Jewelry Jackpot 2015 - Zem Zem Shrine Erie, PA

ZEM ZEM NEWS
The Zem Zem News is published monthly by the Zem Zem Temple
Free To Members
October 2015
Volume 10
Issue 2015
ZEM ZEM TEMPLE 2525 WEST 38TH STREET ERIE PA 16506
Fax: (814) 838-9377 Phone: (814) 833-3391 Toll-Free: 1-877-333-7775
Jewelry Jackpot 2015
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Zem Zem Shrine– 2525 W. 38th St., Erie, PA
Doors open @ 10:00 A.M. * Event 11:00 A.M-3:00 P.M.
TICKETS INCLUDE A LUNCHEON SERVED AT NOON
Proceeds Benefit the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children
Admittance by ticket only/ Winners need not be present
Tickets sponsored by: Lakeview Ford-Conneaut Lake, PA
The ladies of the Shrine would like to thank Dahlkemper’s Jewelry
Connection of Erie, PA for their assistance with this event.
Make checks payable to: ZEM ZEM JEWELRY JACKPOT 2015
Donation $20.00 all winners will be notified
All proceeds from the 2015 Jewelry Jackpot will go towards the Shriners Hospital for Children Erie
Ambulatory Surgery Center to finance much needed replacement of the operation room lights.
2015 POTENTATE
Edward Ferris
&
Lady Leah
Nobles,
Fall is here and we have just returned from the fall meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association. There were several items on the list of
things to do in Virginia Beach. Meetings, elections, competitions and parades were all held in a very short time frame. This year’s meeting on
Thursday the 10th was a busy one with some changes to MASA by-laws being voted in. Temple reporting requirements, registration changes
and committee changes were all voted on by the representatives. The Necrology Service was held Thursday afternoon to honor all MASA
Past Potentates that have been called by the Black Camel during the past year. Following the Necrology Service, the new MASA Officers
were elected by the representatives. Congratulations to (President) Ronald R. Klee, P.P. (Raja), (Vice President) Mark D. Mettler, P.P. (Irem),
(Second Vice President) Keith A. McKnight, P.P. (Zem Zem) and (Third Vice-President) Henry Haughey, P.P., Recorder (Cresent) on being
elected to their new office. I would also like to take a moment to congratulate Illustrious Sir Russ McKinsey on his being elected to Vice-President of the MASA Cabiri. This is quite an Honor for all of these gentlemen and Zem Zem is very proud to be well represented at MASA.
Several units traveled to the beach to represent Zem Zem this year. Thank you to the Fez Flyers, Hornets, Tri-Wheel and the Wheel Patrol
for making the trip. Congratulations to all four units for bringing back the hardware this year. Each unit brought home a trophy for either the
Friday Competition or the Saturday Parade. “Way to go guys, you have made us all very proud!”
October is here and it’s time for the Ladies Jewelry Raffle. Saturday, October 24th is the big day and Lady Leah and her team have been working very hard to make this year’s event a success. The First-Lady’s project this year is replacement of the Operating Room lighting systems at
our Erie Hospital unit. The current system is old, outdated and it’s nearly impossible to find replacement parts. The new system comes with a
price tag of $55,000.00 and will help every surgery patient that comes to our Erie unit. Our surgical team is also looking forward to the replacement of the old lights as well. Nobles, we need your help for this event. Keep selling those tickets and don’t forget that we need servers on the
day of the event. Wear your tux (no jacket) and your biggest smile as we cater to the ladies on their day. We will also need help in the kitchen
on the 24th. Remember, this is a Temple function and points will be counted at this event.
Let’s not forget about our recruiting efforts. The end of the year may be approaching, but we still need to keep looking for that next new Noble.
Membership is the key to the success of our fraternity and our philanthropy. We all have friends and acquaintances that we know would make
a great addition to our Nobility. Take some time and talk with them about joining. Invite them to tour our Erie Hospital unit to see all of our
little “Miracles in Motion.” Let them see how proud we are of our Fraternity and Philanthropy. When we add to our team, our work as Shriners
will be that much easier and enjoyable too.
Fall may be here, but there are still parades on the schedule. We will be on the street in Tidioute on September 26th. We will also be putting
on a show for the Pumpkin-fest Parade in Conneaut Lake on October 10th. Both of these Temple Functions are very important in our mission
to let everyone know and learn about Shriners and Shriners Hospitals for Children. I personally invite and encourage everyone to come out
and be part of the fun that we have while on the street.
I encourage you to attend your Blue Lodge and your Clubs and Unit meetings. Don’t forget to support other Clubs and Units by attending their
meetings. The best way to get participation is to be a participant.
Remember, anything is possible through teamwork!
Yours in the Faith,
Ed Ferris
2015 Potentate, Zem Zem Shriners
DUES CARD INFORMATION
SHOULD YOU NEED A
REPLACEMENT DUES CARD,
CONTACT THE RECORDERS
OFFICE. A $5.00 FEE WILL BE
CHARGED AT THE TIME OF ISSUE.
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NOTES FROM THE RECORDER…..
NOTES FROM THE RECORDER…..
The Sportsman’s Spectacular and the Truck Give-a-Way
are now history. A report on both fundraisers will be given at the 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held on Wednesday
October 28th, 2015. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM
and the meeting will start at 7:00 PM. If you are coming
for dinner, we must have your reservation. Please call
the office and let Sarah know you will be having dinner.
October brings the final parade for the 2015 parade season, the final friendship dinner, the jewelry jackpot and
the quarterly meeting.
If you haven’t yet checked out the following sites on your
computer, you should. Both sites are maintained by Shriners International and provide information on benefits of
being a member of this fraternity. Check out “Shriners
Village” and “Beashrinernow.com.”
Unfortunately, Zem Zem still has a few members that
have still not paid their 2015 membership dues. Letters
have gone out to these Nobles and they have until December 31, 2015 to pay up or be subject to suspension.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR ZEM ZEM SHRINE
Dues notices for 2016 will be mailed out from Shrine
Headquarters in Tampa sometime around the first of
November. This is something new this year. Your new
dues cards beginning in 2016 will also be new as Shriners
International is moving to a plastic card. More info as it
becomes available.
Life membership in the Shrine is available to any Noble.
To become a life member the cost is 20 x the current
dues of $63.00 or $1260.00. To become a life member
of the Imperial assessments the cost is 30 x the assessment. Hospital assessment would be $150.00 and the
Per Capital Assessment would be $450.00. If you want
additional information regarding how to become a life
member, please contact my office.
Cost of a new member is $150.00 up to October 15th,
2015. From October 16th-December 31, 2015 the cost is
$225.00 which includes the initiation and dues for 2015
and 2016. The cost for a new member in 2016 will be
$175.00.
Should you have any questions regarding Shrine protocol, bylaws, information on how to join a unit or club or
Shrinedom in general, give me a call. I’m here to serve.
Until next time…..
Jeffrey B. Stephenson, PP
Recorder
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WEDDING RECEPTIONS, MEETINGS,
SHOWERS, REUNIONS, AND SO MUCH MORE
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Oriental Band
Well the “BAND” hit the streets at the Tidioute parade in full gear. Our leader out front with his shining swords and that movement across the
street was something to remember. Dick you are #1 in all shrine parades. The band and the flying carpets did a great job to excite all the parade
watchers. The little community really enjoyed the shriners and units that made it there. The band will make a run down to the Conneaut Lake for
the Pumpkin Parade in the home of ILL. Sir Ed and his lady. This will be the last parade of the year for the band. The cool weather will be setting
in and the horns don’t work that well in the cold. Also the band members don’t work that well either. We will be back in the spring with one and
only flying carpet. So see you in the spring at 2016 1st parade. The band would like to thank the 3 shriners who spent the last year preparing for
the “SPORTSMAN’S SPECTACULAR & CAR GIVEAWAY.” They spent endless hours in preparation for this event. The band would like to
“TIP THEIR FEZ” to Rick Killian, John Hayden and Wayne W. Best. THANK YOU! The Shrine Hospital Telethon and JET TV was a success
and the Shrine Hospital will benefit from this event. The funds generated will help in the purchase of the robotic arm for surgical unit at Shriner.
Thanks to all out donors. Also in Oct. will be the “JEWELRY JACKPOT” on 24th. This event is the first lady’s fund raiser for Shriners Hospital.
This year she is looking for funds to purchase new high tech lighting for the surgical unit. Let’s all take part in this event.Please remember all 22
Shrine Hospitals.
Thanks John Seastead :-)
Jewelry Corner
I would like to thank all the nobles for supporting the Jewelry Comm. at the “SPORTSMAN’S SPECTACULAR.” We had a very successful day. We sold a large amount of mugs, ZZ shirts, shrine jewelry and a variety of shrine attire. The profits from my sales benefit
programs at the Erie Shrine Hospital. If you should need any items in the case please check the office or the bar for excess to the
cabinet. You pay them at time of purchase. If you would like something not in the case please contact me and I will surf the web for
your selection. Remember the 22 Shrine Hospitals and the those children that need our help. Remember the smile on their face when
they say “THANK YOU.”
Thanks, John Seastead
Annual Dinner Meeting & Election of Officers
The annual Erie County Shrine Club Dinner Meeting & Election of Officers will be held on Thursday,
October 22nd, 2015 at the Zem Zem Shrine Temple. Social at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Menu includes
Beef Brisket, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, California Medley, Tossed Salad, and Pie. Cost is $15.00 per
Noble, which includes tax and gratuities. A Cash Bar will be availiable throughout the evening. Attire is
jacket and tie, with Fez.
Reservation deadline is Thursday, October 15, 2015.
Reservations to Noble James
H. Richardson, Jr., P.P. Please make checks payable to the “Erie County Shrine Club.” Payment with your
reservation is requested.
Yours in the Faith,
James H. Richardson, Jr., P.P.
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Congratulations Main Gun Raffle Prize Winners:
1.
Diana Metz
2.
Roger Gross
46. Chester Krinir, Jr.
3.
Paula Lowe
47. Bill Stonebreaker
4.
Paul Strawbridge
48. David Tanner
5.
Mary Ann Yount
49. Shawn Schwartz
6.
Carrie Kellar
50. Tyler Lee
7.
Kristy Wolf
51. Pete Lore
8.
Robert Boyd
52. Alfred Fohlen III
9.
Tom Smith
53. Randall Bolton
10. Joseph Hallo
54. Gregory L. Peters
11. Troy Boerst
55. Kathy Bridges
12. David Loper
56. Mark Ames
13. Presque Isle 200 Q
57. Jack L. Miller
14. Jerry Space
58. Diana Metz
15. Todd Shove
59. Brett Triemer
16. Ralph A. Lemak
60. R. Weaver
17. Jason Orton
61. David Shelenburger
18. Tony Scarpelli
62. Nicholas Fiolea
19. Pat Philson
63. Ron A. Morrow, Sr.
20. Katie McGranahan
64. Lawrence Price
21. Nate Stitzinger
65. Mark Sawatsky
22. Earl Campos
66. Jason Lewicki
23. Mark Stablein, Sr.
67. Larry Peterson
24. Mike Stavish, Jr.
68. Cindy Shaffer
25. Joe Joseph
69. Alan Kiniry
26. James F. Flynn
70. Michael Marotta
27. Lloyd Daniels
71. Cody Hill
28. Jane McBride
72. Jim Camp II
29. Lara Dinger
73. Dom Stivala
30. Don Gibbons
74. Robert Boyd
31. Len Crowle
75. Jameson Wood
32. Sharon Brittain
76. Vince Warcholik
33. Randy Burr
77. Tom Smith
34. Rich Valahovic
78. James Johnson
35. Jerry Cusimano
79. Janice Diviney
36. Ron Dickson
80. Ed Tome
37. Noel Levenduski
81. Phyllis Jones
38. Daniel McFarland
82. William Klingensmith
39. Wayne Wollmann
83. Betty Lewis
40. Bob Ackerman
84. Dale Shrawder
41. Daniel Foltz
85. Rats
42. Rusty Luther
43. Al Masotis
44. Richard Hart
45. Deborah Cogley
Zem Zem News
To find out the Prize Winners from
the Clubs and Unit Raffles please visit
zemzem.us
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Mercer County
HONORING
NOBLE JOHN DONNER AND LADY WENDY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015
MERCER COUNTY SHRINE, LAMOR RD., HERMITAGE
COCKTAILS & APPETIZERS 6:00 TO 7:00 OPEN BAR ENTIRE EVENING
DINNER 7:00
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ PLATTER 8:00 TO 11:00
SUIT COAT AND TIE FOR GENTLEMEN
COCKTAIL OR FORMAL DRESS FOR LADIES
$50.00 PER COUPLE OR $25.00 FOR SINGLE
“PLEASE SEND RESPONSES TO”
DON AND HEATHER DEMUTH
6130 MILLER RD, HERMITAGE, PA 16148
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 26, 2015
____________________________________________________________________________
MERCER COUNTY PRESIDENT’S BALL
NAME______________________________
NUMBER ATTENDING_____________
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LEGION of HONOR
COMMANDERS BALL
OCTOBER 31, 2015
6:00 pm Open Bar – 7:00 pm Dinner
To be held at
ZEM ZEM TEMPLE
Erie, PA
HONORING
Commander Henry Miller
HOTEL INFORMATION
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2800 West 8th Street; Erie, PA 16505
Phone Nos. 814-833-1116 --- 814-838-3242
Arrival Saturday, October 31, 2015
Room Rates: 2 Double Beds: Single/Double - $61.99 – 1 King Bed: Single/Double - $61.99
All rooms are no smoking
Tell them you are with the Zem Zem Legion of Honor
Cut-off date for room reservations is Monday, October 12, 2015
Men: Tux or Dark Suit - Ladies: Formal
OR since it is Halloween, come dressed for Halloween.
Sit-Down Dinner is $25.00 per person $45.00 per couple.
Please cut bottom portion, fill out and return to address below by October 23, 2015, with your CHECK made
payable to Zem Zem Legion of Honor:
Norman Schlosser – 3933 Leprechaun Lane; Erie, PA 16510
DEADLINE FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015
NAME ___________________ LADY’S NAME __________________
TITLE ___________________ SHRINE NAME __________________
ADDRESS_______________________ PHONE __________________
For our records, are you staying overnight? Yes _____ No _____
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ZEM ZEM CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 12, 2015
10:00 AM
Featuring
Children’s visits with Santa Claus
Breakfast with Santa
Children & Grandchildren of Zem Zem Shriner’s
Welcome!
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Gifts will be provided for children 10 and under.
In order to guarantee your child receives a gift from
Santa, please have your reservations in prior to
NOVEMBER 27TH, 2015
Please mail your reservation to:
Gary Hepler
3102 Atlantic Avenue
Erie, PA 16506
814-833-3520
CHILD’S NAME
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AGE
M/F
SHRINER’S NAME & # OF ADULTS
ATTENDING
Zem Zem Fall Friendship Dinner
Hosted by Crawford County Shrine Club Saturday, October 17th 2015
Smith’s Country Gardens 14289 St Hwy 198 Guys Mills PA
Social Hour 6PM Dinner 7PM Dress is business casual
Menu
Roast Chicken & Roast Beef, Vegetable, Salad & Dessert, BYOB
$16 per person RSVP no later than Oct. 10th, 2015
Make checks payable to Ron Stoyer and mail to:
Ron Stoyer, CCSC Treasurer
25591 Rynd Dr
Cochranton, PA 16314
Phone 814-425-7110
ZEM ZEM SHRINERS
2525 West 38th St.
Erie, PA
$$ MONEY MANIA $$
$25,000.00
Cash Give-a-Way!
Saturday, January 30th, 2016
Doors open @ noon
1st drawing @ 1pm
Ticket Donation $20
Food & Refreshments provided
There will also be a 50/50 and other games
Only 3,500 tickets printed
For tickets, call Jim Finn 814-440-7427
Must be 18 years old to purchase ticket
Zem Zem Newsletter
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Fall Admission
The Christmas Auction will be open to the public
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Saga Club
2838 Washington Ave
*Doors open @5 Auction @ 6 Kitchen will be open
*All New Merchandise
50/50 Benefits Grotteettes
Questions, call Kevin Konen 814-796-2562
November 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
Daylight Savings Brass Band
Time Ends
Hornets Mtg.
3
Election Day
Kilts
4
Activities Mtg.
Clarion Trykes Mtg.
West CSC Mtg.
Corry/UC Elections
5
Arab Patrol Mtg.
6
8
9
Brass Band
10
11
Veterans Day
Warren CSC Board
Mtg
12
Oriental Band
Mtg.
Crawford CSC
Mtg.
13
14
Erie CSC Ladies
Clarion CSC
Night
Ladies Night
McKean CSC Mtg.
15
2016 Calendar
16
Brass Band
17
LOH Mtg.
Kilts
18
Hospital Board of
Govenors Mtg.
Col Drake Election
19
Divan Mtg.
Erie CSC Mtg.
Knights of Mecca
Elk CSC Mtg.
Directors Staff Mtg.
20
22
Decorate Shrine
Clown Mtg.
23
Brass Band
24
Venango CSC Mtg.
DON Mtg.
Fez Flyers Mtg.
Kilts
25
26
Thanksgiving
27
28
McKean CSC Mtg.
29
30
Brass Band
Closed
Zem Zem News
ZZ Cycle Corps Mtg.
Kilts
Mercer CSC Mtg.
Crawford Co Mtr Patrol
7
Mercer CSC Pres.
Ball
Holiday Craft Show
21
Shrine Awards
Dinner
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ZEM ZEM TEMPLE
2525 WEST 38TH
STREET
ERIE PA 16506
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 127
Erie, PA
October 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
Arab Patrol Mtg.
2
3
Fez Flyers Fish Fry Autumn Leaf
McKean CSC Mtg. Festival Parade
9
4
5
Brass Band
Hornets Mtg.
6
Kilts
7
Clarion Trykes
Mtg.
West CSC Mtg.
Activities Mtg.
8
11
12
Columbus Day
Brass Band
13
14
Warren CSC Board
Mtg.
Clarion CSC Mtg.
15
Divan Mtg.
Directors Staff
Mtg.
16
17
McKean CSC Mtg. Friendship Dinner
18
Elks CSC Ladies
Day
19
Brass Band
20
LOH Mtg.
Kilts
ZZ Motor Corps
Mtg.
21
Hospital Board of
Govenors Mtg.
22
Erie CSC Stag
Dinner/Mtg.
23
24
Jewelry Jackpot
25
Corry/UC Ladies
Brunch
Clown Mtg.
26
Brass Band
27
28
Quarterly Mtg.
29
30
31
Mercer CSC Mtg.
ZZ Cycle Corps Mtg.
Crawford Co Motor
Patrol
Kilts
Venango CSC Mtg.
Don Mtg.
Fez Flyers Mtg.
Kilts
Hornets Reverse
Raffle
Oriental Band Mtg.
Crawford CSC Mtg.
10
Pumpkin Fest
Parade TF
Halloween
LOH Commanders
Ball
One Day Class
Halloween Parade