Miracles are Possible at Shriners Hospital Aahmes NewsSaturday, June 18, 2016! 11 a.m. Social (No...

THE FIRST LADY OF AAHMES PEGGY DUNN

!

!!!!!! !!! Invites the Ladies of Aahmes Shrine, their Nobles and Friends to a

Saturday, June 18, 2016 !11 a.m. Social (No Host) 12 p.m. Luncheon

Special Entertainment to Follow !$35.00 per person !

Aahmes Shrine Event Center 170 Lindbergh Ave.

Livermore, Ca. 94551-9569 !Ticket sales close June 8, 2016 !

Tables of 8 available. For more information call the Aahmes office at (925) 373-4880 or Theresa Markert at (925) 392-8188.

————————————————————————————————————————————————LADIES LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM !

No. of Reservations @ $35.00 each = Total $_________________________ Check Enclosed___________ !Name_________________________________________Address_________________________________________ !______________________________________________________________Phone ( ) ___________________ !

or please charge to: VISA_____ MC_____ AMEX_____ DISCOVER_____ !Card#___________________________________________ Exp. Date ______/______ Sec. Code_____________ !Please mail this form and your check or credit card information to the above address before June 8, 2016. Table of 8 please list names on the back of the form. Sorry, no C.O.D. tickets, prepaid tickets only which may be picked up at the door.

“WINE & ROSES” LUNCHEON

Aahmes News AAHMES SHRINERS * * * 170 Lindbergh Avenue * * * Livermore, CA 94551-9569 Phone: (925) 373-4880 * Fax: (925) 373-7114 * [email protected] * www.aahmes.org

Miracles are Possible at Shriners Hospital

VOLUME 04-16 MAY/JUNE 2016

CONTENTS Page

Stated Mtgs./Events/O/V’s 3

Donations 5-6

Business Directory 15

Membership 19

Unit and Club News 19-25

Pocket Petition 6

June 15 Stated Meeting 28

AAHMES NEWS

PROOF READERSJim Westfall & Ron Burch

TYPESET/LAYOUTWayne Green - office - 925 373-4880 fax - 925-373-7114

email: [email protected]:

Contact Aahmes office for advertisinginformation - 925 373-4880

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Sam Comstock Bob Wagle

CLOSING DATE: All materials for publication must be in to Aahmes Temple no later than May 24 for the July/August 2016 issue.

The preferred method of communication is EMAIL to [email protected] or MAIL copy to Aahmes Shriners, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA 94551-9569, or FAX to (925) 373-7114.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!Eureka

• Join the Potentate in Eureka for the Rhododendron Parade, Saturday, April 30, 2016

• Cold Sands and a good time following the parade

• Call the office for details and hotel information

Fort Bragg• North Trip #3, September 3 – 5• Tour Mendocino Lodge No.

179, circa 1866• O/V in the redwoods Sunday,

September 4• Paul Bunyan Days Parade

Monday, September 5

Mother Lode Shrine Club O/VFriday, May 6, 2016

Sonora Senior Center on Greenley Road Social : 5:00 p.m. Dinner : 6:00 p.m.

$30.00 per personSteak or Chicken, baked potato, veggies,

salad, bread and dessert

Entertainment by Greg Brown’s Music Express Reservations by April 30th

Bob Snodgrass 209-770-2428

CONTRA COSTA SHRINE CLUB O/VSunday, June 12, 2016

You will enjoy excellent food, champagne or mimosas,

a raffle benefiting the Shriner Children’s Hospitalat the

Crow Canyon Country Club711 Silver Lake Dr.

San Ramon, CA 9452610:00 am (no host bar) 11:15 am Brunch

Music of the 40’s and 50’s byThe Swinging Blue Star Ladies

OPEN TO EVERYONE$40 per Adult, $15 per child under 10

Dress: Sport Coat or Business Suit, Shriners with Fez

Get your reservation early by May 30th

Make check payable to Contra Costa Shrine, and mail to: Ron Burch, 5076 Scenic Ave,

Livermore, CA 94551 (925) 606-1581

For Questions, Call Nick Bloisa (925) 798-3836

Well we had our first Parade of the year on March 12th. A “BIG THANKS” to all Units & Clubs that participated and to

the Purveyors for fixing the food. Now we are heading into warmer weather and our next Parade will be in Oakdale and we will have Imperial Sir Ed Stolze riding in the Parade this year with our Potentate. Then, on to Sonora for their O/V on May 6th and the Parade on May 7th. Also, Imperial Sir Ed Stolze will be at our June Ceremonial. This is quite an honor for Aahmes, to have Imperial Sir at these events. Yours in Faith, Wayne Green

STATEDMEETINGS

&

DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

WSA - Las Vegas May 5 - 8Ceremonial Jun 11Stated Meeting Jun 15First Ladies Luncheon Jun 18Imperial - Tampa, Florida Jul 3 - 7North Trip #1, Eureka/Fortuna Jul 15 - 16North Trip #2, Ukiah Aug 18North Trip #3, Fort Bragg Sep 3 - 5Stated Meeting Sep 14Pacific Coastal Cruise Sep 18 - 25Chief Rabban Night Oct 19Out of Towner’s Night Nov 4Ceremonial/Nobility Ball Nov 5Thank You Party & Holiday Party Dec 4Stated Meeting & Elections Dec 7Stated Meeting & Installation Jan 4, 2017

JOIN OUR PARADEOfficial Aahmes

“Call-out” Parades for 2016

AAHMES SHRINERS ON PARADE

Sonora Parade May 7Livermore Parade June 11Modesto Parade July 4

2016 UPCOMINGOFFICIAL VISITS

Mother Lode O/V May 6Contra Costa S/C O/V Jun 12Novkeps/Dragons O/V Jul 10Redwood S/C O/V Jul 15Oakdale O/V TBAYacht Club O/V Aug 6Pomo S/C O/V Aug 18Fort Bragg S/C O/V Sep 4Turlock S/C O/V Sep 17Islander S/C O/V Oct 1Mounted Patrol/Purveyors’ O/V Oct 8

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT29 30 31 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Redwood S/C Azelea Parade

Oakdale S/C Meeting

Alchemists Clown Meeting

Ceremonial & Livermore Parade

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Contra Costa S/C O/V

Modesto S/C Meeting

Stated Meeting (2) Board Meeting

Set-up for 1st Lady's Luncheon

1st Lady's Luncheon

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 1 2

Turlock S/C Fizz Breakfast

Redwood S/C Carnival Rio Dell Ele. School

JUNE

2016


3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Imperial - Tampa Modesto S/C Margarita Bash

Office Closed Imperial - Tampa Modesto Parade

Imperial - Tampa Oakdale S/C Meeting Imperial - Tampa Imperial - Tampa

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Novkeps/ Dragons O/V

Modesto S/C Meeting

Turlock S/C Meeting

Alchemists Clown Meeting

Redwood S/C O/V Dinner North Trip (1)

Eureka Parade and BBQ At Jim Widdoes

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Redwood S/C

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Redwood S/C Wildwood Parade

31 1NOTES:

JULY

2016


8 9 10 11 12 13 14

WSA Mother's Day

Modesto S/C Meeting

Turlock S/C Meeting

Board Meeting Alchemists Clowns

Meeting

Nomads/Oakdale S/C Car Show

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Redwood S/C Rose Parade

Fort Bragg Screening Clinic

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Turlock S/C Gin Fizz Breakfast

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

Office Closed Memorial Day

Redwood S/C Screening Clinic

WSA Sonora Parade

Oakdale S/C Meeting Scottish Rite Night

WSA Redwood S/C

Ambrosini School Carnival

WSA Mother Lode O/V

MAY

2016

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES and DONATIONS FROM OUR NOBLES AND FRIENDS(through March 31, 2016)

Dave Menshew, Steven Baird, Wilmar Jensen, George McMahon,

A. J. Mitchell, Jack Kriese, Mark West, Jim Wigington, Mike Kellner,

Fred Claus, Art Mara & Herb Brownlee

of Modesto Shrine Club

Roy Tamez

P.P. Charles & Sally LangelIn Memory of Joe Clare

Jim HartIn Memory of Clarinda J. Hart

Jim & Barbara CatlinIn Memory of Howard Garnick

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty/Cutten Realty Inc.

In Memory of Robert Hickok

DONATIONS TO SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

DONATIONS WITH DUES TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Steven M Faries Frederick Kao

George W NealJohn Utne

DONATIONS TO AAHMES PATIENTS’ HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION FUND

Order of the Quetzalcoatl #13Steve & Margaret Jones

Wayne Seale

Jack Kriese, George McMahon, Jim Wigington, Mike Kellner,

Steve Faries, Art Mara, Herb Brownlee & Fred Claus

of Modesto Shrine Club

Bob & Susan DurlerIn Memory of Nathalia Ruth Alves

Bob & Susan DurlerIn Memory of William H. Lane

Yacht ClubIn Memory of Ross Zuest

DONATIONS WITH DUES TO THE TEMPLE

Thomas C OliphantJohn Utne

AAHMES NEWS SUPPORTERS

Robert & Susan Durler Bill Hall

Tom & Karen KillianOwen L. RhodesTracy M. RhodesJanet Southard

Ralph & Judy StanfieldJum Updegraff

Barbara Wildman

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES and DONATIONS

FROM OUR NOBLES AND FRIENDS (through March 31, 2016)

FIRST LADY’S PROJECTPressure Garment Measurement

& Fabrication Advancement System

Modesto Shrine ClubMotorcycle Patrol

Aahmes BandAlameda Shrine Club

Legion of HonorPast MastersTop HattersGolf Club

Honored LadiesLaura Filiau

George & Mary Ann FreitasWayne & Pat Green

Karen KillianTom Killian

Susan SilsdorfGeorge Wilkerson

POTE’S PROJECTBuilding Restoration Fund

Alchemists ClownsMotorcycle Patrol

Aahmes BandAlameda Shrine Club

Legion of HonorPast Masters

Golf ClubModesto Shrine Club

Honored LadiesTom & Karen Killian

Bill Strain

POCKET PETITIONFOR MEMBERSHIP AAHMES SHRINERS

Initiation Fee - $125.00 Dues - $155.00 TOTAL DUE WITH PETITION: $280.00

To the Illustrious Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Aahmes Shrine situ-ated in the Oasis of Livermore, Desert of California:

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good

standing in _________________________________________Lodge

# ___________ located at _________________________________which is a Lodge recognized by, or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than six months, as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Shrine Council. I respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple. If I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to all the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the Imperial Council and the bylaws and Ceremonies of Aahmes Temple.

Birthplace: City_________________________________State_________

Date of Birth_______________ Spouse/Partner’s Name_____________

Occupation (be specific)_______________________________________

Have you previously applied for admission in any Shrine Temple?______

If so, what location?_____________________________

City & State: ____________________________When?_______________

Residence Address:_________________________________________

City ______________________________State________Zip_________

E-mail____________________________________________________

Home Phone (______)_____________Cell: (_______)______________

Hat Size:___________________ Recommended and vouched for by: PLEASE PRINT NAMES

1st Noble_____________________________Phone________________

2nd Noble ____________________________Phone________________

Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________

PRINT NAME CLEARLY:_____________________________________

Date: __________________________________

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT BLUE LODGE DUES CARD ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK.

Remember the Shrine Center in your Will and

Bequest

I would like to thank all the Nobles and Ladies who planned and attended the Official Visits thus far this year. The responses have been gratifying and the generous donations to the Potentate’s and First Lady’s projects have been greatly appreciated. We are looking forward to attending other Official Visits during this spring and summer. The Reno Sierra Scenic train with a Speakeasy murder

mystery the first week of March was very well attended with a good contingency from Acacia Creek. The vintage train cars were wonderfully appointed; the piano car, the dancing car and even the smoking car were a real treat to visit. Many in our group came very close to identifying the culprit in the murder mystery saga. We stayed at the El Dorado Hotel and Casino in Reno where the party continued. Even if you aren’t a gambler, Reno offers other amusement such as museums and shows. Everyone had a great time and we’re already planning to go again next year. I am pleased and honored to announce that Imperial Sir Ed Stolze, Imperial Outer Guard for Shriners International, visited our Temple April 6th through 10th. He participated in the Oakdale Parade and returned to the Shriner Event Center for an evening with Elvis. The primary topics we discussed on his visit were membership and Temple Stewardship. Thank you for giving Imperial Sir Stolze a gracious welcome and making him feel at home at Aahmes. Please read your Aahmes News for upcoming events. Don’t forget to make your reservations early for the First Lady’s Luncheon on June 18th. I understand the ladies are planning a gala event and intend to have a great time. Please review the letter sent to Aahmes Shriners from the Hospital Director of Development, Alan Anderson, with a special thank you card from our kids. Congratulations Nobles, Ladies and friends for your great support of Northern California Shriners Hospital for Children. Be proud to be a Shriner. Let’s have a great spring and get ready for a wonderful summer. Yours in the Faith, Kay

TRANSPORTATION HELPERS(through March 31, 2016)

Mike Cornell, P.P. Tom Fletcher Rocky Gould Al Kappadahl

Jake Van Holland Debbie Phann Dave Reed George SlackBob Steele Bob Wagle

Jim Widdoes Fort Bragg S/C

If you have the time and would like to help with the transportation of our “Kids” to the Hospital, please call the Aahmes office at 925-373-4880.

YOUR EFFORTS ARE ALWAYS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

NO MAN STANDS SO TALL

AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A CHILD.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU CARD FROM THE KIDS AT SHRINERS HOSPITAL...

Aahmes ShrineSummary Statement of Changes in EquityDecember, 2015

Actuals BudgetDecember Year to Annual

Date

REVENUE

Initiation Fees - 2,885.00 7,500.00 Membership Dues - 160,920.00 178,000.00 Reserve for uncollected dues (12,600.00) (11,480.00) (9,000.00) Life memberships 5,850.00 10,960.00 - Rental Income 25,688.45 267,314.18 286,000.00 Investment Income 6,013.14 45,219.65 33,500.00 Realized gains (losses) - 9,186.45 - Investment advisor fees (11.13) (9,789.16) - Building Restoration fund 11,505.00 25,614.00 20,000.00 Miscellaneous Income - 10,888.57 1,000.00 Donations (10,024.92) 7,340.00 - Circus - net - - - Other Revenues - net (91.73) (10,774.03) - Total Revenues 26,328.81 508,284.66 517,000.00

EXPENSES

Imperial Council 932.50 21,452.00 22,000.00 Administrative and General 25,807.68 208,840.88 177,000.00 Building Operation & Maint. 40,586.73 356,516.10 316,000.00 Potentate expense - 540.38 5,000.00 Entertainment and Socials (2,594.22) 3,832.53 - Visitation and Pilgrimages - 2,414.21 12,000.00 Promotion & Publicity 2,816.27 18,253.52 20,000.00 Unit & Club Expenses - - Donations to Fraternal Groups - 244.22 - Donations to Charities - - - Total Expenses 67,548.96 612,093.84 552,000.00

Revenues over (under) Expense (41,220.15) (103,809.18) (35,000.00)

Transportaion fund - net 1,887.80 25,091.86 -

Unrealized Gain or (Loss) (14,750.49) (53,923.13) -

Change in Equity (54,082.84) (132,640.45) (35,000.00)

Capital Asset Additions - 70,000.00

Aahmes ShrineSummary Statement of Financial Position

December, 2015

Operating cash 107,087.96 Transportation cash 30,394.76 Almoners fund 2,467.56

Total cash 139,950.28

Dues receivable net of B/D 48,659.50

Other rec., Inventory & Prepaids 24,451.10

Property and equipment 1,826,729.75

Investments - Life Membership 1,074,516.64 Investments - Account Number 1 106,379.98

Total investments 1,180,896.62

Total Assets 3,220,687.25

Accounts payable 16,877.06 Per Capita Assessment 8,751.58 Hospital assessment (645.00) Dues and fees paid in advance 450.00 Security deposits - rentals 29,800.00 Deferred rental income 77,438.00 Deferred dues revenue 150,585.00 Next year Hospital assessment 4,660.00 Other current liabilities 11,287.82

Total current liabilities 299,204.46

Members equity 1,916,172.16 Endowment fund equity 849,011.92 Transportation fund - restricted 151.54 Life member fund - restricted 93,527.00 Reserve remit dues - restricted 11,503.47 Board Directed Bldg Restoration 51,171.70

Total equity 2,921,537.79

Total liabilities and equity 3,220,742.25

AAHMES SHRINERS

June 11, 2016 Aahmes Shrine Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA

Saturday, June 11 8:00 Candidates & Sponsors Assemble at the Shrine Center

Staging time TBD by June 9th. Do not arrive early per Parade Officials. Staging times have run between 9 a.m. and 10:30. Again, the Parade Officials will let us know what time to have our group there.

*Assemble at the Livermore Parade staging area

*Meet back at the Shrine Center after the Parade for lunch

(Lunch is free for the Candidates and their wives, $5.00 per

Person for all others)

*Orientation for Candidates

*Ceremonial

EVERYONE, PLEASE CALL YOUR RESERVATIONS TO: Aahmes Shriners 925-373-4880

Please send the Candidate’s completed application with a copy of their Blue Lodge current dues card to the Shrine Office with a check for $280.00 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

INITIATION FEE - $125.00 2016 DUES - $155.00

TOTAL COST: $280.00

An Elegant & Contemporary

Venue~ In the Beautiful Livermore Valley ~

Venue Space for Life Celebrations & Business Events

Please visit www.ShrineEventCenter.com or call 925.454.0094 for more information.

SHRINEEVENT CENTER

AAHMES HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION FUND For the Benefit of SHRINER’S HOSPITAL PATIENTS

CONTRIBUTION FORM

Enclosed is a contribution of $ ____________Payable to “Aahmes Hospital Transportation Fund”

IN MEMORY OF:__________________________

________________________________________

IN HONOR OF: ___________________________

________________________________________

Donor’s Name ____________________________

Unit/Club: ________________________________

Address: ________________________________

________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________

Please send acknowledgement to:

Name: __________________________________

________________________________________

Address: ________________________________

________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________

Mail Contribution to:Aahmes Temple170 Lindbergh Ave.Livermore, CA 94551-9569Attention: Aahmes Transportation Hospital Fund

WELCOME NEW NOBLES

TO AAHMES SHRINE

We hope that you enjoy your membership in Aahmes Shrine and are able to be an active member

of a Unit or Shrine Club.

Joel C Farberman Andreas GruberJohannes Koller

Christopher J Redmond

Affiliated:William J Smith Jr.

RECORDER’S NOTEBOOK

I put this in the Aahmes news in 2011 and I thought it was a good time to bring it back. Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold and silver will be disappointed. The wages of a Mason are earned and paid in their dealings with one another:

Sympathy that begets Sympathy, Kindness begets Kindness, and Helpfulness begets Helpfulness, and these are the wages of a Mason.

“And I would also add:Forgiveness begets Forgiveness. “

“FOOD FOR THOUGHT“It is not what we eat, but what we digest, that makes us strong.It is not what we earn, but what we save, that makes us rich.It is not what read, but what we remember, that makes us learned.It is not what we profess, but what we practice, that makes us Shriners & Masons.

Yours in Faith, Wayne Green

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DUE DATESYour articles MUST be in

by the “Due Date”

DUE DATE ISSUEMay 24, 2016 July/Aug 2016July 22, 2016 Sept/Oct 2016Sept 23, 2016 Nov/Dec 2016

All address changes should be directed to Wayne Green, Recorder

at wgreenaahmes.orgTHE AAHMES NEWS is published in January, February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, and November/December by Aahmes Shriners, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551-9569.

Shriners Hospital Contribution FormThank You for helping kids defy the oddsYour generous gift will help children receive one-of-a-kind specialty care for burns,

spinal cord injuries and orthoepdic conditions. Your gift will be personally acknowledged. Commerative or memorial gifts are acknowledged to the donor and to the honoree or family (the amount of the gift is not mentioned)

DONOR INFORMATION: Mr. Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Ms. Phone (____) ____________________ Email: ___________________________

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _________________________

Please send me information about planned giving opportunities . Please send me email updates.

Credit my gift to Shriners Temple: ___________________________ Club/Unit: ______________________

PAYMENT INFORMATIONEnclosed is my gift of $ ___________, payable to Shriners Hospitals for Children.I’d like to make a gift of $ ___________ by credit card. Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

This is a one-time gift Charge my credit card monthly for the above amount.

Card #: ________________________ C.V.V.# ______________ Exp. Date: _______/_______

Cardholder’s name (please print): ____________________________________________________

Cardholder’s signature: _______________________________________________________

This is a commerative gift: In Memory of In Honor of ______________________________________________________

Send Gift Notification to: ______________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _______________Mail Contribution to: Aahmes Temple, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA 94551-9569, Attention: Shriners Hospitals for Children

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN ® IS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY ITS SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. THEIR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH433. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

SUNSHINE REPORT“May you always walk in SUNSHINE”

(through March 31, 2016)

Please write, phone, or go to see these NoblesSHOW THEM WE CARE!

Remember those Nobles who may be confined to home and not able to come out and be with us.

Take a minute to send a card, make a call or go to visit. Please help us keep in touch with our Nobles who are ill or confined. One of the duties of your Shrine Club Ambassador is to report the names of Nobles needing a card, call or visit to our Sunshine Chairman, so be sure you let him know of anyone who needs a card or call.

Sunshine Chairman: Otis Simonsen

3305 Berta Lane Lafayette, Ca.

94549-4713(925) 284-4544

[email protected]

Jackie AdamsRay Boyes

Douglas J DeForestRandy KrugerPaul Miranda

Steve SeagrenJohn Simmons PP

George SlackBill Stringfellow

NOTE: Because of the HIPAA law we have been notified that we should not print personal information

concerning our Nobles.If you would like to send a card or call any of the listed Nobles please call

the office

Put your business name in the Aahmes Business Directory for only $35.00 per year. Only the Shriner’s name may appear in the ad. Fill out the form below and send it to the Shrine office with your check.

NOBLE’S BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ORDER FORM Business Category _________________________________

Business Name____________________________________

Address/Street ______________________ City___________

Telephone ( ) _____________________Zip___________

Noble’s Name (NO names that are not Nobles):

Noble’s Name_____________________________________

Website: www._____________________________________

Cost is $35.00 for 1 year-4 lines plus name $5.00 each additional line

Mail check to: Aahmes Shrine Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore, CA 94551-9569

OR Credit Card: Acct. No:__________________________________

Exp. Date:_________________ Sec. Code_____________

AAHMES SHRINE NOBLES’ BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ATTORNEY AT LAW

ALAN D. WEST, ATTORNEY AT LAW19992 Redwood RoadCastro Valley, CA 94546510-889-6692

*Alan D. West 08-16

CHIROPRACTIC

HIGHTOWER CHIROPRACTIC22316 Main St.Hayward, CA 94541-4007510-889-1432 *Jerry K. Hightower 08-16

PEST CONTROL

PERFORMANCE PEST MANAGEMENT3958 Valley Ave. Suite DPleasanton, CA 94566925-484-3400 www.performancepest.com *Bill Yeoman 08-16

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

RICH LITTLE REAL ESTATEBroker Ca Bre - 01225942Modesto, CA 95355Cell: (209) 241-4707 *Richard Little 08-16

CHRISTOS C MOULIS, PACIFIC UNION REAL ESTATE201 Lafayette Circle,Lafayette, CA. 94549 [email protected]: (925) 519-9345

Serving Contra Costa & Alameda Counties Since 1973A Building Fund Donation will be made for every sale.

*Chris Moulis 07-16

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__________________________________________Proceeds from these donations are for the benefit

of the Aahmes News only. Mail checks to: Aahmes Shrine, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551

Enclosed is my check in the amount of $________

Divan BreakfastSaturday, March 26, 2016

I would like to say a Special thanks to Jay & Sally, Kay & Peggy, Don & Theresa, Doug & Sue, Bob Logan for doing the pancakes, Wayne & Pat, Al West, Rod Hamilton, and a “special thanks to Ralph Stanfield” for doing the outstanding Bloody Mary’s and Jann Miller’s recipe for the outstanding Fizz’s. Thanks to Terry & Vesta, and a special thanks to Terry for being the “BUNNY.“ The kids had a great time. This is what it’s about...good food and great fellowship and everybody working together to make it happen; I hope I did not miss anybody.

Wayne Green/ Recorder

Congratualtions! to Howard Yu

Receiving 50 Year Pin

Roy, Mark & BobCooking for the meeting

MARCH 16TH STATED MEETING

STATED MEETING OF AAHMES SHRINEWednesday, March 16, 2016

Due notice having been served on the Nobility of Aahmes Shrine, the meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm March 16th, 2016 at 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551, Potentate Kay Dunn presiding. The Elected Divan was introduced and escorted into the Temple. The Band played the National Anthem and the Nobles joined the Potentate in the Shrine pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Countries. The Potentate then directed the Honor Guard to post the colors. The Honor Units and Clubs were then introduced and the Potentate asked the heads of the respective Units and Clubs to introduce their Officers that were in attendance.The Honor Units & Clubs Motorcycle Patrol, Fort Bragg S/C, Pomo S/CThose that were present introduced their officers and asked the members present to stand for recognition. The Potentate then thanked the Units and Clubs for their continued support and then released the Honor Units and Clubs.Potentate to Introduce Visitors: NoneThe Potentate then introduced the Past Potentates that were in attendance: Jay B. Williams, Doc Greelman, Charles Langel, Rod Hamilton, Sandy Kahn, Jerry Journeay, Bill Strickland, Terry Moody, Al Weisser, Terry ErlandsonMINUTES: The Potentate asked the Recorder, Wayne Green, to read the minutes of our previous Special Meeting of Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 (a motion was made to dispense with the reading of the minutes). It was regularly moved and seconded and passed. (The Minutes from the December 16th. meeting were put on the tables for members to read.)Communications: None Petitions for Membership: There were 11 Nobles nominated on and passedTREASURERS REPORT: Jim Sloneker read our statement of expensive as of March 2016The Band was then asked to play for the Nobles and the Patrol was asked to circulate among the Nobles and collect for the Almoners Fund. The Nobles gave freely and $175.00 was collected.Unfinished Business: NoneNew Business Presentation of awards Jewel of Aahmes to Lloyd Garbutt, also Jerry Wachowiak 25 Year pins to Bob Wagle, Alan West, Howard Roberts, William Burgle 50 Year pin to Howard Yu

GOOD OF THE ORDER 3/26/16 Divan Breakfast 4/9/16 Elvis Night 4/23/16 Motorcycle Poker Run 4/30/16 Rody Parade

The 2016 Potentate Kay Dunn gave his remarks. There being no further business to bring before the Nobility the meeting was closed in due form at 8:25 pm.Respectfully submitted, Wayne Green, Recorder

NEWS FROM THE UNITS

PATROL

The Patrol got the parade season off with a great start. We led the units in the Dublin Parade. The weather looked bad, but the rain held off. This was my first parade as Captain calling the commands. Thanks to Past Captain, Dennis Fuller, for the help. The Patrol meets on the second Thursday of each month, usually at the Shrine Center. Besides our upcoming parades, we will be doing our annual BBQ sometime in July. The Patrol leads the way!Tom Slivinski, Captain

Total Membership as of Jan 31 2016 1,140

Associate Members as of Jan 31, 2016 15Associate Members Added

Associate Members Dropped -2

Total Associate Members as of Mar 31, 2016 13

Regular Members as of Jan 31, 2016 1,125

Nobles Created 4Nobles Affiliated 1Nobles Restored 6

Total Gain - Feb & Mar 2016 11

Nobles DemittedNobles Suspended -10

Nobles Deceased -11Nobles Resigned

Total Loss - Feb & Mar 2016 -21

Total Membership as of Mar 31, 2016 1,128Less Associate members 13

Total Regular Membership as of Mar 31 1,115

MEMBERSHIP: OUR #1 PRIORITY

SCREENING CLINIC SCHEDULE

PLEASE ADVISE OFFICE OF 2016 DATESPLEASE ADVISE MERRY IN THE OFFICE WHEN YOU SCHEDULE SCREENING CLINICS SO THEY CAN BE LISTED.

SOME SCREENING CLINIC DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS CONDITIONS ARISE.

May 7, 2016 - Redwood Shrine ClubSt. Joseph Hospital & Pain Center

May 21, 2016 - Fort Bragg Shrine Club

HOSPITAL CHAIRMAN:Terry Moody, P.P.

Call the Chairman and let him know you want to help. This is OUR philanthropy and the smile on a kid’s face is worth it all! You’ll find out just why you are a Shriner.

(through March 31, 2016)

Terence R BatesEdgar D Cake

L Robert CametoJoseph M ClareClarence J CoutsEdward D Doss

Arthur J EdwardsThomas D Eychner

Reinhard MarekRoger M Schrimp

Gottfried N Tidemann

CLUB CHATTER

CONTRA COSTA SHRINE CLUB The Contra Costa Shrine Club is actively preparing for our O/V on Jun 12th at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 10:30 am (no host bar) and 11:15 am with a Fabulous Brunch, and live entertainment. We will also have a Raffle and a Silent Auction to benefit our Shriners Hospital. We welcome your support in attending, also auction items and donations. Non-Shriner friends are always welcomed. Get your reservations in early by May 30th, since we always have a large turnout. Don’t wait, call Nick Bloisa at 925-798-3836 or Ron Burch at 925-606-1581 for tickets. Dress is Sport Coat or Business Suit, Shriners with Fez. We had a great February Luncheon at Zio Fraedos in Pleasant Hill and the March Luncheon was at Uncle Yu’s in San Ramon. Upcoming Luncheons with Guest Speakers will be April 14th at Uncle Yu’s in Lafayette at 10:30 am and Saturday, May 14th at 10:30 am will be at Nick Bolisa’s Home. Call Nick at 925-798-3836 for address and location. I want to thank my Vice President, Nick Bloisa, Secretary, Vernor Larsen and Treasurer, Ron Burch plus others who are working hard to make this a successful O/V. Email me at [email protected] for more information.Christos (Chris) Moulis, President.

MOTHER LODE

ROUNDUP! Greetings from the Mother Lode. We mountain folk are busy getting ready for the biggest event of the year, the annual ROUNDUP Parade, BBQ and Pote’s Official Visit steak feed on Friday, May 6th. A catered dinner of either steak or chicken with baked potato, veggies, salad, bread and dessert will commence with a hosted bar social hour at 5 and dinner at six at the Sonora Senior Center on Greenley Rd. The best band in the Mother Lode, Greg Brown’s Music Express will entertain. Money hats and a 50/50 raffle will be held. As our caterer insists on being paid, we are asking for payment in advance of $30 per person payable to MLSC at P.O.Box 3070, Sonora CA 95370 by April 30th. Chicken available by special request at the time of payment.The parade on Saturday, May 7th in downtown Sonora is the second biggest parade in California and always has included many units of Aahmes clubs. Immediately following the parade a hosted Suds and Burger BBQ will be available at the Sonora Fairgrounds for thirsty and hungry Shriners and their families. This is always a very popular event so don’t miss it! Bob Snodgrass, Sec’y 209-770-2428

Another year of the Reno Snow Train has come and gone and all involved had a great time. Elvis was a big hit and I highly recommend the Reno National Automobile Museum. Now it’s back to work getting ready for the Oakdale Rodeo Parade April 9th. We will be serving Hot Dogs, Chips, and Bottled water at the Bus Yard on F St. after the parade. I would like to thank Jim Dean, Chuck and Darlene Cross, and Rob and Karen Bennett for their donations. The next event will be the Shriner Nomads Car Club/Oakdale Shrine Club Car Show to be held May 14th at the Modesto Masonic Event Center on Rose Ave in Modesto. We are still looking for volunteers to work on the crews which are: Parking Cars, Selling Raffle Tickets, Set-Up, Tear-Down, and Clean-Up. If you can work on any of these crews please contact Jeff Zaya (209) 505-0654, Bob Huntley (209) 988-6052, or Joe Colvard (209) 247-7068 so we can get you assigned to a crew. We are still looking for an opportunity to hold our O/V. There are some possibilities of combining our O/V. with Oak Summit Masonic Lodge 112 Gold Panning event or holding a separate O/V in a park with a BBQ. This will be discussed at or next meeting to be held April 5th at Mountain Mikes Pizza Oakdale. I am still looking at an Eastern Star/Rainbow Appreciation BBQ later in the fall when things cool down a bit. We still have several members who have not paid their 2016 dues. If you have not paid your dues please do so as soon as you can. Membership is our main strength. If you know of any Master Masons who are not a Shriner, talk to them and offer them a hand of brotherhood. Also, explain to them that our main purpose of being a Shriner is to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children and that all proceeds we generate go to the Children of the Shriners Hospitals.

Best Regards, Joe Colvard President Oakdale Shrine Club (209) 247-7068

OAKDALE SHRINE CLUB

The Members of Modesto Shrine club want to thank all of you who supported our Fizz and Mary Breakfast. Now we are getting ready for our Yearly Margarita Bash on the 3rd of July. This is always a super event which you do not want to miss, so mark your calendars for this one. The Modesto Shrine Club has made several donations that were requested by the Hospital and will continue to make donations when possible. The First Lady’s Project is a very good one, and we urge all the Shrine clubs to help out as much as possible. The Hospital needs this piece of equipment very badly for the Kids. Have a good summer and stay healthy. Jake Van Holland Modesto Shrine Club President

MODESTO SHRINE CLUB

The best kept secret in the yachting community and Shrine itself is the Tri-Shrine Yacht Club (TSYC). In fact it is not even a club. It has no members, no officers, no dues, or no protocol. But, It is one of the most active group of Shriner’s in Northern California. The participants of the TSYC are members from the Aahmes, Ben-Ali, and San Francisco Shrine (Asyia) Yacht Clubs. They meet on the last Wednesday of each month at Oakland Yacht Club and tour a local marine facility or the Bay on various types of boats. Most recently we

spent the day aboard the John A Dillard. The Dillard is the Army Corp of Engineers Command and Control Vessel for San Francisco Bay. We were on-board for a typical workday patrolling the Bay removing large debris with an on-board crane. See photos of the Tri-Shrine group with the crew of the Dillard and the crane operator removing a large log from the Bay.Future planned events for 2016 are the best seats on the committee boat for Opening Day

on SF Bay, a tour and lunch at the USCG Culinary school in Petaluma, a tour and lunch aboard the USS Potomac (President Roosevelt’s Floating White House), a day on Angel Island, Aahmes Shrine YC annual BBQ @ Driftwood Marina, beer can races on a racing yacht and BBQ at the Santa Cruz Yacht Club, volunteer to support the Wheelchair Regatta to honor all veterans, and finally the Lighted Boat Parade in the Alameda Estuary and dinner @ Oakland Yacht Club.The TSYC activities are considered extensions of the activities of the three Shrine yacht clubs in the area. Any member or friends of members of those clubs are free to join us. We don’t turn anyone away! All Nobles of the three local temples are encouraged to join their respective yacht clubs. You don’t need to have a boat, just an interest in the sea faring culture.Even though the TSYC does not officially exists (no bylaws, officers, roster, dues or protocol), the International Association of Shrine Yacht Clubs (IASYC) recognizes TSYC as bringing the three local Shrine yacht clubs together and forming a group of Shriner’s sharing a common interest in boating. TSYC attended the Rose Parade in January and worked on the Shriner’s Float. Attended the Winter Meeting of IASYC in New Orleans in February, and will be at Imperial in Tampa in July! As stated before, we’re not a club and have no membership roster, but we do have an email list that is used to announce our coming events. If you would like to be on this list just email Doug Hipsley at [email protected] Winds!

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On February 28th, Noble Merle Doggett received his 50 year Masonic pin at Six Rivers Lodge in Arcata. The presentation ceremony was well attended by his fellow nobles and ladies. Congratulations to Merle and Lady Dorothy on this Masonic milestone. March 12th was our annual St. Patricks Day dinner at Eureka Moose Lodge with lots of corn beef and cabbage for everyone. Following dinner, the attendees were entertained by local cobbler dancers. April 3rd will be our president’s house party hosted by Noble Gene Schnell and Lady LeAna. Next we will be participating at Eureka’s rhody parade on April 30th. This is the first parade for our club and is always a highlight of the year. The next big event will be our annual screening clinic at St. Josephs Hospital Pain Center on Saturday May 7th. We’re looking forward to more events in the months ahead. Ken Spaulding, President

REDWOOD SHRINE CLUB

Well, I’m back again! You can’t get rid of me. I had something all ready to send, and realized it would be stale and worthless. So……….. I waited a

day or so and found something important enough that it will be my first item in this issue. (Yes, I know many of you have seen it, but………here it is for the rest of you anyway.)If any of you have seen the Shrine Hospital commercials on TV, you know who Alec is – the boy with the Shrine bear blanket. One of our Nile ladies received word from one of her counterparts that he fell out of his chair and broke an arm and leg. They are requesting a shower of cards. Please join us in sending him get well wishes. Cards may be sent to:

AlecC/O Shriners Hospital for Children®

2211 North Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707ATTN: Cathleen Hines

During March, our new Queen Barbara Walsh installed the new officers of all of our clubs and units and she, herself, was installed amid lots of crowns, hot pink, leopard print, and bling. It was a beautiful day, and your own Don Markert represented you well. Thank you, Noble, Don, it was great to have you with us.In April, our first Stated Session fell on April 1. Later in the month, we had a clothing exchange, boutique and dinner to start our fund raisers for the year.We have a pretty good sized contingent going to Indianapolis for our Supreme Session the middle of June, and when we come home, I’m sure I will have lots more to tell you about.

Meantime May the road rise up to meet you;May the rains fall gently on your fields;May the wind be always at your back;

May the sun shine warm upon your face;And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Nile love and mine,Paula Ketels

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STATED MEETING: JUNE 15, 2016

AAHMES SHRINE CENTER, 170 LINDBERGH AVE., LIVERMOREBand Concert - 5:45 p.m. Hospitality - 6:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Stated Meeting - 7:30 p.m.

COST FOR DINNER: $15.00 Before the Reservation Deadline $20.00 After the Reservation Deadline

Please make your reservtions by Friday, June 10, 2016

No tickets at the door without reservations!

Telephone reservations are considered FIRM reservations unless canceled by deadline.For reservations call Aahmes Shrine Center - (925) 373-4880

Dress Code: Nobles - Suit & Tie, Ladies - Dress, Suit or Pantsuit HONOR UNITS AND CLUBS

Legion of Honor, Mounted Patrol, Redwood S/C, Shurafa R/V Club, Sonoma S/C, Turlock S/C, and the Aahmes Nomads Car Club

STATED MEETING OFFICIAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the next regularly scheduled Stated Meeting of Aahmes Shrine will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Aahmes Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA. commencing at 7:30 p.m. Business to be conducted will be any such business as may come before the Nobility.

Wear your fez - DUES CARD REQUIRED! Attest: Wayne Green, Recorder Kay Dunn, Potentate

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