Fun, Fraternalism, & Philanthropy

VOLUME 33November 2015Official Publication of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix, Arizona

ARABIAN TALES

El Zaribah History: Election Results

and Officer Locations

El Zaribah Marshals at Shrine Classic in Las Vegas

Shriner's Kid on Fox and Friends

ELECTED DIVAN POTENTATE: Chris Hagenian C 602-881-8651 CHIEF RABBAN: George Mather C 480-254-5328ASSISTANT RABBAN: Randy Peters C 480-296-3957 HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET: J.C. Reece H 602-531-6545ORIENTAL GUIDE: Ken Neusch H 480-961-1308TREASURER: Dave Polner, PP C 602-791-0825 RECORDER: Jack Garrett, PP C 602-469-0771

APPOINTED DIVAN 1st Ceremonial Master: Rick Fasano H 623-414-09902nd Ceremonial Master: Julius Horvath C 602-451-8093Temple Director: Scott Mudd H 602-741-7454 Asst. Temple Director: Mark Lueck C 602-820-9118Marshall: Lyman Hatch C 480-225-1270Captain of the Guard: Jim Hoover C 602-284-5279Outer Guard: Jasper Nichols C 602-348-6036Chaplain: Fred Wulff C 623-846-3173 Chief of Staff: Dana Dobson H 480-603-7099 Chief of Staff: Jim Harrison C 602-570-3812

IMPERIAL DIVAN Ed Stolze, Imperial Outer Guard C 623-810-9990

SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Chris Hagenian C 602-881-8651

C 480-254-5328H 602-531-6545

H 480-838-6646 H 602-439-3211 H 480-899-3854

Los Angeles Salt Lake City Mexico City

C 623-810-9990

George Mather J.C. Reece

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE Jim Miller, PP Dave Scrimmanger Tom Sheldon, Clinics

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Jim Grone J. “Hut” Hutson, PP and Dave Polner, PP Chris Hagenian

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN: Ed. Stolze, Imperial Sir

TEMPLE ATTORNEY:Michael Saltz C 480-628-6545

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Table of Contents

Officers and Shrine Email 2Pote’s Message 3Membership 4History of Hospitals and Burn Care 5Hospital Chair | Clinic Dates 6Donations 7Shriner’s Village 8

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Red Fez (602) 231-8733 after 4:30 p.m., weekends & holidaysEVENTS COORDINATOR: 602-231-0300

http://www.shrinersinternational.org/http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/

http://www.beashrinernow.comhttp://www.shrinersmarketplace.com/http://www.shrinersvillage.com/login

http://www.el-zaribah.org

CHRIS HAGENIAN: potentate@el-zaribah.org GEORGE MATHER: chiefrabban@el-zaribah.org RANDY PETERS: asstrabban@el-zaribah.org JC REECE: hpp@el-zaribah.org KEN NEUSCH: orientalguide@el-zaribah.org JACK GARRETT, PP: recorder@el-zaribah.org DAVE POLNER, PP: treasurer@el-zaribah.org

JANE SHELDON: office@el-zaribah.org LYNN PICINICH: rentals@el-zaribah.org

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MESSAGE FROM THE POTENTATEIllustrious Sir, Chris Hagenian

Nobles & Ladies,As we make our way through the last few remaining months

of the year we are running full steam ahead! We have gone to the online calendar as our official calendar and will not be printing a paper version anymore. The reason for this is the dynamics and constant changes to our events schedule makes print calendars obsolete by the time you get them in the Arabian Tales. Please sign up for our Web-

Blast and refer to the online calendar for events.That being said we are making robust changes to the way we

operate, the fiber-optic internet project is now complete. We have upgraded to multiple industrial wireless routers throughout the temple that can support up to 150 wireless connections each, we are getting ready to pilot our first online stated meeting with

an outlaying club (technology willing), created an online El Zaribah Store where you can purchase merchandise and event tickets, and we are creating a digital “drop box” file sharing system to use with all units and clubs. As we progress we will provide you with the information and training on each of these items.Things are looking positive in our operating environment, but we still need

to focus on General Fund Fundraising and Membership. We will have one more Rush Night and Ceremonial by the end of this year in hopes to reach our goal of 62 new members this year. Please look closely at your circle of friends and invite them share with us this great fraternity and philanthropy.Lady Mary and I would like to thank all the Nobles, Ladies, Friends, and

Guests who made the Lake Havasu Ceremonial a SUCCESS! We had a fantastic time and we WELCOME all the New Nobles and their Ladies to El Zaribah!!

Yours in the Faith,

Chris

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:Nobility of El Zaribah

MONTHLY STATED MEETINGWednesday, November 11, 2015

7:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine CenterFor the Purpose of Old and New Business

Attest: Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder Yours in the Fath, Chris Hagenian, Potentate

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Passed Through Unseen PortalsWilliam E. Wright

AffiliatedCarl Lester Kilefner

CreatedMichael Arlen Kofta

RestoredMichael R. Canright

DemittedWilliam Roscoe Bryant Jr.William Anthony Kenny IXGeorge C. Mitchell

Membership for September 2015

Membership NumbersMembership 08/31/15: 1479Regular Members: 1302Associate Members: 177

Membership 09/30/15: 1478Regular Members: 1301Associate Members: 177

www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.orgOSMAR12SHFC

Shriners Hospitals for Children: A History of Innovation and Excellence in Burn Care

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is noted worldwide as a leader in pediatric burn care. Since opening our three pediatric burn hospitals in the 1960s, our health care system has been at the forefront of innovative programs and treatment techniques that have both dramatically improved the survival rate for children with severe burns and enhanced their quality of life.

Here is a brief timeline of the development of our burn care program:

1960s: In response to the growing awareness of a need for pediatric burn care, research and education, the governing body of the Shriners organization passed a resolution at the Imperial Session in 1962 to build and operate hospitals specializing in pediatric burn care. The first one opened in 1966 in Galveston, Texas, followed by those in Cincinnati and Boston two years later. The establishment of these hospitals helped raise awareness of burn injuries and appropriate care throughout the medical community.

1970s: Tremendous improvements in survival rates were made, particularly because of innovative research in excision, grafting, and intravenous feeding. In addition, pressure garments that helped lessen scarring were developed. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati pioneered skin banking – a precursor to future methods oftissue, bone and skin procurement.In addition Shriners Hospitalsfor Children worked with theUnited States Fire Administrationand Consumer Product SafetyCommission to identify burnprevention programs for schoolsand fire departments. And finally,our Boston hospital began thefirst school re-entry programfor patients.

1980s: Outpatient clinics were added at the three burn hospitals to provide continued care after patients are discharged. Also, researchers at Shriners Hospitals for Children discovered that early surgical excision and grafting reduces infections, shortens hospital stays and improves cosmetic outcomes for patients. Finally, Burn Awareness Week, a national education campaign, was

created in an effort to raise public awareness and reduce the number of burn injuries in children.

1990s: Services were expanded at our burn hospitals. Care was made available for non-burn conditions such as port wine stains, congenital ear deformities and other complex wound and skin conditions. In addition, new programs were set up to help burn patients with psychological and social issues, including transitioning back to school and community. And, in 1997, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California opened in Sacramento to serve children with orthopaedic conditions, burns and spinal cord injuries. The hospital has become the busiest pediatric burn center in the western U.S.

2000 - 2010s: Shriners Hospitals for Children continues to demonstrate and be recognized for their leadership in burn care. The hospitals in Boston and Cincinnati received the Press Ganey Summit Award for extraordinary patient satisfaction. All four burn hospitals have leaders who have served as president of the American Burn Association and three of the hospitals have hosted or co-hosted the World Burn Congress, an annual event of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors that brings together approximately 800 burn survivors and their families, caregivers, burn care professionals and firefighters to share experiences and support one another.

In the years and decades to come, Shriners Hospitals for Children expects to continue its leadership in pediatric burn care, and its long-standing legacy of improving the lives of children.

Top left: Shriners Hospitals for Children — BostonTop right: Shriners Hospitals for Children — CincinnatiBottom left: Shriners Hospitals for Children — GalvestonBottom right: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California

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Nobles:Today, it is my pleasure to introduce Katelyn Litwiller, Shriners’ Patient and Jennifer Litwiller,

her mother. A story of how they used their voices to communicate, hope and advocacy for Scoliosis Teenagers all around the World and how Shriners Hospital continues to impact their lives.

I wish to share with you, two special links and sites and encourage everyone reading this article to take a few minutes to share in Katelyn’s journey and her experiences at our Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital for Children. It shares with us a perspective from the Patient’s side where Katy has her “Instagram link” as a special way for her to connect with kids all over the world to share a common bond to support each other with Scoliosis. You will share her experiences with our SLC Shriners Hospital and the skilled and amazing Staff and Doctors that have supported her along the healing journey.

The “Blog” shares from Jennifer’s perspective as a parent where we truly become aware of the anxieties, hopes and experience the special challenges of surgeries and how they encounter Shriners and other patients who positively impacted them. A true advocate for bringing children hope and courage and how Shriners Hospital can provide the opportunity to enhance their lives.

It is a wonderful true story of courage, perseverance and strength and you will be truly immersed into a journey of true character. Read about the wonderful support from friends, strangers, Shriners and many followers who continue to be enriched by Katy’s life, music and example.

Litwiller Blog: https://bentnotbrokendotin.wordpress.com/Katy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/scoliosis.superhero/

Jim Miller, PP

From the Hospital Chairman Clinics

Phoenix Outreach ClinicBoth the Intermountain (Salt Lake City) and Los Angeles Shrine Clinics in Phoenix are held at

Maricopa Medical Center, 2525 E. Roosevelt St., 3rd Floor.

Outreach Clinic DatesSalt Lake City Los AngelesNovember 6, 2015 ---

January 8, 2016 | March 4, 2016 | May 13, 2016July 8, 2016 | September 16, 2016 | November 4, 2016

January 6, 2017 | March 3, 2017 | July 7. 2017September 8, 2017 | November 3, 2017

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Hospital Patient Transportation FundGrand Chapter of Arizona OES | EZ Motorcycle Unit | Helen M McKenzie | Outlaw Willie & the Oatman Outlaws | Baldeep Kajla | Joe Wilds | Kingman Masonic Shrine Club | Glen Van Steeter

In Memory of Jackie Ray HooverYavapai County SC In Memory of William BowdenYavapai County Shrine Club

In Memory of Mac BohlmanEZ Temple Guard In Memory of Bill WrightIll Sir Phil and Lady Ronda Houghton | Don and Marilyn Castleman

Shriners Hospitals for Children DonationsCharles Tucker EL Zaribah Shrine Fraternal DonationsEl Zaribah Sandbaggers - General | Mohave Shrine Club

Hospital Donations for September 2015

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Shriners Hospitals for Children Featured on Fox & Friends on the morning of Aug. 21, patient Alec Cabacungan appeared on the television show Fox & Friends, sharing his story of the ways Shriners Hospitals for Children has helped to improve his quality of life. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, 13-year-old Alec is a patient at our Chicago Shriners Hospital, and has captured hearts across the nation through his appearance in our latest Love is TV commercials. During his Fox & Friends interview, Alec said, “I love helping Shriners‘cause they’ve helped me so much.” Thanks to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Alec has also already begun living out his dream of becoming a sports anchor, having had the opportunity to interview NFL draftees in April as part of the 2015 NFL Draft week. Grateful for everything Shriners Hospitals has done for him, Alec was glad to have the opportunity to share his story. “It’s the least I could do,” he said.

We are thankful for all our patients who voluntarily help us increase awareness about our health care system. Widening our recognition will directly and positively impact our donations, patient referrals and membership efforts, strengthening both Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shriners International, and ensuring our continued success in the future.

To watch Alec’s interview on Fox & Friends, please visit...http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/08/21/alec-cabacungan-face-shriners-hospitals-children-visits-fox-and-friends

Shriners' Kid on Fox & Friends

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With election time upon the members of EL Zaribah, I thought it timely to look back into history and find some of the places from where previous leaders have hailed. Both of these articles were originally printed in the The Coconino Sun.

Friday, December 12, 1919 Friday, December 10, 1920

El Zaribah Shrine

HISTORY: Historical Leadershipby, Krista Harmsworth, Arabian Tales Staff

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When the members of a Shrine Temple elect a Noble to the Office of Oriental Guide, they are virtually starting that Noble through the Divan Line on the assumption that he will prove qualified for and worthy of advancement to the high office of Illustrious Potentate.

Hence it is quite evident that the nomination for Oriental Guide should be based on a thorough and accurate evaluation of character, ability, prestige, interest and experience.

A Noble can be a good fellow, a hard worker, and a loyal Shriner and yet lack the qualifications which make a good Potentate. Unless a Noble is fully qualified for the job, he is unfair to both himself and his Temple in seeking the Office or in permitting his fellow Nobles to support and promote his candidacy.

Each Shrine Temple needs and requires able, high-type leadership. The normal starting point of that leadership is the Office of Oriental Guide. The following checklist may prove helpful in evaluating potential candidates for the Office of Oriental Guide. However, no thinking man would be so naïve or presumptuous as to believe that any one Noble could embody all of the talents and qualifications set forth in this checklist.

Nevertheless, the list has practical value for self-evaluation by the Noble whose ultimate aspiration is the Office of Illustrious Potentate and for advance evaluations of potential candidates by the voting members.

Leadership | Executive Ability | Business Sense | Community Standing & InfluenceWell Poised | Good Health | Stage Presence | Competent Organizer & PromoterAbility to give & get cooperation | Support of wife & family | Possess Social Graces

Financially Secure | Energy & Vitality | Free to devote ample time | DiplomacyGood habits & Moral Character | Interest in the Shrine & Masonry in Total

Capable of delegating | Capable of building good Public and Masonic Relations

Many Temples have placed definite limitations upon their progress and standing in the community as a result of hasty, ill-considered judgment in connection with nominations for the Office of Oriental Guide. Every Noble is a good Noble . . . but it does not necessarily follow that every Noble is fitted to meet the rigorous demands imposed upon Divan Officers and the Potentates.

So let’s be fair, honest and wise in the all-important matter of electing to Office only men who are eminently qualified for the job! We all know that with honor comes responsibility. And while there is high honor associated with a Divan Office, the ensuing responsibilities entail a lot of time-consuming, energy-consuming WORK!

We are genuinely grateful that our Temple has been favored with sincere, honest, able and devoted leadership through its elected Officers. However, eternal vigilance must be wisely and thoughtfully exercised by the voting membership in order to perpetuate a high caliber of leadership.

IT'S THAT TIME AGAINORIENTAL GUIDE MUST BE SELECTED WISELY

Earl “Monty” Fox PPMichael J. Irwin VIP

James P. Kasburg VIPLanny B. Kee VIP

Gary D. Lionberger VIPHarry Wayne Tolliver VIP

Circus Donations

Thank you to our VIP'S for donating at least $100

** PLEASE NOTE **Circus VIP’s as well as Circus Moms and Dads names run only ONCE to make sure we have enough space for

ALL donor names.Donations from9/11/2015-10/9/2015

Geniece Carroll John Dean Covington

Roger HallDale Kreger

James W. PerrySteven J. Ward

Circus Donations

shrinegame.com

The East-West Shrine Game: More Than Just a GameThe East-West Shrine Game® has been a staple of college football since 1925 and is the longest running college all-star game in the nation. The game has consistently proven to be a successful starting point for players seeking a professional career in football. Typically, there are more than 265 East-West Shrine Game alumni on NFL rosters each year. The game’s executive director, Harold Richardson, a former NFL general manager and coach, is confident that the game is noticed by the appropriate decision makers, and said, “With all 32 NFL teams represented by GMs, coaches and scouts during the week of the game, our players have the best opportunity to showcase their talents and receive their first glimpse of life in the NFL.” For more than 90 years, some of the best collegiate football players from across the United States and Canada have participated in the East-West Shrine Game. Currently, more than 70 game alumni have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and more than 200 have a place in the College Football Hall of Fame. Many of the NFL’s most recognized and decorated players, including Tom Brady, Brett Favre and John Elway, have competed on the East-West gridiron.

A Football Tradition with a Serious MissionIn addition to serving as one of the NFL’s primary sources for players, the East-West Shrine Game benefits Shriners Hospitals for Children®, and helps support its three-part mission of providing expert specialty care to children, conducting innovative research and offering educational opportunities to medical professionals. The most important pre-game tradition is the team visit to a Shriners Hospital, which gives the players an opportunity to witness firsthand the true purpose of the game. “Going to the hospital was a very humbling experience,” said Baltimore Ravens player and 2013 East-West Shrine Game alumni, Trent Steelman. “Those kids have more courage and tenacity than any football player I know, and that I will never forget.”

The 2016 GameThe 91st annual East-West Shrine Game will take place Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Tropicana Field in

St. Petersburg, Fla., and will be broadcast live on the NFL Network, with a kickoff time of 4 p.m. EST.

Tickets for the 2016 East-West Shrine Game are now available for purchase. For Shriners and their guests, a special Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Package is available in advance for $30 per person, and includes a reserved seat in a premium section, a $10 concession voucher, and a 2016 East-West Shrine Game calendar. For Potentates, Divan members and their guests, a $50 VIP Hancock Bank Club Ticket Package is also available. General Admission tickets are available for advance purchase on shrinegame.com, and on game day at Tropicana Field.

To learn more about the game, please visit shrinegame.com. To purchase special ticket packages for Shriners, please call the East-West Shrine Game office at 813-281-8686.

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Mark Your Calendars Now for Imperial Session 2016 in TampaThe 2016 Shriners International Imperial Session is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 through Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa is home to the headquarters of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Tampa Shriners Hospital, and Egypt Shriners. In addition to being a community that strongly supports the Shriners organizations, the nation's 54th largest city offers a unique and exciting experience for everyone.

Once considered the Cigar Capital of the World, Tampa Bay is a vibrant region with a rich, cultural heritage. Visitors can experience a lively downtown area, thriving arts scene, expansive culinary offerings, exceptional shopping, serene river excursions, and thrilling attractions. With all this and more, Tampa surely offers a wide range of entertaining things to do for all ages.

Discover Tampa BayOur city is looking forward to welcoming you to the unique blend that is Tampa, centrally located with easy access by air, highway and waterways. A laid-back city with plenty of opportunities for adventure, Tampa is a one-of-a-kind destination surrounded by glistening bay waters on Florida's gorgeous west coast.

The 2016 Imperial Session will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, a world-class 600,000 square-foot space offering stunning waterfront vistas. Located along the beautiful Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, the convention center is boat accessible, and situated near many of Tampa’s premier attractions, first-class accommodations and topnotch restaurants. Adjacent to the center, you’ll find one of the area’s leading attractions, The Sail, a 360-degree waterfront bar and performance venue.

Downtown Tampa is also home to a diverse collection of cultural organizations, including the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts and Patel Conservatory, Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa Theatre and Henry B. Plant Museum.

For fun and relaxation, pay a visit to downtown’s Channelside Bay Plaza, where you can shop ‘til you drop, get a bite to eat, grab a drink, and enjoy the Mediterranean style courtyard on the water. You may even want to take a relaxing dining cruise on the bay, or spend time at the spectacular Florida Aquarium. To explore even further, hop aboard a unique, vintage streetcar, the TECO Line Streetcar, and bounce between downtown Tampa, Channelside, and world-famous, historic Ybor City.

Outside the downtown districts, the Tampa Bay metropolitan area offers even more to see, do and

explore. For starters, golfers can take advantage of the diverse courses available, thrill-seekers can ride the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and sports fans can catch a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field, which is also home to the East-West Shrine Game. And don’t forget our many surrounding beaches, parks and recreational trails.

However you decide to experience the Tampa Bay area – whether you choose to relax at an outdoor cafe, stroll along the Riverwalk, unwind at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, or float down the Hillsborough River alongside the graceful manatees that populate our area, we know you will have a great time exploring our favorite city.

Join Us for the Most Important Event of the YearShriners International invites all nobles, ladies and their families to join us for the 142nd Imperial Session. Imperial Sirs Jerry Gantt and Chris Smith, the 2016 Imperial Session Committee members, and Egypt Shriners look forward to being your hosts in picturesque Tampa.

To learn more about everything this Sunshine State destination has to offer, please visit visittampabay.com.

For more information about the upcoming Imperial Session, please visit tampa-2016.com, facebook.com/2016ShrinersImperialSession, or download the free app by searching “2016 Shriners Imperial Session” on your smartphone or tablet.

Future Imperial Sessions:July 9 - 13, 2017 – Daytona Beach, Fla. July 15 - 19, 2018 – Daytona Beach, Fla. June 30 - July 4, 2019 – Nashville, Tenn. July 5 - July 9, 2020 – Kansas City, Mo.

Photo Credit: Visit Tampa Bay

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We will no longer be including a calendar within the pages of the Arabian Tales. This decision did not come easily. Too frequently, event times, activities, and plans made prior to publishing are

out-of-date by the time our magazine makes it to your mailbox. Therefore, the decision has been made to discontinue the printed calendar. We would like to direct you to the Official El Zaribah website and Facebook page for upcoming events, activities, and details.

Fraternally,El Zaribah Divan

El Zaribah Calendar

Once again, J C Reece and Randy Peters are working to get our newest Nobles introduced to our Shrine Family through our parades.

New Nobles sign up for the El Zaribah WebNet Google Group (left side of el-zaribah.org) for event notification. When the new Nobles are available, they contact the Assistant Rabban or High Priest & Prophet. All who can help us out, are assigned to a Unit or Club for that parade/event.

If you are a new Noble to El Zaribah, and would like to help us out and allow our Units and Clubs to utilize all of their parade equipment, cars, animals, etc. please contact J C Reece (High Priest & Prophet) 602-531-6545 or Randy Peters (Assistant Rabban) 480-296-3957.

2015 Parade InformationCITY DATE/DAY LINE-UP

ANTHEM 11/7 - SAT 8:00 AMTEMPE 11/11 - WED 9:00 AMWINSLOW 11/21 - SATGLENDALE 12/12 - SAT 10:00 AMFIESTA BOWL 1/2/2016 - SAT

Out & About

PArADE InFO

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your calendars so you don’t miss out. Tickets are available from any Greeter or through the Shrine On-Line Store. We are limited to 200 tickets so plan to get yours early. The price this year is $32 per person.Like the Marines, we’re always looking for a

few good men. We meet the third Monday of each month at the El Zaribah Shrine Center. Join us at 5:30 PM for libations and dinner.Ellis (Nick) Nichols, President

Oriental BandWe attended the Payson

parade on Saturday, August 22nd. The parade route was about a mile long on Main

Street; the crowd was pretty big for a small cowboy town. We enjoyed entertaining the little kids and their parents and were back at the Shrine Temple by noon to attend the CornFest.The Oriental Band participated in the

parade at the circus in Scottsdale on 9-12-15. Our president, Bob Beffel, participated in the singing of the national anthem, and also played his musette. We plan on being in the Ceremonial parade on October 31, 2015, represented by our president, Noble Bob Beffel. We also plan on being in the Veterans Day parade in Anthem, AZ on November 7 at 8:00AM; also, the Veterans Day parade in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:00AM. Hope to see you all there.Remember, we don’t walk in the parades;

we have a band float to ride on and sometimes a truck also.We have a potential new band member

named Jim Leppert that attended our dinner meeting on September 8, 2015.Oriental Band Scribe--Base Drummer

Mounted PatrolHowdy Y’all, hope all is well with

you and yours. We had a good turnout for our

Spring ride at the beautiful EZ

Culinary UnitHi Nobles!!The fall season is underway in full

steam!! The Culinary Unit welcomes our new member: Ellis or maybe it’s

Elliott, to our unit. We work on a need to know basis and no one has yet thought I might need to know any more than that. I’m not even sure if that is his first or last name!! I just write these articles so don’t really know much, I guess.We still have our monthly meetings on the

third Tuesday of the month in our room after a great meal in the Red Fez Room at 5:30. It is great because we don’t have to serve it. We discuss items of great importance every time we meet. Hopefully they will decide if I need to know Ellis/Elliott’s last or first name. But that is enough of my ramblings.We had a terrific Circus even though the

turnout was lower than expected. It is always a good time to see all of the kids and their confused parents as they try to get the best seats and not spill on each other. They need to take training with the Culinary Unit on Spill Avoidance! We actually do try to avoid slopping somethings. We have taken to blaming the Nobles on the other side of the line.Submitted in the faith,Ken Conner, your loyal Scribe, holding until

relieved.

GreetersPlease welcome our newest

Greeter, Fred Lark and his lady, Lynnette. Fred comes to us

from Lewistown, Montana; about half way between Great Falls and Billings. Fred was associated with KXLO and KLCM country radio and a member of Al Bedoo Shrine in Billings. Fred and Lynnette now reside in Fountain Hills. Greet him with a friendly “Hi-de-ho !”.Our Crab Feed and Raffle is scheduled

for Friday, January 22. Ticket sales are remarkably brisk. If you have never tasted Dungeness crab, now is your chance. Mark

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Ranch in Cordes. Thank y ou Mr and Mrs Smith for our generous hospitality. We are still looking forward to the Anthem parade and of course our joint Christmas party and OV in Dec. If any of you have a friend who is interested

in riding horses, please refer them to one of us or just call us and we will invite them to one of the functions. Until our paths cross, do not forget our

spring get togethers, Our Spring Ride party in mid april and before that we will be hosting the BIG NITE dinner and drawing on March 19th. Please call Doug Kurbat 602 918 7077 or Nate 602 376 7676 now for reservations. We will reserve you a spot and collect later.Hope to see you soon at one of the Shrine

functions and until then, travel safe and Vay Con Dios. The Mounted Patrol and Nate

Temple Guard UnitMany thanks to the members of

the Temple Guard who made the trip to Show Low and Pinetop for the parade and OV. A good time was had by all at the OV and the

hospitality room. Also thanks to the Temple Guard members and ladies who made the trip the Lake Havasu City for the fall ceremonial honoring Illustrious Sir Dave Humphrey and participating in the parade. A great time was had by all! Some even had the opportunity to meet the renowned Mandarin!This month is our election for next year’s

officers, so please come out and express

your views. We are going to have to update our bylaws to accommodate this early voting.Next month is our 2nd Annual Christmas

Party and Ladies Night on December 15th. Please keep this date open and plan to attend. Invitations will be coming out this month for all Temple Guard members, ladies and widows of Temple Guard members.An Old Past Captain

Apache Wells SCNovember starts the

season for lots of activity at the Apache Wells Shrine

Club. The Cashew Roast to raise funds for the club operation will be held at 8 AM on the 4th at the Gazebo. Club members please help. The luncheon and business meeting will be held on the 12th. A Fish Fry is scheduled for the 20th at the Apache Wells Gazebo. Everyone is invited: come and enjoy.As a heads up for December: The luncheon

and business meeting will be held on the 3rd. The election of the 2015 officers will be conducted .at this meeting. No OV or Christmas Party in December this year.Jack Roberts, Club Scribe

Drum & Bugle CorpsA large welcome goes out to those

new Nobles initiated at the Lake Havasu Ceremonial. We hope that you enjoyed yourselves and we encourage you to become an

active Shriner by getting involved with a Unit or Club. The Drum & Bugle Corps was active during the weekend. We performed multiple times throughout, including the Ladies Luncheon and Saturday evening Banquet. As you can tell, we have a fun time performing, and never take ourselves too seriously.The Joint OV of the Drum & Bugle Corps

plus the Patrol, Oriental Band, Temple Band, Roadrunners, Masonic Youth Shrine Club, Computer Club, and Sandbaggers will be

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held Friday evening, November 13, at 6:00 pm for cocktails and 7:00 pm for dinner. Anyone interested may attend, and we especially encourage other Unit and Club Heads to attend to represent your group. Contact Alan Dye or any of the heads of the above Units and Clubs for information on how to get your tickets.The Drum & Bugle Corps is always looking

for new members to beat a drum or blow a horn with us. If any new Nobles from our Havasu class are so inclined, stop by and meet us. We meet every Tuesday evening in the Band Room at 5:30 pm. You do not need to be a musician to play with us; we’ll teach you all you need to know. And we always have a cool one on ice and some great snacks after our practices that you can enjoy with us. See you then!Alto Bugle

Mobile Nobles SCA big welcome back to all of our

Nobles from the North and hope that you had a great summer. We will be having our Nov. meeting on Thursday the 19th at 7PM at Venture

Out Resort in Mesa, AZ.The aluminum can project continued thru

the summer but at a slower pace than during the winter.One major change for the upcoming

season, and for various reasons, we have had to change the date for our 2016 OV to Jan. 10. at Venture Out Resort.During the summer, Noble Fred Shaw

passed away in Edson, Alberta Canada.

Noble Shaw was a member of the Mobile Nobles and an associate member of El Zaribah Shrine. Noble Shaw was serving as the treasurer of the Mobile Nobles as well as Hospital chairman. This is a huge loss for our club as he was very active in all of our Shrine activities. Our condolences go out to Lynn and the entire Shaw family.

West Valley SCOur October meeting was

WONDERFUL!!We have great entertainment, the

perfect addition to our great meal. This is our Oktoberfest meal: Roasted Turkey Dinner or Ham served with a Fruity Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Turkey Gravy, Sautéed Fresh Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin PieThe West Valley Shrine Club is a knife &

fork club of El Zaribah Shrine. Our very friendly club meets 3rd Wednesday’s at the Briarwood Country Club - 20800 N 135th Ave, Sun City West, Arizona. We meet October through April; at 5:00 for cash bar, dinner following.We have entertainment with each

meeting, to round out a very enjoyable evening. Cost is a nominal $25 per person. Dress is Coat & Tie, with Fez. Reservations Required!!2015 $10 ($25 1JAN16) Dues are Due to Sid

Engel, Treasurer13940 W Neeler Blvd STE 115-422Sun City West, AZ 85375Come join us for a great evening with Shrine

friends!! Contact Secretary Bob Omer at 623-505-9293 or diver2goq@yahoo.com for reservations.

Yavapai County SCAs earlier reported, we

had a most successful golf tournament netting over $15,000 and numerous prizes awarded. It was well attended.Next came our Rifle Raffle

which succeeded only by the hard work of

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a Happy Thanksgiving to all our Shrine family. We are so very grateful for all you do to support our children in your 22 Shriners Hospitals.Qadesh Temple #35, Daughters of the Nile

had their Ceremonial on October 12th. We are excited to have four new Members: Shirley Goldman, Gabby Dennis, Linda Lockett, and Kaitlyn Lockett. Complements to the officers for a beautiful ceremonial.Our Fall Tea and Mystery Auction at Sun

City went well and we certainly appreciate the support from our Shrine families. We are looking forward to our Membership Informational social on November 8th.Qadesh Temple invites the Shrine ladies and

friends to our “Get to Know Us” informational social on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 2-4 PM in the El Zaribah Shrine Fiesta room located 552 N. 40th St. in Phoenix.Nothing can take the place of the fellowship

and friendships we make in Daughters of the Nile. The love and devotion we have for each other and the blessings we receive from the helping the Children in our Shriners Hospitals. Soaring with love, we put children first!We look forward to meeting everyone.

Please feel free to call our Past Queens, Carol Shepard (623-566-4649), Bobbie Balthazor (602- 237-5526), or Queen Jeannie Patterson (602-300-5539) if you have any questions.Light refreshments will be served.RSVP: Martha Jones (602-863-2520)

212 W. Country Gables Phoenix, AZ 85023 mjj41052@cox.net

numerous club members selling tickets. The drawing was conducted with the help of a Prescott Valley Police Detective drawing six winning tickets. Winners were all notified. With this, we netted over $16,000.Just for fun, we visited a Chino Valley winery

and enjoyed some delightful samples.After the Prescott Valley parade, we invited

participating units to join our picnic at the Elks Club. Good food and better fellowship.Yours in the faith.Mike Fellows

LOSNAOctober was a very busy month

for Sphinx Court. We initiated 14 new members with more

committing to our February ceremonial. We welcome these ladies and are encouraging them to become active. We have a Mentor program to help them get acquainted with our members and activities.We are looking forward to welcoming our

lovely Grand High Priestess, Joy Moore, and enjoying her Official Visit, December 9th and 10th. Then on December 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, we will once more have our gift wrapping fundraiser at Half Priced Bookstore, located next door to the Target store across from Paradise Valley Mall. Shop for your Holiday gifts & bring them to us to wrap. The cost is a donation of your choice. Our Units and Clubs are making plans for their Holiday parties, which are always fun to attend.Happy Thanksgiving and we will be back

with you after the holidays.In Lighthouse Love,Mimi Bohlman, High Priestess

NILEQadesh Temple #35, Daughters of

the Nile. Jeannie Patterson, QueenNovember is a special season and

such a beautiful time because it reminds us about what matters most in life, connecting with others, sharing love, and giving thanks. We would like to extend

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Band Band Room Ea Tuesday 7:00 pmClowns Clown Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmCulinary Culinary Room 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pmDirector’s Staff Director’s Staff Room 4th Wednesday 7:30 pmEl Dulabs EI Dulabs Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmGreeters Greeters Room 3rd Monday 7:00 pmLegion of Honor Fiesta Room 3rd Monday 6:30 pmMotorcycles Motorcycle Room 2nd Thursday 7:00 pmMounted Patrol Mounted Patrol Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmOriental Band Band Room 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pmPatrol Patrol Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmRoadrunners Roadrunners Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTemple Guard Temple Guard Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTransportation Transportation Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmAir Patrol Various Locations Saturday 9:00 amAl Jondi AI Jondi Room 4th Thursday 6:30 pmApache Wells Apache Hall Room A 2nd Thursday 1:00 pmCasa Grande Various Locations 2nd Thursday 5:30 pmCigar Club Director’s Staff Room 3rd Mon. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)Computer club Computer Club Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmDrum and Bugle Band Room Ea Tuesday 5:30 pmHiCountry Rebels Various Locations Quarterly TBAHillbillies Various Locations When CalledLake Havasu Yacht Club 1st Thursday 6:00 pmMasonic Youth Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmMisfits Various Locations When CalledMobile Nobles Venture Out/Art/Craft Rm. 3rd Thursday 7:00 pmMohave Club Riviera/Bullhead 1st Friday 7:30 pmProvost Provost Room 2nd Thursday 6:30 pmSandbaggers Golf Club Director’s Staff Room 1st Monday 6:30 pmShriners Helping Shriners EI Zaribah Shrine 4th Wed. or as needed 6:00 pm Sun Lakes Sun Lakes/ C’wood CC 3rd Mon. (Nov – Mar) 5:00 pmWest Valley Briarwood Golf/ CC 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pmWhite Mtn. Licano’s / Show Low 3rd Sunday 12:30 pmWinslow Club House 2nd Friday 5:00 pmYavapai Elks Club Prescott Valley 2nd Thursday 6:00 pmYoung Gunz Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pmYuma Masonic Lodge 2nd Monday 7:00 pmYuma Foothills Fortuna del Ray 1st Monday 1:00 pmZane Grey Tiny’s Rest. / Payson 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm

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