Moolah™Shriners

Volume 75, Issue 5
St. Louis, MO
David Dieckhaus - Potentate
May/June 2015
Moolah Shriners
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Camel’s Tales
Home of the Shriners of Eastern & Central Missouri
What’s Inside...
Presenting the New Board of Directors
Sporting Clay Tournament
CSSA Information
Mother’s Day Brunch
Hospital Dedication Ceremony & Brunch
Moolah Marching 48 Open Buddy Bass Tournament
Shriner’s Day at Busch Stadium
Magic Show
ECMO Golf Tournament
Ways to Donate to the Shriners Hospital
How to become a Shriner
and much, much more!
Dedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children
2015 Elected Divan &
Board Of Directors
David Dieckhaus....................... Potentate
Lenny Martin, Jr...................Chief Rabban
Dean Isbell...........................Asst. Rabban
Kyle McEvoy.......... High Priest & Prophet
Richard Weber........................... Treasurer
David Jacobi, Sr..........................Recorder
Don Taylor, Jr..................... Oriental Guide
Representatives to
Imperial Council
David Dieckhaus Lenny Martin Dean Isbell
Don Taylor Jr.
Dale W. Stauss
Imperial Potentate
2014-2015
2015 Appointed Divan
Moolah Appointed Positions
Russell Georgen......1st Ceremonial Master
Joe Shivley.............2nd Ceremonial Master
Frank “Pancho” Winder, PP.............Director
Robert Daniels................................. Marshal
D.L (Monty) Kennedy..Shrine Club Marshal
Bill Snell.......................Shrine Club Marshal
Mitch Weinstein...........Shrine Club Marshal
Jack Melton................Captain of the Guard
Dennis Burkholder....................Outer Guard
Carl Barthold.......................................................Almoner
John Hewitt...............................Ambassador Chairman
Wayne Price.................Building Committee Chairman
Karl Erselius.......................................................Chaplain
Carl Barthold......................................................Chaplain
Dennis Burkholder.............Donor Relations Chairman
Ted Dearing.........................................General Counsel
Joe Shivley..................................Insurance Committee
Al Earls...................................... License Plates Director
David Schmucker.......Memorial Brick Walk Chairman
Shaun Ruether.....................................Co-Membership
D.J. Herman.........................................Co-Membership
Kenneth Myles, PP................ Shrine Club Coordinator
James Smith, PP...........................Co-Public Relations
Dennis Burkholder.........................Co-Public Relations
Jim Tracy............................................. Technical Advisor
Ronald Risher...................... Patient Referral Chairman
Todd Litzau.............................Clinic Referral Chairman
David Jacobi, Sr.............Grand Lodge Representative
Potentate's Aides
Rich Viner
Robby Dirkers Ernie Boulicault
Wallace Bowman
William Bradford
Mark Davis
Michael Davis
David Dieckhaus
Lenny Martin
Gary Fanger
Emil Fett
Dean Isbell
Kyle McEvoy
Don Gabel
Gaddy
Gale Bennington, P.P. ................Ad Vitam Jerry
Ryan Georgen
James W. Smith, P.P. ..................Ad Vitam Brett Grimm
Harold Hargiss
DJ Hermen
Moolah Temple Association
Randall I. Ottinger, P.P...............President Gary Holland
David Hope
Representatives to Central
States Shrine Association
Chief Aide
Assistant Chief Aide
Dennis Martin
Matthew Mayer
Richard Mayer
Eric McVicar
Jack Melton
Dale Nagel
Richard Pollock
Michare Reese
Ronald Reynolds
William Ross
Shaun Ruether
Casey Thompson
Bud Waters
Richard Watts
Director General
Frank “Pancho” Windler, PP 2009
Potentate's
Personal
Aides
Benjamin Allen
Frank Cali
Lucas Dieckhaus
Scott Dieckhaus
Jerry Gaddy
Gale Going
Greg Heins
Kevin Heins
Robert Mathewson
Randy McDougal
James McEvoy
Matthew Niedringhaus
Mark Rethemeyer
Ted Schamburg
John Spraul
Don Wander
Shrine
Club
Aides
Elmo Blum
Terry Bunting
Benjamin Dennison
Gregory Dortch
Dennis Eaton
Melvin Gordon
Robert Holscher
Eugene Hopwood
Scott Hunt
Allen James
Jack Kairy
Ronald McCoy
Robert Morgan
Verle Naughton
Michael O’Cheltree
Ronald Pratt
Gregory Price
Paul Rose
Jimmie Sanders
Logan Santschi
Raymond Schulte
Michael Shulse
Rick Uebinger
Kevin Wooden
Assist. Directors General
Lawrence D. Jones, PP........................1994
George E. Stephenson PP .................1984
Kenneth E. Myles, PP............................ 1992
Potentate’s Emeritus Aides
John Hewitt, Chief Aide Emeritus
Charles Baker
Donald Baur
John Bowman
Richard Braun
Robert Callaway
Richard Carlson, Jr.
Bob Daniels
John Dodge
Albert Earls
Robert Grimm
James Hubeli
Conrad Jacobi
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Mark Lyles
Herbert Mahler
Robert Means
Raymond Moore
John Morrison, Jr.
Fred Plough
Wayne Price
Donald Staffne James Stahl
Herschel Vernon, Sr.
Mitch Weinstein Kenneth Will
Donald Worley
MOOLAH Temple
12545 Fee Fee Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone (314) 878-6301
Fax (314) 434-5393
Toll Free 888-9Moolah
Chairman of The Board of Trustees
Shriners Hospital for Children
Past Imperial Potentate 2008-2009
Shriners Hospital for Children
St. Louis 314-432-3600
Board of Governors
Harvey L Mirly, M.D...................Chairman
Alex B. Rabin.....................Vice Chairman
Gale Bennington, PP................. Treasurer
Adrian Croissant........................ Secretary
Members
David Dieckhaus
Gale Bennington, PP Bernard G. Stever
Ronald Krueger, II
John Schloot
Charles M. M. Shepherd William Tracey
Associate Member
Moolah Shrine Circus
................... Circus Chairman
Mark Rethemeyer......................Circus Director
Wayne Price............Parade Marshal Emeritus
Richard Sopp...........Parade Marshal Emeritus
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 P. Krueger.................................1999
Barry R. Todd......................................2000
Ronald D. Woods.................................2001
H.H. “Bud” White..................................2002
Albert Faulstich.. .................................2003
Gale F. Bennington...............................2004
John G. Smith.....................................2005
Merle R. Truckenmiller..........................2006
Lester "Al" Greene..............................2007
Frank "Pancho" Windler.......................2009
William I. Drake......................................2010
James C. Brandenburg.........................2011
Andrew Metzger....................................2012
Patrick Hensley......................................2013
Dennis Kelley.........................................2014
Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96
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MOOLAH Shrine Temple
Joe Shivley
Emeritus Members
Lester “Al” Greene, P.P.; Harry E. Hays*
Stephen K. Lambright; Gene McNary*
John B. Morgan; Stephen F. Pieper, P.P.
James W. Smith, P.P.*; Barry Todd, P.P.*
Geo. E. Stephenson, P.P.*; Fred Caress
Ronald Risher*
*Past Board Chairman
DONOR RELATIONS
Kenneth E. Myles, P.P..........Director, MO
Stephen Pieper, P.P......Director, St. Louis
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Dennis Burkholder
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126th Moolah Shrine Potentate
Illustrious Sir David W. Dieckhaus
Greetings Nobles,
After a long winter, spring is finally here. I want to start out by wishing all of you a safe
and exciting summer season. It has been an active year at Moolah so far and as you
know we have been traveling all over the eastern part of the state for installations. The
bus trips were fun filled adventures too far away places. Our first Ceremonial was a
huge success. I want to say thanks to the Ceremonial Cast, Director’s Staff, and Chanters for
making the ceremonial memorable for all of our new members. We have many events still to come this
year so don’t put your running shoes away yet.
I hope to see all of you for the Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10 in the Moolah Ballroom. Make
your reservations now! Also make your reservations for the Moolah Magic Show on Saturday, May 16.
It will be a show you don’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17 for one of the most exciting events to occur in our life time,
“THE OPENING OF OUR NEW HOSPITAL”. This event seldom happens so make sure you don’t
miss it.
This is why we can be proud to be Shriner’s as we work daily to make a difference in a child’s life by
providing state of the art medical care and research. “Let’s be Seen in 2015” and let everyone know
how proud you are to a part of such a great Philanthropy. “THIS IS YOUR HOSPITAL” Please join
us for breakfast at Moolah on Sunday, May 17 before you go to the opening festivities and tours at the
new Hospital.
Please remember that there will be no stated meeting in June. Have a fun and safe summer, and remember to take an active part in your shrine units, clubs, and committees, and show your communities
that you are Proud to be a Shriner, and don’t forget that you need to bring in at least one new member
this year. “Let’s be Seen in 2015”
In closing, I want to thank all the Shriners and their Ladies, for their outstanding support this year.
Moolah is having an exceptional year because of YOU. I ask for your continued support as you are the
main ingredient to such a successful Shrine Temple. I thank you and the children thank you.
Let’s Be Seen In 2015
Illustrious Sir David Dieckhaus
Introducing the new Board of Directors!
Lenny Martin, Jr..........................................................Chief Rabban
Dean Isbell..................................................................Asst. Rabban
Kyle McEvoy...................................................High Priest & Prophet
Richard Weber..................................................................Treasurer
David Jacobi, Sr................................................................Recorder
Don Taylor, Jr.............................................................Oriental Guide
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Chaplain’s Corner
by Karl Erselius
Wisdom vs. Knowledge
M
ake no mistake, there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom.
Example, Prisons are filled with people who had the knowledge of
how to open a safe, BUT lacked the wisdom as to when NOT to open it.
Today we have access to more information than we know what to do with.
But something is still missing----great wisdom. Knowledge and education
are fine, BUT sometimes they make disasters of our lives because we lack
spiritual discernment and understanding. If we follow Biblical principles,
GOD will give us understanding. What we need is Godly or Heavenly
Wisdom, that capacity to see things from God’s viewpoint and respond
accordingly. Godly wisdom can be found throughout Scripture, especially
in Proverbs.
Most of Proverbs was written by Solomon. God had enabled Solomon to have
anything he wanted, but Solomon asked God to give him wisdom. In I Kings
4:29-34 we learn the extent of Solomon’s wisdom. Vs.29 “God gave Solomon
wisdom and great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as
the sand on the seashore”. Vs.31, “He was wiser than any other man, and his
fame spread to all the surrounding nations”. Vs.34, “Men of all nations came
to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had
heard of his wisdom”. By the way in, Chapter 5 we learn about HIRAM, King
of Tyre, called by Solomon to come and oversee the building of the Temple,
but that’s another story.
Godly wisdom teaches us the skills for earthly living. How important and
valuable is this? Proverbs 8:11 “for wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her”. Wisdom is a precious and
rare commodity in our world today. Our search for wisdom should be an
exhaustive one. Proverbs 2:4 “search for it as for hidden treasure”. Our
search for heavenly wisdom will lead us ultimately to one place: GOD.
Proverbs 2:6 “The Lord gives wisdom”. James 1:5 “If any of you lacks
wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding
fault, and it will be given to him”.
The answer to all this is that you have to know God, to have Godly wisdom.
Our search for wisdom and hope in this life is really a search for God. He is
the One that holds all wisdom, that gives all hope, that is responsible for all
good in this world. In Scripture the phrase to “know” someone is often defined
as “having a personal or intimate relationship with that person; not just having
knowledge about them”. May each one of us “wise up”, get into His Word, and
strive for that personal relationship with our God. So Mote It Be.
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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.
March
Albert E. Blum
Robert N. Chapin
Chief Rabban Victor F. Dane, Jr.
Albert L. Howe
Edward L. Lebeau
Tom A Manglis
Meade M. McCain, Jr.
Carl D. Nordman
Harold L. Pahl
Leroy J. Whitthaus
Be a Shriner!
beashrinernow.com
or call 800-537-4746
Shriners believe in having fun. | Shriners believe in Brotherhood. | Shriners believe in giving.
No matter what your interests,
there is something for you in our
fraternity. We believe in having fun
and building friendships.
• Sports
• Music
• Aviation
• Events
• Motor Corps
• Family Activities
• And much, much more
When you become a Shriner, you
become part of a brotherhood of
men committed to family, engaged
in ongoing personal growth, and
dedicated to providing care for
children and families in need.
As a Shriner, you will have the
opportunity to make a difference in
the lives of children receiving care
at Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
While our backgrounds and interests may be diverse, what binds
us together are shared values and
a desire to have fun, do good and
build relationships that can last a
lifetime.
Learn about the steps to become a Master Mason, which qualifies you to be a Shriner • Learn how to become a Shriner •
Connect with your own Virtual Mentor who will walk you through the membership process step-by-step. • Sign up to receive
ongoing communication about community events and opportunities to interact with local Shriners.
Shriner of the Month
Doug Bachman
Doug Bachman is a member of the
Crestwood Euclid Masonic Lodge, a
member of Scottish Rite.
Moolah member & Arab Patrol member
since 1981, Captain of the Arab Patrol
for 18 years, Lt. prior to being named
Captain.
Moolah Temple Guides Bingo
Wayne Price, Bingo Chairman
V.F.W Post #3944
10815 Midland Ave,
Overland, MO 63114
314-427-2744
Moolah Marching “48” Winner of the Competition Drill and
scored the highest points fourteen out of seventeen years.
Winner of the Parade and scored or tied the highest points
Fifteen out of seventeen years.
More than just a active member, Doug is a Moolah Ambassador,
Moolah Membership Chair for 5 years, Moolah Circus Tent Chair
for 15 years, Past member of the “Q”, Past Circus Committee
member, CSSA and Imperial Committee Chair member.
DoorsDoors
openopen
at 8:30
10:00
at 8:30AM
AM• Selling
Selling starts
starts atat10:00
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Regular
Bingo
AM
Regular
Bingo@@ 11:00
11:00 AM
Progressive Jackpot
Progressive jackpot
Doug has served on the Shriners Hospital Board member for 9
years, Secretary for 6 years and now Emeritus Board Member.
The Moolah Public Relations Committee is honored to have
Noble Doug Bachman as our Shriner of the Month for May.
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Looking for a way to donate to the
Shriners Hospital?
Visit your local Schnucks and pick up
an eScrip Community Card!
• Its’s Easy & Free
• Present your card to the cashier every time you shop
• Schnucks contributes a percentage of your purchase to organization of your choice
For details, visit www.schnucks.com and click on the eScrip Community Card link.
It is a perfect way to donate to the Shriners Hospital!
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SHRINE CIRCUS UPDATE
Mark your calendar for the Stated Shrine Meeting on MAY 20th where we will be reporting the results of this
year's Circus. The numbers are not yet finalized, but from an initial review I can tell you that we definitely
had a “HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL” circus. I hope that you were able to see our circus this year, it was one of
the best we have had in many years. The many compliments just keep coming in about what a great show
we had this year.
I have to give a huge THANK YOU to our Circus Committee that consists of about 30 people in leadership
positions, managing around 500 volunteers working thousands of hours over a 12 month period to make the
circus successful. There are so many people to thank that I am reluctant to make any individual thank you’s
but I need to make one exception – “Our Youth”! These are the Shrine Families of the future! Our Demolay,
Jobs Daughters, Rainbow Girls, and all the other youth organizations pulled together to help at our Circus.
Our youth helped in all areas of the Circus – they helped in the tent, on the parking lot, in Novelties, and
on the floor. Everywhere you looked our team of youths were working to help make our circus successful.
What a gift it was to have so many youth helping in virtually every aspect of the circus.
The Circus is our biggest fundraiser of the year and from an initial look we know that we will be financially
successful. How successful won’t be determined until all the ticket money is turned in and all the bills are
paid. But I can tell you that the true measurement of success isn’t always financial; sometimes it is something that you can’t measure. Everyone pulling together and working together toward one ultimate goal is
the absolute best outcome that any organization could hope to achieve on a project the magnitude of the
Shrine Circus. There has been excitement and momentum building with the circus for the past several years
and it continued to get even stronger this year. This camaraderie is not something that is measurable, it
carries far beyond the success of the circus and results are very obvious by the increased attendance at the
circus tent, at our Shrine meetings and events, and in the overall positive atmosphere at Moolah. It makes
you proud to be a part of the circus, and even more Proud to be a Shriner!
Fraternally,
Mark Rethemeyer, Circus Director
“THANK YOU” - TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED HARD TO MAKE OUR
73rd MOOLAH SHRINE CIRCUS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Stephen F. Pieper, MBA, CLU®, ChFC®
Life Insurance • Medical Plans • Pensions
Long Term Care Insurance
314/392-8754
[email protected]
[email protected]
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MAY
2nd: Ainad’s Spring Ceremonial
2nd: Clean up the outside grounds
and mulching
10th: Mother’s Day Brunch
16th: Moolah Magic Show
17th: Hospital Dedication Ceremony
17th: Moolah Brunch Shrine Center
20th: STATED MEETING
LADIES WELCOME
25th: Memorial Day (Office Closed)
29th: Ainad Circus Parade
JUNE
2nd: Hospital’s First Day of Operation
7th-17th: Potentate’s Alaska Trip
17th: NO STATED MEETING
21st: Father’s Day
JULY
4th: Independence Day
5th-9th: Imperial Session - Houston, TX
15th: STATED MEETING
LADIES WELCOME
18th: Guides Picnic
AUGUST
2nd: Shriners Day at the Cardinal Game
(Tickets are now available at Moolah)
19th: STATED MEETING
LADIES WELCOME
26th-30th: CSSA - Golden, CO
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Meeting Schedules
Units & Committees
Shrine Clubs
Air Patrol - 2nd Mon.
Cape SC - 4th Wed. 6:30p Call for Location
American Muscle - 2nd Wed., 6:30p Sheiks Club
Capital SC - 2nd Tues. 6:30p, Capital SC
Antique Cars - 1st Mon., Call for Location
Daniel Boone SC - Last Thurs. 6:30p, JJ’s Restaurant
Arab Patrol - 1st Mon.
ECMO SC - 1st Fri. 7:30p, ECMO SC
Band - Every Wed.
Four Rivers SC - 2nd Mon. 7:30p Gray Summit
BBQ Smokin’ Nobles - 1st Mon, Oasis
Joachim SC - 2nd Mon. Herculaneum
Chanters - 1st Mon, Rehearsal every Mon.
Little Dixie SC - 4th Wed. LD Shrine Park
Clowns - 3rd Mon.
Computer Club - 2nd Mon. 7:30p
Directors Staff - 1st Mon.
Drum Corp - 2nd Mon, Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon
Gateway 500 - 2nd Tues.
Guides - Last Fri.
Hospital Committee - 3rd Wed., Unit Room
Legion of Honor - 4th Tues.
Motor Patrol - 2nd Mon.
Mounted Lancers - 2nd Wed., Ranch
Nomads - 4th Wed., 6:30p Food
Pipes & Drums - 2nd Mon.
Mid-Mo SC - 2nd Wed. 6:30p Call for Location
Nemo SC - 3rd Thurs. 6:00p Call for Location
Ozark SC - 3rd Wed. 6:00p Shamrock Bar
SEMO SC - 1st Mon. 6:00p SEMO SC
Three Rivers SC - 3rd Fri 6:30p Three Rivers SC
Tiger SC - Last Mon. Tiger SC
Shriner
JUST A
REMINDER ABOUT
UPCOMING STATED MEETINGS...
• Dress in business casual
• Due Cards will be required
Provost Guard - 2nd Mon. 7:00p
• Ladies are always welcome
Reception Committee - 2nd Wed.
• Babysitting is provided
Sound Unit - 2nd Mon.
Stage Crew - 1st Wed.
Swing Dance Unit - 1st Mon. 6:30p
Unique Motors - 2nd & 4th Mon.
YOMO - 2nd Wed.
• Dinner is served at 5:30p
• Meetings begin at 7:30p
• Balloting on all new petitions for
membership
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DEDICATION CEREMONY
at the NEW Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis
Save the Date | Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at 1-4 pm.
A 90,000 square
foot facility
We are moving to
a new location!
State of the Art Hospital • 12 Inpatient Beds • 18 Outpatient Exam Rooms
3 Surgical Suites • 4 Orthotic and Prosthetic Fitting Rooms
Complete Research Department • Rehabilitative Services
HOSPITAL BRUNCH
at the Moolah Shrine Ballroom
---- Menu ----
Sunday, May 17th
9 am - 12 pm
Tickets are $20
Children 6-12 are $10
Children 5 & under are free
Call the Moolah Office for reservations
314.878.6301
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Ham Carving Station
Custom Omelettes
Salad Bar
Mimosa’s
Bloody Marys
Juice, Milk, Tea,
Coffee, Soda
Over 1,200 Recipes • Only $30.00
Moolah® Shrine Cookbook
Delectable recipes for everything from homemade desserts to savory meals. Perfect for
giving as gifts or enjoying at your own family gatherings.
Recipes from those who love our Shrine Kids. Submitted recipes from Patient Ambassadors,
hospital staff, members of Moolah Shrine and friends.
Order your copy by calling Christine Dieckhaus at 314.960.6721
or email [email protected]
Available for pickup at the Moolah® Office
Net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis
Illustrious Sir David Dieckhaus and First Lady Christine Invite you to Moolah’s
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10th
10 am - 1 pm
Tickets are $25
Children 6-12 are $10
Children 5 & under are free
Call the Moolah office for reservations
314.878.6301 ext. 100 for Monica
or ext. 113 for Gale
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• Prime Rib and Ham Carving Station
• Custom Omelettes
• Salad Bar
• Mimosa’s
• Bloody Marys
• Juice, Milk, Tea,
Coffee, Soda
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Unit & Committee Reports
Air Patrol
Director: Bud Hildebrand President: Ted Lindner, Jr. 1st VP: Byron Smyrniotis 2nd VP: John Szuba Treasurer: Richard Prine Secretary: Chris Grau 314.283.3014
636.798.2602
314.872.8778
636.928.0595
314.603.6301
314.591.1710
Hey… the May Camels Tale issue is a Two-Month
publication ”May and June” so hang onto it so
that you know WHO IS WHO IN THE ZOO!!!
From the Air Patrol President. THANKS for all the
help and team work at the 2015 Circus. We had
a great time while fulfilling our obligatoion and
contributing to the cause.
Memorial Day is May 25th. FLY OUR FLAG of
These United States of America.
** Reflect, remember … and Thank our Men and
Women that have and are currently serving our
Great Nation.
Don’t forget to make plans for the Imperial Session. We are going to Houston, Texas this year,
July 5th - 9th 2015.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Festival
of the Little Hills, Old Town St. Charles, August
21, 22, and 23. We need your help. We will set
up on Thursday. Check out this link for more info.
http://www.festivalofthelittlehills.com/
Mark your Calendar for Central States Shrine
Assoc. 2015. CSSA 2015 is being held in Denver,
Colorado, August 26 - 30, 2015. Check out this
link for more info... http://www.cssa2015.org/
Come on up to the Hangar, meet up with some old
friends, make some new ones and join in the fun.
We have several new petitions for membership.
Maybe after the Spring Ceremonial we will have a
few more. Call that friend that hasn’t been around
for a while and invite him to come back home.
Ambassadors
Chairman: John Hewitt
Secretary: Ted Schamburg
Thanks to all the Ambassadors that contributed to
a very successful circus. Whether you sold tickets
or ads, worked at the circus selling novelties or just
came out in support; you are appreciated. There
was not an elephant stampede this year for which
we were all glad.
314.846.5588
314.920.9210
314-440-5883
By: Steve Dodson
It’s Springtime and May brings flowers and nice
weather to drive those old cars. It’s time to uncover your old car and enjoy the back roads.
Mark your calendars, this month’s meeting will be
May 6th at Rich & Charlie’s Restaurant located
at 9942 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO. 6:00 PM
dinner with our ladies and the meeting to start at
7:00 PM.
The next Ambassador’s Lunch will be on Friday,
May 8, in the Oasis at Moolah Temple. We will
have our three drawings: the 50/50, free dinner and
jackpot. Ambassadors, you are missing a great time
if you do not attend our meetings.
Just a reminder that we will be joining our Nobles
from East St. Louis, the Ainad Temple, in their
Shrine parade on Friday, May 29th. This is
always a nice parade and lots of fun.
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, E-mail or
word of mouth. For luncheon reservations call
Gary Larrabee, 314-839-7421 or e-mail him at
[email protected].
NEXT MEETING
MAY 8 – Ambassador Meeting at the Moolah Temple
MAY 20 – Stated Meeting
ONCE AN AMBASSADOR
ALWAYS AN AMBASSADOR
Our June meeting will be June 4th same location
and time.
TO ALL SHRINERS interested in classic or
antique cars: we invite you and your lady to join
us for the evening! You don’t have to own an old
car, just have an interest in these cars and their
heritage.
Did you know or do you care!
May 5, 1905 Louis Chevrolet competes in and
wins his first automobile race.
May 28, 1923 A letter is delivered to GM executives
describing massive defects in the copper-cooled,
(air cooled), Chevrolet cars that are currently being
built. It is highly recommended that these particular
cars be removed from the market, leading to the first
auto recall in motoring history.
June 6, 1925 Maxwell Motors Corp. voluntarily
transfers its business and physical properties to
Walter Percy Chrysler for reorganization. (This
move led to the formation of a new company which
would be known as the Chrysler Corporation.)
Tailwinds,
Dan-O – N600SR
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Chairman: Steve Dodson President: Joe Weber
VP: Joe Weissmann
Traditionally, the first day of May is the celebration
of the coming of spring. We also celebrate Mother’s
Day and Memorial Day. Our Mothers are always
our best and closest friends. Moolah will celebrate
Mother’s Day with a brunch on May 10. Make your
reservations through the temple office. On Memorial Day let us remember all of the service men and
women who have so loyally served our great nation.
Check that Density Altitude.
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636.456.4885
314.638.3633
Antique Car
Committee
A Funny: I don’t approve of political jokes. I’ve
seen too many of them get elected.
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Unit & Committee Reports
Arab Patrol
Captain: Doug Bachman
President: Ed Fesenmeyer
Secretary: Ken Elam
314.406.9729
314.487.3482
314.471.9883
By: Gary Oakley
Does anyone besides your editor feel like 2015 is
becoming a blur? I’m certain it’s so. This article
is for the May/June combined issue!
As the Captain and I were discussing this issue,
we both agreed on the need to share one piece of
advice: It’s quiet around the Patrol Room. Get your
spring & summer Honey Do’s done immediately, if
not sooner, and rest up. Central States and all the
preparation that goes with it, will be here SOON!!
The practice schedule and event dates:
July 27, August 3, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24. August
28, we do our usual awesome job in drill
competition. We’ll wow spectators along the
parade route August 29.
More dates to remember:
5/17 Hospital Dedication
8/2 Shriners’ Night- Busch Stadium
Your editor and his Lady can’t wait to wing our
way home to join in. Hope a whole lot of you plan
to join us and make a day of it.
5/29 Ainad Circus Parade Watch Patrol Notes
for information.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the
Spring Ceremonial.
A tip o’ the Fez to my administrative assistant,
Lady Cheryl, for making sure this issue got your
way. A low back and hip injury made it more than
difficult to sit at the computer. You survived my
long hand [again] and made it happen. Like so
many other things, couldn’t have done it without
you. I’m just sayin! Yeah, Baby!!
Live and direct from the administrative assistant…
”Gary WILL be “Yeah Babyin’” you in person in
May. I am looking forward to FINALLY meeting
ALL of you. And YES!! I HAVE heard LOTS of
stories!! Sooo… let’s see how REAL they REALLY
are!!!!” SHE’S just sayin’!! Yeah baby!!
Band
Unit Director: Jack Scherrer
314.725.3764
Pres./Sect.-Treas.: Roger Fagerberg 314.878.7646
Conductor/1st VP: Chuck McKenzie
636.235.8085 [email protected]
2nd Vice Pres: Barry Hyatt
314.469.0605
Hello, from your Moolah Band:
The Band mourns the loss of a good friend and
fine musician, who was to be our Potentate in
2016. Victor Dane died Friday, March 13 here at
the Temple. We offer our condolences to Ann, his
wife, and all the family.
The band played at the mini-Circus. It was held
this year at Ranken-Jordan Hospital in Maryland
Heights due to construction of the new hospital.
The circus performers were great, as were the
Moolah Clowns, and everyone had a great time.
We enjoy playing for this event as part of our
service to the hospital and the kids.
A large class of new Nobles joined Moolah
Temple at the Ceremonial April 4, and we want
to welcome you to the greatest fraternity there is.
You will get the greatest benefit from this association if you participate in one of the many units,
clubs or committees at the Temple. We would
love to see some of you join us in the Band, to
help us grow for our Centennial Anniversary in
2019.
We had a new clarinetist join us, filling a muchneeded seat. The Band is now preparing for our
concert season. We have new music to learn for
the many concerts we have in the summer and
fall months.
Come see us on Wednesday nights at 7:30 and
rekindle the fun you had when you were in the
school band. We are looking for new members,
especially Nobles who are interested in spreading
the word of what Shriners do for the kids by supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. You
may be a Noble who is looking for a home where
you can make use of your musical talents! If that
is the case, please give me a call or e-mail and I
will answer any questions you may have.
Chanters
Director: Jerry Lee Gaddy
President: Jim Gesell
Treasurer: Richard Farrar
Secretary: William Bradford
636.458.8951
636.352.5146
636.349.2264
314.974.3084
By Monte Safron
As if by habit, May flowers abound thanks to the
flourish of April 2015 showers! Can the heat of
summer not be far behind? Get ready!
We had hoped to participate in the opening
celebration of the new Hospital this month but as
hope springs eternal, so does this blessed event
spawn hope that its date of its opening will be soon.
Persuasive evidence is the magnificent edifice one
marvels at its viewing when racing east or West
down Highway 40-64 looking north as you approach
Kingshighway Boulevard. Come Hell or high water
expect it soon.
It would seem we Chanters are becoming vagabond parade specialists with those very successful
parades in which we floated our little bubble wafting
musical wagon in such extravaganzas as the
wonderfully attended Cottleville Parade, the equally
spectated Shrine Circus Parade and as in the past
and the current Ainad Circus Parade in Belleville,
Illinois coming up this April 29th. That’s always a fun
event, unusually well attended (because of its late
hour) and the food enjoyed at Fischer’s Restaurant
before the parade isn’t bad either.
That’s not much of a crowded schedule coming
at us. We must have some more pressure on our
coming events to keep us in tune and at our peak
performance. In order to keep our pipes from
rusting and even more important, to provide you all
with the joy of music as we warble some pleasant
tunes, send us some events in need of songs. Any
group, a nursing home, a hospital...anybody in need
of the joy of music, please let us know. Remember,
our thrust is the pleasure of providing ear pleasure
through song. We love to perform and people seem
to like what they hear at our performances.
Come enjoy with us! Come sing with us!
Also, remember we are also a community band,
so if your child or grandchild 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!
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DeMolay
Committee
President Kurt Schumacher
V-President Jeff Kitsmiller Sr
SecretaryBob Weber
TreasurerKent Barnett
ChairmanFred Veinfurt
314-503-5369
314-435-7908
314-560-2222
314-315-5469
314-960-7787
Spring Time is finally hear!
The Circus is over!!!! We had quite a few new
families working the floor operations and tent
city. Once introduced to the program, some didn’t
want to leave. Adults that were unfamiliar with the
Masonic Groups were very complimentary of the
Shriners and the circus operations. All activities
should be PR opportunities to expose our great
organization to neighbors and friends. We look
forward to new members as a results of the Circus.
We can’t thank the Youth Groups enough for the
participation in the Circus – Coupon Distribution (St
Charles, Parades – Cottleville and St Louis 3/14,
Floor Operations, Tent City). A big shout out to the
Rainbow Girls for serving Saturday Night under the
tent and to the DeMolay for a fast load out Sunday
Night. Looking forward to next year.
The Moolah Gym was active in February and March
with the DeMolay Basketball League. On Sunday
March 29th Carondelet/Progression Team edged
out Geo L Walters Chapter for first place. It was one
of the best games we’ve experienced in a long time.
The sportsmanship was DeMolay at its finest!
Volleyball League will run in the Fall during Oct and
Nov. Sundays 12 noon to 4:00 pm. Stop by and say
Hi !
We are in the process of scheduling the Moolah
King and Queen Dance for the Fall. These young
people will represent the Shriner Programs though
out the year. Any assistance or donations towards
the dance is always appreciated.
If you have a Son, Daughter, Grandson, Granddaughter, Nephew, Niece, or Young Neighbor –
Please direct them our way. A quote from DeMolay
says it all – “Shriners - Building Tomorrow’s
Leaders Today” through DeMolay, Jobs Daughters
and Rainbow Girls. Proud to be a Shriner and Proud
to work with the Masonic Youth Groups
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Directors Staff
Director: Fred Zurfluh IV
President: Bill Spurgeon
Vice President: Jimmy Naucke Jr.
Secretary/Scribe Christopher Matero
Treasurer Don Gruner
Sgt. At Arms TBA
Chaplain Rick Braun
Bar Chairman TBA
Email: [email protected]
Overall, April was a pretty exciting month.
We’d once again like to thank all our members who came out and worked the novelty
booths at the Circus. The overall participation
amongst our Unit was rather low and we fully
expect to see that turned around this coming
year. We have been doing a lot to get things
back on track, as historically, the Directors
Staff is usually one of the most prestigious
Units, in all of Shrinedom. Without the Directors Staff, one-third of the Initiation of a new
Noble just isn’t there.
That last line being said, we had a great
Spring Ceremonial. We initiated seventeen
new Nobles, and subjected Illustrious Sir
David Dieckhaus to our whims. There’s nothing more gratifying than ushering a new bunch
of Nobles into our fold. We invite all members
of the Unit to get involved and we extend a
hearty invitation to our new Nobles to come
and join us in our endeavor to restore the glory
we have held, for over one-hundred, twentyfive years, to its Glory.
How can we do this? For starters, show up to
our stated meetings. Each month, we meet
on the first and third Mondays of the month,
at 6:30 pm. On the first Monday, we hold
our regular business meeting, preceded by
a meal, and continuing on to fun, fellowship,
and hi-jinx afterward. On the third Monday, we
hold a work/play night, at 6:30 pm. We come
together, get busy on the task(s) at hand for an
hour or so, and then let it culminate in drinks,
games, and shenanigans until we’re good
and ready to go home. Not a difficult way to
cultivate a Grand Legacy, is it? A little effort
– A LOT of fun. That’s how it grows. Come
back in and see what’s going on, or show up
and let us know you’re interested in what we’re
up to, and I guarantee…BIG things will start to
happen. See you on Mondays, Nobles!
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Drum Corp
Director: Tom Duke
President: David Glenn
Secretary: Rick Gwydir
Treasurer: Rich Steed
314.568.9026
314.560.4431
314.504.1091
314.435.4774
By Jim Hubeli
We all enjoyed the Spring Ceremonial on April 4th
honoring MWB David Haywood, Grand Master
of Missouri. MWB David has been involved in all
the Masonic organizations including of course the
Masonic Line and also DeMolay, Scottish Rite, York
Rite, Moolah Temple and many others. Seventeen Nobles were created after visiting the Shrine
Hospital and experiencing the 1st and 3rd sections
and later the 2nd section. During the history about
the beginning of the Shrine Hospitals, a lone bugle
was heard in the background playing “ I’m Forever
Blowing Bubbles “. Wonder if that could have been
PP Steve P. practicing?
Anyway, afterwards we had a good lunch and
the new Nobles heard talks and demonstrations
by all the Units, Clubs and Committees. We
know the new Nobles will enjoy their association with Moolah and the best way is to join an
active group of their choice and disposition. Our
talk was given by Past Director Rich Steed and
then we played 3 great tunes. No encores were
requested. The Drum and Bugle Corps invites all
new or old Nobles to visit us any Monday evening
during the year. We are looking for Nobles, with
or without a musical background in order to promote Shrinedom in parades and other events.
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Unit & Committee Reports
Guides
President: Ryan Georgen Secretary: Robert Granquist
Director: Robby Dirkers
314.630.4765
636.300.8001
636.461.1578
Congratulations to the new newly made Nobles at
the Spring Ceremonial. This was a good opportunity
to get new members for the Guides Unit.
May 17th is the Dedication of the New Hospital.
Hope you enjoy the celebration.
I wish to thank members of the Guides, Bingo
Workers, Van Drivers, and the Ladies for your
help and support that you give to the Guides Unit
of Moolah Temple and the Shrine Hospital.
Please keep in your prayers Grace Price, and
Truman and Betty Askins.
Please remember those who gave their lives for us!
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Motor Patrol
Captain: Richard Weible
President: Steve Lovell
"We're back"
Due to popular demand we are now back, bigger
and better. We start with new officers.
Heads up! We are making plans for The Ride.
Don Gable is the chairman. Want to help? Call Don
at 314-487-7002 to help with a great cause.
Our President is working hard on our social
calendar. Some of the events will be a breakfast
ride, wine trip, horse races, soup cook off, Grizzlies
game, mystery dinner, and more to come.
We are looking for new members. Got a motorcycle,
Corvette, Mini chopper? Got none of the
above--no problem. We do parades as a fundraiser
for the hospital. We also have a Firetruck with seats
on top to sit in comfort during the parades complete
with flashing lights and siren. Join the fun, sure
beats walking.
Thanks to the wives, friends, and Nobles that
worked our vendor booth at the circus. It was a lot
of work, but we sold a ton of products. Even the
elephants were happy for our efforts.
How about that Cottleville parade? Did you see the
Motor Patrol? Best unit in the parade!
As usual, the Motor Patrol provided the escort for
the bus with new Shriners on the Hospital tour.
Another service of our unit. We love it.
Our Ladies are an integral part of our unit. Bring
your Lady and come join us.
We offer a money back guarantee if not satisfied....
Reception
Committee
President: Matt Niedringhaus
VP: John Sprauls
Secretary: Paul Greenlaw
Chairman: Ted Nagle 314.550.4995
314.703.2508
314.966.4282
314.966.5185
Can you believe it is April??? The Reception
Committee had another great First Friday Dinner
turnout and we wished Marilyn Wander a very
happy birthday! Thank you also to all those who
were able to help at our Spring Ceremonial on
Saturday, April 4th. We had 18 new nobles from
the St. Louis area, and another 6-8 more nobles
from other Shrine Clubs including Popular Bluff,
Hannibal, Mexico and Jefferson City Missouri.
It was our pleasure to have each of the Shrine
Clubs as guests for the Ceremonial!
Anyone interested in winning money? It’s not too
late to throw your name in the hat to pick some
winning drivers! A special congratulation to our
first 4 week race winners, Matt Niedringhaus
and Dave Dieckhaus! We picked new drivers for
our 2nd race on Friday, April 3rd. Payouts are
$75-1st place, $50-2nd place & $25-3rd place.
If you missed your chance to pick a driver April
3rd, there will be 2 more drawings for new drivers
which are May 1st and June 5th. The cost is $20/
race and you will draw 2 drivers. (See insert in
the Camel Tales for more details)
If that doesn’t get you excited, how about
winning a Uniform Twill Jacket of your favorite
race driver?! (Suggested Retail Value: $110)
Reception Committee will be selling raffle tickets
for this chance to win. ($1/ticket or 6/$5). We
will draw the winner at the May Stated Meeting.
Please make sure you get your tickets!
Just a reminder, don’t forget to do your spring
cleaning in April! The Moolah Temple will be having
a yard sale on April 25th. For those Reception
members that want to price their items to be
sold, Reception will have a table of their own. All
money for items sold at this table will go back to
the Reception Committee. Anyone interested in
helping man the tables, their help will be greatly
appreciated.
Reception Committee still has Moolah Shrine
Cookbooks for sale as well. They make great
Mother’s Day gifts at the Mother’s Day Brunch
at the Temple in May. With over 1,200 recipes,
at a price of $30 each, these beautiful books will
make Mom very happy!
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Seniors
President: Bob Atwell Secretary: George Pryor
Chairman: Kenneth Zesch
314.609.6457
636.926.9942
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.
We meet at 9:00 am in the Guides Room and play
some Gin Rummy or Poker until 11:30 am. Then
we break for a short meeting and enjoy a brown
bag lunch, then back to the games!
Come whne you want and leave when you want!
A lifetime membership costs $1.00 (US) for which
you will receive a “Card” attesting your membership in this august body!
TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE IT!
Unit & Committee Reports
Swing Dance
Director: Bud Waters
President: Jack Melton
VP: Beril Gillman
Secretary: Gary Fanger
Treasurer: Dennis Martin
636.225.2534
314.605.5845
314.488.7759
636.447.2361
636.936.8295
The Circus is over and everyone is trying to get
back to normal. The Circus Kickoff, the Parade
and the Circus were a great time. Everyone was
saddened by the passing of our good friend,
Chief Rabban, and ambassador to the North
Pole, Victor Dane. Our condolences to Ann and
the Dane family.
Swing Dance did the novelties again this year
with the help of American Muscle, and others. I
want to thank all that were involved. I apologize
if I didn’t mention your unit. I was clowning and
was not involved in the novelties. Thanks to the
Clowns for supplying the material to reinforce
the novelty boxes.
Coming up is The Mother’s Day Brunch on the
10th, and The Magic Show on the 16th.
We dance every Friday in the “Oasis”. We would
sure like to see some Shriners. Until next time.
WE DANCE SO KIDS CAN WALK
TCAA
President Dave Marino
C-314-574-8487
1st VP Gary Fanger
H-636-447-2361
C-636-697-5290
2nd VP Dennis Martin
C-636-293-3348
3rd VP Jim Gesell
Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917 C-636-675-4500
[email protected]
February 25th was TCAA Mass Meeting and traditional passing of the gavel to our new President
Dave Marino and all the newly elected officers.
Congratulations!!
Don’t know what TCAA Stands for or what we
do…. Ask your Unit Representative or call Ryan
(314-630-4765) 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 me a call (314-630-4765)
if you know a company with surplus items to be
donated that can be used to sell.
Unique Motor
Unit
Director: Sir Thom McCann
President: Dan Jacobs
Vice-President: Rick Bruce
Treasurer: Gary Fanger
Secretary: Ken Wright
The Unique Motor Unit would like to send our
condolences to the family of Chief Rabban Victor
Dane, Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our unit had a great time at the Circus kickoff,
the Circus parade and the Circus at the Family
Arena. It would not be a parade without one of
our “Unique Motors” breaking down.
Our next event will be our annual BBQ for the
veterans at the Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital on
May 3rd. We will be serving lunch at noon behind
building 52. Please come join us and help thank
a veteran.
We hope everyone will stop by Frontier Park in
St. Charles on Independence weekend, July 2nd,
3rd, and 4th. We will be selling Gus’ Pretzels. As
Thom McCann says “Get your Gus’s Pretzel with
a free souvenir bag.”
We are looking forward to the New St. Louis
Hospital.
TCAA's personal update –
President Dave Marino, Past President Dan
Clyne, Past President Richard Braun are recovering from their recent health issues and surgeries,
please keep them in your thoughts and prayers
as well as our shut-ins.
Cheer them all with a call or card.
PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU
KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.
Swing with the Best! Have Dennis & Dianne from the
Swing Dance Unit help set up your next Get-A-Way.
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Daughters of the
Nile Sudyk
Temple #107
Noble Lodge
Worshipful Master: Corey Woodward
636-614-6263 [email protected]
Queen: Colette Nagel
314-560-3864
Princess Recorder: PQ Mary LaTragna 314-566-4727
Secretary: Charlie Wiegert
314-565-8523 [email protected]
By: Queen Colette Nagel
First off, thanks to the Noble Lodge members
and their family for handling the parking for the
Moolah Shrine Circus at the Family arena. There
were over 20 people for each performance, 160
volunteers that donated over 480 hours! A big tip
of the fez and master’s hat to Steve Bukovic for
chairing the committee and all of his hard work.
Happy spring everyone!
This year is going to be a wonderful, productive and
fun year for Daughters of the Nile! We have several
fundraisers planned to help support Shriners Hospital
for Children. Events include a trip to wine country, our
annual bazaar and turkey dinner in October (which
will prove to be great event!), a fun and challenging
trivia night, an event for our Rainbow Girls, and other
activities to help promote Daughters of the Nile!
A little about our organization: we have been in
existence since 1913, and in St Louis since 1953.
The strong values of faith, hope, trust, charity,
harmony, and acceptance of others as the founding
members established are promoted in our order.
Such wonderful ladies to form an organization that
has lasted over 100 years!
We would like to extend an invitation to all of our
members who have not able to attend meetings, but
can now attend, to do so, we welcome you back with
loving arms! We meet the first Wednesday of the
month in Noble Lodge at 7:30. We always welcome
new members and if you would like to join us, please
call our recorder, Anne LaTragna, at the number
above for more information.
We have 7 new master masons that were raised
at the Chance To Advance (C2A) on Saturday,
March 28th. Welcome!!!
Noble Lodge #684 next meetings will be Tuesday,
May 5th and 19th. We have dinner before the
meeting at 6 PM and the meeting starts at 7 PM.
We anticipate having some Entered Apprentice
degree work. We only have 4 meetings left until
we break for summer, so if you have someone
who would like to join, now is the time to get his
petition in!
Do you know someone who might be interested
in becoming a member? You can be the 1st line
signer 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
candidate. The petition will be received at our
next meeting, and your candidate will be notified.
In most cases he will be invited to attend the next
meeting, meet with the investigating committee,
and then his EA degree will be scheduled. If you
have a candidate for the Spring Ceremonial, now
would be a good time to get him started!
If you would like to help out at the next chip
program, contact Dan Coffey to sign up to at
[email protected] or call him at 314-707-2126.
If you have any questions, contact the Master or
Secretary from the information listed above.
Charlie Wiegert
Secretary, Noble Lodge #684
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Potentate Christmas Light Tour
and Shopping Trip to Branson!
At least 2 busses & 5 show setup.
November 12th - 15th, 2015
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Club Connection
Daniel Boone
Shrine Club
President: Mark Rethemeyer
Secretary: Robert Holscher
314.605.7615
636.240.8552
We had a great turn-out for our April Dinner
meeting at Cappuccino’s in O’Fallon. This was
a new place for us and we will definitely return.
The food was great! Prices very reasonable!
Great service! And as always, the best part of
the evening was the friendship and fellowship!
Our Board Meetings are on the last Thursday
of the month and the extra added bonus is that
while the guys are having their meeting, our
Ladies play bunko! Last month we had more
Ladies than men, so bunko is getting more
popular! For those who have never played, no
need to be afraid – it takes only 2-3 minutes to
learn. So, if that is what has been keeping you
from joining us, put your worries to rest.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 28th and
join us at JJ’s in O’Fallon. Ladies are always
welcome! Join us for dinner at 6:30, and at
7:30 the guys have a meeting and the ladies
play bunko. We order off the menu and have
separate checks. They have great food and
reasonable prices.
You will find us to be a friendly group of Shriner’s and our Ladies, and we promise to make
you and your Lady feel welcome. Give us a
try and I can guarantee you and your Lady will
have a great time!
If you would like more information about Daniel
Boone shrine Club and our activities give
President Mark a call at 314-605-7615.
Joachim
Shrine Club
President: Leonard Keller
1st Vice President: Joe Smart
2nd Vice President: Jim Westcott
3rd Vice President: Bill Kohout
Secretary/Treasurer: Elmo Blum
Director: Erie Gonzalez-Rubio
314-565-7646
March was a busy month for Joachim Shrine
Club. We had a huge turn out from the club for
the Circus Parade in Cottleville. Our float was
rocking and rolling with members and their family.
Also, I extend a huge thank you to all that showed
up to the circus to barbeque. I know it was very
appreciated by all.
I wanted to share an experience that I had during
this year’s Circus that makes me proud to be a
Moolah Shriner. Our Shrine loads up a bus with
Nobles, circus performers, Drum Corps, Clowns
and tons of toys and goes to Children’s Hospital
and Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.
We put on a mini circus for all the children and
their families right there in the hospital. We all did
our best to put a smile on each and every child
that would not have been able to go to the circus
due to their illnesses. I cannot express in words
the overwhelming emotions that went through me
getting to interact with these kids. I encourage
all my fellow Nobles to attend a hospital visit and
experience for themselves such a humbling and
also gratifying event. It will remind you why we do
what we do as a Shriner.
Congratulations to our newest Noble and member
of Joachim Shrine Club, Bruce Cooper.
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Tiger Shrine Club
President: Jason Acton
Secretary: Dr. Jim Kern
573.289.6858
573.999.7993
By Mitch Weinsting
Email [email protected]
573-446-1327
We had a good group of Nobles attend the
Ceremonial last month and we brought in
three new Nobles and one reinstatement.
Congratulations to all the newly created
Nobles for Moolah Temple!!! Those that
made the trip had a great time and enjoyed
the fellowship at the temple. If you have not
attended an event at Moolah, think about
attending a stated meeting or party.They are
always a fun event. Now is the time to come
out to the club, meet our new Nobles and see
the progress on the renovations. It should be
almost done at the next meeting and ready for
fun and fellowship. We will be discussing our
next activities now that the club is ready and
set for an event. Come out, have a say and
take a part. Meeting night starts with some
fellowship, dinner at 6pm. and a meeting to
follow. Food has been good and drinks are
always cold.
Coming up in May is the dedication of the new
hospital on May 17. Look to the Camel Tales for
more information. The new hospital is beautiful
from the outside and it should make you proud to
be a Shriner.
The Tiger Shrine club meets at 2315 N Stadium
Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202 on the last Monday
of the month at 6:00pm. Hope to see you at the
meeting and don’t forget to wear your fez??
Good News Report!
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Our KMOV Cares: Heroes 4 Kids telethon was a SMASHING success! During 13
hours of programming, KMOV (our local CBS station here in St. Louis), 350 viewers called in
to contribute $31,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Suffice to say, it was an overwhelming
day of support!
In addition to the financial contributions - and we were thrilled to see so many employees of
KMOV making donations as well - the value of the media coverage and sharing our message
and mission with Channel 4 viewers was simply over the top. Over the course of the entire
month, nearly 100 stories, promos and mentions about Shriners Hospitals for Children reached
more than 5 million viewers. In other words, people saw the message SEVERAL times. The
value of that coverage is estimated at more than $250,000.
We have so many people to thank for helping make this day possible for Shriners Hospitals for
Children. Most of all, we would like to thank all the Shriners, ladies and other volunteers who
trekked to downtown St. Louis to answer all those donation calls. In particular, we would like
to thank the Ainad and Moolah Shriners, as well as numerous members of the Board of Governors, who attended and supported the telethon, as well as the Moolah clowns and Tony Leech
for lending us the YOMO cars to display on the set that day. And, of course, we can't forget the
Patient Ambassadors and their families, for their willinging to share their stories live on TV.
Upcoming Stated
Meeting Menus
May
BBQ Pork Steaks
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Dessert
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MOOLAH MARCHING 48
OPEN BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT
SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
FISHING 7:30 AM T0 3:30 PM
LAKE OF THE OZARK (CAMDENTON)
RED OAK RESORT
FOR LODGING RESERVATIONS/INFORMATION
CALL: (573) 873-9400
COST: $100.00 PER BOAT
CHECK IN “DOCK C” AT CAFE PROMPTLY AT 6:30AM AND 3:00PM
(SEE BELOW FOR TOURNAMENT RULES - PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOOLAH MARCHING 48)
Moolah Marching 48
Contact Person: George Corey
RETURN RESERVATIONS TO:
804 Highland Crossing
Highridge, MO 63049
_____________________________ □ Method of Payment
Boat Owner
Make Check Payable to:
______________________________
Moolah Shriner Patrol
Address
Reservation
______________________________
Partner
□ Entry Fee $100.00
□ Big Bass $10.00 each
_______________________________ □ BBQ $15.00 each
Phone
1. Rules
The following rules will be used for the tournament. The tournament committees shall have sole authority to interpert the rules
and to apply the rules to all issues, disputes, questions or controverses concerning the tournament. All decisions made by
the tournament committee concerning the enterpreting or application of the rules or award of the prizes shall be final and not
subject to appeal.
2. Entry Fee
$100.00 per boat, no more than two persons per boat.
3. Eligibility
A. All individuals, 18 years of age or older with a paid entry fee, fishing partner does ont have to be 18 years of age.
B. No Guides
C. No individual who has earned more than $4,000.00 in money and or prizes with in one year prior to entry date.
D. No use of guides to pre-fish with in 5 days prior to tournament date.
4. Saftey & Sportsmanship
Fishing practices and safe boating must be observed at all times. Life jackets and kill switches must be worn during take off, life
jackets must be worn when big motor is running.
5. Fishing Locations
Anywhere on Lake Ozark with the exception of any area declared off limits by the State of Missouri.
6. Tackle & Equipment
Only artificial bate or lures may be used, porkstyle baits are allowed. Rod & reel only. No Trolling.
7. Scoring
Large Mouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Small Mouth Bass will be counted. Total strinner, weight per team will determine place. Any
bass under (15) inches at weight-in will cause two pounds to be subtracted from total stringer weight plus the loss of the short
fish. A half pound penality fo each dead fish.
8. Late Penality
Any boat checking in late will lose one pound per minute up to 10 minutes, then disqualified.
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2015 Central States Shrine Association
August 26 - August 30 ◦ Denver, Colorado
Hosted by El Jebel Shriners
You won’t want to miss CSSA 2015 • Get your reservation in by July 10th
Holiday Inn Express • 17140 West Colfax Ave. Golden, Colorado 80401
For all details go to www.cssa2015.org
To make reservations call 1-855-914-1740, please have the special group code
“MST (Moolah Shrine Temple)” on hand with the August 2015 dates. 30 day cut-off
policy to guest. In order to qualify for the discounted rate of $134.00+tax a night,
guest must make reservations 30 days prior to the group arrival date, please note
your groups cutoff date is July 26th, 2015.
Name_____________________________________________________________Unit_____________________________________
Lady, Guest or Noble you will be staying with_________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________State______________Zip________________Phone(____)_______________________
Email_______________________________
Mark the Days you will need hotel accommodations:
Aug 26th______Aug 27th_______Aug 28th_______Aug 29th_____
__________Registrations @ $20.00 per registration
__________Golf at Fossil Trace Golf Club @ $90.00 per person
__________CSSA Pub Crawl (Brady Arts Dist.) @ $25.00 per person
Total amount for Registrations
_____________________
Total amount for Golf
_____________________
Total amount for Pub Crawl
_____________________
__________CSSA Ladies Luncheon (at the Doubletree)@ $38.00 per person
Event Total
MC/Visa/Discover/AmEx
Total amount for Ladies Luncheon_____________________
Check Enclosed
Card number________________________________________________ Exp. Date________/__________
RSVP by July 10th
Moolah Temple - 12545 Fee Fee Road - St. Louis, MO 63146
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CSSA 2015 Schedule of Events
Hosted by El Jebel Shriners • Denver, Colorado
Wednesday August 26, 2015
8:00 am
Marketplace Set Up
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration
6:00 pm
VIP Dinner & Counterparts (At El Jebel Shrine)
(Imperial Officers, CSSA Officers, Elected & Appointed Divan)
Thursday August 27, 2015
7:00 am
CSSA Golf Tournament (At Fossil Trace, Golden, CO)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Marketplace
11:30 am
Ladies Luncheon (By ticket only)
TBD
Association Competition and Meetings (Location TBD)
3:00 pm
CSSA Band Concert
4:00 pm
Oriental Band Ballyhoo
5:00 pm
Night Shirt Parade
7:00 pm
Pub Crawl
Friday August 28, 2015
8:00 am
Directors Staff Breakfast (Location TBD)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Marketplace
9:00 am
Horse Patrol Competition (Jefco Fairgrounds)
TBD
Association Competition and Meetings (Location TBD)
1:30 pm
Parade Marshal’s Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Daughters of Nile Gathering (All Ladies Invited)
TBD
Association Banquets (Location TBD)
Saturday August 29, 2015
6:13 am
ROJ Breakfast (Location TBD)
9:00 am – Noon
Marketplace
Noon – 5:00 pm
Marketplace Tear-down
9:00 am
CSSA 2015 Parade
TBD
Association Banquets (Location TBD)
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Timothy
Award winning magician and hypnotist - Regular performer at
Las Vegas WonderGround and The Magic Casle in Hollywood.
Saturday, May 16th - Moolah® Shrine Temple
Tickets just $20 or $150 for a table of 8.
Beer and Setups provided
Doors open at 5:30 pm - Show Starts at 7:30 pm
Also performing
comedian and author
of the book
“Don’t Wear Shorts on Stage”
Rob Durham
Get your tickets before they disappear.
Moolah® Shrine Temple
(314) 878-6301
Moolah® Sporting Clay Tournament
Saturday, August 1st
10:00 am Rain or Shine
18854 Franklin Rd.
St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club
St. Louis, MO 63069 636.271.4210
Name: ____________________Phone: ________________ Gauge: 12, 16, 20
Name: ____________________Phone: ________________ Gauge: 12, 16, 20
Name: ____________________Phone: ________________ Gauge: 12, 16, 20
Name: ____________________Phone: ________________ Gauge: 12, 16, 20
Twelve Stands of Sporting Clay
(Lewis Class) All Shells Furnished
Trophy & Awards, Silent Auction.
Lunch & Refreshments Following Shoot
For More Info Call
Bob Grimm (314) 892-6666
Return Form before July 24.
Limited number of 48 shooters.
Cost: $100 a person
Make Checks payable to Moolah Shrine
Sporting Clays Tournament
Mail to: 1350 Park Meadow Dr.
Fenton, MO. 63026
Proceeds are for the benefit of Moolah Temple. Payments are not deductible as charitable contrubutions.
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Shriners Hospital Day with the St. Louis Cardinals
Sunday, August 2nd • First Pitch at 1:15pm
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies
Attend the game and support
Shriners Hospital for Children St. Louis
Shrine ticket price ONLY $29
Cardinals will also be donating a portion of ticket
sales to the St. Louis Hospital
For Tickets: Call the Moolah Temple Office 314.878.6301
*Directlly behind Mid-Rivers Mall
Valenti's
Market & Catering Co.
Since 1937
Moolah Temple Special
10% off In-Store
Purchase
• Brats
• Fresh Steaks
• Daily Baked
Bread & Pies
• Full Service
Catering Dept.
CLIP & BRING IN
LPL Financial
Bob Drury
Financial Consultant
13611 Barrett Office Dr. #100
Manchester, MO 63021
(314-962-5600 Office
(314)591-6666 Cell
[email protected]
www.bob-drury.com
6750 Mexico Road St. Peters, MO
NOW OPEN: MON-FRI 9:00am-6:30pm
SAT 9:00am-6:00pm • SUN 9:00am-4:00pm
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Moolah Shriner and Financial Advisory
Arthur Montgomery
has just publishedPlanning
his firstonbook.
retiring? This book
is an easy to read
common sense
guide to planning
your retirement.
Available at your
favorite book stores,
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or
314-238-0207
YOUR
Nobles, if you have not yet paid your dues, please call
the office and make the necessary arrangements.
ADVERTISEMENT
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Trucks, Vans up to $3000
High Miles, OK!
Rates Are Per Issue
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5
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¼ Page
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FAC (Ferguson Auto Center)
In business 36 years at
the same location
These includes a two line Directory Listing
*We may not be able to put two or more ads next to each other
Half Price for all
Units, Clubs or Committee Events Ads!
Randy Wieser
Directory
Listing Prices
per Issue
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5
Issues
10
Issues
Two lines
$ 15.00 $ 12.00 $ 9.00 $ 7.00
Three lines
$ 20.00 $ 17.00 $ 14.00 $ 11.00
Limit for each line is 30 characters,
including spaces and punctuation.
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P l e a s e S u p p ort our Advertisers
Directory
Steven Nudelman - Bommarito Cadillac, Inc.
636-928-2300
Astounding Travel- Dennis & Dianne Traw
618-416-3669
Scherrer Instruments - Electrical and
Electronic Test Equipment 314-644-5362
Arthur Montgomery Financial Advisory 314-238-0207
Stephen F. (Steve) Pieper, PP, CLU, ChFC
Donor Relations Committee
314-392-8754
Brandenburg Law Offices Wills, Trusts &
Probate Estates - 314-993-4261
Ferguson Auto Center- Randy Wieser
Valenti's Market & Catering 6750 Mexico Rd. 636-970-2992
Guides BINGO! Starts at 11:00 a.m. every
Thursday at the VFW Post in Overland
Wehrenberg Theatres, call 1-800-Fandango for
tickets and show times
Intek.net, LLC - Computer Engineering
Services
314-596-8750
Weiss and Associates, P.C., Attorneys
specializing in Corporations, LLCs, Contracts,
Real Estate, Trademarks and more
314-588-9500
Jim Butler Chevrolet
Dennis Gastreich - 636-349-3222
LPL Financial -- Bob Drury 314-962-5600
[email protected]
The Scott Barthelmass Painting Co.
Scott Barthelmass - 314-565-2480
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oolah Statistics
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