El Riad El Riad Shrine Divan - El Riad Shrine Temple

CACTUS 

El Riad 

VOL. XV, No. 1 Voice of El Riad Shrine – Sioux Falls February 2012 

El Riad Shrine Divan 

for 2012 

In this issue… 

Cold Sands Nobles • Installation Highlights 

El Riad Shriners of the Year 

Unit Christmas Parties • Shriners Hospital Visit 

Daughters of the Nile • Pote’s Notes 

Unit & Club Reports 

Illustrious Sir 

DON JENSEN 

El Riad Potentate – 2012

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Pote’s Notes 

Illustrious Sir Don Jensen 

It was indeed a proud, but humbling 

experience, to be elected 

Potentate of El Riad Temple for the 

year 2012! When Helen placed the 

Fez that said “Potentate” on my 

head at the public installation, it 

reminded me of all the men who 

have served in this capacity since 

1888. The Fez means helping children 

while building El Riad into the 

fraternal and philanthropic organization 

that it is today. I can only assure 

all of the Nobles that I will endeavor 

to do my very best to insure that this 

tradition of excellence continues. I 

would like to give a special “thank 

you” to Dr. Pat and Denise for their 

leadership in 2011 and over the 

years becoming a lifelong friend. 

I believe the leadership team of 

El Riad is among the best in all of 

Shrine International. Your Board of 

Directors is 

unlike any other 

temple. We as members of the 

Board of Directors, have a tremendous 

responsibility to manage the 

business and activities of El Riad. 

This is our year. Our goal this year is 

more of the same. The bar has been 

raised and it is our job to raise it a 

little higher. 

The theme for this year is: 

“Unity” 

An Open Heart and an 

Open Mind make El Riad 

who we are! 

I would like give a special thankyou 

to our special guests—Senior 

Grand Warden Charles Gilson and 

his Lady Charlie and Junior Grand 

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE: 

NOBILITY OF EL RIAD 

MONTHLY 

STATED MEETING 

Wednesday, February 8 

7:00 p.m. – El Riad Shrine 

For the Purpose of Old and New Business 

Your Attendance is Urgently Requested 

WEAR YOUR FEZ — DOOR WILL BE TILED 

Attest: Charles Brown, P.P., Recorder 

Yours in the Faith, 

DON JENSEN, Potentate 

Warden Doug McFarland—from the 

Grand Lodge of South Dakota who 

attended the Annual Meeting and 

the Installation Ceremony. 

I would also like to express my 

thanks to the following: to Jane, 

Dick and Joel from the Shrine Office 

who spent many hours preparing for 

the day’s activities; to the Provost 

Unit for tiling the doors; to the 

Snack Unit for preparing the oyster 

stew and chili; to the Chanters for 

singing during the installation; to 

Past Potentate Bruce Wallin for 

being the Installing Officer; to Past 

Potentate Arlen Knutson for being 

the Installing Marshal; to the 

Dixieland Band for providing music 

during the reception that followed 

the Installation; to the Potentate’s 

Aides for bartending; to Chief of 

Staff Tom Johnson and Assistant 

Chief of Staff Tim Bachman for 

organizing the event following installation; 

and to all of you who attend 

the Annual Meeting and Installation 

Ceremony and Reception. 

I want to close with a special 

thank-you to Dr. Pat Colbert and his 

Lady Denise. You two have been a 

shining example of what the leadership 

and dedication to the Shrine is 

all about. Helen and I especially 

want to thank you for being our 

friends—it has been a great trip only 

made better because we were able 

to share it with you. 

— Don Jensen, Potentate 

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INDEX 

Superbowl Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

Pote’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

Director’s Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Rush Party Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Burn Awareness Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Roadrunners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

New Bicycle Unit Planned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Motor Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Fife & Drum Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Parker Flivvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

February Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

River Rats Dueling Pianos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Battle Creek Station Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

What is the MMSAP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Chanter Chatter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Recorder’s Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Black Camel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Memorials/Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Healing That Knows No Borders . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Cash Calendar Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Patient’s Mom Thanks the Shrine . . . . . . . . . 18 

Installation Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–20 

Hillbillies Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . . . 21–22 

Cold Sands Nobles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Motor Corps Pub Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Combined Units Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . 25 

Legion of Honor Officers for 2012 . . . . . . . . 26 

Clowns’ “Pardi Gras” Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Visit to Shriners Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Daughters of the Nile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Valentine’s Day Bash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

Masonic One-Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

February Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Oriental Band “Spring Fling”. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 

Sprint Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Oriental Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Message from the Imperial Potentate . . . . . . 35 

Classie Autos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

Father-Daughter Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

TV Show Donates to Shriners Hospitals . . . . 39 

Membership Recruiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

New Membership Efforts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 

Your Editor’s Grumblings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 

Cincinnati Hospital News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Unit/Club Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Motor Corps Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 

Hospital News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 

Parting Shot / Horse Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota 

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Shrine Office: 510 S. Phillips Ave., PO Box 1203, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1203 

(605) 336-1117 • Fax (605) 336-3059 • 1-800-477-3574 

Office Hours – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday 

2 0 1 2 E L R I A D S H R I N E O F F I C E R S 

Don Jensen, Potentate 

Executive Committee Chairman 

Rich Burns, Chief Rabban 

Exec. Divan, Circus, Membership, 

Futures Comm., Pote’s Ball Chm., 

Football, El Riad By-Laws, Shrine Cup 

Rob Joyce, Assistant Rabban 

Exec. Divan, Circus, Membership, 

Futures Comm., Pote’s Ball, Corn Palace 

Hillbillies, Oriental Band, Fife & Drum, 

Ritualistic Unit, El Riad By-Laws 

Ken Steele, High Priest 

& Prophet 

Exec. Divan, Hospital Comm., Futures 

Comm., Clowns, Roadrunners, Dance 

Club, Motor Corps, Golf Unit, Sprint Car 

Unit 

Tom Anderson, Oriental Guide 

Exec. Divan, Unit & Club Seminar, 

Futures Comm., Lewis & Clark/Animal 

Unit, Chanters, Horse Corps, Provosts, 

Ski Club, Steel Drum Band 

Charles Brown, PP, Recorder 

El Riad By-Laws, Executive Divan 

Bruce Wallin, PP, Treasurer 

Executive Divan 

Jim Burma, Jr., 

1st Ceremonial Master 

Exec. Divan/NV, Futures Comm., Spring 

Ceremonial, Classie Autos, Legion of 

Honor, Director’s Staff, Snacks Unit 

Maury Richard, 

2nd Ceremonial Master 

Exec. Divan/NV, Futures Comm., Fall 

Ceremonial, Big Band, Rickshaws, 

Parker Shrine Club/ Flivvers, 

Worthington Shrine, Oaze Cycle Corps, 

Shutterbugs 

Board of Trustees 

David Neiman, PP, Chairman 

Curtis Kuehn, PP 

Loren Eggebraaten, PP 

Edward Anstine, PP 

Robert Baker 

John Whitelock, Marshall 

Big Bend Shrine Club, Interlakes Shrine Club, 

Highlanders 

Al Zahn, Captain of the Guard 

Brookings Shrine Club, Sioux Falls Outhouse, 

Boondockers 

Les Kruse, Outer Guard 

Rosebud Shrine Club 

Tom Johnson, Chief of Staff 

Ass’t. Chief of Staff, Pote’s Aides, Parades 

(Ceremonial, Midwest & Imperial) 

Tim Bachman, Assistant Chief of Staff 

Mike Mullin, Chaplain 

Bob Sorensen, Temple Director 

Southwest Minnesota Shrine Club 

Reid Jensen, Membership Chairman 

Marv Lovro, Circus Chairman 

Harland Danielsen, Football Chairman 

Dave Bangasser, Shrine Cup Chairman 

Todd Schmidt, Chr., Tony Backman, Co- 

Chairs, Sportsman’s Classic 

Leon Brink, Roadrunners Coordinator 

John Pudwill, President, Roadrunners 

Todd Schwartz, Public Relations 

Larry Johnson, Stop Burns Chairman 

Dick “Buttons” Schlechter, Unit/Club 

Support 

Jane Teal, Office Manager 

Joel Baker, Building Manager 

Gary Smith, Cactus Editor 

Terry Roisum, Artist, Cactus Contributor 

Tony Bachman, Cactus Advertising Sales 

For information concerning Shriners 

Hospitals for Children, call 

1-800-237-5055 

All articles or comments should be directed to the Editor – cactus@elriad.com – and 

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DIRECTOR’S STAFF 

Happy New Year to all of our fellow Nobles in the El 

Riad Shrine! 

The Director’s Staff Unit ended 2011 in full force and is 

heading into 2012 with both barrels loaded! 

During the last five weeks of 2011, we hosted the Hy- 

Vee Christmas party right after Thanksgiving and introduced 

our warm blooded Camel float to winter by adoring 

him with lights and parading him in the Parade of Lights, 

both of these were the same weekend! 

We helped out with two Cold Sands Sessions before 

the end of the year. In between all of that, we had time for 

our Annual Christmas Party. The Director’s Staff, Parker 

Flivvers, The Legion of Honor, The Highlanders and The 

Hillbillies joined together for the Christmas Party. The 

Chanters entertained us with their wonderful series of 

Christmas and traditional music. The Rickshaws bartended 

to wet our whistles. A BIG THANK-YOU to all the Units that 

helped make our Christmas Party a huge success and the 

ladies who did the decorating and planning. 

Thanks to Merlyn Sundvold for leading us during 

2011 and Bob Zwart and Mark Sundvold for leading us in 

the Second Sessions of Orientation. 

Our 2012 officers of the Director’s Staff are: President, 

Bill Schepeler; VP, Scott Denney; Treasurer, Ken Steele; 

Temple Director, Bob Sorenson; Secretary Dave Dierks. 

Going into 2012 we are ready for action. Our first 

event is hosting our Annual Super Bowl Party on February 

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5. The doors open at 3:00. There will be food, silent auction, 

big screen TVs for viewing and door prizes. Bring 

your friends to enjoy a great Super Bowl Party! 

Bigger yet!…we will be hosting River Rats Dueling 

Pianos at the Shrine February 18 for two shows, one at 

4:00 p.m. and one at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at 

The Shrine office or Lewis stores. The prices are $10 in 

advance or $15 at the door. Tables are available for $125 

per table which seats 10. To purchase a table contact 

Brad Sundvold at 605-201-6611. This promises to be a 

Great Time! 

For you Shriners out there who are looking for a Unit 

that includes parades, bartending, selling merchandise, 

Second Session Ceremonial hosting, Circus concessions 

and much more, please contact one of our members, the 

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CORRECTION 

It was erroneously reported in the “Chanter 

Chatter” column of the last issue of the 

Cactus that Roger Risty would be retiring 

in January. Roger is NOT planning to retire 

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EL RIAD ROADRUNNERS 

This is my first report as President of the Roadrunners. 

We really need to thank the drivers not only for their dedication, 

but also the way they serve the patients and parents. 

This is a customer service and the customers really 

appreciate the dedication of the drivers. We really need to 

thank Rick Johnson for his service as President of the 

Roadrunners for the last two years. What a GREAT JOB, 

Rick. Hope to see you up and in great shape again. Rick 

has had knee repair surgery after a fall. 

We have a new driver who is Jim Kirkeby, and he 

made his first trip December 20 to Minneapolis. We need 

more drivers, so if you would like to help contact me. 

Drivers for October not reported before are Ken 

Steele, TWICE, and Les Tiezen. These trips were completed 

after reporting time for the Cactus reporting. 

November drivers were: George Woodhouse, Jon 

Millender, Mel Dykstra, Jerry Kobes, TWICE, Keith 

Coacher and wife Rebecca, Arlan Nordhagen, Lyle 

Sturdevant, TWICE, Jim Baker, Don Wendt, Glendon 

Rice, Roger Larson, Kevin Tomshack, Harlan 

Danielson, Art Wienke and wife Karen, Leon Brink, 

Adam Brink, Bill Brennan and wife Becky. Special 

thanks to the wives of drivers for helping out. 

December drivers were: Les Tiezen, Roger Larson, 

Glendon Rice, John Pudwill Jr.,Everett Brandenburg, 

Howard Greer, Jim Kirkeby and drivers from Yankton. 

In 2011 we had 77 drivers taking at least one trip and 

several made many trips. Thanks to all who have served 

so faithfully. — John Pudwill Jr., President 

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From bathrooms to windows, we do it all 

Change of address? 

If your mailing address or e-mail address has 

changed recently, please inform the Shrine office. 

336-1117 or 

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Burn Awareness Week 

is February 5-11, 2012 

Burn prevention is a key endeavor of Shriners Hospitals 

for Children, which is why the health care system began its 

Burn Awareness campaigns more than 20 years ago. Burn 

Awareness Week is a kick-off to a year-long campaign. This 

year, the week-long recognition is February 5-11, 2012. 

The Burn Awareness Campaign 

Fraternity members, hospital employees and the public 

can visit www.burnawarenessweek.org and order educational 

materials including, posters, stickers and more. All of 

these materials are available at no charge. 

Quick Facts About Burn Injuries 

Each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries 

require medical attention. Approximately 4,500 people die. 

And up to 10,000 people die every year in the 

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Kids ages 13 and older are in the highest 

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Ninety-five percent of scalds occur in residences. 

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Happy 2012! Here we go for an - 

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and all kinds of miles showing our riding 

skills along with one or two of us 

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As in years past the Motor Corps 

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gotten yourself and all of your friends 

registered for the pub run you need to 

do this ASAP. You can pre-register at 

the Fresh Horse’s Saloon in Harrisburg 

or with Jane at the Shrine office. Jerry 

Hauff has done a great job getting the 

run all arranged with stops and routes. 

The Pub Run is on February 18. Signup 

starts at 11:30; all buses leave 

from the Fresh Horses at 1:00 p.m. 

Cost is $20.00 to get on the bus. Get 

on the bus, Gus! 

SAVE THE DATE 

On March 23 the Motor Corps will 

give away it’s 18th Harley Davidson. 

Dallas Pfeifer and Bill Ericson have 

been working very hard to make this 

event bigger and better than ever. If 

you would like to purchase a raffle 

ticket for this event talk to any Motor 

Corps member or stop by the Shrine 

office to get your winning ticket. We 

only sell 200 tickets for $100.00 per 

ticket; the last three tickets left at the 

end of the night have a chance for the 

motorcycle or two other big prizes. All 

night long there are different games 

and silent auction items to win. We 

welcome anyone to come down and 

join in on the fun even if you do not 

have a raffle ticket. There will be a DJ 

and cash bar; the doors open at 6:30 

p.m. along with the DJ. The first numbers 

will be drawn at 7:00 p.m. 

What is a parrot head? The parrot 

heads are a people who are Jimmy 

Buffet fans. This group of fans has put 

together a party at the Shrine on 

NEW BICYCLING UNIT 

TO BE ORGANIZED 

A new bicycle Unit is in the 

process of getting organized, which 

will be known as the El Riad Ten- 

Speeders. This Unit will involve 

both Nobles and their significant 

others as they plan to do both 

group rides at least twice a month 

and one or two bike trips a year. 

The initial organizational meeting 

for the El Riad Ten-Speeders 

will be held on February 22, 2012, 

at 7 p.m. in the Unit club room. All 

Nobles who have an interest in participating 

in this new Unit, please 

feel free to attend. This Unit will be 

a perfect match for both beginners 

and advanced bicyclists. The Unit 

will perform in some parades. For 

more information, please contact 

John Archer at 310-0152. 

March 2. This will be the fourth year 

this event has been put on at the 

Shrine. If you are a fan of Jimmy Buffet 

and his music there will be a band that 

plays and sounds like him and his 

band. The Motor Corps is the sponsoring 

unit for this party. This is a mustgo-to 

party…great music, a lot of 

dancing and all kinds of fun people to 

party with. SAVE THE DATE for this 

event. 

WOW what a great time. 

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EL RIAD FIFE & DRUM CORPS 

Happy New Year, Fife-N-Drums. 

We have much to talk about but 

first I would like to thank everyone for 

attending our Annual Christmas Party. 

A great time was had by all and we 

were able to recognize two wonderful 

men—Bill Butler and Walt Leyse—for 

their contributions to this organization! 

I would like to commend Quentin for 

an outstanding year as we allow him 

out of the hot seat…thanks, Q, for 

keeping us all on task! Congratula - 

tions as well to Harland for his new 

role as Brigadier and Sergeant Major 

Woody for stepping up to the line. I 

look to the upcoming year to be another 

fun-filled chapter in our book. 

We have much to look forward to 

with an OASIS and two larger than life 

parties in the near future! February will 

be a busy month for us and we need 

all the help we can get to make it work 

smoothly! Please sign up for our Wed - 

nesday night bar and be sure to bring 

family and friends down to make it 

another success. Of course we look 

forward to our 15th year with the one 

and only Johnny Holmes on the 11th, 

and it promises to be monumental! 

Get your tickets and invite everyone 

you know…they WILL NOT want to 

miss this year! Following Johnny is the 

St. Patty’s Day Bash and this year the 

Holiday falls on Saturday so you can 

PA R K E R F L I V V E R S 

While the Flivver cars slumber in 

the barn and the members rest on 

their laurels, we feel a thank-you is in 

order to the 300 who participated in 

the Football Pools. As usually happens, 

all the books sold out quickly… 

the odds of winning are really very 

good and a person can win more than 

once during the football season. Plus, 

we have an extra drawing at year end. 

This year the final drawing was 

held at the Shrine Christmas Party 

held at the Temple December 16. 

There’s simply not room enough to list 

all the winners of the year but we are 

listing those who won more than once: 

Brian Kelley, Jim Reed, Brian Mach - 

muller, Doug Kettwig, and Stan 

Cadwell. 

Winning one weekly session plus 

$50 at the year-end party were Russ 

Robbers and David Murray. The big 

winner with one win during the year 

plus $100 at the party was Mike Hass 

with Dave McCoy picking up $100 

also. Congratulations to all and a big 

thank-you from the Parker Flivvers. 

Remember to be watching in the 

fall for the announcement of the 2012 

Football Books. And good luck to 

everyone. 

Respectfully submitted, 

— Dana Schmid, Secretary 

be certain the house will be full with 

green revelers. I would like to thank 

the party committees for working so 

diligently on these events. They are a 

success in large part because of you! 

Last year was full of new events 

and faces. I suspect that the future 

holds much of the same and with 

good reason. I feel that people see 

what I see looking at the Fife-N- 

Drum…an opportunity to be surrounded 

by great people, having fun and 

making a difference for those we may 

never have the pleasure of meeting. 

Thank you, gentlemen, for making 

ours one of the finest units in Shrine - 

dom! 

May this year bring wonderful 

things to you and your family! 

Respectfully submitted, 

— Aaron “AJ” Hensley 


For all your party needs, 

contact Chuck Stanga 

339-2708 

Arthur Kriens III 

PRESIDENT 

700 WEST 43RD STREET 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. 57105 

OFFICE: (605) 336-7333 


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Coin Club 

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1:30pm 

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Worthington/ Rickshaws Happy Hour Brookings Dance Club 

5 6 7 8 9 10 FIFE & DRUM 11 

Oaze Cycle Patrol 

after Lodge 

Bldg. & Entertain. 

Comm. 7pm 

Board of 

Directors 7pm 

Highlanders 6pm 

4 –10pm 

Shrine Club 7am 

@ Perkins 

STATED MEETING Director’s Staff 

7pm 

7pm 

Ladies Auxiliary 7pm 

Steel Drums 

Oriental Band 7pm 

Fife & Drums Classie Autos Happy Hour 

12 13 14 15 Oriental Band 16 JOB’S 17 DIRECTOR’S 18 

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Ski Club 

Parker Flivvers Happy Hour 

19 20 21 22 Oriental Band 23 24 Horse Corps 25 


26 Highlanders 27 Sprint Cars Happy Hour 28 29 1 2 3 

6pm 

Fife & Drum Corps 

7:30pm 

6pm 

Chanters 7pm 

Twin Lakes Shrine 

Club 7pm 

7:30pm 

Sprint Cars 6:30pm 

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At this very moment... and 

the next...or the next...girls 

and boys in your schools are 

trying to learn while trying to 

overcome bullies; to understand 

friends who are considering 

or succeeding in their 

suicide threats, to cope with 

personal depression, to negotiate 

their way through the 

threats and challenges of drug 

and alcohol use. 

WHAT IS THE MMSAP 

Right now, across South Dakota, 

the children in our schools are victims 

of bullying, depression, suicidal idea - 

tion, alcohol and drugs. Sometimes 

our own child or grandchild may be a 

“bully” or the target of a bully. Perhaps 

your child has had a friend who committed 

suicide or told her or him he 

was considering it. 

Increasingly our children come 

from single parent families, live in 

homes with one or more adults who 

are already over-powered by drugs, 

including alcoholism or are patients 

suffering from depression. Often parents 

are totally overwhelmed by their 

job, economics or simply despair in 

being a parent. These children lack 

the stabilizing forces of a child-centered 

family and the only people who 

can help are the educators in our 

schools. School districts and their 

“home” communities in South Dakota 

continue to seek help in trying to correct 

these problems; help in serving 

the young people who live in your 

community. 

The South Dakota Masonic Model 

Student Assistance Program delivers a 

pro-gram for educators from public 

and private schools in a three-day 

workshop designed to teach every 

education employee in your schools 

how to identify children at risk of selfdestructive 

behavior and how to 

develop a course of interventions 

involving the parents, other educators 

and the child. 

What is the MMSAP? 

The Masonic Model Student 

Assistance Program was developed 

by two specialists working in the 

Pennsylvania Department of 

Education. Then-Governor Dick 

Thornburg directed Larry Newman 

and Thomas Stecher to develop a system 

to enable teachers to identify students 

at risk of suicide and who were 

in the early stages of using drugs or 

alcohol. The program has been implemented 

in South Dakota schools and 

educators praise the program and the 

Masons who make it possible. 

Universally those who have attended 

the workshops tell us that when the 

“Core Team” in a school is formed and 

begins work, success follows and 

problems which young people are 

experiencing decrease. 

Plans are being made now to 

present MMSAP to School 

Superintendents, Administrators, 

Teachers and School Counselors at 

the El Riad Temple on June 11, 12, 13 

and 14, 2012. 

How El Riad, Masonic-Shriners 

Can Help 

If the Masonic Model Student 

Assistance Program is to become 

available to more teachers, counselors 

and administrators each year, we must 

in-crease our voluntary contributions. 

You may give directly to the SD- 

MMSAP by sending a check to the 

Grand Lodge of South Dakota. You 

may also contribute to SD-MMSAP 

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C H A N T E R C H AT T E R 

By the time you receive this issue 

of the Cactus, we will be in the New 

Year with goals and dreams for the 

year ahead. The Chanters’ new officers 

are Bill Brennan, President; 

Brian Scott, Vice President; Doug 

Schneider, Secretary; and John 

Nordlie, Treasurer. As a side note 

Gary Smith, Cactus editor, grudgingly 

gave up the Secre tary job after three 

years. A loud cheer went up when 

Doug accepted the position. 

Prez Bill Brennan is working on 

what looks like summer apparel. In 

other words, something other than hot, 

black tuxedos, every time we have a 

singing engagement! Picture this if 

you can . . . a shamrock colored sport 

coat with a matching color tie covered 

with shamrocks! Top that off with white 

slacks and green colored loafers and 

you have the complete package. How - 

ever, our chorus members have not 

voted on Bill’s brainstorm as of yet. 

The unit has selected two numbers 

for future competition and also to 

be added to our current repertoire. 

In other news, our kitten on the 

keys, Vicki Tucek, and Tom Streifel, 

finally exchanged vows in Las Vegas 

where they also spent their honeymoon. 

The Chanters send congratulations 

to a great couple. 

At our recent Christmas party we 

honored two outstanding Chanters. 

Director Del Hubers was named 

“Chanter of the Year” while Charles 

Woodward was selected “Rookie of 

the Year”. Congratulations, Nobles! 

Now is the time to give our new 

Potentate Don Jensen and his divan 

our full support and help make this a 

banner year for El Riad! Every year 

presents new challenges and we readily 

accept them. Remember, Together, 

We Can Make It Happen! 

And remember, If you’re too busy 

to sing – you’re too busy! — TR 

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Recorder’s 

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EL RIAD SHRINE MONTHLY 

STATED MEETING 

NOVEMBER 9, 1011 

EL RIAD TEMPLE – SIOUX FALLS, 

SOUTH DAKOTA 

The meeting was opened by 

Potentate Pat Colbert, at 7:00 p.m. In 

the absence of Chaplain David Ban - 

gasser, Captain of the Guard John 

Whitelock gave the Invocation. Poten - 

tate Colbert then led the Nobles in the 

Shrine Pledge of Allegiance. 

The minutes of the October 12, 

2011, Stated Meeting were, upon 

proper motion and second, approved 

as printed and distributed. 

Potentate Colbert called on 

Recorder Charles Brown, P.P. for the 

reading of the General Order, “In 

Memoriam”, for Past Imperial Poten - 

tate Kenneth William Smith who 

passed on 9/1/2011. 

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer, 

Bruce Wallin, P.P., gave the Treasurer’s 

Report. Upon a proper motion to 

accept and proper second, this report 

was approved. 

Building & Entertainment Commit - 

tee Report: Chief Rabban Don Jensen 

gave a progress report on current 

projects and projects under consideration 

including: 

1. City inspection has been completed. 

2. Floor behind the main bar 

3. Dance floor finishing, scheduled for 

Dec 19-22. 

4. Furnace repair or replacement 

(Continued on page 36) 

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MEMORIALS & CONTRIBUTIONS BLACK CAMEL 

Walter H. Herriot 

HOSPITAL FUND 

Donations by 

Randy & Ruth Sorensen 

Big Bend Shrine Club (Circus) 

Dave Bangasser 

Leonard & Judith Bruchhof 

In Memory of Charlie Barron by 

John P. Blackburn 

In Memory of Jason Nichols by 

Annette & Julian Nichols 

Ann Nichols 

Judson Nichols & Doug Robinson 

Maurice Nichols, Jack & Liz 

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Parker 

In Memory of Ken Herbert by 

Mrs. William Christianson 

In Memory of Leland “Buzz” Mann by 

George & Floris Woodhouse 

Judith S. Ray 

Kenneth & Loretta Jones 

John & Nancy Sternquist, MD 

Warren & Delores Hatch 

Ernest & Marilyn Kratz 

Bernard & Geraine Kline 

Merle & Virginia Larson 

Darwin & Lavila Tessier 

UNIT & CLUB EXPENSE 

FUND 

In Memory of Roxy Laur, PP, by 

Anonymous Donation 

ENDOWMENT FUND 

In Honor of Emily Learing by 

Dick & Joanne Avery 

In Honor of Aaron & Rachael Neiman’s 

Wedding by 

Lyn Neiman 

In Honor of Pat Colbert’s Special 

Birthday by 

Larry & Anita Bierman 

In Memory of Ken Herbert by 

Paul Lewis 

In Memory of Monica Krenz by 

Tom & Jane Anderson & Family 

In Memory of Sherrie Daniels by 

Sprint Cars 

Al & Du Zahn 

Kent & Judy Morstad 

George & Gladys Henningsen 

Dave Neiman 

In Memory of Stanley Mundhenke by 

Kent & Judy Morstad 

In Memory of Wayne Marquesen by 

Tom & Jane Anderson & Family 

TRANSPORTATION FUND 

In Memory of Stanley Mundhenke by 

Russell & Lola Schreiber 

Curtis Kuehn 

Cash Donations 

Mary Koch 

Margaret Dalthorp 

Larry & Mindee Johnson 

David & Marilee Driver 

Bill & Denise Simon 

Jay & Lian Zea 

Susan Parker 

Paul & Mary Connelly 

Vincent & Patricia DeBates 

Paula Herrmann 

Larry Mandersheid 

Marian & August Mundhenke 

Colleen Sanford 

Timothy Donohue 

P. Daniel & Laura Donohue 

John Mullen 

Richard A. Johnson 

Waterbury Heating & Cooling, Inc. 

Boyce, Greenfield, Pashby & Welk, 

L.L.P. 

Roger & Marya Tellinghuisen 

Pat & Denise Colbert 

Paradise Management, Inc. 

Patricia Madland 

James & Barbara Hoops 

Tamara Baker 

Jerry & Mary Moen 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Knobel 

Paul & Susan Vander Woude 

Bill & Ona Anderson 

Dr. Glenn & Shirlee Benson 

Deaun Anderson 

Kelly Jo Mundhenke 

In Memory of Sherrie Daniels by 

Bill & Ona Anderson 

Mike Patrick 

Howard & Judy Greer 

In Memory of Robert Marcy by 

Emil & Marybeth Jares 

In Memory of Lynette Skalland by 

Marv & Debbie Lovro 

In Memory of Leland “Buzz” Mann by 

Rich & Glenna Burns 

In Memory of Kenneth Herbert by 

Marv & Debbie Lovro 

In Memory of John Brennan by 

Dave & Karen Bangasser 

Donations by 

Armour Star Chapter No. 64 

Siouxland Car Council 

Mareileen Benson (Cash Calendar 

winner) 

Vernon & Judy Vanderhule 

Betsy Odden 

Andrea Becht-Capon 

Sara Garbe 

Christie Huebner 

Tonya Hovaldt 

$100 Million Dollar Club Raffle 

Ike McDonnel 

Anonymous Donation from Mitchell 

Tip jar in El Riad Room 

Ceremonial Donation by 

Rosebud Shrine Club 

License Decals by 

Russell Dean 

Travis Breuer 

Salem, Oregon 

Jan. 18, 1917 – Sept. 6, 2011 

Created December 2, 1970 

Robert C. Erwin 

McCurtain, Oklahoma 

June 16, 1929 – Dec. 8, 2011 

Created November 18, 1961 

George E. Novak 

Scotland, S.D. 

Dec. 19, 1925 – Nov. 12, 2011 

Created May 24, 1969 

Nicholas A. Hansen 

Slayton, Minnesota 

June 14, 1979 – Dec. 8, 2011 


Donald C. Van Geest 

Inwood, Iowa 

Nov. 17, 1924 – Dec. 7, 2011 


Gary Van Zee 

Sioux Falls 

Nov. 2, 1947 – Nov. 17, 2011 


Stanley W. Mundhenke 

Sioux Falls 

Aug. 15, 1920 – Dec. 17, 2011 


Leland “Buzz” V. Mann 

Yankton 

Oct. 7, 1928 – Dec. 21, 2011 


Ben W. Wieser 

Gillette, Wyoming 

Nov. 3, 1952 – Dec. 28, 2011 

Created June 4, 2005 

Roy L. Bergner 

Chamberlain 

March 30, 1917 – Dec. 28, 2011 


David Leraas 

Sioux Falls 

Feb. 6, 1950 – Dec. 28, 2011 

Created December 31, 2008 

Arthur L. Schlaikjer, Jr. 

Winner 

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Healing That Knows No Borders 

A charity finds a surgeon to help family of burned Chinese kids 

By HARVEY RICE 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE 

GALVESTON — Four women sat in 

Dr. Ted Huang’s Galveston office last 

October, hoping their 18-month quest 

to save a Chinese girl’s life had ended. 

Min Tang was 8 years old when she 

dashed into her family’s burning home 

in Yunnan Province to save her 1-yearold 

brother in 2008. Among other in - 

juries, her burns fused her thighs to - 

gether, making elimination so painful 

she had nearly stopped eating. 

Chinese doctors were unable to 

help, so the women from HandReach, 

a small Boston-based charity, set out to 

find a surgeon who could operate on 

Min. They finally succeeded when they 

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Operating on a tiny budget, 

HandReach had to find a surgeon who 

would donate his services. Two organizations 

turned them down, so Swartz, 

her daughter and two HandReach volunteers 

turned to the Galveston hospital. 

Sitting in Huang’s office in the 

Shriners building, the women asked 

Huang to come to China and operate 

on Min. 

“We were four young women sitting 

in his office, very desperate,” 

Swartz recalled. “Our hearts were beating 

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His reply—“I’m sorry, I’m not 

going to China”—nearly brought 

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(Continued from page 15) 

HandReach volunteer Qui Mc Intosh phoned the children’s 

father, Yue Yun Tang, 31, in China. His hopes dashed 

so many times before, Tang was skeptical, but he was willing 

to try anything. 

The day his children were burned, Tang had argued 

with his wife about payment for two women he had hired to 

help in his vegetable farm in the village of Shin Je. Tang, 

interviewed this week in Galveston, said he left his wife 

in the bedroom while he sat down to eat lunch Min 

had prepared. 

Saving brother, child 

His distraught wife poured gasoline on herself 

and the bed, Tang said. He turned to see his wife on 

fire. 

“I don’t want to live,” she shouted, according to 

Tang. Flames engulfed the house within seconds. 

He grabbed Min and his other son, Shen, then 4, 

and ran outside. His wife had run out of the house, and he 

was trying to smother her flaming clothes when he heard 

Min shout, “Help me father, help me!” 

Min had run back into the house and thrown herself 

over Ze to shield him from the flames. 

“I thought of nothing in my mind, just my brother,” 

Min said. “I needed to get in to my brother.” 

As neighbors formed a bucket brigade, Tang covered up 

in a wet blanket and ran into the house. Emerging from the 

flames, Tang handed Ze to a neighbor, and they ran toward 

the nearest hospital seven miles away, running nearly half - 

way there before catching a ride. 

Chinese doctors saved the children’s lives but could not 

or would not do the necessary surgeries. Tang’s wife suffered 

burns on her arms and legs and spent three years in 

prison before returning to the family. 

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$2,786, the Tang family relied on relatives and charity to pay 

for the medical care. China has no government program to 

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McIntosh said she learned about Min’s plight through a 

Chinese Internet bulletin board and contacted Tang 18 

months ago. That helped launch a search that ended with 

Huang. 

‘I feel so happy’ 

A doubtful Tang and his children, accompanied by two 

Chinese doctors whom Huang had agreed to train, arrived 

in Galveston in May. Donations paid for their trip. 

Tang shed his doubts after the first operation. “In the 

beginning I didn’t have a big hope, just a little hope,” Tang 

said. “But right now I feel so happy because the improvement 

is so obvious.” 

After a dozen surgeries, Min, now 11, is eating 

heartily. Her brother, now 4, who hadn’t learned to walk 

before losing his legs to the fire, is walking for the first 

time in his life with the aid of prosthetic legs. Min will 

be fitted with prosthetics to replace her lower legs, 

Huang said, and will be walking before she returns 

to China. 

The children will need numerous operations to 

loosen the scar tissue as they grow, and the prosthetics 

will need replacement a dozen times. Huang 

said he will be keeping tabs on the children and will 

advise Chinese doctors if need be. 

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Noble Roger Risty received the following letter from the 

mother of a young Shriners Hospital patient in Sioux Falls. 

December 15, 2011 

Dear members of the Womens General Auxiliary, 

Shriners Hospitals for Children–Twin Cities, El Riad 

Shriners, and Rehabilitation Designs, Inc., 

I’ve been reflecting on how to even begin to thank you 

for helping our family. We are so deeply grateful for your 

generosity! You’ve given our little boy something invaluable 

⎯ a gift of mobility, which will provide him new opportunities 

to shine. 

You know, I read a story some time ago and there’s 

more to it, but the part that sticks with me goes something 

like this… 

Santa placed a candle on the mantle and lit it. The soft 

glow from its one tiny flame brightened the room. Santa 

said, “The glow of the candle represents how people can 

show their thanks for the gift of that Christmas Eve long 

ago. Teach the children to go about doing good, and to let 

their light shine so that all may see it. This is what is symbolized 

when the twinkling lights shine on the tree like 

hundreds of bright, shining candles, each of them representing 

one of God’s precious children, their light shining 

for all to see.” (author unknown) 

Our precious Conner, is our bright star! He’s got a 

sparkling personality and his smile lights up the room. His 

giggles make everyone around him giggle too! Conner’s 

been an example of character to us and his pure determination 

has taught us to be thankful for so many things. Quite 

honestly, things we probably took for granted all too often 

before he came around. 

As I look around and see colored lights on trees, twinkling 

lights on houses, bright stars in the sky, I think of children 

⎯ how you’ve helped my child, and the many other 

children you’ve helped. My eyes have grown teary now, and 

I am speechless. And, I am grateful. 

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Installation Draws Large Crowd 

A large, enthusiastic crowd looked on as a 

new Potentate and officers were installed for the 

year 2012. Illustrious Sir Don Jensen took over 

leadership of El Riad Shrine during the ceremony 

held Saturday, January 14. Installing officer, 

PP Bruce Wallin, administered the oath of office 

for each new Divan member, assisted by Instal - 

ling Marshal PP Arlen Knutson. 

A sizable number of unit and club officers 

were also installed during the evening ceremony. 

Special guests at the installation were 

Senior Grand Warden Charles Gilson and his 

Lady Charlie, and Junior Grand Warden Doug 

McFarland from the Grand Lodge of South 

Dakota. 

Among other highlights was the presentation 

of awards to the in-town and out-of-town 

“El Riad Shriners of the Year”. Noble Fred Ben - 

son, a member of the Horse Corps and 

Worthington Area Shrine Club, was chosen for 

the out-of-town honor. Fred, a resident of 

Okabena, Minn., is a Past Master of Windom 

Lodge and served as District 23 Master. He is 

active in the Scottish Rite; a past Circus chairman; 

former Trail Boss of the Horse Corps; and 

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In-town Shriner of the 

Year, Leo Baumgart, 

speaks after receiving 

the award. Out-of-town 

Shriner of the Year, 

Fred Banson, was not 

present. 

International Shrine Horse Patrol. Fred is a 

team player and a great leader. He joined El 

Riad Shrine in 2004. 

Selected as in-town Shriner of the Year was 

Leo Baumgart, an Oriental Band member and 

past president of that unit. Leo is a dedicated 

member of the circus committee and he and his 

wife, Deborah, also serve on the Pote’s Ball 

committee. He has been a member of El Riad 

since 2003. 

Installing 

Marshall, PP 

Arlen Knut - 

son, right, 

positions 

Recorder PP 

Charlie 

Brown, prior 

to his installation. 

Instal - 

ling officer, 

PP Bruce 

Wallin, is in 

back at left. 

Photos by 

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Illustrious Sir Don 

Jensen, far left, was 

fezzed by Lady 

Helen. 

Photos by 

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Following the ceremonies, the 

crowd (right) enjoyed 

hors’deouvers while listening 

to El Riad’s Dixieland Band. 

El Riad’s Snacks 

unit prepared an 

oyster stew and 

chili feed at the 

Masonic Center 

after the annual 

meeting (left). 


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A room filled with Christmas stockings for the 

children. 

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Jill Butterfield, Past Queen of the Daughters of the Nile (center, 

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Daughters of the Nile Hold Christmas Party Dec. 10 

Ashrama #97 held its Christmas 

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ANDERSEN, LEE – 2/7/52 

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BACHMAN, TIM – 2/3/65 

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GRUYE, JAMES – 2/13/34 

GUENTHER, JAMES – 2/25/81 

HAGEN, JAMES – 2/9/39 

HALVORSON, MARK – 2/15/77 

HANSON, LARRY – 2/14/56 

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HARRIES, ANDY – 2/13/81 

HAUCK, MICHAEL – 2/11/64 

HAUFF, JAROLD – 2/13/72 

HEMMER, LARRY – 2/16/50 

HENSLEY, MARK – 2/13/68 

HOBSON, WILLIAM – 2/22/31 

HOEFERT, WADE – 2/20/72 

HOFFMAN, DONALD – 2/5/29 

HOPKINS, CURT – 2/4/30 

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HOSMER, LARRY – 2/2/40 

HOUSE, GERALD – 2/22/37 

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HUDSON, TIMOTHY – 2/8/59 

INGALLS, RONALD – 2/6/62 

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EL RIAD SPRINT CARS 

The El Riad Shrine Sprint Car Unit 

is really getting anxious for spring to 

get here. We are patiently waiting for 

the weather to allow us to get our cars 

out of storage and fire up the engines. 

Our 2012 President, Dave Duncan, is 

preparing for another extremely productive 

and fun year. Our new VP, Rod 

Newhagen, is compiling a long list 

from the many towns that have invited 

us to parade this year. Terry Berk - 

ness is our 2012 Secretary. We welcome 

Richard Hagler as our newest 

member joining us after the fall Cere - 

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monial. We can’t wait to get him into a 

car and start having some fun. The 

five new members from 2011 should 

help us get all 12 cars on the street 

during the 2012 parade season. 

The Unit had its annual Christmas 

party on December 17 at the Mosque. 

We had over fifty members, spouses 

and a well represented Divan. Every - 

one had a great time, plenty of food, 

drinks and fun. 

Our unit will be hosting the Wed - 

nesday night mixers during March. As 

the Treasurer of the Unit, I can assure 

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 

you we now have enough gas money 

to get us through the year and proudly 

represent El Riad Temple throughout 

the upper Midwest. Our Unit is looking 

forward to competing in Grand Forks 

at the 2012 Midwest Summer Session. 

We also look forward to the fun of the 

Shrine Circus coming up in late April 

and plan to actively participate in our 

Temple’s largest single fundraiser. Our 

Unit welcomes our new Potentate Don 

Jensen and will be available to assist 

him throughout the year. More next 

month on our attempt to get our ‘tires 

on the streets’. 

— Mike Olawsky 

El Riad Shrine Sprint Car Unit 

EL RIAD ORIENTAL BAND Membership 

The OB had a great year in 2011! 

We would like to commend Potenate 

Pat Colbert for a great year! We are 

all brothers, but it is with great pride 

that he’s also an OB member. 

We ended the year with a very 

nice Christmas Party, where a fun time 

was had by all! Thanks to the Clowns 

for bartending. Awards included: Dave 

Dalthrop award to Jason Strauss; 

Jerry May award to Todd Miller; 

Equip ment award to Moose Fitz - 

gerald; and Jamie Voight received 

the Jake award. 

We then hosted the Billion Christ - 

mas Party. This is a great fund raiser 

for the OB, and a success due to the 

membership. 

The OB had the Wednesday night 

bar for January. Great team efforts. OB 

Chili cook off winners were: 1st place; 

Falls Landing; 2nd place, Jim Hoy; 

3rd place, Tim Wingen; 4th place, 

Ryan Rients. 

The OB Spring Fling is scheduled 

for April 20-21-22. It involves a bus trip 

to Omaha where we’ll be staying 

down town in the Old Market Area. It is 

a time to show our wives a good time 

and thank them for their support. 

Normal OB meetings will resume 

in February. We will be tuning up for 

the St. Patty’s Day Parade. We will also 

be honing our skills for the up-coming 

Spring Rumbles event. Until then! 

— Tim Wingen 

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A Message from Our Imperial Potentate 

Greetings my fellow Nobles, 

I hope everyone’s new year is off to 

a great start! 

2012 began with an exciting event 

—the Tournament of Roses Parade. I 

had the opportunity to ride on our 

health care system’s float, along with 

national patient ambassador Kate 

Hickman, Shriners Hospitals for Chil - 

dren®–Los Angeles patient Marius 

Woodward, Chairman of the Board of 

Trustees Doug Maxwell, Imperial Sirs 

Wayne Lachut and Raoul Frevell, and 

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and passion for our hospitals made it a 

lot easier for me. During the parade, a 

nice surprise was seeing our other 

national patient ambassador, Alissa 

Perkins, and her family, in the crowd 

cheering for us. 

Televised on ABC, NBC, CBS and 

HGTV networks, the parade brought 

our organization a tremendous 

amount of exposure. Also, the Grand 

Marshall of the parade, J.R. Martinez, 

was gracious enough to participate in a 

30-second PSA about Shriners Hospi - 

tals for Children that aired during the 

broadcast. Martinez is an actor who 

was severely burned during his tour of 

duty in Iraq and is also known for his 

performances on the television pro- 

gram “Dancing with the Stars.” 

Another event highlight was having 

our float win the Tournament Volun - 

teers’ Award. I would like to thank 

everyone whose hard work led to that 

recognition. 

Last month, I attended the service 

awards luncheon for employees at 

Shriners International Headquarters in 

Tampa, Fla. During the event, Execu - 

tive Vice President of Shriners Interna - 

tional and Past Imperial Potentate, Jack 

H. Jones, along with staff members 

Zorrie Muskovac, Janey Fisher and 

John Moose were given awards in 

recognition of their 30 years of service 

to our organizations. I would like to 

thank all of them for their hard work, 

dedication and loyalty to Shriners In - 

ter national and Shriners Hospitals for 

Children. 

My next stop was Nashville, Tenn., 

where Patty and I attended the Christ - 

mas party at the Al Menah Shrine 

Temple. At the party, we read Christ - 

mas stories to 50 patients from 

Shriners Hospitals for Children. The 

best part of the evening was seeing the 

expressions on each of the children’s 

faces when they were given a brand 

new bicycle, donated by a local company 

in Nashville. There isn’t anything 

more gratifying than witnessing giant 

smiles on children’s faces. 

I also had the pleasure of visiting 

Shriners Hospitals for Children–Green - 

ville, where I was given a tour by one of 

the patients. It was my first time there; 

I was able to see the new prosthetics 

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5. Drainage issue by the SE entrance 

(future project) 

He moved approval of his report. 

Upon proper second, it was approved. 

Correspondence: Potentate Col - 

bert acknowledged many letters, all of 

an encouraging nature. 

Open Business: Potentate Colbert 

discussed the following: 

1. Praise for all involved in the presentation 

of the Fall Ceremonial. 

2. He called forward new Noble David 

Roetman and his sponsor Noble 

Larry Zickman for the purpose of 

presenting him with his fez, as he 

was unable to stay for that portion 

of the Ceremonial on Nov. 5. 

3. He called forward Noble Gary 

Greenleaf and presented him with 

his new Associate Member Dues 

Card. 

Committee Reports: 

Chief of Staff: None 

Football: Committee Chairman 

Harland Danielsen gave a brief report 

outlining plans for next year’s game. 



Shrine Cup: Committee member 

Doug Costar gave a brief report outlining 

plans for next year’s event. He 

moved approval of his report. Upon 

proper second, it was approved. 

Circus: 2011 Circus Chairman 

Marv Lovro began with another rambling 

joke that ended with a pretty 

good punch line. He reported that four 

new major sponsorships have signed 

on for 2012, and the committee is 

working on others. He announced that 

representatives from Road Island 

Ronald L. Fox 

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Novelties Co. will be here on January 

28th to work with committee members 

from both In-town and Out-of-town circuses. 

He moved approval of his 

report. Upon proper second, it was 

approved. 

Hospital: Kent Morstad, P.P., TCU 

Board Member reported on the new 

model under consideration for the 

TCU. Negotiations with Gillette Chil - 

dren’s Hospital are on-going. He 

moved approval of his report. Upon 

proper second, it was approved. 

Membership: Chairman Les Kruse 

began his report with a (sick) joke. He 

then reported that 41 new Nobles 

were created at the Fall Ceremonial, 

and announced plans for a Cold 

Sands on Nov. 30th. Committee members 

and Divan members will be working 

on the list of nobles at risk of suspension. 

He moved approval of his 


approved. 

Public Relations: Committee member 

Tom Johnson reported on KDLT 

TV’s coverage of the testimonial given 

by Shrine patient Paige Stoltzman at 

the Fall Ceremonial. He also ex - 

pressed the pride felt by all, as her 

father Rolland received his fez that 

day. He moved approval of his report. 


Cactus: Editor Gary Smith began 

his report with a very good joke. He 

gave deadlines for the next issue, 

which will be a combined Dec/Jan 

issue. He moved approval of his 


approved. 

Masonic Relations: Masonic Rela - 

tions Chairman Reid Jensen gave 

dates for upcoming Rush Parties and 

Degree work at the local Lodges. He 

passed out information on the Mentor 

Program, and urged all nobles present 

to make a commitment to attend 

Lodge at least once before year’s end. 



Stop Burns: Chairman Larry John - 

son gave a brief review of this year’s 

activities. He moved approval of his 


approved. 

Unit & Club Development: None 

Liaison Reports: Reports were 

given by, Assistant Rabban Rich 

Burns, High Priest & Prophet Rob 

Joyce, Captain of the Guard John 

Whitelock and Oriental Guide Ken 

Steele. 

(Continued next page) 

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Recorder’s Minutes 


Trip Reports: Chief Rabban Don Jensen reported on 

the Membership Seminar in Tampa, FL, and Potentate 

Colbert reminded everyone that there is still some room left 

for the Dec. 9 bus trip to the TCU. 

Other Business: 

Potentate Colbert reminded all present to submit 

Shriner of the Year nomination apps. New Associate Mem - 

ber Gary Greenleaf told a fairly humorous joke. Potentate 

Colbert recognized Noble Rick Reyes, a member of AL 

ZAFAR in San Antonio, TX, now living in the area and interested 

in Associating with EL RIAD. Noble Reyes then told 

the best joke of the night. 

There being no further business to come before the 

body, the Potentate thanked the Provost for tiling the 

doors. A Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the 

meeting at 8:15 p.m. It was approved. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

— Charles A. Brown, P.P., Recorder 

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CLASSIE AUTOS 

Hello all, the Classie Autos has been very busy since 

the last Cactus. We have had a couple meetings, a 

Christmas party, installation of new officers, and lots of 

planning for our up coming party. The officers that have 

been chosen are: President, Josh Mannhelter; Vice 

President, George Zahn; Secretary, Heath Lacey; and 

Treasurer, Howard Greer. With a line-up like this we are 

bound to have a good year. 

We had a great Christmas party in December down at 

the Shrine. Brunch style with very good food and fellowship 

as always. Josh and his lady did it again. Good ol’ 

Dale Kiebach won the “spark plug” award, for all his hard 

work putting together the monthly cruises this year. Dale 

and his wife both deserve a pat on the back for what they 

have done for the unit. 

As we write this article we are planning our Hobo Stew 

event for January 22 at the Shrine. How this works is 

everyone must bring two cans of vegetables, one for the 

stew and one for the food bank. Every year the stew is different 

but it always tastes great. 

We are also very exited to announce that we have the 

“RUDE” band locked down to give us another awesome 

night when we host “Kool Summer Nights”. The date for 

that event is set for May 12. Get your tickets early, these 

guys have a great show lined up for us. 

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Thank you for your support! 

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PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS AND COLLECTIONS 


Membership Recruiting 

- Using proven and tested tools - 

All of us at one time or another have been asked by someone out side of the fraternity – 

“What are Shrine/Masons?” or “How do I join?” Even though most of us can answer 

this question, do your responses create a desire for this ‘prospective member’ to join and 

do you deliver the same message each time? A single point of reference has been 

created to answer all of the inquirers questions and it will deliver a proven and tested 

message as well as answer a lot of questions that they may not know that they have. If 

you have not yet explored www.beashrinernow.com , I encourage you to do so. You 

may ask “why send a prospective Masonic candidate to a ‘Shrine’ website,” – so let me 

tell you. Shriners International has spent a lot of time developing a fantastic resource to 

assist in membership recruitment. This 

means the Lodges will also reap the 

benefits of this membership push and 

we should be doing all that we can as 

Shrine/Masons to promote this activity. 

When a prospective candidate views the 

website they can view 5 short online 

videos that explain who and what 

Shrine/Masons are as well as how to 

join. The ‘Roadmap’ tab goes into 

extensive detail about all of the steps 

necessary to join a Lodge and a Temple. 

If a candidate has any questions after 

exploring the site they still have an 

avenue to explore. A candidate can 

request to speak with a Virtual Mentor 

to continue their Masonic education. 

Once they register they will receive by 

e-mail a letter from the Imperial 

Potentate talking about Freemasons and 

Shriners. 

Just who are these Virtual Mentors you ask? Based on the candidate’s home zip code, 

they are your fellow Lodge and Shrine brothers that have signed up to help educate, guide 

and assist candidates – not some nameless person outside of the area. Additionally, if a 

prospective candidate requests to speak with a Mentor their contact information is saved 

in the membership system enabling us to keep track of possible future members and 

invite them to Rush Parties and other Masonic and Shrine events. Please encourage your 

prospective candidates to explore www.beashrinernow.com and have them request to 

speak with a Mentor. Also, if you are interested in becoming a Virtual Mentor please 

contact Reid Jensen at email@reidjensen.com for additional information. 


Imperial Potentate’s Message 


they have to offer. Later in the day, I 

had an enjoyable lunch with some of 

the hospital staff and the opportunity 

to learn more about these wonderful 

people. 

I then headed to Spartanburg, S.C., 

to watch the Shrine Bowl of the Car o - 

linas. If you have never been to the 

game, it is a definite must! The event is 

the biggest of the high school Shrine 

bowl games and had a packed stadium 

of close to 14,000 people in attendance. 

It was a great game; the North 

Carolina team was able to come from 

behind and win 26-19. 


Speakers 

Bureau 

A number of El Riad’s finest 

Nobles offer their expertise 

regarding our fraternity, our 

mission and our hospitals. 

If you feel that your group, 

club, church or organization 

would like to know more 

about Shrine Masons, our 

hospitals and our many other 

activities, please call the 

office at 

336-1117 

Speaking of football, we are just 

about one week away from the 87th 

East-West Shrine Game®. For those of 

you who can’t make it to St. Petersburg, 

Fla., be sure to watch the broadcast live 

on the NFL network. Coverage of the 

game will start at 3:30 p.m. EST on 

Saturday, January 21! 

Finally, I sent out an e-mail last 

month announcing the decision to hire 

Leo Burnett as our new marketing 

partner. Leo Burnett has an outstanding 

creative team with extensive strategic 

experience in health care and notfor-profit 

communications. I am look- 

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“Remember Why 

You Became a Shriner!” 

Yours in the Faith, 

— Michael G. Severe Imperial 

Potentate, Chairman of the Board of 

Directors 

Cactus 

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Your Editor’s 

Grumblings 

by Gary Smith 

Well, it’s finally happened. 

Former Cactus 

editor, current contributor 

and artist, Terry Roisum, 

has been after me for 

some time to write a 

monthly column. Now he’s gone to all 

the work of creating a caricature of me 

to use with the column—added guilt. 

How can I not do something? 

Terry is a great artist who has created 

drawings for anyone who asks. I 

know for a fact that he’s still owed a 

bottle or two for previously commissioned 

pieces. Let’s hope he collects 

because he’s a hoot when connected 

to a vessel containing spirits. 

There is, of course, always something 

to write about when it comes to 

El Riad. First and foremost is our 

recent annual meeting and installation 

of officers for the new year. What a 

great turn-out for the public installation 

ceremony. Hundreds were on hand to 

support our new Potentate, Don 

Heritage 

Funeral Home 

MATTHEW J. PEPPER 

JAMES A. JONES 

DARIN CORCORAN 

Funeral Directors 

Jensen, Lady 

Helen, and the 

Divan, as well 

as Im me diate 

Past Potentate 

Pat Colbert 

and Lady 

Denise. 

The ac - 

complishments 

that took place 

during Pat’s 

year at the helm—literally at the 

helm—are many, and there is not room 

here to list them all. But we all know he 

worked overtime to make sure El Riad 

remained the finest temple in all of 

Shrinedom. Thank you, Pat and 

Denise, for your 

many sacrifices in 

2012. 

As for Pote Don, 

we don’t have to 

worry. He’s been 

involved as anyone 

the past few years 

and lives, eats and 

breathes El Riad. 

The system of succession 

that our 

leadership has used 

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for a number of years ensures that we 

will remain at the top of the heap when 

it comes to Shrine Temples. 

But there’s a caveat. We all need 

to support this leadership in every way 

possible. We should question and we 

should contribute—and together we 

will always succeed. 

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Getting back to the drawing at left 

…”Ol’ Roi” took a few pounds off me 

and maybe a few years. My hair is not 

quite right (haven’t combed what’s left 

back like that for several years), but 

he does have me in my slippers, feet 

up, and with a nice cocktail close at 

hand. Man, it doesn’t get any better 

with friends like “Ol’ Roi”. 

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Care Beyond the Burn in Cincinnati 

Conditions T Tr r eat eated 

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the Cincinnati Hospital 

BURN CARE 

� � Burn injuries 

� � Inhalation injuries 

� � Burn reconstr uction & & rehabilit rehabilitation 

PLASTICS TICS & RECONS RECONSTRUCTIVE 

CONDITIONS 

CONDITIONS 

� � Congenit al ear def deformities 

� � Congenital 

hair y ne vus (large birthmarks) 

� � Clef Cleft t lip and palate 

� � Brachial 

plexus 

xus injuries (ner (nerve ve 

damage af affecting f ecting upper upper eextremities) 

extremities) 

� � Congenital 

al hand malf malformations 

� � Gynecomastia 

(abnormal breast de development v elopment in in teenage teenage bo boys) 

� � Congenit 

al breast def deformities 

� � Hidradenitis (c (chronic hronic sw sweat 

gland disorder) 

� � Post 

trauma def ormities 

(treadmill (treadmill injuries, injuries, dog dog bites, bites, la lawnmower 

accidents) 

COMPLEX W OUND & 

SKIN CONDITIONS 

� � Purpura 

F ulminans 

� � Necrotizing crotizing skin inf 

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Children – Cincinnati patient. 

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as 

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The 

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for 

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noticed Paige’ 

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ov 

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then re- 

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amily at that first hospit al who had been tr trying 

to transfer 

their c 

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t alking to other f families 

and the st 

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in Cincinnati I kne w P aige needed to become a Shriners Hospit Hospitals 

patient, patient,” ” said Mary. 

It was 

here Mar Mary 

was 

confident that P aige w would 

receive 

the best p pediat 

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burn 

reconstructive 

care available. 

Years ears later later, 

Mar 

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today 

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2012 EL RIAD UNIT & CLUB CONTACT LIST 

BIG BAND / SHRINE SWING BAND – Parade 

Unit 

President - Jonathan Kennedy (Nichole), 407 Tessa 

Ave., Hartford 57033 

B: 336-1160 C: 6900452 

Email: jonathan.n.kennedy@gmail.com 

BIG BEND SHRINE CLUB – Parade Unit 

President - George Martin, 134 S. Main St., 

Chamberlain 57325 C: 730-0099 

B: 234-6009 E: martin@midstatesd.net 

BOONDOCKERS 

President - Kevin Buell (Sherry), 1108 N. Connor Trail, 

Sioux Falls 57103 B: 274-4602 

C: 254-8437 E: buell@augie.edu 

BROOKINGS SHRINE CLUB – Parade Unit 

President - Larry Holmes (Loye), 408 - 17th Ave, 

Brookings 57006 

R: 697-5794 E: llholmes@brookings.net 

CHANTERS – Parade Unit 

President - Bill Brennan (Becky), 3609 E. Winncrest 

Circle, Sioux Falls 57103 

C: 261-6708 E: bilbeckeab@siomidco.net 

CLASSIE AUTOS – Parade Unit 

President - Joshua Mannhalter (Amanda), 501 

Honeysuckle Dr., Harrisburg 57032 

R: 213-0166 C: 595-8900 

CLOWNS – Parade Unit 

Big Clown - Alan Machmiller (Tammy), 47540 256 St., 

Renner 57055 R: 543-5976 

C: 201-7010 B: 594-4122 

E: amacs@alliancecom.net 

CORN PALACE SHRINE CLUB – Parade Unit 

President - Nowell “Shorty” Hofer, 305 S. Minnesota, 

Mitchell 57301 R: 966-8779 

C: 770-9036E: shortyslocker@mitchelltelecom.net 

MITCHELL BOARD MEMBERS 

Rabban of The Clan - Bill Kinder (Jennifer), 924 W. 7th 

Ave., Mitchell 57301 R: 770-7677 

Keeper of The Cob - Brandon Manchester, 206 S. 5th, 

Letcher 57359 R: 248-2391 

C: 770-1057 

E: brandonmanchester@hotmail.com 

Directors at Large: Dick Klingaman & Doug Papendick 

DANCE CLUB 

President - Duff Robinson, 2405 E. Harriet Lea, 

Sioux Falls 57103 R: 357-9634 

B: 336-3070 C: 940-1330 

E: debduff@sio.midco.net 

Dance Admin. - Larry Zikmund (Judy), 2405 E. 52nd 

St., Sioux Falls 57103 

R: 373-0975 C: 310-2755 

B: 336-9338 lzikmund@sio.midco.net 

DIRECTORS STAFF 

President - Bill Schepeler (Renita), 5900 W. 27th St., 

Sioux Falls 57106 R: 271-2251 

E: schepeler@sio.midco.net 

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS – Parade Unit 

Brigadier (Pres.) - Quentin Everson (Teri), 4505 S. 

Magnolia Ave., Sioux Falls 57103 

R: 330-1943 C: 261-4699 

E: quentin.everson@gmail.com 

All cities are in South Dakota unless otherwise noted. Area Code for all South Dakota phone numbers is 605. 

GOLF UNIT 

President - Dave Skancke, 2305 Pepper Ridge, Sioux 

Falls 57103 

C: 553-3351 E: dskancke@sio.midco.net 

HIGHLANDER PIPE & DRUM – Parade Unit 

President - Bob Sorensen (Sherry), 3109 S. Holly Ave., 

Sioux Falls 57105 R: 338-9387 

E: rlssherry@yahoo.com 

HORSE CORPS – Parade Unit 

Trail Boss (Pres.) - Dennis Klein (Cheryl), 25610 470th 

Ave., Crooks 57020 R: 524-5332 

C: 360-3076 

LEGION OF HONOR – Parade Unit 

Cmdr. (Pres.) - Ron Hammer (Elaine), 3011 N. Highland 

Ave., Sioux Falls 57104 R: 271-3350 

B: 331-7531 R: 334-3216 

E: hammerman6543@yahoo.com 

LEGION OF HONOR DEGREE TEAM – Parade 

Unit 

President - Daniel Wood (Stephanie) 

4325 N. Alaska Ave., Sioux Falls 57107 

C: 366-1290 B: 332-0325 

E: ddwood@sio.midco.net 

LEGION OF HONOR FOOT PATROL – Parade 

Unit 

Cmdr. (Pres.) - Ron Knott (Diane), 1602 S. 1st Ave., 

Sioux Falls 57105 R: 271-3350 

B: 331-7531 C: 413-7053 

E: notinphx@sio.midco.net 

LEWIS & CLARK SHRINE CLUB – Parade Unit 

President: Doug Kristensen (Julie), 401 E. Grant St., 

Wausa, NE 68786 R: 402-586-2534 

C: 402-360-3492 E: boneskr@hotmail.com 

MOTOR CORPS – Parade Unit 

Cmdr. (Pres.) - Jim Slater 

46760 - 266th St., Sioux Falls 57105 

R: 338-0705 B: 338-9615 

C: 212-4014 E: Kidslater@msn.com 

OAZE CYCLE PATROL – Parade Unit 

President - Robert Demuth (Sandra), 1404 Indian Hill 

Rd., Worthington, MN 56187 

R: 507-376-6470 B: 507-372-2919 

ORIENTAL BAND – Parade Unit 

President - John Whitelock (Ralynn), 217 Pasque 

Flower Tr., Brandon 57005 

R: 582-7122 B; 330-4442 

C: 351-6368 E: john.whitelock@usdoj.gov 

PARKER SHRINE CLUB/FLIVVERS – Parade 

Unit 

President - Don Budde (Roberta) 

PO Box 725, Parker 57053 

R: 297-6742 C: 338-7634 

PROVOSTS – Parade Unit 

Chief (Pres.) - Tim Dykstra (Janice), 516 N. Grange, 

Sioux Falls 57104 C: 553-4870 

E: 97dmagnum@sio.midco.net 

RICKSHAWS – Parade Unit 

Emporer (Pres.) - Chris Karr, 7421 W. Luke, Sioux Falls 

57106 C: 695-0391 

E: ckarr@silveradostud.com 

RITUALISTIC UNIT 

President - Tim Schendel, 5405 W. 23th St., Sioux Falls 

57106 B: 330-7532 

R: 361-1928 C: 201-0610 

E: tim.schendel@hsfl.com 

ROADRUNNERS 

President - Rick K. Johnson, 1304 E. 11th St., Sioux 

Falls 57103 C: 261-2399 

E: rickj@sio.midco.net 

ROADRUNNERS 

Coordinator - John Pudwill, PO Box 303, Emery 57332 

R: 449-4201 C: 660-0000 

E: jpuddy@triotel.net 

ROSEBUD SHRINE CLUB – Parade Unit 

President - Richard Ringstmeyer (Janet), 27968 - 318th 

Ave., Winner 57580 R: 842-2092 

B: 842-3732 C: 842-5537 

SHUTTERBUGS 

President - Tom Anderson (Jane), 

47948 Copperwood Cr., Harrisburg 57032 

R: 743-5821 B: 335-0388 

C: 366-6238 E: roadwarriortma@gmail.com 

SKI CLUB 

President - Dave Rezac, 3001 E. 21st St., Sioux Falls 

57103 B: 335-4950 

C: 295-0181 

SNACKS 

President - Steve Hauff (Sue), 904 Ridge Rd., Sioux 

Falls 57105 R: 338-9625 

B: 332-2131 C: 376-2452 

E: steve@daksport.com 

SPRINT CARS – Parade Unit 

President - Dave Duncan (Chris), 2030 Bradford Ct., 

Sioux Falls 57106 R: 361-8948 

B: 336-7044 C: 366-7104 

STEEL DRUM BAND – Parade Unit 

President - Brent Steffens (Agnes), 4909 Twin Ridge 

Rd., Sioux Falls 57108 

R: 338-2010 B: 376-8145 

E: basteffens@msn.com 

SWING BAND 

President - Wally Johnson (Doris), 1812 Edgewood Rd., 

Sioux Falls 57103 B: 334-7160 

B: 336-2932 E: wdjjohnson62@yahoo.com 

TWIN LAKES SHRINE CLUB 

President - Rich Ericsson, 609 W. Ave. N., Madison 

57042 R: 256-3046 

C: 270-9456 E: rleric@ericcsonlaw.com 

WORTHINGTON AREA SHRINE CLUB 

President - Keith Larson (Mary), 30247 Nystrom Ave., 

Worthington, MN 56187 

R: 507-376-9182 C: 507-370-4219 

E: kmlarson@frontiernet.net 


Boy’s Dream of Playing Violin Comes True 

When Luis Fernando Robles-Aria 

was 3 years old, it was impossible for his 

parents to imagine him playing the violin. 

Born without a right forearm and 

hand, Luis could not hold the handle 

bars on a tricycle with both hands, 

much less guide a violin bow. 

The prosthetic device Shriners Hospitals 

for Children designed for Luis Fernando 

Robles-Aria, 12, makes it possible for 

him to play the violin. 

Life changed for Luis when a social 

worker referred him to Shriners Hospi - 

tals for Children®–Northern Califor nia, 

where Luis was introduced to the highly 

specialized, life-changing care he needed 

to pursue his dreams. 

“The help that Luis receives is a 

blessing for all of us. We thank you for 

taking care of all the children that need 

it,” says Luis’s mother , Maria Del Car - 

men Arias Torres. “The experience with 

Shriners Hospital has been very pleasant. 

We feel welcome, we have received 

the necessary help and they always 

greet us with a smile,” she adds. 

Thanks to the support of the volunteer 

Shriner-drivers in Reno, Luis and 

his parents have been able to make all of 

his medical appointments even though 

the hospital is a long drive from his 

home in northern Nevada. 

During his first visit to the Shriners 

Hos pital in Sacramento, Michelle James, 

M.D., chief of orthopaedics, ex amined 

Luis and told him he could be fitted for 

a prosthetic arm to help him participate 

in activities that require two hands. 

“Children born with one hand don’t 

need a prosthesis for daily activities. 

They develop normally, and do nearly 

everything that children with two hands 

can do — surprising their parents and 

teachers,” said Dr. James. 

“However, when they get a little 

older and want to do specialized activities, 

like playing musical instruments or 

some sports, a custom-designed prosthesis 

can make this possible. Our limbdeficiency 

team, which includes expert 

prosthetists, orthotists and oc cu - 

pational therapists, loves helping kids 

figure out how to do activities that are 

important to them,” Dr. James adds. 

When Luis told Dan Munoz, manager 

of orthotics & prosthetics at the 

hospital, he wanted to ride a bike, the 

team at the hospital designed a device 

that allows Luis to grip both handlebars. 

Luis, now 12 years old, loves music 

and has always enjoyed singing. His 

dream of playing the violin came true 

when he was fitted with a prosthetic 

arm and adaptive device which allows 

him to hold the violin bow. Luis began 

taking music lessons in the fall of 2010. 

He practices at home, where his dog 

Marley loves to watch and listen to 

Louis play. Luis hopes to play the violin 

in his middle-school band. 

Like other boys his age, Luis enjoys 

computer games and playing Wii with 

his brother Alex. With Social Studies 

and English his two favorite subjects, 

the seventh-grader has his sights set on 

the future. 

“I’m going to be a lawyer to help the 

needy,” says Luis. 


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Horse Corps Enjoys 

Christmas Party 

The Horse Corps corralled its members for the group’s 

annual Christmas Party. Among the special guests was 

Potentate Pat Colbert and Lady Denise. Pat is shown 

above at left presenting a chocolate horse’s ass to Trail 

Boss Denny Klein. The whole group posed for the photo 

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