitals. What a blessing to have
such dedicated ladies who do whatever needs doing
for the children. I am so proud of you all. You
should be proud of yourselves also.
Stay cool and don’t forget to get the new password.
In Nile love,
Queen Norma
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CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE: #4 Moslah at Camp Alzafar. Large
split level cottage. Upstairs has living room, master
bedroom and bath. Equipped with 2 window units,
whole house water filtration kit and blinds. Huge
330 + sq. ft. covered deck. Too many extras too
mention. Asking $22,000.00. Call Victor Ochoa at
210-387-9843 or email victor@swtx-environmental.
com.
FOR SALE: Men’s rare Masonic ring. Asking price
is $900.00. If interested, please call: 210-679-6164.
FOR SALE: Rascal Scooter 600T w/stow-able
lift. $1,000.00. Call 210-491-3845. Money from the
sale of this scooter will be donated to the Galveston
Burn Family Transportation Fund.
FOR THE SHRINE HOSPITALS
100% Return Guaranteed!
100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
As Potentate, I would like all our units and clubs to support the Hospital Endowment
Fund by making an annual contribution of $100.00. You may wish to enroll your
special lady in the Shrine Order of the Rose to commemorate some special day in
your lives. This is also a great way to honor some member of your unit deserving
of such recognition.
_____Please find enclosed check payable to Alzafar Hospital Fund.
_____Please charge my donation to my MasterCard, VISA
_________________________(number) ____________ (exp. date)
The Certificate to read: _______________________________
Name of Donor: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________
100% of your contribution will go into the Hospital Endowment.
Mail to: Alzafar Shriners, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78232

Unit Meeting SchedUle
ANTIQUE CARRIAGE 3rd Tuesday 7:00P.M. Room 9
BAND Each Thursday 6:30P.M. Room 7
BURNING SUN 2nd Wednesday 7:00P.M. Room 5
CAMP ALZAFAR Memorial Day 12:00N Camp Pavilion
July 4th & Labor Day
CHAPARRAL 1st Monday 7:30P.M. Room 4
DeMOLAY 2nd Thursday 6:00 P.M. As Designated
DIRECTORS STAFF 2nd Tuesday 7:30P.M. Directors Staff Room
DRUM CORPS Each Thursday 7:30P.M. Room 8
GOLF UNIT 2nd Tuesday 7:30P.M. Room 7
HIGHLANDERS BAND Each Monday 7:00P.M. Room 9
HILLBILLY CLAN 2nd Sunday in Feb., Apr., 5:00P.M. Roustabout/
June, Aug., Oct., Dec. Directors Staff Room
HONOR GUARD 1st Monday 7:30P.M. Room 12
HOSPITAL CORPS 3rd Tuesday 7:00P.M. Room 6
INDY HOT WHEELS 1st Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Room 4
KERR KLOWNS 4th Monday 7:00P.M. Room 11
MINI-WHEELS 2nd Tuesday 7:30P.M. Room 10
MOTOR PATROL 3rd Monday 7:00P.M. Room 5
NEMNUF 2nd Monday 7:30P.M. Room 11
ORIENTAL BAND Each Monday 7:30P.M. Room 8
PATROL 4th Monday 7:00P.M. Room 6
PROVOST GUARD 1st Wednesday 7:00P.M. Provost Guard Room
RED ROADSTERS 1st Tuesday 7:00P.M. Room 10
ROD & GUN CLUB 1st Sunday 11:00A.M. Dining Room
ROUSTABOUTS Each Wednesday 7:00P.M. Roustabout Shop
RV CLUB 4th Weekend As Designated
SENIORS 1st Thursday 12:00N Parlors
SHOTGUN 2nd Monday 7:00P.M. Directors Staff Room
SONS OF HIRAM 1st Monday 7:00P.M. Parlors
YOSHI 1st Wednesday 7:00P.M. Room 12
CLUB MEETINGS
BOERNE 3rd Wednesday 6:30P.M. As Designated
BORDER 3rd Thursday 7:00P.M. Town House Restaurant,
Uvalde
CANYON LAKE 2nd Monday 6:30P.M. Canyon Lake Little Club
FT. CLARK SPRINGS 4th Saturday 6:30P.M. Ramada Inn, Del Rio
GUADALUPE VALLEY 3rd Monday 6:00P.M. As Designated
HILL COUNTRY 1st Monday 11:00A.M. Inn of the Hills,
Kerrville
LAREDO 1st Wednesday 7:00P.M. As Designated
MEDINA LAKE 3rd Friday 7:00P.M. American Legion,
Medina Lake
FORGET-ME-NOTS 1st Thursday 10:00A.M. Room 4
NILE 2nd Thursday 7:30P.M. Parlors
LOS 1st Thursday 7:00P.M. Parlors
BLUE LODGES
CIBOLO LODGE 4th Monday 7:00P.M. Alzafar Shrine
KELLY LODGE 1st Tuesday 7:30P.M. Alzafar Shrine
VICTORY LODGE 2nd Tuesday 7:00P.M. Alzafar Shrine
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Past Potentates 1916 - 2011
1916 Frank R. Newton, Sr.*
1917 Ted Millburn*
1918 J.A. Patterson*
1919 Henry Rabe*
1920 Robert Burne*
1921 Sylvan Lang*
1922 Robert S. Michael*
1923 Nathan K. Tracy*
1924 H.W. Weber*
1925 Herman Horner*
1926 Charles D. Hall*
1927 S.X. Callahan*
1928 John Lomax*
1929 Henry A. Hirschberg*
1930 A.J. McKenzie*
1931 Louis P. Hartung*
1932 Anton N. Moursund*
1933 G.G. Grebenheimer*
1934 Porter Loring*
1935 P.D. Mathis*
1936 Geo. F. Dullnig*
1937 Willard E. Simpson*
1938 C. Baumberger, Jr.*
1939 William Eifler*
1940 William H. Wallace*
1941 Daniel O’Connell*
1942 O.J. Solcher*
1943 Rennie Wright*
1944 Albert A. Green*
1945 W.D. Turbeville*
1946 Ted E. Poppe*
1947 Alfred W. Harlos*
1948 Sam A. Chapman*
1949 Richard Adams*
1950 Roy Akers*
1951 Glen K. Schuepbach*
1952 W.C. “Pat” Welch*
1953 Elliot J. Bilhartz*
1954 Ray H. Trimmier*
1955 T.M. McCormick*
1956 H.S. Norman*
1957 W.B. Jack Ball*
1958 Floyd J. Griffin*
1959 Henry W. Eitt*
1960 Harvey McDonald*
1961 L.L. Woodman*
1962 George W. Henry*
1963 Barney Norris*
1964 Roy Reynolds (El Bekal)*
1964 Jack B. Lee
1965 Robert B. O’Connor*
1966 E. Jeff Ashcraft, Jr.*
1967 D. Neal Talley*
1968 Wm. H. Ferguson*
1969 Keith Gerstner*
1970 Jack W. Cones, Jr.*
1971 Bruce Waitz*
1970-71 Eldon O. Wesner
(Anezeh)*
1972 Floyd F. Graham*
1973 Drue H. Floyd*
1974 Jack O. Dietz*
1975 H.C. Kopplow*
1976 W.H. “Bill” Elmore*
1977 Thurman Barrett, Jr.*
1978 Floyd O. Schneider*
1979 Reese L. Harrison, Jr.
1980 Burdit W. “Bill” McCoy*
1981 James V. Gullette*
1981 Donald Garrido
(Abou Saad)
1982 Joseph M. Clark*
1983 George D. Vann, Jr.*
1983 David Martin (Suez)
1984 Joe Roy Hollaway
1985 E.C. “Bud” Jordan*
1986 Sidney D. Autry
1987 Terry McGuire*
1988 James W. Dockery, Jr.*
1989 George J. Labinski*
1990 James W. Todd
1991 Ray Fuller*
1992 Robert “Bob” Jett
1993 Emmett C. George*
1994 E.C. “Ed” Vest*
1995 Tom Boothe*
1996 Jerome H. Jerry Krupp*
1997 Harry D. Rose*
1998 Robert D. “Bob” Green
1998 Terry Zittle (Abou Saad)
1999 Robert W. “Bobby” Hunt
2000 Bob Stephens*
2001 Loren Hayes
2002 J. Philip Knight-Sheen
2003 Wayne R. Duncan
2004 Steve R. Molnar
2005 Stuart H. “Stu” Simms
2006 Frank B. Hunter
2007 Joseph Calvey
2008 Paul F. McCombs
2009 James “Jim” Strayer
2010 Richard “Rick” Reyes
2011 Gregorio “G.I.” Flores
BLACK CAMEL - DEATHS
Mervil M. Moore

IN MEMORY OF DONOR
Alton Cook Mr. & Mrs. John L. Cook
Bette Floyd Ron & Jan Kayser
Bryan A. Beversdorf Albert Pike Masonic Lodge No. 1169
Fern Teal Walt & Patsy Hammons
Fernando F. Reyes Don & Patsy Starnes
Henry Bartoli Don & Betty Child
Jerry Rittimann Mrs. Robert L. Kruger
Jerry Rittimann Weldon Dunn
Lois Long Joe & Juanita Bray
Lois Long Jim & Jean Stultz
Lois Long Ron & Jan Kayser
Lois Long Jerry & Cecilia Rhein
THANKS
THANKS
Steve White
Steve White
George Celis
And our
FANTASTIC
ROUSTABOUTS
ROUSTAOUTS
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AUGUST 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2nd Forget-Me-Nots/Room 4 10:00 am
Seniors Luncheon & Meeting/Parlors 12:00 noon
6th Finance & Divan Meeting/Conference Room 4:00 pm
9th Alzafar Shrine Stated Meeting/Ballroom 7:30 pm
10th-12th TSMPA Obstacle Course/Alzafar Parking Lot
& Terrace Room
18-19th Gun Show/Ballroom 9:00 am-5:00 pm
25th Pulling 4 Kids Clay Shoot 8:00 am
The National Shooting Complex
26th Tea Dance/Ballroom 5:00-8:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1st Berges Fest Parade/Boerne 10:00 am
Camp Alzafar Closing Boerne
3rd LABOR DAY - ALZAFAR SHRINE CENTER CLOSED
5th Circus move-in at Freeman Coliseum
6th Forget-Me-Nots/Room 4 10:00 am
Seniors Luncheon & Meeting/Parlors 12:00 noon
LOS Stated Meeting/Parlors 7:30 pm
6th-9th ALZAFAR SHRINE CIRCUS/FREEMAN COLISEUM
10th Finance & Divan Meeting/Conference Room 4:00 pm
13th Alzafar Shrine Stated Meeting/Ballroom 7:30 pm
NILE Stated Session/Parlors 7:30 pm
15th Medina County Fair Parade/Hondo 10:00 am
22nd-23rd Gun Show/Ballroom 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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