Honoring Jerry Grimes - Ararat Shrine · High Priest & Prophet Michael Aulgur ... Ronald Harvey ......

VOLUME 82 JUNE 2017 NUMBER 6SHRINE NEWSARARAT

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PAIDLouisiana, MO

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Ararat Shrine5100 Ararat DriveKansas City, MO 64129-1998

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The Ararat Clubis open at 11:30amfor LUNCH!

Welcome to the New Nobles who were created at the Spring 2017 Ceremonial!A hearty welcome to our new Ararat Shrine Nobles! Ricky Attebury, Steven Costigan, Steve Costigan Jr, Michael Fischer, Dennis Fisher, Eric Hackett, James Hugill, Doug January, Ian

McDonough, Terry Milner, Stephen Potter, Thomas Pritchard, Phillip Schwartz, Christoper Smead, Brett Smoot, Michael Thomas

Ararat Shrine Spring Ceremonial • June 13, 2017Honoring Jerry Grimes

Illus. Sir Randy Berry announcing his Class Honoree: Jerry Grimes

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2017 DIVANRandy Berry.........................Illustrious Potentate Henry McDaniel, Jr ....................... Chief Rabban Dwight “Butch” Pugh...............Assistant RabbanJIm Kerns .........................High Priest & ProphetMichael Aulgur .............................Oriental GuideNick Baldi.............................................TreasurerMichael Wheeler .................................. RecorderDonald Fowler ..............First Ceremonial MasterMark Dobson ...........Second Ceremonial MasterJohn Hooper ...........................................DirectorDave Hutton........................................... MarshalBud Higginbotham .............Captain of the Guard TBD ................................................ Outer GuardRev. Wesley H. Wingfield .....................Chaplain

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCILRandy Berry.........................Illustrious PotentateHenry McDaniel, Jr.. ..................... Chief RabbanDwight “Butch” Pugh...............Assistant RabbanJim Kerns ..........................High Priest & Prophet

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION

Randy Berry......................... Illustrious PotentateHenry McDaniel, Jr. .......................Chief RabbanDwight “Butch” Pugh...............Assistant RabbanJim Kerns ..........................High Priest & ProphetMichael Wheeler .................................. Recorder

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRandy Berry.........................Illustrious PotentateHenry McDaniel, Jr. ..................... Chief RabbanDwight “Butch” Pugh...............Assistant RabbanJim Kerns ..........................High Priest & ProphetMichael Aulgur .............................Oriental GuideNick Baldi.............................................TreasurerMichael Wheeler .................................. Recorder

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

UNIFORMED UNITSRon Knold. ..............................................DirectorDave Bennefield .....................Assistant DirectorTony Kenna.............................Assistant DirectorBill Lutman ..............................Assistant DirectorDon Pittier, Jr. ........................Assistant DirectorPete Hickman .......................................AlternateDon Pittier .............................................AlternateTim Rechterman ...................................AlternateB.J. Richardson, PP .............................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 AMBASSADORSJeremy Yates ......................................... District IGary Cordell ......................................... District IIRay Lingrel .......................................... District IIITerry Daugherty ...................................District IVAlvin Kallenberger ................................District VChuck Allcorn.......................................District VITodd Hill ..............................................District VIIArln Yount ..........................................District VIII

UNIT DIRECTORSMorris Carter .......................................... ClownsJerry McClary .............................Director’s StaffLarry Lyons .......................................... GreetersRocky Weaver ........................................GuidesTom Riley .......................................... Mini Indy’sSteve Hargrave ...........................Mini Model T’sJames Murray ............................... Motor CorpsRonald Harvey ................................Motor EscortJack Everly ................................ Mounted GuardDave Johnson.......................................Ole CarsEd Spotts ...................................... Oriental BandDave Bennefield ........................................PatrolBobby Zolotor ............................. Pipes & DrumsWayne Spencer, P.P. ..................... Sandbuggies

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

ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICEJerrie Bailey, Office ManagerLinda Hickman • Kim Mahan

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ARARATSHRINE NEWS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NOTICES

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017~ and ~

NO JULY TEMPLE MEETING! Meeting 7:00PM • Regular Order of Business

Balloting on Petitions Visiting Nobles Welcome

2017 Card Required • Wear Your Fez

Michael Wheeler Randy Berry Recorder Illustrious Potentate

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

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Ararat Shrine would like to invite you, your friends & family to

The 3rd Friday of Every Month 7:00pm • Sultan’s Lounge

Along with the movie, we provide tables setup for dinner, so you can order from the restaurant and won’t need to cook! There will be a spot close to the screen for kids to bring pillows and blankets!

Our June 16th movie is

Ratatouille

News From Your Potentate Greetings:

Let me start by asking for a little help. We really need help with watch-ing the building. What we need is for Shriners to monitor our doors and the building during the day and the evening. This is a very easy,

rewarding job to do that will help our Shriners, Ladies, guests and our staff feel safe. Waco has come up with a fantastic point system for you to earn plenty of crown jewels. I worked many hours at the west door and met many people and got involved with many events, it is the best thing I could have ever done. It’s very important we get involved and this is a great way to do just that.

In May we kicked it off in Missouri City having breakfast with the Masonic Lodge and a quick parade. Next, we were off to Richmond for the Mushroom Festival and parade. The Richmond Shrine Club cooked a large hog and fed us all. Thank you Richmond Shrine, you out did yourselves again! Meanwhile down at Truman lake, Jack Everly, his family, and our Mounted Guard had the 30th annual Buddy Bass Classic. What a challenge they had this year! The lake was over 20 ft. high and they had to move to a different marina. Even though they had to do that, over a hundred boats showed up and gave it a go. A special thank you to Bass Pro, the Warsaw Shrine Club, and all the folks who pitched in and made it happen. Great job to you all.

The next weekend was our Ceremonial and the 5-or-More dinner. A great day was had and lots of spaghetti was eaten. Jerry Grimes was our class honoree and it was my pleasure to present him with a lifetime membership for all he has done to make the Shrine better. I would like to thank our First Ceremonial Master and his Lady Mary along with our Second Ceremonial Master, Recorder Mike Wheeler and his ritual cast, as well as the Arch Degree Team, and ole Cars, you all did a great job. Membership is the key to our survival and many new things, ideas and changes are coming with our Membership Team.

Now let’s talk about the things that are getting done. As we all have heard we must put a new roof on Bennett, we have received all of the bids and it looks like around 135K is going to be the cost. Ouch! Also our director has been working on many other maintenance projects along with a lot of Shriners who have pitched in to help do those things. Without the work of all of those volunteers we would really be up a creek. Keep in mind that we could really us a little financial help putting the new roof on. We are also working hard to do many other things we can afford to make our Temple better and safer.

June is a big month. Warsaw, Boonville, and a Toga party, along with many other fun things to do. Keep selling gun raffle tickets and don’t forget, the Circus is coming! The Circus is com-ing! Keep your eyes open for the app. and Facebook posts, “like” and “share”, also for events and updates. If we all get involved, what a great Shrine we will have!

See you all soon at one of our upcoming events!Best Regards,

Randy Berry 2017 Potentate Ararat Shrine

2017 PARADE SCHEDULE

DATE ........................................LINE-UP/STEP OFF ..................................................... LOCATION

Jun 10 ............................. 10:00am/11:00am ......................................Warsaw, MO

Jun 24 ............................. 9:00am/10:00am .....................................Boonville, MO

July 4 .............................. 10:00am/11:00am .............Sugar Creek, MO [Volunteer]

Aug 26 ............................ 9:00am/10:00am ....................................Lexington, MO

Sep 2 .................................. tbd/10:00am .......................CSSA, Overland Park, KS

Sep 16 .............................. 8:00am/9:00am ................................ Blue Springs, MO

Sep 23 ............................ 10:00am/11:00am ........................................ Archie, MO

Oct 7 ............................... 10:00am/11:00am ...............................Harrisonville, MO

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie White and Larry Adolphson for

their installation as CSQA officers.


HOSPITAL NEWS

Hospital Van DriversAs a Noble of Ararat Shrine you are

encouraged to get involved with the work of our fraternity.Our Hospital Transporta-tion Club is the tip of the spear in the effort to help our kids. We strongly encourage you to call the Hospital Transportation of-fice at (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and join the elite team of Nobles who transport our children to our St. Louis Hos-pital. 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 workers and drivers so regardless of ability, all can lend a hand. We extend a BIG THANK YOU to the drivers who transported children in the month of April!

Ron GriepJim Houser

VJ PhillipsJohn Reynolds


JUNE 2017

1........................................................................................ Bingo (Transporters)8.......................................................................................... Bingo Mini Indie’s)9/10 .................................. Warsaw Shrine Club Jubilee Days Dance & Parade12................................................................................................Divan Meeting13..................................................................................... Membership Meeting14 ........................................................................................Temple Meeting15...............................................................................Bingo (Blue Springs S/C) 17..............................................................................................Wings of Mercy

Abdallah Cajun Party18................................................................................................... Father’s Day22..................................................................................... Bingo (Motor Escort)24............................................................................................ Boonville Parade

Aides Winery TripLadies Without Nobles

29 ................................................................................Bingo (Mounted Guard)

JULY 20174........................................................ Independence Day (TEMPLE CLOSED)

Sugar Creek Parade6............................................................................Bingo (Jackson County S/C)8.................................................Richmond Shrine Club - “Low Country Boil” 8/13 ........................................................................................ Imperial Session13........................................................................................Bingo (Liberty S/C)14............................................................................................ Toga Party Setup15............................................................................................ Aides Toga Party20...................................................................................Bingo (Richmond S/C) 22..............................................................................................Patrol Steak Fry

Ladies Without Nobles27......................................................................................Bingo (RAKLA S/C)29................................................................................. Temple Masonic Picnic

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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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ORIENTAL BANDBy Dave Wilbanks, Scribe

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


NOW TWO PROGRESSIVE GAMES!

IN MEMORIAM

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:

Gerald Lee Heins Sr. Carrollton, MO. 6463306/26/1931-04/22/17Created in Ararat 05/27/67

Elmer W. CurtisHigginsville, MO. 6403712/07/1927-04/26/17Created in Ararat 11/30/1963

Lyle K. CroisantLee’s Summit,MO.6408603/16/1936-04/23/17Created in Ararat 05/23/1981

Warren Leroy WebsterKansas City, MO. 6411901/02/21-04/30/17Created in Ararat 05/03/1986

Richard D. Conn Sr.Lake Latawana, MO.6408611/06/24-05/06/17Created in Ararat 06/02/1973

Stephen K. GardnerSedalia, MO.6530107/11/56-04/05/17Created in Ararat 06/02/1973

LeRoy ShelbyRaymore, MO.6408306/30/1928-05/08/2017Created in Ararat 08/10/1985

Ralph L. HolimanLees Summit,MO.6408105/21/1927-05/13/17Created in Ararat 09/26/1992


MAY 2017 2017 YTDCreations 16 19Affiliations 1 2Restorations 6 21Associates 0 12Associates Dropped 0 –0Deceased 10 –43Demits 1 –2Suspensions 0 –2Resigned 0 0

Total Gain or Loss 12 +14

Total Membership = 2,208 as of May 23, 2017

Membership Totals

Ararat Membership as ofJan. 1, 2017 = 2,194

Welcome to all of our newly initiated Nobles! What a great time at the Ceremonial. I think it was a big hit with everybody. We obligated sixteen new Nobles. It was also enjoyable to watch our membership having fun together. I want to thank the Units and

Clubs for being there and bringing the desserts. I hope we can carry this momentum throughout the summer and right into CSSA in Overland Park later this summer.

We will be having a Fall Ceremonial and I would challenge each of you to bring in a new Noble. The Membership Committee will be working hard to spread the word about our fraternity.

You have heard me say and write before, that bringing in a candidate is only part of the job. Once in, this new Noble needs mentoring. Think back to when you were a new Noble. You didn’t really know everyone, what there was to do at the Temple, meeting times, what are Units and Clubs , when do they meet, and so on. These are the types of things that the mentor can help with. After a while the new Noble will start feeling comfortable and will not need direction, at this point you have done your job.

So, as we move through the summer and participate in the various activities at the Shrine Center, make sure the Noble that you brought in is aware of what is going on. Sometimes all it takes is a phone call.

NOBLES, we have a problem. We have a large number of Nobles with incorrect information in their profile; bad addresses, email’s, phone numbers, etc. We need you to help us verify your information. There are two ways to do this. You can go online to ‘webfez.shrinenet.org’ and reg-ister, this gives you access to your profile information to correct it online ,the second method is, to call the Ararat Shrine Office at 816-923-1975 and speak with one of our office people. They will be happy to assist you in updating your information. Please help us in this endeavor.

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

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!BY JAMES GARGOTTA, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN

The View from the Cheap SeatsBY WILLIAM WARREN, PROUD NOBLE

May 13th 2017 was a great day for the Nobility of Ararat Shrine. New life was breathed into our order with the creation of new Nobles. It was a joy to see my brothers in their various uniforms

and our leadership attired in their suits with bright ties and happy smiles. I want to extend my gratitude to our Divan for the effort they put into

making the day memorable and well organized.Of the many events the day offered. Two stood out in my mind. One

was the talk given by our Hospital Transportation Club. Spokesman Le-roy Graham talked of the Shrine Hospitals and the incredible work they accomplish. Then a true gift was given to all in attendance. A tiny child arose who is a Shrine Kid. Young Autumn Booth, along with her mother, told her story about how the doctors at the Shrine Hospital had helped her. As her mother and she talked, her sweet ways and joyful smile captured the heart of all in the room. If you missed it, you truly missed out. Nothing is more powerful than a child smiling and telling how her life was changed by the work of our fraternity. Her shy smile and timid voice charmed us all. As she told her story she would lift her leg behind her and seemed to dance with the tension she felt. But it was obvious to all that she enjoyed telling her story. We certainly enjoyed hearing it! Her role in the arch production was near perfection. As she was being held for the walk under the arch she looked at the crowd and smiled and waved with the exuber-ance only a child surrounded with love can show. Sweet Little Autumn, you have just inherited a rather large crop of Grandfathers. We will be proudly watching from afar as you move through your life.

The second event that impacted me was the Fezzing of our new Nobles. My Candidate was the second to be fezzed. As we walked up the center of Bennett Auditorium to be announced by our Brother Jimmy Jones, my thoughts turned to the lady walking alongside our soon to be Noble. She, too, is a product of the Shrine’s philanthropy. She carried her husband’s fez and looked truly happy that her family had embarked on this journey. She was smiling as she placed the fez on Noble James Hugill’s head and I thanked those who came before us for making her day possible. It is a source of amazement to me that our hospital work has touched so many lives in such a positive way. My friend Amber Hugill would not be on the life path she is sharing with her husband and children and we would not have the privilege of knowing either of them.

Yes, our Ceremonials are a time for celebration and renewal. We, as Shriners and Masons, have once again added to our ranks and renewed our own faith in what we stand for. As a member of Ararat, I want to ask a small favor of each of you. Take a moment to ask a fellow Mason to be-come a member of the shrine. We will all benefit and our fraternity will continue to thrive.

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URGENT NOTICEThere is a new meeting time for Ararat Provost Club,

beginning July 20th ,the Provost Club meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday after the Temple meeting

each month at 7:00 pm.

Fellow Nobles: We want to make you aware that there are several payment options available for you to pay your membership dues. We accept cash, check, credit cards and Paypal. In fact, you can start making payments for your 2018 dues now, if you so choose.


Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called the May 2017 meeting to order at 7:00 pm, May 10, 2017, in A&B

Assistant Rabban Butch Pugh informed the Captain of the Guard that the Potentate was about to open Ararat Temple for business. That done, Captain of the Guard Bud Higgin-botham informed the Outer Guard, and then reported to Noble Butch, who informed Illus-trious Sir Randy that the Temple was under a double and trusty guard.

Chief Rabban Henry McDaniel, Jr. then surveyed the crowd and informed the Poten-tate that our Temple was free from jeopardy as there were none present save members of our order. Illustrious Sir Randy said “Tis well.”

Oriental Guide Michael Aulgur prepared the Altar.

Chaplain Wes Wingfield remembered our Nobles who had been visited by the Black Camel and gave the invocation.

The Colors where placed prior to the business meeting beginning. The assembled Nobles, led by Chief Rabban Henry Mc-Daniel, Jr., recited the Shrine Pledge of Al-legiance. Noble Jack Mote led the Nobility in singing the National Anthem. Illustrious Sir Randy Berry and the Nobility extended a round of applause to Noble Jack Mote and the Dixie Land Band for their assistance with the opening ceremony.

As a result of the motion passed at the February regularly stated meeting, there is to be no reading of the prior meeting minutes for the duration of the year.

Recorder Mike Wheeler was called upon, announcing there were (13) Petitions for Cre-ation and (1) petition for affiliation which were approved of by a secret paper ballot con-firming a majority in favor of the creation. A motion was made and seconded to destroy the ballots.

Recorder Mike Wheeler was called upon, announcing there were no petitions for Asso-ciation.

There were four Petitions for Restoration which are a matter of record.

There was (1) request for demit.It was communicated that the committee

on remissions met and recommended the per-manent remission of dues for one deserving Noble. Recorder Mike Wheeler moved that the dues be remitted for this Noble. The motion was seconded, approved of by a majority of the Nobility and the remission was granted.

Treasurer Nick Baldi was called upon to give the Treasurers Report dated April 30, 2017. General Fund for the month of Janu-ary indicates a total expense over revenue of $23,324.70. Hospital Transportation Fund in-dicates expenses over revenue by $3,794.14. Total Swap Meet revenue for 2017 spring Swap Meet was $22,997.27. Circus account has a balance of $21,405 with no expenditures to date. The restaurant showed a loss for the

month of $743.86 Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called on No-

ble Marshal, David Hutton to introduce those presenting gifts and contributions. The Rich-mond Shrine Club presented a check in the amount of $100 in memory of Steve Dowdy for the Cornerstone fund, Richmond Shrine Club made an additional donation from mon-ies raised at the Richmond golf outing in the amount of $1,000 for the Cornerstone fund, Ole Cars made a donation in the amount of $3,000 to the Cornerstone fund, the Cooking Club made a donation in the amount of $1,000 to the Cornerstone fund, Warsaw Shrine Club made a $5,000 donation to the Circus and was represented by Mac Emeritus who presented donations made by patrons at the Swap Meet gate in the amount of $186 for the St. Louis Hospital.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called for the introduction of visiting Nobles and was in-formed that no visiting Nobles had signed the register.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called for Committee reports.

Chief Rabban Henry McDaniel, Jr. was called on for a report on the 2017 circus. Noble Henry extended his gratitude for every-one’s hard work and reminded everyone of the early bird special.

Assistant Rabban Butch Pugh communi-cated that the Swap Meet numbers were pre-sented earlier in the meeting. He reminded the Nobles that the 2018 Swap Meet liaison will be High Priest and Prophet Jim Kerns and asked everyone to assist Jim with the upcom-ing event in whatever capacity they can. Illus-trious Sir Randy Berry reminded the Nobility that Swap Meet, Circus, and Sportsman Event all have committees and can always use help from the Nobility.

High Priest and Prophet Jim Kerns ex-pressed his thanks to all who helped, and es-pecially Noble Jim Lamb and the Directors Staff for their efforts. Final numbers will be presented at the monthly meeting in June.

Oriental Guide Michael Aulgur was called upon to discuss the 2017 Sportsman Event. Michael announced that ticket sales were going well and invited everyone to at-tend the May 17th meeting for those interested in helping at the event or assisting on the com-mittee.

Bingo Chairman Larry Adolphsen was called upon to give a report on Bingo. Noble Larry presented a $6,500 donation from Bingo to the Temple. The players made an additional donation in the amount of $561.

Illustrious Sir Wayne Spencer, P.P. (2013) was called upon to present the Hospital Com-mittee report. He deferred to Noble Leroy Gra-ham who would be presenting the report at the Spring Ceremonial this upcoming weekend.

2017 Parade Director, Noble Ron Knold, indicated no report.

2017 Director John Hooper extended his thanks to several deserving Nobles for their shared skills and donations to the Temple. The bids for the roof repairs are being gathered and the contract is expected to be awarded soon. The repairs are expected to be in the range of 130 to 140 thousand dollars which is a bit less than anticipated.

First Ceremonial Master Donnie Fowler was called on to discuss the upcoming Spring Ceremonial. Noble Donnie reminded every-one that the Ceremonial will be held on May 13th. The new schedule has the restaurant opening at noon and Candidates are to sign in at 1:30pm. The class pictures will be taken prior to the first section which is scheduled for 3:45. Arch production will be at 4:45 with fez-zing at 5:30, with a spaghetti dinner following.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry announced the Class Honoree for the 2017 Spring Cer-emonial will be Noble Jerry Grimes.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry reminded the Nobility that the appreciation Golf Tourna-ment is coming up and those Nobles wanting a shirt must make reservations by May 19th.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry thanked the Richmond Shrine Club for the recent picnic.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry communi-cated that although the Bass Tournament had to change locations, the event was a success. He also thanked the Warsaw Shrine Club for their hospitality and reminded everyone to be on the lookout for Jerri Dowdy’s photos of the event.

Membership Committee Chairman Jim Gargotta was called upon for a report. Noble Jim reminded everyone that the number one fund raiser is MEMBERSHIP. Noble Jim asked that all of the Top Line Signers reach out to all Nobles and invite them to the Spring Ceremonial. He also reminded everyone to confirm their personal Shrine information ei-ther through Web Fez or to the Ararat office.

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry noted the fol-lowing upcoming events: May 14th – Moth-er’s Day. May 20th – Marshall Parade. May 25th -27th - Abdallah Shrine Rodeo and De-molition Derby. May 29th – Memorial Day (Temple will be closed). June 9th and 10th – Warsaw Jubilee Days. June 14th – Temple Meeting. June 17th – Golf Tournament. June 17th – Abdallah Cajun Party. Every Thursday night is Bingo

Illustrious Sir Randy Berry called for the Good of the Order. The Richmond Shrine Club invited all Nobles to attend the multi-Club meeting on June 7th. Noble Ron Nutter discussed the upcoming First Aid classes on May 27th. Noble Jack Everly extended thanks to all those who attended the bass tournament and asked that all Nobles who have the oppor-tunity to stop in the Long Shoal Marina and support Don, the owner of the venue, as he has always showed his support of the Shrine. Noble Henry McDaniel, Jr. reminded every-one of the upcoming Potentates trip and asked that all interested Nobles attend the meeting on May 24th for more information. Noble Jim

Gargotta asked the Nobles for a round of ap-plause for Noble Ron Nutter’s video. He an-nounced the July 14th Texas Hold’em event put on by the Blue Springs Shrine Club at Side Pockets in Blue Springs. Noble Mike Wheeler requested help from the Nobility to help at the upcoming Ceremonial.

Mac McWilliams, “Mac” Emeritus was recognized.

Past Potentates attending: Illustrious Sir Fred M. Harle P.P. (1982), Illustrious Sir Don Price P.P. (1987), Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd P.P. (2012), Illustrious Sir Wayne Spencer, P.P. (2013), Illustrious Sir Steve Johnson P.P. (2016).

Noble Chris Braley presented the win-ning ticket for the 50/50 drawing which be-longed to Noble John Hoeykens who promptly donated his winnings to the Circus.

Chaplain Wes Wingfield gave the Bene-diction.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.

May 2017 Temple Meeting NotesBY KEVIN GRISHAM, PHOTOS BY RON NUTTER

Bingo Chairman Larry Adolphsen presented a check for $6500.00 to the General Fund and $561.00 from the bingo players to the HPTF.

Ill. Sir Randy Berry receives a cash donation from Noble “Mac” McWilliams given by pa-trons of the Swap Meet to Shriners Hospitals for Children – St. Louis Unit.


BLUE LODGES IN ARARAT’S JURISDICTIONBelow is an updated list of Masonic Lodges within the jurisdiction of Ararat Shrine.

LODGE ADDRESS CITY ZIP MEETING TIIMESAda #444 305 SW Front St Orrick 64077 2nd & 4th ThursdayAdelphi #355 500 Hines Edgerton 64444 2nd TuesdayAlpha #659 2121 Gentry N. Kansas City 64117 2nd & 4th MondayAmsterdam #141State Hwy Y and State Hwy J Amsterdam 64723 2nd Tuesday 7:30Angerona #193 State Hwy, JJ Missouri City 64072 1st & 3rd TuesdayAppleton City # 412 315 E. 3rd Street Appleton City 64724 3rd Monday 7:30Arrow Rock #55 307 7th ST Arrow Rock 65320 2nd ThursdayBarbee #217 503 S Locust Sweet Springs 65351 3rd ThursdayBarry Daylight #17 2000 NW Barry Rd Kansas City 64154 3rd WednesdayBee Hive #393 420 N Pennsylvania Lawson 64062 2nd & 4th MondayBelton - Grandview #450 307 N Scott Belton 64012 1st & 3rd TuesdayBlue Springs #337 908 Main St Blue Springs 64015 1st & 3rd ThursdayBrookfield #86 200 Linn Brookfield 64628 2nd & 4th TuesdaysBuckner #501 611 S Sibley St Bucker 64016 1st & 3rd TuesdayButler #254 1203 N. Orange Butler 64730 1st & 3rd ThursdayCairo #486 209 Martin Cairo 65239 2nd & 4th ThursdaysCallao #38 300 Market St. Callao 63534 1st & 3rd MondaysCambridge #63 627 Iindustrial Blvd Slater 65349 1st TuesdayCamden Point #169 107 3rd St Camden Point 64079 1st TuesdayCass #147 405 Independence Harrisonville 64701 1st & 3rd ThursdayCecile Daylight #305 120 S. Pleasant St. Independence 64050 2nd & 4th WednesdayCensor #172 201 Pearl St. Macon 63552 2nd & 4th MondaysChristian #392 1901 S. Broadway Oak Grove 64075 2nd & 4th ThursdayClark #610 Main and Hubbard Clark 65243 1st & 3rd Thursday Clay #207 110 ½ Main St. PO Box 424 Excelsior Springs 64024 1st & 3rd Mondays Clinton #548 1109 E. Ohio Clinton 64733 2nd & 4th TuesdaysCompass #120 2121 Gentry North KC 64118 2nd ThursdayCorinthian #265 402 E Russel Ave Warrenburg 64093 1st & 3rd MondayCountry Club #656 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-off Kansas City 64116 1st & 3rd MondayCrescent Hill #368 24 E. 3rd St. Adrian 64720 2nd & 4th ThursdayEast Gate #630 3517 Blue Ridge Cut-off Kansas City 64116 1st & 3rd TuesdayFayette-Howard #4 182 Hwy 2 and 240 Fayette 65248 1st & 3rd TuesdayFidelity #339 5625 NW Hutson Rd Kansas City 64151 1st WednesdayGower #397 PO Box 406 Grower 64454 3rd ThursdayGrand River #276 1905 E 281 street Cleveland 64734 2nd MondayGranite Lodge 272 601 W Broadway Sedalia, MO. 65301 3rd Tuesday 7pm Hale City #216 18988 Hwy E Carrollton, 64633 1st & 3rd MondayHarry S Truman #1941 5100 Ararat Drive Kansas City 64129 4th TuesdayHigbee #527 Division St. Higbee 65257 2nd & 4th ThursdaysHigginsville #364 701 W. 22nd St. Higginsville 64037 2nd & 4th MondayHolden #262 1192 S.W Hwy 58 Holden 64040 1st & 3rd Thursday Huntsville #30 110 N. Main St. Huntsville 65270 1st & 3rd TuesdayIndependence #76 120 S Pleasant Independence 64050 2nd & 4th MondayIndex #54 709 Old Hwy 7 Garden City 64747 4th MondayIvanhoe #446 8640 Holmes Rd. Kansas City 64131 1st & 3rd ThursdayJackson #82 300 State St. Linneus 64653 2nd & 4th MondayJewel #480 1480 Broadway Pleasant Hill 64080 2nd TuesdayKansas City #220 1330 E Linwood Ave. Kansas City 64109 2nd & 4th TuesdayKearney #311 420 N. Pennsylvania Lawson 64062 2nd & 4th ThursdayKnob Noster #245 1124 N.E. 75 Knob Noster 65336 2nd & 4th ThursdayLa Plata #237 P.O Box 84 La Plata 63549 1st & 3rd Thursday Lathrop #506 Box 379 Lathrop 64465 1st TuesdayLexington #149 126 1/2 N 11th St Lexington 64067 3rd TuesdayLiberty #31 10 E Franklin Liberty 64068 2nd & 4th MondayMarceline #481 201 Main St. Marceline 64658 1st & 3rd Thursdays Mc Donald #324 120 S Pleasant Independence 64050 1st & 3rd MondayMilton #151 Hwy 63/24 Milton 65270 2nd & 4th Friday Moberly #344 401 W. Rollins Moberly 65270 2nd & 4th MondayMount Hope #476 6898 N 131 Hwy Odessa 64076 1st & 3rd ThursdayMt Washington #614 9515 E. Independence Ave Independence 64053 2nd & 4th FridayPlatte City #504 507 Main St. Weston 64098 2nd MondayPlattsburg #113 109 1/2 Locust Plattsburg 64477 1st ThursdayRay #223 205 W. Main St Camden 64017 1st & 3rd ThursdayRaytown #391 6309 Overton Raytown 64133 1st & 3rd ThursdayRichmond #57 315 Clark St. Richmond 64085 3rd MondayRising Sun #13 2000 NW Barry Rd Kansas City 64154 1st SaturdayShawnee #653 425 Benton St. Warsaw 65355 2nd & 4th TuesdaySheffield #625 3220 South Overton Ave Independence 64052 2nd ThursdaySummit #263 2409 S. M-291 Hwy Lees Summit 64064 1st & 3rd TuesdaySwope Park #617 8521 Oldham Rd Kansas City 64138 2nd & 4th ThursdayTemperance #438 119-A N. Bridge St. Smithville 64089 1st & 3rd WednesdayTemple Gate #299 903 Harrison St Kansas City 64106 1st 3rd TuesdayTrilumina #205 18 E Morrow Marshall 65340 1st ThursdayVincil #62 911 N. Ashland Cameron 64429 1st & 3rd MondayWakanda #52 14 N Main Carrollton 64663 2nd & 4th ThursdayWallace #456 Herndon St. and Gladstone Ave. Bunceton 65237 2nd & 4th WednesdayWarren #74 300 W. Bridge St. Keytesville 65261 2nd & 4th ThursdayWaverly #61 108 E Kelling Ave. Waverly, 64096 2nd TuesdayWeston #53 507 Main St. Weston 64098 1st & 3rd ThursdayWindsor #29 107 Commercial St. Windsor 65360 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Members of Richmond Shrine Club presented $100.00 to the Cornerstone Roof project in memory of Noble Steve Dowdy, proceeds from the Chili Cook-off, and another $1000.00 to the roof project from their annual golf tournament. L-R Noble Deon Williams, Ill. Sir Randy Berry, Noble Delmar Dothage, Noble Gary Williams, Noble Alvin Kallenberger and Noble Brian Thomas.

Members of the Ole’Cars unit presented a $3000 donation from working at the Mecum Auto Auction to the Cornerstone Roof project. L-R Ill. Sir Randy Berry, Noble Gary Segar, Noble Dave Johnson, Noble Mick Owen, Noble Paul Brewer, Noble Wes Miller, Ill. Sir Richard Floyd, Noble Michael Aulgur, Noble Charles Chaffee, Noble Carl Ireland, Noble Henry McDaniel, Jr. and Noble Kevin Gresham.

Members of the Ararat Cooking presented $1000 to the Cornerstone Roof project. L-R Ill. Sir Randy Berry, Noble Greg Paton, Noble Jeremy Yates, Noble Dave Johnson, Noble Bart May-field, Noble Henry McDaniel, Jr. and Noble John Hooper.

Members of Warsaw Shrine Club presented Noble Henry McDaniel, Jr. a check for $5000 to-wards the 2017 Ararat Shrine Circus. L-R Noble Jim Miller, Noble Henry McDaniel, Noble Wes Miller, Noble Bill Yardley and Noble Carl Ireland.


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purchase an “Entry-Only” wristband, which allows Entry-Only and is NOT a ticket to enter the raffl e. 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

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Support the 2017 Circus!The 2017 Mom and Dad Pins are in. Show your support for the 2017 Circus by purchasing

a Mom and Dad Pin for $20.00 each. If you buy both the Mom and the Dad pin you will receive 50 crown jewel points.

2017 Circus Incentive ProgramBY NOBLE GARY DAVIS

Nobles we are proud to offer the same individual incentive program in 2017 as was offered in 2016. The incentive program is a multi level program as you achieve the level you are rewarded with another item. See the levels below. Please remember the Circus is our larg-

est fund raiser and it starts as soon as the elephants leave the building.Level Reward$200.00 20 Anytime Circus Tickets for 2017 Circus$1500.00 1 Crown Jewel, 1 Circus Tee Shirt & your 2018 Dues paid (Temple Portion) $100.00 Gift Certificate in lieu of dues if you have a lifetime membership$2000.00 1 Kickin’ Ararat button-up, long-sleeve Circus Shirt$3000.00 1 Radical Ararat Jacket$5000.00 2 Crown Jewels, Dinner for 2 with 2 Drinks at the Ararat Restaurant and

a $200.00 Gift CertificateThe Circus is a year round process and we will be offering Units and Clubs Early Bird Spe-

cial Doubling the Circus commission from 10% to 20% (based on net proceeds) for collections received at the Ararat business office before May 31, 2017

So what this means is you can make more money for your Unit or Club by getting in your Circus Monies by the end of MAY to make double % money for your Unit or Club! So let’s all try and sell as many Circus ads and collect as much Circus money as possible to make your Unit or Club as much money as possible and make the Circus a bigger success in 2017. If each Shriner sold only one $125 business card ad with 2000+ Shriners our 2018 Circus Book would be twice the size it was for 2016. Don’t be afraid to ask your business friends to take out an ad, just remind them what we do as Shriners for KIDS!! How could they say NO??

Order your Mom & Dad Pins!82ND ARARAT SHRINE CIRCUS

Independence Events Center • November 16-19, 2017

MOM & DAD Benny HokeRichard Floyd P.P.Donald PriceMark KoontzRobert ZolotorPerry Hill SelfWarren Russell Sr.Robert WillinghamKelly FrittsOliver McAfee Jr.Charles AllenIan Evans

Ben Kenney P.P.James MarlerChip PowellMilford EddingfieldBarry HordRussell CookseyWarren Russell Sr. Tommie SmithKenneth NelsonGary Seger Lyle MahinKevin Gresham

DadGary OlsonAlvin Brunssen

MomKathy SilversMargaret MerrymanRobert Yost

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

2017 Shrine Circus Mom and Dad Pins. THANK YOU! They will receive 25 Crown Jewel Points for each pin.

Circus Sales have begun!!(As of May18, 2017)

INDIVIDUALLarry Teters .............................Sbug .... $5,425.00 Duane Steele ..............................Dir .... $2,900.57 Robert Morton .............. Richmond .... $1,550.00 Kevin Sleyster ...................Motor E .... $1,500.00 Gary Davis ..................... Richmond ....... $900.00 Ian Evans ............................... Pipes ....... $535.00 Jim Mcguire ............................ Gret ....... $515.00 Alvin Kallenberger ....... Richmond ....... $500.00 Stan Harrington ................Motor C ....... $457.00 Jerald Zornes .......................Clown ....... $410.00 James Marler ........................ Pipes ....... $345.00 Kelly Fritts .............................. Pipes ....... $340.00 Ben Kenney ........................... Pipes ....... $340.00 Pete Self................................. Pipes ....... $340.00 Jackie Scarbrough ...............Clown ....... $333.33 Richard Floyd ........................Ocars ....... $317.00 Mike Allen ............................. Pipes ....... $280.00 Jim Gargotta ........................... Blsp ....... $252.00 Paul W Brewer ........................Ocar ....... $250.00

Lee Brown .............................Patrol ....... $241.24 Kevin Gresham .....................Ocars ....... $240.00 Ben Hoke ...............................Ocars ....... $240.00 Jimmie Jones ...........Banjo/Clown ....... $240.00 Don Price .................................Ocar ....... $240.00 Gary Seger ............................Ocars ....... $240.00 Robert Willingham ................................. $240.00

UNIT SALESSBUG ........................................... $5,459.00 WRSW ......................................... $5,120.00 PIPE .............................................. $3,485.00 RCMD........................................... $3,262.00 DIRS ............................................. $2,940.57 OCAR ........................................... $1,870.00 MTRE ........................................... $1,580.00 CLWN ........................................... $990.00 GRET ............................................ $959.00 DIVN ............................................. $620.00

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SEDALIA SHRINE CLUB By Ron Hinkle, Scribe

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.


MAY CALENDAR Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pm till -- Tuesday – Sunday. . . . . . . . . Bar Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm till -- May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club Breakfast . . . . . . . 7:30 am -10:00 am May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fun Kor Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pmMay 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pmMay 26. . . . . . . . . . Board of Director’s Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pmMay 26. . . . . . . . . General Membership Meeting. . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm

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.

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Blue Springs Shrine ClubBY JIM GARGOTTA

Our article missed being printed in last month’s Ararat News, so I’ll make up for it this month. I want to start out by welcoming our newest members; Noble Mike and Lady Sin-cee Farris, Noble Bill and Lady Lisa Spotts, Noble Kimball and Lady Dona Wilcox, Noble

Larry and Lady Susan Adolphsen, Noble Jim and Lady Judy Lamb and Noble Mike Fisher and his Lady Tamela Crane. Our club just keeps growing which is why we moved to the Elks Lodge in Blue Springs. The facility is great and is going to work out well for us.

The club attended the World War I Museum on April 22nd. The museum was fantastic and something of which Kansas City, Missouri should be very proud. We went to the Dubliner Irish Pub afterwards and had lunch.

We had a great time at our ‘Ladies Night Out’ event at Salty Iguana in Independence in May. On July 14th we will be hosting our annual Texas Hold’em tournament at SidePockets in

Blue Springs. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. and the action starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be ad-ditional buy-ins, 50/50 drawing, a raffle for a bucket of booze and much more. Drink and food specials will also be available.

It’s not all fun and games now. The club sold 205 bags of Vidalia Onions to support Ararat and the Club. I don’t know how he does it, but our President, Noble Tony Kenna, somehow works in a little fun time even while we’re selling.

We would like to extend our condolences to the Conn Family on the passing of Noble Richard Conn Sr.

Take note, we meet the fourth Monday of each month. It’s incorrect in our Ararat Calendar. We meet at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner and meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to join us and be a part of the fun let us know. Call Noble Jim or Lady Gail Gargotta at 816-228-2401 if you have any questions or need directions. I should also point out that we generally don’t have our monthly meetings at the Elks lodge in May, June, July and August. These months are reserved for Club Outings and fundraisers.

Lafayette County Shrine ClubBY RON ELLING, SCRIBE

President Delmar Dothage called the Lafayette County Shrine Club meeting to order on May 11 at the Masonic Lodge in Higginsville. President Dothage gave the invocation. A supper of chicken, cheesy rice, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, rolls and an assortment of desserts

was served. The cooks were given a round of applause.After the Shriner pledge of allegiance, Delmar Dothage welcomed Marshall and Liaison Da-

vid Hutton, Ambassador Alvin Kallenberger and his Lady Louise, Tim Rechterman of the Uni-formed Units and Lafayette County Nobles and their Ladies. Money was turned in for the onions and the gun raffle tickets.

The minutes of the April meeting were not available at the time and the treasurer’s report was still being figured due to the onion money just being turned in. It was noted that all of the onions have been paid for at the Ararat Shrine. It was voted to donate $50 to be used for food for the upcoming ceremonial that will be held in the Grand Ballroom. Ron Elling moved to give $200 to the Richmond Shrine Club for the joint meeting they host in June. Keith Stoneking seconded the motion and the motion passed. It was also moved by Tim Rechterman to donate $75 toward a pig roast that is held at the Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg. Bernie Miller seconded the motion and the motion was approved.

Tim Rechterman made an announcement that the Marshall Parade is an all Shrine Parade so is rather impressive to see.

Ambassador Alvin Kallenberger gave dates of upcoming events at the Ararat Temple. David Hutton announced that the Ararat Temple is in need of a new roof which will cost

around $130,000. He also announced that there should be around 20 candidates for the ceremo-nial. He encouraged members to attend the event. He shared information that Bingo is a good money maker for the Temple and encouraged members to attend a Bingo event.

Shriners believe in philanthropy.

When you become a Shriner you become part of a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children in need. While our backgrounds and interests may be diverse, what binds us together are shared values and a desire to have fun, do good, and build bonds that can last a lifetime.

Becoming a Shriner is easier than you may think. The rewards can be far more than you expect.

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The Importance of Lawn Mower Safety

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is committed to helping keep kids safe, and injury-free.

Although they may seem like a common household tool, lawn mowers are one of the most dangerous items in our homes. Thousands of people are hurt while using lawnmowers each year – these injuries can include deep cuts;

loss of fingers, toes, and even limbs; burns and broken bones. However, many lawn mower-related injuries can be prevented by following some safety guidelines.

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Keep Children Safe • Children under 6 years of age should be kept indoors

during mowing. • Make sure children are a safe distance away from the

area you plan to mow because rocks and debris often can shoot out while the lawn mower is running.

• Keep a close eye on children when a lawn mower is in use. Make sure they do not run into the mower’s path.

• Never allow children to play with the mower, even when it is turned off. A lawn mower is not a toy.

• Children should be at least 12 years old before operating a walk-behind lawn mower and at least 16 years old to operate a riding mower.

• Never allow children or any other passengers on a riding lawn mower because of the potential for falling under the mower and sustaining serious injuries.

Weather and Terrain • Do not cut grass when it’s wet because it can cause

your feet to lose traction and slide. • Do not use a mower on hills or slopes, to avoid having

it tip over and cause injury.

Prior to Mowing • Read your mower’s instruction manual and familiarize

yourself with the product prior to use.• Use a mower with a control that stops it from moving

forward if the handle is released.• Clear your lawn of items such as nails, sticks, rocks,

toys, sports entertainment, dog bones, wire and equipment parts, so the debris does not cause damage or hurt anyone.

During Usage• Wear close-fitting long pants and long-sleeved shirts,

eye protection and heavy gloves. • Do not wear sandals or be barefoot. Wear sturdy

shoes with good traction. • Do not wear jewelry. • Always fill and start lawn mowers outdoors. • Never fill the tank with gasoline when the lawn

mower is on or hot. • Do not remove safety devices or guards on switches. • Never reach underneath a mower because the blade

remains engaged even when it is shut off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. • To remove debris from mower use a stick or broom

handle, not your hands. • Always shut off the engine before leaving the

mower unattended. • Stay away from the engine cowling, as it can become

very hot and burn unprotected flesh. • Wait for blades to stop completely before crossing

gravel roads, unclogging the chute, or removing the grass catcher.

To learn more, watch our animated educational video about lawn mower safety, available for viewing on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/shrinershospitals, and share with your friends and family. In the video, Fezzy, our cute and cuddly Love to the rescue® ambassador and mascot, shares tips on lawn mower safety in a fun and engaging film for all ages. Should an injury occur, the physicians and staff of Shriners Hospitals are here to help. For patient referral information, please call 800-237-5055 in the U.S. or 800-361-7256 in Canada. Both lines are staffed weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., EST.

Lawnmower Usage Safety Tips

Shriners Hospitals Wants Kids to Stay Safe

Ararat Needle GuildBY JERRI DOWDY

Thank you Illustrious Sir Randy for the wonderful luncheon. The restaurant did a great job on the food, it was delicious. It was nice to have the Potentate, Divan ladies and past first ladies join us for lunch.

The second meeting in May is packing day. On packing day we “pack up” all the articles we’ve been working on so hard and mail them to 6 different hospitals. The ladies have been busy finishing up all of the items they have been working on so they can be shipped.

We would like to see more ladies at Needle Guild. You don’t have to be able to sew; we have other things you can do. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (except July, Aug. & Dec.) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium. We also have a short business meeting, enjoy lunch, and visit, visit. Hope to see you at a meeting soon.

Ole CarsBY WESTON MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT/SCRIBE

The Ole Cars have been busy lately. We have not only been getting our vehicles out and ready for parade season, but on March 24th and 25th ,we were at Bartle Hall with the Me-cum Auto Auction organizing and driving the cars going across the Mecum auction block.

The Ole Cars appreciates all the help that we received from friends, family and Nobles. On May 13, at our Spring Ceremonial at Ararat Shrine, several of our members displayed

their vehicles on the patio for our new Nobles to see. Also, at the spring Ceremonial, several of our members served as workma\yn building the arch during the arch production.

There is a lot of excitement among the Ole Cars surrounding the upcoming events at Ararat. Such as the upcoming parades, the Sportsman Event on August 5th, Central States Shrine Con-vention on August 31st-September 2nd in Overland Park, and the 2017 Ararat Shrine Circus, just to name a few. If anyone is interested, the Ole Cars meet at 7:30 pm on the 1st Monday of the month at Ararat Shrine.

Interesting InformationBY NOBLE GARY DAVIS

By the time you read this we will be well on our way towards summer. Early May was very busy. May 6th was one really FULL DAY! First, a Parade in Missouri City that morn-ing, then on to Richmond for another Parade that afternoon, Buddy Bass Tournament and

Sportsman Gun Raffle at Bass Pro. Jack Weidman, from the Greeters, and I sold Sportsman Gun Raffle tickets at Bass Pro,in Independence, from 10-12:00pm. Poor Jack had stayed out until 3am Saturday morning, so for some reason he was a little tired and needed to leave at 2PM . Just kidding Jack!! I appreciated your help! I noticed that customer traffic was still very good, and the NRA People were there until 5:00, so I decided to stay until 5:00 also. I am glad I did since I sold another 19 tickets after 2:00. We sold a total of 41 tickets. I had planned on going to the Rich-mond Parade that same day, since I am a member of Richmond Shrine Club, but Donnie Fowler asked me if I would go and do the Bass Pro deal, and I did. The Richmond Shrine Club fed all of the Shriners that were in the parades a barbequed 210 lb. whole hog!! I am sure they all enjoyed it. MAYBE they saved me a sandwich?????? Buddy Raasch stopped by from the Richmond Shrine Club and brought Jack and I a bottle of water and bought 5 raffle tickets. We appreciated him coming by and showing his support of the Gun Raffle and the Richmond Shrine Club. I under-stand that Donnie Fowler has said IF Richmond Shrine Club does not win First place on gun raffle sales again this year that he is going to wear a DRESS and serve food to the winning club or unit. So, seeing Donnie Fowler in a DRESS is NOT a good thought for me, so let’s all buy more gun raffle tickets from Richmond Shrine Club members!!

With 2 Parades and the Buddy Bass Tournament going on the same weekend, it stretched our Nobles a little thin. Some were in Warsaw helping with the Bass Tournament and some were doing parades, so I think we can all see why we need more Shriners to help participate in our com-munity eand fundraising events. REMEMBER IT IS ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN AND HELP-ING THE KIDS!!

Bass Pro is a GREAT SPONSOR for the Shriners! They are sponsors of the Buddy Bass Tournament, the Circus Book and now the Sportsman Gun Raffle! So next time you are in Bass Pro go to Customer service or the Gun counter and THANK them for all they do for Ararat Shrine. It is Companies like Bass Pro that makes our Temple great, so let them know it!

Don’t miss the Richmond Shrine Clubs 5th Annual Cajun Crab Low-Country Boil July 8, 2017 5:00 to 8:00PM - $25.00 per plate and a cash bar -at the Richmond Shrine Club in Rich-mond MO.

We do serve a GOOD MEAL!!What a GREAT CEREMONIAL we had! Good turnout, welcoming 16 new Nobles, and had

lots of fun. Mike Wheeler,and his Band of Men, put on a Great Show in the Ballroom. And the Arch Production was great as usual. They had a new person running the spotlight, and HE (me), did a good job of blinding a few people! The dinner afterword, put on by Mary’s crew, was great as well. Thanks to all who came and PARTICIPATED in welcoming all of our new Nobles.

Next month I am going to interview Linda at the front desk to find out some “Interesting Information” on Nobles, Divan, and anything that has happened in the many years Linda has been working at the Temple. You have heard the term “If these walls could talk” haven’t you?? Linda will be accepting “Payoffs” to keep quiet,if need be.


1984 to 2017Celebrating Our 33nd 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 Dave Johnson at 816-349-7930 so that he can find replacements.

6/01/2017..................................... Transporters6/08/2017........................................Mini Indie’s6/15/2017..............................Blue Springs S/C6/22/2017.....................................Motor Escort6/29/2017.................................Mounted Guard7/06/2017........................ Jackson County S/C7/13/2017........................................ Liberty S/C7/20/2017...................................Richmond S/C7/27/2017........................................RAKLA S/C8/03/2017.............................. Cass County S/C8/10/2017..................................Amateur Radio8/17/2017.............................................. Clowns8/24/2017.........................................Mini Indy’s8/31/2017..............................NO BINGO (cssa)

Honoring and Remembering Imperial Sir Jack Jones

IMPERIAL SIR JACK H. JONES worked tirelessly over the past 37 years to support and serve the fraternity at the national level. He served Shriners International as Imperial Recorder for 36 years, Executive Vice President for five, Imperial Potentate for one, and received countless accolades and honors, including the Imperial Potentate’s Award of

Merit, which is the highest honor in the fraternity. Jones was also known as one of the most dedicated and genuine people to work alongside – a reputation he has earned by leading the fraternity with grace and pride.

Imperial Sir Jack Jones was initially elected Imperial Recorder in 1979, and served in that position, or as Imperial Potentate, until his death.

During much of his time as Imperial Recorder, he also served as Director of Membership Development. Imperial Sir Jack Jones also served as Chairman of the Masonic Relations and DeMolay Committees during the majority of this time.

During his time as Imperial Potentate, Imperial Sir Jones focused on bringing people together, developing modern membership solutions and realizing and recognizing the fraternity’s global impact and its potential. Jones’ theme for the year was “Unity Wins.” Imperial Sir Jack Jones did not permit this confinement to a wheelchair to confine his spirit or his travels. He was a frequent speaker at Masonic events throughout the world and was a well-known and well-respected Masonic leader.

While serving Shriners International, Jones also met many high-profile figures, including the Queen of England and President Ronald Reagan, who he had the privilege of personally making an honorary member of the fraternity. While serving as Imperial Potentate, Jones also had the pleasure of meeting the world’s oldest man and 113-year-old Shriner, Walter Breuning.

“Imperial Sir Jack Jones has been a fixture on the boards of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren for decades,” said Imperial Potentate Chris Smith. “With the passing of Jack Jones, all Masons and all Shriners have experienced a great loss. He was a truly great Shriner, an example to all.”


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A Tradition of Providing State-of-the-Art Specialty Care In the 1920s, the first Shriners Hospital was opened primarily to help children who had contracted polio. Today, the majority of our 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children provide care for children with all types of orthopaedic conditions, including clubfoot, hip disorders, limb deficiencies and deformities, scoliosis, and orthopaedic difficulties related to cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular conditions.

Aware of a need for medical expertise in pediatric burn care, we opened three hospitals specializing in acute and rehabilitative burn care in the mid-1960s. These are the only hospitals that were initially established exclusively for the treatment of pediatric burns and related conditions. A fourth hospital in our health care system offers treatment in all four of our care disciplines, including burns. These hospitals continue to be pioneers in pediatric burn treatment and research and are recognized as leaders in the development of improved and innovative treatment techniques.

In the early 1980s, our organization opened the nation’s first pediatric spinal cord injury rehabilitation centers. There, patients have access to a complete range of services needed to recover to the fullest extent possible.

Cleft lip and palate is the health care system’s fourth service line. Facial clefts are one of the most common birth defects in the U.S. Despite the frequency of its occurrence, and the severity of the deformities, comprehensive care for patients with cleft lip and palate can be difficult to obtain. Shriners Hospitals for Children is committed to improving care for children with this condition through a coordinated program of clinical excellence, teaching and research.

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Eligibility Admission to our hospitals is based solely on medical need. All children, under the age of 18, are eligible for care if there is a reasonable possibility they could benefit from the specialized services available. All services are provided regardless of the ability to pay.

Be Part of Our Mission At all Shriners Hospitals for Children locations, our patients receive both expert treatment and support that encourages healthy, independent lives. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our health care system relies on the generosity of donors to carry out this mission of improving the lives of children.

To learn how you can support our efforts, visit donate2shc.org or call 855-401-4897.


Become an Ararat Shrine News SupporterHelp us to defray the costs of producing the monthly Ararat Shrine News

by becoming an Ararat Shrine News Supporter. Your donation will help greatly to maintain a high quality publication. A donation of $10.00 will get your

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Please send a check or money order to: Ararat Shrine News Supporter 5100 Ararat Dr, Kansas City, Mo 64129

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Thank You For Your Support!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY from the Divan and Nobility of Ararat Shrine

Thank you to the following Ararat Shrine News Supporters.

In Memory of Bill EverettJimmie & Eleanor Jones

In Memory of Glenn E. MerrittIn Memory of Bill Monroe

William & Lora PadleyDouglas RobinsMitchell B. CrossRay L. Williams

Roy & Janice CaryNick Castagno

In Memory of Billy Joe HamptonMarshall Welch

Jim & Jana KernsIn Memory of Kenneth & Florence Kerns

K.C. ProAdvisorIn Memory of Frank StonnerWayne & Lorraine Spencer

Frankie L. WhittallLawrence R. Lyons

Bill Dietz

In Memory of Bill Mccaslin In Memory of Harry C. Marshall

In Honor of our Grandchildren from Dick and Lucy Daily

In Memory of Donna Mahin George & Virginia Newton

In Memory of Noble Ray OliverJean Stonner

In Memory of Donna MahinLucy & Dick Daily in Memory of Loved ones

In Memory of Walt WhitneyVernon Hilliard

In Memory of Donna MahinKenney L. Schmitz

William K. Dietz In Memory of Ill. Sir Don Hartstack

In Memory of Noble Ray OliverIn Memory of Lady Donna Mahin

In Memory Of Howard Silvers Ararat Shrine Bowling Club

In Memory of Donna MahinIn Memory of H. George Eichenberger Sr. and

H. George Eichenberger Jr. In Memory of Dale E. Adams

Lyle MahinIn Memory of Donna Mahin

Doe FrazierIn Memory of Ed Frazier

William Warren Lyle Mahin

Daniel MullArarat Shrine Sand Buggies

Vernon HilliardArarat Shrine Pipes and Drums

In Memory of Charles Salyer Barry L. Bausenbach

In Memory of Donna MahinIn Memory of Walton C. Whitney

In Memory of Goldie FaughtIn Memory of Ann Hatfield

Ray L. WilliamsIn Memory of Pauline (Polly) Castagno

Herb Gronemeyer In Memory of Dale E. Adams

Barry BausenbachIn Memory of Neil B. ClarkDonald & Marjorie Hammill

In Memory of Clifford L. Monroe Carolyn C. Hodle

In Memory of George C. HodleGary Cordell

In Memory of Bob Vandiver In Memory of Donald H. RollIn Memory of Van Lee Davis

In Memory of William C. MonroeIn Memory of Dave PoteetCharles & Vivian McArthur

In Memory of Maurice H. Moeller Doug Robins

In Memory of Don Borland

In Memory of Leland C. BowenIn Memory of Kenneth Vogt

Lillie HattenIn Memory of Dr. R.G. “Doc” Hatten

Doe FrazierV. Clay Gomel

In Memory of Rosemary GomelThomas R. Hatfield

In Memory of Albert B. Lewis Ryland R. Foster

In Memory of Dick MansfieldIn Memory of Charles “Tiger” Dennis

In Memory of Tom BurkeIn Memory of Tom Christain

In Memory of Paul R. HobsonStuart Hunter

In Memory of Larry Adolphsen Sr.In Memory of Robert Fairlie

In Memory of Burcham B. HopkinsCharles & Anita Keele

Montie FaughtWilma Flansburg

In Memory of Bill FrazierIn Memory of Bill McCrary

Al StewartSonny & Toni Wiseman

Jean StonnerRonald Alm

Violet & Jolene AlmAgnes Everett

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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 Hospital 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, at Ararat Temple, 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.com

1. 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 Mentor1. Log in to Shriner’s village2. Select Membership from Top Menu Bar3. Select Virtual Mentor Program from the left navigation bar4. Read the Information then click “ Sign Up Now”5. Verify and fill out the screens and press Submit6. Receive email welcome message from the Imperial Potentate

For many men, being a Shriner is a family tradition. From one generation to the next, Shriners have enjoyed a unique brotherhood and shared in an important mission.

The Shriners Legacy Program is a way to show your pride in being a Shriner and to celebrate your part in the special brotherhood that comes from membership.

The Shriners Legacy Program is open to any male family member* related to a Shriner, including:

• Fathers • Grandfathers • Brothers • Uncles• Sons • Grandsons • Nephews • In-laws

Be a part of special Legacy events.Temples will be encouraged to host Legacy nights to honor members of the program. Legacy members in all generations will be invited to participate in a variety of fun events and activities with their family members and fellow nobles.

Wear your Legacy pin with pride.To show our gratitude for you and your family continuing the Shriners legacy, Shriners International has designed an elegant gold pin that showcases your pride in your Shriners heritage. The Shriners Legacy pin will become available in two phases.

* If your family member is a deceased Shriner you will still be eligible to be part of the program.†Contributions are for the benefit of membership development of Shriners International and are not tax deductible.

Phase 1 – New MembersShriners International will provide new members of the fraternity with complimentary Legacy Program pins if they meet the following criteria:

• The member must have joined after October 17, 2011.

• He must also be a part of a Shriners legacy, meaning that one or more of his relatives (either living or deceased) is/was a Shriner.

New members will also need to fill out a Legacy Program application at www.shrinersvillage.com. Upon review and acceptance of the application he will receive a complimentary pin for himself, and a pin for up to two additional Shriners Legacy family members who have signed his petition.

Phase 2 – Existing LegaciesBeginning January 1, 2012 the Legacy Program Pin will become available to current Shriners who are part of a legacy for a $5 contribution†. While all Shriner family members may purchase a pin, each member must fill out a separate application at www.shrinersvillage.com. The application for current members will be available online January 1, 2012.

Shriners International appreciates your role in building and continuing its legacy. For more information about the Shriners Legacy Program please visit www.shrinersvillage.com

Membership starts here.Show pride in your legacy.

To show our gratitude for you and your family continuing the Shriners legacy,

The Shriners Legacy pin will become

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