August 31-September 2

Moolah® ShrinersCamels’ TalesJuly & August 2017 • Volume 77, Issue 6 • St. Louis, MO

CSSA 2017Overland Park, KS

Home of Shriners of Eastern & Central MissouriDedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Chris Smith Imperial Potentate 2016-2017

2017 Elected Divan & Board of DirectorsDean Isbell..................................................PotentateKyle McEvoy........................................Chief RabbanDon Taylor.............................................. Asst. RabbanRussell Georgen........................High Priest & ProphetRichard Weber.............................................TreasurerDennis Kelley, Sr. PP......................................RecorderJoe Shivley..........................................Oriental Guide

2017 Appointed DivanMitch Weinsting....................1st Ceremonial MasterRobby Dirkers......................2nd Ceremonial MasterJim Brandenburg............................Director GeneralGreg Dortch...................................................MarshalGregg Price...............................Shrine Club MarshalJack Melton............................Captain of the GuardShaun Ruether.......................................Outer Guard

Representatives to Imperial CouncilDean Isbell Gale Bennington, P.P. 04Kyle McEvoy Don Taylor

Representatives to C.S.S.A.Dean Isbell Don TaylorKyle McEvoy Russell Georgen

Moolah Temple Association

Randall I. Ottinger, P.P................................President

Living Past Potentates

James W. Smith .......................................1983 George E. Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984 Richard H. Haag ..........................................1988 Kenneth E. Myles.................................................1992 Randall I. Ottinger ..............................................1993 Lawrence D. Jones ............................................1994 Douglas E. Maxwell ...........................................1996 Stephen F. Pieper .........................................1997 Ronald D. Woods ................................................2001H.H. “Bud” White ...........................................2002Albert Faulstich ..................................................2003Gale F. Bennington .........................................2004John G. Smith .................................................2005Merle R. Truckenmiller ....................................2006Lester “Al” Greene ........................................2007Frank “Pancho” Windler .................................2009William I. Drake ................................................2010James C. Brandenburg .....................................2011Andrew Metzger .................................................2012Patrick Hensley ................................................2013Dennis Kelley ......................................................2014David Dieckhaus................................................2015Lenny Martin........................................................2016

Director General

Assistant Directors General

Potentate’s Emeritus AidesJohn Hewitt, Chief Aide EmeritusCharles BakerDonald BaurRichard BraunRobert CallawayRichard Carlson, Jr.Robert DanielsJohn DodgeAlbert EarlsDonald GabelRobert Grimm

Robert HolscherJames HubeliConrad H. Jacobi, PPMark LylesHerbert MahlerRobert MeansRaymond MooreJohn Morrison, Jr.Fred PloughWayne Price

Mark RethemeyerWilliam RossDonald StaffneJames StahlMitch WeinstingKenneth WillDonald WorleyRichard A. Watts

Potentate’s AidesRich Viner, Chief AideWallace BowmanWilliam BradfordRyan BraunGary FangerGale GoingHarold HargisKip HarrisDJ HermenGary HollandDave HopeBill HueyDick LongDennis MartinMatthew MayerRichard MayerJohn McDougalEric McVicar

Dale NagelMike NelsonMatt NiedringhausRick PollockTim RadleyMike ReeseRon ReynoldsSteve SalesRandy SchmidtJohn SpraulRon TaylorCasey ThompsonDon WanderBud WatersFred Zurfluh

Potentate’s Personal AidesDoug BachmanRob BolandFrank CaliGeorge CoreyMark DavisMike DavisTom DempskiBrett GrimmGreg HeinsKevin Heins

Jeff HentyErik IsbellBob MathewsonJim McEvoyGary MesterMike MesterJay ReynoldsTed SchamburgDave SchmuckerMark Staffne

Shrine Club AidesTerry BuntingDavid ClarkBenjamin DennisonJustin DortchBryan EatonDenny EatonMel GordonShaun HanleyEugene HopwoodScott HuntAllen JamesJack Kairy

Moolah Appointed PositionsCarl Barthold.................................................AlmonerDavid Dieckhaus, PP....Ambassador Co. ChairmanDennis Kelley, PP...........Ambassador Co. Chairman Wayne Price................................Building ChairmanCasey Thompson........................................ChaplainCarl Barthold................................Assistant ChaplainTodd Litzau........................Clinic Referral ChairmanSteven Pieper, PP.......Donor Relations Co-ChairmanKenneth Myles, PP....Donor Relations Co-ChairmanTed Dearing....................................General CounselDavid Jacobi, Sr. .......Grand Lodge RepresentativeMerle Truckenmiller, PP............Insurance CommitteeKenneth Myles, PP.................Insurance CommitteeAl Earls......................................License Plate DirectorDavid Schmucker...Memorial Brick Walk ChairmanMatt Niedringhaus........Membership Co-ChairmanDJ Hermen.....................Membership Co-ChairmanKenneth Myles, PP..............Shrine Club CoordinatorJames Smith, PP.............Public Relations ChairmanDennis Burkholder...........Public Relations ChairmanJim Tracy........................................Technical Advisor

Moolah Shrine CircusKyle McEvoy...................................Circus ChairmanRon Reynolds......................................Circus Director

Wayne Price......................Parade Marshal EmeritusRichard Sopp....................Parade Marshal EmeritusJack Morrison....................Parade Marshal EmeritusMark Rethemeyer...............Circus Director Emeritus

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Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96Past Imperial PotentatePast Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees 2009-2015

Shriners Hospital for Children

St. Louis 314-432-3600

Board of GovernorsAlex B. Rabin.........................................ChairmanGale Bennington, PP...................Vice ChairmanDavid B. Schneidewind.........................TreasurerAdrian Croissant....................................Secretary

Board of GovernorsDavid Dieckhaus, P.P. Gale Bennington, P.P.Charles M. M. ShepherdRobert Berry

Associate MemberScott Link

Emeritus MembersLester “Al” Greene, P.P., Harry E. Hays*, Ron P. Krueger IIStephen K Lambright, Gene McNary*, Douglas E. Maxwell, PIPJohn B. Morgan, Stephen F. Pieper, P.P.James W. Smith, P.P.*, Geo E. Stephenson, P.P.* , Fred Caress,Ronald Risher*, Doug Bachman, Ted Dearing*, William Tracey

*Past Board Chairman

Donor RelationsKenneth E. Myles, PP........................Director, MO Stephen Pieper, PP....................Director, St.Louis

Public RelationsDennis Burkholder

Emeritus Representatives Shriners Hospitals for Children,

A Colorado CorporationGale Bennington, P.P.

Lawrence D. Jones, P.P.Kenneth Myles, P.P.Barry R Todd, P.P.

Merle R Truckenmiller, P.P.

Moolah Temple Staff314-878-6301

Gale Bennington, PP AdministratorExt. 113 - benningtong@moolah.org

Monica Smith, MembershipExt. 100 - monica@moolah.org

Lauren Schaefer, Graphic DesignerExt. 101 - lauren@moolah.org

Patricia Dodd, AccountingExt. 102 - pat@moolah.org

MaintenanceExt. 150

John LowryJames MeffenDon NewmanMike O’CheltreePaul RoseJimmie SandersLogan SantschiChuck StrattonJim TrammelRick UebingerMatthew WeinstingKevin Worley

Bernard G SteverJohn SchlootJoe ShivleyWilliam Bradford

Jim Brandenburg, PP............................................2011

William I. Drake, PP..............................................2010Douglas Maxwell, PIP...........................................1996John G. Smith, PP..................................................2005

Dennis Kelley, PP.........................................Secretary

Moolah Temple12545 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone: 314-878-6301Fax: 314-434-5393

Toll Free: 888-9Moolah

Jerry GanttPast Imperial Potentate 2015-2016Chairman of the Board of TrusteesShriners Hospital for Children

Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96 Vitam & Emeritus

“Celebrating Our Past...Building Our Future” -Illustrious Sir Dean Isbell

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2017 Moolah® Shrine PotentateDean Isbell

Nobles,

We are off to a “HOT” summer and the activities will not be slowing down much at Moolah. Check this edition of the Camels’ Tales for upcoming events.

First Lady Kim would like to thank all the volunteers, contestants and audience members for helping make the 2017 edition of Macho Ma-nia a phenomenal success. Kim will announce the final results at the July Stated Meeting.

About the time you are reading this, Imperial Session will be hap-pening in Daytona, FL. And hopefully, our own Gale Bennington has been elected as Imperial Outer Guard. There are no real exciting issues on the Call for this year. The items that would have the most impact on Moolah have to do with voting on new members.

Central States will be in Overland Park, KS this year. You should have registered by now but if you haven’t, please call the office immediately and we’ll work to get you signed-up. CSSA is always a fun time and this year will not disappoint.

The Sportsman’s Raffle is off to a good start but we have much more work to do to make it a tre-mendous success. The raffle will be held on July 29th from 2:00 to 5:00 in the Ballroom with over-flow going to the Oasis and patio areas. This is a Temple event and your help is needed in selling tickets before the raffle and to help during the event. If you can help that day please let the office know and we will find you an assignment.

It is time to start getting your candidates ready for the Fall Ceremonial which will be on Octo-ber 21st. Details and timing of the day’s activities will be coming soon but we do know that we will end the day with a celebration of our new Nobles in the form of a Pub Crawl. There will be tremendous prizes given that night for various categories, not the least of which is the coveted U/C/C Pub Crawl Champion trophy. Remember to tell your new members that they, their ladies and friends and family are invited as our special guests to the Pub Crawl.

The Pub Crawl theme is “Around the World” and the Units/Clubs/Committee (U/C/C) should pick a country (real or fictional) whose name starts with the first letter of the U/C/C name. The U/C/C’s are asked to have their rooms open and decorated in the theme of that country. I expect that there may be some “creative license” taken and that is fine. Let’s have fun with it. Please decide on your country and write a brief, hopefully entertaining, description of your room and theme as well as a description of your U/C/C function or mission at Moolah. These will be printed in a “Passport” that all Pub Crawlers will receive and bring around to be stamped in each room. At the end of the evening we will re-assemble in the Oasis to determine winners and hand out prizes.

We will have a Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 27th. If you would like to participate with a Trunk, please call the office and let them know so we can get you on the list. There will be prizes award-ed for the top 3 trunks.

Thank you for all you do and have a great rest of your Summer.

Yours in the Faith,

Illustrious Sir Dean Isbell

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These we do not forget “Es Selamu Aleikum”

We do not lose the ones we love they only go before,Where there is everlasting

life. Where sorrow is no more. And there the soul

will always live and peace is everywhere. We do not

lose the ones we love, God takes them in his care.

April

Dwight H Barker

Billy J Brigance

Charles E Brown

George W Couch

William H Decker

William C Elrod, Jr

Charles M Folluo, III

Ronald W Grove

Donald W Hardy

Thomas G McCann

Thomas J Novak

Donald Rabenneck

John C Rodgers

Bryant F Stewart, Jr

Robert F Van Patton

May

Kenneth E Ingram

Billie D McCurter

John W McMickle

Louis O Phillips Jr.

Jerry L Scott

W. E Sullivan

Kenneth C. Townley

Mirror By: Casey Thompson

No matter where you plan on going next, you will take you with you. If you have some point of transition, you will be the same in that new job, getting married, having a child, a second child, a third child, moving, any expectation of a differ-ence with that transition really boils down to making a change with you. If you are broke with your current job, getting a better job with better pay without really looking at your spending habits with your current income, you most likely will be just as broke with a job with more income. If you move to get away from strug-gles, more than likely you will have the same struggles at the next place you live if you don’t look at you, and making some changes.

James, Jesus’s brother says, after Jesus was crucified, and resurrected, we need to more than just merely listen the word. Back in the time when James wrote this scripture most people could not read, but would go and listen to people preach-ing scripture that could read. So, James is basically saying that going to church on Sundays, or just reading the Bible without application is like putting lipstick on a pig. A pig will always be a pig, no matter what you do to the pig.

Getting our hair right, or clothing right, has far less impact on our direction in life, or leading a meaningful life, than improving our behaviors to live like Jesus taught us to live.

The true purpose of church is not to make you feel bad about your sins, but to hopefully to make a change. Jesus has died for all of our sins, past, present, and future. That should make you feel a little better if you have never heard that be-fore, but that does not give us the green light to sin continuously.

Looking in the mirror requires a response, or that something needs to be done. Going to church, or reading scripture should require the same response.

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Shriners International In Memoriam

Jack H. JonesImperial Potentate July 9, 2009 - July 8, 2010Imperial Recorder 1979-2009 and 2010-2017

February 8, 1932- April 27, 2017

OFFICE OF THE IMPERIAL POTENTATE Tampa, Florida

To the Representatives of Shriners International, Potentates of Subordinate Temples and the Nobility of the Order:

He walked through life and left his impress there; He still lives on in ways we cannot know.

His love of life and living is not lost; His spirit carries on in those he loved, And reaches out to touch humanity.

A heritage continuing through the years.

Jack H. Jones, who served Shriners International at the national level for many years, including as Imperial Recorder at the time of his death, passed away on April 27, 2017.

Imperial Sir Jones was a native of Dalton, Georgia, and a resi-dent of Florida for 48 years. While serving with the Air Force, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Tampa, where he majored in business administration.

Jack personified what it means to be a Mason and a Shriner, and worked tirelessly to strengthen the Masonic family. He served Shriners International as corporate director of member-ship development, Imperial Recorder for more than 35 years, and as executive vice president for five years. He also led us as Imperial Potentate for the 2009-2010 term. In 2006, he received the Award of Merit, the highest tangible honor that can be be-stowed on a Shriner.

Imperial Sir Jones traveled extensively on behalf of Shriners International, and attended many different Masonic events as a representative. Every year since 1982, he attended the Conference of Grand Masters of North America where he served as MC at the Frank S. Land Memorial Breakfast. He was very proud that Shriners International had sponsored this event for more than 50 years.

Imperial Sir Jones received several Masonic awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Medal from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania; the Henry Price Medal from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; the Andrew Jackson Medal from the Grand Lodge of Tennessee; and The Distinguished Service Award from the Grand Lodge of New York (posthumously). He was an emeritus member of the DeMolay International Supreme Council and a recipient of the DeMolay Grand Cross and DeMolay Legion of Honor. He was elected honorary Grand Master of DeMolay International in 2009. He was also a recipient of the Knights Templar Grand Cross, and is a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason Inspector General Honorary, and received the Grand Cross of Honor, awarded by the Scottish Rite Supreme Council of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. Imperial Sir Jones’ Masonic affiliations include Egypt Shriners, Hillsborough Lodge #25 F. & A.M., Tampa York Rite, Tampa Scottish Rite, Red Cross of Constantine, Order of Quetzalcoatl, Royal Order of Jesters and National Sojourners.

In addition to his years of impeccable service and leadership lo his fraternity, and his many accolades and achieve-ments in both Masonry and Shriners International, what we will also always remember is his exemplary character. Imperial Sir Jones was gracious and kind to everyone, and always had time for anyone who needed him. He was consistently and relentlessly positive as he faced the many challenges of life and leadership. We will honor him by remembering his example, and doing our best to live into it.

Imperial Sir Jones leaves behind two sons, Steve (and his wife, Sue), and Brian; four grandchildren, Jerod, Jessica, Valerie, and Ryan; and one great grandchild, Owen.

It is eternity now. I am in the midst of it. It is abollt me in the sunshine; I am in it, as the butterfly in the light-laden air. Nothing has to come; it is now. Now is eternity; now is the immortal life. His many friends throughout Shriners International join with the Imperial Potentate in expressing sincere condolences to his loved ones at his parting.

There was a friend whose heart was good. He walked with men and understood.

He was a voice that spoke to cheer, And felt like music on the ear.

He was a smile men loved to see; He was a hand that asked no fee For friendliness or kindness done.

And now that he has journeyed on, His is a fame that never ends -

He leaves behind uncounted friends. ES SELAMU ALEIKUM

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Meeting Schedules

Units & CommitteesName Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. American Muscle 2nd Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley 314-330-7028Band Every Wed. Jack Scherrer 314-644-5362 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Tues. 7:00pm Sound Unit 3rd Floor Dave Hope 314-406-0744Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room Jerry Lee Gaddy 314-406-8292 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. Mike Howard 314-952-8164 Computer Club 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Dale Nagel 636-489-0455DeMolay 1st Wed. 7:00pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 918-497-8008Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. Rick Gwydir 314-504-1091 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Ron Reynolds 314-732-2121Guides Last Friday Wayne Price 314-540-5859 Hospital Committee 3rd. Wed. 6:15pm Committee Room Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454Nomads 4th Wed. 6:30pm Dinner Casey Thompson 314-560-4968Provost Guard 2nd Mon. 7:00pm John Ledbetter 314-229-5824Reception Committee 2nd Wed. Matt Niedringhaus 314-550-4995 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452Sound Unit 2nd Mon. Mike Reese 314-229-3682Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622Stage Crew 1st Wed. Mark Davis 314-227-2178Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Gary Fanger 636-697-5290 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. Ken Wright 636-288-1130YOMO 2nd Wed. Gary Holland 573-259-2668

ClubsName Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:30pm Call for Location Chuck Stratton 573-208-6901Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC Ed Glawson 573-690-9510Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant Mark Rethemeyer 314-605-7615Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Dennis Eaton 573-760-3513Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Gene Hopwood 573-259-0885Joachim SC 2nd Mon. Herculaneum Leonard Keller 636-208-0716Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park John Lowry 573-473-2465Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Ozark SC 2nd Mon. 6:00pm White Mule Winery Rocky Campbell 573-680-1485Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Henry Oliver 573-820-4005Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Scott Rommel 573-429-2583Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Rex Taggart 573-657-4371

Stated MeetingsJanuary 18thFebruary 15thMarch 15th April 19th

May 17thJuly 19th August 16thSeptember 20st

October 18th November 15thDecember 20th (election)

Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and meetings begin at 7:30pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for memberships.

John Cordell 314-482-5235

Steve Sales 573-424-6938Michael Fenton 573-221-0246

Appendant BodiesName Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Patricia Aaron 636-954-2803of North AmericaTemple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Nancy Bradford 314-974-5133

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Doug BachmanJanet BachmanMike BerczynskiDonna BozarthBill BradfordLouise BrandenburgRyan BraunChief Aide and AidesScott CrossAnn DaneMark DavisMike DavisPam DempskiRobby DirkersDivanBryan Eaton

Kyle EckhardtGary FangerLucy FangerEmily FarrisJames FieteDon GaebelRussell GeorgenTerry GeorgenRalph GeorgenPeggy GianinoJohn GlassErie GonzalezTracie GrimmAndra GwydirCharlie HaasDoris Haas

Harold HargissGreg HeinsKevin HeinsKris HeinsLynn HenningCindy HeuerJerry Sue HodgenWill HodgenCassandra IsbellJaynee KonradGary KwawerLou JonesRobyn KaneDennis Kelley Sr.Kathy KelleyKaty Kruze

John LedbetterTim McCrawKerry McEvoyPat McEvoyEric McVicarDennis MartinRenee MartinKayla MasseyGail MeltonJack MeltonDale NagelColette NagelMichelle NauckeMatt NiedringhausGretchen NylandPhoto Staff

Brenda PieperJackie PloughNancy PollockRich PollockMarie PrebleProvost GuardMary RammelsburgMike ReeseStephanie RuetherDustin SandersRandy SchmidtDave SchmuckerDebbie SchmuckerPam SchroederJoe ShivleyAshley Shivley Cross

VOLUNTEERS:Marsha ShivleyJeannie SmithJohn SmithSound UnitStage UnitDon TaylorDiane TaylorRick UebingerCheri VinerRich VinerBeth WeinstingMitch WeinstingGenesis CateringChad Casalone

who donated to macho mania:Air PatrolArab PatrolGale & Debbie BenningtonCeremonial CastChantersAnn DaneDeMolayNancy DempskiDivanDaughters of the NileCiao Bella Salon-Audrea AftayevECMO Shrine ClubGateway 500GuidesHoppy & Sandy

Hospital Committee-Bob BerryDean & Kim IsbellRobyn & Ron KaneMidge KruegerLOS Nailah Court 107Maze Auto BodyJim & Pat McEvoyMid-Mo Shrine ClubMoolah ClownsDarlene NewmanNomadsPast Potentates and First LadiesSwing Dance ClubDon & Diane TaylorTemple Club

TCAATiger Shrine ClubThree Rivers Shrine ClubMary WaltersBeth WeinstingYOMOTexas Roadhouse St. CharlesNicoletti’sKruse-Grimm FloristMobil on the RunAMS - Auction Merchandise SourceThe Cleaning Authority St CharlesClown Unit

One last word on Macho Mania...Thank you all for the countless hours in making Macho Mania a HUGE Suc-cess! All that attended enjoyed themselves with the amusing entertainment that the candidates provided, the great food and drink, the festive decorations, and all the great auction items that were donated & purchased.

We had many visitors to the event! Over 300 tickets were sold and plenty of last minute tickets were purchased, resulting in us adding more tables the day of the event. We had 4 Masonic/Shrine Petitions received that eve-ning and hopefully other visitors found some interest in Shrinedom as well!

I’m very grateful to Radio Personality Katy Kruze for serving as the MC for the evening! We had a plethora of silent auction items that were donated that we literally thought we had too many for them to earn a decent return, but the items generated a great return! Thank you to all of the Volunteers who helped in planning the event before and the night of the event! I’m very thankful to our candidates that put themselves out there to represent their groups and provide us much amuse-ment and laughter! We had terrific support from all the units, clubs, and committees regardless of whether they had a candidate or not! Thank you to all the sponsors of Advertisements in the Ad Book and all of the wonderful donations of Silent Auction items!

Also, I would like to thank Administrator/Illustrious Sir Gale Bennington, the wonderful Moolah office staff Lauren Schaefer, Monica Smith, Patricia Dodd, the guys Rob, Nick, Mike and Zach!

My hope for this event was to make more than the last Macho Mania and to be able to make enough to be able to add a tangible improvement to the Build-ing. Almost every category exceeded the 2011 totals and even after the event we still received some significant donations! Please come to the July Stated Meeting on July 19th, when I will announce how much was made at Macho Mania. Thank you for attending the event, and I hope you had fun!

Thank you for all you do to support Moolah!

Kim IsbellMoolah First Lady 2017

If I have omitted anyone else from this list, I thank you too!!

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Drum CorpsPennies in Your PocketBarron Mirror Glass & DoorEirich LandscapingNative American Trading Co.Cheri’s Cleaning ServiceDirector StaffBill HueyMoolah GuidesNicoletti’sArab PatrolDelmar Financial Co.Re/Max ResultsMoolah DivanMagnetic Analysis

advertisers:T & S Alarm ServiceD & D EmbroideryChiropratic Center of St. PetersVolunteers of Macho ManiaBrandenburg LawJim & Louise BrandenburgCabiri - Past PotentatesSomething to Wine AboutGolden Oak LendingBerwin Insurance AgencyHeartland InsuranceStephen F. Pieper

Rob Walters as Rob (Brickhouse) WaltersBryan Tracy & Mike Sievers as Peter Fitzwell & Barry UrschafftKyle McEvoy & Shaun Ruether as Two Wild & Crazy GuysJim Gesell as Zumba Jim Paul Goggins as HalftimeStan Zurosky as AdrienneBrandon Rarey as Cranjis, Cranjis McBasketballJimmy Nauke, Jr. as Stiff DirectorCasey Thompson as Creamy Ray CyrusSean Sandow as Sean O MacdaddyRick Gwydir as Big Dick StrokerRob Boland as Buschwacker

Contestants:

Macho Mania King - Creamy Ray Cyrus - Casey Thompson - Guides1st Runner Up - Big Dick Stroker - Rich Gwydir- Drum Corps2nd Runner Up - Rob "Brickhouse" Walters - Rob Walters- Air Patrol

congratulations!

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Moolah® Backyard BBQ5th Annual BBQ Cookoff

SundaySeptember 17th

Imperial Sir Claypool appointed Imperial Recorder of Shriners International

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Imperial Sir Charles A. “Tad” Claypool has been appointed to serve as Imperial Recorder of Shriners International following the unexpected passing of Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones, who served in that capacity for more than 35 years. Imperial Sir Claypool served as Imperial Potentate of Shriners International from 2002 to 2003, and is an emeritus member of the Board of Trustees of Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Imperial Sir Claypool will serve as a member of the Boards of Directors of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children until his successor is elected at the 2017 Imperial Session of Shriners International, to be held in Daytona Beach, Florida, in July. He will not be a candidate for that office in that election.

“Imperial Sir Tad has a great deal of experience in working on the boards of the fraternity and the charity,” said Imperial Potentate Chris Smith. “His selection was the result of a consensus of the current members of those boards.”

Claypool’s appointment is effective immediately. He will promptly begin work on preparations for credentialing, the call and the conduct of business at the 2017 Imperial Session of Shriners International.

“I am honored to have been selected to serve as Imperial Recorder,” said Claypool. “Having served with Imperial Sir Jack Jones for a number of years, I understand the importance of succeeding him for the remainder of his term.”

More information on the 2017 Imperial Session of Shriners International can be found at imperial2017.com.

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July Shriner of the Month Stan Zurosky

Tom is a member of Noble Lodge 684, he was raised as a Master Mason in 2006 and joined Moolah and the Moolah Arab Patrol in the same year. He has served as an active member of the Patrol E-Board, Vice President and President for the Arab Patrol in 2016. He is an Aide to the Potentate and a member of the Nomads membership team. This year he was named as the Lieutenant for the Marching 48 Arab Patrol. As an active member of the Patrol he is passionate in getting others to join the fraternity as well as the historic Moolah Arab Patrol Marching 48 and our noble cause in helping our kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The Moolah Public Relations Committee is proud to have Noble Tom Dempski as our Shriner of the Month for August.

Tom DempskiAugust Shriner of the Month

Stan Zurosky was raised as a Master Mason in April 2007 at Noble Lodge 684, and joined Moolah in January of 2008. He is active in the Gateway 500, YOMO and recently joined the Arab Patrol. His enthusiasm for our fraternity is seen in everything he does. Perhaps best know as Moolah’s “Tim-my the Tiger”. Stan has served as a Potentate Aide, co-chair for membership and even is on the Moolah bowling team for the Arab Patrol. You will always find Stan with a smile on his face, and helping others and our kids. As an active member of YOMO, you will find him almost in every pa-rade. He is no stranger to anyone, a friend, a brother and a great Noble.

The Moolah Public Relations Committee is proud to have Noble Stan Zurosky as our Shriner of the Month for July.

Happy Independence Day!

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EVENTS AT CSSAStart End Event Location Thursday7:30am 9:30am Top Golf (Eye openers start at 6:30am Maple Room) 10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park8am Provost Registration Mill Creek Rifle Range8am noon Motor Corps Field Set Up Olathe District Athletic Complex8:30am LOH Opening/Necrology Service OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B9am 6pm Market Place Open OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A9am 6pm Packet Pickup (Temple Housing Chair) OP Convention Center Lobby9am Provost Safety Meeting Mill Creek Rifle Rangefollowing Provost Optics & Balloon Shoot Mill Creek Rifle Range10:30am LOH Competition OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B11am 3:30pmCSSA Luncheon/Show New Theatre Resturant12:00pm LOH Luncheon Sheraton location TBA12:00pm Provost Lunch & Trap Shoot Powder Creek Rifle Range12:00pm 4pm Clowns Registration & Hospitality Open Crowne Plaza Hotel Lenexa Room1:30pm LOH Annual Business Meeting/Elections Sheraton location TBA1:30pm 4pm LOH Ladies Activity TBA1:30pm Motor Corps Officer’s Meeting OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B3:30pm Motor Corps Business Meeting OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B Following Motor Corps Judge’s Installation OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B4:00pm Parade Marshall’s Meeting TBA4:00pm Keystone Kops Annual Business Meeting Abdallah Shrine Oasis4:30pm Clowns Business Meeting Crowne Plaza Hotel Main Ballroom4:30pm Clowns Ladies Meeting Crowne Plaza Hotel Prairie RoomTBA Mounted Patrol Business Meeting TBATBA Mounted Patrol Barn Party Hampton Inn5:30pm Foot Patrol - Captain’s Meeting TBA6:00pm (after business meeting) Clowns Ballloon Competition Crowne Plaza Hotel Main Ballroom6:30pm LOH Social, Banquet, Installation Sheraton, location TBA6:30pm 9pm Clowns Hospitality Reopens Crowne Plaza Hotel Lenexa Room Opening Welcome Party including Sheraton Lower Level Hospitality7:00pm Night Shirt Parade Rooms7:30pm Ballyhoo Rooms9:00pm Dance featuring Josey Milner, former Shrine Patient Rooms

Friday6:13am Royal Order of Jesters’ Breakfast TBA7:00am Oriental Band Executive Meeting Abdallah Shrine Main Hall7:30am 3pm Motor Corps Competitions Olathe District Athletic Complex7:30am Provost Registration Mill Creek Rifle Range7:30am Keystone Kops Pancake Breakfast Abdallah Shrine Patio8:00am Oriental Band Breakfast Abdallah Shrine Main Hall8:00am Clowns Competition Registration Opens Crowne Plaza Hotel Main Ballroom9:00am Clowns Competition Registration Closes Crowne Plaza Hotel Main Ballroom8:00am Provost Business Meeting Mill Creek Rifle Rangefollowing Provost Pistol Shoot Mill Creek Rifle Range 9:00am 6:00pm Market Place Open OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A9:00am Noon Keystone Kops Competitions Abdallah Shrine grounds9:00am Foot Patrol Competition OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B9:00am 3:00pm-4pm Clowns Competition Crowne Plaza Hotel Main Ballroom9:00am Oriental Band Business Meeting Abdalllah Shrine Main Hall9:00am 3:00pm Car & Bike Show Olathe District Athletic Complex11:30am Foot Patrol Luncheon TBA12:00pm Provost Lunch & Sporting Clay Shoot Powder Creek Rifle RangeTBA Mounted Patrol Competitions Johnson County Fairgrounds2pm Oriental Band Fantasy Competition Abdallah Shrine Main Hall4:30pm 9:00pm Clowns Hospitality Opens (Props removed by 10pm) Crowne Plaza Hotel Lenexa Room

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Start End Event Location Friday5:30pm Motor Corps Social & Awards Banquet Ararat Shrine, 5100 Ararat Dr, KCMO5:30pm Provost Guard Social & Banquet Ararat Shrine, 5100 Ararat Dr, KCMO

Saturday8:00am CSSA Parade Staging Corporate Woods, Building #4010:00am CSSA Parade Step off (temples encouraged to be in staging by 9am) following Parade Afterglow Bash Corporate Woods, Building #4011:00am 5:00pm Market Place Open OP Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A2:30pm 3:30pm Clowns Social Crowne Plaza Hotel3:30pm 5:00pm Clowns Awards, Reception & Installation Crowne Plaza Hotel6:00pm Keystone Kops Social & Banquet TBA6:00pm Oriental Band Social with Banquet @7pm Abdallah Shrine Main HallTBA Mounted Patrol Banquet TBA

Popular Locations’ AddressesAbdallah Shrine Temple5300 Metcalf Ave. Shawnee Mission, KS 66202913-362-5300

Ararat Shrine Temple5100 Ararat Dr. Kansas City, MO 64129816-923-1955

Chase Suites (Za-Ga-Zig)6300 W 110th St. Overland Park, KS 66211913-491-3333

Courtyard by Marriot (Sesostris)11001 Woodson Ave.Overland Park, KS913-317-8500

Courtyard Kansas City Overland Park/MetcalfSouth College Boulevard (India, Midian)11301 Metcalf Ave.Overland Park, KS 66210913-339-9900

Crowne Plaza Hotel 12601 West 95th StreetLexena, KS 66215913-217-1000

Double Tree Hotel (Abu Beckr, Moila)10100 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210913-451-6100

Drury Inn & Suites Overland Park (Tangier)10963 Metcalf Ave.Overland Park, KS 66210913-345-1500

Embassy Suites by Hilton Overland Park (El Jebel)10601 Metcalf Ave.Overland Park, KS 66210913-649-7060

Hampton Inn Olathe12081 S. Strange Line Rd. Olathe, KS 66062913-393-1111

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Overland Park (Mirza)11400 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210913-624-3981

Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park (Al Kaly)5800 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66211913-345-2661

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites CC (Bedouin)10920 Nall Ave. Overland Park, KS 66211913-312-0900

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites West (El Kahir, Kaaba)8787 Reeder St. Overland Park, KS 66214913-888-8440

Johnson County Fairgrounds 136 East Washington St. Gardner, KS 66031

Mill Creek Rifle Range7215 Gardner Rd. De Soto, KS 66018913-735-6807

New Theatre Restaurant 9229 FosterOverland Park, KS 66212913-649-7469

Olathe District Activity Center20925 159th St. Olathe, KS 66062913-780-7003

Overland Park Convention Center6000 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66211913-339-300

Powder Creek Rifle Range8601 MonticelloLenexa, KS 66227913-422-5063

Sheraton Overland Park Hotel & Convention Center HQ Hotel (Abdallah, Abou Ben Adhem, Akdar, Arab, Ararat, El Jebel, Isis, Moolah, Scimitar)6100 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66211913-234-2100

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Nobles with outstanding dues as of June 21st, 2017Please renew your membership

25 & UnderRichard D BruceBrandon D ParkerJustin M PlassmeyerZachary D RathertRichard A Rawlings

Life MemberMichael G BakerThomas R BoydNorman I Roth

RegularAlexander B AanderudLon H AirsmanJames E AkersKenneth AldridgeChristopher D AndersonPhillip AndersonDavid M AnsonJames R ArnoldWilliam G AustinChristopher S AzdellCarl N BakerRobert C Baldas Jr.Jared D BarnesKarl E BekeEric E BessGeorge A Bogue Jr.John W BriscoeAllen L BrooksKarter BuckleyCharles F BurksGuy E CallisonWilliam S CampbellDavid L ClarkMichael E CleggRyan M CockerhamMelvin L CokenourJeffery L ConleyDouglas S CrockerCourtney R CunninghamEdward T DardenBrandon D DickersonLucas A Dieckhaus

James P DitterRyan DixonChristopher DixsonGary R EbrechtShawn C EdwardsBrett C FarrisDonald R FeldewerthChristopher C FisherThomas E FisherGary K GlaserEric B GoetzTimothy R GossettJimmy D GrantShea J GriffithCoy D GroganJames W GroomsShilo J GuthrieShawn A HanleyZachary K HardestyWilliam A HartmannMark S HastingsBrandon M HeggemeierPaul E HoneaCraig A HortonBruce R HughesRobert R HughesTerry L HumphreyBrice R JarvisCasey P JessmonBilly R JohnsonRobert D JohnstonTyler KallenbachMichael A KeithTerry L KeithTimothy J Kernan Jr.Stuart L KittMichael N KleczShawn L KleczWilliam H KohlDean S KohlerBart W KorverMatthew J LamoureuxAdam D LarkinTimothy S LienekeRyan C Lionberger

Joseph D LongJames C LoomisRyan L MaddoxJack ManzoJohn P Marbarger IIIDavid L MarlerCharles V MarshallCharles V Masegian Jr.Michael MasonRobert W MastersMichael W McCartneyDavid W McCreeryRichard McMahanCharles R MercerChester MorrowW. F MottazBruce J OttenwessGrant C OwensMatt J PalazzoloRobert J PeaBrian PeckJoseph G PhelanJoseph PhelmanJ. R PhillipsScott H PinkertonDonald E PrattJames F PriestWarren C RallJaime RamirezCharles A RedeckerGerald L ReinholdTimothy C Reinhold Jr.Richard B RequarthCarter RethwischRobin D RobertsonTimothy M SaxerJason L SchuerenbergNorman L SlatenJames D Smith Sr.Joseph M SoaresRonald F SpreckelmeyerMason D StillCarl E Strenfel Jr.Robert W StrohbeckHomer R Stude

Travis TaylorTroy L ThomasCarl W TibbitsJames TilleyHoward C TillmanJon P TrammellPatrick TrentelmanTimothy A TuckerTony E ValentiJoseph C Varone Jr.Herschel A Vernon Jr.Peter L WallaceKenneth R WattsKyle R WeibleAdam C WellsCharles E WelshLarry R WheelisJeffrey T WhiteWade R WieserMichael D WilliamsWesley R WilliamsDavid M WilsonRaymond M WilsonChristopher A WinslowJimmy L WisdomThomas J Wright Sr.

Don’t risk losing your membership. It’s an honor and privilege to be a Shriner, but it does come with a cost. That cost is your annual dues to Moolah and the Imperial and Hospital per capita assessments.

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Air Patrol Ambassadors

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Ambassadors AmbassadorsAmerican Muscle

** Just a reminder.. this is a two month Camels Tale Issue.

July 4th…. Happy Birthday America!!!

Our Air Patrol Representative in Macho Mania 2017 came in 3rd place this year. Thanks to No-ble Robert “Brick-House Bob” Walters for getting in the ring.

The Air Patrol will be holding their meetings as usual in July and August as will Moolah Shrine Temple. Stay tuned for our ANNUAL FLY-IN meeting... tentatively in September... NOTAM and STATS to follow.

Festival of the Little Hills 2017 is August 18, 19 and 20th. Set up on Thursday, Aug. 17th. We need EV-ERYONE to do a tour of Duty for this event. Please contact any Air Patrol Officers for more details and STATS. Family and Friends are welcome to join in the fun. Check this link for information … http://www.festivalofthelittlehills.com/

Stay tuned for plans yet to be announced for our Annual picnic / Fly-In – Drive-In gathering.

It's Summer time in St. Louis.. Check that Density Altitude..

Tailwinds,Team Air Patrol

The American Muscle Unit is proud to have our own Greg Martin chosen as the May Shriner of the Month. Congratulations, Greg, and thank you for all your efforts on our behalf. Unfortunately, we will be losing Greg later this year when he re-locates to Georgia to pursue a new employment opportunity. Greg, you will be missed.

The American Muscle Unit coordinated another BBQ event for our veterans at Jefferson Barracks on Saturday, May 27th, Memorial Day Weekend. The Unit conducted the BBQ in conjunction with our good friends from the Smoking Nobles Unit (who cooked the pork steaks), YOMO and The Widow's Sons (who helped serve the food), and Bonhomme Lodge # 45 (who provided funding for the pork steaks). The BBQ was a huge success. The Brothers served pork steaks, brats, ham-burgers, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, drinks, and many different desserts to well over a hundred grateful veterans and hospital staff. A big “Thank You” to all the people who participated.

The American Muscle Unit is still selling tickets for our annual gun raffle, the proceeds being used to finish building our 4th Flying Carpet parade vehi-cle. This year's prize is a Mossberg shotgun with 2 barrels (one hunting barrel, one tactical). The raffle tickets are available from any Unit member for $5 each or a book of 5 for $20.

The American Muscle unit will be participating in several parades later this year. If you have a muscle car that you would like to show and parade, join us! If you do not have a muscle car but would like to drive one of the Unit's Flying Carpets, join us! The American Muscle Unit meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Unit Room we share with the Hospital Committee. We hope to see you there!

Co-Chairmen:PP Dennis Kelley 314-324-6456

dksr815@gmail.comPP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8194

custom636@gmail.comTreasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582

dandmat3119@sbcglobal.netSecretary: Ted Schamburg 314-638-3633

sted@swbell.net

The Ambassadors started the summer in grand style with a wonderful Ladies Spring Party. We honored all the ladies. They do so much in sup-port of all the Shrine Activities, it was an honor well deserved. Our luncheon was a great suc-cess, and a special thanks to the past potentates and divan members for their attendance.

PLEASE NOTE: The Ambassadors will be dark in July and August.

Stated meetings will be held. Please attend to catch up on all the Moolah news.

The next Ambassador lunch will be on Friday, September 8, in the Oasis Room. At all of our regular meetings we will continue to have our popular open bar and our three drawings: the 50/50, free dinner and jackpot. You may be a winner but you won’t have a chance if you do not attend. Ambassadors, you are missing a great time, if you do not attend our meetings. .

Please watch the Camels’ Tales for information about all of the Moolah activities. Information about all Ambassador Events will come to you through the Camels’ Tales, email, or word of mouth. For luncheon reservations call or email Wally Bowman at wallygloria@sbcglobal.net or call him at 636-938-6915.

MEETINGSJULY 19 – Stated MeetingAUGUST 16 – Stated MeetingSEPTEMBER 8 – Ambassador Meeting at Moolah Temple

ONCE AN AMBASSADOR ALWAYS AN AMBASSADOR

July Stated Meeting MenuSliced Beef Sirloin

Mashed Potatoes & GravyCorn O’BrienRolls & Butter

Italian House SaladDessert

August Stated Meeting MenuBBQ Pork Steaks

Baked BeansPotato Salad

Corn on the CobRolls & Butter

Dessert

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Ambassadors ChantersAmbassadorsArab PatrolMarching 48 Unit Band

Director: Jerry Lee Gaddy 636/458-8951 Pres. & Treas.: William Bradford 314/974-3084Secretary: Jim Gesell 636/925 0098First Vice President : John Glass 314/631-4463

There comes a time in life when the future seems too compressed, giving weigh to more mundane activities. A period in life we know as retirement. NOT SO WITH ONE OF OURS! For example, one of our most senior Chanters, Nobel Jack Stoessel works in the Moolah office, attends all Chanter rehearsals and meetings, and helps guide us thru the honorable way to do for The Shrine, what should and needs to be done. He guides the young Chanters through the Moolah/Shrine way. Jack and his beautiful Lady Shirley exemplify that ingredient we need to prosper. The Shrine and life need more knowledgeable and trustworthy citizens like them. And their son, Nobel Dan Stoessel falls right in there as one of our Chanters that serves wherever and whenever needed.

Talking assets and service, brings to mind that we Chanters perform in such venues as nursing homes, churches, funerals, anyone in need of song. The blending of our voices in such harmonic and melodious tones brings pleasure to the ear as well as some peace to those with a grieving heart. Ye of little faith might think this is laying it on just a little thick...then engage us, then listen, then judge.

There are several other Chanters who serve Moolah everywhere and anywhere they’re needed.

Such a Chanter is our Nobel Jim Gesell. Let’s track whence He (Jim) serves:AMERICAN MUSCLE..........Secretary CHANTERS.............................Secretary and Choral ConductorHOSPITAL COMMITTEE...Secretary TCAA.......................................1st Vice President

...and let’s not forget Jims’ sterling performance in Macho Mania last May. What a trooper?? With legs of a...How can one best describe perfection! That’s a Nobel who serves!!! Were all of us to serve as Jim, would we not lift MOOLAH to new heights? Jim, thank you for your splendid service...and those legs!!!

Let’s talk next month. Good serving and God bless.

“30” Monte

Unit Director: Jack Scherrer 314.725.3764Pres./Sect.-Treas.: Roger Fagerberg 314.878.7646Conductor/1st VP: Chuck McKenzie 636.235. 8085

tubastogo@hotmail.comAssistant Conductor: Roger Fagerberg2nd Vice Pres: Barry Hyatt 314.469.0605

Hello, from your Moolah Band:

Moolah Shriners Community Band had the privi-lege to play a concert May 23 honoring a fifty-year member of the Band, and a former conductor, HowardFunck. Howard is currently undergoing therapy for Alzheimer’s but recognized many of us, and thoroughly enjoyed our performance for him and the other residents of Gardenview Care Center in O’Fallon, MO. While we were honoredto perform this concert, we are humbled by his service to the Band and the St. Louis musical com-munity. Thank you, Howard, for all you have done.

The Band is now in full concert mode, playing a concert a week throughout the the summer and into autumn. We are proud to represent Moolah Temple and spread the word of Shriners Hospitals to many who are unaware of the mission of the hospitals.

As always, we are looking for new players. How about giving us a try and pick up your long-un-used instrument and join us? We are asking any Noble who has played before to join us as we prepare for our Centennial Year in 2019. We need any and all Nobles to help, so consider us and do the things you used to love, and help spread the message of Shriners Hospitals.

Come see us on Wednesday nights at 7:30 and rekindle the fun you had when you were in the school band. If you need any information, please give me a call or e-mail and I will answer any questions you may have.

Also, remember we are a community band, so if your child or grandchild, or you significant other plays an instrument, he or she is welcome to play in the Band. We meet Wednesday evenings at 7:30 to practice. Our concerts are mainly Wednesday nights at 7:00, and on some Tuesdays.

We would love to have you participate with us.

We always leave ‘em smiling!

Chuck McKenzie636-235-8085tubastogo@hotmail.com

Captain: Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028President: Fred Veinfurt 314-960-77871st V-President: Mike Heuer 636-379-03602nd V-President: Rob Boland 314-482-8866Secretary: Ken Elam 314-471-9883Treasurer: Jan Phillips 314-348-7919

Greeting to Nobles and Ladies! Follow us at www.arabpatrol.webs.com Competition this year is in Overland Park Kansas. It would be great to March with 48 again. (2 full patrols), If you have never been to a CSSA be-fore, Go and you’ll get hooked. Friday Competi-tion, Joint Luncheon, Hospitality Room, Saturday Parade. Join us August 30 – Sept 2, 2017 (On site Hotel reservation thru Moolah ) Patrick is setting up marching positions !

If you know of someone not receiving our e-mails – Please call me – Fred V 314-960-7787. We are trying to set up a communication tree for our non- e-mail Patrolmen – Need committee members to set this up!

As of the Stated Meeting in May the Moolah Units were offered a $5 commission on each tickets sold. The Patrol was already on a fast pace to be the top Unit. Results are not known as of this writing of the Camels’ Tales. I would like to thank all the Patrolmen for getting behind this Temple Event – Kudos to Brett Grimm!!!

Belleville Parade was scheduled for June 2nd, We had a big bus for the trip, Great turnout – Always a good time! We have banned the fifties music for any bus trips in the future and no microphone access for for Big “D” Long – Our dogs were barking.

We are planning a Patrol Picnic for 2017, Looking for a date and a location.Need some input on pavilions, food Games, etc. (Main Topic at the June Meeting) Bring your ideas.

Golf Tournament was fantastic !! – Thanks to Mark Staffne – Chairman. We would like to Thank all of our sponsors, BBQ Master Fred Plough, Grill Cleaner – Ray Bodicky, and Dick Long – Golf Les-sons. We had 18 teams. Plan on it for next year- This is always one of the best Patrol activities.

Macho Mania is over – We had a great team and a good showing of baskets and donations. We appreciate Rob Boland and Tim McCraw for all their hard work, The YMCA Team Lives – Great Back Up Dancers – DB, TD, PD, & DL

WANTED - NEW MEMBERS !!! 2 Patrols - 48 Marchers!!!!!

Please actively recruit for the Patrol, the more seasoned stepper are retiring from the foot drills, (Stag Syndrome) – We need to grow and get back to our glory days.

Dale Heise is BACK! Better order more “S”

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Director: Dale Nagel 636-489-0455President: Ray White 314-567-0455Vice President: Don Gruner 314-306-0553

Who? We are a group that meets monthly to share activities, information and knowledge. We discuss members’ queries, issues and programs with computers; plan activities, hold working ses-sions and demonstrations on new technologies.

Why? The Moolah Shrine Computer Club is a group of professionals, computer enthusiasts and beginners who want to teach and learn about computing and have fun doing it.

When? Monthly meetings are the second Monday of each month. Meetings start at 7:00 pm. We first meet for demos and discussion and then move to the computer lab on the second floor next to the Moolah Shrine Store. There we have a chance to demonstrate and fix individual problems. Check note on the door for location of demos and discussions. Come learn with us.

Computer Club

Drum Corps

Guides

President: Dean Rathert 314-894-9871Secretary: Robert Granquist 636-300-8001Director: Wayne Price 314-487-3979

Congratulations to Art Goerke for being named June Shriner of the month.

A big congratulations goes to Casey Thompson, aka Creamy Ray Cyrus, on being crowned the winner of Macho Mania for 2017.

The GUIDES PICNIC WILL BE JULY 8TH IN PLACE OF THE GUIDES SOCIAL. It will be a County Fair theme with games, bingoand a washer tournament. The entrée will Porters’ Chicken. Please bring a side, salad or dessert.

REMEMBER OUR SICK-AND SHUT-INS. ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER OUR MILITARY PERSON-NEL WHO ARE IN HARM’S WAY.

Please continue to sell your gun raffle chances for the event to be held on July 29th. Ticket sales will help both Moolah and the Guides unit.BINGO is held Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. at the VFW hall 10815 Midland Blvd. Overland, MO.63114

Van drivers are always needed. Please call David Dieckhaus @314-223-8194 if you are able to assist.

Upcoming Events:JULY AND AUGUST NO REGULAR UNIT MEETINGWed., August 30 Annual Servpro Golf TournamentAugust 30-September 2 CSSA Overland Park, KS

Have a safe 4th!

Director: Rick Gwydir 314-504-1091Drum Major: David Glenn 314-560-4431By Jim Hubeli The Drum Corps made its annual trip to Belleville to take part in the Ainad Circus Parade on Friday night June 2. We had good participation and filled all the seats on our Love to the Rescue trailer. Of course we got to the lineup spot early which you are supposed to do. We did kill some time by practicing our itinerary of tunes called GMBS. This was changed to GMSB which stands for Grand Old Flag, Mickey Mouse, When the Saints Go Marching In and Here Comes the King, better known as Budweiser. During the parade which always has huge crowds we added Tequila which is a crowd favorite and also a good tune Down by the Riverside. We used to march this 2 mile pa-rade but now we have to Ride so the Shrine Kids can Walk. The Ainad Drum Corps plays at dinner but this year we were so late getting there, they had already played and gone home. Oh well, we ate all the chicken that the Bel-Air Bowl had and were thankful that it didn't rain. Director Rick and Drum Major Dave thank all who participated and we will next write all you Nobles in September. CELEBRATING OUR PAST ...BUILDING OUR FUTURE

Hospital Committee

DIRECTOR: BILL BRADFORDPRESIDENT: MIKE HEUER1ST. V. PRES.: JERRY D’AGOSTINO2ND. V. PRES.: RANDY BAERSECRETARY: JIM GESELLTREASURER: BOB BERRY At our April meeting, President Mike Heuer thanked the members for their participation in the Missouri Association of School Nurses Conven-tion. He also thanked all members and their fam-ilies who worked the Novelty Booth at the Shrine Circus. At our May meeting Mike reported need for help to volunteer at the Elks Lodge funnel booth on May 20. He reminded of our participa-tion at the Afina Health Center on August 12th. A tour is scheduled for Abou Ben Adhems Shriner of the Hospital on July 22nd. He reminded mem-bers of CSSA reservations due by June 30.Committee members conducted tours of the Hospital on May 6th Ceremonial. Activities at the Hospital were an April BBQ for patients, family and hospital staff. Then on Friday, May 5th members served a Mexican Cinco de Mayo luncheon in the Hospital lobby. On may 8th we served an ice cream and cake social at the Hospital in celebration of National Nurse week. On June 20 and again on July 22 will be BBQ lunches for patients, family and Hospital staff. Committee is beginning plans for the annual Ra-quet Ruckus Tournament and Auction in August. Chairman of the event, Bob Berry, who dedicates long hours and effort, is challenging for help to make this years event successful to reach a goal of $52,000 for support of Shriners Hospital, St. Louis. Bob is challenging Committee members and Moolah Nobles to obtain tournament sponsor levels of $150 to $2,000. Any one who donates or sponsors, make checks payable to “Shriners Hos-pital for Children.” Also needed are items for the silent auction that need to be received by August 1st. Targeted are restaurants, auto dealers or repair shops, beauty shops, and all type of busi-nesses. Help is also needed for the racquet ball tournament on August 26, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Bob would appreciate any volunteer help. April statistics for Shriners Hospital show: Outpa-tient 760; Inpatient 28; Outpatient Surgery 57. Moolah Nobles, welcome to our Committee meetings held on the third Wednesday at 6:15 in our room.

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Nomads

Legion of Honor Seniors

Sportsmen Unit

President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942Director: Ken Zesch 314-610-7452

CALLING ALL RETIREES!

If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you belong here on the THIRD MONDAY of each month. This is our regular business meeting date.

In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MONDAY of each month. On both dates, we meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor of the Temple and play Poker or Gin Rummy. We usually play until noon and then break for our brown bag lunch; then back to the game and play until 2:00pm.

Come when you want and leave when you want.

A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you will receive a card attesting to your membership.

This is a good opportunity to get out of those “honey do” chores for a while.

TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US. Call any one of the officers above for more information.

DIRECTOR: GALE GOING 314-487-1623COMMANDER: MIKE HENSLEY 314-432-8729ADJUTANT: CHARLES DASHO 314-831-0726TREASURER: JAMES HARTLEY 314-607-1433 NOTICE OF MEETING The Commander has ordered that the next meeting will be sometime during the summer at a restaurant possibly in St. Charles. The unit will be “dark” for JULY/AUGUST meetings. This will be mainly a unit meeting/picnic/social get-together. Notice with details will be by email later. Director Gale is still recovering from his surgery. WE WELCOME ALL DISCHARGED VETERANS of the ARMY, AIR FORCE, NAVY, MARINES, COAST GUARD, and MERCHANT MARINE.

2017 Nomad’s Executive Board: President: Casey Thompson 314-560-4968 1st V. Pres.: Dave Fitzgerald 314-488-1179 2nd V. Pres.: Brandon Cohron 314-471-6269 Secretary: James/Cub Boever 314-596-1173 Treasurer: D.J. Hermen 314-341-3130 The Nomad’s monthly meeting is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Please watch for updates on the Nomad’s Facebook page or feel free to reach out to the executive board members listed above. If you are unable to find the Facebook group, please let let us know and we will help add you to the group. The Nomad’s monthly meeting is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month. During the meeting a light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00pm. Any general nobility, please come join the Nomads. Enjoy some cold camel's milk on meeting nights, while learning about all of the different units and committees at the Moolah Shrine Center. The Nomad’s committee is a great fit for everyone, whether you’re a new or experienced Shriner.

Through your involvement in this committee you will feel welcomed and have fun while supporting the children who have been placed in our care at the hospital. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the Nomad’s executive board members, or just drop by the room located on the 3rd floor behind the ballroom. If you partic-ipated in the most recent Spring Ceremonial, or if you were brought in during a stated meeting you are officially a Nomad, and should come to the next Nomad’s meeting to pick up your polo style collared shirt.

Nomad’s annual dues are $20.00 and are due in April. Please continue to support the Nomads committee.

Reception Committee

President: Bruce MarrenVice President: Matt SchoonoverSecretary: VacantTreasurer: David DieckhausChairman: Matt Niedringhaus

Hopefully everyone had a great Fourth of July, and each of us had a chance to reflect on those that have served in the military to allow us this great freedom. In addition, we hope you had some good BBQ with some great friends and family.

Keep in mind that Reception is raffling off 4 sports memorabilia pieces, as seen at the Circus Kick-off, to be raffled off at the Fall Ceremonial. Tickets are sold at the stated meeting and we have the memorabilia out for people to see. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Make sure to get you tickets today! These are some very fine looking pieces that would look great in a man cave or Unit room.

There will be no First Friday in the Month of July!!! Our next month's First Friday Dinner will be held in August, and it will be our BBQ and Ice Cream social. Our First Fridays are open to all of Moolah, and we welcome you to come and enjoy a great evening. Meals are $10/person, and both Ladies and children are welcome. Keep in mind that dues are due for both Recep-tion Committee as well as Temple dues.

One last reminder about Moolah stated meetings: Per the Potentate, you must have your dues card with you to gain admittance into the Temple. Re-ception Committee Members will continue to tile the doors, and ask for your card and passwords. Even if you are not attending the meeting, and just attending dinner, a paid Moolah Membership card is needed to enter the Temple.

- Submitted by Matt Niedringhaus

Director: Brett Grimm President: John Bozarth 636-978-0915Vice President: Vacant Secretary: Steve Statham Treasurer: Vacant

The Moolah Sportsmen are holding a Tactical La-ser Competition on Sunday, July 16th at the ICom-bat Center in O’fallon, MO starting at 2 pm. This is not a fundraising event, it is designed as simply an opportunity to enjoy a Sporting Activity with fellow Shriners and their families. Shooters must be at least 14 years of age to participate. Bring your family, friends, and potential new Shriners.

We are also holding a Concealed Carry Permit Class. It is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 22. More information will be forthcoming.

As of right now we are holding our monthly meet-ings in the Sheik’s Club on the 3rd Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm. Stop by if you want to join or just want to know a little more about us.

Don’t forget to help Moolah sell those gun raffle tickets. You can sell them on your own and join us at Bass Pro Shops on a Saturday or Sunday. Check out available dates through the Shrine office.

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Swing Dance YOMOTCAA

President Dennis Martin C 636-293-33481st VP Jim Gasell 2nd VP Tim Carisonl3rd VP Patrick Hensley Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917

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Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also a member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you may also be a guest at one of our monthly board meeting (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month), we just ask that you call the Secretary or President in advance so that we have head count for refreshments.

Happy summer be cool and Safe!!!

* * * What is TCAA * * *

We help provide and assist Our St. Louis Hospital with some of their needs and request for the hos-pital and/or patients. Ask your Unit Representa-tive or call Bob (636-675-4590) and we can come out to your meetings and give a brief talk.

TCAA has "HLP-KDS" License Plate Stickers for sale--only $3.00 each. Ask your unit representative.

TCAA is looking for “Corporate Donations", to ultimately provide necessary funds to support The Saint Louis Shriners Hospital. We need your help in our mission to support our St. Louis Shriners Hospital. Please give Dennis a call (636-293-3348) if you know a company with surplus items to be donated that can be used to sell.

Ever thought about purchasing ID Theft Protec-tion and/or Pre-Paid Legal assistance, give us a call and we have a program in place that just may help you out while also supporting TCAA.

The new Hospital is going well and here are the newer numbers.

Hospital statistics:April – Inpatient 28, Outpatient 760, Outpatient Surgery 57May, June & July Hospital statistics numbers not yet available.

REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO SPREAD THE WORD.

PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.

PRESIDENT: PAUL ROSEMAN DIRECTOR: GARY HOLLAND1ST. V. PRES: RICK SMITH2ND. V. PRES: STAN ZUROSKYSECRETARY: WAYNE ALDRIDGETREASURE: TIM CARLSONCAPTAIN: GREG HEINS We are the little yellow cars the everyone sees in parades. We have a very busy season that is in full swing. A big thanks to everyone that came out to the Ainad circus kick off parade. Yomos partic-ipates on average of 100 events a year, bringing awareness to Shriners Hospital. If you have a parade you would like to see us in, contact Greg Heins and we will try to make it happen. We ride as far away as St. Genevieve, Washington, and O’Fallon in Missouri and as for as Red Bud in Illinois as well as the St. Louis Metropolitan area. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the yomo room which is located downstairs, down the hallway from the dining room. Dinner is at 6 pm and our meeting starts at 7 pm. All nobles are welcome to attend as we are always looking for drivers. You can also follow us on facebook at Moolah Yomo. We look forward to seeing you! If you haven’t paid your dues for 2017 please get them paid.

Director: Bud Waters 636-225-2354President: John Bozarth 636-978-0915Vice President: Beril Gillman 314-488-7759Secretary: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361Treasurer: Dennis Martin 636-936-8295

Our Spring Dances were huge. We got to see a lot of fellow Shriners mixed in with our other dancers and a lot of the general public. Thanks to all of those that stopped by one or two of our dances.

We are planning some exciting upcoming live band nights.

Admission for our live band nights is only $10 per person. If you like to dance or just want to go out someplace to relax and listen to good music with friends check us out. Doors open at 6:30 pm with music starting at 7:00 pm.

I want to continue the challenge to ALL the units to patronize our dances. Take one dance and bring as many of your members as you can, along with their Ladies and let’s see which unit made the top of the list by December.

Please note, if you’re a small group looking for a place to hold a birthday party, want music, a bar, and a reserved area to hold it, let us know. You’re welcome to have your party at one of our regular dances. If you bring at least 20 folks, we’ll buy the birthday cake for your party!!! Reg-ular admission fees apply. Just give us advance notice in order to obtain the cake.

We dance Fridays each month in the Oasis Room. Doors open at 6:30 pm with music and free lessons starting at 7:00 pm. Our Dances are open to the public with pizza by the slice and a cash bar. So, if you are looking for a fun and inexpensive evening out with your Lady, please join us. Basic swing dance lessons are included in the $6.00 admission. Go to www.mssdc.org for more information. We are also on Facebook.

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Daniel BooneShrine Club

CLUB CONNECTION

Cape Shrine Club

President: Mark Rethemeyer 314-605-7615

We had a good turnout for our June dinner meeting at Gettemeier’s. It is great to have such a good turn out during the summer when activities in the Shrine are slow. Thanks to everyone that came out and joined the FUN!

We meet all summer long on the “Last Thursday of the Month” at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 for dinner (separate checks) and at 7:30 the guys have a meeting and the Ladies play Bunko. Whether you are a member of Daniel Boone, or not – you and your Lady are always welcomed and encouraged to join us. No need to reserve – just bring your Lady and show up! How much easier could we make it for you? We will make sure you are welcomed and greeted when you arrive, and that you and your Lady will have a great time.

Our “20th Annual Car Show” is right around the corner so mark your calendar for Sunday, Septem-ber 24th. It will be at the O’Fallon Plaza on Hwy M in O’Fallon. This would be a great way to get introduced to Daniel Boone Shrine Club. Come out around 9:00 to help set up. Or, around noon and enjoy the car show and get to know us. We would love for you to give Daniel Boone a try.

If you would like more information about joining Dan-iel Boone, give President Mark a call and he’ll fill you in on our upcoming activities. Mark at 314-605-7615

Lots has been happening in Cape Shrine Club lately, and we are looking to be even busier …. Perryville Mayfest parade May 12 had a large presence by the Club with the firetruck gaining a lot of attention and the beads a big hit with the kids. We then kept things going in Perryville with our Stag Night at Mary Jane’s Burgers and brew on May 24 with a large attendance. Our mem-bers are really becoming energized with all that’s happening here at Cape. Everyone is encouraged to add to our roles by looking to your blue lodge for those who would like to add to the energy.

Our 22nd annual golf tournament May 19 was another rousing success. While we didn’t quite raise the record amount we did last year, we got close, and the help we got from the Divan and the Potentate delivering drinks and selling gun raffle tickets was greatly appreciated. Thanks Dean and Jack! We had a full slate of golfers and beautiful weather (after a brief rain delay) for a great day for all involved.

Ladies nite for the entertainment of our better halves is June 28 at Grecian Steakhouse in Cape.

The plans are nearly complete for the new clubhouse!! Go by and look at our location at the intersection of I-55 and Hwy 61 just north of the Veteran’s Home next to Hilltop RV (a great location!!). Groundbreaking is going to be in July as soon as plans are approved by the City.

The 100 gun raffle is coming up July 29. All Cape Shrine Club members are encouraged to sell, sell, sell to get the 5 dollar per ticket bonus we are applying to our building fund. Talk to Chuck for tickets 573-208-6901.

July 4 is the annual Jackson picnic. As always, we are smoking porksteaks and brats. Lots of help is needed for our largest cookout of the year. All members are encouraged to show up early for the fun we always have cooking. We start serving at 10am, start cooking at 6am and go hard all day!!

Upcoming is the SEMO Fair parade September 9. We had the Poplar Bluff Club come up with their cars for the 2016 Christmas Parade of Lights and the response was outstanding! If YOMO would like to come down and learn to parade, we have a spot for you.

The saddest news I have had to report since I began writing the column weighs heavily today.

Cape lost a great Shriner May 29. Noble Bill Sulli-van passed after complications from an aneurism. He was a dedicated Shriner, and loved working for the cause of helping our children. He personally helped with the transport of our local Kids and worked at every fundraiser in support of the cause. He really ramped it up when our new clubhouse project came into being, and spent a huge amount of his time and treasure bringing it to fruition. Bill was Moolah Shriner of the month for October 2016, Cape Shriner of the year 2016, and was an inspiration to many for all his time, energy, and hard work. Goodbye Brother Bill, Enjoy the Light at the end of your journey. With Bill’s dedication to the Shrine, his widow, Peggy, requested a Shriner funeral service. Many Brothers were in attendance and Past Potentate Ken Miles developed a won-derful tribute that told mourners who we are and why Bill cared so much for the cause. Great job, Ken, Peggy was very pleased.

Capital Shrine Club

President: Greg Duckett 573-896-5905Secretary: David Mauldin 573-338-0211

Capital Shrine Club is reporting in. We had our annual Fish Fry at the Club Saturday evening, June 10, 2017. It was a great success. The Potentate and First Lady of Moolah Temple were in atten-dance, along with three Divan Members and Ladies, as well as PP John Smith and his Lady. Several visitors/guests were also present; including the Mayor of Jefferson City, Carrie Tergin and her parents. Also, we had a former patient from the Hospital in St Louis and her family, who gave a testimonial about her treatment.

There was approximately $485 A&J Dollars contrib-uted to the Club for the Shriners Hospital. The Club raffled off an AR 15 Rifle, a Hand Made Quilt, and $50 in Cash.

The Capital Shrine Club “Lady of the Year” award was presented to Sue Mathews. Two Ladies of Capital S.C.; Donna Trammell and Janet Clark are members of the Jefferson City Council of Clubs. They arranged for Noble Ben Dennison to make a presentation to the Council about the New Shriners Hospital on May 15th. It was well received.

The CSC Motor Patrol are preparing for the CSSA competition in Overland Park, KS. 31 Aug 2 Sep 2017.

Following our business meeting on June 13, the Club will be “dark” until September.

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Temple ClubNoble Lodge #684

Ruth Shermer, Queen 314-416-8161Recorder PQ Mary LaTragna 314- 566-4727 We want to extend an invitation to all ladies, 18 and older, to join our wonderful group of ladies for a sisterhood of philanthropy, good friends, and good times. We would love to have you join us!. We welcome your ideas, energy, and willingness to help support our temple. As always, all our funds go to support Shriners Hospitals for children. We have created our outreach programs to help our Masonic family know who we are and what we do. We want everybody to know we are a network of 137 temples, 126 in the U.S. and 11 in Canada. Our membership exceeds 25,000! We have donated over 3.1 million dollars to help with patient care at Shriners Hospital for Children in 2015, and 55 million dollars total since our inception in 1913. Read about us at our newly enhanced website: donfdn.org.

In May:We supplied food for the hospital's parent lounge.We are planning our second annual quarter auction! Watch for us!We are also planning for our annual bazaar and dinner held in October.Our facebook page is up and running.We have a new item in our display case outside the Oasis room. Stop by and take a look.

The Daughters of the Nile Foundation, Her Supreme Majesty Cathy Carol Rose, and the Foundation President, Vicki Hill, placed a million dollar plaque at Shriners Hospital in Honolulu Hawaii on March 17, 2007! Way to go!

We have so many wonderful ladies that work hard to insure that we support the Shrine Hospital to the best of our ability, and who are dedicated to helping our Shriners when asked. If you have any questions or would like more information about our organization, please contact Queen Ruth Shermer at 314-416-8161, or PQ Mary LaTragna at 314-566-4727.

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Temple #107 President – Nancy Bradford 314-974-5133Vice President – Darlene Newman 636-949-0440Secretary – Kathy Myers 314-329-6049Treasurer – Janet Loesch 314-650-7662 How fast the summer is going?Our First Lady’s luncheon in May was a delightful picnic lunch, complete with a beautiful sugar cookie decorated like a butterfly. Our First Lady, Kim Isbell, used a “butterfly” theme for the day in memory of her mother and gifted everyone a beautiful “butterfly” pot filled with blooming plants for our gardens. Following lunch we visited the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. At the Butterfly House we enjoyed the Tropical Garden, the Native Garden and the short movie on butterflies. It’s true, butterflies do taste with their feet! We did cause a bit of a stir when one of the butter-flies decided to hitch a ride, hiding in the open purse of one of our members (don’t worry Ellen, we won’t tell who). It all ended well when the butterfly was released back into his home in the Tropical Garden.

June 28th will be a departure from our regular meeting as it will be an evening meeting, 5:30-7:30pm. Our entertainment will be provided by Nailah Court #107, the “Drill Divas”. If you can’t normally attend our day luncheons, now is your chance to join us. If you don’t receive our bulletin and would like to attend, please call Kathy Myers (number at top of article).

Even though Temple Club does not meet in July, there is still plenty of activity at Moolah. July 9-13 is the Imperial Session in Daytona. July 19th is Stated Meeting and there will be Bunco. July 21-23 will be the Potentate’s Chicago Baseball Trip.Darlene Newman, our Vice President, is planning something special for her Luncheon in August. Watch for your Temple Club bulletin for details.Submitted: Gail Melton

Worshipful Master: Dan Coffey 314-707-2126 actions2x@gmail.com

Secretary: Charlie Wiegert 314-565-8523 cwiegert1@gmail.com

Assistant Secretary: John Schembri 314-878-4129 jschembri@sbcglobal.net

Noble Lodge goes dark for the summer, with no regular meetings in July and August. Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, September 5th. We have a light dinner at 6 PM and the meeting opens at 7PM. All nobles are invited to attend.

Our stated communication on June 6th was elec-tion night. The officers elected for the 2017-18 term are Worshipful Master Randy “RC” Prince, Senior Warden Tony White, Junior Warden Dr. Tom Cupples, Treasurer John Bozarth and Sec-retary John Schembri. Congratulations go to WB Dan Coffey for an excellent year!

WB elect Prince will be planning his installation for August and announcing his appointed officers soon, with details being provided in the next issue.

Noble Lodge is having a family event on Sunday July 2nd at the Gateway Grizzlies ballpark. Great food, drinks, baseball and a spectacular fireworks display will be enjoyed be all attending.

Everyone from Noble Lodge is rooting for our Past Master, RWB Gale Bennington, in his pur-suit of being elected to the Imperial divan. We’re all waiting for the good news on July 10th!

Noble Lodge continues to support the back pack program at the Pattonville schools, and will be making a $5000 contribution from the Lodge and the Masonic Home Of Missouri in July.

If you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Mason, you can be the 1st line sign-er of your candidate’s petition. Only 1 signer of a Masonic petition needs to be from Noble Lodge, the other signer can be from any Lodge. Keep this in mind if you have a candidate. It all starts with you submitting the petition for your candi-date. The petition (and $75 initiation fee) will be received at our next meeting, and your candidate will be notified of the next steps.

Noble Lodge now has a book rack outside the Lodge Room. It has various books and pub-lications about Masonry. Feel free to borrow any thing you’d like to read, or if you have some books you’d like donate, please do so.

To get the most up-to-date information on what’s happening at Noble Lodge, check out our web-site at http://www.noble684.com

If you have any questions, contact the Master or Secretary from the information listed above.

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Nailah Court #107

Wondering what the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America is?

To give you a little history on Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, the organization was founded in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1903. Nailah Court #107 is just one of many active subordinate courts throughout the United States and Canada.

When the Shriners founded the Shrine Hospitals for Children and the first hospital was built in 1922, the Ladies committed to supporting the Shrine’s official philanthropy. Today the Courts continue to support the hospital fund, hospital sewing, research projects and other areas of interest. Each Court not only raises funds for the hospitals, but they donate clothing, stuffed ani-mals, purchase equipment, man the information desk in the various hospitals and serve as office personnel on a voluntary basis. The LOSNA con-tributes well over a half million dollars yearly to the Shrine Hospitals. Every year the new Grand High Priestess has a Special Project to raise money for the hospital of her choice to purchase whatever they need. Nailah Court #107 is proud of the funds that have been raised and donated to the transportation fund for Moolah Shrine Temple to assure all children in need have a means to get to the hospital. Are you interested in joining? Give us a call, we would love to have you join us.

We were excited that Nailah Court #107 was well represented at the 103rd Grand Council Session. Not only the ladies that attended the business meetings and other fun activities, but our “Jest Clownin’ Around” unit and our new unit “Drill Divas”, both performed in the Drills this year. Our Summer Sizzle fundraiser on June 3, 2017 was a great success. We were excited to have Noble Jim Giesele and Noble Bill Bradford and his Lady Nancy attend our event. We were pleased to present a check for $200.00 to Noble Jim Giesele, President of the Hospital Committee for the Toy Chest. We want to thank everyone that came out to support this and other events to allow us to donate funds to Shriners Hospital for Children.

With Tinker Bell Hugs,Lady Patricia Aaron, High Priestess

Nailah Court #107 High Priestess Patricia Aaron and Associate Princess Marcia Jacobi present a check for $200.00 from our Baby Bottle Bank to Nobles Jim Gesell and Bill Bradford along with Shrine Hospital patient ambassador Madelyn Hubbs. The money was raised by the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America ladies to help fund toys for the Toy Box at the St. Louis Shriners hospital.

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During the May Stated Meeting, Tommy Shumata, Darren Brookman, & Dale Jones became Shriners! Welcome!!

At the May Stated Meeting, James Day, Sr. became an Ambassador!

Fritz and Sparkey participated at Discovery Ridge Elementary for the school’s carnival event in O’Fallon, MO. There were 600 students in attendance!!

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To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Moolah Temple, situated in the Oasis of St. Louis, Desert of Missouri, 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 6 months, as required by the By-laws of The Imperial Council. I respectfully request that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.

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Moolah® Shrine CalendarJuly

4th 4th of July - Office Closed7th No Ambassadors Meeting Swing Dance - Crossfire Band9th-13th Imperial Session in Daytona Beach, Fl.19th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities21st-23rd Potentate’s Trip to Chicago29th Sportsman’s Extravaganza Gun Raffle

August11th No Ambassadors Meeting16th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities23rd Temple Club30th-Sept 2nd CSSA 2017

SeptemberAugust 30th-Sept 2nd CSSA 20174th Labor Day - Office Closed8th Ambassadors Luncheon9th Membership Beer Festival17th Buick Car Show Man vs. Pig Backyard BBQ Cookoff20th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities27th Temple Club

October13th Ambassadors Luncheon18th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities21st Fall Ceremonial & Pub Crawl25th Temple Club27th Trunk or Treat