Ararat Shrine News

VOLUME 81 MAY 2016 NUMBER 5SHRINE NEWSARARAT

NON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGE

PAIDLouisiana, MO

PERMIT NO. 11

Ararat Shrine5100 Ararat DriveKansas City, MO 64129-1998

CHARTERED 1888

Address Service Requested

The Ararat Clubis open at 11:30amfor LUNCH!

Warsaw Shrine Club

We are enjoying this nice weather and we are waiting with open arms to greet our Ararat Nobles Ladies and their Nobles who join us for Jubilee Days. You had a taste of our hospitality during the Mounted Guard Bass Tournament and now it’s time for you to

sit back and enjoy all of the festivities we have planned for you at the 50th Anniversary of our Jubilee Days Festival. As always, we will be joining you in the parade on June 11th and then we will have all of the fixins’ you are used to at the lunch provided after the parade. DON’T LEAVE NOW!!! The Warsaw Jubilee Days committee went all out this year to bring more free entertaining events to the festival. Some of the free things you can enjoy is...

• FREE Concerts-TWO WAY CROSSING-June 11th at 8:30pm in front of the Post Office -Cedar Creek-June 11th at 6:00 pm in front of the Post Office

-The Nace Brothers-Friday June 10th at 7:00pm on Main St.Two Way Crossing comes to us from Nashville, TN and they are the house band for the Wild

Horse Saloon. They have three videos on CMT and one top 40 hit named Car Trouble. Go to their website at www.twowaycrossing.com, Facebook, and YouTube to see the kind of entertainment you will see at this concert. All of these concerts are free and performed in the street. Bring a chair and be ready to dance.

In addition we will have the Jones and Co. Carnival in the harbor, a car show, over 60 craft tents, a quilt and art show, karaoke show featuring the finalists from other contests in the area, and many other free attractions. Plan to stay for the whole weekend to take in all of the entertainment. I guarantee you will need to rest after a full day of fun.

Ararat Shrine Bowling TournamentBY TIFFANY PERRY

The Ararat Shrine Bowling league hosted the Shriner’s Bowling Tournament at Aaron’s Fam-ily Fun Center on April 16th & 17th. We’d like to begin by thanking everyone who gave do-nations to help make our tournament a success;

Summit Lanes, Drew’s Pro Shop, Sherry Perry, Darlene Smith, Donna Hunt, Marvin Reeves and Mark Dobson. We extend this “Thank you” to those who contributed their time in helping with the tournament; Veronica Barber, Tiffany Perry, Zack Conklin, Darlene Smith, Donald Perry, Tony Broome, Sherry Perry, Gary Dryer, Brian Smith, Susan Hilliard, Grant Arnold III, Justin and Deann Dryer, Don and Maxine Hickert, Mark Dobson and Ralph Smith. Thank you Aaron’s Family Fun Center, Michelle Josten and staff, for hosting our bowling tournament.

Thank you to Marshal Mark Dobson and Shrine Club Director, Vern Hilliard, for attend-ing the Shriner’s Bowling Tournament and the Illustrious Sir, Steve Johnson, for throwing the ceremonial first ball. A special thanks to the local and out of town bowlers.

SEE MORE PICTURES FROM THE

TOURNAMENT ON PAGE 20.

2016 PARADE SCHEDULERon Knold - Director of Uniformed Units • 816-365-4527

DATE LINE-UP TIME / PARADE TIME LOCATION

May 7 .................................. 9:00am / 10:00am ........................Missouri City (Volunteer)

May 7 ...............................12:00 noon / 1:00pm .............................................Richmond

May 14 ............................SPRING CEREMONIAL ................................................. Ararat

May 21 ............................... 10:00am / 11:00am ................................................ Marshall

June 11 .............................. 10:00am / 11:00am .................................................Warsaw

June 25 ...............................9:00am / 10:00am ................................................ Boonville

July 4 ................................. 10:00am / 11:00am ........................ Sugar Creek (Volunteer)

Aug 12-13 ................................ SWAP MEET .......................................................Lathrop

Aug 20 ................................9:00am / 10:00am ..................................................Parkville

Aug 24-28 .....................................CSSA ........................................................ Little Rock

Sept. 17 ...............................8:00am / 9:00am ............................................Blue Springs

Sept. 24 .............................10:00am / 11:00 am ..................................Archie (Volunteer)

Oct 1 .................................. 10:00am / 11:00am .......................................... Harrisonville

Oct 15 ......................... FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS .................................. Warrensburg

Oct 29 ............................... FALL CEREMONIAL ................................................... Ararat

Nov 17-20 ...........................Ararat Shrine Circus ................ Silverstein Eye Center Arena

~~Salisbury Parade date is yet to be finalized

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2015 DIVANSteve Johnson .....................Illustrious Potentate Randy Berry.................................. Chief Rabban Henry McDaniel, Jr .................Assistant RabbanButch Pugh .......................High Priest & ProphetJim Kerns .....................................Oriental GuideNick Baldi.............................................TreasurerMichael Wheeler .................................. RecorderMichael Aulgur ..............First Ceremonial MasterDonald Fowler .........Second Ceremonial MasterIan Ramage ............................................DirectorMark Dobson ......................................... MarshalBud Higginbotham .............Captain of the Guard Dave Hutton.................................... Outer GuardPatrick Moore .......................................Chaplain

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCILSteve Johnson .....................Illustrious PotentateRandy Berry. ................................. Chief RabbanHenry McDaniel, Jr. ................Assistant RabbanButch Pugh .......................High Priest & Prophet

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION

Steve Johnson ..................... Illustrious PotentateRandy Berry...................................Chief RabbanHenry McDaniel, Jr. ...............Assistant RabbanButch Pugh .......................High Priest & ProphetMichael Wheeler .................................. Recorder

BOARD OF DIRECTORSSteve Johnson .....................Illustrious PotentateRandy Berry.................................. Chief RabbanHenry McDaniel, Jr. ...............Assistant RabbanButch Pugh .......................High Priest & ProphetJim Kerns .....................................Oriental GuideNick Baldi.............................................TreasurerMichael Wheeler .................................. Recorder

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

UNIFORMED UNITSRon Knold. ..............................................DirectorDave Bennefeld ......................Assistant DirectorTony Kenna.............................Assistant DirectorBill Lutman ..............................Assistant DirectorDon Pittier, Jr. ........................Assistant DirectorTim Rechterman ...................................AlternatePete Hickman .......................................AlternateB.J. Richardson, PP .............................AlternateDon Pittier .............................................Alternate

HOSPITAL BOARDWayne Spencer, PP..... St. Louis Board Member

MEMBERSHIPJim Gargotta ............... Chairman, 913-645-4760

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS Vern Hilliard ............................................DirectorArt Kinder................. Asst. Director, District I & IICurt Karnes ......Asst. Director, District III, IV & VMike DeGraff ...Asst. Director, District VI, VII, VII

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORSLew Kitson ........................................... District IJim Lindley............................................ District IIRay Lingrel .......................................... District IIIHoward Silvers ....................................District IVAlvin Kallenberger ................................District VChuck Allcorn.......................................District VITodd Hill ..............................................District VIIArlyn Yount ........................................District VIII

UNIT DIRECTORSBen Bigler .............................................. ClownsJerry McClary .............................Director’s StaffBrad Bunnell ........................................ GreetersRocky Weaver ........................................GuidesScott Towler ..................................... Mini Indy’sSteve Hargrave ...........................Mini Model T’sJames Murray ............................... Motor CorpsTim Richards ..................................Motor EscortJack Everly ................................ Mounted GuardDave Johnson.......................................Ole CarsBrett Davis .................................... Oriental BandRay Lingrel ................................................PatrolBobby Zolotor ............................. Pipes & DrumsErnie Wills ...................................... Sandbuggies

SHRINE NEWSJim Kerns ...................................................Editor

ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICEJerrie Bailey, Office ManagerBill Warren • Linda Hickman

Phone: 816/923-1975 • Fax: 816/[email protected]

Office Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday(Temple Stated Meeting nights, open until 8pm)

ARARAT SHRINE RESTAURANTMary Bauer, Manager

Phone: 816/923-1995 Fax: 816/[email protected]

Articles for June issue due by MAY 16, PLEASE!

If they are not received by this date they will not be in the June Shrine News.

[email protected]

Ararat Shrine News is published monthly by Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64129.

Standard Presort Postage is PAID at Louisiana, Missouri Permit 11. Advertising rates: Contact 816-923-1975

ARARATSHRINE NEWS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NOTICES

A R A R AT S H R I N E5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2016~ and ~

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 Meeting 7:30PM • Regular Order of Business

Balloting on Petitions Visiting Nobles Welcome

2016 Card Required • Wear Your Fez

Michael Wheeler Steve Johnson Recorder Illustrious Potentate

Please send questions, comments or suggestions to the editor: Jim Kerns, [email protected]

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News You Can Use

It’s already May and it feels like the year is flying by. April was full exciting new things. We’ve received donations to purchase and install automatic push button door openers on our three main entrances to the

Shrine Center. Clubs, Units and individuals invested in our Shrine Cen-ter to make it easier for people to get in and out of our building. We’ve also added some digital signage inside Ararat Shrine to direct people to our restaurant, display membership information, events and other valu-able information making it easier to advertise what we have to offer at Ararat Shrine. The digital signage in the building complements the large digital bill board we’ve rented on I-435 to advertise Bingo, Shriner’s Hospital, our Restaurant and the other events available for the public to participate in. We’ve also put up directional signage to get people from our parking lot into our building. This is all part of our welcoming campaign to get the word out about Ararat Shrine and what we have to offer our community. We’ve been the best kept secret for too long and now that Shriners International is marketing our hospitals we need to take advantage of the interest this has generated. It’s time to get the word out to our local communities to build our membership, locate patients for our hospitals and to generate additional revenue opportunities. On the subject of welcoming, our Provost could us help in welcoming our members and guests to Ararat Shrine. The Provost opens/closes the building and assists people in the building throughout the day. If you have some time on your hands and you’d like to assist people and make them feel welcome at Ararat Shrine then get in touch with anyone in the Provost. I know they would appreciate the help.

Another exciting event in April was our Potentate’s Ball and what a Potentate’s Ball we had in our home, Ararat Shrine. The food prepared by our restaurant staff was exceptional, the band, BaliRoot, was excellent and most importantly the time we enjoyed with family and friends was fantastic. Everyone who participated made this a very special evening for Barbie and I and we can’t thank you enough. Special thanks goes to Illustrious Sir Maurice Camerlynck for emceeing the Ball, Jack and Toma Mote, our Chief Aides, as well as all the Potentate’s Aides who spent count-less hours planning and preparing for the Ball. A very special thanks goes out to Illustrious Sir Ron Nielsen from Tehama Shrine in Hastings, Nebraska. He surprised me by presenting my maternal grandfather’s Masonic Roll Call and my Shrine Legacy Pin. He also made arrangements for my parents, who live in Nebraska, to attend the Ball making it possible for my mother to pin my Shrine Legacy Pin on my lapel. A very special moment in time made possible by the bonds of friendship that start within Shriners International and last a lifetime.

At the Potentate’s Ball I announced the Spring Ceremonial Class Honorees. My honorees are Fritz and Connie Kingsley out of the Patrol. This outstanding couple has given a great deal of their time, energy and resources to Ararat Shrine. They always have a positive “can do” attitude backed up with hard work. Please congratulate Fritz and Connie Kingsley next time you see them at Ararat Shrine.

Now check out the rest of your Award winning Ararat Shrine News and I’ll see you at Ararat Shrine.

Steven D. Johnson2016 Potentate Ararat Shrine

While the MEN are having their BUSINESS meeting, the LADIES are going to meet JUST FOR FUN!

Wed, May 11, 7pm in Rooms A&BWed, June 8, 7pm in Rooms A&B

All ladies are welcome - bring a friend!!

Drink & Appetizer Specials!

Various vendors!

BUSINESS Ladies only BUSINESS

MEETING!nunya-

ARARATSHRINE NEWS

Editors notice: All ads submitted by units, clubs, committees, Masonic, Shrine & outside organizations will be charged at the internal advertising rate unless proceeds directly benefit Ararat Shrine, Shriners’ Hospitals for Children or have prior waiver approval from the Editor and Board of Directors. Please call the office for de-tails on ad rates at 816-923-1975. All content provided by clubs, units, committees, Masonic, Shrine and outside organi-zations must have the approval of the presiding officer of said group. All scribes are considered as having prior approval from their presiding officer. Any other content is at the discretion of the editor and/or board of directors of Ararat Shrine.


HOSPITAL NEWS

Hospital Van Drivers

As a Noble of Ararat Shrine you are encour-

aged to get involved with the work of our fraternity.Our Hospital Transportation Club is the tip of the spear in the effort to help our kids. We strongly encourage you to call the Hospital Transpor-tation office at (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and join the elite team of Nobles who transport our children to our St. Louis Hospital. We encourage every Noble to become a driver and to experience the life changing effect of working with the younger and the weaker. We need office work-ers and drivers so regardless of ability, all can lend a hand. We extend a BIG THANK YOU to the drivers who transported children last month!

Kermit Bright, P.P.Ernest ConnerLeroy Graham

Bob LeeDennis LindsayJoel Semler

Howard SilversKen SisemoreGerald Tinsley

Bert TorreyRichard Wisely

Shriner’s Hospital St. Louis Board of Governors ReportBY WAYNE SPENCER P.P. ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBER

Once again, I had the pleasure of attending the St Louis Shriner’s Hospital Board Meeting. It is an interesting and sometimes boisterous event. Sometimes you are frustrated with the results of something you feel passionate about and you can seem to convince the others of

the changes you want to make. Kind of like the political process we are experiencing nationally. At any rate, things get accomplished, money gets raised and the most important things are that children are given a new outlook on life with the amazing procedures performed by our Staff of Doctors and Nurses at your Hospital.

A Heads up of you are planning to visit the Hospital. There are several new security measures being put in place at the hospital. The parking lot is being secured to stop unauthorized parking by our neighbor organizations. The gate will be down and the Security Guard will ask your purpose for access to the Hospital. There will also be a place for you to secure a temporary badge once you enter the hospital. The Hospital Van Drivers will experience the same requirements. I know it seems like a hassle, but it is meant to protect our assets and our kids.

The Hospital Van Drivers meeting was held on April 18 and we had two drivers, Bert and Joel attend. The drivers were afforded a tour of the hospital if they chose. Some issues regarding patient appointments, etc., were discussed and some resolved to satisfaction and some still open for discussion. If you would like to experience a trip to St Louis, please call the Hospital Transporta-tion Office at 816 923-5429, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and the office staff will help you get started as a Van Driver. We can use the help and it is rewarding.

We still are looking for patients. Please pick up some referral cards from the front lobby and pass them out to people who might have a need. It is a simple process and to start only takes a phone call to an 800 number. Helping children with growth issues, deformities, cleft palate and other orthopedic issues is or primary mission and one we should be proud of. Let’s make a differ-ence.

Until next time, stay safe. Remember summer is coming and kids will be out of school. Let’s make sure all safety standards are employed.

& Food WineBY STEVE DOWDY

The difference between good and bad anything depends on luck, raw materials, skill, equip-ment, and integrity. They key to getting a good wine, of any style, lies in remembering the name of the producer, merchant, or co-op whose wines you enjoy. As well as where they

were produced.Let’s look at a few of the most well-known and popular wines of the world. We’ll start with

Bordeaux, a region of France, where some of the most popular red wines are produced. The class system of French wines is quite well entrenched in Bordeaux. At the top of the pile are the aristo-crats, the big name estates of collectors and fine restaurants and may well be found in the lists of Crus Classse’s. Most of these truly taste aristocratic.

Next, there are the more workaday middle classes; a few hundred estates including some that are actually categorized as Cru Bourgeois.

Finally there’s the proletariat; the thousands of small producers whose wines might be sold under the name of their chateau, or perhaps where the vines are situated, quite simply as Bordeaux, or maybe under a regional name like Medoc or St. Emilion. The existence of these regional appel-lations reveals that large regions such as Bordeaux actually encompass a number of smaller regions which produce wines with their own characteristic style.

The climate of Bordeaux is relatively mild; certainly not as warm as California. Grapes do not ripen sufficiently to produce the 12 to 13 percent strength found in most bottles, so chaptalization (a process used to increase the alcohol content) is common. Variations in soils and a desire to make wines with complex flavors explain why wines are always blends of these regional varieties.

The tannin character of red Bordeaux comes from a combination of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, the climate, and the belief of most producers that tannin is necessary for any red wine intended to age.

Brothers, Here are the directions to sign in to Shriner’s Village. This is a site designed for Shriner’s, by the Imperial Shrine and is about EVERYTHING Shrine! Here you will be able to order Temple supplies, hear the Imperial Sir and his Lady’s message, watch videos, stay abreast of the latest news and events and keep current of all Shriner’s Hospitals for Children’s happenings. It truly is a tremendous site for all Shriner’s. Log on today and enjoy! I have also included how to become a virtual mentor. This is a program whereby you can get information about people interested in Masonry or becoming a Shriner in your area. You DO NOT teach them over the internet. You will receive their contact information and you can call them. Interested candidates will be paired by location and interests. Make yourself accessible to mentoring prospective Nobles by signing up at Shriner’s Village. Remember, here at Ararat, when you top line sign 2 candidates in one year your Temple dues are paid! Sign up today!

HOW TO LOG IN TO SHRINER’S VILLAGE: go to www.shrinersvillage.com1. Select your Temple Name2. Enter your Member Number3. Enter your Last Name4. Enjoy your visit looking at all the content!

HOW TO SIGN UP TO BE A VIRTUAL MENTOR5. Log in to Shriner’s village6. Select Membership from Top Menu Bar7. Select Virtual Mentor Program from the left navigation bar8. Read the Information then click “ Sign Up Now”9. Verify and fill out the screens and press Submit

10. Receive email welcome message from the Imperial Potentate

Sign up for Shriner’sVillage!


Annual

Sportsmen EventArarat Shrine invites you to their

For information or to buy tickets, call Ararat Shrine: 816.923.1975All proceeds benefit Ararat, Abdalllah & Midian Shriners and are not deductible as a charitable contribution

1. Must have photo I.D. to enter.2. Must provide event ticket or worker’s

lanyard to enter event.3. All Local, State, and Federal Laws will

be adhered to.4. Must be 18 years of age to purchase

ticket.5. If under 18 years of age, you must

purchase an “Entry-Only” wristband, which allows Entry-Only and is NOT a ticket to enter the raffle. Children up to age 5 are admitted free of charge. We encourage you to consider the fact that this is an adult-oriented event.

6. Must be 21 years of age to consume beer.

7. If a gun is substituted, the value will be equal to the purchased price.

8. Need not be present to win.9. All Firearms issued by D&M Gun

Sales, 114 N. Wabash Ave, Howard, KS 67349

10. Photo ID will be required to take pos-session of prizes.

11. All guns won at the 2015 Event MUST be picked up no later than 12/31/2015. We will ship to a FFL Dealer for trans-fer for those persons out of the area.

• Need not be present to WIN, (unless otherwise stated for additional on-site raffles.)

Rules of Engagement:

Hosted jointly by Ararat & Abdallah Shrines

Held at ARARAT Shrine5100 Ararat Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129

August 6, 2016 • Noon-6pm

your $20 Donation includes:• Chance for any of the

100 prizes• Admittance to Sportsmen Event (Aug. 6)• Hamburger or hotdog, chips, lemonade

& tea, at event (served 12:30pm-2:30pm)~ CASH BAR ALSO AVAILABLE AT EVENT ~

PLUS...On the day of

event, participants will

be eligible to buy

additional raffle chances* for

TEN ADDITIONAL

GUNS(details to come)!

*MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

(watch for list of 100 guns to come soon....)

NEW FOR 2016:

Clubs and Units will make a $3

commission for every ticket sold!

MAY/JUNE EVENT CALENDARMAY1..................................................Mounted Guard Bass Tournament: TRUMAN LAKE3.........................................................................................Skinny Mini Dance at Ararat5............................................................................................................................. Bingo7 ....................................................................................................Missouri City Parade

Richmond Shrine Club Pancake Breakfast7.......................................................................................................... Richmond Parade7...........................................................................................................Tea Fest at Ararat8.................................................................................................................Mother’s Day10.............................................................................................. Needle Guild Luncheon11 ...........................................................................................................Temple Meeting11 ................................................................................Ladies’ Nunya Business Meeting12........................................................................................................................... Bingo14.................................................................................................................. Ceremonial17..................................................................................................... Q Golf Tournament19........................................................................................................................... Bingo21...........................................................................................................Marshall Parade22........................................................................................................Greeter’s Fish Fry24..................................................................... Harry S Truman # 1941 Lodge Meeting26........................................................................................................................... Bingo................................................................................................... Abdallah Shrine Rodeo27............................................................................................... Abdallah Shrine Rodeo28.............................................................................Abdallah Shrine Demolition Derby30 .................................................................................Memorial Day (Temple Closed)

JUNE2............................................................................................................................. Bingo8 ............................................................................................................Temple Meeting8..................................................................................Ladies’ Nunya Business Meeting9............................................................................................................................. Bingo10................................................................... Warsaw Shrine Club Jubilee Days Dance11 ............................................................................................................ Warsaw Parade11 .................................................................................................. Abdallah Cajun Party16........................................................................................................................... Bingo18........................................................................Stumble’s Golf Tournament for SHFC19................................................................................................................ Father’s Day23........................................................................................................................... Bingo25....................................................................................................... Booneville Parade26......................................................................................................Greeter’s Steak Fry28..................................................................... Harry S Truman # 1941 Lodge Meeting30 .......................................................................................................................... Bingo

Fez Pricing

The Business office has just been informed that Fez prices from the manufacturer are increasing. We are looking at other sources to help keep costs down. If you are in the market for another Fez, check out the used inventory we

have at the office. We have a fair inventory and even have some double jeweled fezzes available.

Drifters MeetingsYour NEW ARARAT DRIFTERS UNIT wants to alert the nobility that we are growing and

want to insure all nobles who wish to be a part of this intensely fun activity are aware that we meet on the 4th Monday of each month here at Ararat. We will meet at 7:00 in the Scimi-

tar Room! See you there

Did you know?You can submit information to be shared directly to the Buzz. All you need do is access the

Ararat Shrine web page, www.araratshrine.com, and select the Shrine News section of the homepage. The next page that pops up has three BUZZ related options. They are, View the

Buzz, Subscribe to the Buzz and SUBMIT to the Buzz. If you have something that is newsworthy, select the latter section and fill in the blanks on the following page. The Editor of the Buzz will determine if your submittal can be shared with the nobility. So, if your Shrine Club has a function or your unit is having a reunion, here is one way to get the message across.


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BLUE SPRINGS SHRINE CLUBBy Fred Harle, P.P.

They always say, “April Showers BringMay Flowers.” Well, here it is April 10th,haven’t seen much rain here in our greatcity of Blue Springs, MO, but you knowwhat, if you are like me those May flowersare already starting to bloom. You knowthe kind I’m talking about, those pretty lit-tle yellow flowers that we spend a smallfortune trying to eliminate from our yardevery year. Yep, they are called dande-lions. If you don’t have any I’ll be morethan happy to bring you some of the onesfrom my front yard. That is just before Itry to get rid of them.

Today Jennie’s brother Kenny and hisLady Emma who live in Warrensburg, MOdrove up to see us. We met at Bob Evan’sRestaurant in Lee’s Summit, after whichall four of us visited the Swap Meet. Wow,what a super extravaganza. An even big-ger surprise was to be greeted by Ill. SirKevin Sleyster and being chauffeured byour Recorder, Mike Wheeler. Upon enter-ing the rear gate we were greeted by thehardest working Shriner I know , NobleMac McWilliams. Try and keep up withthis Noble and you’ll find it’ s impossible.Thanks Mac for all that you do for Ararat.

Let me tell you about our March BSSCmeeting. To begin with, our meetings withNoble Bill Fickle at the helm just get bet-ter and better . Following the usual open -ing ceremonies for our Shrine Club, we getdown to the business of trying to catch thefatted calf so to speak. See picture of ourDivan Liaison Officer, 2nd CeremonialMaster Clarence Kirby followed by alegion of hungry Shriners. We also treatour ladies okay . Please note picture withladies, Carol Newport, Vivian Snell,Marguerite Merryman, and Pat Stansell.

Thank you ladies for continuing to shareBSSC with all the rest of us.

Our President, Bill Fickle arranged aspectacular program for our entertainment.Jordan Mitchell, a member of DeMolay,presented a Ceremony of Life in full form.Wow, super impressive, you could hear apin drop. What a treat to see and hear sucha talented young man.

We treat our dignitaries with respect,and it’s always a pleasure to put out the oldBSSC welcome mat for any and all templeofficers. Please don’t wait for a specialinvite. The door is always open and wewant you to come and join us. See photoof President Bill Fickle, 2nd CeremonialMaster Clarence Kirby, and AmbassadorBud Higginbotham.

Our good buddy Noble Lou Sohn hadsome stents inserted close to his heart andhe is progressing great. He heard aboutPast President Bill Clinton doing okaywith his so he got some.

Last, but also a very important part ofour BSSC team is Noble James Gar gotta.He puts together our club newsletter , sec-ond to none, that keeps all our membersinformed about what’s going to happen,and what has happened. Not only aboutanything and everything in and about ourclub, but other clubs, uniformed units, andour temple in general. If you don’t believeit come see for yourself! BSSC meets onthe 4th Monday night of each month at6:30 pm in the American Legion Buildingon 7 Hwy in Blue Springs, MO. Call us,we’ll tell you how to get here.

That’s enough for this time! So untilnext time, a hug doesn’ t cost anything togive or get. Think about it!!!!!!

U N I T S A N D C L U B S

Pres. Bill Fickle &Jordan Mitchell

Noble Clarence Kirby leads the way. Noble JamesGargotta

Lto R: Carol Newport, Vivian Snell, Marguerite Merryman, & Pat Stansell

L to R: Ambassador BudHigginbotham, Pres. Bill Fickle, & 2nd

Ceremonial Master Clarence Kirby.

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Lost in the Desert

Recently we have encountered a large number of mail returns to the temple business office. When a noble moves and does not notify us that he has an address change he is considered ‘lost in the desert.’

If you are planning a move, please let the office know--that way your mail will follow you to your new address. With that in mind, some of our nobles have winter homes in a warmer climate. (Yes, we are jealous!) If you do have such a situation, you can alert the office of your alternate address and our computer system will automatically place the proper address on your mail for the correct time of year. We can do many things to insure you are kept current with temple events and news. So, PLEASE keep the business office advised of any changes in your contact data. This in-cludes, email, telephone, and postal address information. Don’t be lost in the desert, stay in touch!


3/18-4/20/2016 2016 YTD Creations 1 3Affiliations 0 0Restorations 1 4Associates 1 2Associates Dropped 1 1Deceased 9 28Demitted 1 5Suspended 0 1Resigned 0 0

Total Loss –8 – 24Total Membership = 2,324

as of April 20, 2016

Membership Totals

Ararat Membership as ofJan. 1, 2016 = 2,348

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!BY JAMES GARGOTTA

I want to welcome our new Nobles. Now it’s up to us to show them the Shrine way. Get them involved and show them what it means to be a Shriner. With that said, it’s also time to start recruiting new candidates for the Fall Ceremonial. We have a lot of fun events

happening this summer. These events are the perfect time to invite someone to join. Let’s show off our Ararat Shrine Center.

Shrine International has a newly initiated Shriner Spotlight Award. This will be tak-ing the place of the former Shriner of the Month Award program. Similar to the Shriner of the Month Award, the Shriner Spotlight Award honors members who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to both their fraternity and philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®. I think it would be great to see some Ararat Nobles being recognized. I have the instructions on how to nominate someone, so just get with me.

The Membership Committee started reaching out to those Nobles that have not paid their dues and those that have been suspended in April. We have been asking our top-line signers to help in this effort and its working. We have to work together as a team on this.

Mark your calendars on July 16th, 2016 we will be honoring our Veterans with a reception from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. We plan on having some guest speakers and our Vietnam Veterans will receive a special lapel pin recognizing their service to our Country. Refreshments will be available.

I would like to reach out to those Nobles that have not attended a Membership Committee meeting. Feel free to join us at our monthly meetings. We meet the Tuesday before the Temple Meeting. Our meetings start at 7:00 pm and we are in the Truman Room.

Should you have questions concerning membership or need assistance with membership ac-tivities, feel free to reach out to any one of us. We’d be glad to help.

NOBODY TOLD ME!BY STEVE DOWDY

Once upon a time, specifically from 1844 to 1859, the masons of Missouri operated a college. It was a real college called the “Masonic College of Missouri. It was a first class institution, the first of its kind in America, and possibly the world.

The Masonic College of Missouri was started by a resolution at the Grand Lodge Communica-tion in October of 1841. It was established in 1844 near the town of Philadelphia in Marion County, then moved to Lexington in 1848. It survived until 1859, when it closed forever.

The founding resolution was submitted by S.W.B. Carnegy, P.G.M. The resolution stated that it was “necessary,” “expedient,” and “in the interest of the Grand Lodge” to establish an institution of learning for the sons of indigent Masons and others. Subsequently, it was also designated a “place of asylum for female orphans of worthy Master Masons and others.”

Perhaps the driving force behind this venture might have been effort to help recover from the bitter anti-masonic movement caused by the alleged murder of William Morgan by masons in Bata-via, NY in 1826. During that same period, it had been charged that Masons preached charity and benevolence, but did not practice what they preached. By accepting that resolution, the Grand Lodge declared that those charges could not be made in Missouri.

The first students of the college enrolled on May 12, 1844, and by the time of the Grand Lodge Communication in October, the college was in full operation. The enrollment at that time included 14 Freshmen, 1 Sophomore, and 29 in the “prep” school. It was basically a liberal arts college, with science and mathematics courses added later.

Two financial agencies were connected to the college. The Board of College Fund Commission-ers, appointed annually by the Grand Master, was responsible for the Endowment Fund. The other was the general agent of the college, also appointed annually, whose responsibility it was to solicit and collect subscriptions for endowing the institution.

In March of 1847, the college was relocated to Lexington, and the college in Marion County was closed upon termination of the current session.

The selection of Lexington was perfectly normal, since its citizens had raised $30,000 for the purchase of grounds and buildings. Probably of equal importance, Lexington was the seat of the larg-est lodge in the state. There were 62 lodges in the state, and Lafayette Lodge No. 32 had 54 members.

Masonic College at Lexington was on 6-1/2 acres about one-half mile from the courthouse square, on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. The cornerstone of the college building was laid May 18, 1847, the building was dedicated on July11, 1848, and the college opened in October of that year.

The main building was 81 feet long, 52 feet wide and 38 feet from the floor to the eaves. It was a brick building, with four stately, fluted columns on the front. In the center of the front of the building, near the eave, is the letter “G,” flanked by a sprig of Acacia on each side.

Life and activity among the college students and faculty was in line with the times. The Masonic College had few graduates, the requirements for graduation being too strict for a long roll of Gradu-ates. However, those few grads were outstanding in the communities, and were known as knowledge-able gentlemen.

The Masonic College of Missouri was never a financial success. But, if not for the uncertain conditions of the pre-Civil War period, the College likely would have overcome its financial problems. But that period was not one in which to overcome such handicaps.

A 40% scale replica of the original Masonic College building, which served as Union headquar-ters during the battle of Lexington, sits on the original site in Lexington, Missouri. (from www.midnightfreemasons.org)

Ararat Needle GuildBY JERRI DOWDY

The Ararat Aliens have landed. These Pre-Op dolls are created by Sherrill Nelson & Marilyn Monroe and are sent to Shrine Children’s Hospitals. They are used to demonstrate to the children what will be happening to them during their surgery. Ararat Needle Guild meets the

2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month except July, August & December. Come and join us and you too can help create Ararat Aliens.


Illustrious Sir Steve Johnson called the April, 2016, meeting to order at 7:34 pm, April 13,

2016, in Bennett Auditorium. Our Ararat Jazz Band played for our enjoy-

ment before the Call to Order.Assistant Rabban Henry McDaniel in-

formed the Captain of the Guard that the Po-tentate was about to open Ararat Temple for business. That done, Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham informed the Outer Guard, and then reported to Noble Henry, who informed Ill. Sir Steve that the Temple was under a double and trusty guard.

Chief Rabban Randy Berry then surveyed the crowd and informed the Potentate that our Temple was free from jeopardy as there were none present save members of our order. Ill. Sir Steve said “Tis well.”

Oriental Guide Jim Kerns prepared the Al-tar.

Chaplain Patrick Moore remembered our Nobles who had been visited by the Black Cam-el and gave the invocation.

The Patrol, accompanied by the Jazz Band, presented the colors.

The assembled Nobles, led by Chief Rab-ban Randy, recited the Shrine Pledge of Alle-giance, and then Noble Jack Mote led the Nobil-ity in singing the National Anthem.

Captain of the Guard Bud Higginbotham announced an alarm at the outer door.

The Potentate suspended the meeting, and representatives of the Casbah Darlin’s, the Ladies of the Oriental Band, were escorted to the podium. The Ladies presented a check for $500.00 to the Parking Lot Fund. Then, Cas-bah President Jerri Dowdy challenged the as-sembled to match their donation. The Nobility

responded nobly and not only met the challenge, but exceeded the Casbah Darlin’s generosity by $10.00!

A second visitor was announced and the Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl, Lady Sarah Van Petten, was escorted to the po-dium. She told us the story of the Kansas Bowl, a celebration and high-school All-Star football game; which has raised over $2,500,000 to the benefit of our hospitals. This year, the game will be held in Emporia, KS, on July 30, 2016.

The meeting was reconvened.In accordance with a previously passed

Motion, the Minutes of the March meeting were not read.

Membership Chairman Jim Gargotta moved to the Podium, mounted a small box which al-lowed him to tower over the podium, and told us about the Spring Ceremonial on May 14. It was followed by our traditional Pub Crawl and Unit & Club Display. There was also a Chance to Advance class on May 7 in Boonville, MO. He also presented a generous donation from the Lee’s Summit Track & Field Club to the Mem-bership Committee.

Recorder Mike Wheeler was called upon and read four Petitions for Creation, which were accepted by secret ballot of the assembled No-bility. There were no Petitions for Affiliation or Association. There were six Petitions for Resto-ration, no Demits, and three Petitions for Perma-nent Remission.

Treasurer Nick Baldi gave the Treasurers Report. All accounts are healthy. The Hospital Transportation fund is in great shape. The Gen-eral Fund revenues were well above expenses for the month of March, our Investment Funds are strong. The Restaurant, Cornerstone Fund and Hospital Transportation Fund showed a loss

for the Month of March. The Circus Fund is do-ing well.

The Directors Staff presented a generous contribution to the Accessible Door Fund.

The Oriental Band presented a donation to the Accessible Door Fund.

The Ole Cars Unit presented a generous contribution to the Accessible Door Fund.

The Pipes & Drums presented a very gener-ous contribution to the 2016 Circus.

The Provosts presented a donation to the General Fund in Memory of Members who have met the Black Camel in recent days.

The Hillbilly Club made a donation to the Hospital Transportation Fund.

Marshal Mark Dobson, representing Mac Emeritus McWilliams and the Swap Meet Gate-keepers, present their tips to the St. Louis Hos-pital.

Two visiting Divan Members from Abdal-lah Shrine and one from Moolah Shrine were recognized.

Abdallah Chief Rabban Jeff Johnson told us about the Abdallah Rodeo on Memorial Day Weekend, which will include a dinner and dance featuring Ararat’s Country Classics band.

Chief Rabban Randy Berry told us that the 2016 Circus will be November 17 to November 20 at the Silverstein Event Center in Indepen-dence. Circus Mom & Dad pins are now avail-able for $20.00, each. The Circus Fund is some-what ahead of last year at this time. Assistant Rabban Henry presented a whole jug of coins to the Circus Fund! The idea being we all have spare change and this is a great way to accumu-late some fairly significant funds the circus could put to good use.

Assistant Rabban Henry reported that the Swap Meet appears to have been successful,

although the numbers are not yet available.

High Priest & Prophet Butch Pugh reported that our supply of Vidalia Onions is in the ground and growing. They were expected to ship on April 25 and should have been received at Ararat about the second weekend of May.

Noble Jim Lamb reported on a Raffle for a Perpetual Life Mem-bership in Ararat Shrine, with a Value of $3650.00. Tickets are only $20.00 each

High Priest & Prophet Butch announced that Jubilee Days in

Warsaw will be June 22. This year will mark the 50th year for this event. We will have a parade, and Warsaw Shrine Club will provide food and host a dance.

Treasurer Nick Baldi reminded us that the Sportsman’s Event will be held at Ararat on Au-gust 6, 2016. Tickets will be available soon, and your Unit or Club will get a $3.00 commission on each ticket sold.

Bingo Chairman Larry Adolphsen told us that Bingo was successful in March. Bingo was able to donate $5,000 to the General Fund from the committee, and the players donated $925! Help from the Nobility is still very much needed.

Hospital Representative Ill. Sir Wayne Spencer reported that the St. Louis Hospital is doing fine, and the staff is excited. Financially, the Hospital Transportation Fund had some money at the first of March; then they spent some money, and made some money. Now, they still have some money! Our drivers are learning about our new van and they seem to think that it’s pretty nice. There will be Wings of Mercy Golf Tournament at Hillcrest Country Club for the benefit of the Hospital Transportation Fund Coming up soon.

Director Ian Ramage announced that we have a new Smoking Shelter and the new handi-cap accessible doors are close, but not quite fully funded. The Restaurant just needs a few more customers.

Director of Uniformed Units Ron Knold talked about the upcoming 2016 Parades, start-ing with May 7 at Missouri City and Richmond. The Marshall Parade, always a good one, is May 21. The Temple will be closed on May 30 in rec-ognition of Memorial Day.

Noble Tut McAfee presented a medal from the 1981 Imperial Session in New Orleans to Il-lustrious Sir Fred Harle, whose name was on the medal. Noble Tut found the medal in a second-hand shop, and nobody seems to know how it got there. Illustrious Sir Fred was deeply moved by the kind gesture.

The Jackson County Shrine Club will spon-sor a Battle of Rock & Roll Bands on July 23rd here at Ararat. The event will run from Noon to Midnight, with the avowed purpose of attracting young members and guests.

Noble Paul Brewer won the Half & Half drawing and donated his winnings to Circus 2016.

Chaplain Patrick Moore gave the benedic-tion.

The meeting adjourned at 8:53 pm.

April 2016 Temple Meeting NotesBY STEVE DOWDY, PHOTOS BY RON NUTTER

The Ole Cars Unit presented a generous contribution to the Acces-sible Door Fund.


The Casbah Darlin’s, the Ladies of the Oriental Band, presented a check for $500 to the Parking Lot Fund.

Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl, Lady Sarah Van Petten, told the story of the Kansas Bowl, a celebration and high-school All-Star football game; which has raised over $2,500,000 to the benefit of our hospitals.

The Directors Staff presented a generous contribution to the Acces-sible Door Fund.

The Oriental Band presented a donation to the Accessible Door Fund.

Noble Jim Gargotta presented a generous dona-tion from the Lee’s Summit Track & Field Club to the Membership Committee.

The Pipes & Drums presented a very generous contribution to the 2016 Circus.

The Hillbilly Club made a donation to the Hospital Transportation Fund.

Provost presented a donation to the General Fund in memory of members who have met the Black Camel in recent days.

Marshal Mark Dobson, representing Mac Emeritus McWilliams and the Swap Meet Gatekeepers, present their tips to the St. Louis Hospital.

Assistant Rabban Henry presented a whole jug of coins to the Circus Fund!


Circus Sales have begun!!(As of March 15, 2016)

2016 Ararat Shrine Circus Incentive ProgramWe are proud to offer the following thank you items for the hard working men of Ararat who achieve the goals outlined below. This year’s Circus Incentive Program is an accumulating program, meaning that you will receive all the items for all the levels you achieve. In example, if you collect $1650.00 you will receive the $200 and $1,500 levels as your reward for your work. The program will run from January 15, 2016 to May 31, 2016

LEVEL REWARD $200.00 You will receive 20 ANYTIME Circus Tickets for use in this year’s circus$1,500.00 You will receive 1 Crown Jewel, 1 Tee Shirt and your 2017 Ararat Temple Dues Paid. OR a $100.00 gift in lieu of the Temple Dues in the event you are a Life Member$2,000.00 You will receive an Ararat Button Down Long Sleeve Shirt$3,000.00 You will receive an Ararat Jacket$5,000.00 You will receive two (2) crown jewels, two dinners for Friday Pasta Night and two Drinks, PLUS a $200.00 Gift Card.

Starting early on collections as a Club or Unit is a good thing. Funds received in the Unit or Club name during the program term outlined above will receive a 20% Commission on Money only (Based on NET profit). Remember this program runs from January 15, 2016 to May 31, 2016. So crank up those plans and get started making this year’s circus our best.

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MOM & DAD Michael AllenJack BohnePaul BrewerJohn BryantWilliam CarboneauRalph DickinsonDelmar DothageDavid DufferIan EvansLowry FordJohn FosterNick FosterRylund FosterKelly FrittsLeroy GrahamKevin GreshamJerry HessVern Hilliard

Benny HokeJeffrey HollowayRichard JoyAlvin KallenbergerBen Kenney, P.P. William KetchersideArt KinderRay KingsleyWilliam LindseyLyle MahinKeith Marler Oliver McAfeeMarion McWilliams James MillerDenny MooreFrancis MordecaiGraham MyersCharles OwensWilliam Owsley

William PadleyCharles ParkerChip PowellDon Price, P.P.Dwight PughCharles QuinnIan RamageClayton RileyGary SegerPerry SelfHoward SilversWilliam SmithAlfred StewartKeith StonekingCharles TetlowGeorge ThompsonFrederick TuckerRocky WeaverJack Weidmann

Charles WhiteDaniel WoehrmanBobby Zolotor

DADEd AylwardRonald AlmRandy BerryAlvin BrunssenLeonard HuffNorman JohnsonJimmie KimbleyMichael Whiteside

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Circus Dad & Mom Pins…The following Nobles have invested in our Circus by purchasing the 2016

Shrine Circus Mom and Dad Pins. THANK YOU! They will receive 25 Crown Jewel Points for each pin.

Keith Duffey, Dir Staff........... $5,000Larry Teters, Sandbuggies ... $3,500Howard Silvers, Transporters $1,940Joel Semler, Golden Valley . $1,600Butch Pugh, Divan ................ $1,540John Ropcke, Golden Valley $1,540Paul W Brewer, Ole Cars ....... $ 779Duane Steele, Dir Staff ......... $ 690Charles Parker, Clowns ........ $ 600Jeremy Yates .......................... $ 450Jerald Zornes, Clowns ......... $ 415Richard Floyd, Ole Cars ....... $ 290

Unit And Clubs:Sand Buggies ................... $4,040.00Director’s Staff ................. $3,270.00Golden Valley S/C ............ $3,100.00Ole’ Cars ........................... $2,869.00Jackson County S/C ........ $2,515.00Mini Indies .......................$2,500.00Pipes and Drums ............. $2,403.05Divan ................................ $2,134.13Transporters S/C .............. $1,940.00Clowns .............................. $1,140.00

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1984 to 2016Celebrating Our 32nd Anniversary

BINGO ASSIGNMENTSThe following is a list of units/clubs scheduled to furnish

3 members to assist in helping the Bingo Committee on their assigned Thursday evening.

Workers report to Larry Adolpheson in Bennett Auditorium at 5pm on your scheduled night. Directors/ Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, please contact the Temple Director, Ian Ramage at 816-589-6050 so that he can find replacements.

May 5.............................. Jackson County S/CMay 12....................................... AmbassadorsMay 19.............................................Mini Indy’sMay 26.......................................Antique AutosJune 2 ......................................Amateur RadioJune 9 .......................................Cooking TeamJune 16 .............................................CorvettesJune 23 ................................................... DivanJune 30 .....................................Richmond S/CJuly 7 ..................................... Houn Dawg S/CJuly 14 ..................................................GuidesJuly 28 ................................ Potentate’s Aides

Congratulations to the winners in Tina Avalon Elementary School: Abby Jones and Kylier Sturgron. Also present: Keith Clavin, Junior Deacon of Hale City Lodge, Noble Larry Potter, President Carroll County Shrine Club, Harold Shatto, Chaplin, Hale City Lodge and Lloyd G. Lyon, Secretary of Hale City Lodge/Secretary of Carroll County Shrine Club taking the picture.

Congratulations to the winners in Carrollton Elementary School: Kennadie Banks, Tess Grider, Christian Clevenger and Kane Gibson. Also present: Noble Larry Potter, President Carroll County Shrine Club, Harold Shatto, Chaplin, Hale City Lodge and Lloyd G. Lyon, Secretary of Hale City Lodge/Secretary of Carroll County Shrine Club

Congratulations to the winners in Bosworth Elementary School: Sydni Crose and Izaiyah Wright. Also present: Donald Lightfoot and Keith Clavin, both of Hale City Lodge

Carroll County Shrine ClubNobles, Ladies & FriendsCome and join us for our May 5th Shrine Club Meeting

Event: Carroll County Shrine Club Date; May 5th 2016 Time: Social 6P Eat 6:30P Meeting at 7PWe will be having a fish fry for our meal with whatever goes with fish. Thanks to Noble

Robert and Lady Nancy Schmidt for furnishing and cooking the fish.The speaker for the evening will be Past Illustrious Potentate Wayne Spencer. Noble Wayne

sits on the Shrine Hospital Board and will talk about the Shrine hospital.

Carroll County Shrine Club in partnership with Hale City Lodge No. 216 presented the 2016 Bikes4Books bicycles to the 2016 winners.

Give Noble President a head count for attendance. Thanks to those who have already give us a head count.

We also present a total of 14 bikes to the 5 schools in the county each year in our participa-tion of the Bikes4Books. If you would like to contribute to this program feel free to do so. All contributions are appreciated. Bikes cost approximately $86 each and the Shrine Club provides 7 and Hale City Lodge provides 7. It is a great program to support and it is unbelievable the number of books read each year in their efforts, not only to gain entries into the bike drawing but to expand their reading skills.

Another Successful Swap Meet!


Another Successful Swap Meet!


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Greetings and good tidings to all of ourLadies and Nobles. We hope our articlefinds you all in good spirits. Spring seemsto always bring on a renewed vigor for thecoming year . If you find yourself over-whelmed with all this renewed vigor andspirit we have just the place to channel it.The Sedalia Shrine Club can use your sparetime. Come in and put your talents andenergies to good use. We need you!

Our golfing public is taking off and noneto soon for all of us. Our course is a beau-tiful green and the guys are doing a goodjob in keeping it playable. Come out andenjoy it.

If you have a spare morning till noon, wehave a place for you in our Pro Shop. Itonly involves using a cash register andgreeting our players and meeting their golf-ing needs. If you have no experience we’llshow you. It’s easy and you’ll be doingyour club a large favor. Everything helps usto be able to help our special children.

In April our membership had a wonder-ful evening of dance, and being entertainedby the sounds of Cedar Creek. If youmissed it, you missed out on an evening of“Fun.” Come in and check out the bulletinboards and calendars for upcoming events.

Have fun and be a part of your club.Bingo is still a little slow, and the econo-

my doesn’ t help. It’s still floating andrequires the same amount of volunteerism.If you have time to spare on Mondayevenings from 6:00 pm till --- contact ourBingo Chairman, Ron Bush, or if you canhelp in the kitchen on Monday evenings,contact Don Timbers or Shirley Wiley. Wewould like to take this time to thank all ofour Bingo volunteers. You are a Godsend.

The Fun-Kor is selling chances in a rafflefor a new pistol. It’s a fundraiser for theFun-Kor so get your tickets before May15th. Larry Foster, Director, reminds allFun-Kor members that 2010 dues were dueApril 1st. Be sure to attend Fun-Kor meet-ings to be aware of upcoming parades andparade line-up times.

Our Ladies are still having game nightsso come in and play and have a good time.All proceeds go to our hospitals. Come inand check time and dates posted on bulletinboards.

We’ve lost another Noble this pastmonth. When you hit your knees keep thefamily of Jim Treece in your prayers, aswell as all of our sick and disabled. Pray forall in service to this great country.


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RAKLA SHRINE CLUBBy Ernie Taylor, Scribe

We finally had great weather for ourmeeting in April: no rain, no snow, no 20degrees and windy! Not that the weatherhad ever discouraged our members. Wehad the same great turnout, be the weath-er good or not so good!

Dignitaries attending this month wereLiaison Officer Dave Bushakra and LadyMolly, and Ambassador Curt Karnes andLady Sue. These two couples truly repre-sent good works and good fellowship forthe Shrine and we look forward eachmonth to seeing them.

We were happy to welcome back Daveand Nora Hutchison. They brought backa “truckload” of fish and invited us to theirhomefor the June meeting and a fish fry!

Dave, incidentally, won the 50/50 draw-ing, but that was in no way connected tothe invitation. We would never use anysort of bribery to get Dave and Nora to fixfish for us!

Our guest speaker was Sally Nance,Administrator for the Excelsior SpringsHospital. She gave us a brief history onthe hospital and all the improvementsthey have made, and the new independentliving center completed recently.

Our May meeting will be held again atCatricks Café in Lawson. Tell yourMasonic friends what fun and fellowshipwe have, and bring someone with you tothe next meeting.

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NOBLES WHOSE LIVES

We Celebrate! The Officers and Nobles of Ararat Shrine express their sincere sympathy to the families and friends of these departed Nobles:

Bernard “Bud” ProperBeaumont, TX04/01/1922 – 03/07/2016Created in Ararat 05/14/1988

Lloyd E. MillerCarrollton, MO06/23/1935 – 03/19/2016Created in Ararat 08/14/1982

Freddie C. BahrCarrollton, MO03/27/1922 – 03/22/2016Created in Ararat 08/23/1980

Wayne L. WelchOlathe, KS04/26/1934 – 03/26/2016Created in Ararat 05/01/1997

Joseph R. GillRichmond, MO07/24/1921 -03/30/2016Created in Ararat 05/13/1961

John R. KrummeOverland Park, KS03/29/1928- 04/03/2016Created in Ararat 04/17/1976

Wilhelm F. LeuszlerLeawood, KS06/16/1920 – 03/15/2015Created in Ararat 5/2/1987

Thomas G. Perdee, Jr.Freeman, MO02/17/1938 – 04/11/2016Created in Ararat 05/28/1966

Freddie D. Adams, P.G.M.Marshall, MO06/28/1935 – 04/12/2015Created in Ararat 12/18/1978

Benjamin H. Kropf, Jr. Lee’s Summit, MO 02/07/1935 – 04/12/2016Created in Ararat 05/25/1968

Donald A. Hartstack, P.P.Kansas City, MO10/29/1932 – 04/18/2016Created in Ararat 04/09/1960

Ararat Ol’e CarsBY MICK OWENS, SCRIBE

Once again the Ol’e Cars unit has been visited by the black camel. Our charter member and past director, Ben Kropf lost his battle with lung cancer on April 12th. Our unit was honored to serve as pall bearers for Ben’s funeral. Margaret Barham, widow of our

passed director, Donald Barham, passed away on April 9th. Her memorial service was held on April 23rd.

The Ol’e Cars unit had it regular monthly meeting on April 4th. One new membership peti-tion was received and read for the first time. Charles Chaffee, 38 years old, made application and will have his petition read for the second time in May. Charles along with several of his family and close friends has been helping us with our fundraising by driving cars during the Mecum Collector Car Auctions for the last few years. Who would have thought that one could recruit new Shriners from the ranks of collector car drivers?

On April 11th we held our monthly dinner meeting at Side Pockets in Blue Springs, Mis-souri. Fourteen members, their ladies and widows were able to attend. An evening of good food and great fellowship was had by those that were able to attend.

Several members of the unit assisted in the recent swap meet in Lathrop, Missouri. Thanks to all that found time to help.

Several members, their Ladies, and Widows will be attending the Potentates Ball on April 23rd. We are looking forward to a night of good food, fun, and celebration with our Potentate, Steve Johnson.

Just a reminder that we meet monthly, with the exception of the month of December, at Ararat Shrine Center on the first Monday at 7:30. You can usually catch several of us in the din-ing room before the meeting enjoying a bite to eat. Feel free to stop by and see what were are up to. We are always looking for a few good men and their machines.



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Well, here we are in the month of May, which meansthe parade season has started. Hope that everyone hada good time at Missouri City and Richmond.

Let’s go back a couple of months for a minute. InMarch, Noble Art Kinder brought his grandson to O.B.rehearsal. We all got to meet him and made him welcome.He really seemed to enjoy watching his granddad play,however I think that might have made Art a little nervous.Art had said before we got started that his grandsonwas here visiting from Canada. It seemed to me that wemight have a future Master Mason in the works.

On a sad note, that month we also lost our last char-ter member of the O.B., Noble Loren Lundy. Hepassed away at the young age of 100, a milestonewhich he turned last August. All our prayers and goodwishes go out to the rest of his family. He was oneNoble that stood out above the rest in every way possible.He is truly missed.

Next we have a little bit about the O.B. SpringDance. It may not have been the best turnout we haveever had, but President Waco still did an outstandingjob. He made sure that those who did make it reallyhad a good time; so, “Hats off and job well done,” toour President. And let’s not forget our ladies for having the Silent Action in the back of Bennett; “A

GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Wacoand the rest of us as well.

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’ssee! It was reported that our President Waco, who alsoplays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratchhis back with one hand and continue to play well withthe other. Who knew?

On another note, the O.B. would like to welcomeback Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to Englandfor a little while but had to come back because he didnot have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that hewas having a great time over there with his wife, andgot to go and see his son as well. So all in all the tripmay have been short but the time was well spent.

Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B.had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from thepop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco wouldjust like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't havedone it without us. Saturday was the best day. It wascrowded but we all managed to make it through.Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of thenobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hopeto see you in the fall for the next one.

Til then, be safe.


ARARAT’S OWN COUNTRY CLASSICS By Jeff Davis, Scribe

There’s an old Vince Gill song titled, “Look at Us.”I think that fits as a pretty good theme for this month.“LOOK AT US”!!!!!! We’re going to be very busy allaround the jurisdiction.

First, we will be playing at the Abdallah Shrine’sRodeo Kick-off Party on May 1. This is a great party andthey have a wonderful time and have been very good tous as a band. We enjoy playing for them every year.

We will be at Ararat on the 15th playing for the

Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple socome on out, enjoy some good music and help theTemple with your donations.

And, of course, we love playing at the WarsawShrine Club’s pre parade party on June 4th. We have asmuch fun as they do and really enjoy playing for all ofthe Ladies and Nobles.

That should bring things up to date. Til nextmonth……..

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Well, here we are in the month of May, which means

the parade season has started. Hope that everyone had

a good time at Missouri City and Richmond.

Let’s go back a couple of months for a minute. In

March, Noble Art Kinder brought his grandson to O.B.

rehearsal. We all got to meet him and made him welcome.

He really seemed to enjoy watching his granddad play,

however I think that might have made Art a little nervous.

Art had said before we got started that his grandson

was here visiting from Canada. It seemed to me that we

might have a future Master Mason in the works.

On a sad note, that month we also lost our last char-

ter member of the O.B., Noble Loren Lundy. He

passed away at the young age of 100, a milestone

which he turned last August. All our prayers and good

wishes go out to the rest of his family. He was one

Noble that stood out above the rest in every way possible.

He is truly missed.Next we have a little bit about the O.B. Spring

Dance. It may not have been the best turnout we have

ever had, but President Waco still did an outstanding

job. He made sure that those who did make it really

had a good time; so, “Hats off and job well done,” to

our President. And let’s not forget our ladies for

having the Silent Action in the back of Bennett; “A

GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Waco

and the rest of us as well.

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’s

see! It was reported that our President Waco, who also

plays the bass drum, is very versatile. He can scratch

his back with one hand and continue to play well with

the other. Who knew?

On another note, the O.B. would like to welcome

back Noble Don Lanning. He took a trip to England

for a little while but had to come back because he did

not have a visa to be able to stay longer. He said that he

was having a great time over there with his wife, and

got to go and see his son as well. So all in all the trip

may have been short but the time was well spent.

Just to touch a little bit on the Swap Meet, the O.B.

had a pretty good turnout to help in all areas from the

pop wagon to picking up trash. President Waco would

just like to say, “THANKS GUYS.” He couldn't have

done it without us. Saturday was the best day. It was

crowded but we all managed to make it through.

Sunday was not as busy, but still a pretty good turnout.

So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of the

nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope

to see you in the fall for the next one.

Til then, be safe.



There’s an old Vince Gill song titled, “Look at Us.”

I think that fits as a pretty good theme for this month.

“LOOK AT US”!!!!!! We’re going to be very busy all

around the jurisdiction.

First, we will be playing at the Abdallah Shrine’s

Rodeo Kick-off Party on May 1. This is a great party and

they have a wonderful time and have been very good to

us as a band. We enjoy playing for them every year.


Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple so

come on out, enjoy some good music and help the

Temple with your donations.

And, of course, we love playing at the Warsaw

Shrine Club’s pre parade party on June 4th. We have as

much fun as they do and really enjoy playing for all of

the Ladies and Nobles.

That should bring things up to date. Til next

month……..

COMING SOONNEW LOCATION

SMITHVILLE,MO

In Loving Memory of Walter L. Dougherty

4/24/1919 – 4-01-2010 Springfield, MA


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Pipes and Drums

Your Ararat Shrine Pipes and Drums unit is hard at work. We are busy collecting funds for the 2016 Circus and for the Shrine Hospital Net-work and having a great time to boot!

We were honored to present a check to our Chief Rabban Randy Berry at the temple meeting in April to go towards expenses for the circus. The amount was almost $2,400 and we have every intention of adding to that amount as the year progresses.

We want to share a bit of information with the nobility. When we travel to various locations collecting funds for our charities all brother nobles in the Shrine and their la-dies are welcome to come along. It is our intention to post this information on our Facebook page so that you may travel with us and share in the fun we have. Log into facebook and search for AraratPipes AndDrums (please note the spacing) You will find us and all of our antics for your viewing pleasure!

Like all units we welcome visitors at our practices. Please feel free to stop by the Temple on Thursdays when we put our instruments through their paces.

Sandbuggie Unit BY MARTIN CARIGNAN SCRIBE

Our April meeting was held at the Temple hosted by Martin and Shirley Carignan celebrating their upcoming 60 anniversary.

Our Buggies are still in storage, but we are blowing the winter dust off of them getting ready for our first parade in May.

You walkers out there now is the time to get a set of wheels and parade in style. Contact any Buggie member or our membership chairman Ernie Wills.

The Sandbuggie Unit is planning another Branson Bus Trip for October 21st—23rd, 2016. There’s room for 3 more couples, if you have ever been on one of our Buggie trips you won’t want to miss out on this one. Cost is $625.00, to reserve your place on the bus call John & Sherrill Nel-son (816) 943-0666 or their Cell 816 520-6060.


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May-10......................... Nathan BrinkleMay-10..................William Carroll EsryMay-10......................... Sam AndersonMay-11 ........................ Richard CorlewMay-11 ....................Harold DoubledeeMay-11 .......................Delmar DothageMay-11 ........................... George LittonMay-11 .......................... Walter FrenchMay-11 ............................ Gary PowersMay-11 ............................... Daniel MullMay-12............................ Earl DockeryMay-12............................Michael HamMay-12............................Jerry WathenMay-12................................. Carl TerryMay-12..............................Chuck LongMay-13.................... H. Alvin BrunssenMay-13............................... John MillerMay-14.............................Darrin TaylorMay-14......................... Ernest HelmanMay-14...............................John BatesMay-14.................. Elmore WiggingtonMay-14................................ John VilesMay-14.......................Edmund RussellMay-15................... Timothy EshlemanMay-15........................... Mark SchroerMay-15.................. James HouseworthMay-15.................. Frederic McBurneyMay-15..........................Jeffrey QuibellMay-16............................ John HooperMay-16.....................James WaggonerMay-16..........................Walter RogersMay-16............................. Charles BallMay-16.................. Garry CunninghamMay-16...........................David PerkinsMay-17...................Edward McCARTYMay-17............................Joseph CuppMay-17....................... Charles LargentMay-17...........................Richard MillerMay-17.............................. Dale Covey

May-18.................................. Carl FreyMay-18...................... Gerald McCaslinMay-18...........................Clyde MullikinMay-18........................ David BremsonMay-18........................... John Godfrey

May-18 ...................... Steve JohnsonMay-18............................... Gary DavisMay-18.............................Henry DevryMay-19........................ Rodney BartlettMay-19...............................Gary HinesMay-19........................ William RigginsMay-19.............................. James FittsMay-19.......................... T Keith RoneyMay-19................................Lee YoungMay-19......................... Kenneth MannMay-19............................John Sumrall

May-19...................Timothy SherwoodMay-20.................... David HuddlestonMay-20..........................James HouserMay-20............................... John DavisMay-20..........................John LongwithMay-20............................Larry PulliamMay-20.......................... Walter GibsonMay-20......................... William BostonMay-20........................... Stanley StarkMay-20....................... James EdwardsMay-20..........................Ronald MasonMay-21......................... Ralph HolimanMay-21..................... Ronald HowertonMay-22..............................Todd SnappMay-22.......................... Charles AbelnMay-22....................... Steven JohnsonMay-22.......................William HoffmanMay-22............................. James PollyMay-22...........................Floyd HatfieldMay-22......................... John DavidsonMay-22........................... Charles ClineMay-23............................. Frank SladeMay-23................................Jerry RileyMay-23..............................Reed LillardMay-23......................... Dewey CorbettMay-23.............................Allen SollarsMay-23.............................Randy BerryMay-24........................... James CarterMay-24........................... Glenn MeansMay-24....................Richard GallagherMay-24.........................Robert JenkinsMay-24........................... A Dale RickerMay-24............................. Ray HatfieldMay-25...................................N BurrusMay-25.................................Don MillerMay-25............................Danny FieldsMay-25......................... Marvin GordonMay-25........................ Larry SaundersMay-25....................... James Gargotta

May-26..........................Michael SharpMay-26...........................Steven BeckaMay-26..........................Kurtis WallaceMay-26.....................Edward ThomsonMay-26.............................. Lewis RossMay-26............................ Paul BeasonMay-27....................... Robert RayburnMay-27........................ Sidney CantrellMay-27..................... Howard McHenryMay-28..................... Francis MordecaiMay-28.................. William McPhersonMay-28....................... Robert RinehartMay-28...........................Gerald KintonMay-28...............................Roy TalbottMay-28...................... Curtis BohannonMay-29............................. Scott TowlerMay-29............................... Brian CookMay-29........................Donald NimmerMay-29..........................George MartinMay-29............Kenneth Wayne DraweMay-29...........................Jimmie JonesMay-29.......................... Kenneth HookMay-29............................ Roy BucknerMay-29................................Wilbert DillMay-30........................... Gary FlemingMay-30.......................Forrest CoffmanMay-30............................. Arthur MonkMay-30........................ Nils MagelssenMay-30............................. Mark HowellMay-31............................... Alan WhiteMay-31...................Raymond KingsleyMay-31.........................David NicholasMay-31.......................Wesley GingrichMay-31...........................Leland BrownMay-31..........................Charles GlennMay-31.............................. Max BorronMay-31............................James HarrisMay-31........................... William WhiteMay-31..........................Ronald Hickey


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Blue Springs Shrine ClubBY JIM GARGOTTA

We had a great meeting in April. We also had a special guest speaker, Tonya Brown, at our meeting. She shared with us her son’s story. Many of you heard her speak at the Febru-ary’s Shrine Meeting. I think we need to hear more form those that we help. It’s why

we are doing what we do. We want to extend a welcome to our new members, Noble Jerry McClary and Noble Barry

and Lady Joyce Tatum. We just keep growing. The Club went to see the DaVinci exhibit at Union Station on Apr. 17th. We had 42 people

attend the event – Wow! The exhibit was some kind of wonderful. Everyone found it interest-ing. We all came to the same conclusion, DaVinci was something else. We went to Los Corrals afterwards for food and drinks. Illustrious Potentate Steve Johnson and Lady Barbie joined us and I think they had a good time.

The first part of May saw the Club selling Onions for the Shrine and our Club. We sold 300 bags. May is also Ladies night out. Our Club Ladies will pick the restaurant we will go to for dinner too. We will not have a stated meeting in May.

It looks like we are go-ing to have to put off our an-nual picnic until later in the year, due to the Ararat Shrine schedule and other factors. However; we are going to have a mini-golf and Fun-house Pizza outing in June. If you would like to join us for this event, give me or Lady Gail a call, 816-228-2401.

Sedalia Shrine Club

Greetings from the Nobles and Ladies of the Sedalia Shrine Club. What a time to be alive and giving back a portion of what our creator has blessed us with. It really feels good to be a part of a handicapped child’s life. We all are working to be the part that makes that child

as normal or as close to normal as possible. Shriner’s and our Ladies are truly exceptional people. The Sedalia Shrine Club is in full swing. Our last dinner meeting showed the hearts of who

we are and the friends who help us help special children. Janet Cline, a representative of the Shrine Hospital in St. Louis was present and we were proud to provide donations from a variety of groups. Our friends, the Gold Wings donated $1,000.00; Ilene Webb presented $2,490.00 on behalf of the Bloody Mary Morning Crew. Shirley Wiley, Pat Rinehart and the Ladies from the Sedalia Shrine Club were able to present a check for $9,000.00 to help our Hospital Network remain strong in the service of our kids. Members of the “Widows Sons” were also present selling chances to win a beautiful quilt. To all of the faithful volunteers who made these donations possible, pat yourselves on the back. This is another hallmark achievement!

In attendance from the Temple were Captain of the Guard, Bud Higginbotham and his lady Carol along with Shrine Club Director Vern Hilliard and his lady Susan. Dave Duffer and his lady Judy attended representing Saline County Shrine Club. We are pleased to report, a good time was had by all. Again, we give out a much deserved salute and a “We Love You” to our faithful Ladies of the Sedalia Shrine Club.

Our Monthly Breakfasts are still setting records and remain a vital part of our existence. If you can volunteer time to assist on the first Saturday of the month, please contact Kenny Martin our Sedalia Shrine Club President. He will be pleased to have the help. Check your Ararat Shrine Calendar for Kenny’s contact information.

SEDALIA SHRINE CLUB CALENDARMAY

7th Breakfast 7:00am to 10:00am10th Ladies 6:30pm Fun Kor 7:00pm25th B.O.D’s 7:00pm General Membership 7:30pm26th General Membership Dinner

Social 6:00pm, dine 7:00pm

Ararat Ladies Without Nobles

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended April 30th 2016 CARD EVENT

2016 Ararat Parade season is here–make sure you support the Ararat nobles who march, drive funny little cars, dress like clowns, shine old cars and many more.

Watch for upcoming date: Card Event in 2016, September 24th, 2016

Ararat Ladies Without Nobles (LWN) would like to invite any Ararat lady without a noble to attend our monthly meeting. LWN meetings are the 4th Saturday of each month at 1:30pm in the Ararat Shrine Center. If you have any question please contact President Jackie Burke 816-810-3843.

Liberty Shrine Club News

The Liberty Shrine Club’s last meeting fell on St. Patrick’s Day, so of course, a St. Patty’s Day affair! After our Irish blessing and the green beer was gone, we held a costume contest. The VFW bar staff chose our favorite “lassie”, Francis Lingrel (with the big hat in the pic-

ture); wife of our am-bassador Ray Lingrel as the winner. The first place prize was a bottle of Leprechaun Wine and glasses. Our din-ner was fantastic and included Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shep-herd’s Pie and a won-derful Irish dessert, Oatmeal Apple Crisp. After dinner, Irish cof-fee was had by all! Before we adjourned for the night, our fifty/fifty drawing was held. Janet “I never win anything” Kinder had the magical ticket which won our Pot of Gold containing 25 Missouri scratcher tickets! At press time, she had won several free tickets and a few dollars with tickets still to scratch!

The Liberty Shrine Club meets on the third Thursday of the Month at VFW 5606 in Kansas City north. Social hour starts at 6PM and dinner at 7PM. Come join the fun at the Liberty Shrine Club.

GOLF COURSE OPEN DAILY 8:00am to 6:00pmBAR OPEN TUES-SUN 3:00pm to 10:00pm

JUNE4th Breakfast 7:00am to 10:00am14th Ladies 6:30pm Fun Kor 7:00pm22nd B.O.D’s 7:00pm General Membership 7:30pm

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Lafayette County Shrine ClubBY RON ELLING, SCRIBE

The Lafayette County Shrine Club meeting was held April 14th at the Higginsville Masonic Lodge. Delmar Dothage led our group in blessing the meal which included barbequed chicken, cheesy potatoes, barbeque baked beans, corn and cherry poke cake and brownies prepared by

Bernie Miller, Jack Padley and Pat Edwards of the Higginsville Masonic Lodge and the Shrine Club Ladies. President Dothage welcomed Assistant Director of Uniformed Units Tim Rechterman and his Lady Linda, Ambassador Alvin Kallenberger, Deon Williams, president of Richmond Shrine Club, and Nobles and their Ladies of the Lafayette County Shrine Club. The cooks including mem-bers of the Higginsville Masonic Lodge and the Shrine Club were thanked for the wonderful meal!

President Dothage presided at the meeting. W.N. Gray gave the devotional. W.N. Gray read the March minutes. They were approved as read. Bernie Miller gave the treasurer’s report. The treasurer report was approved by the members.

The Swap meet was discussed as being rather cold that weekend for those that helped with the event. President Dothage had new Ararat shirts that he and his Lady Sharon had purchased. Lady Sharon showed both a polo style and a button down style. Orders for shirts were being taken. An “onion” head cap was given to Ron Elling in preparation for the onion sales. Other members selling onions will be given caps as well. Onions should be delivered around the first part of May.

Deon Williams from the Richmond Shrine Club announced their upcoming Golf Tournament and about the joint meeting with RaKla, Lafayette and Richmond Shrine Clubs to be held June 1st. A donation was made to the Richmond Shrine Club to help cover the costs of the evening. Crown jewel awards will be given out that night. He also shared that the Richmond Shrine Club went to the Ararat Temple for their last meeting and had a wonderful meal!

Assistant Director of Uniformed Units Tim Rechterman shared parade information about the two parades on May 7th in Missouri City and Richmond and the one to be held in Marshall on May 21st.

Ambassador Kallenberger shared upcoming event information from Ararat Temple. He announced the April 23rd Potentate’s Ball and also the May 14th Spring Ceremonial. He distributed Shrine pins to the Nobles and their Ladies. He also shared information about the raffle for lifetime dues.

JUNE4th Breakfast 7:00am to 10:00am14th Ladies 6:30pm Fun Kor 7:00pm22nd B.O.D’s 7:00pm General Membership 7:30pm

Smile, it’s contagious.

Ararat Bowling Tournament

Our Illustrious Potentate Steve Johnson has decreed that a caravan shall be formed at the Temple for the purpose of elevating certain faith-ful Nomads to the brotherhood of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Each Noble of Ararat

Shrine is urged to bring a Nomad for this class and to join this Caravan and witness these faith-ful Nomads as they cross the Hot Sands of the

Desert on our traditional visit to the sacred city of MECCA.

Attest: Mike Wheeler, Recorder

Aleikum Es SelamuSteve Johnson, Potentate

ARARAT SHRINE SPRING CEREMONIAL

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016Dress is Business Casual & Fez (Unit Uniform Optional)

11:00am Restaurant open for Happy Hour12:00 – 12:30 Candidates, with Ladies, arrive for check-in (lobby)12:30 -1:30pm Candidates, with Ladies, meet with Membership Team

(Truman room)

1:30 – 2:00pm Class photo with Candidates, Divan, and Ladies2:00 – 2:30pm Nobles, Candidates and Ladies assemble for Introductions

(Bennett Auditorium)

2:30 – 3:30pm Ladies retire for ladies’ program* (Rooms A&B)2:30 – 3:30pm First Section (Bennett Auditorium)3:30 – 3:45pm Break3:45 – 4:15pm Ladies rejoin for Fezzing of New Nobles (Bennett Auditorium)4:15 – 5:00pm Arch Production (Bennett Auditorium)5:00 – 5:30pm Hospital Program (Bennett Auditorium)5:30 - 10:00pm Unit Demonstrations/Pub Crawl**

(South parking lot/back lot and garages)

*Ladies program offering coffee/tea & light snacks; no fee. Cash bar available. **Food and drinks will be provided by Units and Clubs.

Take the

chairchallenge!

Bennett Auditorium is in need of 500 new chairs!

Quality new chairs run $15 each. We are asking you to

‘sponsor’ a chair by making a $15 donation per chair.

?Please send check or money order to: Ararat Shrine Chairs

5100 Ararat Dr, Kansas City, Mo 64129

Name_______________________________ If you have any questions, contact

Director Ian Ramage: 816-589-6050.

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